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OVERVIEW

Our research over the years has spanned many disciplines, from extremely basic aspects of plant development and to applied biotechnology and horticulture. This has all stemmed from two simple questions, how do plants grow and respond to internal and external factors, and can we use the knowledge and tools of plant science to improve plant productivity? For example, we have investigated the molecular mechanisms by which seed genes are activated. We have investigated the proteins involved in energy conversion to starch. More recently, we have begun to investigate how plant biotechnology can help poor farmers in the tropics. We have also enjoyed various collaborative projects with colleagues on many diverse topics. All of this is intertwined within a teaching and technology transfer environment, which expands the impact of our activities beyond the goal of gaining new knowledge, and publication of research manuscripts.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

	Cocoa Biotechnology
	Starch Branching Enzymes
	Collaborations

PAST RESEARCH PROJECTS

	Plant Biotechnology
	Gene Expression

Publications