Wayne Snedden

My laboratory investigates the cellular mechanisms that plants use to cope with abiotic (cold, drought, etc.) and biotic (pathogen attack) stress. We are particularly interested in understanding the role of calcium ions in plant signal transduction. Our research focuses on how calcium-binding proteins, such as calmodulin and calmodulin-related proteins, participate in the responses of plant cells to environmental stimuli. This work provides a knowledgebase that informs the technology for engineering improved stress-tolerance in crops.