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Research
Our research focuses on genomics, proteomics, molecular biology and genetic engineering of plants. We combine cutting-edge techniques to understand stress adaptation mechanisms and improve crop resilience.
Research Overview
DG Lab has expertise in the field of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, miRNA and genetic engineering. We have combined our expertise in plant molecular biology, particularly nutritional genomics with cell biology techniques. Our team has made significant progress in analyzing chloroplast and mitochondrial proteomes for understanding molecular stress adaptation mechanisms under dehydration in crop plants.
Protein Homeostasis & Protease Systems
We investigate the intricate mechanisms of protein homeostasis through protease systems in plants. Our research focuses on understanding how plants maintain cellular protein quality control under various stress conditions.
- Chloroplast and mitochondrial proteome analysis
- Stress-responsive protein degradation pathways
- Molecular chaperone interactions
- Autophagy and selective protein turnover
Stress-Responsive Gene Characterization
Our lab characterizes stress-responsive genes to understand plant adaptation mechanisms under challenging environmental conditions including drought, salinity, and temperature extremes.
- Drought and dehydration stress tolerance
- Gene expression profiling under stress
- Transcription factor analysis
- Signal transduction pathways
Post-translational Modifications (Phosphoproteomics)
We employ advanced phosphoproteomic approaches to study post-translational modifications that regulate protein function during plant stress responses and development.
- Mass spectrometry-based phosphoproteomics
- Kinase-substrate interaction networks
- Stress-induced phosphorylation cascades
- Regulatory protein modifications
CRISPR-Cas Mediated Genome Editing
We utilize CRISPR-Cas technology for precise genome editing to improve crop traits, enhance nutritional quality, and develop stress-tolerant plant varieties for sustainable agriculture.
- Gene knockout and knock-in strategies
- Multiplexed genome editing
- Base editing and prime editing
- Crop improvement for nutrition and stress tolerance
Sustainable Agriculture & Crop Design
Our ultimate goal is to contribute to sustainable agriculture by developing improved crop varieties with enhanced nutritional content, stress tolerance, and yield potential.
- Biofortification of crops
- Climate-resilient variety development
- Nutritional genomics applications
- Translational research for farmers
Funding & Support
Our research is supported by multiple funding agencies
UGC
SERB-SRG
SERB-Core
DBT
Fulbright
Interested in Our Research?
We welcome collaborations and are always looking for motivated researchers to join our team.