Our lab combines computational and experimental approaches to reveal molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive strategies in plants. We focus on metabolic traits at multiple scales including individual genes, pathways, and networks. We also uncover novel functions, mechanisms, and pathways of 'unknown' genes (those that are not similar to any known genes), which is taking us to areas of research we never thought of studying before. |
Why should we study plants?Introduction by Ruby Tebbutt, 2022 Summer Intern
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Front Matter
We aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive traits in the face of heat, drought, nutrient limitation, latitude and pests. We study a variety of plants including models, orphan crops, medicinal and desert plants. More recently our work has involved studying a model nematode C. elegans, fungal pathogens, corals, and piezophilic bacterium. Our group employs computational modeling and targeted laboratory testing to study mechanisms of adaptation, functions of novel genes, organization and function of metabolic networks, and chemical and neuronal code of plant-animal interactions. We are also interested in developing translational research programs involving carbon sequestration by plants and biomass maximization under drought in bioenergy crops. See our Publications and Talks. |
News
April 19th, 2024
The Banbury Center interviews Sue Rhee!
As part of their "Humans of Banbury" interview series, Sue talks about her experiences in research and running a lab.
Please find the interview on the Banbury Center's website here:
https://www.cshl.edu/banbury-news/humans-of-banbury-interview-with-seung-yon-sue-rhee/
April 17th, 2024
Two REU students will be joining the Rhee Lab this Summer!
Isaiah Kam is a student at Middle Tennessee State University studying Biology with a concentration in Genetics and Biotechnology.
Peyton Vanada is a student at Meredith College studying Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Find more about our Summer Interns on our Current Team Members page!
April 16th, 2024
The Rhee Lab attends MSU's annual SciFest!
Our lab joined other members of the PRI, PCA, PMN, and WALII in helping spread our love of science to people of all ages at three booths this past weekend. Find pictures of the event in our outreach gallery page!
March 7, 2024
New paper in Plant Direct!
Non-destructive, whole-plant phenotyping reveals dynamic changes in water use efficiency, photosynthesis, and rhizosphere acidification of sorghum accessions under osmotic stress (Ginzburg et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.571
February 20, 2024
Two new undergraduate interns join the team!
Elisha Vil is a freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology. She aspires to leverage her love for science to drive progressive research toward global sustainability.
Dakarai Young is a junior studying Supply Chain Management at the Eli Broad College of Business.
Find out more about our new interns on our Current Team Members page!
February 15, 2024
New manuscript in bioRxiv!
Arabidopsis thaliana RHAMNOSE 1 condensate formation drives UDP-rhamnose synthesis (Field et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.15.580454
February 6, 2024
New manuscript in bioRxiv!
Variability in drought gene expression datasets highlight the need for community standardization (VanBuren et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.04.578814
January 31, 2024
The search is on!
The Plant Resilience Institute at MSU is looking for a communications coordinator to join its team. The communications coordinator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining both a strong web and social media presence, representing the institute in social media contexts, and composing and editing press releases, newsletters, social media posts, website and/or related content.
Please learn more in the link below and on our Join Us page!
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517442/communications-coordinator
The Banbury Center interviews Sue Rhee!
As part of their "Humans of Banbury" interview series, Sue talks about her experiences in research and running a lab.
Please find the interview on the Banbury Center's website here:
https://www.cshl.edu/banbury-news/humans-of-banbury-interview-with-seung-yon-sue-rhee/
April 17th, 2024
Two REU students will be joining the Rhee Lab this Summer!
Isaiah Kam is a student at Middle Tennessee State University studying Biology with a concentration in Genetics and Biotechnology.
Peyton Vanada is a student at Meredith College studying Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Find more about our Summer Interns on our Current Team Members page!
April 16th, 2024
The Rhee Lab attends MSU's annual SciFest!
Our lab joined other members of the PRI, PCA, PMN, and WALII in helping spread our love of science to people of all ages at three booths this past weekend. Find pictures of the event in our outreach gallery page!
March 7, 2024
New paper in Plant Direct!
Non-destructive, whole-plant phenotyping reveals dynamic changes in water use efficiency, photosynthesis, and rhizosphere acidification of sorghum accessions under osmotic stress (Ginzburg et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.571
February 20, 2024
Two new undergraduate interns join the team!
Elisha Vil is a freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology. She aspires to leverage her love for science to drive progressive research toward global sustainability.
Dakarai Young is a junior studying Supply Chain Management at the Eli Broad College of Business.
Find out more about our new interns on our Current Team Members page!
February 15, 2024
New manuscript in bioRxiv!
Arabidopsis thaliana RHAMNOSE 1 condensate formation drives UDP-rhamnose synthesis (Field et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.15.580454
February 6, 2024
New manuscript in bioRxiv!
Variability in drought gene expression datasets highlight the need for community standardization (VanBuren et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.04.578814
January 31, 2024
The search is on!
The Plant Resilience Institute at MSU is looking for a communications coordinator to join its team. The communications coordinator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining both a strong web and social media presence, representing the institute in social media contexts, and composing and editing press releases, newsletters, social media posts, website and/or related content.
Please learn more in the link below and on our Join Us page!
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517442/communications-coordinator