Our research group focuses on many aspects of plant small RNAs. This includes their primary role in regulation of genes and transposable elements, but also their biogenesis and evolution. For nearly a decade, we’ve been fascinated by their roles in plant reproduction. To advance these research aims, we have developed technologies including small RNA sequencing, sequencing of cleaved target RNAs, a wide variety of informatics tools (found on this site), and together with key collaborating experts in microscopy, imaging techniques to localize and quantify RNAs.

We are actively applying these methods to a variety of questions about small RNA biology and gene expression, particularly in crop plants, but also several models. See our research and publications.