Our Research | Orellana Lab

Plant Cell Wall Biology

Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant cell wall biosynthesis, organization, and remodeling.

Plant cell walls are dynamic structures essential for plant growth, development, and interactions with the environment.

Our research investigates the molecular mechanisms regulating cell wall biosynthesis, organization, and remodeling.

How is the biosynthesis of plant cell wall components regulated?
What roles do nucleotide-sugar transporters play in cell wall assembly?
How do intracellular trafficking and glycosylation contribute to cell wall organization?

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Investigating the molecular, physiological, and metabolic mechanisms underlying plant adaptation to water limitation.

Water availability is a major determinant of plant growth, productivity, and geographical distribution.

Our research explores how plants respond and adapt to water limitation through molecular, physiological, and metabolic mechanisms.

How do plants regulate gene expression in response to drought?
What mechanisms contribute to adaptation in arid environments?
How does photosynthetic and carbon metabolic plasticity contribute to drought responses?

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Developing molecular and cellular tools for plant transformation and genome engineering.

Plant biotechnology provides powerful tools to investigate gene function and develop new approaches for crop improvement.

Our research focuses on developing and applying plant transformation and genome engineering strategies.

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