Mr. Jeff Harper

( University of Nevada, Reno )

Contact

(775) 784-1349
  • Institution:University of Nevada, Reno
  • Departments: Molecular Biosciences
  • Research Fields: Plant Biology, Calcium Signal Transduction, Pollen, Temperature And Drought Stress
  • Disciplines: Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology
  • Location:Washoe County

Biography

The Harper lab is interested in how a plant can use as few as 28,000 genes to develop and survive under extreme environmental conditions, such as cold, heat, drought and salt stress. A primary focus is on calcium signaling. The lab employs genetic, cell, bioinformatic, and biochemical approaches, using Arabidopsis and yeast as model systems.