Understanding Plant Defense Responses Against Green Peach Aphids (GPA)

My research journey officially began in the summer of 2021 in the lab of Dr. Jyoti Shah, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas. My mentor, Dr. Anil Girija, a postdoctoral researcher, introduced me to the process of research and taught me many things I needed to know to complete this project. I dedicated many hours over the year to this project and have not once fell short of being awed by the power of science. Although my experience in a lab was relatively new, my curiosity to explore and uncover mysteries has always persisted since a young age. Being inducted as an AJAS fellow is an honor to be named one among many accomplished young scientists.

This research was conducted from June 2021 to present at the University of North Texas under the guidance of:

Dr. Anil Girija, Post-Doctoral Researcher, UNT

Dr. Jyoti Shah, Chair/University Distinguished Research Professor, Immunity and stress response in plants, UNT

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