Understanding how a specific plant receptor affects growth and stress responses
Official title: Elucidating Context-Specific FERONIA Receptor Kinase Signaling
Funded at Iowa State University · NIH-10941669 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a special protein in plants called the FERONIA receptor, which helps plants grow and respond to stress, using a common plant called Arabidopsis, to understand how it works and could help make plants stronger and more productive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ames, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $368,953 |
| NIH project number | 1R35GM155200-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941669 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are agricultural scientists and plant biologists interested in crop improvement and stress management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no interest or involvement in plant biology or agriculture may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the FERONIA receptor kinase, a key player in plant growth and stress responses, using the model plant Arabidopsis. By examining how this receptor regulates gene expression in roots, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind its specificity in signaling pathways. The researchers will utilize advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze how FER influences various biological processes at the cellular level. This work could provide insights into improving plant resilience and productivity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced agricultural practices by improving plant growth and stress resilience.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown success in understanding plant signaling pathways, making this approach promising yet still innovative.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa State University
Ames, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guo, Hongqing — Iowa State University
- Study coordinator: Guo, Hongqing
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.