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Risheek Khanna
PhD Candidate in Biology
Auburn University
Rashotte Lab
Department of Biological Sciences
Auburn, AL
Email: risheek(at)auburn.edu

Bio
I work on plant hormone and abiotic stress interactions. For my research, I address physiology- and development-related questions to gain a holistic understanding of plant responses by integrating wet-lab and computational techniques. I have experience working on model plant systems and various crops in laboratory or greenhouse-settings.
As a plant biologist, I dedicate myself to education, research, and service endeavors. I strive to create a learning environment where my students and mentees can thrive and excel. I incorporate active-learning strategies and engage in science communication and outreach initiatives to promote broader engagement with plant science.
Latest Publication
trans-Zeatin N-glucosides can delay salt accelerated leaf senescence in Arabidopsis thaliana
In this work we explore how certain plant hormone forms can help maintain photosynthesis efficiency and retain leaf health. Here we identify unique roles of cytokinin forms using integrated physiology, transcriptomics, proteomics, and hormone-profile analysis. This contributes towards our understanding of leaf aging and the regulation of this process under stress conditions.