식물생화학 연구실

The physicochemical properties of the PrD (prion-like domain) or IDR (intrinsically disordered region) structure allow proteins to reversibly switch between the dispersed and phase-separated forms in response to temperature changes. PBL utilizes the phase separation concept to study how PrD- or IDR-containing proteins are involved in temperature perception in plants. Our research aims to understand how plants control their growth and development in response to environmental changes, particularly in temperature. We combine plant genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and multiple omics approaches to discover temperature-sensing molecules in plants. Our research will provide insights on understanding how plants adapt to climate warming and will help breed crop plants that are more resilient to increasing hot weather.