معرفی
Aaron M. Rashotte is a Professor and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, where he leads research and teaching in plant biology, hormone signaling, and stress physiology. His work bridges molecular genetics and plant development with a strong focus on cytokinin and its role in senescence and stress responses.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of North Carolina (2001–2007)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Wake Forest University (1998–2001)
- Ph.D. in Plant Sciences, University of Arizona (1999)
- B.S. in Biological Sciences, Florida State University (1992)
His research centers on Cytokinin Response Factors (CRFs), transcription factors regulated by cytokinin and stress, using genetic, molecular, and physiological approaches in Arabidopsis and tomato. His lab investigates the role of cytokinin in plant development, particularly senescence, and how modified forms like N-glucosides may act as active hormones. His teaching includes Plant Biology (BIOL3100), Advanced Plant Physiology (BIOL5130/6130), and Developmental Genetics (BIOL5330/6330).
The publication record through 2025 shows consistent focus on cytokinin signaling, stress responses (salt, cold, oxidative), and transcriptional regulation via CRFs. Articles highlight cytokinin’s role in senescence delay, stress adaptation, and nutrient transport, using model and crop species. Research trends emphasize hormone conjugates, gene regulatory networks, and environmental integration.
Scientific Awards:
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Rashotte advises graduate students as Graduate Program Officer and likely oversees research grants supporting his lab’s work on cytokinin and stress biology, though specific grants and students are not named. His lab employs molecular, genetic, and physiological techniques to dissect hormone pathways in development and stress.
Lab and Research Team:
Research is conducted in the Rouse Life Sciences Building, utilizing molecular, genetic, and physiological approaches. The lab focuses on CRFs and N-conjugated cytokinins in Arabidopsis and tomato, exploring their roles in development and abiotic stress. The team investigates both canonical and novel cytokinin functions, contributing to fundamental plant science and potential crop improvement.
