معرفی
Carmen Catala is an Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Department of Plant Biology, at Cornell University, with a concurrent appointment at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI). Her research focuses on the molecular regulation of fruit development in tomatoes, particularly the role of auxin in growth, cell wall modification, and drought stress response.
Education
- Doctorate, University of Valencia (1991)
- Master of Science, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (1986)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Valencia (1985)
Research Interests
Carmen’s work investigates auxin synthesis, transport, and signaling networks during tomato fruit development. She combines genetic, molecular, and transcriptomic approaches to study how auxin gradients regulate cell division and expansion, with recent projects examining drought stress impacts on fruit set and the use of wild tomato species to identify adaptive traits.
Publications & Research Trends
Her publications span auxin transporter gene family analysis (PIN/AUX-LAX), transcriptomic studies of drought-stressed fruits, and proteomic characterizations of cell wall modifications. Key trends include hormonal regulation of development, stress adaptation genomics, and leveraging wild genetic diversity for crop improvement.
Contact Information
- Email: cc283@cornell.edu
- Phone: (607) 254-8694
- Lab: 315/316 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY 14853
