Kai Thoris

Kai Thoris is a Postdoc researcher at Wageningen University specializing in Biosystematics. His work focuses on decoding FRUITFULL-like genes and exploring evolutionary conservation in regulatory regions and protein motifs.

• Affiliation: Wageningen University

His research spans plant development, genetic conservation, and protein motif analysis. Key projects include:

• Unravelling Fruit Evolution in Solanaceae Through Gene Regulation (PostDoc PI, 2024–2026)
• A FRUITFULL Approach to Modify Plant Traits (PhD candidate, 2020–2025)

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding transcription factors, orthology, and regulatory regions in Arabidopsis, with a focus on gene control and conservation. A 2025 thesis and 2024 Nucleic Acids Research article form the core of his academic output. Collaborative networks emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches to biosystematics and plant trait modification.