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Dr. Paula McSteen is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on the genetic and hormonal regulation of plant meristem function, particularly in maize. She holds a PhD from the University of East Anglia (1996).
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, 1996
Research Interests: Dr. McSteen’s lab investigates how hormonal signals, such as auxin, govern meristem development and plant architecture. Key projects include analyzing mutants like bif2 and spi1, which reveal roles for auxin transport and biosynthesis in inflorescence and vegetative growth. Her work bridges genetics, genomics, and cell biology to understand developmental pathways and their evolutionary significance in grasses.
Her research emphasizes maize as a model, exploring how auxin regulates axillary meristems, floral branching, and responses to environmental stresses like boron deficiency.
Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight advances in auxin signaling, boron homeostasis, and imaging techniques. Her work often integrates genomics, microscopy, and radiotracer methods to dissect hormonal networks and developmental defects.
Awards:
- Provost's Faculty Mentoring Award (2025)
- College of Arts and Science Professor of the Year (2024)
- Chancellor’s Award for Research (2023)
- Fellow, AAAS (2020)
Grants & Mentoring: Leads NSF-funded Plant Genome projects on maize meristem genetics. Mentored numerous students/postdocs, recognized with mentoring awards (2025, 2023, 2019).
Labs/Teams: Her lab collaborates on genomic approaches and functional studies of plant hormones, with a focus on maize and grass evolution.
