Research intern for leaf morphodynamics

The ability for movement to adjust posture and growth in response to environmental stimuli is important for plants as sessile organisms. This project aims to understand how mechanics regulate plant movement by studying leaf movement in Arabidopsis. This research combines cutting-edge imaging and mechanical modeling techniques from both the host institution, Université de Montréal, and the home institution, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, to explore the driving mechanism of the movement from a multi-scale mechanical perspective. This project strengthens international collaboration between the two institutions and promotes research in multiscale morphodynamics, contributing to advancing the field of plant biomechanics.

Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Kierzkowski

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Partner:

Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Université de Montréal

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