Arameiosis Lab

In eukaryotes, meiosis generates gametes with a halved chromosome number, which ensures fertility and the maintenance of genome stability over generations. In addition, during prophase in meiosis I, homologous chromosomes exchange DNA materials through crossing-overs, which creates genetic recombination that is crucial importat for biological diversity and thus evolution. In the Arameiosis lab, we study: 1, the mechanisms regulating recombination, chromosome segregation and cytokinesis in plant meiosis; 2, the interplays between plant meiosis and environmental factors; 3, the mechanisms underpinning unreduced gamete formation in plants. We do expect that our studies can contribute to understanding the nature of meiosis and breeding.