The McCormick Lab studied plant reproduction using biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, in 3 projects: 1) Pollen tube growth: we characterized signal transduction pathways mediated through pollen-specific receptor kinases; 2) Pollen development and function: we characterized mutations that affect transmission through the male parent; and 3) Gamete biology: we characterized sperm, egg, or embryo sac-expressed genes that may play roles in pollen tube guidance, gamete recognition or fusion.
Previous Research Projects:
Gametes (NSF Plant Genome 2002-2006)