Aloysius Wong

My research seeks to understand from a molecular perspective, how plants despite being sessile and immobile, can efficiently perceive environmental (biotic and abiotic) signals and launch short- and long-term biological responses that enable them to survive in environments considered hostile to plants. In particular, I study the signaling pathways of nitric oxide, cyclic nucleotides (e.g. cAMP and cGMP) and ABA. The broader aim of my research is to apply this knowledge for potential biotechnological innovations that can generate stress- and disease-tolerant crops. My current research can be divided into three main areas: 1) Plant cell signaling, 2) Probiotics and antibiotic resistance and, 3) Sustainable horticulture with artificial lights.