On December 20, 2024 – Associate Professor Dr. Singhanat Nomnian, Director of MUIDS, along with the Science Department team, visited Root Lab Thailand at the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University – Salaya Campus. The team received a warm welcome from Associate Professor Dr. Patompong Johns Saengwilai, a distinguished expert in Root Biology, specializing in plant responses to abiotic stress, plant nutrition and physiology, nutrient and water efficiency, and genome-wide studies of agronomic traits.
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Root Lab Thailand, the first laboratory in the country dedicated to below-ground studies, focuses on advancing research into root traits and their critical roles in water and nutrient uptake, root system architecture, and rhizosphere interactions. These studies have tremendous potential to enhance crop performance, particularly under stress conditions. Through its pioneering work, Root Lab Thailand seeks to address the pressing need for further research in this vital area of plant science.
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Special thanks to Associate Professor Dr. Patompong Johns Saengwilai and his team for their warm hospitality and insightful tour, which provided inspiration and valuable insights for enhancing the laboratory at MUIDS.
