Structure, function and engineering of plant osmolarity sensors. This project aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which plants sense drought using specialised protein sensors. By integrating cutting-e

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Structure, function and engineering of plant osmolarity sensors. This project aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which plants sense drought using specialised protein sensors. By integrating cutting-edge computer simulations, artificial intelligence and molecular biology, this project will unravel the molecular basis of plant osmosensation and how this is converted to cellular signals. Expected outcomes include the advanced knowledge of plant stress sensing, innovative computational tools, proof-of-concept drought-tolerant plants and novel molecules for regulating plant behaviour. This offers a promising route for engineering climate-smart crops with enhanced drought resilience, leading to better water use, increased yields and strengthened food security.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3101 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Lead: Dr Ruitao Jin