Peter Hepler
Professor
plant biology
UMassAmherst
France
Biography
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison,Cell and Developmental Biology, The role of calcium, membranes and the cytoskeleton in cell division and development a researcher, faculty and professor with ongoing research on plant biology.
Research Interest
Current interest centers around the role of calcium, membranes and the cytoskeleton in cell division and development. Particular attention is being given to the occurrence of fluxes and/or gradients in the calcium ion concentration. Using high resolution ion imaging, we are attempting to elucidate the timing, location, and magnitude of calcium ion gradients, and to decipher their role in controlling plant cell division and growth.
