Research:
I study the mechanism of fertilization in Arabidopsis pollen. Specifically, my research is focused on understanding how the male germ unit (MGU) is trafficked down growing pollen tubes. The goal of my research is to identify motor proteins involved in the movement of the MGU.

Poster Presentations:
2018- CMBP Poster Presentation

Mendes, Tyler, Identifying motor proteins that function in male germ unit movement in Arabidopsis pollen tubes (Poster), Center for RNA Biology Symposium, the Ohio Union. 5-8-19.