Xiaotong Jiang

Graduate Student, Dean’s Office
Graduate Student, Plant Biology
Graduate Student, MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory
Graduate Student, Molecular Plant Sciences Program
Location: 306 Plant Biology Lab
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Bio

###Lab
[Jianping Hu](https://directory.natsci.msu.edu/Directory/Profiles/Person/102417)

###Research interests
The role of photosynthesis and photorespiration under stress conditions.

###Quick Profile

**What got you interested in plants and plant science?**
The amazing biological phenomena in plants made me want to explore their mechanisms.

**What is your research about?**
Plant resistance to stress.

**What is the potential societal impact of your research?**
Understanding how plants resist stresses could lead to improvements in crop yield.

**Where do you see yourself in 10 years?**
I want to work at a research institution.

**On a Saturday afternoon, you'll likely find me:**
In the lab.