Joanne Chory

Joanne Chory is a renowned scientist who studies how plants grow and respond to their environment. Her research focuses on understanding the genetic and hormonal mechanisms that control plant development, with the goal of improving agricultural productivity and addressing climate change. She has made significant contributions to plant biology, particularly in understanding how plants sense light and regulate their growth accordingly. Chory is a senior researcher at the Salk Institute and has received many awards for her work, highlighting her impact on science and her efforts to develop sustainable solutions for food security and ecological resilience.