Venugopal Mendu
Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI),
Department of Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
Venugopal Mendu
Venugopal Mendu is an Associate Professor of Cell wall biology in the Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. He received his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from India and a doctoral degree in Plant Physiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Program from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky in 2009. He obtained his postdoctoral training (2009 to 2013) at the University of Kentucky and Institute of Biology, École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France. He, joined Texas Tech University (TTU) as an Assistant Professor in 2013.
Mendu labmainly on plant cell wall biology with special focus on understanding the fundamental roles of cell wall biosynthetic genes involved in plant development and cell wall biosynthesis. Currently, his lab is focusing on light mediated regulation of cell wall biosynthesis. Recently, his group discovered that a blue light receptor, FKF1 is negatively regulating cellulose synthesis. Using genetic, molecular, and bioinformatic approaches, his lab is discovering the light mediated signaling pathway components involved in cellulose synthesis.
He teaches “Functional genomics”, and “Transgenic and plant cell genetics” at Texas Tech University. He has received “Chancellor’s distinguished research”, “International impact”, “College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Research” and “TTU alumni association New Faculty” awards at Texas Tech university. For more information on his research, please visit lab page (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/mendulab/).
Genome wide comprehensive analysis and web resource development on cell wall degrading enzymes from phyto-parasitic nematodes.
BMC plant biology Aug, 2015 | Pubmed ID: 26232118
Molecular Characterization of Vitellogenin and Vitellogenin Receptor of Bemisia tabaci.
PloS one , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27159161
Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Cell Wall Related Genes in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, a Food, Fodder, and Biofuel Crop.
Frontiers in plant science , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27630645
Genome-wide identification of multifunctional laccase gene family in cotton (Gossypium spp.); expression and biochemical analysis during fiber development.
Scientific reports Sep, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27679939
Genomic Dissection and Expression Profiling Revealed Functional Divergence in Leucine Rich Repeat Receptor Like Kinases (TaLRRKs).
Frontiers in plant science , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27713749
STRESS INDUCED FACTOR 2, a Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase Regulates Basal Plant Pathogen Defense.
Plant physiology 04, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29463771
Genetics and Physiology of the Nuclearly Inherited Yellow Foliar Mutants in Soybean.
Frontiers in plant science , 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29696030
Genome-wide identification and characterization of LRR-RLKs reveal functional conservation of the SIF subfamily in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum).
BMC plant biology Sep, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 30189845
Genome-wide analysis of cotton GH3 subfamily II reveals functional divergence in fiber development, hormone response and plant architecture.
BMC plant biology Dec, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 30541440
Mitigating Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut through A Combination of Genetic Resistance and Post-Harvest Management Practices.
Toxins 06, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31163657
The Photoperiodic Flowering Time Regulator FKF1 Negatively Regulates Cellulose Biosynthesis.
Plant physiology 08, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31221729
Mutation in a PHD-finger protein MS4 causes male sterility in soybean.
BMC plant biology Aug, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31455245
Induced secretion system mutation alters rhizosphere bacterial composition in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.
Planta Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33459875
De novo transcriptome analysis of white teak (Gmelina arborea Roxb) wood reveals critical genes involved in xylem development and secondary metabolism.
BMC genomics Jul, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34215181
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