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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2023
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John Cook

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Researcher

Also affiliated: Conway School of Landscape Design (2022–2023)

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2 h-index 3 pubs 50 cited

Biography and Research Information

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John Cook's research focuses on the molecular and genetic responses of plants, particularly rice, to beneficial microbial interactions and environmental stressors. His work investigates how plant growth-promoting bacteria, such as *Azospirillum brasilense* and *Burkholderia unamae*, influence gene expression in rice shoots and roots. These studies aim to understand the mechanisms by which these bacteria enhance plant growth and tolerance to conditions like salt stress. Cook's recent publications detail the broad transcriptomic changes induced by these bacteria, highlighting their roles in salt stress response pathways, abscisic acid signaling, and nutrient transport. His research collaborations include work with researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Central Arkansas.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 3
  • Citations: 50

Selected Publications

  • Azospirillum brasilense improves rice growth under salt stress by regulating the expression of key genes involved in salt stress response, abscisic acid signaling, and nutrient transport, among others (2023)
    Frontiers in Agronomy 26 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Investigating the transcriptomic responses in rice roots during interactions with plant growth‐promoting bacteria, <i>Burkholderia unamae</i> (2022)
    The FASEB Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • The plant growth-promoting bacteria, Azospirillum brasilense, induce a diverse array of genes in rice shoots and promote their growth (2022)
    Plant Growth Regulation 23 citations DOI OpenAlex

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