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Last published 2025
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Madhavi A. Ariyarathne

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Postdoctoral Researcher

UAMS

Also affiliated: University of Nevada, Reno (2025); University of South Dakota (2021–2025)

3 h-index 6 pubs 48 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

  • Transformation, Genetic
  • Selaginellaceae
  • Plants, Genetically Modified
  • Nanoparticles
  • Plant Breeding
  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Phylogeny
  • Water
  • Genes, Plant
  • Arabidopsis
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
  • Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors

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ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

Madhavi A. Ariyarathne's research focuses on plant genetic transformation and stress responses, particularly concerning water-use efficiency and drought tolerance. Her work has involved studying the overexpression of transcription factors in *Arabidopsis thaliana* to enhance these traits. Ariyarathne has also investigated novel methods for genetic modification, including nanoparticle-mediated transformation systems. Her publications demonstrate a focus on plant physiology, gene expression, and the application of biotechnological tools for crop improvement. She has explored the role of specific genes in adaptation to environmental challenges and has contributed to understanding plant breeding strategies through genetic manipulation.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 6
  • Citations: 48

Positions

  • Postdoctoral Researcher 2023–present
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Physiology and Cell Biology ORCID
  • Graduate Research Assistant 2018–2023
    University of South Dakota Biology ORCID
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant 2019–2020
    University of South Dakota Biology ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Differential Platelet Spatial Morphodynamics in Response to Local Signaling Environments Within a Jugular Puncture Wound Thrombus (2025)
    Preprints.org DOI OpenAlex
  • Nanoparticle-Mediated Genetic Transformation in a Selaginella Species (2024)
    Genes 5 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Collaboration Network

9 Collaborators 3 Institutions 1 Country

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