Brief Summary of research: 

We study the nano and micro structure, and the chemical composition of plant tissues. We work mainly in two directions:

• Hygroscopic movement in seed dispersal
• The roles of silicon oxide in plant physiology.

Specific research topics related to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology:

• BIOMINERALIZATION: Production of  bio-silica by plants 
• HYGROSCOPIC MOVEMENT: Cellulose-based structure creating movement under changes of the ambient humidity