I am a plant physiologist studying crop resilience to abiotic stresses through physiological, biochemical, and molecular approaches. I am interested in stress adaptation, phenotyping, and priming strategies,
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I am Dr. Rael Chepkoech, a Kenyan plant physiologist currently based at Kagoshima University, Japan. I hold a PhD in Crop Science, with research experience focused on improving crop resilience to abiotic stresses. My interests include climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable crop production, and developing practical solutions that support farmers facing environmental challenges.