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Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Mailing address E-mail and telephone |
Professional Information
Dr. Jyotsna Sharma received a Summa Cum Laude bachelor’s degree in horticulture and business from the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. She conducted graduate research in the field of plant ecology at the University of Missouri – Columbia and continued her research training at Iowa State University as a postdoctoral research associate. She is an actively contributing member of IUCN Orchid Specialist Group – North American Region, Ecological Society of America, Botanical Society of America, and the Native Orchid Conference.
Before joining Texas Tech University, Dr. Jyotsna Sharma was an assistant professor at the University of Florida North Florida Research and Education Center - Quincy. At Texas Tech, she is teaching an introductory plant science class (PSS 1411) and plans to develop a graduate level mycorrhizal symbiosis course. In the past, she has taught advanced graduate research courses, and has lectured in plant molecular/cellular biology, and mycorrhizal symbiosis courses.
Research Interests
Dr. Jyotsna Sharma’s research focus is on the ecology and conservation of rare plants, especially those of the Orchidaceae. Both molecular and field methods are used to investigate pertinent questions. Current projects range from orchid ecology investigations in Texas and California to mycorrhizal ecology of orchids and of the genus Dirca in the U.S. and Mexico.
Positions Available in Lab:
- Post Doctoral Research Associate -- Position Filled
- Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University,
Department of Plant and Soil,
Campus Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 
806. 742-2837 