studies how the plant immune system detects pathogenic bacteria that cause diseases in tomato and other vegetable crops. Her research contributes to understanding plant-microbe interactions and aids in developing plants with enhanced resistance to infection.
More information: 
Hind's research interests combine her expertise in plant-insect and plant-microbe interactions with technical skills to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of plant perception to insect feeding. Her research identifies new molecular elements involved with plant perception of insect feeding-derived signals, including molecules found on the plant or within the insect's gut. Her past research includes investigating allelic variation and receptor effects on plant immune systems, the prevalence of bacterial spot in Illinois tomato fields, and biocontrol techniques for managing crop disease. 
Affiliations: 
Dr. Hind is an assistant professor in the  in the  (ACES) at the .