Because FERONIA is a member of a considerably larger receptor family whose functions were mostly unknown, the researchers say new understanding of how FERONIA functions may open many research ...

Feronia is found in most plants’ cell membranes and is named for an ancient goddess of fertility, as reproduction is one of the first functions it was linked to when discovered about two decades ago.

Her group is continuing to work on discovering additional ways that FERONIA functions to maintain its "goddess" stature.