The accidental plant scientist
Amrita Saxena
This article is part of the Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 series, highlighting Amrita Saxena ’s journey shaped by curiosity, mentorship, and unexpected turns. Now an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied and Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru , she studies plant stress biology to understand crop resilience while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of scientists.