Joseph R. Ecker, Salk Institute (IMAGE) Salk Institute Caption This is Joseph R. Ecker professor in the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory. Credit Courtesy of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies Usage Restrictions News media reproduction to illustrate this story permitted with proper attribution as provided above. For one time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.