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Mingqiu Dai
Life Science
Huazhong Agricultural University
Hubei
Language: Chinese, English
Plant Resistance
Abiotic Stress
Genetic Mechanisms
Molecular Biology
Maize
Breeding Algorithms
Germplasm
Drought Resistance
Heat Tolerance
Salt Tolerance
Areas of Focus
- Genetic and molecular mechanisms of plant resistance to abiotic stress
- Development of new breeding algorithms and germplasm for maize
Work Experience
- 2013.04—Present: Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University
- 2019.09-2020.09: Visiting Scientist, Cornell University, USA (Edward Buckler lab)
- 2009.07-2013.03: Postdoctoral/Associate Research Scientist, Yale University, USA
- 2007.06-2009.06: Postdoctoral, Cornell University, USA
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2000.09-2007.03: PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Huazhong Agricultural University
- 1996.09-2000.06: Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Huazhong Agricultural University
Awards
- National Leading Talent Project Recipient (Distinguished Professor)
- National Young Talent Project Recipient
- Hubei Province 'Chutian Scholar' Leading Professor
