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Junpeng Zhan
Life Science
Huazhong Agricultural University
Hubei
Language: English, Chinese
Maize
Protein
Content
Quality
Regulation
Mechanism
Genetics
Biochemistry
Agriculture
Crop Improvement
Areas of Focus
- Regulation mechanisms of maize protein content and quality
Work Experience
- 2023.12-present - Huazhong Agricultural University - Associate Professor
- 2018.9-2023.7 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2011.8-2018.5 Doctorate: University of Arizona, Plant Sciences
- 2009.9-2011.6 Master's Degree: Northwest A&F University, Microbiology
- 2005.8-2009.6 Bachelor's Degree: Northwest A&F University, Bioengineering
Publications
- Comparative RNA profiling identifies stage-specific phasiRNAs and co-expressed Argonaute genes in Bambusoideae and Pooideae species., Bélanger S, Zhan J, Yu Y, Meyers BC, 2024
- Premeiotic 24-nt phasiRNAs are present in the Zea genus and unique in biogenesis mechanism and molecular function., Zhan J, Bélanger S, Lewis S, Teng C, McGregor M, Beric A, Schon MA, Nodine MD, Meyers BC, 2024
- Plant small RNAs: their biogenesis, regulatory roles, and functions., Zhan J, Meyers BC, 2023
- Coexpression network and trans-activation analyses of maize reproductive phasiRNA loci., Zhan J, O’Connor L, Marchant DB, Teng C, Walbot V, Meyers BC, 2023
- Phylogenetic analyses of seven protein families refine the evolution of small RNA pathways in green plants., Bélanger S, Zhan J, Meyers BC, 2023
- Opaque-2 regulates a complex gene network associated with cell differentiation and storage functions of maize endosperm., Zhan J, Li G, Ryu C-H, Ma C, Zhang S, Lloyd A, Hunter BG, Larkins BA, Drews GN, Wang X, Yadegari R, 2018
- RNA sequencing of laser-capture microdissected compartments of the maize kernel identifies regulatory modules associated with endosperm cell differentiation., Zhan J, Thakare D, Ma C, Lloyd A, Nixon NM, Arakaki AM, Burnett WJ, Logan KO, Wang D, Wang X, Drews GN, Yadegari R, 2015
