Areas of Focus
- Adverse physiology and molecular breeding of solanaceous vegetables
Work Experience
- 2022.07-present: Distinguished Professor, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2018.01-2022.06: Tenured Professor, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2001.08-present: Professor, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 1999.08-2001.07: Associate Professor, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 1984.07-1999.07: Assistant, Lecturer, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Agricultural College
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1997-2000: PhD in Biochemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology
- 1986-1989: Master in Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Agricultural University
- 1980-1984: Bachelor in Vegetable Science, Nanjing Agricultural University
- Published over 80 research papers
- Edited 5 textbooks on plant genetics and breeding
Publications
- Fine mapping and characterization of the dominant gene SmFTSH10 conferring non-photosensitivity in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), YongJun He, ShaoHang Li, YanXiao Dong, XinTong Zhang, DaLu Li, Yang Liu, HuoYing Chen, 2022
- Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of AP2/ERF genes in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Dalu Li, Yongjun He, Shaohang Li, Suli Shi, Linzhi Li, Yang Liu, Huoying Chen, 2021
- SmBICs Inhibit Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Eggplant (Solanum Melongena L.), Yongjun He, Dalu Li, Shaohang Li, Yang Liu, Huoying Chen, 2021
- Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identifies genes related to anthocyanin biosynthesis and functional verification of hub gene SmWRKY44, Yongjun He, Zhaowei Wang, Haiyan Ge, Yang Liu, Huoying Chen, 2021
- Functional characterization of SmMYB86, a negative regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Li Linzhi, He Yongjun, Ge Haiyan, Liu Yang, Chen Huoying, 2021
- R2R3-MYB transcription factor SmMYB75 promotes anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Shi Suli, Liu Yang, He Yongjun, Li Linzhi, Li Dalu, Chen Huoying, 2021
- A light-responsive transcription factor SmMYB35 enhances anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Li Linzhi, Li Shaohang, Ge Haiyan, Shi Suli, Li Dalu, Liu Yang, Chen Huoying, 2021
- Functional Characterization of SmbHLH13 in Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Flowering in Eggplant, Haochun Xi, Yongjun He, Huoying Chen, 2021
- CBFs function in anthocyanin biosynthesis by interacting with MYB113 in eggplant, Zhou L, He YJ, Li J, Liu Y, Chen HY, 2020
- Combined transcriptomic and proteomic analysis constructs a new model for light-induced anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Li J, Ren L, Gao Z, Jiang MM, Liu Y, Zhou L, He YJ, Chen HY, 2017
Awards
- 2019: First Prize, Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award (Rank 1)
- 2014: Second Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (Rank 2)
- 2012: Second Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (Rank 2)
- 2006: Second Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (Rank 1)
- 2002: Second Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (Rank 1)
