Areas of Focus
- Molecular biology of plant resistance to adverse conditions
- Gene cloning and resistance mechanisms against Verticillium wilt in plants
- Molecular biology of cotton fiber development
Work Experience
- Current - Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Plant Biotechnology Research Center
Academic Background & Achievements
- Doctoral supervisor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Published over 50 papers, including more than 30 SCI-indexed articles
- Authored 2 textbooks and holds over 10 patents
Publications
- Over-expression GbERF2 transcription factor in tobacco enhances brown spots disease resistance by activating expression of downstream genes, Zuo, K., Qin J., Zhao J., Chai, Y., Sun, X. and Tang K., 2007
- Over-expression of GbERF confers alteration of ethylene-responsive gene expression and enhanced resistance to Pseudomonas syringae in transgenic tobacco, Qin, J., Zuo, K., Zhao, J., Ling, H., Cao, Y., Qiu, C., Li, F., Sun, X. and Tang K., 2006
Awards
- Shanghai Outstanding Young Teacher Candidate
- Shanghai Agricultural Education Development Award for Advanced Individual in Teaching and Research
