Areas of Focus
- Genetic basis and gene regulation mechanisms of drought resistance in upland rice
- Genetic basis and gene regulation mechanisms of salt tolerance in rice
Work Experience
- 2018-2023, Postdoctoral Research, China Agricultural University
- 2023-Present, High-level Talent Introduction as Young Researcher, China Agricultural University
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2012.09.01-2017.07.01, PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University
- 2006.09.01-2010.06.30, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Hebei Normal University
- Published 16 SCI papers in journals like Nature Communications and New Phytologist
- Hosted national and postdoctoral science foundation projects
Publications
- Natural variation of DROT1 confers drought adaptation in upland rice, Xingming Sun et al., 2022
- RRS1 shapes robust root system to enhance drought resistance in rice, Xingming Sun et al., 2023
- The C-S-A gene system regulates hull pigmentation and reveals evolution of anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway in rice, Xingming Sun et al., 2018
- Uncovering hierarchical regulation among MYB-bHLH-WD40 proteins and manipulating anthocyanin pigmentation in rice, Xingming Sun et al., 2022
- GNP6, a novel allele of MOC1, regulates panicle and tiller development in rice, Xingming Sun et al., 2021
Awards
- Outstanding Postdoctoral Honor at China Agricultural University
