Areas of Focus
- Genetic breeding and biotechnology of vegetables, especially tomatoes
Work Experience
- 1999-2003: Postdoctoral Researcher and Teacher, China Agricultural University
- 2003-present: Faculty at the College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing Agricultural College
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1995-1999: PhD in Genetics, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
- Has supervised over 20 master's students
Publications
- Genetic Laws and Biochemical Mechanisms of Tomato Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans (Mont) De Bary), Xichun Zhang
- Screening and Biochemical Mechanisms of Disease Resistance in Tomato Lines Resistant to Late Blight, Xichun Zhang
Awards
- Multiple national and provincial awards for tomato variety development
