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Kaijing Zuo
Veterinary Medicine
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai
Language: Chinese, English
Stress Signaling
Ca2+ Channels
Na+/K+ Balance
High Salinity
Yeast Two-Hybrid
Protein Interactions
Genomics
Gfp
Pathogen Interaction
Signal Transduction
Areas of Focus
- Molecular biology of plant stress resistance
- Gene cloning and resistance mechanisms against Verticillium wilt in cotton
- Molecular biology of cotton fiber development
Work Experience
- Current - Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Professor
- Current - Fudan-Jiao Tong-Nottingham Plant Biotechnology Center - Professor
Academic Background & Achievements
- Doctoral Supervisor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Published over 50 papers, including more than 30 SCI papers
- 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
- Distributional gradient of amino acid repeats in plant proteins, Zhang, L., Yu, S., Cao, Y., Wang, J., Zuo, K., Qin, J. and Tang K., 2006
- Conservation of noncoding microsatellites in plants: implication for gene regulation, Zhang, L., Zuo, K., Cao, Y., Wang, J., Qin, J. and Tang K., 2006
- Identification and characterization of differentially expressed ESTs of Gossypium barbadense infected by Verticillium dahliae with suppression subtractive hybridization, Zuo, K., Wang, J., Wu, W., Chai, Y., Sun, X. and Tang K., 2005
- Isolation and characterization of an ERF-like gene from Gossypium barbadense, Qin, J., Zhao, J., Zuo, K., Cao, Y., Ling, H., Sun, X. Tang K., 2004
- Expression of a novel antiporter gene from Brassica napus resulted in enhanced salt tolerance in transgenic tobacco plants, Wang, J., Zuo, K., Wu, W., Song, J., Sun, X., Lin, J., Li, X. and Tang K., 2004
Awards
- Shanghai Outstanding Young Teacher Candidate
- Shanghai Agricultural Education Development Award Fund for Advanced Individuals in Teaching and Research
