Areas of Focus
- Root immune regulation mechanisms and root microbiome shaping/remodeling mechanisms
- Impact of plant microbiomes on plant stress adaptability and their molecular mechanisms
- Mechanisms of probiotic root colonization
Work Experience
- 2021-present - Southern University of Science and Technology - Assistant Professor
- 2017-2021 - University of British Columbia - Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2012-2017 PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fudan University
- 2008-2012 Bachelor's Degree, Anhui Agricultural University
Publications
- FERONIA restricts Pseudomonas in the rhizosphere microbiome via regulation of reactive oxygen species, Song Y, Wilson A J, Zhang X C, et al., 2021
- Drought dampens microbiome development, Song Y, Haney C H., 2021
- A screen for mutants deficient in coronatine-mediated suppression of root immunity identifies Arabidopsis SDA1 as a novel integrator of immunity and phytohormone signaling, Song Y, Zhang X C, Qiu Y, et al., 2021
- Natural variation in Arabidopsis ISR1 affects iron localization and induced systemic resistance, Socha A, Song Y, Ross B, et al., 2021
- Age-triggered and dark-induced leaf senescence require the bHLH transcription factors PIF3, 4, and 5, Song Y, Yang C, Gao S, et al., 2014
- CIRCADIAN CLOCK-ASSOCIATED 1 inhibits leaf senescence in Arabidopsis, Song Y, Jiang Y, Kuai B, et al., 2018
- Association of the molecular regulation of ear leaf senescence/stress response and photosynthesis/metabolism with heterosis at the reproductive stage in maize, Song Y, Zhang Z, Tan X, et al., 2016
- Molecular and physiological analyses of the effects of red and blue LED light irradiation on postharvest senescence of pak choi, Song Y, Qiu K, Gao J, et al., 2020
Awards
- Outstanding Graduate of Fudan University (2017)
- Outstanding Graduate of Anhui Province (2012)