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Xin Wei
Life Science
Shanghai Normal University
Shanghai
Language: Chinese, English
Gene Discovery
Rice
Genetics
Genetic Networks
Molecular Breeding
Agriculture
Crop Improvement
Biotechnology
Plant Science
Genomics
Areas of Focus
- Important gene discovery in rice
- Genetic network construction in rice
- Molecular breeding in rice
Work Experience
- 2021-Present - Shanghai Normal University - Researcher
- 2017-2021 - Shanghai Normal University - Associate Researcher
- 2016-2017 - Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Associate Researcher
- 2013-2015 - Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Assistant Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2008-2013 PhD: Huazhong Agricultural University
- 2004-2008 Bachelor: Wuhan University
Publications
- Metabolome genome-wide association study provides biochemical and genetic insights into natural variation of primary metabolites in sesame, Wei X*, 2022
- A quantitative genomics map of rice provides genetic insights and guides breeding, Wei X*, 2021
- The Chimonanthus salicifolius genome provides insight into magnoliid evolution and flavonoid biosynthesis, Wei X*, 2020
- The genetic basis of drought tolerance in the high oil crop Sesamum indicum, Wei X*, 2019
- Genetic discovery for oil production and quality in sesame, Wei X*, 2015
Awards
- 2016: First Prize of Science and Technology Progress, Hubei Province (4/15)
- 2019: Shanghai Youth Science and Technology Star
