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 Associate Professor, China Agricultural University
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2006-2010 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Hebei Normal University
- 2012-2017 PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University
- Hosted national youth projects and postdoctoral science foundation projects
- Received the title of Outstanding Postdoctoral at China Agricultural University
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
Awards
- Outstanding Postdoctoral Honor at China Agricultural University