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Yirong Zhang
Veterinary Medicine
China Agricultural University
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Genetics
Maize
Plant Architecture
Molecular Breeding
Gene Expression
Trait Analysis
Genomic Data
Breeding Techniques
Crop Improvement
Biotechnology
Areas of Focus
- Genetic basis of maize plant architecture traits
- Maize molecular breeding
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1998.01.01-2001.07.01 Master of Agriculture: China Agricultural University, Crop Genetics and Breeding
- 1990.01.01-1994.01.01 Bachelor of Agriculture: Shandong Agricultural University, Agriculture
Publications
- Positional cloning and characterization reveal the role of a miRNA precursor gene ZmLRT in the regulation of lateral root number and drought tolerance in maize, Ming Zhang, 2023
- A kelch-repeat superfamily gene, ZmNL4, controls leaf width in maize (Zea mays L.), Lulu Gao, 2021
- A C-terminal encoded peptide, ZmCEP1, is essential for kernel development in maize, Ruibin Xu, 2021
- Fine mapping and candidate gene analysis of a QTL associated with leaf rolling index on chromosome 4 of maize (Zea mays L.), Lulu Gao, 2019
- Identification of Heterosis-Associated Stable QTLs for Ear-Weight-Related Traits in an Elite Maize, Hongjian Li, 2017
- Quantitative trait locus analysis of heterosis for plant height and ear height in an elite maize hybrid zhengdan 958 by design III, Hongjian Li, 2017
Awards
- 2013: Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award - Technological Invention
