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Baojian Chen
Veterinary Medicine
China Agricultural University
Hainan
Language: English, Chinese
Zygotic Embryo
Plant Fertilization
Molecular Mechanisms
Apomixis
Hybrid Vigor
Crop Breeding
Maize
Regulatory Networks
Somatic Embryogenesis
Regeneration Techniques
Areas of Focus
- Molecular mechanisms of zygotic embryo development driven by plant fertilization
- Molecular mechanisms of apomixis and hybrid vigor fixation in crops like maize
- Regulatory networks and efficient regeneration techniques in crops like maize
Work Experience
- 2023-11 to present - China Agricultural University, Associate Professor
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2015-09-03 to 2020-09-29 PhD in Molecular Biology, Wageningen University
- 2012-09-01 to 2015-07-01 Master in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University
- 2007-09-01 to 2011-07-01 Bachelor in Agriculture, China Agricultural University
Publications
- BABY BOOM regulates early embryo and endosperm development, Chen, B.J., Maas, L., Figueiredo, D., Zhong, Y., Reis, R., Li, M.R., Horstman, A., Riksen, T., Weemen, M., Liu, H., Siemons, C., Chen, S.J., Angenent, G.C. and Boutilier, K., 2022
- Establishment of a dmp based maternal haploid induction system for polyploid Brassica napus and Nicotiana tabacum, Zhong, Y., Wang, Y.W., Chen, B.J., Liu, J.C., Wang, D., Li, M.R., Qi, X.L., Liu, C.X., Boutilier, K. and Chen, S.J., 2022
- ABA signalling promotes cell totipotency in the shoot apex of germinating embryos, Chen, B.J., Fiers, M., Dekkers, B.J., Maas, L., van Esse, G.W., Angenent, G.C., Zhao, Y. and Boutilier, K., 2021
- In vivo maternal haploid induction in tomato, Zhong, Y., Chen, B.J., Wang, D., Zhu, X.J., Li, M.R., Zhang, J.Z., Chen, M., Wang, M., Riksen, T., Liu, J.C., Qi, X.L., Wang, Y.W., Cheng, D.H., Liu, Z.K., Li, J.L., Chen, C., Jiao, Y.Y., Liu, W.X., Huang, S.W., Liu, C.X., Boutilier, K. and Chen, S.J., 2021
- Auxin biosynthesis maintains embryo identity and growth during BABY BOOM-induced somatic embryogenesis, Li, M.F., Wrobel-Marek, J., Heidmann, I., Horstman, A., Chen, B.J., Reis, R., Angenent, G.C. and Boutilier, K., 2021
- A DMP-triggered in vivo maternal haploid induction system in the dicotyledonous Arabidopsis, Zhong, Y., Chen, B.J., Li, M.R., Wang, D., Jiao, Y.Y., Qi, X.L., Wang, M., Liu, Z.K., Chen, C., Wang, Y.W., Chen, M., Li, J.L., Xiao, Z.J., Cheng, D.H., Liu, W.X., Boutilier, K., Liu, C.X. and Chen, S.J., 2020
- Seed maturation and post-harvest ripening negatively affect arabidopsis somatic embryogenesis, Wu, H., Chen, B.J., Fiers, M., Wróbel-Marek, J., Kodde, J., Groot, S.P., Angenent, G.C., Feng, H., Bentsink, L. and Boutilier, K., 2019
- Mutation of ZmDMP enhances haploid induction in maize, Zhong, Y., Liu, C.X., Qi, X.L., Jiao, Y.Y., Wang, D., Wang, Y.W., Liu, Z.K., Chen, C., Chen, B.J., Tian, X.L., Li, J.L., Chen, M., Dong, X., Xu, X.W., Li, l., Li, W., Liu, W.X., Jin, W.W., Lai, J.S. and Chen, S.J., 2019
- Hetero-fertilization together with failed egg–sperm cell fusion supports single fertilization involved in in vivo haploid induction in maize, Tian, X.L., Qin, Y.X., Chen, B.J., Liu, C.X., Wang, L.L., Li, X.L., Dong, X., Liu, L.W. and Chen, S.J., 2018
- In vivo haploid induction leads to increased frequency of twin-embryo and abnormal fertilization in maize, Liu, L.W., Li, W., Liu, C.X., Chen, B.J., Tian, X.L., Chen, C., Li, J.L. and Chen, S.J., 2018
