Dr. He Chunyan | Molecular Breeding | Genetics Research Excellence Award
Beijing Forestry University | China
Author Profile
🌿 HE CHUNYAN: A DEDICATED RESEARCHER IN LANDSCAPE PLANTS AND MOLECULAR BREEDING
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓
He Chunyan, born in August 1990 in Anyue, Sichuan, pursued her early academic training in Grassland Science at Anhui Agricultural University, earning her undergraduate degree between 2011 and 2015. Her education continued at Beijing Forestry University, where she earned both her Master's and PhD degrees, with a specialization in Landscape Plants and Ornamental Horticulture. Her early undergraduate years were marked by academic rigor, with courses in Turf Science, Weed Science, Genetics, and Plant Physiology, equipping her with a robust foundation in plant biology and agronomy. She also engaged in innovative research projects, including post-disaster fresh corn variety screening and the organic planting model of Amaranthus.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 🚀
Throughout her academic career, Chunyan has demonstrated a strong commitment to scientific research. During her Master's and PhD at Beijing Forestry University, she contributed to various National Natural Science Foundation projects. Her primary focus included the molecular breeding of turfgrasses and the dwarfing mechanism of Kentucky bluegrass, contributing to the development of space-induced dwarf mutants. Her PhD research revolved around peony genetics, particularly in the study of candidate genes that regulate peony seed yield, a project sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation. Chunyan's expertise spans advanced molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, yeast two-hybrid, and Arabidopsis transgenic experiments, and she also undertook gene gun transgenic research for Kentucky bluegrass.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON MOLECULAR BREEDING🔬
He Chunyan’s research focuses on molecular breeding, particularly in turf grasses and ornamental horticulture. She has contributed to multiple scholarly journals with notable papers on the genetics of Kentucky bluegrass and peony. Some of her significant publications include:
- “PrDA1-1 and its interacting protein PrTCP1/PrTCP9 in flare tree peony affect yield by regulating seed weight and number” in the Journal of Integrative Agriculture.
- “Dissection of allelic variation underlying floral and fruit traits in flare tree peony” submitted to Frontiers in Genetics.
In addition, her work on flavonoids and gene expression in Kentucky bluegrass has been featured in prestigious journals such as Chinese Journal of Grassland and Molecular Plant Breeding.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌱
He Chunyan has had a substantial impact on both academic and practical applications of horticultural science. Her work in molecular breeding and genetic analysis has influenced the development of plants with desired traits, such as improved seed yield and stress resistance. Her collaborations in national research projects have further contributed to advancements in plant biotechnology. Chunyan's role as an educator extends beyond the lab, where she has taught courses in Flower Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Turfgrass Science at Beijing Forestry University. Her contributions also include teaching high school students molecular experimentation, enriching young minds with hands-on scientific training.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS 📚
Her research has been widely cited in the field of plant molecular biology. Her work on Kentucky bluegrass and peony genetics has attracted attention in the fields of horticulture and genetic engineering. Her publications contribute to growing bodies of knowledge on seed yield regulation and stress response in turfgrasses, with ongoing submissions to renowned journals like Journal of Grassland Science and Journal of Genetics.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌍
He Chunyan's career is a testament to her dedication to advancing plant molecular biology and landscape horticulture. Her contributions to the study of turfgrass and ornamental plants have significant implications for agricultural sustainability, urban greening, and environmental conservation. In the future, she is poised to make further strides in genetic engineering and molecular breeding, potentially leading breakthroughs in developing resilient and high-yielding plant varieties. Her legacy will be marked by her scientific achievements, commitment to education, and her influential role in shaping the future of plant breeding and horticultural science.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 📑
"Heterologous expression of zjomt from zoysia japonica in Escherichia coli confers aluminum resistance through melatonin production"
- Authors: Luo, H. , He, C. , Han, L
- Journal: PLoS ONE
- Year: 2018
"Genome-wide analysis reveals four key transcription factors associated with cadmium stress in creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.)"
- Authors: Yuan, J. , Bai, Y. , Chao, Y. , Xie, L. , Han, L.
- Journal: PeerJ
- Year: 2018
"Screening of reference genes for real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR in Kentucky bluegrass"
- Authors: Zhang, L. , Tan, P.-H. , Teng, K. , Gan, L. , Yin, S.-X.
- Journal: Acta Prataculturae Sinica
- Year: 2017