Dean of the College of Forestry at Shenyang Agricultural University, China
Yucheng Wang is the Dean of the College of Forestry at Shenyang Agricultural University. He has a rich academic and professional background, having served as an assistant professor, lecturer, associate professor, and professor at the School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University in Harbin, China from 2000 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been a professor at Shenyang Agricultural University. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on plant stress physiology and molecular biology, particularly the functional characterization of genes involved in salt or drought tolerance. He has developed technologies for DNA-protein interaction studies and CRISPR-related technologies. Dr. Wang has led several major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Liaoning Province Leading Talent Project in Science and Technology Innovation.
Profile:
Academic and Professional Background:
Prof. Yucheng Wang has a comprehensive academic career spanning over two decades, with progressive roles from Assistant Professor to Dean at prominent forestry institutions in China. His experience reflects a strong foundation in forestry and plant molecular biology.
Research and Innovations:
- Research Projects: Prof. Wang has led significant projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, demonstrating his ability to secure competitive research grants.
- Citation Index: With an H-index of 54, Prof. Wang’s work is widely cited, indicating a high impact in his field.
- Publications: He has published 91 SCI-indexed articles, showcasing his prolific contribution to scientific literature.
- Patents: Holding 5 patents highlights his innovative approach and contribution to applied research.
- Books: Authoring 3 books further solidifies his expertise and thought leadership in forestry and plant molecular biology.
- Editorial Roles: Serving on the Editorial Advisory Board of “Environmental and Experimental Botany” indicates recognition by peers and involvement in advancing the scientific community.
Research Focus and Contributions:
Prof. Wang’s research centers on plant stress physiology and molecular biology, particularly the genetic mechanisms underlying salt and drought tolerance. His development of novel CRISPR-related technologies for gene editing and protein-DNA interaction studies underscores his innovative contributions to plant biotechnology.
Professional Engagement:
- Collaborations: Prof. Wang collaborates with leading researchers and institutions, enhancing the quality and scope of his research.
- Professional Memberships: As Deputy Director of the Saline-alkali Land Branch of the Chinese Forestry Society, he plays a crucial role in promoting research and knowledge dissemination in forestry.
Conclusion:
Prof. Yucheng Wang’s extensive research contributions, high citation index, leadership roles, and innovative developments in plant molecular biology make him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also has practical implications for forestry and environmental sustainability.
Considering these factors, Prof. Wang is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given his impactful and sustained contributions to his field.
Publication Top Notes:
- Acetylation of Transcription Factor BpTCP20 by Acetyltransferase BpPDCE23 Modulates Salt Tolerance in Birch
Journal: Plant Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae168
Contributors: Zhujun Liu, Xinxin Shi, Zhibo Wang, Ming Qu, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
- Birch WRKY Transcription Factor, BpWRKY32, Confers Salt Tolerance by Mediating Stomatal Closing, Proline Accumulation, and Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging
Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108599
Contributors: Zhujun Liu, Pengyu Wang, Zhibo Wang, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
- Phosphorylation of Birch BpNAC90 Improves the Activation of Gene Expression to Confer Drought Tolerance
Journal: Horticulture Research
DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhae061
Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Xingshun Song, Yucheng Wang
- Bp-miR408a Participates in Osmotic and Salt Stress Responses by Regulating BpBCP1 in Betula platyphylla
Journal: Tree Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad159
Contributors: Zhongyuan Liu, Ruiting Xu, Yingbo Fan, Wenfang Dong, Yating Han, Qingjun Xie, Jinghang Li, Baichao Liu, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
- Long Noncoding RNA from Betula platyphylla, BplncSIR1, Confers Salt Tolerance by Regulating BpNAC2 to Mediate Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging and Stomatal Movement
Journal: Plant Biotechnology Journal
DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14164
Contributors: Yaqi Jia, Huimin Zhao, Yani Niu, Yucheng Wang
- A DNA-binding Protein Capture Technology That Purifies Proteins by Directly Isolating the Target DNA
Journal: Plant Science
DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111796
Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Jingxin Wang, Chao Wang, Caiqiu Gao, Yucheng Wang
- Generation of CRISPR-edited Birch Plants without DNA Integration Using Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation Technology
Preprint Date: 2023-10-11
DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.09.561573
Contributors: Shilin Sun, Xue Han, Ruoxuan Jin, Junbo Jiao, Jingwen Wang, Siyuan Niu, Ziyao Yang, Di Wu, Yucheng Wang
- Exploration of the Regulatory Pathways and Key Genes Involved in the Response to Saline-Alkali Stress in Betula platyphylla via RNA-Seq Analysis
Journal: Plants
DOI: 10.3390/plants12132435
Contributors: Jukun Xue, Hu Sun, Xuemei Zhou, Huiyan Guo, Yucheng Wang
- Characterization of lncRNAs Involved in Drought Response in Betula platyphylla
Journal: Trees
DOI: 10.1007/s00468-022-02361-6
Contributors: Yiming Zhang, Li Li, Chao Wang, Yanmin Wang, Tengqian Zhang, Yucheng Wang
- A Reverse Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Technique Based on the CRISPR–dCas9 System
Journal: Plant Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac506
Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Zhujun Liu, Ming Qu, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
- Tissue Metabolic Responses to Artificial Bending and Gravitation Stimuli in Betula platyphylla
Journal: Forests
DOI: 10.3390/f14030457
Contributors: Yao Chi, Nan Zhang, Ao Zou, Ying Yu, Yucheng Wang, Chao Wang
- Identification of Birch lncRNAs and mRNAs Responding to Salt Stress and Characterization of Functions of lncRNA
Journal: Horticulture Research
DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac277
Contributors: Yaqi Jia, Huimin Zhao, Yani Niu, Yucheng Wang
- Construction of a Hierarchical Gene Regulatory Network to Reveal the Drought Tolerance Mechanism of Shanxin Poplar
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010384
Contributors: Pengyu Wang, Jingxin Wang, Xiaomeng Sun, Xue Yang, Shilin Sun, Xue Han, Dandan Li, Yucheng Wang
- Tamarix hispida NAC Transcription Factor ThNAC4 Confers Salt and Drought Stress Tolerance to Transgenic Tamarix and Arabidopsis
Journal: Plants
DOI: 10.3390/plants11192647
Contributors: Meiheriguli Mijiti, Yucheng Wang, Liuqiang Wang, Xugela Habuding
- The Mechanism of Bud Dehyperhydricity by the Method of ‘Starvation Drying Combined with AgNO3’ in Lycium ruthenicum
Journal: Tree Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpac047
Contributors: Lujia Li, Qinxia An, Qin-Mei Wang, Wen Liu, Xinyu Qi, Jianguo Cui, Yucheng Wang, Haifeng Ke, Isabel Allona
- UNFERTILIZED EMBRYO SAC 12 Phosphorylation Plays a Crucial Role in Conferring Salt Tolerance
Journal: Plant Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiab549
Contributors: Zihang He, Zhibo Wang, Xianguang Nie, Ming Qu, Huimin Zhao, Xiaoyu Ji, Yucheng Wang
- Poplar PsnICE1 Enhances Cold Tolerance by Binding to Different cis-acting Elements to Improve Reactive Oxygen Species-scavenging Capability
Journal: Tree Physiology
DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpab084
Contributors: Yan-Min Wang, Yi-Ming Zhang, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhao, Yu Zhang, Chao Wang, Yu-Cheng Wang, Liu-Qiang Wang, Amy Brunner
- Reverse Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (R-ChIP) Enables Investigation of the Upstream Regulators of Plant Genes
Journal: Communications Biology
DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-01500-4
Contributors: Xuejing Wen, Jingxin Wang, Daoyuan Zhang, Yu Ding, Xiaoyu Ji, Zilong Tan, Yucheng Wang
- Building a Robust Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Method with Substantially Improved Efficiency
Journal: Plant Physiology
DOI: 10.1104/pp.20.00392
Contributors: Huimin Zhao, Hongyan Li, Yaqi Jia, Xuejing Wen, Huiyan Guo, Hongyun Xu, Yucheng Wang
- Expression Analysis of the BpARF Genes in Betula platyphylla Under Drought Stress
Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.01.028
Contributors: Hongyan Li, Xin Zhang, Botong Tong, Yucheng Wang, Chuanping Yang
- Building a Robust Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Method with Substantially Improved Efficiency
Preprint Date: 2020-02-20
DOI: 10.1101/2020.02.20.958330
Contributors: Huimin Zhao, Hongyan Li, Yaqi Jia, Xuejing Wen, Huiyan Guo, Hongyun Xu, Yucheng Wang
- Arabidopsis Heat Shock Transcription Factor HSFA7b Positively Mediates Salt Stress Tolerance by Binding to an E-box-like Motif to Regulate Gene Expression
Journal: Journal of Experimental Botany
DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erz261
Contributors: Dandan Zang, Jingxin Wang, Xin Zhang, Zhujun Liu, Yucheng