Research Interest
Improvement of a variety of forage and herb plants using genetic approaches for improved ecomonic, environmental and sustainable farming and environment.
Research Fields
1. Improvement and value-added for ecomonically importnat plants using genetic and molecular approaches;
2. Bio-remediation of saline-alkali land and contaminated soil;
3. Separation and purification of important active ingredients from Chinese herbal plants.
Representative Research
1. Genetic improvement and high value-added molecular breeding of important economic plants
Based on our efficient and high-throughput platform for plant transformation, sixteen economic plant genetic transformation systems including alfalfa, oat, sweet sorghum, corn, Chinese leymus and other legumes and grasses were established. More than 25 research teams were supported by our transgenic technology.
2. Ecological restoration of saline-alkali land and contaminated soil
The group introduced advanced genetic engineering technology to create soil remediation plant resources through the strategy of synthetic biology. The new resources can unify soil remediation and biomass energy production, so as to realize the effective use of land resources. We have successfully planted the resources in moderately severe saline-alkali land and desert area.
3. Separation and purification of important active ingredients from precious Chinese herbal plants
The group successfully established the tissue culture and rapid propagation systems for Saussurea and Monochasma sheareri, which are endangered rare Chinese herbal medicine resources. The plant factory technology system initially solved the dilemma of insufficient plant materials faced by the project entrusting company. As well, we obtained high-efficiency germination strategy for Monochasma sheareri, increasing the germination rate from less than 10% to 30%.
Contact
fucx@qibebt.ac.cn
