PHD at Northwest A&F University, China
Dr. Hongchen Jia, currently pursuing a PhD in Plant Protection at Northwest A&F University, is an expert in plant nutrition and integrated disease management, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis. With a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and a Master of Science in Plant Pathology from the same university, Hongchen Jia has developed a comprehensive understanding of plant sciences. Hongchen Jia research focuses on innovative solutions for plant health, leveraging advanced genomic and bioinformatics tools to enhance crop protection and productivity.
Professional Profiles
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy Northwest A&F University, College of Agriculture September 2013 – September 2017 • Master of Science in Plant Pathology Northwest A&F University, College of Plant Protection September 2017 – September 2019 • PhD in Plant Protection Northwest A&F University, College of Plant Protection September 2019 – Present
Areas of Expertise
1. Plant Nutrition and Integrated Disease Management 2. Functional Genomics 3. Bioinformatics Analysis 4. Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Analysis
Research Focuse
Dr.Hongchen Jia focuses on plant protection, with a strong emphasis on the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying plant resistance to diseases. Their research investigates the major quality regulation network of flavonoid synthesis, particularly in black wolfberry, as evidenced by their publication in New Phytologist. Additionally, Dr. Hongchen Jia explores how sufficient coumarin accumulation can enhance apple resistance to Cytospora mali under high-potassium conditions. These studies highlight their expertise in plant nutrition, integrated disease management, and the application of functional genomics and bioinformatics to improve crop health and resilience.
Publications
- Sufficient coumarin accumulation improves apple resistance to Cytospora mali under high-potassium status, Publication date: 2023.
- Major quality regulation network of flavonoid synthesis governing the bioactivity of black wolfberry, Publication date: 2024.
- Budding mutation reprogrammed flavonoid biosynthesis in jujube by deploying MYB41 and bHLH93, Publication date: 2024.
- Changes in planta K nutrient content altered the interaction pattern between Nicotiana benthamiana and Alternaria longipes, Publication date: 2024.
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