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Agricultural biotechnology encompasses a wide range of research aimed at addressing critical challenges in agriculture and health. Scholars in this field delve into the molecular genetics of plant stress responses, uncovering mechanisms that help plants adapt to environmental pressures. They investigate topics such as small RNA biogenesis and gene regulation, particularly in relation to nutrient acquisition, to enhance crop productivity and resilience. Research into plant-microbe interactions offers valuable insights into microbial pathogenesis and plant defense responses that ultimately influence crop production. Beyond agriculture, this field extends to exploring the therapeutic potential of natural products, such as phytomedicines, for treating cancer and inflammation. Together, these efforts contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and innovations in health, underscoring the transformative potential of biotechnology in addressing global challenges.
MBAS Faculty in Agricultural Biotechnology
Plant Stress Response and Adaptation
Plant Stress Response and Adaptation
Heavy metal homeostasis in plants and biotechnological applications
kcyeh@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Plant small RNA biogenesis and function
homing@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Plant Peptide Hormones Signaling Involved in the Development and Stress Defense. MS-Based Proteomics and Metabolomics.
yetran@gate.sinica.edu.tw
microRNA-mediated gene regulation, phosphorus nutrient
tjchiou@gate.sinica.edu.tw
The mechanism of tapetal program cell death; Regulation of tapetal PCD and pollen viability under abiotic Stress.
suendf@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Nutrition acquisition and distribution in plants
zcybele3@sinica.edu.tw
Molecular genetics and biochemistry of plant stress response
yycharng@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Regulation of chloroplast and mitochondrial gene expression
ming@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Sugar sensing and signaling; Sugar signal interaction with phytohormones(ABA and ethylene); ABA biosynthesis and signaling
whcheng@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Genome-wide DNA methylation; Epigenomics and Bioinformatics
paoyang@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Molecular plant stress biology, plant biotechnology, molecular biology of plant-pathogen interactions
886-4-2284-0780 Ext#330
pfchang@nchu.edu.tw
Plant molecular biology, plant molecular genetics
886-4-22840328 ext.756,757,758
chyang@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Plant-Microbe Interactions
Plant-Microbe Interactions
Natural products chemistry, exploring microbial interaction using integrated-omics approaches.
ylyang@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Plant virology; plant pathology; virus-plant interactions; and molecular biology
hyeh@sinica.edu.tw
Microbial diversity; genome evolution
chk@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Molecular mechanisms of plant-pathogen interactions
emlai@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Plant Immunity, Molecular Plant-microbe Interactions
wuchh@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Molecular plant-microbe interactions; Ustilago maydis and maize pathosystem
laysunma@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Molecular plant stress biology, plant biotechnology, molecular biology of plant-pathogen interactions
886-4-2284-0780 Ext#330
pfchang@nchu.edu.tw
Molecular mechanism of Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation process
886-4-2284-0416 Ext# 602
hauhsuan@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Plant virology, diagnosis of plant virus diseases, plant biotechnology
886-4-2284-0780 ext.360, 357
fjjan@nchu.edu.tw
Phytomedicine and Cancer Research
Phytomedicine and Cancer Research
Phytomedicines on modern medical practice
hmchen@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Phytoagents R&D for inflammatory and cancer diseases; metabolomics; protein engineering of industrial enzymes
lfshyur@ccvax.sinica.edu.tw
Herbal medicine research on cancer immunotherapy, aging, gut microbiota and immunomics
taina@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Research brief
Cancer biology, herbal medicine effects on cancer metastasis, signaling and epigenetic controls of gene expression, influenza VLP vaccine
pwhsiao@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Research brief
Veterinary medicine, phytomedicine, Drug development, Diabetes, and Immunology
wcyang@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Natural product chemistry, wood chemistry
886-4-2284-0345 ext. 338
taiwanfir@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
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