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Yongping Cai
PeerJ Author & Reviewer
Summary
Dr. Cai engaged in three aspects of scientific research work for many years, such as Plant Cell Engineering, Secondary metabolism regulation and Genetic Breeding. Her current research field is mainly divided into two aspects: 1. Study on lignin biosynthesis and stone cell formation mechanism in pear; 2. Study on secondary metabolism regulation, tissue culture, active components, cultivation techniques and breeding of Chinese herbal medicine.
Work details
Professor
Anhui Agricultural University
November 1988
College of Life Science
Pro. Cai engaged in three aspects of scientific research work for many years, such as Plant Cell Engineering, Secondary metabolism regulation and Genetic Breeding. Her current research field is mainly divided into two aspects: 1. Study on lignin biosynthesis and stone cell formation mechanism in pear; 2. Study on secondary metabolism regulation, tissue culture, active components, cultivation techniques and breeding of Chinese herbal medicine (including Dendrobium, Pyrus, Polygonatum, Gastrodia, etc.).