Name: Gao, Yanqiang
Degree: Ph.D
Title: Associate Professor
E-mail: yanqianggao@163.com
Address: Northeast Forestry University, Shaw (Yifu) Teaching Building, Room 360
Education and Training:
2005 – 2009: Shanxi Normal University, Bachelor of Biotechnology
2009 – 2015: Huazhong Agricultural University, Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Employment:
2015 – 2020: Chongqing University, Lecturer
2020 – up to now: Northeast Forestry University, Associate Professor
Research Specialty:
(Molecular Biology, Genetics/Population Genetics, Metabonomics)
Courses to Teach:
(Metabolic Biology)
Research Interest:
The primary focus of my research interests lies in the application of forward and reverse genetics as well as multiple omics techniques to analyze the functionality and genetic variability of regulatory genes and modifier genes involved in plant metabolism. Additionally, I am dedicated to developing and utilizing metabolic auxiliary markers for breeding purposes.
Funding:
National Natural Science Foundation of China (31801019) (P.I.)
Title: Cloning and characterization of DW2 involved in plant height regulation in tomato
Publications:
1)Gong, L*., Chen, W*.,Gao, Y*., Liu, X., Zhang, H., Xu, C., Yu, S., Zhang, Q#., and Luo, J#. (2013). Genetic analysis of the metabolome exemplified using a rice population. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Dec 10;110(50):20320-5.https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1319681110. Co-first Author, 128 Citations
2)Chen, W*.,Gao, Y*., Xie, W*., Gong, L*., Lu, K*., Wang, W., Li, Y., Liu, X., Zhang, H., Dong, H., Zhang, W., Zhang, L., Yu, S., Wang, G., Lian, X#., and Luo, J#. (2014). Genome-wide association analyses provide genetic and biochemical insights into natural variation in rice metabolism.Nat Genet46, 714–721 (2014).https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.3007. Co-first Author, 450 Citations
3)Wen, W., Li, D., Li, X., Gao, Y., Li, W., Li, H., Liu, J., Liu, H., Chen, W., Luo, J#., and Yan, J#. (2014). Metabolome-based genome-wide association study of maize kernel leads to novel biochemical insights.Nat Commun5, 3438 (2014).
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms4438 323 Citations
4)Dong, X.,Gao, Y., Chen, W., Wang, W., Gong, L., Liu, X., and Luo, J#. (2015). Spatiotemporal distribution of phenolamides and the genetics of natural variation of hydroxycinnamoyl spermidine in rice.Mol Plant.2015 Jan;8(1):111-21.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molp.2014.11.003
5)Chen, W., Wang, W., Peng, M., Gong, L.,Gao, Y., Wan, J., Wang, S., Shi, L., Zhou, B., Li, Z., Peng, X., Yang, C., Qu, L., Liu, X., and Luo, J#. (2016).Comparative and parallel genome-wide association studies for metabolic and agronomic traits in cereals.Nat Commun7, 12767 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms12767
6)Ewas, M.,Gao, Y., Wang, S., Liu, X., Zhang, H., Nishawy, E.M.E., Ali, F., Shahzad, R., Ziaf, K., Subthain, H., Martin, C., and Luo, J#. (2016). Manipulation of SlMXl for enhanced carotenoids accumulation and drought resistance in tomato.Sci. Bull.61, 1413–1418 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-016-1108-9
7)Peng, M*.,Gao, Y*., Chen, W*., Wang, W., Shen, S., Shi, J., Wang, C., Zhang, Y., Zou, L., Wang, S., Wan, J., Liu, X., Gong, L., and Luo, J#. (2016).Evolutionarily Distinct BAHD N-Acyltransferases Are Responsible for Natural Variation of Aromatic Amine Conjugates in Rice.The Plant Cell, Volume 28, Issue 7, July 2016, Pages 1533–1550.
https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.16.00265. Co-first Author, 57 Citations
8)Ewas, M.,Gao, Y., Ali, F., Nishawy, E.M., Shahzad, R., Subthain, H., Amar, M., Martin, C., and Luo, J#. (2017). RNA-seq reveals mechanisms of SlMX1 for enhanced carotenoids and terpenoids accumulation along with stress resistance in tomato.Sci. Bull.62, 476-485(2017). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2017.03.018
9)Li, N., Huang, B., Tang, N., Jian, W., Zou, J., Chen, J., Cao, H., Habib, S., Dong, X., Wei, W.,Gao, Y#., and Li, Z#. (2017).The MADS-Box Gene SlMBP21 Regulates Sepal Size Mediated by Ethylene and Auxin in Tomato.Plant Cell Physiol.2017 58(12):2241-2256.https://doi.org/10.1093/pcp/pcx158 Corresponding author
10)Waseem, M., Ahmad, F., Habib, S.,Gao, Y#., and Li, Z#. (2018).Genome-wide identification of FK506-binding domain protein gene family, its characterization, and expression analysis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicumL.). Gene. 2018 Dec 15;678:143-154.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2018.08.021 Corresponding author
11)Zou, J., Chen, J., Tang, N.,Gao, Y., Hong, M., Wei, W., Cao, H., Jian, W., Li, N., Deng, W., and Li, Z#. (2018). Transcriptome analysis of aroma volatile metabolism change in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit under different storage temperatures and 1-MCP treatment.Postharvest Biol. Technol. 135, 57-67.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.08.017
12)Jian, W., Cao, H., Yuan, S., Liu, Y., Lu, J., Lu, W., Li, N., Wang, J., Zou, J., Tang, N., Xu, C., Cheng, Y.,Gao, Y., Xi, W., Bouzayen, M., and Li, Z#. (2019). SlMYB75, an MYB-type transcription factor, promotes anthocyanin accumulation and enhances volatile aroma production in tomato fruits.Hortic Res6, 22 (2019).https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-018-0098-y 155 Citations
13)Cao, H., Chen, J., Yue, M., Xu, C., Jian, W., Liu, Y., Song, B.,Gao, Y., Cheng, Y#., and Li, Z#. (2020).Tomato transcriptional repressor MYB70 directly regulates ethylene-dependent fruit ripening.Plant J104: 1568-1581.https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15021
14)Tang, N., An, J., Deng, W.,Gao, Y., Chen, Z., and Li, Z#. (2020). Metabolic and transcriptional regulatory mechanism associated with postharvest fruit ripening and senescence in cherry tomatoes.Postharvest Biol. Technol. 168, 111274.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2020.111274
15)Zou, J., Li, N., Hu, N., Tang, N., Cao, H., Liu, Y., Chen, J., Jian, W.,Gao, Y., Yang, J., and Li, Z#. (2022). Co-silencing of ABA receptors (SlRCAR) reveals interactions between ABA and ethylene signaling during tomato fruit ripening.Horticulture Research, Volume 9, 2022, uhac057. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac057
16)Wu, D., Zhuang, F., Wang, J., Gao, R., Zhang, Q., Wang, X., Zhang, G., Fang, M., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Guan, L#., andGao, Y#. (2023).Metabolomics and Transcriptomics Revealed a Comprehensive Understanding of the Biochemical and Genetic Mechanisms Underlying the Color Variations in Chrysanthemums. Metabolites 13, 742.
https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060742 Corresponding author
*,co-first Author; #, corresponding author.
