Dongqin Chen

Dongqin Chen

CONTACT INFORMATIONDongqin Chen

Division of Plant Sciences

201 Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center

1201 E. Rollins Street

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia MO 65211

Email: chendongq@missouri.edu

Lab phone: (573) 884 4799

 

EDUCATION

2013 Ph.D.     Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

2008M.S.      South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China

2005 B. S       Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

March 2013 – October 2015:

Research Assistant

Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

 

CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS

Plant innate immunity in Sorghum and Arabidopsis

 

PUBLICATIONS

1. Chen DQ, Xu G, Tang WJ, Jing YJ, Ji Q, Fei ZJ, Lin RC. (2013) Antagonistic basic helix-loop-helix/bZIP transcription factors form transcriptional modules that integrate light and reactive oxygen species signaling in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell, 25(5): 1657-1673.

2. Sang DJ*, Chen DQ*, Liu GF, Liang Y, Huang LZ, Meng XB, Chu JF, Sun XH, Dong GJ, Yuan YD, Qian Q, Li JY, Wang YH. (2014) Strigolactones regulate rice tiller angle by attenuating shoot gravitropism through inhibiting auxin biosynthesis. PNAS, 111(30): 11199-11204. (* Co-first authors)

3. Tang* WJ, Wang* WQ, Chen DQ, Ji Q, Jing YJ, Wang HY, and Lin RC. (2012) Transposase-derived proteins FHY3/FAR1 interact with PHYTOCHROME-INTERACTING FACTOR1 to regulate chlorophyll biosynthesis by modulating HEMB1 during deetiolation in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell, 24(5): 1984-2000.

4. Jing YJ, Zhang D, Wang X, Tang WJ, Wang WQ, Huai JL, Xu G, Chen DQ, Li YL, Lin RC. (2013) Arabidopsis chromatin remodeling factor PICKLE interacts with transcription factor HY5 to regulate hypocotyl cell elongation. Plant Cell, 25(1): 242-256.

Ha Duong

Contact information

 201 Life Science Center

1201 Rollins Road

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: hndvw5@mail.missouri.edu

Lab Phone No. (573) 884 4799

 

Current research focus

– ATP suppressor screening

Education

– 2014-present: PhD student in Plant Stress Biology at the Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
– 2008-2013: B.Sc. in Plant Sciences – Advanced Program at the Division of Plant Sciences, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

Professional Experiences

– October 2013 – May 2014: Research assistant in Agricultural Genetic Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam
– June 2012 – June 2013: Undergraduate research assistant in Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Vietnam

Awards

– 2014: Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship

Lijun Wang – Visiting Scholar

Contact Information

Lijun WangLijun

201 Life Science Center

1201 Rollins Road

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 65211

email: Wanglijun at missouri.edu

Lab: (573) 884 4799

Education

Ph. D. in Plant Genetics: Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2012)

MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (2004)

BS in Horticulture : Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (2001)

Professional Experiences

Lecture in Yangtze University (2004-2007,2012)

Current Research Focus

Soybean rhizobia symbiosis

Publications

 

(1) Lijun Wang, Jiayang Li et al. Identification and cloning of RSRG1 required for the formation of resistant starch in rice (In preparation).

(2) Lijun Wang, Xue Bai. The extracting technology of D-chiro inositol from buckwheat. Food Science and Technology. 2014, 39 (8):217-219

(3) Fangfang Man, Dengling Wei, Lijun Wang et al. Characters and Cultivation Technique of zhonglongjing No.1. Journal of Anhui Argcultural Science. 2014, 42(13):3846,3874.

(4) Lijun Wang and Xue Bai. Extraction process of pigment from pumpkin. Journal of Henan Normal University (Natural Science) 2009, 37(4): 117-120.

(5) Lijun Wang, LV Jie. Study on extraction of glycoprotein from pumpkin, Science and Technology of Cereals, Oils and Foods, 2006, 20(1): 87-90.

(6) Zhixiong Liu, Lijun Wang, Yazhen Yang, Xue Bai and Renjie Li. Research on bacteriostasis effect of aloe, Journal of Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 2007, 21(3): 219-221.

(7) Tao Zhang, Lijun Wang and Mengxiang Gao. Research on the extraction of water soluble polysaccharides from Astragalus by Microwave. Academic Periodical of Farm Products Processing, 2006, 7: 14-17.

(8) Lijun Wang, Sanhong Fan and Aiguang Guo. Cloning and function analysis of ats1A gene promoter from Arabidopsis thaliana. Acta Bot. Boreal.-Occident. Sin., 2004, 24(10), pp 1856-1860.

Beverly Jose Agtuca

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Beverly Jose Agtuca

201 Life Sciences Center

1201 Rollins Road

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: bjagtuca@mail.missouri.edu

Lab phone No.: 573-884-4799

 

CURRENT RESESARCH FOCUS:

Studying the interactions of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in Setariaviridis 

EDUCATION:

2014-present: Ph.D. student in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics at the Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO

2010-2014: B.Sc. with Honors in Biotechnology and a minor of Microscopy at the Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Syracuse, NY 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

August 2010-July 2014: Undergraduate Research Assistant. Phytotechnology Laboratory at the Department of Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY ESF Syracuse, NY, Advisor: Dr. Lee Newman

June-August 2013: Undergraduate Research Assistant. Plant Imaging and Biochemistry Laboratory. SUNY ESF Academic Upper Division Honors Internship at the Department of Biosciences, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Upton, NY, Advisor: Dr. Richard Ferrieri

June-August 2011 & 2012: Undergraduate Research Assistant. Plant Imaging and Biochemistry Laboratory. Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at the Department of Biosciences, BNL Upton, NY, Advisor: Dr. Richard Ferrieri

January 2011-May 2012: Calculus & General Chemistry Tutor. Academic Success Center at SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY

June-August 2009: Research Volunteer. High School Research Program (HSRP) at the Department of Biology, BNL Upton, NY Advisor: Dr. Lee Newman 

PUBLICATIONS:

Agtuca, B., Rieger, E., Hilger, K., Song, L., Robert, C. A., Erb, M., Karve, A., &Ferrieri, R. A. (2014). Carbon-11 reveals opposing roles of auxin and salicylic acid in regulating leaf physiology, leaf metabolism, and resource allocation patterns that impact root growth in Zea mays. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 33(2), 328-339.

Ferrieri, A. P., Agtuca, B., Appel, H. M., Ferrieri, R. A., & Schultz, J. C. (2013). Temporal changes in allocation and partitioning of new carbon as 11C elicited by simulated herbivory suggest that roots shape aboveground responses in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology, 161(2), 692-704. 

AWARDS:

  1. 2014: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources George Washington Carver Fellowship for Doctoral Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
  2. 2014: Graduate School Gus T. Ridgel Fellowship, University of Missouri-Columbia
  3. 2014: State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
  4. 2014: Maple Leaf Award for volunteer service to the College community, SUNY ESF
  5. 2014: 1st place Poster Presentation Award for the Emerging Research National Conference, Washington DC, VA
  6. 2013: 1st place Poster Presentation Award for the Biotechnology Symposium, Syracuse, NY
  7. 2012: Honorable Mention Poster Presentation Award for the Biotechnology, Symposium, Syracuse, NY 

PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference. Poster Presentation: Washington DC, VA, February 2014.
  2. International Phytotechnology Society (IPS) Conferences. Poster Presentations: Syracuse, NY – October 2013, Portland, OR – September 2011, St. Louis, MO – December 2009
  3. Biotechnology Symposiums. Poster Presentations: Syracuse, NY, May 2012, 2013
  4. Spotlight on Undergraduate Student Research. Poster Presentations: SUNY ESF Syracuse, NY, April 2012, 2013
  5. Statewide Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program Student Conference. Oral Presentation: Lake George, NY, April 2013
  6. International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Poster Presentation:Amherst, MA, October 2012
  7. Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program Central New York Symposium. Poster Presentation: Syracuse, NY April 2012
  8. Summer Internship Programs Symposiums. Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY:Oral Presentation – August 2012 &Poster Presentations – August 2009-2013

Sung-Hwan Cho

CONTACT INFORMATIONCHO_photo

Division of Plant Sciences

202 Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center

1201 E. Rollins Street

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia MO 65211

Email: chosunghw@missouri.edu

Lab phone: (573) 884 4799

 

EDUCATION

2010 Ph.D.     Seoul National University, Department of Plant Science

2005 B.S.        Korea University

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

November 2012 – March 2014:

Senior Research Scientist

Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences

Seoul National University

 March 2010 – October 2012:

Postdoctoral Scientist

Plant Genomics and Breeding Institute

Seoul National University

 

CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS

Role of extracellular ATP in plant growth and development

 

PUBLICATIONS

Sung-Hwan Cho, Katalin Tóth, Daewon Kim, Phuc Vo, Chung-Ho Lin, Pubudu Handakumbura, Albert Rivas-Ubach, Sterling Evans, Ljiljana Pasa-Tolic, Gary Stacey, Activation of the mevalonic acid pathway by extracellular ATP, Nature Communications, 13, 450 (2022), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28150-w

Ha N. Duong*, Sung-Hwan Cho*, Limin Wang, An Q. Pham, Julia M. Davies, Gary Stacey, Cyclic nucleotide-gated ion channel 6 is involved in extracellular ATP signaling and plant immunity, Plant Journal, (2021), (*equal contribution), https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15636

An Q. Pham, Sung-Hwan Cho, Cuong The Nguyen, Gary Stacey, Arabidopsis Lectin Receptor Kinase P2K2 Is a Second Plant Receptor for Extracellular ATP and Contributes to Innate Immunity,, Plant Physiology, 183, vol 3, 1364–1375 (2020), https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.19.01265

Cho SH, Lee CH, Gi E, Yim Y, Koh HJ, Kang K, Peak NC (2018) The Rice Rolled Fine Striped (RFS) CHD3/Mi-2 Chromatin Remodeling Factor Epigenetically Regulates Genes Involved in Oxidative Stress Responses During Leaf Development. Frontiers in plant sciencehttps://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00364.

Cho SH, Nguyen CT, Choi J, Stacey G (2017) Molecular Mechanism of Plant Recognition of Extracellular ATP. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology https://doi.org/10.1007/5584_2017_110.

Nguyen CT, Tanaka K, Cao Y, Cho SH, Xu D, Stacey G. (2016) Computational analysis of the ligand binding site of the extracellular ATP receptor, DORN1. PLoS One 11(9):e0161894. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161894. (Impact Factor: 3.234)

Cho SH, Paek NC. (2016) Regulatory role of the OsWOX3A transcription factor in rice root development. Plant Signaling & Behavior11(6):e1184807. doi:10.1080/15592324.2016.1184807.

Cho SH, Kang KY, Lee SH, Lee IJ and Paek NC. (2016) OsWOX3A is involved in negative feedback regulation of the gibberellic acid biosynthetic pathway in rice (Oryza sativa). Journal of Experimental Botany 67(6):1677-87doi: 10.1093/jxb/erv559. 

Tanaka K*, Cho SH*, Lee H, Pham AQ, Batek JM, Cui S, Qiu J, Khan SM, Joshi T, Zhang ZJ, Xu D, Stacey G (2015) Effect of lipo-chitooligosaccharide on early growth of C4 grass seedlings. Journal of Experimental Botany doi:10.1093/jxb/erv260. (*equal contribution) 

Wang SH, Lim JH, Kim SS, Cho SH, Yoo SC, Koh HJ, Sakuraba Y, and Paek NC (2015) Mutation of SPOTTED LEAF3 (SPL3) impairs abscisic acid-responsive signaling and delays leaf senescence in rice. Journal of Experimental Botany 66 (22): 7045-7059. doi: 10.1093/jxb/erv401. 

Cho SH, Yoo SC, Zhang H, Lim JH, and Paek NC. (2014) Rice NARROW LEAF1 gene controls auxin transport genes and root development. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 32:270-281.

Kwon CT, Yoo SC, Koo BH, Cho SH, Park JW, Li J, Li Z, Koh HJ and Paek NC. (2014) Natural variation in early flowering1 contributes to early flowering in japonica rice under natural long days. Plant, Cell & Environment 37: 101-112.

Yoo SC*, Cho SH* and Paek NC. (2013) Rice WUSCHEL-related homeobox 3A (OsWOX3A) modulates auxin-transport gene expression in lateral root and root hair development. Plant Signaling & Behavior8: 10, e25929. (* equal contribution)

Cho SH, Yoo SC, Zhang H, Pandeya D, Hwang JY, Koh HJ, Kim GT and Paek NC. (2013) The rice narrow leaf2 and narrow leaf3 loci encode WUSCHEL-related homeobox 3A (OsWOX3A) and function in leaf, spikelet, tiller and lateral root development. New Phytologist198: 1071-1084.

Sakuraba Y, Rahman ML, Cho SH, Kim YS, Koh HJ, Yoo SC, Paek NC. (2013) The rice faded green leaf locus encodes protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase B and is essential for chlorophyll synthesis under high light conditions. The Plant Journal 74: 122-133.

Cho SH, Lee JK, Jung KH, Lee YW, Park JC, and Paek NC. (2012) Genome-wide analysis of genes induced by Fusariumgraminearum infection in resistant and susceptible wheat cultivars. Journal of Plant Biology 55(1): 64-72.

Yoo JH, Park JH, Cho SH, Yoo SC, Li J, Zhang H, Kim KS, Koh HJ and Paek NC. (2011) The Rice bright green leaf (bgl) locus encodes OsRopGEF10, which activates the development of small cuticular papillae on leaf surfaces. Plant Molecular Biology77(6): 631-641.

Li J, Pandeya D, Nath K, Zulfugarov IS, Yoo SC, Zhang H, Yoo JH, Cho SH, Koh HJ, Kim DS, Seo HS, Kang BC, Lee CH, and Paek NC. (2010) ZEBRA-NECROSIS, a novel thylakoid-bound protein, is critical for photoprotection of developing chloroplasts during early leaf development. The Plant Journal62: 713-725.

Yoo SC*, Cho SH*, Sugimoto H, Li J, Kusumi K, Koh HJ, KohIba and Paek NC. (2009) Rice Virescent-3 and Stripe-1encoding the large and small subunits of ribonucleotide reductase are required for chloroplast biogenesis during early leaf development. Plant Physiology 150: 388-401. (* equal contribution)

Yoo SC*, Cho SH*, Zhang H, Paik HC, Lee CH, Li J, Yoo JH, Lee BW, Koh HJ, Seo HS and Paek NC. (2007) Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with functional stay-green SNU-SG1 in rice. Molecules and Cells 24: 83-94. (* equal contribution)

Yoo JH, Yoo SC, Zhang H, Cho SH and Paek NC. (2007) Identification of QTL for early heading date of H143 in rice. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology10(4): 243-248.

Zhang H, Li J, Yoo JH, Yoo SC, Cho SH, Koh HJ, Seo HS and Paek NC. (2006) Rice Chlorina-1 and Chlorina-9 encode ChlD and ChlI subunits of Mg-chelatase, a key enzyme for chlorophyll synthesis and chloroplast development. Plant Molecular Biology 62: 325-337.

 

Cuong Xuan Nguyen

Contact information:
201 Life Science Center
1201 Rollins Road

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: xxnwxc@mail.missouri.edu

Lab Phone No.: (573) 884 4799

Education:
Ph.D student in Plant breeding, genetics and genomics, University of Missouri (2013- present)
M.Sc. in Plant Production Science – Plant breeding- University of Helsinki, Finland (2012)
B.Sc. in Biology University of Sciences, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2007)

Publications:
Deng, X., Elomaa, P., Nguyen, C. X., Hytönen, T., Valkonen, J., & Teeri, T. H. (2012). Virusinduced gene silencing for Asteraceae—a reverse genetics approach for functional genomics in Gerbera hybrida. Plant Biotechnology Journal, 10(8), 970-978.. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7652.2012.00726.x.

Paddock, Kyle J.

Contact information

201 Life Science Cente
1201 Rollins Road
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Email: PaddockK@missouri.edu
Lab Phone No.: (573) 884 4799

Education:

2013: B.Sc in Biochemistry from University of Missouri-Columbia

2013-present: Ph.D in Biochemistry from University of Missouri-Columbia

Professional:

2011-2013: Biochemistry Research Assistant in Dr. Dennis Lubahn’s Laboratory, University of Missouri-Columbia

Erica LaMontagne

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201 Life Science Center
1201 Rollins Road
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Email: aqpgwc@mail.missouri.edu
Lab Phone No.: (573) 884 4799

 

Education:

PhD student in Biochemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia (Present)

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2013)

 

Professional Experience:

Trait Development Intern with Monsanto Company (2013)

CAFNR Undergraduate Research Intern in Dr. Zhang’s lab at the University of Missouri-Columbia (2011-2013)

Enzyme Development Intern with Novus International (2012)

Chemistry Intern with Land O Lakes-Winfield Solutions LLC (2011)

 

Honors:

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Karina Freire d’Eça Nogueira Santos

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Karina Freire d’Eça Nogueira Santos

201 Life Science Center

1201 Rollins Road

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: santosk@missouri.edu

Lab phone: (573) 884 4799

 

Education

P.h.D. student in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba – Paraná (2011 – present)

Master’s in Molecular Biology. Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia – Brazil (2010)

Bachelor in Biological Sciences – Centro Universitário de Goiás, Goiânia – Brazil(2007)

 

Publications

SANTOS, KARINA FREIRE D’EÇA NOGUEIRA, SILVEIRA, RICARDO DIÓGENES DIAS, MARTIN-DIDONET, CLAUDIA CRISTINA GARCIA, BRONDANI, CLAUDIO. Storage protein profile and amino acid content in wild rice Oryza glumaepatula. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira (1977. Impressa). , v.48, p.67 – 72, 2013.

SILVEIRA, R. D. D., SANTOS, KARINA FREIRE D’EÇA NOGUEIRA, MARTIN-DIDONET, C.C.G., DIDONET, A. D., BRONDANI, C. Proteínas de reserva de acessos de coleção nuclear de arroz. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira (Online). , v.45, p.1441 – 1447, 2010.

 

Ben R. Merideth

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Ben R. Merideth

117 Schweitzer Hall

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

Email: brmwc6@mail.missouri.edu

 

Education

PhD student in Biochemistry.University of Missouri-Columbia (Fall 2013-Present).

Bachelor in Biochemistry.University of Missouri-Columbia (2010).

Certificate in Public Health, University of Missouri-Columbia (2012).

 

Professional Experience

Biochemistry Research Assistant in Dr. Dennis Lubahn’s Laboratory.University of Missouri-Columbia (2007-2010).