Chaozhong Zhang

Regulation of spikelet number during wheat spike development

This paper reviews gene networks regulating spikelet number in wheat and highlights recent advances in understanding and engineering spike development for improved yield.

MicroRNA156 and its targeted SPL genes interact with the photoperiod, vernalization, and gibberellin pathways to regulate wheat heading time

This study identifies miR156 and SPL genes' roles in wheat heading time regulation through interactions with photoperiod, vernalization, and gibberellin pathways, and develops genetic resources to fine-tune heading time.

Manipulation of the brown glume and internode 1 gene leads to alterations in lignified tissue coloration, lignification, and pathogen resistance in wheat

This study identifies and characterizes the BGI1 gene in wheat, showing its role in lignin biosynthesis and pathogen resistance through loss-of-function and overexpression experiments.

Manipulation of the microRNA172 - AP2L2 interaction provides precise control of wheat and triticale plant height

This study engineered the miR172-AP2L2 interaction to control wheat and triticale plant height without affecting coleoptile or first-leaf length.