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Prof. jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Professor Jingjin Yu, a distinguished scholar in biology and turfgrass science, serves as Professor and PhD Supervisor at Nanjing Agricultural University. With a PhD from Beijing Forestry University and a research fellowship at Rutgers University, he specializes in turfgrass eco-physiology, stress resistance, and germplasm breeding. Recognized for advancing sustainable turf management and innovation, Professor Yu’s impactful research and leadership in professional turfgrass organizations make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Biology.

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Summary:

Professor Jingjin Yu is a highly accomplished scholar whose research bridges fundamental biology and applied agricultural innovation. Through systematic studies on drought tolerance and turfgrass physiology, development of novel cultivars, and leadership in turfgrass science organizations, he has made transformative contributions to sustainable turf management.

Education

Professor Jingjin Yu holds a PhD in Turfgrass Science from Beijing Forestry University and completed a prestigious research fellowship at Rutgers University in the United States, focusing on turfgrass eco-physiology and breeding advancements.

Experience

He is currently a Professor and PhD Supervisor at Nanjing Agricultural University, with extensive experience leading national research projects and serving as an evaluation expert for China’s Ministry of Education and the CSCIED Core Database. He has played a key role in academic and industrial innovation through leadership positions in the China Turfgrass Society and Yangtze Delta Turf Industry Innovation Alliance.

Research Focus

His research focuses on understanding the physiological and ecological responses of turfgrasses to elevated CO₂ concentrations, improving stress resistance, and enhancing growth and development. He has developed four innovative turfgrass cultivars that have been successfully deployed over 200,000 square meters, advancing sustainable turfgrass management and breeding technologies.

Skills

His expertise includes turfgrass physiological ecology, germplasm resource screening and breeding, sustainable turf management, development of turf growth regulators, and integration of academic research with industrial applications.

Awards

Professor Yu has been recognized for his contributions to turfgrass science through multiple national patents, software copyrights, and leadership roles within professional turfgrass organizations, contributing significantly to sustainable turf industry practices in China.

Publications

Title: Physiological Factors Associated with Interspecific Variations in Drought Tolerance in Centipedegrass
Authors: Yali Song, Jingjin Yu, Mao Xu, Sheng Wang, Jin He, Lijiao Ai
Year: 2024
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Foliar Application of Carnosine and Chitosan Improving Drought Tolerance in Bermudagrass
Authors: Tian Hao, Zhimin Yang, Jianfeng Liang, Jingjin Yu, Jun Liu
Year: 2023
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Karrikin₁ Enhances Drought Tolerance in Creeping Bentgrass in Association with Antioxidative Protection and Regulation of Stress-Responsive Gene Expression
Authors: Zhen-Zhen Tan, Yi-Ting Wang, Xia-Xiang Zhang, Heng-Yue Jiang, Ya Li, Li-Li Zhuang, Jing-Jin Yu, Zhi-Min Yang
Year: 2023
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Metabolomics and Hormone Level Analysis of Seashore paspalum Dwarf Mutant T51
Authors: Yong Zhang, Jun Liu, Jingjin Yu, Zhimin Yang
Year: 2022
Journal: Agronomy

Reallocation of Soluble Sugars and IAA Regulation in Association with Enhanced Stolon Growth by Elevated CO₂ in Creeping Bentgrass
Authors: Jingjin Yu, Meng Li, Qiuguo Li, Ruying Wang, Ruonan Li, Zhimin Yang
Year: 2022
Journal: Plants

Conclusion:

Professor Jingjin Yu is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award in Biology. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also delivers tangible solutions for sustainable turfgrass management and breeding innovation.

jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

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