Dr. Cong Cheng, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Dr. Cong Cheng is a distinguished academic affiliated with Xinjiang Agricultural University, China. With a focus on advancing research and education, Dr. Cheng contributes significantly to the field of agricultural sciences, fostering innovation and knowledge development to address contemporary challenges in agriculture.
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Summary:
Dr. Cong Cheng is an accomplished academic with a clear commitment to advancing agricultural sciences. Her contributions to education and research address key contemporary challenges, such as sustainability and innovation in agriculture. By continuing to focus on innovation and knowledge development, Dr. Cheng plays an important role in shaping the future of agriculture, not only in China but also globally.
🎓 Education
Dr. Cong Cheng completed a Ph.D. in Cell Biology at Nanjing Agricultural University (2017–2021). Prior to that, she earned a Master’s degree in Microbiology (2013–2016) and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science (2009–2013), both from Xinjiang Normal University.
💼Experience
Dr. Cheng is a lecturer at Xinjiang Agricultural University since 2022, teaching undergraduate courses such as Plant Physiology, Basic Biochemistry, and Conservation Biology, and graduate courses like Genetic Engineering and Advanced Biochemistry. Additionally, since 2021, Dr. Cheng has been a postdoctoral researcher focusing on salt-tolerant functional genes in cotton.
🔬Research Focus
Dr. Cheng’s research centers on identifying and analyzing salt-tolerant functional genes, particularly in cotton. Her work includes notable contributions to understanding ion homeostasis and the genetic engineering of stress-tolerant traits in plants.
Awards
Dr. Cheng has received recognition through various programs and grants, including funding from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation, the “Tianchi Talents” Introduction Program, and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation.
Skills
Dr. Cheng possesses expertise in cell biology, microbiology, and genetic engineering. Her teaching experience includes advanced topics in plant physiology and biochemistry, with a research focus on stress tolerance mechanisms in plants.
Publications
- Cheng C, Zhang F, Li L, Ni Z.
Publication Title: Identification and Analysis of the Plasma Membrane H+-ATPase Gene Family in Cotton and Its Roles in Response to Salt Stress.
Journal: Plants, 2024, 13(24):3510.
Citation (APA format): Cheng, C., Zhang, F., Li, L., & Ni, Z. (2024). Identification and analysis of the plasma membrane H+-ATPase gene family in cotton and its roles in response to salt stress. Plants, 13(24), 3510.
- Wang Y, Cheng C, Du ZY, Yu BJ.
Publication Title: Pre-inoculation with Bradyrhizobium japonicum confers NaCl tolerance by improving nitrogen status and ion homeostasis in Glycine soja seedlings.
Journal: Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2022, 44:21.
Citation (APA format): Wang, Y., Cheng, C., Du, Z. Y., & Yu, B. J. (2022). Pre-inoculation with Bradyrhizobium japonicum confers NaCl tolerance by improving nitrogen status and ion homeostasis in Glycine soja seedlings. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 44(21).
- Cheng C, Liu YM, Liu X, An J, Jiang L, Yu BJ.
Publication Title: Recretohalophyte Tamarix TrSOS1 confers higher salt tolerance to transgenic plants and yeast than glycophyte soybean GmSOS1.
Journal: Environmental and Experimental Botany, 2019, 165, 196–207.
Citation (APA format): Cheng, C., Liu, Y. M., Liu, X., An, J., Jiang, L., & Yu, B. J. (2019). Recretohalophyte Tamarix TrSOS1 confers higher salt tolerance to transgenic plants and yeast than glycophyte soybean GmSOS1. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 165, 196–207.
Conclusion:
Dr. Cheng is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to her solid track record in research, innovation, and education. Her strengths in contributing to agricultural sciences and fostering knowledge development make him a prominent figure in her field. With slight improvements in international collaboration, publication metrics, and interdisciplinary engagement, her potential to make an even greater impact in the global agricultural research community could be fully realized.