Mingpei You

Mingpei You is a Research Fellow at the School of Agriculture and Environment at The University of Western Australia, with significant contributions to plant pathology research. Their work primarily focuses on disease resistance mechanisms in agricultural crops, particularly canola and related Brassica species.

• Institution: The University of Western Australia (M079), 35 Stirling Highway, 6009 Perth, Australia
• Position: Research Fellow
• Contact: Phone 08 6488 7194, Email: mingpei.you@uwa.edu.au

Mingpei You's research expertise spans multiple critical areas in agricultural science, with particular emphasis on plant-pathogen interactions. Their fingerprint reveals strong specialization in Rapeseed (100%), Cultivar development (75%), Leaf Spot diseases (71%), Trifolium subterraneum (69%), Brassica Napus (65%), Root Rot (58%), Host Resistance mechanisms (54%), and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (53%). This diverse portfolio demonstrates comprehensive knowledge across both specific crop diseases and broader agricultural sustainability challenges.

The researcher's recent publications (all from 2025) show a consistent focus on white leaf spot in canola, genomic approaches to disease resistance, and complex pathogen interactions. Their work bridges fundamental molecular research with practical agricultural applications, particularly examining how herbicide use interacts with disease development. The publication portfolio reveals strong collaboration patterns, primarily with M.J. Barbetti, indicating a well-established research network focused on crop disease management.

Mingpei You actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research that addresses food security and sustainable agriculture challenges. Their work on disease-resistant crop varieties directly supports efforts to improve agricultural productivity while reducing chemical inputs.

• Research Output: 122 publications including 105 articles, 10 review articles, 5 letters, and other scholarly contributions
• Datasets: 3 significant datasets related to root disease in clover and Sclerotinia-Brassica interactions
• Current Projects: Three active research grants including international collaborations with Ethiopia

The researcher supervises multiple students and early-career researchers, with 10 supervised works documented. Their grant portfolio includes significant funding from the Grains Research & Development Corporation, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Current projects focus on protecting Ethiopian lentil crops and mitigating disease constraints in faba beans, demonstrating strong international research collaboration and commitment to global food security challenges.