Dechun Wang

Dechun Wang is a Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU) within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on soybean genetics and genomics to improve plant performance, host resistance, and seed composition.

• Education: Ph.D. from Michigan State University
• Research: Soybean breeding, molecular genetics, and biotechnology applications
• Key Areas: Disease resistance, seed trait analysis, and genomic tools for breeding

His work integrates genomic and transcriptomic approaches to understand resistance mechanisms against pathogens like Phytophthora sansomeana and Fusarium virguliforme. Recent publications highlight advancements in UAV-based phenotyping (SoybeanNet), QTL mapping for drought tolerance, and molecular marker development for resistance genes.

Notable collaborations include studies on gene pyramiding for durable aphid resistance and epigenetic responses to pathogen stress. He has contributed to germplasm registrations and global disease resistance strategies, advancing sustainable soybean production through biotechnology and traditional breeding techniques.