Ming Ma

Ming Ma is a Researcher in the Department of Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University, conducting research in the McFadden Biostress Laboratory. His work focuses on molecular mechanisms in plant genetics and biochemistry.

His research interests span broad disciplines including Biology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Specific projects involve studying crop development and stress responses, particularly in rice and Brassica species.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to rice grain size regulation through phosphorylation and ubiquitylation processes (2024), chromatin modifier complexes in grain optimization (2024), auxin signaling dynamics (2023), and glucosinolate-mediated pathogen resistance in Brassica (2015). These works reflect expertise in plant molecular biology, genetic pathways, and agricultural biotechnology.

Dr. Ma's work is affiliated with the McFadden Biostress Laboratory at South Dakota State University, where he investigates plant stress responses and crop improvement strategies.