معرفی
Dr. Shui-zhang Fei is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University, specializing in Grass Genetics and Breeding. His research focuses on using genetics and molecular tools to study mechanisms controlling agronomic traits like abiotic stress tolerance in grasses such as perennial ryegrass, switchgrass, and Brachypodium.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1997)
- Master of Science, China Agricultural University (1989)
- Bachelor of Science, China Agricultural University (1986)
Research Interests:
- Mechanistic controls of agronomic trait development in perennial grasses
- Genetic and molecular basis of stress tolerance
- Bioenergy crop improvement
Awards/Special Recognition:
- Associate Editor, Crop Science
Grants & Advising:
Dr. Fei's work includes projects like 'Perennial Turfgrass Cover Crops in Maize Production Systems' (2019). He advises students in grass genetics and breeding, focusing on CRISPR/Cas9 applications and crop improvement.
Labs/Teams:
His research is conducted within the Department of Horticulture's grass genetics and breeding programs at Iowa State University.
