Xuefei Chen

Xuefei Chen is a Research Fellow in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Crop Sciences, at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on leveraging Ri-technology to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in economically significant crops through non-GMO approaches.

Education:

• PhD in Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2025)

Dr. Chen's research centers on molecular mechanisms of drought and osmotic stress responses in oilseed rape and Arabidopsis. She investigates how Rhizobium rhizogenes rol genes (rolB, rolC) modulate root system architecture, water-use efficiency, and stress signaling pathways—particularly through abscisic acid regulation. Her work bridges fundamental plant physiology with practical crop improvement strategies for climate-resilient agriculture.

Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on Ri-mediated transformation as a non-GMO breeding tool. Key trends include the development of transgenic oilseed rape with enhanced root systems for drought adaptation, molecular characterization of rol gene functions in stress resistance, and translation of findings to horticultural applications for European agriculture. Her studies consistently demonstrate improved osmotic stress tolerance through physiological and molecular modifications.

Within the Section for Crop Sciences, Dr. Chen collaborates extensively with Prof. H. Lütken's research group, contributing to projects on sustainable crop production systems. Her network includes international collaborators in plant biotechnology and stress physiology, with research outputs appearing in high-impact journals across plant science and agricultural disciplines.