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Chong Mei Dong is a research fellow at the University of Sydney's Plant Breeding Institute, with a notable background in the study of wheat cell cycle gene regulations and plant development. After completing his undergraduate and master's degrees at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, he pursued a PhD at the Australian National University focused on wheat genetics. Dong's postdoctoral research at the University of Adelaide honed his skills in meiosis and chromosome pairing in wheat. Since joining the University of Sydney in 2002, he has been dedicated to exploring non-transgenic gene modification methods to enhance wheat breeding, emphasizing techniques like oligonucleotide-directed gene repair and TILLING. His current research interests include cloning and functional studies of genes, the application of modern biotechnologies in wheat improvement, and the utilization of genomic tools for crop enhancement. His work intersects with the Faculty of Science's research strengths, reflecting a commitment to advancing scientific capability and understanding in complex systems and plant genetics.
University of Sydney • Sydney
Focused on non-transgenic gene modification methods in wheat breeding.
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