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Guijun Yan is a Professor at the University of Western Australia specializing in plant genetics and breeding. Growing up in rural China during the Cultural Revolution, he began his academic journey later than most, starting his undergraduate studies in Horticulture. After completing his Master's in 1984, he transitioned to genetics with a focus on the cytogenetics and taxonomy of Chinese date. Yan continued his education with a PhD from the University of Auckland, where he conducted significant research in kiwifruit genetics, resulting in multiple published papers in prestigious international journals. Since his appointment at the University of Western Australia in 1996, he has taken on various roles, including Deputy Leader of the Plant Production Systems Program and Chair of the Ornamental Genetic Resources Working Group. His research spans several areas including molecular genetics, biostatistics, and cytogenetics, focusing on breeding improvements in crops such as walnuts and apples, as well as various horticultural plants. He actively supervises research projects at the Honours, Masters, and PhD levels, contributing to the academic growth of his students within the fields of genetics and horticulture.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Leading research in plant genetics and breeding.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
HortResearch • Auckland, New Zealand
Department of Horticulture, Agricultural University of Hebei • Baoding, China
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