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Jing Li is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His research primarily focuses on dissecting the mechanisms underpinning cellulose and callose biosynthesis in plants. He conducts functionality studies of enzymes involved in starch metabolism using plant model systems and employs metabolic engineering approaches to enhance plant quality and produce bio-energy, bio-materials, and functional foods. Jing's current project involves the use of gene transfer technology to produce transgenic plants modified for phytosterols, with novel sterols designed to contribute to insect resistance and human nutrition. He has substantial experience in both commercial and academic research environments and has been actively assisting the Australian agricultural sector in securing new opportunities to enhance its international competitiveness. His expertise includes molecular biology, protein chemistry, and plant transformation, with a focus on developing innovative pest control strategies that aim to minimize global crop losses due to insect pests. By controlling plant sterol metabolism, he seeks to develop genetically modified Arabidopsis plants that synthesize non-utilizable sterols, potentially saving billions in insect control costs.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducted research on plant biotechnology with a focus on metabolic engineering and pest control.
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