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Yinong Yang is a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Penn State University. His research focuses on molecular plant-microbe interactions, disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and functional genomics. He investigates the molecular mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host immunity, particularly in rice, a critical food crop for half the world's population. His current research includes characterizing fungal effectors that influence host protein degradation and chromatin modifications, as well as exploring signaling pathways involved in rice defense against pathogens. Yang's studies on CRISPR/Cas9 enabled genome editing aim to develop genetically modified rice with enhanced disease resistance and abiotic stress tolerance. He teaches various courses related to plant pathology and genetics, including the Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis in Plants and Genome Editing. Yang has been recognized with numerous honors, including being named a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has published extensively in the field and is involved in the development of bioinformatic tools for genome editing applications in crops.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Engaged in research and teaching in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.
Innovative techniques for genome editing using RNA technology.
Development of methods for enhanced detection of phytoplasma.
Advanced techniques for genome editing using RNA-guided methods.
Methods for genetically modifying plants through RNA-guided editing.
Patent for a method that enhances plant tolerance to stresses.
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