Area(s) of Specialization:
- Genomics, Proteomics, Plant Defense, Parasite Effectors
Research Focus:
- Molecular interactions between plant and parasites, Host plant resistance, Effectors and effector-triggered signaling pathways, wheat breeding and gene editing
Chen’s lab focuses on parasite effectors and their functions.
Chen’s team is currently analyzing the signaling pathways of these effectors leading to either enhanced host susceptibility or resistance. The team is also analyzing the unique genetics of effectors and their roles in rapid biotype sweeps in nature.
Research:
- Safe and Sustainable Food Production
- Fundamental Insect Science
Expertise: Entomology - Studies plant - insect interactions.
