Dr. Jie Liu, a dedicated researcher at Taizhou University, Zhejiang Province, China, specializes in plant polyploid breeding with a significant focus on medicinal plant polyploids. Renowned for developing the innovative "primordial meristem method," she has made substantial contributions to understanding the cytological and molecular mechanisms of polyploids and their pharmacological enhancements. Her work bridges agricultural advancements and medicinal innovation, fostering solutions with global impact.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Jie Liu holds a PhD in Plant Science, with her doctoral research focusing on plant polyploid breeding. This specialization highlights her expertise in enhancing the genetic traits and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants. Following her PhD, she pursued post-doctoral research, delving deeper into the molecular mechanisms and cytological features of polyploid plants. Her advanced studies refined her scientific rigor and fostered innovative approaches to understanding and applying polyploidy in agriculture and pharmacology.
Experience 🧪
Dr. Liu has extensive experience in plant polyploid breeding research, contributing significantly to the development of techniques like the "primordial meristem method." Her role at Taizhou University involves both scientific exploration and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Research Interests 🔬
Polyploid Breeding
Dr. Liu focuses on developing innovative methods to enhance plant productivity and improve the medicinal value of polyploid plants, pushing the boundaries of agricultural and pharmaceutical applications.
Cytological and Molecular Mechanisms
Her research investigates the genetic and molecular foundations of polyploid traits, providing critical insights into the biological processes driving these unique characteristics.
Pharmacological Applications
Dr. Liu explores how polyploidy influences the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants, aiming to optimize their pharmacological potential for broader medical and commercial use.
In Vitro Induced Tetraploid Elsholtzia splendens Nakai ex F. Maek. Alters Polyphenol Species and Synthesis, Plants, Published: November 30, 2024, Contributors: Jie Liu, Dang Yang, Xin Li, Zexin Jin, Junmin Li. Link
Deciphering the Effect Mechanism of Chromosome Doubling on the Biomass Increase in Elsholtzia splendens, Scientia Horticulturae, Published: February 2024, Contributors: Jie Liu, Dang Yang, Xin Li, Zexin Jin, Junmin Li. Link
Comparative Physiology and Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Regulatory Mechanism of Genome Duplication Enhancing Cold Resistance in Fragaria nilgerrensis, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Published: August 2021, Contributors: Jie Liu, Junmin Li, Chengxin Fu. Link