Project 121: Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Inflorescence and Spikelet Development in Rice and Barley

Contact Information

Prof. Wanqi Liang

Project Description and Objectives

Rice and barley, the model grass plants, form specialized morphology of inflorescence and spikelet, which determine grain yield. Using a variety of approaches, such as forward and reverse genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology, we are investigating the molecular mechanisms and the regulatory network involved in the morphogenesis and development of inflorescence and spikelets in rice and barley. We are going to use the cutting-edge technologies, including Single-cell sequencing and Spatial Transcriptomics, to identify the key regulators controlling the grain number and floral organ identities, which will provide new resources and novel strategies for genetic improvement of current used rice and barely varieties.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should have basic knowledge of biology.

Experience in biological research would be an advantage.

Main Tasks

Learn methods of inflorescence observation and perform SEM observation.

Learn the principles and methods of Single-cell sequencing and Spatial Transcriptomics.

Collect rice and barley inflorescence and learn how to prepare samples for high-throughput sequencing.

Website

Lab: http://zhanglab.sjtu.edu.cn/Default.aspx

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