| B.S. Biology (1993) Harbin Normal University, Harbin, P.R.China | |
| M.S. Plant Physiology (1996) Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, P.R.China | |
| Ph.D. Crop genetics and Breeding (2001) Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, P.R.China | |
| Department of Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky (2002-2005), Postdoc | |
| Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State University, present, Postdoc | |
| Ames, IA 50011 | |
| Phone: | (515) 294-9326 |
| Fax: | (515) 294-9420 |
| Email: | yanmeng@iastate.edu |
| A major focus of my research is to investigate Mla-mediated, resistance-gene signaling in response to barley powdery mildew. High throughput reverse genetic approaches will be used to characterize the candidate genes associated and required for Mla signaling. |