1994–1998，安徽师范大学学士/Anhui Normal University, BSc

1998–2003，北京大学博士/Peking University, PhD

2003–2006，英国兰卡斯特大学博士后/ Lancaster University, Postdoc

2006–2010，英国布里斯托大学博士后/ Bristol University, Postdoc

2010.10起，  武汉大学教授/ Wuhan University, Professor

研究概述/Research Description

聚焦于叶片气孔与根尖扩散屏障，解析植物细胞结构与功能调控的分子机制与遗传基础，为水分和养分高效利用以及抗逆高产的作物分子设计提供基因资源和理论支持。To understand the plant genetics and molecular mechanisms underlying water use efficiency, nutrient homeostasis maintenance, and environmental stress tolerance, we focus on the formation and function of stomata and root diffusion barriers, with an aim to provide beneficial genes and new knowledge of translational value in agriculture, and thus contribute to crop improvement and food security.

课堂教学/ Teaching Courses

1. 植物生物学/Plant Biology，生物科学国际班/弘毅学堂生物班

2. 大学生物学/General Biology，武汉大学通识教育课程

3. 自然科学经典导引/Natural Science and the Classics，武汉大学通识教育课程

4. 植物发育生物学/Plant Developmental Biology, 研究生专业必修课

研究课题/Research Projects

主持多项国家自然科学基金委面上项目、国家重大科学研究计划和科技部国家重点研发计划子课题以及杂交水稻全国重点实验室培育项目。We are mainly supported by the national natural science foundation of China, the national key research and development program of China, and the state key laboratory of hybrid rice.

学术兼职/Professional Associations

1. 湖北省遗传学会常务理事、副理事长

2. 中国细胞生物学会植物分会副会长

3. 湖北省暨武汉市植物学会常务理事

4. 《新植物学家》顾问/ Advisory Board Member, New Phytologist

5. 《植物生理学杂志》编委/ Subject Editor, Journal of Plant Physiology

部分学术论文/Selected Publications

1. Yifei Wang^#, Min Zhang^#, Pengyue Sun, Xin Zhao, Ruo-Xi Zhang*, Yun‑Kuan Liang* (2025). RABC1-ABI1 module coordinates lipid droplet mobilization and post-germination growth arrest in Arabidopsis. Cell Reports 44: 115655. (^#first author, *corresponding author)
2. Zhongming Liu^#, Pengyue Sun^#, Xuemei Li, Wen Xiao, Limin Pi, Yun‑Kuan Liang* (2024). BIG coordinates auxin and SHORT ROOT to promote asymmetric stem cell divisions in Arabidopsis roots. Plant Cell Reports 43: 188.
3. Baoping Xue^#, Wen Duan^#, Luping Gong, Dongmei Zhu, Xueying Li, Xuemei Li, Yun-Kuan Liang* (2024). The OsDIR55 gene increases salt tolerance by altering the root diffusion barrier. Plant Journal 118: 1550–1568.
4. Shengchao Ge^#, Pengyue Sun^#, Wenjuan Wu, Pengyue Sun, Xinhang Chen, Yifei Wang, Min Zhang, Jirong Huang*, Yun-Kuan Liang* (2024). COBL7 is required for stomatal formation via regulation of cellulose deposition in Arabidopsis. New Phytologist 241: 227–242.
5. Shengchao Ge^#, Ruo-Xi Zhang^#, Yi-Fei Wang, Pengyue Sun, Jiaheng Chu, Jiao Li, Peng Sun, Jianbo Wang, Alistair M. Hetherington, Yun-Kuan Liang* (2022). The Arabidopsis Rab protein RABC1 affects stomatal development by regulating lipid droplet dynamics. Plant Cell 34: 4274–4292.
6. Luping Gong, Shenghao Liao, Wen Duan, Yongqiang Liu, Dongmei Zhu, Xiaosheng Zhou, Baoping Xue, Chengcai Chu, Yun-Kuan Liang* (2022). OsCPL3 is involved in brassinosteroid signaling by regulating OsGSK2 stability. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 64: 1560–1574.
7. Peng Sun^#, Jean-Charles Isner, Aude Coupel-Ledru, Qi Zhang, Ashley J. Pridgeon, Yaqian He, Paloma K. Menguer, Anthony J. Miller, Dale Sanders, Steve P. Mcgrath, Fonthip Noothong, Yun-Kuan Liang*, Alistair M. Hetherington*. (2022). Countering elevated CO₂ induced Fe and Zn reduction in Arabidopsis seeds. New Phytologist 235: 1796–1806.

　　招生专业：发育生物学。欢迎对植物气孔发育与运动、农作物抗逆高产调控机制感兴趣的同学!