Ting Yang | Plants and virus | Best Researcher Award

Ting Yang earned a Ph.D. in Botany with a focus on Plant Pathology from Sichuan University, where she studied from July 2017 onward. Prior to that, she completed her Master’s degree in Botany (Plant Pathology) at Sichuan University from September 2014 to July 2017. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering from Hubei University for Nationalities, graduating in July 2014.

During her academic journey, Ting Yang actively participated in several research projects. She was involved in the National Natural Science Foundation of China project, which explored the effect of light on the formation of green islands in virus-infected leaves and the role of microRNAs in regulating mosaic leaf symptoms. She also contributed to a Science and Technology project in Chengdu, focusing on integrated plant pest management techniques to control Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.

Ting Yang has received multiple honors throughout her academic career. She was awarded the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students in 2018 and recognized as an Outstanding Doctoral Student at Sichuan University for the 2017–2018 academic year. She also won the First Prize Scholarship from Sichuan University. Earlier in her academic path, she received the prestigious Yangtze River Student Award, the National Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in 2014, and the National Scholarship for Encouragement. From 2011 to 2014, she was named the Model of Merit Student at Hubei University for Nationalities for three consecutive years.

Ting Yang demonstrates strong research and analytical skills in plant molecular biology and plant-pathogen interactions. Her academic excellence is highlighted by a GPA of 3.8 and proficiency in English, as shown by a CET-4 score of 460.

Ting Yang’s research primarily focuses on plant resistance mechanisms against viruses and stress responses. She has investigated the roles of phytochromes and hormonal crosstalk between abscisic acid and jasmonic acid in salt stress tolerance and viral resistance in tobacco. Her work also explores how proteins like alpha-momorcharin and pathways involving jasmonic acid and salicylic acid modulate plant defenses against pathogens.

Ting Yang is a highly suitable and competitive candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her academic excellence, innovative research contributions, consistent scholarly output, and recognition by peers and institutions make her an outstanding example of scientific leadership in the plant sciences field. Awarding her would not only recognize her past achievements but also encourage her ongoing commitment to impactful research that addresses global challenges in agriculture, environment, and public health.

Current status of pharmacists in community pharmacies in China in the health management of chronic respiratory diseases
Authors: J. Wu, H. Niu, S. Duan, Y. Chen, T. Yang
Journal: BMC Public Health, 2025
Argonaute 1 negatively regulates cadmium tolerance via modulating jasmonic acid and gibberellin contents, antioxidant enzymes, and chlorophyll level in tobacco
Authors: T. Yang, X. Zhang, H. Zhang, J. Li, C. Zeng
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2025
Efficacy and safety of antifibrotic drugs for interstitial lung diseases other than IPF: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Authors: M. Yang, Y. Tan, T. Yang, M. Chen, L. Chen
Journal: PLoS ONE, 2025
Bronchiectasis in China: increasing awareness and action
Authors: K. Huang, T. Yang
Journal: Not specified, 2025
Phytochrome alleviates cadmium toxicity by regulating gibberellic acid and brassinolide in Nicotiana tabacum
Authors: T. Yang, H. Zhang, X. Jiang, S. Lou, C. Zeng
Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2025

Ms. Ting Yang | Plants and virus | Best Researcher Award