Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Hua-Lei Zhang"
- Hua-Lei Zhang's recent research primarily focuses on the molecular cloning and functional characterization of blue-light photoreceptors, specifically cryptochromes, in apple (Malus domestica) and their influence on plant growth and development.
- Two significant cryptochrome genes, MdCRY1 and MdCRY2, were isolated from apple; their functional analysis revealed interactions with other proteins like AtCOP1, demonstrating their regulatory roles in light perception and plant responses.
- Additionally, Zhang explored the role of the MdMYB1 protein in anthocyanin biosynthesis and fruit coloration, illustrating how light conditions influence its stability via ubiquitin-mediated degradation, thereby affecting apple fruit color.
