Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Yong-Wook Ban"
Yong-Wook Ban's research primarily focuses on the genetic and genomic analysis of soybean and medicinal plants, particularly emphasizing the identification of gene variants and expression related to key agricultural traits such as plant height and stress resistance in dwarf soybeans.
His studies leverage advanced techniques such as RNA sequencing and transcriptome analysis to uncover the underlying molecular mechanisms that regulate growth and stress responses in these plants.
Additionally, he explores the biosynthetic pathways of pharmacologically active compounds in medicinal herbs like Panax ginseng, investigating the roles of specific cytochrome P450 genes that contribute to the production of health-beneficial saponins.
