Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Zheng-min Han"
- Zheng-Min Han's research focuses on understanding the interactions between plant root exudates and soil-borne pathogens, particularly in crops like peanuts and cotton, in order to address disease resistance issues that impact agricultural production.
- Key findings reveal that transgenic insect-resistant cotton exhibits reduced resistance to pathogens such as Fusarium oxysporum and Verticillium dahliae compared to their parental lines, suggesting unintended consequences of genetic modifications on disease resilience.
- Han has also identified DNA markers for disease resistance in poplar species and conducted anatomical studies on galanthamine localization in Lycoris aurea, contributing to broader insights into plant biology and disease mechanisms.