Recognizing Plant Physiology first authors: Zhen-Chao Li

Zhen-Chao Li, first author of The MAPK kinase kinase GmMEKK1 regulates cell death and defense responses

Current Position: Postgraduate Student, College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ludong University, Yantai, Shangdong, China

Non-scientific Interests: reading books, playing volleyball, fishing and travelling

Brief bio: I am currently a master student under the supervision of Prof. Jian-Zhong Liu at the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, China. My major project aims to understand the roles of WRKY33 phosphorylation by MAP kinases in defense responses in soybean. I have been fascinated by the promising future of molecular biology in both medical and agricultural applications. I determine to pursue my Ph. D study in this field.