Yinping Jiao, Ph.D.

Personal Information

Yinping Jiaois an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance and the Department of Plant and Soil Science. She plays a pivotal role in advancing crop research, particularly in the area of sorghum genetics.

Jiao's research is dedicated to uncovering the genetic diversity and regulatory mechanisms that underpin key agronomic traits in crops. Her work is crucial for the development of innovative breeding strategies aimed at enhancing crop performance and resilience.

Jiao's group places a strong emphasis on sorghum, a critical cereal crop known for its adaptability to harsh environments. Her team is particularly focused on identifying and characterizing beneficial genes in sorghum, with the ultimate goal of improving grain quality and other agronomically important traits. By leveraging advanced genomic tools, her research contributes to the sustainable production of sorghum and other crops in the face of global challenges such as climate change and food security.

• Curriculum vitae
• Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance
• Complete publications, Google scholar

Research Interests

• Sorghum grain quality
• Sorghum breeding

Future Research Collaboration Interests

• The health benefits of consuming sorghum grain
• Improve the flavor of sorghum grain as human food

Awards & Honors

• 2023 Davis College Dean’s Research Grant Award