Jianli Chen
Jianli Chen
Professor
Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
208-397-4162, Ext. 229
Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Northwest Agricultural University, China
B.S., Northwest Agricultural University, China
- Investigate advanced breeding methodologies using current biotechnology tools and methods to increase breeding efficiency and produce genetically superior wheat cultivars
- Identify genes and/or quantitative trait loci and molecular markers related to high grain yield performance, desirable end-use quality, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses
- University of Idaho President’s Mid-Career Award, 2018
- USDA Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding service as a member of the Plant Variety Protection Board from the year 2015 to the year 2017, 2017
- The first Place of Outstanding Papers in Plant Genetic Resource, 2016 CSSA
- The Idaho Wheat Commission Aberdeen Wheat Breeding Professorship, by Idaho Wheat Commission Endowment, 2013-current
- Award of Excellence by the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, 2012
- Dr. Richard C. Heimsch Outstanding Research Award, by Gamma Sigma Delta Awards Committee and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, 2011