Kan Wang

Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology

http://www.agron.iastate.edu/ptf/employee/director.aspx

Provide services in genetic transformation of corn, soybean and rice for academic researchers. Develop advanced technology for genetic transformation. Develop corn-based edible vaccines for livestock. Elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which plants respond to environmental stress and hormonal signals. Develop stress-tolerant crops. Develop cellulase producing corn for biorenewable material.

Education:

Ph.D. (Biology), 1987 , University of Ghent, Belgium