Welcome to the Wang Lab！

We primarily focus on major diseases in crops, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates chemical genetics, molecular biology, natural product chemistry and bioinformatics to elucidate the chemical languages within plant - microbiome interactions and the underlying molecular mechanisms, and develop novel disease control strategies. The main research areas include but not limited to:

1. Plant-microbiome interactions

This area explores how plants, their symbiotic microbes, and pathogens interact at the molecular level. We aim to understand the complex networks and signaling pathways that govern these interactions, with a focus on how symbiotic microbes can enhance plant resistance to pathogens.

2. Pathogenesis

We investigate the mechanisms by which plant pathogens infect and colonize host plants. This includes studying the virulence factors, effector proteins, and other molecular tools used by pathogens to overcome plant defenses and establish infection.

3. Biocontrol

This area focuses on developing sustainable and environmentally friendly strategies for controlling plant diseases. We explore the use of symbiotic microbes, biocontrol agents, and other biological approaches to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides and improve crop health.