Prof. Dr. Guowei Zheng | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine | China

Dr. Guowei Zheng is a distinguished professor at Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, specializing in medicinal plant research. His work focuses on the collection, evaluation, and breeding of medicinal plant germplasm, as well as understanding plant responses to stress and exploring the biosynthetic pathways of medicinal ingredients in Chinese herbs. With extensive academic experience spanning over a decade, Dr. Zheng has made significant contributions to plant biology through multiomics approaches and phytochemical studies.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

• Strong Research Output 📚

  • Dr. Zheng has published over 20 high-quality research papers in reputable journals, including BMC Plant Biology, Plant Diversity, PLoS ONE, and Phytochemistry.
  • His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate consistent research contributions, particularly in multi-omics, metabolomics, and medicinal plants.

• Diverse Research Expertise 🔬

  • His work spans multiple critical areas, including medicinal plant breeding, stress response, and biosynthetic pathways of Chinese herbs.
  • His research on polyphyllin biosynthesis, glycerolipidome responses, and CO₂ elevation effects contributes to both fundamental science and applied plant biotechnology.

• Academic and Professional Growth 📈

  • Rising from Assistant Professor (2010) to Full Professor (2021) at Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine.
  • Previous tenure at Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, a prestigious research institution.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. in Botany (2005–2010) – Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (2001–2005) – Yunnan University

👨‍🏫 Experience

• Professor (2021–Present) – Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine
• Associate Professor (2018–2021) – Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine
• Associate Professor (2016–2018) – Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Assistant Professor (2010–2015) – Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

🔬 Research Interests On Medicine

• 🌿 Medicinal Plant Germplasm – Collection, evaluation, and breeding of medicinal plant species
• 💧 Plant Stress Response – Studying how medicinal plants adapt to environmental stressors
• 🧪 Phytochemical Biosynthesis – Investigating synthesis pathways of medicinal compounds in Chinese herbs

🏆 Awards

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📚 Publications

Dr. Zheng has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to plant biology and phytochemistry.

• Xu, P., Mi, Q., Zhang, X., Zhang, X., Yu, M., Gao, Y., Wan, X., Chen, Y., Li, Q., Chen, J., & Zheng, G. (2025). Dissection of transcriptome and metabolome insights into the polyphyllin biosynthesis in Paris. BMC Plant Biology, 25(1), 206.

• Xu, P., Chen, J., Mi, Q., Li, W., Lu, Y., Luo, W., Yu, M., Zhang, X., Tu, Z., Xu, H., & Zheng, G. (2024). Metabolomics and transcriptomics profiling of three Paris species with varied polyphyllin compositions. Sci Data, 11(1), 1293.

• Zheng, G., Li, W., Zhang, S., Mi, Q., Luo, W., Zhao, Y., Qin, X., Li, W., Pu, S., & Xu, F. (2023). Multiomics strategies for decoding seed dormancy breakdown in Paris polyphylla. BMC Plant Biology, 23(1), 247.

• Li, W., Zhang, X., Pei, W., & Zheng, G. (2021). First Report of Root Rot Caused by Dactylonectria torresensis on Bletilla striata (Baiji) in Yunnan, China. Plant Disease, 0(0), PDIS-10-20-2166-PDN.

• Liu, T., Chen, J., Xu, F., He, X., Yang, S., Zhu, Y., Li, W., & Zheng, G. (2020). Analysis of changes in the Panax notoginseng glycerolipidome in response to long-term chilling and heat. Plant Diversity, 42, 102-110.

• Zheng, G., Cheng, J., & Li, W. (2020). Impacts of CO2 elevation on the physiology and seed quality of soybean. Plant Diversity, 42(1), 44-51.

• Zheng, G., Luo, S., Li, S., Hua, J., Li, W., & Li, S. (2018). Specialized metabolites from Ageratina adenophora and their inhibitory activities against pathogenic fungi. Phytochemistry, 148, 57-62.

• Zheng, G., & Li, W. (2017). Profiling membrane glycerolipids during gamma-ray-induced membrane injury. BMC Plant Biology, 17(1), 203.

• Chen, J., Zheng, G., Zhang, Y., Aisa, H. A., & Hao, X. (2017). Phytotoxic Terpenoids from Ligularia cymbulifera Roots. Front Plant Sci, 7, 2033.

• Zheng, G., Li, L., & Li, W. (2016). Glycerolipidome responses to freezing- and chilling-induced injuries: examples in Arabidopsis and rice. BMC Plant Biology, 16, 70.

• Tang, T., Liu, P., Zheng, G., & Li, W. (2016). Two phases of response to long-term moderate heat: Variation in thermotolerance between Arabidopsis thaliana and its relative Arabis paniculata. Phytochemistry, 122, 81-90.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Guowei Zheng is a leading researcher in medicinal plant biology, with expertise in plant stress adaptation and bioactive compound biosynthesis. His contributions to plant sciences and phytochemistry continue to advance our understanding of medicinal herbs, making a significant impact on the field of traditional Chinese medicine and agricultural biotechnology.