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Yi-Chiann Chen

  • Position:Assistant Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionForest biotechnology, Plant molecular biology and functional genomics researches, Tree improvement by genetic engineering
EducationM.S. Department of Horticulture Science, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (1996)
B.S. Department of Horticulture Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. (1994)
Experience2023.08~ Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2002~2023.07 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2000~2002 Assistant, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1998~2000 Junior Technical Specialist, Kinmen National Park Headquarters, CPAMI
TEL886-2-23039978 ext 2002
Emailchiann@tfri.gov.tw
  1. Hsu CC, Chen YC, Lin CY. (2024). The Impact of Changing Climate on an Endangered Epiphytic Orchid (Pleione formosana) in a Montane Cloud Forest and the Conservation Challenge Ahead. plants 13(17). DOI: 10.3390/plants13172414. (SCI)
  2. Huang YM, Chiang YY, Chen YC, Su TH, Lai CM (2023) Overcoming physiological dormancy of Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl. Seeds. Taiwan Journal of Forestry Science 38(2): 101–114.
  3. Chen YC, Tsai JB, Chen ZZ, Chung JD. (2022) Characterization of Transgenic Eucalyptus camaldulensis Carrying the Populus tremuloides coniferyl aldehyde 5-hydroxylase gene. Taiwan J For Sci 37(1): 61-76.( in Chinese, English Abstract)
  4. Chang SH, Chen FH, Chen YC, Tsay CJ, Chen J, Huang CY, Lu WL, Ho CK. (2017). Induction, culture and taxanes production of crown gall and hairy root of Taxus sumartrana (Miq) de Laub. Taiwan J For Sci 32(4): 283-297.
  5. Chen ZZ, Chen YC, Chou YH, & Lin Y. (2006). cDNA cloning and molecular characterization of 4-coumarate: coenzyme A ligase in Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Taiwan J For Sci 21(1):87-100.
  6. Ho CK, Chen YC, & Chen ZZ (2002). cDNA cloning and sequence analysis of 5-hydroxyconiferaldehyde O- methyltransferase from Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Taiwan J For Sci 17(4):429-438.
  7. Chen ZZ, Chang SH, Ho CK, Chen YC, Tsai JB, &Chiang VL. (2001). Plant production of transgenic Eucalyptus camaldulensis carrying the Populus tremuloids cinnamate 4-hydroxylase gene. Taiwan J For Sci 16(4):249-258.
  1. Chen YJ, Chen YC. (2024, Sep). Study on volatile components of native Paulownia flowers in Taiwan. 2024 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference. Taipei, Taiwan (R. O. C.). (in Chinese)
  2. Hsu CC, Chen YC, Lin CY, Chen J, Huang DL. (2024, Feb). The challenge of growing an endangered epiphytic orchid (Pleione formosana) from seeds for conservation under global climate change.. 23rd World Orchid Conference. Tainan, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
  3. Chen YC, Wu JC, Hsieh CM. (2023, Sep). Study on the morphology of corolla trichomes of three native Paulownia species in Taiwan using Scanning electron microscopy.. 2023 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference. Taipei, Taiwan (R. O. C.). (in Chinese)
  4. Chen YC, Tsai JB. (2022.09) A preliminary study on the feasibility of wasabi seed production in the forest of Fengkangshan nursery. 2022 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference, Taipei. (in Chinese).
  5. Wu CC, Chen YC, Ching CL. (2022.09). Development of chloroplast molecular markers for native Paulownia species identification. 2022 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference, Taipei.
  6. Lee CY, Lin GY, Lin TC, Wu CC, Chen YC, Huang CM. (2022.09) A preliminary study on the dirrerences in the symbiotic microbial community composition of hybrid Paulownia of different ages. 2022 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference, Taipei. (in Chinese).
  7. Huang YM, Chiang YY, Su TH, Chen YC, Lai TM. (2022.09) Overcoming seed primarily dormancy of Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl. 2022 Forest Sustainable Development and Silvicultural Technology Conference, Taipei. (in Chinese).
  8. Lin GY, Chen YC, Lee CY. (2021.09). Effects of inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the growth of hybrid paulownia seedlings under flooding stress.  2021 Forest Resource Conservation and Utilization Conference, Taipei. (in Chinese).
  9. Chung JD, Tsai CB, Sun YS, Chen YC, Lin HC. (2020.09). Genetic variation in growth traits in Taiwania cryptomerioides open-pollinated progeny test and elite trees selection. Paper presented at the Conference 2020 Forest resources conservation and utilization,Taipei.(In Chinese).
  10. Wu CC, Chen YC, Lin GY, Chen J, Ho CK & Chang SH. (2019.10). The hybrid paulownia and Trema orientalis afforestation growth performance and the establishment of cultivation system. The 108-year Forest Resources Sustainable Development Conference of the Chinese Society of Forestry, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  11. Chen YC, Chung JD, Ho CK, & Chang SH.(2010.05) Gene transfer system of Eucalyptus species. 2010 BIO International convention. Chicago,IL. USA.
  12. Su YC, Ho CL, Chang SH, Ho CK, Chen YC, Tsai JB, Chiang VL,& Chen ZZ. (2003.06) Alternations of essential oil and lignin in Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Liquidambar styraciflua through genetic manipulation. 12th International symposium on wood and pulping chemistry proceedings vol I p.394-400. Madison, Wisconsin USA.
  1. Chen YC, &Wu CC. (2021) Study on preservation and utilization of forest tree germplasms. 2020 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute.Taipei. Taiwan forestry Research Institute (TFRI).
  2. Yu HN, Chung JD, Tsai JB, Wu CC, Duh CT, Chen YC. (2021) Study on the silviculture techniques of high economic value tree species in Taiwan plantation (1/1). 2020 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute.Taipei. Taiwan forestry Research Institute (TFRI).  
  3. Wu CC, Chen YC, Lin KY, Chen YJ. (2021). Genetic resource and conservation in native Paulownia in Taiwan. Forestry Research Newsletter, 28(3). (In Chinese)
  4. Chen YC. (2020). Production and value-added used of multiple forest by-products. 2019 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute.Taipei. Taiwan forestry Research Institute (TFRI).
  5. Wu CC, Lin GY, Chen YC, Ho CK, &Chen J. (2020). Establishment of forestry production areas in agricultural land. 2019 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute. Taipei. TFRI.
  6. Chung JD, & Chen YC.(2020). Cloning of xylem cellulose synthase gene and breeding of genetically modified trees. 2019 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute. Taipei. TFRI.
  7. Chen YC.(2017). Germplasm collection, molecular genotyping and identification of essential oil composition of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Persoon. 2015 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute. Taipei. TFRI.
  8. Ho CK, Chen YC, &Chang SH. (2017). Study on selective breeding of Paulownia Hybrids resistant to witches’ broom disease and their relative molecular markers. 2015 Annual report of Taiwan forestry research institute. Taipei.TFRI.
  1. 2021-2023 . Research on the production of healthy wasabi seeds. PI.
  2. 2021 Technology Project, Study of seedlings production and siliviculture of high quality wood plantations, Researcher 2021~2024 TFRI, COA.
  3. 2021 Technology Project,   Researches on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Forest Genetic Resources, Work project PI 2021~2024 TFRI, COA.
  4. 2021 Technology Project, The techniques for utilization and mass production on special forest products, Work project PI 2021~2024 TFRI, COA.
  5. 2019 Technology Project, Establishment of production system of ecological forestry with multi-function, Work project PI 2019 TFRI, COA.
  6. 2019 Technology Project. Technological development and research of sustainable production in forestry,  Work project PI 2019~2020 TFRI, COA.
  7. 2014 Technology Project, Germplasm collection, molecular genotyping and identification of essential oil composition of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Persoon, PI 2014~2016 TFRI, COA.
  8. 2014 Technology Project, The assessment of resistance and tolerance of Paulownia to witches' broom disease and the health management research, PI 2014~2015 TFRI, COA.
  9. 2010 Technology Project, Construction and research of high economic value woody plant seedling industry, PI 2010~2013 TFRI, COA.
  10. 2010 Technology Project, Promotion of forest seedling industry and biotechnical product platform, PI 2010~2013 TFRI, COA.