Fen Liao

Unlocking the genetic potential of sugarcane: gene discovery for molecular breeding

Sugarcane is a globally important crop for sugar production and bioenergy generation. However, its highly complex allopolyploid genome has greatly hindered conventional breeding, making cultivar development a lengthy and labor-intensive process that often requires more than a dec...

Agricultural insurance and agri-food value chain resilience in China: the role of rural industrial integration

Climate change and market volatility have heightened the vulnerability of agri-food value chains to recurrent shocks. Using a balanced panel of 31 Chinese provinces from 2011 to 2023, this study examines the association between agricultural insurance coverage and agri-food value...