Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Xin Wang Lab
Led by Xin Wang · Microbiology and Cell Science
What we study
The Wang Lab studies how to improve photosynthesis in cyanobacteria using experimental evolution, genetics, and biochemistry. Their goal is to transfer these traits to plants for better crop productivity.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Bacteria & microbes
- Projects
- 3
- Papers
- 2
Current projects
Accelerated evolution of photosynthetic efficiency
Using accelerated evolution to identify genetic traits that improve photosynthetic efficiency in cyanobacteria.
Glycogen metabolism in cyanobacteria
Studying glycogen metabolism in cyanobacteria to improve photosynthesis.
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Cell division and cell shape in cyanobacteria
Investigating genetic mutations that affect cell division and morphology in cyanobacteria.
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Recent papers, explained
- Cellulose saccharification to alleviate CCR of xylose for enhanced 1, 2, 4-butanetriol production
2026 · BioDesign Research
Investigates how cellulose saccharification can alleviate CCR of xylose for enhanced 1,2,4-butanetriol production.
- Glycogen phosphorylase and phosphoenolpyruvate synthase are key metabolic nodes for high-light acclimation in cyanobacteria
2026 · PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Shows how glycogen phosphorylase and phosphoenolpyruvate synthase are key metabolic nodes for high-light acclimation in cyanobacteria.
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How to reach out
Xin Wang hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.