Chunsong Cheng | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chunsong Cheng | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

Lushan Botanical Garden, CAS & Jiangxi Province | China

Cheng Chunsong, Ph.D., is a researcher at the Lushan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medicinal plant resources. He currently leads the Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Group and serves as the Director of the Lushan Botanical Garden’s Southern Branch, while also holding leadership roles in several key laboratories and institutes dedicated to TCM research and the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources. Dr. Cheng has participated in over 20 research projects funded by national and provincial agencies, including the National Natural Science Foundation and Jiangxi Provincial Key R&D Programs. His research focuses on the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources, with particular emphasis on genetic breeding and quality control of TCM materials. He has published more than 80 academic papers, including over 30 SCI-indexed articles in journals such as Food Chemistry, Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, and Biochemical Pharmacology. His work contributes significantly to advancing TCM research and the development of sustainable practices in medicinal plant utilization. Dr. Cheng’s research interests include sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources, genetic breeding, and quality control of TCM materials. He has been recognized as a Jiangxi Province “Double Thousand Talent,” an overseas talent in short supply, and a visiting scholar under the “Western Light” program of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee. Overall, Dr. Cheng Chunsong’s extensive research, publications, and leadership roles underscore his pivotal contribution to advancing sustainable practices, quality control, and innovation in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal plant resources.

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Cheng, C. (2025). Association between high jugular bulb and sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A computed tomography based study. International Journal of General Medicine.

Cheng, C. (2025). Ecological risk assessment of future suitable areas for Piper kadsura under the background of climate change. Frontiers in Plant Science.

Cheng, C. (2025). Identification and classification of Aquilaria (Thymelaeaceae): Inferences from a phylogenetic study based on matK sequences. PeerJ.

Cheng, C. (2025). MYB polymorphism molecular marker: A novel molecular marker for authenticity and geographical origin identification of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium. Chinese Herbal Medicines.

Cheng, C. (2025). Phytochemical profile of stem extract of Carthamus oxycantha and identification of herbicidal and antimicrobial constituents. Plant Protection Science.

Baocheng Zhang | Invasive Plant Species | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Baocheng Zhang | Invasive Plant Species | Best Researcher Award

Moutai Institute | China

Dr. Zhang Baocheng is a distinguished researcher and science policy expert specializing in ecological restoration, invasive species management, and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Ecology from the University of Oklahoma in 2012, where he served as a visiting scholar from 2008 to 2012. His academic journey includes key roles in science and technology policy: appointed as a Science and Technology Special Envoy by the Guizhou Provincial Department of Science and Technology in 2014, and as a Municipal Science and Technology Commissioner by the Municipal Science and Technology Bureau in 2016. In 2017, he was selected for the city’s “15851 Talent Project,” recognizing his contributions to scientific innovation. Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on the interactions between AM fungi and invasive plant species, particularly Alternanthera philoxeroides, exploring how soil substrates influence these relationships. His work has been published in reputable journals, including Scientific Reports, and has garnered significant attention in the field. Dr. Zhang’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing ecological restoration practices and invasive species management strategies. His academic impact is reflected in his h-index of 11, with over 854citations across 16 publications, highlighting his significant influence in his research domain.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, B., Shen, L., Pan, Z., & Zeng, G. (2025). Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil substrate on invasive plant Alternanthera philoxeroides.