Prof. Chen, Hong-Hwa

Distinguished professor
Prof. Chen, Hong-Hwa
 
中文
TEL:+886-6-275-7575 ext.58111    研究室:58104 or 58114轉32
Email: hhchen@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Fields of specialty
Orchid Biology and Biotechnology, Genomics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology

Education

Ph.D. Degree Department of Microbiology, Michigan State University, 1985/9~1991/9
Bachelor’s Degree Department of Biology, National Taiwan Normal University, 1978/8~1982/6

Experience

Period Title Service agencies
2009/12~present Director Orchid Research Center, National Cheng Kung University
2007/8~present Distinguished Professor Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
2009/8~2012/07 Chair Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
2009/8~2010/07 Acting Dean College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University
2004/2~2005/1 Research Fellow Institute of Botany, Academia Sinica
2003/8~2004/1 Visiting Scientist Institute of Botany, Academia Sinica
2001/8~2007/07 Professor Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
2001/8~2008/7 Professor Institute of Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University
2000/4~2002/7 Associate Chair Agricultural Biotechnology Center, National Cheng Kung University
1998/10~1999/2 Visiting Scientist Laboratory of Plant Genome and Plant Physiology, University of Perpignan, France
1997/8~2001/7 Associate Professor Institute of Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University
1994/8~2001/7 Associate Professor Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
1991/12~1994/8 Postdoctoral Fellow Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica

Awards and Honors

Period Service agencies
2010 Distinguished Teaching Professor, National Cheng Kung University
2007 Distinguished Research Professor, National Cheng Kung University
2007 Significant Progress Award for Industry-Academic Cooperation Project, NCKU
2006 Top Journal Publication Award, NCKU
2005 Gold Medal Award for Mr. Guo-Ding Lee Technology Prize at NCKU,
2005 The Best Poster Award at the 18th World Orchid Conference for a prize of EURO $1, 000 Lindenia Orchid Books
2000 Distinguished Teacher, College of Nature Science, NCKU
1997 Distinguished Teacher, College of Nature Science, NCKU

Publications

Periodical articles (Link)

  1. Cai, J., Liu, X., Vanneste, K., Proost, S., Tsai, W.C., Liu, K.W., Li-Jun Chen1, He, Y., Xu, Q., Bian, C., Zheng, Z., Sun, F., Liu, W., Hsiao, Y.Y., Pan, Z.J., Hsu, C.C., Yang, Y.P., Hsu, Y.C., Chuang, Y.C., Dievart, A., Dufayard, J.F., Xu, X., Wang, J.Y., Wang, J., Xiao, X.J., Zhao, X.M., Du, R., Zhang, G.Q., Wang, M., Su, Y.Y., Xie, G.C., Liu, G.H., Li, L.Q., Huang, L.Q., Luo, Y.B., Chen, H.H.*, Van de Peer, Y., and Liu, Z.J. 2015. The genome sequence of the orchid Phalaenopsis equestris. Nature Genetics 47, 65-72.
  2. Hsu, C.C., Chen, Y.Y., Tsai, W.C., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* Three R2R3-MYB transcription factors regulate floral pigmentation patterning in Phalaenopsis spp. Plant Physiology 168, 175-191.
  3. Chuang, Y.C., Lee, M.C., Chang, Y.L., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* A diurnal regulation of the floral scent emission by light in the Phalaenopsis orchids may have a role in pollinator attraction. Botanical Studies 58: 50.
  4. Tsai, W.C., Dievart, A., Hsu, C.C., Hsiao, Y.Y., Chiou, S.Y., Huang, H., and Chen, H.H.* Post genomics era of orchid research. Botanical Studies 58: 61.
  5. Chuang, Y.C., Hung, Y.C., Hsu, C.Y., Yeh, C.M., Mitsuda, N., Ohme-Takagi, M., Tsai, W.C., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* A dual repeat cis-element determines expression of GERANYL DIPHOSPHATE SYNTHASE for monoterpene production in Phalaenopsis orchids. Frontiers in Plant Science 9: 765.
  6. Chuang, Y.C., Tsai, W.C., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* PbbHLH4 regulates floral monoterpene biosynthesis in Phalaenopsis orchids. Journal of Experimental Botany 69:4363-4377
  7. Hsu, C.C., Lai, P.H., Chen, T.C., Tsai, W.C., Hsu, J.L., Hsiao, Y.Y., Wu, W.L., Tsai, C.H., Chen,W.H., and Chen, H.H.* PePIF1, a P-lineage of PIF-like transposable element identified in protocorm-like bodies of Phalaenopsis orchids. BMC Genomics 20:25
  8. Hsu, C.C., Su. C.J., Chen, W.H., Jeng, M.F., and Chen, H.H.* A HORT1 retrotransposon insertion in the PeMYB11 promoter causes harlequin/black flowers of Phalaenopsis orchids. Plant Physiology 180: 1535-1548. 
  9. Ramya, M., Park, P.H., Chuang, Y.C., Kwon, O.K., An, H.R., Park, P.M., Baek, Y.S., Kang, B.C., Tsai, W.C., and Chen, H.H.* RNA sequencing analysis of Cymbidium goeringiiidentifies floral scent biosynthesis related genes. BMC Plant Biology 19:337
  10. Lam, S.H., Hung, H.Y., Yang, M.L., Chen, H.H., Kuo, P.C., and Wu, T.S. 2019. Chemical constituents from Phalaenopsis hybrids and their bioactivities. Natural Product Communications May 2019: 1-5
  11. Lai, P.H., Pan, Z.J., Jane, W.N., Chung, M.C., Chiu, S.T., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* PeERF1, a SHN-like transcription factor regulates the cuticular folds for lip epidermis development of Phalaenopsis. Frontiers in Plant Science 10: 1709
  12. Liang, C.Y., Rengasamy, K.P., Huang, L.M., Hsu, C.C., Jeng, M.F., Chen,H., and Chen, H.H.* 2020. Assessment of violet-blue color formation in Phalaenopsis orchids. BMC Plant Biology 20: 212
  13. Hsu, C.C., Lai, P.H., Hsiao, Y.Y., Tsai, W.C., Chung, M.C., Panaud, O., and Chen, H.H.* Identification of long terminal repeat retrotransposons and their expansion in Phalaenopsis orchids. BMC Genomics 21: 807.
  14. Chen, S.Y., Wu, Y.J., Hsieh, T.F., Su, J.F., Chien, L.Y., Shen, W.C., Lai, Y.H., Lai, P.C., Chen, W.H., and Chen, H.H.* Develop an efficient inoculation technique for Fusarium solani isolate “TJP-2178-10” pathogeny assessment in Phalaenopsis orchids. Botanical Studies 62: 4.
  15. Huang, H., Kuo, Y.W., Chuang, Y.C., Yang, Y.P., Huang, L.M., Chen, W. H., and Chen, H.H.* Terpene synthase-b and terpene synthase-e/f produce monoterpenes for Phalaenopsis bellina floral scent. Frontiers in Plant Science (First Revision)
  16. Chang, Y.L., Huang, L.M., Kuo, X.Z., Yeh, H.H., and Chen, H.H.* PbABCG1 and PbABCG2 transporters play roles in emission of floral monoterpenes in Phalaenopsis bellina. Plant Journal (First Revision)
  17. Huang, L.M., Huang, H., Chuang, Y.C., Chen, W.H., Wang, C.N., and Chen, H.H.* Evolution of terpene synthases in Orchidaceae. International Journal of Molecular Science (Submitted) (Invited Review Article)
  18. Hsu, C.C., Chen, S.Y., Chiu, S.Y., Lai, P.H., Shehzad, T., Wu, W.L., Chen, W.H., Paterson, A.H., and Chen, H.H.*. 2021. High-density genetic map and genome-wide association studies of floral color traits in Phalaenopsis Theoretical and Applied Genetics (Submitted)

Books and Chapters

  1. Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) 2017. Orchid Biotechnology III. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore.
  2. Pan, Z.J., Tsai, W.C., and Chen, H.H.* Flower development of Phalaenopsis orchids involves functionally divergent B-class and E-class MADS-box genes. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology III. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp 251-288.
  3. Hsieh, M.H., and Chen, H.H.* Application of VIGS to floral gene function stidies of the orchid, a nonmodel plant. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology III. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp 341-372.
  4. Hsu, C.C., and Chen, H.H.* Flower color and pigmentation patterns in Phalaenopsis orchids. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology III. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp 393-420.
  5. Hsu, C.C., Chen, H.H., Chen, W.H. Phalaenopsis. In: Johan Van Huylenbroeck (ed.) Ornamental Crops. pp 527-625.
  6. Hsu, C.C., Chen, H.H., Chen, W.H. Phalaenopsis. In: Johan Van Huylenbroeck (ed.) Ornamental Crops. pp 527-625.
  7. Chen, H.H.* Orchid Biotechnology and Breeding. 18th European Orchid Council Conference and Proceedings – What future for orchids? pp 94-98. French Orchid Society Press.
  8. Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H.* Orchid Biotechnology IV. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. ISBN 978 9811217760.
  9. Hsu, C.C., and Chen, H.H.* PePIF1, a PIF-like transposable element identified in protocorm-like bodies of Phalaenopsis orchids. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology IV. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp. 289-325.
  10. Chuang, Y.C., and Chen, H.H.* Transcriptional regulation of volatile terpenoid biosynthesis in Phalaenopsis orchids. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology IV. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp. 327-357.
  11. Chen, H.H.,* Chuang, Y.C., and Lee, M.C. Diurnal regulation of the floral scent emission by light and circadian rhythm for pollinator attraction in Phalaenopsis orchids. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology IV. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp. 359-376.
  12. Hsu, C.C., and Chen, H.H.* Harlequin/black flowers in Phalaenopsis orchids. In: Chen, W.H and Chen, H.H. (eds.) Orchid Biotechnology IV. World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore. pp. 377-405.

Patents

1. Chen, H.H., Tsai, W.C., and Chen, W.H. Genes Controlling Floral Development in Orchid, Taiwan  Patent no.: I 228511. (2005/03/01~2022/10/24)
2. Chen, H.H., Tsai, W.C., and Chen, W.H. Genes Controlling Floral Development in Orchid, U.S.A Patent no.: US-7,049,489. (2006/05/23~2021/05/23)
3. Chen, H.H., Tsai, W.C., Chen, W.H., and Lee, P.F. Dual functions of PeMADS6, a PISTALLATA/GLOBOSA-like gene, in Phalaenopsis equestris: petaloid formation and flower longevity extension, Taiwan Patent no.: I 289143. (2007/11/01~2024/09/06)
4. Yeh, H.H., Chen, H.H., and Lu, H.C. Viral vector for inducing gene inactivation of plants and application thereof. U.S.A Patent no.: US-7588935.(2009/09/15~2026/05/23)
5. Chen, H.H., and Cheng, C.H. Deoxynucleotides and its application for a thermostable DNA polymerase. Taiwan  Patent no.: I 326709.
6. Chen, H.H., Hsiao, Y.Y., Tsai, W.C., and Chen, W.H. The key enzyme regulating Phalaenopsis floral scent biosynthesis-PbGDPS. Taiwan, Patent no.: I361041(2012/04/01~2028/07/20)

 

 

Technology Transfer

Production Process for orchid perfume, Transferred to Genomics BioSci & Tech Co., Ltd. in 2010, January.