Journal of Plant Pathology

Muhammad Faizan Latif is a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in advanced biotechnology and bioinformatics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Nanjing Normal University, where he conducted research on transgenic solutions for plant viral diseases. He has worked on numerous biotechnology-focused projects in both academic and industrial settings, including internships at Monsanto and training at leading biotechnology institutes in Pakistan. His work is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He is passionate about applying scientific innovation to address global agricultural and environmental challenges.

• Bioinformatics
• Microbiology
• Transgenic breeding
• Biotechnology
• Plant viruses

Postdoctoral Researcher, Nanjing Forestry University, China (Since November 2024)

• Conducting research in forest protection and forest pathology using Biotechnology and Bioinformatics approaches.

• Assisting postgraduate students with manuscript writing, editing, reviewing, and research activities.

• Writing research papers, reviews, and reports for publication.

Professional Experience

• Worked at Ayub Agriculture Research Institute on genetic improvement of crop varieties and development of production technologies.

• Summer internship at Monsanto, focusing on technology development of BT Maize (GENUITY VT DOUBLE PRO® CORN).

• Participated in the International Symposium on Nanobiotechnology at NIBGE, Pakistan.

• Attended Hands-on Training in Biotechnology at NIGAB, NARC, Islamabad, Pakistan.

• Participated in Jiangsu Biotechnology Association Conference on emerging technologies.

• Attended International Training Course for Poverty Alleviation Officers in 2022, organized by SCO Demonstration Base for Agricultural Technology Exchange and Training.

Achievements

• Nanjing Municipal Government International Students Scholarship, January 2023.

• Fully Funded PhD Scholarship, Nanjing Normal University, China (2019–2023).

1. Muhammad Faizan Latif, Jingquan Tan, Wang Zhang, et al. Transgenic expression of artificial microRNA targeting soybean mosaic virus P1 gene confers virus resistance in plants. Transgenic Research, 2024. (IF 3.0)

2. Fawad Ahmad, Muhammad Faizan Latif, Ying Luo, Ying Huang. Basis for using thioredoxin as an electron donor by Schizosaccharomyces pombe Gpx1 and Tpx1. AMB Express, 2022, 12:41. (IF 3.7)

3. Jinlong Yin, Xin Hong, Sha Luo, Jingquan Tan, Yuanming Zhang, Yanglin Qiu, Muhammad Faizan Latif, et al. Characterization of the Tobacco-Derived Wild Tomato Mosaic Virus by Employing Its Infectious DNA Clone. Biology, 2022, 11:1467. (IF 4.2)

4. Jinlong Yin, Jingquan Tan, Sha Luo, Xin Hong, Yuanming Zhang, Yangling Qiu, Muhammad Faizan Latif, et al. First report of clover yellow vein virus infecting Pisum sativum in China. Journal of Plant Pathology, 2023, 105(3):1183. (IF 2.2)

5. Shabnam Niaz, Sehar Nawaz, Aisha Butt, Muhammad Qamar Bilal, Muhammad Mubin, Ayesha Akram, Muhammad Faizan Latif, et al. Genetic variability estimation in wheat using random amplified polymorphic DNA based markers. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2020, 57(3). (IF 0.856)

6. Xin-Yi Wang, Fan Xu, Min Li, Muhammad Faizan Latif, Huan Li, Fengmao Chen. Endophytic Bacteria in Forest Protection: Pseudomonas silvicola Controls Pine Needle Blight in Masson Pine. Forests, 2025, 16:650. (IF 2.4)

7. Transgenic expression of artificial microRNA targeting soybean mosaic virus P1 gene confers virus resistance in plant
   Transgenic Research, 2024. (Impact Factor: 3.0)

8. First report of clover yellow vein virus infecting Pisum sativum in China
   Journal of Plant Pathology, 2023. (Impact Factor: 2.2)

9. The Characterization of the Tobacco-Derived Wild Tomato Mosaic Virus by Employing Its Infectious DNA Clone
   Biology, 2022. (Impact Factor: 4.2)

10. Basis for using thioredoxin as an electron donor by Schizosaccharomyces pombe Gpx1 and Tpx1
    AMB Express, 2022. (Impact Factor: 3.7)

11. Genetic variability estimation in wheat using random amplified polymorphic DNA based markers
    Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2020. (Impact Factor: 0.856)