Xiuyin Chen

2007 Master of Science with first class honours in Biological Sciences, Auckland University, NZ 1999 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science, Massey University, NZ 1991 Bachelor of Science (Hons), Department of Horticultural Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fujian, China 2018-2022 Scientist, Plant & Food Research (PFR), Auckland 2007-2017 Research Associate, Plant & Food Research, Auckland 2004-2007 Scientist, Protemix Corporation/School of Biological Sciences, UOA 2002-2004 Scientist, Genesis Research & Development Corporation, Auckland 2001-2002 Research Technician, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona 1999-2001 Research officer, Department of Plant Sciences, Massey University 1991-1996 Research officer, Institute of Fuzhou Agricultural Sciences, China Present research/ professional speciality: Molecular biology of fruit and crop flavour, ripening and quality; Postharvest biology and technology; Biochemistry, Biochemical & physical characterisation of protein, secondary metabolite genes in hops; tissue culture 31 years research experience