PD. Dr. Yuncai Hu

PD. Dr. Yuncai Hu

Senior Researcher

Technical University of Munich

Yuncai Hu is a senior researcher in plant nutrition, precision agriculture and plant phenotying. He focuses on enhancing crop resilience and sustainability through advanced plant nutrition and stress physiology. His research encompasses the development of precision nitrogen management strategies, utilizing remote sensing and machine learning to monitor crop health and optimize fertilizer use. Dr. Hu also investigates the physiological responses of crops to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity, aiming to improve tolerance and yield stability. His Research interest includes mitigating agricultural N emissions as well.

Interests
  • Plant nutrition
  • Precision N nutrient management
  • N Cycling in agroecosystems
  • Plant phenotyping for NUE and stress tolerant traits
  • Plant stress physiology
Education
  • PhD in Agricultural Science, 1997

    ETH Zurich

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