Zhiyang Zhan

Zhiyang Zhan is a prominent Chinese scientist and researcher affiliated with the Shenzhen Agricultural Genomics Institute. He is known for his groundbreaking work in plant genetics, particularly regarding the origins and evolutionary relationships of important crops. Recently, he gained attention for co-authoring a study that revealed the potato's surprising lineage as a descendant of the tomato, highlighting the genetic innovations that allowed potatoes to thrive in high-altitude Andean environments.