Shuwen Wang

Raised on a small farm in eastern China, Shuwen Wang pursued a higher education in plant breeding with the hope of helping thousands of small farmers like his parents with modern farming technologies. After working on annual wheat breeding for many years, he came to the USA in 2004, intrigued by the rapid advances in molecular biology. Eventually, Shuwen earned a PhD in crop science from Oklahoma State University. He learned about The Land Institute from his major professor, who worked on perennial wheat trials for a short period. After reading some published articles, he agreed that developing perennial crops could be a marvelous solution to lots of environmental issues caused by annual crops. At The Land Institute, Shuwen leads the perennial wheat program, aiming to develop a new viable crop for wheat growers.

My most perennial trait: Focus – I dedicate a significant portion of my time to improving the longevity of perennial wheat. 

Shuwen Wang’s research