（1）主持和参与项目情况
苹果LRR-RLK1基因的功能鉴定及作用机制分析，国家自然科学基金（面上项目31972380），2020-01-01 至 2023-12-31，57万，参与。
（2）代表性论著
1) Cui Chen, Zhen Zhang, Ying-Ying Lei, Wen-Jun Chen, Zhi-Hong Zhang, Xiao-Ming Li, Hong-Yan Dai. MdMYB44-like positively regulates salt and drought tolerance via the MdPYL8-MdPP2CA module in apple. The Plant Journal. 2024, 118: 24-41.（中科院一区TOP）
2) Cui Chen, Zhen Zhang, Ying-Ying Lei, Wen-Jun Chen, Zhi-Hong Zhang, Hong-Yan Dai. The transcription factor MdERF023 negatively regulates salt tolerance by modulating ABA signaling and Na+/H+ transport in apple. Plant Cell Reports. 2024, 43: 187.（中科院二区）
3) Cui Chen, Zhen Zhang, Xiao-Qi Xu, Jia-Xi Liu, Bo-Wen Liu, Cheng-Shu Zheng. CmCLCa plays a key role in the storage of nitrate in chrysanthemum leaf vacuole. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. 2021, 40: 215-225.（中科院三区）
4) Zhen Zhang#, Cui Chen#（共同一作）, Hong Lin, Chang-Yue Jiang, Yu-Hui Zhao, Yin-Shan Guo. The VvHY5-VvMYB24-VvMYBA1 transcription factor cascade regulates the biosynthesis of anthocyanin in grapes. Horticultural Plant Journal. Online, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2024.02.005（中科院一区）
5) Ying-Ying Lei, Cui Chen, Wen-Jun Chen, Hong-Yan Dai. The MdIAA29-MdARF4 complex plays an important role in the balance between plant height and abiotic stress response. Plant Physiology. 2024, 196: 2795-2811.（中科院一区TOP）
6) Zhen Zhang, Cui Chen, Chang-Yue Jiang, Hong Lin, Yu-Hui Zhao, Yin-Shan Guo. VvWRKY5 positively regulates wounding-induced anthocyanin accumulation in grape by interplaying with VvMYBA1 and promoting jasmonic acid biosynthesis. Horticulture Research. 2024, uhae083.（中科院一区 TOP）
7) Wen-Jun Chen, Wei Guo, Chao Zhang, Yi Zhao, Ying-Ying Lei, Cui Chen, Zi-Wen Wei, Hong-Yan Dai. MdLRR-RLK1-MdATG3 module enhances the resistance of apples to abiotic stress via autophagy. The Plant Journal. 2025, 121: e17211.（中科院一区TOP）
