Research in our lab focuses on Plant Structure and Function in ecological and evolutionary aspects, including: (1) Structure and function of the secondary plant body , particularly in the aspect of growth stresses and the related anatomical and mechanical properties; (2) Evolutionary and ecological seed anatomy at Fushan Experimental Research Forest; (3) Biological study on the calcium depositions in plant bodies。

Journal Papers

1. Tsai, C.-C., Hung, L.-F., Chien, C.-T., Chen, S.-J., Huang, Y.-S., Kuo-Huang, L.-L.(2012) Biomechanical features of eccentric cambial growth and reaction wood formation in broadleaf tree branches. Trees - Structure and Function, pp. 1-11. Article in Press.
2. Tang, C.-Y., Huang, R.-N., Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Kuo, T.-C., Yang, Y.-Y., Lin, C.-Y., Jane, W.-N., Chen, S.-J.(2012) A simple cryo-holder facilitates specimen observation under a conventional scanning electron microscope. Microscopy Research and Technique, 75 (2), pp. 103-111.
3. Hu, C.-W., Chang, Y.-L., Chen, S.J., Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Liao, J.C., Huang, H.-C., Juan, H.-F.(2011) Revealing the functions of the transketolase enzyme isoforms in rhodopseudomonas palustris using a systems biology approach. PLoS ONE, 6 (12), art. no. e28329, .
   
4. Yang, C.J., Chien, C.-T., Liao, Y.K., Chen, S.-Y., Baskin, J.M., Baskin, C.C., Kuo-Huang, L.-L.(2011) Deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of the basal taxad Cephalotaxus. Seed Science Research, 21 (3), pp. 215-226.
5. Chien, C.-T., Chen, S.-Y., Tsai, C.-C., Baskin, J.M., Baskin, C.C., Kuo-Huang, L.-L.(2011) Deep simple epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of two Viburnum species, with special reference to shoot growth and development inside the seed. Annals of Botany, 108 (1), pp. 13-22.
6. Huang, Y.-S., Hung, L.-F., Kuo-Huang, L.-L.(2010) Biomechanical modeling of gravitropic response of branches: Roles of asymmetric periphery growth strain versus self-weight bending effect. Trees - Structure and Function, 24 (6), pp. 1151-1161.
7. Tsai, C.-C., Chen, S.-J., Chien, C.-T., Kuo-Huang, L.L.(2010) Induction of compression wood in seedlings of Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana) during the mid-season growth pause. Botanical Studies, 51 (2), pp. 163-170.
   
8. Chen, S.J., Chen, N.-T., Wang, S.-H., Hsu, J.C., Ding, W.-H., Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Huang, R.N.(2009) Insecticidal action of mammalian galectin-1 against diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Pest Management Science, 65 (8), pp. 923-930.
9. Kao, T.-T., Chen, S.-J., Chiou, W.-L., Chuang, Y.-C., Kuo-Huang, L.-L.(2007) Various microscopic methods for investigating the venuloid idioblasts of Pteris grevilleana wall. Taiwania, 53 (4), pp. 394-400.
10. Sheue, C.-R., Sarafis, V., Kiew, R., Liu, H.-Y., Salino, A., Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Yang, Y.-P., Tsai, C.-C., Lin, C.-H., Yong, J.W.H., Ku, M.S.B.(2007) Bizonoplast, a unique chloroplast in the epidermal cells of microphylls in the shade plant Selaginella erythropus (Selaginellaceae). American Journal of Botany, 94 (12), pp. 1922-1929.
11. Lai, I.-L., Schroeder, W.H., Wu, J.-T., Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Mohl, C., Chou, C.-H. (2007) Can fog contribute to the nutrition of Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana? Uptake of a fog solute tracer into foliage and transport to roots. Tree Physiology, 27 (7), pp. 1001-1009.
12. Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Chen, S.-S., Huang, Y.-S., Chen, S.-J., Hsieh, Y.-I.(2007) Growth strains and related wood structures in the leaning trunks and branches of Trochodendron aralioides - A vessel-less dicotyledon. IAWA Journal, 28 (2), pp. 211-222.
13. Kuo-Huang, L.-L., Ku, M.S.B., Franceschi, V.R. (2007) Correlations between calcium oxalate crystals and photosynthetic activities in palisade cells of shade-adapted Peperomia glabella. Botanical Studies, 48 (2), pp. 155-164.
14. Fu HY, Chen SJ, Chen RF, Kuo-Huang LL and Huang RN,(2007) ``Why do nettles sting? About stinging hairs looking simple but acting complex.``, Functional Plant Science and Biotechnology 1(1):46 -55
15. Lai I.L, Schroeder WH, Wu JT, Kuo-Huang LL, Mohl C and Chou CH, (2007)``Can fog contribute to the nutrition of Chamaecyparis obtuse var. formoasna? Uptake of a fog solute tracer into foliage and transport of roots.``, Tree Physiology 27(7):1001 -1009

The List of All Journal Papers of Professor Ling-Long Kuo-Huang

Conference Papers

1. Kao, T.-T., Chen, S.-J., Chiou, W.-L., and Kuo-Huang, L.-L., ``Backscatter electron image (BEI) of epidermal silica cells in Schizaeales``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, II-e , 181 -182 , 08, 2009
2. Ju, T.-K., Chen, S.-J., Huang, R.N., and Kuo-Huang, L.-L., ``Biochemical Characterization and Structural Investigation of A Tubulin Polymerization System O riginated from Carp Spermatozoa``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, II-b , 134 -135 , 08, 2009
3. Wang , S.-H., Chen, S.- J., Kuo–Huang, L.-L., and Huang, R.-N., ``Insecticidial action of Galectin-1 transfected Arabiposis to Plutella xylostella``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, II-e , 189 -190 , 08, 2009
4. Lin, Y.-Y., Chien, C.-T., and Kuo-Huang, L.-L., ``The Ovule Development of Taiwanese Yew (Taxus Sumatrana)``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, III-B , 234 -235 , 08, 2009
5. Hung, L.-F. and Kuo-Huang, L.-L., ``Anatomical Features in Branches of Koelreuteria henryi Dummer``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, III-B , 236 -237 , 08, 2009
6. Tsao, C.-W., Chen, S.-J., Shih, J.-C., and Kuo-Huang, L.-L., ``Flower Development of Pear Flower-Budwood in Lowland of Taiwan``, Proceeding of Across the Taiwan Straits Seminar on the Electron Microscopy, Aug 28-29, III-B , 238 -239 , 08, 2009
7. Kao, T.-T., Chen, S.-J., Chiou, W.-L., and Kuo-Huang, L. L., ``Use a desktop SEM to efficiently check the false veins and spicular cells in the leaves of three taxa in Pteridaceae sensu lato.``, The 9th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference, 11, 2008
8. Chen, S. J., Wang, S. H., Kuo-Huang, L. L., and Huang, R. N., ``Effect of galectin 1-expression on the insecticidal activity and trichome formation of Arabidopsis thaliana.``, The 9th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference , 11, 2008
9. Kao, T.-T., Chen, S.-J., Chiou, W.-L., and Kuo-Huang, L. L., ``Microscopic study on the structure and composition of false vein of Pteris grevilleana (Pteridaceae).``, ROC Symposium on Plant Science , 12, 2008
10. Tsai, C. J., Huang, Y.S., Hwang, G.S., Chen, S.S., Chen, S.J., and Kuo-Huang, L. L., ``Diverse strategies of mechanical mechanisms of branches in several angiospermous trees.``, International Union of Forest Research Organizations(IUFRO) , 11, 2007
11. Kuo-Huang, L.-L.; Huang, Y.-S.; Chen, S.-S. and Chen, S.-J., ``The anatomical characteristics of Dendrovalamus giganteus Munro``, 第27屆中華民國顯微鏡年會學術研討會。台中中台科技大學。 , 00, 2007

The List of All Conference Papers of Professor Ling-Long Kuo-Huang

1. Hung, L. F., Tsai, C. C., Chen, S. J., Huang, Y. S., and Kuo-Huang L. L. * (2015). Study of tension wood in the artificially inclined seedlings of Koelreuteria henryiDummer and its biomechanical function of negative gravitropism. Trees-Structure and Function, on line http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00468-015-1304-2(SCI).

2. Chen, S. Y., Chou, S. H., Tsai, C. C., Hsu W. Y., Baskin, C. C., Baskin, J. M., Chien, C. T.*, Kuo-Huang, L. L.* (2015). Effects of moist cold stratification on germination, plant growth regulators, metabolites and embryo ultrastructure in seeds of Acer morrisonense (Sapindaceae). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 94: 165-173. (SCI).

3. Leu, C. T., Huang, H. M., Hong, S. F., Kuo-Hunag, L. L., Yang, C. Y., Lin, Y. Y., Lin, C. P.*, Lin, S. S.* (2015). Peanut witches' broom (PnWB) phytoplasma-mediated leafy flower symptoms and abnormal vascular bundles development. Plant Signaling & Behavior. On line http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2015.1107690(SCI)

4. Chang, H. T*., Yeh, T. F., Hsu, F. L., Kuo-Huang, L. L., Lee, C. M., Huang, Y. S. and Chang, S. T. (2015). Profiling the chemical composition and growth strain of the giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro). BioResources, 10: 1260-1270. (SCI).

5. Ching-Chu Tsai, Li-Fen Hung, Ching-Te Chien, Shiang-Jiuun Chen, Yan-San Huang, Ling-Long Kuo-Huang* (2012). Biomechanical features of eccentric cambial growth and reaction wood formation in broadleaf tree branches. Trees-Structure and Function, 26:1585-1595. (SCI).

6. Chien, C. T., Chen, S. Y., Tsai C. C., Baskin, J. M., Baskin, C. C., and Kuo-Huang, L. L.* (2011). Deep simple epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of twoViburnum species, with special reference to shoot growth and development inside the seed. Annals of Botany, 108: 13–22. (SCI).

7. Hu, C. W., Chang, Y. L., Chen, S. J., Kuo-Huang, L. L., Liao, J. C., Huang, H. C.*, Juan, H. F.* (2011). Revealing the Functions of the Transketolase Enzyme Isoforms in Rhodopseudomonas palustris Using a Systems Biology Approach. . PLoSone, 6:1-13. (SCI).

8. Tang, C. Y., Huang, R. N., Kuo-Huang, L. L., Kuo, T. C., Yang, Y. Y., Lin, C. Y. Jang, W. N., Chen, S. J.* (2011). A Simple Cryo-Holder Facilitates Specimen Observation Under a Conventional Scanning Electron Microscope. Microscopy Research and Technique. (SCI).

9. Yang, C. J., Ching-Te Chien, Yue Ken Liao, Shun-Ying Chen, Jerry M. Baskin, Carol C. Baskin*, Ling-Long Kuo-Huang. (2011). Deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of the basal taxad Cephalotaxus. Seed Science Research , 21: 215-226. (SCI).

10. Huang, Y. S.*, Hung, L. F.,Kuo-Huang, L. L., (2010). Biomechanical modeling of gravitropic response of branches: roles of asymmetric periphery growth strain versus self-weight bending effect. Trees-Structure and Function, 24: 1151-1161. (SCI).

11. Tsai, C. C., Chen, S. J., Chien, C. T., Kuo-Huang, L. L.* (2010). Induction of compression wood in seedlings of Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus macrolepisvar. formosana) during the mid-season growth pause. Bot. Studies, 51: 163-170. (SCI).

12. 鄭秉和、張育銘、黃玲瓏、張上鎮*（2013年12月）。葉片解剖學特徵對伽羅木醇型土肉桂葉子精油萃取速率影響之探討 。中華林學季刊，46-49。