Yong is a Research Scientist working with the Genetic Improvement portfolio. He leads the Molecular Genetics group. Through collaboration with universities and breeding companies, Yong works on the identification of genetic controls of key agronomic traits in crops, and the development of new advanced crop lines using the cutting edge biotechnology of gene editing. He is adopting the gene editing system for wheat and legume crop improvement, to increase yield potential, nutrient utilisation efficiency, and stress tolerance.