EDUCATION
Ph.D 1982.03-1985.03 Lanzhou University Cell Biology
Master 1978.09-1982.02 Lanzhou University Cell Biology
Bachelor 1975.09-1978.07 Gansu Agricultural University Agronomy
WORK EXPERIENCE
1985．03-1987．09 Shandong University Lecturer
1987.10-1993.03 Shandong University Associate Professor
1993.04-Present Shandong University Professor
RESEARCH INTERST
1. Genetic Engineering and Cellular Engineering in Plants
2. Study on Maize Genomics
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
1. 2012.01-2015.12 Mechanism of tolerance to low phosphate and regulation network of transcript factors involved in drought resistance in maize
2. 2014.01-2016.12 Breeding of maize with promoted root system and stress responses by introduced genes that regulate root development and increase resistance to abiotic stresses.
3. 2012.01-2013.12 Creation and selection of new maize lines with transgenic TsDREB2A、ZmPTF1
4. 2014.01-2015.12 Creation of new maize lines with abiotic resistance by transformation with transgene TsChx18、betA、TsVP etc.
5. 2016.01-2020.12 Creation of new maize lines with abiotic resistance by transformation with transgene ZmNF-YB16 etc.
6. 2016.01-2019.12 Mechanism of NF-Y complex in maize and its application in stress - resistant breeding.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1. Zhaoxia Li1, Xinrui Zhang, Yajie Zhao, Yujie Li, Guangfeng Zhang, Zhenghua Peng and Juren Zhang* Enhancing auxin accumulation in maize root tips improves root growth and dwarfs plant height Plant Biotechnology Journal. 2018 16：86–99. 5-Y IF 6 .107
2.Guangning Xie1, Zhaoxia Li, Qijun Ran, Hui Wang and Juren Zhang* Over-expression of mutated ZmDA1 or ZmDAR1 gene improves maize kernel yield by enhancing starch synthesis. Plant Biotechnology Journal,2018, 16: 234-244. 5-Y IF 6 .107
3．Can Liu1, Baomei Wang, Zhaoxia Li, Zhenghua Peng, and Juren Zhang* TsNAC1 Is a Key Transcription Factor in Abiotic Stress Resistance and Growth. Plant Physiology 2018 176: 742–756. 5-Y IF 6 .620
4．Haizhen Ma1, Can Liu, Zhaoxia Li, Qijun Ran, Guangning Xie, Baomei Wang, Shuang Fang, Jinfang Chu, and Juren Zhang* ZmbZIP4 Contributes to Stress Resistance in Maize by Regulating ABA Synthesis and Root Development. Plant Physiology 2018, 178: 753–770. 5-Y IF 6 .620
5. Baomei Wang1, Zhaoxia Li, Qijun Ran, Peng Li, Zhenghua Peng and Juren Zhang* ZmNF-YB16 Overexpression Improves Drought Resistance and Yield by Enhancing Photosynthesis and the Antioxidant Capacity of Maize Plants. Front. Plant Sci. 201808, 9:709.doi: 10.3389/fpls.2018.007094. 5-Y IF 4.354
6. Zhaoxia Li1, Xinrui Zhang, Xiuxia Liu, Yajie Zhao, Baomei Wang, Juren Zhang∗ miRNA alterations are important mechanism in maize adaptations tolow-phosphate environments. Plant Science 252 (2016) 103–117. 5-Y IF 3 .802
7. Xiuxia Liu1, Shumei Zhai, Yajie Zhao, Baocheng Sun, Cheng Liu, Aifang Yang and Juren Zhang* Overexpression of the phosphatidylinositol synthase gene (ZmPIS) conferring drought stress tolerance by altering membrane lipid composition and increasing ABA synthesis in maize. Plant, Cell and Environment, 2013, 36: 1037-55. 5-Y IF 5.748
8. Junwen Luan1, Fei Wang, Yujie Li, Bin Zhang and Juren Zhang* Mapping quantitative trait loci conferring resistance to rice black-streaked virus in maize (Zea mays L.). Theor Appl Genet. 2012, 125:781–791. 5-Y IF 3.814
9. Zhaoxia Li1, Changzheng Xu1, Kunpeng Li, Shi Yan, Xun Qu and Juren Zhang* Phosphate starvation of maize inhibits lateral root formation and alters gene expression in the lateral root primordium zone BMC Plant Biology, 2012, 12:89 5-Y IF 4.181
10. Aiying Wei1, Chunmei He1, Bei Li, Ning Li and Juren Zhang* The Pyramid of Transgenes TsVP and BetA Effectively Enhances the Drought Tolerance of Maize Plants. Plant Biotechnology J. 2011, 9: 216-229. 5-Y IF 5.355
PATENTS
1. Invention patent, A phospholipase A2 gene ZmsPLA2-1 in maize and its application. Authorization time:20180725; Patent No：2014107951879
2. Invention patent, Application of maize nuclear factor gene ZmNFYB3 and its homologous genes. Authorization time: 20171218；Patent No：201410796904.X
3. Invention patent, An utilization project of methyltransferase genes for trimethylglycine synthesis (division). Authorization time:20130521; Patent No：201210104993.8
4. Invention patent, An utilization project of methyltransferase genes for trimethylglycine synthesis (division). Authorization time: 20130520；Patent No：201210104875.7
5. Invention patent, The cloning and application of maize malate dehydrogenase promoter. Authorization time: 20130312; Patent No：201010500394.9
6. Invention patent, The cloning and application of maize Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase promoter. Authorization time: 20120202; Patent No：201010500388.3
7. Invention patent, Application of PIN1 family genes in maize and sorghum breeding. Authorization time: 20141205; Patent No：201110260647.4
8. Invention patent, An utilization project of methyltransferase genes for trimethylglycine synthesis. Authorization time: 20120824；Patent No：200910018647.6.
9. Invention patent, An utilization of Thellungiella halophila V-Ppase promoter and its mutants. Authorization time: 20110809; Patent No：200910018649.5
10. Invention patent, Breeding of maize embred lines resistant to Maize Rough Dwarf Disease
by Molecular marker assisted selection breeding. Authorization time: 20110522；Patent No：200710016309.X
