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Zhensheng Li


Prof. Zhensheng Li Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Principal investigator. Winner of National Supreme Award of Science and Technology of China in 2006, Award of Outstanding Contribution to China Agriculture in 2005. Graduated from Shandong Agricultural University in 1951. The laboratory is mainly interested in largescale development of new wheat-Thinopyrum ponticumtranslocation lines and using them in breeding new wheat varieties with enhanced salt tolerance and/or high photosynthetic efficiency.

Honors and awards
2016 Outstanding Crop Scientist Award by the International Crop Science Society at the 7th International Crop Science Congress, China
2014 Chinese Seed Industry Top Ten Characters by Farmer’s daily and China National Seed Association
2009 TWAS Medal Lecturesawarded by The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS)
2006 Laureate of the Supreme Award of Science and Technology of China, awarded by the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China
2005 China Agriculture Elite Award by the Ministry of Agriculture of China
1995 Ho Leung Ho Lee Sci-tech Prize in Agricultural Science, awarded by Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation in Hong Kong
1993 Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences
1990 Fellow, the Third World Academy of Sciences
1988 Tan Kah Kee Prize in Agricultural Science by Tan Kah Kee Foundation
1985 First-class Prize of National Invention by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
1983 First-class Prize of Sci-tech Advance Award by the People's Government of Shanxi province of China
1979 The title of "National Model Worker", honored by the State Council of People's Republic of China
1978 National Scientific Conference Prize, awarded by the Committee of National Scientific Conference
VARIETIES
1.    Xiaoyan 155 (2021)
2.    Xiaoyan 60 (2016)
3.    Xiaoyan 81 (2005)



SELECTED PUBLCATIONS
1.Yang Guotang, Tong Chunyan, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2022) Cytogenetic identification and molecular marker development of a novel wheat-Thinopyrum ponticum translocation line with powdery mildew resistance. Theoretical and Applied Genetics doi.org/10.1007/s00122-022-04092-1
2.Tong Chunyan, Yang Guotang, AoenBolige, Terigen, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2022) Screening of salt-tolerant Thinopyrum ponticum under two coastal region salinity stress levels. Frontiers in Genetics 13: 832013
3.Yang Guotang, Zheng Qi, Hu Pan, Li Hongwei, Luo Qiaoling, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2021) Cytogenetic identification and molecular marker development for the novel stripe rust-resistant wheat–Thinopyrum intermedium translocation line WTT11. aBIOTECH 2: 343–356
4.Luo Qiaoling, Hu Pan, Yang Guotang, Li Hongwei, Liu Liqin,Wang Zishan, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2021)Mapping QTL for seedling morphological and physiological traitsunder normal and salt treatments in a RIL wheat population. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 134:2991–3011.
5.Yang Guotang#, Boshoff Willem H.P.#, Li Hongwei, Pretorius Zacharias A., Luo Qiaoling, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2021) Chromosomal composition analysisand molecular marker development for the novel Ug99–resistantwheat–Thinopyrum ponticum translocation line WTT34. Theoretical and AppliedGenetics 134:1587–1599.
6.Hu Pan, Zheng Qi, Luo Qiaoling,Teng Wan, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2021) Genome-wide association study of yield and related traits in commonwheat under salt-stress conditions. BMC Plant Biology 21:27.
7.Luo Qiaoling, Zheng Qi, Hu Pan,Liu Liqin,Yang Guotang,LiHongwei,Li Bin,LiZhensheng (2021) Mapping QTL for agronomic traits under twolevels of salt stress in a new constructed RIL wheat population. Theoreticaland Applied Genetics 134: 171-189.
8.YIngYuan, Liu Fangfang, Li Guiping, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Cheng Jianfeng, Li Hongwei (2020) Silencing of the receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase gene TaRKL1 reduces photosynthetic capacity in wheat. Photosyntheica 58:1188-1199.
9.Luo Qiaoling, Teng Wan, Fang Shuang, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Chu Jinfang, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2019) Transcriptome analysis of salt-stress response in three seedling tissues of common wheat. The Crop Journal 7(3):378-392.
10. Li Hongwei, Boshoff Willem H.P., Pretorius Zacharias A., Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2019) Establishment of wheat-Thinopyrum ponticum translocation lines with resistance to Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici Ug99. Journal of Genetics and Genomics 46(8):405-407.
11. Li Wanchang, Liu Yanan, Liu Miaomiao, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhengsheng, Li Hongwei (2019) Sugar accumulation is associated with leaf senescence induced by long-term high light in wheat. Plant Science 287.
12. Liu Yanan, Xu Qinzhen, Li Wanchang, Yang Xinghong, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Li Hongwei (2019) Long-term high light stress induces leaf senescence in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Photosynthetica 57(3):830-840.
13. Liu Liqin, Luo Qiaoling, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2018) Physical mapping of the blue?grained gene from Thinopyrum ponticum chromosome 4Ag and development of blue-grain-related molecular markers and a FISH probe based on SLAF-seq technology. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 131:2359-2370.
14. Liu Liqin, Luo Qiaoling, Teng Wan, Li Bin, Li Hongwei, Li Yiwen, Li Zhensheng, Zheng Qi (2018) Development of Thinopyrum ponticum-specific molecular markers and FISH probes based on SLAF-seq technology. Planta 247:1099-1108.
15. Li Hongwei, Zheng Qi, Zhang Juan, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2017) The analysis of determining factors and evaluation of tolerance to photoinhibition in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Photosynthetica55:69-76.
16. Li Hongwei, Zheng Qi, Pretorius Zacharias A., Li Bin, Tang Dingzhong, Li Zhensheng (2016) Establishment and characterization of new wheat-Thinopyrum ponticum addition and translocation lines with resistance to Ug99 races. Journal of Genetics and Genomics43:573-575.
17. Zheng Qi, Luo Qiaoling, Niu Zhixia, Li Hongwei, Li Bin, Xu Steven S., Li Zhensheng (2015) Variation in chromosome constitution of the xiaoyan series partial amphiploids and its relationship to stripe rust and stem rust resistance. Journal of Genetics and Genomics42:657-660.
18. Chen Kunmei, Li Hongwei, Chen Yaofeng, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2015) TaSCL14, a novel wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) GRAS gene, regulates plant growth, photosynthesis, tolerance to photooxidative stress, and senescence. Journal of Genetics and Genomics 42:21-32.
19. He Xue, Qu Baoyuan, Li Wenjing, Zhao Xueqiang, Teng Wan, Ma Wenying, Ren Yongzhe, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Tong Yiping (2015) The nitrate-inducible nac transcription factor TaNAC2-5Acontrols nitrate response and increases wheat yield. Plant Physiology 169:1991-2005.
20. Li Yiwen, An Xueli, Yang Ran, Guo Xiaomin, Yue Guidong, Fan Renchun, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Zhang Kunpu, Dong Zhenying, Zhang Luyan, Wang Jiankang, Jia Xu, Ling Hongqing, Zhang Aaimin, Zhang Xiangqi, Wang Daowen (2015) Dissecting and enhancing the contributions of high-molecular-weight glutenin subunits to dough functionality and bread quality. Molecular Plant 8:332-334.
21. Li Zhensheng, Li Bin, Zheng Qi, Li Hongwei (2015) Review and new progress in wheat wide hybridization for improving the resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Y. Ogihara et al. (eds.) Advances in Wheat Genetics: From Genome to Field. doi:10.1007/978-4-431-55675-6_43.
22. Qu Baoyuan, He Xue, Wang Jing, Zhao Yanyan, Teng Wan, Shao An, Zhao Xueqiang, Ma Wenying, Wang Junyi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng, Tong Yiping (2015) A wheat CCAAT box-binding transcription factor increases the grain yield of wheat with less fertilizer input. Plant Physiology 167(2):411-423.
23. Li Hongwei, Wang Gui, Liu Shudong, An Qiang, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2014) Comparative changes in the antioxidant system in the flag leaf of early and normally senescing near-isogenic lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Plant Cell Reports 33:1109-1120.
24. Li Hongwei, Wang Gui, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Jing Ruilian, Li Zhensheng (2014) Genetic analysis of biomass and photosynthetic parameters in wheat grown in different light intensities. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 56:594-604.
25. Zheng Qi, Klindworth Daryl L., Friesen Timothy L., Liu Aifeng, Li Zhensheng, Zhong Shaobin, Jin Yue, Xu Steven S (2014) Characterization of Thinopyrum species for wheat stem rust resistance and ploidy level. Crop Science 54:2663-2672.
26. Zheng Qi, Lv Zhenling, Niu Zhixia, Li Bin, Li Hongwei, Xu Steven S., Han Fangpu, Li Zhensheng (2014) Molecular cytogenetic characterization and stem rust resistance of five wheat-Thinopyrum ponticum partial amphiploids. Journal of Genetics and Genomics 41:591-599.
27. Cao Pei, Ren Yongzhe, Zhang Kunpu, Teng Wan, Zhao Xueqiang, Dong Zhenying, Liu Xin, Qin Huanju, Li Zhensheng, Wang Daowen, Tong Yiping (2014) Further genetic analysis of a major quantitative trait locus controlling root length and related traits in common wheat. Molecular Breeding 33:975-985.
28. He Xue, Fang Jingjing, Li Jingjuan, Qu Baoyuan, Ren Yongzhe, Ma Wenying, Zhao Xueqiang, Li Bin, Wang Daowen, Li Zhensheng, Tong Yiping (2014) A genotypic difference in primary root length is associated with the inhibitory role of transforming growth factor-beta receptor-interacting protein-1 on root meristem size in wheat. Plant Journal 77:931-943.
29. He Zhihui, Li Hongwei, Shen Yunkang, Li Zhensheng, Mi Hualing (2013) Comparative analysis of the chloroplast proteomes of a wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) single seed descent line and its parents. Journal of Plant Physiology 170:1139-1147.
30. Ling Hongqing, Zhao Sancen, Liu Dongcheng, Wang Junyi, Sun Hua, Zhang Chi, Fan Huajie, Li Dong, Dong Lingli, Tao Yong, Gao Chuan, Wu Huilan, Li Yiwen, Cui Yan, Guo Xiaosen, Zheng Shusong, Wang Biao,Yu Kang, Liang Qinsi, Yang Wenlong, Lou Xueyuan, Chen Jie, Feng Mingji, Jian Jianbo, Zhang Xiaofei, Luo Guangbin, Jiang Ying, Liu Junjie, Wang Zhaobao, Sha Yuhui, Zhang Bairu, Wu Huajun, Tang Dingzhong, Shen Qianhua, Xue Pengya, Zou Shenhao, Wang Xiujie, Liu Xin, Wang Famin, Yang Yanping, An Xueli, Dong Zhenying, Zhang Kunpu, Zhang Xiangqi, Luo Mingcheng, Dvorak Jan, Tong Yiping, Wang Jian, Yang Huanming, Li Zhensheng, Wang Daowen, Zhang Aimin, Wang Jun (2013) Draft genome of the wheat A-genome progenitor Triticum urartu. Nature 496:87-90.
31. Teng Wan, Deng Yan, Chen Xinping, Xu Xiaofeng, Chen Riyuan, Lv Yang, Zhao Yanyan, Zhao Xueqiang, He Xue, Li Bin, Tong Yiping, Zhang Fusuo, Li Zhensheng (2013) Characterization of root response to phosphorus supply from morphology to gene analysis in field-grown wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany 64:1403-1411.
32. Wang Jing, Sun Jinghan, Miao Jun, Guo Jinkao, Shi Zhanliang, He Mingqi, Chen Yu, Zhao Xueqiang, Li Bin, Han Fangpu, Tong Yiping, Li Zhensheng (2013) A phosphate starvation response regulator Ta-PHR1 is involved in phosphate signaling and increases grain yield in wheat. Annals of Botany -London 111:1139-1153.
33. Fang Jingjing, Ma Wenying, Zhao Xueqiang, He Xue, Li Bin, Tong Yiping, Li Zhensheng (2012) Lower canopy temperature is associated with higher cytokinin concentration in the flag leaf of wheat. Crop Science 52:2743-2756.
34. Ge Hongmei, You Guang Xia, Wang Lanfen, Hao Chenyang, Dong Yushen, Li Zhensheng, Zhang Xueyong (2012) Genome Selection Sweep and Association Analysis Shed Light on Future Breeding by Design in Wheat. Crop Science 52(3):1218-1228.
35. Li Hongwei, Lin Fanyun, Wang Gui, Jing Ruilian, Zheng Qi, Li Bin, Li Zhensheng (2012) Quantitative trait loci mapping of dark-induced senescence in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum). Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 54:33-44.
Ren Yongzhe, He Xue, Liu Dongcheng, Li Jingjuan, Zhao Xueqiang, Li Bin, Tong Yiping, Zhang Aimin, Li Zhensheng (2012) Major quantitative trait loci for seminal root morphology of wheat seedlings. Molecular Breeding 30:139-148