Team Members

　　The team has 11 members, including 1 professor, 1 senior lab master, 4 associate professors, and 5 lecturers. Team leader is Chen Hongwu, Associate Professor.

NAME	PHOTO	PERSONAL INFORMATION	RESEARCH INTERESTS
Chen Hongwu		Team Leader Associate Professor Master Student Supervisor	development and application of ornamental plant germplasm resources; theory and related practice of leisure agriculture
Zhang Rui		Professor PhD Student Supervisor	molecular mechanisms underlying diversification of floral shape and structure, as well as breeding of new varieties in ornamental plants
Zhang Jing		Senior Lab Master	Mechanisms of plant flavor quality formation and construction of aromatic fingerprint
Feng Jiayue		Associate Professor PhD Student Supervisor	disease resistance breeding and related mechanisms of strawberry
Liu Man		Associate Professor	molecular mechanism of ornamental plant development and abiotic resistance; cultivation of new varieties
Li Qian		Associate Professor	physiological and molecular mechanisms of stress resistance of ornamental plants; cultivation of new varieties
Pu Yafeng		Lecture	teaching and scientific research on leisure agriculture
Qiu Lijuan		Lecture	development and utilization of new resources for home gardening; application of recreational agricultural resources
Zhao Ying		Lecture	development and application of ornamental plant germplasm resources; theory and related practice of leisure agriculture
Lou Qian		Lecture	thedevelopmentofblueflowercolor
Guo Liping		Lecture	molecular mechanism of flower morphology and structural diversification; the breeding of new varieties.

　　Research Areas

　　The team mainly focuses on germplasm collection and domestication of characteristic ornamental plants in Qinling and Northwest China, studying the genetic molecular mechanism of characteristic flower development, diversification and stress resistance, selecting and breeding new varieties of characteristic flowers that adapted to the local ecological environment,to provided theoretical basis and technical support for the sustainable development of ornamental horticulture industry and the construction of beautiful villages in arid and semi-arid areas of Northwest China. The main research directions include:

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   　　Exploration and utilization characteristic flower resources (Chen Hongwu, Zhao Ying, et al.)

   　　Molecular mechanism of flower morphology and structures for diversification (Zhang Rui, Guo Liping, et al.)

   　　Mechanisms of stress biology of ornamental plants (Feng Jiayue, Liu Man, Li Qian, et al.)

   　　Research on the molecular mechanism and genetic improvement of floral color and fragrance (Zhang Jing, Lou Qian, et al.)

   　　Research and Practice of Leisure Agriculture and Home Gardening (Pu Yafeng, Qiu Lijuan, et al.)

   
   

Main Projects

PROJECT	Grant No.	PROJECT TYPE	TIME	PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR
The patterns and molecular mechanisms of the change in the floral organ numbers, exemplified by the relative number between stamens and carpels, within the Ranunculaceae	32170235	National Natural Science Foundation of China	2022-2025	Zhang Rui
Functional characterization of OsNAC103 insaline-alkaline stress in rice	31801280	National Natural Science Foundation of China	2019-2021	Li Qian
Characterization of acylation modification genes involved in the blue anthocyanin coloration of Grape hyacithin	31701962	National Natural Science Foundation of China	2018-2020	Lou Qian
Functional characterization of MsNAC33, a NAC transcription factor in red fleshed apple, in saline-alkaline stress	2019M653770	China Postdoctoral Science Foundation	2019-2021	Li Qian
Characterization of an upstream regulatory sequence and its binding protein in the DFR gene involved in the flower coloration of Grape hyacithin	China Postdoctoral Science Foundation	2015-2017	Lou Qian
Analysis of the biological function of ClSPL gene to regulate the early reproduction	2022JM-112	Natural Science Basic Research in Shaanxi Province of China Province	2022-2023	Liu Man
Functional study of the key PlLAC gene for petal discoloration in herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora)	2022JQ-182	Natural Science Basic Research in Shaanxi Province of China	2022-2023	Gou Liping
Functional characterization of PhNH3 in low temperature in Petunia	2020JQ-250	Natural Science Basic Research in Shaanxi Province of China	2020-2021	Li Qian
Floral developmental mechanisms and resource exploitation of the Delphinium in Qinling mountain	2021QCYRC4-51	Shaanxi Qin Chuangyuan High-level Innovative Talents	2021-2024	Zhang Rui
Research on strawberry transgenic technology and innovation of new disease resistant germplasm	2014K02-02-02	Agricultural key Science and Technology Program of Shaanxi Province	2014-2015	Feng Jiayue
Research on the development model of leisure agriculture in shaanxi	K332021411	Department of Science and Technology of Shaanxi Province	2014-2015	Chen Hongwu
Characterization of the key genes involved in the flower color variation of Grape hyacithin	Shaanxi Postdoctoral Science Fundation	2015-2016	Lou Qian
Breeding and standardized cultivation of new strawberry varieties in urban facilities	20193020YF008NS008	Agriculture Sci-Tech of Xi’an	2019-2021	Feng Jiayue
Introduction, demonstration and extension of new varieties of ornamental plants	A289022001	Xi’an City	2019-2025	Chen Hongwu
Research on the sustainable development model of leisure agriculture and intangible cultural heritage in the northern foothills of Qingling, Xi’an	Xi’an Social Science Planning Fund	2015	Qiu Lijuan
Research on the key technologies for breeding and standardized cultivation of new strawberry varieties in high-quality early maturing and disease-resistant facilities	2016CXY-11	Industry-university-research Collaborative Innovation Major Project of Yangling Demonstration Zone	2016-2018	Feng Jiayue
Facilities for the introduction of new strawberry varieties, seedling detoxification and standardized cultivation technology demonstration and promotion	TS-2016-18	Yangling Demonstration Zone Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration and Extension Capacity Improvement Project	2016-2018	Feng Jiayue
Study on the response mechanism of rapid breeding of strawberry detoxification seedlings and their growth models to environmental regulation in Tibet	2452020042	Research Funds for the Central Universities	2020-2021	Feng Jiayue
Molecular mechanisms underlying diversification of floral shape and structure	Scientific Foundation of Northwest A&F University	2021-2026	Zhang Rui
Functional characterization of CENH3 on highly efficient haploid system	Scientific Foundation of Northwest A&F University	2018-2011	Liu Man
Molecular mechanism of saline-alkaline stress of red fleshed apple	Scientific Foundation of Northwest A&F University	2018-2021	Li Qian
葡萄风信子早花诱导及遗传转化体系建立研究	Scientific Foundation of Northwest A&F University	2015-2017	Lou Qian
FvMFT1基因在草莓果实发育中的功能解析	2452015287	Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities	2015	Feng Jiayue
RPW8.2基因调控草莓抗病功能研究	2013BSJJ112	Foundation Science of Northwest A&F University	2014-2015	Feng Jiayue
Functional analysis and utilization of strawberry continuous flowering gene FvKSN	QN2013019	Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities	2013-2015	Feng Jiayue
Research on the conceptual planning of Zhashui Jimi Agricultural Park	K4030219274	Zhashui County	2019-2022	Chen Hongwu

Selected Publishions

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   　　Wei F, Wang DJ, Fan SH, Cai XL, Wen YQ, Feng JY. 2022. Complete genome sequence resource for Xanthomonas fragariae causing crown infection pockets in strawberry. Mol Plant Microbe Interact, 35(2):170-173.

   　　Guo LP, Teixeira da Silva JA, Pan QH*, Liao T, Yu XN*. 2022. Transcriptome analysis reveals candidate genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis in flowers of the Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica L.), J Plant Growth Regul, 41: 1-14.

   　　Lou Q*, Liu HL#, Lou W, Chen KL*, Liu YL*. 2021. Creating a novel petal regeneration system for function identification of colour gene of grape hyacinth. Plant Methods, 17: 94

   　　Li YL, Wang DJ, Ma YY, Cai XL, Xiao SY, Wen YQ, Feng JY*. 2021. First report of Xanthomonas fragariae strain YL19 causing crown infection pockets in strawberry in Liaoning Province, China. Plant Dis, doi: 10.1094/PDIS-12-20-2560-PDN.

   　　Zhang R#, Fu XH#, Zhao CY#, Cheng J#, Liao H, Wang PP, Yao X, Duan XS, Yuan Y, Xu GX, Kramer EM, Shan HY, Kong HZ*. 2020. Identification of the key regulatory genes involved in elaborate petal development and specialized character formation in Nigella damascena (Ranunculaceae). Plant Cell, 32: 3095-3112.

   　　Zhang R, Min Y, Holappa LD, Walcher-Chevillet CL, Duan XS, Donaldson E, Kong HZ, Kramer EM*. 2020. A role for the Auxin Response Factors ARF6 and ARF8 homologs in petal spur elongation and nectary maturation in Aquilegia. New Phytol, 227: 1392-1405.

   　　Li Q#, Gao Y, Yang A*. 2020. Sulfur homeostasis in plants. Int J Mol Sci, 21, 8926.

   　　Li Q#, Yang A*. 2020. Comparative studies on seed germination of two rice genotypes with different tolerances to low temperature. Environ Exp Bot, 179: 104216.

   　　Gou YJ, Li YL, Bi PP , Wang DJ, Ma YY, Hu Y, Zhou HC, Wen YQ , Feng JY*. 2020. Optimization of the protoplast transient expression system for gene functional studies in strawberry (Fragaria vesca). Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult, 141(1): 41-53.

   　　Xie YG, Ma YY, Bi PP, Wei W, Liu J, Hu Y, Gou YJ, Zhu D, Wen YQ,Feng JY*. 2020. Transcription factor FvTCP9 promotes strawberry fruit ripening by regulating the biosynthesis of abscisic acid and anthocyanins. Plant Physiol Biochem, 146: 374-383.

   　　Liu HL#, Lou Q#, Ma JR, Su BB, Gao ZZ, Liu YL*. 2019. Cloning and functional characterization of dihydroflavonol 4-reductase gene involved in anthocyanidin biosynthesis of grape hyacinth. Int J Mol Sci, 20: 4743.

   　　Li Q#, Chen L, Yang A*. 2019. The molecular mechanisms underlying iron deficiency responses in rice. Int J Mol Sci, 21:43.

   　　Guo LP#; Wang YJ#; Teixeira da Silva JA, Fan YM, Yu XN*. 2019. Transcriptome and chemical analysis reveal putative genes involved in flower color change in Paeonia 'Coral Sunset', Plant Physiol Biochem, 138: 130-139.

   　　Li Q#, Yang A, Zhang WH*. 2019. Higher endogenous bioactive gibberellins and α-amylase activity confer greater tolerance of rice seed germination to saline-alkaline stress. Environ Exp Bot, 162: 357-363.

   　　Wei W, Cui MY, Yang H, Gao K, Xie YG, Jiang Y, Feng JY*. 2018.Ectopic expression of FvWRKY42, a WRKY transcription factor from the diploid woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca), enhances resistance to powdery mildew, improves osmotic stress resistance, and increases abscisic acid sensitivity in Arabidopsis. Plant Sci, 275: 60-74.

   　　Zhao Jt, Xu Y, Xi LJ, Yang JW, Chen HW*, Zhang J*. 2018. Characterization of the Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Acer miaotaiense: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analyses. MOLECULES,23(7) :1740-1754

   　　Guo LP#, Gao JZ#, Teixeira da Silva JA, Yu XN*. 2018. Bioinformatics analysis of the auxin response factor gene family in Prunus persica. Can J Plant Sci, 99: 232-242.

   　　Cui MY, Wei W, Gao K, Xie YG, Guo Y, Feng JY*. 2017.A rapid and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transient gene expression system for strawberry leaves and the study of disease resistance proteins. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult, 131: 233-246.

   　　Li Qian#, Yang A, Zhang WH*. 2017. Comparative studies on tolerance of ricegenotypes differing in their tolerance to moderate salt stress. BMC Plant Biol, 17: 141

   　　Chen KL#, Liu HL#, Lou Q*, Liu YL*. 2017. Ectopic expression of the grape hyacinth R2R3-MYB transcription factor gene, MaAN2, induces anthocyanin accumulation in tobacco. Front Plant Sci, 8: 965.

   　　Lou Q#, Lin W#, Liu H, Liu YL*. 2017. Anthocyanin profiles in flowers of grape hyacinth. Molecules, 22: 688.

   　　Wei W, Chai ZZ, Xie YG, Gao K, Cui MY, Jiang Y, Feng JY*. 2017.Bioinformatics identification and transcript profile analysis of the mitogen-activated protein kinase gene family in the diploid woodland strawberry Fragaria vesca. PLOS ONE, 12 (5): e0178596.

   　　Chen HW, Qiu LJ*, Pu YF, Zhao Y. 2017. Application of data mining technology in exploring development of tourism resources on the ecological environment, Bolentin Tecnico, 55: 40-46.

   　　Li Q #, Yang A, Zhang WH*. 2016. Efficient acquisition of iron confers greater tolerance to saline-alkaline stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.) J Exp Bot, 67(22): 6431-6444

   Wei W, Hu Y, Cui MY, Han YT, Gao K, Feng JY*. 2016. Identification and transcript analysis of the TCP transcription factors in the diploid woodland StrawberryFragaria vesca. Front Plant Sci, 7: 1-18.

   　　Hu Y, Gao YR, Wei W, Zhang K, Feng JY*.2016. Strawberry MOTHER OF FT AND TFL1 regulates seed germination and post-germination growth through integrating GA and ABA signaling in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult, 126: 343-352

   　　Wei W, Hu Y, Han YT, Zhang K, Zhao FL, Feng JY*. 2016.The WRKY transcription factors in the diploid woodland strawberry Fragaria vesca: Identification and expression analysis under biotic and abiotic stresses. Plant Physiol Bioch, 105: 129-144

   　　Liu M, Wu XH, Li QQ*. 2015. DNA/RNA hybrid primer mediated poly(A) tag library construction for illumina sequencing. Methods Mol Biol, 1255: 175-184.

   　　Liu M, XuRQ, Merrill C, Hong L, Lanken CV, Hunt GA, Li QQ*. 2014. Integration of Developmental and hormonal signals via a polyadenylation factor in Arabidopsis. PLOS ONE, 9:e115779.

   　　Lou Q#，Liu YL#*，Qi YY，Jiao SZ，Tian FF，Jiang L，Wang YJ. 2014. Transcriptome sequencing and metabolite analysis reveals the role of delphinidin metabolism in flower colour in grape hyacinth. J Exp Bot, 65: 3157-3164

   　　Lou Q#,Liu B, Hu BC, Hou T, Liu YL*. Research progress on the color development of blue in monocots. Acta Horticultural Sinica, 48:13.

   　　Chen HW, Yang CX, Tang LJ. 2016. Ecological stoichiometric characteristics in leaf under different vegetation types of Jungar Banner Opencast Coal Ming area. Research of Soil and Water Conservation, 23(6):9-14

   　　Ma YY, Luo YJ, Li YJ, Yue DY., Feng JY*. 2015. Tissue culture system of Muscari botryoides mill leaf and flower organs. Bulletin of Botanical Research, 35(5): 679-683

   　　Chen HW, Qiu LQ. 2018. Practical teaching guidance for leisure agricuture. Northwest A&F university Press

   　　Chen HW, Lou Q. 2018. Practical techniques for Ornamentals. Northwest A&F university Press

   　　Chen HW, Zhou ZR. 2107. Introduction to Recreational Agriculture. Science Press.