Mr. Junzhou Li, Henan agricultural university, China
Dr. Junzhou Li is a Professor of Rice Molecular Breeding at Henan Agricultural University, China. His research emphasizes gene mining, molecular mechanisms, and breeding of high-quality rice varieties. With a Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from China Agricultural University, Dr. Li has over two decades of academic and field-based expertise. He has served as a visiting scholar at Peking University and the University of California, Riverside. He has developed multiple rice varieties and published extensively in leading scientific journals. His contributions are vital to sustainable agriculture and food security through advanced molecular breeding approaches. 📚🌾🔬
Publication Profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Junzhou Li began his academic journey with a B.S. in Agronomy from Henan Agricultural University (1998–2002), followed by an M.S. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from the same institution (2002–2005). He earned his Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from China Agricultural University (2005–2008), where he gained a solid foundation in plant genomics and trait analysis. His academic training has provided him with a robust framework in plant molecular biology and advanced genetic breeding techniques, forming the basis for his impactful research on rice improvement. 🎓🌱🔍
🏢 Experience
Dr. Junzhou Li has served at Henan Agricultural University since 2009, advancing from Lecturer to Associate Professor and currently Professor (since 2021). His international exposure includes time as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Riverside (2013–2014) and Peking University (2017–2018). His academic career spans teaching, research supervision, and project leadership in rice molecular breeding. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Li has been instrumental in breeding elite rice varieties and training future scientists. His extensive field, lab, and academic roles reflect a well-rounded expertise in genetics, crop improvement, and molecular mechanisms. 🧑🏫🌾🌍
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Junzhou Li has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to rice genetics and breeding, including institutional and regional awards for scientific innovation and variety development. His bred rice varieties, such as “Y Liangyou 886” and “Yudao 24”, have been widely adopted, enhancing food security and regional agricultural productivity. His publications in top journals like Plant Biotechnology Journal and Journal of Integrative Plant Biology underscore his influence in the field. While specific awards are not listed, his elevation to Professor and international collaborations indicate his research excellence and peer recognition. 🏆🎖️📈
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Junzhou Li’s research focuses on identifying key trait-related genes in rice, understanding the molecular basis of important agronomic traits, and breeding high-yielding, high-quality rice varieties. His work integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics to dissect traits such as drought tolerance, root architecture, grain weight, and nutrient use efficiency. He has successfully applied these findings to develop new rice lines suited for various agro-ecological zones. His research aligns with global agricultural goals, contributing to food security and climate resilience through molecular breeding and innovative gene discovery. 🌾🧬📊
Publication Top Notes
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📘 2024 – Upland rice genomic signatures of adaptation to drought resistance and navigation to molecular design breeding – Plant Biotechnol J – Cited by 2 SpringerLink+7PubMed+7PubMed+7
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📗 2024 – Natural variation in MORE GRAINS 1 regulates grain number and grain weight in rice
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📙 2024 – Current computational tools for protein lysine acylation site prediction
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📕 2022 – OsCKX2 regulates phosphate deficiency tolerance by modulating cytokinin in rice
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📘 2021 – Phenotypic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic signatures of root-specifically overexpressed OsCKX2 in rice – Front Plant Sci – Cited by 5 PubMed+4PubMed+4PubMed+4
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📗 2015 – qRT9, a quantitative trait locus controlling root thickness and root length in upland rice
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📙 2014 – Exogenous ABA induces drought tolerance in upland rice – Acta Physiol Plant
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📕 2011 – Development of upland rice introgression lines and identification of QTLs for basal root thickness
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📘 2011 – QTL consistency and meta-analysis for grain yield components in maize
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📗 2009 – Root and shoot trait responses to phosphorus deficiency and QTL analysis in rice