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嚴建兵，77779193永利官网教授，博士生導師。兼任77779193永利官网副校長，作物遺傳改良國家重點實驗室副主任，洪山實驗室首席科學家、實驗室常務副主任等職務。目前主要從事玉米基因組學和分子育種方面的研究。1995年9月-2003年6月，在77779193永利官网生命科學技術學院先後獲得理學學士、理學博士學位。2003年12月-2005年9月，在中國農業大學任講師；2005年10月-2009年7月，在中國農業大學任教授；2006年10月-2008年9月，在國際玉米小麥改良中心從事博後研究；2008年10月-2011年3月，先後在國際玉米小麥改良中心擔任副科學家、科學家；2010年9月至今（含6個月過渡期），于77779193永利官网擔任教授。在本學科主流雜志上發表SCI論文163篇：以第一作者或通訊作者（含共同）在Nat Genet（3篇）, Nat Commun（7篇）, PNAS, PLoS Genet, Plant Cell（2篇）, New Phytol（2篇）, Mol Plant（8篇）, Plant J（4篇）, Plant Physiol（6篇）等期刊發表論文83篇。論文累計被引頻次總計9038次，單篇最高被引538次，H-index為51（基于Web of Science，20210725）。先後主持多項國家自然科學基金項目、轉基因專項、863項目、十三五國家重點研發專項等國家級項目及課題。目前為中國作物學會常務理事；中國植物生理與分子生物學學會理事。作物學報，Genome Biology, Plant Journal, Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Science China Life Sciences, Journal of Genetics and Genomics等學術期刊編委。

1. 國家重點研發計劃-“戰略性科技創新合作”專項，2020YFE0202300，G2P: 農作物基因資源闡析，2020.06-2024.06，在研，主持

2. 國家自然基金聯合基金項目，U1901201，甜玉米品質遺傳基礎解析及關鍵基因挖掘和利用，2020.01-2023.12，在研，主持

3. 國家自然基金聯合基金項目國際(地區)合作與交流項目，31961133002，結合多組學和新興技術開展基于知識驅動的玉米産量遺傳改良，2019.01-2021.12，在研，主持

4. 國家自然基金重點項目，31730064，玉米單倍體誘導機制的遺傳和分子解析，2018.01-2022.12，在研，主持

5. 國家重點研發計劃七大作物育種專項課題，2016YFD0101003，玉米産量、品質性狀的功能基因組與調控網絡，2016.07-2020.12，在研，主持

6. 國家自然基金國家傑出青年科學基金項目，31525017，玉米基因組學與分子育種，2016.01 - 2020.12，在研，主持

7. 國家科技重大專項轉基因項目，2014ZX0800944B，控制玉米和水稻粒重主效QTL的克隆和功能分析，2014.01-2016.12，結題，主持

8. 國家高技術研究發展計劃（863計劃），2012AA10A307，玉米大規模功能基因發掘及基因組學研究的資源、技術、信息等平台建設，2012.01-2015.12，結題，主持

9. 國家自然基金優秀青年科學基金項目，31222041，玉米基因組學與分子育種，2013.01-2015.12，結題，主持

10. 國家自然基金國際（地區）合作與交流項目，31161140347，結合連鎖和關聯分析剖析玉米主要葉部病害的遺傳結構，2012.01-2016.12，結題，主持

11. 國家自然基金優秀國家重點實驗室研究項目，31123009，玉米和水稻重要性狀的全基因組關聯分析，2012.01-2015.12，結題，主持

發明專利：

1. METHODS OF IDENTIFYING, SELECTING, AND PRODUCING SOUTHERN CORN RUST RESISTANT CROPS，授權專利（美國），WO 2019/236257 A1， 1/8

2. 控制玉米株高和穗位高基因ZKM89及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2019 1 1271451.8，4/6

3. 一種控制玉米雌性性狀的基因以及用于創制玉米雌性不育系的試劑盒、突變基因型和方法，授權專利（中國），ZL 2019 1 1260400.5，4/4

4. 一種基因組特定區域的DNA測序方法，授權專利（中國），ZL 2018 1 1606050.9，2/3

5. 控制玉米葉寬基因ZmNL4及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2018 1 0108676.0，1/2

6. 一種含CCT結構域的轉錄因子ZmCOL3及其編碼基因、載體、宿主菌和應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2017 1 0668440.8 ，3/9

7. 調控玉米生育酚合成的核苷酸序列及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2017 1 0431535.8，2/2

8. 一種與玉米GPAT基因連鎖的SNP位點及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2012 1 0444681.1，1/4

9. 一種玉米油份含量相關的LACS基因位點及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2012 1 0444682.6 ，1/4

10. 一種玉米油份含量相關基因的分子标記的應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2012 1 0444716.1，1/4

11. 玉米油份含量相關的衣被蛋白複合體(COPⅡ)基因位點及應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2012 1 0444717.6 ，1/4

12. 一種玉米油份含量相關的SNP位點及其應用，授權專利（中國），ZL 2012 1 0444673.7，1/4

主要獎勵：

1. 2019年 獲湖北“師德先進個人”榮譽稱号

2. 2018年 榮獲第七屆中國僑界貢獻獎二等獎

3. 2017年 入選第三批“萬人計劃”科技創新領軍人才

4. 2016年 榮獲國家技術發明獎二等獎（第二完成人）；獲第14屆中國青年科技獎；入選科技部創新人才推進計劃“中青年科技創新領軍人才”；入選“長江學者獎勵計劃”特聘教授

5. 2015年 入選農業部“農業科研傑出人才”，帶領的玉米團隊入選農業部“創新團隊”和湖北省自然基金委創新團隊；獲國家傑出青年科學基金

6. 2014年 榮獲國際玉米小麥改良中心青年傑出校友

7. 2013年 入選首批中組部“萬人計劃-青年拔尖人才計劃”、教育部技術發明獎一等獎（第二完成人）

8. 2012年 獲國家自然科學基金委優秀青年基金、榮獲湖北省青年五四獎章光榮稱号

9. 2011年 入選“新世紀優秀人才支持計劃”（教育部）、榮獲“杜邦青年教授獎” （該獎項每年授予全世界範圍内生命科學，農學，工程，電子等不同學科領域取得突出貢獻的青年科學家，嚴建兵教授是2011年度我國唯一的獲獎者、當年全球共有18人獲獎）

10. 2010年 榮獲日本“國際青年農業科學家獎” （該獎項由日本農業部頒發，每年在全世界範圍内獎勵三名在農業研究方面做出突出貢獻的青年農業科學家）

學術論文

1. Zhou Q#, Fu Z#*, Liu H, Wang J, Guo Z, Zhang X, Tian R, Liu Y, Qu J, Li W, Yan J*, Tang J* (2021) Mining novel kernel size-related genes by pQTL mapping and multi-omics integrative analysis in developing maize kernels. Plant Biotechnol J, doi: 10.1111/pbi.13634

2. Fernie AR*, Alseekh S, Liu J, Yan J*(2021) Using Precision Phenotyping to Inform de novo Domestication. Plant Physiol, doi: 10.1093/plphys/kiab160

3. Xiao Y#, Jiang S#, Cheng Q#, Wang X#, Yan J, Zhang R, Qiao F, Ma C, Luo J, Li W, Liu H, Yang W, Song W, Meng Y, Warburton ML, Zhao J*, Wang X*, Yan J*(2021) The genetic mechanism of heterosis utilization in maize improvement. Genome Biol, 10;22(1):148

4. Liang Y#, Liu H#, Yan J*, Tian F* (2021) Natural Variation in Crops: Realized Understanding, Continuing Promise. Annu Rev Plant Biol, doi: 10.1146/annurev-arplant-080720-090632

5. Li W, Yu Y, Wang L, Luo Y, Peng Y, Xu Y, Liu X, Wu S, Jian L, Xu J, Xiao Y*, Yan J*(2021) The genetic architecture of the dynamic changes in grain moisture in maize. Plant Biotechnol J, 19(6):1195-1205

6. Yang N*, Yan J*(2021) New genomic approaches for enhancing maize genetic improvement. Curr Opin Plant Biol, 60:101977

7. Liu N, Du Y, Warburton ML, Xiao Y*, Yan J*(2020) Phenotypic plasticity contributes to maize adaptation and heterosis. Mol Biol Evol, 38(4):1262-1275

8. Liu J*, Fernie AR, Yan J*(2020) Crop breeding - from experience-based selection to precision design. J Plant Physiol, 256:153313

9. Liu J, Li J, Wang H*, Yan J*(2020) Application of Deep Learning in Genomics. Sci China Life Sci, 63(12):1860-1878

10. Li Q*, Yan J* (2020) Sustainable agriculture in the era of omics: knowledge-driven crop breeding. Genome Biol, 21(1):154

11. Gui S, Yang L, Li J, Luo J, Xu X, Yuan J, Chen L, Li W, Yang X, Wu S, Li S, Wang Y, Zhu Y, Gao Q, Yang N*, Yan J* (2020) ZEAMAP, a comprehensive database adapted to the maize multi-omics era. iScience, 23(6):101241

12. Luo C, Femie AR, Yan J* (2020) Single-Cell Genomics and Epigenomics: Technologies and Applications in Plants. Trends Plant Sci, 25(10):1030-1040

13. Huang J, Lu G, Liu L, Raihan MS, Xu J, Jian L, Zhao L, Thu M. Tran, Zhang Q, Liu J, Li W, Wei C, Braun DM, Li Q, Fernie AR, Jackson D*, Yan J* (2020) The kernel size-related quantitative trait locus qKW9 encodes a pentatricopeptide repeat protein that affects photosynthesis and grain filling. Plant Physiol, 183(4):1696-1709

14. Fernie AR*, Yan J* (2020) Targeting Key Genes to Tailor Old and New Crops for a Greener Agriculture. Mol Plant, 13(3):354-356

15. Wang S#, Tian L#, Liu H#, Li X, Zang J, Chen X, Jia X, Zheng X, Chen Y, Yan J*, Wu L* (2020) Large-scale Discovery of Non-conventional Peptides in Maize and Arabidopsis Through an Integrated Peptidogenomic Pipeline. Mol Plant, 13 (7): 1078-1093

16. Liu H#, Jian L#, Xu J#, Zhang Q, Zhang M, Jin M, Peng Y, Yan J, Han B, Liu J, Gao F, Liu X, Huang L, Wei W, Ding Y, Yang X, Li Z, Zhang M, Sun J, Bai M, Song W, Chen H, Sun X, Li W, Lu Y, Liu Y, Zhao J, Qian Y, Jackson D, Fernie AR, Yan J* (2020) High-Throughput CRISPR/Cas9 Mutagenesis Streamlines Trait Gene Identification in Maize. Plant Cell, 32(5):1397-1413

17. Liu H#, Wang X#, Xiao Y#, Luo J#, Qiao F#, Yang W#, Zhang R#, Meng Y, Sun J, Yan S, Peng Y, Niu L, Jian L, Song W, Yan J, Li C, Zhao Y, Liu Y, Warburton ML,  Zhao J*, Yan J* (2020) CUBIC: an atlas of genetic architecturepromises directed maize improvement. Genome Biol, 21(1):20

18. Liu J*, Fernie AR, Yan J*(2020) The past, present and future of maize improvement – domestication, genomics and functional genomic routes towards crop enhancement. Plant Commun, 1,100010

19. Yang N, Wu Shen, Yan J* (2019) Structural variation in complex genome: detection, integration and function. Sci China Life Sci, 62(8): 1098-1100

20. Peng Y#, Xiong D#, Zhao L, Ouyang W, Wang S, Sun J, Zhang Q, Guan P, Xie L, Li W, Li G*, Yan J*, Li X* (2019) Chromatin interaction maps reveal genetic regulation for quantitative traits in maize. Nat Commun, 10(1):2632

21. Yan J*, Tan BC (2019) Maize biology: From functional genomics to breeding application. J Integr Plant Biol, 2019, 61(6):654-657

22. Zhan W, Liu J, Pan Q, Wang H, Yan S, Li K, Deng M, Li W, Liu N, Kong Q, Fernie AR, Yan J* (2019) An allele of ZmPORB2 encoding a protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase promotes tocopherol accumulation in both leaves and kernels of maize. Plant J, 100(1):114-127

23. Yang N#, Liu J#, Gao Q#, Gui S, Chen L, Yang L, Huang J, Deng T, Luo J, He L, Wang Y, Xu P, Peng Y, Shi Z, Lan L, Ma Z, Yang X, Zhang Q, Bai M, Li S, Li W, Liu L, Jackson D, Yan J* (2019) Genome assembly of a tropical maize inbred line provides insights into structural variation and crop improvement. Nat Genet, 51(6):1052-1059

24. Fernie AR*, Yan J* (2019) De Novo Domestication: An Alternative Route toward New Crops for the Future. Mol Plant, 12(5):615-631

25. Li K#, Wen W#, Alseekh S, Yang X, Guo H, Li W, Wang L, Pan Q, Zhan W, Liu J, Li Y, Wu X, Brotman Y, Willmitzer L, Li J*, Fernie AR*, Yan J* (2019) Large-scale metabolite quantitative trait locus analysis provides new insights for high-quality maize improvement. Plant J, 99(2):216-230

26. Li X#, Chen L#, Zhang Q, Sun Y, Li Q*, Yan J* (2019) BRIF-Seq: Bisulfite-Converted Randomly Integrated Fragments Sequencing at the Single-Cell Level. Mol Plant, 12(3):438-446

27. Luo C#, Li X*#, Zhang Q, Yan J*(2019) Single gametophyte sequencing reveals that crossover events differ between sexes in maize. Nat Commun, 10(1):785

28. Wen W#, Jin M#, Li K, Liu H, Xiao Y, Zhao M, Alseekh S, Li W, de Abreu E Lima F, Brotman Y, Willmitzer L, Fernie AR*, Yan J* (2018) An Integrated Multi-layered Analysis of the Metabolic Networks of Different Tissues Uncovers Key Genetic Components of Primary Metabolism in Maize. Plant J, 93(6): 1116–1128

29. Wang H, Xu S, Fan Y, Liu N, Zhan W, Liu H, Xiao Y, Li K, Pan Q, Li W, Deng M, Liu J, Jin M, Yang X, Li J, Li Q*, Yan J* (2018) Beyond pathways: genetic dissection of tocopherol content in maize kernels by combining linkage and association analyses. Plant Biotechnol J, 16(8):1464-1475

30. Liu H*, Yan J*(2018) Crop genome-wide association study: A harvest of biological relevance. Plant J, 97(1): 8-18

31. Jin M, Liu X*, Jia W, Liu H, Li W, Peng Y, Du Y, Wang Y, Yin Y, Zhang X, Liu Q, Deng M, Li N, Cui C, Hao D, Yan J* (2018) ZmCOL3, a CCT gene represses flowering in maize by interfering with the circadian clock and activating expression of ZmCCT. J Integr Plant Biol, 60(6):465-480

32. Ma H, Li G, Würschum T, Zhang Y, Zheng D, Yang X, Li J, Liu W*, Yan J*, Chen S* (2018) Genome-Wide Association Study of Haploid Male Fertility in Maize (Zea Mays L.). Front Plant Sci, 9:974

33. Liu C#, Li X#, Meng D#, Zhong Y, Chen C, Dong X, Xu X, Chen B, Li W, Li L, Tian X, Zhao H, Song W, Luo H, Zhang Q, Lai J, Jin W*, Yan J*(2017) A 4-bp Insertion at ZmPLA1 Encoding a Putative Phospholipase A Generates Haploid Induction in Maize. Mol Plant, 10(3):520-522

34. Liu H#, Luo X#, Niu L, Xiao Y, Chen L, Liu J, Wang X, Jin M, Li W, Zhang Q, Yan J*(2017) Distant eQTLs and non-coding sequences play critical roles in regulating gene expression and quantitative trait variation in maize. Mol Plant, 10(3):414-426

35. Zhang X#, Huang C#, Wu D, Qiao F, Li W, Duan L, Wang K, Xiao Y, Chen G, Liu Q, Xiong L, Yang W*, Yan J*(2017) High-throughput phenotyping and QTL mapping reveals the genetic architecture of maize plant growth. Plant Physiol, 173(3):1554-1564

36. Xiao Y#, Liu H#, Wu L#, Warburton M, Yan J*(2017) Genome-wide association studies in maize: praise and stargaze. Mol Plant, 10(3):359-374

37. Liu J, Huang J, Guo H, Lan L, Wang H, Xu Y, Yang X, Li W, Tong H, Xiao Y, Pan Q, Qiao F, Raihan MS, Liu HJ, Zhang X, Yang N, Wang X, Deng M, Jin M, Zhao L, Luo X, Zhou Y, Li X, Zhan W, Liu N, Wang H, Chen G, Li Q*, Yan J*(2017) The Conserved and Unique Genetic Architecture of Kernel Size and Weight in Maize and Rice. Plant Physiol, 175(2):774-785

38. Yang N#, Xu X#, Wang R, Peng W, Cai L, Song J, Li W, Luo X, Niu L, Wang Y, Jin M, Chen L, Luo J, Deng M, Wang L, Pan Q, Liu F, Jackson D, Yang X, Chen L*, Yan J*(2017) Contributions of Zea mays subspecies mexicana haplotypes to modern maize. Nat Commun, 8(1):1874

39. Li X#, Meng D#, Chen S, Luo H, Zhang Q, Jin W*, Yan J* (2017) Single nucleus sequencing reveals spermatid chromosome fragmentation as a possible cause of maize haploid induction. Nat Commun, 8(1):991

40. Deng M, Li D, Luo J, Xiao Y, Liu H, Pan Q, Zhang X, Jin M, Zhao M, Yan J*(2017) The genetic architecture of amino acids dissection by association and linkage analysis in maize. Plant Biotechnol J, 15(10):1250-1263

41. Pan Q, Xu Y, Li K, Peng Y, Zhan W, Li W, Li L*, Yan J*(2017) The Genetic Basis of Plant Architecture in 10 Maize Recombinant Inbred Line Populations. Plant Physiol, 175(2):858-873

42. Liu H*, Yan J*(2017) RICE DOMESTICATION An imperfect African solution. Nat Plants, 3(6):17083

43. Raihan MS, Liu J, Huang J, Guo H, Pan QC, Yan J*（2016）Multi-environment QTL analysis of grain morphology traits and fine mapping of a kernel-width QTL in Zheng58 × SK maize population. Theor Appl Genet, 129:1465–1477

44. Pan Q, Li L, Yang X, Tong H, Xu S, Li Z, Li W, Muehlbauer G, Li J, Yan J* (2016) Genome-wide recombination dynamics are associated with phenotypic variation in maize. New Phytol, 210(3):1083-1094

45. Xiao Y, Tong H, Yang X, Xu S, Pan Q, Qiao F, Raihan M, Luo Y, Liu H, Zhang X, Yang N, Wang X, Deng M, Jin M, Zhao L, Luo X, Zhou Y, Li X, Liu J, Zhan Wei, Liu N, Wang H, Chen G, Cai Y, Xu G, Wang W, Zheng D,Yan J* (2016) Genome-wide dissection of the maize ear genetic architecture by using multiple populations. New Phytol, 210(3):1095-1106

46. Jin M#, Liu H#, He C#, Fu J*, Xiao Y, Wang Y, Xie W, Wang G, Yan J*(2016) Maize pan-transcriptome provides novel insights into genome complexity and quantitative trait variation. Sci Rep-UK，6:18936

47. Liu J, Deng M, Guo H, Raihan D, Luo J, Xu Y, Dong X, Yan J* (2015) Maize orthologs of rice GS5 and their trans-regulator are associated with kernel development. J Integr Plant Biol,57(11):943-953

48. Ding J, Ali F, Chen G, Li H, Mahuku G, Yang N, Narro L, Magorokosho C, Makumbi D, Yan J*(2015) Genome-wide association mapping reveals novel sources of resistance to northern corn leaf blight in maize. BMC Plant Biol,15:206

49. Wen W, Li K, Alseekh S, Omranian N, Zhao L, Zhou Y, Xiao Y, Jin M, Yang N, Liu H, Florian A, Li W, Pan Q, Nikoloski Z, Yan J*, Fernie A* (2015) Genetic Determinants of the Network of Primary Metabolism and Their Relationships to Plant Performance in a Maize Recombinant Inbred Line Population. Plant Cell, 27(7): 1839–1856

50. Xing A, Gao Y, Ye L, Zhang W, Cai L, Ching A, Llaca V, Johnson B, Liu L, Yang XH, Kang D*, Yan J*, Li J* (2015) A rare SNP mutation in Brachytic2 moderately reduces plant height and increases yield potential in maize. J Exp Bot,66 (13): 3791-3801

51. Liu H, Wang X, Warburton M, Wen W, Jin M, Deng M, Liu J, Tong H, Pan Q, Yang X, Yan J*(2015) Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Phenomic Variation Reveals the Complex Adaptation of Modern Maize Breeding. Mol Plant, 8(6): 871-84

52. Li X, Li L, Yan J* (2015) Dissecting meiotic recombination based on tetrad analysis by single microspore sequencing in maize. Nat Commun,6: 6648

53. Guo T, Yang N, Tong H, Pang Q, Yang X, Tang J, Wang J, Li J, Yan J* (2014) Genetic basis of grain yield heterosis in an “immortalized F2s” maize population. Theor Appl Genet,127: 2149-2158

54. Yang N, Lu Y, Yang X, Huang J, Zhou Y, Ali F, Wen W, Liu J, Li J, Yan J*(2014) Genome Wide Association Studies Using a New Nonparametric Model Reveal the Genetic Architecture of 17 Agronomic Traits in an Enlarged Maize Association Panel. PLoS Genet, 10(9):e1004573

55. Wen W, Li D, Li X, Gao Y, Li W, Li H, Liu J, Liu H, Chen W, Luo J*, Yan J* (2014) Metabolome-based genome-wide association study of maize kernel leads to novel biochemical insights. Nat Commun,5:3438

56. Fu J, Cheng Y, Linghu J, Yang X, Kang L, Zhang Z, Zhang J, He C, Du X, Peng Z, Wang B, Zhai L, Dai C, Xu J, Wang W, Li X, Zheng J, Chen L, Luo L, Liu J, Qian X, Yan J*, Wang J*, Wang G* (2013) RNA sequencing reveals the complex regulatory network in the maize kernel. Nat Commun,4:2832

57. Yang Q, Li Z, Li W, Ku L, Ye J, Li K, Yang N, Li Y, Zhong T, Li J, Chen Y*, Yan J*, Yang X*, Xu M* (2013) CACTA-like transposable element in ZmCCT attenuated photoperiod sensitivity and accelerated the postdomestication spread of maize. ProcNatlAcadSciUSA,110(42):16969-16974

58. Xue Y, Warburton ML, Sawkins M, Zhang X, Setter T, Xu Y, Grudloyma P, Gethi J, Ribaut JM, Li W, Zhang X, Zheng Y, Yan J* (2013) Genome-wide association analysis for nine agronomic traits in maize under well-watered and water-stressed conditions. Theor Appl Genet, 126(10): 2587-2596

59. Ali F, Pan Q, Chen G, Zahid KR, Yan J* (2013) Evidence of multiple disease resistance (MDR) and implication of meta-analysis in marker assisted selection. PLoS ONE, 8 (7): e68150

60. Fu Z, Chai Y, Zhou Y, Yang X, Warburton ML, Xu S, Cai Y, Zhang D, Li J, Yan J* (2013) Natural variation in the sequence of PSY1 and frequency of favorable polymorphisms among tropical and temperate maize germplasm. Theor Appl Genet,126(4):923-35

61. Li H, Peng Z, Yang X, Wang W, Fu J, Wang J, Han Y, Chai Y, Guo T, Yang N, Liu J, Warburton ML, Cheng Y, Hao X, Zhang P, Zhao J, Liu Y, Wang G*, Li J*, Yan J*(2013) Genome-wide association study dissects the genetic architecture of oil biosynthesis in maize kernels. Nat Genet,45(1): 43-50

62. Pan Q, Ali F, Yang X, Li J, Yan J* (2012) Exploring the genetic characteristics of two recombinant inbred line populations via high-density SNP markers in maize. PLoS ONE, 7(12): e52777

63. Xu S, Zhang D, Cai Y, Zhou Y, Shah T, Ali F, Li Q, Li Z, Wang W, Li J, Yang X, Yan J* (2012) Dissecting tocopherols content in maize (Zea mays L.), using two segregating populations and high-density single nucleotide polymorphism markers. BMC Plant Biol, 12:201

64. Li Q, Yang X, Xu S, Cai Y, Zhang D, Han Y, Li L, Zhang Z, Gao S, Li J*, Yan J* (2012) Genome-wide association studies identified three independent polymorphisms associated with α-tocopherol content in maize kernels. PLoS ONE, 7 (5): e36807

65. Ali F, Yan J* (2012) Disease resistance in maize and the role of molecular breeding in defending against global threat. J Integr Plant Biol,54(3): 134-151

66. Yang X, Gao S, Xu S, Zhang Z, Prasanna BM, Li L, Li J, Yan J* (2011) Characterization of a global germplasm collection and its potential utilization for analysis of complex quantitative traits in maize. Mol Breeding, 28 (4): 511-526

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87. Wu X#, Feng H#, Wu D, Yan S, Zhang P, Wang W, Zhang J, Ye J, Dai G, Fan Y, Li W, Song B, Geng Z, Yang W, Chen G, Qin F, Terzaghi W, Stitzer M, Li L, Xiong L, Yan J, Buckler E, Yang W*, Dai M* (2020) Using high-throughput multiple optical phenotyping to decipher the genetic architecture of maize drought tolerance. Genome Biology, 22 (1):185

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102. Chen Q#, Han Y#, Liu H#, Wang X, Sun J, Zhao B, Li W, Tian J, Liang Y, Yan J, Yang X*, Tian F* (2018) Genome-Wide Association Analyses Reveal the Importance of Alternative Splicing in Diversifying Gene Function and Regulating Phenotypic Variation in Maize. Plant Cell, 30(7):1404-1423, IF=9.378

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128. Osman K, Tang B, Wang Y, Chen J, Yu F, Li L, Han X, Zhang Z, Yan J, Zheng Y, Yue B, Qiu F (2013) Dynamic QTL Analysis and Candidate Gene Mapping for Waterlogging Tolerance at Maize Seedling Stage. PLoS ONE, 8 (11): e79305

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137. Ullah H, Khalil I, Durrishahwar I, Khalil I, Fayaz M, Yan J, Ali F (2012) Selecting high yielding and stable mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes using GGE biplot techniques. Can J Plant Sci,92(5): 951-960

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143. Zhou L, Zhang J, Yan J, Song R (2011) Two transposable element insertions are causative mutations for the major domestication gene teosinte branched 1 in modern maize. Cell Res, 21 (8): 1267-1270

144. Liu Y, Subhash C, Yan J, Song C, Zhao J, Li J (2011) Maize leaf temperature responses to drought: Thermal imaging and quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping. Environ Exp Bot,71(2): 158-165

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