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2025
Wu, Hao, et al. "AutoGP: An Intelligent Breeding Platform for Enhancing Maize Genomic Selection." Plant Communications (2025).
2024
Luo, Zi, et al. "A dynamic regulome of shoot-apical-meristem-related homeobox transcription factors modulates plant architecture in maize." Genome Biology 25.1 (2024): 1-24.
Zhu, Wanchao, et al. "Big data and artificial intelligence‐aided crop breeding: Progress and prospects." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (2024).
Zhou, Tao, and Lin Li. "Fine-tuning the spatial allocation of phytohormones for smart canopy, smart breeding, and smart agriculture." Science China Life Sciences (2024): 1-2.
Ai, Guo, et al. "Dissecting the molecular basis of spike traits by integrating gene regulatory networks and genetic variation in wheat." Plant Communications 5.5 (2024).
Zhu, Wanchao, et al. "The CropGPT project: Call for a global, coordinated effort in precision design breeding driven by AI using biological big data." Molecular Plant 17.2 (2024): 215-218.
2023
Zhu, Wanchao, et al. "A translatome-transcriptome multi-omics gene regulatory network reveals the complicated functional landscape of maize." Genome Biology 24.1 (2023): 1-26.
Wang, Xi, et al. "Next-generation bulked segregant analysis for Breeding 4.0." Cell Reports 42.9 (2023).
Wang, Xi, et al. "QTG-Miner aids rapid dissection of the genetic base of tassel branch number in maize." Nature Communications 14.1 (2023): 5232.
Feng, Jia-Wu, et al. "MaizeNetome: A multi-omics network database for functional genomics in maize." Molecular Plant 16.8 (2023): 1229-1231.
Li, Lin, et al. "Genetic Mapping and Functional Analysis of a Classical Tassel Branch Number Mutant Tp2 in maize." Frontiers in Plant Science 14: 1868.
Li, Juan, et al. "iBP-seq: an efficient and low-cost multiplex targeted genotyping and epigenotyping system." The Crop Journal (2023).
Miao, Xinxin, et al. "ZmHOX32 is related to photosynthesis and likely functions in plant architecture of maize." Frontiers in Plant Science 14 (2023).
Han, Linqian, et al. "A multi-omics integrative network map of maize." Nature Genetics 55.1 (2023): 144-153.
Sun, Xiaopeng, et al. "The role of transposon inverted repeats in balancing drought tolerance and yield-related traits in maize." Nature Biotechnology (2022): 1-8.
2022
Zhou, Tao, et al. "Dominant complementation of biological pathways in maize hybrid lines is associated with heterosis." Planta 256.6 (2022): 111-111.
Xu, Qiang, et al. "DNA demethylation affects imprinted gene expression in maize endosperm." Genome biology 23.1 (2022): 1-24.
Li, Zhao, et al. "DeepBSA: A deep-learning algorithm improves bulked segregant analysis for dissecting complex traits." Molecular Plant 15.9 (2022): 1418-1427.
Haroon, Muhammad, et al. "Ribonomics Approaches to Identify RBPome in Plants and Other Eukaryotes: Current Progress and Future Prospects." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23.11 (2022): 5923.
Zhu, Wanchao, et al. "Dynamic patterns of the translatome in a hybrid triplet show translational fractionation of the maize subgenomes." The Crop Journal 10.1 (2022): 36-46.
Wu, Leiming, et al. "A cost‐effective tsCUT&Tag method for profiling transcription factor binding landscape." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (2022).
2021
Wu, Xi, et al. "Using high-throughput multiple optical phenotyping to decipher the genetic architecture of maize drought tolerance." Genome Biology 22.1 (2021): 1-26.
Huang, Yadong, et al. "Genetic dissection of a pericentromeric region of barley chromosome 6H associated with Fusarium head blight resistance, grain protein content and agronomic traits." Theoretical and Applied Genetics 134.12 (2021): 3963-3981.
Wang, Hongze, et al. "A teosinte-derived allele of a MYB transcription repressor confers multiple disease resistance in maize." Molecular plant 14.11 (2021): 1846-1863.
Zhu, Wanchao, et al. "Large-scale translatome profiling annotates the functional genome and reveals the key role of genic 3′ untranslated regions in translatomic variation in plants." Plant communications 2.4 (2021): 100181.
Li, Zhao, et al. "Single‐molecule long‐read sequencing reveals extensive genomic and transcriptomic variation between maize and its wild relative teosinte (Zea mays ssp. parviglumis)." Molecular Ecology Resources 22.1 (2022): 272-282.
Liang, Yan, et al. "Genome-wide identification and characterization of small peptides in maize." Frontiers in plant science 12 (2021): 1162.
Wu, Leiming, et al. "Using interactome big data to crack genetic mysteries and enhance future crop breeding." Molecular plant 14.1 (2021): 77-94.
2020
Luo, Zi, et al. "Dynamic patterns of circular and linear RNAs in maize hybrid and parental lines." Theoretical and Applied Genetics 133.2 (2020): 593-604.
2019
Xu, Jing, et al. "Population-level analysis reveals the widespread occurrence and phenotypic consequence of DNA methylation variation not tagged by genetic variation in maize." Genome biology 20.1 (2019): 1-16.
Knauer, Steffen, et al. "A high-resolution gene expression atlas links dedicated meristem genes to key architectural traits." Genome research 29.12 (2019): 1962-1973.
Pan, Qingchun, et al. "Trait ontology analysis based on association mapping studies bridges the gap between crop genomics and Phenomics." BMC genomics 20.1 (2019): 1-13.
Hemshrot, Alex, et al. "Development of a multiparent population for genetic mapping and allele discovery in six-row barley." Genetics 213.2 (2019): 595-613.
Zhang, Yi, et al. "Damage evolution in high density polyethylene under tensile, compressive, creep and fatigue loading conditions." Engineering Fracture Mechanics 215 (2019): 112-116.
Zhang, Pei, et al. "A large‐scale circular RNA profiling reveals universal molecular mechanisms responsive to drought stress in maize and Arabidopsis." The Plant Journal 98.4 (2019): 697-713.
Zhang, Lili, et al. "SEED CAROTENOID DEFICIENT functions in isoprenoid biosynthesis via the plastid MEP pathway." Plant Physiology 179.4 (2019): 1723-1738.
Han, Linqian, et al. "New lncRNA annotation reveals extensive functional divergence of the transcriptome in maize." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 61.4 (2019): 394-405.
Luo, Zi, et al. "Circular RNAs exhibit extensive intraspecific variation in maize." Planta 250.1 (2019): 69-78.
Zhang, Hongwei, et al. "QTG-Seq accelerates QTL fine mapping through QTL partitioning and whole-genome sequencing of bulked segregant samples." Molecular plant 12.3 (2019): 426-437.
Zhang, Yi, et al. "Quantification of strain-induced damage in semi-crystalline polymers: a review." Journal of Materials Science 54.1 (2019): 62-82.
Han, Linqian, et al. "RNA Isolation and analysis of LncRNAs from gametophytes of maize." Plant Long Non-Coding RNAs. Humana Press, New York, NY, 2019. 67-86.
2018
Chen, Lu, et al. "Circular RNAs mediated by transposons are associated with transcriptomic and phenotypic variation in maize." New Phytologist 217.3 (2018): 1292-1306.
2017
Pan, Qingchun, et al. "The genetic basis of plant architecture in 10 maize recombinant inbred line populations." Plant Physiology 175.2 (2017): 858-873.
Beier, Sebastian, et al. "Construction of a map-based reference genome sequence for barley, Hordeum vulgare L." Scientific Data 4.1 (2017): 1-24.
Pan, Qingchun, et al. "Complexity of genetic mechanisms conferring nonuniformity of recombination in maize." Scientific reports 7.1 (2017): 1-11.
Mascher, Martin, et al. "A chromosome conformation capture ordered sequence of the barley genome." Nature 544.7651 (2017): 427-433.
Chen, Lu, et al. "Transposons modulate transcriptomic and phenotypic variation via the formation of circular RNAs in maize." bioRxiv (2017): 100578.
2016
Li, Lin, et al. "Co-expression network analysis of duplicate genes in maize (Zea mays L.) reveals no subgenome bias." BMC genomics 17.1 (2016): 1-15.
Huang, Yadong, et al. "Differential transcriptomic responses to Fusarium graminearum infection in two barley quantitative trait loci associated with Fusarium head blight resistance." BMC genomics 17.1 (2016): 1-16.
Xiao, Yingni, et al. "Transcriptome analysis of near‐isogenic lines provides molecular insights into starch biosynthesis in maize kernel." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 58.8 (2016): 713-723.
Pan, Qingchun, et al. "Genome‐wide recombination dynamics are associated with phenotypic variation in maize." New Phytologist 210.3 (2016): 1083-1094.
2015
Li, Xiang, Lin Li, and Jianbing Yan. "Dissecting meiotic recombination based on tetrad analysis by single-microspore sequencing in maize." Nature communications 6.1 (2015): 1-9.
2014
Li, Lin, et al. "Genome-wide discovery and characterization of maize long non-coding RNAs." Genome biology 15.2 (2014): 1-15.
2013
Li, Lin, et al. "Mendelian and non-Mendelian regulation of gene expression in maize." PLoS genetics 9.1 (2013): e1003202.
2012
Li, Qing, et al. "Genome-wide association studies identified three independent polymorphisms associated with α-tocopherol content in maize kernels." PloS one 7.5 (2012): e36807.
2011
Yang, Xiaohong, et al. "Characterization of a global germplasm collection and its potential utilization for analysis of complex quantitative traits in maize." Molecular Breeding 28.4 (2011): 511-526.
Li, Lin, et al. "An 11-bp insertion in Zea mays fatb reduces the palmitic acid content of fatty acids in maize grain." PloS one 6.9 (2011): e24699.
2010
Li, Qing, et al. "Relationship, evolutionary fate and function of two maize co-orthologs of rice GW2associated with kernel size and weight." BMC Plant Biology 10.1 (2010): 1-15.
Yang, Xiaohong, et al. "Genetic analysis and characterization of a new maize association mapping panel for quantitative trait loci dissection." Theoretical and Applied Genetics 121.3 (2010): 417-431.
Li, Lin, et al. "A genome-wide survey of maize lipid-related genes: candidate genes mining, digital gene expression profiling and co-location with QTL for maize kernel oil." Science China Life Sciences 53.6 (2010): 690-700.
2009
Li, Qing, et al. "Identification and characterization of CACTA transposable elements capturing gene fragments in maize." Chinese Science Bulletin 54.4 (2009): 642-651.
Li, Lin, et al. "Genetic analysis of QTL affecting recombination frequency in whole genome of maize and rice." Scientia Agricultura Sinica 42.7 (2009): 2262-2270.
2007
Wang, Gui‐Xiang, et al. "Mapping of defense response gene homologs and their association with resistance loci in maize." Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 49.11 (2007): 1580-1598.
Xiao, Wenkai, et al. "Mapping of genome-wide resistance gene analogs (RGAs) in maize (Zea mays L.)." Theoretical and Applied Genetics 115.4 (2007): 501-508.
2006
Jian-Bing, Y. A. N., et al. "Improving QTL mapping resolution based on genotypic sampling—A case using a RIL population." Acta Genetica Sinica 33.7 (2006): 617-624.