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严建兵，金沙9170手机登录教授，博士生导师。兼任华中农业大学副校长，作物遗传改良国家重点实验室副主任，洪山实验室首席科学家、实验室常务副主任等职务。目前主要从事玉米基因组学和分子育种方面的研究。1995年9月-2003年6月，在华中农业大学生命科学技术学院先后获得理学学士、理学博士学位。2003年12月-2005年9月，在中国农业大学任讲师；2005年10月-2009年7月，在中国农业大学任教授；2006年10月-2008年9月，在国际玉米小麦改良中心从事博后研究；2008年10月-2011年3月，先后在国际玉米小麦改良中心担任副科学家、科学家；2010年9月至今（含6个月过渡期），于华中农业大学担任教授。在本学科主流杂志上发表SCI论文163篇：以第一作者或通讯作者（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）等期刊发表论文83篇。论文累计被引频次总计9038次，单篇最高被引538次，H-index为51（基于Web of Science，20210725）。先后主持多项国家自然科学基金项目、转基因专项、863项目、十三五国家重点研发专项等国家级项目及课题。目前为中国作物学会常务理事；中国植物生理与分子生物学学会理事。作物学报，Genome Biology, Plant Journal, Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Science China Life Sciences, Journal of Genetics and Genomics等学术期刊编委。

1. 国家重点研发计划-“战略性科技创新合作”专项，2020YFE0202300，G2P: 农作物基因资源阐析，2020.06-2024.06，在研，主持

2. 国家自然基金联合基金项目，U1901201，甜玉米品质遗传基础解析及关键基因挖掘和利用，2020.01-2023.12，在研，主持

3. 国家自然基金联合基金项目国际(地区)合作与交流项目，31961133002，结合多组学和新兴技术开展基于知识驱动的玉米产量遗传改良，2019.01-2021.12，在研，主持

4. 国家自然基金重点项目，31730064，玉米单倍体诱导机制的遗传和分子解析，2018.01-2022.12，在研，主持

5. 国家重点研发计划七大作物育种专项课题，2016YFD0101003，玉米产量、品质性状的功能基因组与调控网络，2016.07-2020.12，在研，主持

6. 国家自然基金国家杰出青年科学基金项目，31525017，玉米基因组学与分子育种，2016.01 - 2020.12，在研，主持

7. 国家科技重大专项转基因项目，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，结题，主持

8. 国家高技术研究发展计划（863计划），2012AA10A307，玉米大规模功能基因发掘及基因组学研究的资源、技术、信息等平台建设，2012.01-2015.12，结题，主持

9. 国家自然基金优秀青年科学基金项目，31222041，玉米基因组学与分子育种，2013.01-2015.12，结题，主持

10. 国家自然基金国际（地区）合作与交流项目，31161140347，结合连锁和关联分析剖析玉米主要叶部病害的遗传结构，2012.01-2016.12，结题，主持

11. 国家自然基金优秀国家重点实验室研究项目，31123009，玉米和水稻重要性状的全基因组关联分析，2012.01-2015.12，结题，主持

发明专利：

1. METHODS OF IDENTIFYING, SELECTING, AND PRODUCING SOUTHERN CORN RUST RESISTANT CROPS，授权专利（美国），WO 2019/236257 A1， 1/8

2. 控制玉米株高和穗位高基因ZKM89及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2019 1 1271451.8，4/6

3. 一种控制玉米雌性性状的基因以及用于创制玉米雌性不育系的试剂盒、突变基因型和方法，授权专利（中国），ZL 2019 1 1260400.5，4/4

4. 一种基因组特定区域的DNA测序方法，授权专利（中国），ZL 2018 1 1606050.9，2/3

5. 控制玉米叶宽基因ZmNL4及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2018 1 0108676.0，1/2

6. 一种含CCT结构域的转录因子ZmCOL3及其编码基因、载体、宿主菌和应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2017 1 0668440.8 ，3/9

7. 调控玉米生育酚合成的核苷酸序列及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2017 1 0431535.8，2/2

8. 一种与玉米GPAT基因连锁的SNP位点及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2012 1 0444681.1，1/4

9. 一种玉米油份含量相关的LACS基因位点及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2012 1 0444682.6 ，1/4

10. 一种玉米油份含量相关基因的分子标记的应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2012 1 0444716.1，1/4

11. 玉米油份含量相关的衣被蛋白复合体(COPⅡ)基因位点及应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2012 1 0444717.6 ，1/4

12. 一种玉米油份含量相关的SNP位点及其应用，授权专利（中国），ZL 2012 1 0444673.7，1/4

主要奖励：

1. 2019年 获湖北“师德先进个人”荣誉称号

2. 2018年 荣获第七届中国侨界贡献奖二等奖

3. 2017年 入选第三批“万人计划”科技创新领军人才

4. 2016年 荣获国家技术发明奖二等奖（第二完成人）；获第14届中国青年科技奖；入选科技部创新人才推进计划“中青年科技创新领军人才”；入选“长江学者奖励计划”特聘教授

5. 2015年 入选农业部“农业科研杰出人才”，带领的玉米团队入选农业部“创新团队”和湖北省自然基金委创新团队；获国家杰出青年科学基金

6. 2014年 荣获国际玉米小麦改良中心青年杰出校友

7. 2013年 入选首批中组部“万人计划-青年拔尖人才计划”、教育部技术发明奖一等奖（第二完成人）

8. 2012年 获国家自然科学基金委优秀青年基金、荣获湖北省青年五四奖章光荣称号

9. 2011年 入选“新世纪优秀人才支持计划”（教育部）、荣获“杜邦青年教授奖” （该奖项每年授予全世界范围内生命科学，农学，工程，电子等不同学科领域取得突出贡献的青年科学家，严建兵教授是2011年度我国唯一的获奖者、当年全球共有18人获奖）

10. 2010年 荣获日本“国际青年农业科学家奖” （该奖项由日本农业部颁发，每年在全世界范围内奖励三名在农业研究方面做出突出贡献的青年农业科学家）

学术论文

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

67. Wen W, Araus JL, Shah T, Cairns J, Mahuku G, Bänziger M, Torres JL, Sánchez C, Yan J* (2011) Molecular characterization of a diverse maize inbred line collection and its potential utilization for stress tolerance improvement. Crop Sci,51 (6): 2569-2581

68. Li L, Li H, Li Q, Yang X, Zheng D, Warburton ML, Chai Y, Zhang P, Guo Y, Yan J*, Li J* (2011) An 11-bp Insertion in Zea mays fatb reduces the palmitic acid content of fatty acids in maize grain. PLoS ONE, 6 (9): e24699

69. Yang X, Xu Y, Shah T, Li H, Han Z, Li J, Yan J* (2011) Comparison of SSRs and SNPs in assessment of genetic relatedness in maize. Genetica,139 (8): 1045-1054

70. Yan J*, Warburton ML, Crouch J (2011) Association mapping for enhancing maize (Zea mays L.) genetic improvement. Crop Sci,51 (2): 433-449

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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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100. Xie K*, Guo L, Bai Y, Liu W, Yan J, Bucher M* (2019) Microbiomics and Plant Health: An Interdisciplinary and International Workshop on the Plant Microbiome. Mol Plant, 12(1):1-3

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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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141. Wen W, Franco J, Chavez-Tovar VH, Yan J, Taba S (2012) Genetic characterization of a core set of a tropical maize race Tuxpeño for further use in maize improvement. PLoS ONE, 7 (3): e32626

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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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