Wang Nian

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Wang Nian

Degree: Ph.D.
Title: Associate Professor
Graduation School: Huazhong Agricultural University

Office: 311, North Building

My research interests include tree genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology. All of my work focuses on the application of big data mining in making use of tree plant resources. These plant resources include but not limited to medicinal and ornamental trees.

[1]. B.S. in Forestry, 2000-2004, Forestry Department, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
[2]. Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, 2004-2009, National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.

[1]. 2009.6-2010.10 Postdoc, Plant Breeding Institute, Kiel University, Germany.
[2]. 2010.11-2013.7, Associate Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
[3]. 2013.8-2014.8, Associate Professor, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
[4]. 2014.9-2015.8, Research Scientist, USDA/Cornell University, USA.
[5]. 2015.9-Present, Associate Professor, Huazhong Agricultural University.

1. Yang X, Zhang K, Nvsvrot T, Zhang Y, Cai G, Huang L, Ren W, Ding Y, Hammond J, Shi L, Wang N*. Phosphate (Pi) stress-responsive transcription factors PdeWRKY6 and PdeWRKY65 regulate the expression of PdePHT1;9 to modulate tissue Pi concentration in poplar. The Plant Journal. 2022(180):751-765. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15922
2. Luo, J., Ren, W., Cai, G. Huang L, Shen X, Li N, Nie C, Li Y*, Wang N*. The chromosome-scale genome sequence of Triadica sebifera provides insight into fatty acids and anthocyanin biosynthesis. Communications Biology. 2022 (5):786.https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03751-9
3. Liu M, Huang L, Zhang Y, Yan Z, Wang N*. Overexpression of PdeGATA3 results in a dwarf phenotype in poplar by promoting the expression of PdeSTM and altering the content of gibberellins. Tree Physiology. 2022(xx):xx-xx. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpac086
4. Zhang Y, Yang X, Nvsvrot T, Huang L, Cai G, Ding Y, Ren W, Wang N*. The transcription factor WRKY75 regulates the development of adventitious root, lateral bud and callus by modulating hydrogen peroxide content in poplar. Journal of Experimental Botany. 2022 (73):1483–1498
5. Luo J, Nvsvrot T., Wang N*. Comparative transcriptomic analysis uncovers conserved pathways involved in adventitious root formation in poplar. Physiol Mol Biol Plants. 2021(27):1903-1918
6. Wang H#, Asker K#, Zhan C#, Wang N*. Transcriptomic and metabolic analysis of fruit development and identification of genes involved in raffinose and hydrolysable tannin biosynthesis in walnuts. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2021(28):8050-8062
7. Xiao Z, Zhang Y, Liu M, Zhan C, Yang X, Nvsvrot T, Wang N*. Coexpression analysis of a large-scale transcriptome identified a calmodulin-like protein regulating the development of adventitious roots in poplar. Tree Physiology. 2020(40):10:1405-1419
8. Yang Y#, Cuenca J#, Wang N#, Liang Z#, Sun H, Gutierrez B, Xi X, Arro J, Wang Y, Fan P, Londo J, Cousins P, Li S, Fei Z, Zhong G-Y*. A key ‘foxy’ aroma gene is regulated by homology-induced promoter indels in the iconic juice grape ‘Concord’. Horticulture Research. 2020(7):67
9. Zhang Y, Yang X, Cao P, Xiao Z, Zhan C, Liu M, Nvsvrot T, Wang N*. The bZIP53-IAA4 module inhibits adventitious root development in Populus. Journal of Experimental Botany. 2020(12):3485-3498
10. Nvsvrot T#, Xia W#, Xiao Z, Zhan C, Liu M, Yang X, Wang N*. Combining QTL mapping with genome resequencing identifies an indel in an R gene that is associated with variation in leaf rust disease resistance in poplar. Phytopathology. 2020(110):900-906
11. Zhang Y#, Xiao ZA#, Zhan C, Liu MF, Xia WX, Wang N*. Comprehensive analysis of dynamic gene expression and investigation of the roles of hydrogen peroxide during adventitious rooting in poplar. BMC Plant Biology. 2019:19::99
12. Luo J#, Xia WX#, Cao P, Xiao ZA, Zhang Y, Liu MF, Zhan C, Wang N*. Integrated transcriptome analysis reveals plant hormones jasmonic acid and salicylic acid coordinate growth and defense responses upon fungal infection in poplar. Biomolecules. 2019(9):1:12
13. Xia WX#, Xiao ZA#, Cao P, Zhang Y, Du KB*, Wang N*. Construction of a high-density genetic map and its application for leaf shape QTL mapping in poplar. Planta. 2018(248): 5:1173-1185.
14. Xia WX, Fang LC, Yu HY, Cao P, Luo J, Wang N*. Identification of TIFY family genes and analysis of their expression profiles in response to phytohormone treatments and Melampsora larici-populina infection in poplar. Front Plant Sci. 2017(8):493
15. Wang N*, Cao P, Xia WX, Fang LC, Yu HY. Identification and characterization of long non-coding RNAs in response to early infection by Melampsora larici-populina using genome-wide high-throughput RNA sequencing. Tree Genetics & Genomes. 2017(13):34
16. Wang N, Chen B, Xu K, Gao G, Li F, Qiao J, Yan G, Li J, Li H, Wu X. Association mapping of flowering time QTLs and insight into their contributions to rapeseed growth habits. Front Plant Sci.2016, (24):7:338
17. Wang N and Shi L. Screening of mutations by TILLING in plants. Methods Mol Biol. 2015, (1245):193-203.
18. Chen J#, Wang N#, Fang LC, Liang ZC, Li SH*, Wu BH*. Construction of a high-density genetic map and QTLs mapping for sugars and acids in grape berries. BMC Plant Biol. 2015(15):28
19. Fang LC, Hou YL, Wang LJ, Xin HP, Wang N*, Li SH*. Myb14, a direct activator of STS, is associated of resveratrol content variation in berry skin in two grape cultivars. Plant Cell Reports. 2014, 33(10):1629-40
20. Wang N#, Li F#, Chen BY, Xu K, Yan GX, Qiao JW, Li J, Gao GZ, Bancroft I, King GJ, Meng JL, Wu XM*. Genome-wide investigation of genetic changes during modern breeding of Brassica napus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 2014(127):8
21. Wang N*, Xiang Y, Fang LC, Xin H, Li SH*. Patterns of gene duplication and their contribution to expansion of large gene families in grapevine. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 2013(31): 4:852-856
22. Wang N*#, Zheng Y#, Fang LC, Xin H, Li SH*. Comprehensive analysis of NAC domain transcription factor gene family in Vitis vinifera. Plant Cell Reports. 2013(32): 1:61-75
23. Wang N, Fang LC, Xin HP, Wang LJ, Li SH*. Construction of a high-density genetic map for grape using next generation restriction-site associated DNA sequencing. BMC Plant Biology. 2012(12):148
24. Wang N, Qian W, Suppanz I, Wei L, Mao B, Long Y, Meng J, Muller AE*, Jung C. Flowering time variation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) is associated with allelic variation in the FRIGIDA homologue BnaA.FRI.a. Journal of Experimental Botany. 2011(15):5641-58
25. Wang N#, Shi L#, Tian F, Ning H, Wu X, Long Y, Meng J, Meng J*. Assessment of FAE1 polymorphisms in three Brassica species using EcoTILLING and their association with differences in seed erucic acid contents. BMC Plant Biology. 2010(10):137
26.Wang N , Wang Y, Tian F, King GJ, Zhang C, Long Y, Shi L, Meng J*. A functional genomics resource for Brassica napus: development of an EMS mutagenized population and discovery of FAE1 point mutations by TILLING. New Phytologist. 2008(180): 751-765