Areas of Focus
- Creation and utilization of early-maturing maize germplasm
- Breeding and development of new maize varieties suitable for dense planting and mechanical harvesting in Northeast China
- Population construction, improvement, and utilization in different maize ecological zones
Work Experience
- 1991.7-1995.9 - Crop Breeding Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, engaged in millet breeding
- 1998.7-present - National Maize Improvement Center, China Agricultural University, engaged in maize genetic breeding and genetics teaching
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1991-1998: Master's Degree in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University
- Main breeder for several high-quality maize varieties
Publications
- Mapping and functional validation of maize kernel trait-related genes, Li Zhu E, 2009
Awards
- 2002: Nominated for the National Science and Technology Award, First Prize for Technological Advancement
