Areas of Focus
- Maize germplasm expansion, improvement, and innovation
- Maize genetic breeding and cultivation techniques
Work Experience
- Current - Director at National Maize Improvement Center of China, Shaanxi Yangling branch
- Current - Director at Key Laboratory of Maize Biology and Genetic Breeding in Northwest Arid Area, Ministry of Agriculture
- Current - Director at Shaanxi Provincial Maize Engineering Technology Research Center
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1988 - Bachelor in Plant Physiology from Lanzhou University
- Recognized as a leading expert in maize genetics and breeding
Publications
- Time-resolved multiomics analysis of the genetic regulation of maize kernel moisture, Qu Jianzhou, Xu Shutu, Gou Xiaonan, Zhang Hao, Cheng Qian, Wang Xiaoyue, Ma Chuang, Xue Jiquan, 2022
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in Maize Inbred Lines Selected from the Shaan A Group and Shaan B Group, Lao Yonghui, Dong Yuan, Shi Yaqin, Wang Yahui, Xu Shutu, Xue Jiquan, Zhang Xinghua, 2022
Awards
- 1995 - Shaanxi Province Science and Technology New Star
- 1997 - Second Level Talent of Shaanxi Province 'San Wu Talent Project'
- 1999 - Award for Outstanding Contribution by Young and Middle-aged Experts in Shaanxi Province
- 2005 - Award for Outstanding Contribution Expert in Shaanxi Province
- 2006 - Expert enjoying special government allowances from the State Council
