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Li-Jia Qu
Life Science
Peking University
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Sexual Reproduction
Genetic Regulation
Arabidopsis Thaliana
Receptor-Like Kinases
Peptide Signals
Protein Degradation
Intracellular Transport
Transcription Factors
Rice
Transgenic Technology
Areas of Focus
- Molecular regulation of higher plant sexual reproduction
Work Experience
- 1995-1997 Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 1995-1996 Visiting Scholar, John Innes Center, UK
- 1997-2001 Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 1999, Apr-Jul Senior Visiting Scholar, Department of MCDB, Yale University, USA
- 2000, Jul-Sep Senior Visiting Scholar, Department of MCDB, Yale University, USA
- 2001-present Professor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 2002-present PhD Supervisor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 2008-present Changjiang Scholar, School of Life Sciences, Peking University
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1992 - 1995 PhD in Plant Physiology, Peking University
- 1989 - 1992 Master of Science in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Peking University
- 1985 - 1989 Bachelor of Science in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Peking University
Publications
- Antagonistic RALF peptides control an intergeneric hybridization barrier on Brassicaceae stigmas, Lan et al., Qu L.-J.*, 2023
- RALF peptide signaling controls the polytubey block in Arabidopsis, Zhong S. et al., Qu L.-J.*, 2022
- Cysteine-rich peptides promote interspecific genetic isolation in Arabidopsis, Zhong S. et al., Qu L.-J.*, 2019
- Arabidopsis pollen tube integrity and sperm release are regulated by RALF-mediated signaling, Ge Z. et al., Qu L.-J.*, 2017
- Sperm cells are passive cargo of the pollen tube in plant fertilization, Zhang J. et al., Qu L.-J.*, 2017
Awards
- 2023 First Prize for Outstanding Scientific Research in Higher Education
- 2023 New Cornerstone Researcher
- 2020 National Innovation Competition Award
- 2007 China Youth Science and Technology Award
- 2006 National Outstanding Youth Fund
- 2003 Ninth Huo Yingdong Young Teacher Award
- 2001 Ministry of Education National Outstanding Young Teacher Award
