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Prof. Lixi Jiang is a distinguished Chinese plant biotechnologist renowned for his groundbreaking work in crop genomics and oilseed research. His extensive contributions have significantly advanced the field of plant science, making him a prime candidate for the “Excellence in Plant Research” award.
Education
Prof. Lixi Jiang embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Zhejiang Agricultural University in 1986. His passion for plant biotechnology led him to the University of Göttingen in Germany, where he earned his M.Sc. in 1998 and Ph.D. in 2001. During his doctoral studies, he delved deep into the molecular mechanisms influencing seed oil content and nutritional quality in crops. His international education provided him with a robust foundation in plant genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, equipping him to tackle complex challenges in crop improvement. This diverse academic background has been instrumental in shaping his research trajectory, focusing on enhancing the nutritional quality and resilience of vital crops.
Professional Experience
Prof. Lixi Jiang illustrious career spans several decades and continents. Starting as an Assistant Researcher at the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (1986–1995), he honed his expertise in crop science. Post his doctoral studies, he joined Singapore’s A*STAR institutes, contributing as a Postdoctoral Fellow and later as a Researcher (2001–2005), focusing on molecular biology and agricultural biotechnology. In 2005, he returned to China, taking up a professorship at Zhejiang University. By 2015, he was honored as a “Qiushi Distinguished Professor,” recognizing his significant contributions to plant biotechnology. Currently, he leads the China-Pakistan Belt and Road Crop Genomics Innovation Institute and serves as a Senior Professor at the Institute of Crop Science. His roles have consistently centered around advancing crop genetics, improving oilseed quality, and fostering international research collaborations.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Lixi Jiang groundbreaking work has garnered numerous accolades. In 2003, he was part of the team that received the National Science and Technology Progress First Prize for their work on crop variety resources. His independent research earned him the Ministry of Education’s Natural Science Second Prize in 2015, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of fatty acid and nutritional quality formation in cruciferous oilseeds. In 2017, he was awarded the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Second Prize for discovering the negative regulatory mechanisms of the transparent testa gene family on oilseed fatty acid accumulation. Beyond awards, he holds patents, including innovations in foliar fertilizers to increase oil content in rapeseed and transformation methods for gramineous plants. His leadership in international projects, such as collaborations with Germany and Pakistan on oilseed genomics and stress tolerance, underscores his global impact in plant research.
Prof. Lixi Jiang possesses a profound expertise in plant biotechnology, with a focus on enhancing oil content and nutritional quality in oilseeds. His research delves into the molecular biology of seed oil biosynthesis, unsaturated fatty acid formation, and glucosinolate optimization. He employs advanced techniques like genome-wide association studies (GWAS), transcriptomics, and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to dissect complex traits in crops such as Brassica napus, Arabidopsis thaliana, and Perilla frutescens. His work has led to the development of genomic databases like BnaSNPDB and BnaGVD, facilitating efficient SNP retrieval and analysis in rapeseed. His interdisciplinary approach combines genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, driving innovations in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.
Publications
Deciphering the heterogeneous glucosinolates composition in leaves and seeds: strategies for developing Brassica napus genotypes with low seed glucosinolates content but high leaf glucosinolates content
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Authors: Mengxin Tu, Wenxuan Guan, Antony Maodzeka, Hongyu Zhou, Zi Zhang, Tao Yan, Shuijin Hua, Lixi Jiang
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Journal: Molecular Horticulture
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Year: 2025
Comparative metabolomics elucidates the early defense response mechanisms to Plutella xylostella infestation in Brassica napus
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Authors: Syed Muhammad Hassan Askri, Wei Fu, Wessam A. Abd El-Rady, Muhammad Faheem Adil, Shafaque Sehar, Abid Ali, Najeeb Ullah, Asim Munawar, Wenwu Zhou, Lixi Jiang et al.
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Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
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Year: 2025
Optimization and application of genome prediction model in rapeseed: flowering time, yield components and oil content as examples
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Authors: Wenkai Yu, Xinao Wang, Hui Wang, Wenxiang Wang, Hongtao Cheng, Desheng Mei, Lixi Jiang, Qiong Hu, Jia Liu
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Journal: Horticulture Research (based on DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhaf115)
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Year: 2025
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of SEED FATTY ACID REDUCER genes significantly increased seed oil content in soybean
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Authors: Wenying Liao, Runze Guo, Jie Li, Na Liu, Lixi Jiang, James Whelan, Huixia Shou
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Journal: Plant And Cell Physiology
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Year: 2025
Comprehensive Morphological and Molecular Insights into Drought Tolerance Variation at Germination Stage in Brassica napus Accessions
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Authors: Guangyuan Lu, Zhitao Tian, Peiyuan Chen, Zhiling Liang, Xinyu Zeng, Yongguo Zhao, Chunsheng Li, Tao Yan, Qian Hang, Lixi Jiang
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Journal: Plants
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Year: 2024