Zhou Zhichun

Prof.  Zhou Zhichun

Organization: Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Research category: Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding

Research field: Genetic improvment and cultivation of major fast-growing and valuable tree species in southern China

E-mail: zczhou_risf@163.com

Main work

Prof. Zhou Zhichun is the Doctoral supervisor at the Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding Technology. Recognized as a young and middle-aged expert in Zhejiang Province with outstanding contributions and granted a special government allowance from the State Council. Engaged in long-term research on breeding and cultivation techniques for new varieties of major fast-growing and valuable tree species in the southern regions, including Pinus massoniana, Schima superba and Cyclobalanopsis spp. Led numerous National Key Research and Development Program, achieving numerous State and Provincial Science and Technology Awards. Published over 150 papers in core journals, authored 6 monographs, established 7 industry and provincial standards in forestry, bred 14 elite tree varieties, and supervised the training of over 30 master's and doctoral students.

Key research projects

  • "The 14th Five-Year Plan Project" National Key Research and Development Program: the Breeding of New Varieties of Fast-growing Forest Trees in Southern China (2022-2027).

  • "The 13th Five-YearPlan Project" National Key Research and Development Program: Efficient Cultivation Technology Research for Pinus massoniana (2016-2020).

  • "The 12th Five-Year Plan Project" National Science and Technology Support Program Project: Research and Demonstration of High-Generation Breeding Technology for Southern Coniferous Tree Species (2012-2016).

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program: Genetic Variation in Wood Properties, Gene Action Mechanisms, and Environmental Influences in Pinus massoniana (2009-2011).

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program: Adaptive Responses and Foraging Mechanisms of Major Afforestation Tree Species to Soil Nutrient Heterogeneity (2006-2008).

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program: Genetic Adaptation Mechanisms to Phosphorus Starvation and Genetic Studies on Phosphorus Efficiency in Pinus massoniana (2001-2003)

Awards & achievements

  • Construction of Breeding System, Selection of Elite Varieties, and High-Efficiency Cultivation Technology for Schima superba, Second Prize of the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award in 2019 (1/9).

  • Breeding and High-Efficiency Cultivation Technology of Varieties for 6 Valuable Timber Species, including Ormosia hosiei and Schima superba, Second Prize of the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Award in 2012 (1/9).

  • Rapid Construction Technology for Forest Ecosystems in the Southeastern Region, Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2010 (8/10).

  • Breeding of Superior Varieties and Research and Application of High-yield and High-efficiency Cultivation Technology for Pinus massoniana, Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2009 (3/10).

  • Selection of High-Quality Medicinal Germplasm and Short-Cycle Efficient Cultivation of Taxus wallichianavar.chinensis and Cephalotaxus fortunei, Second Prize of the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Award in 2009 (1/7).

  • Breeding of New Varieties of Coniferous Trees for Pulpwood, Large-scale Reproduction and Application of Supporting Cultivation Technologies for Pulp Production, Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2002 (6/10).

  • Genetic Variation in Wood Properties of Pinus massoniana and Research on Selection of Superior Provenances for Pulp and Papermaking, Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 1999 (6/10).

Published articles & books

  • Zhang Rui, Yang Zhongyi, Wang Yunpeng, Wang Jiayi,Wang Yi, Zhou Zhichun*.2022.Root morphology and physiology responses of two subtropical tree species to NH4+-N and NO3--N deposition in phosphorus-barren. New Forests, 53(6): 1145-1164.

  • Liu Bin, Xie Yini, Yin Huanhuan, Zhou Zhichun*, Liu Qinghua*. 2022.Identification and Defensive Characterization of PmCYP720B11v2 from Pinus massoniana. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(12): 6640.

  • Yang Zhong yi, Zhang Rui*, Zhou Zhichun*. 2022.The XTH Gene Family in Schima superba: Genome-Wide Identification, Expression Profiles, and Functional Interaction Network Analysis. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13: 911761.

  • Liu Qinghua, Xie Yini, Liu Bin, Yin Huanhuan, Zhou Zhichun*, Feng Zhongping, Chen Yadong. 2020. A Transcriptomic Variation Map Provides Insights into The Genetic Basis of Pinus massoniana Evolution and Association of Oleoresin Yield. BMC plant biology, 20:1-14.

  • Zhang Rui*, Zhou Zhichun*, Wang Yi, Jin Guoqing. 2019.Seedling growth and nutrition responses of two subtropical tree species to NH4+-N and NO3--N deposition. New Forests, 50:755-769.

  • ZhangRui*, Yang Hanbo, Zhou Zhichun*, Shen Bin, Xiao Jijun, Wang Bangshun. 2019. A high-density genetic map of Schima superba based on its chromosomal characteristics. BMC plant biology, 19: 1-11.

  • Chu Xiuli, Wang Xiuhua, Zhang Dongbei, Wu Xiaolin, Zhou Zhichun*. 2019. Effects of fertilization and container-type on nutrient uptake and utilization by four subtropical tree seedlings. Journal of Forestry Research, 31(4):1201-1213.

  • Li Fengqing, Zhou Zhichun*, Chu Xiuli, Chen Huanwei, Deng Zhangwen. 2018. Analysis of Genetic Diversity Among Progenies from Plus Trees of Ormosiahosiei and Its Correlation with Growth. Forest Research, 30(1): 42-50.

  • Pang Li, Zhou Zhichun*, Zhang Yi, Feng Zhongping. 2016. Effects of Simulated Continuous N Sedimentation on the Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis and soil Nutrients of 2-Year-Old Pinus massoniana Seedlings Under Low P Stress. SCIENTIA SILVAE SINICAE, 52(8): 138-145.

  • Pang Li, Zhou Zhichun*, Zhang Yi, Feng Zhongping. 2016. Effects of atmospheric N sedimentation on growth and P efficiency of Pinus Massoniana mycorrhizal seedlings under low P stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers, 22(1): 225-235.

  • Zhou Z C, Xiong W, Ou J D, Cao X P, Rao Y X. Diversified Cultivation and Utilization of Taxus wallichiana. Beijing: China Forestry Press. 2021.

  • Zhou Z C, Zhang R, Fan H H, Chu X L, et al. Schima superba in China. Beijing: Science Press. 2020.

  • Qin G F, Zhou Z C, Jin G Q, et al. Pinus massoniana Seed Orchard. Beijing:China Forestry Press. 2017.

Other results

  • National Approved Elite Tree Variety: 'Lanxi Schima superba First-Generation Clonal Orchard Seeds' (国 S-CSO(1)-SS-001-2023).

  • Zhejiang Province Approved Elite Tree Variety: 'Lanxi Pinus massoniana Second-Generation Clonal Orchard Seeds' (浙S-CSO(2)-PM-001-2016).