Main work
During Prof. Zhang Zhonghe's current tenure, he mainly engaged in research on cochineal insects, Yunnan pine bark beetles, maca, etc. He has published one monograph (250000 words) and 13 papers as the first or corresponding author. He has obtained one invention patent (ranked first), one recognized achievement (ranked first), and two software copyrights (both ranked third).
The research on cochineal insects specifically includes several aspects: introduction, digestion and absorption, innovation, demonstration and promotion. In terms of introduction, in 2004, inspections were conducted on multiple origins of cochineal insects in Peru, and the cochineal insect species were successfully introduced. In terms of digestion and absorption, combined with literature and observational research, the morphology, classification, biology, and ecological characteristics of cochineal insects have been clarified. In terms of cultivation and innovation, multiple high-yield cultivation experiments of cochineal insects have been conducted in Lufeng, Yunnan. Through repeated experiments from multiple angles and methods, significant breakthroughs have been made in the cultivation technology of cochineal insects. The sixteen character policy of "moderate space, single row, reasonable rotation, and strengthened management" for high-yield cultivation of cochineal insects has been summarized, achieving the goals of high yield, high quality, and sustainable utilization of the host; the yield of cochineal insects has increased from 195 female adults per plant to 455 individuals per plant, while significantly reducing the cost of cultivation and solving the production technology bottleneck of cochineal insects. In terms of demonstration and promotion of cochineal insects, 300 acres of cochineal host cactus forest were planted at the Yunnan Lufeng Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry.
Key research projects
Rural Revitalization Dominated by Insects as Characteristic Resource, 2019-01 to 2022-12
Research on key technologies for monitoring and early warning of Pine Shoot Beetle and GIS application platform, 2018-06 to 2020-12
Research on Efficient Cultivation Model of Cochineal Insects, 2010-07 to 2013-12
Demonstration and promotion of cochineal insect cultivation, 2005-10 to 2008-12
Introduction of high-yield and high-quality cultivation technology for medical plant maca, 2008-06 to 2012-06
Efficient cultivation of resource insects and research and development of new products-Research and demonstration of efficient cultivation technology for cochineal insects, 2012-01 to 2016-12
Cultivation demonstration of cochineal insects and processing pilotscale experiment, 2007-05 to 2009-09
Cultivation demonstration and promotion of cochineal insects and processing pilotscale experiment, 2005-05 to 2009-05
Published artciles & books
Articles
La-Mei Zhang, Min Yang, Sheng-Wen Zhou, et al. 2023. Blapstin, a Diapause-Specific Peptide-Like Peptide from the Chinese Medicinal Beetle Blaps rhynchopetera, Has Antifungal Function. Microbiology spectrum, 11(3):e0308922.
Mengying Liu, Zhonghe Zhang , Xuelian Liu , Mengxue Li and Lei Shi. 2022. Trend Analysis of Coverage Variation in Pinus yunnanensis Franch. Forests under the Influence of Pests and Abiotic Factors. Forests, 13: 412.
Mengying Liu, Zhonghe Zhang, Xuelian Liu, Jun Yao, Ting Du, Yunqiang Ma and Lei Shi.2020. Discriminant Analysis of the Damage Degree Caused by Pine Shoot Beetle to Yunnan Pine Using UAV-Based Hyperspectral Images. Forests, 11:1258.
Zhong-He Zhang. 2017. The Life Tables of Dactylopius Coccus Costa (Homoptera:Dactylopiidae) at Different Temperatures and Humidities. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 6(1): 45-48.
Jian-Zhong He, Zhong-He Zhang*.2017.Proximate Composition and Amino Acids of Four Species of Pine Caterpillars (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 6(2): 55-58.
Jian Zhong He and Zhong He Zhang*. 2017. Utilization of Pine Caterpillars (Dendrolimus spp.) in Yunnan, China. American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 5(2): 20-24.
Chen Hai-You, Qin Zhi-Hong, Zhang Zhong-He*. 2016. Effect of 60Co-γ Ray Radiation on the Reproduction of Cochineal (Homoptera:Coecoidea: Dactylopiidae). Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 5(6): 243-248.
Book
Zhang Z H, Leng F, Chen H Y, Zheng H, Yang G C. High yield cultivation technology for cochineal insects. Beijing: Science Press. 2015
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