Wang Lu

Prof.  Wang Lu

Organization: Research Institute of Non-timber Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Research category: Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding

Research field: Non-timber forestry

E-mail: luwang@caf.ac.cn

Main work

Prof. Wang Lu, Ph.D., master supervisor, chief expert of Eucommia research team, visiting scholar of Umeå Plant Science Center, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Executive director of Eucommia Branch of China Economic Forest Association, Deputy Secretary General of Eucommia Industrial National Innovation Alliance. Professor Wang has dedicated over 10 years to the breeding of Eucommia varieties, efficient cultivation and comprehensive utilization. She has presided 10 programs, including National Key R&D project of China, among others. She has participated in the formulation of 10 national and industry standards, obtained 5 invention patents, contributed to the compilation of 5 monographs, and published 29 papers.

Prof. Wang Lu has led the completion of the high-quality whole-genome sequencing and mapping of female Eucommia ulmoides plants, laying the foundation for molecular breeding. Using techniques such as resequencing, she has identified the genetic distance of core parents, selected the best hybrid combinations, constructed a high-density genetic map with SNP markers, identified 101 QTLs related to fatty acid synthesis, developed 7 pairs of molecular markers for accurately identifying high fatty acid content with an accuracy rate of over 90%. She has systematically analyzed the gene families related to fatty acid synthesis (EuFAD, EuFAB, EuPDAT, etc.) and conducted functional verification. Over expression of the EuFAD3-1 gene can increase the α-linolenic acid content in tobacco seeds from 1.0% to 5.3%, providing theoretical and technical support for creating breakthrough excellent new germplasm.

Key research projects

  • Henan Province science and technology forestry project, Demonstration of 'Huazhong 22' Eucommia seed breeding and efficient cultivation technology, 202101-202312

  • Henan Province science and technology forestry project, Demonstration of high-yield Eucommia rubber seed breeding technology and high-efficiency cultivation technology, 201801-202012

  • National Key R&D project of China,Rapid propagation and efficient cultivation technology of Eucommia ulmoides, Grant number 2017YFD0600702-1, 201707-202107

  • Fundamental research funds for the central nonprofit research institution of CAF, Study on the formation mechanism of xylem color change of Eucommia ulmoides, Grant number CAFYBB2016QA017, 201605-201804

Awards & achievements

  • The creation of new varieties of Eucommia and the development and utilization of health products, Second Prize of Henan Province Science and Technology Progress Award, 2022

Published articles & books

  • Mengpei Liu, Yan Wang, Rong Wang, Qingxin Du, Lu Wang*. Structural characterization, physicochemical property, and antioxidant activity of polysaccharide components from Eucommia ulmoides leaves. 2023. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 10:122-132.

  • Lu Wang* and Hongyan Du*. The chromosome-level genome of Eucommia ulmoides provides insights into sex differentiation and α-linolenic acid biosynthesis. 2023. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14:1118363.

  • Jun Qing, Jian Zhong, Qingxin Du, Lanying Du, Hongyan Du, Panfeng Liu, Lili Zhu, Lu Wang*. Genome-wide analysis of the long noncoding RNAs and mRNAs involved in flower bud development of Eucommia ulmoides Oliver. 2022. Scientia Horticultruae, 300:111038.

  • Jian Zhong, Jun Qing, Qi Wang, Chenlu Liu, Hongyan Du, Panfeng Liu, Qingxin Du, Lanying Du, Lu Wang*. Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analyses of the 4-Coumarate: CoA Ligase (4CL) Gene Family in Eucommia ulmoides. 2022. Forests, 13(8): 1253-1268.

  • Gengxin Lv, Jun Qing, Hongyan Du, Qingxin Du, Yide Meng, Feng He, Panfeng Liu, Lanying Du, Lu Wang*. Comparing Rooting Ability and Physiological Changes of Two Eucommia ulmoides Improved Varieties. 2021. Forests, 12(9): 1267-1281.

Other results

  • Wang Lu, Du Lanying, Liu Dan, Du Qingxin, Liu Panfeng, Du Hongyan, Sun Zhiqiang, Tong Boqiang, Wang Huina, Xing Yonggang, Yue Hui, Qing Jun. Improved variety 'Huazhong No.16'. China S-SV-EU-014-2022.

  • Wang Lu, Liu Panfeng, Du Hongyan, Du Lanying, Xing Yonggang, Wang Huina, Guan Suifeng. Improved variety 'Huazhong No.15'. Henan Province S-SV-EU-012-2021.

  • Wang Lu, Du Qingxin, Liu Panfeng, Du Lanying, Sun Zhiqiang, Wang Yungang. Improved variety 'Huazhong No.3'. Henan Province S-SV-EU-014-2019.

  • Wang Lu, Du Qingxin, Liu Panfeng, Sun Zhiqiang, Chen Qian, Hu Yanlin. Improved variety 'Zhonglin No.2'. Henan Province S-SV-EU-011-2021.

  • Wang Lu, Du Lanying, Du Hongyan, Liu Panfeng, Du Qingxin, Sun Zhiqiang, Qing Jun, He Feng. New variety 'Huazhong No.21'. 20210736.

  • Wang Lu, Du Lanying, Du Hongyan, Liu Panfeng, Du Qingxin, Sun Zhiqiang, Qing Jun, He Feng. New variety 'Zhonglin No.1'. 20220548.

  • Wang Lu, Liu Panfeng, Du Qingxin, Du Hongyan, Du Lanying, Sun Zhiqiang, Qing Jun. Plant Growth Regulator, Preparation Method and Seedling Raising by Cutting Method Applying Plant Growth Regulator for Fine Breed Shoot of Eucommia Ulmoides Oliv. PCT 2022/03545.2022-06-29.

  • Wang Lu, Du Qingxin, Liu Panfeng, Du Hongyan, Du Lanying, Sun Zhiqiang. Method of Grafting With Sticking Bud for Eucommia Ulmoides Oliv. Elite Variety. PCT 2022/04057.2022-06-29.