Wu Zhihua

Prof.  Wu Zhihua

Organization: Research Institute of Fast-Growing Trees, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Research category: Forest Cultivation

Research field: Tree breeding and genetic breeding

E-mail: Wzhua2889@163.com / cercwzhua2889@caf.ac.cn

Main work

Prof. Wu Zhihua, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) and a PhD in forest genetic breeding, has led nine scientific research projects in recent years, including those funded by the National Key Research and Development Program and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as seven provincial and ministerial projects. He has published 37 papers as the first or corresponding author, including nine articles in SCI journals such as PeerJ, Gene, and Forests. Wu has also authored three academic monographs, obtained four patents, and played a key role in the development of five provincial forestry technical regulations/standards as the first inventor. In addition, he has achieved six notable research outcomes, three of which have been recognized. Wu has also mentored six graduate students.

Key research projects

  • Wu Zhihua. Research on the Environmental Impact Mechanism of Eucalyptus Nodule Formation. National Key Research and Development Program of China, (2023YFD 2201004-2), 2023.12-2028.11

  • Wu Zhihua. Research on High-value Utilisation Technology of Mangrove. Key Research and Development Program of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology-Sub-project. (2020B020214001- ZKT03), 2020.1-2023.12

  • Wu Zhihua. Integration and Demonstration of Technology for Eucalyptus, Yunnan Pine (Simao Pine) and Huashan Pine to Increase Productivity and Efficiency, National Key Research and Development Program of China–Subject (2017YFD0601202), 2017.1-2020.12.

  • Wu Zhihua. Studies on the wind resistance characteristics of Eucalyptus and its main influencing factors. National Natural Science Foundation of China (31570615), 2016.1-2019.12.

Published articles & books

  • Wu Zhihua, Shang Xiuhua. Research on mechanism of wind resistance of forest trees and genetic breeding, Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House. 2021.

  • Wu Zhihua, Shang Xiuhua. Cultivation technology and management of eucalyptus plantation, Beijing: China Forestry   Publishing House. 2021.

  • Wu Zhihua. Eucalyptus plantation cultivation-Theory, Method and Practice, Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House. 2020.

  • Wu Z H, Wang Z, Xie Y J, Liu G, Shang X H, Zhan N*. 2023. Transcriptome and metabolome profiling provide insights into flavonoid synthesis in Acanthus ilicifolius Linn. Genes, 14 (3), 752.

  • Wu Z H, Shang X H, Liu G, Xie Y J*. 2023. Comparative analysis of flavonoids, polyphenols and volatiles in roots, stems and leaves of five mangroves. PeerJ, 9, e15529.

  • Liu, G., Wu, Z., Luo, J., Wang, C., Shang, X., & Zhang, G. 2023. Genes expression profiles in vascular cambium of Eucalyptus urophylla × Eucalyptus grandis at different ages. BMC Plant Biology, 23 (1), 500.

  • Ni Zhan, Xiuhua Shang, Zhen Wang, Yaojian Xie, Guo Liu, Zhihua Wu*. 2022. Screening cellulose synthesis related   genes of EgrEXP and EgrHEX in Eucalyptus grandis. Gene, 812, 146396.

  • Ni Zhan; Zhen Wang; Yaojian Xie; Xiuhua Shang; Guo Liu; Zhihua Wu*. 2021. Expression patterns and regulation of non-coding RNAs during synthesis of cellulose in Eucalyptus grandis Hill. Forests, 12 (11), 1565.

  • Guo Liu; Yaojian Xie; Xiuhua Shang; Zhihua Wu*. 2021. Expression patterns and gene analysis of the cellulose synthase gene superfamily in Eucalyptus grandis. Forests, 12 (9), 1254.

  • Huang, Z.; Xu, Q.; Fang, X.; Wu, Z*. 2022. Expression activity of artificial promoters for disease resistance in transgenic Eucalyptus urophylla. Genes, 13 (10), 1813.

  • Zhan, N. Huang, L.; Zhang, J.; Xie, Y.; Shang, X.; Liu, G.; Wu, Z*. 2022. Expression of genes encoding terpenoid biosynthesis enzymes during leaf development of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Biologia Plantarum, 66 (1), 73.

  • Zhan N, Huang L, Wang Z, Xie Y, Shang X, Liu G, Wu Z*. 2022. Comparative transcriptomics and bioinformatics analysis of genes related to photosynthesis in Eucalyptus camaldulensis. PeerJ, 10, e14351.

  • Xiuhua Shang, Peijian Zhang, Guo Liu, Ni Zhan and Zhihua Wu*.2022. Comparative transcriptomics analysis of ontrasting varieties of Eucalyptus camaldulensis reveals wind resistance. PeerJ, 10, e12954.

Other results

  • Directional breeding technology and demonstration of Eucalyptus plantation for plywood, achievements.

  • Establishment and Application of Eucalyptus Somatic Embryo Induced Regeneration and High Efficiency Genetic Transformation System, achievement identified.

  • Screening of native mangrove germplasm resources and reproduction technology, Achievement

  • Wu Zhihua, et al.A kind of eucalyptus composite cultivation method combining long and short cycle management (ZL201811260153.4), Authorised invention patent

  • Wu Zhihua, et al. A breeding method of Aegiceras corniculatum cuttings (ZL201811090207.7), Authorised invention patent

  • Wu Zhihua, et al. A assessing method of the wind damage level of eucalyptus trees based on stand growth (ZL201811260994.5), Authorised invention patent