Wu Zhizhuang

Prof.  Wu Zhizhuang

Organization: China National Bamboo Research Center, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Research category: Forest Cultivation

Research field: Bamboo cultivation; compound management of bamboo forest

E-mail: wzzcaf@126.com

Main work

Wu Zhizhuang is a full professor at China National Bamboo Research Center. He has been the principle investigator or a team member of 15 research projects, funded by National Key Science and Technology  upporting Program, Special Forestry Projects for Public Welfare, National Natural Science Foundation, Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology, joint projects by Zhejiang Province and Chinese Academy of Forestry. He has obtained 6 science and technology achievements, and won 3rd prize of provincial scientific awards twice.

Prof. Wu Zhizhuang has contributed to 2 forestry industrial standards, obtained 6 national patents, and published more than 60 research papers and 1 book. His research focuses on two areas. 

  • Compound management of bamboo forest and medicinal plants cultivation. Medicinal plants with market potential, such as Tetrastigma hemsleyanum, Paris polyphylla, and Bletilla striata, were selected to establish "bamboo-medicine" compound management mode. Germplasm resources were collected and evaluated. A multi-purpose compound management technology system for ecological bamboo forest was formed. 4 elite provenances were selected and widely applied. 4 ha germplasm bank and propagation bases were established, along with over 30 ha standardized demonstrative cultivation bases.

  • Energy tree species selection and cultivation. A comprehensive assessment index system for energy bamboo species was proposed. 5 bamboo species were selected for energy-oriented utilization and more than 30 ha high-yield demonstrative cultivation bases were built. Based on resource inventory and commercial characters of energy plants, such as Pistacia chinensis, superior variations and individuals with features of high-yield, high oil production and strong stress resistance were identified. The geological variation of fruit oil contents was explained, and the protection and restoration methods for Pistacia chinensis populations in Qinling Mountain and Taihang Mountain were proposed. The technical standard for Pistacia chinensis propagation and cultivation was formulated, and more than 1,300 ha elite species propagation and high-yield cultivation bases were established in 13 provinces nationwide.

Key research projects

  • "Demonstration and extension of superior provenances and their high-quality cultivation technology of three medicinal plants in bamboo forest" (2023.1-2024.12), funded by Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Bureau–Zhejiang Province and Chinese Academy of Forestry collaboration project.

  • "High-valued compound management of bamboo forest" (2018.1-2020.12), a sub-project of "High-valued compound management of aquiculture and poultry in bamboo forest", funded by Ministry of Science and Technology–National Key R&D Plan.

  • "Inter-planting mode and standardized cultivation of several medicinal plants with anti-tumor effect in Moso bamboo forest for public welfare" (2017.1-2019.12), funded by Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Bureau-Zhejiang Province and Chinese Academy of Forestry collaboration project.

  • "Inter-planting and GAP cultivation technology of anti-tumor Tetrastigma hemsleyanum in ecological bamboo forest for public welfare" (2015.1-2016.12), funded by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology–Science and Technology Plan project.

  • "Selection and high-yield cultivation demonstration of resource plants for producing biomass liquid fuel" (2011.1-2013.12), funded by Ministry of Science and Technology–National Key R&D Plan.

  • "Novel woody biomass energy resource cultivation and utilization–sympodial bamboo sub-project" (2011.1-2014.12), funded by State Forestry Administration–special forestry industrial project for public welfare.

  • "Energy-oriented utilization of bamboo resource and capacity building for the oriented cultivation" (2011.1-2014.12), funded by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology–Science and Technology Plan project.

  • "Characteristics and mechanisms of bamboo resource energy-oriented utilization in Zhejiang Province" (2010.6-2013.6), funded by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation.

Awards & achievements

  • Third Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Henan Province, "Multiple germplasm resources collection, superior species propagation and high-efficient cultivation of Pistacia chinensis in China and abroad",2018-J-162-R04/07. 2019-1-15

Published articles & books

  • Gao GB, Zhang XP, Wen X, Zhong H, Pan YH, Yang JL, Wu ZZ*. 2023. Rhizome growth characteristics of different potted Phyllostachys praecox 'Prevernalis' seedlings. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 42(1): 9-17．

  • Zhang Xiaoping, Gao Guibin, Wu Zhizhuang, Wen Xing, Zhong Hao, Zhong Zheke, Yang Chuanbao, Bian Fangyuan, Gai Xu. 2020. Responses of soil nutrients and microbial communities to intercropping medicinal plants in moso bamboo plantations in subtropical China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27: 2301-2310.

  • Xiaoping Zhang, Guibin Gao, Zhizhuang Wu*, Xing Wen，X Gai. 2019. Agroforestry alters the rhizosphere soil bacterial and fungal communities of moso bamboo plantations in subtropical China. Applied Soil Ecology, 143: 192-200.

  • Xiaoping Zhang, Guibin Gao, Zhizhuang Wu*, Xing Wen, Fangyuan Bian. 2019. Biochar-based organic fertilizer application rates for Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels & Gilg planted under Moso bamboo [J]. Journal of Forestry Research, 31: 1813-1821.

  • Zhizhuang Wu, Yeqing Ying, Yuanbin Zhang, Yufang Bi, Anke Wang. 2018. Alleviation of drought stress in Phyllostachys edulis by N and P application [J]. Scientific Reports, 8(28): 1-9.

  • Guibin Gao, Zhizhuang Wu*, Xing Wen, Xiaoping Zhang, Hao Zhong. 2018. Bud population characteristics of Phyllostachys praecox under different mulching cultivation periods [J]. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 47(4): 969-974.

  • GAO Guibin, ZHONG Hao, PAN Yanhong, WU Liangru, WU Zhizhuang*, WEN Xing.2017. Effects of ecological factors on biomass allocation of Indocalamus decorus pot seedlings [J]. Journal of Nanjing Forestry University (Natural Science Edition), 60(5):35-41.

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Gao Guibin, Ou Jiande, Pan Yanhong, Wen Xing, Zhou Yan. 2017. Effects of the Application of Biochar-based Fertilizer on Chlorophyll Contents and Photosynthesis & Fluorescence Characteristics of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum under Moso Bamboo Forest. Journal of Northwest Forestry University, 32(5): 59-63.

  • Gao Guibin, Pan Yanhong, Wu Zhizhuang*, Wu Liangru, Zhong Hao, Tian Xinli. 2016. Lateral Bud Germination Characteristics of   Bamboo Rhizomes of Indocalamus decorus Q.H.Dai Pot Seedlings [J]. Plant Science Journal, 34(3): 460-468.

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Wang Daojin, Li Yueqiao, Du Xuhua, Shao Qiong, Liu Shenghui. 2015. Effects of Biochar Fertilizer Application on Growth Properties and Photosynthetic and Physiological Characteristics of Pistacia chinensis Bunge [J]. Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 24(6): 992-997.

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Yang Zhihe, Li Yueqiao, Du Xuhua, Zhou Yan, Liu Shenghui. 2015. Comprehensive Analysis on the Distribution Pattern and Constituent Factors Affecting Seedling Biomass of Woody Energy Plant Pistacia chinensis. Journal of Northwest Forestry University, 30(6): 1-5.

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Du Xuhua, Xiong Deli, Wang Shudong, Zhou Yan. 2013. A comparative study on photosynthetic characteristics of different types of bamboos [J]. Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 22(9): 1523-1527.

  • Wang Tao, Wu Zhizhuang, Hou Xincun, Zhang Bolin. 2012. Research on China's Energy Plant-Pistacia chinensis [M]. China Science and Technology Press

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Zhang Zhixiang, Wang Zejun, Li Jinxia, Wang Xueyong. 2010. SSR Analysis on Genetic Diversity of Natural Populations of Pistacia chinensis Bunge [J]. Chinese Journal of Applied & Environmental Biology, 16(6): 803-806.

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Xian Hongli, Shang Zhonghai, Shao Qiong. 2009. Analysis on Geographical Variation of Fruit Oil Content of Pistacia chinensis. Scientia Silvae Sinicae, 45(5): 69-73.

Other results

  • Wu Zhizhuang, Du Xuhua, Gao Guibin, Zhang Xiaoping, Wen Xing, Zhong Hao. "A cultivation method of interplanting Paris polyphylla in Moso bamboo forest" (patent), China, ZL2019104263.7, 2022-10-25.

  • Gao Guibin, Wu Zhizhuang, Wen Xing, Zhang Xiaoping, Zhong Hao. "A soil rehabilitation method for bamboo forest with different mulching periods" (patent), China, ZL201810853058.9, 2021-7-20.

  • Gao Guibin, Wen Xing, Wu Zhizhuang, Zhang Xiaoping, Wu Guangmin, Chen Lijin, Wang Senfeng, Zhong Hao, Pan Yanhong. "An oriented cultivation method for Pseudosasa amabilis culm utilization" (patent): China, ZL202010419410.5, 2020-5-18.

  • Du Xuhua, Wu Zhizhuang, Bi Yufang, Zhong Zheke. "A root-restricted oriented cultivation apparatus and method for indoor ornamental sympodial bamboo" (patent): China, ZL 201510146886.5 U.[P] 2017-10-3

  • Du Xuhua, Wu Zhizhuang, Wu Longbiao, Bi Yufang, Zhong Zheke, Bai Ruihua. "A new heat-preservation and water-conservation integrated system and method for bamboo forest" (patent): China, ZL 201310707675.5U. [P] 2015-09-16.