Prof. Dr. Zhihua Liu | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
N/A of Shenyang Agricultural University, China
Zhihua Liu is a distinguished professor and researcher specializing in microbial genetic engineering and forestry. With a Doctor of Engineering from Harbin Industrial University and extensive experience in both academia and research, she has made significant contributions to the fields of agriculture and environmental science. As a current professor at Shenyang Agricultural University, her work focuses on advancing knowledge and innovations in land and environmental studies. Her career is marked by a commitment to scientific excellence and a passion for addressing global environmental challenges. 🌟🌿🔬
Professional profile
Education📚
Zhihua Liu completed her Doctor of Engineering degree at Harbin Industrial University, where she focused on microbial genetic engineering and forestry. She also earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Harbin University of Science and Technology, laying a solid foundation for her research career. Her educational journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in her field and contributing to scientific progress. 🎓📚🔬
Professional Experience🏛️
Positions:
- Held prominent academic roles, including professorship and doctoral supervision at Shenyang Agricultural University and Northeast Forestry University.
- Extensive experience in postdoctoral research and academic teaching.
Research Interest🌐
- Innovative Work:
- Developed medium-scale solid-state fermentation processes and novel Trichoderma formulations.
- Conducted successful biocontrol experiments and studied the mechanisms of Trichoderma in various applications.
- Completed chromosome-level genome sequencing for multiple Trichoderma species.
- Funding and Grants:
- Secured multiple significant research projects and grants, including National Natural Science Foundation projects and local education and science projects.
Awards and Honors🏆
Zhihua Liu, an esteemed researcher in Trichoderma studies, has garnered significant accolades throughout her career. 🌟 Her work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Liang Xi Forestry Science and Technology Second Prize 🏅 for developing Trichoderma wettable powder formulations. Her innovative research has also earned her a prominent position as a reviewer for high-impact SCI journals like Microbial Cell Factories and Biological Control 📰. In addition to her academic contributions, Liu has been honored with the Xingliao Talents Program Award 💼 for her project on Trichoderma resources and biocontrol mechanisms. Her impactful research continues to shape the field and enhance agricultural practices globally. 🌍
Achievements🏅
- Trichoderma Resource Collection: She has collected 5121 strains from Northeast China, establishing a comprehensive depository for future research.
- Trichoderma Fermentation Process: Development of medium-scale fermentation processes and formulations for industrial production has enhanced the practical applications of Trichoderma.
- Formulation Preparation: Two Trichoderma wettable powder formulations have been developed, improving storage, transportation, and application efficiency.
- Biocontrol Studies: Her research includes significant findings on Trichoderma’s efficacy against various plant diseases, including poplar leaf blight and lilac powdery mildew.
- Genome Sequencing: Chromosome-level sequencing of Trichoderma species has expanded the understanding of their genetic makeup.
- Research Projects: She has completed several notable projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, focusing on Trichoderma’s molecular mechanisms and biocontrol properties.
- School-Enterprise Collaboration: The establishment of the “School-Enterprise Joint Laboratory for Trichoderma Fertilizer R&D” highlights her commitment to translating research into practical solutions and increasing public awareness.
Publications top noted📜
- Article:
- Title: Bacillus-derived consortium enhances Ginkgo biloba’s health and resistance to Alternaria tenuissima
- Authors: Ji, S., Liu, B., Han, J., Wang, Y., Liu, Z.
- Journal: Pest Management Science
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 80
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 4110–4124
- Citations: 📄 0
- Article:
- Title: Decrypting biocontrol functions and application modes by genomes data of three Trichoderma Strains/Species
- Authors: Ji, S., Liu, B., Han, J., Wang, Y., Liu, Z.
- Journal: Fungal Genetics and Biology
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 172
- Article: 103889
- Citations: 📄 0
- Article:
- Title: The regulatory pathway of transcription factor MYB36 from Trichoderma asperellum Tas653 resistant to poplar leaf blight pathogen Alternaria alternata Aal004
- Authors: Liu, B., Han, J., Zhang, H., Ji, S., Liu, Z.
- Journal: Microbiological Research
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 282
- Article: 127637
- Citations: 📄 1
- Article:
- Title: Biocontrol effect of the complex inoculants of Trichoderma and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on chrysanthemum white rust
- Authors: Kuang, A., Fu, X., Liu, Z., Jin, R., Mao, H.
- Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 56
- Article: 103010
- Citations: 📄 0
- Article:
- Title: Isolation and identification of Bacillus and abilities of 3 functional strains to control powdery mildew and promote seedling growth of Malus sieversii
- Authors: Liu, B., Xu, Y., Ji, S., Ma, Y., Liu, Z.
- Journal: European Journal of Plant Pathology
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 167
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 11–24
- Citations: 📄 0
- Article:
- Title: Analysis of the Properties of 44 ABC Transporter Genes from Biocontrol Agent Trichoderma asperellum ACCC30536 and Their Responses to Pathogenic Alternaria alternata Toxin Stress
- Authors: Du, H.-Y., Zhang, Y.-Z., Liu, K., Liu, Z.-H., Yu, Z.-Y.
- Journal: Current Issues in Molecular Biology
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 45
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 1570–1586
- Citations: 📄 3
- Article:
- Title: Beneficial and biocontrol effects of Trichoderma atroviride, a dominant species in white birch rhizosphere soil
- Authors: Liu, K., Zhang, Y.-Z., Du, H.-Y., Liu, Z.-H., Yu, Z.-Y.
- Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 14
- Article: 1265435
- Citations: 📄 1
- Article:
- Title: Biocontrol potential of Trichoderma harzianum CGMCC20739 (Tha739) against postharvest bitter rot of apples
- Authors: Zhang, H., Kong, N., Liu, B., Ji, S., Liu, Z.
- Journal: Microbiological Research
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 265
- Article: 127182
- Citations: 📄 12
- Note:
- Title: First Report of Leaf Blight Caused by Nigrospora oryzae on Poplar in China
- Authors: Zhang, H., Kong, N., Ji, S., Qi, J., Liu, Z.
- Journal: Plant Disease
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 106
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 1063
- Citations: 📄 4
- Article:
- Title: The disease resistance potential of Trichoderma asperellum T-Pa2 isolated from Phellodendron amurense rhizosphere soil
- Authors: Yu, Z., Liu, Z., Zhang, Y., Wang, Z.
- Journal: Journal of Forestry Research
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 33
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 321–331
- Citations: 📄 0
