Tianming Hu

　　 　　

Tianming Hu, Ph D, Professor

E-mail: hutianming@126.com

Education:

1978/09-1982/07 Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Grassland Science, BS.

1982/09-1985/07 Northeast Normal University, Ecology, MS.

1993/09-1996/12 China Agriculture University, Grassland Science, Ph.D.

Work Experience:

1986/01-1992/12: Lecturer, Department of animal husbandry, Northwest University, Yangling, China

1993/07-2000/06 Associate Professor, Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest Agriculture University

2000/07-2001/05: Associate professor; Master Tutor; Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China

2001/06-2018/08 Professor, Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University

2018/09-     Professor, Department of Grassland Science, College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University

Research Interests:

Research interests: forage breeding; forage physiology and molecular biology under abiotic stress; forage livestock coupling system; extraction and utilization of forage natural products.

Teaching Course:

Forage cultivation, Forage germplasm resources and Biology, Grassland management, Seminar in grassland research.

Grants:

Project director:

(1) Mechanism of Ca2+ signaling mediated by EnCIPK31 gene under low temperature in Tibetan  Elymus nutans  (31872411). National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2019/01-2022/12

(2) Cloning and functional study of genes related to drought resistance of Alfalfa based on gene microarray data, National Natural Science Foundation of China (31272490), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2013/01-2016/12

(3) High quality forage cultivation and livestock coupling technology integration and industrialization demonstration area of Northwest and Qinghai Tibet in China (2011BAD17B05), Key Projects in the National Science & Technology Pillar Program in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan Period , 2011/01-2015/12

(4) Cooperation research on China and America Pasture Drought tolerant gene mapping and transferred (2006DFA33630), Department of International Cooperation of key projects, International cooperative key projects of Ministry of science and technology, 2006/10-2009/10

(5) Demonstration research on forage production technology in artificial passture (nyhyzx07-022), The public welfare projects of ministry of agriculture industry, 2007/01-2010/12

(6) Standardization integration and sharing of forage germplasm resources (2006DKA21007-8), National science and technology foundation platform project, 2007/01-2007/12

(7) The grazing capacity of grassland and livestock allocation in different areas (200903060), The public welfare projects of ministry of agriculture industry, 2009/01-2013/12

(8) Country pasture forage industry technology system in Xianyang Experimental Station (CARS-35), China Agriculture Research System, 2011/01-2015/12

(9) Drought and high-yield breeding and industrialization demonstration of new alfalfa varieties (2008BABD3B05), National science and technology support project , 2008/01-2011/12

Project participants:

(1) Molecular understanding of how root nodules enhance stomatal sensitivity to ABA- a mechanism associated with improved drought tolerance in alfalfa (31572456), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2016/01-2019/12

(2)Mechanism and function analysis of genes involved in drought tolerance improvement in alfalfa due to symbiotic interaction with alfalfa (31372357), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2014/01-2014/12

(3) Differential gene analysis of nodulation enhancing alfalfa drought resistance (30901050), National Natural Science Foundation of China 2010/01-2012/12,

(4) Forage breeding and extension- Medicago alfalfa×Medicago falcata  (2008BAD3B02) National Key Technology Support Program, 2008/01-2010/12

Professional Memberships:

(1) Member of the 7th State Council (grassland science) discipline evaluation group

(2) Deputy director of the steering committee for undergraduate teaching of grassland science

(3) Member of the national herbage variety examination and approval committee

(4) Vice president of Chinese Grassland Society

(5) Director of the expert committee of national herbage industry technical innovation strategic alliance

(6) Deputy director of forage breeding committee of Chinese Grassland Society

Publications:

Refereed journal articles:

[1]Wang Yafang, Afeworki Yohannes, Geng Sisi, Kanchupati Praveena, Gu Muyu, Martins Chidi, Rude Brady, Tefera Haileselassie, Kim Yongjun, Ge Xijin, Auger Donald, Chen Sixue, Yang Peizhi, Hu Tianming*, Wu Yajun*. Hydrotropism in the primary roots of maize. The New phytologist. 2020, DOI:10.1111/nph.16472

[2] Chen, Wenqing*, Wang Jianyu, Meng Zexin, Xu Ran, Chen Jun, Zhang Yingjun, Hu Tianming*. Fertility-related interplay between fungal guilds underlies plant richness-productivity relationships in natural grasslands. New Phytologist. 2020, DOI: 10.1111/nph.16390

[3] Fu Juanjuan*, Luo Yilan, Sun Pengyue, Gao Jinzhu, Zhao Donghao, Yang Peizhi, Hu Tianming*. Effects of shade stress on turfgrasses morphophysiology and rhizosphere soil bacterial communities. BMC Plant Biology. 2020, 20:92

[4] Li Shuxia, LiuJinlong, An Yunru, Cao Yuman, Liu Yushi, Zhang Jing, Geng Jincai, Hu Tianming*,Yang Peizhi*. MsPIP2;2, a novel aquaporin gene from Medicago sativa, confers salt tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 2019,165: 39–52

[5] Fu Juanjuan, Sun Pengyue, Luo Yilan, Zhou Hanyang, Gao Jinzhu, Zhao Donghao, Pubu Zhuoma, Liu Jinlong*, Tianming Hu*. Brassinosteroids enhance cold tolerance in  Elymus nutans  via mediating redox homeostasis and proline biosynthesis. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 2019, 167: 103831

[6] Chen Wenqing*, Xu Ran, Chen Jun, Yuan Xianping, Zhou Lei, Tan Tianyuan, Fan Jinrui, Zhang Yingjun*, Hu Tianming*. Consistent responses of surface- and subsurface soil fungal diversity to N enrichment are mediated differently by acidification and plant community in a semi-arid grassland. Soil Biology & Biochemistry. 2018, 127: 110–119

[7] Chen Wenqing*, Xu Ran, Wu Yuntao, Chen Jun, Zhang Yingjun, Hu Tianming*, Yuan Xianping, Zhou Lei, Tan Tianyuan, Fan Jinrui. Plant diversity is coupled with beta not alpha diversity of soil fungal communities following N enrichment in a semi-arid grassland. Soil Biology & Biochemistry. 2018, 116: 388–398

[8] Wang Yafang, Zhang Zhiqiang, Liu Houmei, An Yunru, Han Bo, Wu Yajun, Chang Leqin, Hu Tianming*, Peizhi Yang*. Overexpression of an alfalfa (Medicago sativa) gene, MsDUF, negatively impacted seed germination and response to osmotic stress in transgenic tobacco. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 2018, 132: 525-534

[9] Xi Jiejun, Chen Hongyu, Bai Wanpeng, YangRongchen, Yang Peizhi, Chen Rujin, Hu Tianming*, Wang  Suomin. Sodium-related adaptations to drought: New insights from the xerophyte plant  Zygophyllum xanthoxylum.  Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018, 9: 1678.

[10] Fu Juanjuan, Geng Jincai, Miao Yanjun, Xu Yamei, Hu Tianming*,Yang Peizhi*.Transcriptomic analyses reveal genotype- and organ-specific molecular responses to cold stress in  Elymus nutans . Biologia Plantarum. 2018, 62(4): 671-683

[11] Chen Wenqing*, Xu Ran, Hu Tanming, Chen Jun, Zhang Yingjun, Cao Xinlong, Wu Di, Qu Yuntao, Shen Yue. Soil-mediated effects of acidification as the major driver of species loss following N enrichment in a semi-arid grassland, Plant and soil. 2017, 419: 541–556

[12] Fu Juanjuan, Wu Yajun, Miao Yanjun, Xu Yamei, Zhao Enhua, Wang Jin, Sun Huaien, Liu Qian, Xue Yongwei, Xu Yuefei*, Hu Tianming*. Improved cold tolerance in  Elymus nutans  by exogenous application of melatonin may involve ABA-dependent and ABA-independent pathways. Scientific Reports. 2017, 7: 39865

[13] He Shubin, Long Mingxiu, He Xueqin, Guo Lixiang, Yang Jieyu, Yang Peizhi, Hu Tiangming*. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and water availability affect biomass and C:N:P ecological stoichiometry in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa  L.) during regrowth. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 2017, 39: 199

[14] He Shubin, Guo Lixiang, Niu Mengyin, Miao Fuhong, Jiao Shuo, Hu Tingming*, Long Mingxiu*. Ecological diversity and co-occurrence patterns of bacterial community through soil profile in response to long-term switchgrass cultivation. Scientific Reports. 2017, 7: 3608

[15] Fu Juanjuan, Miao Yanjun, Shao Linhui, Hu Tianming*, Yang Peizhi*.  De novo  transcriptome sequencing and gene expression profiling of  Elymus nutans  under cold stress. BMC Genomics. 2016, 17: 870

[16] Fu Juanjuan, Gates Roger N, Xu Yuefei*, Hu Tianming*. Diffusion limitations and metabolic factors associated with inhibition and recovery of photosynthesis following cold stress in  Elymus nutans  Griseb. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B-biology. 2016, 163: 30–39

[17] Fu Juanjuan, Chu Xitong, Sun Yongfang, Xu Yuefei*, Hu Tianming*. Involvement of nitric oxide in 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced antioxidant defense in roots of  Elymus nutans  exposed to cold stress. Biologia Plantarum. 2016, 60(3): 585

[18] Fu Juanjuan, Xu Yuefei, Miao Yanjun, Hu Tianming*. Altitude variation in chilling tolerance among natural populations of  Elymus nutans  in the Tibetan Plateau. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 2016, 38(9): 218  

[19] Wang Yafang, Zhang Zhiqiang, Zhang Pan, Cao Yuman, Hu Tianming*, Yang Peizhi*. Rhizobium symbiosis contribution to short-term salt stress tolerance in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Plant and Soil. 2016, 402: 247–261

[20] Zhang Zhiqiang, Wang Yafang, Chang Leqin, Zhang Tong, An Jie, Liu Yushi, Cao Yuman, Zhao, Xia, Sha Xuyang, Hu Tianming*, Yang Peizhi*. MsZEP, a novel zeaxanthin epoxidase gene from alfalfa (Medicagosativa), confers drought and salt tolerance in transgenic tobacco. Plant Cell Reports. 2016, 35: 439–453

[21] Fu Juanjuan, Chu Xitong, Sun Yongfang, Miao Yanjun, Xu Yuefei*, Hu Tianming*. Nitric oxide mediates 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced antioxidant defense in leaves of  Elymus nutans  Griseb. exposed to chilling stress. PloS One. 2015, 10(7): e0130367

[22] Fu Juanjuan, Sun Yongfang, Chu Xitong, Xu Yuefei*, Hu Tianming*. Exogenous 5-aminolevulenic acid promotes seed germination in  Elymus nutans  against oxidative damage induced by cold stress. PLoS One. 2014, 9(9): e107152

[23] Han Yunhua, Hu Tianming, Wang Xianguo*, Hannaway David B, Li Jun, Mao Peisheng, Cui Zhiming,  Zhu Zhenlei, Wang Zhengwei. Effects of Seeding Rate and Nitrogen Application on Tall Fescue Seed Production. Agronomy Journal. 2014, 106: 119–124

[24] Han Yunhua, Wang Xianguo, Hu Tianming*, Hannaway David B, Mao Peisheng, Zhu Zhenlei,Wang Zhengwei, Li Yongxiang. Effect of Row Spacing on Seed Yield and Yield Components of Five Cool-Season Grasses. Crop Science. 2013, 53: 2623–2630

[25] Zhang Pan, Yang Peizhi Zhang, Zhiqiang, Han Bo, Wang Weidong, Wang Yafang, Cao Yuman, Hu Tianming*. Isolation and characterization of a buffalograss ( Buchloe dactyloides ) dehydration responsive element binding transcription factor, BdDREB2. Gene. 2014, 536: 123–128

[26] Yang Peizhi, Zhang Pan, Li Bing, Hu Tianming*. Effect of nodules on dehydration response in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa  L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany. 2013, 86: 29–34

[27] Xu Yuefei, Fu Juanjuan, Chu Xitong, Sun Yongfang, Zhou He*, Hu Tianming*. Nitric oxide mediates abscisic acid induced light-tolerance in leaves of tall fescue under high-light stress. Scientia Horticulturae. 2013, 162: 1–10

[28] Cheng Jie, Cheng, Jimin*, Hu Tianming, Shao Hongbo, Zhang Jianming. Dynamic Changes of Stipa bungeana Steppe Species Diversity as Better Indicators for Soil Quality and Sustainable Utilization Mode in Yunwu Mountain Nature Reserve, Ningxia, China. Clean-Soil Air Water. 2012, 40: 127–133

[29] Wang Quanzhen *, Xie Bao, Wu Chunhui, Chen Guo, Wang Zhengwei, Cui Jian, Hu Tianming, Wiatrak Pawel.  Models Analyses for Allelopathic Effects of Chicory at Equivalent Coupling of Nitrogen Supply and pH Level on F. arundinacea, T. repens and M. sativa. PLoS One. 2012, 7: e31670

[30] Wang Quanzhen*, Cui Jian, Wang Xianguo, Zhang Tiejun, Zhou He, Hu Tianming, Han Jianguo. Algorithmic models of seed yield and its components in smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis L.) via large sample size under field conditions. Euphytica. 2012, 185: 363–375

[31] Xu Yue-fei, Chen Hao, Zhou He, Jin Jing-wei, Hu Tian-ming*. Acclimation of morphology and physiology in turf grass to low light environment: A review. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, 10: 9737–9742

[32] Xu Yuefei, Jin Jingwei, Liu Tieyuan, Zhou He, Hu Tianming*, Wang Quqnzhen, Long Mingxiu. Regulation function of nitric oxide (NO) in leaves of plant under environmental stress. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, 10: 15673–15677

[33] Wu Chunhui, Wang Quanzhen*, Xie Bao, Wang Zhenwei, Cui Jian, Hu Tianming. Effects of drought and salt stress on seed germination of three leguminous species. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, 10: 17954–17961

[34] Wang Quanzhen*, Hu Tianming, Cui Jian, Wang Xianguo, Zhou He, Han Jianguo, Zhang Tiejun. Modelling of seed yield and its components in tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) based on a large sample. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, 10: 12584–12594

[35] Wang Quanzhen*, Zhuo Ma Bian Ba, Cui Jian, Hu Tianming, Xu Yuefei, Xie Guoping, Miao Yanjun. Relationship between grassland protection and sustaining household livelihoods in Tibet, China. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 2011, 6: 1538–1543

[36] Wu Gaolin*, Liu Zhenheng, Zhang Lei, Chen Jun, Hu Tianming*. Long-term fencing improved soil properties and soil organic carbon storage in an alpine swamp meadow of western China. Plant and Soil. 2010, 332: 331–337

[37] Wu Gaolin*, Liu Zhenheng, Zhang Lei, Hu Tianming*, Chen Jun. Effects of artificial grassland establishment on soil nutrients and carbon properties in a black-soil-type degraded grassland. Plant and Soil. 2010, 333: 469–479

Conference paper

[1] Yang P, Zheng H, Larson S, Miao Y, Hu T. Polygenetic relation ships of Kobresia Accessions from the Tibetan Plateau, Proceedings of 2010’ international symposium on forage, turfgrass and biofuel germplasm research, 2010.10.09-13, 79-86, Yangling, China  

[2] Yang P, Peel M, Weimer B, Chen D, Hu T, Wu Y. Analysis of Dehydration-Responsive Genes in Alfalfa.American Society of Plant Biologists--- Western Section Annual Meeting. February 22 & 23, 2008. Utah Valley State College, Salt Lake City.

Awards:

[1] Agricultural science and technology award of China (1^st Grade) “Research and Demonstration of Efficient and Quality Industrialization Technology System on Cows”, Issued in 2011.

[2] Science and Technology Awards of Shaanxi Province (2^nd Grade): “Research of Varieties Screening and Efficient Cultivation Technology of Pasture and Forage Crop” Issued in 2007

Patent:

[1] China. Patent No. ZL. 200910219354.4–The liquid culture medium of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi in vitro pollen germination and the Method for determination of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi pollen vitality. Issued 2011.04

[2] China, ZL: 201210024784.2- A cultivating method for increasing the number and activity of Alfalfa nodule. Issued 2012.01

[3] China, ZL：201210596033.8- A kind of Alfalfa salt tolerance and drought resistance gene. Issued 2012.12