Jimin Cheng

　　 　　

　　Jimin Cheng, BS, Professor

　　E-mail:gyzcjm@ms.iswc.ac.cn

　　Education:

　　1975/09-1978/07 Beijing Forestry University, Soil and Water Conservation, BS.

　　Work Experience:

　　1978/08-1991/09 Researcher, Forest Research Institute, Institute of Soil andWater Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Investigator, Assistant Researcher, Deputy Director, Guyuan Ecological Station, Chinese Academy of Sciences

　　1991/09-1996/09 Institute of Vegetation Research, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Vegetation Research Group, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Associate Research Fellow, Guyuan Ecological Station

　　1996/09-2003/09Research Fellow, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Research Fellow, Stationmaster, Master of PhD, Chinese Academy of Sciences

　　2003/09-Researcher and Professor, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources, Research Fellow, Professor, Master of PhD, Director of Research Office, Northwest A&F University

　　2000/01-2004/12  Guyuan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

　　Research Interests:

　　Restoration and construction of degraded forest ecosystem in dryland

　　Project director:

　　(1) Integrated demonstration of grassland degradation mechanism and ecological restoration technology in the farming-pastoral ecotone in northern China, national key research and development plan, 2016/01-2020/12

　　(2) Location monitoring of ecological environment construction in the loess area, former desertification monitoring project of the State Forestry Administration, 2002/01-2015/12

　　(3) Comprehensive experimental study on cultivation and utilization of forage in Shaanxi (National Forage Industry Technology System Xianyang Forage Comprehensive Experimental Station), former Ministry of Agriculture, 2008.01-2015.12

　　(4) Scientific Investigation of Liupanshan National Nature Reserve, Ministry of Environmental Protection, 2012/01-2014/12

　　(5) Natural restoration process and moderate utilization of vegetation in semi-arid loess area, important direction project of knowledge innovation project of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2009/01-2011/12

　　(6) Study on the status, rate, mechanism and potential of forest carbon sequestration in temperate vegetation areas in central and western China-Ningxia, China Academy of Sciences Strategic Pilot Science and Technology Project, 201/.01-2015/1

　　(7) Research on forest vegetation carrying capacity based on water management in typical northwestern regions, research project of forestry public welfare industry, 2009/01-2013/12

　　(8) Evaluation of Protection Effectiveness of Typical Natural Reserves in China-An Assessment of Yunwushan Grassland Reserve, Project of the Field Station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2016/01-2018/12

　　Professional Memberships:

　　(1) Chairman of the Ecological Monitoring and Protection Committee of the Northwest Forestry Investigation and Planning Institute of the State Forestry Administration

　　(2) National Science and Technology Department project results acceptance review expert

　　(3) Member of the Academic Committee and Academic Degree Committee of the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University

　　(4) Experts from the Environmental Assessment Committee of the Environmental Assessment Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection

　　(5) Experts in the Soil and Water Conservation Review Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources Development and Construction Project

　　(6) Business Consultant of Ningxia Helan Mountain National Forest Nature Reserve Administration

　　(7) Chief Scientist of Liupanshan Water Conservation Forest Nature Reserve and Yunwu Mountain Grassland Nature Reserve in Ningxia

　　(8) Science and Technology Consultant, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, Ningxia

　　(9) Vice Chairman of Shaanxi Ecological Society

　　(10) Member of the Shaanxi Provincial Botanical Society

　　(11) Vice Chairman of the Grassland Ecological Committee of China Grassland Society

　　Publications:

　　Refereed journal articles:

　　[1] Guo L., Cheng J.M.*, Luedeling E., Koerner S.E., He J.S., Xu J., Gang C.C., Li W., Luo R.M., Peng C.H. Critical climate periods for grassland productivity on China’s Loess Plateau. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2017, 233:101-109.

　　[2] Jing G.H., Li W., Yu K.L., Ratajczak Z., Kallenbach R.L., Cheng J.M.? Effects offertilization, burning, and grazing on plant community in the long-term fenced grasslands.Plant Soil Environment, 2017, 63: 171-176.

　　[3] Su J.S., Jing G.H., Jin J.W., Wei L., Liu J., Cheng J.M.? Identifying drivers of root community compositional changes in semiarid grassland on the Loess plateau after long-term grazing exclusion. Ecological Engineering, 2017, 99: 13 -21.

　　[4] Cheng J.M., Jing G.H., Wei L., Jing Z.B.Long-term grazing exclusion effects on vegetation characteristics, soil properties and bacterial communities in the semi-arid grasslands of China. Ecological Engineering, 2016, 97:170-178.

　　[5] Wei L., Liu J., Su J.S., Jing G.H., Zhao J., Cheng J.M*., Jin J.W. Effect of clipping onsoil respiration components in temperate grassland of Loess Plateau. European Journal of Soil Biology, 2016, 75:157-167.

　　[6] Jing Z.B., Cheng J.M.?, Su J.S., Bai Y., Jin J.W. Changes in plant communitycomposition and soil properties under 3-decade grazing exclusion in semiarid grassland.Ecological Engineering, 2014, 64: 171-178.

　　[7] Gao Y., Cheng J.M.*, Ma Z.R., Zhao Y., Su J.S. Carbon storage in biomass, litter, and soil of differentplantations in a semiarid temperate region of northwest China. Annals of Forest Science, 2014, 71(4): 427-435.

　　[8] Jing Z.B., Cheng J.M.?, Chen A.Assessment of vegetative ecological characteristics and the succession process during three decades of grazing exclusion in a continental steppe grassland. Ecological Engineering, 2013, 57(8):162-169.

　　Book chapters:

　　[1] Cheng Jimin (editor). Research on the grassland ecosystem of the Loess Plateau—Cloud Mountain National Nature Reserve. Beijing: Science Press, 2014.

　　[2] Cheng Jimin (editor). Liupanshan Plant Map. Beijing: Science Press, 2014.

　　[3] Cheng Jimin (editor). Comprehensive scientific investigation report of Liupanshan National Nature Reserve. Beijing: Science Press, 2013.

　　[4] Cheng Jimin (editor). Vegetation Restoration and Soil Seed Bank in the Loess Plateau. Beijing: Science Press, 2012.

　　[5]Cheng Jimin (editor). Map of Common Plants in China on the Loess Plateau. Beijing: Science Press, 2012.

　　[6] Liu Zhongling (editor), Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Status and regional analysis of grassland resources in China. Beijing: Science Press, 2017.

　　[7] Ma Youxiang (editor),Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Report of Yunwu Mountain Grassland Nature Reserve in Ningxia. Beijing: Science Press, 2013.

　　[8] Zubaida Yousaf(editor),Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Plant Ecology-Traditional Approaches to Recent Trends，2017.

　　[9] Zhang Yingjun (editor), Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Research on the Sustainable Development Strategy of China's Modern Agricultural Industry. Beijing: Science Press, 2016.

　　[10] Zhang Yingjun (editor), Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Chinese cultivated grassland. Beijing: Science Press, 2015.

　　[11] Pierre Mariotte(editor)，Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Grassland Biodiversity and Conservation in a Changing world. Nova Science Publisher，2015.

　　[12] Zhang Yingjun (editor), Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Technical Specifications for Standardized Production Management of Forage Grass. Beijing: Science Press, 2014.

　　[13] Zhang Yingjun (editor), Cheng Jimin (deputy editor).Industrial Development Report of China's Main Pasture Production Area. Beijing: China Agricultural University Press, 2013.

　　Awards:

　　[1] Nutrient cycling and balance of soil ecosystems in the Loess Plateau Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Third Prize ,4th Completion,Issued in 2000.

　　[2] Research on high-efficiency agriculture and animal husbandry development and ecological construction in the wide valley hilly area of Ningxia (Guyuan) Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Science and Technology Second Prize ,2nd Completion,Issued in 2002.

　　[3] Research on Theory and Technology of Vegetation Restoration and Construction in the Loess Plateau Second Prize of Science and Technology of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,1st Completion,Issued in 2003.

　　[4] Ecological characteristics of alfalfa population and comprehensive development and utilization technology in loess hilly region Shaanxi Second Prize of Science and Technology ,1st Completion,Issued in 2005.

　　[5] Study on the model and technology of agricultural and animal husbandry coupling ecosystem in the hilly area of the Loess Plateau, Shaanxi Province Science and Technology First Prize,1st Completion,Issued in 2008.

　　Personal honor:

　　[1] Received the State and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Government Science and Technology Poverty Alleviation Advanced Collective, National Science and Technology Poverty Alleviation Advanced Individual and Hong Kong Zhenhua Technology Poverty Alleviation Individual Service Award,Issued in 2000.

　　[2] Second Prize of Advanced Individuals in the Field Cooperation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Issued in 2005.

　　[3] Received outstanding contributions from Shaanxi Province,Issued in 2008.

　　[4] Enjoy the special government allowance of the State Council,Issued in 2012.

　　[5] Received the Zhu Liyuehua Outstanding Teacher Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Issued in 2015.

　　[6] Received the China Soil and Water Conservation Science and Technology Contribution Award,Issued in 2016.

　　Patent:

　　(1) China. Patent No. ZL.201410097326.X–Method for constructing artificial grassland mixed with sloping land on loess plateau.

　　(2) China. Patent No. ZL.201410077695.3–A Simple Method for Measuring Soil Moisture Content of Natural Grassland in Loess Area.

　　(3) China. Patent No. ZL.201310600870.8-Three-dimensional configuration restoration method for barren hills and shrubs in semi-arid areas.

　　(4) China. Patent No. ZL. 201410077714.2-Comprehensive control method for toxic weeds in natural grassland in loess area.

　　Industry Standard：

　　（1）Cheng Jiminn Jin, Jigwei, Yang Peizhi, Yang Yungui. Technical Regulations for Legume Forage Seed Production. Red Bean, NY/T 3131-2017.

　　Software copyright：

　　(1) Grassland Resources Utilization and Protection Technology System in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(2) Information technology system for grassland plant community characteristics in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(3) Forage Grass Genomics and Transgenic Technology System in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(4) Transcriptome sequencing technology system for forage germplasm resources in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(5) Evaluation system for nutritional value of alfalfa in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(6) Accurate cultivation management technology system for alfalfa in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(7) Accurate Quality Standard Evaluation System for Earthworms in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(8) Technical system for construction and allocation of artificial grassland in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.

　　(9) Restoration Technique System for Degraded Grassland in the Loess Plateau V1.0, 2017.