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Hongyan Zhu
Regular Faculty
Associated Departments
Scholars@UK
Enacting partner specificity in legume–rhizobia symbioses
Yu, X. & Zhu, H., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: aBIOTECH. e1001169.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Nutrient stress-primed microbial communities improve plant resilience
Yu, X. & Zhu, H., Oct 30 2024, In: Science Bulletin. 69, 20, p. 3180-3183 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
Species-specific microsymbiont discrimination mediated by a Medicago receptor kinase
Yu, X., Liu, J., Qin, Q., Zribi, I., Yu, J., Yang, S., Dinkins, R. D., Fei, Z., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Aug 2024, In: Science advances. 10, 31, adp6436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expression and Variation of the Genes Involved in Rhizobium Nodulation in Red Clover
Dinkins, R. D., Hancock, J. A., Bickhart, D. M., Sullivan, M. L. & Zhu, H., Nov 2022, In: Plants. 11, 21, 2888.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Paired Medicago receptors mediate broad-spectrum resistance to nodulation by Sinorhizobium meliloti carrying a species-specific gene
Liu, J., Wang, T., Qin, Q., Yu, X., Yang, S., Dinkins, R. D., Kuczmog, A., Putnoky, P., Muszyński, A., Griffitts, J. S., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Dec 20 2022, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 119, 51, e2214703119.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Isoflavone levels, nodulation and gene expression profiles of a CRISPR/Cas9 deletion mutant in the isoflavone synthase gene of red clover
Dinkins, R. D., Hancock, J., Coe, B. L., May, J. B., Goodman, J. P., Bass, W. T., Liu, J., Fan, Y., Zheng, Q. & Zhu, H., Mar 2021, In: Plant Cell Reports. 40, 3, p. 517-528 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Molecular breeding for grain yield in barley: An evaluation of QTL effects in a spring barley cross
Zhu, H., Briceño, G., Dovel, R., Hayes, P. M., Liu, B. H., Liu, C. T. & Ullrich, S. E., 1999, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 98, 5, p. 772-779 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Transcriptomic and targeted metabolomic analysis identifies genes and metabolites involved in anthocyanin accumulation in tuberous roots of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.)
He, L., Liu, X., Liu, S., Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y., Tang, R., Wang, W., Cui, H., Li, R., Zhu, H. & Jia, X., Nov 2020, In: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 156, p. 323-332 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Biolistic transformation of sorghum using a rice chitinase gene
Zhu, H., Muthukrishnan, S., Krishnaveni, S., Wilde, G., Jeoung, J. M. & Liang, G. H., Sep 1998, In: Journal of Genetics and Breeding. 52, 3, p. 243-252 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Does function follow form? Principal QTLs for Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance are coincident with QTLs for inflorescence traits and plant height in a doubled-haploid population of barley
Zhu, H., Gilchrist, L., Hayes, P., Kleinhofs, A., Kudrna, D., Liu, Z., Prom, L., Steffenson, B., Toojinda, T. & Vivar, H., 1999, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 99, 7-8, p. 1221-1232 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
OsIPD3, an ortholog of the Medicago truncatula DMI3 interacting protein IPD3, is required for mycorrhizal symbiosis in rice
Chen, C., Ané, J. M. & Zhu, H., Oct 2008, In: New Phytologist. 180, 2, p. 311-315 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Recent advances in medicago truncatula genomics
Ané, J. M., Zhu, H. & Frugoli, J., 2008, In: International Journal of Plant Genomics. 2008, 256597.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Genetic manipulation of miR156 for improvement of biomass production and forage quality in red clover
Zheng, Q., Liu, J., Goff, B. M., Dinkins, R. D. & Zhu, H., May 1 2016, In: Crop Science. 56, 3, p. 1199-1205 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fungal symbiosis in rice requires an ortholog of a legume common symbiosis gene encoding a Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase
Chen, C., Gao, M., Liu, J. & Zhu, H., Dec 2007, In: Plant Physiology. 145, 4, p. 1619-1628 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Bridging model and crop legumes through comparative genomics
Zhu, H., Choi, H. K., Cook, D. R. & Shoemaker, R. C., 2005, In: Plant Physiology. 137, 4, p. 1189-1196 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Host-secreted antimicrobial peptide enforces symbiotic selectivity in Medicago truncatula
Wang, Q., Yang, S., Liu, J., Terecskei, K., Abrahám, E., Gombár, A., Domonkos, A., Szucs, A., Körmöczi, P., Wang, T., Fodor, L., Mao, L., Fei, Z., Kondorosi, E., Kaló, P., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Jun 27 2017, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 114, 26, p. 6854-6859 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Alternative splicing in plant immunity
Yang, S., Tang, F. & Zhu, H., Jun 10 2014, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 15, 6, p. 10424-10445 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Integration of novel SSR and gene-based SNP marker loci in the chickpea genetic map and establishment of new anchor points with Medicago truncatula genome
Nayak, S. N., Zhu, H., Varghese, N., Datta, S., Choi, H. K., Horres, R., Jüngling, R., Singh, J., Kishor, P. B. K., Sivaramakrishnan, S., Hoisington, D. A., Kahl, G., Winter, P., Cook, D. R. & Varshney, R. K., May 2010, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 120, 7, p. 1415-1441 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The soybean Rfg1 gene restricts nodulation by Sinorhizobium fredii USDA193
Fan, Y., Liu, J., Lyu, S., Wang, Q., Yang, S. & Zhu, H., Sep 7 2017, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 8, 1548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Syntenic relationships between Medicago truncatula and Arabidopsis reveal extensive divergence of genome organization
Zhu, H., Kim, D. J., Baek, J. M., Choi, H. K., Ellis, L. C., Küester, H., McCombie, W. R., Peng, H. M. & Cook, D. R., Mar 1 2003, In: Plant Physiology. 131, 3, p. 1018-1026 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Rentfrow, G. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Zhu - Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Zhu, H. (PI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Functional Analysis of Nodule-Specific Genes in Red Clover
Zhu, H. (PI) & Houtz, R. (Former CoI)
5/1/18 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
Alignment of Medicago Truncatula and Red Clover Chromosomes: A Comparative Genomics Tool to Advance Genetic Improvement of Red Clover
Zhu, H. (PI)
1/1/09 → 4/30/13
Project: Research project
Defense versus Symbiosis: Host Genetic Control of Nodulation Specificity in Soybean
Zhu, H. (PI)
9/1/09 → 8/31/13
Project: Research project
Function of non-legume orthologs of legume genes required for nodulation and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis
Zhu, H. (PI)
7/1/07 → 12/31/11
Project: Research project
Positional Cloning and Characterization of RCT1, an Anthracnose Resistance Gene in Medicago
Zhu, H. (PI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
7/1/05 → 6/30/08
Project: Research project
Assessing RNAi as a reverse genetic tool for global analysis of NBS-LRR gene function in Medicago truncatula
Zhu, H. (PI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
7/1/05 → 6/30/08
Project: Research project
KSEF RDE: A Sweet BioAg Solution: Sweet Sorghum Bagasse Based Crop Yield Enhancer
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
7/1/17 → 12/31/18
Project: Research project
KSEF RDE: Genetic Regulation of Nodulation Specificity in Medicago Truncatula
Zhu, H. (PI)
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
7/1/16 → 6/30/17
Project: Research project
Genetic improvement of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in soybeans
Zhu, H. (PI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
4/1/14 → 3/31/15
Project: Research project
Host genetic control of strain-specific nitrogen fixation in the legume-rhizobial symbiosis
Zhu, H. (PI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
12/1/13 → 11/30/18
Project: Research project
KSEF RDE: Host genetic control of strain-specific nitrogen fixation in Medicago truncatula
Zhu, H. (PI)
KY Science and Technology Co Inc
7/1/12 → 6/30/14
Project: Research project
Elucidating Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Symbiotic Specificity in the Medicago-Sinorhizobium Mutualism
Zhu, H. (PI)
8/1/18 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project