Jiang TIAN, Professor. My research focuses on plant nutrition. My research objective is to clarify genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying legume (e.g., soybean, bean, stylo) root growth and development regulated by mineral nutrient stresses and metal toxicity on acid soils, especially for phosphorus deficiency. Recently, I have received more than ten major grants, including one grant for The Excellent Young Scientist from National Natural Science Foundation of China. I have published more than 34 papers in the esteemed journals, including Current Opinion in Biotechnology, Plant Physiology and New Phytologist.

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Nutrition, South China Agricultural University, 2004;

M.S. in Crop Genetics and Breeding, South China Agricultural University, 2001;

B.S. in Tea Science, South  China Agricultural University, 1998

Working Experience

Visiting Scholar, Department of Plant Science, Cornell University, USA, 2011.11-2012.02;

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, USA, 2006-2007;

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Horticulture, Purdue University, USA, 2005-2006;

Visiting student, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong   Kong,China, 2003.

Recent Publication (^*Correspondence author)

1) Xue Y, Xiao B, Zhu S, Mo X, Liang C, Tian J*, Liao H. 2017. GmPHR25, a phosphate starvation up-regulated GmPHR member controls phosphate homeostasis in soybean. Journal of Experimental Botany. doi:10.1093/jxb/erx292

2) Liu PD, Xue YB, Chen ZJ, Liu GD*, Tian J*. 2016. Characterization of purple acid phosphatases involved in extracellular dNTP utilization in Stylosanthes. Journal of Experimental Botany. 67:4141-4154;

3) Sun LL, Tian J, Zhang HY, Liao H*. 2016. Phytohormone regulation of root growth triggered by P deficiency or Al toxicity. Journal of Experimental Botany. 67:3655-3664;

4) Chen ZJ, Yan W, Sun LL, Tian J*, Liao H*. 2016. Proteomic analysis reveals growth inhibition of soybean roots by manganese toxicity is associated with alteration of cell wall structure and lignification. Journal of Proteomics. 143:151-160；

5) Chen ZJ, Sun LL, Liu PD, Liu GD, Tian J*, Liao H. 2015. Malate synthesis and secretion mediated by a manganese-enhanced malate dehydrogenase confers superior manganese tolerance in Stylosanthes guianensis. Plant Physiology. 167:176-188;

6) Yao ZF, Tian J*, Liao H. 2014. Comparative characterization of GmSPX members reveals that GmSPX3 is involved in phosphate homeostasis in soybean. Annals of Botany. 114:477-488; Yao ZF, Liang CY, Zhang Q, Chen ZJ, Xiao BX, Tian J*, Liao H. 2014. SPX1 is an important component in the phosphorus signalling network of common bean regulating root growth and phosphorus homeostasis. Journal of Experimental Botany. 65:3299-3310;

7) Sun LL, Liang CY, Chen ZJ, Liu PD, Tian J*, Liu GD*, Liao H. 2014. Superior Al tolerance of Stylosanthes is mainly achieved by malate synthesis through an Al-enhanced malic enzyme, SgME1. New Phytologist. 202:209-219;

8) Liang CY, Wang JX, Zhao J, Tian J, Liao H. 2014. Control of phosphate homeostasis through gene regulation in crops. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 21:59-66;

9) Liang CY, Tian J^*, Liao H. 2013. Proteomics dissection of plant responses to mineral nutrient deficiency. Proteomics. 13:624-636;

10)            Liang CY, Piñeros M, Tian J, Yao ZF, Sun LL, Liu JP, Shaff J, Coluccio A, Kochian L, Liao H. 2013. Low pH, aluminum and phosphorus coordinately regulate malate exudation through GmALMT1 to improve soybean adaptation to acid soils. Plant Physiology. 161:1347-1361;

11) Tian J, Wang X, Tong Y, Chen X, Liao H. 2012. Bioengineering and management for efficient phosphorus utilization in crops and pastures. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 23:866–871;

12) Qin L, Zhao J, Tian J, Chen L, Sun Z, Guo Y, Lu X, Gu M, Xu G, Liao H. 2012. The high-affinity phosphate transporter GmPT5 regulates phosphate transport to nodules and nodulation in soybean. Plant Physiology. 159:1634-43;

13) Liang CY, Sun LL, Yao ZF, Liao H, Tian J^*. 2012. Comparative analysis of PvPAP gene family and their functions in response to phosphorus deficiency in common bean. PLoS ONE. 7(5): e38106;

14) Liang CY, Chen ZJ, Yao ZF, Tian J^*, Liao H. 2012. Characterization of two putative protein phosphatase genes and their involvement in phosphorus efficiency in Phaseolus vulgaris. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 54: 400-411;

15) Gao X, Lu X, Wu M, Zhang H, Chen X, Pan R, Tian J, Li S, Liao H. 2012. Co-inoculation with rhizobia and AMF inhibited soybean red crown rot: from field study to plant defense-related gene expression analysis. PloS ONE. 7(3): e33977;