Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Guoping Zhang, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Zhejiang University, China, with a prolific career in plant science spanning over four decades. He earned his Bachelor and Master degrees from Zhejiang Agricultural University and his Ph.D. from Zhejiang University. Beginning his academic journey as an Assistant Lecturer, he rapidly advanced to Professor and has been a leading faculty member at Zhejiang University. Dr. Zhang’s research primarily focuses on the molecular physiology of stress tolerance in crops, development and evaluation of barley germplasm with high nutrient use efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, and acidic soils, as well as the molecular mechanisms governing heavy metal accumulation and tolerance in plants. Over the past two decades, he has successfully led more than research projects, including funded by the China Natural Science Foundation, and published over peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals such as Nature and PNAS, accumulating citations with an h-index of 69. Beyond his research, Dr. Zhang has contributed significantly to the scientific community, serving as chairman of the International Barley Genetics Symposium and as an editorial board member for leading journals, including Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Growth Regulation, and Journal of Integrative Agriculture. His work bridges fundamental molecular research and applied crop improvement, with a strong emphasis on phytoremediation and sustainable crop production, making him a globally recognized leader in plant stress biology and agronomy.

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Fu, L. B., Shen, Q. F., Kuang, L. H., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2019). Transcriptomic and alternative splicing analyses reveal mechanisms of the difference in salt tolerance between barley and rice. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 166, 103810.

Ye, L. Z., Wang, Y., Long, L. Z., Luo, H., Shen, Q. F., Broughton, S., Wu, D. X., Shu, X. L., Dai, F., Li, C. D., & Zhang, G. P. (Year). A trypsin family protein gene regulates tillering and leaf shape in barley. Plant Physiology, 181, 701–713.

Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Shen, Q. F., Han, Y., Jiang, L. X., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). The HKT transporter HvHKT1;5 negatively regulates salt tolerance. Plant Physiology, 182, 584–596.

Shen, Q. F., Fu, L. B., Su, T. T., Ye, L. Z., Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). Calmodulin HvCaM1 negatively regulates salt tolerance via modulation of HvHKT1s and HvCAMTA4. Plant Physiology, 183, 1650–1662.

Cai, S. G., Shen, Q. F., Huang, Y. Q., Han, Z. G., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., Nevo, E., & Zhang, G. P. (2021). Multi-omics analysis reveals the mechanism underlying the edaphic adaptation in wild barley at evolution slope (Tabigha). Advanced Science.

Zhixu Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Research Article Award

Hunan Agricultural University | China

Dr. Zhixu Zhang, a distinguished scholar at the College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, is recognized for his significant contributions to food science, particularly in the evaluation of functional foods, the deep processing of agricultural by-products, and innovative product development. His research focuses on the screening and evaluation of functional factors in plant-based raw materials, the processing characteristics and adaptability of food resources, and the intricate mechanisms linking nutritional components with human health. He has successfully presided over seven major research projects funded by provincial science and education departments and has played a pivotal role in more than ten national and international projects, including the National Major Special Project, the National Key Research and Development Plan, and international cooperation initiatives. Professor Zhang has published more than influential papers in esteemed journals such as Carbohydrate Polymers, Metabolites, LWT-Food Science and Technology, and Chinese Herbal Medicines. His innovative contributions are further reflected in six authorized invention patents and four software copyrights, underscoring his role in bridging research and practical applications. Notably, he received the Hunan Provincial Technology Award for his pioneering work in functional food industrialization. His representative research covers diverse areas including functional dietary fiber, cholesterol-lowering plant sterols, fermented food technologies, and novel detection systems for food safety. In addition, he has contributed to the advancement of intellectual property transformation in universities, earning team innovation awards for his leadership in plant-based bioactive component utilization. With his dedication to interdisciplinary research and innovation, Professor Zhang continues to make impactful contributions to food science, functional nutrition, and agricultural product development.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, Z., Huang, Z., Qin, D., Liu, D., Guo, X., & Lin, H. (2024). Fluorescent starch-based hydrogel with cellulose nanofibrils and carbon dots for simultaneous adsorption and detection of Pb(II). Carbohydrate Polymers, 323, 121427.

Zhang, Z.-X., Mo, R.-M., Liu, D.-B., Liu, Y.-S., Liu, C.-H., Li, Y.-S., Liu, Z.-H., & Qin, D. (2023). Research on the efficacy of Ganpu vine tea in inhibiting uric acid production. Metabolites, 13(6), 704.

Zhang, C., Guo, J., Zhang, Z., Tian, S., Liu, Z., & Shen, C. (2021). Biochemical components and fungal community dynamics during the flowering process of Moringa-Fu brick tea, a novel microbially fermented blended tea. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 140, 110822.

Zhang, W., Qin, D., Fan, L., Ou, L., Zhang, Z., & Zhang, Z. (2022). Analysis of characteristics and formation foundation of “Yongfeng Chili Sauce”. Food Industry, 43(5), 116–119.

Mo, R., Lin, H., Chen, J., Qin, D., Chen, C., & Zhang, Z. (2021). Analysis of changes in characteristic organic acids during the aging process of Chen Xiang type Tieguanyin. Food Research and Development, 42(20), 21–27.

Zhang, Z., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Chen, C., & Lin, H. (2020). Optimization of supercritical extraction of tea polyphenols process and its application research. Tea Communication, 47(3), 462–466.

Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

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