Jiankang Wang

Jiankang Wang

Center of Crop Genes and Molecular Design

Institute of Crop Sciences

No.12 Zhongguancun South Street

Beijing, 100081, China

Tel: 86-10-82105846

Fax:   86-10-82105819

Email: wangjiankang@caas.cn

Educations

l  Ph.D.: Plant Genetics and Breeding (Minor: Applied Quantitative Genetics), September 1993 – November 1996, Department of Agronomy, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210014, China.

l  M.Sc.: Biomathematics, September 1987 – July 1990, Department of Mathematics, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100088, China.

l  B.Sc.: Mathematics, September 1983 – July 1987, Department of Mathematics, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100088, China.

Working Experience

l  January 2005 to now: Professor, Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

l  January 2004 to December 2004: Associate Scientist, Genetic Resources Program, CIMMYT, Mexico.

l  January 2000 to December 2003: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Wheat Program, CIMMYT, Mexico.

l  March 1999 to January 2000: Visiting Scientist, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, US.

l  December 1996 to March 1999: Associate Professor, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Henan 450002, China.

l  July 1990 to August 1993: Assistant Professor, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Henan 450002, China.

Research Interests

l  Linkage analysis and genetic mapping in plant population

l  Modelling and simulation in plant breeding

l  Applied quantitative genetics

l  Integrated genetics and breeding software tools

Academic Qualifications

l  Executive Editor for Acta Agronomica Sinica

l  Technical Editor for The Crop Journal

l  Editor for Theoretical and Applied Genetics

l  Editor for Euphytica

Selected Publications (*corresponding authors)

Li, H., L. Zhang, S. Gao, J. Wang*. Prediction by simulation in plant breeding. Crop J., 2025, 13: 501–509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2024.12.018

Zhang, L., H. Li, J. Wang*. Blib is a multi-module simulation platform for genetics studies and intelligent breeding. Comm. Biol., 2022, 5:1167, https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-04151-9

Zhang, L., L. Meng, J. Wang*. 2019. Linkage analysis and integrated software GAPL for pure-line populations derived from four-way and eight-way crosses. Crop J. 7: 283-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2018.10.006

Yao, J., D. Zhao, X. Chen, Y. Zhang*, J. Wang*. 2018. Use of genomic selection and breeding simulation in cross prediction for improvement of yield and quality in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Crop J. 6: 353-365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2018.05.003

Yin, C., H. Li, Z. Zhao, Z. Wang, S. Liu, L. Chen, X. Liu, Y. Tian, J. Ma, L. Xu, D. Zhang, S. Zhu, D. Li, J. Wan, J. Wang*. 2017. Genetic dissection on the top three leaves in rice using progenies derived from an japonica-indica cross. J. Integr. Plant Biol. 59: 866-880

Zhang, S., L. Meng, J. Wang and L. Zhang*. 2017. Background controlled QTL mapping in pure-line genetic populations derived from four-way crosses. Heredity 119: 256-264

Zhang,·L., L. Meng, W. Wu, J. Wang*. 2015. GACD: Integrated software package for genetic analysis in clonal F1 and double cross populations. J. Hered. 106: 741-744

Zhang, L., H. Li, J. Wang*. 2015. QTL mapping with background control in genetic populations of clonal F1 and double cross. J. Integr. Plant Biol.  57: 1046-1062

Yin, C., H. Li, S. Li, L. Xu, Z. Zhao, J. Wang*. 2015. Genetic dissection on rice grain shape by the two-dimensional image analysis in one japonica × indica population consisting of recombinant inbred lines. Theor. Appl. Genet. 128: 1969-1986 (DOI 10.1007/s00122-015-2560-7)

Zhang, L., H. Li, J. Wang*. 2015. Linkage analysis and map construction in genetic populations of clonal F1 and double cross. G3 5: 427-439 (doi:10.1534/g3.114.016022)

Meng, L., H. Li, L. Zhang, J. Wang*. 2015. QTL IciMapping: Integrated software for genetic linkage map construction and quantitative trait locus mapping in bi-parental populations. Crop J. 3: 269-283 (doi: 10.1016/j.cj.2015.01.001)

Li, H., R. P. Singh, H.-J. Braun, W. H. Pfeiffer, J. Wang*. 2013. Doubled haploids versus conventional breeding in CIMMYT Wheat Breeding Programs. Crop Science 53:74-83.

Wang, Y., H. Li, L. Zhang, W. Lu, J. Wang*. 2012. On the use of mathematically-derived traits in QTL mapping. Mol. Breed. 29: 661–673

Zhang, X.,·W. H. Pfeiffer,·N. Palacios-Rojas,·R. Babu,·H. Bouis,·J Wang*. 2012. Probability of success of breeding strategies for improving pro-vitamin A content in maize. Theor. Appl. Genet. 125: 235-246

Li, H., P. Bradbury, E. Ersoz, E. Buckler, J. Wang*. 2011. Joint QTL linkage mapping for multiple-cross mating design sharing one common parent. PLoS ONE 6(3): e17573. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0017573

Zhang, L., S. Wang, H. Li, Q. Deng, A. Zheng, S. Li, P. Li, Z. Li, J. Wang*. 2010. Effects of missing marker and segregation distortion on QTL mapping in F2 populations. Theor. Appl. Genet. 121:1071-1082.

Li, H., S. Hearne, M. Bänziger, Z. Li, and J. Wang*. 2010. Statistical properties of QTL linkage mapping in biparental genetic populations. Heredity 105: 257-267.

Wang, J., * S. C. Chapman, D. G. Bonnett, and G. J. Rebetzke. 2009. Simultaneous selection of major and minor genes: use of QTL to increase selection efficiency of coleoptile length of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Theor. Appl. Genet. 119: 65-74.

Wang, J., * R. P. Singh, H.-J. Braun, and W. H. Pfeiffer. 2009. Investigating the efficiency of the single backcrossing breeding strategy through computer simulation. Theor. Appl. Genet. 118: 683-694.

Zhang, L., H. Li, Z. Li, and J. Wang*. 2008. Interactions between markers can be caused by the dominance effect of QTL. Genetics 180: 1177-1190.

Li, H., J.-M. Ribaut, Z. Li, and J. Wang*. 2008. Inclusive composite interval mapping (ICIM) for digenic epistasis of quantitative traits in biparental populations. Theor. Appl. Genet. 116: 243-260.

Wang, J., H. Li, X. Wan, W. Pfeiffer, J. Crouch, and J. Wan*. 2007. Application of identified QTL-marker associations in rice quality improvement through a design breeding approach. Theor. Appl. Genet. 115: 87-100.

Wang, J.,* S.C. Chapman, D.B. Bonnett, G.J. Rebetzke, and J. Crouch. 2007. Application of population genetic theory and simulation models to efficiently pyramid multiple genes via marker-assisted selection. Crop Science 47: 580-588.

Li, H., G. Ye, and J. Wang*. 2007. A modified algorithm for the improvement of composite interval mapping. Genetics 175: 361-374.