Xianmin Diao

Xianmin Diao

Professor

Center for Crop Germplasm Resources

Institute of Crop Sciences

No.12 Zhongguancun South Street

Beijing, 100081, China

Email: diaoxianmin@caas.cn

Educations

l  Ph.D. Major in plant physilogogy, Botany Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. 1998, China；

l  M. S. Major in plant genetics & breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, 1987, China,

l  B. S. Major in plant genetics & breeding, Hebei Agricultural University, 1984, China

Working Experience

l  Nov. 2008-Present: Breeding and functional genomics of foxtail millet, Section of Millet Crops, Crop Germplasm Center, Chief Scientist for Millet Crops Section, China Agricultural Research System (CARS), Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, China

•    Development of foxtail millet new cultivars, such as Zhonggu 1 and Zhonggu 2

•    Genetic diversity and evolution of foxtail millet related germplasm

•    Initiation of foxtail millet functional genomics and develop it as a novel model system

l  Mar. 2002-Oct. 2008: Germplasm and breeding research of foxtail millet in Institute of Millet Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China

l  •Foxtail millet related wild germplasm analysis

•    Development of foxtail millet new cultivars, such as L766 to farmers

l  Nov. 2001- Feb. 2002: Visiting researcher in Freeling Lab, Plant and Microbial Deportment, University of California, Berkeley, USA

•    Analysis of genetic variation in the genus of Setaria using CNS-AFLP markers

•    Cloning and analysis of transposon Mutator like elements in Setaria

l  Jan.1993- Oct. 2001: Tissue culture research of foxtail millet in Biotechnology Section, Institute of Millet Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China

•    Study on somaclonal variation of foxtail millet

•    Observation of in vitro development of Setaria glauca and S. fabrii flowers

l  July 1987- Dec. 1992: Working in laboratory of breeding, Institute of Millet Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China

•    Developed 4 lines of foxtail millet with good agronomic characters

•    Microsporogenesis study of nuclear male sterile and male fertile lines of foxtail millet

Research Interests

We are interested in the following fields of research: (1) Initiation of Setaria, both Setaria italica and S. viridis as a model system for the grasses, including marker development, EMS mutant library construction, data base establishment etc. (2) Domestication of foxtail millet and evolution of the Setaria genus. (3). Functional gene mining of drought tolerant and C4 photosynthesis related genes from Setaria.

Academic Qualifications

l  Extensions and creation of technology for the processing of foxtail millet nutrient powder, Award for Sciences and Technology progress of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, 2015, KJ2015-R2-023-03

l  The development and utility of herbicide resistant foxtail millet lines, Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, 2012, 2012JB1005-5

l  The establishment of foxtail millet transformation system and the transformation of PPT resistant gene, Science and Technology Awards of Hebei Province, 2003, 003JB3013-01

l  Assay of vigor strains of foxtail millet rust and resistant gene analysis, National Science and Technology Progress Awards, 2001, J-201-2-08-R10

l  Mechanism and utility of male sterile lines in foxtail millet, Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, 2000, 20003113-3

l  Breeding and utility of nuclear-male-sterile line 350A, Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, 1998, 983013-1

l  Breeding technology using somaclonal variation of foxtail millet, Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, 1996,963023-3

l  Hybridization between Setaria italica and its wild relatives for the breeding of rust-resistant lines,   Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, 1992, 923041-3

Selected Publications (*corresponding authors)

l  Deem, F., Ahmad, Z., Wang, R., Han, J., Shen, Q., Chang, F., Diao X., Zhang F., Li, X. , 2018, Foxtail Millet [Setaria italica (L.) Beauv.] Grown under Low Nitrogen Shows a Smaller Root System, Enhanced Biomass Accumulation, and Nitrate Transporter Expression. Frontiers in Plant Science, 9, 205. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00205

l  Xue Hongli, Yang Junjun, Tang Sha, Zhi Hui, Wang Rui, Jia Guanqing, Qiao Zhijun, Diao Xianmin. Morphological Characterization and Gene Mapping of a Panicle Apical Abortion Mutant (sipaa1) in Foxtail Millet. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2018, 51(9): 1627-1640.

l  Luo Ming-zhao, Tang Chan-juan, Zhang Shuo, Zhi Hui, Tang Sha, Jia Guan-qing, Diao Xian-min, 2018, Screening of C4 photosynthesis-related mutants in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) by low CO2 concentration incubator, Journal of plant genetic resource, 2018,19(3):554-560.

l  Doust Andrew and Diao Xianmin, Genetics and Genomics of Setaria, 2017, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-45103-9,  Book edition.

l  Diao Xianmin，2017，Production and genetic improvement of minor cereals in China，The Crop Journal，5（2）:103-104

l  Jia Guanqing, Wang Haigang, Tang Sha, Zhi Hui, Liu Sichen, Wen Qifen, Qiao Zhijun, Diao Xianmin，2017，Detection of genomic loci associated with chromosomal recombination using high-density linkage mapping in Setaria，Scientific Reports，7:15180

l  Yang Yanbing, Jia Guanqing, Deng Ligang, Qin Ling, Chen Erying, Cong Xinjun, Zou Renfeng, Wang Hailian, Zhang Huawen, Liu Bin, Guan Yan-an, Diao Xianmin, Yin Yanping，2017，Genetic variation of yellow pigment and its components in foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) from different eco-regions in China，Journal of Integrative Agriculture，16（11）:2459-2469

l  Tang Sha, Li Lin, Wang Yongqiang, Chen Qiannan, Zhang Wenying, Jia Guanqing, Zhi Hui, Zhao Baohua, Diao Xianmin, 2017, Genotype-specific physiological and transcriptomic responses to drought stress in Setaria italica (an emerging model for Panicoideae grasses), Scientific Reports, 7:10009

l  Fan Xingke, Tang Sha, Zhi Hui, He Miaomiao, Ma Wenzhuang, Jia Yanchao, Zhao Baohua, Jia Guanqing, Diao Xianmin, 2017, Identification and Fine Mapping of SiDWARF3 (D3), a Pleiotropic Locus Controlling Environment Independent Dwarfism in Foxtail Millet, Crop Science, 57: 2431-2442

l  Xiang Jishan, Tang Sha, Zhi Hui, Jia Guanqing, Wang Huajun, Diao Xianmin, 2017, Loose Panicle1 encoding a novel WRKY transcription factor, regulates panicle development, stem elongation, and seed size in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.], PLoS One, 12(6): e0178730

l  Chen Jing, Duan Wei, Ren Xin, Wang Chao, Pan Zhongli, Diao Xianmin, Shen Qun, 2017, Effect of foxtail millet protein hydrolysates on lowering blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats, European Journal of Nutrition, 56: 2129-2138

l  Zhang Hao, Tang Sha, Li Yingtao, Zhi Hui, Jia Guanqing, Zhang Wei, Qiao Zhijun, Diao Xianmin.2017, Morphological characterization and Gene Mapping of sins1 (narrow spikelet 1) in Foxtail Millet, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 18（3）：538-545

l  Jia Guanqing and Diao Xianmin, 2017,Current status and perspectives of researches on foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.): A potential model of plant functional genomics studies, Chinese Bulletin of Life Sciences, 29（3）:292-301

l  Diao Xianmin, Cheng Ruhong. 2017, Current Breeding Situation of Foxtail Millet and Common Millet in China as Revealed by Exploitation of 15 Years Regional  Adaptation Test Data. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2017, 50(23): 4469-4474.

l  Zhang Ting, Shi Zhigang, Wang Genping, Gao Xiang, Xia Xueyan, Yang Weihong, Zhang Xirui, Tian Xiaojian, Cheng Ruhong, Diao Xianmin. The Alterations of Foxtail Millet Breeding in North China Summer-Sowing Region from 2001 to 2015. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2017, 50(23): 4475-4485.

l  Zhang Aiying, Guo Erhu, Diao Xianmin, Fan Huiping, Li Yuhui, Wang Lixia, Guo Hongliang, Chen Liping, Wu Yinsheng. Evaluation of Foxtail Millet Cultivars Developed in the Middle and Late-Maturing Spring-Sowing Region in Northwest China in 2005-2015. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2017, 50(23): 4486-4495.

l  Zhang Aiying, Diao Xianmin, Guo Erhu, Fan Huiping, Wang Lixia, Li Yuhui, Chen Liping, Wu Yinsheng, Zhang Li. Research Progress and Major Traits of Foxtail Millet Cultivars Developed in the Early-Mature Spring-Sowing Region in the Past 15 Years. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2017, 50(23): 4496-4506.

l  Li Zhijiang, Ma JinFeng, Li Yandong, Li Xiangyu, Diao Xianmin, Zhang Ting. Evaluation of Foxtail Millet Cultivars Developed in Northeast China Spring-Sowing Region in Recent Years. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 2017, 50(23): 4507-4516.

l  Liu Na, Xie Ke, Jia Qi, Zhao Jinping, Chen Tianyuan, Li Huangai, Wei Xiang, Diao Xianmin, Hong Yiguo, Liu Yule, 2016, Foxtail mosaic virus-induced gene silencing in monocot plants. Plant Physiology, 171(3):1801-7

l  Cheng Ruihong, Diao Xianmin and Jia Guanqing, 2016，Progress and prospective of millet crops, In the Edition by Chinese Sciences and Technology Association, Report on Crops Sciences advancement,  Chinese Sciences and Technology Press, Beijing，P144-152

l  Liu Xiaotong, Tang Sha, Jia Guanqing, Schnable James, Su Haixia, Tang Chanjuan, Zhi Hui, and Diao Xianmin, 2016, The C-terminal motif of SiAGO1b is required for the regulation of growth, development and stress responses in foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv), Journal of Experimental Botany, 67(11):3237-3249

l  Wang Yongqiang, Li Lin, Tang Sha, Liu Jianguang, Zhang Hanshuang, Zhi Hui, Jia Guanqing, Diao Xianmin, 2016, Combined small RNA and degradome sequencing to identify miRNAs and their targets in response to drought in foxtail millet, BMC Genetics, 17:57

l  Wang Haigang, Jia Guanqing, Zhi Hui, Wen Qifen, Dong Junli, Chen Ling, Wang Junjie, Cao Xiaoning, Liu Sichen, Wang Lun, Qiao Zhijun, Diao Xianmin. Phenotypic Diversity Evaluations of Foxtail Millet Core Collections. Acta Agron Sin, 2016, 42(01): 19-30.

l  Ren Xin, Chen Jing, Mainuddin Molla Mohammad, Wang Chao, Diao Xianmin and Shen Qun, 2015, In vitro starch digestibility and in vivo glycemicresponse of foxtail millet and its products, Food Funct., DOI: 10.1039/c5fo01074h

l  Li Wen, Tang Sha, Zhang Shuo, Shan Jianguo, Tang Chanjuan, Chen Qiannan, Jia Guanqing, Han Yuanhuai, Zhi Hui and Diao Xianmin, 2016, Gene mapping and functional analysis of the novel leaf colorgene SiYGL1 in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv], Physiologia Plantarum，157:24-37

l  Shen Ru, Yang Senpei, Zhao Guanghua, Shen Qun, Diao Xianmin, 2015, Identification of carotenoids in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) andthe effects of cooking methods on carotenoid content, Journal of Cereal Science 61 (2015) 86-93

l  Xue Cuixia, Zhi Hui, Fang Xuejiao, Liu Xiaotong, Tang Sha, Chai Yang, Zhao Baohua, Jia Guanqing and Diao Xianmin, 2016, Characterization and Fine Mappingof SiDWARF2 (D2) in Foxtail Millet, Crop Sci. 56:95–103

l  Li Wen, Zhi Hui, Zhang Shuo, Fang Xuejiao, Wang Hailong, Jia Guanqing,Han Yuanhuai,Diao Xianmin.Morphological effect and genomic mapping of Si-SP1 (small panicle1) in Foxtail millet. Journal of plant genetic resource,2015,16(3):581-587

l  Jia Guanqing, Liu Xiaotong, Schnable James C., Niu Zhengang, Wang Chunfang, Li Yuhui, Wang Shujun, Wang Suying, Liu Jinrong, Guo Erhu, Zhi Hui, Diao Xianmin, 2015, Microsatellite variations of elite Setaria varieties released during last six decades in China, PLoS ONE 10(5): e0125688. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0125688

l  Yang Senpei, Bai Guangling , Chen Lingli , Shen Qun, Diao Xianmin, Zhao Guanghua, 2014, The interaction of phenolic acids with Fe(III) in the presence of citrate as studied by isothermal titration calorimetry, Food Chemistry 157 (2014) 302–309

l  Zhang Wenying, Zhi Hui, Liu Binhui, Wang Xuezheng, Pang Zhaojin, Li Jiming, Wang Guangcail Li Mingzhe, Wang Yongfang, Li Wei, Li Haiquan, Jia Guanqing, Diao Xianmin. Phenotype Variation and Vertical Distribution of Foxtail Millet Root System in RIL from a Cross of Yugu 1× Wild Green Foxtail W53. Acta Agron Sin, 2014, 40(10): 1717-1724.

l  Ma Jinfeng, Diao Xianmin, Li Zhijiang, Li Yandong, Li Xiangyu, 2014，Effects of Atrazine on the Morphological and Physiological Indexes of Broomcorn Millet , Crops， 161(04)：138-142

l  Huang Pu, Feldman Maximilian, Schroder Stephan, Bahri Bochra A., Diao Xianmin, Zhi Hui, Estep Matt, Baxter Ivan, Devos Katrien M and Kellogg Elizabeth A., 2014, Population genetics of Setaria viridis, a new modelsystem. Molecular Ecology, doi: 10.1111/mec.12907

l  Qie Lufeng, Jia Guanqing, Zhang Wenying, Schnable James, Shang Zhonglin, Li Wei,Liu Binhui, Li Mingzhe, Chai Yang, Zhi Hui, Diao Xianmin, Mapping of quantitative trait locus (QTLs) that contribute to germination and early seedling drought tolerance in the interspecific cross Setaria italica×Setaria viridis, PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(7): e101868. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0101868（IF3.534）

l  Diao Xianmin, Schnable James, Bennetzen Jeff L., Li Jiayang, 2014, Initiation of Setaria as a model plant, Front. Agr. Sci. Eng. 1(1):16-20

l  Diao Xianmin, 2014, Problems and development perspectives on heterosis utility in foxtail millet, In Gai Junyi Edited. Utilization of heterosis in crops, Higher Education Press, Beijing, pp237-243

l  Zhang Shuo, Tang Chanjuan, Zhao Qiang, Li Jing, Yang Lifang, Qie Lufeng, Fan Xingke, Li Lin, Zhang Ning, Zhao Meicheng, Liu Xiaotong, Chai Yang, Zhang Xue, Wang Hailong, Li Yingtao, Li Wen, Zhi Hui, Jia Guanqing, Diao Xianmin, 2014, Development and characterization of highly polymorphic SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) markers through genome-wide microsatellite variants analysis in Foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.] , BMC Genomics, 2014, 15:78

l  Chen Jing, Ren Xin, Zhang Qing, Diao Xianmin, Shen Qun, 2013, Determinization of protein, total carbohydrates and crude fat contents of foxtail millet using effective wavelengths in NIR spectroscopy, Journal of Cereal Sciences, 58:241-247  

l  Yang Lifang and Diao Xianmin, Progress in the identification of plant male sterile related nuclear genes, 2013, 14(6):1108-1117

l  Wang Xiaoyu, Diao Xianmin, Wang jiezhi, Wang Chunfang, Wang Genquan, Hao Xiaofen, Liang Zengjie, Wang Xuemei, Zhao Fangfang，2013，Construction of Millet Genetic Map and QTL Analysis of agronomic characters, Journal of plant genetic resource，14（5）871-878

l  Wang Jun, Wang Zhilan, Yang Huiqing, Yuan Feng, Guo Erhu, Tian Gang, Han Yuanhuai, Li Huixia, Wang Yuwen, Diao Xianmin, Guo Pingyi, 2013, Genetic analysis and preliminary mapping of a highly male-sterile gene in foxtail millet (Setaria italica Beauv.) using SSR markers, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 12 (12) :2143-2148

l  Jia Guanqing, Huang Xuehui, Zhi Hui, Zhao Yan, Zhao Qiang, Li Wenjun, Chai Yang, Yang Lifang, Liu Kunyan, Lu Hengyun, Zhu Chuanrang, Lu Yiqi, Zhou Congcong, Fan Danlin, Weng Qijun, Guo Yunli, Huang Tao, Zhang Lei, Lu Tingting, Feng Qi, Hao Hangfei, Liu Hongkuan, Lu Ping, Zhang Ning, Li Yuhui, Guo Erhu, Wang Shujun, Wang Suying, Liu Jinrong, Zhang Wenfei, Chen Guoqiu, Zhang Baojin,Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Zhao Baohua, Li Jiayang, Diao Xianmin, Han Bin, 2013, A haplotype map of genomic variations and genome-wide association studiesofagronomic traits in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) Nature Genetics, 45(8):957-961

l  Zhao Meicheng, Zhi Hui, Doust Andrew N., Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Jia Guanqing, Wang Yongqiang, Zhang Ning, Diao Xianmin, 2013, Novel genomes and genome constitutions identified by GISH and 5S rDNA and Knotted 1 genomic sequences in the genus Setaria, BMC Genomics, 14:244

l  Jia Guanqing, Shi Shenkui, Wang Chunfang, Niu Zhenggang, Chai Yang, Zhi Hui and Diao Xianmin, 2013, Molecular diversity and population structure of Chinese green foxtail (Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv.) revealed by microsatellite analysis, Journal of Experimental Botany, 64(12):3645-3655

l  Zhao Jinfeng, Yu Aili, Tian Gang, Du Yanwei, Guo Erhu, Diao Xianmin,2013, Identification of CBL Genes from Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica [L.] Beauv. ) and Its Expression under Drought and Salt Stresses, Acta Agronomica Sinica， 39(2): 1-8

l  Wang Chunfang, Jia Guanqing, Zhi Hui, Niu Zhengang, Chai Yang, Li Wei, Wang Yongfang Li Haiquan, Lu Ping, Zhao Baohua and Diao Xianmin, Genetic diversity and population structure of Chinese foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) Beauv.) landraces, G3(Genes, Genomes, Genetics ), 2012, 2:769-777

l  Zhi Hui, Niu Zhengang, Jia Guanqing, Chai Yang, Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Lu Ping, Bai Sulan and Diao Xianmin, 2012, Variation and correlation analysis of hay forage quality traits of foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.), Acta Agronomica Sinica, 38(5):800-807

l  Zhang Wenying, Zhi Hui, Liu Binhui, Xie Junxue, Li Jiming, Li Wei, Jia Guanqing,Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Chai Yang, Li Yuqin and Diao Xianmin, 2012, Screening of indexes for drought tolerance test at booting stage in foxtail millet, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 13(5):765-772

l  Yang Xiaoyan, Zhang Jianping, Perry Linda, Ma Zhikun, Wan Zhiwei, Li Mingqi, Diao Xianmin, Lu Houyuan, 2012, From the modern to the archaeological: starch grains from millets and their wild relatives in China, Journal of Archaeological Science, 39(2012):247-254

l  Li Wei, Zhi Hui, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2012, Assessment of Genetic Relationship of Foxtail Millet with Its Wild Ancestor and Close Relatives by ISSR Markers, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 11(4):556-566

l  Dwivedi S, Upadhyaya H, Senthilvel S, Hash C, Fukunaga K, Diao X, Santra D, Baltensperger D, Prasad M (2012) Millets: Genetic and Genomic Resources. In. Janick J (ed) Plant Breeding Reviews,  Vol. 35, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, 2012 pp. 247-375

l  Qian Jiyue, Jia Guanqing, Zhi Hui, Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Shang Zhonglin, Doust Andrew N., Diao Xianmin，2012, Sensitivity to gibberellin of dwarf foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) varieties，Crop Science, 52:1068-1075

l  Niu Zhengang, Zhi Hui, Chai Yang, Jia Guanqing, Zhang Xiaoyang, Bai Sulan and Diao Xianmin, 2012, Growth dynomics and optimum harvest period of forage foxtail millet, Setaria italica (L.) Beauv., Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 27(supp.): 223-228

l  Zhang Jianping, Lu Houyuan, Wu Naiqin, Yang Xiaoyan and Diao Xianmin, 2011, Phytolith Analysis for Differentiating between Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica) and Green Foxtail (Setaria viridis). PLoS ONE 6(5): e19726. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0019726

l  Diao Xianmin, Zhang Xiwen, Cheng Ruhong, Guo Erhu, Guan Yanan, Yang Tianyu, Wang Huijun and Li Shunguo, 2011, Analysis of technical obligation for foxtail millet development in China, a survey report on foxtail millet production, In Foxtail Millet Production and Research System in China, Diao edited. Chinese Agricultural Sciences and Technology Press, Beijing. pp3-19

l  Diao Xianmin, 2011, Current status of foxtail millet production in China and future development directions. In Foxtail Millet Production and Research System in China, Diao edited. Chinese Agricultural Sciences and Technology Press, Beijing. Pp20-30

l  Wang Chunfang, Chen Jinfeng, Zhi Hui, Yang Lu, Li Wei, Wang Yougfang, Li Haiquan, Zhao Baohua, Chen Mingsheng and Xianmin Diao, 2010, Population genetics of foxtail millet and its wild ancestor, BMC Genetics 2010, 11:90

l  Zhang Wenying, Zhi Hui, Liu Binhui, Peng Haicheng, Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Li Yuqin and Diao Xianmin, 2010, Indexes screening for drought resistance test of foxtail millet, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 11(5):560-565

l  Wang Yongqiang, Zhi Hui, Li Wei, Li Haiquan, Wang Yongfang, Huang Zhanjing, Diao Xianmin, 2009, A novel genome of C and the first autotetraploid species in the Setaria genus identified by genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 56（ 6 ）843–850

l  Zhijiang Li and Xianmin Diao, 2009, Research progress on molecular marker and functional genomic of foxtail millet, Setaria italica Beauv., Journal of Aricultural Science and Technology, 11(4):16-24

l  Wang Yongfang, Zhang Jun, Cui Runli, Li Wei, Zhi Hui, Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2009, Transformation of wheat with DNAj gene from foxtail millet via pollen-tube pathway, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 24(2): 17-21

l  Cui Runli, Wang Yongfang, Zhi Hui, Li Wei, Li Haiquan, Huang Zhanjing and Diao Xianmin, 2009, Cloning and structure analysis of foxtail millet APDH gene, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 24(3): 10-14

l  Li Zhijiang, Li Haiquan  Diao Xianmin, 2008, Methods for the identification of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) events and progress in related fields, Hereditas (Beijing), 30(9):1108-1114

l  Wang Yongqiang, Zhi Hui, Li Wei, Li Haiquan, Wang Yongfang and Diao Xianmin, 2007, Chromosome number identification of some wild Setaria species, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 8(2):159-164

l  Zhi Hui, Wang Yongqiang, Li Wei, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan, Lu Ping and Diao Xianmin, 2007, Development of CMS material from intra-subspecies hybridization between green foxtail and foxtail millet, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 8(3):261-264

l  Li Wei, Zhi Hui, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2007, Screening of ISSR primers that suitable for Setaria species and their PCR reaction system optimization, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 22(4): 141-145

l  Cui Runli, Zhi Hui, Wang Yongfang, Li Wei, Li Haiquan, Huang Zhanjing and Diao Xianmin, 2007, Cloning of DnaJ-like protein gene from foxtail millet, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 22(4): 9-13

l  Diao XM, and Freeling M., Lisch D., 2006, Horizontal transfer of a plant transposon, PLOS biology, 4（1）:119～128

l  Diao XM, Lish Damon，2006，Mutator Transposon in maize and MULEs in the plant genome，Acta Genetica Sinica. 33（6）:1～10

l  Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2005, Construction and application of genomics bacterial artificial chromosom (BAC) library, Biotechnology Bulletin, 1:6-11

l  Cui Runli and Diao Xianmin, 2005, Advances on cloning and transformation of salt tolerance genes in plant, China Biotechnology, 25(8):25-30

l  Li Wei, Zhi Hui, Wang Yongfang, Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2004, Transferability analyses of SSR markers from some cereals to foxtail millet, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 19(Crop special.): 33-36

l  Diao Xianmin, Wang Yongfang, Zhi Hui, Li Haiquan and Diao Xianmin, 2004, Analyses on impact factors that applied on plantlet regeneration ability of foxtail millet tissue culture,  Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sinica, 19(Crop special.): 1-6

l  Gao Junhua, Wang Runqi, Mao Liping and Diao Xianmin, 2003, Chromosome location of dwarf gene in foxtail millet Anai 3, Acta Agronomica Sinica, 29(1):152-154

l  Diao Xianmin, 2003, Philosophy analyses on the way of thinking of the establishment of transposon theory, Science and Technology Review, 11:25-27

l  Wang Runqi, Gao Junhua, Mao Liping, Du Runheng, Diao Xianmin and Sun Jingsan, 2002, Chromosome location of the male-sterility and yellow seedling gene in line 1066 of foxtail millet, Acta Botanica Sinica  44(10):1209-1212

l  Diao Xianmin, Wang Peng, Zhi Hui, Chen Zhenling, Duan Shengjun and Sun SunJing, 2002, Analysis of somaclonal variation and its application in breeding of foxtail millet, Acta Crops Sinica, 28(4):480-485

l  Diao Xianmin, Duan Shengjun, Chen Zhenling, Zhi Hui, Zhao Lianyuan and Sun Jingsan, 1999, Somaclonal variation in foxtail millet plants regenerated from immature inflorescence and calluses. Scientia Agrcultura Sinica, 32 (3) :21-26

l  Diao Xianmin Diao, Chen Zhenling, Duan Shengjun, Liu Yule, Zhao Lianyuan and Sun Jingsan, 1999, Factors influencing foxtail millet embryo-genic calli transformation by particle bombardments. Acta Agricultural Boreali-Sinica, 14(3) :31-36

l  Duan Shenjun, Diao Xianmin and Zhao Lianyuan, 1998, Electronic scanning observation of developmental morphology of inflorescence in foxtail millet, Acta Botanica Boreali-occidentalia Sinica, 18(3):406-410

l  Diao Xianmin, Duan Shengjun, Chen Zhenling and Zhao Lianyuan, 1997, Plantlets regeneration and tissue culture of Setaria glauca, Plant Physiology Communications, 33(2):128-129

l  Diao Xianmin and Wei Jiankun, 1995, Crop heterosis utility, Published by China College Education Press, Beijing.

l  Li Yinmei and Diao Xianmin, 1994, Progress and achievement of foxtail millet breeding in China, In Houli Liu edited, Progress of crop breeding in China, South-east University Press

l  Zhao lianyuan, Diao Xianmin, Duan Shengjun, 1993, Plants Regeneration from Protoplast and their Genetic Variation in foxtail millet, Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Sineca, 8（Suppl.）:35-39

l  Diao Xianmin and Zhi Hui, 1991, A cytomorphological research on anther opening of foxtail millet and wheat. Acta Botanica Sinica, 33:240-242

l  Diao Xianmin, Du Ruiheng, Wang Tianyu, Wang Chaobin and Shi Yanhua, 1991, Cytomorphological study on anther development of Ch dominant GMS plants in foxtail millet, Acta Agricultural Boreali-Sinica, 6(1) :13-17

l  Diao Xianmin, Zhi Hui, 1989, Cytomorphological study on anther development of male sterile and male fertile lines of foxtail millet, Acta Agricultural Boreali-Sinica, 4(Supp.) :37-43