2000年毕业于山东莱阳农学院，获农学学士学位；2003年6月毕业于扬州大学作物遗传育种专业，获农学硕士并留校任教。2008年6月毕业于扬州大学作物遗传育种专业，获农学博士学位。

留校任教 2009年和2014年先后2次赴美国East Carolina大学（黄锦岭教授实验室）开展博士后和访问学者研究。

主持国家自然科学基金、973项目子课题、江苏省自然科学基金、江苏省高校自然科学研究重大项目等多项研究工作

主编《SPSS农业试验数据分析实用教程》教材1部，参编《生物信息学》和《生物统计与试验设计》教材2部 在Nature Communications、New Phytologist、Molecular Biology and Evolution等刊物发表SCI论文30多篇 2019年

Yang Y, Guo M, Sun S, Zou Y, Yin S, Liu Y, Tang S, Gu M, Yang Z*, Yan C*. Natural variation of OsGluA2 is involved in grain protein content regulation in rice. Nature Communications. 2019 Apr 26;10(1): 1949.

Yin S, Li P, Xu Y, Liu J, Yang T, Wei J, Xu S, Yu J, Fang H, Xue L, Hao D, Yang Z*, Xu C*. Genetic and genomic analysis of the seed-filling process in maize based on a logistic model. Heredity. 2019 Jul 29. doi: 10.1038/s41437-019-0251-x.

Chen R#, Yao Y#, Fang H, Zhang E, Li P, Xu Y, Yin S, Huangfu L, Sun G, Xu C*, Zhou Y*, Yang Z*. Origin, evolution and functional characterization of the land plant glycoside hydrolase subfamily GH5_11. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 2019, 138:205-218.

Li X, Shi S, Tao Q, Tao Y, Miao J, Peng X, Li C, Yang Z, Zhou Y*, Liang G*. OsGASR9 positively regulates grain size and yield in rice (Oryza sativa). Plant Science. 2019, 286:17-27.

Li P, Pan T, Wang H, Wei J, Chen M, Hu X, Zhao Y, Yang X, Yin S, Xu Y, Fang H, Liu J, Xu C*, Yang Z*. Natural variation of ZmHKT1 affects root morphology in maize at the seedling stage. Planta. 2019, 249(3):879-889.

Miao J#, Yang Z#, Zhang D, Wang Y, Xu M, Zhou L, Wang J, Wu S, Yao Y, Du X, Gu F, Gong Z, Gu M, Liang G, Zhou Y. Mutation of RGG2, which encodes a type B heterotrimeric G protein γ subunit, increases grain size and yield production in rice. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 2019 Mar;17(3):650-664.

2018年

Tao Y, Wang J, Miao J, Chen J, Wu S, Zhu J, Zhang D, Gu H, Cui H, Shi S, Xu M, Yao Y, Gong Z, Yang Z, Gu M, Zhou Y, Liang G. The Spermine Synthase OsSPMS1 Regulates Seed Germination, Grain Size, and Yield. Plant Physiology. 2018 Sep 6. pii: pp.00877.2018. doi: 10.1104/pp.18.00877.

Xu Y, Yang T, Zhou Y, Yin S, Li P, Liu J, Xu S, Yang Z*, Xu C*. Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Starch Pasting Properties in Maize Using Single-Locus and Multi-Locus Models. Front Plant Sci. 2018, 9: 1311.

Xu Y, Wang X, Ding X, Zheng X, Yang Z, Xu C, Hu Z. Genomic selection of agronomic traits in hybrid rice using an NCII population. Rice (N Y). 2018 May 10;11(1):32. doi: 10.1186/s12284-018-0223-4.

Guan Y, Liu L, Wang Q, Zhao J, Li P, Hu J, Yang Z, Running MP, Sun H, Huang J*. Gene refashioning through innovative shifting of reading frames in mosses. Nat Commun. 2018 Apr 19;9(1):1555. doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-04025-x.

Yin SY, Li PC, Xu Y, Xue L, Hao DR, Liu J, Yang TT, Yang ZF, Xu CW: Logistic model-based genetic analysis for kernel filling in a maize RIL population. Euphytica 2018, 214(5): .

Wang HM, Lei Y, Yan LY, Wan LY, Cai Y, Yang ZF, Lv JW, Zhang XJ, Xu CW, Liao BS: Development and validation of simple sequence repeat markers from Arachis hypogaea transcript sequences. Crop Journal, 2018, 6(2):172-180.

Li L, Liu J, Xue X, Li C, Yang Z, Li T*. CAPS/dCAPS Designer: a web-based high-throughput dCAPS marker design tool. Sci China Life Sci. 2018 Apr 12. doi: 10.1007/s11427-017-9286-y.

Gao Q, Xu S, Zhu X, Wang L, Yang Z*, Zhao X*. Genome-wide identification and characterization of the RIO atypical kinase family in plants. Genes & Genomics, 2018, 40(6): 669–683 doi: 10.1007/s13258-018-0658-4

Li P, Zhang Y, Yin S, Zhu P, Pan T, Xu Y, Wang J, Hao D, Fang H, Xu C*, Yang Z*. QTL-by-Environment interaction in the response of maize root and shoot traits to different water regimes. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018, 23;9: 229.

Li P#, Du C#, Zhang Y, Yin S, Zhang E, Fang H, Lin D, Xu C*, Yang Z*. Combined bulked segregant sequencing and traditional linkage analysis for identification of candidate gene for purple leaf sheath in maize. PLoS One. 2018, 13(1): e0190670.

Zhou Y#, Tao Y#, Yuan Y, Zhang Y, Miao J, Zhang R, Yi C, Gong Z, Yang Z*, Liang G*. Characterisation of a novel quantitative trait locus, GN4-1, for grain number and yield in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2018, 131(3): 637-648.

2017年

Zhou Y, Tao Y, Zhu J, Miao J, Liu J, Liu Y, Yi C, Yang Z*, Gong* Z, Liang G*. GNS4, a novel allele of DWARF11, regulates grain number and grain size in a high-yield rice variety. Rice, 2017, 10(1): 34.

Fang H, Huangfu L, Chen R, Li P, Xu S, Zhang E, Cao W, Liu L, Yao Y, Liang G, Xu C*, Zhou Y*, Yang Z*. Ancestor of land plants acquired the DNA-3-methyladenine glycosylase (MAG) gene from bacteria through horizontal gene transfer. Scientific Reports, 2017, 7(1):9324.

Li P#, Cao W#, Fang H, Xu S, Yin S, Zhang Y, Lin D, Wang J, Chen Y, Xu C* and Yang Z*. Transcriptomic profiling of the maize (Zea mays L.) leaf response to abiotic stresses at the seedling stage. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017, 8: 290. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00290.

Wang X, Li L, Yang Z, Zheng X, Yu S, Xu C*, Hu Z*. Predicting rice hybrid performance using univariate and multivariate GBLUP models based on North Carolina mating design II. Heredity, 2017, 118(3): 302-310.

Xu Y, Li PC, Yang ZF, Xu CW: Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci in crops. Crop Journal, 2017, 5(2):175-184.

2016年

Tao Y, Zhu J, Xu J, Wang L, Gu H, Zhou R, Yang Z, Zhou Y*, Liang G*. Exploitation of heterosis loci for yield and yield components in rice using chromosome segment substitution lines. Scientific Reports, 2016, 6: 36802.

Yang Z, Liu L, Fang H, Li P, Xu S, Cao W, Xu C*, Huang J*, Zhou Y*. Origin of the plant Tm-1-like gene via two independent horizontal transfer events and one gene fusion event. Scientific Reports, 2016, 6: 33691.

Zhou Y, Dong G, Tao Y, Chen C, Yang B, Wu Y, Yang Z, Liang G*, Wang B*, Wang Y*. Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Associated with Toot Traits Using Sequencing-Based Genotyping Chromosome Segment Substitution Lines Derived from 9311 and Nipponbare in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). PLoS One. 2016, 11(3): e0151796.

Xu Y, Hu WM, Yang ZF, Xu CW: A multivariate partial least squares approach to joint association analysis for multiple correlated traits. Crop Journal, 2016, 4(1):21-29.

2015年

Yang Z#, Zhou Y#, Huang J, Hu Y, Zhang E, Xie Z, Ma S, Gao Y, Song S, Xu C* Liang G*: Ancient horizontal transfer of transaldolase-like protein gene and its role in plant vascular development. New Phytologist 2015, 206(2):807-816.

Zhou Y#, Miao J#, Gu H, Peng X, Leburu M, Yuan F, Gu H, Gao Y, Tao Y, Zhu J, Gong Z, Yi C, Gu M, Yang Z*, Liang G*. Natural Variations in SLG7 Regulate Grain Shape in Rice. Genetics. 2015, 201(4): 1591-1599.

Yang Z, Ma S, Hu Y, Zhang E, Xie Z, Xu S, Liu L, Deng L, Xu C*, Huang J*: Association Analysis of the Maize Gene ZmYS1 with Kernel Mineral Concentrations. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 2015, 33(5):1327-1335.

Wang X, Yang Z, Xu C*: A comparison of genomic selection methods for breeding value prediction. Science Bulletin 2015, 60(10):925-935.

Gao Q, Zang H, Gao Y, Yang Z, Zhou Y, Luo Y, Yuan Y, Wang Y, Yang L, Xu X et al: Comprehensive molecular evolution and gene expression analyses of the ABC1 atypical kinase family in rice and Arabidopsis. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2015, 24(2):210-217.

2014年

Yin Z#, Zhang Z#, Deng D, Chao M, Gao Q, Wang Y, Yang Z, Bian Y, Hao D, Xu C*: Characterization of Rubisco Activase Genes in Maize: An alpha-Isoform Gene Functions alongside a beta-Isoform Gene. Plant Physiology 2014, 164(4):2096-2106.

Yang Z, Zhang E, Li J, Jiang Y, Wang Y, Hu Y, Xu C*: Analyses of sequence polymorphism and haplotype diversity of LEAFY genes revealed post-domestication selection in the Chinese elite maize inbred lines. Molecular Biology Reports 2014, 41(2):1117-1125.

Yang Z, Zhang E, Jiang Y, Xu S, Pan L, Chen Q, Xu C*: Sequence polymorphisms in Zmisa2 gene are significantly associated with starch pasting and gelatinization properties in maize (Zea mays L.). Molecular Breeding 2014, 34(4):1833-1842.

Yang Z#, Wang Y#, Gao Y, Zhou Y, Zhang E, Hu Y, Yuan Y, Liang G, Xu C*: Adaptive evolution and divergent expression of heat stress transcription factors in grasses. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2014, 14: 147.

Xu S, Yang Z*, Zhang E, Jiang Y, Pan L, Chen Q, Xie Z, Xu C*: Nucleotide Diversity of Maize ZmBT1 Gene and Association with Starch Physicochemical Properties. PLoS One 2014, 9(8): e103627.

Tang Z, Hu W, Huang J, Lu X, Yang Z, Lei S, Zhang Y, Xu C*: Potential Involvement of Maternal Cytoplasm in the Regulation of Flowering Time via Interaction with Nuclear Genes in Maize. Crop Science 2014, 54(2):544-553.

2013年

Zhou Y#, Gong Z#, Yang Z#, Yuan Y, Zhu J, Wang M, Yuan F, Wu S, Wang Z, Yi C et al: Mutation of the Light-Induced Yellow Leaf 1 Gene, Which Encodes a Geranylgeranyl Reductase, Affects Chlorophyll Biosynthesis and Light Sensitivity in Rice. Plos One 2013, 8(9):e75299.

Zhang E, Yang Z*, Wang Y, Hu Y, Song X, Xu C*: Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Haplotype Diversity of RTCS Gene in China Elite Maize Inbred Lines. Plos One 2013, 8(2): e56495.

Yang Z, Wang Y, Zhou Y, Gao Q, Zhang E, Zhu L, Hu Y, Xu C*: Evolution of land plant genes encoding L-Ala-D/L-Glu epimerases (AEEs) via horizontal gene transfer and positive selection. BMC Plant Biology 2013, 13: 34.

Yang Z, Wang Y, Xu S, Xu C, Yan C*: Molecular Evolution and Functional Divergence of Soluble Starch Synthase Genes in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz). Evolutionary Bioinformatics 2013, 9:239-249

Tang Z, Yang Z, Hu Z, Zhang D, Lu X, Jia B, Deng D, Xu C*: Cytonuclear epistatic quantitative trait locus mapping for plant height and ear height in maize. Molecular Breeding 2013, 31(1):1-14.

2012年

Tang Z, Hu Z, Yang Z, Yu B, Xu C*: Framework for dissection of complex cytonuclear epistasis by a two-dimensional genome scan. Chinese Science Bulletin 2012, 57(21):2675-2680.

Gao Q#, Yang Z#, Zhou Y, Yin Z, Qiu J, Liang G, Xu C*: Characterization of an Abc1 kinase family gene OsABC1-2 conferring enhanced tolerance to dark-induced stress in rice. Gene 2012, 498(2):155-163.

2011年

Yang Z, Huang J*: De novo origin of new genes with introns in Plasmodium vivax. Febs Letters 2011, 585(4):641-644.

Sun G#, Yang Z#, Kosch T, Summers K, Huang J*: Evidence for acquisition of virulence effectors in pathogenic chytrids. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2011, 11.

2010年

Sun G, Yang Z, Ishwar A, Huang J*: Algal Genes in the Closest Relatives of Animals. Molecular Biology and Evolution 2010, 27(12):2879-2889.

2009年

Yang Z, Gao Q, Sun C, Li W, Gu S, Xu C*: Molecular evolution and functional divergence of HAK potassium transporter gene family in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Journal of Genetics and Genomics 2009, 36(3):161-172.

Wang X, Song W, Yang Z, Wang Y, Tang Z, Xu C*: Improved Genetic Mapping of Endosperm Traits Using NCIII and TTC Designs. Journal of Heredity 2009, 100(4):496-500.

2008年

Yang Z, Zhou Y, Wang X, Gu S, Yu J, Liang G, Yan C, Xu C*: Genomewide comparative phylogenetic and molecular evolutionary analysis of tubby-like protein family in Arabidopsis, rice, and poplar. Genomics 2008, 92(4):246-253.

Yang Z, Wang X, Gu S, Hu Z, Xu H, Xu C*: Comparative study of SBP-box gene family in Arabidopsis and rice. Gene 2008, 407(1-2):1-11.

Yang Z, Gu S, Wang X, Li W, Tang Z, Xu C*: Molecular evolution of the CPP-like gene family in plants: Insights from comparative genomics of Arabidopsis and rice. Journal of Molecular Evolution 2008, 67(3):266-277.

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