1980.09－1984.07，华中农学院园林系，学士
1988.09－1991.03，东北林业大学植物遗传育种专业，硕士
1994.09－1997.07，华中理工大学生物医学工程专业，博士

1991.03－1994.08　华中农业大学，讲师
1997.11－1999.11　中国科学院水生生物研究所，博士后
1999.11－现 在　　武汉大学生命科学学院，副教授、教授，博士生导师

1. 国家自然科学基金：盾叶薯蓣根状茎甾体皂苷转化分子机制研究
2. 国家自然科学基金：盾叶薯蓣质体薯蓣皂素的来源与形成机制研究
3. 国家自然科学基金：盾叶薯蓣中皂素的时空分布及其合成调控的生理生化基础研究
4. 国家自然科学基金：盾叶薯蓣皂素合成调控及其生理生化机理研究
5. 云南省省院省校科技合作计划：滇重楼速生、优质栽培调控技术研究（与云南白药集团合作）

1.Wei Song, Shan Yan, Yi Li, Shan Feng, Jia-jiao Zhang, Jia-ru Li*. Functional characterization of squalene epoxidase and NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase in Dioscorea zingiberensis, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2019, 509 (3): 822-827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.01.010

2.Shan Feng, Wei Song, Ruirui Fu, Hong Zhang, Anran Xu, Jiaru Li*. Application of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in Dioscorea zingiberensis. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 2018, 135(1): 133-141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-018-1450-5

3. Jiajiao Zhang, Yi Li, Jianping Guo, Bo Du, Guangcun He, Yingjun Zhang*, Rongzhi Chen*, Jiaru Li*. Lipid profiles reveal different responses to brown planthopper infestation for pest susceptible and resistant rice plants. Metabolomics 2018, 14(9): 120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11306-018-1422-0

4.Shan Y, Peng-cheng Wei, Qiao Chen, Xin Chen, Shi-cheng Wang, Jia-ru Li*, Chuan Gao*. Functional and structural characterization of a β-glucosidase involved in saponin metabolism from intestinal bacteria. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2018, 496(4): 1349-1356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.02.018

5.Ting Ye, Wei Song, Jia-Jiao Zhang, Mei An, Shan Feng, Shan Yan, Jiaru Li*. Identification and functional characterization of DzS3GT, a cytoplasmic glycosyltransferase catalyzing biosynthesis of diosgenin 3-O-glucoside in Dioscorea zingiberensis. Plant Cell Tiss Organ Cult 2017, 129(3): 399-410. doi:10.1007/s11240-017-1187-6

6.DIARRA, S.T.; HE, J.; WANG, J. and LI, J. Ethylene treatment improves diosgenin accumulation in in vitro cultures of Dioscorea zingiberensisvia up-regulation of CAS and HMGR gene expression. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology 2013, vol. 16, no. 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.2225/vol16-issue5-fulltext-9

7.Yu Kun, Fan Qilong, Wang Yan, Wei Jianrong, Ma Qing, Yu Dan, Li Jiaru*. Function of leafy sepals in Paris polyphylla: photosynthate allocation and partitioning to the fruit and rhizome. Functional Plant Biology 2013, 40(4): 393-399


8.K. YU, Q.L. FAN, J.R. WEI, D. YU and J.R. LI*. Nitrogen remobilization and resorption in aerial parts of the perennial herb Paris polyphylla are altered by GA 3 application during senescence. Biologia Plantarum 2012, 56 (4): 717-723

9.Jiaru Li*, Kun Yu, Jianrong Wei, Qing Ma, Buqiong Wang, Dan Yu. Gibberellin retards chlorophyll degradation during senescence of Parispolyphylla. Biologia Plantarum 2010, 54 (2): 395-399

10.Jiaru Li*, Dingyu Yang, Kun Yu, Ji He, Yingjun. Zhang. Determination of Diosgenin Content in Medicinal Plants with Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Planta Med 2010, 76(16): 1915-1920

11.Kun Yu, Yan Wang, Jianrong Wei, Qing Ma, Dan Yu, Jiaru Li*. Sodium Bisulfite improves rhizome yield and quality in Paris polyphylla. Planta Med 2010, 76(5): 489-494

12.Kun Yu, Jianrong Wei, Qing Ma, Dan Yu, Jiaru Li*. Senescence of aerial parts is impeded by exogenous gibberellic acid in herbaceous perennial Paris polyphylla. Journal of Plant Physiology 2009, 166(8): 819-830

13.Kun Yu, Yan Wang, Jianrong Wei, Qing Ma, Dan Yu, Jiaru Li* Improving rhizome yield and quality of Paris polyphylla through gibberellic acid-induced retardation of senescence of aerial parts. Plant Signaling & Behavior 2009, 4(5): 413-415