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Enacting partner specificity in legume–rhizobia symbioses

Yu, X. & Zhu, H., Jun 2025, In: aBIOTECH. 6, 2, p. 311-327 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Nutrient stress-primed microbial communities improve plant resilience

Yu, X. & Zhu, H., Oct 30 2024, In: Science Bulletin. 69, 20, p. 3180-3183 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review

Species-specific microsymbiont discrimination mediated by a Medicago receptor kinase

Yu, X., Liu, J., Qin, Q., Zribi, I., Yu, J., Yang, S., Dinkins, R. D., Fei, Z., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Aug 2024, In: Science advances. 10, 31, adp6436.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Expression and Variation of the Genes Involved in Rhizobium Nodulation in Red Clover

Dinkins, R. D., Hancock, J. A., Bickhart, D. M., Sullivan, M. L. & Zhu, H., Nov 2022, In: Plants. 11, 21, 2888.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Paired Medicago receptors mediate broad-spectrum resistance to nodulation by Sinorhizobium meliloti carrying a species-specific gene

Liu, J., Wang, T., Qin, Q., Yu, X., Yang, S., Dinkins, R. D., Kuczmog, A., Putnoky, P., Muszyński, A., Griffitts, J. S., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Dec 20 2022, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 119, 51, e2214703119.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Isoflavone levels, nodulation and gene expression profiles of a CRISPR/Cas9 deletion mutant in the isoflavone synthase gene of red clover

Dinkins, R. D., Hancock, J., Coe, B. L., May, J. B., Goodman, J. P., Bass, W. T., Liu, J., Fan, Y., Zheng, Q. & Zhu, H., Mar 2021, In: Plant Cell Reports. 40, 3, p. 517-528 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Molecular breeding for grain yield in barley: An evaluation of QTL effects in a spring barley cross

Zhu, H., Briceño, G., Dovel, R., Hayes, P. M., Liu, B. H., Liu, C. T. & Ullrich, S. E., 1999, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 98, 5, p. 772-779 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Transcriptomic and targeted metabolomic analysis identifies genes and metabolites involved in anthocyanin accumulation in tuberous roots of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.)

He, L., Liu, X., Liu, S., Zhang, J., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y., Tang, R., Wang, W., Cui, H., Li, R., Zhu, H. & Jia, X., Nov 2020, In: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 156, p. 323-332 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Biolistic transformation of sorghum using a rice chitinase gene

Zhu, H., Muthukrishnan, S., Krishnaveni, S., Wilde, G., Jeoung, J. M. & Liang, G. H., Sep 1998, In: Journal of Genetics and Breeding. 52, 3, p. 243-252 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Does function follow form? Principal QTLs for Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance are coincident with QTLs for inflorescence traits and plant height in a doubled-haploid population of barley

Zhu, H., Gilchrist, L., Hayes, P., Kleinhofs, A., Kudrna, D., Liu, Z., Prom, L., Steffenson, B., Toojinda, T. & Vivar, H., 1999, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 99, 7-8, p. 1221-1232 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

OsIPD3, an ortholog of the Medicago truncatula DMI3 interacting protein IPD3, is required for mycorrhizal symbiosis in rice

Chen, C., Ané, J. M. & Zhu, H., Oct 2008, In: New Phytologist. 180, 2, p. 311-315 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Recent advances in medicago truncatula genomics

Ané, J. M., Zhu, H. & Frugoli, J., 2008, In: International Journal of Plant Genomics. 2008, 256597.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Genetic manipulation of miR156 for improvement of biomass production and forage quality in red clover

Zheng, Q., Liu, J., Goff, B. M., Dinkins, R. D. & Zhu, H., May 1 2016, In: Crop Science. 56, 3, p. 1199-1205 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Fungal symbiosis in rice requires an ortholog of a legume common symbiosis gene encoding a Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase

Chen, C., Gao, M., Liu, J. & Zhu, H., Dec 2007, In: Plant Physiology. 145, 4, p. 1619-1628 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Bridging model and crop legumes through comparative genomics

Zhu, H., Choi, H. K., Cook, D. R. & Shoemaker, R. C., 2005, In: Plant Physiology. 137, 4, p. 1189-1196 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Host-secreted antimicrobial peptide enforces symbiotic selectivity in Medicago truncatula

Wang, Q., Yang, S., Liu, J., Terecskei, K., Abrahám, E., Gombár, A., Domonkos, A., Szucs, A., Körmöczi, P., Wang, T., Fodor, L., Mao, L., Fei, Z., Kondorosi, E., Kaló, P., Kereszt, A. & Zhu, H., Jun 27 2017, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 114, 26, p. 6854-6859 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Alternative splicing in plant immunity

Yang, S., Tang, F. & Zhu, H., Jun 10 2014, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 15, 6, p. 10424-10445 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Integration of novel SSR and gene-based SNP marker loci in the chickpea genetic map and establishment of new anchor points with Medicago truncatula genome

Nayak, S. N., Zhu, H., Varghese, N., Datta, S., Choi, H. K., Horres, R., Jüngling, R., Singh, J., Kishor, P. B. K., Sivaramakrishnan, S., Hoisington, D. A., Kahl, G., Winter, P., Cook, D. R. & Varshney, R. K., May 2010, In: Theoretical And Applied Genetics. 120, 7, p. 1415-1441 27 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The soybean Rfg1 gene restricts nodulation by Sinorhizobium fredii USDA193

Fan, Y., Liu, J., Lyu, S., Wang, Q., Yang, S. & Zhu, H., Sep 7 2017, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 8, 1548.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Syntenic relationships between Medicago truncatula and Arabidopsis reveal extensive divergence of genome organization

Zhu, H., Kim, D. J., Baek, J. M., Choi, H. K., Ellis, L. C., Küester, H., McCombie, W. R., Peng, H. M. & Cook, D. R., Mar 1 2003, In: Plant Physiology. 131, 3, p. 1018-1026 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

8/28/25 → 8/27/26

Project: Research project

ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems

Matthews, J. (PI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), Trotta, R. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)

Agricultural Research Service

8/28/25 → 8/27/26

Project: Research project

ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems

Matthews, J. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Rentfrow, G. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)

Agricultural Research Service

5/1/23 → 4/30/26

Project: Research project

ARS/FAPRU: Zhu - Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

5/1/23 → 4/30/26

Project: Research project

ARS/FAPRU: Functional Analysis of Nodule-Specific Genes in Red Clover

Zhu, H. (PI) & Houtz, R. (Former CoI)

Agricultural Research Service

5/1/18 → 4/30/23

Project: Research project

ARS/SCA: Develop transgenic forage grasses and legumes to alter or knock out biochemical pathways to gain a better understanding of secondary metabolite production and plant persistence

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

5/1/13 → 4/30/18

Project: Research project

ARS/SCA: Develop transgenic forage grasses and legumes to alter or knock out biochemical pathways to gain a better understanding of secondary metabolite production and plant persistence

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

7/1/13 → 2/29/16

Project: Research project

Alignment of Medicago Truncatula and Red Clover Chromosomes: A Comparative Genomics Tool to Advance Genetic Improvement of Red Clover

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

1/1/09 → 4/30/13

Project: Research project

ARS/SCA Cooperative Agreement - Alignment of Medicago Truncatula and Red Clover Chromosomes: A Comparative Genomics Tool to Advance Genetic Improvement of Red Clover

Zhu, H. (PI)

Agricultural Research Service

7/1/07 → 12/31/09

Project: Research project

Defense versus Symbiosis: Host Genetic Control of Nodulation Specificity in Soybean

Zhu, H. (PI)

US Department of Agriculture

9/1/09 → 8/31/13

Project: Research project

Function of non-legume orthologs of legume genes required for nodulation and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis

Zhu, H. (PI)

National Science Foundation

7/1/07 → 12/31/11

Project: Research project

KSEF R&D Excellence: Towards Understanding the Function of Rice Orthologs of Legume Genes Required for Both Nodulation and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbioses

Zhu, H. (PI)

KY Science and Technology Co Inc

11/1/05 → 5/31/07

Project: Research project

Positional Cloning and Characterization of RCT1, an Anthracnose Resistance Gene in Medicago

Zhu, H. (PI)

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension

7/1/05 → 6/30/08

Project: Research project

Assessing RNAi as a reverse genetic tool for global analysis of NBS-LRR gene function in Medicago truncatula

Zhu, H. (PI)

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension

7/1/05 → 6/30/08

Project: Research project

KSEF RDE: A Sweet BioAg Solution: Sweet Sorghum Bagasse Based Crop Yield Enhancer

Shi, J. (PI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)

KY Science and Technology Co Inc

7/1/17 → 12/31/18

Project: Research project

KSEF RDE: Genetic Regulation of Nodulation Specificity in Medicago Truncatula

Zhu, H. (PI)

KY Science and Technology Co Inc

7/1/16 → 6/30/17

Project: Research project

Development of Molecular Markers for Selection Against a Soybean Gene that Restricts Nodulation by the Highly Efficient Nitrogen-fixing Strain USDA 110

Zhu, H. (PI)

Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board

4/1/15 → 3/31/16

Project: Research project

Genetic improvement of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in soybeans

Zhu, H. (PI)

Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board

4/1/14 → 3/31/15

Project: Research project

Host genetic control of strain-specific nitrogen fixation in the legume-rhizobial symbiosis

Zhu, H. (PI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

12/1/13 → 11/30/18

Project: Research project

KSEF RDE: Host genetic control of strain-specific nitrogen fixation in Medicago truncatula

Zhu, H. (PI)

KY Science and Technology Co Inc

7/1/12 → 6/30/14

Project: Research project

Associated Departments

Plant and Soil Sciences