General

Tian Daike  PhD  Professor 
​Chenshan  Research Center of CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Science

Shanghai Botanical Garden

Telephone: 86-21-37792288-932   E-mail: dktian@cemps.ac.cn
Address: 3888 Chenhua Rd, Songjiang, Shanghai 201602 China

Research Areas

Botany and Ornamental Horticulture

·Classification and assessment of the ornamental plants (Begonia, Nelumbo, Saxifraga, etc.)

 ·Introduction and domestication, propagation (tissue culture), production and commercialization of Ornamental plants

·Ornamental plant breeding

·Biomolecular mechanism of  important morphological and physiological phenomena in plants

·Horticultural extension

Education

Aug. 2008  Ph.D. from Department of Horticulture, Auburn University, Auburn AL,USA

                    Dissertation: Container production and post-harvest handling of lotus (Nelumbo) and micropropagation

                    of herbaceous peony (Paeonia)

Sept. 1999  M.S. from Kunming Institute of Botany, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

               Thesis: Diet composition of snakes in Hunan Province

July 1993  B.S. from Department of Biology, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China

              Thesis: Horticultural studies on Begonia versicolor 

               

                


Experience

2011 -         Professor, Principal Investigator, Shanghai Chenshan Plant Scienece Research Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chenshan Botanical Garden, Shanghai, China

    ·Classification and assessment of the ornamental plants

    ·Introduction and domestication, propagation, production and commercialization of Ornamental plants

    ·Ornamental plant breeding

    ·Biomolecular mechanism of some important morphological and physiological phenomena

     ·Horticultural extension

2009 -  2011  Professor, Principal Investigator, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China

    ·Introduction, evaluation, breeding of  ornamental plants especially lotus, AlpiniaBegonia and Hibiscus cinnamomifolius

     ·Mechanism and performance of forcing flowering of herbaceous peony in subtropical region                                      

2004 - 2008    Research Assistant, Auburn University, Alabama, USA

    ·Micropropation of herbaceous peony: evaluation of genotype, explants, medium and PGRs

      ·Forcing flowering of herbaceous peony

      ·Production and breeding of lotus in containers: evaluation of cultivars, container size, soil level, fertilization, and nutrition

      ·Physiology and viability of cooler stored post-harvested lotus (Nelumbo)

      ·Investigation of insects on lotus (Nelumbo) in container production

2001 - 2003   Research Project Manager, Shanghai Four Seasons Horticultural & Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China

     ·Ornamental plant taxonomy

     ·Introduction, propagation, production, evaluation of native and imported ornamentals

      ·Development of new landscape plants 

      ·Management of research and production

2000 - 2001  Assistant Researcher, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China

 ·Taxonomy, cultivation and breeding of Begonia

  ·Studies on other ornamental plants: IrisHypericumPrimula, Orchids and Clematis

1999 - 2000  Visiting Researcher, Toyama Botanical Gardens, Toyama,Japan

     ·Introduction and evaluation of Yunnan's plants (more than 700 taxa)

     ·Cytological investigation of DiurantheraAbelia and Begonia

1993 - 1996  Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Hunan Normal University,Changsha, China

     ·Management of University Herbarium

      ·Specimen collection and arrangement of Plant Specimen Exhibition Room

      ·Evaluation of Hunan's wild flowers (particularly Orchidaceae)

      ·Teaching experimental courses of Plant Taxonomy and Plant Cultivation

      ·Organization and guidance of field work and teaching internship


Teaching Experience

High School Class Teaching: Biology, 1992 

Plant Morphology and Taxonomy: College Courses, 1993-1996

Field Intership on Plant Taxonomy: College level,1994-1996 

Plant Taxonomy: Short-time training classes, 2015,2016

Honors & Distinctions

2016          The most potential new cultivar from Modern Lanscape Architecture, Beijing China

2015           2015 outstanding staff member of  Shanghai Administration Bureau of Landscape and City Appearance, Shanghai China

2010             International Nelumbo Cultivar Registration Authority Appointed by IWGS and ISHS                                   

2006             Excellent Foreign Graduate Student, Auburn University, Auburn, AL of USA

2004 - 2008  Presidential Graduate Fellowship, Auburn University, Auburn, AL of USA 

2003             The 2nd Prize of Science and Technology Progress from Yunnan Province, China

2001             Gold Prize of the 5thChinaFlower Exposition, Guangzhou, China

2000 -           Honorary Ambassador of Toyama Prefecture, Japan

1999             The 2nd Class Prize of Graduate Scholarship, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China


Publications

Published 3 books, over 70 papers (20+ SCI), plus about 30 trade magazine articles

Papers

Peer Review Papers

1.        Liu AM,Tian DK*, Xiang YC*,Mo HB.Biochar improved growth of an important medicinal plant (Salvia miltiorrhizaBunge) and inhibited its cadmium uptake.Journal of Plant Biology & Soil Health. 2016. 3(2): 6.

2.        Liu AM,Tian DK*, Xiang YC*,Mo HB.Effects of Biochar on growth of Asian lotus (Nelumbo nuciferaGaertn.) and cadmium uptake in artificially cadmium-polluted water.Scientia Horticulturae. 2016. 198:311-317.

3.        Li C,Yang LH,Tian DK*, Chen Y, Wu RJ, Fu NF.Begonia leipingensis(Begoniaceae), a new compound-leaved species with unique petiolule pattern from Guangxi of China.Phytotaxa. 2016. 244 (1): 045-056.

4.        Feng CY, Li SS, Yin DD, Zhang HJ, Tian DK, Wu Qian, Wang Li, Su S, Wang LS. Rapid determination of flavonoids in plumules of sacred lotus cultivars and assessment of their antioxidant activities. 2016.Industrial Crops and Products87: 96–104.

5.        Zhao B, Fu NF, Xiang YC*,Tian DK*. Effects of light intensity on the growth ofBegonia cucullataandB. wallichiana.Acta Agriculturae Shanghai. 2016326):25-30. (Chinese with English abstract)

6.        Wu X, Zhang DS,Tian DK*,Zhang WW, Liu QQ, Liu FL, Chen Q, Zhao XS, Wu SH*. Construction and identification of flower buds cDNA Library of Asian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).Subtropical Plant Science.2016. 45(1): 48-52.(Chinese with English abstract)

7.        Liu FL, Min J, Chen Q,Tian DK, Zhao LJ*. Role of vascular tissue of rhizoids for protocorm-like bodies regeneration inRosa canina.Acta Bot Boreali-Occident Sin.2016. 36(9): 1764-1778.(Chinese with English abstract)

8.        Li C,Tian DK*,Li XP,Fu NF.Morphological and molecular identication of natural hybridization betweenBegonia hemsleyanaandB. macrotoma.Scientia Horticulturae. 2015. 192: 357-360.

9.        Li C,Mo HB,Tian DK*,Xu YX, Meng J,Tilt K.Genetic diversity and structure of American lotus (Nelumbo luteaWilld.) in North America revealed from microsatellite markers.Scientia Horticulturae. 2015.189:17–21.

10.    Tian DK*,Li C,Li CH, Li XJ.Begonia pulchrifolia(sect. Platycentrum), a new species of Begoniaceae from Sichuan of China. Phytotaxa. 2015. 207(3): 242–252.

11.    Xiao Y,Li C,Hsieh TY,Tian DK*,Zhou JJ,Zhang DG,Chen GX*.Eutrema bulbiferum(Brassicaceae), a new species with bulbils from Hunan, China.Phytotaxa. 2015. 219 (03): 233-242.

12.    Xiao Y,Tian DK*, Zhang DG, Chen GX*, Li C. A newly recorded genus in Hu’nan Province:RhabdothamnopsisHemsley( Gesneriaceae).Plant Divers. Resour.2015. 24(1): 113-115.(Chinese with English abstract)

13.    Xu YX, Zhang WW, Mo HB, Li C, Cao JG,Tian DK*. Genetic diversity analysis ofNelumboaccession based on EST-SSR markers.Plant Divers. Resour. 2015. 37 (5):595-604. (Chinese with English abstract)

14.    Chen Y, Zhang WW,Tian DK*, Wang JG*. Cloning, subcellular localization and expression analysis ofNnFULgenes from lotus (Nelumbo nuciferaGaertn.).Acta Agriculturae Shanghai.2015.31(4):11-18. (Chinese with English abstract)

15.    Tian DK*.Begonia intermedia, an illegitimate name and taxonomic synonym ofB. wuzhishanensis.Phytotaxa.2014.172 (1): 059–060.

16.    Zhang WW,Tian DK*,Huang X,Xu YX,Mo HB,Liu YB,Meng J,Zhang DS.Characterization of Flower-Bud Transcriptome and Development of Genic SSR Markers in Asian Lotus (Nelumbo nuciferaGaertn.).Plos One.2014. 9(11): e112223. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112223.

17.    Tian DK*,Li C,Yan YH,Li XP,Meng J.Begonia intermedia, a new species ofBegoniaceaefrom Hainan China.Phytotaxa.2014.166 (2): 114–122.

18.    Li XJ,Tian DK*, Li C, Liu KM*, Li XP, Masashi NAKATA. The history, culture, utilization, germplasm diversity and research advances ofBegonia grandisDry.Botanical Research. 2014. 3, 117-139.  (Chinese with English abstract)

19.    Huang X,Tian DK*, Zhang WW, Zeng SJ, Mo HB. Comparison of floral organ morphological development between single and double flowers inNelumbo nuciferaGaertn. Plant Divers. Resour. 2014. 36 (3): 303-309. (Chinese with English abstract)

20.    Liu AM, Xiang YC*,Tian DK*. A Review on heavy metals pollution in vegetables and application potential of biochar to mitigate pollution.Journal of Changjiang Vegetables2014. (02): 5-16.(Chinese with English abstract)

21.    Liu AM, Xiang YC*,Tian DK*, Mo HB. Effects of biochar on vegetable growth and pollution inhibition of heavy metal Cadmium.J. Soil Water Conserv. 2013. 27 (5): 1-7. (Chinese with English abstract)

22.    Shen CY, Tian DK*, Zeng SJ, Liao ZL. Preliminary study on adaptation and performance of Herbaceous peony (PaeoniaL.) open-cultivated in South China.Guangdong Agri. Sci.2012. 39: 39-42. (Chinese with English abstract)

23.    Shen CY,Tian DK*, Zeng SJ. Distribution and cultivation patterns and research status of forcing cultivation of Sect. Paeonia DC. species. J.Plant Res. Envi. 2012. 21: 100-107. (Chinese with English abstract)

24.    Tian DK, Tilt KM. 'Zhizun Qianban' — A historic discovery of an obscure lotus (Nelumbo) cultivar with an interesting legend.HortScience.2011. 46:1044-1045.

25.    Tian, D.K., Ken M. Tilt, Fenny Dane, Jeff L. Sibley, and Floyd M. Woods. 2010. Comparison of direct shoot induction ability of different explants in herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactifloraPallas.)Scientia Hort.123:385-389.

26.    Tian, D.K., Ken M. Tilt, Jeff L. Sibley, Fenny Dane, and Floyd M. Woods. 2009. Response of Lotus (NelumbonuciferaGaertn.) to Planting Time and Disbudding.HortScience44(3):1-4

27.    Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, J.L. Sibley, Fenny Dane, and F.M. Woods. 2009. Response of lotus (Nelumbo) to soil level in containers.J. Environ. Hort. 27(1):79-84.

28.    Orozco-Obando W, Tilt K. Fischman B,Tian DK, Liu YM. 2009. Exploring potential of lotus (Nelumbo spp.) as alternative crop for Southeastern USA. (16):23-27. (Chinese with English abstract)

29.    Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F.M. Woods, J.R. Kessler, and J.L. Sibley. 2008. Post-harvest longevity and viability of cooler-stored lotus propagules.J. Environ. Hort. 26(2):101-104.

30.    Jia, N., Q.Y. Shu, L.S. Wang, Z.A. Liu, H.X. Ren, Y.J. Xu,D.K. Tian, and K.M. Tilt. 2008. Identification and characterization of anthocyanins by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry in herbaceous peony species.J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.133(3):418-426.

31.    Zhang, J.J., L.S. Wang, Q.Y. Shu, Z.A Liu, C.H. Li, J. Zhang, X.L. Wei, andD.K. Tian. 2007. Comparison of anthocyanins in non-blotches and blotches of the petals of Xibei tree peony.Scientia Hort.114(2):104-111.

32.    Guan, K.Y., T.D. Fershalova, N.V. Tsybulya, andD.K. Tian. 2005. Antimicrobic activity of volatile emissions of some begonias from Yunnan, China.Acta Botanica Yunnanica27(4):437-442.

33.    Tian, D.K., K.Y. Guan, Q.X. Zhou, and Z.J. Gu. 2002. Chromosome numbers of 8 species inBegoniafrom Yunnan, China.Acta Botanica Yunnanica24(2):245-249. (Chinese with English abstract)

34.    Li, Z.J., K.Y. Guan, J.X. Li, andD.K. Tian. 2002. Diseases and pests of cultivatedClematisand their control.Plant Protection28(2):35-36. (Chinese with English abstract)

35.    Tian, D.K., K.Y. Guan, J.X. Li, and J.Y. Xiang. 2002. New varieties ofBegonia– 'Dabai', 'Jianlu', 'Meinü', and 'Zhongda'.Acta Hort. Sinica29(1):90-91. (Chinese with English abstract)

36.    Godo, T., Y.X. Lu,D.K. Tian, and K.Y. Guan. 2002. Notes on the botanical surveys in Yunnan Province, China –Route and list of dry Specimens collected in 2001,Bull. Bot. Gard. Toyama. 7:45-57.

37.    Guo, R.X., K.Y. Guan, andD.K. Tian. 2001. Tissue culture ofBegonia.Plant Physiol. Commun.37(6):536. (Chinese with English abstract)

38.    Li, J.X., K.Y. Guan,D.K. Tian, J.Y. Xiang, and F.C. Kong. 2001. The genetic property of hybridization onBegonia rex.Acta Hort. Sinica. 28(5):440-444. (Chinese with English abstract)

39.    Tian, D.K., K.Y. Guan, and J.X. Li. 2001. NewBegoniavarieties –'White King', 'Silvery Pearl', and 'Tropical Girl'.Acta Hort. Sinica28(3):281-282. (Chinese with English abstract)

40.    Tian, D.K., J.X. Li, and K.Y. Guan. 2001. NewBegoniavarieties –'Kunming Bird', 'Kang-er', and 'White Snow'.Acta Hort. Sinica28(2):186-187. (Chinese with English abstract)

41.    Tian, D.K., K.Y. Guan, R.X. Guo, and J.X. Li. 2000. Propagation and cultivation ofBegonia versicolor.Guihaina21(4):375-380. (Chinese with English abstract)

42.    Tian, D.K., J.X. Li, K.Y. Guan, and Z.J. Li. 2000. Infection of powdery mildew inBegoniaplants and its control.Plant Protection26(4):33-34. (Chinese with English abstract)

43.    Guan, K.Y. andD.K. Tian. 2000. Three new species ofBegoniafrom Yunnan, China.Acta Botanica Yunnanica22(2):179-134.

44.    Liu, K.M. andD.K. Tian. 1999. Some new recorded plants from Hunan (III).Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Normalis Hunanensis22(3):77-80. (Chinese with English abstract)

Proceeding, Abstract and Poster of Conferences

1.      Tian DK*.Diversity and conservation of ChineseBegonia.IABG International Symposium on Plant Conservation in China.2016. (Abstract, Oral) (Shanghai China)

2.      Tian DK*. Conservation forNelumbobased on understanding of population diversity. The annual meeting of IABG Division 2015 Asian Botanical Garden for the Next Generation.2015. p26.(Abstract, Oral) (Shanghai China)

3.      Tian DK*,Mo HB,Zhang WW,Huang X,Li C,Xu YX. Progress on international lotus registration and construction of internationalNelumbodatabase.Acta Horticulturae. 2014.1035:79-85.

4.      Tian DK*,Huang X,Meng J,Mo HB,Li XP,Wang HZ, Shen CY, Pang B.Investigation on phenology and phenotypic diversity ofTerminalia bellirica(Gaertn.) Roxb. provenances from China and other Asian countries.Acta Horticulturae.2013.977:287-298.

5.      Tian DK*, Tilt MK.Effects of fertilization on growth and flowering of ornamental lotus cultivated in containers. Proceeding of 2013 Symposium on industrial development of new product, new processing, new facilities on new fertilizers. 2013. 196-202.(Nanjing, China)

6.      Zhang XS, Cao X, Mu HM,Tian DK*. Plant regeneration from leaf explants ofSophora japonica‘Liao Hong'. In: Zhang Y. 2012.The Third Conference on Horticulture Science and Technology. 2012. 124-128. London Science Publishing.

  1. Tian DK.2010. Cultivar, naming, and      international registration of Nelumbo. Proceeding      of the 1st International Conference on Lotus and Waterlily 2010, and the      8th Conference on Research and Development of Lotus and Waterlily as      Economic Plants. 2010. 42-46. (Thailand)
  2. Tian DK,      Tilt KM, Orozco W, Mcgrath C. Research summary of container production and      post-harvest handling of lotus (Nelumbo).      Xunfeng Ji. 2009. 236-240 (China      Forestry Press).

9.      Tian, D.K.,K.M. Tilt, W. Orozco, and C. McGrath. 2008. Research summary of container production and post- harvest handling of lotus (Nelumbo). International Lotus Meeting, Annual Meeting of Chinese Lotus Society, The 22ndChina Lotus Flower Show (Beijing, China).                                            

10.  Tian, D.K., M.T. Ken, J.L. Sibley, F.M. Woods, and F. Dane. 2007. Effects of low temperature storage treatment on plant development and flowering of herbaceous peony.SNA Research Conference52:574-575.

11.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F.M. Woods, J.L. Sibley, and F. Dane, 2007. Production of lotus (Nelumbo) in containers. 2007. The 104th Annual Conference of ASHS (Oral, Scottsdale, AZ).HortScience42(4):911-912 (Abstract).

12.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F. Dane, J.L. Sibley, and F.M. Woods. 2007. Shoot induction from nodal explants of herbaceous peony. The 2007 In Vitro Biology Meeting (#P2023, Indianapolis, IN).In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant 43:S48 (Abstract).

13.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F. Dane, J.L. Sibley, and F.M. Woods 2007. Response of container lotus (Nelumbo) to five types of fertilizers.The 67th Annual Meeting of the ASHS Southern Region(Poster, Mobile, AL).HortScience42(3):455 (Abstract).

14.  Orozco-Obando, W., K.M. Tilt, F. Dane,D.K. Tian,J.L. Sibley, F.M. Woods, W.G. Foshee, J.A. Chappell, D.M. Cline, and D. Fields. 2007. Phyto-remediation potential of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and use of its roots for ethanol production.The First International Conference Biofuel(Kyiv, Ukraine) (Poster).

15.  Tian,D.K., K.M., Tilt, F.M. Woods, F. Dane, and J.L. Sibley. 2007. Response of herbaceous peony (Paeonia) to chilling temperature and container size.SNA Research Conference2007(Atlanta, GA) (Poster).

16.  Orozco-Obando, W., K.M. Tilt, F. Dane,D.K. Tian,J.L. Sibley, F.M. Woods, W.G. Foshee, J.A. Chappell, D.M. Cline, and D. Fields. Lotus-an alternative multipurpose crop for the southeastern USA.IWGS Annual Symposium 2007(Bangkok, Thailand) (Oral presentation).

17.  Orozco-Obando, W., K.M. Tilt,D.K. Tian, J.L. Sibley, F.M. Woods, W.G. Foshee, J.A. Chappell, D.M. Cline, and D. Fields. Determination of herbicide phyto-remediation potential of lotus.IWGS Annual Symposium2007 (Bangkok, Thailand) (Poster).

18.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F.M. Woods, J.L. Sibley, and F. Dane. 2006. Summary of development, introduction and marketing strategy to share lotus in the Southeast United States.Proceedings of 13th Annual Conference in Wakayama Japan, International Plant Propagators’ Society151-154 (Japan, 2006).

19.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F.M. Woods, R. Kessler, and J.L. Sibley. 2006. Postharvest longevity and quality of cooler-stored lotus propagules.SNA Research Conference51:380-383.

20.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, J.L. Sibley, F. Dane, and F.M. Woods. 2005. Effects of soil level and fertilization on performance of container lotus.SNA Research Conference50:138-142.

21.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, F.M. Woods, J.L. Sibley, and F. Dane. 2006. Effect of fertilization on growth of ornamental lotus in containers. The 103rd Annual Conference of ASHS (#P63, New Orleans, LA).HortScience41(4):1071 (Abstract).

22.  Tian, D.K., K.M. Tilt, J.L. Sibley, F. Dane, and F.M. Woods. 2006. Direct shoot induction from several types of explants of herbaceous peony. In Vitro Biology Meeting (#P2038, Minneapolis, MN).In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. -Plant42:43 (Abstract).

Trade Magazines

1.      Tian DK*, Chen Y, Liu FL. How to better understand diversity of lotus (Nelumbo) Based on multiple disciplinary knowledges and approaches.Modern Landscape Architecture2016, (6):16-19.

2.      Tian DK*.Saxifraga stolonifera‘Heikui'--- the first internationally registeredSaxifragacultivar in China.China Flower Penjing.2015. (5):4-5.(Chinese)

3.      Tian DK*. The Second Symposium on Lotus Breeding and International Nelumbo Registration.Water Garden J.2015. 30(4):11.

4.      Tian DK*. 2015 Plant registrations: new lotus.Water Garden J.2015. 30(4):18-22.

5.      Liu QQ, Mo HB,Tian DK*. Event report: 1st symposium on lotus breeding and international Nelumbo registration held in Shanghai.Water Garden J.2014. 28(4):8.

6.      Kilbane T,Tian DK. Plant registrations: new waterlilies and lotus.Water Garden J.2014. 29(4):12-14.

7.      Tian DK*. 1st Chinese National Symposium on Waterlilies held in Hangzhou. 2014. 29(4):15.

8.      Tian DK*.Saxifraga stolonifera‘Hei Kui'. Saxifrage Magazine.2014. 22:48-49.

9.      Tian DK*. Meeting a lotus blooming season again.Life world. 2014. (6):1.(Chinese)

10.  Tian DK*. More beautifully red lotus flowers under the sunshine.Life world. 2014. (6):4-9.(Chinese)

11.  Tian DK*. Stories of ancient lotus.Life world. 2014. (6): 10-11.(Chinese)

12.  Tian DK*. Lotus and waterlily.Life world. 2014. (6): 12-13.(Chinese)

13.  Tian DK*. The beauty of lotus flowers in summer.Life world. 2014. (6):19-21.(Chinese)

14.  Tian DK*. Admiring lotus flowers.Life world. 2014. (6):32-39.(Chinese)

15.  Tian DK*, Zhang DS. Recent research progresses on lotus around the world.Life world. 2014. (6): 40-45.(Chinese)

16.  Tian DK*. 2013. First four internationally registered cultivars ofNelumbo.Water Garden J.28(2):8-9.

17.  Tian DK*, Mo HB. A look back at Chinese National Lotus Show and Symposium in 2012. 2013.Water Garden J.28(1):16-19.

18.  Tian DK*. 2013. Stories on scientific expedition trip to the United States.Scientific Chinese. 2013. 2:32-39.(Chinese)

19.  Tian DK*. Beautiful lotus and magic waterlily: a review on ornamental aquatic plants and industry of the United States.China Flower Penjing. 2013. 341(6):18-22.(Chinese)

20.  Tian DK*. History, current situation and future thoughts on international lotus cultivar registration.Gardens. 2012. 7: 26-29.(Chinese)

21.  Tian DK*, Zhang QJ.Hibiscus coccineus. Gardens. 2012. (10):71.(Chinese)

22.  Orozco-Obando W, Tilt K, Gettys LA, Woods FM, Moore K,Tian DK. The amazing American lotus (Nelumbo luteaWilld.).Water Garden J.2012. 27(3):16-21

23.  Orozco-Obando W, Biles P, Gettys LA, Tilt K, Moore K, Woods FM,Tian DK.American Lotus: More than just a pretty face.Aquatics.2012. 34 (3):7-9.

24.  Tian DK*. Dark brown chafer: emerging enemy of lotus.Water Garden J.2011.4:3-4.

25.  Tian DK*, Tilt KM, Ray C. Orozco-Obando W. Pests and insects most commonly seen on lotus (Nelumbo) grown in containers.Water Garden J. 2011. 26(2):5-13.

26.  Guan, K.Y., J.X. Li, J. Kuan, andD.K. Tian. 1999. Studies onBegoniafrom Yunnan, China.The Begonians60:90-94.

27.  Guan, K.Y.,D.K. Tian, and J.X. Li. 1998. Begonias from Yunnan, China.Begonia Australis8(4):139-144.

Patents

A method of in vitro regeneration by micro-leafcuttings for Begonia coptidifolia, patent no. 201310582499.7

A method of breeding a new begonia cultivar, invention patent, 2nd person, patent no. CN1358424A

A method of breeding a new begonia cultivar, invention patent, 2nd person, patent no. CN1358423A

A method of breeding a new begonia cultivar, invention patent, 2nd person, patent no. CN1358422A

A method of breeding a new begonia cultivar, invention patent, 2nd person, patent no. CN1358421A

A method of breeding a new begonia cultivar, invention patent, 2nd person, patent no. CN1358420A


Research Interests

Taxonomy of Ornamental Plants (Begonia, Nelumbo, etc.)

Molecular Mechanism of Important Morphological and Physiological Phenomena (such as flower doubling,flower development)

Plant Diversity at Species and Under Species Level

Ornamental Plant Breeding

Plant Introduction and Propagation

Horticultural Extension

Conferences



First Smposium on Plant Natural Hybridization and Biodiversity (National,2016.11.11-12 Shanghai China) Speaker,

IABG Symposium on Plant Conservation (International,2016.11.8-11 Shanghai China), Speaker

Annual Meeting of Chinese Botanical Garden Association (National,2016.10.25-29, Beijing China), Speaker

Annual Meeting of American Begonia Society (International,2016.9.5-10, Los Angeles China),Speaker 

The 30th China National Lotus Show and International Lotus Symposium (International, 2016.7.28-30, Yangzhou China)

The 2nd Symposium on New Cultivars of Garden Plants (National,2016.5.10-12, Beijing China),Nonspeaker 

Collaboration

International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society, USA

Pang U Pon Lotus Garden, Bangkok, Thailand

Plant Rerouce Center, Hanoi, Vietnam

Zhejiang Humanities Horticultural Ltd.,Co., Hangzhou, China

Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinhua, China

Beijing Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Hefei Botanical Garden, Hefei, China


Students

已指导学生

沈春宇  硕士研究生  090706-园林植物与观赏园艺  

黄秀  硕士研究生  090706-园林植物与观赏园艺  

吴瑞娟  硕士研究生  085238-生物工程  

李硕  硕士研究生  085238-生物工程  

Postdoctor Fellow

Haitong QU, 2013-2015

Visting Scholar

Tung-Yu HSIEH,Ph.D. from Taiwan University, 2014-2015