General

Zheng-Feng Wang, PhD

Email: wzf@scib.ac.cn
Telephone: 86-20-37252996
Address: South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Postcode: 510650 

Academy website: www.molecular-ecologist.com



Research Areas

Molecular ecology

Education

1991.9-1995.7 

  Department of Biological Science and Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P.R. China.

  1995.7 B.S.

 

1995.9-1997.7 (two year)

  Department of Biological Science and Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P.R.China.       Examination free. Major in Ecology.

  1997.7 M.S.

 

1997.9-2000.7 

  School of Life Science, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P.R.China. Major in Botany.

  2000.7 Ph. D


Experience

2002.4-2002.10

  Visiting Scientist in Lab of Godt, Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia, USA.

2006.10-2006.12  

  Visiting Scientist in Lab of Pär K. Ingvarsson, Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, University of Umeå, Sweden.


Work Experience

2000.8-present South China Botancial Garden, CAS

  Professor (2005.8-present)

  Associate professor (2002.8-2005.7)

  Assistant professor (2000.8-2002.7) 


Publications

Book:

    Wang ZF. Fundamental of Molecular Ecology and Data Analysis. China: Science Press. 2016 


Book chapter:

    Wang ZF, Zhang M, Jian SG. The Limitation of Genetic Diversity Conservation in Botanical Gardens: A Case Study of Endangered Species Cycas hainanensis. pp. 85-102. In: Melinda Quinn (ed.) Endangered Species: Threats, Conservation and Future Research. Nova publication. 2016


Journal paper:

In English:

     1. Wang ZF, Lian JY, Ye WH, Cao HL, Zhang QM, Wang ZM. Pollen and seed flow under different predominant winds in wind-pollinated and wind-dispersed species Engelhardia roxburghiana. Tree genetics & Genome, 2016, 12: 19

     2. Wang ZF, Lian JY, Ye WH, Cao HL, Wang ZM. The spatial genetic pattern of Castanopsis chinensis in a large forest plot with complex topography. Forest Ecology and Management, 2014, 318: 318-325

     3. Wang ZF, Ren H, Li ZC, Zhang QM, Liang KM, Ye WH, Wang ZM. Local genetic structure in the critically endangered,cave-associated perennial herb Primulina tabacum (Gesneriaceae). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2013, 109: 747-756 

     4. Wang ZF, Lian JY, Huang GM, Ye WH, Cao HL, Wang ZM. Genetic groups in the common plant species Castanopsis chinensis and their associations with topographic habitats. Oikos, 2012, 121: 2044-2051

     5. Wang ZF , Ren H, Zhang QM, Ye WH, Liang KM, Li ZC. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for Primulina tabacum, a critically endangered perennial herb. Conservation Genetics, 2009, 10: 1433-1435 

     6. Wang ZF, Zhu P, Ye WH. Development and characterization of 13 microsatellite markers for Cryptocarya concinna in lower subtropical China. Conservation Genetics, 2009, 10: 1841-1843  

     7. Wang ZF, Ye WH, Cao HL, Li ZC, Peng S L. Identification and characterization of EST-SSRs and cpSSRs in endangered Cycas hainanensis. Conservation Genetics, 2008, 9: 1079-1081 

     8. Wang ZF, Ye WH, Fu SL, Ren H, Peng SL. Microsatellites reveal unexpected clonal growth and genetically distinct groups in Cryptocarya chinensis in fragmented lower subtropical forest, China. Silvae Genetica, 2008, 57: 324-332

     9. Wang ZF, Li G, Fu SL, Ren H. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Cryptocarya chinensis in lower subtropical China. Conservation Genetics, 2007, 8: 1235-1237

    10. Wang ZF, Gao SH, Godt MJ, Peng SL, Fu SLhenlei. Cryptocarya chinensis spatial patterns caused by human disturbance in the lower subtropical monsoon evergreen broad-leaved forest. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2005, 25: 3289-3293 

    11. Wang ZF, Hamrick JL, Godt MJW. High genetic diversity in Sarracenia leucophylla (Sarraceniaceae), a carnivorous wetland herb. Journal of Heredity, 2004, 95: 234-243

    12. Wang ZF, Peng SL, Liu SZ, Li Z. Spatial pattern of Cryptocarya chinensis life stages in lower subtropical forest, China. Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica, 2003, 44: 159-166 

    13. Li M, Chen HF (Corresponding author), Wang ZF (Corresponding author),Zhang S,Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers in the endangered species Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl. Genetics and Molecular Research,2016,15(3):gmr.15038234

    14. Chen WS, Zhao G, Jian SG (Corresponding author), Wang ZF (Corresponding author). Development of microsatellite markers for Suriana maritima (Surianaceae) using next-generation sequencing technology. Genetics and Molecular Research, 2015,14(4): 14115-14118

    15. Wang F, Wang ZF (corresponding author), Ye WH, Liang Y, Ma KP. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in an endemic species Styrax odoratissimus (Styracaceae) in subtropical forests. Conservation Genetic Resources, 2014, 6:579–580

    16. Zhang DD, Luo P, Chen Y, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Ye WH, Cao HL. Isolation and Characterization of 12 Polymorphic Microsatellite Markers in Engelhardia roxburghiana (Juglandaceae). Silvae Genetica, 2014, 63(3):109-112

    17. He J, Li X Y, Gao D D, Zhu P, Wang Z F(corresponding author), Wang Z M, Ye W H, Cao H L. Topographic effects on fine-scale spatial genetic structure in Castanopsis chinensis Hance (Fagaceae). Plant Species Biology, 2013, 28: 87-93

    18. Zhu P, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Ye WH, Cao HL. Maintenance of genetic diversity in a small, isolated population of ancient tree Erythrophleum fordii. Journal of Systematics and Evolution, 2013, 51: 722-730

    19. Niu HY, Ye WH, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Chen Y, Cao HL, Wu LF, Wang ZM. Development and characterization of 16 new polymorphic microsatellite loci for Schima superba (Theaceae). Silvae Genetica, 2013, 62: 124-127

    20. Niu HY, Li XY, Ye WH, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Cao HL, Wang ZM. Isolation and characterization of 36 polymorphic microsatellite markers in Schima superba (Theaceae). American Journal of Botany, 2012: e123-e126

    21. Dong L, Wang  ZF(corresponding author), Zhu P, Ye W H. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in Castanopsis fissa in lower subtropical China. Silvae Genetica, 2010, 59: 299-300

    22. Zhu P, Ye WH, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Cao HL, Zhang M, Li L, Xiao W. Isolation and characterization of ten polymorphic microsatellite in the endangered tree Erythrophleum fordii oliv. Conservation Genetics, 2009, 10: 1017-1019

    23. Zhang M, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Jian S G, Ye W H, Cao H L, Zhu P, Li L. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for Cycas hainanensis C. J. Chen. Conservation Genetics. 2009, 10: 1175-1176

    24. Li L, Wang ZF(corresponding author), Jian S G, Zhu P, Zhang M, Ye W H, Ren H. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in endangered Cycas changjiangensis (Cycadaceae). Conservation Genetics, 2009, 10: 793-795

    25. Li XY, Chen ZY, Wang ZF, Cao HL, Wei X, Jiang YS, Chai SF. Inferring genetic diversity and differentiation of the endangered Chinese endemic plant Sauvagesia Rhodoleuca (Ochnaceae) using microsatellite markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(6): 2171-2179 2015

    26. Niu HY, Hong L, Wang ZF, Shen H, Ye WH, Mu HP, Cao HL, Wang ZM, Bradshaw CJA. Inferring the invasion history of coral berry Ardisia crenata from China to the USA using molecular markers. Ecological Research, 2012, 27: 809-818

    27. Ren H, Zeng SJ, Li LN, Zhang QM, Yang L, Wang J, Wang ZF, Guo QF. Reintroduction of Tigridiopalma magnifica, a rare and Critically Endangered herb endemic to China. Oryx, 2012, 46:391-398 

    28. Li XY, Wang ZF, Zhu P, Ye WH, Huang XF, Wu LF, Chai SF, Cao HL. Ten microsatellite markers in endangered species Sauvagesia rhodoleuca (Ochnaceae). Amercian Journal of Botany, 2010, 97: e61-e62 

    29. Wei JQ, Chen ZY, Wang ZF, Tang H, Jiang YS, Wei X, Li XY, Qi XX. Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in Camellia nitidissima Chi (Theaceae). Amercian Journal of Botany, 2010, 97: e89-e90 

    30. Ren H, Zhang QM, Wang ZF, Guo QF, Wang J, Liu N, Liang KM. Conservation and possible reintroduction of an endangered plant based on an analysis of community ecology: a case study of Primulina tabacum Hance in China. Plant Species Biology, 2010, 25: 43-50

    31. Chen ZY, Jiang YS, Wang ZF, Wei JQ, Wei X, Tang H, Li ZC. Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for Camellia nitidissima. Conservation Genetics, 2010, 11: 1163-1165

    32. Ren H, Ma GH, Zhang QM, Guo QF, Wang J, Wang ZF. Moss is a key nurse plant for reintroduction of the endangered herb, Primulina tabacum Hance. Plant Ecology, 2010, 209: 313-320

    33. Mu HP, Hong L, Cao HL, Wang ZF, Li ZC, Shen H, Wang ZM, Ye WH. Genetic variation of Ardisia crenata in south China revealed by nuclear microsatellite. Journal of Systematics and Evolution, 2010, 48: 279-285 

    34. Liang KM, Lin ZF, Ren H, Liu N, Zhang QM, Wang J, Wang ZF, Guang LL. Characteristics of sun- and shade-adapted populations of an endangered plant Primulina tabacum Hance. Photosynthetica, 2010, 48: 494-506

    35. Zhang X, Ye WH, Cao HL, Wang ZF, Shen H, Lian JY. Isolation and characterization of microsatellites in Chinese white olive (Canarium album) and cross-species amplification in Canarium pimela. Conservation Genetics, 2009, 10: 1833-1835 


In Chinese: 

     1. Wang Zhengfeng, Ge Xuejun. Not only genetic diversity: advances in plant conservation genetics. Biodiversity Science, 2009, 17: 330-339

     2. Wang Zhengfeng, Fu Shenlei, Ren Hai, Peng shaolin. Inbreeding depression: have we observed them? Chinese Journal of Ecology, 2007, 26: 245-252

     3. Wang Zhengfeng, Gao Sanhong, Tian Shenni, Fu Shenlei, Peng Shaolin, Ren Hai. Genetic structure of Cryptocarya chinensis in fragmented lower subtropical forests in China using ISSR markers. Biodiversity Science, 2005, 13(4): 324-331.

     4. Wang Zhengfeng, Peng Shaolin, Ren Hai. Genetic variation and inbreeding depression in small populations. Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 2005, 6(1): 101-107

     5. Wang Zhengfeng, Wang Bosun, Zhang Junli, Li Mingguang. Genetic diversity in community succession for three tree species in Dinghu Mountain of Guangdong Province. Scientica Silvae Sinicae, 2004, 40(2): 32-37

     6. Wang Zhengfeng, Peng Shaolin. Plant hybridization and its harmful genetic consequences. Biodiversity Science, 2003, 11(4): 333-339

     7. Wang Zhengfeng, Peng Shaolin. Plant conservation genetics. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2003, 23(1): 158-172

     8. Wang Zhengfeng, Wang Bosun, Li Mingguang, Zhang Junli. Genetic differentiation of Castanopsis chinensis in three communities in Dinghu Mountain. Acta Ecologica Sinica. 2001, 21(8): 1308-1313

     9. Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Junli, Wang Bosun, Li Mingguang. Molecular ecology of Cryptocarya chinensis population in different communities. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2000, 11(3): 342-344

    10. Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Junli, Wang Bosun, Li Mingguang. AFLP analysis of Cryptocarya chinensis population in different communities. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, 2000, 39(4): 125-127

    11. Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Junli, Wang Bosun, Li Mingguang. Molecular ecology of Schima superba in different communities. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, 2000, 39(5): 120-122

    12. Wang Zhengfeng, An shuqing, Campell D.G., Yang Xiaobo, Zhu Xuelei. Biodiversity of the montane rain forest in Diaoluo Mountain, Hainan. Acta Ecological Sinica, 1999, 19(1): 61-67

    13. Wang Zhengfeng, An shuqing, Zhu Xuelei, Campell D.G., Yang Xiaobo. Distribution pattern of tree population in tropical forest and comparison of study methods. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 1998, 9(6): 575-580

    14. Wang Zhengfeng, An shuqing, Campell D.G., Yang Xiaobo, Zhu Xuelei. Measurement of species associations in tropical montane rain forest. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Neimongol, 1997, 28(3): 400-405

    15. Wang Bosun, Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Junli, Li Mingguang, Zhang Weiyin. Molecular ecology of tropical and subtropical forests. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 2002, 21(5): 30~39 

    16. Zhang Junli, Wang Zhengfeng, Wang Bosu, Li Mingguang, Zhang Weiyin. AFLP analysis on genetic structure of artificial Acacia auriculiformis population in Heshan. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2001, 12(4): 491-495

    17. Zhang Junli, Wang Zhengfeng, Li Mingguang, Wang Bosun. Molecular markers and their application in plant population research. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2000, 11(4): 631-636

    18. Zhang Junli, Wang Zhengfeng, Wang Bosun, Li Mingguang. AFLP analysis of Cryptocaya concinna, a dominant population, in lower subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest at Heishiding Natural Reserve. Acta Ecological Sinica, 2001, 21(3): 391-398

    19. An shuqing, Wang Zhengfeng, Zeng Fanjing, Zhang Hongda, Wang Bosun. Biodiversity of tropical mountain rain forest on Diaoluo Montain, Hainan. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, 1999, 38(6): 78-83

    20. An Shuqing, Wang Zhengfeng, Zhu Xuelie, Liu Zhili, Hong Bigong, Zhao Rulin. Effects of soil factors on the secondary succession of forest community, Acta Ecological Sinica, 1997, 17(1): 45-50

    21. An Shuqing, Wang Zhengfeng, Zhu Xuelie, Hong Bigong, Zhao Rulin. Effects of soil factors on species diversity in secondary forest communities. Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research, 1997, 15(2):143-150

    22. Zhang Junli, Wang Bosun, Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Weiyin, Li Mingguang. Review of molecular ecology and evolution research on mangrove plants. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 2001, 20(5): 60-63

    23. Zhang Taiping, Peng Shaolin, Wang Zhengfeng, Ling Dinghou, Gan Liansheng. Genetic relationships among cultivars of Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. Using RAPD. Journal of Tropical and subtropical Botany, 2001, 9(4): 322-328

    24. Zhang Taiping, Peng Shaolin, Wang Zhengfeng, Ling Dinghou. Allozyme variation in pomelo [Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck]. Journal of Tropical and subtropical Botany, 2001, 9(1): 55-62

    25. An Shuqing, Zhu Xuelie, Wang Zhengfeng, Campbell D.G., Li Guoqi, Chen Xinglong (1999) The plant species diversity in a tropical montane rain forest on Wuzhi Mountain, Hainan, Acta Ecological Sinica, 19(6): 803-809

    26. An Shuqing, Li Shengfeng, Wang Zhengfeng, Zhu Xuelie, Liu Zhili. Dynamic change of the forest in Spirit Valley, Nanjing, Acta Botanica Sinica, 1997, 39(7): 661-666

    27. Li Mingguang, Zhang Junli, Wang Zhengfeng, Wang Bosun. Application and progress of molecular ecology in plant population. Supplement to the Journal of Sunyatsen University, 1998, 4: 1-5

    28. Hu Hongwei, Guo Zhihua, Wang Zhengfeng, Li Zhian, Liu Jinhe. Effects of rare earth elements on chlorophyll and photosynthesis rate of Coffee arabica. Ecologic Science, 1998, 17(1): 10-15

    29. Zhu Xuelei, An shuqing, Zhang Lixin, Wang Zhengfeng, Campell D.G. Population structure of tropical montane rainforest on Wuzhi Mountain of Hainan. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 1999, 10(6): 641-644

    30. Zhu Xuelei, An shuqing, Campell D.G., Wang Zhengfeng, Zhang Lixin, Yang Xiaobo, Zhang Jiuhai, Tan JianKang. The research of the spatial pattern in montane tropical montane rain forest in Wuzhi Mountain, Hainan. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Neimongol, 1997, 28(4): 526-533

    31. Li Mingguang, Zhang Junli, Liu Qiuyun, Zan Qijie, Wang Zhengfeng. The impacts of transgenic plants on related wild type population, community composition and mineral cycle. In: China’s Biodiversity Conservation toward the 21ST Century (Proceeding of the Third National Symposium on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity). 2000. Beijing: Chinese Forest Press. 360-365


Research Interests

Generally in molecular ecology including population genetics, gene flow, molecular evolution etc.

Students

已指导学生

张敏  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

高丹丹  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

朱鹏  博士研究生  071012-生态学  

何健  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

李玲  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

董蕾  博士研究生  071012-生态学  

张丹丹  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

罗丕  硕士研究生  071012-生态学  

陈洁  博士研究生  071300-生态学  

李萌  博士研究生  071300-生态学  

王刚涛  硕士研究生  071001-植物学  

现指导学生

张莹  博士研究生  071001-植物学  

余洋  硕士研究生  085238-生物工程  

刘露  硕士研究生  071001-植物学