农产品贮藏工程、食品生物技术、食品科学与工程，食品工程、生物技术与工程、生化与分子生物学

1.主持国家自然科学基金面上项目5项（32170315、31970312、31670278、31470013、31271803）
2.安徽省科技重大专项2项（202003a06020011、16030701073），安徽省自然科学基金2项（11040606M85 、070411009），安徽省教育厅省级自然科学基金重大项目（ZD200910）与重点项目（2012AJZR0028）各1项
3.合肥市乡村振兴科技团队项目，教育部留学回国人员科研启动基金，科技部重点专项子课题（2019YFD1000103），
4.国家甘薯产业技术体系建设”子课题合作项目（CARS-10-B1）等10余纵向科研项目，以及近10项与企业合作的横向项目等。

论著：
Hua Zhang*. Hydrogen Sulfide in plant biology. In: Lorenzo Lamattina & Carlos García-Mata. “Gasotransmitters in Plants” of book series “Signaling and Communication in Plants”. PP 23-51, 2016. Springer international Publishing AG, Switzerland. ISSN 1867-9048, ISBN 978-3-319-40711-1. ISSN1867-9056 (electronic), ISBN 978-3-319-40713-5 (eBook). DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-40713-5.

论文：
1. Kangdi Hu, Xiangjun Peng, Gaifang Yao, Zhilin Zhou, Feng Yang, Wanjie Li, Yuqi Zhao, Yanhong Li, Zhuo Han, Xiaoyan Chen, Hua Zhang*. Roles of a cysteine desulfhydrase LCD1 in regulating leaf senescence in tomato. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021, 22: 13078.

2. Zhiyuan Ning, Kangdi Hu, Zhilin Zhou, Donglan Zhao, Jun Tang, Hong Wang, Lixia Li, Chen Ding, Xiaoyan Chen, Gaifang Yao*, Hua Zhang*. IbERF71, with IbMYB340 and IbbHLH2, coregulates anthocyanin accumulation by binding to the IbANS1 promoter in purple-fleshed sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.). Plant Cell Reports. 2021, 40(1): 157-169.

3. Li-Xia Li, Zeng-Zheng Wei, Zhi-Lin Zhou†, Dong-Lan Zhao, Jun Tang, Feng Yang, Yan-Hong Li, Xiao-Yan Chen, Zhuo Han, Gai-Fang Yao, Kang-Di Hu*, Hua Zhang*. A single amino acid mutant in the EAR motif of IbMYB44.2 reduced the inhibition of anthocyanin accumulation in the purple-fleshed sweetpotato. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 2021, 167: 410-419.

4. Hui-Hui Song†, Zhi-Lin Zhou†, Dong-Lan Zhao†, Jun Tang, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Xiao-Yan Chen, Kang-Di Hu, Gai-Fang Yao, Hua Zhang*. Storage property is positively correlated with antioxidant capacity in different sweet potato cultivars. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2021, 12: 696142.

5. Kang-Di Hu†, Xiao-Yue Zhang†, Gai-Fang Yao†, Yu-Lei Rong, Chen Ding, Jun Tang, Feng Yang, Zhong-Qin Huang, Zi-Mu Xu, Xiao-Yan Chen, Yan-Hong Li, Lan-Ying Hu, Hua Zhang*. A nuclear-localized cysteine desulfhydrase plays a role in fruit ripening in tomato. Horticulture Research. 2020, 7(1): 211.

6. Zeng-Zheng Wei, Kang-Di Hu, Dong-Lan Zhao，Jun Tang, Zhong-Qin Huang, Peng Jin, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Lan-Ying Hu, Gai-Fang Yao*, Hua Zhang*. MYB44 competitively inhibits the formation of the MYB340-bHLH2-NAC56 complex to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-fleshed sweet potato. BMC Plant Biology. 2020, 20(1): 258.

7. Gai-Fang Yao, Chuang Li, Ke-Ke Sun, Jun Tang, Zhong-Qin Huang, Feng Yang, Guan-Gen Huang, Lan-Ying Hu, Peng Jin, Kang-Di Hu*, Hua Zhang*. Hydrogen sulfide maintained the good appearance and nutrition in post-harvest tomato fruits by antagonizing the effect of ethylene. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2020, 11: 584.

8. Chuang Li†, Jun Wu†, Kang-Di Hu†, Shu-Wei Wei, Hong-Ye Sun, Lan-Ying Hu, Zhuo Han, Gai-Fang Yao*, Hua Zhang*. PyWRKY26 and PybHLH3 cotargeted the PyMYB114 promoter to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport in red-skinned pears. Horticulture Research. 2020, 2020, 7: 37.

9. Shang-Xuan Guo, Gai-Fang Yao, Hui-Ran Ye, Jun Tang, Zhong-Qin Huang, Feng Yang, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Lan-Ying Hu, Hua Zhang*, Kang-Di Hu*. Functional characterization of a cystathionine β-synthase gene in sulfur metabolism and pathogenicity of Aspergillus niger in pear fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2019, 67: 4435-4443.

10. Gai-Fang Yao†, Zeng-Zheng Wei†, Ting-Ting Li†, Jun Tang, Zhong-Qin Huang, Feng Yang, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Fan Hu, Lan-Ying Hu, Kang-Di Hu*, Hua Zhang*. Modulation of enhanced antioxidant activity by hydrogen sulfide antagonizing ethylene in tomato fruit ripening. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2018, 66(40):10380-10387.

11. Meng-Ke Zhang†, Jun Tang†, Zhong-Qin Huang†, Kang-Di Hu, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Xiao-Yan Chen, Lan-Ying Hu, Gai-Fang Yao*, Hua Zhang*. Reduction of Aspergillus niger virulence in apple fruits by deletion of the catalase gene cpeB. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2018, 66(21): 5401-5409.

12. Yang Fu†, Jun Tang†, Gai-Fang Yao†, Zhong-Qin Huang, Yan-Hong Li, Zhuo Han, Xiao-Yan Chen, Lan-Ying Hu, Kang-Di Hu*, Hua Zhang*. Central role of adenosine 5’-phosphosulfate reductase in the control of plant hydrogen sulfide metabolism. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2018, 9:1404.

13. Zhi-Jing Ni, Kang-Di Hu, Chang-Bing Song, Run-Hui Ma, Zhi-Rong Li, Ji-Lian Zheng, Liu-Hui Fu, Zhao-Jun Wei*, Hua Zhang*. Hydrogen sulfide alleviates postharvest senescence of grape by modulating the antioxidant defenses. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. vol. 2016, Article ID 4715651, 14 pages, 2016.

14. Shi-Ping Li, Kang-Di Hu, Lan-Ying Hu, Yan-Hong Li, An-Min Jiang, Fang Xiao, Yi Han, Yong-Sheng Liu, Hua Zhang*. Hydrogen sulfide alleviates postharvest senescence of broccoli by modulating antioxidant defense and senescence-related gene expression. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2014, 62(5): 1119-1129.

15. Lan-Ying Hu, Shu-Li Hu, Jun Wu, Yan-Hong Li, Ji-Lian Zheng, Zhao-Jun Wei, Jian Liu, Hui-Li Wang, Yong-Sheng Liu, Hua Zhang*. Hydrogen sulfide prolongs postharvest shelf life of strawberry and plays an antioxidative role in fruits. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2012, 60 (35), 8684–8693.

16. Hua Zhang*, Shu-Li Hu, Ze-Jun Zhang, Lan-Ying Hu, Cheng-Xi Jiang *, Zhao-Jun Wei, Jian Liu, Hui-Li Wang, Shao-Tong Jiang. Hydrogen sulfide acts as a regulator of flower senescence in plants. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2011, 60(3): 251-257.

17. Wang Song-Hua, Hua Zhang*, Qiang Zhang, Guang-Ming Jin, Sheng-Juan Jiang, Dong Jiang, Qing-Yuan He, Zheng-Peng Li. Copper-induced oxidative stress and responses of the antioxidant system in roots of Medicago sativa. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 2011, 197（6）:418-429.

18. Hua Zhang*, Wei Dou, Cheng-Xi Jiang, Zhao-Jun Wei, Jian Liu, Russell Jones*. Hydrogen sulfide stimulates β-amylase activity during early stages of wheat grain germination. Plant Signaling & Behavior, 2010, 5(8): 1031-1033

19. 15. Hua Zhang*, Zhu-Qin Tan, Lan-Ying Hu, Song-Hua Wang, Jian-Ping Luo, Russell Jones. Hydrogen sulfide alleviates aluminum toxicity in germinating wheat seedlings. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 2010, 52 (6): 556-567

20. Hua Zhang*, Jun Tang, Xiao-Ping Liu, Yun Wang, Wei Yu, Wei-Yan Peng, Fang Fang, Dai-Fu Ma*, Zhao-Jun Wei, Lan-Ying Hu. Hydrogen sulfide promotes root organogenesis in Ipomoea batatas, Salix matsudana and Glycine max. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 2009, 51 (12): 1084–1092

21. Hua Zhang*, Lan-Ying Hu, Kang-Di Hu, Yun-Dong He, Song-Hua Wang, Jian-Ping Luo. Hydrogen sulfide promotes wheat seed germination and alleviates the oxidative damage against copper stress. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 2008, 50 (12):1518-1529

22. Hua Zhang, Wen-Biao Shen, Wei Zhang, Lang-Lai Xu. A rapid response of β-amylase to nitric oxide but not gibberellin in wheat seeds during the early stage of germination. Planta, 2005, 220(5):708-716.

23. Hua Zhang, Wen-Biao Shen, Lang-Lai Xu. Effects of nitric oxide on the germination of wheat seeds and its reactive oxygen species metabolisms under osmotic stress. Acta Bot Sin, 2003, 45 (8): 901-905.

1. 2006年获江苏省优秀博士论文。
2. 2006年获南京农业大学校级优秀博士论文。
3. 2004年获中国农业科学院科技进步一等奖。 4. 2002年获江苏省科技进步二等奖。 5. 2002年获徐州市科技进步二等奖。