Curriculum vitae Assoc. Prof. Chuanqing Ruan Answer for the project “Microbials for ACP management” Tel/Fax: 0086-591-87848933, Email: ruan_cq@163.com PERSONAL Business: Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences 13# Floor of the Center for Agricultural High Technology 251 Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350003, Fujian, PR China EDUCATION Ph.D., Pest Biological Control, University of Bonn in Germany, 12/2009. M.S., Entomology and Pest Control, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China, 07/1999. B.S., Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China, 07/1996. PREVIOUS RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE Entomopathogen against diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Enteric microcapsule of Bt-crystal protein against diamondback moth. Mechanism for potential resistance of diamondback moth against bio-toxin BtA conjugated from Bt-crystal protein and avermectines. Affection of released natural enemies on arthropod communities in plantations of broccoli, pepper, banyan and tea. Predatory bugs against pest thrips such as the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), onion thrip, Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and Cuban laurel thrips, Genaikothrips ficorum (Marchal) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae). Artificial diet and mass rearing of parasitoid wasp Anastatus japonicus Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) against Litchi sting bug Tessaratoma papillosa (Drury) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 12/2009-current, Associate Professor, Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. 04/2003-12/2009, Ph.D. student of Bonn University in Germany. 08/1999-03/2003, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. AWARDED RESEARCH PROJECTS Ruan C.Q., Ge C.B., 2000-2003. Mechanism for potential resistance of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), against bio-toxin BtA conjugated from Bt-crystal protein and avermectines. Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Fujian, 40000 CNY. Ruan C.Q., Liu Y., 2005-2007. Enteric microcapsule of Bt-crystal protein against diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Fujian, 20000 CNY. Ruan C.Q., Liu Y., Ma L.N., 2007-2010. Popularizing the application of bio-insecticide BtA in protecting tea plantation. Science and Technology Project of Fujian Province, 80000 CNY. PUBLICATIONS [1] Ruan C.Q., 2009. Study on biological control of some pest thrips species using predatory insects. – Diss., Univ. Bonn. [2] Ruan C.Q., Liu Y., Zhang M.Z., Zhu L.S., Liu B., 2008. Elementary studies on the preparation technology of enteric microcapsule of insecticidal crystal proteins from Bacillus thuringensis by orthogonal matrix method. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 24(11): 374-378. [3] Ruan C.Q., Sengonca C., Liu Y., Liu B., Zhu Y.Z., Ling K.M., 2008. Biological Characteristics of Montandoniola moraguesi (Hemiptera:Anthocoridae), a Predator of Gynaikothrips ficorum (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 24(03): 199-204. [4] Ruan C.Q., Liu Y., Liu B., Zhu Y.J. , 2008. Life table of the experimental population of predator Scipinia subula (Heteroptera:Reduviidae). Fujian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 23(1): 11-14. [5] Ruan C.Q., Zhu Y.J., Lin K.M., Liu B., 2004. Detecting sensitivity of Plutella Xylostella against GCSC-BtA in Fujian, China. Wuyi Science Journal, 36-40. [6] Ruan C.Q., Zhu Y.J., Lin K.M., Liu B., 2004. Mechanism of toxicity of biological pesticide GCSC-BTA against Plutella xylostella L., Wuyi Science Journal, 27-31. [7] Ruan C.Q., Chen Q.J., Li Z.S., Qiu S.X., 2001. A study on spatial distribution pattern of Polygonum lapathifolium L. in vegetable plot. Wuyi Science Journal, 35-38. [8] Zhu Y.J., Lan J.L., Ruan C.Q., Liu Y., Liu B., 2007. Formation and Decomposition of Crystal of Bacillus thuringiensis. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 23(9): 282-286. [9] Liu Y., Ruan C.Q., Lin K.M., Liu B., Zhu Y.J., 2006. Inbreeding effects on oviposition and hatchability of Plutella xylostellul. Wuyi Science Journal, 22: 55-58. [10] Huang S.F., Zhu Y.J., Liu B., Ruan C.Q., Lin J., 2006. Study on morphology characteristics of parasporal crystals of Bacillus thuringiensis strain LSZ9408. Wuyi Science Journal, 22: 37-40. [11] Zhu Y.J., Liu B., Sengonca C., Ruan C.Q., Lin K.M., Mao N.H., 2005. Study on pest susceptibility to multi-bioinsecticidal-toxin BtA. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 21(12): 316-320. [12] Zhu Y.J., Liu B., Lin K.M., Ruan C.Q. and Cao Y., 2005. Effects of different medium formula on preservation, control efficacy and soil fixability of the biocontrol agent Anti-8098A (Bacillus cereus). Plant Protection, 31(4): 58-61. [13] LIN Y.Y., Ruan C.Q., Zhu Y.J., Liu B., 2004. Preliminary study on biological characteristics of Dendrolimus punctatus and its biological control. Wuyi Science Journal, 20: 102-105. [14] Lin K.M., Ruan C.Q., Liu B., 1999. Control efficacy of several pesticides against Liriomyza sativae Blancdard. Fujian Agricultural Science and Technology, (S): 49-50. [15] Lin L., Ruan C.Q., Lin K.M., Liu B., 1999. Control efficacy of high efficient insecticide “LVWEI” against Beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua Hiibner. Fujian Agricultural Science and Technology, (S): 46-47. Prof. Dr. Bo Liu PERSONAL Business: President of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences 20# Floor of the Center for Agricultural High Technology 251 Wusi Road, Fuzhou 350003, Fujian, PR China Tel/Fax: 0086-591-87863227, Email: fzliubo@163.com EDUCATION AND JOB RELATED TRAINING Visiting scholar, University of Michigan, 1994-1995. Postdoctoral researcher, Bonn University of Germany, 1992-1994. Ph.D., Entomology and Pest Control, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China, 1987. CURRENT WORKS President of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FAAS) Professor of Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, FAAS Ph.D. supervisor of Bonn University of Germany Ph.D. supervisor of Zhejiang University of China M.D. supervisor of Fujiang Agricultural and Forestry University of China Chinese chief scientist of China-Sweden cooperative research project on microorganism Chinese chief scientist of China-Germany cooperative research project on pest biological control Member of editorial boards for journals including “Chinese Journal of Biological Control”, “Sientia Agricultura Sinica”, “Journal of Agro-Environment Science” and “Fujian Journal of Agricultural Science” Commissioner for Chinese Association of Young Scientists Council Member for Professional Committee of High Technology Application in Agriculture, China Association of Agricultural Science Societies Member of Standing Committee for Fujian Provincial Association of Scientists Vice President for Fujian Provincial Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Vice President of Fujian Agricultural Sciences Society Vice President of Fujian Entomology Society RESEARCH INTEREST AND EXPERTISE Pest biological control Biotechnology of microbials Study and utilization of bacillus bacteria AWARDED RESEARCH PROJECTS More than 80 research projects have been awarded and finished. They were mainly funded by Germany National Science Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), Chinese “863” Project for Sciences, National natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Agricultural Ministry, Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology. Main awarded projects: 1. Project of Germany National Science Foundation (DFG): Structure modification of Bt Crystal protein used to control vegetable pest insects (1998-2004) 2. Public industry research special funds of Chinese Agricultural Ministry for research project: Research and demonstration of control technology against the pest of vegetables and fruits introduced from Taiwan (2009-2013) 3. Public industry research special funds of Chinese Agricultural Ministry for research project: Development of the control technology against plant soilborne diseases caused by Fusarium oxysporum (2009-2013) 4. Project of National natural Science Foundation of China: Attenuation mechanism of the bacterial biological control agent against Ralstonia Solanacearum (2008-2011) 5. Chinese “863” Project for Sciences: Research and utilization of the bacterial biological control agent against Ralstonia Solanacearum (2002-2005) 6. Project of National natural Science Foundation of China: Conjugation mechanism of bio-insecticide BtA (2005-2007) 7. Key project of Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology: R&D of bio-insecticide BtA (1997-2000) 8. Key project of Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology: R&D of bio-pesticide Anti-8098A against Ralstonia Solanacearum (2000-2003) 9. Science project funded by Fujian Development and Reform Commission: R&D of bacillus biological control agent against pest nematode (2001-2003) 10. Science project funded by Fujian Development and Reform Commission: R&D of bacillus spp as probiotics applied in feed (2001-2003) MAIN PUBLICATIONS 1. Liu B. and Sengonca C., 2004. Biotechnological development of GCSCA as a new biocide. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Ohne ausdrückliche Genehmigung des Verlages ist es nicht gestattet, das Buch oder Teile daraus auf fotomechanischem Weg (Fotokpie, Mikrokopie) zu vervielfältigen. ISBN 3-86537-288-0. 2. Sengonca C. and Liu B., 1998. Biological control of the whitefly Aleurotuberculatus takahashi David et Subramaniam using its Aphelinid parasitoid Eretmocerus longipes Compere in southeasten China. ISBN 3-89873-983-X. 3. Liu B., Zhu Y.J., and Sengonca C., 2006. Laboratory studies on the effect of the bioinsecticide GCSC-BtA on mortality and feeding of diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) larvae on cabbage. J. Plant Diseases Protection 113, 31-36. 4. Sengonca C., Liu B. and Zhu Y.J., 2006. Insecticidal activity and antifeedant effect of a new type biocide GCSC-BtA against Plutella xylostella L. (Lep., Plutellidae). J. Pest Sci. 79, 3-8 5. Zhu Y.J., Liu B. and Sengonca C., 2006. Toxicity of biocide GCSC-BtA on arthropod pests under different temperature conditions. J. Pest Sci. 79, 89-94. 6. Zhu Y.J., Liu B. and Sengonca C., 2006. Efficiency of GCSC-BtA, as a new type of biocide, on different agricultural aethropod pests and its side-effect on some predators. Mitt. Dtsch. Ges. Allg. Angew. Ent. (Giessen) 15, 309-313. 7. Liu B. and Sengonca C., 2003. Comparison of spatial niche bredth and overlap between predators and their preys, as pests in a cabbage field under the treatments of GCSC-BtA biocide and methomyl insecticide. J. fujian Agri. Sci., 18(2): 78-86. (in English) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Liu B. and Sengonca C., 2003a. Conjugation of δ-endotoxin from Bacillus thuringiensis with abamectin of Streptomyces avermitilis as a new type of biocide GCSC-BtA in control of agricultural insect pests. J. Pest Science 76, 44-49. Sengonca C. and Liu B., 2003. Effects of GCSC-BtA biocide on abundance and diversity of some cabbage pest as well as their natural enemies in southeastern China. J. Plant Disease and Protection 110(5), 484-491. Liu B., Zheng X.F., Zhu C.X., Lan J.L., Lin Y.Z., Lin B. and Ye Y.H., 2008. The diversity of PLFAs biomarkers for the microbial community in the stroma cushion of non-pollution pigsty. ACTA Ecologica Sinica, 28(11): 5488-5498. Liu B., Lin Y.Z., Zhu Y.J., Ge C.B. and Cao Y., 2004. Attenuation characteristics of bacterial-wilt-disease Biocontrol strain anti-8098A (Bacillus cereus) to Ralstonia solanacearum. Chinese Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology, 12(3): 322-329. Liu B., Zhu Y.J., Xiao R.F., Lin K.M., Mao N.H., Li F., Su M.X. and Shi H., 2004. Spatial distribution pattern and sampling technique for the fungal wilt disease in watermelon fields. ACTA Ecologica Sinica, 24(9):2043-2049. Liu B., Zhu Y.J., Lin K.M., Xiao R.F., Ge C.B., Lan J.L. and Mao N.H., 2007. Study on Numerical and Pathogenic Variations of Ralstonia solanacearum Distributed Within the Tissue of Host Plants. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 40(7): 1559-1566. Liu B. and Liu S.W., 2005. The current status and development countermeasures on informatization of FAAS. Chinese Agriculture Network Information, 11: 38-41. Liu B., Zhu Y.J., Sengonca C. and Mao N.H., 2005. HPLC Analysis on Formation of the Multi-Bioinsecticidal-Toxin BtA. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 38(11): 2246-2253. Liu B., Zhu Y.J., Zhou H.T., Zhang S.Q., Xie G.L. and Zhang S.S., 2004. Review on achievement to Fusarium wilt disease in agricultural crops. Chinese Journal of Xiamen University (Natural Science), 43(S): 47-58.