获外部资助的主要科研项目：

1）国家基金委重大研究计划重点项目“TCP类转录因子在调控油菜素内酯生物合成及信号转导中的作用机理”， 90917019，2010.1.1到2013.12.31， 课题负责人：黎家

2）国家基金委重大研究计划集成项目“油菜素内酯生物合成调控的分子机理”，91117008， 2012.1.1到2013.12.31，课题负责人： 黎家

3）科技部国家基础研究发展计划“高等植物蛋白质修饰与降解调控的分子机理研究”项目（项目负责人：谢旗）中的课题之一“植物蛋白的修饰的重要过程与调控机理”，2011CB915401，2011.1.1到2015.12.31, 课题负责人：黎家

4）国家基金委重大研究计划集成项目“BAK1调控油菜素内酯信号转导及器官发育的分子机制”，91317311，2014.1.1到2015.12.31，课题负责人: 黎家

5）国家基金委面上项目“两组类受体激酶调控拟南芥根生长发育的分子机理“， 31470380，2015.1.1到2018.12.31

6）国家基金委重点项目 “植物类受体激酶调控根向水性反应的分子机理“，31530005，2016.1.1到2020.12.31，课题负责人：黎家

7）重点国际合作项目“受体激酶RLK68及RLK165调控拟南芥侧根发生的分子机制”，31720103902， 2017.1.1到2021.12.31， 课题负责人：黎家

Publications (* Corresponding author):

Zhang, J., Chen, W., Li, X., Shi, H., Lv, M., He, L., Bai, W., Cheng, S., Chu, J., He, J., Gou, X., and Li, J.* (2023) Jasmonates regulate apical hook development by repressing brassinosteroid biosynthesis and signaling. Plant Physiology kiad399 doi: 10.1093/plphys/kiad399.

Chen, C., He, G., Li, J., Perez-Hormaeche, J., Becker, T., Luo, M., Wallrad, L., Gao, J., Li, J., Pardo, J.M., Kudla, J.*, and Guo Y.* (2023) A salt stress-activated GSO1-SOS2-SOS1 module protects the Arabidopsis root stem cell niche by enhancing sodium ion extrusion. EMBO Journal 42(13), e113004

Liu, B., Feng, C., Fang, X., Ma, Z., Xiao, C., Zhang, S., Liu, Z., Sun, D., Shi, H., Ding, X., Qiu, C., Li, J., Luan, S., Li, L., and He, K.* (2023) The anion Channel SLAH3 interacts with potassium channels to regulate nitrogen-potassium homeostasis and membrane potential in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 35(4), 1259-1280.

Wang, J., Wang, G., Liu, W., Yang, H., Wang, C., Chen, W., Zhang, X., Tian, J., Yu, Y., Li, J., Xue, Y., Kong, Z.* (2023) Brassinosteroid signals cooperate with katanin-mediated microtubule severing to control stamen filament elongation. EMBO Journal 42(4), e111883.

Zhu, M., Tao, L., Zhang, J., Liu, R., Tian, H., Hu, C., Zhu, Y., Li, M., Wei, Z., Yi, J., Li, J., Gou, X.* (2022) The type-B response regulators ARR10, ARR12, and ARR18 specify the central cell in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 34(12), 4714-4737.

Shi, H., Li, X., Lv, M., Li, J.* (2022) BES1/BZR1 family transcription factors regulate plan development via brassinosteroid dependent and independent pathways. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23(17), 10149.

Li, X., Zhang, J., Shi, H., Li, B., and Li, J.* (2022) Rapid responses: Receptor-like kinases directly regulate the functions of membrane transport proteins in plants. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 64(7), 1303-1309.

Li, M., Liu, C., Hepworth, S.R., Ma, C., Li, H., Li, J., Wang, S-M, and Yin, H.* (2022) SAUR15 interaction with BRI1 activates plasma membrane H+-ATPase to promote organ development of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology 189(4), 2454-2466.

Wang, Y., Chen, W., Ou, Y., Zhu, Y., and Li, J.* (2022) Arabidopsis ROOT ELONGATION RECEPTOR KINASE negatively regulate root growth putatively via altering cell wall remodeling gene expression. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 64(8), 1502-1513.

Cao, J., Liang, Y., Yan, T., Wang, X., Zhou, H., Chen, C., Zhang, Y., Zhang, B., Zhang, S., Liao, J., Cheng, S., Chu, J., Huang, X., Xu, D., Li, J., Deng, X.W., Lin, F.* (2022) The photomorphogenic repressors BBX28 and BBX29 integrate light and brassinosteroid signaling to inhibit seedling development in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 34(6), 2266-2285.

Ou, Y., Tao, B., Wu, Y., Cai, Z., Li, H., Li, M., He, K., Gou, X., Li, J.* (2022) Essential roles of SERKs in the ROOT MERISTEM GROWTH FACTOR-mediated signaling pathway. Plant Physiology 189(1), 165-177.

Wang, W., Hu, C., Li, X., Zhu, Y., Tao, L., Cui, Y., Deng, D., Fan, X., Zhang, H., Li, J., Gou, X.*, Yi, J.* (2022) Receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases PBL34/35/36 are required for CLE peptide-mediated signaling to maintain SAM and RAM homeostasis in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 34(4), 1289-1307.

Fang, Y., Chang, J., Shi, T., Luo, W., Ou, Y., Wan, D.*, Li, J.* (2021) Evolution of RGF/GLV/CLEL peptide hormones and their roles in land plant growth and regulation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(24), 13372.

Hu, C., Zhu, Y., Cui, Y., Zeng, L., Li, S., Meng, F., Huang, S., Wang, W., Kui, H., Yi, J., Li, J., Wan, D., Gou, X.* (2021) A CLE-BAM-CIK signaling module controls root protophloem differentiation in Arabidopsis. New Phytologist 233(1), 228-296.

Zhang, H., Li, X., Wang, W., Li, H., Cui, Y., Zhu, Y., Kui, H., Yi, J., Li, J., Gou, X.* (2021) SERKs regulate embryoic cuticle integrity through the TWS-GSO1/2 singlaing pathway in Arabidopsis. New Phytologist 233(1), 313-328.

Chang, J., Li, J.* (2022) Methods to Quantify Cell Division and Hormone Gradients During Root Tropisms. In: Blancaflor E.B. (eds) Plant Gravitropism. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2368. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1677-2_5

Feng, Z., Shi, H., Lv, M., Ma, Y., Li, J.* (2021) Protein farnesylation negatively regulates brassinosteroid signaling via reducing BES1 stability in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 63 (7), 1353-1366.

Sun, D., Fang, X., Xiao, C., Ma, Z., Huang, X., Su, J., Li, J., Wang, J., Wang, S., Luan, S., He, K.* (2021) Kinase SnRK1.1 regulates nitrate channel SLAH3 engaged in nitrate-dependent alleviation of ammonium toxicity. Plant Physiology 186 (1), 731-749.

Fang, X., Liu, B., Shao, Q., Huang, X., Li, J., Lun, S.*, and He, K.* (2021) AtPiezo plays an important role in root cap mechanotrasdiction. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(1), 467.

Ou, Y., Kui, H., Li, J.* (2021) Receptor-like kinases in root development: current progress and future directions. Molecular Plant 14(1), 166-185.

Chen, L., Zhao, M., Wu, Z., Chen, S., Rojo, E., Luo, J., Li, P., Zhao, L., Chen, Y., Deng, J., Cheng, B., He, K., Gou, X., Li, J., Hou, S.* (2020) RNA polymerase II associated proteins regulate stomatal development through directly interacting with the stomatal transcription factors in Arabidopsis thaliana. New Phytologist 230(1), 171-189.

Wu, Y., Gao, Y., Zhan, Y., Kui, H., Liu, H., Yan, L., Kemmerling, B., Zhou, J-M., He, K.*, Li, J.* (2020) Loss of the common immune coreceptor BAK1 leads to NLR-dependent cell death. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 117(43), 27044-27053.

Wei, Z. and Li, J.* (2020) Regulation of Brassinosteroid homeostasis in higher plants. Frontiers in Plant Science 11, 583622.

Lu, X., Shi, H., Ou, Y., Cui, Y., Chang, J., Peng, L., Gou, X., He, K., Li, J.* (2020) RGF1-RGI1, a peptide-receptor complex, regulates Arabidopsis root meristem development via a MPAK signaling cascade. Molecular Plant 13(11), 1594-1607.

Yin, H., Li, M., Lv, M., Hepworth, S.R., Li, D., Ma, C., Li, J.*, Wang, S.* (2020) SAUR15 promotes lateral and adventitious roo development via activating H+-ATPase and auxin biosynthesis. Plant Physiology 184(2), 837-851.

Liu, J., Li, J., Shan, L.* (2020) SERKs. Current Biology 30(7), R293-R294.

Lv, M. and Li, J.* (2020) Molecular Mechanisms of Brassinosteroid-Mediated Responses to Changing Environments in Arabidopsis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(8), 2737.

Xun, Q., Wu, Y., Li, H., Chang, J., Ou, Y., He, K., Gou, X., Tax, F. E., Li, J.* (2020) Two receptor-like protein kinases, MUSTACHES and MUSTACHES-LIKE, regulate lateral root development in Arabidopsis thaliana, New Phytologist 227(4), 1157-1173.

Gou, X. and Li, J.* (2020) Paired receptor and coreceptor kinases perceive extracellular signals to control plant development. Plant Physiology 182(4), 1667-1681.

Chang, J., Li, X., Fu, W., Wang, J., Yong, Y., Shi, H., Ding, Z., Kui, H., Gou, X., He, K., Li, J.* (2019) Asymmetric distribution of cytokinins determines root hydrotropism in Arabidopsis thaliana. Cell Research 29(12), 984-993.

Chen, W., Lv, M., Wang, Y., Wang, P., Cui, Y., Li., M., Wang, R., Gou, X., Li., J.* (2019) BES1 is activated by EMS1-TPD1-SERK1/2-mediated signaling pathway to control tapetum development in Arabidopsis thaliana. Nature Communications 10(1), 4164.

Zhou, Y., Xun, Q., Zhang, D., Lv, M., Ou, Y., and Li, J.* (2019) TCP transcription factors associate with PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTOR 4 and CRYPTOCHROME 1 to regulate thermomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. iScience 15, 600-610.

Li, J., Li, C. (2019) Seventy-year major research progress in plant hormones by Chinese scholars (in Chinese). Sci Sin Vitae 49, 1227-1281.

Li, H., Cai, Z., Wang, X., Li, M., Cui, Y., Cui, N., Yang, F., Zhu, M., Zhao, J., Du, W., He, K., Yi, J., Tax, F.E., Hou, S., Li, J., Gou, X.* (2019) SERK receptor-like kinases control division patterns of vascular precursors and ground tissue stem cells during embryo development in Arabidopsis. Molecular Plant 12(7), 984-1002.

Wu, Z.L., Chen, L., Yu, Q., Zhou, W.Q., Gou, X.P., Li, J., Hou, S.W.* (2019) Multiple transcriptional factors control stomata development in rice. New Phytologist 223(1), 220-232.

Lv, M., Li, M., Chen, W., Wang, Y., Sun, C., Yin, H., He, K., and Li, J.* (2018) Thermal-enhanced bri1-301 instability reveals a plasma membrane protein quality control system in plants. Frontiers in Plant Science 9, 1620.

Cui, Y., Hu, C., Zhu, Y., Cheng, K., Li, X., Wei, Z., Xue, L., Lin, F., Shi, H., Yi, J., Hou, S., He, K., Li, J., Gou, X.* (2018) CIK Receptor kinases determine cell fate specification during early anther development in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell 30(10), 2383-2401.

Li, J. * (2018) Cell Signaling leads the way. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 60(9), 743-744.

Wei, Z. and Li, J.* (2018) Receptor-like protein kinases: key regulators controlling root hair development in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 60(9), 841-850.

Hu, C., Zhu, Y., Cui, Y., Cheng, K., Liang, W., Wei, Z., Zhu, M., Yin, H., Zeng, Li, Xiao, Y., Lv, M., Yi, J., Hou, S., He, K., Li, J., Gou, X.* (2018)  A group of receptor kinases are essential for CLAVATA signaling to maintain stem cell homeostasis. Nature Plants 4(4), 205-211.

An, Z., Liu, Y., Ou, Y., Li, J., Zhang, B., Sun, D., Sun, Y., Tang, W.* (2018) Regulation of the stability of RGF1 receptor by the ubiquitin-specific proteases UBP12/UBP13 is critical for root meristem maintenance. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 115(5), 1123-1128.

Zhou, Y., Zhang, D., An, J., Yin, H., Fang, S., Chu, J., Zhao, Y., and Li, J.* (2018) TCP transcription factors regulate shade avoidance syndrome via directly mediating the expression of both PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTORs and auxin biosynthetic genes. Plant Physiology 176(2), 1850-1861.

Cheng, X., Gou X., Yin, H., Mysore, K.S., Li, J.*, and Wen, J.* (2017) Functional characterization of brassinosteroid receptor MtBRI1 in Medicago truncatula. Scientific Reports 7(1), 9327.

Ou, Y., and Li, J.* (2017) Three divergent approaches identified the same RGF1 receptors in Arabidopsis thaliana. Sci China Life Sci 60, 1040-1043.

Sun, C., Yan, K., Han, J-T., Tao, L., Lv, M-H., Shi, T., He, Y-X., Wierzba, M., Tax, F.E., Li, J.* (2017) Scanning for new BRI1 receptor mutations via TILLING analysis. Plant Physiology 174(3), 1881-1896.

Wei, Z., Yuan,T., Tarkowská,D., Kim,J., Nam,H.G.,Novák,O., He, K., Gou, X. and Li, J.* (2017) Brassinosteroid biosynthesis is modulated via a transcription factor cascade of COG1, PIF4 and PIF5. Plant Physiology 174(2), 1260-1273.

Gao, Y., Wu, Y., Du, J., Zhan, Y., Sun, D., Zhao, J., Zhang, S., Li, J. and He, K.* (2017) Both light-induced SA accumulation and ETI mediators contribute to the cell death regulated by BAK1 and BKK1. Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 622.

Chang, J.K., Li, J.* (2017) Plants use an atypical strategy to perceive strigolactones. Chin Bull Bot 52, 123−127.

Sun, C., Li, J.* (2017) Biosynthesis, catabolism, and signal transduction of brassinosteroids. Plant Physiology Journal 53, 291-307.

Wang, H., Wei, Z., Li, J., Wang, X. (2017) Brassinosteroids. In: Li, J., Li., C., and Smith, S.M. (eds) Hormone Metabolism and Signaling in Plants. Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier

Wei, Z., Gou, X., Li, J.* (2016) Brassinosteroids. In: eLS. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Chichester.DOI:10.1002/9780470015902.a0020092.pub2

Ou, Y., Lu, X., Zi, Q., Xun, Q., Zhang J., Wu, Y., Shi, H., Wei, Z., Zhao, B., Zhang, X., He, K., Gou, X., Li, C., Li, J.* (2016) RGF1 INSENSITIVE 1 to 5, a group of LRR receptor-like kinases, are essential for the perception of root meristem growth factor 1 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Cell Research 26(6), 686-698.

Chen, L., Guan, L., Qian, P., Xu, F., Wu, Z., Wu, Y., He, K., Gou, X., Li, J., and Hou, S.* (2016) NRPB3, the third largest subunit of RNA polymerase II, is essential for stomatal patterning and differentiation in Arabidopsis. Development 143(9), 1600-1611.

Du, J., Gao, Y., Zan, Y., Zhang, S., Wu, Y., Xiao, Y., Zou, B., He, K., Gou, X., Li, G., Lin, H., Li, J.* (2016) Nucleocytoplasmic trafficking is essential for BAK1 and BKK1-mediated cell-death control. Plant Journal 85(4), 520-531.

Zhang, J., Yuan, T., Duan, X., Wei, X., Shi, T., Li, J., Russell, S.D.*, Gou, X.* (2016) Cis-regulatory elements determine germline specificity and expression level of an isopentenyltransferase gene in sperm cells of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology 170(3), 1524-1534.

Yue, J., Qin, Q., Meng, S., Jin, H., Gou, X., Li, J., Hou, S.* (2016) TOPP4 regulates the stability of phytochrome interacting factor 5 during photomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology 170(3), 1381-1397.

Zhao, B., Lv, M., Feng, Z., Campbell, T., Liscum, E., Li, J.* (2016) TWISTED DWARF 1 associates with BRASSINOSTEROID INSENSITIVE 1 to regulate early events of the brassinosteroid signaling pathway. Molecular Plant 9(4), 582-592.

Wu, Y., Xun, Q., Guo, Y., Zhang, J., Cheng, K., Shi, T., He, K., Hou, S., Gou, X., Li, J.* (2016) Genome-wide expression pattern analyses of the Arabidopsis leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases. Molecular Plant 9(2), 289-300.

Wei, Z. and Li, J.* (2016) Brassinosteroid regulates root growth, development, and symbiosis. Molecular Plant 9(1), 86-100.

Wu, W., Wu Y., Gao, Y., Li, M., Yin, H., Lv, M., Zhao, J., Li, J., He, K.* (2015) Somatic embryogenesis receptor-like kinase 5 in the ecotype Landsberg erecta of Arabidopsis is a functional RD LRR-RLK in regulating brassinosteroid signaling and cell death control. Frontiers in Plant Science 6, 852.

Shi, T., Dimitrov, I., Zhang, Y., Tax, F.E., Yi, J., Gou, X., Li, J.* (2015) Accelerated rates of protein evolution in barley grain and pistil biased genes might be legacy of domestification. Plant Molecular Biology 89(3), 253-261.

Gao, Y., Zhang, D., and Li, J.* (2015) TCP1 moduates DWF4 expression via directly interacting with the GGNCCC motifs in the promoter region of DWF4 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Genetics & Genomics 42(7), 383-392.

Guo, X., Qin, Q., Yan, J., Niu, Y., Huang, B., Guan, L., Li, Y., Ren, D.,Li, J., Hou, S.* (2015) TYPE-ONE PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE 4 regulates pavement cell interdigitation by modulating PIN-FORMED 1 polarity and trafficking in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology 167 (3), 1058-1075.

Qin, Q., Wang, W., Guo, X., Yue, J., Huang, Y., Xu, X., Li, J., Hou, S.* (2014) Arabidopsis DELLA Protein Degradation Is Controlled by a Type-One Protein Phosphatase, TOPP4. PLoS Genetics 10(7), e1004464.

Yang, Z.R., Zhang, C.J., Yang, X.J., Kun, L.,Wu, Z.X., Zhang, X.Y., Zheng, W.,Xun, Q.Q., Liu, C.L., Lu, L.L., Yang, Z.E., Qian, Y.Y., Xu, Z.Z.,Li, C.F., Li,J.*, Li, F.G.* (2014) PAG1, a cotton brassinosteroid catabolism gene, modulates fiber elongation. New Phytologist 203(2), 437-448.

Qin, Z.X., Zhang, X.R., Zhang, X., Xin, W., Li, J., Hu, Y.X.* (2014) The Arabidopsis transcription factor IIB-related protein BRP4is involved in the regulation of mitotic cell-cycle progression during male gametogenesis. Journal of Experimental Botany 65(9),2521-2531.

He, K., Xu, S., Li, J.* (2013) BAK1 Directly Regulates Brassinosteroid Perception and BRI1 Activation. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 55(12),1264-1270.

Li, J.*, Tax, F.E. (2013) Receptor-Like Kinases: Key Regulators of Plant Development and Defense. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 55(12),1184-1187.

Ma, T., Wang, J., Zhou, G., Yue, Z., Hu, Q., Chen, Y., Liu, B., Qiu, Q., Wang, Z., Zhang, J., Wang, K., Jiang, D., Gou, C., Yu, L., Zhan, D., Zhou, R.., Luo, W., Ma, H., Yang, Y., Pan, S., Fang, D., Luo, Y., Wang, X., Wang, G., Wang, J., Wang, Q., Lu, X., Chen, Z., Liu, J., Lu, Y., Yin, Y., Yang, H., Abbott, R.J., Wu, Y., Wan, D., Li, J., Yin, T., Lascoux, M., Difazio, S.P., Tuskan, G.A., Wang, J., Liu, J.* (2013) Genomic insights into salt adaptation in a desert poplar. Nature Communications 4, 2797.

Qian, P., Han, B., Forestier, E., Hu, Z., Gao, N., Lu, W., Schaller, H., Li, J., Hou, S.* (2013) Sterols are required for cell fate commitment and maintenance of the stomatal lineage in Arabidopsis. The Plant Journal 74(6), 1029-1044.

Zhao, B. and Li, J.* (2012) Regulation of Brassinosteroid Biosynthesis and Inactivation. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 54 (10), 746-759.

Wen, J.*, Li, J., and Walker, J.C. (2012) Overexpression of a Serine Carboxypeptidase Increases Carpel Number and Seed Production in Arabidopsis thaliana. Food and Energy Security 1(1), 61-69.

Du, J., Yin, H., Zhang, S., Wei, Z., Zhao, B., Zhang, J., Gou, X., Lin, H., and Li, J.* (2012) Somatice Embryogenesis Receptor Kinases Control Root Development Mainly via Brassinosteroid-Independent Actions in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 54(6), 388-399.

Gou, X. and Li, J.* (2012) Activation tagging. Methods in Molecular Biology 876, 117-133.

Gou, X., Yin, H., He, K., Du, J., Yi, J., Xu, S., Lin, H., Clouse, S.D., Li, J.* (2012) Genetic Evidence for an Indispensable Role of Somatic Embryogenesis Receptor Kinases in Brassinosteroid Signaling. PLoS Genetics 8(1), e1002452.

Li, J.*, Du, J., He, K., and Gou, X. (2012) Cell Death Control by Receptor Kinases in Arabidopsis thaliana. In, F.E. Tax and B. Kemmerling (editors) RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASES IN PLANTS: From Development to Defense. Springer. Volume 13, pp79-91.

Wei, Z-Y and Li, J.* (2011) Receptor kinases mediated brassinosteroid signal transduction in plants. Chinese Bulletin of Life Sciences 23 (11), 1106-1113.

An, J., Guo, Z., Gou, X., Li, J.* (2011) TCP1 positively regulates the expression of DWF4 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Signaling & Behavior 6(8),1117-1118.

Li, J.* (2010) Multi-tasking of somatic embryogenesis receptor-like protein kinases. Current Opinion in Plant Biology 13(5), 509-514.

Guo, Z., Fujioka, S., Blancaflor, E.B., Miao, S., Gou, X., and Li, J.* (2010) TCP1 modulates brassinosteroid biosynthesis by regulating the expression of the key biosynthetic gene DWARF4 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Cell 22(4), 1161-1173.

Yang, H., Gou, X., He, K., Xi, D., Du, J., Lin, H., Li, J.* (2010) Arabidopsis BAK1 and BKK1 confer reduced susceptibility to Turnip Crinkle Virus. European Journal of Plant Pathology 127, 147-156.

Gou, X., He, K., Yang, H., Yuan, T., Lin, H., Clouse, S.D., Li, J.* (2010) Genome-wide cloning and sequence analysis of leucine-rich repeat receptor-like protein kinase genes in Arabidopsis thaliana. BMC Genomics 11(1), 19.

Li, D., Wang, M., Xu Y.Y., Luo, W., Liu, Z.H., Li, J., Chong, K.* (2009) Engineering OsBAK1 gene as a molecular tool to improve rice architecture for high yield. Plant Biotechnology Journal 7(8), 791-806.

Wang, X., Kota, U., He, K., Blackburn, K., Li, J., Goshe, M.B., Huber, S.C., and Clouse, S.D.* (2008) Sequential transphosphorylation of the BRI1/BAK1 receptor kinase pair impacts early events in brassinosteroid signaling. Developmental Cell 15(2), 220-235.

He, K., Gou, X., Powell, R.A., Yang, H., Yuan, T, Guo, Z., and Li, J.* (2008) Receptor-like protein kinases, BAK1 and BKK1, regulate a light-dependent cell-death control pathway. Plant Signaling & Behavior 3 (10), 813-815.

Clouse, S.D.*, Goshe, M.B., Huber, S.C. and Li, J. (2008) Functional Analysis and Phosphorylation Site Mapping of Leucine-Rich Repeat Receptor-Like Kinases. In, GK Agrawal and R Rakwal (eds) Plant Proteomics: Technologies, Strategies and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, pp 469-484.

Heese, A., Hann, D.R., Gimenez-ibanex, S., Jones, A., He, K., Li, J., Schroeder, J.I., Peck, S.C., Rathjen, J.P.* (2007) The receptor-like kinase SERK3/BAK1 is a central regulator of innate immunity in plants. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 104(29), 12217-12222.

He, K., Gou, X., Yuan, T., Lin, H., Asami, T., Yoshida, S., Russell, S.D., Li, J.* (2007) BAK1 and BKK1 regulate brassinosteroid-dependent growth and brassinosteroid-independent cell death pathways. Current Biology 17(13), 1109-1115.

Yuan, T., Fujioka, S., Takatsuto, S., Matsumoto, S., Gou, X.,He, K., Russell, S.D., and Li, J.* (2007) BEN1, a gene encoding a dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR)-like protein, regulates the levels of brassinosteroids in Arabidopsis thaliana. The Plant Journal 51 (2), 220–233.

Li, J.* and Gou, X. (2007) Brassinosteroids. In: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Chichester http://www.els.net/ [DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0020092]

Wang, L., Xu, Y.Y., Li, J.*, Powell, R.A., Xu, Z.H., and Chong, K.* (2007) Transgenic rice plants ectopically expressing AtBAK1 are semi-dwarfed and hypersensitive to 24-epibrassinolide. Journal of Plant Physiology 164(5), 655-664.

Zhou, A. and Li, J.* (2005) Arabidopsis BRS1 is an active and secreted serine carboxypeptidase. Journal of Biological Chemistry 280 (42), 35554-35561.

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