The team focused on the occurrence, green prevention and control technology of soil-borne diseases caused by root-knot nematodes, Pythium and Fusarium.

The researches include as follows: disease diagnosis and intelligent early warning ; Pathogen-host interaction mechanism; R&D and creation of biological control products.

The team has presided over a number of scientific research projects above the provincial and ministerial level, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Industrial System Post Scientist Project, etc. The team has published more than 40 papers, obtained 7 patents, formulated 2 industry and local standards, and won 1 second prize of Jiangsu Science and Technology Progress Award.