Prof. Dr. Zhihui Xu | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Zhihui Xu | Nanjing Agricultural University | China
Dr. Zhihui Xu ๐จโ๐ฌ is a Full Professor in Soil Microbiology at Nanjing Agricultural University. With a PhD in Plant Nutrition ๐ฑ and extensive research in beneficial microbe-plant interactions, his work focuses on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and its role in biofilm formation, plant growth promotion, and biocontrol mechanisms. Dr. Xu has contributed to multiple national research projects ๐ and delivered invited lectures at international conferences ๐. His innovative research aims to enhance soil health and sustainable agriculture through microbial ecology and biotechnology advancements ๐ฌ. He has published extensively in top journals, making significant strides in soil microbiology and plant nutrition.
Professional Profile :
Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Zhihui Xu is highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions in soil microbiology, microbial ecology, and sustainable agriculture. His extensive research and academic achievements position him as a leader in this field. Dr. Xuโs expertise in soil microbiology and plant nutrition has led to innovative findings, particularly in understanding the beneficial interactions between plants and microbes. His work on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens has advanced knowledge on biofilm formation, plant growth promotion, and biocontrol mechanisms, contributing to global efforts in improving soil health and sustainable agricultural practices.
Education and Experience ๐ซ
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๐ PhD in Plant Nutrition (2009โ2014) โ Nanjing Agricultural University
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๐ BSc in Biology (2005โ2009) โ Nanjing Agricultural University
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๐จโ๐ซ Full Professor in Soil Microbiology (2023โpresent)
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๐จโ๐ซ Associate Professor in Soil Microbiology (2019โ2023)
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๐จโ๐ซ Lecturer in Soil Microbiology (2014โ2019)
Professional Development ๐
Dr. Zhihui Xuโs professional development has been marked by impactful research, academic excellence, and international collaboration. He has coordinated several prestigious research projects, including those funded by the National Nature Science Foundation of China ๐ and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation ๐งฌ. His international exposure includes delivering oral presentations at conferences like BACELL-2019 in Slovenia ๐. Dr. Xu’s work focuses on soil microbiology, particularly microbial interactions in the plant rhizosphere, contributing to sustainable agriculture ๐ฑ. His innovative research on Bacillus spp. strains aims to improve biocontrol, enhance plant resilience, and optimize soil microbial ecology.
Research Focus ๐ฌ
Dr. Zhihui Xuโs research centers on soil microbiology and beneficial plant-microbe interactions ๐ฑ. His studies emphasize the role of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in promoting plant health through antibiosis, biofilm formation, competitive root colonization, and systemic resistance induction. His lab uses B. amyloliquefaciens SQR9 as a model bacterium to explore microbial ecology, social interactions, and microbial community dynamics ๐งซ. His goal is to uncover molecular mechanisms that enhance plant resilience, reduce crop diseases, and foster sustainable agriculture ๐. Dr. Xuโs research combines genomics, proteomics, and microbiological techniques to improve soil health and optimize rhizosphere ecology.
Awards and Honors ๐
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๐ฅ National Nature Science Foundation of China Grants (31972512, 31501833)
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๐ National Key Research and Development Programs (2016YFD0200305, 2017YFD0200805)
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๐ China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant (2015M581813)
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๐๏ธ Jiangsu Science and Technology Department Award (BK20150658)
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๐ค Invited Speaker at BACELL-2019, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Publication Top Notes:
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๐งซ The effect of combination of root exudates substances on stimulation of Bacillus spores’ germination ย ๐
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๐ฑ Turning antagonists into allies: bacterial-fungal interactions enhance the efficacy of controlling Fusarium wilt disease ๐
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๐งฌ Interspecies interaction reshapes the fitness landscape of evolved genotypes ย ๐
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๐พ Social behaviors shift properties that are beneficial to plants in two-member consortia of Bacillus velezensisย ๐
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๐ฆ Metabolic interactions affect the biomass of synthetic bacterial biofilm communities ๐