Prof. Dr. Zhihui Xu | Nanjing Agricultural University | China
Dr. Zhihui Xu 👨🔬 is a Full Professor in Soil Microbiology at Nanjing Agricultural University. With a PhD in Plant Nutrition 🌱 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 📊 and delivered invited lectures at international conferences 🌍. His innovative research aims to enhance soil health and sustainable agriculture through microbial ecology and biotechnology advancements 🔬. He has published extensively in top journals, making significant strides in soil microbiology and plant nutrition.
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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. Xu’s 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 🏫
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🎓 PhD in Plant Nutrition (2009–2014) – Nanjing Agricultural University
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🎓 BSc in Biology (2005–2009) – Nanjing Agricultural University
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👨🏫 Full Professor in Soil Microbiology (2023–present)
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👨🏫 Associate Professor in Soil Microbiology (2019–2023)
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👨🏫 Lecturer in Soil Microbiology (2014–2019)
Professional Development 🚀
Dr. Zhihui Xu’s 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 🌟 and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 🧬. His international exposure includes delivering oral presentations at conferences like BACELL-2019 in Slovenia 🌍. Dr. Xu’s work focuses on soil microbiology, particularly microbial interactions in the plant rhizosphere, contributing to sustainable agriculture 🌱. His innovative research on Bacillus spp. strains aims to improve biocontrol, enhance plant resilience, and optimize soil microbial ecology.
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Zhihui Xu’s research centers on soil microbiology and beneficial plant-microbe interactions 🌱. 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 🧫. His goal is to uncover molecular mechanisms that enhance plant resilience, reduce crop diseases, and foster sustainable agriculture 🚜. Dr. Xu’s research combines genomics, proteomics, and microbiological techniques to improve soil health and optimize rhizosphere ecology.
Awards and Honors 🏆
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🥇 National Nature Science Foundation of China Grants (31972512, 31501833)
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🌟 National Key Research and Development Programs (2016YFD0200305, 2017YFD0200805)
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🏅 China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant (2015M581813)
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🎖️ Jiangsu Science and Technology Department Award (BK20150658)
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🎤 Invited Speaker at BACELL-2019, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Publication Top Notes:
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🧫 The effect of combination of root exudates substances on stimulation of Bacillus spores’ germination 📄
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🌱 Turning antagonists into allies: bacterial-fungal interactions enhance the efficacy of controlling Fusarium wilt disease 🌟
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🧬 Interspecies interaction reshapes the fitness landscape of evolved genotypes 📝
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🌾 Social behaviors shift properties that are beneficial to plants in two-member consortia of Bacillus velezensis 🌐
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🦠 Metabolic interactions affect the biomass of synthetic bacterial biofilm communities 📄