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Xiuyun Zhao
Life Science
Huazhong Agricultural University
Hubei
Language: Chinese, English
Microbial Pesticides
Soil Microbiology
Metagenomics
Biological Control
Bacterial Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Resistance Mechanisms
Soil Degradation
Biopesticides
Microbial Ecology
Areas of Focus
- Microbial Pesticides
- Soil Microbial Metagenomics
- Biological Control Agents for Soil-borne Bacterial and Fungal Diseases
- Resistance Mechanisms
- Soil Biological Degradation Mechanisms
Work Experience
- 2004-present - Huazhong Agricultural University, College of Life Science and Technology - Associate Professor
- 2010-2011 - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Microbiology - Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1992-1996 Bachelor of Science in Biology: Henan University
- 1996-1999 Master of Science in Forest Pathology: Nanjing Forestry University
- 1999-2003 Doctor of Science in Microbiology: Fudan University
Publications
- Bacillus cereus strain S2 shows high nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita by producing sphingosine., Gao HJ, Qi GF, Yin R, Zhang HC, Li CG, Zhao XY*., 2016
- Molecular Docking and Site-directed Mutagenesis of a Bacillus thuringiensis Chitinase to Improve Chitinolytic, Synergistic Lepidopteran-larvicidal and Nematicidal Activities., Ni H, Zeng SQ, Qin X, Sun XW, Zhang S, Zhao XY, Yu ZN, Li L*., 2015
- Bacillus thuringiensis peptidoglycan hydrolase SleB171 involved in daughter cell separation during cell division., Li H, Hu PG, Zhao XY, Yu ZN, Li L*., 2016
- A surfactin cyclopeptide of WH1fungin used as a novel adjuvant for intramuscular and subcutaneous immunization in mice., Gao ZQ, Wang SY, Qi GF, Pan H, Zhang L, Zhou XH, Liu JJ, Zhao XY*, Wu J*., 2012
- The cry1Ac gene of Bacillus thuringiensis ZQ-89 encodes a toxin against long-horned beetle adult., Qi GF, Lu JZ, Zhang P, Li JJ, Zhu FY, Chen JY, Liu YJ, Yu ZN, Zhao XY*., 2011
- Controlling Myzus persicae with recombinant endophytic fungi Chaetomium globosum expressing Pinellia ternate agglutinin using recombinant endophytic fungi to control aphids., Qi GF, Lan N, Ma XR, Yu ZN, Zhao XY*., 2011
- Lipopeptide induces apoptosis in fungal cells by a mitochondria-dependent pathway., Qi GF, Zhu FY, Du P, Yang XF, Qiu DW, Yu ZiN, Chen JY, Zhao XY*., 2010
Awards
- 2014: Third Prize in Hubei Province Science and Technology Progress Award
- 2007: First Prize in the Sixth 'Challenge Cup' Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition for College Students in Hubei Province
