Areas of Focus
- Crop genetic improvement and germplasm innovation
- Molecular genetic analysis of crop resistance and suitability for mechanized harvesting
Work Experience
- 2018.01-Present: Associate Professor, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University
- 2013.07-2017.12: Lecturer, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2008-2013 PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University / National Maize Improvement Center
- 2004-2008 Bachelor in Agronomy, Southwest University (formerly Southwest Agricultural University)
Publications
- Transcriptome profiling provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of maize kernel and silk development, Xu Shutu et al., 2021
- New insights into the response of maize to fluctuations in the light environment, Xu Shutu et al., 2021
- Genetic analysis of ear‐related traits under different pollination treatments in maize (Zea mays), Xu Shutu et al., 2021
- Genome-wide prediction in a hybrid maize population adapted to Northwest China, Xu Shutu et al., 2020
- Identification of Ear Morphology Genes in Maize ( Zea mays L.) Using Selective Sweeps and Association Mapping, Xu Shutu et al., 2020
- Mining of candidate genes for nitrogen use efficiency in maize based on genome-wide association study, Xu Shutu et al., 2020
- Genome-wide association study (GWAS) reveals genetic basis of ear-related traits in maize, Xu Shutu et al., 2020
- Genetic characterization of inbred lines from Shaan A and B groups for identifying loci associated with maize grain yield, Xu Shutu et al., 2018
- Identification of favorable alleles in the non-yellow coloring 1 gene by association mapping in maize, Xu Shutu et al., 2016
- Dissecting tocopherols content in maize ( Zea mays L.), using two segregating populations and high-density single nucleotide polymorphism markers, Xu Shutu et al., 2012
- Genome-Wide Association Studies Identified Three Independent Polymorphisms Associated with alpha-Tocopherol Content in Maize Kernels, Xu Shutu et al., 2012
