Editor-in-chief
Dr. Petersen Dan
University of Cincinnati, USA
Adjunct Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Washington State University
United States of America
Washington
Tel: 509-786-9259
Dr. Long-Xi Yu is an Adjunct Professor in Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, USA. He received his Ph. D. in Plant Molecular Biology from University of Orleans, France. He was awarded a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Plant Biology, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou. Dr. Xi Yu's current research has been focused on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of resistance to soil-borne diseases and stem nematode in alfalfa using genotyping by sequencing (GBS); Drought and salt tolerance, and enhanced water use efficiency are also investigated in his group using forward or reverse genetics; Molecular markers and high throughput strategies will be developed and used in marker-assisted breeding to develop improved forage varieties with resistance to disease and abiotic stresses.
