Prof. Dr. Feng Xu
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Prof. Dr. Feng Xu

Professor
Yangtze University, China

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Horticulture from Shandong Agricultural University, China

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Pathology
62%
Plant Genetics
90%
Plant Breeding
75%
Horticulture
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Ye, J., X. Yang, Q. Chen, F. Xu and G. Wang, 2017. Promotive effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid on fruit quality and coloration of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. Sci. Hortic., 217: 266-275.
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  2. Ye, J., F. Xu, G. Wang, Q. Chen, T. Tao and Q. Song, 2017. Molecular cloning and characterization of an anthocyanidin synthase gene in Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 45: 28-35.
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  3. Yan, J., D. Mao, X. Liu, L. Wang and F. Xu et al., 2017. Isolation and functional characterization of a circadian-regulated CONSTANS homolog (GbCO) from Ginkgo biloba. Plant Cell Rep., 10.1007/s00299-017-2162-8.
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  4. Chen, Q., J. Yan, X. Meng, F. Xu, W. Zhang, Y. Liao and J. Qu, 2017. Molecular cloning, characterization and functional analysis of Acetyl-CoA C-acetyltransferase and mevalonate kinase genes involved in terpene trilactone biosynthesis from Ginkgo biloba. Molecules, Vol. 22. 10.3390/molecules22010074.
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  5. Ye, J.B., Q.W. Chen, T.T. Tao, G.Y. Wang and F. Xu, 2016. Promotive effects of 5-Aminolevulinic acid on growth, photosynthetic gas exchange, chlorophyll and antioxidative enzymes under salinity stress in Prunnus persica (L.) Batseh seedling. Emir. J. Food Agric., 28: 786-795.
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  6. Yang, F., F. Xu, X. Wang, Y. Liao, Q. Chen and X. Meng, 2016. Characterization and functional analysis of a MADS-box transcription factor gene (GbMADS9) from Ginkgo biloba. Sci. Hortic., 212: 104-114.
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  7. Tao, T., Q. Chen, X. Meng, J. Yan, F. Xu and J. Chang, 2016. Molecular cloning, characterization and functional analysis of a gene encoding 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A synthase from Matricaria chamomilla. Genes Genomics, 38: 1179-1187.
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  8. Liao, Y.L., F. Xu, W.W. Zhang, S.Y. Cheng, Y.B. Shen and J. Chang, 2016. Cloning, characterization and expression analysis of GbWRKY11, a novel transcription factor gene in Ginkgo biloba. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 18: 117-124.
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  9. Liao, Y., F. Xu, X. Huang, W. Zhang and H. Cheng et al., 2016. Characterization and transcriptional profiling of Ginkgo biloba mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase gene (GbMVD) promoter towards light and exogenous hormone treatments. Plant Mol. Biol. Rep., 34: 566-581.
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  10. Cheng, S.Y., J.H. Cheng, F. Xu, J.B. Ye and X.H. Wang, 2016. Molecular cloning and expression analysis of a putative E class MADS-box gene, GbSEP, from Ginkgo biloba. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 26: 253-260.
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  11. Cheng, S., X. Wang, F. Xu, Q. Chen and T. Tao et al., 2016. Cloning, expression profiling and functional analysis of CnHMGS, a gene encoding 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A synthase from Chamaemelum nobile. Molecules, Vol. 21. 10.3390/molecules21030316.
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  12. Wang, X., J. Cheng, F. Xu, X. Li and W. Zhang et al., 2015. Molecular cloning and expression analysis of a MADS-Box gene (GbMADS2) from Ginkgo biloba. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 43: 19-24.
  13. Liao, Y.L., Y.B. Shen, J. Chang, W.W. Zhang, S.Y. Cheng and F. Xu, 2015. Isolation, expression and promoter analysis of GbWRKY2: A novel transcription factor gene from Ginkgo biloba. Int. J. Genomics, Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/607185.
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  14. Liao, Y., F. Xu, H. Xiao, W. Zhang and H. Cheng et al., 2015. Promoter analysis and transcriptional profiling of Ginkgo biloba 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (GbHMGR) gene in abiotic stress responses. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 43: 25-34.
  15. Chang, J., Y. Ning, F. Xu, S. Cheng and X. Li, 2015. Research advance of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme a synthase in plant isoprenoid biosynthesis. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 25: 1441-1450.
  16. Zhang, W.W., J.B. Li, F. Xu, Y. Tang, S.Y. Cheng and F.L. Cao, 2014. Isolation and characterization of a phenylalanine ammonia-lyase gene (PAL) promoter from Ginkgo biloba and its regulation of gene expression in transgenic tobacco plants. Plant Omics, 7: 353-360.
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  17. Xu, F., Y. Ning, W. Zhang, Y. Liao, L. Li, H. Cheng and S. Cheng, 2014. An R2R3-MYB transcription factor as a negative regulator of the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway in Ginkgo biloba. Funct. Integr. Genom., 14: 177-189.
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  18. Cheng, S., W. Zhang, N. Sun, F. Xu, L. Li, Y. Liao and H. Cheng, 2014. Production of flavonoids and terpene lactones from optimized Ginkgo biloba tissue culture. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 42: 88-93.
  19. Zhang, W.W., F. Xu, H. Cheng, L.L. Li, F.L. Cao and S.Y. Cheng, 2013. Effect of chlorocholine chloride on chlorophyll, photosynthesis, soluble sugar and flavonoids of Ginkgo biloba. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 41: 97-103.
  20. Xu, F., X.H. Huang, L.L. Li, G. Deng and H. Cheng et al., 2013. Molecular cloning and characterization of GbDXS and GbGGPPS gene promoters from Ginkgo biloba. Genet. Mol. Res., 12: 293-301.
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  21. Hua, C., L. Linling, X. Feng, W. Yan and Y. Honghui et al., 2013. Expression patterns of an isoflavone reductase-like gene and its possible roles in secondary metabolism in Ginkgo biloba. Plant Cell Rep., 32: 637-650.
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  22. Hua, C., L. Linling, C. Shuiyuan, C. Fuliang, X. Feng, Y. Honghui and W. Conghua, 2013. Molecular cloning and characterization of three genes encoding dihydroflavonol-4-reductase from Ginkgo biloba in anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway. PLoS ONE, Vol. 8. 10.1371/journal.pone.0072017.
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  23. Cheng, H., L. Li, F. Xu, S. Cheng and F. Cao et al., 2013. Expression patterns of a cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase gene involved in lignin biosynthesis and environmental stress in Ginkgo biloba. Mol. Biol. Rep., 40: 707-721.
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  24. Xu, F., X. Rong, X. Huang and S. Cheng, 2012. Recent advances of Flowering locus T gene in higher plants. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 13: 3773-3781.
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  25. Xu, F., L. Li, W. Zhang, H. Cheng, N. Sun, S. Cheng and Y. Wang, 2012. Isolation, characterization and function analysis of a flavonol synthase gene from Ginkgo biloba. Mol. Biol. Rep., 39: 2285-2296.
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  26. Xu, F., G. Deng, S. Cheng, W. Zhang and X. Huang et al., 2012. Molecular cloning, characterization and expression of the phenylalanine ammonia-lyase gene from Juglans regia. Molecules, 17: 7810-7823.
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  27. Cheng, S., F. Xu, L. Li, H. Cheng and W. Zhang, 2012. Seasonal pattern of flavonoid content and related enzyme activities in leaves of Ginkgo biloba L. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 40: 1842-4309.
  28. Xu, F., S. Cheng, J. Zhu, W. Zhang and Y. Wang, 2011. Effect of 5-anminolevulinic acid on chlorophyll, photosynthesis, soluble sugar and flavonoids of Ginkgo biloba. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 39: 41-47.
  29. Dong, X., Z. Cheng, S. Cheng, F. Xu, Y. An, X. Bian and T. Chen, 2011. Identification, characterization and expression analysis of the TaNF-YB3 gene from Triticum aestivum. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 39: 254-263.
  30. Xu, F., L. Li, X. Huang, H. Cheng, Y. Wang and S. Cheng, 2010. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the leaves and stems of Premna microphylla. J. Med. Plants Res., 4: 2544-2550.
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  31. Xu, F., J. Zhu, S. Cheng, W. Zhang and Y. Wang, 2010. Effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid on photosynthesis, yield, nutrition and medicinal values of kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides). Trop. Grasslands, 44: 260-265.
  32. Xu, F., J. Chang, S. Cheng, J. Zhu, L. Li, Y. Wang and H. Cheng, 2009. Promotive effect of 5-aminolevulinic acid on the antioxidant system in Ginkgo biloba leaves. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 3769-3776.
  33. Cheng, S.Y., F. Xu and Y. Wang, 2009. Advances in the study of flavonoids in Ginkgo biloba leaves. J. Med. Plants Res., 3: 1248-1252.
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  34. Xu, F., R. Cai, S.Y. Cheng, L.J. Chen and S.H. Cheng, 2008. Molecular cloning, characterization and expression of atpA and atpB genes from Ginkgo biloba. Biologia, 63: 526-534.
  35. Xu, F., H. Cheng, R. Cai, L. Li and J. Chang et al., 2008. Molecular cloning and function analysis of an anthocyanidin synthase gene from Ginkgo biloba and its expression in abiotic stress responses. Mol. Cells, 26: 536-547.