Dr. Shicai Shen

Research Scientist
Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from Ehime University, Japan

My URL
https://livedna.org/86.23582

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Communities
Ecological Research
Interactions Plants and Environment
Crop Ecology

Selected Publications

  1. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, G. Jin and S. Liu et al., 2019. Potential use of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) to suppress three invasive plant species in agroecosystems (Ageratum conyzoides L., Bidens pilosa L. and Galinsoga parviflora Cav.). Agronomy, Vol. 9, No. 6. 10.3390/agronomy9060318.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  2. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, G. Jin and S. Liu et al., 2019. Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato), a promising replacement control crop for the invasive alien plant Ageratina adenophora (Asteraceae) in China. Manage. Biol. Invasions, 10: 559-572.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  3. Clements, D.R., M.D. Day, V. Oeggerli, S.C. Shen and L.A. Weston et al., 2019. Site-specific management is crucial to managing Mikania micrantha. Weed Res., 59: 155-169.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  4. Xu, G., S. Shen, F. Zhang, Y. Zhang, K.N. Hisashi and D.R. Clements, 2018. Relationship between allelopathic effects and functional traits of different allelopathic potential rice accessions at different growth stages. Rice Sci., 25: 32-41.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  5. Shen, S., M.D. Day, G. Xu, D. Li and G. Jin et al., 2018. The current status of biological control of weeds in Southern China and future options. Acta Ecol. Sin., 38: 157-164.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  6. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Chen, D.R. Clements and X. Gu et al., 2018. Effects of Aphidius gifuensis release on insect communities and diversity in tobacco fields of Yunnan province, China. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 21: 284-291.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  7. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, D.R. Clements and G. Jin et al., 2018. Allelopathic potential of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm resources of Yunnan province in Southwest China. Acta Ecol. Sin., 38: 444-449.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  8. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, D.R. Clements and G. Jin et al., 2018. Allelopathic effects of three sweet potato cultivars (Ipomoea batatas) on the invasive plant Mikania micrantha. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 21: 8-15.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  9. Day, M.D., S. Shen, G. Xu, F. Zhang and R.L. Winston, 2018. Weed biological control in the Greater Mekong subregion: Status and opportunities for the future. CAB Rev., Vol. 13, No. 14. 10.1079/PAVSNNR201813014.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  10. Yin, Y., X. Li, D. Chu, X. Zhao and K. Sathya et al., 2017. Extensive gene flow of white-backed planthopper in the Greater Mekong subregion as revealed by microsatellite markers. Scient. Rep., Vol. 7. 10.1038/s41598-017-16164-0.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  11. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, G. Jin, S. Liu, Y. Yang and Y. Zhang, 2017. Allelopathic effects of water extracts from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves on five major farming weeds. Acta Ecol. Sin., 37: 1931-1938.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  12. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, D.R. Clements and G. Jin et al., 2017. Occurrence and damage of invasive alien plants in Dehong Prefecture, Western of Yunnan province. Acta Ecol. Sin., 37: 195-200.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  13. Shen, S., G. Xu, D. Li, D.R. Clements and F. Zhang et al., 2017. Agrobiodiversity and in situ conservation in ethnic minority communities of Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province, Southwest China. J. Ethnobiol. Ethnomed., Vol. 13. 10.1186/s13002-017-0158-7.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  14. Shen, S., G. Xu, D.R. Clements, G. Jin, F. Zhang, D. Tao and P. Xu, 2016. Competitive and allelopathic effects of wild rice accessions (Oryza longistaminata) at different growth stages. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 19: 82-88.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  15. Shen, S., G. Xu, D.R. Clements, G. Jin and S. Liu et al., 2016. Suppression of reproductive characteristics of the invasive plant Mikania micrantha by sweet potato competition. BMC Ecol., Vol. 16. 10.1186/s12898-016-0085-9.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  16. Day, M.D., D.R. Clements, C. Gile, W.K. Senaratne, S. Shen, L.A. Weston and F. Zhang, 2016. Biology and impacts of Pacific islands invasive species. 13. Mikania micrantha Kunth (Asteraceae). Pac. Sci., 70: 257-285.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  17. Shen, S., G. Xu, D.R. Clements, G. Jin, A. Chen, F. Zhang and H. Kato-Noguchi, 2015. Suppression of the invasive plant mile-a-minute (Mikania micrantha) by local crop sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) by means of higher growth rate and competition for soil nutrients. BMC Ecol., Vol. 15. 10.1186/s12898-014-0033-5.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  18. Shen, S., G. Xu, D.R. Clements, G. Jin and S. Liu et al., 2015. Effects of invasive plant Mikania micrantha on plant community and diversity in farming systems. Asian J. Plant Sci., 14: 27-33.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  19. Shen, S.C., G.F. Xu, D.R. Clements, G.M. Jin and S.F. Liu et al., 2014. Control of invasive plant mile-a-minute (Mikania micrantha) with the local crop sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) and applications of the herbicide bentazon. Asian J. Plant Sci., 13: 59-65.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  20. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, G. Jin and Y. Zhang, 2014. Effects of sweet potato (Ipomoea batas) cultivation on the community composition and diversity of weeds in arid fields. Biodivers. Sci., 22: 485-491.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  21. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, T. Li, G. Jin and Y. Zhang, 2013. Characteristics of the seed banks and seedling banks of Mikania micrantha-invaded soils different in type of habitat. J. Ecol. Rural Environ., 29: 483-488.
    Direct Link  |  

  22. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, G. Jin, T. Li and Y. Zhang, 2013. Morphological and growth responses of Pistia stratiotes to different densities and its impact on soil nutrients. Ecol. Environ. Sci., 22: 1041-1047.
    Direct Link  |  

  23. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, G. Jin, T. Li and Y. Zhang, 2013. Competitive effect of Pistia stratiotes to rice and its impacts on rice yield and soil nutrients. Acta Ecol. Sin., 33: 5523-5530.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  24. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, G. Jin and S. Liu et al., 2013. Harmful effects and chemical control study of Mikania micrantha H.B.K in Yunnan, Southwest China. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 8: 5554-5561.
    Direct Link  |  

  25. Shen, S., G. Xu, F. Zhang, T. Li and Y. Zhang, 2012. Competitive effect of Ipomoea batatas to Mikania micrantha. Chin. J. Ecol., 31: 850-855.

  26. Shen, S., F. Zhang, G. Xu, T. Li, D. Wu and Y. Zhang, 2012. Occurrence and infestation of invasive weed in crop field in Yunnan. Southwest China J. Agric. Sci., 25: 554-561.
    Direct Link  |  
Member since March, 2018