معرفی
Mingying Xiang is an Assistant Professor in Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University (OSU), specializing in Turfgrass Science and environmental stress physiology. His research focuses on improving turfgrass resilience to drought, salinity, and cold through genetic and management strategies. He earned a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Kansas State University, an M.S. from OSU, and a B.S. from Shandong Agricultural University. Dr. Xiang has secured grants totaling over $multi-million for projects like 'Bermudagrasses for Putting Greens' and 'Developing drought-resistant bermudagrass cultivars.' He teaches master's-level research courses and advises students. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 14 (Life Below Water). Collaborative opportunities include industry projects, speaking engagements, and mentoring.
Education:
- Ph.D., Horticulture, Kansas State University (2022)
- M.S., Horticulture, Oklahoma State University (201X)
- B.S., Horticulture, Shandong Agricultural University (201X)
Research interests include bermudagrass genetics, stress physiology, and sustainable turf management. Key projects involve QTL mapping for drought/salinity tolerance and evaluating mineral oils for stress mitigation. He leads OSU's efforts to breed cold-hardy and traffic-tolerant turfgrasses.
Grants include 'Evaluating Fertilizer Effects on Bermudagrass Establishment' (2025–2029) and 'Effects of Civitas on Salinity Tolerance' (2023–2023). His lab focuses on genetic improvement and management practices for bermudagrass and zoysiagrass.
Available for collaborative research, industry partnerships, and academic mentoring.
