Shutong Liu

Shutong Liu is a Research Associate at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Their work focuses on plant nutrient acquisition strategies, particularly phosphorus-use efficiency in Proteaceae species native to phosphorus-impoverished soils of southwest Australia. Research emphasizes cluster root functionality, biochemical phosphorus allocation, and genetic mechanisms underlying nutrient adaptation.

Education includes a Doctoral Thesis (2023) on phosphorus and nitrogen strategies of native Australian plants. Collaborations involve institutions across multiple countries, with notable contributions to understanding Hakea and Banksia species' ecological adaptations. Key datasets include studies on contrasting phosphorus habitats' impacts on plant strategies, widely disseminated across academic platforms.

Research outputs span plant physiology, genetics, and ecology, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Over 160 downloads of their thesis and multiple peer-reviewed articles highlight contributions to understanding nutrient dynamics in nutrient-poor ecosystems.