Xia Wu

Xia Wu is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She holds the position of Agriculture Research Specialist at the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center (KTRDC). Her research focuses on plant genetics, disease resistance mechanisms, and genetic mapping in crops like Medicago truncatula and tobacco. Key areas of investigation include jasmonate signaling pathways, plant defense responses, and the genetic basis of morphological traits such as leaf pigmentation and pod coiling. She contributes to advancements in crop improvement through molecular breeding techniques and marker-assisted selection strategies.

Publications highlight her work on disease resistance to pathogens like Peronospora tabacina and powdery mildew, as well as studies on wheat-Thinopyrum intermedium hybrids for stress tolerance. Her research bridges fundamental genetics with applied agricultural solutions, aiming to enhance crop resilience and productivity.