Xuan Li

Xuan Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, specifically within the Section for Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Based in Frederiksberg C, Li conducts cutting-edge research on plant-pathogen interactions with a primary focus on cereal immunity mechanisms.

Research interests center on molecular plant-microbe interactions, particularly how fungal pathogens like barley powdery mildew manipulate host immunity through effector proteins. Key investigation areas include ER stress responses, J-domain protein functions, and ESCRT complex involvement in plant defense pathways, with significant emphasis on identifying host targets of pathogen effectors.

Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory in elucidating effector-target relationships in barley-pathogen systems, revealing how proteins like Hv ERdj3B and ESCRT components are exploited by fungal effectors to suppress immunity, advancing fundamental understanding of plant disease resistance.

Li actively contributes to the Section for Plant and Soil Sciences research ecosystem, with work bridging molecular pathology and crop protection strategies, and maintains collaborative networks across international plant science communities as evidenced by multi-institutional publications.