Yan Xu
استاد · Plant growth under abiotic and biotic stress conditions
Ramapo College of New Jerseyمعرفی
Yan Xu is a Professor of Biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey, School of Theoretical and Applied Science, where they have been teaching since 2010. Their office is located in G-308, and they can be reached at yxu@ramapo.edu.
Dr. Xu's research focuses on plant stress physiology, particularly plant growth under abiotic and biotic stress conditions. Their work includes studying eco-friendly plant growth regulators/hormones, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial effects of herbs, shelf life of fresh produce, and culinary art and nutrition. This research has significant applications in sustainable agriculture and food science.
Dr. Xu's publications over the past decade demonstrate a consistent focus on plant stress responses, particularly heat and drought tolerance in grass species. Their work combines molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiological approaches to understand how plants adapt to environmental challenges. Key research areas include cytokinin-regulated metabolic changes, heat shock proteins, microRNA profiling, and the effects of biostimulants on plant stress tolerance.
- Cytokinin-regulated metabolic changes conferring heat and drought tolerance
- Heat-responsive microRNAs in grass species
- Salinity responses in coastal plants like smooth cordgrass
- Photosynthesis and growth characteristics of herbs under different light conditions
- Molecular mechanisms of heat tolerance in turfgrass species
Dr. Xu has mentored several undergraduate students who have co-authored publications, including Courtney ('15) and Mapes ('13). They teach a diverse range of courses including Plant Physiology, Medicinal Plants, Food Science, Epidemiology, Community Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fundamentals of Biology II, and Introduction to Biology.
Dr. Xu earned their B.S. from Nanjing University in China and their Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Their educational background bridges Eastern and Western scientific traditions, which is reflected in their research interests that include Traditional Chinese Medicine applications.
