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Zeng-Fu Xu
Summary
Zeng-Fu Xu, PhD, born October 15, 1965 in Pinghu, Zhejiang, China
Zeng-Fu Xu, Ph.D., Professor, Dean
State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources,
College of Forestry, Guangxi University,
Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
Tel: +86-771-280 0921; Fax: +86-771-327 1428
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6045-5865
Websites: https://www.x-mol.com/groups/Xu_Zeng-Fu
Education
1997-2001: Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Adviser: Prof. Mee-Len Chye)
1987-1990: M. Sc. in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China (Adviser: Prof. Rongxian Zhang)
1983-1987: B. Sc. in Genetics and Breeding, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
Research Interest
The goal of my research group is to breed improved varieties of biodiesel feedstock plants by transgenic approaches. In particular, my research group is focused on increasing the yield potential of two woody oil plants Jatropha curcas and Plukenetia volubilis through manipulating floral development and sex expression.
Agricultural Science Biotechnology Forestry Molecular Biology Plant Science