Dr. Xiaomei Shu

Professional Summary

A broad knowledge in genomics, plant pathology and microbiology. Excellent experience in Next Generation Sequencing data analysis and manuscript writing. Extremely passionate in research and teaching. Ability to manage challenging workload and drive results. A highly motivated researcher able to develop novel protocols and manage projects either independently or as part of a team.

Research Articles

1. Shu X, Singh M, Karampudi NBR, Kitazumi A, Bridges D, Wu V, De los Reye BG. (2019) Transcriptional regulatory networks determining the potential adaptation and acclimation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to abiotic intervention mediated by gaseous chlorine dioxide on non-host tomato. (In preparation).
2. Shu X, Livingston DP, Woloshuk CP and Payne GA. (2017) Comparative histological and transcriptional analysis of maize kernels infected with Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides infection. Frontiers in Plant Science 8: 2075.
3. Shu X, Livingston DP, Franks RG, Boston RS, Woloshuk CP and Payne GA (2015) Tissue specific gene expression in maize seeds during colonization by Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides. Molecular Plant Pathology 16:7.
4. Dolezal AL, Shu X, OBrian G, Nielsen D, Woloshuk CP, Boston RS and Payne GA (2014) Aspergillus flavus infection induces transcriptional and physical changes in developing maize kernels. Frontiers in Microbiology 5: 1-10.
5. Gao F, Shu X, Ali MB, Howard S, Li N, Winterhagen P, Qiu W and Gassmann W (2010) A functional EDS1 ortholog is differentially regulated in powdery mildew resistant and susceptible grapevines and complements an Arabidopsis eds1 mutant. Planta 231: 1037-1047.
6. Dai R, Ji M, Shu X, Chen S, Zhang W and Ma H (2009) ‘Comparative study of total RNA extraction methods from the grape callus and a preliminary analysis of the genes' differential expression between the embryogenic callus and non-embryogenic callus. Journal of Yunnan University (Natural Sciences Edition) 31: 410-415.

Books and Book Chapters

Ma H, Shao X, Chen S, Sun H, Dai R and Shu X (2008) “Making Good Wine Chinese version” Translation from “MAKING GOOD WINE, Revised Edition By Bryce Rankine”. China Agricultural University Press, Beijing, China.

Awards and Memberships

Plant Pathology Society of North Carolina Travel Award  2013
American Phytopathological Society Travel Award  2013

American Society for Microbiology, member 2019-Current
American Phytopathological Society, member 2013-14
American Phytopathological Society, volunteer at the annual meeting 2013
The Mycological Society of America, member 2012-13
Plant Pathology Society of North Carolina, member 2010-14