selected publications academic article Zhang, M., Cui, Y., Liu, Y., Xu, W., Sze, S., Murray, S. C., Xu, S., & Zhang, H. (2020). Accurate prediction of maize grain yield using its contributing genes for gene-based breeding. Genomics. 112(1), 225-236. Zhang, M., Liu, Y., Chang, C., Zhi, H., Wang, S., Xu, W., Smith, C. W., & Zhang, H. (2019). Quantification of gene expression while taking into account RNA alternative splicing. Genomics. 111(6), 1517-1528. Zhao, J., Xue, Q., Hao, B., Marek, T. H., Jessup, K. E., Xu, W., Bean, B. W., & Colaizzi, P. D. (2019). Yield determination of maize hybrids under limited irrigation. Journal of Crop Improvement. 33(3), 410-427. Murray, S. C., Mayfield, K., Pekar, J., Brown, P., Lorenz, A., Isakeit, T., ... Betran, J. (2019). Tx741, Tx777, Tx779, Tx780, and Tx782 Inbred Maize Lines for Yield and Southern United States Stress Adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13(2), 258-269. Smith, J. S., Williams, W. P., Windham, G. L., Xu, W., Warburton, M. L., & Bhattramakki, D. (2019). Identification of quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbred Mp715. Molecular Breeding. 39(6), 91. Hao, B., Xue, Q., Marek, T. H., Jessup, K. E., Becker, J. D., Hou, X., ... Howell, T. A. (2019). Grain yield, evapotranspiration, and water-use efficiency of maize hybrids differing in drought tolerance. Irrigation Science. 37(1), 25-34. AlKhalifah, N., Campbell, D. A., Falcon, C. M., Gardiner, J. M., Miller, N. D., Romay, M. C., ... Lawrence-Dill, C. J. (2018). Maize Genomes to Fields: 2014 and 2015 field season genotype, phenotype, environment, and inbred ear image datasets. BMC Research Notes. 11(1), 452. Zhao, J., Xue, Q., Jessup, K. E., Hou, X., Hao, B., Marek, T. H., ... Brauer, D. K. (2018). Shoot and root traits in drought tolerant maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids. 17(5), 1093-1105. Warburton, M. L., Womack, E. D., Tang, J. D., Thrash, A., Smith, J. S., Xu, W., Murray, S. C., & Williams, W. P. (2018). Genome-Wide Association and Metabolic Pathway Analysis of Corn Earworm Resistance in Maize. Plant Genome. 11(1), 170069-170069. Zhao, J., Xue, Q., Jessup, K. E., Hao, B., Hou, X., Marek, T. H., ... Brauer, D. K. (2018). Yield and water use of drought-tolerant maize hybrids in a semiarid environment. Field Crops Research. 216, 1-9. Wahl, N., Murray, S. C., Isakeit, T., Krakowsky, M., Windham, G. L., Williams, W. P., ... Betran, J. (2017). Identification of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation and Yield Potential in Maize Hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT). Crop Science. 57(1), 202-215. Gage, J. L., Jarquin, D., Romay, C., Lorenz, A., Buckler, E. S., Kaeppler, S., ... de Leon, N. (2017). The effect of artificial selection on phenotypic plasticity in maize. Nature Communications. 8(1), 1348. Hao, B., Xue, Q., Marek, T. H., Jessup, K. E., Hou, X., Xu, W., Bynum, E. D., & Bean, B. W. (2016). Radiation-Use Efficiency, Biomass Production, and Grain Yield in Two Maize Hybrids Differing in Drought Tolerance. 202(4), 269-280. Tolk, J. A., Evett, S. R., Xu, W., & Schwartz, R. C. (2016). Constraints on water use efficiency of drought tolerant maize grown in a semi-arid environment. Field Crops Research. 186, 66-77. Hao, B., Xue, Q., Marek, T. H., Jessup, K. E., Becker, J., Hou, X., ... Howell, T. A. (2015). Water Use and Grain Yield in Drought-Tolerant Corn in the Texas High Plains. Agronomy Journal. 107(5), 1922-1930. Warburton, M. L., Tang, J. D., Windham, G. L., Hawkins, L. K., Murray, S. C., Xu, W., ... Williams, W. P. (2015). Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance in Maize. Crop Science. 55(5), 1857-1867. Teixeira, J., Weldekidan, T., de Leon, N., Flint-Garcia, S., Holland, J. B., Lauter, N., ... Wisser, R. J. (2015). Hallauer's Tusn: a decade of selection for tropical-to-temperate phenological adaptation in maize. Heredity. 114(2), 229-240. Hao, B., Xue, Q., Marek, T. H., Jessup, K. E., Hou, X., Xu, W., Bynum, E. D., & Bean, B. W. (2015). Soil water extraction, water use, and grain yield by drought-tolerant maize on the Texas High Plains. 155, 11-21. Jiang, S., Zhao, Z., Li, J., He, J., Xue, Y., Xu, W., Zhang, L., & Chen, F. (2015). Damage of Maize Borer and Maize Weevil on the Yield of Transgenic Phytase Maize. Agronomy Journal. 107(1), 25-32. Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M. H., & Williams, W. P. (2014). Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey. Insect Science. 21(5), 541-555. Ni, X., Wilson, J. P., Toews, M. D., Buntin, G. D., Lee, R. D., Li, X., ... Schmelz, E. A. (2014). Evaluation of spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin level in the pre-harvest corn fields to improve management tactics. Insect Science. 21(5), 572-583. Ni, X., Lei, Z., He, K., Li, X., Li, X., & Xu, W. (2014). Integrated pest management is the lucrative bridge connecting the ever emerging knowledge islands of genetics and ecology. Insect Science. 21(5), 537-540. Farias, C. A., Brewer, M. J., Anderson, D. J., Odvody, G. N., Xu, W., & Setamou, M. (2014). Native Maize Resistance to Corn Earworm, Helicoverpa zea, and Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, with Notes on Aflatoxin Content. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST. 39(3), 411-425. Warburton, M. L., Williams, W. P., Windham, G. L., Murray, S. C., Xu, W., Hawkins, L. K., & Franco Duran, J. (2013). Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of a Maize Association Mapping Panel Developed for the Identification of New Sources of Resistance to Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin Accumulation. Crop Science. 53(6), 2374-2383. Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M. H., & Wilson, J. P. (2012). Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(4), 1457-1464. Chen, J., Xu, W., Velten, J., Xin, Z., & Stout, J. (2012). Characterization of maize inbred lines for drought and heat tolerance. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. 67(5), 354-364. Chen, J., Xu, W., Burke, J. J., & Xin, Z. (2010). Role of Phosphatidic Acid in High Temperature Tolerance in Maize. Crop Science. 50(6), 2506-2515. Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M. D., Buntin, G. D., Brown, S. L., Lee, R. D., & Coy, A. E. (2007). Field screening of experimental corn hybrids and inbred lines for multiple ear-feeding insect resistance. 100(5), 1704-1713. Bynum, E. D., Xu, W. W., & Archer, T. L. (2004). Diallel analysis of spider mite resistant maize inbred lines and F-1 crosses. Crop Science. 44(5), 1535-1541. Bynum, E. D., Xu, W., & Archer, T. L. (2004). Potential efficacy of spider mite-resistant genes in maize testcrosses. Crop Protection. 23(7), 625-634. Xu, W. W., Pollak, L., & Bynum, E. D. (2003). Tropical x temperate germplasm resistant to corn earworm (Lepidoptera : noctuidae). Crop Protection. 22(6), 859-864. Machado, S., Bynum, E. D., Archer, T. L., Lascano, R. J., Wilson, L. T., Bordovsky, J., ... Xu, W. (2002). Spatial and temporal variability of corn growth and grain yield: Implications for site-specific farming. Crop Science. 42(5), 1564-1576. Xu, W., Subudhi, P. K., Crasta, O. R., Rosenow, D. T., Mullet, J. E., & Nguyen, H. T. (2000). Molecular mapping of QTLs conferring stay-green in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Genome. 43(3), 461-469. Machado, S., Bynum, E. D., Archer, T. L., Lascano, R. J., Wilson, L. T., Bordovsky, J., ... Xu, W. (2000). Spatial and Temporal Variability of Corn Grain Yield: Site-Specific Relationships of Biotic and Abiotic Factors. Precision Agriculture. 2(4), 359-376. Xu, W., Rosenow, D. T., & Nguyen, H. T. (2000). Stay green trait in grain sorghum: relationship between visual rating and leaf chlorophyll concentration. Plant Breeding. 119(4), 365-367. Wan, C., Xu, W., Sosebee, R. E., Machado, S., & Archer, T. (2000). Hydraulic lift in drought-tolerant and -susceptible maize hybrids. Plant and Soil: international journal on plant-soil relationships. 219(1-2), 117-126. Crasta, O. R., Xu, W. W., Rosenow, D. T., Mullet, J., & Nguyen, H. T. (1999). Mapping of post-flowering drought resistance traits in grain sorghum: association between QTLs influencing premature senescence and maturity. 262(3), 579-588. Dong, X., Xu, W., Zhang, Y., & Leskovar, D. I. Effect of Irrigation Timing on Root Zone Soil Temperature, Root Growth and Grain Yield and Chemical Composition in Corn. Agronomy. 6(2), 34-34. conference paper Cartwright, M. L., Woodward, J. E., Xu, W., & Bell, J. (2018). Fumonisin levels in corn from the Texas High Plains as influenced by harvest date and kernel damage. Phytopathology.
principal investigator on Breeding Short-to-Full Season Multiple Stress Tolerant Corn awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2016 - 2020
education and training Ph.D. in Genetics, University of Missouri - (Columbia, Missouri, United States) 1992