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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
55
Citations
10889
World Ranking
15051
National Ranking
54

Zhao-Shi Xu publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhao-Shi Xu sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 204 publications — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Zhao-Shi Xu D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhao-Shi Xu sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 55 D-Index — 25th percentile

25% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Zhao-Shi Xu is affiliated with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in Singapore. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with significant contributions to Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Within these areas, Xu's subfields of study include Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, and Insect Science.

Their work extensively covers topics related to Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism, Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Soybean genetics and cultivation, Plant Gene Expression Analysis, and Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects.

Zhao-Shi Xu has published multiple research papers in recognized scientific journals. Some recent papers include:

  • "The NF-Y-PYR module integrates the abscisic acid signal pathway to regulate plant stress tolerance," 2021, Plant Biotechnology Journal
  • "Genome-Wide Analysis of the GRAS Gene Family and Functional Identification of GmGRAS37 in Drought and Salt Tolerance," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • "The Soybean bZIP Transcription Factor Gene GmbZIP2 Confers Drought and Salt Resistances in Transgenic Plants," 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "SiMYB56 Confers Drought Stress Tolerance in Transgenic Rice by Regulating Lignin Biosynthesis and ABA Signaling Pathway," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • "Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution, and Expression of GDSL-Type Esterase/Lipase Gene Family in Soybean," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science

The frequent venues for Zhao-Shi Xu's publications include:

  • Frontiers in Plant Science
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Plants
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Coauthorship plays a notable role in Xu's research contributions. Frequent coauthors include Yongbin Zhou, You-Zhi Ma, Jun Chen, and two researchers named Ming Chen, reflecting collaboration with colleagues across various plant science and molecular biology projects.

Best Publications

  • Functions and Application of the AP2/ERF Transcription Factor Family in Crop Improvement

    Zhao-Shi Xu;Ming Chen;Lian-Cheng Li;You-Zhi Ma

  • GmDREB2, a soybean DRE-binding transcription factor, conferred drought and high-salt tolerance in transgenic plants.

    Ming Chen;Qiao-Yan Wang;Xian-Guo Cheng;Zhao-Shi Xu

  • Isolation and molecular characterization of the Triticum aestivum L. ethylene-responsive factor 1 (TaERF1) that increases multiple stress tolerance.

    Zhao-Shi Xu;Lan-Qin Xia;Ming Chen;Xian-Guo Cheng

  • The soybean GmbZIP1 transcription factor enhances multiple abiotic stress tolerances in transgenic plants

    Shi-Qing Gao;Ming Chen;Zhao-Shi Xu;Chang-Ping Zhao

  • A cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) DRE-binding transcription factor gene, GhDREB, confers enhanced tolerance to drought, high salt, and freezing stresses in transgenic wheat.

    Shi-Qing Gao;Ming Chen;Lian-Qin Xia;Hui-Jun Xiu

  • Cold-induced modulation and functional analyses of the DRE-binding transcription factor gene, GmDREB3, in soybean (Glycine max L.)

    Ming Chen;Zhaoshi Xu;Lanqin Xia;Liancheng Li

  • Maize WRKY Transcription Factor ZmWRKY106 Confers Drought and Heat Tolerance in Transgenic Plants.

    Chang-Tao Wang;Jing-Na Ru;Yong-Wei Liu;Meng Li

  • The WRKY Transcription Factor GmWRKY12 Confers Drought and Salt Tolerance in Soybean

    Wen-Yan Shi;Yong-Tao Du;Jian Ma;Dong-Hong Min

  • BES/BZR Transcription Factor TaBZR2 Positively Regulates Drought Responses by Activation of TaGST1.

    Xiao-Yu Cui;Yuan Gao;Jun Guo;Tai-Fei Yu

  • Heat shock protein 90 in plants: molecular mechanisms and roles in stress responses.

    Zhao-Shi Xu;Zhi-Yong Li;Yang Chen;Ming Chen

  • A wheat PI4K gene whose product possesses threonine autophophorylation activity confers tolerance to drought and salt in Arabidopsis

    Pei Liu;Zhao-Shi Xu;Lu Pan-Pan;Di Hu

  • Wheat CBL-interacting protein kinase 23 positively regulates drought stress and ABA responses.

    Xiao-Yu Cui;Yong-Tao Du;Jin-dong Fu;Tai-Fei Yu

  • The NF-Y-PYR module integrates the abscisic acid signal pathway to regulate plant stress tolerance.

    Tai-Fei Yu;Ying Liu;Jin-Dong Fu;Jian Ma

  • Isolation and functional characterization of HvDREB1 —a gene encoding a dehydration-responsive element binding protein in Hordeum vulgare

    Zhao-Shi Xu;Zhi-Yong Ni;Zhi-Yong Li;Lian-Cheng Li

  • Two wheat glutathione peroxidase genes whose products are located in chloroplasts improve salt and H2O2 tolerances in Arabidopsis.

    Chao-Zeng Zhai;Lei Zhao;Li-Juan Yin;Ming Chen

  • Overexpression of TaCOMT Improves Melatonin Production and Enhances Drought Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis

    Wen-Jing Yang;Yong-Tao Du;Yong-Bin Zhou;Jun Chen

  • The Maize WRKY Transcription Factor ZmWRKY40 Confers Drought Resistance in Transgenic Arabidopsis

    Chang-Tao Wang;Jing-Na Ru;Yong-Wei Liu;Jun-Feng Yang

  • A mutation in Arabidopsis BSK5 encoding a brassinosteroid-signaling kinase protein affects responses to salinity and abscisic acid.

    Zhi-Yong Li;Zhao-Shi Xu;Guang-Yuan He;Guang-Xiao Yang

  • Isolation and characterization of Viviparous-1 genes in wheat cultivars with distinct ABA sensitivity and pre-harvest sprouting tolerance

    Y. Yang;Y. Z. Ma;Z. S. Xu;X. M. Chen

  • A G-protein β subunit, AGB1, negatively regulates the ABA response and drought tolerance by down-regulating AtMPK6-related pathway in Arabidopsis.

    Dong-bei Xu;Ming Chen;Ya-nan Ma;Zhao-shi Xu

Frequent Co-Authors

You-Zhi Ma
You-Zhi Ma Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Guangyuan He
Guangyuan He Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Guangxiao Yang
Guangxiao Yang Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Huw Jones
Huw Jones Aberystwyth University
Malcolm J. Hawkesford
Malcolm J. Hawkesford Rothamsted Research
Muhammad Ashraf
Muhammad Ashraf University of Agriculture Faisalabad
John A. Pickett
John A. Pickett Cardiff University
Zhensheng Kang
Zhensheng Kang Northwest A&F University
Peter R. Shewry
Peter R. Shewry Rothamsted Research

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