Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Xingbo Wu Lab
Led by Xingbo Wu · Horticultural Sciences
What we study
The Wu Lab studies tropical plant breeding and genetics, using conventional and modern genetic tools to improve nursery crops and underutilized species. Their work supports sustainable agriculture and industry needs.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Plants
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Viral Diversity of Vanilla planifolia in South Florida
2026 · Agronomy
Finds two viruses in vanilla plants in Florida, with one being more common and showing unique genetic traits.
- CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Editing of eIF4E and eIF(Iso)4E Genes in Papaya (Carica papaya L.)
2026 · Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science
Uses CRISPR/Cas9 to edit genes in papaya that may help resist a virus, but only some edited plants survived.
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- Breeding jassid-resistant okra (Abelmoschus esculentus): from morpho-biochemical traits to precision breeding
2026 · Frontiers in Plant Science
Reviews ways to breed okra resistant to jassid pests, focusing on plant traits and breeding methods.
- Vegetative Growth and Physiological Responses of Vanilla planifolia to Low-level LED Light Intensity in Controlled-environment Systems
2026 · HortScience
Tests if low LED light helps vanilla grow in controlled environments.
- Flow-Cytometric Analysis of Nuclear DNA Content in Vanilla Germplasm and Interspecific Hybrids: Implications for Breeding and Conservation
2026 · Horticulturae
Measures DNA content in vanilla germplasm to aid breeding and conservation.
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How to reach out
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