中文名：徐学农08.2001-07.2004: Doctor in Horticulture, Institute of Plant Diseases and Plant Protection, University of Hannover (now Leibniz University of Hannover), Germany, July 2004 (Combined releases of predators for biological control of spider mites Tetranychus urticae Koch and western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)).
10.1999-02.2001: German language training organized by DSE (Deutsche Stiftung für Entwicklung) in Munich, Germany. Thereafter studied at the Institute of Plant Diseases and Plant Protection, University of Hanover, Germany.
09.1998-07.1999: German language courses in the “Training Centre for German Speaking, Beijing” in the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing. Certificate of “German for further education and occupation”.
09.1991-07.1992: Dept. of Environmental and Resources Biology, Fudan University, China. Major in Agricultural Acarology and mites in soil.
09.1986-07.1989: MSc in Entomology, Dept. of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei, China, July 1989, (Studies on the integrated pest management of Petrobia latens Mueller (Acari: Tetranychiidae)).
09.1982-07.1986: Bachelor of Agriculture, Dept. of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural College.
Research Area：
1. Biology of predatory mites
2. Interactions among plant, preys and predatory mites (IGP)
3. Screening and mass rearing of predatory mites
4. Releasing and efficiency evaluation of predatory mites
5. Safety assessments of pesticides to predatory mites
6. Biological control of tiny piercing and sucking pests, such as spider mites, thrips, whiteflies and nematodes and so on using predatory mites
7. Introduction of alien predatory mites and corresponding environmental risk evaluation.
Publications：
Wu, S.Y., Gao, Y.L., Xu, X.N., Goettel, M.S., and Lei, Z.R., 2015. Compatibility of Beauveria bassiana with Neoseiulus barkeri for control of Frankliniella occidentalis, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 14(1): 60345-7.
Yang, K., Lv, J.L., Wang, E.D. and Xu, X.N., 2015. Impact of Additive Yeast in Prey Diet on Body Size and Functional Responses of Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 31(1): 28-34.
Jiang, H.L., Wang, E.D., Lv. J.L., Wang, B.M. and Xu, X.N., 2015. Preference of Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Functional Responses of N. californicus and Amblyseius pseudolongispinosus to Prey Developmental Stages of Tetranychus cinnabarinus. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 31(1): 8-13. 2014 Wu, S.Y., Wang, P.X., Zhang, Z.K., Xu. X.N. and Lei, Z.R., 2014. Capability of the Predatory Mite in Carrying Conidia of Beauveria bassiana and Conidia Vitality and Virulence to Frankliniella occidentalis. Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 47(20):3999-4006.
Xu, C.L., Chen, Y.L., Xu, X.N., Wang, D.W., Xie, H., Wang, E.D., Li, D.S., Zhang, B.X. and Qin, H.G., 2014. Evaluation of Blattisocius dolichus (Acari: Blattisociidae) for biocontrol of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Tylenchida: Heteroderidae). BioControl, DOI 10.1007/s10526-014-9581-z.
Wu, S.Y., Gao, Y.L., Xu, X.N., Wang, E.D., Wang, Y.J. & Lei, Z.R., 2014. Evaluation of Stratiolaelaps scimitus and Neoseiulus barkeri for biological control of thrips on greenhouse cucumbers, Biocontrol Science and Technology, 24(10): 1110-1121.
Sheng, F.J., Wang, E.D., Xu, X.N., Wang, B.M., 2014. Life Table of Experimental Population of Amblyseius orientalis feeding on Carpoglyphus lactis. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 30(2): 194-198.
Zhao, W.J., Zheng, W.W., Zhang, B., Yu, G.L., Hu, S.Q., Xu, X.N. and Zhang, H.Y., 2014. Effect of different ground cover management on spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) and their phytoseiid (Acari: Phytoseiidae) enemies in citrus orchards. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 24(6): 705-709.
Wu, S.Y., Gao, Y.L., Zhang, Y.P., Wang, E.D., Xu, X.N. and Lei, Z.R., 2014. An Entomopathogenic Strain of Beauveria bassiana against Frankliniella occidentalis with no Detrimental Effect on the Predatory Mite Neoseiulus barkeri: Evidence from Laboratory Bioassay and Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation. PloS One, 9(1): 1-7.
Zhang, B., Zheng, W.W., Zhao, W.J., Xu, X.N., Liu, J. and Zhang, H.Y., 2014. Intraguild predation among the predatory mites Amblyseius eharai, Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius barkeri. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 24(1): 103-115.
Xu, X.N., Wang, B.M., Wang, E.D. and Zhang, Z.Q., 2013. Comments on the identity of Neoseiulus californicus sense lato (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with a redescription of this species from southern China. Systematic and Applied Acarology, 18(4):329-344.
Xu, X.N., Lv, J.L. and Wang, E.D., 2013. Research and applications of predatory mites in China. China Plant Protection, 33(10): 26-34.
Huang, H., Xu, X.N., Lv, J.L., Li, G.T., Wang, E.D. and Gao, Y.L., 2013. Impact of proteins and saccharides on mass production of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae) and its predator Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 23(11): 1231-1244.
Chen, Y.L., Xu, C.L., Xu, X.N., Xie, H., Zhang, B.X., Qin, H.G., Zhou W.Q. and Li, D.S., 2013. Evaluation of predation abilities of Blattisocius dolichus (Acari: Blattisociidae) on a plant-parasitic nematode, Radopholus similis (Tylenchida: Pratylenchidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology, 60: 289-298.
Xu, X.N., Lv, J.L. and Wang, E.D., 2013. Hot spots in international predatory mite studies and lessons to us. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 29(2): 163-174.
Wu, S.Y., Gao, Y.L., Xu, X.N., Zhang, Y.P., Wang, J., Lei, Z.R. and Smagghe, G. 2013. Laboratory and greenhouse evaluation of a new entomopathogenic strain of Beauveria bassiana for control of the onion thrips Thrips tabaci. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 23(7): 794-802.
Wu, S.Y., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2013. Advances in the study of Euseius spp. Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology, 50(2): 523-532.
Yang, Y., Jiang, X.H., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2013. Effects of two species of spider mites and their different developmental stages on the offspring sex ratios of the predatory mite Amblyseius pseudolongispinosus (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 29(1): 17-23.
Wang, H.H., Lei, Z.R., Reitz, S., Li, Y.P. and Xu, X.N. 2013. Production of microsclerotia of the fungal entomopathogen Lecanicillium lecanii (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) as a biological control agent against soil-dwelling stages of Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 23(2): 234-238. 2012
Li, J.B., Li, Y.X., Sun, J.T., Xue, X.F., Xu, X.N. and Hong, X.Y., 2012. COI barcoding as a molecular assay for the identification of phytoseiid mites. Systematic and Applied Acarology, 17(4): 397-406.
Wang, E.D., Li, C., Jiang, X.H. and Xu, X.N., 2012. Effect of gamma ray irradiated male adult on oviposition and sex ratio of offspring of the predatory mites Amblyseius pseudolongispinosus. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 28(3):348-352.
Zhou, W.Q., Xu, C.L., Xu, X.N., Zhang, B.X., Qing, H.G., Wang, E.D., Li, D.S. and Xie, H., 2012. The predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae), a new biocontrol approach for plant-parasitic nematode, and associated development and reproduction. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 28(4): 484-489.
Yang, C., Li, Y.X., Yang, X.M., Sun, J.T., Xu, X.N. and Hong, X.Y., 2012. Genetic variation among natural populations of Euseius nicholsi (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from China detected using mitochondrial coxI and nuclear rDNA ITS sequences. Systematic and Applied Acarology, 17(2): 171-181.
Gao, Y.L., Reitz, S.R., Wang, J., Xu, X.N. and Lei, Z.R., 2012. Potential of a strain of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) as a biological control agent against western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 22(4): 491-495.
Gao, Y.L., Reitz, S.R., Wang J., Tamez-Guerra, P., Wang, E.D., Xu, X.N. and Lei, Z.R., 2012. Potential use of the fungus Beauveria bassiana against the western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis without reducing the effectiveness of its natural predator Orius sauteri (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 22(7): 803-812. 2011
Xu, X.N., Borgemeister, C. and Poehling, H.M., 2011. Interactions of western flower thrips, two-spotted spider mites and the predatory mite Amblyseius cucumeris (Oudemans) on beans. Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology, 48(3):579-587.
Huo, J., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2011. Orientation of Orius sauteri (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) to healthy or injured bean plants by western flower thrips and/or twospotted spider mites. Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology, 48(3):569-572. 2010
Xu, X.N. and Enkegaard, A. 2010. Prey preference of the predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii between first instar western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis and nymphs of the twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. Journal of Insect Science, 10(149): 1-11.
Xu, X.N., Jiang, X.H. and Wang, E.D., 2010. Application of phytoseiid mites in China and analysis of its problems. Zoosymposia, 4. 316-328.
Jiang, X.H., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2010. Review on the sex ratio and sex determination of Phytoseiid mites. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 26(3): 352-358.
Wang, E.D., Xu, X.N. and Wu, S.Y., 2010. Control effects of Amblyseius barkeri on Frankliniella occidentalis on the eggplants and their natural enemy Orius sauteri in the greenhouse. Plant Protection, 36(5): 101-104.
Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2010. Ponderation on and management of western flower thrips based on biological control. Journal of Environmental Entomology, 32(1): 96-105. 2009
Xu, X.N. and Enkegaard, A. 2009. Prey preference of Orius sauteri between western flower thrips and spider mites. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 132: 93-98.
Wu, S.Y., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D. 2009. Comparison of the functional response for adults of predatory mites, Euseius castaneau and Neoseiulus cucumeris on first instar larvae of Frankliniella occidentalis. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 25(4): 295-298.
Sun, X.H., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D. 2009. The prey preference of Orius sauteri on western flower thrips and two-spotted spider mite. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 29(11): 6285-6291.
Li, C., Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2009. Effect of host density on Tachinid fly, Nemorilla maculosa parasitizing Loxostege sticticalis. Chinese Journal of Biological Control. 25(1): 5-10. 2008
Xu, X.N., Wang, E.D, Yue, Y.D. and Wang, J., 2008. Deterrent effect of bamboo vinegar to western flower thrips. Plant Protection. 35(5): 128-131.
Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2008. Techniques for production and application of natural enemies in abroad. Chinese Journal of Biological Control. 24(1): 75-79 2007
Xu, X.N. and Wang, E.D., 2007. Statue and analysis of overseas natural enemies merchandise. Chinese Journal of Biological Control, 23(4): 373-382.
Liu, H.J., Xu, X.N., Miao, Y. and Wang, E.D., 2007. Effects of sublethal concentration of Avermectin to Neoseiulus cucumeris. Chinese Journal of Biological Control. 23(2): 198-200. 2006
Xu, X.N., Borgemeister, C. and Poehling, H.-M., 2006. Interactions in the biological control of western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) and two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch by the predatory bug Orius insidiosus Say on beans. Biological Control. 36(1), 57-64. 2004
Xu, X.N., 2004. Combined releases of predators for biological control of spider mites Tetranychus urticae Koch and western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande). Cuvillier Verlag Göttingen. Germany. 109pp. 1998
Xu, X.N., Lu, C.K., et al., 1998, Effects of sublethal doses of methyl parathion and fenpyroximate on dispersal behaviour of Tetranychus vienensis Zacher (Acari: Tetranychidae) on peach. Systematic and Applied Acarology, 3: 75-82.
Xu, X.N., Wang, G. and Gao, S.P., 1998. Effect of sublethal doses of fenpyroximate on reproduction of Tetranychus vienensis Zacher (Acari: Tetranychidae). Journal of Anhui Agricultural University, 25(4): 352-355. 1996
Xu, X.N., Lu, C.K., Chang, J.P., Yin, C.D., Pan, R.M. and Qiang, Y., 1996. Study on the distribution of the nymph of Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Bisduval) on cotton leaves using nearest neighbour analysis. Journal of Anhui Agricultural University, 23(4): 490-492.
Xu, X.N. and Liang L.R., 1996. Four new species of the Hypoaspidinae (Acari: Laelapidae) from moss in China. Systematic and Applied Acarology, 1: 189-197.
Xu, X.N., 1996. Study on the agricultural acarology of Anhui province. In: Collections on Technological and Scientifically Articles of Anhui Plant Protection 1949-1994, 19-21, Anhui University Press. 1994
Xu, X.N. and Liang, L.R., 1994. Studies on the behaviour and reproduction of Amblyseius pseudolongispinosus Xin, Liang et Ke (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Journal of Anhui Agricultural University, 21(1): 81-86.
Xu, X.N. and Yin, C.D., 1994. Studies on the rate of losses and economic thresholds of Leguminivora glycinivorella (Matsumura) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Anhui Agricultural Sciences, 22 (Supplement): 63-65. 1993
Yin, C.D., Xu, X.N., Wang, Z., Yin, Y.S. and Zhou, C.B., 1993. Study of spatial pattern of eggs of Leguminivora glycinivorella (Matsumura) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Anhui Agricultural University, 20(4): 315-320. 1992
Xu, X.N. and Xu, W.J., 1992, Comparative studies of the reproduction-specificity life table on the population of Petrobia latens (Muller) (Acari. Tetranychidae). Journal of Anhui Agricultural College, 19(3):228-233. 1989
Xu, X.N., 1989, Studies on the integrated pest management of Petrobia latens Mueller (Acari: Tetranychidae), Master’s thesis.
