Prof. Fang, master supervisor, is an expert for National 863 Projects, and an assessment expert for National Science and Technology Awards. He is engaged in researches on molecular biology, especially the micro RNA in goats, Hu sheep, and cows. He has published 80 papers (20 SCI), and gained 10 awards for scientific and technological advancement in Jiangsu Province.
Research Interests
Animal cell and molecular biology
Protection and utilization of animal genetic resources
Animal ecological breeding and disease prevention & control
Educational Background
MA in Genetics, Class for Advanced Teachers in Jiangsu Province, 2005
BA in Husbandry and Veterinary, Yangzhou University, 1985
Research Projects in recent years
1. Jiangsu DOT S&T Program Project (No. BN2016014, ¥350,000): Integration and Demonstration of Sheep Large-scale Breeding Comprehensive Supporting Technology. 2016-2018.
2. Jiangsu DOT S&T Program Project (No. SZ-XZ2017016, ¥350,000): Integration and Demonstration of Improving Cow’s Milk Yield and Quality through Nutrition Adjustment. 2017-2019.
3. Xuzhou S&T Project (No. KC15N0013, ¥80,000): Research on the Analysis, Protection and Utilization of Xuhuai Goat Genetic Resources. 2015-2017.
4. Xuzhou S&T Project (No. XF12C052, ¥350,000): Livestock Genetics Resources and Molecular Breeding Technology Service Platform Construction. 2012-2014.
5. Jiangsu University S&R Achievement Promotion Project (No. JHB2012-32, ¥350,000): Research and Demonstration ofCow Molecular Breeding and Healthful Aquaculture Technology.2012-2014.
6. Jiangsu University Natural Science Fund Project (No. 10KJD180003, ¥40,000): Analysis of Xuhuai Goat Growth Axis Related Genetic Features. 2010-2012.
Selected Publications
1.Yan, L.J., Fang, X.T., Liu, Y., Elzo, M. A., Zhang, C.L., & Chen, H. Exploring the genetic variants of insulin-like growth factor II gene and their associations with two production traits in Langshan chicken. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2017, 45(1): 60-63. (paralleling first authors)
2. L.J. Yan, X.T. Fang, Y. Liu, C.L. Zhang, X.X. Liu, J. Zhao, J.J. Li, & H. Chen. Effects of single and combined genotypes of MC4R and POU1F1 genes on two production traits in Langshan chicken. Mol Biol Rep. 2013,40(7):4645-4650. (paralleling first authors)
3. Xingtang Fang,Jingmin Zhang, HaixiaXu, Chunlei Zhang, Yu Du,Xiuying Shi, DanxiaChen,JiajieSun,QijiangJin,XianyongLan, & Hong Chen. Polymorphisms of diacylglycerolacyltransferase 2 gene and their relationship with growth traits in goats. MolBiol Rep, 2012, 39(2):1801-1807.
4. Chu Sufang, Jin Jing, Zhang Jishun, Zhang Chunlei, Wang Yanhong, & Fang Xingtang. Tissue Expression Analysis of CaSR Gene in Hu Sheep and Xuhuai Sheep. Acta Ecologiae Animalis Domastici. 2015, 36(11): 17-21.
5. Zhang Jishun, Liu Nian, Tan Jiaoyan, Zhang Chunlei, Fang Xingtang, Li Yong, & Li Zhongchang. Expression levels of T1R1/T1R3 and PepT1 genes in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Hu Sheep. Animal Husbandry ＆ Veterinary Medicine, 2017, 49 (2) : 51－56.
6. Wang Jian, Gong Jiaxin, Liu Nian, Xu Ying, Qi Qi, Yang Lingzhi, Shen Lulu, Fang Xingtang, & Li Jun. Tissue Expression Pattern Analysis of miR-29a, miR-125b and miR-487b in the DifferentGrowth Period of Hu Sheep. Chinese Journal of Animal Science. 2017,9:42-47.
Honors and Awards
Third Prize of Jiangsu S&T Progress Award, 2012
First Prize of Shaanxi S&T Technology Award, 2015
First Prize of Yangling Agriculture High-tech Demonstration Zone S&T Award, 2015
Advanced Worker of Xuzhou Association for Science and Technology, 2015
Contact Information
Email: xtfang@163.com