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Ainong Shi
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Associate Professor
Also affiliated: Agricultural Research Service (1998–2024); Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2008); United States Department of Agriculture (2016–2024); Cornell University (2008); Purdue University West Lafayette (2009–2011); University of Arkansas System (2017); Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2020); Syngenta (United States) (2010–2014); Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (2018–2019); Tennessee State University (2006–2010); University of Missouri (2017); Michigan State University (2008); Syngenta (Switzerland) (2010)
Horticulture
37 h-index
236 pubs
4,453 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Dr. Ainong Shi's research laboratory at the University of Arkansas specializes in plant breeding and genetics, with a focus on developing new cultivars and germplasm for vegetable crops, including arugula, cowpea, and spinach.
His team investigates genetic mapping and performs genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to pinpoint SNP markers linked to important agronomic, abiotic, and biotic traits in crops such as arugula, beans, spinach, and tomato. Advanced sequencing methods, including whole genome sequencing and resequencing (WGS, WGR), ddRADseq, and genotyping by sequencing (GBS), are employed in this work. Dr. Shi has secured over 30 research grants totaling more than $9.6 million, with approximately $3.37 million allocated to his lab, from agencies including USDA NIFA-SCRI, SCMP, OREI, CPPM, SCBGP, and CGC. With 30 years of experience in classic breeding and 20 years in molecular breeding, Dr. Shi's research contributes to the advancement of plant genetics and crop improvement.
Metrics
- h-index: 37
- Publications: 236
- Citations: 4,453
Positions
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University of Arkansas System 2025–presentORCID
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Associate Professor 2019–presentUniversity of Arkansas UADA | HORT | Department of Horticulture ORCID
Selected Publications
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Phenotypic characterization and germplasm screening for sprout agronomic performance in Huang-Huai soybean accessions (2026)
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of fruit weight in spinach (2026)
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Major Quantitative Trait Loci Control Low-Temperature Germination in Lettuce (2026)
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Effects of Regulated Deficit Irrigation on Tomato Quality and Key Aroma Compounds (2026)
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Unraveling the molecular landscape of waterlogging stress in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.): integrating transcriptomics, phenomics, and metabolomics with machine learning insights (2025)
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Field-Based Screening and Evaluation of Salt-Tolerant Tomato Germplasm (2025)
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Genome-wide study of salt tolerance in USDA tomato germplasm at seedling stage (2025)
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Research Progress on the Effect of Grafting Technology on Disease Resistance and Stress Resistance of Watermelon (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping (2025)
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Research Progress on the Effect of Grafting Technology on Disease Resistance and Stress Resistance of Watermelon (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of leaf spot (Stemphylium vesicarium) resistance in spinach diversity panel (2025)
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Comprehensive Screening of Common Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) Germplasm Reveals Diverse Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode Across Multiple HG Types (2025)
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Identification of a QTL region for tomato brown rugose fruit virus resistance in Solanum pimpinellifolium (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping (2025)
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Drought Tolerance in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) at Seedling Stage Using a Whole Genome Resequencing Approach (2025)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Beiquan Mou
Agricultural Research Service (US)
50 shared publications
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the CBF/DREB1 gene family in lettuce
- Spinach Downy Mildew: Advances in Our Understanding of the Disease Cycle and Prospects for Disease Management
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
Showing 5 of 50 shared publications
Haizheng Xiong
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
40 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction for Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance in USDA Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Core Collection
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Association mapping of leaf traits in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
Showing 5 of 40 shared publications
Gehendra Bhattarai
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
36 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers discovered from whole-genome sequence comparisons of multiple spinach accessions
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Association mapping of aphid resistance in USDA cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) core collection using SNPs
Showing 5 of 36 shared publications
Waltram Ravelombola
34 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association study and genomic selection for yield and related traits in soybean
- Genome Wide Association Study and Genomic Selection of Amino Acid Concentrations in Soybean Seeds
- Loci discovery, network-guided approach, and genomic prediction for drought tolerance index in a multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- Genome-wide association study and genomic selection for soybean chlorophyll content associated with soybean cyst nematode tolerance
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
Showing 5 of 34 shared publications
Jun Qin
Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (CN)
31 shared publications
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Genome-wide association study and genomic selection for yield and related traits in soybean
- Genome Wide Association Study and Genomic Selection of Amino Acid Concentrations in Soybean Seeds
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Genome-wide association study and genomic selection for soybean chlorophyll content associated with soybean cyst nematode tolerance
Showing 5 of 31 shared publications
Yuejin Weng
Agricultural Research Service
24 shared publications
In database
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
Showing 5 of 24 shared publications
Pengyin Chen
Delta Air Lines (United States)
22 shared publications
In database
- Genetic structure and diversity of cultivated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) landraces in China
- Pyramiding multiple genes for resistance to soybean mosaic virus in soybean using molecular markers
- Genome-wide association study and genomic selection for yield and related traits in soybean
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping of Seed Hardness in Soybean
Showing 5 of 22 shared publications
Lingdi Dong
Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (CN)
17 shared publications
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Provides Insights into the Fruit Quality and Yield Improvement in Tomato under Soilless Substrate-Based Cultivation
Showing 5 of 17 shared publications
Ibtisam Alatawi
University of Tabuk
16 shared publications
In database
- Genetic architecture of salt tolerance in a Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Inter-Cross (MAGIC) cowpea population
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- An Evaluation of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) Resistance in a Set of Tomato Germplasm from the United States Department of Agriculture
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
Showing 5 of 16 shared publications
Dennis Motes
15 shared publications
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Population Structure and Association Analysis of Bolting, Plant Height, and Leaf Erectness in Spinach
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Kenani Chiwina
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
15 shared publications
In database
- A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Region Associated with Seed Protein Content in Cowpea
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Evaluation of Drought Tolerance in USDA Tomato Germplasm at Seedling Stage
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the USDA-GRIN Germplasm Collection
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Wei Yang
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
14 shared publications
- Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
- Association analysis of cowpea bacterial blight resistance in USDA cowpea germplasm
- Genetic diversity and association mapping of mineral element concentrations in spinach leaves
- Association analysis of salt tolerance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) at germination and seedling stages
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
James C. Correll
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
14 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Population Structure of Peronospora effusa in the Southwestern United States
- Association analysis for oxalate concentration in spinach
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Genome Wide Association Studies in Multiple Spinach Breeding Populations Refine Downy Mildew Race 13 Resistance Genes
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Chunda Feng
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of spinach by single-nucleotide polymorphisms identified through genotyping-by-sequencing
- Population Structure of Peronospora effusa in the Southwestern United States
- Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of white rust resistance in USDA GRIN spinach germplasm
- Genome Wide Association Studies in Multiple Spinach Breeding Populations Refine Downy Mildew Race 13 Resistance Genes
- Detached leaf inoculation assay for evaluating resistance to the spinach downy mildew pathogen
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Anfu Hou
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
11 shared publications
- Genetic structure and diversity of cultivated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) landraces in China
- Genetic Variability of Seed Sugar Content in Worldwide Soybean Germplasm Collections
- Pyramiding multiple genes for resistance to soybean mosaic virus in soybean using molecular markers
- Sugar Variation in Soybean Seed Assessed with a Rapid Extraction and Quantification Method
- Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping of Seed Hardness in Soybean
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
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