Hui Xing

Walsh Scholar

Research Interests

Hui’s research interests are in the areas of plant species diversity, plant physiology, dendro-ecology and plant-environmental interactions.

Hui is particularly interested in conifer tree species, their ecology and evolution, their role in ecosystem services as key forest tree species.

Current Projects

Hui’s PhD study is part of the Fit Forests Project to assess the climate change resilience of forest tree species in Ireland.

The focus of Hui’s PhD study is to investigate the growth performance and physiological process of Sitka spruce to historical drought events on gley soils in Ireland.

Education

B.A. in Botany, Trinity College Dublin (2018-2020)
B.Sc. in Horticulture, South East Technological University (2015-2018)
B.Sc. In Education, Dalian Normal University, China (1992-1995)

Additional Details

Directions to her office: Athenry Animal & Grassland Research Centre.