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New students from October 2025

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We are pleased to welcome five Master’s students — Nguyen Van Thuc, Nguyen Viet Anh, Le Ba Hoang Hiep, Tran Duc An Khanh, and Nguyen Phu Duc — along with four Ph.D. students — Do Thi Hoai Thuong, Irvan Adhin Cholilie, Akter Jesmin, and Muzammil Mohammad Zaman — who will join our laboratory from October 2025.


We hope all of you will enjoy your studies in our lab and at Hiroshima University, as well as your life and cultural experiences in Japan.

Mr Nguyen Phu Duc, a new Master student

Dr Nguyen Van Quan has honorable transition to other institution

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From September 2025, Dr. Nguyen Van Quan completed his contract at Hiroshima University and began his work at Thai Nguyen University (College of Medicine and Pharmacy), Vietnam.
We sincerely thank him for his valuable contributions to our laboratory and trust that his outstanding expertise and dedication to science and education will greatly contribute to his future work in Vietnam.

Mr. Ramin Rayee has received his doctoral degree

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We congratulate Dr Ramin Rayee has obtained his doctoral degree. He was the JICA students for Master course, and then came again for the Ph.D under the MEXT Scholarship. Totally he published 14 papers in international journals.

Ramin Rayee with two other Master students received their graduate certificates

Ramin Rayee received his Ph.D certificate with other members of TSE

Publications of Xuan LAB in 2019

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We, the Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Xuan LAB) spent a year with many scientific achievements. In 2019, among 33 published papers, we had 29 SCI papers.

Let’s look back on the successful year 2019.

List of publications:

  1. Teschke, R.; Xuan, TD. How can green tea polyphenols affect drug metabolism and should we be concerned? Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology 2019, 15, 989-991 (SCIE; IF: 3.487).
  2. Giang, M.H., Trung, B.H., Yoshida, Y., Xuan, T.D., Que, M.T. The causal effect of access to finance on productivity of small and medium enterprises in Vietnam. Sustainability 2019, 11 (19): 5451 (SCIE, SSCI) (IF: 2.592)
  3. Kakar, K.; Xuan, T.D.; Quan, N.V.; Wafa, I.K.; Tran, H.-D.; Khanh, T.D.; Dat, T.D. Efficacy of N-Methyl-N-Nitrosourea Mutation on Physicochemical Properties, Phytochemicals, and Momilactones A and B in Rice. Sustainability 2019, 11, 6862 (SCIE, SSCI) (IF: 2.592).
  4. Quan, NV., Xuan, TD., Anh, LH., Tran, HD. Bio-guided Isolation of Prospective Bioactive Constituents from Roots of Clausena indica (Dalzell) Oliv. Molecules 2019, 24(24), 4442. (SCIE; IF: 3.060).
  5. Quan, N.V.; Thien, D.D.; Khanh, T.D.; Tran, H.-D.; Xuan, T.D. Momilactones A, B, and Tricin in Rice Grain and By-Products are Potential Skin Aging Inhibitors. Foods 2019, 8, 602. (SCIE; IF: 3.011)
  6. Anh, TTT., Xuan, TD., Huong, CT., Dat, TD. Phenotypic performance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) population induced by the MNU mutant on the adaptive characteristic. Journal of Horticulture and Plant Research, 2019, 5, 13-24.
  7. Quy, TN., Xuan, TD. Xanthine oxidase inhibitory potential, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Cordyceps militaris (L.) Link fruiting body. Medicines, 2019, 6(1), 20. (PubMed).
  8. Xuan, TD., Roni, Y., Andriana, Y., Khanh, TD., Anh, TTT., Kakar, K. Chemical profile, antioxidant activities and allelopathic potential of liquid waste from germinated brown rice. Allelopathy Journal, 2019, 45(1), 89-100. (SCIE) (IF: 0.729).
  9. Abdelaziz, MN., Xuan, TD., Mekawy, AM., Wang, H., Khanh, TD. Relationship of salinity tolerance to Na+ exclusion, proline accumulation, and antioxidant enzyme activity in rice seedlings. Agriculture-Basel, 2019, 8(11), 166. (SCIE).
  10. Kakar, K., Xuan, TD., Haqani, MI., Rayee, R., Wafa, IK., Abdiani, S., Hoang-Dung, T. Current situation and sustainable development of rice cultivation and production. Agriculture-Basel, 2019, 9(3), 49. (SCIE).
  11. Giang, MH., Xuan, TD., Trung, BH., Que, MT. Total factor productivity of agricultural firms in Vietnam and its relevant determinants. Economies, 2019, 7(1), 4. (ESCI).
  12. Quan, NV., Xuan, TD., Hoang-Dung, T., Ahmad, A., Dat, TD. Contribution of momilactones A and B to diabetes inhibitory potential of rice bran: evidence from in vitro assays. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal. 2019, 27(5), 643-649. (SCIE) (IF: 3.643).
  13. Ahmah, A., Xuan, TD., Minh, TN., Siddiqui, NA., Quan, NV. Comparative extraction and simple isolation improvement techniques of active constituents momilactone A and B from rice husk of Oryza sativa by HPLC analysis and column chromatography. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2019, 27(1), 17-24. (SCIE) (IF: 3.643).
  14. Rayee, R., Xuan, TD., Kakar, K., Haqani, MI. Antioxidant activity, quality parameters and grain characteristics of rice varieties. International Letters of Natural Sciences 2019, 73, 26-35. (ESCI).
  15. Andriana, Y., Xuan, TD., Quy, TN., Minh, TN., Van, TM., Viet, TD. Antihyperurcemia, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Tridax procumbens L. Foods, 2019, 8(1), 21. (SCIE) (IF: 3.011).
  16. Noudeng, V., Hoang-Dung, T., Xuan, TD., Teschke, R., Khanh, TD. Heavy metal accumulation in water, soil, and plants of municipal solid waste landfill in Vientiane, Laos. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019, 16(1), 22. (SCIE, SSCI) (IF: 2.468).
  17. Minh, TN., Xuan, TD., Van, TM., Andriana, Y., Viet, TD., Khanh, TD., Hoang-Dung, T. Phytochemical analysis and potential biological activities of essential oil from rice leaf. Molecules, 2019, 23(3), 546. (SCIE) (IF: 3.06).
  18. Quan, NV., Xuan, TD, Hoang-Dung, T., Ahmad, A., Dat, TD., Khanh, TD., Teschke, R. Momilactones A and B are α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitors. Molecules, 2019, 24(3), 482. (SCIE) (IF: 3.06).
  19. Quan, NV., Xuan, TD, Hoang-Dung, T., Thuy, NTD., Trang, LT., Huong, CT., Andriana, Y., Tuyen, PT. Antioxidant, alpha-amylase and apha-glucosidase inhibitory activities and potential constituents of Canarium tramdenum bark. Molecules, 2019, 24(3), 605. (SCIE) (IF: 3.06).
  20. Xuan, TD., Anh, TTT., Hoang-Dung, T., Khanh, TD., Dat, TD. Mutation of a N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU)- induced rice (Oryza sativa ssp. Indica) population for the yield attributing traits. Sustainability, 2019, 11(4), 1062. (SCIE, SSCI) (IF: 2.592).
  21. Minh, TN., Xuan, TD., Hoang-Dung, T., Van, TM., Andriana, Y., Khanh, TD., Quan, NV., Ahmad, A. Isolation and purification of bioactive compounds from the stem bark of Jatropha podagrica. Molecules, 2019, 24(5), 889. (SCIE) (IF: 3.06).
  22. Nooren, Z., Kumar, A., Bawankule, D.U., Tandon, S., Ali, M., Xuan, T.D., Ahmad, A. New chemical constituents from the fruits of Zanthoxylum armatum and its in vitro anti-inflammatory profile. Natural Product Research, 2019, 33(5), 665-672. (SCIE) (IF: 1.999).
  23. Andriana, Y., Xuan, T.D., Quy, T.N., Hoang-Dung, T., Quang-Tri, L. Potent biological activities and chemical constituents of essential oils from Piper cubeba Bojer and Piper nigrum L. Molecules, 2019, 24(10), 1876. (SCIE) (IF: 3.06).
  24. Xuan, T.D., Quan, N.V., Quan, N.T., Rayee, R., Khanh, T.D., Hoang-Dung, T., Trung. N.T. Allelopathic plants: Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) BL Burtt. & RM Sm. Allelopathy Journal, 2019, 48(1): 1-14 (SCIE) (IF: 0.729).
  25. Viet, TD., Xuan, TD., Van, TM., Andrian, Y., Rayee, R., Hoang-Dung, T. Comprehensive fractionation of antioxidants and GC-MS and ESI-MS fingerprints of Celastrus hindsii leaves. Medicines, 2019, 6 (2), 64 (PubMed).
  26. Quan, NV., Xuan, TD., Hoang-Dung, T., Thuy, NTD. Inhibitory activities of momilactones A, B, E, and 7-ketostimasterol isolated from rice husk on paddy and invasive weeds. Plants-Basel, 2019, 8, (SCIE) (IF: 2.632).
  27. Kong, C.-H.; Xuan, T.D.; Khanh, T.D.; Tran, H.-D.; Trung, N.T. Allelochemicals and signaling chemicals in plants. Molecules 2019, 24, 2737. (SCIE) (IF: 3.060).
  28. Kakar, K.; Xuan, T.D.; Abdiani, S.; Wafa, I.K.; Noori, Z.; Attai, S.; Khanh, T.D.; Tran, H.-D. Morphological observation and correlation of growth and yield characteristics with grain quality and antioxidant activities in exotic rice varieties. Agriculture-Basel, 2019, 9, 167. (SCIE).
  29. Quy, T.N.; Xuan, T.D.; Andriana, Y.; Tran, H.-D.; Khanh, T.D.; Teschke, R. Cordycepin isolated from Cordyceps militaris: Its newly discovered herbicidal property and potential plant-based novel alternative to Glyphosate. Molecules 2019, 24, 2901. (SCIE) (IF: 3.060).
  30. Nooren, Z., Tandon, S., Yadav, NP., Kumar, P., Xuan, TD., Ahmad, A. Zanthoxylum: A systematic review of its traditional uses, naturally occurring constituents and pharmacological properties. Current Organic Chemistry. 2019, 23, 1305-1339 (SCI; IF: 2.029).
  31. Teschke R., Xuan, T.D. Suspected herb induced liver injury by green tea extracts: critical review and case analysis using RUCAM for causality assessment. Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2019; 1(6):1-16. (Crossref; IF: 1.690)
  32. Kakar, K., Nitta, Y., Asagi, N., Komatsuzaki, M., Shiotau, F., Kokubo, T., & Xuan, T. D. Morphological analysis on comparison of organic and chemical fertilizers on grain quality of rice at different planting densities. Plant Production Science. 2019, 22(4): 1-9. (SCIE; IF: 1.23)
  33. Kakar, K.; Xuan, T.D.; Quan, N.V.; Wafa, I.K.; Tran, H-D.; Khanh, T.D.; Dat, T.D. Efficacy of MNU mutation on enhancing yield and quality of rice. Agriculture-Basel 2019, 9, 212 (SCIE)

Commencement Ceremony

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The Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University organized a commencement ceremony on 23rd March 2020. This semester, five members (one PhD and four master students) of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory (Xuan Lab) obtained their diploma. Xuan lab congratulates their achievements and wish them all the best in the future.

Commencement Ceremony

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The College of International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University organized a commencement ceremony on 23rd March 2019 in which seven members (two PhD and five master students) of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory (Xuan Lab) obtained their diploma. Xuan lab congratulates their achievements and wish them successful live and bright future.

 

Graduation of Ph.D. and Master students

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This semester 6 of our laboratory students are graduating Ph.D. and Masters.Nguyen Thanh Quan, Maha Nagy, Bobur Akramov, Can Thu Huong, Kommaly Inthavong, and Noudeng Vongdala We are very happy with their accomplishments and congratulate them. At the same time, we will miss them at our laboratory. We wish their bright future. Hope to see you