President Award, Canadian Society of Soil Science, 1992

One of the National Top One-thousand Young Scientists, 1996

Leading Scientist in Science and Technology in Sichuan Province
Research on key techniques and impact on crop straw returning to paddy soil on soil quality and its application, 3^rd prize of Advance in Science and Technology, awarded by Sichuan Government in 2008.
Research and application of cash crop hedgerows to protect sloping land, 3^rd prize in Advance in Science and Technology, awarded by Sichuan Government in 2004.
Research on key techniques in pollution free vegetable production and its application, 2^nd prize of Advance in Science and Technology, awarded by Sichuan Government in 2006.
Research on conservation tillage and its application in the double cropping systems of paddy fields, 3^rd prize in Advance in Science and Technology, awarded by Sichuan Government in 2006.

Professor Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Vice President Chinese Society of Soil Science
Standing counsel member Chinese Society of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science
Vice President Sichuan Society of Soil Science
Standing counsel member Sichuan association of Chemical Fertilizers

Books List

1. Research on potassium nutrition and potash application to crops in Sichuan province. By Sinong Hu and Shihua Tu (eds.). Sichuan Scientific Press. 1999.

2. Heavy metals in soils and phosphatic fertilizers. By Terry Roberts (ed.). Translated by Shihua Tu and Ling Xie. Sichuan University Press. 2002.

3. Advances in balanced fertilizer research in the southwest China. By Shihua Tu (ed.), Sichuan University Press, 2002.

4. Forage Crop Pocket Guide, By DM. Ball, C.S. Hoveland, and G.D. Lacefield (eds.). Translated by Shihua Tu and Ling Xie, Sichuan University Press, 2003.

5. There is what in my food? Potash & Phosphate Institute. Translated by Shihua Tu and Ling Xie, Sichuan University Press, 2004.

6. Research on balanced fertilizers and sloping lands management in the southwest China. By Shihua Tu (ed.). Sichuan University Press. 2006.

7. Tu Shihua (co-editor). Manual of Commonly Used Fertilizers. Sichuan Scientific and Technological Press.1996

Paper List

1. Tu, S., Racz, G. J. and Goh T.B. Transformation of synthetic birnessite as affected by pH and manganese concentration. Clay and Clay Minerals,199，42:321–330.
2. Tu, S. and Racz, G.J. Effect of KCl on bioavailability of Mn. Canadian Journal of Soil Science,1994. 74:93–98.
3. Tu, S. and Racz, G.J. Extraction of Manganese from soils with potassium salts. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 1995. 59:1280-1288.
4. Tu, S. Goh, T.B. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae- mediated-uptake and translocation of P and Zn by wheat in a calcareous soil. Pedosphere, 1997, 7:317-324.
5. Tu Shihua and Feng Wenqiang. Nutrient management in the rice-wheat cropping system in the Yangtze River floodplain. Consortium Paper Series 9, 2000.pp. 24-32
6. Tu Shihua and G. J. Racz. Study of mechanisms of Mn2+ adsorbed by bernissite. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. 1994,1:90–97
7. He Tianxiu, Fertilization for high yields in corn-sweet potato-wheat rotation: A systematic approach to nutrient limiting factors of soils in Chongqing, China.Pedosphere,2002(12)3
8. Zhu ZhonglinTan Jinchun Tu Shihua Balanced Fertilization in Southern China: A Historical Review and Prospects. In Balanced Fertilizer Situation Report II . 1996, pp75-83.
9. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shhua, Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa Liao Minglan. Study on balanced fertilization on annual ryegrass. Better Crops China, 2005.14:3-7.
10. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua.. Chloride Requirements in Onion: Clarifying a Widespread Misunderstanding. By William M. Randle (Translation),Better Crops China,2005. 14:8-9.
11. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua.. Nutrient Exclusivity in Organic Farming. Does It Offer Advantages? H. Kirchmann and M.H. Ryan（Translation）, Better Crops China, 2005. 14:21-24．
12. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua. Soil Testing: A Proven Diagnostic Tool, by Sam Portch and Mark D. Stauffer（Translation）, Better Crops China, 2005. 14:25-29.
14．Tu Shihua, Chen Yibing, Zhu Qing, Guo Yunzhou, Zhu Zhonglin. Role and Effect of Cash Crop Hedgerows on Controlling Soil and Water Losses from Sloping Farmlands in the Upper Reaches of Yangtze River. Journal of Soil Water Conservation. 2005, 19(6):1-5.
15. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang. Primary study on effects of secondary and micro-nutrients on yield and quality of tomatoes on Chengdu Plain In S. Tu ed. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press,2006,175-179.
16. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa. Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on yield and quality of ryegrass. In S. Tu ed. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press, 2006,270-276.
17. Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa, Tu Shihua, Qing Yusheng, Liao Minglan, Xu Yue. Response of tea to balanced fertilization on yellow earth In S.Tu ed.Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press, 2006,301-306.
18. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Liao Minlan. Effects of balanced fertilization on yield and quality of the grass grown on fenced pasture in the northwestern Sichuan In S.Tu ed. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press, 2006，86-90.
19. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua. Pollution of uranium in phosphate to farmland.Better Crops China. 2006,16:25.
20. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua. Impact of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Run-off from Turf, by Z.M. Easton and A.M. Petrovic. Better Crops China. 2006：31-32
21. Xie Ling, Tu Shihua. Impact of Crop Residue Type on Potassium Release. by N.Z. Lupwayi, G.W. Clayton, K.N. Harker, T.K. Turkington, and A.M. Johnston (translation). Better Crops China, 2006,16:33-34.
22. Tu Shihua ,Qin Yusheng. Can China Develop Organic Farming in Large Scale? In S. Tu ed. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press,2006，370-378.
23. Tu Shihua, Chen Yibing, Zhu Qing, Guo Yunzhou, Zhu Zhonglin. Role and benefit of cash crop hedgerows on soil and water conservation in sloping farmlands in the upper reaches of Yangtze River. In S. Tu ed. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press,2006, 3-11.
24. Tu Shihua. Research on balanced fertilizers for crops and on sloping land management in the southwest China. Sichuan University Press, 2006, Chengdu.
25. Qing Zhu, Shihua Tu, Zhenggang Chen and Zhaoqian Wang. Potassium Balance on Sloping Lands as Affected by Farming Systems. Better Crop, 2007,2,6-7.
26. Shihua Tu, Yibing Chen, Qing Zhu, Yunzhou Guo, Zhonglin Zhou, and Ling Xie. Integrating Cash Crop Hedgerows and Balanced Fertilization to Control Soil and Water Losses from Sloping Farmland.Better Crops, 2006, 3：36－39.
27. Lin Chaowen, Chen Yibin, Huang Jingjing, Tu Shihua, Pang Liangyu. Effect of different cultivation methods and rain intensity on soil nutrient loss from a purple soil. Scientia agricultura Sinica. 2007, 40(10) 2241-2249.
28. Lin Chaowen, Tu Shihua, Huang Jingjing, Chen Yibing.The effects of plant hedgerows on soil erosion and soil fertility on sloping farmland in the purple soil area. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2007, 27 (6) 2191-2198.
29. Lin Chaowen, Chen Yibing，Huang Jingjing, Tu Shihua. Temporal variation of plant height, plant cover and leaf area index in intercropped area of Sichuan, China. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 2007, 26 (7) 989-994.
30. Chen Yibing, LIin Chaowen, Huang Jingjing and Tu Shihua. Energy flow characteristics of alley cropping on hillsides in Sichuan, China. Journal of Plant Ecology ,2007, 31 (5): 960-968.
31. Qin Yusheng, Tu SHihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Liang Minlan, Chen Guanghui, Liu Yingfa. Effect of balanced fertilization on lettuce yield on an alluvial soil on Chengdu Plane. Better Crops China,2007,1:33-34.
32. Yao Lixian, Li Guo-Liang, Tu Shihua. Salinity of animal manure and potential risk of secondary soil salinization through successive manure application. Science of the Total Environment, 2007, 383:106-114.
33. Xie Lin, Tu Shihua. 2007. New research may reduce global need for nitrogen fertilizers. Better Crops China. Vol. 18:3..
34. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Liao Minglan, Chen Guanghui, Liu Yingfa. 2007. Balanced fertilization on yield of Chinese lettuce grown on an alluvial soil on Chengdu Plain. Better Crops China. Vol. 18:33-34.
35. Teng Caiyuan, Zhu Zhonglin, Wu Zhonghou, Feng Yunqing, Huang Zelin, Tu Shihua, Xu Zonglin, Wu Xiaojun. Practices and improvement in promotion of nurturing high quality farmlands with soil test based fertilizer recommendations. 2007. Journal of SW. Agri. Vol(s). 20:2-6.
36. Li Guoliang, Yao Lixian, Zhou Xiu Chong, Zhan Yucan, Tu Shihua. 2007. Response of Shatian citrus to applied potassium and magnesium fertilizers. Soil and Fertilizers of China. 2007(2):61-63.
37. Li Guoliang;Yao Lixian;Fu Changying;He Zhaohuan;Tu Shihua. Study on the effect of combined K-Mg fertilization on banana. Guangdong Agri. Sci. 2007(1):45-47.
38. Li Guoliang;Yao Li-xian; Zang Zhengqin;Zhou Xiuchong;Tu Shihua. 2007. Suitable plantation density of Baxi banana in Pearl River Delta. 2007( 5):39-43.
39. Feng Wenqiang, Tu Shihua, Qin Yusheng, Xiong Hong, Xu Fuxian, Sun Xifa, Liao Minglan . Uptake Capacity of Different Rice Genotypes for Lead and Cadmium from Soil. Journal of Agro-Environment Science, 2008,27(2)447-451.
40. Wei Li, Guoxue Cai, Henglin Dai, Shihua Tu. Effect of Long-term Fertilization on the Wheat-Corn-Sweet Potato Rotation in the Sichuan Basin. Better Crops with Plant Food, 2008,92(2):10-12
41. Gu Yunfu，Zhang Xiaoping, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa,Kristina. Lindstrom Effect of long-term fertilization on nitrification and nitrobacteria community in a purple paddy soil under rice-wheat rotations. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2008, 28(5):2123-2130
41. Li Fengyu, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Qin Yusheng, Wang Changquan, Tu Shihua. The Nutrient Release Patterns and Decomposing Rates of Wheat and Rapeseed Straw. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science, 2008,14(5):149-152
42. Li Fengyu, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Qin Yusheng, Wang Changquan, Tu Shihua. Study on Allelopathic Effect of Extract of Rice Straw on Wheat. Southwest China Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2008(4),21:960-964
43. Gu Yunfu，Zhang Xiaoping, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa,Kristina Lindstrom. Application of Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis to the Study of Soil. Microbial Diversity Soils, 2008,40(3):344-350
44. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Liao Minglan. Transfer and accumulation of phosphorus in the purple soil in a long term fertilizer experiment. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science, 2008,14(5):880-885
45. Tu Shihua and Qin Yusheng. Effect of Fertilization on Soil Available Nutrient Variation and Crop Responses in the Southwest China. In Zhou Jianmin and Magen, M. eds. Soil Potasium Dynamics and Potsh Management. Press of Hehai University, 2008，105-110
46. Lin Chaowen, Pang Liangyu, Chen Yibing, Huang Jingjing, Tu Shihua. Carrier of losing N, P of purple soil in Sichuan Basin and its affecting factors. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 2008，Vol. 22(2): 20-23,46.
47. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa Effects of calcium, magnesium, zinc and boron fertilizers on yield and quality of field tomatoes on Chengdu Plain. Soil and Fertilizer Sciences in China, 2008,3:57-59
49. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa. Spatial variability of soil nutrient characteristics under paddy-upland crop rotation in chengdu plain. Acta Pedologica Sinica, 2008, 45(2):354-359
50. Sun Xifa, Tu Shihua, Qin Yusheng, Feng Wenqiang, Liao Minglan, Zhou Xianlong. Study on absorption characteristics of nitrogen,phosphorus and potassium by rice cultivar Chuanxiangyou 9838 and its proper N application rate.Southwest China Journal of Agricultural Sciences,2008, 21(1): 110-113
51. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa, Feng Wenqiang, Liao Minglan. Effects of nitrogen,phosphate and potash fertilizers on fenced pasture in the northwestern. Sichuan province Pratacultural Science, 2008,25(3):68-73
52. Feng Wenqiang, Tu Shihua, Cheng Benxi, Liao Minglan, Qin Yusheng Effect of different N and K carriers on yield and K uptake by tobacco. Southwest China Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2008,21(1):117-120
53. Li Guoliang, Yao Lixian, Fu Changrong, Tu Shihua . Preliminary study on DRIS norms for banana foliar diagnosis of N,P,K,Ca,Mg and S. Soil and Fertilizer Sciences in China,2008,3:74-77
54. Yang Baomei, Yao Lixian, Li Guoliang, He Zhaohuan, Zhou Xiuchong, Tu Shihua. Investigating on the soil nutrient properties of litchi plantation in Guangdong.Guangdong Agricultural Science, 2008,5:51-53
55. Yang Baomei, Yao Lixian, Li Guoliang, He Zhaohuan, Zhou Xiuchong, Tu Shihua. Improvement in Application of ASI to the Soil of Banana Plantation in Guangdong Province. Chinese Journal of Tropical Crops, 2008,29(2)175-180
56. Li Guoliang, Yao Lixian, He Zhaohuan, Zhou Changmin, Tu Shihua. Study on the Effects of Application of N, P , K Chemical Fertilizer on Wax Gourd. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2008,24(4):273-276
57. Yang Baomei, Yao Lixian, Li Guoliang, He Zhaohuan, Zhou Changmin, Tu Shihua. Effect of Nutrient Combination on Uptake of Nitrogen Phosphorus and Potassium of Sorghum. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin,2008,24(4)282-290
58. Lin Chaowen, Pang Liangyu, Chen Yibing, Huang Jingjing, Tu Shihua. Carrier of Losing N,P of Purple Soil in Sichuan Basin and Its Affecting Factors. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 2008,22(2)20-23,46
59. Lin Chaowen, Chen Yibing, Huang Jingjing, Tu Shihua. Effect of balanced fertilization and rain intensity on nutrient loses from a purple soil in Sichuan. In Li Hua Dong ed. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Plant Nutrition Management in Sustainable Agriculture. October11-14, 2008, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. Jiangxi People's Press, 2008,465-474
60. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, Feng Wenqiang, Sun Xifa. Study on Spatial Variability of Soil Available Nutrients in Chengdu Plain. In Li Huadong ed. Plant Nutrition Management in Sustainable Agriculture, Jiangxi peoples’ Publishing House 2008, 185-193
61. Huang Caihong, Sun Xifa, Wang Changquan, Feng Wenqiang, Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua. Study on the dynamics of nitrogen in surface water of paddy field as affected by different splitting application ratios of urea. Southwest China Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2008,21:1019-1023
62. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua, SunXifa, Feng Wenqiang Study on Micro-morphological Features of A Purple Soil under Different Long-term Fertilizer Treatments. The 13th International Conference on Soil Micromorphology, Sept. 11-16, 2008,Chengdu
63. Deng Jialin, Dang Shouguang, Liu Jianjun, Xu Ting, Li Tao, Kang Housheng, He Zhongquan, Tu Shihua. Technical Practices for Mume. Sichuan Bureau for Quality and Technology Inspection. 2008, DB51/T 825
64. Liu Jiajun, Deng Jialin, Li Tao, Liu Zonghua, Gou Jun, Li Hongwen, Tu Shihua, Liu Xu. Technical Practices for Apple. Sichuan Bureau for Quality and Technology Inspection, 2008, DB51/T 823
65. Jin Jiyun, Chen Fang, Tu Shihua. Role of Potash in Agricultural Production in China. 2008 World Potash Forum, 2008, July 7-9, Shanghai，China
66. Gu Yunfu, Yun Xiang, Zhang Xiaoping, Tu Shihua, Sun Xifa，Kristina Lindström. Effect of Different Fertilizer Treatments on Soil Microbes and Ammonium Oxidizing Bacterial Community in a Calcareous Purple Paddy Soil. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2008 (in press)
67. Shihua Tu, Chaowen Lin. Soil Conservation and Nutrient Management on Sloping Lands of Purple Soil. International Symposium on Plant Nutrition Management in Sustainable Agriculture, October11-14, 2008, Nanchang.
68. Lin Chaowen, Pang Liangyu, Chen Yibing, Tu Shihua, Li Hao. Effect of different cultivation methods and rain intensity on rain use efficiency in purple soil area. Ecology and Environment,2008,17(3):1257-1261
69. Yu Hua,Feng Wenqiang,Qin Yusheng,CHen Qingrui,Zeng Xiangzhong,Tu Shihua. Methodology Improvement in Background Elimination in Plant Cd Measurement with Graphite Stove Atom Absorption. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis,2008 (in press)

Presentation List

1. Zhu ZhonglinTan Jinchun Tu Shihua. Balanced Fertilization in Southern China: A Historical Review and Prospects. Balanced Fertilizer Situation Report II, 1996, Beijing.
2. Tu Shihua. Development of Agriculture to fertilizer demand in Sichuan province. Workshop of Sichuan Chemical Fertilizer Association. 2001, Wenjiang, China.
Tu Shihua. Development and use of chemical fertilizers in North America. Workshop of Sichuan Chemical Fertilizer Association. 2001, Wenjiang, Sichuan.
3. Zhu Zhonglin and Tu Shihua. Balanced fertilization in development of agriculture in the southwest China. Balanced fertilizer Situation Report III, 2001, Chengdu, China.
4. Tu Shihua. Cadmium in soils and its pollution control. Sichuan Society of Soil Science Meeting. May 2002, Chengdu, China.
5. Tu Shihua. Effect of fertilization on nitrate contents in turnip. Council Meeting, Chinese Society of Soil Science, May 2002, Chengdu, China.
6. Tu Shihua. Impact of chemical fertilizers on quality of agricultural products and environment. Workshop of Sichuan Chemical Fertilizer Association. November 2002, Chengdu, China.
7. Tu Shihua. Chemical fertilizers and sustainable agriculture in China. The eighth symposium on chemical fertilizer marketing in China. November 2003, Chengdu, China.
8. Tu Shihua. Role and Effect of Cash Crop Hedgerows on Controlling Soil and Water Losses from Sloping Farmlands in the Upper Reaches of Yangtze River. The Fourth Congress of Chinese Society of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. April 2004, Nanchang, China.
9. Tu Shihua. Problems and misunderstanding towards pollution free agricultural products. The ninth Congress of Sichuan Society of Soil Science. April 2004. Ya-an, China.
10. Tu Shihua, Chen Qingrui. Current status and prospects of single superphosphate and Ca-Mg phosphate in Sichuan agriculture. Symposium on Development of Low Analysis Phosphate Fertilizers in China. September 2005, Wuhan, China.
11. Tu Shihua. Analysis of fertilizer development in Sichuan province. The third Workshop of Sichuan Chemical Fertilizer Association. 2000, Ya-an, China.
12. Tu Shihua. Effect of Fertilization on Soil Available Nutrient Variation and Crop Responses in the Southwest China. 11th Workshop of the International Potash Institute.November 2006, Zhuhai, China.
13. Qin Yusheng, Tu Shihua et al. Study on Micro-morphological Features of A Purple Soil under Different Long-term Fertilizer Treatments. The 13th International Conference on Soil Micromorphology. Sept. 11-16, 2008, Chengdu, China.
14. Shihua Tu, Chaowen Lin. Soil Conservation and Nutrient Management on Sloping Lands of Purple Soil. International Symposium on Plant Nutrition Management in Sustainable Agriculture. October11-14, 2008, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
15. Tu Shihua. Decomposition patterns of crop residues and associated BMPs for crops. Chinese Society Meeting of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers. April 15, 2008, Haikou, China.