Baber Ali | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Baber Ali | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at  Western Sydney University, Australia

Baber Ali is a Pakistani plant scientist with expertise in various fields, including Plant Breeding, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Plant-Soil Interactions, and Stress Physiology. He earned his M. Phil. in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a remarkable 4.0/4.0 CGPA and a Distinction, focusing on the screening and assessment of Plant Growth-Promoting Traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria to mitigate salinity stress for sustainable agriculture.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • M. Phil. in Plant Sciences (2020-2022) from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a remarkable 4.0/4.0 CGPA.
  • Thesis: “Preliminary Investigations on Screening and Assessment of PGP Traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria to Mitigate Salinity Stress for Sustainable Agriculture.”
  • BS (Hons.) in Botany (2015-2019) from Government College University, Lahore, showcasing excellence with a 3.20/4.0 CGPA.
  • BS (Hons.) Thesis: “Comparative Investigation of Mycorrhization Helper Bacterial Diversity Associated with Some Pines of Laam Leek Forest, Kumrat Valley, KPK, Pakistan.”

Professional Journey:

  • Research Fellow at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (Feb 2020-Feb 2022), contributing to the project on screening and assessing PGP traits of Halo-tolerant Rhizobacteria.
  • Researcher at Government College University, Lahore (July 2018-July 2019), engaged in the project exploring Mycorrhization Helper Bacterial Diversity in Kumrat Valley.

Certifications and Scholarships:

  • Proud recipient of the “GCU Endowment Fund Trust Scholarship.”
  • Acknowledged for outstanding contributions in academic and extracurricular activities.

Lab Expertise and Skills:

  • Proficient in chemical analysis, molecular methods (including CRISPR/Cas), cell culture, microscopy, and physiological and biochemical testing.
  • Adept at scientific writing, report writing, and possessing leadership and management skills.

Reviewer and Editorial Member:

  • Serving as a reviewer for esteemed journals like Algal Research, Environmental Pollution, and PLoS ONE.
  • Editorial member for the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry.

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Baber Ali is a prolific researcher focusing on the intersection of plant-microbe interactions and sustainable agriculture. His research spans diverse areas, including the amelioration of oxidative damage in maize under salinity stress using Bacillus thuringiensis (🌽🦠), genomics-assisted breeding for harmony between agriculture, the environment, and food security (🧬🌱🌍), and the modulation of salt tolerance in maize through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (🌱🤝🧪). His contributions extend to bacterial-mediated salinity stress tolerance in maize and the characterization of advanced bread wheat lines for yield and stripe rust resistance (🍞🌾). Baber Ali’s diverse research portfolio reflects his commitment to sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. #PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture #Microbiology

 

Citations:

With 1,663 citations across 581 documents, Baber Ali has demonstrated a substantial impact in the academic realm. His h-index, standing at 24, reflects the significance of his research output. This metric indicates that Baber Ali has authored at least 24 papers, each of which has been cited at least 24 times. Such a robust citation record underscores the influence and recognition of his work within the scholarly community. Baber Ali’s contributions have left a lasting mark in the field, as evidenced by the impressive number of citations and documents associated with his research. 📚🔬 #ResearchImpact #Citations #ScholarlyAchievement

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Title: Zinc and amino acids improve the growth, physiological, and biochemical attributes of corn under different irrigation levels
    • Authors: Elshamly, A.M.S., Iqbal, R., Ali, B., …, Mustafa, A.E.-Z.M.A., Hamed, M.H.
    • Journal: Rhizosphere
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 29
    • Page: 100820
  2. Title: Maximizing wheat yield through soil quality enhancement: A combined approach with Azospirillum brasilense and bentonite
    • Authors: Iqbal, R., Valipour, M., Ali, B., …, Ali, M.A., Farah, M.A.
    • Journal: Plant Stress
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 11
    • Page: 100321
  3. Title: Molecular characterization of genes involved in tolerance of cadmium in Triticum aestivum (L.) under Cd stress
    • Authors: Rasheed, A., AL-Huqail, A.A., Ali, B., …, Al-Qthanin, R.N., Soudy, F.A.
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 464
    • Page: 132955
  4. Title: Prospects of the sustainability of traditional and ethnic foods and their applications for basic health care in human society
    • Authors: Anwar, T., Qureshi, H., Naeem, H., …, Iqbal, R., Paray, B.A.
    • Journal: Journal of King Saud University – Science
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 36(2)
    • Page: 103016
  5. Title: Mitigating chromium toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) via ABA and 6-BAP: Unveiling synergistic benefits on morphophysiological traits and ASA-GSH cycle
    • Authors: Alwutayd, K.M., Alghanem, S.M.S., Alwutayd, R., …, Gómez-Oliván, L.M., Abeed, A.H.A.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 908
    • Page: 168208

These publications reflect Baber Ali’s diverse research interests and contributions to areas such as crop growth, soil quality enhancement, molecular characterization, and mitigation of environmental stress in crops. 📚🌱🔬 #ResearchPublications #PlantScience #AgriculturalInnovation

 

 

 

 

Muhammad Anees | Crop breeding | Young Scientist Award

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Mr Muhammad Anees: Crop breeding | Young Scientist Award

GSCAAS, China

Muhammad Anees, a Pakistani national born on Feb 21, 1994, is a Ph.D. holder in Vegetable Science from Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, CAAS, Henan, China. His doctoral research focused on identifying and validating a candidate gene for flesh firmness in watermelon.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

🎓 Ph.D. in Vegetable Science (Vegetable breeding and genetics) from Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, CAAS, China (2019-2023). Thesis focused on identifying and validating a candidate gene for flesh firmness in watermelon. 🌾 Master’s in Agriculture (Plant breeding and genetics) from PMAS-Arid-Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2016-2018). Thesis delved into the inheritance of bulb skin color in onion (Allium cepa)🌱 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural (Plant breeding and genetics) from PMAS-Arid-Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2012-2016). A comprehensive foundation for his subsequent academic pursuits.

AWARDS AND ACHIVEMENTS:

Muhammad Anees has garnered accolades and recognition for his academic achievements: 🏆 Outstanding Graduate of 2023 from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. 🥇 Secured the first position in a Poster Presentation at the 8th International Horticulture Research Conference in Nanjing, China, on July 20-22, 2021. 🥉 Achieved the third position in an Oral Presentation at the Shenyang Agricultural University Academic Exchanges Conference on November 24, 2023. A testament to his prowess in scientific communication.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Muhammad Anees has valuable work experience in the field: 🔍 Research Assistant at Magnus Kahl Seeds (Pvt.) Ltd (MKS), Islamabad, Pakistan, from September 2017 to September 2018. Contributed to research endeavors, showcasing his commitment to practical applications. 🌿 Research Intern at the Department of Agriculture and Greenhouse Complex, Gilgit, Pakistan, from August 2015 to September 2015. Gained hands-on experience, laying the foundation for his academic journey.

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Muhammad Anees is a prolific researcher specializing in Vegetable Science and Genetics, with a focus on watermelon traits. 🍉 His expertise spans identification and validation of candidate genes for flesh firmness, as reflected in his published work. 📚 Anees has skillfully integrated GWAS and RNA-Seq analysis, unraveling key gene networks and hormonal regulations influencing watermelon characteristics. 🧬 His multi-omics approach has delved into areas such as organic acid and sugar metabolism, seed size variation, and flavor formation. 🌱 Anees’s contributions extend to transcriptome and metabolome integration, providing comprehensive insights into watermelon development. 🎓

citations:

Muhammad Anees has made a significant impact in the academic realm, with 1406 citations since 2019. 📚 His h-index stands at 18, reflecting the number of papers that have each received at least 18 citations. The i10-index, indicating the number of publications with at least 10 citations, is an impressive 35. 🌟 Anees’s research has garnered substantial attention and recognition within a relatively short time, showcasing the influence and relevance of his contributions to the scientific community. 👏🏽

 

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