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.

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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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