Reza Mohammadi | Crops | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Reza Mohammadi |  Crops |  Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, Iran

Dr. Reza Mohammadi is an accomplished Associate Professor of Plant Breeding at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute (DARI) with over two decades of experience in wheat breeding. Specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding, he holds a PhD and has dedicated his career to enhancing wheat productivity, particularly in the challenging dryland conditions of Iran. Dr. Mohammadi’s work focuses on increasing genetic gain using wheat plant genetic resources, aimed at improving food security for subsistence farmers. His extensive portfolio includes over 150 research projects in both durum and bread wheat breeding programs, resulting in the release of more than 10 new wheat cultivars tailored for rainfed conditions in Iran.

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Education and Professional Background:

Holds a PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding. Currently serves as an Associate Professor of Plant Breeding at the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute (DARI). Has 24 years of experience in wheat breeding.

🌱 Research Focus: Crops

Dr. Reza Mohammadi’s primary research focus is on wheat breeding, particularly in enhancing wheat productivity for dryland conditions in Iran. Within this scope, he specializes in durum wheat, aiming to increase genetic gain and develop new cultivars suitable for rainfed environments.

Citations:

Dr. Reza Mohammadi has garnered a total of 4,683 citations, with an h-index of 37, indicating that 37 of his papers have each been cited at least 37 times. Since 2019, he has received 2,643 citations, with an h-index of 28, and an i10-index of 62, which means he has at least 62 papers with 10 or more citations since 2019.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Mohammadi, R. (2024). Effects of post-flowering drought and supplemental irrigation on grain yield and agro-phenological traits in durum wheat. European Journal of Agronomy, 156(127180), 1-12.
  2. Mohammadi, R., & Geravandi, M. (2024). Multi-trait selection for agronomic performance and drought tolerance among durum wheat genotypes evaluated under rainfed and irrigated environments. Experimental Agriculture, 60(1), 1-24.
  3. Najafi, S., Shooshtari, L., Mohammadi, R., Etminan, A., Mehrabi, A. M., et al. (2024). Genetic diversity and population structure analysis in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. Durum) germplasm using agronomic characters and CBDP markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 71(3), 1-13.
  4. Mohammadi, R., Cheghamirza, K., Geravandi, M., & Zarei, L. (2024). Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum Desf.) landraces and their potentials for enhancing agro-physiological characteristics and stability performance in breeding programs. Crop and Pasture Science.
  5. Hatamzadeh, H., Mohammadi, R., Bernousi, I., Golkari, S., & Singh, S. (2023). Genome-wide association analysis of agronomic traits in wheat under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions. Iranian Dryland Agronomy Journal, 12(1), 83-104.
  6. Ebrahimi, P., Karami, E., Etminan, A., Talebi, R., & Mohammadi, R. (2023). Investigation of genetic diversity in durum wheat germplasm based on grain yield and some agronomic traits. Journal of Crop Breeding, 15(47), 65-75.

 

Harun Gitari | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Harun Gitari | Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at  Kenyatta University, Kenya

Dr. Harun Ireri Gitari is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Science and Technology at Kenyatta University. With a strong background in Soil Science and Agronomy, Dr. Gitari holds a PhD in Soil Science from the University of Nairobi, awarded in 2018. His research interests include soil fertility management, crop water productivity, and multiple cropping systems.

 

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🎓 Academic Background:

PhD in Soil Science, University of Nairobi (2018). MSc in Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Kenyatta University (2013). BSc in Agriculture-Soil Science, University of Nairobi (2009)

🔍 Research Interests:

  • Soil fertility management
  • Crop water productivity
  • Multiple cropping systems

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

Full-time Lecturer at Kenyatta University since January 2020. Previously worked with the University of Nairobi/International Potato Center. Agronomist at Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Limited.

📅 Major Achievements (Since 2020):

Published 60 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and 4 book chapters. Presented five papers at international conferences. Successfully supervised 9 MSc students to completion.

 

Research Focus:

🌱 Dr. Harun Ireri Gitari is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on Soil Science and Agronomy. His recent publications span a diverse range of topics, showcasing his expertise: 🌐 GIS-AHP Based Approach in Land Evaluation: Emphasizes land suitability for Sunflower production, advancing precision agriculture.  🌾 Interactive Effects of Zai Pits and Conventional Practices: Explores soil physicochemical properties through innovative agricultural practices. 🦒 Effect of Extreme Drought on Reticulated Giraffe Population: Investigates ecological impacts in Northeastern Kenya. 🌍 Cultivating Sustainability through Intercropping: Comprehensive review addressing climate change impacts on intercropping systems. 🌾 Revitalizing Biochemical Soil Properties with Prosopis juliflora Biochar: Focuses on soil restoration in degraded Coastal areas.  🌾 Effect of Crop Combination on Yield Performance: Examines the advantages of cereal/legume intercropping systems.  🌻 Land Degradation in Sunflower Production: Highlights the role of GIS in addressing key constraints.  🧬 Efficiency of Molecular Markers in Assessing Genetic Diversity: Evaluates RAPD and SSR markers in summer onion genotypes. 🌽 Enhancing Rainwater Use Efficiency in Maize Cultivation: Investigates strategies for improved rain-fed maize production. Dr. Gitari’s research spans environmental sustainability, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, making significant contributions to scientific knowledge. 🌍🔬

 

Citations:

📚 Citation Metrics for Dr. Harun Ireri Gitari

🔍 All-Time:

  • Citations: 2064
  • h-index: 25
  • i10-index: 48

📅 Since 2019:

  • Citations: 2036
  • h-index: 25
  • i10-index: 47

Dr. Harun Ireri Gitari’s impactful research has garnered over 2000 citations, reflecting the significance and influence of his contributions in the academic community. 📊🔬

 

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