Paula Paredes | Farm Management Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr  Paula Paredes | Farm Management | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Paula Paredes is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, and a Postdoctoral researcher at the LEAF Research Center, TERRA Associated Laboratory. Born on September 8, 1972, in Portugal, she holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, an M.Sc. in Tropical Agriculture, and an Agronomy Engineering degree.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education and Training:

  • PhD in Biosystems Engineering (2014) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal.
  • MSc in Tropical Agriculture (2008) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Agronomy Engineering degree (1998) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.

👩‍🏫 Professional Journey:

  • Assistant Professor since February 2019.
  • Postdoctoral researcher at LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2015-2019).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, Management, Innovation & Consulting SA (2015-2016).
  • Invited Auxiliary Professor at Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas (2017-2018).
  • Founding partner of IrrigAcqua (2014).

🌍 Work Experience:

  • Diverse roles at CEER-Biosystems Engineering, Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Researcher at CEER, Biosystems Engineering (2014-2015).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, contributing to management and innovation in 2015-2016.
  • Administrative roles supporting engineering initiatives and conferences.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Paula Paredes has dedicated her research efforts to advance sustainable agriculture, particularly in the domain of irrigation and water management. Her work spans various crucial aspects:

  1. Cotton Irrigation in Central Asia: Developed and validated models for cotton irrigation scheduling, considering groundwater contribution (IF – 0.480).
  2. Water Scarcity Strategies for Cotton in Central Asia: Explored irrigation scheduling strategies for cotton to address water scarcity in the Fergana Valley (IF – 2.016).
  3. Soil Water Balance Simulation for Wheat: Applied daily weather forecast messages to estimate reference evapotranspiration for wheat (IF – 2.462).
  4. Energy Performances and Water Productivity: Explored the relationship between energy performances and water productivity for sprinkler-irrigated maize, wheat, and sunflower (IF – 1.241).
  5. Dual Crop Coefficient Modeling: Implemented and tested the dual crop coefficient approach in interactive software for various crops, including winter wheat-summer maize sequences in North China Plain (IF range: 2.203 – 2.843).

Paula’s work significantly contributes to enhancing agricultural practices, ensuring efficient water use, and addressing challenges posed by water scarcity. 🌱🚜

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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

 

 

 

 

Flavio Camargo | Crop Production | Excellence in Research

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Prof Flavio Camargo | Crop Production | Excellence in Research

Professor at  Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Flavio Anastacio de Oliveira Camargo is a Brazilian agronomist and soil scientist born on August 3, 1966, in Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul. He holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), awarded in 1996, with a focus on the fractionation and dynamics of organic nitrogen in Rio Grande do Sul soils. His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Agronomy (Soil Science) from the Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) in 1992.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

Education:

🎓 Ph.D. in Soil Science, UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil (1992-1996). 🎓 M.Sc. in Agronomy (Soil Science), UFRRJ, Seropedica, Brazil (1990-1992). 🎓 MBA in Agribusiness, USP/ESALQ, Brazil (2019-2020). 🎓 B.Sc. in Agronomy, ULBRA, Canoas, Brazil (2019-2022). 🎓 B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, UFRRJ, Seropedica, Brazil (1986-1989)

Post-Doctoral Research:

🌐 University of Florida, Gainesville, USA (2013-2014). 🌐 University of California – Riverside, USA (2008-2009, 2001-2002). 🌐 UFSM, Santa Maria, Brazil (1996). 🌐 UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil (1996)

 

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo is a distinguished researcher with a focus on agricultural sciences and environmental sustainability. His research spans diverse areas, including microbial lipid synthesis, plant genomics, cover crop impact on nitrogen dynamics, and soil management practices. 🌱 His work on biotechnology processes for microbial lipid synthesis from sugarcane bagasse demonstrates a commitment to sustainable bio-oil production. 🌿 In genomics, he explores Cannabaceae, contributing to the understanding of plastid genome evolution. 🚜 Camargo’s dedication to sustainable agriculture is evident in studies on cover crops, no-tillage systems, and their positive impact on soil health, enzyme activity, and carbon stock. 🌾 His contributions extend to maize and soybean cultivation, emphasizing irrigation benefits, yield stability, and environmental considerations. 🌍 Overall, Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo’s research significantly contributes to advancing agricultural practices with a focus on environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.

Citations:

Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo has an impressive academic profile with substantial impact in his field. He has accumulated 7,486 citations across 155 documents, showcasing the widespread recognition and influence of his research. The h-index, a measure reflecting both the productivity and citation impact of his work, stands at 42. This signifies that 42 of his publications have each received at least 42 citations. Overall, these metrics underscore his significant contributions to the academic community and the broader impact of his research on the field.

Publications Top Notes:

Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo has contributed significantly to various research articles, addressing diverse topics in agriculture and environmental sciences. Some notable publications include:

  1. Title: Long-term cover crops and no-tillage in Entisol increase enzyme activity and carbon stock and enable the system fertilization in southern Brazil
    • Authors: Carlos, F.S., de Sousa, R.O., Nunes, R., Bayer, C., Camargo, F.A.D.O.
    • Journal: Geoderma Regional, 2023, 34, e00700
  2. Title: Vineyard renewal reduces copper and zinc bioavailability and increases microbial diversity in southern Brazil
    • Authors: Schaffer, N., Mariot, R.F., Gimenes, G.H., Sá, E.S.D., Camargo, F.A.D.O.
    • Journal: Ecological Engineering, 2023, 194, 106995
  3. Title: Biotechnology process for microbial lipid synthesis from enzymatic hydrolysate of pre-treated sugarcane bagasse for potential bio-oil production
    • Authors: Farias, J.P., Okeke, B.C., Ávila, F.D.D., Pieniz, S., Andreazza, R.
    • Journal: Renewable Energy, 2023, 205, pp. 174–184
  4. Title: Legume winter cover crop (Persian clover) reduces nitrogen requirement and increases grain yield in specialized irrigated hybrid rice system
    • Authors: Weinert, C., Sousa, R.O.D., Bortowski, E.M., Camargo, F.A.D.O., Carlos, F.S.
    • Journal: European Journal of Agronomy, 2023, 142, 126645

 

 

 

 

Kmar M’barek | Crop Production Systems

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Dr  Kmar M’barek: Leading Researcher in Crop Production Systems
Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriem, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

🌱🍲 Dr. Kmar M’Barek is a Tunisian scientist born on March 10, 1966, in Mahdia. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School (1987) and a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (1995). Her academic journey continued with a Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis (2007) and culminated in a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse (2017). Currently residing in Mahdia, Tunisia, Dr. M’Barek is married and has been a dedicated Life and Earth Sciences Teacher at the secondary school level since 1995. She has been actively involved in research, serving as the primary author of four scientific publications. Her work explores the effects of allelochemicals on the germination and growth of agricultural crops.📘

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📚 Educational Journey:

1987: Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School, Mahdia, Tunisia. 1995: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Tunisia. 2007: Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis, Tunisia. 2017: PhD in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse, Tunisia.

📝 Scientific Contributions:

Primary author of four impactful publications in 2023, focusing on the allelopathic effects of various plant species on agricultural crops. Effects of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of chosen agricultural crops. The mode of action of allelochemicals aqueous leaf extracts of some Cupressaceae species on lettuce. Allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish, and tomato. Chemical composition and phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens leaves against crops.

🏆 Achievements and Certificates:

Received a Certificate and Medal for Cultural Creativity in 2007 from the Ministry of Education. Active participant in cultural events and recognized for contributions to “THE LIGHT OF LETTERS” in 2016.

🎓 Training and Continuous Learning:

Completed Creativity and Innovation Training from the BRITISH COUNCIL in March 2020. Engaged in English Language Training (July-September 2018) and Computer Training (2011/2012) under the Ministry of Education. Committed to continuous pedagogical training from 1995 to 2020.

🌐 Congress Participation:

Active involvement in international congresses, including the 2nd International Allelopathy Congress (2016) and the 4th International Scientific Days on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Chronic Diseases (2018).

🌱 Research Focus:

Kmar M’Barek’s research primarily revolves around allelopathy, studying the interactions between plants and their biochemical compounds. 🌱 Her work investigates the impact of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of agricultural crops, as published in the South African Journal of Botany (164: 100-110). She delves into the mode of action of allelochemicals from Cupressaceae species on lettuce, detailed in Scientia Horticulturae (252: 29-37). Additionally, her research explores the allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish, and tomato (Allelopathy Journal; 43 (2): 187-202) and investigates the chemical composition and phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens leaves against crops (Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plant; 19:7, 1582-1599). 🌿🔬 #AllelopathyResearch #PlantInteractions #BotanicalStudies

 

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