Ali Ebadi | Plant nutrition | AgriResearch Innovator Award

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Mr Ali Ebadi | Plant nutrition | AgriResearch Innovator Award

Academic Staff at  University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran

Ali Ebadi is affiliated with the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Ardabil, Iran. As of now, he has authored 27 documents with a total of 396 citations from 377 documents, resulting in an h-index of 12.

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Ali Ebadi’s research encompasses diverse areas contributing to sustainable agriculture and environmental health. His work spans the following key categories:

  1. 🌱 Biochar and Soil Remediation: Investigating the influences of peanut hull-derived biochar on plant growth in Pb- and Zn-contaminated soil, addressing environmental challenges.
  2. 🌾 Cover Crop Sustainability: Exploring the use of faba bean cover crops to enhance the sustainability and resiliency of no-till corn silage production and improve soil characteristics.
  3. 💧 Water Stress and Plant Growth Regulators: Studying the impact of plant growth regulators on grain production and water use efficiency in Foeniculum vulgare Mill. under water stress conditions.
  4. 🌾🔬 Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Assessing the role of zinc oxide nanoparticles in enhancing drought tolerance in wheat through physio-biochemical changes and stress genes expression.

Ali Ebadi’s multidisciplinary approach addresses critical issues in agriculture, from soil remediation to water stress resilience, contributing valuable insights for sustainable and resilient agricultural practices. 🌍👨‍🔬

Citations:
  • Citations: 396 by 377 documents
  • Documents: 27
  • h-index: 12

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Influences of peanut hull-derived biochar, Trichoderma harzianum, and supplemental phosphorus on hairy vetch growth in Pb- and Zn-contaminated soil
    • Published in Environmental Geochemistry and Health (2023)
    • Citations: 1
  2. The Use of Faba Bean Cover Crop to Enhance the Sustainability and Resiliency of No-Till Corn Silage Production and Soil Characteristics
    • Published in Agronomy (2023)
    • Citations: 1
  3. Plant Growth Regulators Improve Grain Production and Water Use Efficiency of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. under Water Stress
    • Published in Plants (2022)
    • Citations: 6
  4. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Enhance Drought Tolerance in Wheat via Physio-Biochemical Changes and Stress Genes Expression
    • Published in Iranian Journal of Biotechnology (2022)
    • Citations: 20
  5. Amelioration Of Water Deficiency Stress In Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) By Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi And Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria
    • Published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca (2021)
    • Citations: 3

 

Richard Echodu | Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Richard Echodu | Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor/Director at  Gulu University Multifunctional Research Laboratories, Uganda

Dr. Richard Echodu is an Associate Professor of Molecular Biology/Genetics at Gulu University in Uganda. Born on July 7th, 1976, in Soroti, Uganda, he holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics from Gulu University (2013), a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from Makerere University (2006), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Makerere University (2002).

 

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • PhD in Molecular Genetics, Gulu University, 2010-2013
  • Master’s in Molecular Biology, Makerere University, 2003-2006
  • Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University, 1999-2002

💼 Current Positions:

  • Associate Professor of Molecular Biology/Genetics, Gulu University (2022 – Present)
  • Director, Gulu University Biosciences Research Laboratories (2018 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer, Molecular Biology/Genetics, Gulu University (2014 – 2021)

🏆 Honors:

  • Awarded Best Principal Investigator by AgShare.Today in 2016.
  • Recognized as a Research Fellow at Yale University, USA, in 2012.

📰 Recent Achievements:

  • Established a COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory at Gulu University.

Research Focus 📝:

Associate Professor Richard Echodu’s research primarily centers around the molecular genetics, epidemiology, and population dynamics of disease vectors, particularly Tsetse flies in Uganda. His work encompasses:

  1. Tsetse Fly Diversity and Microbiota: Investigating the limited diversity and species-specific gut microbiota of multiple Tsetse fly populations in Uganda, revealing crucial insights into their ecology and potential impact on disease transmission.
  2. Trypanosome Transmission Dynamics: Exploring the implications of microfauna-host interactions for the transmission dynamics of Trypanosomes in Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, contributing to our understanding of the factors influencing the spread of these pathogens.
  3. Biotic Constraints in Crop Production: Studying farmers’ practices and knowledge related to biotic constraints in sweetpotato production in East Africa, aiming to improve crop yield and food security in the region.
  4. Genetic Diversity of Trypanosoma brucei: Investigating the genetic diversity and population structure of Trypanosoma brucei in Uganda, providing valuable insights into the epidemiology of sleeping sickness and Nagana.
  5. Temporal Stability of Tsetse Fly Populations: Assessing the temporal stability of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes populations in Uganda, contributing to our understanding of the long-term dynamics of these disease vectors.

In essence, Professor Echodu’s research spans the intersection of genetics, disease ecology, and agriculture, with a particular emphasis on combatting vector-borne diseases and enhancing food security in East Africa. 🌱🔬

Citation Metrics:

All-time Citations: 📚

  • Citations: 774

Citations Since 2019: 📅

  • Citations: 535

Research Impact:

h-index (All-time): 🔍

  • h-index: 16

h-index (Since 2019): 🔍

  • h-index: 12

i10-index (All-time): 📈

  • i10-index: 25

i10-index (Since 2019): 📈

  • i10-index: 17

These metrics reflect the significant impact of Associate Professor Richard Echodu’s research, with a substantial number of citations and a notable h-index, indicating the influence and relevance of his work in the academic community. The i10-index highlights the number of publications with at least 10 citations, further showcasing the scholarly impact of his contributions. 🌐🔍📊

 

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