Baboo Ali | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Baboo Ali | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi | Turkey

Dr. Baboo Ali is an academician and researcher specializing in agricultural sciences, with a PhD from Ankara University. He is currently affiliated with Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Agriculture, where he contributes to teaching and research. His expertise spans biological and biotechnological pest control, rangeland entomology, organic farming, urban agriculture, and the ecological impact of pesticides on beneficial insects. He has actively participated in multiple national and international research initiatives, including European Union-funded projects such as ECOAGRI and ECOFAR, as well as TÜBİTAK-supported programs. In addition to leading and advising research projects, he has published numerous articles in reputed scientific journals and serves in editorial and reviewer roles across several international publications. His academic contributions also include evaluating doctoral theses, coordinating academic programs like the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), and conducting educational outreach through specialized training and short courses in entomology and sustainable agriculture.

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Featured Publications

The Effect of Auxin and Auxin Producing Bacteria on the Growth, Essential Oil Yield, and Composition in Nigella sativa Plants
– Industrial Crops & Products, 2020

Variation of Nutritional Values in Leaves and Stalks of Different Maize Genotypes Having High Protein and High Oil During Vegetation
– Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 2015

An Automated Hydroponics System Used in a Greenhouse
– Scientia Horticulturae, 2016

Cantharidin and Toxic Effects on the Population of Apodiplosis spp. in Pistachio Orchards
– Journal of Entomological Research, 2015

Determination of Physiological and Biochemical Compositions on Berries in Different Parts of Clusters in Some Table Grape Varieties
– Erwerbs-Obstbau, 2019

Effects of Different Harvesting Practices on the Agronomic Characteristics of Some Sweet Sorghum and Sorghum × Sudan Grass Hybrid Varieties
– 2022

Hanchen chen | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hanchen chen | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hanchen chen, Yazhouwan National Laboratory, China

Hanchen Chen is a researcher at Yazhouwan National Laboratory, China, and a Young Scientist at Yazhou Bay National Laboratory. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from China Three Gorges University (2011–2015) and completed his Doctor of Science at Huazhong Agricultural University (2015–2021). Following his doctoral studies, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at Huazhong Agricultural University (2021–2024). His research focuses on advancements in life sciences and technology.

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering (Sep 2011 – Jun 2015) – China Three Gorges University

Doctor of Science (Sep 2015 – Dec 2021) – Huazhong Agricultural University

Professional Profile:

ORCID Profile

Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Huazhong Agricultural University (Dec 2021 – Apr 2024)

Young Scientist, Yazhou Bay National Laboratory (Apr 2024 – Present)

Research Interests:

His research focuses on advancements in life sciences and technology.

Plant DNA Repair Mechanisms

Plant Developmental Regulation

Plant Immunity and Stress Responses

Cell Cycle and Replication Stress Responses

Molecular Mechanisms in Plant Physiology

Top Notable Publications:

The tRNA thiolation-mediated translational control is essential for plant immunity

Journal: eLife

Date: 2024-01-29

DOI: 10.7554/eLife.93517

PMID: 38284752

PMC: PMC10863982

Contributors: Xueao Zheng, Hanchen Chen, Zhiping Deng, Yujing Wu, Linlin Zhong, Chong Wu, Xiaodan Yu, Qiansi Chen, Shunping Yan

The ATR-WEE1 kinase module promotes SUPPRESSOR OF GAMMA RESPONSE 1 translation to activate replication stress responses

Journal: The Plant Cell

Date: 2023-05-09

DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koad126

PMID: 37159556

Contributors: Hanchen Chen, Ting Pan, Xueao Zheng, Yongchi Huang, Chong Wu, Tongbin Yang, Shan Gao, Lili Wang, Shunping Yan

RAD51 supports DMC1 by inhibiting the SMC5/6 complex during meiosis

Journal: The Plant Cell

Date: 2021-08-01

DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koab136

PMID: 34009315

A novel WEE1 pathway for replication stress responses

Journal: Nature Plants

Date: 2021-02-11

DOI: 10.1038/s41477-021-00855-8

PMID: 33574575

Negative regulator of E2F transcription factors links cell cycle checkpoint and DNA damage repair

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS)

Date: 2018-04-02

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1720094115

PMID: 29610335

PMC: PMC5910849

Variation of resistance and infectivity between Pseudomonas fluorescens SBW25 and bacteriophage Φ2 and its therapeutic implications

Journal: Virologica Sinica

Date: 2015-02-01

DOI: 10.1007/s12250-014-3490-2

PMID: 25595213

PMC: PMC8200913

Conclusion:

Mr. Hanchen Chen is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given his exceptional contributions to plant biology, molecular genetics, and agricultural biotechnology. His research has a strong scientific impact, and with further leadership roles and broader real-world applications, he could further solidify his position as a top researcher in his field.

 

Nagamaniammai Govindarajan | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nagamaniammai Govindarajan | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India

Dr. Nagamaniammai Govindarajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Process Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India. She is an accomplished academician, researcher, and industry expert with over 21 years of experience spanning academia, corporate roles, quality assurance, research and development, and entrepreneurship.

Education:

Dr. Nagamaniammai Govindarajan has an impressive academic record, with a Ph.D. in the development and optimization of nutraceutical and functional foods from amla, completed at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2014. She holds a Master of Technology in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering from Jadavpur University (2004) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Food Processing and Preservation Technology from Avinashilingam Deemed University (2001). Her academic achievements have laid a solid foundation for her expertise in food technology, particularly in the research and development of functional and nutraceutical products.

Professional Profiles:

ORCID Profile

Professional Experience:

With over 21 years of professional experience, Dr. Nagamaniammai has held key roles in academia, research, and industry. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Process Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, she has contributed to teaching, research, and guiding postgraduate and doctoral students. Her previous roles include leadership positions, such as Professor and Head of the Department at AMET University, and Assistant General Manager in Quality Assurance and R&D at Sri Varadaraja Food Exports Pvt. Ltd., where she established quality systems and implemented innovative food processing solutions. Her expertise spans areas like new product development, quality assurance, and academic research, making her a versatile professional.

Research Interests:

Dr. Nagamaniammai’s contributions to research are evident from her roles in leading R&D projects at prominent organizations like Aachi Masala Foods. She has spearheaded the development of numerous innovative food products, including ready-to-eat meals, health mixes, and FMCG products. Her focus on integrating traditional and modern food technologies, coupled with her leadership in managing large research teams, has significantly advanced the field of food technology.

Publications:

1. Traditional weaning foods and processing methods with fortification for sustainable development of infants to combat zero hunger: a review

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2024-12 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.1007/s13197-024-06065-2

Contributors: Safreena Kabeer, S Jeroline Mary, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, M. Walid Qoronfleh2. Effect of partial replacement of whole milk khoa with groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) milk on biochemical and functional properties

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2024-09-19 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.1007/s13197-024-06082-1

Contributors: Divyadharshini Sivaraj, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Ravi Pandiselvam3. Impact of Different Processing Techniques on the Retention of Zinc in Foods

2024-04-02 | Book Chapter | DOI: 10.1201/9781003412472-19

Contributors: Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Safreena Kabeer, Navin Venketeish4. Effect of drying technique on physiochemical and nutritional properties of Eleusine coracana (finger millet) porridge powder

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2023-12 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.1007/s13197-023-05806-z

Contributors: Safreena Kabeer, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Preetha Radhakrishnan, Musthafa M. Essa, M. Walid Qoronfleh5. Development of multigrain ready-to-eat extruded snack and process parameter optimization using response surface methodology

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2023-03 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05390-8

Contributors: G. Karun, Aryasree Sukumar, G. Nagamaniammai, R. Preetha6. Effect of different drying techniques on the nutrient and physiochemical properties of Musa paradisiaca (ripe Nendran banana) powder

Journal of Food Science and Technology

2023-03 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05498-x

Contributors: Safreena Kabeer, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, R. Preetha, Kingsly Ambrose, Musthafa Mohamed Essa, M. Walid Qoronfleh7. Study on the Effect of Prawn (Machrobrachuim rosenbergii) Chitosan Coating on Peeled Shallot (Allium ascalonicum)

Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal

2019-12-31 | Journal Article | DOI: 10.12944/CRNFSJ.7.3.31

Contributors: G. Nagamaniammai, M. Chithra, M. Udhaya Ganga

 

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nagamaniammai Govindarajan is a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to her extensive contributions to food science, particularly in the areas of nutritional fortification, food processing, and sustainability. Her work directly addresses critical global challenges such as malnutrition, food security, and sustainable development.By further expanding her international collaborations, industry engagement, and public outreach, Dr. Govindarajan could amplify the impact of her research and establish herself as a global leader in food science and technology. She is a strong contender for this prestigious award, and her dedication to addressing pressing nutritional challenges makes her an ideal recipient.

 

 

 

 

Mudasir Hafiz Khan | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Scientist at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan is a distinguished academic with a robust background in Genetics and Plant Breeding. He earned his MSc in Agriculture with a thesis on genetic variability, diversity, and traits association in eggplant in 2003, and completed his PhD focusing on induced mutagenesis and cytogenetic studies in soybean in 2008. He has also qualified for the National Eligibility Test (ASRB) in 2010 and holds a life fellowship at the Directorate of Genetics and Plant Breeding, IASR. Dr. Khan’s professional journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor-cum-Jr. Scientist at the Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, and various other roles such as Agriculture Extension Assistant and Technical Associate. His research contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Best Thesis of the Year, the Carl Linnaeus Research Award in Botany, the Young Scientist Award, and several appreciation awards for his innovative work in saffron production technologies.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan has an extensive background in agriculture, with a focus on genetics and plant breeding. He obtained his MSc in Agriculture, specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding, in 2003. His master’s thesis was titled “Genetic variability, diversity, and traits association of yield and quality components in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).” Dr. Khan furthered his education by earning a PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding in 2008, with his thesis focused on “Induced mutagenesis and cytogenetic studies in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill.].” In 2010, Dr. Khan qualified for the National Eligibility Test (ASRB), demonstrating his proficiency and expertise in the field. He is a Fellow and Life Member of the Directorate of Genetics and Plant Breeding at IASR. Notably, Dr. Khan has contributed to the development of DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) testing guidelines for Saffron and Kalazeera, showcasing his commitment to advancing agricultural practices and standards.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan has amassed significant postdoctoral experience, marked by various academic and research positions. Since August 8, 2021, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Senior Scale) in the Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar (J&K). Prior to this, from August 8, 2017, to August 8, 2021, he held the position of Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist at the same division and institution. Before his tenure as an assistant professor, Dr. Khan worked as an Agriculture Extension Assistant from December 25, 2013, to August 7, 2017, at the Department of Agriculture Kashmir, Lal Mandi, Srinagar (J&K). His early postdoctoral roles also include serving as a Technical Associate from May 24, 2012, to December 24, 2013, on the project “In-vitro development of micro corms and stigma-like structures in saffron” at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Srinagar. Additionally, he was a Research Associate from November 10, 2009, to May 23, 2012, working on the “Integrated farming system in Horticulture” at the Division of Agronomy, SKUAST-K, Shalimar.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan has extensive experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. At the undergraduate level, he has taught a variety of courses including Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Transformation, Floral Biology, Seed Development and Maturation, Seed Legislation and Certification, In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation of Germplasm, Breeding for Field Crops-1, Principles of Plant Breeding, Seed Production in Field Crops, DUS Testing for Plant Variety Protection, Principles of Plant Breeding (Backlog Course), Principles of Cytogenetics, Advances in Seed Science Research, Hybrid Seed Production, Principles of Seed Technology, Breeding Designer Crops, Principles of Seed Production, and Seed Quality Testing. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Khan has also guided and advised several students in their research. He has served as the major advisor for two M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) students. Furthermore, he has been a member of the advisory committee for six M.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture students and two Ph.D. students specializing in Genetics & Plant Breeding and Fruit Sciences. His mentorship has been instrumental in the academic and research development of his students.

Honors and Awards:

Dr. Mudasir Hafiz Khan has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his contributions to the field of genetics and plant breeding. He was awarded the Best Thesis of the Year by the Directorate of Genetics and Plant Breeding, International Agency for Standards and Ratings. In 2016, he received the prestigious ‘Carl Linnaeus Research Award in Botany’ through an international competition by Photon eBooks Publications. In 2017, he was honored with the ‘Young Scientist Award’ by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, OMNIScriptum GmbH & Co. KG Bahnhofstr. 28/D-66111 Saarbrucken. Dr. Khan’s efforts have also led to the Geographical Indications Tag for Kashmiri Saffron. He was honored with an Appreciation Award by the Advisor to LG Jenab Bashir Ahmad Khan for his promotion of saffron production technologies. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Kashmir awarded him an Appreciation Certificate for his development of technologies such as “Indoor Saffron Cultivation” and “Saffron Kalazeera Intercropping” during a Felicitation Ceremony organized by the Directorate of Research SKUAST-K on January 1, 2022. His research work has earned him several accolades, including the Best Poster Presentation (1st prize) for his work titled “Indoor Saffron Cultivation – A novel Technology for Vertical Expansion of Saffron” at the International Conference on Saffron and Seed Spices held on November 7-8, 2021, organized by ARSSSS, SKUAST-Kashmir. He also received the Best Oral Presentation (1st prize) at the IV International Symposium on “Saffron Biology and Technology” held on October 22-25, 2012, at SKUAST-Kashmir. Additionally, he was honored with an Appreciation Letter from the Project Coordinator AICRP Spices on December 15, 2021, for his outstanding research work in saffron and Kalazeera. From October 4, 2017, to October 3, 2021, Dr. Khan served as the Academic Editor of the Research Journal “International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review.

📚Publications :

Correlation and path coefficient analysis of some quantitative traits in wheat
Authors: MH Khan, AN Dar
Citations: 150
Year: 2010

Effect of Sowing Methods and NPK Levels on Growth and Yield of Rainfed Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: S Gul, MH Khan, BA Khanday, S Nabi
Citations: 130
Year: 2015

Status and strategies in breeding for rust resistance in wheat
Authors: MH Khan, A Bukhari, ZA Dar, SM Rizvi
Citations: 106
Year: 2013

Yield stability of some soybean genotypes across diverse environments
Authors: SS Alghamdi
Citations: 91
Year: 2004

Breeding strategies for improving rice yield—a review
Authors: MH Khan, ZA Dar, SA Dar
Citations: 90
Year: 2015

Studies on genetic variability and interrelationship among the different traits in microsperma lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)
Authors: SD Tyagi, MH Khan
Citations: 83
Year: 2010

Production of nitrogen fixing Azotobacter (SR-4) and phosphorus solubilizing Aspergillus niger and their evaluation on Lagenaria siceraria and Abelmoschus esculentus
Authors: M Din, R Nelofer, M Salman, FH Khan, A Khan, M Ahmad, F Jalil, JU Din, …
Citations: 75
Year: 2019

Studies on effectiveness and efficiency of gamma rays, EMS and their combination in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
Authors: MH Khan, SD Tyagi
Citations: 61
Year: 2010

Correlation, path-coefficient and genetic diversity in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) under rainfed conditions
Authors: SD Tyagi, MH Khan
Citations: 60
Year: 2011

New emerging trends on production technology of saffron
Authors: FA Nehvi, SA Wani, SA Dar, MI Makhdoomi, BA Allie, ZA Mir
Citations: 60
Year: 2006