Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

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Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Guoping Zhang, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Zhejiang University, China, with a prolific career in plant science spanning over four decades. He earned his Bachelor and Master degrees from Zhejiang Agricultural University and his Ph.D.  from Zhejiang University. Beginning his academic journey as an Assistant Lecturer, he rapidly advanced to Professor  and has been a leading faculty member at Zhejiang University. Dr. Zhang’s research primarily focuses on the molecular physiology of stress tolerance in crops, development and evaluation of barley germplasm with high nutrient use efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, and acidic soils, as well as the molecular mechanisms governing heavy metal accumulation and tolerance in plants. Over the past two decades, he has successfully led more than research projects, including funded by the China Natural Science Foundation, and published over peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals such as Nature and PNAS, accumulating citations with an h-index of 69. Beyond his research, Dr. Zhang has contributed significantly to the scientific community, serving as chairman of the International Barley Genetics Symposium and as an editorial board member for leading journals, including Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Growth Regulation, and Journal of Integrative Agriculture. His work bridges fundamental molecular research and applied crop improvement, with a strong emphasis on phytoremediation and sustainable crop production, making him a globally recognized leader in plant stress biology and agronomy.

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Featured Publications

  • Fu, L. B., Shen, Q. F., Kuang, L. H., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2019). Transcriptomic and alternative splicing analyses reveal mechanisms of the difference in salt tolerance between barley and rice. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 166, 103810.

  • Ye, L. Z., Wang, Y., Long, L. Z., Luo, H., Shen, Q. F., Broughton, S., Wu, D. X., Shu, X. L., Dai, F., Li, C. D., & Zhang, G. P. (Year). A trypsin family protein gene regulates tillering and leaf shape in barley. Plant Physiology, 181, 701–713.

  • Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Shen, Q. F., Han, Y., Jiang, L. X., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). The HKT transporter HvHKT1;5 negatively regulates salt tolerance. Plant Physiology, 182, 584–596.

  • Shen, Q. F., Fu, L. B., Su, T. T., Ye, L. Z., Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). Calmodulin HvCaM1 negatively regulates salt tolerance via modulation of HvHKT1s and HvCAMTA4. Plant Physiology, 183, 1650–1662.

  • Cai, S. G., Shen, Q. F., Huang, Y. Q., Han, Z. G., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., Nevo, E., & Zhang, G. P. (2021). Multi-omics analysis reveals the mechanism underlying the edaphic adaptation in wild barley at evolution slope (Tabigha). Advanced Science.

Mekides Gardi | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mekides Gardi | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Cimmyt | Ethiopia

Dr. Mekides Woldegiorgis Gardi, an Ethiopian system agronomist and crop modeler, is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), based at the ILRI campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, where her research focused on the impacts of climate change and variability on barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). With over a decade of research and project coordination experience, Dr. Gardi has developed strong expertise in crop simulation modeling using DSSAT and APSIM, climate change impact assessment, and climate-resilient agriculture. Her professional journey includes research roles at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, ICARDA, and DAB Development Research and Training, where she contributed to field data collection, climate-crop interaction studies, and multi-country agricultural projects. At CIMMYT, she leads modeling efforts to evaluate climate change effects on maize and wheat, supports digital agriculture initiatives, and develops adaptation strategies to strengthen climate-resilient breeding and food security systems in Africa. Dr. Gardi is highly skilled in data management, scientific writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on developing sustainable, data-driven agricultural solutions. Her work integrates advanced modeling with on-ground agricultural development to guide policy and improve farming resilience under changing climatic conditions.

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Featured Publications

  • Gardi, M. W., Memic, E., Zewdu, E., & Graeff‐Hönninger, S. (2022). Simulating the effect of climate change on barley yield in Ethiopia with the DSSAT‐CERES‐Barley model. Agronomy Journal, 114(2), 1128–1145.

  • Gardi, M. W., Haussmann, B. I. G., Malik, W. A., & Högy, P. (2022). Effects of elevated atmospheric CO₂ and its interaction with temperature and nitrogen on yield of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): A meta-analysis. Plant and Soil, 475(1), 535–550.

  • Wamatu, J., Alkhtib, A., & Woldegiorgis, M. G. (2019). Leveraging traditional crops for food and feed: A case of hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare) landraces in Ethiopia. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 7(1), 42–50.

  • Gardi, M. W., Malik, W. A., & Haussmann, B. I. G. (2021). Impacts of carbon dioxide enrichment on landrace and released Ethiopian barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) cultivars. Plants, 10(12), 2691.

  • Gardi, M. W., Zewdu, E., & Sida, T. S. (2021). Modeling sorghum yield response to climate change in the semi-arid environment of Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Article 102143.

 

Reena Gupta | Biotechnology| Best Researcher Award- 8517

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Prof. Reena Gupta|  Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Reena Gupta is a distinguished professional known for her expertise and contributions in her field. With a robust educational background and extensive professional experience, she has made significant strides in her career. Reena is recognized for her exceptional skills and numerous achievements, making her a valuable asset in any organization.

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📚Publications :

Immobilization of partially purified laccase on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) microbeads and its application in biodegradation of catechol

  • Authors: Garg, K., Sehgal, R., Sharma, D., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology
  • Citations: 0

Cloning, Overexpression and Application of Lipase from Thermotolerant Bacillus subtilis TTP-06 in the Degradation of Polyhydroxyalkanoate

  • Authors: Kaur, M., Batta, S., Sehgal, R., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Indian Journal of Microbiology
  • Citations: 0

Challenges and Strategies for Degradation of Microplastics in Environment

  • Authors: Sharma, H., Sharma, D., Sehgal, R., Gupta, R.
  • Book: Occurrence, Distribution and Toxic Effects of Emerging Contaminants
  • Citations: 0

Chitinase: a potent biocatalyst and its diverse applications

  • Authors: Mahajan, G., Sharma, V., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Biocatalysis and Biotransformation9
  • Citations: 3

Combining in vitro and in silico studies to unravel the antifungal potential of chitinase from a marine bacterial isolate Cellulosimicrobium cellulans RS7

  • Authors: Mahajan, G., Chauhan, V., Sharma, V., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Process Biochemistry
  • Citations: 2

Bioconversion of Rice Husk as a Potential Feedstock for Fermentation by Priestia megaterium POD1 for the Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoate

  • Authors: Sehgal, R., Kumar, A., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Waste and Biomass Valorization
  • Citations: 5

Purification and characterization of extracellular lipase from a thermotolerant strain: Bacillus subtilis TTP-06

  • Authors: Kaur, M., Kumar, R., Katoch, P., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: 3 Biotech
  • Citations: 2

Trends in PHA Production by Microbially Diverse and Functionally Distinct Communities

  • Authors: Angra, V., Sehgal, R., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Microbial Ecology
  • Citations: 11

Isolation of lipase producing thermotolerant Bacillus subtilis TTP-06 from hot spring of Himachal Pradesh

  • Authors: Kaur, M., Sharma, D., Gupta, R.
  • Journal: Research Journal of Biotechnology
  • Citations: 1

Lactic acid bacteria as potential sources of enzymes: From genes to industrial applications

  • Authors: Mahajan, G., Sharma, V., Ray, R.C., Gupta, R.
  • Book: Lactic Acid Bacteria as Cell Factories: Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering
  • Citations: 0