Aboubacar Diallo | Agriculture Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Aboubacar Diallo | Agriculture Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Aboubacar Diallo, AfricaRice, Mali

Aboubacar Diallo is a Malian researcher and consultant specializing in Climate Information Services (CIS). He is currently affiliated with the AICCRA project at AfricaRice in Mali, where he plays a key role in supporting climate-smart agriculture and advancing agricultural research. With extensive experience in agronomy, natural resource management, and climate resilience, Aboubacar has been instrumental in coordinating and implementing various research projects across Mali. His expertise includes data analysis, research proposal development, and impact assessments, particularly in the agricultural sector. Aboubacar is proficient in using tools such as SPSS, STATA, and QGIS for analyzing socio-economic data. He has also served as a technical officer and consultant on several studies related to cotton production, food security, and local governance in Mali.

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🎓 Academic Qualifications:

Aboubacar Diallo is a highly skilled researcher with extensive academic and professional experience in agronomy, natural resource management, and climate services. He has contributed to numerous research projects and consultations in Mali, focusing on agriculture, food security, and climate-smart practices.

đź’Ľ Professional Experience:

  • Coordinator & Technical Officer: Cashew Project (PAFAM), Mali (2020–2022)
    • Managed project activities, supported technical teams, and provided training.
  • Senior Researcher/Consultant: Agronomic Research Center (CRRA), Mali (2018–2020)
    • Developed research proposals and analyzed agricultural data.
  • Consultant/Associate Researcher: Numerous research projects on cotton quality, local governance, and food security (2015–2023).

🧠 Key Skills:

  • Expertise in research proposal writing, impact assessment, and data analysis (socio-economic and econometrics).
  • Proficient in software such as SPSS, STATA, QGIS, and KoboCollector for research and data processing.

🌱 Recent Consultations:

  • Better Cotton’s Climate-smart Agricultural Practices: Mali (2022–2023)
  • Cotton Quality Study: CMDT-Mali (2020)
  • Local Governance and Democracy Study: NIMD, Mali (2019)

🏆 Trainings & Certifications:

  • Workshop on Leadership Essentials (2018)
  • Borlaug Higher Education Conference on Agricultural Impact (2017)
  • Intensive English Training: University of Ghana (2016)

Publication Top Notes:

  • A gendered analysis of farmers’ access to and willingness to pay for climate information services: Evidence from rice farmers in Mali
  • Correction to: Climate change adaptation strategies, productivity and sustainable food security in southern Mali (Climatic Change, (2020), 159, 3, (309-327), 10.1007/s10584-020-02684-8)
  • Local knowledge of Saba senegalensis fruits against malnutrition in Mali
  • Climate change adaptation strategies, productivity and sustainable food security in southern Mali

Yeongmi Jang | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Yeongmi Jang |  Agriculture |  Best Researcher Award

PhD at  Chungnam National University, South Korea

Yeongmi Jang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Crop Science at Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea, expecting to complete her degree in August. Her research focuses on Ecology, and she has contributed to various scientific journals, including MDPI publications such as Plants, Agronomy, and Agriculture. Although she has not yet accrued professional work experience, her scholarly efforts have earned her a citation index of 19. Yeongmi is in the process of developing her professional network and contributions, with no current consultancy, publications, or patents to her name.

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Academic Background:

Yeongmi Jang will complete a PhD in August from Chungnam National University, focusing on Ecology. Although Yeongmi does not have work experience yet, their academic journey promises future contributions to the field.

Research Focus:

Yeongmi Jang’s research in agriculture predominantly explores the effects of environmental stressors and agronomic practices on crop growth and physiology. Key areas of investigation include the impact of long-term salinity stress on mono and mixed crops, and the role of magnesium and calcium sulfate in mitigating such stress in forage crops. Jang has also contributed to understanding the effects of planting density and nitrogen fertilization on forage rice growth in both reclaimed and conventional paddy fields. Additionally, their research addresses the optimal harvest times for maximizing forage value and yield of winter crops and forage rice in South Korea. This work aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in challenging environmental conditions.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Evaluating the Effects of Long-Term Salinity Stress on the Growth and Physiology of Mono and Mixed Crops
Journal: Agronomy
Date: 2024-01-27
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14020287
Contributors: Khulan Sharavdorj; Ser-Oddamba Byambadorj; Yeongmi Jang; Youngjik Ahn; Jin-Woong Cho

2. Effects of Planting Density and Nitrogen Fertilization on the Growth of Forage Rice in Reclaimed and General Paddy Fields
Journal: Plants
Date: 2023-12-19
DOI: 10.3390/plants13010013
Contributors: Yeongmi Jang; Khulan Sharavdorj; Youngjik Ahn; Jinwoong Cho

3. Effects of Planting Density and Nitrogen Fertilization on the Growth of Forage Rice in Reclaimed and General Paddy Fields
Date: 2023-11-08
Preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202311.0454.v1
Contributors: Yeongmi Jang; Khulan Sharavdorj; Youngjik Ahn; Jinwoong Cho

4. Application of Magnesium and Calcium Sulfate on Growth and Physiology of Forage Crops under Long-Term Salinity Stress
Journal: Plants
Date: 2022-12-18
DOI: 10.3390/plants11243576
Contributors: Khulan Sharavdorj; Ser-Oddamba Byambadorj; Yeongmi Jang; Jin-Woong Cho

5. Growth and Forage Value of Two Forage Rice Cultivars According to Harvest Time in Reclaimed Land of South Korea
Journal: Agronomy
Date: 2022-12-08
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy12123118
Contributors: Yeongmi Jang; Khulan Sharavdorj; Priscilla Nadalin; Suhwan Lee; Jinwoong Cho

6. Effects of Harvest Time on the Yield and Forage Value of Winter Forage Crops in Reclaimed Lands of Korea
Journal: Agriculture
Date: 2022-06-09
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12060830
Contributors: Yeongmi Jang; Bumsik Choi; Khulan Sharavdorj; Suhwan Lee; Jinwoong Cho

 

Esmaeil Zangani | Crop Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Esmaeil Zangani | Crop Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Manager Lab at  University of Zanjan, Iran

Dr. Ismail Zangani is a distinguished expert in the field of agriculture, specializing in Crop Plant Physiology. Born and residing in Zanjan city, he holds a specialized doctorate degree from Tabriz University. Currently, he serves as the Head of the Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology and Seed Technology while pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Zanjan University.

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Education:

Doctorate in Agriculture (Physiology of Crop Plants), Tabriz University. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Zanjan University

Professional Experience:

Head of the Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology and Seed Technology. Over 14 years of experience teaching agricultural operations and skill training courses. Instructed courses on seed control and certification, crop plant physiology, seed biology and technology, and various aspects of crop plant production. Taught practical units on environmental stresses’ effects on plant growth and seed technology at the master’s level in horticulture and agriculture

Research Focus: Crop Physiology

Specialized in the physiological aspects of crop plants, with a focus on understanding their responses to environmental stresses and optimizing their growth and productivity. Conducted research to unravel the mechanisms underlying plant responses to various stressors such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes. Investigated the physiological processes involved in seed development, germination, and seedling establishment to enhance seed quality and crop performance. Explored the interactions between plants and their environment, aiming to develop strategies for improving crop resilience and sustainability in changing climatic conditions.

Citations:

All Time:

  • Citations: 361
  • h-index: 11
  • i10-index: 13

Since 2019:

  • Citations: 249
  • h-index: 8
  • i10-index: 7

 

Publication Top Notes:

  1. “Nitrogen and Phosphorus Addition to Soil Improves Seed Yield, Foliar Stomatal Conductance, and the Photosynthetic Response of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)” by E Zangani, K Afsahi, F Shekari, E Mac Sweeney, A Mastinu
    • Published in Agriculture in 2021
    • Citations: 64
  2. “Effect of accelerated aging and priming on seed germination of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) cultivars” by M Abdolahi, B Andelibi, E Zangani, F Shekari, S Jamaati-e-Somarin
    • Published in International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences in 2012
    • Citations: 41
  3. “Effects of water stress on germination indices in six rapeseed cultivars (Brassica napus L.)” by B Andalibi, E Zangani, AH Nazari
    • Citations: 36
    • Year: 2005
  4. “Effect of priming by salicylic acid on germination and seedling growth of safflower seeds under CaCl2 stress” by BJ Jam, F Shekari, MR Azimi, E Zangani
    • Citations: 27
    • Year: 2012
  5. “The effect of priming by salicylic acid on vigor and seedling growth of canola (Brassica napus) under water deficit condition” by S Miar Sadegi, F Shekari, R Fotovet, E Zangani
    • Published in Iranian Journal of Plant Biology in 2011
    • Citations: 25

These publications demonstrate Dr. Zangani’s research interests in seed germination, plant stress responses, and the physiological aspects of crop plants, particularly rapeseed and safflower.