Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Institute,  Turkey

Akın Ün is an accomplished agriculturist and researcher specializing in soil science, irrigation systems, and agroecology. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Mustafa Kemal University, he has over 15 years of experience in agricultural research. Currently, he serves as a researcher at the Soil, Fertilizer, and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Türkiye.

Profile: 

Education:

Mustafa Kemal University

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Agriculture (2007-2009)

Professional Experience:

Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Researcher (2025 – Present)

GAP Agricultural Research Institute, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

  • Researcher, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (2016 – 2025)

Private Sector, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Engineer, Drawing Sketches of Automatic Irrigation System (2012 – 2013)
  • Construction Supervisor (2010 – 2012)

Skills & Expertise:

  • Agroecology & Soil Health
  • Irrigation Systems & Water Management
  • Climate Change & Soil Conservation
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Project Coordination & Research Leadership

Publication Top Notes:

A comparative study of agroecological intensification across diverse European agricultural systems to assess soil structure and carbon dynamics

Stefan Gordanic | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Stefan Gordanic |  Agronomy |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančic”,  Serbia

Stefan Gordanić is a researcher at the Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr. Josif Pančić” in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. He specializes in the study of medicinal plants and their potential therapeutic applications. Stefan is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of plant-based medicine. He is passionate about exploring the bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants and their impact on human health.

Profile:

Education:

  • 2018: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Farming), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2018–2019: Master of Science in Agriculture (Land and Water Management), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2019–2024: Ph.D. Studies in Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Professional Experience:

  • 2018–2019: Agricultural Advisory Service, PSSS Loznica
  • 2019–2020: Zemun Polje (ZP) Maize Institute
  • 2020–Present: Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Progress in Research Position:

  • 2020–Present: Research Trainee, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2022–Present: Research Associate, Institute for Medicinal Plant Research “Dr. J. Pancic”, Belgrade, Serbia

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Natural Habitats, Nutrients, and Heavy Metal Status of Wild Steppe Peony Populations in Serbia
    Marković, T., Tanasić, B., Gordanić, S., Lukić, M., Radanović, D.
    Horticulturae, 2024, 10(9), 972.
  • Improvement in Sustainable Production of Medicinal Herbs-Mint, Lemon Balm, and Marshmallow
    Simić, D., Janković, S., Popović, V., Nikolić, D., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2024, 70(2), pp. 49–59.
  • Nutritional and Phytochemical Comparative Analysis of Conventional/Organic Maize Grain Before and After Subjection to Accelerated Aging Test – A Preliminary Study
    Golijan Pantović, J., Petronijević, R., Gordanić, S., Lekić, S., Kostić, A.Ž.
    Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 2024, 52(2), 13581.
  • A Detailed Survey of Agroecological Status of Allium ursinum Across the Republic of Serbia: Mineral Composition and Bioaccumulation Potential
    Gordanić, S.V., Kostić, A.Ž., Krstić, D., Marković, T., Moravčević, D.
    Heliyon, 2023, 9(11), e22134.
  • The Seed Traits Associated with Dormancy and Germination of Herbaceous Peonies, Focusing on Species Native in Serbia and China
    Marković, T., Prijić, Ž., Xue, J., Lukić, M., Gordanić, S.
    Horticulturae, 2022, 8(7), 585.
  • In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidative Activities of the Extracts of Petals of Paeonia lactiflora and Calendula officinalis Incorporated in the New Forms of Biobased Carriers
    Batinić, P.M., Milošević, M.D., Lukić, M.M., Bugarski, B.M., Marković, T.Lj.
    Food and Feed Research, 2022, 49(1), pp. 23–35.
  • Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Potential of Allium ursinum L. Cultivated on Different Soil Types – A Preliminary Study
    Stefan, G., Dragoja, R., Sandra, V., Đorđe, M., Aleksandar, Ž.K.
    Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2022, 34(11), pp. 904–914.
  • Seed Health Treatments in Organic Seed Production
    Golijan-Pantović, J., Sečanski, M., Gordanić, S.
    Agriculture and Forestry, 2022, 68(4), pp. 41–57.

 

Donald Manigat | Crop | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Donald Manigat |  Crop |  Best Researcher Award

Pesquisador at  Universidade Federal do Amapá – UNIFAP, Brazil

Dr. Donald Manigat holds a PhD in Entomology and a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. As a dedicated scientific researcher, his expertise spans insect bioecology, biological control, and plant resistance against arthropod pests. He specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant-Insect interactions. His ongoing research includes bioactive natural insecticides for Spodoptera frugiperda and past projects on detoxification in Plutella xylostella. Dr. Manigat collaborates with prominent institutions such as Embrapa and has published in journals like MDPI. His work contributes significantly to sustainable agricultural practices through ecological pest management.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Donald Manigat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and a PhD in Entomology. He is a dedicated researcher with expertise in insect bioecology, biological control, resistant plants against arthropod pests, and plant-insect interaction. His work focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to promote sustainable agriculture.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • 🐛 Ongoing: Identification and characterization of bioactive compounds in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
  • 🦋 Completed: Research on the detoxification and immunity in Plutella xylostella.
  • 🌱 Completed: Ecological pest control using essential oil-based formulations and resistance management.

🏆 Contributions and Impact:

Dr. Manigat has made significant contributions to entomology, particularly in biological control and pest resistance management. His innovative research on natural insecticides and plant-insect interactions is vital to promoting sustainable agricultural practices. He collaborates with notable institutions such as Embrapa and CENTELHA-MCTI and has published in leading journals like MDPI.

🧪 Collaborations and Memberships:

Dr. Manigat collaborates with Revista Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira and Embrapa. He is also actively involved in scientific and industry projects related to vector control, water quality, and waste management.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Associational Resistance Using Wild and Commercial Tomato Genotypes Employed in the Management of Tomato Virus Vectors
    Agriculture, 2024-01-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14010098
    ISSN: 2077-0472
    Contributors: Donald Manigat, Karolayne Campos, Joyce S. dos Santos, Catiane Oliveira Souza, Jorge Braz Torres, Fabio Suinaga, Cristina S. Bastos
  • Post Marked Field Monitoring and Evolution of Occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Bt Maize in Brazil
    13th International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (ISBGMO13), 2014-11-09 | Conference paper
    AGR: Knowledge Center Biotech Updates, March 19, 2014 Issue
    Contributors: Donald Manigat

 

Franciely da Silva Ponce | Agronomic | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Franciely  da Silva Ponce |  Agronomic |  Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr at  Universidade Paranaense,  Brazil

Franciely da Silva Ponce is a full professor in the Agronomic Engineering course at Paranaense University (UNIPAR) and a faculty member of the Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture. She holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy (Horticulture) from São Paulo State University (UNESP), where her research focused on the integrated management of Lepidoptera pests in brassicas using Trichogramma pretiosum. Franciely completed her Master’s degree in Environment and Agricultural Production Systems at the State University of Mato Grosso (UNEMAT), focusing on the environmental and economic aspects of cabbage cultivation. Her undergraduate degree in Agronomy was also obtained from UNEMAT, where she researched the propagation of Byrsonima cydoniifolia. She has additional training in plant biochemistry and cultural management. Her research interests include tropical horticulture, vegetable production, pest management, and integrated pest management. Franciely has been involved in various research and extension activities, including technology transfer in vegetable production and teaching at multiple institutions.

Profile:

Academic Background:

🎓 PhD in Agronomy (Horticulture)
São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
Title: Integrated Management of Lepidoptera Pests in Brassicas Using Trichogramma pretiosum Riley
Year: 2021

🎓 Master’s in Environment and Agricultural Production Systems
State University of Mato Grosso (UNEMAT), Brazil
Title: Environmental, Productive and Profitability Analysis of Cabbage Cultivation
Year: 2018

🎓 Degree in Agronomy
Mato Grosso State University (UNEMAT), Brazil
Title: Feasibility of Using Cuttings and Indolbutyric Acid in the Propagation of Murici
Year: 2015

Current Positions:

👩‍🏫 Full Professor
Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Brazil

  • Agronomic Engineering Course
  • Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture

Research Interests:

🌿 Tropical Horticulture

  • Horticulture and Society
  • Management and Production of Vegetable Species
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Protected Cultivation
  • Non-Conventional Vegetables
  • Post-Harvest Vegetables
  • Cost and Profitability of Vegetable Production

Professional Experience:

  • Scholarship Holder, Research Fellow
    Mato Grosso State University (UNEMAT)

    • Vegetable Cultivation in Protected Environments
  • Guest Professor
    Mato Grosso State University (UNEMAT)

    • Production and Quality of Vegetables (Master’s course)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Melon Cultivation Under Agrotextile Increases Production and Reduces Phytosanitary Products
  • Profitability and Efficiency of Conduction Systems and Optimal Tomato Density for Fresh Consumption
  • Desafios e Perspectivas do Manejo da Traça-do-Tomateiro
  • Do the Training System and Spacing Affect the Productivity and Quality of Tomato Plants?
  • Adubação Silicatada na Produtividade e Respostas Fisiológicas das Plantas
  • Effect of Polycarbonate and Agricultural Film on Production and Biochemical Compounds of Tomato Fruits
  • Produtividade, Custo e Rentabilidade de Couve Produzida Sob Túnel Baixo
  • Does the Physiological Trade-Off Between Reproduction and Defense Affect the Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Tomato Plants Infested with Bemisia tabaci MED and MEAM1?
  • Dispersão de Trichogramma pretiosum Riley (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) em Cultivos de Couve e Repolho
  • Teores de Macro e Micronutrientes em Plantas de Jambu Cultivadas em Ambiente Protegido
  • Controle Cultural de Nematoides em Alface, Utilizando Cobertura de Solo e Consórcio com Cravo-de-Defunto
  • Curva de Absorção de Água em Sementes de Sete Cascas em Função do Tamanho
  • Produção e Qualidade de Melão Amarelo Submetido a Diferentes Sistemas de Plantio
  • Viabilidade Agroeconômica do Cultivo de Híbridos Tomateiro de Hábito Determinado no Período de Safra e Entressafra na Região Central Matogrossense
  • Viabilidade do Uso de Estacas e Ácido Indolbutírico na Propagação de Murici (Byrsonima cydoniifolia A. Juss.)
  • Produção de Cultivares de Almeirão Sob Diferentes Telados e Campo Aberto em Clima Tropical
  • Curva de Absorção de Nutrientes em Jambu (Spilanthes oleracea L.), Cultivado em Sistema Hidropônico
  • Índices Morfofisiológicos de Alface Produzidas em Diferentes Substratos Sob Ambiente Protegido

 

Boubie Vincent Bado | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Boubie Vincent  Bado | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at  Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research, Burkina Faso

Vincent Boubié Bado is an esteemed agronomist specializing in Soil Science and Environmental studies. Holding an Agronomy Engineer degree from the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, he pursued further education, earning an MSc in Soil Fertility and a PhD in Soil Science and Environment from the University of Laval, Canada.

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Background:

🎓 B.Sc. Agronomy Engineer in Rural Development, University of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 🎓 M.Sc. Soil Fertility, University of Laval (Canada) 🎓 Ph.D. Soil Science and Environment, University of Laval (Canada)

 

Experience:

🌾 31 years in National Agricultural Research System (NARS) of Burkina Faso 🌾 Program Coordinator & Program Leader roles 🌍 14 years at Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), CGIAR member 🌾 Principal Scientist, Head of Regional Station (West Africa Sahel), Country Representative (Senegal) 🌾 Regional Representative (7 countries), focal point for partnership with WAEMU

Vincent Bado brings expertise in Cropping Systems & Natural Resource Management, fostering sustainable agriculture for positive impact in Africa and beyond.

Soil Fertility Research Focus:

Vincent Bado’s research focuses on enhancing soil fertility through sustainable agricultural practices. With a background in Agronomy and specialized studies in Soil Fertility, his work aims to understand soil nutrient dynamics, improve soil health, and optimize crop productivity. Through his extensive experience in both national and international agricultural research systems, Vincent has contributed significantly to the development of innovative strategies for soil fertility management, benefiting farming communities and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Citations:
  • Citations: 509
  • Documents: 449
  • h-index: 14

Publication Top Notes:

  • Evaluation of fermentation progress during storage of millet stovers silage based on pH-indicators
    • Authors: Korombé, H.S., Bado, V.B., Abdou, N., Ibrahima, A., Gouro, A.S.
    • Journal: Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research, 2023, 13(2), pp. 116–126
    • Citations: 1
  • Improving the productivity of millet-based cropping systems in the West African Sahel: Experiences from a long-term experiment in Niger
    • Authors: Bado, B.V., Bationo, A., Whitbread, A., Tabo, R., Manzo, M.L.S.
    • Journal: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 2022, 335, 107992
    • Citations: 8
  • Thirty years of agronomy research for development in irrigated rice-based cropping systems in the West African Sahel: Achievements and perspectives
    • Authors: Ibrahim, A., Saito, K., Bado, V.B., Wopereis, M.C.S.
    • Journal: Field Crops Research, 2021, 266, 108149
    • Citations: 22
  • Evaluation of chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of stovers of different pearl millet varieties and their effect on the performance of sheep in the West African Sahel
    • Authors: Umutoni, C., Bado, V., Whitbread, A., Ayantunde, A., Gangashetty, P.
    • Journal: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica A: Animal Sciences, 2021, 70(2), pp. 91–99
    • Citations: 6
  • Improving agricultural productivity using agroforestry systems: Performance of millet, cowpea, and ziziphus-based cropping systems in West Africa Sahel
    • Authors: Bado, B.V., Whitbread, A., Sanoussi Manzo, M.L.
    • Journal: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 2021, 305, 107175
    • Citations: 31

 

Arash Rasi | Agronomy| Best Researcher Award

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Mr Arash Rasi | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Master’s at University of Tehran, Iran

Arash Rasi, a master’s student at the University of Tehran, focused on agronomy and plant breeding from 2020 to 2023. He is a published author with a recent article titled “Modulation of Tropane Alkaloids’ Biosynthesis and Gene Expression by Methyl Jasmonate in Datura stramonium L.” published in 2024. Arash’s research interests lie in plant biology and molecular biology, particularly in understanding the biochemical pathways of secondary metabolites in plants.

Profile:

Education:

M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2020 – September 2023). B.Sc. in Plant Biology University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (September 2013 – June 2017).

Work Experience:

Research Assistant: University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (June 2016 – April 2017) Research on Medicago seed germination under different temperatures and lights. Master Researcher: University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran (June 2021 – September 2023) Studied the effect of methyl jasmonate elicitor on tropane alkaloids production in Datura using HPLC and Real-time PCR.

Teaching Experience:

Biology Teacher at multiple high schools, including Allameh Tabataee, Atarode Elm, Valeh, Sama, and Allame Helli (2017 – present). Teacher Assistant of Biological Mathematics at the University of Tehran (September 2015 – January 2016). Educational Consultant at Ghalamchi Organization (July 2013 – June 2015).

Certificates:

  • National Biology Symposium (February 2016)
  • CRISPR/Cas9 Course (November 2020)
  • Primer Design for qPCR Course (December 2020)
  • TOEFL English Test (Score: 88, January 2024)

Extracurricular Activities:

Editorial Team Member of “The Science Magazine of the University of Tehran” (September 2010 – February 2012).

Research Focus: Agronomy

Arash Rasi is a master’s student at the University of Tehran, specializing in agronomy and plant breeding. His research primarily focuses on the biosynthesis and modulation of tropane alkaloids in plants, particularly in Datura stramonium L. (Jimsonweed).

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