Donald Manigat | Crop | Best Researcher Award

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.

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🎓 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

 

Thiyagarajan T | Plant | Best Researcher Award

Dr Thiyagarajan T | Plant |  Best Researcher Award

Research Associate |  ICAR- IIRr |  India

Dr. Thiyagarajan Thulasinathan is committed to exploring various facets of natural science and applying his expertise to benefit society. His passion lies in utilizing scientific knowledge to serve the community and contribute to sustainable development.

Publication profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2016-2021) – 87.40%
  • M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2008-2010) – 83.90%
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2004-2008) – 83.00%

Work Experience:

  • Research Associate, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad (2022-2023)
  • Contract Scientist and Research Associate-III, ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), New Delhi (2021-2022)
  • Research Fellow, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea (2011-2015)
  • Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2011)

Key Research Contributions:

  • Development of genome-edited rice plants with resistance to rice blast
  • Genetic fidelity testing for various crops including banana, potato, and sugarcane
  • Pioneered research on developing multiple stress-tolerant rice varieties through marker-assisted backcross breeding (MABB)

Training Programs Attended:

  • Gene Editing & Technology Management in Agriculture, NAARM (2023)
  • Application of Bioinformatics in Accelerating Agricultural Research, NAARM (2023)
  • Genetic Fidelity Testing, ICAR-NIPB (2022)

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Dr. S. Robin Memorial Award for Best Ph.D. Thesis in Rice Molecular Biology (2024)
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, ITAHAS-2023 (2023)
  • Young Scientist Award, Global Challenges of Food and Agriculture (2023)
  • Multiple awards for poster presentations and research excellence between 2010-2019

Research Work Experience:

Focused on plant biotechnology, especially rice molecular biology, and multiple stress tolerance. He standardized protocols for somatic embryogenesis, developed rice lines resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses, and conducted extensive phenotypic screenings for resistance traits.

Ph.D. Research: Developed multiple stress-tolerant versions of rice variety CO 51 through Genomics-Assisted Breeding. Developed rice lines resistant to drought, salinity, submergence, phosphorus starvation, and various diseases using QTLs/genes.

Research Metrics:

  • Citations: 108 (by 105 documents)
  • Publications: 10
  • h-index: 4

Publication top notes

  • Genetic Enhancement of Blast and Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance in Rice Variety CO 51 through Marker-Assisted Selection
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Sakthivel, V., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2024, 14(5), 693
  • Unveiling the Distribution of Free and Bound Phenolic Acids, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins, and Proanthocyanidins in Pigmented and Non-Pigmented Rice Genotypes
    Avinash, G., Sharma, N., Prasad, K.R., Pagidipala, N., Thulasinathan, T.
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024, 15, 1324825
  • Plant Stomata: An Unrealized Possibility in Plant Defense against Invading Pathogens and Stress Tolerance
    Meddya, S., Meshram, S., Sarkar, D., Savani, A.K., Thulasinathan, T.
    Plants, 2023, 12(19), 3380
  • Marker Assisted Introgression of Resistance Genes and Phenotypic Evaluation Enabled Identification of Durable and Broad-Spectrum Blast Resistance in Elite Rice Cultivar, CO 51
    Thulasinathan, T., Ayyenar, B., Kambale, R., Swaminathan, M., Muthurajan, R.
    Genes, 2023, 14(3), 719
  • Development of Biotic Stress Resistant Version of CO 51 Rice Cultivar through Marker Assisted Introgression of Major Genes, Pi9 and Xa21
    Subburaj, S., Thulasinathan, T., Viswabharathy, S., Manonmani, S., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(3), pp. 1035–1043
  • Harnessing Parent-Offspring Regression Analysis to Develop High-Yielding Submergence Tolerant Lines of Oryza sativa L.
    Viswabharathy, S., Thulasinathan, T., Subburaj, S., Kalaimagal, T., Raveendran, M.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14(2), pp. 675–686
  • Current Status of Bioinformatics Resources of Small Millets
    Thulasinathan, T., Jain, P., Yadav, A.K., Sevanthi, A.M., Solanke, A.U.
    Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets, 2022, pp. 221–234
  • Evaluation of Blast Resistance Genes Pi9 and Pi54 in Rice Against Local Isolates of Tamil Nadu
    Thulasinathan, T., Kambale, R., Ayyenar, B., Manonmani, S., Muthurajan, R.
    Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2020, 11(4), pp. 1153–1158
  • Pyramiding QTLs Controlling Tolerance Against Drought, Salinity, and Submergence in Rice through Marker Assisted Breeding
    Muthu, V., Abbai, R., Nallathambi, J., Ayyenar, B., Muthurajan, R.
    PLoS ONE, 2020, 15(1), e0227421
  • Limited Addition of the 6-Arm β-1,2-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) Residue Facilitates the Formation of the Largest N-Glycan in Plants
    Yoo, J.Y., Ko, K.S., Seo, H.-K., Lee, S.Y., Lee, K.O.
    Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2015, 290(27), pp. 16560–16572