Américo Ferraz Dias Neto | Agriculture | BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

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Dr Américo Ferraz Dias Neto |  Agriculture |  BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

Executivo agrícola at  UNICAMP,  Brazil

Dr. Américo Ferraz Dias Neto is an accomplished Agricultural Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the bioenergy sector, specializing in agroindustrial processes, supply chain optimization, and sustainable agricultural operations. His expertise spans controlled traffic agriculture, digital agriculture, and predictive models for production improvement. Dr. Dias Neto has led large-scale projects and managed significant agricultural operations, gaining recognition through awards like the Outstanding Alumnus Award from UNICAMP and the Norman Joseph King Award.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (2021)
  • M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (2000)
  • B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (1997)

Professional Experience:

  • Américo Ferraz Consult (2017–Present): Consulting in bioenergy, specializing in agricultural production management and sustainability.
  • Novo Milênio Distillery (2023–2024): Managed agricultural production over 28,000 hectares, enhancing productivity.
  • UMOE Bioenergy (2017–2020): Oversaw agro-industrial operations for a 42,000-hectare unit producing ethanol and energy.
  • Atvos (2007–2016): Led digital agriculture and logistics projects, implementing technologies for crop monitoring and cost reduction.

Publications & Patents:

Dr. Dias Neto has contributed to numerous publications focused on mechanized sugarcane harvesting, soil management, and digital agriculture. His notable patent includes “Soft Cana,” an innovative technology for sugarcane agriculture (2022).

Awards:

  • Norman Joseph King Award, ISSCT Congress (2023)
  • Outstanding Alumnus Award, UNICAMP (2023)

Publication Top Notes

  • Advancements of Agriculture 4.0 in Mechanized Sugarcane Harvesting: A Review
    Ciência Rural (2024)
    DOI: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20220562
    Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Jenyffer da Silva Gomes Santos, Raffaella Rossetto, João Domingos Biagi, Daniel Albiero
  • Use of Vegetation Activity Index for Evaluation of L-Alpha Amino Acid Treatment in Sugarcane Agriculture
    Agriculture (2024)
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14111877
    Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Ivan Bazo Bergamim, Flavio Roberto de Freitas Gonçalves, Raffaella Rossetto, Daniel Albiero
  • Use of Vegetation Activity Index for Evaluation of L-Alpha Amino Acid Treatment in Sugarcane (Preprint)
    (2024-09-22)
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202409.1603.v1
    Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Ivan Bazo Bergamim, Flavio Roberto de Freitas Gonçalves, Raffaella Rossetto, Daniel Albiero
  • Strip Soil Tillage and Traffic Over the Soil on Sugar Cane Compared to Conventional Tillage Systems
    Sugar Tech (2023)
    DOI: 10.1007/s12355-023-01267-y
    Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Daniel Albiero, Raffaella Rossetto, João D. Biagi, Jenyffer Gomes da Silva
  • Modeling of Mechanized Sugarcane Harvesting to Support Decision-Making on Asset Management
    Sugar Tech (2022)
    DOI: 10.1007/s12355-022-01126-2
    Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Daniel Albiero, Raffaella Rossetto, João D. Biagi

 

Younes Rezaee Danesh | Plant Protection | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Younes Rezaee Danesh |  Plant Protection |  Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at  Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey

Younes Rezaee Danesh is a Full Professor specializing in mycology, plant pathology, and biological control. His work focuses on symbiotic fungi, bio-fertilizers, and eco-friendly plant growth enhancers. He has held academic positions in Iran and Turkey, and led an EU-funded HORIZON 2020 project. With over 1000 citations, he has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture research, collaborating with international partners and publishing numerous high-impact papers. He is also a member of various scientific societies and editorial boards. His research aims to promote plant resistance against abiotic and biotic stresses through microbial solutions.

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Younes Rezaee Danesh has held various academic roles in multiple countries, beginning in 2007 at Urmia University, Iran. He has also led a HORIZON 2020 EU-funded project at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Turkey. His research focuses on mycology, plant pathology, and biological control, emphasizing the eco-friendly use of symbiotic fungi as bio-fertilizers and biostimulants. With numerous international collaborations, Younes has over 1000 citations and is a member of several global scientific societies.

Research and Innovations:

  • Completed/Ongoing Research Projects:
    • Leader of 4 completed projects, co-researcher in 4 completed projects.
    • Currently leading 2 projects and acting as co-researcher in 2 others.
  • Citation Index:
    • H-Index: 16
    • More than 1000 citations
  • Consultancy/Industry Projects:
    • Advisor in 2 projects at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey.
    • Management Committee Member for COST Action Projects (COST 22158, COST 22142).
  • Books Published (ISBN):
    • Authored and contributed to 10 books and book chapters, including titles published by Springer and Elsevier.
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.):
    • Published 73 papers in indexed journals.
  • Editorial Appointments:
    • Member of editorial boards in journals including International Journal of Agricultural Technology and Frontiers in Physiology.
  • Collaborations:
    • Extensive collaborations with research institutes and universities in countries such as Turkey, Hungary, Italy, and Spain.

Professional Memberships:

  • Life member in various scientific organizations, including the Asian Mycorrhizal Society and the Iranian Society of Plant Pathology.

Areas of Research:

  • Agricultural Sciences, Mycology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, and Microbial Genetics.

Contributions:

Younes Rezaee Danesh’s work has significantly impacted sustainable agriculture by promoting eco-friendly microbial solutions to enhance plant growth and stress resilience. His research on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant-microbe interactions has offered innovative biofertilization strategies, improving nutrient uptake and reducing dependence on chemical inputs. These contributions address critical challenges in food security, particularly in regions affected by drought and salinity.

Citations:

  • All time: 1046
  • Since 2019: 601

h-index:

  • All time: 16
  • Since 2019: 13

i10-index:

  • All time: 28
  • Since 2019: 17

Publication Top Notes

  • Mycorrhizal fungi: what we know and what should we know?
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, R Prasad, A Varma
    Mycorrhiza: State of the Art, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Eco-function
    Citations: 121 (2008)
  • Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on growth, essential oil production, and nutrients uptake in basil
    M Rasouli-Sadaghiani, A Hassani, M Barin, YR Danesh, F Sefidkon
    Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 4(21): 2222-2228
    Citations: 115 (2010)
  • Mycorrhiza: state of the art, genetics and molecular biology, eco-function, biotechnology, eco-physiology, structure and systematics
    A Varma
    Citations: 84 (2008)
  • Fungi as bioremediators
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, A Varma
    Springer Science & Business Media
    Citations: 50 (2013)
  • Effects of heavy metal resistant soil microbes inoculation and soil Cd concentration on growth and metal uptake of millet, couch grass, and alfalfa
    M Rahmanian, K Habib, RD Younes, RS Mir Hasan
    African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(4): 403-410
    Citations: 31 (2011)
  • Genetic analysis of partial resistance to basal stem rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) in sunflower
    M Amouzadeh, R Darvishzadeh, P Haddadi, BA Mandoulakani
    Genetika (Belgrade), 45(3): 737-748
    Citations: 30 (2013)
  • Bioremediation and genetically modified organisms
    M Jafari, YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 433-451
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Mycoremediation of heavy metals
    YR Danesh, M Tajbakhsh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 245-267
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Biological control of Fusarium basal rot of onion using Trichoderma harzianum and Glomus mosseae
    B Ghanbarzadeh, N Safaie, E Mohammadi Goltapeh, Y Rezaee Danesh
    Journal of Crop Protection, 5(3): 359-368
    Citations: 28 (2016)
  • Optimizing carrot hairy root production for monoxenic culture of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Iran
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Alizadeh, MM Sanavy
    Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(1): 87-91
    Citations: 28 (2006)
  • Antagonistic effects of Trichoderma species in biocontrol of Armillaria mellea in fruit trees in Iran
    M Asef, E Goltapeh, Y Danesh
    Journal of Plant Protection Research, 48(2)
    Citations: 26 (2008)
  • Pathogenic interactions between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus
    ME Goltapeh, Y Rezaei Danesh
    Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2: 29-37
    Citations: 24 (2006)
  • Effects of some biological agents on the growth and biochemical parameters of tomato plants infected with Alternaria solani (Ellis & Martin) Sorauer
    G Boyno, S Demir, YR Danesh
    European Journal of Plant Pathology, 162(1): 19-29
    Citations: 23 (2022)
  • Effects of thyme (zaatar) essential oil and some chemical compounds in the control of citrus bacterial canker in Iran
    S Samavi, N Hassanzadeh, MM Faghihi, YR Danesh
    Journal of Plant Pathology: 691-696
    Citations: 21 (2009)
  • Identification of Trichoderma species causing green mould in button mushroom farms, distribution and their relative abundance
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, H Rohani
    Citations: 18 (2001)
  • Studies on interaction between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus mycelium
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh
    Citations: 17 (2000)
  • Morphophysiological and biochemical responses of Zinnia elegans to different irrigation regimes in symbiosis with Glomus mosseae
    Z Heidari, MJ Nazarideljou, Y Rezaei Danesh, N Khezrinejad
    International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 3(1): 19-32
    Citations: 15 (2016)
  • The complex interplay between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and strigolactone: Mechanisms, synergies, applications and future directions
    G Boyno, Y Rezaee Danesh, S Demir, N Teniz, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(23): 16774
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Foliar applications of ZnO and its nanoparticles increase safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) growth and yield under water stress
    M Ghiyasi, Y Rezaee Danesh, R Amirnia, S Najafi, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    Agronomy, 13(1): 192
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Rock phosphate solubilizing potential of soil microorganisms: advances in sustainable crop production
    B Khoshru, AF Nosratabad, D Mitra, M Chaithra, YR Danesh, G Boyno
    Bacteria, 2(2): 98-115
    Citations: 13 (2023)

 

Christian Coelho | Agricultural practices | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Christian Coelho |  Agricultural practices |  Best Researcher Award

UMR Fromage at  VetAgro Sup,  France

Dr. Christian Coelho is an Associate Professor at UMR Fromage / VetAgro Sup, specializing in agricultural and food science. He earned his Master’s degree in Environmental Chemistry from Université Paul Sabatier in 2006 and completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at Université Blaise Pascal in 2009. With a focus on the quality of fermented foods, particularly wine and cheese, he has authored numerous scientific papers and holds several patents. Dr. Coelho has supervised multiple graduate students and collaborates with various international research institutions and industry partners.

Publication profile:

Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Christian Coelho obtained his Master’s degree in Environmental Chemistry from Université Paul Sabatier (2006) and a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Université Blaise Pascal (2009). He served as an Assistant Professor in Food and Wine Science at the University of Burgundy (2011-2020) and co-led the National Diploma of Enology. In 2021, he joined VetAgro Sup as an Associate Professor, co-leading the Agriculture Environment Health and Territory program.

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Coelho’s research focuses on the impact of agricultural practices on the quality of fermented foods, particularly wine and cheese. He has authored 34 scientific papers, 2 review papers, and holds 2 patents, with an h-index of 20. His ongoing projects include the COST Pimento Programme and various FNADT and FEADER programs. He collaborates with international institutions and industry partners, enhancing the sustainability of food systems.

Contributions and Leadership:

A dedicated mentor, Dr. Coelho has supervised 5 PhD students and 24 Master’s students. He is actively involved in interprofessional associations focused on terroir-specific products and is leading initiatives on the cartography of fermented foods through the PIMENTO COST action.

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Data fusion of HS-SPME-GCMS, NIRS, and fluorescence, using chemometrics, has the potential to explore the geographical origin of gentian rhizomes
    Food Chemistry
    2024-10 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141564
  • Exploring the Impact of French Raw-Milk Cheeses on Oxidative Process Using Caenorhabditis elegans and Human Leukocyte Models
    Nutrients
    2024-06-13 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/nu16121862
  • Élimination de molécules phytosanitaires par des voies biologiques
    Revue des oenologues
    2024-01-01 | Book chapter
  • Produire des vins sans résidus quantifiables – Synthèse des résultats de 4 ans d’étude
    Revue des Oenologues
    2023-07-01 | Book chapter
  • Development of a Novel Flavored Goat Cheese with Gentiana lutea Rhizomes
    Foods
    2023-01-19 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/foods12030468
  • Mid-infrared spectroscopy combined with multivariate analysis and machine-learning: A powerful tool to simultaneously assess geographical origin, growing conditions and bitter content in Gentiana lutea roots
    Industrial Crops and Products
    2022-11 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115349
  • Spectroscopic and microscopic characterization of dipicolinic acid and its salt photoproducts – A UVc effect study on DPA in solution and in bacterial spores
    Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    2022-11 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121502
  • L’évolution du marketing digital par la filière viticole au service des consommateurs
    Revue des oenologues
    2022-09-01 | Book chapter
  • Typicité chimique et sensorielle des vins issus de terroirs volcaniques – Cas du gamay de l’AOC Côtes d’Auvergne
    Revue des oenologues
    2022-04-01 | Book chapter
  • Multispectral fluorescence sensitivity to acidic and polyphenolic changes in Chardonnay wines – The case study of malolactic fermentation
    Food Chemistry
    2022-02 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131370
  • Analytical combinations to evaluate the macromolecular composition of extracellular substances (ECS) from Lactobacillus plantarum cell culture media
    Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
    2021-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-03022-8
  • Influence of regionality and maturation time on the chemical fingerprint of whisky
    Food Chemistry
    2020-09 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126748
  • How Chemical and Sensorial Markers Reflect Gentian Geographic Origin in Chardonnay Wine Macerated with Gentiana lutea Roots?
    Foods
    2020-08-05 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/foods9081061
  • New advances on the Brettanomyces bruxellensis biofilm mode of life
    International Journal of Food Microbiology
    2020-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108464
  • Effect of ageing on lees and distillation process on fermented sugarcane molasses for the production of rum
    Food Chemistry
    2020-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125405
  • Sulfites and the wine metabolome
    Food Chemistry
    2017-12 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.05.039

 

 

Ajay Kumar Mishra | Regenerative Agriculture | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

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Dr Ajay Kumar Mishra | Regenerative Agriculture | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

Senior Associate Scientist at  International Rice Research Institute, India

Ajay Kumar Mishra is a Senior Associate Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) specializing in enhancing rice-based agri-food systems with a focus on soil nutrient management and ICT (Information Communication & Technology) tools. His research work, particularly on the Rice Crop Manager, has significantly impacted small-scale rice farmers in India by providing timely and precise crop management recommendations. This tool integrates innovative technology platforms that improve farming profitability and sustainability.

Publication profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Studies – Kyoto University, Japan (MEXT Fellowship)
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology – Banaras Hindu University, India
  • B.Sc. in Botany and Chemistry – University of Allahabad, India

Awards and Honors:

  • Young Scientist Award 2021 – Environment and Social Development Association, New Delhi, India
  • Research Excellence Award 2020 – Institute of Scholars
  • Best Paper Award – 4th International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management (2019)
  • MEXT Scholarship (2015-2018) – Japanese Government
  • Numerous other awards for his research on carbon sequestration, agroforestry, and crop diversification.

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Total Citations: 877 (822 since 2019)
  • h-index: 17 (14 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 27 (24 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • DNRA: A short-circuit in biological N-cycling to conserve nitrogen in terrestrial ecosystems
    CB Pandey, U Kumar, M Kaviraj, KJ Minick, AK Mishra, JS Singh
    Science of the Total Environment, 738, 139710 (2020)
    Citations: 232
  • Agronomic and environmental determinants of direct seeded rice in South Asia
    A Chaudhary, V Venkatramanan, A Kumar Mishra, S Sharma
    Circular Economy and Sustainability, 3(1), 253-290 (2023)
    Citations: 46
  • Influence of farmyard manure and fertilizers on soil properties and yield and nutrient uptake of wheat
    KB Meena, MS Alam, H Singh, MA Bhat, AK Singh, AK Mishra, T Thomas
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(3), 386-390 (2018)
    Citations: 43
  • Varietal variation in physiological and biochemical attributes of sugarcane varieties under different soil moisture regimes
    AS Nandwal, M Chand, K Singh, AK Mishra, A Kumar, A Kumari, B Rani
    NISCAIR-CSIR, India (2019)
    Citations: 40*
  • Promising management strategies to improve crop sustainability and to amend soil salinity
    AK Mishra, R Das, RG Kerry, B Biswal, T Sinha, S Sharma, P Arora, …
    Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 (2023)
    Citations: 32
  • Carbon pools and nutrient dynamics under eucalyptus-based agroforestry system in semi-arid region of north-west India
    P Kumar, AK Mishra, SK Chaudhari, N Basak, P Rai, K Singh, R Singh, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 66(2), 188-199 (2018)
    Citations: 30
  • Response of Sulphur and FYM on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Growth, Yield and Quality of Mustard (Brassica Nigra L.)
    MS Alam, AK Mishra, K Singh, SK Singh, A David
    Journal of Agricultural Physics, 14(2), 156-160 (2014)
    Citations: 30
  • Non-Judicious Use of Pesticides Indicating Potential Threat to Sustainable Agriculture
    AK Mishra, R Arya, R Tyagi, D Grover, J Mishra, SR Vimal, S Mishra, …
    Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 50: Emerging Contaminants in Agriculture, 383 (2021)
    Citations: 28
  • Biomass production and carbon sequestration of Eucalyptus tereticornis plantation in reclaimed sodic soils of north-west India
    P Kumar, AK Mishra, M Kumar, SK Chaudhari, R Singh, K Singh, P Rai, …
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 89(7), 1091-1095 (2019)
    Citations: 28
  • Carbon Sequestration And Soil Carbon Build-Up Under Eucalyptus Plantation In Semi-Arid Regions Of North-West India
    P Kumar, AK Mishra, SK Chaudhari, DK Sharma, AK Rai, K Singh, P Rai, …
    Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 1-13 (2020)
    Citations: 23
  • Effect of salinity on gas exchange parameters and ionic relations in bael (Aegle marmelos Correa)
    A Singh, PC Sharma, MD Meena, A Kumar, AK Mishra, P Kumar, …
    Indian Journal of Horticulture, 73(1), 48-53 (2016)
    Citations: 22
  • Multifaceted applications of different parts of Moringa species: Review of present status and future potentials
    G Kumar, A Giri, R Arya, R Tyagi, S Mishra, AK Mishra, J Datta
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(2), 835-842 (2019)
    Citations: 19
  • Biomass estimation and carbon sequestration in Populus deltoides plantations in India
    P Kumar, AK Mishra, SK Chaudhari, R Singh, K Singh, P Rai, CB Pandey, …
    Journal of Soil Salinity and Quality, 8(1), 25-29 (2016)
    Citations: 19
  • Consequences of Straw Burning on different carbon fractions and nutrient dynamics
    AK Mishra, SK Chaudhari, P Kumar, K Singh, P Rai, DK Sharma
    Indian Farming, 64(5) (2014)
    Citations: 19
  • Long term impact of different cropping systems on soil quality under silty loam soils of Indo-Gangetic plains of India
    K Srivastava, HS Jat, MD Meena, M Choudhary, AK Mishra, …
    Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 8(2), 584-587 (2016)
    Citations: 18
  • Short-Term Tillage and Residue Management Impact on Physical Properties of a Reclaimed Sodic Soil
    SK Chaudhari, G Bardhan, P Kumar, R Singh, AK Mishra, P Rai, K Singh, …
    Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(1), 30-38 (2015)
    Citations: 17
  • Standing carbon stock estimation in different tree species grown in dry tropical forests of vindhyan highland, Mirzapur, India
    AK Mishra, J Singh, V Kumar, R Srivastava, S Srivastava
    Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 19(2), 401-407 (2013)
    Citations: 17
  • Variation in soil properties and carbon stocks under roadside plantation and rice-wheat cropping system in North Western Haryana, India
    R Arya, AK Mishra, S Chaudhry
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(04), 1939-1949 (2018)
    Citations: 15
  • Aggregate fractions and organic carbon dynamics in partially reclaimed sodic soils growing Eucalyptus tereticornis
    SK Chaudhari, P Kumar, K Singh, AK Mishra, P Rai, R Singh, DK Sharma
    Journal of Soil Salinity and Water Quality, 6(2), 96-100 (2014)
    Citations: 15
  • Ecological perspectives of crop residue retention under the conservation agriculture systems
    S Singh, R Singh, AK Mishra, S Updhayay, H Singh, AS Rahgubanshi
    Tropical Ecology, 59(4), 589-604 (2018)
    Citations: 14