Ignacio Povilonis | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Ignacio  Povilonis |  Plant Physiology |  Best Researcher Award

Becario doctoral at  Universidad de Morón – CONICET,  Argentina

Ignacio Sebastián Povilonis is a dedicated agronomist, doctoral researcher, and university lecturer with expertise in [insert specific research focus or area of interest, e.g., sustainable agriculture, soil management, crop production, etc.]. Based in Merlo, Buenos Aires, he combines academic research with practical teaching to advance agricultural innovation and education.

 

Publication Profile

Educación Académica 🎓

  • Doctorado en Ciencias Agropecuarias (En curso) – Universidad de Buenos Aires.
  • Ingeniería Agronómica (2017) – Universidad de Morón.
  • Bachiller en Ciencias Naturales (2008) – Instituto Marista San José de Morón.

Experiencia Profesional 🌾

  • Becario Doctoral (2019 – Actualidad)
    Universidad de Morón – CONICET
    Proyecto interdisciplinario en Hexachlamys edulis (“ubajay”), una especie frutal nativa de Sudamérica con potencial como alimento funcional.
  • Docente Universitario (Desde 2016)
    • Actualmente: Docente Adscripto en Fisiología Vegetal – Universidad de Morón.
    • Anteriormente: Ayudante y Jefe de Trabajos Prácticos en Zootecnia, Fisiología Vegetal, y Nutrición Animal en la Universidad del Salvador y Universidad de Morón.
  • Investigador Novel (2017-2019)
    Cátedra de Forrajes y Praticultura, Universidad de Morón.
  • Coordinador del Censo Comercial Municipal (2017)
    Universidad de Morón y Municipalidad de Morón.

Cursos y Especializaciones 📚

  • Más de 27 cursos de posgrado relacionados con estadística aplicada, ecofisiología, genética de poblaciones, agricultura y ambiente, entre otros, en instituciones como la UBA, Universidad de Morón, y Universidad Nacional de La Plata.
  • Formación destacada en modelos lineales, metodología de investigación, análisis multivariado, y postcosecha de frutas y hortalizas.

Áreas de Especialización 🌾

  • Ecofisiología de frutales nativos.
  • Innovación en especies de interés agroalimentario y funcional.
  • Estadística aplicada al análisis agrícola y biológico.
  • Docencia y tutorías en ciencias agropecuarias.

Publication Top Note:

  1. Changes in Carbohydrates, Organic Acids, and Minerals at Different Development Stages of Hexachlamys edulis Fruit, a Wild South American Species
    M.E. Arena, I.S. Povilonis, V. Borroni, E. Perez, N. Pellegrino, C. Cacciatore, …
    Horticulturae, 9(3), 314 (2023).
  2. Changes in Physicochemical Properties at Different Development Stages of Hexachlamys edulis Fruit, an Underutilized South American Species
    M.E. Arena, I.S. Povilonis, V. Borroni, D. Constenla, S. Radice
    Heliyon, 7(11) (2021).
  3. Hexachlamys edulis (Berg) Kausel & Legrand, “Ubajay,” a Native Fruit Species from South America
    I. Povilonis, M.E. Arena, S. Radice
    Advances in Horticultural Science, 35(4), 389–397 (2021).
  4. Flower and Fruit Formation of Hexachlamys edulis in Buenos Aires, Argentina
    S. Radice, I. Povilonis, M.E. Arena
    Università degli Studi di Firenze (2023).
  5. Analysis of Associated Woody and Semi-Woody Local Wild Species in Entre Ríos, Argentina: Exploring the Agricultural Potential of Hexachlamys edulis
    I.S. Povilonis, M.E. Arena, M. Alonso, S. Radice
    Preprints (2024).
  6. Ubajay (Hexachlamys edulis O. Berg, Kausel & Legrand): A Wild Fruit Species with Climacteric Behavior?
    I.S. Povilonis, M.E. Arena, F. Bello, D. Vázquez, S. Radice
    Youth Research, 10(2), 176–176 (2023).
  7. Changes in the Physicochemical Properties During the Growth and Ripening of the Fruits of Sambucus australis (“Elder”)
    A.V. Sosa, I. Povilonis, M. Arena, S. Radice
    Young Research, 10 (2023).
  8. Spatiotemporal Study of the Productivity of a Pasture of a Tambo from In-Situ Measurements, Satellite Information, and Its Relationship with Meteorological Variability
    P.R. Galletti, M.A. Fischer, M.A. Blanco
    University of Morón (2021).
  9. Interdisciplinary Studies in Hexachlamys edulis (O. Berg) Kausel & D. Legrand, “Ubajay,” a Fruit Species Native to Argentina with Productive Potential and Interest
    I. Povilonis
    University of Morón (2020).
  10. Primary Productivity and Consumption: Correlation Between Different Ways of Measuring Pasture Production and How Knowing the Actual Production Data Affects Total Consumption
    F. Lower, P. Galletti, C. Salazar, I. Povilonis, M.A. Fischer, M.A. Blanco
    University of Morón (2020).
  11. Physico-Chemical Characterization of Various Underutilized Fruits from Argentina for Their Assessment as Functional Foods
    M. Arena, N. Saucedo, I. Povilonis, S. Radice, M. Alonso
    (2020).
  12. Influence of Cover Crops on Soil Physical Parameters: Resistance to Root Penetration, Apparent Density, and Water Infiltration
    I. Povilonis, M.J. Eiza, P.F. Carfagno
    University of Morón, Faculty of Agronomy and Agri-Food Sciences (2018).

 

 

Khirod Kumar Sahoo | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Khirod Kumar Sahoo |  Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack,  India

Dr. Khirod Kumar Sahoo is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, with over 14 years of research experience. His work primarily focuses on plant biotechnology and molecular biology, including the development of transgenic rice for salinity and drought tolerance. He has a robust publication record with more than 26 peer-reviewed international journal articles and holds 2 national patents.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Life Sciences: ICGEB, New Delhi (2011).
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology: North Orissa University, Odisha (2004).
  • B.Sc. in Botany (Honours): North Orissa University, Odisha (2002).

Professional Memberships:

  • Life Member, Odisha Botanical Society
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Biological Chemist
  • Member Secretary, IBSC, DBT, Govt of India

Research Guidance:

  • Ph.D. Students: 3 awarded, 1 thesis submitted, 4 ongoing
  • M.Phil Students: 5 awarded
  • M.Sc. Students: 30 completed dissertation projects

Dr. Sahoo continues to contribute significantly to the field of plant biotechnology through his research, teaching, and collaborative projects.

Plant Biotechnology Research Focus:

Dr. Khirod Kumar Sahoo’s research in plant biotechnology encompasses developing transgenic plants to enhance tolerance to environmental stresses such as salinity and drought. His notable work includes:

  1. Transgenic Rice Development:
    • Ph.D. Research: Developed salinity and drought-tolerant transgenic rice through gene pyramiding at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, in collaboration with the School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
    • Postdoctoral Research: Furthered this work by developing transgenic rice with enhanced environmental stress tolerance at ICGEB.
  2. Hydroponics Cultivation:
    • Current Research: Since 2020, Dr. Sahoo has been optimizing hydroponic cultivation methods for high-yield strawberry production. This research led to a recent publication in the South African Journal of Botany.
  3. Micropropagation Techniques:
    • Developed efficient micropropagation systems for strawberry plants, resulting in a provisional patent application.
  4. Phytoremediation Studies:
    • Recent Project: Received funding from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to screen and characterize various Brassica species for phytoremediation of toxic heavy metals in industrial and mining areas of Odisha. This project aims to reduce the negative impact of heavy metals on the food chain and environment.
  5. Gene Silencing for Enhanced Yield:
    • Postdoctoral Project: Worked on enhancing grain yield in salinity-tolerant rice by silencing the cytokinin oxidase gene using RNA interference (RNAi) technology.

Research Metrics:

  • Citations: 701 (cited by 657 documents)
  • Documents: 20
  • h-index: 11

Publication Top Notes:

  • Silicon nutrition stimulates Salt-Overly Sensitive (SOS) pathway to enhance salinity stress tolerance and yield in rice
    • Gupta, B.K., Sahoo, K.K., Anwar, K., …, Pareek, A., Singla-Pareek, S.L.
    • Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2021, 166, pp. 593–604.
    • 31 Citations
  • Isolation of a broad spectrum antimicrobial producing thermophilic Bacillus and characterization of its antimicrobial protein
    • Ojha, P., Kar, N.P., Nayak, S., Patra, A.K., Sahoo, K.K.
    • Archives of Microbiology, 2021, 203(5), pp. 2059–2073.
    • 5 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rice Research
    • Donde, R., Gouda, G., Sabarinathan, S., …, Vadde, R., Behera, L.
    • Applications of Bioinformatics in Rice Research, 2021, pp. 239–275.
    • 2 Citations
  • Identification of QTLs for high grain yield and component traits in new plant types of rice
    • Donde, R., Mohapatra, S., Yasin Baksh, S.K., …, Behera, L., Dash, S.K.
    • PLoS ONE, 2020, 15(7 July), e0227785.
    • 18 Citations
  • Enhancing trehalose biosynthesis improves yield potential in marker-free transgenic rice under drought, saline, and sodic conditions
    • Joshi, R., Sahoo, K.K., Singh, A.K., …, Pareek, A., Singla-Pareek, S.L.
    • Journal of Experimental Botany, 2020, 71(2), pp. 653–668.
    • 86 Citations