Manoj Shrivastava | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Manoj Shrivastava |  Soil Fertility |  Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at  ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute,  India

Dr. Shrivastava has over 25 years of experience in agricultural research, specializing in soil physics, soil fertility, soil microbiology, climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, and system sustainability. He has collaborated with diverse stakeholders across government, international agencies, and NGOs, and has made significant contributions to research, training, and policy development in environmental soil science and plant nutrition.

 

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Soil Biochemistry & Microbiology) – University of Mumbai, India (2008)
  • Postdoctoral at University of Texas at El Paso (2022) and University of South Australia (2010-11).
  • M.Sc. in Soil Science – G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India (1994)

Professional Experience:

  • Principal Scientist (2016-present) – ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
  • Senior Scientist (2013-2016) – ICAR-IARI
  • Scientific Officer (1999-2013) – Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Key Achievements:

  • Publications: Co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed research articles, edited 2 books, and holds 3 patents in agriculture and soil science.
  • Awards & Fellowships:
    • Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship (2021)
    • Cleanup Conference Fellowship, Australia (2019)
    • Best Researcher in Environmental Science by IARD (2020)
    • Excellence in Research Award by SVWS (2017)
    • Distinguished Scientist (Soil Science) by Venus International Foundation (2016)
  • Notable Research:
    • Developed a multinutrient soil extractant (Indian Patent No. 358936).
    • Created high-efficiency P and Zn fertilizers for climate-smart agriculture.
    • Bioremediation studies on heavy metals like Cd, Ni, Pb, and arsenic.

Research & Project Leadership:

Dr. Shrivastava has led or contributed to numerous large-scale projects, including:

  1. Climate Adaptation & Mitigation: Co-PI for adaptation-mitigation strategies for climate change, funded by ICAR (2021-2026).
  2. Soil Health & Pollution Mitigation: PI for projects on biogas bioslurry utilization and fly ash usage in agriculture.
  3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Co-PI on ICAR-funded projects assessing agricultural impacts on air pollution and emissions (2014-2021).

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,084 (1,778 since 2019)
  • h-index: 21 (20 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 38 (34 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  • Hazardous heavy metals contamination of vegetables and food chain: Role of sustainable remediation approaches-A review
    S Kumar, S Prasad, KK Yadav, M Shrivastava, N Gupta, S Nagar, …
    Environmental Research, 179, 108792 (452 citations, 2019)
  • Environmental applications of chitosan and its derivatives
    SK Yong, M Shrivastava, P Srivastava, A Kunhikrishnan, N Bolan
    Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 233, 1-43 (131 citations, 2015)
  • KSM soil diversity and mineral solubilization, in relation to crop production and molecular mechanism
    M Shrivastava, PC Srivastava, SF D’souza
    Potassium Solubilizing Microorganisms for Sustainable Agriculture, 221-234 (94 citations, 2016)
  • Arsenic toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is influenced by sulfur supply: impact on the expression of transporters and thiol metabolism
    S Srivastava, JJ Akkarakaran, S Sounderajan, M Shrivastava, …
    Geoderma, 270, 33-42 (90 citations, 2016)
  • Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on growth and biochemical responses of wheat and maize
    A Srivastav, D Ganjewala, RK Singhal, VD Rajput, T Minkina, …
    Plants, 10 (12), 2556 (89 citations, 2021)
  • Phosphate-solubilizing microbes: diversity and phosphate solubilization mechanism
    M Shrivastava, PC Srivastava, SF D’souza
    Role of Rhizospheric Microbes in Soil: Volume 2: Nutrient Management and … (86 citations, 2018)
  • Utilisation of agro-industrial waste for sustainable green production: a review
    R Singh, R Das, S Sangwan, B Rohatgi, R Khanam, SKPG Peera, S Das, …
    Environmental Sustainability, 4 (4), 619-636 (78 citations, 2021)
  • Monitoring of engineered nanoparticles in soil-plant system: A review
    M Shrivastava, A Srivastav, S Gandhi, S Rao, A Roychoudhury, A Kumar, …
    Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 11, 100218 (71 citations, 2019)
  • Circular economy fertilization: Phycoremediated algal biomass as biofertilizers for sustainable crop production
    GK Sharma, SA Khan, M Shrivastava, R Bhattacharyya, A Sharma, …
    Journal of Environmental Management, 287, 112295 (67 citations, 2021)
  • Conservation agriculture had a strong impact on the sub-surface soil strength and root growth in wheat after a 7-year transition period
    S Mondal, D Chakraborty, TK Das, M Shrivastava, AK Mishra, …
    Soil & Tillage Research (63 citations, 2019)
  • Phytofiltration of arsenic from simulated contaminated water using Hydrilla verticillata in field conditions
    S Srivastava, M Shrivastava, P Suprasanna, SF D’souza
    Ecological Engineering, 37 (11), 1937-1941 (60 citations, 2011)
  • Protein for human consumption from oilseed cakes: A review
    R Singh, S Langyan, S Sangwan, B Rohtagi, A Khandelwal, …
    Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 101 (55 citations, 2022)
  • Bioremediation potential of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) for decontamination of cadmium in soil
    D Salaskar, M Shrivastava, SP Kale
    Current Science, 1359-1363 (51 citations, 2011)
  • Heavy metal hyperaccumulator plants: the resource to understand the extreme adaptations of plants towards heavy metals
    M Shrivastava, A Khandelwal, S Srivastava
    Plant-metal Interactions, 79-97 (39 citations, 2019)
  • Rock phosphate enriched post-methanation bio-sludge from kitchen waste based biogas plant as P source for mungbean and its effect on rhizosphere phosphatase activity
    M Shrivastava, SP Kale, SF D’Souza
    European Journal of Soil Biology, 47 (3), 205-212 (39 citations, 2011)
  • Production of biofuels options by contribution of effective and suitable enzymes: Technological developments and challenges
    R Singh, S Langyan, B Rohtagi, S Darjee, A Khandelwal, M Shrivastava, …
    Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 5, 294-310 (29 citations, 2022)
  • Integrated nutrient management reduced the nutrient losses and increased crop yield in irrigated wheat
    S Darjee, M Shrivastava, S Langyan, G Singh, R Pandey, A Sharma, …
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 69 (8), 1298-1309 (28 citations, 2023)
  • Effect of integrated and balanced nutrient application on soil fertility, yield and quality of Basmati rice
    P Srivastava, PC Srivastava, US Singh, M Shrivastava
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 55 (3), 265-284 (28 citations, 2009)
  • Survival of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria against DNA damaging agents
    M Shrivastava, YS Rajpurohit, HS Misra, SF D’Souza
    Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 56 (10), 822-830 (24 citations, 2010)
  • Zinc-and magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles modified with urea as smart nitrogen fertilizers
    B Sharma, M Shrivastava, LOB Afonso, U Soni, DM Cahill
    ACS Applied Nano Materials, 5 (5), 7288-7299 (23 citations, 2022)

 

Enang Roger Kogge | Soil Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr Enang  Roger Kogge |  Soil Science |  Excellence in Research

Soil Scientist at  University of Dschang,  Cameroon

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang is an esteemed soil scientist with over 14 years of experience in both teaching and research. His extensive work covers essential areas of soil science, including soil fertility management, land evaluation, soil mineralogy, and the remediation of soil pollution. His research contributes to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation, addressing global challenges like food security and climate change.

Publication profile:

🎓 Qualifications & Experience:

Dr. Roger Kogge Enang holds over 14 years of teaching and research experience in soil science and environmental chemistry. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher, actively contributing to scientific advancements in soil fertility, land evaluation, and soil mineralogy. His deep understanding of soil systems has made him a key figure in the field of environmental sustainability.

📚 Research Focus:

  • Soil Science: Specializes in soil fertility, soil pollution remediation, and land evaluation.
  • Environmental Impact: Researches the effects of human activity on soil systems, including sustainable land use and climate change resilience.
  • Cocoa Agroforestry: His work on cocoa-based agroforestry systems supports sustainable agriculture in tropical regions.

🖋️ Active Publication Record:

Dr. Enang consistently publishes in peer-reviewed journals, with a minimum of two articles annually since 2016. His research is globally recognized, with collaborations including Belgian scholar Eric Van Ranst.

🎓 Teaching & Leadership:

With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Enang has been a mentor to students in soil science and environmental studies. His educational impact complements his research, enhancing the next generation’s understanding of soil and environmental sciences.

📊 Citation Metrics Summary:

  • 116 Citations across 109 documents
  • 12 Published Documents
  • h-index: 6

 

Publication Top Notes:

  • Origin and evolution of soil materials of the Paleo-Chadian linear-dune landscape in the Far North Region of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2024, 38, e00843.
  • Distribution of Total Nitrogen in Soils of the Tropical Highlands of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2023, 56(7), pp. 889–901.
  • Pedotransfer functions for cation exchange capacity estimation in highly weathered soils of the tropical highlands of NW Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Kips, P.A., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2022, 29, e00514.
  • Iddingsitisation of olivine and kaolinitisation of biotite in two contrasting tephra-derived soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL)
    Enang, R.K., Mees, F., Yerima, B.P.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Soil Research, 2021, 59(3), pp. 276–286.
  • Soil Organic Carbon Distribution in a Humid Tropical Plain of Cameroon: Interrelationships with Soil Properties
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K.
    Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2021, 2021, 6052513.
  • Exchangeable aluminium and acidity in Acrisols and Ferralsols of the north-west highlands of Cameroon
    Yerima, B.P.K., Enang, R.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Geoderma Regional, 2020, 23, e00343.
  • Soil Physicochemical Properties and Geochemical Indices: Diagnostic Tools for Evaluating Pedogenesis in Tephra-Derived Soils along the Cameroon Volcanic Line
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(8), pp. 1079–1099.
  • Trace Elements in Tephra Soils of Mounts Kupe and Manengouba (Cameroon)
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Eurasian Soil Science, 2020, 53(5), pp. 595–606.
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of the Walkley-Black Method for Soil Organic Carbon Determination in Tephra Soils of Cameroon
    Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Kome, G.K., Van Ranst, E.
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2018, 49(19), pp. 2379–2386.
  • Models relating soil pH measurements in H2O, KCl and CaCl2 for volcanic ash soils of Cameroon
    Kome, G.K., Enang, R.K., Yerima, B.P.K., Lontsi, M.G.R.
    Geoderma Regional, 2018, 14, e00185.

 

Mukhtar Abdulraheem | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mukhtar Abdulraheem |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  Henan Agricultural University,  China

ABDULRAHEEM, Mukhtar Iderawumi Ph.D. Candidate, Agricultural Engineering (2024) College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China

Publication profile:

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  1. PhD Agricultural Engineering (2024)
  2. MSc Agricultural Technology (Soil Management) (2014)
  3. PGD in Crop, Soil & Pest Management (2011)
  4. B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science (2016)
  5. Certificate in MIS & Data Processing (2009)
  6. HND in Agriculture (Crop Production) (2008)
  7. NCE Agricultural Education/Visually Impaired (2002)

Research Work:

  • Effects of Integrated Urea and Sawdust Ash on Soil and Okra Performance (MSc)
  • Geometric Row Arrangement on Cowpea Growth and Yield in Maize-Cowpea Intercrop (HND)

Citations:

  • Citations: 462 (total), 424 (since 2019)
  • h-index: 11 (total), 10 (since 2019)
  • i10-index: 13 (total), 11 (since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Interactions of metal‐based engineered nanoparticles with plants: an overview of the state of current knowledge, research progress, and prospects
    A. Wahab, A. Munir, M.H. Saleem, M.I. AbdulRaheem, H. Aziz, M.F.B. Mfarrej, …
    Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 42 (9), 5396-5416, 2023.
  • Characteristics effects of weed on growth performance and yield of maize (Zea mays)
    M.I. Abdulraheem, C.E. Friday
    Biomedical Journal 1 (4), 31*, 2018.
  • Applied surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in plant hormones detection, annexation of advanced technologies: A review
    S.M.Z.A. Naqvi, Y. Zhang, S. Ahmed, M.I. Abdulraheem, J. Hu, M.N. Tahir, …
    Talanta 236, 122823, 2022.
  • Advancement of Remote Sensing for Soil Measurements and Applications: A Comprehensive Review
    M.I. Abdulraheem, W. Zhang, S. Li, A.J. Moshayedi, A.A. Farooque, J. Hu
    Sustainability 15 (21), 15444, 2023.
  • Integrated application of urea and sawdust ash: Effect on soil chemical properties, plant nutrients and sorghum performance
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.O. Ojeniyi, E.F. Charles
    International Organization of Scientific Research-Journal of Agriculture and … 20*, 2012.
  • Comparative Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Agricultural Production and Marketing in Nigeria
    A.B. Oyetoro, M.I. Abdulraheem, T. Adefare
    Global Journal of Science Frontier Research 20 (9), 25 – 30, 2020.
  • Green Manure for Agricultural Sustainability and Improvement of Soil Fertility
    M.I. Abdulraheem, O.K. Tobe
    Farming & Management 7 (1), 1 – 8, 2022.
  • Mechanisms of Plant Epigenetic Regulation in Response to Plant Stress: Recent Discoveries and Implications
    M.I. Abdulraheem, Y. Xiong, A.Y. Moshood, G. Cadenas-Pliego, H. Zhang, …
    Plants 13 (2), 1 – 25, 2024.
  • Effects of geometric row arrangement on growth and yield of cowpea in a maize-cowpea intercrop
    A.M. Iderawumi, C.E. Friday
    Indian Journal of Innovation Development 2, 816-820, 2013.
  • Combined Application of Urea and Sawdust Ash in Okra Production: Effects on Yield and Nutrients Availability
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.O. Ojeniyi
    Nigerian Journal of Soil Science 25 (1), 146-154, 2015.
  • Effect of cowpea on growth and yield parameter in a maize-cowpea intercrop
    A.M. Iderawumi
    Journal of Management and Science 4 (1), 37-42, 2014.
  • Vermicompost Technology: Impact on the Environment and Food Security
    J. Fudzagbo, A.M. Iderawumi
    Agriculture and Environment 1 (1), 87 – 93, 2020.
  • Effect of rural-urban migration on education and economics development
    M.I. Abdulraheem, M.A. Iderawumi
    American Journal of Trade and Policy 6 (1), 7-12, 2019.
  • Molecular communication network and its applications in crop sciences
    S. Ahmed, J. Hu, S.M.Z.A. Naqvi, Y. Zhang, L. Linze, A.M. Iderawumi
    Planta 255 (6), 128, 2022.
  • Combined application of ammonium nitrate and goat manure: Effects on soil nutrients availability, Okra performance and sustainable food security
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.A. Lawal
    Open Access Research Journal of Life Sciences 1 (1), 21 – 28, 2021.
  • Comparative performance of different varieties of maize under organic, inorganic and combined (Organic and Inorganic) fertilization
    M.I. Abdulraheem, E.F. Charles, A.Y. Moshood, A.M. Omogoye
    Agricultural Studies International Technology and Science Publications 2 (2 …
  • Effects of Different Planting Pattern on Total Dry Matter Production and Maize Forage Quality in Maize (Zea mays) and Cowpea (Vigna sinensis) Intercropped as Whole-Crop
    C.E.F. Abdulraheem, M.I. Ojeniyi
    IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 1 (4), 42-46, 2012.
  • Impact of Transportation on Agricultural Practices and Production in Rural Areas: Implication for Sustainable Food Security
    A.M. Iderawumi
    Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research 35 (2), 27475 – 27479, 2021.
  • Problems and Prospects of Subsistence Agriculture among Peasant Farmers in Rural Area
    A.M. Iderawumi
    International Journal of World Policy and Development Studies 6 (6), 51 – 55, 2020.
  • Impact of Micro Credit Financing on Agricultural Production
    M.I. Abdulraheem
    ANGLISTICUM. Journal of the Association-Institute for English Language and … 8*, 2016.

 

 

Nadezda Verkhovtseva | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Nadezda Verkhovtseva |  Soil Pollution |  Best Researcher Award

professor at MSU (Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov,  Russia

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). She pursued her studies in Agrochemistry at MSU, where she also earned her Ph.D. in 1975. Dr. Verkhovtseva has had a notable academic journey, having taught at Yaroslavl State University before joining the esteemed research group led by Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she obtained her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology and subsequently secured the position of Professor at MSU’s Faculty of Soil Science. Her prolific career includes the publication of over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research contributions have earned her a significant citation index, with 46 citations in Web of Science, 57 in Scopus, and 984 in Science Index. She has authored eight books, holds one patent, and serves as the executive editor of the journal Problems of Agrochemistry and Ecology. Her professional memberships include the Soil Science Society. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s expertise and dedication have significantly advanced the fields of agrochemistry and plant biochemistry.

Profile

 

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva studied Agrochemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Russia. After graduation, she entered the graduate school of the same university and received her PhD in Agrochemistry in 1975. She then taught at Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia, before joining the research academic group of Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she received her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology from MSU and became a professor in the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Faculty of Soil Science. She has published over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • Citation Index: Web of Science: 46, Scopus: 57, Science index: 984
  • Books Published (ISBN): Eight
  • Patents: One published/under process
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 180

 

📚 Areas of Research:

  • Agrochemistry
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Microbiology

 

🧪 Research Focus: Soil Pollution

Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research primarily focuses on soil pollution, investigating the impacts of contaminants on soil health and plant biochemistry. Her work aims to develop effective strategies for mitigating soil pollution and enhancing soil remediation techniques. Her contributions in this area have been instrumental in understanding the complex interactions between pollutants and soil ecosystems.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Effect of an Equal Dose of Polymetallic Pollution on the Microbiological Characteristics of Two Soils with Different Organic Carbon Contents

2. Metabolomic Analysis of Rhizosphere Soil Fertility in Maize (Zea mays) at Milking Stage

3. Physical-Tomographic Characteristics and Structure of Bacterial Community of the Agrophysical System “Germinating Roots—Pore Space of Soils” (Physical Model Experiment)

4. Structure of the Soil Pore Space in the Seedling Bed Before the Seedling Stage: Studies Using the Microtomography Method

5. X-ray Computed Tomography of the Structure of Roots and Dynamics of Soil Biota in the Early Growth Stages of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

6. Aggregate Formation in a Kaolinite Suspension during Microbiological Modification of Clay Surface

7. Physical and Microbiological Aspects of the Soil Seed Bed in the Early Formation of the Barley Root System (Hordeum vulgare L.): Tomographic Studies

8. The Effect of Ericoid Mycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Plants on Soil Properties of Grass Meadow in Tundra of the Khibiny Mountains

9. Formation of Microaggregates in Kaolinite Suspension Inoculated by Bacillus velezensis (SEM-investigations)

10. Chemodiagnostic by Lipid Analysis of the Microbial Community Structure in Trace Metal Polluted Urban Soil