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.

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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.

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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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