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

 

Mona MOhamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Mona MOhamed Mohamed Yasseen Elghandour | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Dr. Elghandour holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, and a Master’s and Doctorate in Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, where her doctoral research focused on the impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial fermentation in herbivores.

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Educational Background:

🎓 Bachelor’s Degree: Agronomy Engineer, University of Alexandria, Egypt, May 1995 🎓 Master’s Degree: Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, June 2012 Thesis: Impacto de las Enzimas Exógenas Sobre las Actividades de Fermentación Ruminal In Vitro de Forrajes de Menor Calidad 🎓 Doctorate: Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, February 2016 (with honors) Thesis: Saccharomyces cerevisiae y Su Impacto Sobre la Capacidad Fermentativa Microbiana en Herbívoros Dr. Elghandour’s research focuses on improving the efficiency of fermentation processes in herbivores, enhancing livestock productivity and sustainable agriculture. 🌾🐄

Research Focus: Animal Nutrition 🐄🍃

Dr. Mona Elghandour specializes in animal nutrition, with significant contributions to understanding and improving ruminal fermentation processes in herbivores. Her research has explored the impact of exogenous enzymes and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial fermentation, aiming to enhance the nutritional efficiency and health of livestock. This work is crucial for developing sustainable feeding strategies that improve animal productivity and welfare. 🌾🔬

Citations and Impact:

🔍 Cited by:

  • All time: 5,151 citations
  • Since 2019: 3,798 citations

📊 h-index:

  • All time: 43
  • Since 2019: 34

📈 i10-index:

  • All time: 108
  • Since 2019: 102

Publication Top Notes:

  • Sustainable agriculture options for production, greenhouse gases and pollution alleviation, and nutrient recycling in emerging and transitional nations – An overview
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020
    Citations: 201
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a probiotic feed additive to non and pseudo-ruminant feeding: A review
    Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2020
    Citations: 147
  • Direct-fed microbes: A tool for improving the utilization of low-quality roughages in ruminants
    Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2015
    Citations: 146
  • Mycotoxin toxicity and residue in animal products: Prevalence, consumer exposure and reduction strategies – A review
    Toxicon, 2020
    Citations: 131
  • Effects of exogenous enzymes on nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation and growth performance in beef steers
    Livestock Science, 2013
    Citations: 128
  • Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at direct addition or pre-incubation on in vitro gas production kinetics and degradability of four fibrous feeds
    Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2014
    Citations: 119
  • Synergetic action between the rumen microbiota and bovine health
    Microbial Pathogenesis, 2018
    Citations: 113
  • Influence of exogenous enzymes in presence of Salix babylonica extract on digestibility, microbial protein synthesis and performance of lambs fed maize silage
    The Journal of Agricultural Science, 2015
    Citations: 103
  • Feed intake, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and ruminal fermentation activities in sheep fed Atriplex halimus ensiled with three developed enzyme cocktails
    2015
    Citations: 94
  • Effects of exogenous enzymes on in vitro gas production kinetics and ruminal fermentation of four fibrous feeds
    Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2013
    Citations: 91

 

Vladimir Verzhuk | Sustainable Crop Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Vladimir Verzhuk |  Sustainable Crop Production |  Best Researcher Award

Senior researcher at N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) St. Petersburg, Russia

Verzhuk Vladimir Grigorevich is a Senior Researcher at the N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) in St. Petersburg, Russia. He holds a Candidate of Biological Sciences degree and has been a pivotal figure in the field of plant cryopreservation since completing his postgraduate studies at VIR in 1976.

 

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Academic and Professional Background:

Verzhuk Vladimir Grigorevich, a Candidate of Biological Sciences, is a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Long-term Storage of Plant Genetic Resources of VIR. He graduated from the Crimean Agricultural Institute in 1971 and completed his postgraduate studies at VIR in 1976, focusing on photosynthesis and productivity. Since 2000, he has led the cryopreservation group, specializing in low-temperature storage of vegetative shoots, buds, and pollen of fruit crops.

Areas of Research:

Verzhuk’s research focuses on developing and improving cryopreservation methods for the genetic resources of vegetatively propagated crops at VIR.

Sustainable Crop Production Research Focus:

Verzhuk’s research emphasizes sustainable crop production through the development of cryopreservation methods for genetic resources. His work ensures the long-term viability and diversity of crop species, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural systems by preserving genetic material that can adapt to changing environmental conditions and stressors.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Conservation of the Bird Cherry (Padus Mill.) Germplasm by Cold Storage and Cryopreservation of Winter Cuttings
    • Journal: Biology
    • Date: 2023-07
    • DOI: 10.3390/biology12081071
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Sergey Murashev, Liubov Novikova, Stepan Kiru, Svetlana Orlova
  • Post-Cryogenic Viability of Peach (Persica vulgaris Mill.) Dormant Buds from the VIR Genetic Collection
    • Journal: Agriculture
    • Date: 2022-12
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13010111
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Victor Eremin, Taisya Gasanova, Oksana Eremina, Liubov Novikova, Galina Filipenko, Maxim Sitnikov, Alexander Pavlov
  • Viability of Red (Ribes rubrum L.) and Black (Ribes nigrum L.) Currant Cuttings in Field Conditions after Cryopreservation in Vapors of Liquid Nitrogen
    • Journal: Agriculture
    • Date: 2020-10
    • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture10100476
    • Contributors: Vladimir Verzhuk, Alexander Pavlov, Liubov Novikova, Galina Filipenko