Barbara Wiewióra | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Barbara Wiewióra |  Plant Breeding |  Best Researcher Award

Associated professor at  Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute – National Research Institute, Poland

Barbara Wiewióra was born on December 6, 1970. She pursued her higher education at the Academy of Agriculture in Kraków, Poland, where she studied from 1989 to 1994, earning a Master of Science degree in Agriculture.

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🎓 Education:

Academy of Agriculture, Kraków, Poland
Master of Science, Faculty of Agriculture (1989-1994)

🌱 Career Highlights:

Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute, Radzików, Poland

    • Department of Seed Science and Technology
    • Laboratory of Seed Health and Identity Evaluation
    • Assistant Professor (since January 2006)
    • Associate Professor (since March 2013)

🔬 Research Focus: Plant Breeding

Barbara Wiewióra’s research at the Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute is primarily focused on advancing seed science and technology. Her work encompasses:

  • Investigating seed genotypes for microorganism incidence
  • Assessing ergot contamination in grass seed
  • Studying seed factors affecting barley quality
  • Analyzing pea seed health at different maturity stages
  • Exploring the impact of tannin content on faba bean seed health
  • Ensuring seed health during triticale multiplication processes

Her contributions are instrumental in enhancing seed quality and agricultural sustainability.

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Infection of Barley at Different Growth Stages by Bipolaris sorokiniana and Its Effect on Plant Yield and Sowing Value
    • Agronomy, 2024-06
    • DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14061322
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Amenity Grasses—A Short Insight into Species, Their Applications and Functions
    • Agronomy, 2023-04-19
    • DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13041164
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Crossref
  • Quantification of DNA of Fusarium culmorum and Trichothecene Genotypes 3ADON and NIV in the Grain of Winter Wheat
    • Pathogens, 2022-11-30
    • DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11121449
    • Contributors: Tomasz Góral, Jarosław Przetakiewicz, Piotr Ochodzki, Barbara Wiewióra, Halina Wiśniewska
    • Source: Crossref
  • Quantification of DNA of Fusarium culmorum and Trichothecene Genotypes 3ADON and NIV in the Grain of Winter Wheat
    • Preprint, 2022-11-15
    • DOI: 10.20944/preprints202211.0279.v1
    • Contributors: Tomasz Góral, Jarosław Przetakiewicz, Piotr Ochodzki, Barbara Wiewióra, Halina Wiśniewska
    • Source: Crossref
  • Different Response of Perennial Ryegrass—Epichloë Endophyte Symbiota to the Elevated Concentration of Heavy Metals in Soil
    • Journal of Applied Genetics, 2021-09-21
    • DOI: 10.1007/s13353-021-00661-0
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • The Response of the Associations of Grass and Epichloë Endophytes to the Increased Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil
    • Plants, 2021-02
    • DOI: 10.3390/plants10030429
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek
    • Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Ocena zdrowotności materiału nasiennego traw w zależności od wybranych zapraw nasiennych
    • Biuletyn Instytutu Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roślin, 2021-01-22
    • DOI: 10.37317/biul-2021-0001
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Dagmara Bronisz
    • Source: Crossref
  • The Fungal Communities on Spring Wheat Seeds from Different Environmental Conditions
    • Plant Breeding and Seed Science, 2018
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • Environmental Effect on Epichloë Endophyte Occurrence and Ergovaline Concentration in Wild Populations of Forage Grasses in Poland
    • Plant and Soil, 2017
    • DOI: 10.1007/s11104-016-3028-5
    • Contributor: Barbara Wiewióra
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra
  • Endophyte-Mediated Disease Resistance in Wild Populations of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
    • Fungal Ecology, 2015
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2015.01.004
    • Contributors: Barbara Wiewióra, Grzegorz Żurek, Marcin Żurek
    • Source: Barbara Wiewióra via Scopus – Elsevier

 

Hanny Chauhan | Plant molecular biology | Best Scholar Award

Mr Hanny Chauhan | Plant molecular biology | Best Scholar Award

SRF at  Panjab University, India

Hanny Chauhan is currently a Ph.D. Scholar in the Department of Biotechnology at Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Her research focuses on genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, transgenics, and plant molecular biology, with a specific interest in improving traits in Solanum tuberosum (potato).

 

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Professional Achievements:

📚 Publications: Authored multiple papers in reputed journals like Life and PeerJ, exploring topics from CRISPR vectors to gene expression under stress conditions. 🌍 Collaborations: Collaborated with researchers from institutions including the University of Minnesota and INSA, Chandigarh. 🏆 Recognition: Nominated for the Best Research Scholar Award for contributions in plant molecular biology.

Academic Focus:

Hanny Chauhan is dedicated to advancing plant biotechnology and genome editing techniques, particularly in Solanum tuberosum (potato). Her research focuses on CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing, aiming to enhance disease resistance and nutrient content in plants.

Research Focus: Plant Molecular Biology

Hanny Chauhan’s research revolves around leveraging cutting-edge techniques like CRISPR/Cas9 and transgenics to advance plant molecular biology. Specifically, she investigates genetic mechanisms in Solanum tuberosum (potato), aiming to enhance traits crucial for agriculture and sustainability.

 

Publication:
  • Compendium of Plant-Specific CRISPR Vectors and Their Technical Advantages
    • Year: 2021
  • Rapid and Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing in Potato via Hairy Root Induction
    • Year: 2023
  • Prevention of Postoperative Acute Lung Injury (ALI) – The Anaesthetist Role
    • Year: 2015
  • Genome-Wide Identification of 2-Oxoglutarate and Fe (II)-Dependent Dioxygenase Family Genes and Their Expression Profiling under Drought and Salt Stress in Potato
    • Year: 2023
  • Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Broad-Complex, Tramtrack, and Bric-à-Brac Domain-Containing Protein Gene Family in Potato
    • Year: 2024
  • CRISPR/Cas9 Edited StbHLH47 Lines Exhibit Altered Expression Profiling of Iron Regulating Genes and Increased Iron Content in Solanum tuberosum
    • Year: 2024
  • Genome-Editing Advances for Disease Resistance in Plants
    • Year: 2024