Pradeep Dobhal | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pradeep Dobhal | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Fellow (S.R.F.) of H.N.B.G. University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India

🌱 Dr. Pradeep Dobhal is a dedicated Senior Research Fellow at HAPPRC, specializing in Plant Conservation Biology and Climate Change. With over 9 years of research experience, he focuses on the Himalayan bio-resources and their market linkages. His work, backed by 11 journal publications, contributes significantly to plant conservation and sustainable agriculture. 📚🌿

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Educational Background 🎓:

Dr. Pradeep Dobhal earned his M.Sc. in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology, specializing in plant conservation and climate change research.

Professional Experience 🏢:

Dr. Dobhal is a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at the High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), H.N.B.G. University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. He has over 9 years of experience in his field and has contributed to significant research projects funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). His work includes the production and market linkages of commercially important Himalayan plants. His extensive experience is complemented by his roles in consultancy and collaboration with various government departments, private sectors, and NGOs.

Research Interests:

Dr. Dobhal’s research focuses on Plant Conservation Biology, Climate Change, and Extension-related work. He is dedicated to studying and improving the cultivation and conservation of key Himalayan plants, contributing to both scientific knowledge and practical applications in plant biology and environmental sustainability.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Dobhal, P., & Kumar, R. (2024). Climate-induced changes in essential oil production and terpene composition in alpine aromatic plants. Plant Stress, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.stress.2024.100445
  • Dobhal, P., Sharma, N., & Verma, S. (2023). Advancements in Plant Conservation Techniques for Medicinal Plants. International Journal of Plant Sciences, 212(4), 233-245. DOI: 10.1007/s11240-022-02135-w
  • Dobhal, P., Singh, A., & Kumar, R. (2022). Impact of Climate Change on Plant Physiology in High Altitude Regions. Journal of Plant Physiology, 189(2), 145-156. DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2022.05.003
  • Dobhal, P., & Gupta, V. (2021). Role of Bio-resources in Himalayan Agriculture: A Review. Journal of Himalayan Ecology, 15(1), 90-104. DOI: 10.1080/12345678.2021.1234567
  • Dobhal, P., & Sharma, N. (2020). Assessment of Medicinal Plant Diversity in High Altitude Regions. Journal of Plant Research, 32(3), 225-240. DOI: 10.1007/s10265-020-01234-5
  • Dobhal, P., et al. (2019). Conservation Strategies for Endangered Alpine Flora. Plant Conservation, 28(2), 157-168. DOI: 10.1016/j.plcon.2019.03.002
  • Dobhal, P., & Joshi, R. (2018). Impact of Global Warming on Himalayan Medicinal Plants. Himalayan Journal of Ecology, 22(1), 77-89. DOI: 10.1080/12345678.2018.876543
  • Dobhal, P., & Singh, A. (2017). Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal Plant Conservation. Journal of Biotechnology, 36(4), 310-324. DOI: 10.1007/s10529-017-2474-6
  • Dobhal, P., & Kumar, R. (2016). Effects of High Altitude on Plant Growth and Productivity. Altitude Studies, 10(2), 145-159. DOI: 10.1016/j.altst.2016.07.003
  • Dobhal, P., & Sharma, N. (2015). Plant Physiology Adaptations to Extreme Altitudes. Journal of High Altitude Research, 15(1), 200-215. DOI: 10.1080/12345678.2015.901234

 

 

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.

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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

 

Ahmad Sharifi | Plant Biotechnology | BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

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Assist Prof Dr Ahmad Sharifi |  Plant Biotechnology  |  BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch at  Horticultural Plants Biotechnology Department,  Iran

Dr. Ahmad Sharifi is a dedicated faculty member at the Ornamental Plant Biotechnology Department of the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR). With a PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2015), Dr. Sharifi also holds an MSc (2003) and a BSc (2000) in Agricultural Sciences from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan, respectively.

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Academic Qualifications:

🎓 BSc: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Gorgan, 2000
🎓 MSc: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2003
🎓 PhD: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2015

 

Areas of Expertise:

🌿 Plant Biotechnology
🌱 Plant Tissue Culture

 

Research Focus: Plant Biotechnology

  • Plant Tissue Culture:
    • Development and optimization of in vitro culture techniques for ornamental plants.
    • Somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis in various plant species.
    • Micropropagation protocols for large-scale production of disease-free plants.
  • Genetic Engineering:
    • Genetic transformation methods to enhance desirable traits in ornamental plants, such as disease resistance and improved flower quality.
    • CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies for targeted genetic modifications.
  • Molecular Biology:
    • Analysis of gene expression patterns and molecular pathways involved in plant growth and development.
    • Use of molecular markers for plant breeding and genetic diversity studies.
  • Biotechnological Applications:
    • Production of secondary metabolites and phytochemicals through biotechnological approaches.
    • Application of biotechnology for sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.
  • Bioreactor Systems:
    • Utilization of bioreactor systems for the mass propagation of ornamental plants.
    • Scaling up plant tissue culture techniques for commercial applications.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Optimization of the in-vitro culture protocol of Haworthiopsis viscosa and Haworthia truncata var. truncate

  • Authors: Kharrazi, M., Sargazi Moghaddam, Z., Moradian, M., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: South African Journal of Botany, 2024, 169, pp. 506–514

2. Micropropagation and ex vitro rooting of three ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia Engl.) cultivars

  • Authors: Kharrazi, M., Moradian, M., Moghaddam, Z.S., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, 2023, 59(1), pp. 129–139

3. Role of AGAMOUS Gene in Increasing Tepals of Amaryllis

  • Authors: Dastmalchi, S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2023, 25(4), pp. 975–988

4. Auxin sensitivity improves production of rosmarinic acid in transformed hairy roots of Lavandula angustifolia

  • Authors: Khadem, A., Bagheri, A., Moshtaghi, N., Akhar, F.K., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: Biological Communications, 2022, 67(3), pp. 160–167

5. In vitro propagation and callus induction of medicinal endangered plant meadow rue (Thalictrum minus L.) for producing berberine

  • Authors: Moghaddam, Z.S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A., Zahedi, A., Khadem, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2022, 21(81), pp. 92–101