Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Yogendra ND |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Sr Scientist at  CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, India   

Dr. Yogendra N.D. is a Senior Scientist specializing in Agronomy and Soil Science at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Research Centre in Bengaluru, India. Born on June 22, 1986, he has made significant contributions to agricultural research, particularly in the area of medicinal and aromatic crops.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) in Agriculture (2008) – UAS, Bengaluru (70.10%)
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2010) – UAS, Bengaluru (86.20%)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (2015) – UAS, Bengaluru
    • Thesis: “Effect of seaweed liquid extract (SLE) on growth, yield, and biochemical constituents of wetland rice (Oryza sativa L.)”
    • Guide: Dr. P. K. Basavaja

🧑‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow – UAS, Bengaluru (Feb 2011 – Jun 2011)
  • Research Associate – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jul 2011 – Sep 2011)
  • Senior Research Fellow – AICRP on STCR, UAS, Bengaluru (Jun 2014 – Jun 2015)
  • Research Associate – UAHS, Shivamogga (Jul 2015 – May 2016)
  • Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2016 – May 2021)
  • Senior Scientist – CSIR-CIMAP, Bengaluru (May 2021 – Present)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Overall Image (2013) – IPNI
  • Photo Contest – Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies (2014) – BC Fertilis
  • 2nd Prize in the Nitrogen Category (2015) – IPNI

📊 Citation Metrics

  • Citations: 185 (Total), 151 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 6 (Total), 5 (Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (Total), 4 (Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of seaweed sap as foliar spray on growth and yield of hybrid maize
    PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, ST Zodape, R Prakash, A Ghosh
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 41 (14), 1851-1861. Cited by: 67 (2018)
  • Effect of silicon on real-time nitrogen management in a rice ecosystem
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 9 (9), 831-840. Cited by: 31 (2014)
  • Influence of seaweed saps on germination, growth, and yield of hybrid maize under Cauvery Command of Karnataka, India
    S Dilavarnaik, PK Basavaraja, ND Yogendra, A Ghosh
    International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6 (9), 1047-1056. Cited by: 21 (2017)
  • Real-time nitrogen management in aerobic rice by adopting leaf color chart (LCC) as influenced by silicon
    ND Yogendra, BH Kumara, N Chandrashekar, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, …
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 40 (9), 1277-1286. Cited by: 12 (2017)
  • Effect of calcium silicate on yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of wetland rice
    ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MT Malagi, BH Kumara, RM Kumar, …
    Plant Archives 13 (1), 89-91. Cited by: 11 (2013)
  • Geo-reference based soil fertility status in Hassan district of Karnataka, India for development of nutrient plan
    PK Basavaraja, P Dey, HM Saqeebulla, ND Yogendra
    Cited by: 9 (2017)
  • Effect of soil test-based fertilizer application on yield and nutrient uptake by hybrid maize under dryland condition
    PK Basavaraja, K Naik, CR Nethradhani Raj, ND Yogendra
    The Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences 48 (4), 514-521. Cited by: 6 (2014)
  • Comparative morphological assessment of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) cultivars for oil yield, chemical composition, and quality parameters under southern region of India
    ND Yogendra, M Nazeer, MK Yadav, K Baskaran, VS Pragadheesh, …
    Madras Agricultural Journal 108. Cited by: 4 (2021)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen on pest management in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, AK Amarendra Kumar
    Cited by: 4 (2016)
  • Effect of long-term fertilizer experimentation on growth, yield, and availability of nutrients in finger millet in alfisol soils of Bengaluru
    CV Manuja, MR Suma, ND Yogendra, N Chandrashekar, RC Gowda
    Madras Agricultural Journal 100 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 4 (2013)
  • Assessment of soil moisture stress-induced variability in oil content and composition in mint species
    D Kumar, A Punetha, A Khan, P Suryavanshi, ND Yogendra, RC Padalia
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 113, 104774. Cited by: 3 (2024)
  • Effect of Calcium Silicate on Nitrogen Management by Adopting LCC in Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, M Kumar, NB Prakash
    Madras Agricultural Journal 101 (Jul-Sep), 1. Cited by: 3 (2014)
  • Studies on physico-chemical properties of different vineyards in Bijapur Taluk, Karnataka
    AC Mahendra, H Asangi, ND Yogendra
    African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (16), 1477-1481. Cited by: 3 (2013)
  • Effect of calcium silicate and need-based nitrogen management in aerobic rice
    BH Kumara, ND Yogendra, NB Prakash, MS Anantha, N Chandrashekar
    ORYZA-An International Journal on Rice 50 (4), 358-364. Cited by: 2 (2013)
  • Livelihood enhancement and resource use efficiency under lemongrass intercropping with food crops
    ND Yogendra, PE Keerthi, M Nazeer, AC Jnanesha, RS Verma, …
    Ecological Frontiers 44 (2), 266-274. Cited by: 1 (2024)
  • Floral biology insights into essential oil yield and chemical composition in davana (Artemisia pallens Bess), a high-value aromatic plant of India
    RR Kumara, PE Keerthi, ND Yogendra
    Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops 32 (1), 80-89. Cited by: 1 (2023)
  • Biodiversity of medicinal plants in the dry deciduous (thorny scrub) forest of Karnataka, India
    R Ravikumara, P Keerthi, N Yogendra
    Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 44 (1-2), 46-54. Cited by: 1 (2022)

 

Elham Nouri | Soil organic | Young Scientist Award

Dr Elham Nouri |  Soil organic |  Young Scientist Award

Elham Nouri at  Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands of Iran

Elham Nouri is a distinguished researcher specializing in soil biology, chemistry, and physics, with a particular focus on Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (AM) symbiosis. She has led and collaborated on numerous national projects, developed expertise in DNA extraction and molecular identification of fungi, and excelled in laboratory troubleshooting and quality control. Her research has been recognized with multiple publications and international conference participations, including a 6-month study stint in the Czech Republic.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Natural Resources Engineering – Combat with Desertification, Semnan University, Iran (2014-2019)
    • Thesis: Soil biological indicators and mycorrhizal establishment in Salsola laricina
  • M.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering – Combat with Desertification, Semnan University, Iran (2012-2014)
    • Thesis: Oak wilt and heavy metal biomonitoring
  • B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management, University of Malayer, Iran (2007-2011)
    • Thesis: Drought characteristics in Ilam province

Research Interests:

  • Arbuscular mycorrhizae symbiosis
  • Soil organic carbon and nitrogen dynamics
  • DNA extraction and molecular identification of AM fungi
  • Soil enzymes and microbial activity
  • Soil and plant properties

Skills:

  • Proficient in R, SPSS, Excel, Photoshop, Canoco5, DIVA-GIS, Maxent, GPS
  • Experienced in laboratory procedures for plant and soil analysis

Publication Top Notes:

  • Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Benefits in Drought-Stressed Plants
  • Impact of Fire and Seasonal Changes on Soil Properties
  • Effect of Wild Pistachio Trees on Soil Quality
  • Soil Carbon Sequestration and Soil Properties
  • Effect of Spate Irrigation and Tree Planting on Soil Quality
  • Grazing Effects on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Diversity
  • Symbiosis of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Salsola laricina
  • Heavy Metals in Dusts and Their Absorption by Oak
  • Flood Spreading and Vegetation Type on Soil Indices
  • Leaf Nutrients in Healthy vs. Withered Trees
  • Grazing Management and Mycorrhizal Symbiosis
  • Mycorrhiza and Soil Enzymatic Activities Modulated by Grazing
  • Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil in Forests
  • Prosopis Species Effect on Soil Quality
  • Diversity and Symbiosis of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
  • Improving Juniperus Excelsa Seedling Growth with Mycorrhizal Fungi

 

Nadezda Verkhovtseva | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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

 

Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Dr Jiri Holatko | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at  Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Jiří Holátko holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic (2009) and an MSc. in Microbiology from the same institution (2002). Currently a senior researcher at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, since 2018, Jiří previously served as the head of Testing Laboratory and researcher at Agrovyzkum Rapotin Ltd., Czech Republic (2016-2018), and held various positions at the Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague (1999-2016). His research focuses on soil microbiology, agricultural sustainability, and transcriptional regulation in bacteria. Jiří has participated in several research projects, received awards, including the Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009 Award, and is a member of the Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology.

Profile

 

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2009
  • MSc. in Microbiology, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, 2002

Projects Participation:

  • Optimization of subsidy for agricultural land afforestation
  • Innovation of maize cropping systems using intercrops
  • Promoting functional diversity of soil organisms
  • Application systems of liquid organic fertilizers
  • Transcriptional regulatory network(s) in C. glutamicum

Awards:

  • Best Czech and Slovak Young Microbiologist 2009, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Memberships:

  • Committee Member, Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology

Research Focus:

Jiří Holátko’s research focus includes Soil Microbiology, Agricultural Sustainability, and Transcriptional Regulation in Soil Organisms.

Citations:
  • Citations: 1,640 citations by 1,345 documents.
  • Documents: 86 documents have cited the researcher’s work.
  • h-index: 17

📄 Publication:

  • The effect of chelating agents on the Zn-phytoextraction potential of hemp and soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2024.
  • Biodegradation of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate after soil inoculation with microbial consortium: Soil microbiome and plant responses to the changed environment – Science of the Total Environment, 2024.
  • Long-term effects of wheat continuous cropping vs wheat in crop rotation on carbon content and mineralisation, aggregate stability, biological activity, and crop yield – European Journal of Agronomy, 2024.
  • The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens – Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2024.
  • Does poly-3-hydroxybutyrate biodegradation affect the quality of soil organic matter? – Chemosphere, 2024.
  • Combined biochar and manure addition to an agricultural soil benefits fertility, microbial activity, and mitigates manure-induced CO2 emissions – Soil Use and Management, 2024.
  • Effect of Mycotoxins in Silage on Biogas Production – Bioengineering, 2023.
  • The Role of Biochar Co-Pyrolyzed with Sawdust and Zeolite on Soil Microbiological and Physicochemical Attributes, Crop Agronomic, and Ecophysiological Performance – Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2023.
  • Pre-activated biochar by fertilizers mitigates nutrient leaching and stimulates soil microbial activity – Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2023.
  • Time-dependent impact of co-matured manure with elemental sulfur and biochar on the soil agro-ecological properties and plant biomass – Scientific Reports, 2023.