Shoba D | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shoba D | Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | India

Dr. D. Shoba has made significant research contributions in plant breeding and genetics with a strong focus on rice, black gram, and groundnut improvement. Her Google Scholar record shows an h-index of 15, i-10 index of 19, and a total of over 740 citations, reflecting a high level of research influence and sustained scholarly impact. She has authored numerous national and international publications in reputed journals such as Euphytica, Legume Research, Rice (Springer), and Plant Science Today. Her innovations include the development of herbicide-tolerant rice mutant HTM N22 (Robin mutant) and black gram varieties KKM 1 and VBN 12, along with several mung bean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV)-resistant lines. She has also designed a weed remover machine certified by the Patent Office of India and contributed to breeder seed production in rice and pulses to enhance seed security and productivity. Her collaborative research with IRRI Philippines, IIRR Hyderabad, and ICMR Hyderabad underscores international partnerships. Through these advancements, Dr. Shoba has demonstrated leadership in sustainable crop development, molecular breeding, and genetic diversity analysis, strengthening the link between scientific innovation and agricultural resilience.

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Featured Publications

Shoba, D., Manivannan, N., Vindhiyavarman, P., & Nigam, S. N. (2012). SSR markers associated for late leaf spot disease resistance by bulked segregant analysis in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Euphytica, 188(2), 265–272.

Shoba, D., Raveendran, M., Manonmani, S., Utharasu, S., Dhivyapriya, D., Subhasini, G., Ramchandar, S., Valarmathi, R., Grover, N., Gopala Krishnan, S., Singh, A. K., Jayaswal, P., Kale, P., Ramkumar, M. K., Amitha Mithra, S. V., Mohapatra, T., Singh, K., Sarla, N., Sheshshayee, M. S., … Sharma, R. P. (2017). Development and genetic characterization of a novel herbicide (Imazethapyr) tolerant mutant in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Rice, 10(1), 10.

Shoba, D., Vijayan, R., Robin, S., Manivannan, N., Iyanar, K., Arunachalam, P., Nadarajan, N., Arumugam Pillai, M., & Geetha, S. (2019). Assessment of genetic diversity in aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm using PCA and cluster analysis. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 10(3), 1095–1104.

Shoba, D., Manivannan, N., & Vindhiyavarman, P. (2009). Studies on variability, heritability and genetic advance in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 1, 74–77.

Shoba, D., Manivannan, N., & Vindhiyavarman, P. (2012). Correlation and path coefficient analysis in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Madras Agricultural Journal, 99(1–3), 18–20.

Iwona Polak | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Iwona Polak | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland

Iwona Polak, M.Sc. Eng., is a researcher at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, specializing in the molecular biology of parasitic nematodes from the Anisakidae family. Her scientific contributions focus on unraveling the molecular and proteomic mechanisms of Anisakis simplex, a parasite of marine mammals that poses risks to human health. With 11 published journal papers indexed in Scopus and other scientific databases, she has developed a strong academic record supported by 75 citations on ResearchGate and 57 citations on Scopus, reflecting her growing influence in parasitology and molecular biology. Her h-index of 4 demonstrates the consistent impact of her research output within her field. Through advanced transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, particularly using NGS and LC-MS/MS approaches, Polak’s work provides key insights into host–parasite interactions and parasite adaptation mechanisms. She has collaborated internationally with the Marine Research Institute (IIM-CSIC) in Vigo, Spain, in proteomics research. With one ongoing research project and plans to defend her doctoral thesis in biological sciences, she continues to expand her scientific profile and contribute to developing innovative therapeutic and control strategies for anisakiasis.

Featured Publications

Polak, I., et al. (2025). Diversity, expression, and structural modeling of sugar transporters in Anisakis simplex s. s. L3 and L4 larvae: An in vitro and in silico study. BMC Genomics, 26, Article 12068.

Polak, I., et al. (2025). Coupled transcriptome and proteome analysis of L3 and L4 developmental stages of Anisakis simplex s. s.: Insights into target genes under glucose influence. BMC Genomics, 26, Article 12069.

Polak, I., et al. (2024). The response of Anisakis simplex (s. s.) to anthelmintics: Specific changes in xenobiotic metabolic processes. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 19, 80–92.