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.

Hamid Mozafari | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hamid Mozafari | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Hamid Mozafari, Associate Professor of Crop Physiology at Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, is a distinguished researcher with extensive contributions to agronomy, crop physiology, and plant stress studies. His academic profile reflects strong research credentials, with an h-index of 23, over 150 scientific documents, and more than 1,400 citations to his credit. These metrics highlight both the impact and consistency of his scholarly output. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications in reputed international and national journals, covering areas such as drought stress, crop yield optimization, plant physiology, and the application of bio-organic and inorganic treatments in sustainable agriculture. His works not only focus on theoretical crop physiology but also emphasize practical solutions to enhance food security under challenging environmental conditions. In addition to his research, Dr. Mozafari has served in various leadership roles, including Head of Faculty of Agriculture and Head of Department of Agrotechnology-Crop Physiology, where he contributed to academic development and student mentorship. His contributions to teaching, supervising MSc and PhD theses, and journal reviewing further demonstrate his influence in the scientific community. The combination of his h-index, document count, and citation record underscores his position as a productive and impactful researcher in the field of agricultural sciences.

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Featured Publications

Effect of drought stress on oil content and fatty acids composition of some safflower genotypes.

Plant yield, antioxidant capacity and essential oil quality of Satureja mutica supplied with cattle manure and wheat straw in different plant densities

Changes in yield, protein, minerals, and fatty acid profile of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under fertilizer management involving application of nitrogen, humic acid.