Ekta Pandey | Plant Stress Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ekta Pandey | Plant Stress Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Aligarh Muslim University | India

Ms. Ekta Pandey is a dedicated research scholar at Aligarh Muslim University specializing in Environmental Stress Plant Physiology with a strong focus on salinity tolerance, plant–microbe interactions and sustainable crop improvement approaches, recognized for her emerging contributions to abiotic stress biology through influential publications including Potential Uses of Nanotechnology in Agriculture Sustainability: Concerns Now Raised, Salinity: Its Influence on the Environment and Sustainable Agriculture and the Strategies Involving Phytoprotectants Against It, Prospects for the Use of Metabolomics Engineering in Exploring and Harnessing Chemical Signaling in Root Galls, Plant Metabolomics Based on Single-Cell Technology, Dissecting Stress-Tolerant Traits of CRISPR-Edited Crops by High-Throughput Omics Technologies, and Resilient Capacity Against Rising Temperature Gained by Coordinated Approaches of CRISPR/Cas with Functional Genomics, along with impactful journal contributions such as AMF-Mediated Mitigation of Cd-Induced Toxicity in Cicer arietinum, Application of Rhizobium Alleviates Cadmium Stress-Induced Damage to Growth and Yield, Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Induced Protection: A Plant Immunity Perspective, Morphological and Biochemical Responses of Vicia faba Grown on Fly Ash Amended Soil, Mitigating Salt Stress in Lens culinaris Through Rhizobium-Enhanced Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Defense, From Stress to Strength: Improving Fenugreek Seed Germination Under Saline Conditions with Moringa Leaf Extract Priming, and Linking the Interaction of Salicylates and Jasmonates for Stress Resilience in Plants, reflecting her expertise in physiological, biochemical and molecular strategies that strengthen plant adaptation under harsh environments; her academic journey is further distinguished by multiple book chapters, collaborative research works, peer-review service for reputed international journals, and ongoing scientific contributions that aim to advance climate-resilient agriculture, enhance crop productivity under salinity stress, and develop innovative biostimulant-based and microbe-assisted solutions for future sustainable farming systems.

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Kumari, R., Pandey, E., Bushra, S., Faizan, S., & Pandey, S. (2024). Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) induced protection: A plant immunity perspective. Physiologia Plantarum, 176(5), e14495.

Bushra, S., Faizan, S., Badar, A., Pandey, E., Kumari, R., & Akhtar, M. S. (2024). AMF-mediated mitigation of Cd-induced toxicity in Cicer arietinum and their influence on growth, photosynthesis efficiency, cell viability, antioxidants and yield attributes. South African Journal of Botany, 164, 9–22.

Bushra, S., Faizan, S., Badar, A., Kumari, R., & Pandey, E. (2024). Application of rhizobium alleviates the cadmium stress-induced damage to growth, photosynthetic efficiency, cell viability and yield by up-regulating antioxidants in Cicer arietinum L. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 43(6), 2014–2026.

Khan, F., Pandey, E., Fatima, S., Khan, A., Zeb, S. Z., & Ahmad, F. (2023). Prospects for the use of metabolomics engineering in exploring and harnessing chemical signaling in root galls. In Root-Galling Disease of Vegetable Plants (pp. 309–338). Springer.

Hussain, A., Faizan, S., Kumari, R., & Pandey, E. (2024). Morphological and biochemical responses of Vicia faba grown on fly ash amended soil in the presence of Rhizobium leguminosarum and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(31), 44361–44373.

 

George Papatheodorou | Marine Botany | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. George Papatheodorou | Marine Botany | Research Excellence Award

Professor/Director at University of Patras | Greece

Prof. Dr. George Papatheodorou is a Professor of Geological and Environmental Oceanography at the University of Patras, recognized internationally for his leadership in marine geology, geophysics, sedimentology, geochemistry and marine pollution studies, serving as Director of the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography and previously holding major administrative roles including Vice Head and Head of the Department of Geology and Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, contributing pioneering research on marine litter, active faults, seabed fluid flows, submarine mass movements, anoxic and hypoxic systems, coastal erosion and marine geoarchaeology, with extensive experience in mapping marine and lacustrine habitats and leading large numbers of oceanographic expeditions focused on geophysical, geochemical, sedimentological and geotechnical investigations, while maintaining a prolific academic record including over one hundred and sixty publications in leading SCI-indexed journals, numerous conference papers, book chapters and academic books, complemented by a high citation impact across Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and ResearchGate, and supervising large numbers of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, participating as member or chair in dozens of PhD committees across major Greek and international universities, while coordinating or contributing as principal scientist to more than one hundred national, European and international multidisciplinary research projects covering marine geology, fluid flow systems, offshore infrastructure assessment, environmental monitoring, cultural heritage protection and advanced marine remote sensing, and being invited as a distinguished speaker at universities and research institutions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States, establishing him as one of the most influential contemporary scientists in marine geological and environmental oceanography.

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Bellotti, P., Chiocci, F. L., Milli, S., Tortora, P., & Valeri, P. (n.d.). Sequence stratigraphy and depositional setting of the Tiber Delta: Integration of high-resolution seismics, well logs, and archeological data. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 64(3b), 416–432.

Pierdomenico, M., Casalbore, D., & Chiocci, F. L. (n.d.). Massive benthic litter funnelled to deep sea by flash-flood generated hyperpycnal flows. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 5330.

Chiocci, F. L., Romagnoli, C., Tommasi, P., & Bosman, A. (n.d.). The Stromboli 2002 tsunamigenic submarine slide: Characteristics and possible failure mechanisms. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 113(B10).

Chiocci, F. L., Ercilla, G., & Torre, J. (n.d.). Stratal architecture of Western Mediterranean margins as the result of the stacking of Quaternary lowstand deposits below glacio-eustatic fluctuation base level. Sedimentary Geology, 112(3–4), 195–217.

Chiocci, F. L., & De Alteriis, G. (n.d.). The Ischia debris avalanche: First clear submarine evidence in the Mediterranean of a volcanic island prehistorical collapse. Terra Nova, 18(3), 202–209.

 

Zhang Li | Agronomy | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Zhang Li | Agronomy | Research Excellence Award

College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University and Institute of Animal Husbandry, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences | China

Ms. Zhang Li is a Master’s Candidate at the College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, jointly affiliated with the Institute of Animal Husbandry, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, specializing in Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction with a strong research focus on gene-edited livestock improvement and molecular mechanisms governing growth and development in Chinese Merino sheep (Xinjiang type); she has actively contributed as a core member to several major national and autonomous region-level scientific and technological programs including high-impact initiatives on efficient sheep breeding technologies, precision breeding strategies for cattle and sheep, and the establishment of advanced in vitro embryo production systems supporting the creation of gene-edited sheep; she is proficient in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, RNA-seq transcriptome analysis, and RT-qPCR validation and has applied these technologies to investigate the regulatory pathways associated with MSTN gene knockout, leading to the identification of differentially expressed genes and key molecular regulators influencing body weight, body measurements, and muscle development; her first-author publication in a leading Q1 SCI-indexed journal presents significant insights into the effects of MSTN gene editing on growth performance and muscle transcriptomic profiles in Chinese Merino sheep, contributing valuable knowledge to the field of molecular breeding; she has collaborated closely with the Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science on gene-edited sheep growth performance evaluation and played a role in the development of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Sheep Engineering Research Center; her work supports regional livestock improvement programs and provides a scientific foundation for enhancing productivity, genetic advancement, and sustainable development within the sheep industry, positioning her as a promising young researcher in animal genetics and molecular breeding.

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Zhang, L., Li, P., Wang, X., Kong, M., Wu, W., & Zheng, W. (n.d.). Effects of MSTN gene knockout on growth performance and muscle transcriptome in Chinese Merino sheep (Xinjiang type). Animals. Advance online publication.

Binoy T Thomas | Algal Studies | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Prof. Dr. Binoy T Thomas | Algal Studies | Excellence in Innovation Award

Professor at Catholicate College Pathanamthitta | India

Prof. (Dr.) Binoy T. Thomas is a distinguished Professor of Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, whose academic journey spans transformative contributions in algal taxonomy, phycotechnology, microalgal biotechnology, and environmental sustainability, with pioneering work that includes the discovery of multiple new algal species and numerous new distributional records, the development of innovative prototypes such as the Phycoscrapper, Bio-oxygenator, and Herbarium Mobile Applications, the leadership of major research projects funded by esteemed scientific bodies focusing on epiphyllous algae, harmful algal blooms, bioremediation, biofuel potential of aquatic weeds, and microalgal biodiversity, alongside an extensive publication record across leading journals in phycology, ecology, soil biology, ethnobotany, and plant sciences, complemented by notable editorial responsibilities such as serving as Subject Editor of Vegetos, and academic honors including prestigious recognitions for research excellence and scientific contributions, with wide-ranging national and international collaborations involving premier institutions including Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, KDISC, and multiple engineering colleges, strengthened by his role as Research Guide in Botany supervising doctoral candidates, his active membership in scientific bodies such as the Linnean Society of London, SPR, and ISEB, and his significant administrative service as Head of the Department, Bursar, Council Member, IQAC Coordinator, BOA Member, and Coordinator of major academic and extension programmes, all of which reflect his enduring commitment to advancing plant science, promoting quality education, fostering innovation, and translating microalgal research into sustainable community-oriented applications.

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Ray, J. G., & Thomas, T. B. (2012). Ecology and diversity of green-algae of tropical oxic dystrustepts soils in relation to different soil parameters and vegetation.

Jiji, M. G., Ninan, M. A., Thomas, V. P., & Thomas, B. T. (2024). Edible microalgae: Potential candidate for developing edible vaccines. Vegetos, 37(3), 788–793.

Thomas, B., & Thomas, V. (1997). Photoperiodism in plants. Academic Press.

Binoy, T. T., & Ray, J. G. (2016). Diversity and ecology of diatoms in oxic dystrustepts soils under three different vegetation of the Western Ghats, Kerala, South India. Journal of Ecology, 111, 465–475.

Ray, J. G., Dhanya, V., & Binoy, T. T. (2014). Globally unique Kuttanadu wetland paddy soil of South India: Soil fertility in relation to seasons and different stages of crop. International Journal of Agriculture Photon, 125, 296–304.

 

Saakshi Chauhan | Forestry | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Saakshi Chauhan | Forestry | Women Researcher Award

Guest Faculty at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry | India

Dr. Saakshi Chauhan is a dedicated forestry researcher specializing in agroforestry, geospatial analysis, silviculture, and tree improvement, currently contributing to research, extension, and educational activities as a Project Fellow at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun; she holds a strong academic foundation with advanced degrees in Forestry (Agroforestry) from Dr. YSP UHF Nauni, Solan, and has established an impressive profile through her work on agroforestry suitability mapping, carbon sequestration, nutrient management, and bio-economic evaluation of agrisilvicultural systems; throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in remote sensing, economic analysis, natural resource management, and integrated land-use systems, supported by her ability to perform under pressure, collaborate effectively, lead student associations, and contribute to scientific magazines and professional societies, including her membership in IUFRO, ATDS, and the International Journal of Economic Plants; her research contributions encompass studies on growth and yield responses of legumes under Morus-based systems, bio-economic assessments, carbon stock potential in cereal and pulse-based agroforestry systems, altitudinal variability in biomass and carbon storage, integrated nutrient management in wheat and lentil intercropping under agroforestry, and geospatial evaluation of groundwater potential zones; she has authored multiple publications in reputed journals, contributed book chapters on the role of agroforestry in reclaiming problematic soils, and presented her work at major international conferences on sustainable agriculture, food security, value-chain development, and biodiversity conservation; recognized with merit certificates, scholarships, and a prestigious Best M.Sc. Thesis Award, Dr. Saakshi continues to advance scientific understanding and promote sustainable agroforestry practices for environmental resilience and rural development.

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AuthorLastName, A. A., AuthorLastName, B. B., & AuthorLastName, C. C. (n.d.). Suitability mapping of agroforestry in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India, using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy AHP). Agroforestry Systems. Advance online publication.

Namita Khantwal | Phytochemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Namita Khantwal | Phytochemistry | Young Scientist Award

Project Associate at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | India

Dr. Namita Khantwal is a botanist and plant biochemist specializing in phytochemistry, plant secondary metabolites, and bioactivity assessment, holding a doctoral degree in Botany from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, where her research explored the phytochemical diversity, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial potential of Aesculus indica across varying altitudinal gradients of the Garhwal Himalaya; she currently works as a Project Associate at the High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre on a Department of Science and Technology–sponsored project investigating socio-ecological vulnerabilities and community responses in climate-sensitive Himalayan ecosystems, demonstrating strong expertise in phytocompound and essential-oil extraction, GC-MS analysis, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, antioxidant assays including DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP, and antibacterial testing through agar well diffusion, MIC, and MBC methodologies; her research background includes detailed palynological studies on allergenic taxa, extensive laboratory work on medicinal plants, and a deep interest in metabolomic profiling, environmental influences on plant biochemical pathways, essential-oil characterization, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern biotechnological approaches for Himalayan flora conservation; she has authored multiple research and review papers on phytochemistry, chemodiversity, nutraceutical potential, and bioactivity of Himalayan plant species, contributed to national and international conferences through oral and poster presentations, received recognition for scientific communication, and served as an invited reviewer for reputed journals, while professionally handling a wide range of laboratory instruments, participating in workshops on IPR and nutraceutical formulation, and maintaining a strong commitment to advancing research in plant biochemistry, medicinal plant biodiversity, and ecological resilience in mountain environments.

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Khantwal, N., Asha, & Kumar, A. (n.d.). Variation in secondary metabolite content in Aesculus indica (Wall. ex Cambess.) Hook. leaves along the altitudinal gradient in Indian Central Himalaya. Vegetos, 38(1), 111–120.

Khantwal, N., & Sharma, C. M. (n.d.). Influence of different altitudes on antibacterial potential of Aesculus indica crude extracts against multidrug-resistant strain Klebsiella pneumoniae. Biochemical & Cellular Archives, 24(1).

Khantwal, N., Sharma, C. M., & Ranout, A. S. (n.d.). Phytochemistry, nutraceutical potential, and metabolomic insights into Aesculus indica: Bridging traditional uses with modern applications. Natural Product Research, 1–20.

Khantwal, N., Sharma, C. M., & Gairola, S. (n.d.). Antibacterial and antioxidant potential of Aesculus indica (Wall. ex Cambess.) Hook. leaf extracts along an altitudinal gradient in the Garhwal Himalaya. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 123, Article 105064.

Khantwal, N., Sharma, C. M., Gairola, S., & Jugran, A. K. (n.d.). Antibacterial, antioxidant potential, and chemodiversity of Aesculus indica bark extracts along the Garhwal Himalayan altitudinal gradient. Chemistry & Biodiversity, e02216.

Abera Endesha | Plant Morphology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abera Endesha | Plant Morphology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Scholar at University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa

Dr. Abera Endesha (PhD) is a dynamic researcher, academic, and materials engineering specialist whose professional journey spans advanced manufacturing, composite technology, and experimental engineering innovation; holding a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology along with a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Manufacturing Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University, he has built a strong foundation in materials processing, mechanical behavior, and engineering design, and his scientific work is reinforced through his service as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Wolkite University where he teaches manufacturing processes, materials science, and engineering design while mentoring students and supervising research initiatives; currently engaged as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, he conducts high-impact research on sustainable composite material development with a focus on processing techniques, property characterization, wear behavior, and machining performance, emphasizing cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and performance-enhanced material solutions designed for modern industrial applications; his research portfolio includes scholarly publications, experimental investigations on advanced composites, and work on rural electrification through micro-hydropower potential assessments, along with collaborations with leading academic institutions, and his scientific contributions advance knowledge in composite manufacturing, sustainability, engineering optimization, and mechanical performance improvement; with an expanding academic footprint supported by peer-reviewed publications, an h-index reflecting growing global relevance, and ongoing multidisciplinary collaborations, Abera Endesha Bekele continues to contribute meaningfully to scientific progress, industrial innovation, and the future of materials engineering through dedicated scholarship, impactful research, and a commitment to advancing sustainable technological development.

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Endesha, A., Tefera, G., Adali, S., & Bright, G. (n.d.). The effects of extraction on mechanical and morphological properties of sisal polyester composite. Journal of Composites Science.

Josep Sanjuan Girbau | Paleobotany | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Josep Sanjuan Girbau | Paleobotany | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor at Universitat de Barcelona | Spain

Prof. Dr. Josep Sanjuan Girbau is a Spanish palaeobotanist, micropalaeontologist, palaeoecologist and sedimentologist whose academic and research career has been shaped by a strong interdisciplinary foundation in Earth Sciences, with specialization in continental biostratigraphy, plant evolution, plant taphonomy, lacustrine carbonates, basin stratigraphy and palaeoclimatology; he obtained his doctoral training at the University of Barcelona with a distinguished Cum Laude evaluation and international recognition, focusing on the biostratigraphy and palaeoecology of charophyte assemblages across significant geological transitions, following earlier postgraduate formation in palaeontology jointly at the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and undergraduate geological studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona enriched by an Erasmus Mundus stay in Italy; throughout his academic journey he has accumulated extensive university-level teaching experience in geology, palaeontology, micropalaeontology, cartography, sedimentology, marine geology, historical geology and scientific publication management in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs across major international institutions including the University of Barcelona and the American University of Beirut; his supervisory portfolio includes doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s theses covering topics such as charophyte taxonomy, palaeoclimatic modelling, micropalaeontology, sedimentary facies, freshwater ecosystems and regional palaeoenvironmental reconstructions; as an active researcher he has authored numerous indexed publications and his work spans themes such as charophyte evolution, Neogene and Quaternary biostratigraphy, palaeobiogeography, aquatic flora, lacustrine carbonate systems, basin dynamics and continental palaeoecology, with a scientific impact reflected in citations across major scholarly platforms; he is affiliated with international scientific societies including the International Research Group on Charophytes and Agora Paleobotanica, and is an active member of IRBio at the University of Barcelona; multilingual and globally engaged, he maintains active academic profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate and other platforms, with recognized identifiers such as ORCID, ResearcherID and Scopus Author ID, contributing to advancing knowledge on fossil plants, continental ecosystems and Earth’s environmental history.

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Authors not fully listed. (n.d.). An integrated paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the Early Pleistocene hominin-bearing site of Dursunlu (Türkiye). Diversity. Open access.

Authors not fully listed. (n.d.). Depositional model of the Eocene El Kohol Formation (Central Saharan Atlas, Algeria): Integration of facies analysis, palaeontology and petrography. Geological Magazine. Open access.

Authors not fully listed. (n.d.). Gastropod-rich lacustrine carbonate deposits in N Iberia: A depositional, climatic and ecological record of the Late Miocene. Sedimentary Geology. Open access.

Sanjuan, J., Demirci, E., Kangal, Ö., & Özgen-Erdem, N. (n.d.). Oligocene and early Miocene charophyte flora from the Sivas Basin (Central Anatolia, Türkiye): Biostratigraphy and palaeobiogeography. Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology. Open access.

Authors not fully listed. (n.d.). The middle-upper Eocene Loza-Portilla Formation (Western Pyrenees, North Spain): Palustrine-lacustrine carbonate-dominated sequences in a piggy-back basin under compressional tectonic stress. Depositional Record. Open access.

 

Guoping Zhang | Agronomy | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Guoping Zhang | Agronomy | Editorial Board Member

Professor at Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Guoping Zhang is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Zhejiang University, China, recognized internationally for his extensive contributions to crop stress physiology, barley germplasm improvement, and molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to abiotic and heavy metal stresses. After obtaining his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Zhejiang Agricultural University and Zhejiang University, he advanced through academic positions from Assistant Lecturer to full Professor, establishing a strong research legacy in plant molecular physiology and genetic improvement. His primary research areas encompass the identification and development of barley germplasm tolerant to salinity, drought, and acid soils, alongside investigations into nutrient-use efficiency and the molecular and physiological determinants of heavy metal accumulation and phytoremediation in crops. Over his career, he has completed more than thirty competitive research projects, including multiple national natural science foundation grants, and has authored over three hundred sixty publications in leading peer-reviewed journals such as Nature, Plant Physiology, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Advanced Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, accumulating over fifteen thousand citations and a highly influential h-index above sixty. He has contributed seminal findings on sodium transporters, microRNA regulation under salt stress, transcriptomic and alternative splicing responses during salinity adaptation, trypsin-family gene control of tillering and leaf morphology, negative regulatory roles of HKT and calmodulin-related genes in salt tolerance, and multi-omics insights into wild barley adaptation mechanisms. Beyond research, he has served in major international academic roles, including chairing the International Barley Genetics Symposium organizing committee and holding editorial responsibilities for key journals in agronomy, plant physiology, and integrated agricultural sciences, solidifying his standing as a global leader in stress biology and barley genetics.

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An integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome reveals aerenchyma-mediated antioxidant defense and energy metabolism conferring high waterlogging tolerance in sea barley. (Open access). Plant Stress.

Interactions of arsenic and phosphorus in their uptake and transportation in plants: Advances and prospective research on the mechanisms and approaches for alleviating arsenic stress. (Review, Open access).

Plant secondary metabolites—Central regulators against abiotic and biotic stresses. (Review, Open access).

Utilization of antagonistic interactions between micronutrients and cadmium (Cd) to alleviate Cd toxicity and accumulation in crops. (Review, Open access).

A comprehensive analytical method ‘Regulatome’ revealed a novel pathway for aerenchyma formation under waterlogging in wheat. Physiologia Plantarum.

A barley pan-transcriptome reveals layers of genotype-dependent transcriptional complexity. Nature Genetics.

 

Roghaieh Holghoomi | Plant Physiology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Roghaieh Holghoomi | Plant Physiology | Editorial Board Member

Postdoc Researcher at Mazandaran University | Iran

Dr. Roghaieh Holghoomi is an accomplished Plant Physiology and Biotechnology researcher from Iran whose scientific work bridges plant physiology, nanobiotechnology, secondary metabolite engineering, and advanced plant molecular responses. She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Urmia University with a distinguished dissertation investigating the effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the secondary metabolites of basil, under the mentorship of leading experts in plant physiology and horticulture. Her academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Plant Physiology and a B.Sc. in General Biology from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, where she developed strong foundations in plant sciences. She has contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research through postdoctoral collaborations on carbon-based nanoparticles as stimulators of plant metabolite production at the Cellular and Molecular Laboratory of Mazandaran University, as well as international scientific cooperation with Paco Calvo’s cognitive science research group at Universidad de Murcia and with Dr. Pedro Martínez-Gómez at CEBAS-CSIC in Spain, where she engaged in plant transcriptomics and genomics research. Her publication record includes impactful contributions on green synthesis of nanomaterials, nanoparticle-delivered bioactive compounds, biocompatible nanotechnology applications in plant biotechnology, plant nutation dynamics, carbon nanotube elicitor effects on basil physiology, biomedical applications of biowaste-derived nanomaterials, silica nanoparticle biosynthesis, drought stress biochemistry, antioxidant system activation, and plant-derived metabolites for therapeutic applications. She has authored and contributed to scientific books and book chapters in cutting-edge fields such as AI-based cancer diagnostics, green nanomaterials, and plant biotechnology. Alongside her research, she has taught plant physiology and biotechnology courses at multiple Iranian universities and has actively reviewed manuscripts for high-impact journals. Her expertise spans plant tissue culture, molecular docking, greenhouse experimentation, HPLC and GC techniques, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, qPCR, physiological and biochemical assays, and essential oil extraction. Fluent in multiple languages and deeply passionate about medicinal plant biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, genomics, and proteomics, Roghaieh Holghoomi continues to advance innovative research at the intersection of plant science and nanotechnology.

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Nanoparticle-assisted synthesis of anti-aging secondary metabolites in medicinal plants. (Review article, Open Access). Full text available.