Innovative Research Award
Nattaya Montri
Assistant Professor, Office of Administrative Interdisciplinary Program on Agricultural Technology (OAIPAT), School of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand.
Nattaya Montri is an Assistant Professor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand, working in the Office of Administrative Interdisciplinary Program on Agricultural Technology (OAIPAT). Her research addresses plant physiology, phytochemistry, and secondary metabolite production, with applied work on medicinal plants, orchids, cannabis, and teak. She holds a Dr.rer.nat. in Pharmacy (Plant Biotechnology) from the University of Vienna, Austria, and earlier degrees in Horticulture from Kasetsart University and Khon Kaen University [1]. Her indexed Scopus record lists 33 documents, 85 citations, and an h-index of 4 [2].
Abstract
This article documents the research profile of Nattaya Montri of KMITL and her selection for the Innovative Research Award at the Botany Scientist Awards. Her programme spans plant tissue culture, elicitor-mediated secondary metabolite accumulation, and the valorisation of agricultural and biowaste resources [3]. The selected award paper reports that preharvest salicylic acid application enhances pigments, antioxidants, and secondary metabolites in Cannabis sativa L. [4]. Indexed outputs include 33 Scopus documents with 85 citations and an h-index of 4 [2].
Keywords
- Plant physiology
- Phytochemistry
- Secondary metabolites
- Plant tissue culture
- Horticulture
- Elicitor signalling
Introduction
Nattaya Montri’s academic formation combines horticulture in Thailand with doctoral training in pharmacy and plant biotechnology at the University of Vienna. Since 1999 she has served as a lecturer at KMITL, first at the Chumphon Campus and later in Bangkok, and since 2024 in OAIPAT [1]. Her work links fundamental plant physiology to practical outcomes in propagation, quality improvement, and plant-derived bioactivity, a direction reflected in her sustained publication record [5].
Research Profile
The researcher’s stated interests are plant physiology, phytochemicals, and secondary metabolites. Her Scopus author profile records 33 documents, 85 citations, and an h-index of 4, while Google Scholar lists 47 documents, 124 citations, and an h-index of 5 [2]. She is affiliated with the School of Agricultural Technology at KMITL and maintains public researcher identifiers through ORCID and Google Scholar [6].
Research Contributions
Contributions include micropropagation and soilless culture of Thai medicinal plants and orchids such as Stemona curtisii and Grammatophyllum speciosum, and elicitor studies on alkaloid and curcumin accumulation [7]. Later work examines teak and cajuput leaf extracts for antifungal and insecticidal activity, cannabis cultivation and phytochemistry, and green conversion of bivalve-shell waste into calcium lactate [8]. Funded projects have been supported by NRCT, TRF, OHEC, NXPO, and TSRI [3].
Publications
Outputs appear in Acta Horticulturae, Thai Journal of Agricultural Science, International Journal of Agricultural Technology, ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, Animals, and Horticulturae [5]. Representative items include soilless culture in Thailand [9], micropropagation of Stemona curtisii [7], and the award paper on preharvest salicylic acid in cannabis [4].
Research Impact
Scopus metrics of 85 citations across 33 documents and an h-index of 4 indicate a specialised, steadily cited body of work in horticulture and plant biotechnology [2]. Complementary Google Scholar figures of 124 citations and an h-index of 5 reflect broader uptake beyond the indexed core [6]. Highly cited contributions include studies on calcium copper pyrophosphates and bivalve-shell valorisation [8].
Award Suitability
The selection for the Innovative Research Award at the Botany Scientist Awards rests on a documented record of original, applied plant science. The nominated paper, Nattaya Montri et al. (2026) in Horticulturae 12(3), 276, reports a preharvest salicylic acid treatment that enhances pigments, antioxidants, and secondary metabolites in Cannabis sativa L., combining physiological insight with cultivable practice [4]. The award recognises this contribution within a sustained programme of horticultural innovation [10].
Conclusion
Nattaya Montri’s record combines plant biotechnology, phytochemistry, and horticultural application, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, funded projects, and indexed citation metrics [3]. Her recognition with the Innovative Research Award reflects a coherent and continuing contribution to botanical and horticultural science in Thailand and internationally [10].
External Links
References
- King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. (n.d.). Academic profile: Nattaya Montri, School of Agricultural Technology. KMITL.
https://www.kmitl.ac.th/
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Nattaya Montri, Author ID 15832428800. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=15832428800
- Montri, N. (n.d.). Research projects on plant tissue culture, secondary metabolites and horticultural crops. School of Agricultural Technology, KMITL.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7692-8919
- Montri, N., Tebdoie, C., Kongchinda, P., Singhavorachai, P., Tontiworachai, B., et al. (2026). Preharvest salicylic acid application enhances pigments, antioxidants, and secondary metabolites in Cannabis sativa L. Horticulturae, 12(3), 276.
https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae12030276
- Montri, N., Wanapat, M., Kang, S., Cheas, S., Cherdthong, A., Gunun, P., et al. (2025). Exploring Tectona grandis Linn. f. leaf extract as a functional feed additive with antioxidant and nutraceutical potential for livestock. Animals, 15(23), 3498.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15233498
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Nattaya Montri: citations and publication profile. Google Scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jAbO2t8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Montri, N., Wawrosch, C. H., & Kopp, B. (2004). Micropropagation of Stemona curtisii Hook. f., a Thai medicinal plant. Acta Horticulturae, 725, 165–172.
https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.725.43
- Seesanong, S., Seangarun, C., Boonchom, B., Phutphat, S., Rungrojchaipon, P., Montri, N., et al. (2023). Efficient, green, and low-cost conversion of bivalve-shell wastes to value-added calcium lactate. ACS Omega, 8(30), 27044–27055.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c02489
- Montri, N., & Wattanapreechanon, E. (2007). Soilless culture in Thailand. Acta Horticulturae, 759, 187–194.
https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2007.759.15
- Botany Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Innovative Research Award: event and nomination information. Botany Scientist.
https://botanyscientist.com/