Fishua Dango | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Fishua Dango | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Estudante Doutorado at Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences | Brazil

Ms. Fishua Dango Upuere Dango is a dedicated PhD student in Genetics and Plant Breeding at São Paulo State University, Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Brazil, whose academic foundation and professional journey reflect a strong commitment to advancing agricultural research, particularly in the genetic improvement of biofortified sweet potato varieties. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Extension and a Master’s degree in Agronomy focusing on Genetics and Plant Breeding, with a thesis centered on genotype-by-environment interaction, adaptability, and stability in biofortified sweet potato genotypes. His research emphasizes sustainable agricultural development, crop adaptability, and genetic enhancement for nutritional quality improvement. Over the course of eight years, he worked as a technician at the International Potato Center in Mozambique, where he played an instrumental role in the genetic improvement of sweet potato cultivars biofortified with beta-carotene, anthocyanin, iron, and zinc. His work contributed significantly to food security and nutritional enrichment efforts, leading to the official approval of several drought-tolerant and biofortified sweet potato cultivars by the Ministry of Agriculture. Beyond laboratory and field research, he has been actively engaged in community-oriented extension programs, including “Productive Backyards of Family Farming and Female Leadership in the Terra Rica Settlement, Córrego Rico, São Paulo” and “Cultivaeco,” an initiative promoting environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and food security in basic education. His published works, including contributions to scientific journals such as Agriculture and Open Agriculture, demonstrate a consistent focus on plant breeding strategies, environmental adaptation, and biofortification. Through his research and outreach, Fishua José Upuere Dango continues to contribute to global efforts in crop improvement, sustainability, and the empowerment of rural and farming communities, embodying a forward-looking vision for resilient and nutritionally enriched agricultural systems.

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Featured Publications

Dango, F. J. U., Oliveira, D. J. L. S. F., Otoboni, M. E. F., Pavan, B. E., Andrade, M. I. V., & Vargas, P. F. (n.d.). New sweet potato genotypes: Analysis of agronomic potential. Agriculture.

Meijun Liu | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Meijun Liu | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at College of Grassland Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University | China

Prof. Meijun Liu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Grassland Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China, recognized for her outstanding contributions to plant physiology and forage crop stress biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Science and has since built a distinguished career focusing on low-temperature and drought resistance in alfalfa, forage rejuvenation, and sustainable high-yield cultivation technologies in arid regions. With extensive professional experience leading and participating in nine national and provincial-level research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Central Government R&D Program, Prof. Liu has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scientific innovation. Her research interests encompass photosynthetic adaptation mechanisms, environmental stress physiology, and soil remediation through forage crops, supported by strong research skills in plant biochemical analysis, physiological assays, and molecular experimentation. She has published over 30 papers in reputed SCI and Scopus journals, co-edited two national “14th Five-Year Plan” books, and holds two patents and five software copyrights. Among her numerous awards and honors are the titles of Tianshan Youth Top Talent, Tianshan Talent (Phase III), and Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher, reflecting her national impact. In conclusion, Prof. Liu’s expertise, research productivity, and dedication to sustainable agriculture position her as a leading scientist driving innovation in plant physiology and grassland ecosystem management.

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Featured Publications

Liu, M., Zhang, Z., Yan, A., Wang, Y., Yu, M., & Zhao, W. (2025, December). Flexible regulation of photosynthesis to low temperature in alfalfa contributed to spring rejuvenation. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 229(Pt B), 110501.

Liu, M., Miao, Y., Zhang, L., Zhao, Y., & Wang, J. (2023, September 29). Mitochondrial structure and respiratory metabolism in cold resistance of alfalfa seedling root. Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology, 35, 319–330.

Li, Y.‐T., Liu, M., Li, Y., Liu, P., Zhao, S.‐J., Gao, H.‐Y., & Zhang, Z.‐S. (2020, October). Photoprotection by mitochondrial alternative pathway is enhanced at heat but disabled at chilling. The Plant Journal, 104(2), 331–343.

Zhang, Z.‐S., Liu, M., Scheibe, R., Selinski, J., Zhang, L.‐T., Yang, C., Meng, X.‐L., & Gao, H.‐Y. (2017, January). Contribution of the alternative respiratory pathway to PSII photoprotection in C3 and C4 plants. Molecular Plant, 10(1), 131–142.

Cheng, D.‐D., Liu, M., Sun, X.‐B., Zhao, M., Chow, W. S., Sun, G.‐Y., Zhang, Z.‐S., & Hu, Y.‐B. (2016, April 21). Light suppresses bacterial population through the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in tobacco leaves infected with Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7, 512.