Cristina Oliveira | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Cristina Oliveira | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Instituto Supeior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa | Portugal

Prof. Dr. Cristina Oliveira is a distinguished horticultural scientist whose academic excellence and research leadership have significantly advanced agricultural innovation and sustainability. With 76 publications, an h-index of 20, and 1,821 citations from 1,580 documents, her scholarly impact is widely recognized. She holds a professorship at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, where she teaches and coordinates key courses in olive cultivation, fruit production, and horticultural systems. Her educational background and career reflect a strong integration of scientific inquiry with practical agricultural solutions. Prof. Oliveira’s professional experience includes coordinating national and international R&D projects, supervising over 100 master’s and six doctoral theses, and serving on the scientific committees of major international congresses. Her research interests span fruit tree physiology, irrigation management, crop water use efficiency, and post-harvest fruit quality under changing climate conditions. Skilled in experimental design, data interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, she effectively bridges academic research with industry application. Recognized for her contributions, she has served as President of ADISA and a board member of the Operational and Technological Center for Fruit and Vegetables (COTHN). Prof. Oliveira’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and academic mentorship firmly establishes her as a leading figure in horticultural research and education.

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Featured Publications

Oliveira, C. M., et al. (2025). Single and basal crop coefficients for temperate climate fruit trees, vines, and shrubs with consideration of fraction of ground cover, height, and training system. Plant Stress.  (Cited by 4).

Oliveira, C. M., et al. (2025). Single and basal crop coefficients for estimation of water requirements of subtropical and tropical orchards and plantations with consideration of fraction of ground cover, height, and training system. Plant Stress. (Cited by 7).

Oliveira, C. M., et al. (2025). Single and basal crop coefficients for estimation of water use of tree and vine woody crops with consideration of fraction of ground cover, height, and training system for Mediterranean and warm temperate fruit and leaf crops. Plant Stress. (Cited by 15).

Oliveira, C. M., et al. (2025). Effect of heading cuts on branch growth of ‘Encore’ mandarin. Plant Stress. (Cited by 2).

Oliveira, C. M., et al. (2024). Analysis of petiole sap nutrients using rapid and standard methods and its relation to leaf analysis of fertilized Malus domestica cv. Gala. Horticulturae.

Yasai Li | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Yasai Li | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Molecular Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Ms. Yasai Li is a dedicated researcher in the field of Agronomy, currently contributing to advanced studies at the Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Molecular Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Agronomy with a focus on crop productivity, stress physiology, and molecular breeding, equipping her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied plant sciences. Throughout her professional career, she has engaged in nationally funded research projects and international collaborations, working on improving crop yield, resistance, and sustainability. Her research interests include molecular breeding strategies, crop stress tolerance, and sustainable agricultural innovation, areas highly relevant to global food security. She has developed strong research skills in molecular genetics, bioinformatics, experimental design, and advanced agronomic techniques, complemented by her ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Ms. Li has published in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, presented at recognized scientific conferences, and received recognition for her impactful contributions, positioning her as an emerging leader in agricultural sciences. With her commitment to innovation, scientific excellence, and mentorship, Ms. Yasai Li is poised to continue making meaningful contributions that advance agronomy research and support sustainable global agriculture.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, R., Wu, H., Li, Y., Huang, Z., Yin, Z., Yang, C.-X., & Du, Z.-Q. (2023). GWLD: An R package for genome-wide linkage disequilibrium analysis. G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics, 13(9), jkad154.

Li, Y., Chen, X., Chen, D., Wu, J., Chen, T., Qiao, M., Peng, X., Mei, S., & Feng, Y. (2023). MCEE promotes intramuscular fat deposition in pigs through regulating mitochondrial function.

Tang, J., Liu, C., Wang, Z., Zhu, T., Zhong, M., Li, Y., & Chen, M. (2025). Neuropeptide Y as a prognostic biomarker in electrical storm: Editorial comment on the reappraisal of neuropeptide Y as biomarker and therapeutic target in arrhythmic disorders. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 11(4).

Margaretta Christita | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Margaretta Christita | Plant Pathology | Best Researcher Award

Young Researcher at National Research and Innovation Agency | Indonesia

Dr. Margaretta Christita is a plant pathologist and researcher at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), specializing in plant–microbe interactions, microbial biotechnology, and sustainable forest microbiology. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences from the University of Helsinki, Finland, where her doctoral work focused on the histology and pathogenic mechanisms of Taphrina betulina in birch, following her bachelor’s in forestry and master’s in plant biotechnology from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Since beginning her research career in 2014 at the Ministry of Forestry, she has accumulated extensive professional experience, leading projects on biocontrol of plant pathogens, plant-assisted bioremediation, fungal and bacterial diversity, and industrial collaborations with PT. Royal Lestari Utama and PT. Java Agro Spices. Her research interests encompass plant disease resistance, microbial biofertilizers, endophytic microbes for stress tolerance, and biopharmaceutical potential of natural compounds. Skilled in molecular microbiology, metagenomics, microbial isolation, and bioassay techniques, she has published 21 documents indexed in Scopus, cited by 30 documents, with 35 total citations and an h-index of 4. She has also authored books, book chapters with Academic Press, and secured patents for microbial biocontrol agents and biofertilizers. Recognized for her applied innovations and academic outputs, she is a promising leader in advancing plant pathology and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Irawan, A., Anggraeni, I., & Christita, M. (2015). Identifikasi penyebab penyakit bercak daun pada bibit cempaka (Magnolia elegans (Blume.) H. Keng) dan teknik pengendaliannya. Jurnal Wasian, 2(2), 87–94.

Arini, D. I. D., Christita, M., & Kinho, J. (2019). The macrofungi diversity and their potential utilization in Tangale Nature Reserve Gorontalo Province. Berita Biologi, 18(1), 109–115.

Christita, M., Arini, D. I. D., Kinho, J., Halawane, J. E., Kafiar, J., & Diwi, M. S. (2017). Keragaman dan potensi makrofungi di Obyek Ekowisata Kaki Dian, Gunung Klabat–Minahasa Utara. Jurnal Mikologi Indonesia, 1(2), 82–90.

Suryawan, A., Christita, M., & Yuliantoro, I. (2015). Potensi dan strategi pengembangan taman hutan raya Gunung Tumpa Manado, Sulawesi Utara dalam upaya konservasi keanekaragaman hayati subkawasan Wallacea. Prosiding Seminar Nasional Masyarakat Biodiversitas Indonesia, 1(4), 714–720.

Arini, D. I. D., Kinho, J., Diwi, M. S., Christita, M., Halawane, J. E., Fahmi, M. S., & Kafiar, Y. (2018). Keanekaragaman satwa liar untuk ekowisata Taman Hutan Aqua Lestari, Minahasa Utara. Jurnal Wasian, 5(1), 1–14.