Alihan Katlav | Crop Protection | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alihan Katlav | Crop Protection | Research Excellence Award

Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University | Australia

Alihan Katlav, PhD, is an agricultural entomologist specializing in biological control, insect–microbe interactions, and integrated pest management. He earned his PhD in Agricultural Entomology from Western Sydney University and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment. His research integrates molecular, ecological, and field-based approaches to develop sustainable, pollinator-safe pest management strategies, particularly using entomopathogenic nematodes against honey bee pests. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, serves as an Associate Editor for leading entomology journals, and has received multiple competitive national and international research awards, contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture and pollinator health.

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Mahendar Thudi | Plant Genetics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Mahendar Thudi | Plant Genetics | Editorial Board Member

Fort Valley State university | United States

Mahendar Thudi, PhD, is a distinguished plant geneticist and genomics researcher currently serving as a Research Professional at Fort Valley State University, Georgia, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He previously worked as Associate Professor at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University and spent over a decade at ICRISAT contributing extensively to chickpea genomics and molecular breeding. Dr. Thudi holds a PhD in Plant Sciences (2010) from the University of Hyderabad, an MS in Plant Biotechnology, and a BS in Agriculture. His research spans genetics and plant breeding, genomics, multi-omics, biotic and abiotic stress biology, and crop improvement in chickpea, sorghum, pearl millet, lentils, peanut, and wheat. Dr. Thudi has received several honors, including the Fellow of Telangana Academy of Sciences and multiple Exceptional Scientific Article Awards. With active international collaborations and editorial roles in leading journals, he continues to advance genomics-based breeding and global food security.

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Varshney, R. K., Song, C., Saxena, R. K., Azam, S., Yu, S., Sharpe, A. G., Cannon, S., … (2013). Draft genome sequence of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) provides a resource for trait improvement. Nature Biotechnology.

Varshney, R. K., Shi, C., Thudi, M., Mariac, C., Wallace, J., Qi, P., Zhang, H., Zhao, Y., … (2017). Pearl millet genome sequence provides a resource to improve agronomic traits in arid environments. Nature Biotechnology.

Varshney, R. K., Thudi, M., Nayak, S. N., Gaur, P. M., Kashiwagi, J., … (2014). Genetic dissection of drought tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics.

Varshney, R. K., Thudi, M., Roorkiwal, M., He, W., Upadhyaya, H. D., Yang, W., … (2019). Resequencing of 429 chickpea accessions from 45 countries provides insights into genome diversity, domestication and agronomic traits. Nature Genetics.

Thudi, M., Upadhyaya, H. D., Rathore, A., Gaur, P. M., Krishnamurthy, L., … (2014). Genetic dissection of drought and heat tolerance in chickpea through genome-wide and candidate gene-based association mapping approaches.

Hieronim Golczyk | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hieronim Golczyk | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin | Poland

Dr. Hieronim Golczyk is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biological Sciences, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. He earned his Habilitation in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Cytogenetics and Genetics from Adam Mickiewicz University in 2015. With over two decades of academic experience, including positions at the Jagiellonian University and collaborations with leading European research centers such as IPK Gatersleben and the Max Planck Institute, Dr. Golczyk has established himself as a distinguished figure in molecular cytogenetics. His research focuses on chromosome structure and function, genome evolution, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) methodologies, and organelle genetics. He has pioneered several innovative cytogenetic techniques, including ImmunoFISH and EC-FISH, and contributed to landmark discoveries on genome transfer and chloroplast competition published in Nature and Plant Cell. Dr. Golczyk has authored over 60 scientific papers with an h-index of 16, more than 830 citations, and over 34 document reads. His achievements have been recognized by multiple Polish Genetic Society Awards and Rector’s Awards. As an active reviewer, educator, and member of advisory scientific boards, Dr. Golczyk continues to advance the understanding of genetic mechanisms underlying plant evolution and genome architecture.

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Golczyk, H. (2025). A new efficient immunoprotocol to detect chromosomal/nuclear proteins along with repetitive DNA in squash preparations of formalin-fixed, long-stored root tips. Plant Methods.

Jach, M. E. (2023). The role of probiotics and their metabolites in the treatment of depression. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.

Golczyk, H., Hřibová, E., Doležel, J., Cuadrado, Á., Garbsch, F., Greiner, S., Janeczko, M., Szklarczyk, M., Masłyk, M., & Kubiński, K. (2022). Migration of repetitive DNAs during evolution of the permanent translocation heterozygosity in the oyster plant (Tradescantia section Rhoeo).

Rehab Ghareeb farrag | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rehab Ghareeb Farrag | Plant Pathology | Women Researcher Award

City of Scientific Research and Technological Application | Egypt

Dr. Rehab Yassin Ahmed Ghareeb is an Associate Professor at the Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Egypt, with a distinguished research career in plant protection and nematology. She earned her BSc (2002), MSc (2008), and PhD (2015) in Plant Pathology from Alexandria University, where she developed a strong foundation in molecular genetics, plant–nematode interactions, and advanced diagnostic tools. Her expertise encompasses plant-pathogenic nematodes, gene silencing, biosensors, bio-pesticides, green nanotechnology applications, and sustainable pest management. With 48 publications indexed in international journals, an h-index of 21, over 1149 citations, and one granted patent in eco-friendly technology, she has significantly advanced molecular and eco-friendly approaches for controlling nematode diseases. Dr. Ghareeb has successfully led national and international collaborations, including research projects in China and Chile, and serves as an editor and peer-reviewer for leading journals such as Springer Nature, Frontiers in Plant Science, and MDPI. She is an active member of professional societies, including ASPP and IASR, and a founding committee member of the World Association of Scientists and Inventors. Her contributions continue to shape sustainable agriculture and innovative plant health solutions globally.

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“Mulberry based zinc nano-particles mitigate salinity induced toxic effects and improve the grain yield and zinc bio-fortification of wheat by improving antioxidant activities …”

“Co-application of organic amendments and inorganic P increase maize growth and soil carbon, phosphorus availability in calcareous soil”

“The nematicidal potentiality of some algal extracts and their role in enhancement the tomato defense genes against root knot-nematodes”

“The potential of endophytic fungi as bio-control agents against the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)”

“Genotoxicity assessment of amino zinc nanoparticles in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as cytogenetical perspective”

“Zinc Nutrition Responses to Agronomic and Yield Traits, Kernel Quality, and Pollen Viability in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)”