Marconi Batista Teixeira | Agronomy | Research Excellence Award Published on 28/04/202628/04/2026 by Invention Awards After Completing the Registration Process, your Biography will be displayed here. Register by using your Entry ID: 26254 Register Here
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Daniel Valero | Postharvest Biology and Tecnology | Research Excellence Award Published on 07/04/2026 by Invention Awards Prof. Dr. Daniel Valero | Postharvest Biology and Tecnology | Research Excellence Award Head Postharvest Group in University Miguel Hernandez, Spain Prof. Dr. Daniel Valero has held several significant academic and research positions, including serving as a Professor at Universidad Miguel Hernández, after earlier roles as a contracted researcher and both postdoctoral and predoctoral fellow at CEBAS-CSIC and University of Bristol. He completed his higher education and doctorate in Pharmacy at Universidad de Granada, building a strong academic foundation. Throughout his career, he has supervised numerous high-quality undergraduate and doctoral research projects, many achieving top honors such as “Sobresaliente Cum Laude” and “Matrícula de Honor,” reflecting his excellence in mentorship. His research expertise is centered on postharvest technology, fruit quality preservation, and the use of bioactive and natural compounds to enhance shelf life and nutritional value. He has actively contributed to multiple competitive R&D projects, including national and international collaborations focused on sustainable agricultural practices, innovative pre- and postharvest treatments, and eco-friendly strategies to improve fruit quality. His work also involves the utilization of agro-industrial residues, optimization of irrigation and fertilization, and development of natural treatments to mitigate biotic stress in crops. As a project leader and collaborator, he has contributed to multidisciplinary teams, securing significant funding and advancing applied research in agro-food technology. Additionally, his involvement in scientific congresses and research initiatives highlights his continued commitment to innovation and knowledge dissemination in agricultural and food sciences. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 15000 12000 9000 6000 3000 1000 100 0 Citations 13385 Documents 253 h-index 69 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications Preharvest Sorbitol Application Modulates Phytohormone Profiles and Enhances Nutraceutical Quality of Extra-Early Nectarine (Prunus persica) – Food Chemistry, 2026 Polyamine Treatments: An Effective Strategy to Improve Crop Yield, Fruit Colour, and Preserve Quality of ‘Mollar de Elche’ Pomegranate During Chilling Storage – Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2026 Melatonin as a Pre- and Postharvest Tool for Enhancing Fruit Quality – Review Article, 2026 Synergistic Postharvest Efficacy of Methyl Salicylate, Methyl Jasmonate, and Sodium Nitroprusside in Enhancing Chilling Tolerance of Tomato Fruit – Horticulturae, 2026 Reaction of Pomegranate Trees to Sustained Deficit Irrigation in Terms of Morphophysiological and Biochemical Traits – Scientific Reports, 2025
Rotaru Liliana | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award Published on 27/03/202627/03/2026 by Invention Awards Prof. Dr. Rotaru Liliana | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award Department of Horticultural Technologies in Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS), Romania Prof. Dr. Rotaru Liliana is a distinguished academic and researcher in horticulture, currently serving as Director of the Doctoral School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Life Sciences of Iasi and a Ph.D. coordinator specializing in viticulture and oenology. She has progressed through academic ranks from Assistant Professor to full Professor, contributing extensively to teaching and research in ampelography, organic viticulture, and vine cultivation technologies. Her professional journey also includes earlier roles as a horticultural engineer and economic manager, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary expertise. She holds a doctorate in horticulture with advanced skills in statistical and biochemical analysis applied to viticulture. Prof. Rotaru has participated in international training programs across France and Denmark, enhancing her global academic exposure. She is known for her leadership in academic administration, having served as vice-dean and director of multiple institutional departments. Her research portfolio includes involvement in numerous national and international projects focused on sustainable viticulture, climate adaptation, and grapevine genetics. She has authored over 215 scientific papers and several influential books in viticulture and oenology. Additionally, she is an active member of prestigious professional organizations and serves as a reviewer, evaluator, and scientific expert. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, highlighting her impact on horticultural science and education. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 180 150 120 90 60 30 10 0 Citations 156 Documents 15 h-index 7 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications Assessing Viticultural Parameters and Wine Quality in Relation to Climate Conditions – Horticulturae, 2026 SSR-Based Genetic Diversity Assessment Among Varieties Conserved in a Romanian Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Collection – Agriculture, 2026 Assessing Grapevine Adaptability and Wine Quality in Relation to Climate Conditions – Preprint, 2026 Preliminary Studies on Morpho-Structural and Biochemical Characterisation of Some Genotypes of Vitis vinifera L. Cultivated in Northeast Romania – Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, 2024 The Production of Low-Alcohol Wines by Sequential Semi-Anaerobic Must Fermentation – Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, 2023
Xiangyu Qing | Maize | Excellence in Research Award Published on 16/12/202516/12/2025 by Invention Awards Dr. Xiangyu Qing | Maize | Excellence in Research Award Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China Dr. Xiangyu Qing is a researcher at China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, an established record in plant biotechnology and crop genetic improvement. His scholarly output includes three Scopus-indexed documents that have collectively received eight citations across seven citing publications, reflecting growing academic impact in his field. Dr. Qing has achieved an h-index of 2, demonstrating consistent citation performance relative to his publication count. His research primarily focuses on plant transformation technologies, tissue culture, and molecular mechanisms that enhance genetic engineering efficiency in crops. One of his notable open-access publications is a short survey titled “ZmHSCF1 enhances Agrobacterium-mediated transformation frequency in commercial maize inbred lines by promoting embryogenic callus proliferation,” which highlights a key genetic factor improving transformation efficiency in maize. This work contributes significantly to advancing reliable genetic transformation protocols for commercial inbred lines, a major bottleneck in maize biotechnology. Dr. Qing actively collaborates within a broad research network, as evidenced by his 31 co-authors, indicating strong interdisciplinary and institutional engagement. Although he has not yet reported awarded grants or preprints, his publications demonstrate clear translational relevance for agricultural biotechnology. His research outcomes support crop improvement strategies aimed at enhancing breeding efficiency and functional genomics applications. Through focused contributions to plant molecular biology and transformation systems, Dr. Xiangyu Qing continues to strengthen the scientific foundation for modern agricultural innovation in China and beyond. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 10 8 6 4 2 0 Citations 8 Documents 3 h-index 2 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications G2H: A Precise Block-Scanning Strategy for Genetic Background Assessment in Maize Backcross Breeding – Genes, 2025 ZmHSCF1 enhances Agrobacterium-mediated transformation frequency in commercial maize inbred lines by promoting embryogenic callus proliferation – 2025
Dr. Xiangyu Qing | Maize | Excellence in Research Award Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China Dr. Xiangyu Qing is a researcher at China Agricultural University, Beijing, China, an established record in plant biotechnology and crop genetic improvement. His scholarly output includes three Scopus-indexed documents that have collectively received eight citations across seven citing publications, reflecting growing academic impact in his field. Dr. Qing has achieved an h-index of 2, demonstrating consistent citation performance relative to his publication count. His research primarily focuses on plant transformation technologies, tissue culture, and molecular mechanisms that enhance genetic engineering efficiency in crops. One of his notable open-access publications is a short survey titled “ZmHSCF1 enhances Agrobacterium-mediated transformation frequency in commercial maize inbred lines by promoting embryogenic callus proliferation,” which highlights a key genetic factor improving transformation efficiency in maize. This work contributes significantly to advancing reliable genetic transformation protocols for commercial inbred lines, a major bottleneck in maize biotechnology. Dr. Qing actively collaborates within a broad research network, as evidenced by his 31 co-authors, indicating strong interdisciplinary and institutional engagement. Although he has not yet reported awarded grants or preprints, his publications demonstrate clear translational relevance for agricultural biotechnology. His research outcomes support crop improvement strategies aimed at enhancing breeding efficiency and functional genomics applications. Through focused contributions to plant molecular biology and transformation systems, Dr. Xiangyu Qing continues to strengthen the scientific foundation for modern agricultural innovation in China and beyond.