Madan Sharma | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Madan Sharma | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr. Madan Sharma | Manipal University | India

Prof. Dr. Madan Sharma has established a significant scientific presence through impactful research spanning plant biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, medicinal plant conservation, and sustainable bioscience innovation. His scholarly influence is reflected in 757 citations from 717 citing documents, demonstrating broad recognition and applicability of his findings across diverse research communities. With a portfolio of 62 peer-reviewed documents, his work has advanced micropropagation techniques, optimized in vitro regeneration systems, explored endophytic fungal diversity, and contributed to the biosynthesis of eco-friendly nanoparticles with antimicrobial and therapeutic potential. His h-index of 14 underscores the consistent relevance and academic value of his contributions, which have shaped new directions in plant tissue culture, phytochemical enhancement, biogenic nanomaterial development, and bioresource conservation. Prof. Dr. Madan Sharma’s research further integrates molecular, biochemical and nanotechnological approaches to address challenges related to medicinal plant preservation, sustainable agricultural practices, and innovative biological solutions for health and environmental applications. His cumulative scientific output reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge that supports societal benefit, industry innovation, and the progressive development of biosciences through interdisciplinary and forward-looking research.

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zhanming tan | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. zhanming tan | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Zhanming Tan | Tarim University | China 

Zhanming Tan has established a strong academic footprint through impactful research contributions, reflected in an h-index of 6, a collection of 25 scholarly documents, and 139 citations across the literature. His work spans key areas of horticultural science, including stress physiology of greenhouse vegetables, optimization of soilless cultivation systems, water–fertilizer coupling strategies, and advanced substrate innovations tailored for efficient vegetable production. These contributions have strengthened scientific understanding and practical applications in controlled-environment agriculture, particularly in improving tomato and cucumber growth performance, enhancing quality traits, and refining cultivation models for challenging environments. His research further integrates modern analytical methods, including machine learning-based crop quality assessment and physiological evaluation under light, water, and nutrient variability. Beyond journal articles, Zhanming Tan has also produced monographs, textbooks, and patented technologies that support the development of innovative planting devices, fertilization systems, and substrate management tools. The cumulative impact of his documented output—demonstrated through publication volume, citation count, and h-index performance—highlights his commitment to advancing sustainable and high-efficiency facility agriculture. His work continues to offer scalable solutions that enhance crop productivity, resource-use efficiency, and horticultural resilience in modern agricultural systems.

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Li, Y., Tan, Z., Liu, Y., Peng, Y., & Liu, C. (2025). Root-specific overexpression of the CmDUF239-1 gene enhances heat tolerance in melon seedlings by upregulating antioxidant enzymes activities, proline content, and expression of heat shock protein-related genes. Horticulturae.

 Liu, Y., Tan, Z., Meng, L., Li, Y., & Peng, Y. (2025). CmDUF239-1 improves the salt tolerance of grafted melon by enhancing antioxidant capacity and Na+/K+ homeostasis. Plants

Marzena Matejczyk | Agricultural | Soil Toxicology Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Matejczyk | Agricultural | Soil Toxicology Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Matejczyk | Bialystok University of Technology | Poland

Dr. Marzena Matejczyk is a distinguished environmental biotechnologist whose research focuses on the toxicity and genotoxicity of pharmaceuticals and their environmental impact on microbial systems. Her work integrates microbiology, environmental chemistry, and molecular biology to evaluate the ecological risks posed by pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater. With a robust publication record of 38 scientific documents, she has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge on microbial responses to toxic substances, particularly using Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas putida as model organisms. Her studies have provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of genetic stress and biochemical alterations induced by emerging pollutants. Dr. Matejczyk has authored and co-authored numerous research papers in high-impact journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports and several chapters in scientific monographs. Her research excellence is reflected in her strong citation metrics, with a total of 1,322 citations, including 1,272 from external sources, and an h-index of 12, demonstrating both the visibility and influence of her scientific contributions. Beyond her publications, she has actively participated as a co-principal investigator in multiple national research grants, contributing to the development of innovative approaches for environmental monitoring and sustainable management of wastewater pollutants.

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Matejczyk, M., Swislocka, R., Golonko, A., Lewandowski, W., & Hawrylik, E. (2018). Cytotoxic, genotoxic and antimicrobial activity of caffeic and rosmarinic acids and their lithium, sodium and potassium salts as potential anticancer compounds. Advances in Medical Sciences, 63(1), 14–21.

Hawrylik, E., & Matejczyk, M. (2018). Escherichia coli-Lux biosensor used to monitor the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of pharmacological residues in the environment. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 19(3), 5–12.

Matejczyk, M., Swiderski, G., Swislocka, R., Rosochacki, S. J., & Lewandowski, W. (2018). Seleno-L-methionine and L-ascorbic acid differentiate the biological activity of doxorubicin and its metal complexes as new anticancer drug candidates. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 49, 91–97.

Kalinowska, M., Bajko, E., Matejczyk, M., Kaczyński, P., Łozowicka, B., & Lewandowski, W. (2018). The study of anti-/pro-oxidant, lipophilic, microbial and spectroscopic properties of new alkali metal salts of 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(2), 463.

Matejczyk, M., Swislocka, R., Kalinowska, M., Swiderski, G., Lewandowski, W., Jabłońska-Trypuć, A., & Rosochacki, S. J. (2017). In vitro evaluation of biological activity of cinnamic, caffeic, ferulic and chlorogenic acids with use of Escherichia coli K-12 recA::gfp biosensor strain. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 74(2), 585–593.

Matejczyk, M., Swislocka, R., Kalinowska, M., Swiderski, G., Lewandowski, W., & Jabłońska-Trypuć, A. (2017). Monitoring of synergistic enhancement of caffeic acid on Escherichia coli K-12 recA::gfp strain treated with dacarbazine. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 74(2), 594–600.