Barbara Bravo Ferrada | Soil Biology and Microbiology | Argentina

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Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award

Barbara Bravo Ferrada
 Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina

Barbara Bravo Ferrada
Affiliation Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
Country Argentina
Scopus ID 55817582900
Documents 30
Citations 650
h-index 14
Subject Area Soil Biology and Microbiology
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2196-8227

Barbara Bravo Ferrada is a researcher affiliated with Universidad Nacional de Quilmes whose documented scientific work connects microbial biotechnology, fermentation science, and biological applications relevant to interdisciplinary soil and environmental research. Her publication record includes investigations of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, culture media, enzyme activity, genome sequencing, and microbial starter cultures. These studies demonstrate an applied research profile centered on microorganisms and their functional properties. [1]

Abstract

The Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award recognizes scholarly work that contributes to the understanding and application of biological sciences across environmental and agricultural systems. Barbara Bravo Ferrada’s research profile is characterized by microbial studies involving Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, malolactic fermentation, enzyme activity, microbial cultivation, and genomic characterization. Her documented record of 30 publications, 650 citations, and an h-index of 14 provides quantitative evidence of sustained scholarly activity. [1]

Keywords

Soil Biology; Soil Microbiology; Microbial Biotechnology; Lactiplantibacillus plantarum; Fermentation; Microbial Cultures; Genomics; Environmental Biotechnology.

Introduction

Microorganisms play important roles in nutrient transformation, biotechnology, food systems, and environmental processes. Interdisciplinary microbial research can therefore provide methodological and conceptual links between agricultural, environmental, and biological sciences. Ferrada’s publications illustrate this interdisciplinary character through experimental work involving bacterial physiology, fermentation conditions, low-cost microbial cultivation, and genomic analysis. [2]

Research Profile

The research profile includes studies of enological Lactobacillus plantarum strains, malolactic starter cultures, β-glucosidase activity, biomass production, and complete genome sequencing. The work combines microbiological experimentation with process optimization and molecular characterization, supporting a broad research perspective on beneficial microorganisms. [3]

Research Contributions

  • Investigation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum as a functional microbial culture in fermentation systems.
  • Evaluation of β-glucosidase activity under different pH and ethanol conditions.
  • Development of lower-cost culture approaches using whey permeate for microbial biomass production.
  • Genomic characterization of a Lactobacillus plantarum strain isolated from Patagonian Pinot Noir wine. [4]

Publications

  • Use of Apple Pomace as Substrate for Production of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Malolactic Starter Cultures, Fermentation, 2021. [5]
  • β-Glucosidase Activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum UNQLp 11 in Different Malolactic Fermentations Conditions, Fermentation, 2021.[6]
  • Complete Genome Sequencing of Lactobacillus plantarum UNQLp 11 Isolated from a Patagonian Pinot Noir Wine, South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 2020. [7]
  • Design of a low-cost culture medium based in whey permeate for biomass production of enological Lactobacillus plantarum strains, Biotechnology Progress, 2019.
  • Lactobacillus plantarum as a malolactic starter culture in winemaking: A new (old) player?, Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, 2019.

Research Impact

The reported citation count of 650 and h-index of 14 indicate that the research has received measurable scholarly attention. The publications also address practical questions involving microbial culture development, fermentation performance, and resource-efficient biomass production, creating potential relevance for biotechnology and applied microbiology. [1]

Award Suitability

The documented research aligns with an interdisciplinary award framework through its integration of microbiology, biotechnology, fermentation science, and biological resource utilization. The combination of peer-reviewed publications, microbial characterization, and applied research provides a reasonable scholarly basis for consideration within the International Soil Scientist Awards, particularly where biological and microbiological approaches are included in the evaluation scope.

Conclusion

Barbara Bravo Ferrada’s research record presents an interdisciplinary body of work focused on beneficial microorganisms and their technological applications. Her publications on Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, microbial cultivation, enzymatic activity, and genome sequencing demonstrate continuity across experimental and applied microbiology. The available bibliometric indicators further document the scholarly reach of this research.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Barbara Bravo Ferrada, Author ID 55817582900. Scopus.
    Scopus Author Profile
  2. Bravo Ferrada et al. (2019). Lactobacillus plantarum as a malolactic starter culture in winemaking: A new (old) player? Electronic Journal of Biotechnology.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejbt.2018.12.002
  3. Bravo Ferrada et al. (2019). Design of a low-cost culture medium based in whey permeate for biomass production of enological Lactobacillus plantarum strains. Biotechnology Progress.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/btpr.2791
  4. Bravo Ferrada et al. (2020). Complete Genome Sequencing of Lactobacillus plantarum UNQLp 11 Isolated from a Patagonian Pinot Noir Wine. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture.
    https://doi.org/10.21548/41-2-4066
  5. Bravo Ferrada et al. (2021). Use of Apple Pomace as Substrate for Production of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Malolactic Starter Cultures. Fermentation, 7(4), 244.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation7040244
  6. Bravo Ferrada et al. (2021). β-Glucosidase Activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum UNQLp 11 in Different Malolactic Fermentations Conditions: Effect of pH and Ethanol Content. Fermentation, 7(1), 22.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation7010022
  7. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture. (2020). Complete Genome Sequencing of Lactobacillus plantarum UNQLp 11 Isolated from a Patagonian Pinot Noir Wine.

Arun Kumar | Soil Biology | Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award

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Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award

Arun Kumar
Manipal University, Jaipur
               Arun Kumar
Affiliation Manipal University Jaipur
Country India
Scopus ID 55627656100
Documents 38
Citations 255
h-index 7
Subject Area Soil Biology
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5552-5459
Google Scholar IJN35hsAAAAJ

Arun Kumar of Manipal University Jaipur, with particular emphasis on Soil Biology, scholarly productivity, citation impact, and interdisciplinary research relevance. The Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award recognizes research contributions that connect soil science with related areas of environmental science, microbiology, agriculture, ecology, biotechnology, and sustainable resource management.[1][2]

Abstract

Arun Kumar is a researcher affiliated with Manipal University Jaipur whose stated subject area is Soil Biology. The available scholarly profile information records 38 documents, 255 citations, and an h-index of 7. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of research productivity and citation visibility, while the broader context of Soil Biology places the research within an interdisciplinary field concerned with microorganisms, soil processes, nutrient cycling, ecosystem functioning, and sustainable land management.[1][2]

Keywords

Soil Biology, Soil Science, Soil Microbiology, Interdisciplinary Research, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, Environmental Science, Microbial Ecology, Nutrient Cycling, Agricultural Biotechnology, Ecosystem Processes, International Soil Scientist Awards.

Introduction

Soil is a complex biological and physical system that supports terrestrial ecosystems, agricultural production, nutrient cycling, and a wide range of environmental processes. Soil biology examines the organisms and biological interactions that contribute to soil functioning, including microbial communities, organic matter transformation, nutrient availability, and interactions between soil organisms and plants. Contemporary soil research increasingly integrates microbiology, ecology, environmental science, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences to address challenges associated with soil degradation and sustainable resource management.[3]

The interdisciplinary character of modern soil science makes research in this area relevant to both fundamental environmental studies and applied agricultural research. Assessment of soil quality, for example, may incorporate biological, chemical, and physical indicators rather than relying on a single measurement framework.[3] Within this broader scientific context, research profiles in Soil Biology can contribute to understanding microbial processes and their relationship with soil health and ecosystem sustainability.

Research Profile

The available researcher information identifies Arun Kumar with Manipal University Jaipur and lists Soil Biology as the principal subject area for this recognition profile. The associated Scopus record identifies the researcher with Author ID 55627656100, while the supplied ORCID record provides a persistent researcher identifier for distinguishing scholarly work from similarly named researchers.[1][2]

  • Affiliation: Manipal University Jaipur.
  • Country: India.
  • Scopus Author ID: 55627656100.
  • Research documents: 38.
  • Recorded citations: 255.
  • h-index: 7.
  • Subject area: Soil Biology.

The bibliometric figures presented above are profile-level indicators and should be interpreted in conjunction with publication quality, research relevance, collaboration, methodological contribution, and the scientific context of the individual research outputs. Citation and h-index values can also change as scholarly databases are updated.[1]

Research Contributions

Research in Soil Biology contributes to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying soil functioning. Relevant areas include microbial activity, decomposition of organic materials, nutrient transformations, plant–microbe interactions, soil biodiversity, and biological indicators of soil quality. These areas have direct connections with agricultural productivity, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable land management.[3]

Within an interdisciplinary research framework, Soil Biology can intersect with biotechnology, environmental microbiology, agronomy, ecology, and materials or analytical sciences. Such integration allows researchers to examine soil systems from multiple perspectives and develop evidence-based approaches to soil management and environmental sustainability.[4]

  • Investigation of biological processes that influence soil functioning.
  • Integration of microbiological and environmental approaches in soil research.
  • Application of interdisciplinary methods to questions concerning soil health and sustainability.
  • Contribution to the broader scientific understanding of soil–microorganism interactions.

Publications

The supplied research profile records 38 scholarly documents associated with Scopus Author ID 55627656100. The publication count indicates an established body of scholarly output, while the associated citation count provides an additional measure of how frequently the indexed work has been referenced by subsequent research.[1]

Publication-level evaluation should consider the individual articles, journals, citation patterns, authorship contributions, research methodologies, and relevance to the scientific field. DOI identifiers provide persistent links to individual scholarly publications when assigned by publishers or registration agencies.[4]

Research Impact

The stated citation count of 255 and h-index of 7 provide measurable indicators of scholarly visibility for the supplied profile. An h-index of 7 indicates that at least seven indexed publications have each received at least seven citations under the database’s current citation accounting. Such indicators are useful for describing research visibility but do not independently establish the scientific quality or societal importance of individual publications.[1]

The significance of soil research extends beyond publication metrics because soil biological processes are closely associated with ecosystem services, agricultural sustainability, carbon transformations, nutrient cycling, and soil quality. Comprehensive soil assessment therefore benefits from integrating biological, chemical, and physical dimensions.[3]

Award Suitability

The supplied academic indicators provide a basis for considering Arun Kumar for an interdisciplinary research recognition focused on Soil Biology. The profile combines an established publication record with measurable citation activity and a defined research specialization. These characteristics are relevant to an award framework intended to recognize research that contributes to soil science while engaging with related scientific disciplines.[1][5]

Award suitability should ultimately be determined through the official evaluation process, including verification of scholarly records, assessment of research originality and significance, and review of the candidate’s specific contributions. The information presented on this page is intended as an academic recognition profile rather than an independent peer-review assessment.

Conclusion

Arun Kumar’s supplied academic profile identifies Soil Biology as a principal research area and records 38 documents, 255 citations, and an h-index of 7. His research domain is situated within an interdisciplinary scientific landscape connecting soil microbiology, environmental science, agriculture, ecology, and sustainable resource management. The combination of scholarly productivity and measurable citation activity provides a quantitative basis for consideration within the Interdisciplinary Soil Research Award framework.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Arun Kumar, Author ID 55627656100. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/55627656100
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID profile: Arun Kumar, ORCID iD 0000-0002-5552-5459. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5552-5459
  3. Bünemann, E. K., Bongiorno, G., Bai, Z., Creamer, R. E.,  & Brussaard, L. (2018). Soil quality – A critical review. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 120, 105–125.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2018.01.030
  4. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar profile for Arun Kumar.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IJN35hsAAAAJ&hl=en
  5. International Soil Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Official Award Website.
    https://soilscientists.org/