Marlon Caicedo | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Marlon Caicedo | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Unit Manager | Agricultural Research National Institute (INIAP) | Ecuador

Dr. Marlon Brainer Caicedo Villafuerte is a distinguished agricultural scientist recognized for his pioneering work in maize breeding, crop improvement, and sustainable agriculture. He has led major initiatives to develop high-yielding, stress-tolerant, and disease-resistant maize hybrids that enhance food security and agricultural productivity. As a senior research scientist, he has directed multiple projects on genetic improvement, agronomic performance, and hybrid evaluation, integrating classical breeding with molecular and biotechnological tools to strengthen crop resilience under changing climates. His collaborations with global institutions have advanced research in plant physiology, genetics, and sustainable crop management. Dr. Caicedo’s impactful research is reflected in 160 citations by 138 documents, with 10 published papers and an h-index of 6, demonstrating his growing influence in the field of agricultural science and his commitment to innovation and sustainable development in modern crop systems.

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Featured Publications 

Caicedo Villafuerte, M. B. (2012). Effect of visual selection during the development of inbred lines of maize. Crop Science. Widely cited for improving inbred line selection efficiency.

Caicedo Villafuerte, M. B. (2016). Stay-green QTLs in temperate elite maize. Euphytica. Influential in mapping genetic regions controlling leaf senescence.

Caicedo Villafuerte, M. B. (2016). Redefining agricultural residues as bioenergy feedstocks. Materials. Contributed to bioenergy and sustainability research.

Caicedo Villafuerte, M. B. (2018). Fine analysis of a genomic region involved in resistance to Mediterranean corn borer. BMC Plant Biology. Explored pest resistance through genetic mapping.

Caicedo Villafuerte, M. B. (2022). Genome-wide association analysis of senescence-related traits in maize. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Advanced knowledge on aging and yield traits in maize.

 

 

Shahrokh Khanizadeh | Biological Sciences | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Dr. Shahrokh Khanizadeh | Biological Sciences | Distinguished Scientist Award

Editor in Chief and Vice President | ELM Consulting | Canada

Dr. Shahrokh Khanizadeh is an internationally recognized plant scientist and geneticist whose research has profoundly shaped the fields of horticulture, plant breeding, and sustainable agriculture. His scientific work focuses on plant physiology, genetics, and biotechnology, emphasizing the improvement of fruit quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance through integrated approaches combining molecular biology, bioinformatics, and classical breeding. He has led extensive breeding programs resulting in the development of numerous commercial cultivars of strawberries, apples, raspberries, and rootstocks, many of which have become benchmarks in global fruit production. Dr. Khanizadeh’s innovative use of molecular tools and bioinformatics platforms, including the development of UniBase software for managing breeding data, has contributed to more efficient and data-driven cultivar selection. His prolific research output includes over 240 peer-reviewed publications, 199 indexed works, and 2,993 citations from 2,554 documents across major scientific databases. His publications span topics such as plant physiology, cultivar evaluation, phytochemical composition, genetic diversity, and sustainable crop management, reflecting a lifelong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in plant science.

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Featured Publications

Khanizadeh, S., et al. Evaluation of new strawberry genotypes for flavor and nutritional quality. Scientia Horticulturae, 238, 56–63 — Cited by 65

Khanizadeh, S., et al. Genetic diversity of apple cultivars using SSR markers. Journal of Plant Physiology, 177, 29–37 — Cited by 92

Khanizadeh, S., et al. Antioxidant properties of berry fruits: Comparative analysis. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 23(6), 541–547 — Cited by 240

Khanizadeh, S., et al. Breeding and selection of disease-resistant strawberry cultivars. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 85(2), 401–410 — Cited by 130