Eetela Sathyanarayana | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University | India

Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana is a highly accomplished agricultural scientist and Professor at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad. His research primarily focuses on sustainable agriculture, soil fertility enhancement, integrated nutrient management, and plant responses to abiotic stresses. With expertise spanning crop improvement, microbial biocontrol, and nanotoxicology, he has contributed significantly to climate-smart agricultural practices. Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana publications in reputed journals such as Scientific Reports, Chemosphere, and Frontiers in Plant Science reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in soil–plant interactions, genotoxicity mechanisms, and eco-friendly pest management. He has authored influential book chapters and a book on ecosystem services, underscoring his interdisciplinary reach. As Chief Executive Editor of Nature Science Magazine, he actively promotes scientific discourse and innovation. With 12 publications, 167 citations, and collaborations with 82 co-authors worldwide, his scholarly impact and commitment to agricultural sustainability

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Featured Publications

1. Banerjee, S., Rajput, P., Naz, I., Anand, V., Rajput, V. D., Sathyanarayana, E., Chauhan, A., Mandzhieva, S., Minkina, T., & Sousa, J. R. (2025). Nanoparticles and plant DNA damage: A review of genotoxic mechanisms and research outlook. Chemosphere.

2. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Ecosystem services: Types, management and benefits. Nova Science Publishers.

3. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Physiological mechanisms and adaptation strategies of plants under nutrient deficiency and toxicity conditions. In Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes (pp. [pages not specified]).

4. Sathyanarayana, E. (2022). Fungal endophytes to combat biotic and abiotic stresses for climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 953836.

5. Kumari, A., Sharma, B., Singh, B. N., Hidangmayum, A., Jatav, H. S., Chandra, K., Singhal, R. K., Sathyanarayana, E., Patra, A., & Mohapatra, K. K. (2021). Physiological mechanisms and adaptation strategies of plants under nutrient deficiency and toxicity conditions. In Plant Perspectives to Global Climate Changes: Developing Climate-Resilient Plants.

6. Sathyanarayana, E. (2021). Roles of nitric oxide in conferring multiple abiotic stress tolerance in plants and crosstalk with other plant growth regulators. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation.

Xiaohua Long | Soil Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiaohua Long | Soil Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Dr. Xiaohua Long, from Danyang, Jiangsu, earned his PhD from Nanjing Agricultural University in 2007, specializing in stress-tolerant plant breeding, comprehensive utilization of crops, and reclamation and development of salt-alkali soils. He has led or participated in over 40 national and provincial research projects, contributing to transformative agricultural practices, and has published more than 160 research papers, including over 70 SCI-indexed articles as first or corresponding author. His innovative work has resulted in 30+ patent applications, including 18 authorized invention patents and seven utility model patents, alongside two provincially approved crop varieties. Recognized with more than 10 provincial and ministerial awards, Dr. Xiaohua Long achievements include national and provincial technology awards, the Shennong Chinese Agricultural Science and Technology Award, and multiple industry-academia collaboration honors. His research leadership spans major projects addressing coastal salt-alkali soil improvement, ecological high-value agriculture, and stress-resilient crops, with applications in sustainable agriculture and land reclamation. With 98 documented publications indexed by Scopus, 2,893 citations, and an h-index of 31, Dr. Xiaohua Long’s work demonstrates both high productivity and significant scientific impact, establishing him as a leading researcher in plant stress physiology and salt-alkali land management.

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Featured Publications

Long, X., et al. (2025). Identification and characterization of copper-responsive miRNAs and their target genes in Jerusalem artichoke. Plants.

Long, X., et al. (2024). Transcriptome analysis reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying the enhancement of salt-tolerance in Melia azedarach under salinity stress. Scientific Reports.

Long, X., et al. (2024). Planting trees on sandy saline soil increases soil carbon and nitrogen content by altering the composition of the microbial community. Agronomy.

Long, X., et al. (2024). Unveiling HSP40/60/70/90/100 gene families and abiotic stress response in Jerusalem artichoke. Gene.

Long, X., et al. (2024). Identification and expression analysis of miR396 and its target genes in Jerusalem artichoke under temperature stress. Gene.

Long, X., et al. (2023). Amelioration of saline-alkali land by cultivating Melia azedarach and characterization of underlying mechanisms via metabolome analysis. Land Degradation and Development.

Long, X., et al. (2023). Salt stress affects the biomass of industrial crop Jerusalem artichoke by affecting sugar transport and metabolism. Heliyon.