Rajneesh Kumar | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Rajneesh Kumar | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology | India

Mr. Rajneesh Kumar is an organized and dedicated researcher specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding, with a strong passion for advancing crop improvement through impactful research. Currently a PhD scholar at SKUAST-K, Srinagar, he holds an M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture and Food Business from Amity University, Noida. Skilled in data analysis using R, AGRISTAT, and Python, Mr. Rajneesh Kumar combines research expertise with innovative teaching and student mentoring. He has served as Assistant Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding at G.S.G.D Girls Agriculture College, Padampur, Rajasthan, and has extensive experience as a Biology and Science teacher at multiple institutions including Guru Vidyarthi, Pro Classes, Krishna Coaching Centre, Jena Institute, and Ghar Pe Shiksha, delivering both in-person and online education. His commitment to intellectual growth, academic excellence, and student guidance highlights his significant contributions to research and education in agricultural sciences.

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Featured Publications

Chouhan, S., Kumari, S., Kumar, R., & Chaudhary, P. L. (2023). Climate resilient water management for sustainable agriculture. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(7), 411–426.

Kumar, R., Goyal, M. K., Surampalli, R. Y., & Zhang, T. C. (2024). River pollution in India: Exploring regulatory and remedial paths. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(9), 2777–2799.

Tutlani, A., Kumar, R., Banshidhar, Smita, K., & Chouhan, S. (2023). Correlation and path analysis for yield and its phenological, physiological, morphological and biochemical traits under salinity stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 14(6), 878–890.

Kumar, R., Sharma, P., Barman, P. B., Sharma, V., Katyal, S. C., & Rangra, V. S. (2012). Thermal stability and crystallization kinetics of Se–Te–Sn alloys using differential scanning calorimetry: DSC study of Se92Te8−xSnx (x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) chalcogenide. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 110(3), 1053–1060.

Kumari, S., Kumar, R., Chouhan, S., & Chaudhary, P. L. (2023). Influence of various organic amendments on growth and yield attributes of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(12), 124–130.

 

 

Junzhou Li | Rice Genetics | Excellence in Innovation

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Mr. Junzhou Li | Rice Genetics | Excellence in Innovation

Mr. Junzhou Li, Henan agricultural university, China

Dr. Junzhou Li is a Professor of Rice Molecular Breeding at Henan Agricultural University, China. His research emphasizes gene mining, molecular mechanisms, and breeding of high-quality rice varieties. With a Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from China Agricultural University, Dr. Li has over two decades of academic and field-based expertise. He has served as a visiting scholar at Peking University and the University of California, Riverside. He has developed multiple rice varieties and published extensively in leading scientific journals. His contributions are vital to sustainable agriculture and food security through advanced molecular breeding approaches. 📚🌾🔬

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Junzhou Li began his academic journey with a B.S. in Agronomy from Henan Agricultural University (1998–2002), followed by an M.S. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from the same institution (2002–2005). He earned his Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding from China Agricultural University (2005–2008), where he gained a solid foundation in plant genomics and trait analysis. His academic training has provided him with a robust framework in plant molecular biology and advanced genetic breeding techniques, forming the basis for his impactful research on rice improvement. 🎓🌱🔍

🏢 Experience

Dr. Junzhou Li has served at Henan Agricultural University since 2009, advancing from Lecturer to Associate Professor and currently Professor (since 2021). His international exposure includes time as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Riverside (2013–2014) and Peking University (2017–2018). His academic career spans teaching, research supervision, and project leadership in rice molecular breeding. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Li has been instrumental in breeding elite rice varieties and training future scientists. His extensive field, lab, and academic roles reflect a well-rounded expertise in genetics, crop improvement, and molecular mechanisms. 🧑‍🏫🌾🌍

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Junzhou Li has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to rice genetics and breeding, including institutional and regional awards for scientific innovation and variety development. His bred rice varieties, such as “Y Liangyou 886” and “Yudao 24”, have been widely adopted, enhancing food security and regional agricultural productivity. His publications in top journals like Plant Biotechnology Journal and Journal of Integrative Plant Biology underscore his influence in the field. While specific awards are not listed, his elevation to Professor and international collaborations indicate his research excellence and peer recognition. 🏆🎖️📈

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Junzhou Li’s research focuses on identifying key trait-related genes in rice, understanding the molecular basis of important agronomic traits, and breeding high-yielding, high-quality rice varieties. His work integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics to dissect traits such as drought tolerance, root architecture, grain weight, and nutrient use efficiency. He has successfully applied these findings to develop new rice lines suited for various agro-ecological zones. His research aligns with global agricultural goals, contributing to food security and climate resilience through molecular breeding and innovative gene discovery. 🌾🧬📊

Publication Top Notes

  • 📘 2024 – Upland rice genomic signatures of adaptation to drought resistance and navigation to molecular design breeding – Plant Biotechnol J – Cited by 2 ​SpringerLink+7PubMed+7PubMed+7

  • 📗 2024 – Natural variation in MORE GRAINS 1 regulates grain number and grain weight in rice  ​

  • 📙 2024 – Current computational tools for protein lysine acylation site prediction

  • 📕 2022 – OsCKX2 regulates phosphate deficiency tolerance by modulating cytokinin in rice

  • 📘 2021 – Phenotypic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic signatures of root-specifically overexpressed OsCKX2 in rice – Front Plant Sci – Cited by 5 ​PubMed+4PubMed+4PubMed+4

  • 📗 2015 – qRT9, a quantitative trait locus controlling root thickness and root length in upland rice ​

  • 📙 2014 – Exogenous ABA induces drought tolerance in upland rice – Acta Physiol Plant

  • 📕 2011 – Development of upland rice introgression lines and identification of QTLs for basal root thickness ​

  • 📘 2011 – QTL consistency and meta-analysis for grain yield components in maize ​

  • 📗 2009 – Root and shoot trait responses to phosphorus deficiency and QTL analysis in rice