Abdullah Obadi | Plant production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abdullah Obadi | Plant Production | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Obadi is a distinguished researcher at King Saud University, specializing in Vegetable Crops and Horticultural Sciences with a focus on biochar applications, soil and water management, and sustainable vegetable production under stress conditions. Holding a Ph.D. in Vegetable Crops (Horticulture) from King Saud University with first-class honors, his doctoral research titled “Effect of biochar application on growth, yield and quality of tomato crop under stresses salinity and drought” has significantly advanced the understanding of biochar’s role in improving soil productivity and plant resilience. His master’s research, “Effect of Biochar and Compost on the Growth and Production of Bell Pepper under Different Irrigation Water Levels,” further established his expertise in soil amendments and irrigation management for enhanced crop performance. Dr. Obadi’s scientific contributions encompass diverse areas, including hydroponic vegetable production, plant physiology, environmental stress tolerance, and soil health improvement. He has co-authored several impactful publications such as Effectiveness of Grafting in Enhancing Salinity Tolerance of Tomato Using Novel and Commercial Rootstocks in Soilless Systems, Enhancement in Tomato Yield and Quality Using Biochar Amendments in Greenhouse under Salinity and Drought Stress, Improving Water Productivity in Greenhouse and Open-Field Vegetable Crops, The Use of Biochar Can Improve the Hydro-Physical Properties of Sandy Soils in Arid Regions, and Effect of Biochar Application on Morpho-Physiological Traits, Yield, and Water Use Efficiency of Tomato Crop Under Water Quality and Deficit. His works also explore Biochar and Compost as Soil Amendments Affecting Sweet Pepper Growth under Partial Root Zone Drying Irrigation and Tomato Grafting Impacts on Yield and Fruit Quality under Water Stress Conditions. Through his research, Dr. Obadi has made remarkable contributions toward sustainable agriculture, efficient water use, and environmental rehabilitation, combining scientific innovation with practical agricultural applications to support food security in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Featured Publications:

Alqardaeai, T., Alharbi, A., Alenazi, M., Alomran, A., Alghamdi, A., Obadi, A., & Osman, M. Effectiveness of grafting in enhancing salinity tolerance of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using novel and commercial rootstocks in soilless systems. Sustainability (Switzerland), 17(10), 4333.

Obadi, A., Alharbi, A., Alomran, A., Alghamdi, A. G., Louki, I., Alkhasha, A., & Alqardaeai, T. Enhancement in tomato yield and quality using biochar amendments in greenhouse under salinity and drought stress. Plants, 13(12), 1634.

Al-Omran, A., Alkhasha, A., & Obadi, A. The use of biochar can improve the hydro-physical properties of sandy soils in arid regions. In Catalytic applications of biochar for environmental remediation: Sustainable strategies towards a circular economy (Vol. 2, pp. 225–243). American Chemical Society.

Obadi, A., Alharbi, A., Alomran, A., Alghamdi, A., Louki, I., & Alkhasha, A. Effect of biochar application on morpho-physiological traits, yield, and water use efficiency of tomato crop under water quality and deficit conditions.

Al-Harbi, A. R., Obadi, A., Al-Omran, A. M., & Abdel-Razzak, H. Sweet peppers yield and quality as affected by biochar and compost as soil amendments under partial root irrigation. Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences.

Dr. Vijayata Singh | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Vijayata Singh | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Excellence in Research

Senior Scientist, ICAR – Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, India

Dr. Vijayata Singh is a dedicated researcher in the field of genetics and plant breeding, with a strong focus on improving crop resilience to salt-affected areas. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to the development of salt-tolerant varieties of lentil, soybean, and mustard. His work has led to the release of two lentil varieties, PDL-1 and PSL-9, suitable for cultivation in moderate salinity-affected soils. Dr. Singh’s research aims to enhance crop productivity and food security in salt-affected regions.

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🎓Education

Dr. Vijayata Singh’s educational background includes:
– (link unavailable) in Applied Biotechnology from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok (2007)
– (link unavailable) (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2009)
– Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar (2014)

💼Experience 

– Scientist at ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal (April 2016 – present)- Scientist at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad (January 2016 – March 2016)His research experience spans various projects focused on genetic improvement of pulse crops for salt tolerance using conventional and molecular breeding approaches.

🔍Research Focus 

Dr. Singh’s research focuses on the genetic improvement of pulses and oilseed crops for salt tolerance. His projects include:- Genetic improvement of lentil for salt tolerance- Development of salt-tolerant soybean genotypes- QTL mapping and marker identification for salinity tolerance in chickpea and lentil

🏅Awards and Honors 

– Recipient of the Best Young Scientist Award-2020- Best Poster Award in DAE-BRNS Life Sciences Symposium- Developed and released two lentil varieties (PDL-1 and PSL-9) for salt-affected areas

 Publications 📚

1. Genetic improvement of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) for salt tolerance using conventional and molecular breeding approaches 📝
2. Development of high-density linkage map and tagging salinity tolerance in lentil using genotyping-by-sequencing approach 🔬
3. Molecular genetic analysis of resistance/tolerance in rice, wheat, chickpea, and mustard including sheath blight complex genomics 🌟
4. QTL mapping and identification of markers linked to salinity tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) 🌿
5. Development of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes for higher yield under Salt Stress 💪
6. Development of Salt Tolerant and High Yielding Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss) Genotypes Using Classical and Modern Breeding Approaches 🌼
7. Genetic improvement of chickpea for salt tolerance through conventional and molecular breeding approaches 🔝
8. Enhancement of genetic potential of Moongbean and Lentil in multi-season and different cropping system adaptation 🌱
9. Development and validation of Multi-trait allele specific SNP panel for high throughput genotyping of breeding populations in Soybean 💻

Conclusion

Dr. Vijayata Singh’s impressive academic background, prolific research output, and significant contributions to crop improvement for salt tolerance make him a strong and suitable candidate for the Young Researcher Award. His ability to tackle complex problems in crop genetics and breeding, coupled with his passion for research, positions him well for future contributions in agricultural science.