Dr. Shuihuan Guo | Agriculture Technology | Research Excellence Award

Henan Agricultural University | China

Dr. Shuihuan Guo is a food science researcher specializing in fruit and vegetable storage, postharvest physiology, and the molecular biology of horticultural crops, with a strong focus on grapes. His work explores the mechanisms underlying stress responses, anthocyanin biosynthesis, quality formation, and the regulation of plant metabolic pathways that influence fruit development and postharvest quality. He has contributed significantly to understanding how environmental cues, hormonal signaling pathways, and gene regulatory networks shape the biochemical and physiological traits of grape berries under both natural and controlled conditions. His research particularly emphasizes drought stress, abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, melatonin biosynthesis, and microRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms related to berry coloration, metabolite accumulation, and stress tolerance in different grape genotypes. Through integrating advanced molecular techniques with applied cultivation strategies, he aims to enhance fruit quality, improve resilience to abiotic stress, and support sustainable viticulture practices. His scientific contributions are recognized through measurable academic impact, including Scopus metrics of 219 citations, 15 documents, and an h-index of 8, supported by growing citation activity across Google Scholar as well. His publications appear in high-impact journals in horticulture, food chemistry, and plant molecular biology, reflecting his collaborative work and his commitment to advancing postharvest and viticultural science. Overall, his research bridges fundamental molecular insights with practical applications to support high-quality production and efficient cultivation of grapes and other horticultural crops.

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Featured Publications

Guo, S., Zhang, M., Feng, M., et al. (2024). miR156b-targeted VvSBP8/13 functions downstream of the ABA signal to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grapevine fruit under drought. Horticulture Research, 11, 293.

Guo, S., Xu, T., Shi, T., et al. (2020). Cluster bagging promotes melatonin biosynthesis in the berry skins of Vitis vinifera cv. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan during development and ripening. Food Chemistry, 305, 125502.

Guo, S., Xu, T., Ju, Y., et al. (2023). MicroRNAs behave differently to drought stress in drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive grape genotypes. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 207, 105233–105248.

Guo, S., Yang, B., Wang, X., et al. (2021). ABA signaling plays a key role in regulated deficit irrigation-driven anthocyanins accumulation in ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grape berries. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 181, 104290.

Prof. Dr. Bogdan Kulig | Crop Production | Innovative Research Award

Agricultural University in Krakow | Poland

Prof. Dr. Bogdan Kulig is a distinguished Professor of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, specializing in agronomy, crop production, and agroecology. His extensive research focuses on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of legume and oilseed crop cultivation, improving cereal production through precision agriculture, and applying deterministic and mathematical models to plant growth and development. He has authored over 200 scholarly works, including 151 peer-reviewed journal articles and 42 popular science publications, along with several academic textbooks. His research contributions have significantly advanced modern crop science, particularly in developing improved cultivation technologies for large- and small-seeded legumes and oilseed crops such as Abyssinian crambe, oilseed flax, and winter rapeseed. Prof. Kulig has also contributed to academic leadership through mentoring graduate and doctoral students and participating in numerous scientific and organizational committees. His scholarly impact is reflected in his citation metrics, with a Scopus h-index of 12 (464 citations from 41 documents) and a Google Scholar h-index of 17 (1,501 citations and 44 i10-index). His innovative research combining agronomic science and modeling approaches continues to shape sustainable agricultural practices and academic discourse in plant production systems.

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Featured Publications

Dacko, M., Oleksy, A., Synowiec, A., Klimek-Kopyra, A., Kulig, B., & Zając, T. (2023). Plant-architectural and environmental predictors of seed mass of winter oilseed rape in southern Poland based on the CART trees regression model. Industrial Crops and Products, 192, 1–8.

Kulig, B., Waga, J., Oleksy, A., Rapacz, M., Kołodziejczyk, M., Wężyk, P., Klimek-Kopyra, A., Witkowicz, R., Skoczowski, A., Podolska, G., & Grygierzec, W. (2023). Forecasting of hypoallergenic wheat productivity based on unmanned aerial vehicles remote sensing approach – Case study. Agriculture, 13, null.

Kulig, B., & Klimek-Kopyra, A. (2023). Sowing date and fertilization level are effective elements increasing soybean productivity in rainfall deficit conditions. Agriculture, 13, null.

Kulig, B., Oleksy, A., & Zając, T. (2010). Mathematical modeling of plant growth and development. University of Agriculture Press.

Kulig, B., Klimek-Kopyra, A., & Oleksy, A. (2020). Plant cultivation. University of Agriculture Press.