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Awais Riaz Data-verified
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Graduate Student
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Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
16 h-index
50 pubs
859 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Awais Riaz's research focuses on the genetic and physiological underpinnings of plant stress tolerance, with a particular emphasis on rice and soybean.
His work has involved genome-wide characterization of gene families, such as class III peroxidases in soybean and MADS-box genes in wheat, to understand their roles in adaptation and stress response. Riaz has investigated the impact of environmental factors like high night temperatures and drought on rice, exploring insights from phenomics to physiology. He has also utilized genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic prediction to identify markers associated with traits like Fusarium wilt resistance in common beans and sucrose enrichment in soybeans. His research contributes to marker-assisted breeding strategies for developing improved crop lines with enhanced yield and resilience in changing climates.
Riaz's scholarly contributions include 33 publications with 339 citations and an h-index of 10. He has collaborated with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Kenani Chiwina, Julie A. Thomas, Theresa Makawa Phiri, and Derek J. Dean.
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- h-index: 16
- Publications: 50
- Citations: 859
Selected Publications
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping (2025)
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Genome-Wide Characterization of VDAC Gene Family in Soybean (Glycine max L.) and In Silico Expression Profiling in Response to Drought and Salt Stress (2025)
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Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping (2025)
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Integrative Genomic Analyses to Unravel Genomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated with Flag Leaf Photosynthesis at the Reproductive Stage in Rice (2025)
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Rice master regulator ‘HYR’ enhances growth and defense mechanisms with consequences for fall armyworm growth and host selection (2025)
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Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection (2023)
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GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023)
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GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023)
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Exploration of the genomic atlas of Dof transcription factor family across genus Oryza provides novel insights on rice breeding in changing climate (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Qasim Raza
Weifang University (CN)
9 shared publications
- Genome-wide characterization and functional analysis of class III peroxidase gene family in soybean reveal regulatory roles of GsPOD40 in drought tolerance
- Genome-Wide Diversity of MADS-Box Genes in Bread Wheat is Associated with its Rapid Global Adaptability
- Exploration of the genomic atlas of Dof transcription factor family across genus Oryza provides novel insights on rice breeding in changing climate
- Salicylic Acid Improves Rice Seed Germination under Induced Drought Stress
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Ainong Shi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Integrative Genomic Analyses to Unravel Genomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated with Flag Leaf Photosynthesis at the Reproductive Stage in Rice
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Kenani Chiwina
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Derek J. Dean
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Theresa Makawa Phiri
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Syed Sultan Ali
Rice Research Institute (CN)
3 shared publications
- Salicylic Acid Improves Rice Seed Germination under Induced Drought Stress
- MARKER-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXTRA-LONG GRAIN AND HIGH YIELDING BASMATI RICE LINE WITH SEMI-ERECT AND DENSE PANICLES
- Assessment of Genetic Parameters, Agro-Morphologic Stability and Clustering Pattern of Promising Candidate Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Lines
Muqadas Aleem
University of Agriculture Faisalabad (PK)
3 shared publications
- Genome-wide characterization and functional analysis of class III peroxidase gene family in soybean reveal regulatory roles of GsPOD40 in drought tolerance
- Genome-Wide Characterization of VDAC Gene Family in Soybean (<em>Glycine max</em> L.) and in-silico Expression Profiling in Response to Drought and Salt Stresses
- Genome-Wide Characterization of VDAC Gene Family in Soybean (Glycine max L.) and In Silico Expression Profiling in Response to Drought and Salt Stress
Rana Muhammad Atif
University of Faisalabad (PK)
3 shared publications
- Genome-wide characterization and functional analysis of class III peroxidase gene family in soybean reveal regulatory roles of GsPOD40 in drought tolerance
- Genome-Wide Diversity of MADS-Box Genes in Bread Wheat is Associated with its Rapid Global Adaptability
- Exploration of the genomic atlas of Dof transcription factor family across genus Oryza provides novel insights on rice breeding in changing climate
Anuj Kumar
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
3 shared publications
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Julie Thomas
University of Arkansas System (US)
3 shared publications
- High night temperature stress on rice (Oryza sativa) – insights from phenomics to physiology. A review
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
Haizheng Xiong
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
Ibtisam Alatawi
University of Tabuk
3 shared publications
In database
- Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction of Fusarium Wilt Resistance in Common Bean Core Collection
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach phenotyping
Zulfiqar Ali
University of Faisalabad (PK)
2 shared publications
- Genome-Wide Diversity of MADS-Box Genes in Bread Wheat is Associated with its Rapid Global Adaptability
- Exploration of the genomic atlas of Dof transcription factor family across genus Oryza provides novel insights on rice breeding in changing climate
Rana Ahsan Raza Khan
Rice Research Institute (CN)
2 shared publications
- MARKER-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXTRA-LONG GRAIN AND HIGH YIELDING BASMATI RICE LINE WITH SEMI-ERECT AND DENSE PANICLES
- Assessment of Genetic Parameters, Agro-Morphologic Stability and Clustering Pattern of Promising Candidate Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Lines
Mohsin Ali Raza
Rice Research Institute (CN)
2 shared publications
- MARKER-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXTRA-LONG GRAIN AND HIGH YIELDING BASMATI RICE LINE WITH SEMI-ERECT AND DENSE PANICLES
- Assessment of Genetic Parameters, Agro-Morphologic Stability and Clustering Pattern of Promising Candidate Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Lines
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