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Awais Riaz
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Graduate Student
Graduate Student Researcher
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 centers on plant genetics and stress responses, with a particular focus on rice and soybean. His work investigates the genetic underpinnings of tolerance to environmental stressors such as drought and high temperatures. Riaz has explored the functional roles of gene families, including class III peroxidases and MADS-box genes, in conferring resilience and adaptability in crops. His publications also address the application of genomic tools, such as Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and genomic prediction, to accelerate breeding efforts for traits like disease resistance and improved nutritional content in soybean and common bean. Riaz has contributed to a review on the physiological impacts of high night temperatures on rice and has explored the diversity of Dof transcription factors within the Oryza genus. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 16, with 50 total publications and 859 citations.
Metrics
- 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
Ainong Shi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
7 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
- Integrative Genomic Analyses to Unravel Genomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated with Flag Leaf Photosynthesis at the Reproductive Stage in Rice
- Genome-wide association study and genome prediction of tallness trait in spinach tallness phenotyping
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Kenani Chiwina
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 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
- 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
Qasim Raza
Weifang University (CN)
3 shared publications
- Exploration of the genomic atlas of Dof transcription factor family across genus Oryza provides novel insights on rice breeding in changing climate
- 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
Derek J. Dean
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
- 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
3 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
Haizheng Xiong
Huzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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
Anuj Kumar
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
2 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
Julie Thomas
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars
- Rice master regulator ‘HYR’ enhances growth and defense mechanisms with consequences for fall armyworm growth and host selection
Andy Pereira
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Rice master regulator ‘HYR’ enhances growth and defense mechanisms with consequences for fall armyworm growth and host selection
- Integrative Genomic Analyses to Unravel Genomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated with Flag Leaf Photosynthesis at the Reproductive Stage in Rice
Hanan Alkabkabi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- 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
Beiquan Mou
Agricultural Research Service (US)
2 shared publications
- 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
Qun Luo
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- 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
Yuejun Qu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- 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
Ruling Du
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- 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
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