Best Researcher Award
Luseko Chilagane
Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
Luseko Chilagane is a researcher affiliated with Sokoine University of Agriculture whose documented scholarly activity falls within Agricultural and Biological Sciences. The available research record includes studies addressing crop genotypes, agricultural pests, molecular identification, plant disease resistance, and insecticide responses in Tanzanian agricultural contexts. The profile records 13 documents, 31 citations, and an h-index of 4 in Scopus. [1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile summarizes the documented research activity of Luseko Chilagane in Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Recent publications demonstrate engagement with crop genetic diversity, molecular pest identification, plant disease resistance, and agricultural pest management. The record includes research on farmer-recognized black pepper genotypes in Tanzanian agroecosystems and cotton jassids, alongside work addressing genomics and resistance breeding in bean rust disease. [2] [3]
Keywords
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- Black Pepper
- Cotton Jassids
- Plant Disease
- Molecular Identification
Introduction
The research record is situated within agricultural science priorities relevant to Tanzania, particularly crop productivity, pest identification, disease resistance, and evidence-based crop protection. The publications supplied for this profile span 2026 and include both journal articles and a book chapter, providing a recent view of the researcher’s scholarly activities. [4]
Research Profile
The Scopus record identifies 13 documents, 31 citations, and an h-index of 4. [1] The research themes represented in the supplied publications connect field-based agricultural observations with molecular and applied approaches to crop protection and production.
Research Contributions
The publication record indicates contributions across several complementary areas. Work on farmer-recognized black pepper genotypes examines phenotypic differentiation and yield components in selected Tanzanian agroecosystems. [2] Molecular research addresses the identification of different cotton jassid species, while another study evaluates responses of cotton jassids to synthetic insecticides recommended in Tanzania. [3] The bean rust chapter extends the research scope toward pathogen diversity, resistance breeding, and field impact. [4]
Publications
- Phenotypic Differentiation and Yield-Component of Farmer-Recognized Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Genotypes in Selected Tanzanian Agroecosystems. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences, 2026. [2]
- Molecular Identification Confirms Different Species of Cotton Jassids (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Crop Science, 2026. [3]
- Bean Rust Disease in the Genomics Era: Pathogen Diversity, Resistance Breeding and Field Impact. Research on Legumes – Updates and Prospects, 2026. [4]
- Responses of cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula) to synthetic insecticides recommended in Tanzania. Frontiers in Insect Science, 2026. [5]
Research Impact
The available bibliometric record reports 31 citations and an h-index of 4. [1] The recent publications also indicate research activity addressing practical agricultural questions in Tanzania, including crop performance, pest identification, insecticide response, and disease resistance. These indicators provide measurable evidence of scholarly dissemination while the publication themes illustrate applied relevance.
Award Suitability
For consideration within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, the documented profile provides evidence of scholarly activity in Agricultural and Biological Sciences. The combination of field-oriented crop research, molecular identification, pest-management studies, and disease-resistance research offers a coherent basis for academic recognition. [2] [3]
Conclusion
Luseko Chilagane’s documented research profile reflects active scholarly engagement with agricultural production and crop-protection challenges, particularly within Tanzanian contexts. The recorded publications and bibliometric indicators provide a factual foundation for consideration under the Best Researcher Award category, subject to the applicable award evaluation and verification procedures.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Luseko Chilagane, Author ID 56027874700. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56027874700
- Chilagane, L. et al. (2026). Phenotypic Differentiation and Yield-Component of Farmer-Recognized Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Genotypes in Selected Tanzanian Agroecosystems. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences.
https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijaas.20261204.15
- Chilagane, L. et al. (2026). Molecular Identification Confirms Different Species of Cotton Jassids (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Tanzania. Journal of Tropical Crop Science.
https://doi.org/10.29244/jtcs.13.02.544-554
- Chilagane, L. et al. (2026). Bean Rust Disease in the Genomics Era: Pathogen Diversity, Resistance Breeding and Field Impact. Research on Legumes – Updates and Prospects.
https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1014957
- Chilagane, L. et al. (2026). Responses of cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula) to synthetic insecticides recommended in Tanzania. Frontiers in Insect Science.
https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2026.1774983
- ORCID. (n.d.). Luseko Chilagane ORCID record.
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5684-4986
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official Award Website.
innovationtechnologist.com