Prof Dr. Manuel Jamilena | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Full Professor of Genetics at Life Sciences, University of Almeria, Spain
Manuel Jamilena is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of genetics, with a focus on plant genetics and genomics, vegetable breeding, and developmental genetics. He has a strong publication record and has led numerous research projects, including those funded by national and regional programs. Manuel has also collaborated with industry partners on research projects and has supervised several Ph.D. and master’s students. He has received several awards for his research and is actively involved in editorial and reviewing activities for scientific journals. Manuel’s research aims to improve the quality, nutritional properties, and stress tolerance of vegetable crops, contributing to the advancement of agricultural science.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Manuel Jamilena completed his Ph.D. in Biology at the University of Granada in 1992. This doctoral degree provided him with a deep understanding of biological concepts and research methodologies, laying a strong foundation for his future academic and research endeavors. Through his doctoral studies, he gained expertise in plant genetics and genomics, which has been instrumental in his subsequent career as a researcher and educator in the field of genetics.
Positions:
Manuel Jamilena currently serves as a Full Professor of Genetics at the University of Almería. In this role, he is responsible for teaching and mentoring students, conducting research in the field of genetics, and contributing to the academic and research activities of the university. As a Full Professor, he holds a senior academic position and plays a key role in shaping the direction of genetics research and education at the university.
Accomplished Researcher:
Manuel Jamilena is recognized as an accomplished researcher due to his extensive contributions to the field of genetics. With a strong publication record and high h-index in both Web of Science and Scopus, he has demonstrated the impact and quality of his research. His 36 years of research experience, along with his leadership on numerous research projects and collaborations with industry, further highlight his expertise and standing in the field. Additionally, his role as a supervisor for Ph.D. and master’s students underscores his commitment to advancing research and nurturing talent in genetics. Overall, Manuel Jamilena’s achievements and contributions mark him as a leading figure in the field of genetics.
Awards & Honors:
Manuel Jamilena has been recognized with several prestigious awards for his exceptional contributions to the field of genetics and plant sciences. He received the Scientific Research Cash Award from Jazan University for three consecutive years, from 2019 to 2021, in recognition of his outstanding research and publications. In 2014, he was honored with the Best Techno Faculty Award, where he achieved fifth place out of 1450 contestants from across India in a competition organized by the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu. Additionally, Manuel received the General Governor of Canada award for best academic achievement in 1988 for his exceptional performance in earning a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in Health Sciences, Applied Sciences, from the CEGEP of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. These awards underscore Manuel Jamilena’s commitment to excellence in research and education, highlighting his significant contributions to the scientific community.
Research Interests:
Manuel Jamilena’s research interests primarily focus on plant genetics and genomics, vegetable breeding, and developmental genetics. He is particularly interested in using genomic approaches to improve the quality, nutritional properties, and postharvest characteristics of fruits and seeds in Cucurbita species. His research also explores enhancing salt stress tolerance in Cucurbita through genomic strategies. Additionally, Manuel is interested in studying the physiological and genomic aspects of ethylene/ABA and oxidative stress in relation to cold tolerance in zucchini. His research aims to contribute to the development of more resilient and high-quality vegetable crops, addressing challenges such as environmental stress and postharvest losses.
Publications:
- Genetic relationships among melon breeding lines revealed by RAPD markers and agronomic traits
E Garcia, M Jamilena, JI Alvarez, T Arnedo, JL Oliver, R Lozano
Theoretical and Applied Genetics 96, 878-885 (1998)
Citations: 178 - De novo assembly of the zucchini genome reveals a whole‐genome duplication associated with the origin of the Cucurbita genus
J Montero‐Pau, J Blanca, A Bombarely, P Ziarsolo, C Esteras, …
Plant biotechnology journal 16 (6), 1161-1171 (2018)
Citations: 174 - SINGLE FLOWER TRUSS regulates the transition and maintenance of flowering in tomato
N Molinero-Rosales, A Latorre, M Jamilena, R Lozano
Planta 218, 427-434 (2004)
Citations: 140 - Oxidative stress associated with chilling injury in immature fruit: postharvest technological and biotechnological solutions
JL Valenzuela, S Manzano, F Palma, F Carvajal, D Garrido, M Jamilena
International journal of molecular sciences 18 (7), 1467 (2017)
Citations: 137 - The Evolution of Reproductive Systems and Sex-Determining Mechanisms Within Rumex (Polygonaceae) Inferred from Nuclear and Chloroplastidial Sequence Data
R Navajas-Pérez, R de la Herrán, G López González, M Jamilena, …
Molecular Biology and Evolution 22 (9), 1929-1939 (2005)
Citations: 126 - Involvement of ethylene biosynthesis and signalling in fruit set and early fruit development in zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepoL.)
C Martínez, S Manzano, Z Megías, D Garrido, B Picó, M Jamilena
BMC plant biology 13 (1), 1-14 (2013)
Citations: 102 - Cell wall metabolism and chilling injury during postharvest cold storage in zucchini fruit
F Carvajal, F Palma, M Jamilena, D Garrido
Postharvest Biology and Technology 108, 68-77 (2015)
Citations: 98 - The role of ethylene and brassinosteroids in the control of sex expression and flower development in Cucurbita pepo
S Manzano, C Martínez, Z Megías, P Gómez, D Garrido, M Jamilena
Plant Growth Regulation 65, 213-221 (2011)
Citations: 98 - Accumulation of Y-specific satellite DNAs during the evolution of Rumex acetosa sex chromosomes
B Mariotti, S Manzano, E Kejnovský, B Vyskot, M Jamilena
Molecular Genetics and Genomics 281, 249-259 (2009)
Citations: 95 - Effect of putrescine application on maintenance of zucchini fruit quality during cold storage: Contribution of GABA shunt and other related nitrogen metabolites
F Palma, F Carvajal, JM Ramos, M Jamilena, D Garrido
Postharvest biology and technology 99, 131-140 (2015)
Citations: 94