Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institute for Advanced Study
Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Email: chrizwan51@szu.edu.cn; chrizwan51@gmail.com
Address: e.g. Room 615-3, Zhizhi Building, Canghai Campus, Shenzhen University
Education:
2022: Pomology in Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
2018: Olericulture in Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
2015: Horticulture in Agriculture, University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
Research Interests:
a)Food Science and Biochemistry.
b)Multi-omics (transcriptomics, metabolomics and genomics), bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, microscopy, and physiology of plants.
c)Functional characterization of target genes and regulatory pathways.
d)Different abiotic stress responses and tolerance mechanisms in plants.
Honors and Awards:
2022: Reviewer Award from International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
2022: Excellent Graduate Student Award by the office of the international college (OIC) Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), China.
2022: Honor Certificate by OIC-FAFU at the Chinese festival competition.
2021: Excellent speaker Award by Fujian Science Technology and Culture Innovation Association (FSTCIA) at the “2021 Forum on South-South Cooperation in Agricultural Science-Innovative development of South-South-Cooperation in Plant Tissue Culture” China.
2021: Best organization certificate Award FSTCIA, China.
2018: Awarded “Youth of the World” organized by the postgraduate committee FAFU, China.
2018: Certificate of Appreciation from China International Travel Services (CITS) China.
2018: Certificate of Organizer from Fujian China Travel Services (CTS), China.
2018: Volunteer Service Certificate from FAFU, China.
2018: Awarded by fully funded Fujian, China Provincial scholarship for my Ph.D. studies.
2017: Third Prize & Honor Certificate at “The belt and Road Initiative, Colorful FAFU-The first Chinese Bridge Competition”, China.
2017: “Honor Certificate” of “The Most Popular Food” at “The belt and Road Initiative, Colorful FAFU” 3rd International Cultural Festival, China.
2017: Volunteer Service Certificate, FAFU, China.
2017: Award of Excellence from CITS, China.
2017: Outstanding University Student Reporter Award from People daily Fujian Government, China.
2017: Most Friendly Award from People daily Fujian Government, China.
2015: Awarded by fully funded Fujian, China Provincial scholarship for my Master’s studies.
2014: Honorary certificate award at “International symposium on strategies for overcoming food security problems through utilizing of rainfed areas, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.
2014: Honorary certificate award at “Roshan Watan Agri Expo & Conference”, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.
2014: Organizer and participator in the “Green–Tech Quiz Nationwide” held in Environmental & Horticulture society UET, Pakistan.
Ambassador of Environment horticulture society UET Lahore March 2014 Pakistan.
2012: Awarded a Laptop from the Government of Pakistan.
Publications:
1. Rizwan HM, Shaozhong F, Li X, Arshad MB, Yousef AF, Chenglong Y, et al. Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of KCS Gene Family in Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Under Fusarium kyushuense and Drought Stress Conditions. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022;13.
2. Rizwan HM, Waheed A, Ma S, Li J, Arshad MB, Irshad M, et al. Comprehensive Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Eceriferum (CER) Gene Family in Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Under Fusarium kyushuense and Drought Stress Conditions. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022:1607.
3. Rizwan HM, Yang Q, Yousef AF, Zhang X, Sharif Y, Kaijie J, et al. Establishment of a Novel and Efficient Agrobacterium-Mediated in Planta Transformation System for Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis). Plants. 2021;10(11):2459.
4. Yang Q, Li B, Rizwan HM, Sun K, Zeng J, Shi M, et al. Genome-wide identification and comprehensive analyses of NAC transcription factor gene family and expression analysis under Fusarium kyushuense and drought stress conditions in Passiflora edulis. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2022;13.
5. Rizwan HM, Zhimin L, Harsonowati W, Waheed A, Qiang Y, Yousef AF, et al. Identification of fungal pathogens to control postharvest passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) decays and multi-omics comparative pathway analysis reveals purple is more resistant to pathogens than a yellow cultivar. Journal of Fungi. 2021;7(10):879.
6. Yan C, Rizwan HM, Liang D, Reichelt M, Mithöfer A, Scholz SS, et al. The effect of the root-colonizing Piriformospora indica on passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) development: Initial defense shifts to fitness benefits and higher fruit quality. Food Chemistry. 2021; 359:129671.
7. Rizwan HM, Irshad M, He B, Liu S, Lu X, Sun Y, et al. Role of reduced nitrogen for induction of embryogenic callus induction and regeneration of plantlets in Abelmoschus esculentus L. South African Journal of Botany. 2020;130:300-7.
8. Rizwan HM, Irshad M, He B, Liu S, Debnath B, Mitra, et al. Research E. Silver nitrate (AgNO3) boosted high-frequency multiple shoot regeneration from cotyledonary node explants of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. 2018;16(3):3421-35.
9. Li X, Huang H, Rizwan HM, Wang N, Jiang J, She W, et al. Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Candidate Lignin-Related Genes and Transcription Factors during Fruit Development in Pomelo (Citrus maxima). Genes. 2022;13(5):845.
10. Yousef AF, Ali MM, Rizwan HM, Ahmed MA, Ali WM, Kalaji HM, et al. Effects of light spectrum on morpho-physiological traits of grafted tomato seedlings. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(5):e0250210.
11. Shi M, Ali MM, He Y, Ma S, Rizwan HM, Yang Q, et al. Flavonoids accumulation in fruit peel and expression profiling of related genes in purple (Passiflora edulis f. edulis) and yellow (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) passion fruits. Plants. 2021;10(11):2240.
12. Zhang X, Wei X, Ali MM, Rizwan HM, Li B, Li H, et al. Changes in the content of organic acids and expression analysis of citric acid accumulation-related genes during fruit development of yellow (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) and purple (Passiflora edulis f. edulis) passion fruits. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021;22(11):5765.
13. Yousef AF, Ali MM, Rizwan HM, Gad AG, Liang D, Binqi L, et al. Light quality and quantity affect graft union formation of tomato plants. Scientific Reports. 2021;11(1):1-11.
14. Yousef AF, Ali MM, Rizwan HM, Tadda SA, Kalaji HM, Yang H, et al. Photosynthetic apparatus performance of tomato seedlings grown under various combinations of LED illumination. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(4):e0249373.
15. Munir N, Yukun C, Xiaohui C, Nawaz MA, Iftikhar J, Rizwan HM, et al. Genome-wide identification and comprehensive analyses of NAC transcription factor gene family and expression patterns during somatic embryogenesis in Dimocarpus longan Lour. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 2020;157:169-84.
16. Sun Y, Li M, Mitra S, Rizwan HM, Debnath B, Lu X, et al. Comparative phytochemical profiles and antioxidant enzyme activity analyses of the southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) at different developmental stages. Molecules. 2018;23(9):2209.
17. Mitra S, Irshad M, Debnath B, Lu X, Li M, Dash CK, Rizwan HM, et al. Effect of vineyard soil variability on chlorophyll fluorescence, yield and quality of table grape as influenced by soil moisture, grown under double cropping system in protected condition. Peer J. 2018;6:e5592.
18. Debnath B, Irshad M, Mitra S, Li M, Rizwan HM, Liu S, et al. Acid rain deposition modulates photosynthesis, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activities in tomato. International Journal of Environmental Research. 2018;12(2):203-14.
19. Irshad M, Rizwan HM, Debnath B, Anwar M, Li M, Liu S, et al. Ascorbic acid controls lethal browning and Pluronic F-68 promotes high-frequency multiple shoot regeneration from cotyldonary node explant of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Hortscience. 2018;53(2):183-90.
20. Irshad M, He B, Liu S, Mitra S, Debnath B, Li M, Rizwan HM, et al. In vitro regeneration of Abelmoschus esculentus L. Cv. Wufu: Influence of anti-browning additives on phenolic secretion and callus formation frequency in explants. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology. 2017;58(5):503-13.
21. Yousef AF, Xu Y, Chen F, Lin K, Zhang X, Guiamba H, Ibrahim MM, Rizwan HM, et al. The influence of LEDs light quality on the growth pigments biochemical and chlorophyll fluorescence characteristics of tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 2021;30(4):3575-88.
22. Ali MM, Rizwan HM, Yousef AF, Zhi C, Chen FJASPH. Analysis of toxic elements in leaves and fruits of loquat by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Acta Scient Polonorum Hortorum Cultus. 2021;20:33-42.
Online profiles:
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