Dr. Praveen C. Verma is a Senior Principal Scientist at the National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, specializing in plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and agricultural biotechnology. His research integrates RNA interference, transgenic technologies, genome engineering, and plant–microbe interactions to address challenges in crop protection, sustainable agriculture, and phytoremediation. He has made significant contributions to insect resistance, medicinal plant biotechnology, hairy root culture systems, and plant-based bioproduction platforms. Dr. Verma holds extensive editorial and peer-review experience with leading international journals and funding agencies and has authored influential book chapters advancing plant biotechnology, genome editing, and molecular approaches for crop improvement.

Līga Marcinkoniene is a food science researcher and academic professional specializing in organic goat milk quality, dairy processing, and cheese production. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Food Science, supported by a strong academic background in agricultural sciences. Her professional experience includes research, university-level teaching of practical courses, project management, and leadership roles within agricultural and organic farming organizations. She has been actively involved in nationally funded research projects focused on the suitability of goat milk for cheese production and has extensive hands-on experience in dairy processing and the development of organic goat milk products. Līga Marcinkoniene regularly presents her research at international scientific conferences, addressing seasonal variations in milk composition, fatty acid profiles, and casein characteristics relevant to cheese-making. Her work reflects a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, innovation in dairy technologies, and effective knowledge transfer between scientific research and practical agri-food applications.

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