Mariya V. Khodakovskaya Institution Verified

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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32 h-index 71 pubs 6,287 cited

Research Areas

Plant Nanotechnology Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems Agricultural Production Systems

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Mariya V. Khodakovskaya's research focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology and agricultural science, with a particular emphasis on plant health and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work investigates the application of nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and cellulose nanocrystals, for targeted delivery of agrochemicals and for enhancing plant resilience to environmental stressors. Khodakovskaya has published studies examining the effects of these nanomaterials on plant physiology, including their role in improving drought tolerance and their interactions with the plant rhizosphere microbiome.

Her research also extends to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to stress and the genetic factors influencing crop quality. This includes work on gene silencing to enhance drought tolerance in rice and targeted mutagenesis to reduce grain chalkiness. Khodakovskaya's scholarship is characterized by a high publication and citation count, reflecting her significant contributions to the field. She has collaborated with researchers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on multiple projects, demonstrating an active research network.

Metrics

h-index: 32
Publications: 71
Citations: 6,287

Selected Publications

Integration of transcriptomics and proteomics data for understanding the mechanisms of positive effects of carbon-based nanomaterials on plant tolerance to salt stress (2025) DOI
Revisiting NaOH Addition during the Amination of Cellulose Nanocrystals (2025) DOI
From Plants to Plants: Plant-Derived Biological Polymers as Sustainable and Safe Nanocarriers for Direct Delivery of DNA to Plant Cells (2025) DOI
A vacuolar proton pump controls the post-germinative growth of rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica) (2025) DOI
Towards realizing nano-enabled precision delivery in plants (2024) DOI
A vacuolar proton pump controls post-germinative growth of rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica) (2024) DOI
Cellulose Nanocrystals are a Renewable and Biocompatible Nanocarrier of Agrochemicals Directly to Plant Cells (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 5/2024) (2024) DOI
Effects of NaOH Addition on Cellulose Nanocrystal Functionalization with 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2024) DOI
Cellulose Nanocrystals are a Renewable and Biocompatible Nanocarrier of Agrochemicals Directly to Plant Cells (2023) DOI
Targeted mutagenesis of the vacuolar H<sup>+</sup> translocating pyrophosphatase gene reduces grain chalkiness in rice (2023) DOI
Editorial: Polymeric nanoparticles for sustainable plant agriculture and food industry (2023) DOI
Emerging investigator series: differential effects of carbon nanotubes and graphene on the tomato rhizosphere microbiome (2023) DOI
Advanced applications of sustainable and biological nano-polymers in agricultural production (2023) DOI
Differential effects of carbon nanotube and graphene on the tomato rhizosphere microbiome (2022) DOI
Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Carbon Nanotubes Used for Agricultural Applications (2022) DOI

ARA Academy 2021 ARA Fellow

Dr. Khodakovskaya joined UALR's faculty in 2008 and has become recognized for pioneering work applying carbon-based nanomaterials to enhance crops. Her research has been highlighted in Nature Nanotechnology and The Economist for discoveries in seed germination and plant growth regulation. Her laboratory investigates how advanced genetic engineering, molecular biology, and nanotechnology can boost plant productivity and environmental stress tolerance.

Policy Impact

Research highlighted in Nature Nanotechnology and The Economist, positioning Arkansas as a leader in agricultural nanotechnology with potential to boost crop productivity statewide.