Prof. Dr. Nashwa Mohamed Atef Ahmed Sallam is a prominent researcher in plant pathology at Assiut University, Egypt, whose scientific contributions have significantly advanced sustainable plant disease management and biological control strategies. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the complex interactions between plants and pathogenic microorganisms, particularly fungi and bacteria, and developing eco-friendly biocontrol approaches to replace conventional chemical treatments. Dr. Sallam has extensively investigated the use of beneficial microorganisms such as Bacillus spp., Trichoderma spp., and endophytic yeasts to suppress soil-borne and foliar diseases in economically important crops including tomato, onion, pepper, and legumes. Her pioneering studies have demonstrated the potential of microbial metabolites, essential oils, and plant extracts in inducing systemic resistance and enhancing crop resilience under biotic stress. With over thirty peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, she has established herself as a respected voice in biological pest control, postharvest disease suppression, and microbial biotechnology. Her collaborative research with global institutions, including the University of Hohenheim and the Biologische Bundesanstalt für Land-und Forstwirtschaft in Germany, reflects her international engagement and leadership in advancing phytopathological sciences. Through innovative experimentation and integrated disease management approaches, Dr. Sallam’s work has contributed to improving agricultural productivity, environmental safety, and global food security. Her research not only provides a scientific foundation for sustainable crop protection but also inspires the next generation of scientists to pursue environmentally responsible solutions to plant health challenges.
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Zhang, X., Yang, Q., Solairaj, D., Sallam, N. M. A., Zhu, M., You, S., & Zhang, H. (2024). Volatile organic compounds of Wickerhamomyces anomalus prevent postharvest black spot disease in tomato. Foods, 13(12), 1949.
El-Fawy, M. M., Abo-Elyousr, K. A. M., Sallam, N. M. A., El-Sharkawy, R. M. I., & Ibrahim, Y. E. (2023). Fungicidal effect of guava wood vinegar against Colletotrichum coccodes causing black dot disease of potatoes. Horticulturae, 9(6), 710.
Imran, M., Abo-Elyousr, K. A. M., Al-Harbi, M. S., Ali, E. F., Sallam, N. M. A., & Bagy, H. M. M. K. (2022). Antibacterial efficacy of clove essential oil against Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. phaseoli and its influence on pathogen responses in bean. Gesunde Pflanzen, 74, 705–715.
Abo-Elyousr, K. A. M., Imran, M., Almasoudi, N. M., Ali, E. F., Hassan, S., Sallam, N. M. A., Youssef, K., Abdel-Rahim, I. R., & Bagy, H. M. M. K. (2022). Controlling of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli by induction of phenolic compounds in bean plants using salicylic and benzoic acids. Journal of Plant Pathology, 104, 1335–1345.
Abo-Elyousr, K. A. M., Ali, E. F., & Sallam, N. M. A. (2022). Alternative control of tomato wilt using the aqueous extract of Calotropis procera. Horticulturae, 8(3), 197.