Nashwa Sallam | Biological Control | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Nashwa Sallam | Biological Control | Women Researcher Award

Faculty of Agriculture | Assiut University | Egypt 

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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Featured Publications

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.

Adnan Lahuf | Plant Viruses | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adnan Lahuf | Plant Viruses | Best Researcher Award

Academic Professor | University of Kerbala | Iraq

Professor Dr. Adnan A. Lahuf, an esteemed scholar and researcher in Plant Virology, serves in the Plant Protection Department at the College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala. He holds a BSc in Plant Protection Sciences and an MSc in Plant Pathology from the University of Kufa, Iraq, and earned his PhD in Plant Virology from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. With a distinguished academic and professional career, Dr. Lahuf has contributed extensively to plant disease diagnostics, molecular virology, and biocontrol methods, holding leadership roles such as Registration Manager of the College of Agriculture and Editor-in-Chief of the Kerbala Journal for Agricultural Sciences. His professional service includes membership in the American Society of Plant Pathology and the Arab Plant Protection Society, as well as participation in multiple national scientific and agricultural conferences. Dr. Lahuf’s research primarily focuses on plant viruses, fungal pathogens, and nanotechnology-based plant disease management. He has authored numerous publications in international journals, reporting several first records of plant diseases and developing innovative, cost-effective diagnostic techniques. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised doctoral and master’s students, conducted workshops and training programs, and received multiple commendations for his academic excellence and institutional service. His scholarly impact is reflected through 251 Citations, 38 Documents, 11 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Lahuf, A. A., & Kareem, A. A. (2019). Evaluation the potential of indigenous biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum and its interactive effect with nanosized ZnO particles against the sunflower damping-off pathogen. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 365, 012033.

2. Lahuf, A. A., Jaafar, O. H., Al-Mosoy, M., & Hameed, Z. L. (2018). First record of the crown rot fungus Fusarium equiseti affecting Triticum aestivum L. and Aptenia cordifolia in Iraq. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 6(4), 543–548.

3. Abdulmoohsin, R. G., & Lahuf, A. A. (2019). Bioefficiency of some indigenous biocontrol agents against Rhizoctonia solani causing cowpea seed rot and preemergence damping-off. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science: 4th International Conference.

4. Al-Tememe, Z. A. M., & Lahuf, A. A. (2019). Occurrence, identification, pathogenicity and control of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum fungus, the causal agent of sooty canker on Eucalyptus camaldulensis in Kerbala province of Iraq. Plant Archives, 19(1), 31–38.

5. Lahuf, A. A. (2019). First report of Fusarium proliferatum causing stem and root rot on lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii) in Iraq. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal, 12, 1.