Dr. Nagla Al Ashkar | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award
Researcher, NRC Egypt, Egypt
Nagla Mohamed Al Ashkar is a distinguished researcher in the Botany Department at the National Research Centre in Cairo, Egypt. With a robust academic background and extensive experience in agricultural sciences, her career has been marked by significant contributions to ethnobotanical studies and sustainable agricultural practices. Born on July 12, 1970, in El-Behaira, Egypt, she has dedicated her professional life to advancing knowledge in botany and agriculture.
Profile
🎓 Education
Nagla Mohamed Al Ashkar’s educational journey is both impressive and diverse. She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid in 2013 with a focus on the ethnobotanical study of Matrouh Governorate. Earlier, she completed a DAS in Production, Prevention, and Sustainable Treatment of Agricultural Media from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in 2003. Her academic foundation was laid with a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Cairo, Egypt, in 1998, and a Bachelor’s degree in Dry Agriculture from the Faculty of Science at Al-Azhar University in 1990.
💼 Experience
Nagla has accumulated extensive professional experience at the National Research Centre in Cairo. Since 2014, she has been serving as a Researcher in the Botany Department. Prior to this role, she was a Research Assistant from 1998 to 2014, and an Assistant Researcher from 1993 to 1998. Her work primarily focuses on botany and sustainable agricultural practices, contributing significantly to the research community.
🔬 Research Interests
Nagla’s research interests lie in ethnobotany, sustainable agriculture, and the application of modern herbicides. She is particularly interested in the effects of agricultural practices on crop growth and weed management. Her work aims to develop sustainable agricultural techniques that can improve crop yields and ensure environmental conservation.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Nagla Mohamed Al Ashkar has been recognized for her contributions to the field of agricultural sciences through various awards and honors. Her innovative research and dedication to sustainable agricultural practices have earned her a respected position within the scientific community.
📚 Publications Top Notes
Delgado, FMG, Oliveira, MR, González Coloma, A., Mohamed, N., Soria, AC, Sanz, J., & Reina, M. (2007). Adaptación al Cultivo y Valorización de Lavandulaluisieri. II Coloquio Nacional de Plantas Aromáticas y Medicinais.
Gonzalez-Coloma A, Martin-Benito D, Mohamed N, Garcia Vallejo MC, Soria AC (2006). Antifeedant effects and chemical composition of essential oils from different populations of Lavandulaluisieri L.. BiochemSystEcol, 34:609–616.
Moiteiro C, Joao M, Curto OM, Mohamed N, Bailen M, Martı´nez-Dı´az R, Gonzalez-Coloma A (2006). Biovalorization of friedelanetriterpenes derived from cork processing industry byproducts. J. Agric Food Chem, 54:3566–357.
Coloma, G., Guadano, A., Santana, O., Martín, N., Mohamed, N., Cabrera, R., & Fraga, BM (2002). Bioexploración y diversidad química. 2. Jornadas Científicas sobre Medio Ambiente. Madrid (España). 16-17 de abril de 2002.
El-Bassiouny, H. M. S., Abdallah, M. M. S., Al-Ashkar, N. M., & Bakry, B. A. (2023). Potential impacts of chitosan on growth, yield, endogenous phytohormones, and antioxidants of wheat plant grown under sandy soil conditions. Agronomy Research, 21(1).