Prof. Dr, Agriculture Research Center – Horticulture Research Institute, Egypt
Dr. Sawsan S. Sayed is a distinguished Egyptian scientist specializing in plant tissue culture, ornamental horticulture, and plant biotechnology. With a career spanning over three decades, she has made significant contributions to the field of in vitro propagation and micropropagation of ornamental plants. Dr. Sayed holds a Ph.D. in Ornamental Horticulture from Cairo University and has served in various leadership roles, including Head of the Ornamental Plant and Landscape Gardening Research Department at the Horticulture Institute Research Agriculture Center. She is also an active reviewer for several international journals and a member of the Arabic Federation for Wildlife Protection. Her work has been widely published, focusing on innovative techniques in plant propagation and the biochemical characterization of ornamental species.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Sawsan S. Sayed earned her B.Sc. in Horticulture from Cairo University in 1991. She later completed her M.Sc. in 1998, focusing on the physiological studies of Populus alba propagation through tissue culture. In 2002, she obtained her Ph.D. from Cairo University, specializing in the micropropagation of Solidago altissima. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing plant biotechnology and ornamental horticulture, laying the foundation for her prolific research career.
Experience 💼
Dr. Sayed has extensive experience in plant tissue culture and ornamental horticulture. She has served as the Director of the Tissue Culture Lab at the Horticulture Institute Research Agriculture Center and as the Head of the Ornamental Plant and Landscape Gardening Research Department (2017–2020). She has also been involved in training agricultural educators and students nationwide. Her teaching experience spans private institutes and numerous training courses organized by the Agricultural Research Center, making her a key figure in agricultural education and research in Egypt.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Dr. Sawsan S. Sayed has been recognized for her contributions to horticultural science. She is a member of the Permanent Scientific Arbitration Committee of the Agricultural Research Center and has served as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science and Horticulture Research Journal. Her work has been acknowledged through her leadership roles and her active participation in scientific committees, highlighting her impact on the field of plant biotechnology.
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Sayed’s research focuses on plant tissue culture, micropropagation, and the biochemical characterization of ornamental plants. She has developed innovative protocols for the in vitro propagation of various species, including Solidago altissima, Gardenia jasminoides, and Ceratonia siliqua. Her work also explores the effects of growth regulators, light quality, and mutagenic agents on plant growth and biochemical properties. Additionally, she investigates the antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective activities of plant extracts, contributing to both agricultural and pharmaceutical sciences.
Publication Top Notes 📚
- Effect of developmental stages on micropropagation of Populus alba (1998).
- Micropropagation of Solidago altissima through tissue culture (2003).
- Gamma-irradiation effects on Solidago altissima micropropagation (2005).
- In vitro propagation of Cereus peruvianus (2005).
- Propagation of Faucaria tuberculosa by in vitro culture (2006).
- Colchicine effects on Solidago altissima micropropagation (2007).
- In vitro culture and RAPD analysis of Deutzia scabra (2007).
- Propagation of Cotoneaster horizontalis through in vitro culture (2007).
- Micropropagation and genetic stability of Pyracantha fortuneana (2009).
- Postharvest treatments for foliage plants (2009).
- Slow growth conservation of Deutzia scabra (2010).
- Micropropagation and antioxidant activity of Gardenia jasminoides (2010).
- Proline effects on Phoenix canariensis under salinity (2011).
- Chemical mutagenic agents on Gardenia jasminoides (2012).
- Salinity effects on Solidago altissima micropropagation (2013).
- Antioxidant and anticancer activities of Cotoneaster horizontalis (2013).
- Phenolic content in Cephalotaxus harringtonia cultures (2014).
- Mutation effects on Philodendron bipinnatifidum (2015).
- Micropropagation of Aglaonema commutatum (2016).
- In vitro propagation of Hibiscus syriacus (2016).
- Bulblet induction in Asiatic hybrid lily (2018).
- Fertilization effects on turfgrass growth (2018).
- Biochemical characterization of Ceratonia siliqua (2020).
- Micropropagation of Davallia fejeensis (2022).
- Mass production of Nephrolepis exaltata (2022).
- Phenolics and flavonoids in Brunfelsia pauciflora (2023).
- Micropropagation of Spathiphyllum wallisii (2023).
- Propagation of Gardenia jasminoides ‘Varigata’ (2023).
Conclusion 🌟
Dr. Sawsan S. Sayed is a leading figure in plant tissue culture and ornamental horticulture, with a career marked by groundbreaking research, extensive teaching, and leadership roles. Her work has advanced the field of micropropagation and contributed to the understanding of plant biochemistry and biotechnology. Through her publications, training programs, and scientific contributions, she has left an indelible mark on agricultural research in Egypt and beyond.