Clara R. Azzam | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Clara R. Azzam | Plant Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Cell Research Department at Agricultural Research Center | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Clara R. Azzam, a distinguished Egyptian scientist, has made significant contributions to plant genetics, cytology, and biotechnology through her long career at the Agricultural Research Center, where she currently serves as Head of the Cell Research Department at the Field Crops Research Institute. She earned her Ph.D. in Agronomy (2001) from Cairo University, focusing on sunflower improvement using both conventional and biotechnological breeding approaches, after completing earlier degrees in plant sciences. With over 30 years of professional experience, she has advanced research in plant tissue culture, molecular breeding, mutation induction, genetic transformation, and crop adaptation to environmental stresses. Her research interests focus on genetic resources, salinity tolerance, mutation breeding, and sustainable agricultural biotechnology. Demonstrating strong scientific impact, she has published 18 documents, accumulated 187 citations across 135 documents, and achieved an h-index of 7. Dr. Azzam possesses advanced research skills in cytogenetics, molecular markers, and crop biotechnology, complemented by leadership in international collaborations with institutions in Germany, Austria, and the USA. She has received multiple honors including the Arab World Lady Medal (2025), Women’s Appreciation Award in Agriculture (2021), and ARC Shields of Excellence. Her achievements reflect outstanding dedication to advancing plant science and agricultural innovation globally.

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Featured Publications

Abou-Sreea, A. I. B., Azzam, C. R., Al-Taweel, S. K., Abdel-Aziz, R. M., Belal, H. E. E., … (2021). Natural biostimulant attenuates salinity stress effects in chili pepper by remodeling antioxidant, ion, and phytohormone balances, and augments gene expression. Plants, 10(11), 2316.

Azzam, C. R., Al-Taweel, S. K., Abdel-Aziz, R. M., Rabea, K. M., Abou-Sreea, A. I. B., … (2021). Salinity effects on gene expression, morphological, and physio-biochemical responses of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni in vitro. Plants, 10(4), 820.

Al-Taweel, S. K., Azzam, C. R., Khaled, K. A., & Abdel-Aziz, R. M. (2021). Improvement of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) and steviol glycoside through traditional breeding and biotechnological approaches. SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, 53(1), 88–111.

Azzam, C. R., Zaki, S. N. S., Bamagoos, A. A., Rady, M. M., & Alharby, H. F. (2022). Soaking maize seeds in zeatin-type cytokinin biostimulators improves salt tolerance by enhancing the antioxidant system and photosynthetic efficiency. Plants, 11(8), 1004.

Awaad, H., Abu-hashim, M., & Negm, A. (2021). Mitigating environmental stresses for agricultural sustainability in Egypt. In Springer International Publishing.