Amira M. I. Mourad

Dr. Amira M. I. Mourad is a plant genetics researcher specializing in wheat genomics and disease resistance. She is currently affiliated with the Gene Bank at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) in Germany, with additional research connections to Auburn University in the United States. Her work focuses on identifying genomic regions associated with important agricultural traits in wheat and other cereal crops.

Dr. Mourad's research interests span multiple critical areas in agricultural science, including:

• Genetic basis of disease resistance in wheat, particularly against powdery mildew
• Seed germination and aging mechanisms at the molecular level
• Impact of dwarfing genes on wheat quality characteristics
• Plant responses to combined biotic and abiotic stresses
• Heavy metal tolerance mechanisms in cereal crops

Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on genomic approaches to understand complex traits in wheat. The research shows increasing emphasis on multi-stress scenarios and the integration of molecular mechanisms with practical breeding applications. Several publications highlight collaborative work with international research teams, particularly with Andreas Börner at IPK.

Dr. Mourad maintains an active publication record with 24 documented publications, primarily in high-impact agricultural and plant science journals including Frontiers in Agronomy, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and Phytopathology. Her work bridges fundamental plant science with practical crop improvement applications.