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Dr Magdi Abdelradi Elsayed Abdelaal
Biography
Dr. Magdi A. El-Sayed is a distinguished Professor of Plant Physiology, renowned for his expertise in various domains of plant sciences. He is a Professor at Aswan University, Egypt, served as the Coordinator of the Biological Sciences Department at the Faculty of Science, Galala University and currently is an Academic staff member at Faulty of education and Arts, Sohar University, Oman. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. Dr. El-Sayed embarked on his academic journey by obtaining his BSc in Botany and MSc in Plant Ecology from Aswan Faculty of Science. His passion for plant sciences led him to pursue further studies, culminating in a PhD degree from the Division of Pharmacognosy at Leiden University, The Netherlands, in 2004. Throughout his career, Dr. El-Sayed has delved into numerous facets of plant sciences, including Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Desert Plant Ecology, Plant-microbe interactions, Cell and Tissue cultures, and Phytochemistry. His research endeavors have yielded significant contributions to the field, evident in his extensive publication record comprising over 75 papers in reputed international peer-reviewed journals, along with three book chapters. Dr. El-Sayed’s academic pursuits have taken him across the globe, including a notable stint as a visiting research fellow at Yamaguchi University, Japan, from 2006 to 2008. He further enriched his expertise through a JSPS Fellowship at the same university from 2008 to 2010. His collaboration with Yamaguchi University continued over the years, with several visits as a visiting professor in subsequent years. Over the course of his career, Dr. El-Sayed has demonstrated exemplary leadership, progressing from a demonstrator to a full Professor. He has also served in administrative roles such as Acting Head of the Botany Department and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science at Aswan University from 2017 to 2020. Coordinator of Biol. Sci. Dept., Galala University 2021-2024. With his profound knowledge, extensive research contributions, and leadership acumen, Dr. Magdi A. El-Sayed continues to be a driving force in the field of plant sciences, inspiring colleagues and students alike.
Qualification
- PhD in Pharmacognosy, Leiden University, Netherlands 2004.
Teaching Interest
- General Biology
- Plant physiology
- Botany and Medecinal Plants
- Plant Taxonomy and Chromatogaphy
Research Interest
- Phytochemistry
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Desert Medicinal plants
Publications
- Zainab G. Ahmed, Usama Radwan and Magdi A. El-Sayed (2020): Eco-physiological responses of desert and riverain legume plant species to extreme environmental stress. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 24: 101531
- Faten Emad, Ali K. Khalafalah, Magdi A. El Sayed, Abou-Elhamd H. Mohamed, Marc Stadler, and Soleiman E. Helaly (2020): Three new polyacetylene glycosides (PAGs) from the aerial part of Launaea capitata (Asteraceae) with anti-biofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Fitoterapia. 143: 104548
- Mostafa Abdelrahman, Takayoshi Ishii, Magdi El-Sayed and Lam-Son Phan Tran (2020): Heat sensing and lipid reprogramming as a signaling switch for heat stress responses in wheat. Plant and Cell Physiology. 61(8): 1399–1407
- Mostafa Abdelrahman, Sho Hirata, Takuya Mukae, Tomohiro Yamada, Yuji Sawada, Magdi El-Syaed,Yutaka Yamada, Muneo Sato, Masami Yokota Hirai, Masayoshi Shigyo (2021): Comprehensive Metabolite Profiling in Genetic Resources of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Collected from Different Geographical Regions. Molecules. 26(5):1415
- Zainab G. Ahmed and Magdi A. El-Sayed (2021): Influence of drought stress on physiological traits of crossed okra varieties. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences. 14(2):253-260
- Doaa M. A. Khalil, Mohamed S. Massoud, Soad A. El-Zayat and Magdi A. El-Sayed (2021): Bioremoval capacity of phenol by some selected endophytic fungi isolated from Hibiscus sabdariffa and batch biodegradation of Phenol in Paper and Pulp Effluents. Iranian Journal of Microbiology.13 (3): 407-417
- Fatma F. Abdel-Motaalal, Noha M. Kamel, Magdi A. El-Sayed and Mohamed Abou-Ellail (2022): Biocontrol of okra-rot-causing Cochliobolus spicifer-CSN-20 using secondary metabolites of endophytic fungi associated with Solenostemma arghel. Annals of Agricultural Sciences. 61(1):24-33
- Abdelrahman Mostafa, Golam Mostofa, Cuong Tran, Magdi El-Sayed, Li Weiqiang, Sulieman Saad, Tanaka Maho, Seki Motoaki, Tran Lam-Son (2023): The Karrikin Receptor KARRIKIN INSENSITIVE2 Positively Regulates Heat Stress Tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Cell Physiolosy. 63(12):1914–1926
- Aya Abd Elshafy, Mohamed Abou-Ellail and Magdi El-Sayed (2024): Metabolic Profiling of Bioactive Phytochemicals of Two Okra Genotypes and Their F1 and Backcrosses. International Journal of Vegetable Science. 30 (2):198-224
- Mohamed Z. El-Sadek, Ahmed H. Shaaban, Marise Bishay, Nada E. Khamess, Youssef M. Youssef, Ahmed El-Hussein and Magdi A. El-Sayed (2025): Antioxidant properties of Egyptian Desert-adapted plant essential oils: A mini-review. Egyptian Journal of Botany. 65 (2): 129-140
- El-Sayed, M., Ahmed, Z. G., & El-Shafy, A. A. (2025). Biochemical composition, bioactive components and antioxidant properties of desert and riverain legume plants: Rhynchosia minima and Lablab purpureus. Journal of Phytology, 17, 146–155
- Aya Abd Elshafy, Mohamed Abou-Ellail and Magdi El-Sayed (2026): Harnessing genetic variability and plasticity to optimize okra yield through Backcrossing. International Journal of Vegetable Science. 32 (1): 8–40
- Aya Abd Elshafy, Mohamed Abou-Ellail and Magdi El-Sayed (2026): Gene effects and heterosis to enhance yield-related traits in okra. Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture.