Morad Mokhtar

Experiences:

• Molecular Biology, Genome Mapping, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Data mining, Web, and Database developer.

Awards:

• Obtained (Khalifa International Award for Date palm and Agricultural Innovation) at 3rd Date palm Festival in Siwa (15-18 November 2017).

Publications:

1. Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing using a chimeric single-guide RNA molecule.
2. Genic and Intergenic SSR Database Generation, SNPs Determination and Pathway Annotations, in Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.).
3. Development of Annotated EST-SSR Database in Olive (Olea europaea).
4. Olive EST-SSR designed primers and it's information.
5. Development of Sex-Specific PCR-Based Markers in Date Palm.

Team member of the following projects:

1. Smart Molecular Breeding: The Next Generation for Wheat Improvement for Salt Tolerance without Genetic Engineering (2016 – 2019).
2. Documentation of Elite Natural Resources in Egypt through DNA Barcoding Technology (2015 – 2018).
3. Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Plant as a Novel Source for Energy Production. (2014 – 2016).
4. Germplasm Conservation, Genetic Characterization, Next-Generation Sequencing, Molecular Markers and Bioinformatics Analysis to Distinguish the Genders of Date Palm Trees Contract No. 4607, (2012– 2015) (US-Egypt Joint project in collaboration with Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA).
5. Development of Initial Marker Assisted Selection System for Net Blotch Resistance in Barley. Contract No. 2159, (2011 – 2013).
6. Genomics in the service of Durum Wheat Breeding: Development of Cultivars with High Water Use Efficiency in Egypt. Contract No. 78 (2009 – 2013).