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Dr Walid Zorrig | Extremophile plants | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (Tunisia)

Walid Zorrig is a renowned researcher in the field of plant biotechnology, currently serving as Maître-assistant Habilité at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants (LPE), located within the Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria (CBBC) in Tunisia. With a strong academic background, he obtained his Habilitation Universitaire from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis in January 2022, with highest honors and commendations from the jury.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Tunisia-France cotutelle)
  • M.Sc. in Plant Ecophysiology
  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Currently: Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Extremophilic Plants, CBBC.
  • Previously: Assistant Professor at LPE, CBBC.
  • Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher at LPE, CBBC.
  • Contractual Teaching Researcher (ATER) in France.

🏆 Accomplishments:

  • Over 58 publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
  • Holds an h-index of 19 (Google Scholar) and 16 (Scopus).
  • Received “Très honorable avec félicitations du Jury” for both Ph.D. and Habilitation Universitaire.

🎓 Teaching Experience:

  • Taught courses in Biotechnology and related fields.
  • Received pedagogical training in TIC and educational support design.

 

🔬 Research Focus:

Walid Zorrig’s research primarily revolves around environmental plant biotechnology, with a focus on understanding plant responses to various stressors like salinity, heavy metals, and nutrient deficiencies. His work encompasses molecular and physiological aspects of plant adaptation to adverse conditions, aiming to elucidate mechanisms underlying stress tolerance and detoxification pathways. Zorrig investigates the role of ions such as calcium in enhancing plant tolerance to heavy metals, as well as exploring the potential of different plant species for phytoremediation and phytodesalination. Through his research, Zorrig contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

citations:

🔍 Total Citations:

  • All Time: 1385
  • Since 2019: 1082

📈 Citation Indices:

  • h-index:
    • All Time: 19
    • Since 2019: 17
  • i10-index:
    • All Time: 28
    • Since 2019: 24

These metrics reflect the impact and visibility of Walid Zorrig’s research contributions, indicating sustained scholarly influence over time and particularly noteworthy engagement since 2019.

 

Publications Top Notes

  1. Effects of magnesium deficiency on photosynthesis and carbohydrate partitioning
    • Citations: 275
    • Published in Acta Physiologiae Plantarum in 2016.
  2. Exogenous proline mediates alleviation of cadmium stress by promoting photosynthetic activity, water status and antioxidative enzymes activities of young date palm (Phoenix …
    • Citations: 146
    • Published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety in 2016.
  3. Identification of three relationships linking cadmium accumulation to cadmium tolerance and zinc and citrate accumulation in lettuce
    • Citations: 102
    • Published in the Journal of Plant Physiology in 2010.
  4. Phytodesalination: a solution for salt-affected soils in arid and semi-arid regions
    • Citations: 84
    • Published in the Journal of Arid Land Studies in 2012.
  5. Electrical impedance spectroscopy: A tool to investigate the responses of one halophyte to different growth and stress conditions
    • Citations: 61
    • Published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture in 2016.
  6. Application of trehalose and salicylic acid mitigates drought stress in sweet basil and improves plant growth
    • Citations: 60
    • Published in Plants in 2021.
Walid Zorrig | Extremophile plants | Best Researcher Award

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