About the Department
Chairman
Chairman’s Word
The Botany and Microbiology is one of the main disciplines required by the education sector, as it is included in all aspects of practical and applied life and as being aware about the importance of the role of botany and microbiology in understanding and developing the various branches of science and knowledge, botany department was established with the establishment of the faculty of Science in 1975 to play the desired role in teaching, scientific research and community service.
The department‘s name was changed to Botany and Microbiology Department so that the specialization includes microorganisms, Department of Botany (formerly), and Botany and Microbiology (currently) and it is one of the main departments at the faculty and aims to prepare generations of scholars and researchers in the various fields of botany and microbiology that are in line with the needs of the labor market.
Botany and Microbiology Department worked to enrich the educational system and contribute to raising the scientific and technological level in the fields of botany and microbiology in order to adapt with the challenges of our age by providing a distinguished educational level for many educational programs in the various faculties of Sohag University, which is reflected in the academic and skill level of graduates to meet the requirements of the practical market at the national and global levels.
At the beginning of the academic year 2020-2021 ,the department began the credit hours system, and it includes three programs, namely (botany and chemistry), (microbiology and chemistry), and (botany and microbiology).
The department provides the faculty with special undergraduate programs such as (Molecular Biotechnology) and (Microbiology and Medical Biochemistry – in partnership with the faculty of Medicine).
The department contains three student laboratories equipped with the latest experiments, microscopes, tools and equipment, and 9 groups and research laboratories to conduct research for postgraduate students and equipped with the latest scientific equipment.
The department seeks to develop curricula, courses, and laboratories, as well as to rely on modern teaching and assessment methods.
The department also offers several programs and diplomas at the master’s and doctoral levels, such as the Diploma in Applied Microbiology.
The department has introduced three new diploma programs, namely (Molecular Biotechnology Program), (Microbiology and Clinical Biochemistry) and (Environmental Sciences) Programs.
It has also developed a list of postgraduate studies to be based on the credit hours system, and several research programs will be offered at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as offering more than one specialized diploma to meet the needs of the labor market.
Prof Dr Deya Eldeen Radwan The Head of the Department
The Head of the Department
- Tel :2408
Department secretariat
- Tel: 2131
Department Vision
The Department of Botany at the College of Science aspires to occupy a privileged position by preparing the appropriate environment for teaching, learning and practical research, and meeting societal requirements at the local and national levels in light of the vision and mission of the College.
Mission
The Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, is committed to preparing a highly qualified graduate in the field of botany, in line with the requirements of the labor market and employment, and providing the community with researchers who are able to contribute to the achievement of comprehensive development steps.
Research Activities
The Department of Botany and Microbiology has a fundamental and active role in advancing the research process at the college, university and national levels. As the department includes a group of distinguished professors in research in most of the disciplines of botany and microbiology
The department also includes a group of research laboratories equipped with the latest equipment and research capabilities
The department is always looking to keep the developments in local, regional and international scientific research by focusing on modern disciplines such as genetic engineering, bioinformatics, microbial toxicology, and biotechnology.
Many of the department’s staff are arbitrators in the most prestigious periodicals and international publishing houses
The staffs are always keen to publish their research in specialized and refereed scientific journals that have a classification and impact factor
They also keen to obtain local and international research projects, which contributes to the development of research laboratories and the transfer of modern technology
The department attracts graduate students from neighboring Arab countries
The paper of one of the international students from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was accepted to study and obtain a doctorate degree in Philosophy of Science (microbiology).
courses
The Department of Botany and Microbiology
teaches theoretical and practical botany and microbiology courses for all programs and divisions of the College of Science, College of Education, College of Agriculture and College of Education Technology. One of the most important priorities of the department is the development of curricula, courses and laboratories, as well as relying on modern teaching and evaluation methods.
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Community Service
The positive impact on society and the development of the surrounding environment is one of the most important goals of the Department of Botany and Microbiology, so the department pays special attention to community service and environmental development. In order to achieve this goal, the department’s administration puts all the human and technical capabilities in the department to serve the community and develop the surrounding environment with the aim of activating the department’s role in solving community problems and contributing to development issues.
In this context, the department’s research equipment is utilized to serve the various applications in the community.
Technical consultations are also provided to agencies, and individuals, and they participate in developing the capabilities and skills of individuals.
In addition to the above, raising awareness and spreading scientific culture among members of society.
The Department of Botany relies on the laboratory and technical capabilities available to it in its services provided to civil society and its contribution to the development of the surrounding environment.
The following is a statement of the community services provided by the Department of Botany and Microbiology
- In the field of Disease Detection
- Detection of plant viral diseases using ELISA and PCR
- Detection of bacterial and fungal diseases of plants
- Detection of hepatitis C disease using quantitative and qualitative PCR
- Detection of tuberculosis using DNA-based methods
n the field of Plant Biotechnology:
- Propagation of plants using organ culture methods
- Propagation of plants using tissue culture methods
- Propagation of plants using somatic embryogenesis methods
- Propagation of plants using protoplast culture methods
- Production of virus-resistant plant strains
- Propagation of plants using artificial seed production methods
- Develop strains resistant to drought conditions
- Develop strains resistant to salinity conditions
- Breeding strains resistant to soil contamination with heavy metals
- Education of UV resistant strains
- Synthesis of somatic hybrids
- Synthesis of cytoplasmic hybrids
In the field of Microbial Biotechnology:
- Definition of different types of microorganisms at the genetic level (fungi – bacteria – viruses).
- Modifying microbes to give them desirable traits
- Modifying microbes to produce some important compounds
- Modifying microbes to deal with environmental pollutants and get rid of them
- Modifying microbes to deal with sewage waste
- Extraction of compounds with therapeutic properties from microorganisms
- Studying the secretion of different toxins from microorganisms and how to overcome them (mycotoxins – bacterial)
In the field of Training:
- Training workers in the government and private sectors in biotechnology and molecular biology.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on tissue and cell culture techniques.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques to isolate and study proteins.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques to isolate and characterize plasmids.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques for culturing pathogenic microbial cells in safe conditions.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on industrial seed production techniques.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on PCR techniques.
- Training researchers, students and graduates on disease detection techniques using PCR techniques.
In the field of Scientific Research:
- Developing methods for plant propagation using tissue and cell culture methods
- Study and production of bodily camels
- Industrial seed development
- Study of gene expression under the influence of different stages of development and differentiation
- Study of gene expression under the influence of stress conditions.
- Production of plants resistant to viruses and environmental conditions
- Studying the use of microbes to get rid of environmental pollution
- Examine the triggering of genetic change physically
- and benefit from its applications.
Human capabilities, technologies and devices
in the department to serve the community and the surrounding environment
The Department of Botany and Microbiology has human capabilities, techniques and scientific equipment that enable it to participate effectively in serving the community and the surrounding environment through:
Central Laboratory of Genetic Engineering
The Central Laboratory for Genetic Engineering and Molecular Sciences analyzes biological samples at the molecular level by performing PCR and separating proteins with a number of specialized techniques such as Gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation, and many others, and providing all information related to these analyses.
The unit is considered one of the most important units at the level of the university and research centers in Sohag.
During the past year, a large number of samples were measured for various universities and institutes in the region, and many researchers were assisted in completing their research and scientific theses in various fields.
Tissue and plant cell culture laboratory
The Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory conducts research to improve the strains of some plants such as banana, jojoba, civetia, and others, through the use of modern technologies and devices.
Using tissue culture technology to produce plants that are more tolerant of environmental stressors such as salinity, drought, extreme heat, and others.
Department farm:
The department’s farm has been renovated and equipped to provide the department with the necessary samples for practical teaching, as well as to serve researchers for master’s and doctoral studies and research in various plant sub-disciplines.
Training field
- The department can carry out the following activities:
- Courses for teachers on virtual experiences of plant sciences and microbiology.
- Bioinformatics courses.
- Courses in plant cell and tissue culture.
- Courses in mycotoxins.
- courses in genetic engineering and modern agricultural techniques.
- Providing scientific advice on microbial infections and plant diseases.
- Holding seminars and public lectures to raise awareness of the importance of plant hormones and their agricultural applications.
- Providing scientific consultations in the field of microbiology and various plant sciences
Published research
