Microbial Diversity and Genomics Group

Research Leader

Dr. Amenah Alotaibi

Group members from the university:

Dikhnah Alshehri
Basmah Alharbi
Hanaa Ghabban
Asma Alenzi
Doha Albalawi
Khreyah Alififi
Abeer Alhaibari
Abdulrahman Alsamri
Madeha Ghobashhy
Marfat Alatawy

Group members from outside the university:

Eric J Schott

Research Identity

The Microbial Diversity and Genomics Group members are well versed in microbiology and biotechnological studies. This group studies the microbial population of Saudi Arabia particularly in the Tabuk region(Neom). The group will focus on the identification of a unique microbial population that has commercial potential. Currently, we are working on soil microbiota of different regions in Tabuk.

Objectives

To Identification of microbial diversity of KSA, especially Tabuk region.
To create a digital backbone of sequences from the tree of life that will serve as critical infrastructure for biology, conservation, agriculture, medicine, and the growing global bioeconomy.
To study the unique microbial flora with a potential of commercial application.
Assessment of the microbes for biological control against infectious pathogens.
Development of sustainable research capabilities for faculty members and postgraduate students in the field of microbial diversity and genomics studies.

Activities

Development of data of microbial diseases of plants and animals of Tabuk region.
Study of microbial diseases of plants and animals and their mitigation with sustainable approaches
Produce the alternative pesticides (bio-pesticides from microbes) to control insect pests and plant diseases.
Development of improved varieties of plants. Identification of novel genes from microbes.

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