A research team from Desert research center successfully conducted RNA sequencing (transcriptome sequencing) of the Solenostemma arghel plants to understand the biological processes associated with salt stress tolerance and to identify the genes responsible for salinity resistance.
This research supports the trend towards using modern biotechnology and advanced breeding programs to improve the productivity of economic crops and increase their ability to withstand various environmental conditions, especially in desert and saline-affected areas.
The study was carried out by Dr. El-Sayed Neshawy, Dr. Mohamed Awais El-Metwally, and Dr. Nagwa El-Safty, researchers in the Genetic Resources Department at Desert Research Center. The team conducted the RNA sequencing analysis, and studied the changes that occur at the level of gene transcription processes under salt stress conditions. The study resulted in the publication of a research paper in collaboration with a number of researchers from Egypt and China in the specialized and prestigious journal “Frontiers in Plant Science”, reflecting the advanced scientific and research level achieved by DRC in the fields of genomics and biotechnology.
