The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor is a vital
component in plant biology, with a significant impact on various aspects of
plant growth, cell development, and physiological processes. Grass pea is a
vital agricultural crop that...
Zakaria Kehel

Research Team Leader - Genetic Resources, conservation, characterization, and use (GRS)
Dr. Zakaria Kehel is a genetic resources scientist and senior biometrician who leads gene bank accession mining and implementation of ICARDA’s Focused Identification of the Germplasm Strategy. He also conducts biometrics research, statistical genetics, and breeding data management. Previously, he was a senior biometrician at Bayer Crop Science in Belgium and a biometrician at the International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement in Mexico. He holds a Ph.D. from the School of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering at the University of Córdoba in Spain.