A KAUST Plant Science Research Group Led by Professor Ikram Blilou

A KAUST Plant Science Research

Group Led by Professor Ikram Blilou

Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science

Through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, we uncover plant growth mechanisms to engineer resilient crops

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Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science

Through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, we uncover plant growth mechanisms to engineer resilient crops

explore our research

Get to know our team

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Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science

Through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, we uncover plant growth mechanisms to engineer resilient crops

explore our research

Get to know our team

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A global team united by one mission

17 researchers, 8 countries, and +30 years of collective experience

Our diverse group is brought together with one simple mission — uncover the secrets of plant resilience to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Phd Student!

Master’s Student!

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Joining the lab offered me the opportunity to work on a project which requires proficiency in a broad variety of techniques and literature. Ranging from histological assays to in vivo FRET-FLIM microscopy; these hands-on skills have built the foundation for my career and will continue to support me in my research along the way. Moreover, being able to work on a challenging and fundamental topic has made me versatile in the field of Molecular Plant Biology. When looking back, I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned over the past years.

Pepijn Bais

PhD Student, KAUST

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Joining the lab offered me the opportunity to work on a project which requires proficiency in a broad variety of techniques and literature. Ranging from histological assays to in vivo FRET-FLIM microscopy; these hands-on skills have built the foundation for my career and will continue to support me in my research along the way. Moreover, being able to work on a challenging and fundamental topic has made me versatile in the field of Molecular Plant Biology. When looking back, I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned over the past years.

Pepijn Bais

PhD Student, KAUST

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Joining the lab offered me the opportunity to work on a project which requires proficiency in a broad variety of techniques and literature. Ranging from histological assays to in vivo FRET-FLIM microscopy; these hands-on skills have built the foundation for my career and will continue to support me in my research along the way. Moreover, being able to work on a challenging and fundamental topic has made me versatile in the field of Molecular Plant Biology. When looking back, I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned over the past years.

Pepijn Bais

PhD Student, KAUST

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Joining the lab offered me the opportunity to work on a project which requires proficiency in a broad variety of techniques and literature. Ranging from histological assays to in vivo FRET-FLIM microscopy; these hands-on skills have built the foundation for my career and will continue to support me in my research along the way. Moreover, being able to work on a challenging and fundamental topic has made me versatile in the field of Molecular Plant Biology. When looking back, I’m amazed at how much I’ve learned over the past years.

Pepijn Bais

PhD Student, KAUST

Fundamental research to unlock plant resilience

Learn about our 5 research themes:

Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

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Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

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Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

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Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

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Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

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Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

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Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

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Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

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Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

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Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

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Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

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Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

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Unlocking root adaptation to drought

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Unlocking root adaptation to drought

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Unlocking root adaptation to drought

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Unlocking root adaptation to drought

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Date palm research

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Date palm research

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Nov 21, 2024

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

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Nov 21, 2024

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

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Nov 21, 2024

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

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Nov 21, 2024

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

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Nov 1, 2024

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

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Nov 1, 2024

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

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Nov 1, 2024

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

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Nov 1, 2024

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

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Aug 15, 2023

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

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Aug 15, 2023

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

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Aug 15, 2023

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

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Aug 15, 2023

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

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Fundamental Research*to Advance Plant Science

Fundamental Research*to Advance Plant Science

Fundamental Research*to Advance Plant Science

A global team united by one mission

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Fundamental research to unlock plant resilience

Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

Regulatory networks controlling stem cell maintenance in the root meristem

Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

Molecular mechanisms regulating growth and defense in plants

Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

Transcriptional control of developmental regulators by nuclear condensates forming proteins

Unlocking root adaptation to drought

Unlocking root adaptation to drought

Unlocking root adaptation to drought

Unlocking root adaptation to drought

Date palm research

Date palm research

Date palm research

Date palm research

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

Prof. Ikram Blilou Wins the Date Palm Award from the National Center of Palm and Dates

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

Check Out Our Review on How Desert Plants Thrive in Harsh Environments

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

From Lab to Field: Date Palm Research in Action!

Explore our research

Ready to Be Part of It?

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Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science

Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science

Fundamental Research*
to Advance Plant Science