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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lamia Krichen | Genetic Diversity | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | ISSBAT | Tunisia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lamia Krichen is a distinguished biotechnology and plant genetics researcher recognized for her substantial contributions to molecular biology, genetic diversity analysis, and germplasm characterization across Mediterranean fruit species. Her work spans comprehensive investigations into the genetic structure, evolution, and domestication patterns of Prunus armeniaca and related species, integrating morphological assessment, molecular markers, chloroplast genome barcoding, and transcriptomic approaches. She has produced influential studies on self-(in)compatibility systems, S-genotype identification, phylogeography, and allele diversity, offering key insights that support crop improvement, conservation strategies, and sustainable breeding programs. Her research extends to exploring floral biology, population differentiation, bottleneck effects, gene flow, and the development of core collections essential for safeguarding regional genetic resources. Beyond apricot genetics, she has contributed to research on essential oils, antifungal properties, insecticidal activities, and plant responses to environmental stresses, reflecting a versatile and multidisciplinary scientific profile. Her publications in leading international journals demonstrate methodological rigor and deep expertise in SSR, AFLP, and advanced genomic tools, positioning her as a reference authority in Mediterranean horticultural genetics. With a citation record of 762 citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 20, including 398 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 15 since 2020, she continues through sustained scientific engagement to advance understanding of plant biodiversity, genome evolution, and the molecular mechanisms underpinning key agronomic traits, supporting both scientific innovation and agricultural resilience.

Featured Publications

Bourguiba, H., Audergon, J. M., Krichen, L., Trifi-Farah, N., Mamouni, A., et al. (2012). Loss of genetic diversity as a signature of apricot domestication and diffusion into the Mediterranean Basin. BMC plant biology, 12(1), 49.

Bouzenna, H., & Krichen, L. (2013). Pelargonium graveolens L’Her. and Artemisia arborescens L. essential oils: Chemical composition, antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia solani and insecticidal activity. Natural product research, 27(9), 841–846.

Bourguiba, J. M., Scotti, I., Sauvage, C., Zhebentyayeva, T., Ledbetter, C., et al. (2020). Genetic structure of a worldwide germplasm collection of Prunus armeniaca L. reveals three major diffusion routes for varieties coming from the species’ center of origin. Front. Plant Sci., 11(638), 17.

Bourguiba, H., Krichen, L., Audergon, J. M., Khadari, B., & Trifi-Farah, N. (2010). Impact of mapped SSR markers on the genetic diversity of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) in Tunisia. Plant molecular biology reporter, 28(4), 578–587.

Krichen, L., Audergon, J. M., & Trifi-Farah, N. (2012). Relative efficiency of morphological characters and molecular markers in the establishment of an apricot core collection. Hereditas, 149(5), 163–172.

 

Lamia Krichen | Genetic Diversity | Editorial Board Member

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