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Dr. Faheema Khan

Associate Professor

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College of Science, Female Section, Building 5: Third floor, Office No-76

introduction/brief CV

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I am a scholar and educator in plant science with 15 years of dedicated experience in academics and scientific research. As an Associate Professor at King Saud University, I supervise a multidisciplinary research program investigating plant physiology, molecular genetics, and sustainable agricultural systems to address global food security and climate resilience challenges. My scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications, research grants, and international collaborations. Equally committed to academic excellence in the classroom, I have taught advanced botany and plant science courses and mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate researchers toward successful scientific careers.

areas of expertise

1. Molecular Pant Eco-physiology

2. Abiotic & Biotic Stress in Plants

3. Nanotechnology

4. Genomics & Proteomics

4. Plant Biochemistry

5. Environment & Climate Change

 

publications
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publications

Drought stress is one of the most significant environmental factors limiting plant growth and productivity. In this regard, applying nano-fertilizers is a favorable emerging method for reducing…

by Khan, F., F. Alshudukhi and A.A. Al-Huqail.
2026
publications

Introduction: The present investigation isolated efficient potassium-solubilizing bacteria (KSB) from the banana rhizosphere and, along with nitrogen- and phosphorus-transforming strains from TNAU…

by Bright, J. P., Chinnasamy, K., Maheshwari, H. S., Perveen, K., Khan, F., Barasarathi, J., Dananjeyan, B., & Rebouh, N. Y.
2025
publications

Arsenic contamination of soils and groundwater affects nearly 106 countries, exposing an estimated 230 million people worldwide to a range of health risks including cancer, cardiovascular disease,…

by Ahmad, J., Baig, M. A., Ali, A. A., Beg, M. A., Al-Huqail, A. A., Khan, F., Abdin, M. Z., & Qureshi, M. I.
2025

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course

To learn the internal structures of the plant (cells, tissues, tissue systems, and organs) and the relationships that connect these structures, functions, and development. To study the…

course

In this course:  •    Ph.D. supervisor guides the student and follows satisfactory preparation  of the research proposal and manuscript, …

course

This course deals with the study of: Soil as seed storage, Dynamics of seed reproduction in plants, Post-dispersal of seed and prior danger, Seed dormancy and its effects on germination. Examples…

office hours

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
from _ 09:00 AM _ 10:00 AM _ _ _
to _ 10:00 AM _ 11:00 AM _ _ _
location _ Building 5, 3 floor, Office -76 Building 5, 3 floor, Office -76 _ Building 5, 3 floor, Office -76 Building 5, 3 floor, Office -76 _ _ _