Dr. Fouad Daayf

• Doctor Es-Science. 1999. Plant Biotech. Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
• PhD. 1993. Plant Pathology. Montpellier University, France
• MSc. 1989. Agronomic Sciences. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
• BSc. 1988. Plant Biology. Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco

• PLNT 2510 - Fundamentals of Horticulture
• PLNT 3570 - Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 
• PLNT 4570 - Research Methods in Plant Pathology

Research interests

• Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Plant-Pathogen Interactions
• Mechanisms of Plant Defense Suppression by Pathogens
• Mechanisms of Plant Disease Biocontrol Using Plant Extracts and Beneficial Microorganisms
• Detection and Biology of Soilborne and Foliar Pathogens

Current research projects

• NSERC-Discovery: Adaptation of soilborne pathogens to economic crops in Canada.
• S-CAP: Management of potato diseases using integrated cultural and molecular analyses of field and storage pathogens.
• CAP-Barley Cluster: Barley pathogen variations and implications for managing disease via host resistance
• Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) & Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) Program

Publications

Google Scholar

ORCID

Professional Qualification and Affiliations

• Canadian Plant Health Council - Board of Directors, Member (Oct. 2018 – Present)
• CPS Manitoba Regional Section, Chair (2001-Present)
• Former Dept. Head, Plant Science, University of Manitoba

Awards

• 2021 - Canadian Phytopathological Society’s Outstanding Research Award
• 2015 - University of Manitoba Merit Award -Research & Service
• 2010 - University of Manitoba Merit Award -Research & Service
• 2008 - University of Manitoba Merit Award -Research & Service
• 1999 - Doctorat-d’État Es-Science with the Highest Distinction “with Congratulations of the Examining Committee”
• 1993 - PhD with the Highest Distinction, Montpellier University
• 1988 - Overall Top 1 student (over 4 years), BSc Plant Biology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.