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Dr. Sal E. Zaïd is a sustainable entrepreneur and scientist specialized in genetic structures and phylogeny. A conservation strategist for genetic resources. He received his Ph.D. from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Hughes’s laboratory in 2016 and his M.S. molecular training from the Department of Plant Genetics, Blumwald’s Laboratory (salinity and drought tolerance), University of California, Davis. Since his doctorate he has accumulated multiple years of experience working with germplasm improvement and plant material security with an industry emphasis on date palm. He has been involved in various industry / commercial projects. Having developed strong extension and performance stability components while at Marrakech Date Palm Project, Marrakech, Morocco. He is working on the automation in the fields of plant tissue culture. He has been recognized for a unique skill set in the field and in modern molecular techniques, developing resources for improvements in plant genetic structure quantification. He has 12 years of experience in field-based plant establishment as an agronomy engineer, 17 years in genomic technologies and 9 years teaching as an Assist. Prof. at Colorado State University.Since 2014 he founded Marrakech Date Palm Project, producing large scale clones ( 100,000 annually ) through Tissue Culture Microporoagation of elite date palm cultivars. Core competencies• Agricultural large-scale multiplication through advanced Tissue Culture (TC) (Micropropagation - Organogenesis & variants), specialized in the Aracaceae family with an emphasis on Date Palm (DP) (P. dactylifera L.)(UAEU DPTCL, UAE; MDPP, Marrakech, Maroc)• Developed Identification repositories - Microsatellite SSR fingerprinting / Palmáprinting panel, standardizing genetic ID. (KCGEB, Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering & BioTech, Al Ain, UAE)• Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Drought and Salinity Transformation (cDNA & Agrobac. T. ) in bio-fuel Plants. (Prof. E.Blumwald Lab, UC Davis, CA, USA)• Plant Breeding Crop Improvement through TC tech. (Sugarcane sp.) (Prof. Ajay Jha Lab, CO, USDA, Fort Collins, USA)• Development of next gen. TC (high-throughput automated systems)(MDPP, Marrakech, Morocco) • Phylogenetic Relationships - Demonstrating a diverse expressive DP genome (Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA, MDPP (further development))• Genetic structures and diversity of imp. commercial cultivars of DP (Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA)Energy | Frequency | Vibration
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Founder Of Eureka Agriculture Consultants Abu Dhabi | EacadEureka Agriculture Consultants Abu DhabiFort Collins, Co, Us
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Scientific Committee Member | KiadpaiKhalifa International Award For Date Palm And Agricultural Innovation Dec 2019 - PresentAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AeOur mission is to collectively determine the recipients of the awards in the field of date palm and agriculture innovation. While establishing the enhancement of standards across the globe with ministries of Agriculture in each nation programmée, through scientific method, using an unbiased points system, and statistical determination of winners of the various categories. -
Principle Investigator | Reseach And Development OperationsMdpp | Marrakech Date Palm Project Mar 2015 - PresentMy research is directed towards the enhancement of quality and protection by genetic structure and phylogeny comprehension of cultivars and wild types. Working on Date Palms (P. dactylifera L.), research focuses on molecular by cultivation prepotence through genetic markers for commercial applications, simultaneously holistically developing climate awareness entailments.Investigations of susceptibility to root based infection-causing pathogens in date palm, genomic structure and function of P. dactylifera L.’s innate immune receptors and the pathogen virulence effectors that trigger their action.The preservation of plant tissue material by cryo and long-term tissue culture cold protocols applied to fibrous morpho - types (Arecaceae). Other research involves using date palm bi-products as a source for high impact technologies, from biofuel resource applications to structural architecture and filtration apparatus, as a model crop system joining the Oryza sativa and Arabidopsis thaliana. Recently isolations of pharmacological compounds for mammalian health by seeds from elite and ancient cultivars. In extension, MDPP provides consultation to various facilities across the globe, as a master specialist in In-vitro technology, we have created a network of laboratories which collaborate by means of technology transfer and fulfilling supply and demand chain systems, worldwide. This role is a separate position from Technical Director at MDPP, overlapping exists but minimal.
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General Operations And Technical DirectorMdpp | Marrakech Date Palm Project Jan 2015 - PresentWithin the framework of the Kingdom of Morocco's Green Plan for the development of the Agricultural sector and providing valuable contributions in the rehabilitation of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) population and industry in the country and globally, Marrakech Date Palm Project (MDPP) is hereby to make its mark. As Technical Director at MDPP, a company representing world-leading expertise on date palm tissue culture, boasting over 30 years of experience developing date palm projects for several national institutions and international organizations. MDPP is successfully pioneering the commercial production of genetically diverse in-vitro palm plantlets of selected high-quality varieties on a large-scale.As Principal Investigator, through the vast research experience in the field and efficient use of cutting-edge Palmàprinting dates technology, our laboratory has developed an accelerated & reliable technique to mass propagate selected & sometimes rare date cultivars ( pollen inflorescence micropropagation ). The field of industrial agriculture is fast developing in the suitable barrier region and with an ever-increasing demand of planting material both at the local and international level, we may only be at 10% of global capacity in production of shared value of date palm fruiting and thus the mass production of a diversified genotype inclusive of all traits belonging to the varietal cultivar. Our production goal is; 250,000 propagules by end of 2030. Innovative tissue culture methods have lately received important recognition, MDPP is in a leading position as an effective leader in modern production in the date palm Industry. The ultimate goal there which MDPP strives for is providing assurance of a reliable nutrient source, unique in sustenance, where dates may one day be globally accessible, in summation the plight to eradicate chronic hunger and malnutrition in our lifetime to #ZeroHunger. http://www.mdpp.ma | http://zaidse.wixsite.com/mdpp
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Founder & Technical Specialist At MdppMdpp | Marrakech Date Palm Project Dec 2013 - PresentMarrakech Date Palm Project encompasses a date palm tissue culture laboratory unit and a 25-hectare citrus and olive farm. With a surface-area of 32-hectares (79ac 3211.313ft²)Main Objectives:• Development of a sustainable commercial date palm tissue culture laboratory•.Mass Propagation of carefully chosen date palm cultivars• Hardening off all tissue cultured date palm propagules/plantlets to point-of-sale. Managed construction of Tissue Culture laboratory | Overall Facility design • Architectural decisions• Consultation on various aspects of building process• Monitoring of sub-contractors, procurement of immediate equipment, and confirmation of material deliveries on schedule• Daily monitoring adjustments including worker management illustration• Insuring construction workflow continues smoothly throughout the entire construction process.• Installation of all equipment ordered and selected for facility during design and training of Principle technician supervisors.Launched company finalizing initial investment and structural platform.
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Horticulture SpecialistNorthbridge Ag Consultants Feb 2013 - Dec 2021Founder of NorthBridge Ag. Consultants, an agricultural advisory service business. Our mission is to catalyze and provide the right solutions for current and future projections. We offer advisory, projet plans, and farm operation management solutions through various proven templates. Comprehensive Business Intelligence Systems Advisory / Consultation Farm Owner Partnerships Crop Modeling Crop Protection Genetics and Breeding Research and Development Intellectual Property and genetic resource protection Small Farm CooperativeThe importance of accurate information when it comes to the technical methodology of agriculture processes, cultivation applications and services, determines the success and longevity of the agricultural venture. Many farmers and landowners attempt to cultivate or produce certain crop systems whereby the main hindrance is the lack of acquiring the correct resources and information. We provide equal to expert service as land grant university extension services. We provide feasibility reports and if long-term contracts are established, quarterly visits accompanied by site reports. These establish a base of current status and optional proposals are presented for each revolving or new issue. Associates:Dr. Leila Graves ( US continent ) Dr. Harrison Hughes ( central USA ) Dr. Sal E. Zaid ( global )Dr. Ajay Jha ( South Asia )Worked on;(Separate contracts)- Aronia berry - Tissue Culture implementation in the production process. - Hemp (indoor) Farm - General growing efficiency enhancement.- Controlled environments - Indoor and greenhouse-based environment control and management.- Salinity and drought enhancement by cDNA Transformation for mitigation through tailored cultivation extension projects.
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Tissue Culture ConsultantAtul Ltd Jun 2018 - Apr 2020Atul, Gujarat, In- Assessed facility and provided technology transfer of date palm organogenesis systems, with emphases on introduction and initiation of offshoots as genotype specialized implementation to the production unit | laboratory. - Transferred know-how on specific stages of production in vitro micropropagation of Phoenix dactylifera L. to the Jodhpur team in India. - Trained laboratory employees in the workflow structure approach of in vitro micropropagation techniques over a Masters course structure and training protocol. - Optimized existing methods and clinically assessed procedures. - Provided Technical standard operating procedural manual for direct implementation in the laboratory’s production lines. - Resolved all issues pertaining to the success of such facility. -
Assistant ProfessorColorado State University Jan 2016 - Apr 2018Fort Collins, Co, UsLectured Various Courses Previously Instructed. -
Instructor - Graduate Teacher AssistantColorado State University Aug 2010 - Dec 2015Fort Collins, Co, UsHaving taught for a few of years during my bachelors degree, I was then tasked to lecture courses in order to attain more experience, the two courses were; 'Principles of Plant Science and Related Disciplines' as the base and context for the 'Introduction of Horticulture Practices' During Fall 2013 I was then tasked to organize the department's seminar and held 18 sessions/presentations, across a 15 week semester period, consisting of graduate students and invited speakers from across Colorado at a weekly bases during the Semester. Preparation of all lab sections affiliated with the courses here mentioned below. • Taught Intro. Horticulture 100 Lectures, HORT100 Horticultural Science - 4 credits• Taught HORT100 Laboratory section (~210 students/semester)Theories, principles, and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation • Taught Horticulture 260 Lectures, HORT260 Plant Propagation - 4 credits• Taught HORT260 Laboratory section ( ~ 65 students / semester) -
Sr. Research SpecialistColorado State University Aug 2013 - May 2014Fort Collins, Co, UsApplications of SSRs (Simple Sequence Repeats) for Arecaceae / Palmae family ; - Quality & mixing control - Determination of cultivar/variety genotype - Confirmation of genetic true-to-typness - Soma-clonal variation population cleanup - Fingerprinting - coined as 'Varietal Palmàprinting' - Phylogenetic analysis - relationship establishment at a genetic level and genetic structure level of Phoenix variants. - Development of trilateral confirmation system for Palmae species, as means to limit unknown or questionable material. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) & Fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) emphasis- -
Jr. Research SpecialistColorado State University Feb 2011 - May 2013Fort Collins, Co, UsUnder the supervision of Prof. Harrison (Hughes. Hughes Lab). 1. Micropropagation using meristem and shoot culture to produce large numbers of identical individuals. 2. Screening programs of cells, rather than plants for advantageous characters; Large-scale growth of plant cells in liquid culture as a source of secondary products. 3. Crossing distantly related species for compatibility by protoplast fusion and regeneration coupled development of hybrid types. Micropropagation | plant tissue culture of; Garlic, Dianthus, SugarCane, And Avocado. -
Research | Laboratory AssistantColorado State University Sep 2008 - Dec 2011Fort Collins, Co, UsGraduate Research Assistant - Horticulture Laboratory TechnicianDuties: • Laboratory preparation for graduate, doctoral candidates & post-docs• Conducted research for department professors & agriculture college faculty affiliates• Organized cultures and stock solutions, maintaining plants in greenhouse and assisting with administrative duties• DNA / RNA isolation, PCR, and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of plant tissue samples of various species and genera• General lab duties: asepticism, preparing stock solutions, record keeping, & management• Plant growth Media and solution preparation, plant tissue culture, lab and greenhouse maintenance• Assisted with preparing for and executing greenhouse experiments and molecular genetic work including DNA extraction and genotyping with microsatellites (fingerprinting), & SNP'sInstructed Graduate PhD candidate Ava Hoffman, in tissue culture portion of dissertation research, increasing population 5 grass varieties of 18 plants to 1000+. • Maintaining genotypes, for drought studies.Conducted research at Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology for Dissertation.Conducted research at UC Davis California, Prof. E. Blumwald lab at Plant reproductive Biology Dep. and analyzed results from Khalifa Center. -
Visiting FellowUniversity Of California, Davis Jun 2014 - Feb 2015Davis, California, UsAcquired a trained eye for astute evaluations -Blumwald's lab is a leader in the adaptation of crop plants to environmental stress conditions,The biochemical and molecular basis of sugar and acid accumulation in citrus fruits,The development of genomic and proteomic resources for the improvement of fruit quality,As part of my Masters’ in partial fulfillment program, my time at UC Davis was valuable and worth while. For more information; http://blumwald.ucdavis.edu/research_projects/research_projects.htmTraining Projects:Project 1:Peanut Transformation w/ cDNA Cloning;Phases executed;• Genomic DNA isolation protocols• qPCR analysis (Real-time)• Homozygosity analysis Project 2• RNA isolations • PCR• Gel electrophoresis• DNase digestions / RNA Cleanup• cDNA synthesis • Primer developingDevelopment of Functional Transgenic Construct;Project 3:• Gene isolation • Expression promotors• Codon modification• Transformation mixture (Ti-Plasmid) (cDNA / T-DNA containing plasmid) • Transformation • Tissue culture (transgene expression verification)• Verification at T4 & T5 through qPCR Real time. Brachypodium sylvaticum (Bsy) (bio-fuel grass) transformation by genes of Oryza sativa (rice). For abiotic stress tolerance in Bsy using a transgenic approach.Cryopreservation practical guidelines, applications potential for Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.)- Cold Hardening- Embryo Cryo- Cryopreservation- Cyclamen Cryo- Turkish methods - Improved cytological & physiological changes Dr. Tolga E. is thanked for their reliant assistance. -
Technical SpecialistWestbridge Farms Jan 2011 - Jul 2014Westbridge Farms is an original facility that specializes in 100% organically grown Salad greens, Micro-greens, and baby vegetables. An all indoor closed-loop facility encompassing the latest technology from lighting to controlled environment protocols. Visitation consultation throughout company erection encompassing; • Design • Management efficiency • Carry through business• General efficiency advising• Technical workflow enhancementOccasionally volunteering, as means to be intimately involved with production & integrating vision and direction. WestBridgeFarms is a pinnacle of future indoor growing for sustainability and nutrition. To promote a way to produce food in non-arable land or environment.
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Representative For Graduate Student AffairsGraduate Student Council - College Of Ag. Dept. Of Horticulture Jan 2014 - May 2014An honor to serve the student body for the well being and benefit of fellow students, we facilitated Some roles of graduate student affairs job duties by:1. Generally available as a conduit for students in Horticulture program to the GSC2. Promoting and expanding the Graduate Student Affairs Department while on active role.3. Communicating with the Graduate Student Council regarding activities of ASCSU.4. Assisting Graduate Student Council Director to recruit members to serve on multiple committees across campus, including Faculty Council Subcommittees. Roles were subject to time frame of appointment.
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Master Cannabis Grower | ConsultantCannatech Aug 2012 - Oct 2013• Consultation provided on Tissue Culture project; large scale multiplication facility creation, inauguration, workflow management• Establishment of facility involving managerial organizational aspects and efficient work-flow integration• Introduction to tissue culture and supplying feasibility cycle reporting / techniques / implementation integrated management procedures • Development of Techno Economic feasibility reports upon initial and monthly assessments until project completion and final constructions of facility, including all materials needed to initiate work as well as management training• Development of standard operating procedures SOP's
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Visiting ScientistKhalifa Center For Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering (Kcbge) Jun 2013 - Aug 2013Microsatellites & AFLPs in context of fingerprinting & cultivar identification using Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs)(STRs)& Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)• Establishment of Date Palm microsatellite panels for next generation (commercial & non-comm.) tissue culture laboratory Workflow applications• Development of Simple sequence panel, for quality, mixing, and potential Varietal crossing to prevent major production cycle line delaysUnder obligation of Doctoral research program.
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Project Assistant ManagerIntitute For Agriculture Technology Transfer | Igatt Dec 2012 - May 2013Various duties; - Hiring employees- Creating websites - Developing Procedural manuals (Cashmere Fibre Quality) for Goat breeding and fibre processing for sale to international market. IGATT.org
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Instructor - Graduate Teacher AssistantColorado State University College Of Agriculture Sc.'S Feb 2009 - May 2013As an undergraduate, during my 2nd year of college I was tasked to instruct two courses:Principles of plant science and related disciplines as the base and context for the introduction of Horticulture practices Assisted in preparing the laboratory and affiliated materials pertaining to each covered subject. • Taught HORT100 Laboratory sections (~225 students/semester)Theories, principles, and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation • Taught Horticulture 260 Laboratory sections (~75 students/semester)
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Commercial Training - Management Enhancement - Complete Production ProcessUnited Arab Emirates University Dec 2012 - Jan 2013Al Ain, AeUAE University Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory / Date Palm Tissue Culture laboratory (DPTCL) Research & DevelopmentThe DPTCL is internationally recognized as one of the major commercial Date Palm Mass Propagation Unit.• Propagation of healthy selected female cultivars (disease and pest-free), Bayoud resistant cultivars, or males having superior pollen with useful metaxenia characteristics which can easily and rapidly be propagated• Large scale multiplication• Ability to multiply under controlled conditions in the laboratory throughout the year• Genetically uniform plants• Clones to be propagated from elite cultivars already in existence, or from the F1 hybrids of previous selections, and seed-only originated palms• Ensure an easy and fast exchange of plant material between different regions of a country or between countries without any risk of the spread of diseases and pests; and economically reliable when large production is requiredThorough work in all fields completed of full production process, detailed management analysis and procedural training for successful efficiency• Initial assessment of Fingerprinting & Nuclear Microsatellites• Variety identification preformed on all varieties being propagated using SSR's Simple sequence repeats• Phylogenetic tree creations using data after sequencing with Poptree2 software program• Performed DNA Extractions using several protocols for purity indexes -
Iv Arab-Latin American ForumUnited Arab Emirates University Dec 2012 - Dec 2012Al Ain, Ae"Prospects for an enhanced Arab-Latin American Partnership"Abu Dhabi, December 16-17, 2012.Extensive experience in alliance politics and true collaboration.From December 15‐18, 2012, commercial, economic, political and social leaders from Latin America and the Arab world convened at a Forum in Abu Dhabi designed to help develop a strategic vision for an enhanced partnership on issues of mutual concern to both regions.As a participant of this great event, exposure to former prime ministers and vice chancellors of esteemed global campus universities provided a unique learning experience. Convened under the leadership of their Excellencies HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Leonel Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic and President of FUNGLODE. -
Visiting Research Scientist At National Centre For Genetic Resources Preservation Seed VaultUs Department Of Agriculture (Usda) Agricultural Research Service (Ars) Jan 2012 - May 2012Washington, Dc, UsUnder the supervision of Prof. Ajay Jha & Dr. Gayle Volk, the development of tissue culture mediums was achieved, covering 5 varieties of sugar cane. Testing period was across several months. The purpose was to establish protocols for the seed reservoir and conservation efforts in order to successfully rejuvenate cryopreserved material as part of the preservation centre agenda. -
French InstructorThe Language Exchange, Northern Colorado May 2010 - Sep 2010- Taught 2 levels of french conversation and grammar for students and professionals. - Incorporating phonetic based classes whereby introducing linguistics as part of the course. - Assembled a simple curriculum for adult learners with fast track option of 3 months in a small classroom environment.
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French TeacherPolaris Expeditionary Learning School Jan 2010 - Jun 2010As an extension of and in collaboration with the Language / French Department at Colorado State University, I obtained the opportunity to instruct french as a second language• Developed a curriculum for grades KG1 - grade 5 • 3 periods/week• Students ranged from grades KG1 - 5 -
Treasurer - Theta ZetaDelta Sigma Phi Fraternity Mar 2009 - Jan 2010Indianapolis, In, UsFounding Father 2009 - 2010, Colorado State University Chapter. -
Laboratory InternInra - Institut National De La Recherche Agronomique (France) Mar 2008 - Aug 2008Paris, FrThe Regional Center for Agronomic Research Marrakech covers the work of the Office Régional de Mise en Valeur Agricole (ORMVA), Haouz and Provincial Directorates of Agriculture (DPA) Chichaoua El Kalaa des Sraghna, Essaouira, and Marrakech. Over the medium term, the research projects conducted at the center revolve around:Improving intensive olive cultivation• Diversification of fruit cultivation and development of protection techniques• Multiplication of date palm • Improvement & protection of production systems in mountainous areas of the High AtlasDuties TrainedResearch Unit for Veg. Plant Physiology / Unité de Recherche sur l’agronomie de la physiologie végétale• Olive identification using molecular approaches • Oil quality assessment and characterization• Séquence based relationship determination technique using molecular RFLPs • Fruit quality enhancement approaches• DNA extraction & long-term isolationResearch Unit for Enhancement of Plants and quality / Unité de Recherche sur l’amélioration des plantes et de la qualité• Date Palm Bayoudh disease (Fusarium oxysporum albedenis) determination of infection by processing leaves collected and preserved for assessment • Date palm Fruit quality • Field construction and cultivation management trainingThe Experience at INRA was a preliminary movement into the interest of date palms and one of many goals to integrate this vital food source into our diets.
Sal E. Zaid, Ph.D. Skills
Sal E. Zaid, Ph.D. Education Details
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University Of California, DavisDrought & Salt Tolerance In Plant Transformation -
Colorado State UniversityGenetic Structures & Phylogenetics -
Colorado State UniversityManagement & Finance Concentration -
International Bilingual School Of Provence, Ibs Of ProvenceIb Diploma Certificate
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Sal E. Zaid, Ph.D.'s current role is Founder of Eureka Agriculture Consultants Abu Dhabi | EACAD.
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