Samira Mahammadrahim Rustamova 
| Place of birth | Azerbaijan rep., Gusar district |
| Date of birth | 26.06.1980 |
| Education | Baku State University |
| Scientific degree | PhD in biology |
| Title | Associate professor |
| Speciality code and title for PhD thesis | 2415.01 Molecular biology “Molecular and biochemical mechanisms of drought resistance of wheat genotypes” |
| Total number of printed scientific publications | 92 |
| Number of scientific publications printed abroad | 34 |
| Number of papers published in journals indexed and abstracted in international databases | 17 |
| Number of patents and certificates of authorship | - |
| Staff training: number of PhDs |
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| Basic scientific achievements | The activity of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, APO, GR, SOD) in all phases of ontogenesis in wheat genotypes cultivated in normal irrigation and under drought was studied and correlation was observed between the genetic determinant sustainability of wheat genotypes and antioxidant activity of enzymes; For the first time in Azerbaijan, using functional markers, the genes of the transcription factor Dreb1, which regulates drought resistance at the level of various wheat genomes, have been identified; Effective resistant to brown, yellow and stem rast diseases LC9, Lr19, Lr34, Yr9, Yr18, Sr11, Sr26, Sr31 genes have been detected in bread and durum wheat genotypes collected in the National Genofond with STS (Sequence-tagged-site), SCAR (Sequence Characterized Amplified Regions) and SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) molecular markers; Wheat germplasm has been tested, and effective resistant gene sources have been characterized against the TKTTF ras group, which is located in Azerbaijan using KASP (Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR) genotyping technology for the first time in Azerbaijan; Race composition in the causative of the stem rust disease has been molecularly characterized in wheat plants from various regions of Azerbaijan. SNP (Single nucleotide polymorphism) genotyping based on single nucleotide polymorphism has not revealed the Ug99 race group. Genetic diversity has been observed in 54 samples of 17 multilocus genotypes. It has been found that 12 samples belong to TKTTF race group, whereas 42 samples belong to a new, unidentified race group; The DREB transcription factor gene was isolated and molecularly characterized from the genome of durum wheat genotype Barakatli-95. Three conserved regions specific for DREB gene identified in sequence products: the EREBP/AP2 DNA-binding domain, the N-terminating signal that determines its localization in the nucleus, and the Ser/Thr rich region adjacent to the EREBP/AP2 domain; A comparative analysis of drought-induced DREB1 transcription factor gene expression in wheat genotypes of Azerbaijani and German origin was performed. |
| Names of scientific works | Rustamova S.M, Shrestha A., Naz A.A., Huseynova I.M. Expression profiling of DREB1 and evaluation of vegetation indices in contrasting wheat genotypes exposed to drought stress. Plant Gene, 2020 (accepted) Rustamova S.M. (2020) Designing specific primers for quantitative real-time PCR analysis of DREB genes in wheat. The reports of National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, 2020, V. LXXXVI, №1-2, p. 59-65. Rustamova S.M., Suleymanova Z.J., Isgandarova T.Y., Zulfugarova S.T., Mammadov A.C., Huseynova I.M. (2019) Identification of Stress Responsive Genes by Using Molecular Markers to Develop Tolerance in Wheat. Wheat Production in Changing Environments. Springer, pp.421-442. Zulfugarova S.T., Rustamova S.M., Huseynova I.M. (2019) Identification of HSP16.9 gene in local wheat genotypes using an allele-specific primer. Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies, ANAS, v.3., p. 49-56. Rustamova S.M., Abdullayeva G.R., Huseynova I.M. (2018) Application of PCR-based functional molecular markers to identify Dreb1 Genes in Triticum aestivum L. SciFed Biotech and Bioengineering Journal, (http://scifedpublishers.com/journals/scifed-biotech-bioengineering-journal/ current-issue/3). Rustamova S.M., Huseynova I.M., Aliyev J.A. (2018) Molecular Analysis of Resistance Genes to Brown Rust Lr9, Lr19, Lr34, Lr35 and Yellow Rust Yr9, Yr18 in Azerbaijan Wheat Germplasm. Proceedings of ANAS (Biological and medical Sciences), v. 72 (3), p. 13-26 (Spesial issue) . Isgandarova T.Y., Rustamova S.M., Huseynova I.M. (2018) Validation of QTL for the flag leaf senescence in wheat under drought. Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies, ANAS, v. 73, p. 70-75 (Spesial issue). Abdullayeva G.R., Rustamova S.M., Huseynova I.M. (2018) Isolation and Structural Analysis of Partial DREB Gene from Azerbaijan Local Wheat Genotype. Proceedings of ANAS (Biological and medical Sciences), 73, p. 70-75 (Spesial issue). Зульфугарова С.Т., Омарова С.А., Рустамова С.М., Гусейнова И.М. Изучение сортспецифической термостабильности мембран у пшеницы при гипертермии. Труды Центрального Ботанического Сада НАН Азербайджана. 2018, Том XV, стр 9-14. Abdullayeva G.R., Rüstəmova S.M., Hüseynova İ.M. Azərbaycanın yerli buğda genotipindən DREB geninin ayrılması və molekulyar xarakterizə olunması. AMEA Mərkəzi Nəbatat Bağının Elmi Əsəsrləri. 2018, XVI cild, səh 35-40. Rustamova S.M., Isgandarova T.Y., Huseynova I.M. Assessment of wheat genotypes using TRAP9 marker linked to cell membrane stability. Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies, ANAS, 2017, v. 1, p. 44-49. Rustamova S.M., Sadigov Sh.F., Mammadov A.Ch., Huseynova I.M. (2017) Identıfıcation Of Stem Rust Resistance Genes Sr11, Sr26 And Sr31 In Azerbaijani Wheat Germplasm Using Molecular Techniques. Transactions of the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnologies, ANAS, v.1., p. 24-32. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Suleymanov S.Y., Aliyeva D.R., Aliyev J.A. Drought-induced changes in photosynthetic apparatus and antioxidant components of wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) varieties. Photosynthesis Research, 2016, v.130(1-3): 215-223. DOI 10.1007/s11120-016-0244-z. Huseynova I.M., Allahverdiyev T.I., Babayev H.G., Aliyeva D.R., Rustamova S.M., Aliyev J.A. Wheat: approaches to improve under water stress. Water Stress and Crop Plants: A Sustainable Approach, 2016, John Wiley, UK, pp. 506-542 (invited chapter). Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Aliyeva D.R., Babayev H.G., Aliyev J.A. Photosynthesis, Antioxidant Protection and Drought Tolerance in Plants. Drought Tolerance in Plants, Physiology and Biochemistry. 2016, Springer, Vol 1., pp. 349-378 (invited chapter). Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Guliyeva F.B., Aliyev J.A. Wheat Rusts in Azerbaijan: Effective Genes for Resistance. İn: Advances in Environmental Research (ed. Justin A.Daniels), 2015, Volume 44, Nova Science Publishers, pp. 193-220 (invited chapter). Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Nasrullayeva M. Y., Aliyev J. A. Screening of barley genotypes for drought tolerance using molecular markers. International Journal of Plant Research. 2015, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 88-92. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Guliyeva F.B., Aliyev J.A. Evaluation of winter wheat varieties for resistance to yellow and brown leaf rust in Azerbaijan. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 2015, V.4 (1), pp. 5-9. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Guliyeva F.B., Aliyev J.A. Molecular assessment of the allelic state of Lr34 leaf rust resistance gene in bread wheat germplasm in Azerbaijan. Reports of ANAS, 2015, v LXXI, N2, pp. 106-111. Nasrullayeva M.Y., Rustamova S.M., Aliyeva D.R., Aliyev J.A. Differential responses of antioxidative system to soil water shortage in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) genotypes. Advances in Biological Chemistry, 2014, v. 4, pp. 351-359. İbrahimov E.R., Təlai C.M., Rüstəmova S.M., Hüseynova İ.M., Əliyev C.Ə. Azərbaycanda sarı pas (Puccinia striiformis West.) Törədicilərinin yumşaq buğda sortlarının inkişaf dinamikası, morfofizioloji xüsusiyyətləri, dənin keyfiyyət göstəriciləri və məhsuldarlığına təsiri. AMEA-nın Xəbərləri (biologiya və tibb elmləri), 2014, c.69, N 1, s. 97-103. Hüseynova I.M., Nəsrullayeva M.Y., Rüstəmova S.M., Əliyeva D.R., Əliyev C.Ə. Quraqlıq Stresinin Təsirinə Məruz Qalmış Arpa genotiplərinin (Hordeum vulgare L.) yarpaqlarında antioksidant fermentlərin fəallığının və izoenzim tərkibinin tədqiqi. AMEA-nın Xəbərləri (biologiya və tibb elmləri), 2014, c.69, N 2, s. 5-12. Huseynova I.M., Guliyeva F.B., Rustamova S.M. and Aliyev J.A. PCR-based molecular markers linked to the leaf rust resistance gene Lr19 in different bread wheat cultivars. Advances in Biological Chemistry, 2013, v.3 N 1, pp. 153-158. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Mammadov A.Ch. Identification of Dreb 1 genes involved in drought tolerance in wheat (Triticum L.). Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Photosynthesis. Beijing, China, 2011. In: Photosynthesis Research for Food, Fuel and Future (eds. by Tingyun Kuang, Congming Lu and Lixin Zhang), 2013, Springer, pp. 552- 555. Rustamova S.M., Babayev H.G., Suleymanov S.Y., Huseynova I.M. Antioxidant defense system and photochemical characteristics of chloroplasts in wheat genotypes subjected to water stress. Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Photosynthesis. Beijing, China, 2011. In: Photosynthesis Research for Food, Fuel and Future (eds. by Tingyun Kuang, Congming Lu and Lixin Zhang), 2013, Springer, pp. 568- 571. Suleymanov S.Y., Bayramova K.H., Rustamova S.M., Maharramova E. H., Huseynova I.M. Antioxidant enzymes and functional state of PS II in plants grown under various radium (226Ra) concentrations. Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Photosynthesis. Beijing, China, 2011. In: Photosynthesis Research for Food, Fuel and Future (eds. by Tingyun Kuang, Congming Lu and Lixin Zhang), 2013, Springer, pp. 560- 563. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Suleymanov S. Y., Aliyev J.A. Biochemical and molecular aspects of drought tolerance in wheat Triticum L. Genotypes. M. Ashraf et al. (eds.), Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement, 2012, Springer Part 2, pp. 443-476. Гусейнова И.М., Рустамова С.М., Алиев Д.А. Фотохимическая эффективность ФС II генотипов пшеницы, выращенных при почвенной засухе. Электронный журнал «Современные проблемы науки и образования», 2011, №5, http://www.science-education.ru/99-4921. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M. Screening for Drought Stress Tolerance in Wheat Genotypes Using Molecular Markers. Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Biological Sciences), 2010, V.65, N 5-6, pp. 132-139. Huseynova I.M., Suleymanov S.Y., Rustamova S.M. Response of photosynthetic apparatus and antioxidant defense systems in Triticum aestivum L. cultivars subjected to drought stress. Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Biological Sciences), 2010, V.65, N 5-6, pp. 49-59. Huseynova I.M., Rustamova S.M., Mammadov A.Ch., Aliyev D.A. Dreb 1 genes that positively regulate drought-resistance in wheat genotypes. Reports of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 2010, v. LXVI, № 2, pp. 92-100. Гусейнова И. М., Рустамова С.М., Мамадов А. Ч., Алиев Д. А. RAPD маркеры, ассоциированные с засухоустойчивостью в генотипах пшеницы Triticum L. Доклады НАН Азербайджана, 2010, т. LXVI, № 1, с.104-110. Rüstəmova S.M., Qasımova G.N. Quraqlıq stresi zamanı Triticum aestivum L. buğda genotiplərində zülalların keyfiyyət və kəmiyyət dəyişiliklərinin öyrənilməsi. Azərbaycan Aqrar Elmi, 2010, N1-2, s.154-156. Рустамова С.М., Гусейнова И.М. Молекулярные механизмы устойчивости растений к водному стрессу. Известия НАН Азербайджана (серия биологическая), 2009, №3-4 с. 12-25. Рустамова С.М., Сулейманов С.Ю., Бабаев Г.Г., чл.-корр. НАНА Гусейнова И.М. Динамика функционирования антиоксидантных ферментов у различных генотипов пшеницы при дефиците воды. Доклады НАН Азербайджана, 2009, №5, т. LXV, № 5, с.79-86. Гусейнова И.М., Сулейманов С.Ю., Рустамова С.М., Алиев Д.А. Индуцированные засухой изменения в фотосинтетических мембранах различных генотипов пшеницы Triticum aestivum L. Биохимия, 2009, том 74, вып. 8, с. 1109 – 1116. Гусейнова И.М., Сулейманов С.Ю., Азизов И.В., Рустамова С.М., Магеррамова Э.Г., Алиев Д.А. Влияние высоких концентраций хлорида натрия на фотосинтетические мембраны генотипов пшеницы. Труды Института ботаники НАНА, Баку: Элм, 2008, том XXVIII, с. 230-238. Гусейнова И.М., Рустамова С.М., Сулейманов С.Ю. РНК-редактирование: осттранскрипционное изменение генетической информации. Известия НАН Азербайджана (cерия биологическая), 2005, № 3-4, с. 16-33. |
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| Pedagogical activity | Since 2015, he has been teaching the subject "Molecular mechanisms of regulation of the expression of genetic information" in the specialty "Molecular Biology" in the Master's program of ANAS. 1 Ph.D. thesis was defended under his supervision. Supervises 3 doctoral dissertations. |
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| Awards and prizes | Was awarded the badge “Advanced education worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (2019) |
| Place of work and its address | Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies of ANAS, Izzat Nabiyeva 11, Baku, AZ1073, Azerbaijan |
| Position | Leading researcher; Head of the Education Department of the institute on a voluntary basis |
| Office phone | (+994 12) 5381164 |
| Mobile | (+994 50) 4500416 |
| Home | (+994 12) 5628671 |
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