Zeinab Eldesouki is a researcher in soil and environmental sciences whose work focuses on improving soil quality and crop productivity through sustainable amendments. Her research explores how biochar and biochar-based fertilizers modify soil chemical properties, microbial communities, and nutrient cycling in acidic, saline, and saline-alkali soils. She works on phosphorus and carbon dynamics, highlighting the role of soil microorganisms in regulating nutrient availability and plant growth.
In parallel, her research examines the physiological, chemical, and molecular responses of plants to soil improvement strategies, utilizing approaches such as chlorophyll fluorescence, nutritional status analysis, and metabolite profiling. Her work on crops, including pak choi, oilseed rape, and cotton, contributes to understanding stress tolerance mechanisms and supports the development of environmentally sustainable agricultural systems.