Professor at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
Dr. Elghandour holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, and a Master’s and Doctorate in Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, where her doctoral research focused on the impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial fermentation in herbivores.
Profile:
Educational Background:
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree: Agronomy Engineer, University of Alexandria, Egypt, May 1995 🎓 Master’s Degree: Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, June 2012 Thesis: Impacto de las Enzimas Exógenas Sobre las Actividades de Fermentación Ruminal In Vitro de Forrajes de Menor Calidad 🎓 Doctorate: Agropecuary Sciences and Natural Resources, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, February 2016 (with honors) Thesis: Saccharomyces cerevisiae y Su Impacto Sobre la Capacidad Fermentativa Microbiana en Herbívoros Dr. Elghandour’s research focuses on improving the efficiency of fermentation processes in herbivores, enhancing livestock productivity and sustainable agriculture. 🌾🐄
Research Focus: Animal Nutrition 🐄🍃
Dr. Mona Elghandour specializes in animal nutrition, with significant contributions to understanding and improving ruminal fermentation processes in herbivores. Her research has explored the impact of exogenous enzymes and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial fermentation, aiming to enhance the nutritional efficiency and health of livestock. This work is crucial for developing sustainable feeding strategies that improve animal productivity and welfare. 🌾🔬
Citations and Impact:
🔍 Cited by:
- All time: 5,151 citations
- Since 2019: 3,798 citations
📊 h-index:
- All time: 43
- Since 2019: 34
📈 i10-index:
- All time: 108
- Since 2019: 102
Publication Top Notes:
- Sustainable agriculture options for production, greenhouse gases and pollution alleviation, and nutrient recycling in emerging and transitional nations – An overview
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020
Citations: 201
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a probiotic feed additive to non and pseudo-ruminant feeding: A review
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2020
Citations: 147
- Direct-fed microbes: A tool for improving the utilization of low-quality roughages in ruminants
Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2015
Citations: 146
- Mycotoxin toxicity and residue in animal products: Prevalence, consumer exposure and reduction strategies – A review
Toxicon, 2020
Citations: 131
- Effects of exogenous enzymes on nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation and growth performance in beef steers
Livestock Science, 2013
Citations: 128
- Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at direct addition or pre-incubation on in vitro gas production kinetics and degradability of four fibrous feeds
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2014
Citations: 119
- Synergetic action between the rumen microbiota and bovine health
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2018
Citations: 113
- Influence of exogenous enzymes in presence of Salix babylonica extract on digestibility, microbial protein synthesis and performance of lambs fed maize silage
The Journal of Agricultural Science, 2015
Citations: 103
- Feed intake, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and ruminal fermentation activities in sheep fed Atriplex halimus ensiled with three developed enzyme cocktails
2015
Citations: 94
- Effects of exogenous enzymes on in vitro gas production kinetics and ruminal fermentation of four fibrous feeds
Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2013
Citations: 91