Suha Jabaji, McGill University

Research

Brachypodium metabolites mutant lines of Brachypodium oxidative stress plant-microbe interaction plantpathology Rhizocotnia Solani rhizoctonia solani

Latest papers

Characterization and antifungal properties against Botrytis cinerea of bacteria isolated from hemp seed oil.
Canadian journal of microbiology · 2026 · senior author
Detection of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Residual Mycotoxins in Cannabis Buds Following Gamma Irradiation.
Toxins · 2025
Transcriptional landscape of Brachypodium distachyon roots during interaction with Bacillus velezensis strain B26.
Genomics · 2023 · senior author

All 33 publications

Latest funding

Role of Vitamin B6 as an antioxidant during plant-microbe interactions
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$77,271
NSERC CREATE in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Cannabis Production, Products and Training(QAQCC)
NSERC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$1,350,000
Enhancement of the biological control capabilities of Bacillus velezensis strain OB9 using nanotechnology approaches
NSERC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$185,000

All 20 grants and awards

33 publications.

01

Characterization and antifungal properties against Botrytis cinerea of bacteria isolated from hemp seed oil.

Mahmoud M, Seguin P, Faucher S, Jabaji S

Canadian journal of microbiology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1139/cjm-2025-0241 PMID: 41349011

02

Detection of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Residual Mycotoxins in Cannabis Buds Following Gamma Irradiation.

Rani M, Kaddoura MJ, Samsatly J, Chamberland G, Jabaji S, George S

Toxins2025

DOI: 10.3390/toxins17110528 PMID: 41295843

03

Transcriptional landscape of Brachypodium distachyon roots during interaction with Bacillus velezensis strain B26.

Sharma M, Jabaji S

Genomics2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110583 PMID: 36804269

04

Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals the biocontrol mechanism of Bacillus velezensis E68 against Fusarium graminearum DAOMC 180378, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight.

Liang N, Charron JB, Jabaji S

PloS one2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277983 PMID: 36701319

05

Bacillus velezensis strain B26 modulates the inflorescence and root architecture of Brachypodium distachyon via hormone homeostasis.

Sharma M, Charron JB, Rani M, Jabaji S

Scientific reports2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12026-6 PMID: 35562386

06

Genome Sequence of Paenibacillus polymyxa Strain HOB6, Isolated from Hemp Seed Oil.

Mahmoud M, Jabaji S

Microbiology resource announcements2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1128/mra.00344-21 PMID: 34080899

07

A Crosstalk Between Brachypodium Root Exudates, Organic Acids, and Bacillus velezensis B26, a Growth Promoting Bacterium.

Sharma M, Saleh D, Charron JB, Jabaji S

Frontiers in microbiology2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.575578 PMID: 33123106

08

Organic acids and root exudates of Brachypodium distachyon: effects on chemotaxis and biofilm formation of endophytic bacteria.

Saleh D, Sharma M, Seguin P, Jabaji S

Canadian journal of microbiology2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1139/cjm-2020-0041 PMID: 32348684

09

Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus velezensis Strain E68, Isolated from an Oil Battery.

Liang N, Jabaji S

Microbiology resource announcements2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1128/mra.00332-20 PMID: 32527774

10

Cannabis Microbiome and the Role of Endophytes in Modulating the Production of Secondary Metabolites: An Overview.

Taghinasab M, Jabaji S

Microorganisms2020Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8030355 PMID: 32131457

Role of Vitamin B6 as an antioxidant during plant-microbe interactions

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

Keywords: Brachypodium; metabolites; mutant lines of Brachypodium; oxidative stress; plant-microbe interaction; plantpathology; Rhizocotnia Solani; rhizoctonia solani; RNAseq; VitaminB6

$77,271

NSERC CREATE in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Cannabis Production, Products and Training(QAQCC)

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Lefsrud, Mark MG

Keywords: agricultural engineering; cannabinoids; cannabis; controlled environment agriculture; extraction; food safety; plant production; plant secondary compounds; post-harvest processing; quality assurance/quality control

$1,350,000

Enhancement of the biological control capabilities of Bacillus velezensis strain OB9 using nanotechnology approaches

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Idea to Innovation

Principal investigators: George, Saji S

Keywords: Alginate encapsualtion; Biofertilizers; Biopesticides; Nano material; Nanotechnologies; Plant and food food borne pathogens; Plant-microbe interaction

$185,000

The next generation agriculture:spinach-associated microbes as the new pesticide against plant and food borne pathogens in the agrifood sector

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$71,250

Characterisation and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of medicinal plants

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$25,000

The use of recycled growing media in organic herb production in commercial greenhouse

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$25,000

Biochemical profiling and activity of the botanical extract CELEXT07

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Engage Plus Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$12,500

The efficiency of botanical extracts as anti-microbials against plant pathogens

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$25,000

Plant Resistance: Antioxidant Perspective View of Plant-Fungal Pathogen Interactions

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$210,000

Global Metabolome and Biomarkers of Corn Ensilage

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Plus Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jabaji, Suha

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of
Plant Science
Bioresource Engineering
Animal Science
Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Co-authors at McGill University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Philippe Seguin

Plant Science

3 shared papers, latest 2026

Saji George

Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

1 shared papers, latest 2025

Raj Duggavathi

Animal Science

1 shared papers, latest 2017

Vladimir Vujanovic

Food and Bioproduct Sciences

1 shared papers, latest 2020

Chandra Madramootoo

Bioresource Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2014

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Brachypodium Dear Professor Jabaji, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Characterization and antifungal properties against Botrytis cinerea of bacteria isolated from hemp seed oil." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Role of Vitamin B6 as an antioxidant during plant-microbe interactions" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]