J. R. Qasem, Professor
Plant Protection Department
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
CURRICULUM VITAE
Last updated January
2008
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Name: Jamal Ragheb Said Qasem
Place and Date of Birth: Kufer Rai, Jenin, June 7, 1952
Citizenship of Birth: Jordanian
Martial status: Married
Present Place and Country of Residence: Jordan
Field of Specialization: Agriculture & Horticulture Plant
Physiologist/ Weed Science
Department: Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Position: Professor
Mailing Address: Plant Protection Department
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
Tel. 5355000 Ext. 22515 or 22513
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax. Univ.: 962-6-5355577 & 5355511/ 22
P.O. Box 13282 Amman 11942
1. Educational qualifications
Degree Field of Specialization University
B.Sc. Agricultural Science Aleppo University
M.Sc. Weed Science
Jordan University
Ph.D. Biological Science
London University
(Weed Science)
Place Year of Graduation
Syria 1976
Jordan 1982
UK.
1987
2. Professional experience
Position
Date
Place
Department Head
17.9.2004-17.9.2006 Univ. of Jordan
Visiting Professor
1.9.99 – 20.6.00 Virginia Tech.
Professor
7.12.97
University of Jordan
Associate Professor
9.5.93 - 6.12.97 University of Jordan
Assistant Professor
3.1.88 - 8.5.93
University of Jordan
Lecturer
18.11.87-3.1.88 University of Jordan
Research and Teaching Assistant 7.1.79 - 30.9.84 University of Jordan
Research Assistant
16.11.76 - 6.1.79 University of Jordan
3. Teaching
Teaching the following courses at the University of Jordan
Subject
Level
1. Weed Science
(B.Sc.)
2. Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
(B.Sc.)
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3. Weed Control
4. Herbicides, Principals
5. Flora of Jordan
6. Seminar in Plant Protection 491
7. Seminar in Plant Protection 391
8. Plant Protection Principals
9. Agricultural Practices in Plant Protection
10. Weed Biology & Ecology
11. Weed Management
12. Plant Ecology
13. Crop Physiology
14.Weed Physiology
15. Stress Physiology
16. Parasitic Flowering Plants
(B.Sc.)
(B.Sc.)
(B.SC.)
(B.Sc.)
(B.Sc.)
(B.Sc.)
(B.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
(M.Sc.)
(Ph. D)
(Ph.D)
4. Students supervision
a) Supervisor for the following M. Sc. student
1. Al-Abed, A. S. (1991). Possible antifungal effects of aqueous extracts and residues of some
common wild plant species on certain soil borne plant pathogenic fungi. M.Sc.Thesis, University of
Jordan, PP. 81.
2. Issa, N. N. (1996). Allelopathic effects of some crops on certain common weeds in Jordan. M.Sc.
Thesis, University of Jordan pp. 100.
3. Obeid, K. A. (1996). Allelopathic effects of some common weeds on certain vegetable crops
grown in Jordan. M. Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan pp. 124.
4. Hasan, A. A.(1997). Biological activities of some medicinal plants on certain weed species and
plant pathogenic fungi. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan, pp. 96.
5. Al-Juburi, I. S.A. (2001). Weed competition and control in marjoram (Origanum syriacum L.) grown
under field conditions. M. Sc. Thesis. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. pp. 65.
6. Befto, K.N. (2002). Some physiological aspects of the competitive ability of cowpea (Vigna sinensis
L.) and redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) with special reference to moisture and
phosphorus fertilizer. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. pp.100.
b) Co-Advisor for the following M. Sc. & Ph.D. students
1. Abu- Alrub, I. F. (1996). The effect of plant density and cutting height on the yield of marjoram
(Origanum syriacum) under open field conditions. M. Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan, pp. 59.
2. Mattari, A. K. (1996). Adaptability and productivity of certain medicinal plants and their response
to water harvesting and soil conditioners in Al-Muwagar. M. Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan,
pp.107
3. Sadaka, I. A. A. (2008). Weed management in Onion (Allium cepa L.). Ph.D Thesis, Nasir College
for Agricultural Sciences, University of Aden, Repiblic of Yemen.
c) Member of the examining committee for the following M. Sc. students.
1. Qadri, A. M. (1989). Fungi associated with sugar beet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii in
Jerash - Jordan.
2. Ja'afri J. Y. (1990). Epidemiology of powdery and downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in
Ghor El-Safi region.
3. Al-Thahabi S. (1991). Weed Control in lentil. M.Sc. Thesis.University of Jordan. PP 100.
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4. Al-Muhtaseb J. A. M. (1993). Effect of indole butyric acid on propagation of Arabian Jasmine
(Jasminum sambae Ait) by stem cuttings. M.Sc. Thesis.University of Jordan. PP 55.
5. Al-Mazra'awi M. S. (1994). Factors affecting the populations of olive bark borers Phloeotribus
scarabeioides (Bern) and Hylesinus oleiperda (F.) (Coleoptera , Scolytidae). M.Sc. Thesis.
University of Jordan. PP 100.
6. Abdel-Rahman, A. M. I. (1996). Epidemiology and control of Powdery mildew [Podosphaera
leucotricha (Ell. and Ev.) Salm.] on Apples in the uplands of Jordan . M. Sc. Thesis, University of
Jordan. PP. 69.
7. Amer, Abdel-Fattah A.S. (1998). Effect of seeding rates on production of different varieties of two
Triticum spp. grown under rain fed conditions in Jordan. M. Sc. Thesis. University of Jordan.
Amman, Jordan.
8. Harb, A. M. (2002). The role of indole –3-acetic acid in host-Orobanche interaction. M.Sc. Thesis,
Jordan University of Science and Technology.
9. Al-Khateeb, W. M. (2002). Orobanche and tomato interaction as influenced by salinity and water
deficit under In Vivo and In Vitro conditions. M.Sc. Thesis, Jordan University of Science and
Technology. Jordan.
10. Abate, E. (2002). Effect of thidiazuron on production of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)
haploids through anther culture. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
d) Member of the examining committee for the following Ph. D. student.
1. Gonzalez L. R. (1995). Potencial de la planta de pimiento (Capsicum annum L.) en el control de la
flora adventicia. Ph. D. Thesis, Vigo University, Vigo, Spain.
2. Al-Fayyad, M.M. (2001). Morphological characteristics, cholchicine content and genetic variation
of two wild Colchicum species in Jordan. Ph. D. Thesis. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
pp. 99.
3. Omer, Sharaf S. (2003). The inhibitory effect of selected plant extracts on growth and enterotoxin
production by Clostridium perfringens. Ph. D. Thesis. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. pp.
100.
4. Md. Tofazzal Hossain (2006). Allelopathic effect of rice on Echonochloa crus-galli". Ph.D. Thesis.
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
5. Fateh Mahmoud Khatib (2008). Production of genetically modified legumes resistant to the
herbicide phosphinothricin (PPT) by Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a mediated. Ph.D Thesis,
Plant Protection Department, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
5. Awards & Prizes
1. The Shomman Award for Youth Arab World Scientists in Agricultural Sciences for the year 1992.
(Single). Shooman Foundation.
2.
The Hisham Hajjawi Award in the field of Agriculture and Water for the 1996.
3.
Fulbright Post-Doctoral Scholar Research Award. 1999-2000. Fulbright Foundation, USA.
4.
One year advancement in rank and salary (exceptional promotion) from the University of Jordan,
1997
5.
The Outstanding Scientific Book (Weeds and their Control) Prize in Applied Sciences for the
Academic year 2003/2004. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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6.
Agricultural Engineers Association Prize for Publications, Scientific Research and Extension in
Agricultural Science for the year 2006.
6. Societies
Member of the following Societies,
1. International Allelopathy Society (Founder & Life membership)
2. International Weed Science Society (Life membership)
3. Active member of New York Academy of Science. USA.
4. Arab Society of Plant Protection
5. Agricultural Engineers Association.
6. Weed Sience Society Japan (WSSJ)
7. European Weed Research Society, Working Group” Weed Management Systems in Vegetables”
8. Arab Healthy Water Association
9. Asian Allelopathy Society (Founder)
10. Arab Society for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Founder)
Scholarships
7. List of Publications
Thesis: M.Sc. Qasem, J.R. (1982). The Competitive and Allelopathic effects and Chemical Control of
Syrian sage (Salvia syriaca L.) in Wheat. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Jordan, Amman,
Jordan. 100 pp.
: Ph.D. Qasem, J.R. (1987). Fat-Hen (Chenopodium album L.) and Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris
L.) Interference with Certain Vegetable Crops, with Special Reference to Nutrition. Ph.
D. Thesis. University of London. 345 pp.
a. Published papers,
1. Qasem, J. R. (1990). Aqueous extract effect of nettle-leaved goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) on
wheat and barley. Research Journal of Aleppo University, 14, 37-53.
2.
Qasem J. R. (1992). Suggested strategy for weed control. The First Arab Symposium for Weed
Control in Orchards and Vegetable Fields. Organized by Federation of the Arab Scientific
Research Councils. 11-13 October, 1992. Amman- Jordan.
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Qasem, J. R. (1992). Allelopathy- A natural mechanism of the relationship between weeds and
cultivated crops. The First Arab Symposium for Weed Control in Orchards and Vegetable Fields.
Organized by Federation of the Arab Scientific Research Councils. 11-13 October, 1992. Amman,
Jordan.
4.
Qasem, J. R. (1992). Nutrient accumulation by weeds and their associated vegetable crops. Journal
of Horticultural Science, 67(2), 189-195.
5.
Qasem, J. R. (1992). Nutrient accumulation by weeds and their associated vegetable crops (II).
Damascus University Journal, 7(27& 28), 33-54.
6.
Qasem, J. R. (1992). Pigweed (Amaranthus spp.) interference in transplanted tomato
(Lycopersicon esculentum). Journal of Horticultural Science, 67(3) , 421-427
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Qasem, J. R. (1993). Allelopathic effect of nettle leaved goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) on
wheat and barley. Dirasat, 20B (1), 80-94.
8.
Qasem, J. R. (1993). Allelopathic effects of some arable land weeds on wheat. Pakistan Journal of
Weed Science Research, 6(1-2) , 46-55.
9.
Qasem, J. R. (1993). Allelopathic effects of some common weed species in grain fields on wheat
and barley crops. Dirasat, 20B (20, 7-8.
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10. Qasem, J. R. (1993). Aqueous extract effect of hoary pepperwort (Cardaria draba (L) Desv.) on
wheat (Triticum durum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Mu`tah Journal for Research and
Studies , 8(3) , 63-79.
11. Qasem, J. R. (1993). Methods of weed control in wheat crop. The Second Arab Symposium on
Weed Control in Field Crops. 18-20 October,1993 . Khartoum, Sudan.
12. Qasem, J. R. (1993). Root growth, development and nutrient uptake of tomato (Lycopersicon
esculentum) and Chenopodium album. Weed Research, 33, 35-42.
13. Qasem, J. R. (1994). Herbs and medicinal plants as possible sources for agricultural pesticides.
Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, Syria. Page 141-145.
14. Qasem, J. R. (1994). Allelopathic effects of pigweed (Amaranthus spp.) on barley (Hordeum
vulgare) . Dirasat, 21B (3), 101-120.
15. Qasem, J. R. (1994). Allelopathic effects of white top (Lepidium draba) on wheat and barley.
Allelopathy Journal, 1(1), 29-40.
16. Qasem, J. R. (1994). Competition effect and nutrient accumulation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea
var. Capitata) and fat-hen (Chenopodium album). Advances in Horticultural Sciences, 8, 191-194.
17. Qasem, J. R. (1995). Allelopathic effect of some arable land weeds on wheat (Triticum durum L.),
A survey. Dirasat 22B(4), 81-97.
18. Qasem, J. R. (1995). Allelopathic effect of Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium murale on
vegetable crops. Allelopathy Journal, 2(1), 49-66.
19. Qasem, J. R. (1995). Critical period of weed interference in snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
Advances in Horticultural Science, 9, 23-26.
20. Qasem, J. R. (1995). The allelopathic effects of three Amaranthus spp. (pigweeds) on wheat
(Triticum durum). Weed Research, 35 (1), 41-49.
21. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Aqueous extract effects of some common weed species against certain plant
pathogenic fungi. ACTES, 16(2), 11-19.
22. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Chemical weed control in garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Jordan. Crop
Protection, 15, 21-26.
23. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Fungicidal activity of extracts of Ranunculus asiaticus and other weeds
against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Annals of Applied Biology, 128, 533-540.
24. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Fungitoxicity of weed extracts to tomato wilt pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum
f. sp. lycopersici). Emirates Journal for Agricultural Sciences, 8, 103-112.
25. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Weed competition in garlic (Allium sativum L.). Journal of Horticultural
Science, 71 (1), 41-48.
26. Qasem, J. R. (1997). Common herbs in the capital Amman, Their Ecological Importance and
Conservation. Department of Gardens. Wild Flowers and Herbs. June 16, 1997. Amman, Jordan.
27. Qasem, J. R. (1997). Medicinal herbs of Jordan, Species and Their Medicinal use. The Second
Arab Congress on Plants and Medicinal Herbs in the Arab World 25-27 November, 1997.
Khartoum, Sudan.
28. Qasem, J.R. (1997). Competitive ability of Amaranthus retroflexus, and Chenopodium murale and
its effect on tomato growth. Dirasat 24(1), 96-112.
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29. Qasem, J. R. (1998). Chemical control of branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) in glasshouse
grown tomato. Crop Protection, 17(8), 625-630.
30. Qasem, J.R. (1999). Assessment of the natural vegetation in the Jordan Valley. Jordan Valley
Authority and The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). Ministry of Water and Irrigation,
Amman, Jordan. 182 pp.
31. Qasem, J.R. (2001). Allelopathic potential of White top and Syrian sage on vegetable crops.
Agronomy Journal 93, 64-71.
32. Qasem, J.R. (2002). Allelopathic effects of selected medicinal plants on Amaranthus retroflexus
and Chenopodium murale. Allelopathy Journal 8, 10, 105-122.
33. Qasem, J. R. (2002). Plants as Sources of Natural Herbicides Against Branched Broomrape
Orobanche ramosa) , Final Report, submitted to the Deanship of Scientific Research, University of
Jordan &the Higher Council for Science and Technology, Amman, Jordan.
34. Qasem, J.R. (2004). Allelopathic plants, Cardaria draba (L.) Desv. Allelopathy Journal, 13 (2),
165-172.
35. Qasem, J. R. and Abu- Blan, H. A. (1995). Antifungal activity of aqueous extracts from some
common weed species. Annals of Applied Biology, 127, 215-219.
36. Qasem, J. R. and Abu- Blan, H. A. (1996). Fungicidal activity of some common weed extracts
against different plant pathogenic fungi. Journal of Phytopathology, 144, 157-161.
37. Qasem, J. R. and Abu- Irmaileh, B. E. (1983). The competitive effect and chemical control of
syrian sage (Salvia syriaca L.) in wheat. Dirasat, 10 (2), 123-128.
38. Qasem, J. R. and Abu- Irmaileh, B. E. (1985). Allelopathic effect of Salvia syriaca L. (Syrian
sage) in wheat. Weed Research, 25, 47-52.
39. Qasem, J. R. and Al-Jebury, I. S. (2001). Weed control in marjoram (Origanum syriacum L.)
under field conditions. Dirasat, 28, 194-207.
40. Qasem, J.R. and Foy, C.L. (2001). Weed Allelopathy, Its Ecological Impact and Future Prospects.
Journal of Crop Production 4, 43-119.
41. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1989). On difficulties with allelopathy methodology. Weed Research,
29, 345-347.
42. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1989). Possible role of allelopathy in the competition between
tomato, Senecio vulgaris L. and Chenopodium album L. Weed Research, 29, 349-356.
43. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1993). A comparison of the competitive effects and nutrient
accumulation of fat-hen and groundsel. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 16(4), 679-698.
44. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1993). Effects of the form of nitrogen on the growth and nutrient
uptake of tomato, groundsel and fat-hen. Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 68(2), 161-170.
45. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1993). Nutrient accumulation of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum),
fat-hen (Chenopodium album), and groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) in relation to root characteristics.
Dirasat, 20B, 195-207.
46. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1994). Inter and Intraspecific competition of fat-hen and groundsel.
Weed Research, 34 (1), 109-118.
47. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1995). Growth, development and nutrient accumulation in groundsel
(Senecio vulgaris L.) and fat-hen (Chenopodium album L.). Weed Research, 35, 187-196.
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48. Qasem, J. R. and Hill, T. A. (1995). The effect of pot volume and potassium levels on growth of
tomato, fat-hen and groundsel. Dirasat, 22 (2), 499-520.
49. Qasem, J.R. and Hill, T.A. (2003). Competition effects of fat-hen (Chenopodium album L.) and
groundsel (Senecio vulgaris L.) on cabbage and lettuce. Dirasat 30, 178-185.
50. Qasem, J.R. and T.A. Hill. (2003). Shoot/root competition of fat-hen (Chenopodium album) and
groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) with tomato and cabbage. Dirasat, 30, 211-219.
51. Qasem, J. R. and Kasrawi, M. (1995). Variation of resistant to broomrape (Orobanche ramosa) in
tomatoes. Euphytica, 81, 109-114.
52. Qasem, J. R. and Khattari, S. K. (1993). Competition on nutrients between weeds and their
associated vegetable crops. Dirasat, 20B (4), 18-32.
53. Qasem, J. R. and Tell, A. M. (1993). Response of some wheat cultivars to weeding and fertilizer
treatments. Dirasat, 20B, 63-74.
54. Qasem, J. R., Al-Abed, A. S. and Abu- Blan, H. A. (1995). Antifungal activity of Clammy Inula
(Inula viscosa L.) on Helminthosporium sativum and Fusarium oxysporum. Phytopathologia
Mediterranea, 34, 7-14.
55. Qasem, J. R. and C. L. Foy. (2001). Chemical weed control and response to competition in
marjoram (Origanum syriacum). Proceedings Southern Weed Science Society. 54,77. USA.
56. Qasem, J. R. (2000). Parasitic weeds of Jordan. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA.
57. Qasem, J.R., Sawwan, J.S., Al-Mattary, A. And Al-Zain, N. (2001). Medicinal plants, Prospects
for production in the 100-200 mm rainfall zone for the period of 1995-1998. Jordan Arid Zone
Productivity Project. Amman, Jordan.
58. Qasem, J.R. and Hassan, A. A. (2003). Herbicidal properties of some medicinal plants against
Malva sylvestris and Portulaca oleracea. Dirasat, 30(1), 84-100.
59. Qasem, J.R. (2004). Flora of the Dead Sea. In, The Dead Sea Book, Dar Al-Rai, Publications.
60. Abu- Irmaileh, B. E. and Qasem, J. R. (1986). Aqueous extract effects of Salvia syriaca L. in
various lines of four crops. Dirasat, 13(2), 147-170.
61. Al-Abed, A. S., Qasem, J. R., and Abu-Blan, H. A. (1993). Antifungal effect of some common
wild plant species on certain plant pathogenic fungi. Dirasat, 20B(3), 149-158.
62. Al-Jebury, I. S. and Qasem, J. R. (2001). Weed competition in marjoram (Origanum syriacum ).
Dirasat, 28, 184-193.
63. Biftu K. N.and J. R. Qasem. (2003). Root and shoot competition between cowpea (Vigna sinensis
L.) and redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) at different levels of phosphorus. Dirasat 30,
338-348.
64. Hasan A. A. and Qasem, J.R. (1999). Mycotoxic properties of some medicinal plants on two plant
pathogenic fungi. Dirasat, 26(1), 15-22.
65. Mustafa, T. and Qasem, J. R. (1984). Host range of the bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli in Jordan
(Homoptera, Aphididae). Entomologica Basiliensia, 9, 48-53.
66. Obaid, K.A. and Qasem, J.R. (2002). Inhibitory effects of Cardaria draba and Salvia syriaca
extracts to certain vegetable crops. Dirasat , 29, 247-259.
67. Obaid, K.A. and Qasem, J.R. (2005). Phytotoxicity of some common weed species to certain
vegetable crops grown in Jordan. Dirasat 32 (1), 10-20.
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68. Obaid, K.A. and Qasem, J.R. (2005). Allelopathic activity of common weed species on vegetable
crops grown in Jordan. Allelopathy Journal, 15 (2), 221-236
69. Qasem, J. R. (2005). Competition effect and chemical control of weeds in onion (Allium cepa L.),
in Jordan. Final Report, Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
57 pp.
70. Qasem J.R. (2005). Chemical control of weeds in onion (Allium cepa L.). Journal of Horticultural
Science and Biotechnology 80 (6), 721-726.
71. Qasem, J.R. (2005). Critical period of weed competition in onion (Allium cepa L.) In Jordan.
Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (JJAS) 1 (1), 32-42.
72. Qasem, J.R. and Issa, N.N. (2005). Allelopathic effects of squash (Cucurbita pepo L. cv. Scarlette)
on certain common weed species in Jordan. Proceedings of the Fourth Congress on Allelopathy,
eds. JDI Harper, M An, H. Wu and JH Kent, Charls Strurt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW,
Austuralia, 21-26 August, 2005, International Allelopathy Society, pages 258-262.
73. Qasem, J.R. and C.L.Foy (2006). Selective weed control in Syrian marjoram (Origanum
syriacumL.) with oxadiazon and oxyfluorfen herbicides.Weed Technology. 20 (3), 670-676
74. Qasem J.R. (2006). Chemical weed control in seedbed sown onion (Allium cepa L.) . Crop
Protection 25, 618-622.
75. Qasem J.R. (2006). Host range of the parasitic weed Osyris alba L. in Jordan. Weed Biology and
Managemnt 6 (2): 74-78.
76. Qasem J.R. (2006). The response of onion (Allium cepa L.) plants to fertilizers, weed competition
duration and planting times in the central Jordan Valley. Weed Biology and Management, 6 (4):
212-220.
77. Qasem J.R. (2007). Chemical control of Prosopis farcta (Banks and Sol.) Macbirde in the Jordan
Valley. Crop Protection 26, 572-575.
78. Qasem J.R. (2007). Weed control in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis L.) with
herbicides. Crop Protection 26, 1013-1020.
79. Qasem J.R. (2007). Chemical control of wild-oat (Avena sterilis L.) and other weeds in wheat
(Triticum durum Desf.) in Jordan. Crop Protection 26, 1315–1324
80. Qasem J.R. and Foy, C.L. (2007). Screening studies on the host range of branched broomrape
(Orobanche ramosa). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 82 (6), 885-892.
81. Qasem J.R. (2007). Allelopathy in plant protection: a review of the last two decades research
acheivements under field conditions. Proceedings of International Conference "Role of Alleloapthy
in Sustainable Agriculture", (A. Malik and Z. Iqbal eds.), University of Arid Agriculture
Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 22-24 March 2007.
82. Biftu, K. N. and Qasem, J. R.. (2007). Competition between cowpea and redroot pigweed in
response to phosphorus and planting density under field conditions. ). Journal of Horticultural
Science and Biotechnology 82 (6), 893-899.
83. Sadaqa, E.A., Bawazir, A.A. and Qasem, J.R. (2008). Weed management in onion (Allium cepa L.)
grown from seeds. Yemen Journal of Agricultural Research, 25, 51-67.
84. Qasem, J.R. and Issa, N.N. (2008). Possible role of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus l. cv. Iba’) in
management of certain common weed species. Dirasat 35, 103-119.
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85. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Parasitic weeds of the Orobanchaceae family and their natural hosts in Jordan.
Weed Biology and Management 9 (2). (In Press)
86. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) Occurrence and natural hosts in Jordan. Korean Journal
of Weed Science (In Press)
87. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Mistletoes (Plicosepalus acaciae and Viscum cruciatum) and their Hosts in
Jordan. Weed Technology (Accepted).
88. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Weed competition in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) in the
Jordan Valley. Scientia Horticulturae (Accepted).
b. Books
1.
Qasem, J. R. (1993). Plant Science. Al- Quds Open University Publications. Amman- Jordan. 860
pp.
2.
Qasem, J. R. (1997). Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Al- Quds Open University Publications . 450
pp.
3.
Qasem, J. R. (2003). Weeds and Their Control. University of Jordan Publications. Amman, Jordan.
628 pp.
4.
Qasem, J. R. (2003). Weeds and Their Control (Laboratory part). University of Jordan
Publications. Amman, Jordan. 66 pp.
5.
Qasem, J. R. The Colored Atlas of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Jordan and Their
Pharmacological and Culinary Uses. University of Jordan Publication. (In preparation).
6.
Parasitic Weeds of Jordan, Species, distribution and hosts (In preparation).
c. Book chapters
1.
Qasem, J. R. et al. (1999). A preliminary Study of Biodiversity in the Eastern Bank of the River
Jordan. Higher Council for Science and Technology.
2.
Qasem, J. R. (1999). Biological activity of corn buttercup (Ranunculus arvensis L.). In, Recent
Advances in Allelopathy, A science for the Future. Vol. 1. (F.A. Macias, J.C.G. Galindo,
J.M.G. Molinillo and H.G. Gutler, Edts.).Servicio De Publicaciones Universidad De Cadiz,
Cadiz, Spain. 287-300.
3.
Qasem, J. R. (1999). Research on allelopathy in Jordan. (Chapter) In , Allelopathy Update. Vol.
1 (S. S. Narwal, Edt.). Science Publishers, Inc. New Hampshire, USA. 221-246.
4.
Qasem, J. R. (2000). Senecio vulgaris. In, Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK,
CAB International.
5.
Qasem, J. R. (2000). Chenopodium murale. In, Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK,
CAB International.
6.
Qasem, J. R. (2000). Cardaria draba . In, Crop Protection Compendium. Wallingford, UK,
CAB International.
7.
Qasem, J. R. (2004). Invasive weeds, Cardaria draba . In, Crop Protection Compendium.
Wallingford, UK, CAB International.
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8.
Qasem, J.R. and Foy, C.L. (2001). Weed allelopathy, its ecological impact and future prospects.
In, Allelopathy in Agroecosystem, page 43-119. (R.K. Kohli and H.P. Singh, eds.). Haworth
Press, USA.
9.
Qasem, J. R. (2002). Plants as sources of natural herbicides against branched broomrape
(Orobanche ramosa L.). In, Alleopathy, From Molecule to Ecosystem, page 153-182. (Manuel
J. Reigosa and Nuria Pedrol, eds.). Science Publisher, Inc. Enfield, USA.
10.
Qasem, J.R. (2006). Recent advances in parasitic weed research, an overview. In, Weed
Management Handbook, page 627-728 ( H.P. Singh et al., eds.). Haworth Press, USA.
11.
Qasem, J.R. (2006). Parasitic weeds and allelopathy, from the hypothesis to the proof. In,
Allelopathy, A Physiological Process with Ecological Implications, page 565- 637 (Manuel J.
Reigosa and Nuria Pedrol, and Luis Gonzalez eds.) Springer, The Netherlands.
12.
Qasem, J.R. (2007). Allelopathic activity of white rocket (Diplotaxis erucoides ). In:
Allelopathy: New Concepts and Methodology, Page 139-163. (Fujii, Y. and Hiradate, S. eds.),
Science Publishers, NH, USA.
d. Research papers presented in Conference
1.
Qasem, J.R. and B. E. Abu-Irmaileh. (1982). The competitive and Allelopathic effects and
chemical control of Syrian sage (Salvia syriaca L.) in wheat. First Scientific Meeting of Arab
Society for Plant Protection. November, 22-25, 1982. Abstract no. 18.
2.
Qasem, J. R. and T. A. Hill. (1989). Possible role of allelopathy in the competition between
tomato, Senecio vulgaris L. and Chenopodium murale L. First Jordanian Conference of Crop
Protection. 3-5 October, 1989. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract no. 59.
3.
Qasem, J.R. (1991). Growth, development and nutrient uptake of tomato (Lycopersicon
esculentum) and fat-hen (Chenopodium album). Fourth Arab Congress of Plant Protection. 1-5
December, 1991. Cairo, Egypt.
4.
Qasem J. R. (1992). Suggested strategy for weed control. The First Arab Symposium for Weed
Control in Orchards and Vegetable Fields. Organized by Federation of the Arab Scientific
Research Councils. 11-13 October , 1992 . Amman- Jordan.
5.
Qasem, J. R. (1992). Allelopathy- A natural mechanism of the relationship between weeds and
cultivated crops. The First Arab Symposium for Weed Control in Orchards .and Vegetable
Fields. Organized by Federation of the Arab Scientific Research Councils. 11-13 October, 1992.
Amman, Jordan.
6.
Qasem, J. R. (1992). Herbs and medicinal plants as a possible sources of natural pesticides. The
First Arab Congress on Medicinal Plants as Clinical Drugs Based on the Recent Scientific
Methods. 5-8 October, 1992 . Damascus, Syria.
7.
Qasem, J. R. (1993). Weed control in wheat. The Second Arab Scientific Symposium on Weed
Control in Field Crops. 19-20 October, 1993. Khartoum, Sudan.
8.
Qasem, J.R. (1994). Competition effect and nutrient accumulation of cabbage (Brassica
oleracea var. Capitata) and fat-hen (Chenopodium album). Fifth Arab Congress of Plant
Protection. November 27- December 2, 1994. Fes, Marocco.
9.
Qasem, J.R. (1994). Allelopathic effects of Amaranthus retroflexus and Chenopodium murale on
vegetable crops. International Symposium on Allelopathy in Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry
and Environment. September 6-8, 1994. New Delhi, India. Abstract no. 14.
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10. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Survey and trials on production of medicinal plants in the arid regions.
Annual Report. Jordan Arid Zone Productivity Project (JAZPP). JAZPP Office, Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Jordan. Amman , Jordan.
11. Qasem, J. R. (1996). Biological activity of buttercup (Ranunculus arvensis). First World
Congress on Allelopathy , A science for the future. 16-20 September, 1996. Cadiz , Spain.
Abstract no. 83.
12. Qasem, J.R. (1996). Plants as natural sources of herbicides against broomrape (Orobanche
ramosa L) parasitic weed. Fourth Jordanian Scientific Week. Amman , Jordan. August 28
September, 4, 1996.
13. Qasem, J. R. (1997). Survival and adaptability of certain medicinal species in Al-Muwaqqar
region. Annual Report. Jordan Arid Zone Productivity Project (JAZPP). JAZPP Office, Faculty
of Agriculture, University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
14. Qasem, J. R. (1997). Common herbs in the capital Amman, Their Ecological Importance and
coservation. Department of Gardens. Workshop on Wild Flowers and Herbs. June 16, 1997,
Amman, Jordan.
15. Qasem, J. R. (1997). Medicinal herbs of Jordan, Species and Their Medicinal Use. The Second
Arab Congress on Plants and Medicinal Herbs in the Arab World. 25-27 November, 1997.
Khartoum, Sudan.
16. Qasem, J. R. (1998). Germination, growth and yield of selected medicinal species grown under
different irrigation treatments at two locations (Al-Jubeiha and Al-Muwaqqar). Annual Report.
Jordan Arid Zone Productivity Project (JAZPP). JAZPP Office, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
17. Qasem, J. R. (1998). Chemical control of branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa L.) in
tomato. European Weed Research Society (EWRS). Mediterranean Symposium, 1998,
Monteplier, France.
18. Qasem, J.R. (1999). Allelopathic potential of white top [Cardaria draba L.(Desiv.)] and syrian
sage (Salvia syriaca L.) on vegetable crops. Second World Congress on Allelopathy, Critical
Analysis & Future Prospects. Lakehead University, Canada. Abstract no. 150.
19. Qasem, J. R. (2000). Differential response of cauliflower and nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodium
murale) to potassium level. Weed Science Society of America. Fortieth Meeting. Toronto,
Canada. Abstract No. 219.
20. Qasem J. R. (2000). Chemical control of wild oat (Avena sterilis) in wheat. Seventh Arab
Congress of Plant Protection. 22-26 October, 2000. Amman, Jordan. Abstract no. 248.
21. Qasem J. R. (2000). Chemical control of mesquite (Prosopis fracta) in Jordan Valley. Seventh
Arab Congress of Plant Protection. 22-26 October, 2000. Amman, Jordan. Abstract no. 546.
22. Qasem, J.R. (2000). Parasitic Weeds of Jordan. Old Dominion University. Norfolk, Virginia,
USA.
23. Qasem, J.R. and C.L. Foy (2001). Chemical weed control and response to competition in
marjoram (Origanum syriacum). SWSS Meeting, Biloxi, MS. USA.
24. Qasem, J.R. (2002). Allelopathic activity of white rocket (Diplotaxis erucoides ). Third World
Congress on Allelopathy, Tsukuba-Japan. ]
25. Qasem, J.R. (2004). Osyris alba occurrence in Jordan, new hosts and importance. 4th
International Weed Science Congress 20-24 June, 2004 Durban, South Africa. Page 98
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26. Qasem, J.R. and Foy, C.L. (2004). Host range of branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa L.)
among some cultivated and wild grown plant species. 4th International Weed Science Congress
20-24 June, 2004 Durban, South Africa. Page 97
27. Qasem, J.R. (2004). Allelopathic effects of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. cv. Iba’) on certain
common weed species in Jordan. 4th International Weed Science Congress 20-24 June, 2004
Durban, South Africa. Page 95
28. Qasem, J.R. (2004). Phytotoxic activity of some common weed species on certain vegetable crops
grown in Jordan. 15th International Plant Protection Congress, The First Gathering for Plant
Protection in the 21st Century. Beijing, China, May 11-16, 2004.
29. Qasem J.R. and Issa. N.N. (2005). Allelopathic effects of squash (Cucurbita pepo L. cv.
Scarlette) on certain common weed species in Jordan. Proceedings of the Fourth Congress on
Allelopathy, Charls Strurt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Austuralia, 21-26 August, 2005.
30. Qasem J.R and Issa. N.N. (2006). Allelopathic effects of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus l. cv. Iba’)
on certain common weed species in Jordan. 7th Arab Plant Protection Congress, November 2006
31. Qasem J.R (2006). Chemical control of weeds in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) in
Jordan valley. 7th Arab Plant Protection Congress, November 2006
32. F. Tei, A. Cirujeda, A. Dobrzański, R. J. Froud-Williams, H. Mennan, R. Neuweiler, E. Pannacci,
J. Qasem, F. Rocha, A. Simončič, A. Verschwele, R. van der Weide, C. Zaragoza. (2007). Weeds
and weed management in lettuce. EWRS Symposium in Hamar, Norway, 2007.
33. Qasem J.R (2007). Allelopathy in plant protection: a review of the last two decades research
achievements under field conditions. International Conference on Role of Allelopathy in
Sustainable Agriculture. University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. 22-24 March
2007. page 25-26.
34. Qasem J.R (2007). On the differences in allelopathy results between laboratory and glasshouse
experiments. International Workshop on Allelopathy-Current Trends and Future Applications.
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 18-21 March 2007. page 42.
35. Qasem J.R (2007). Poisnous wild plants in Jordan: species and their economical and ecological
importance. The Regional and Scientific Exhibition on the Medicinal, Aromatic and Poisnous
Plants, 16-18 April 2007. Sana'a University, Republic of Yemen. Page 34.
36. Qasem J.R (2008). Joint-pine (Ephedra alata Decne), an invasive weed and a real threat to
certain forest and fruit trees in Jordan. 5 th IWSS Congress, 23-27 June 2008, Vancouver,
Canada. Abstract no. 216. page 85.
37. Qasem J.R (2008). Mistletoes (Viscum cruciatum Siebr. ex Boiss. and Loranthus acaciae Zucc)
and their hosts in Jordan, 5th IWSS Congress, 23-27 June 2008, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract
no. 193 page 75
38. Qasem J.R (2008). Parasitic weeds of the Orobanchaceae family and their natural hosts in Jordan.
. 5th IWSS Congress, 23-27 June 2008, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract no. 191 page 75.
39. Qasem J.R (2008). Allelopathy: from Field Observation to Laboratory and Glasshouse
Experiments. 5th World Congress on Allelopathy, 21-25 September 2008, Saratoga Springs,
New York, USA
40. N N Issa and J R Qasem (2008). Allelopathic Activity of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea
var. botrytis) on Certain Common Weed Species. 5th World Congress on Allelopathy, 2125 September 2008, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
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e. Research papers sent for forthcoming Conference
Qasem J.R (2009). Parasitic weeds, a possible threat to fruit and forest trees in Jordan. 10 th World
Congress on Parasitic Weeds. 8-12 June 2009, Kusadasi, Turkey.
f. Research paper sent for publication
1.
Qasem, J. R. (2008). Weed competition in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) in the
Jordan Valley.
2.
Qasem, J. R. (2008). Dodders (Cuscuta spp.) occurrence and natural hosts in Jordan
3.
Qasem, J. R. (2008). Differential response of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. Botrytis) and
nettle-leaved goosefoot (Chenopodium murale L.) to potassium level
4.
Qasem, J. R. (2008). Mistletoes (Viscum cruciatum and Loranthus acaciae) and their Hosts in
Jordan.
5. Biftu K. N.and J. R. (2008). Qasem. Cowpea (Vigna sinensis L.) and redroot pigweed
(Amaranthus retroflexus L.) interference in response to moisture and density stress.
6.
Conference and Symposium Attendance
1.
First Arab Congress of Plant Protection. November 22 - 25, 1982. University of Jordan, Amman,
Jordan.
2.
First Jordanian Plant Protection Conference, October 3 - 4, 1989. University of Jordan, Amman Jordan. (member of organizing committee)
3.
First International Conference on Soil Solarization. February 19 -25, 1990. Amman - Jordan.
4.
Fourth Arab Congress of Plant Protection. December, 1 - 5, 1991. Cairo, Egypt.
5.
First Arab Symposium for Weed Control in Orchards and Vegetable Fields October 11 - 13, 1992,
Amman - Jordan.
6.
The Congress of Medicinal Plants as Clinical Drugs Based on the Recent Scientific Methods.
October, 5-8, 1992. Damascus - Syria.
7.
International Conference, Allelopathy in Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Environment.
September 6-8, 1994, New Delhi, India.
8.
Fifth Arab Congress of Plant Protection. December, 1 - 5, 1994. Fez - Morocco.
9.
Second Arab Symposium for Weed Control in Field Crops. October 19- 20, 1993, Khartoum,
Sudan.
10. Fourth Jordanian Scientific Week. Amman, Jordan. August 28 - September, 4, 1996.
11. First World Congress on Allelopathy , A science for the future. Cadiz. Spain. September 16-20,
1996 (Invited Speaker).
12. Second Arab Congress on Medicinal Herbs. , 1997, Khartoum, Sudan
13. European Weed Research Society (EWRS). Mediterranean Symposium, 1998, Monteplier, France.
14. Second World Congress on Allelopathy, Critical analysis and future prospects. 1999. Lakehead
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University, Thunderbay, Canada.
15. Weed Science Society of America. Fortieth Meeting. 2000. Toronto, Canada.
16. Seventh Arab Congress of Plant Protection 22-26, October 2000, Amman Jordan.
17. Third World Congress on Allelopathy. 2002. Tsukuba, Japan.
18. 4th Congress of the International Weed Science Society (IWSS), June 19-24, 2004, Durban, South
Africa.
19. Fourth World Congress on Allelopathy "Establishing the Scientific Base". Charls Strurt University,
Wagga Wagga, NSW, Austuralia, 21-26 August, 2005
20. 7th Arab Plant Protection Congress, November 2006
21. International Workshop on Allelopathy-Current Trends and Future Applications. University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 18-21 March 2007.
22. International Conference on Role of Allelopathy in Sustainable Agriculture. University of
Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. 22-24 March 2007.
7. Research projects
1. Critical period of competition and nutritional requirements of Chenopodium murale and
Amarnathus retroflexus . Dean ship of Scientific Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
2.
Study on the anti-fungal activity of common weed species and their extracts on growth and
development of certain plant pathogenic fungi in Jordan. Dean ship of Scientific Research.
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
3.
Competition effect and chemical control of weeds in onion crop in Jordan. Dean ship of Scientific
Research. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
4.
Plants as natural sources of herbicides against broom rape (Orobanche ramosa
weed. Higher Council for Science and Technology. Amman, Jordan.
5.
Survey and trials on production of medicinal plants in arid regions - Al-Miwaqqar. Jordan Arid
Zone Productivity Project. Amman, Jordan.
6.
Study of the bio-diversity in the eastern bank of Jordan river. Higher Council for Science and
Technology. Amman, Jordan.
7.
Allelochemicals from plants as pesticides II. European Commission. Cooperation with the third
countries and international organization (INCO) - (Spain, France, Jordan, Portugal, India).
8.
Weeds and Their Control (Text Book). Dean ship of Scientific Research. University of Jordan,
Amman, Jordan.
9.
Assessment of the natural vegetation in the southern Jordan valley. Jordan Valley Authority &
German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). 1998.
L.) parasitic
10. The Colored Atlas of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant of Jordan: Their Pharmacological and
Culinary Uses. Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
11. Parasitic Weeds of Jordan, Species and Host Range. Deanship of Scientific Research, University
of Jordan.
10. Councils
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Stuff member of Plant Protection and Agricultural Resources and
Departments.
Faculty of Agriculture Council and Department representative 1993, 2003, 2004.
Secretary of Plant protection Department 1993, 2003.
Member of the higher committee of Al-Quds open University.
Environment
11. Committee
Department
Faculty
Scientific Research 89,90,91,93,96,97,98,99,2000,02-08 Emergency and Safety 91,92
Social Activities 89,92,93,95
Library 92,93,94,97
Materials and Equipments 91
Extension Publication 95
Extension Publication 89, 96
Social Activities 96
Higher studies 92,97,98,2000,2001,2002,
2004, 2005, 2006-08-25
Teaching & Study Plan 94, 2000
Course plan & teaching 92,94,95,96,2000,2002,
Safety & Environment 94
2003-2007
Higher Studies, 2000,2001,2002, 2004, 2005,
Seminars 94
Technical Committee for Research Station
Seminars 97,2001
till now.
Higher studies 2008
Advisory Committee of Botanical
Electronic Library
Garden 93 till now
University & Society 93,94
Scientific Research 2003
Biotechnology Committee, 2004
Appointment and promotion committee
2008/2009
University
Translation of Scientific Thoughts Committee 05- till now
Post-graduate student prize Committee 2005 till now
National
National Technical committee for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Project (World Bank). 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005
Advisory Committee of Al-Quds Open University, Study Program 2003
Biopesticides and Fertilizers Committee /HCST
Nattional Council for Biotechnology and Natural Products (NCB) 2007
Academic quidance for postgraduate students 2008
12. Teaching at Other Universities
Weed Science Course at Science & Technology University 3 semesters.
Flora of Jordan Course at Al-Balqa Applied University 2 semesters.
13. Student Academic Supervision
1. First year students 88,89,92,93,97
2. Fourth year students 88, 89, 2000, 2001,2002, 2003
14. Course Outlines & Teaching Plans
1. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (2438). Al-Quds Open University. Published 1997.
2. Weed Control (2440). Al-Quds Open University
3. Plant Science (2101). Al-Quds Open University (Book). Published 1993.
15. Other Activities
1. Participation in two training courses for Yamani students in the
field of Plant Protection 1988.
2. Many Radio interviews & television program on medicinal herbs.
3. Farmers advise and services in the field of weed science.
4. Training courses for Agricultural Engineers on weed control (2 cycles)
5. Lectures on Scientific Writing. Consultation and Study Center (University of Jordan).
6. Lectures at the Agriculture Engineer Association on Weed Science.
7. Articles in the Agricultural Engineers Association Journal and Garden and Home Journal
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8. Preparing and presenting a radio program on Agriculture. Hayat FM Station, Amman, Jordan.
72 circle.
16. Editorial work
1. Editor on Flora and Fauna Journal. An International Journal of Biological Sciences. Surya
Publishers, Jhansi, India. Since 1995-till now.
2. Editor on DIRASAT Journal. An International Journal of the University of Jordan, Amman,
Jordan. 2001, 2002
3. Consulting Editor on the Contemporary Who’s Who of the American Biographical Institute.
USA
4. Reviewer for fifferent journals including; Envirinmental and Experimental Botany,
Allelopathy Journal, Arab Plant Protection Journal, Weed Science, Weed Technology,
Scientia Horticulturae and JJAS, Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, .
5. Occasional Evaluator for Weed Research (Oxford) Journal. UK
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Hifzi Abu-Blan
Professor
Dept. of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan,
Jordan. E-mail: [email protected]
Yoshiharu Fujii
Professor
Manuel J Reigosa
Professor
Foy, C. L.
Professor
Hill, T.A.
Professor
Wu, Hanwen
Professor
Amman,
Research Leader & Organizer of the Third World Congress on
Allelopathy
Chemical Ecology Unit
National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences
3-1-3 Kan-nondai, Tsukuba Science City
Ibaraki 305-8604 Japan, Tel: 81-29-838-8246, Fax: 81-29-838-8338
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Polytechnic Institute and State university, Virginia, USA
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Department of Biological Sciences, Wye College, University of London,
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Qld Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries, Australia
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