J. R. Qasem, Professor Plant Protection Department

Faculty of AgricultureUniversity of Jordan

Amman, Jordan

CURRICULUM VITAE

Last updated December2012

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Name: Jamal Ragheb Said QasemField of Specialization: Agriculture & Horticulture Plant

Physiologist/ Weed Science Department: Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture University of Jordan, Amman, JordanPosition: Professor Mailing Address: Plant Protection Department Faculty of Agriculture University of Jordan Amman, Jordan Tel. 5355000 Ext. 22515 or 22513 E-mail: jrqasem@ju.edu.jo Fax. Univ.: 96265300806& 5355511/ 22 P.O. Box 13282 Amman 11942

1. Educational qualificationsDegree Field of Specialization University Place Year of GraduationB.Sc. Agricultural Science Aleppo University Syria 1976M.Sc. Weed Science Jordan University Jordan 1982Ph.D. Biological Science London University UK. 1987 (Weed Science)

2. Professional experience

Position Date Place Department Head 17.9.2004-17.9.2006 Univ. of JordanVisiting Professor 1.9.99 – 20.6.00 Virginia Tech. Professor 7.12.97 University of JordanAssociate Professor 9.5.93 - 6.12.97 University of JordanAssistant Professor 3.1.88 - 8.5.93 University of JordanLecturer 18.11.87-3.1.88 University of JordanResearch and Teaching Assistant 7.1.79 - 30.9.84 University of JordanResearch Assistant 16.11.76 - 6.1.79 University of Jordan

3. Teaching Teaching the following courses at the University of Jordan Subject Level1. Weed Science (B.Sc.)2. Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (B.Sc.)3. Weed Control (B.Sc.)4. Herbicides, Principals (B.Sc.)5. Flora of Jordan (B.SC.)6. Seminar in Plant Protection 491 (B.Sc.)

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7. Seminar in Plant Protection 391 (B.Sc.)8. Plant Protection Principals (B.Sc.)9. Agricultural Practices in Plant Protection (B.Sc.)10. Weed Biology & Ecology (M.Sc.)11. Weed Management (M.Sc.)12. Plant Ecology (M.Sc.)13. Crop Physiology (M.Sc.)14.Weed Ecology & Physiology (M.Sc.)15. Stress Physiology (Ph. D)16. Parasitic Flowering Plants (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. students1. 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. Sadaqa, I. A. A. (2009). Weed management in Onion (Allium cepa L.). Ph.D Thesis, Nasir College for Agricultural Sciences, University of Aden, Repiblic of Yemen.

4. Asasfa, M.A. (2013). Characterization and assessment of genetic diversity of wild date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Jordan. Ph.D Thesis, Departement of Horticulture and Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan.

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

6. Khajista Jabeen. (2008). Natural compounds from allelopathic trees as antifungal agents against Ascochyta rabiei (Pass.) Lab. Institute of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Ph.D Thesis, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. August 2008. pp. 100.

7. Toosi Abbas Falah (2010). Production ecology of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Var. Ensabi. Ph.D Thesis, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8. Binti Haron, Farah Farhanah (2012). Antifungal activity of Allamanda spp. extracts and their microemulsion formulations against anthracnose disease. Ph.D Thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia.

9. Heni Kartini Bt Che Mohd Ramli (2013). Antifungal activity of Entada rheedei Spreng. extract against selected soilborne fungal phytopathogenes. Ph.D Thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia. Malaysia.

5. Awards & Prizes

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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 seniority in rank and salary allowed promotion to a Professor rank (exceptional promotion) due to distinction in research and teaching , 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

6. Agricultural Engineers Association Prize for Publications, Scientific Research and Extension in Agricultural Science for the year 2006.

7. Prize of the Academic Research Fund for the Outstanding Researcher in the Field of Agricultural Sciences for 2010. Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Amman, Jordan.

6. SocietiesMember 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 Protection5. Agricultural Engineers Association.6. Weed Science Society Japan (WSSJ)7. ISPI International Society for Pest Information8. European Weed Research Society, Working Group” Weed Management Systems in Vegetables” 9. Weed Science Society of Pakistan (Life member)10. Arab Healthy Water Association 11. Asian Allelopathy Society (Founder and life member)12. Arab Society for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Founder)13. Near East Weed Science Society (NEWSS)

7. Scholarships1. MSc degree scholarship, University of Jordan 1979-19822. Ph.D scholarship, British Council 19843. Ph.D scholarship, University of Jordan 1985-19874. Fulbright scholar exchange award, Fulbright Foundation 1999/2000

10.List of PublicationsThesis: 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.

3. 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.

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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

7. 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 (7-28).

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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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. Sadaqa, E.A., Bawazir, A.A. and Qasem, J.R. (2008). Weed management in transplanted onion (Allium cepa L.) by soil solarization, herbicides and hoeing. Yemen Journal of Agricultural Research, 27, 7-33..

85. 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.

86. Qasem, J.R. (2008). Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) Occurrence and natural hosts in Jordan. Korean Journal of Weed Science 28 (4), 343-359.

87. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Parasitic weeds of the Orobanchaceae family and their natural hosts in Jordan. Weed Biology and Management 9 (2), 112-122.

88. Qasem, J.R. (2009). An updated inventory of mistletoe (Plicosepalus acaciae and Viscum cruciatum) distribution in Jordon, hosts and severity of infestation. Weed Technology, 23, 465-469.

89. Qasem, J.R. (2009). Weed competition in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) in the Jordan Valley. Scientia Horticulturae 121, 255-259.

90. Qasem, J.R. (2010). Competitive relationship of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. Botrytis) and nettle-leaved goosefoot (Chenopodium murale L.) and their differential responses to potassium level. Journal of Plant Nutrition 33, 2135-2147.

91. Qasem, J.R. (2010). Differences in the allelopathy results from field observation to laboratory and glasshouse experiments. Allelopathy Journal 26 (1), 45-58.

92. Qasem, J.R. (2010). Allelopathy importance, field application and potential role in pest management: a review. Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, USA 4 (6), 104-120.

93. Qasem, J.R. and Biftu, K.N. (2010). Growth Analysis and Responses of Cowpea [Vigna Sinensis (L.) Savi Ex Hassk.] and Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.), Grown in Pure and Mixed Stands, to Density and Water Stresses. The Open Horticulture Journal 3, 21-30.

94. Qasem, J.R. (2010). Parasitic flowering plants of cultivated plants in Jordan, the present status and possible management. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science 16(2): 227-239.

95. Sadaqa E.A., Bawazir A.A. and Qasem J.R. (2010). Allelopathic activity of some common weeds species in onion fields. Allelopathy Journal 26 (2), 175-184.

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96. Qasem, J.R. (2011). Parasitic flowering plants of woody species in Jordan. European Journal of Plant Pathology (2011) 131:143–155, DOI 10.1007/s10658-01-9794-2

97. Qasem, J.R. (2011). Fungitoxic properties of scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) against Helminthosporium sativum and Fusarium oxysporum. Allelopathy Journal 28(2): 251-258

98. Qasem, J.R. (2011). Matthiola arabica Boiss.: Is it an allelopathic weed?. In: Proceedings of the 6th

World Congress on Allelopathy-From Theory to Practice, Shiming Luo, Rensen Zeng, Yuanyuan Song and Xiaoting Liang (Eds.).Pages 96-111, December 15-19, 2011, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China

99. Qasem, J.R. (2012). Ephedra alte (Joint-Pine), an invasive, problematic weedy species in forestry and fruit tree orchards in Jordan. The Scientific World Journal Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 971903,10pages doi:10.1100/2012/971903

100.Qasem, J.R. (2012). Allelopathy in Crop –Weed Interaction, Field Studies. Alleopathy Journal 30(2). 159-176.

101. Qasem, J.R. (2013). Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.) in the Jordan valley, the most important and dangerous invasive weed of environment in Jordan. Dirasat (accepted). (In Arabic).

102. Qasem, J.R. (2013). Potential allelopathic effects of Matthiola arabica Boiss. on wheat (Triticum durum L.). Dirasat (accepted)

103. Qasem, J.R. (2013). Silverleaf nightshade in the Jordan Valley. Technical Bulletin 10 pages. University of Jordan Press.

104.Qasem, J.R. (2013). The parasite, Osyris alba and its hosts in Jordan (in Arabic). The Arab Farmer, no. 40: 33-35.

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. (Under preparation).

6. Parasitic Weeds of Jordan, Species, distribution and hosts (Under 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.

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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.

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. ].

13. Jamal R. Qasem (2011). Herbicides Applications: Problems and Considerations, Herbicides and Environment, Andreas Kortekamp (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-476-4, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/herbicides-applications-problems-and-considerations.

14. Qasem, J.R. (2011).Weed Management in Wheat. In: Wheat: Genetics, Crops and Food Production. Agriculture Issues and Policies. Maria T. Almeida (ed.), Pp. 1-79, Nova Science Publishers, USA. ISBN: 978-1-61209-307-9

15. Qasem, J.R. (2012). Applied Allelopathy in weed management, an update. In Allelopathy: Current trends and future applications. Z.A. Cheema, M. Farooq and Abdul Wahid (Eds.). pp. 251-297, Springer, Netherlans.

16. Qasem, J.R. (2013). Herbicide Resistant Weeds: The Technology and Weed Management. In: Herbicides - Current Research and Case Studies in Use. Andrew J. Price and Jessica A. Kelton eds., ISBN 978-953-51-1112-2, Hard cover, 652 pages, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published June 12, 2013 under CC BY 3.0 license. Pages445-471. http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/herbicide-resistant-weeds-the-technology-and-weed-management

d. Research papers presented in Conference

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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.

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.

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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

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

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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. 5th 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, 21-25 September 2008, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

41. 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.

42. Qasem J.R (2009). Parasitic flowering plants in Jordan: Present status and future threat. 10th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, 26-30 October, 2009

43. Qasem J.R (2009). Allelopathy field application and potential role in pest management. 1st

Conference of Asian Allelopathy Society, 18-22 December 2009, South China University, Guangzhou, China.

44. Qasem J.R (2010). Parasitic flowering plants in Jordan, the present status and possible management. 22nd Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference, 8-12 March 2010, Lahore, Pakistan, Abstract no. page 66, Abstract no 132.

45. Qasem J.R (2010). Weed control in field crops. National Center for Research and Technology Transfer. 17 March 2010, Training Course. Amman, Jordan

46. Qasem, J.R. (2011). Matthiola arabica Boiss.: Is it an allelopathic weed?. The 6th World Congress on Allelopathy-From Theory to Practice, December 15-19, 2011, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.

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47. Qasem, J.R. (2013). Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) in the Jordan Valley: Invasion, biology, phenology and chemical control. 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium in Samsun, Turkey to be held June 23-27, 2013.

Research projects1. 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 L.) parasitic 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.

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. Councils1. Stuff member of Plant Protection and Agricultural Resources and Environment

Departments.2. Faculty of Agriculture Council and Department representative 1993, 2003, 2004. 2005, 20063. Secretary of Plant protection Department 1993, 2003.4. Member of the higher committee of Al-Quds open University.

11. Committee Department Faculty Scientific Research 89,90,91,93,96,97,98,99,2000,02-2010 Emergency and Safety 91,92 2013 Social Activities 89,92,93,95 Library 92,93,94,97 Materials and Equipments 91 Extension Publication 95 Extension Publication 89, 96, 2009, 2010 Social Activities 96 Higher studies 92,97,98,2000,2001,2002, 2004, 2005, 2006-08 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, 2011, 2012 Seminars 94 Technical Committee for Research Station

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Seminars 97,2001 till now. Higher studies 2008 Advisory Committee of Botanical Electronic Library 2007-2010 Garden 93 till now University & Society 93,94

Scientific Research 2003 Biotechnology Committee, 2004

Appointment and promotion committee 2008/2009 College seminars and technical bullitens University Translation of Scientific Thoughts Committee 05- till now Post-graduate student prize Committee 2005

NationalNational 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 /HCSTNattional Council for Biotechnology and Natural Products (NCB) 2007

Academic quidance for postgraduate students 2008-2010 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

8. Preparing and presenting a radio program on Agriculture. 2007. Hayat FM Station, Amman, Jordan. 72 circle.

9. Lectures to INCART & AEA (Agriculture Engineers Association) on Parasitic weeds in Jordan

16. Editorial work1. Editor on Flora and Fauna Journal. An International Journal of Biological Sciences. Surya

Publishers, Jhansi, India. Since 1995-till now.2. Editor on The Open Horticulture Journal, Bentham Open, USA3. Editor on Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America (ABJNA), USA4. Editor Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, USA5. Editor on Journal of Progressive Agriculture, published by: social welfare and intigrated

development society, Ajmer Rajasthan India6. Editor on the Open Journal of Foresry, Scientific Research Publishing, USA7. Editor on DIRASAT Journal. An International Journal of the University of Jordan, Amman,

Jordan. 2001, 20028. Editor on The Scientific World Journal/ Agronomy. Hindawi Publisher, USA

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9. Reviewer on Notulae Scientia Biologicae, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary.Medicine, Cluj-Napoca , Romania

10. Editor on on Journal of Biological Sciences, Science Alert, USA11. Regional Editor on Journal of Agronomy, Science Alert, USA12. Editor on Plant Pathology Journal, Science Alert, USA13. Regional Editor on Research Journal of Medicinal Plant, Science Alert, USA14. Regional Editor on Ecologia , Science Alert, USA15. International Journal of AgriScience, Germany 16. Regional Editor on Allelopathy Journal. The International Allelopathy Foundation.17. Occasional Evaluator for Weed Research (Oxford) Journal. UK18. Consulting Editor on the Contemporary Who’s Who of the American Biographical Institute.

USA19. Editor on The Persian Gulf Journal of Plant Protection20. Editor on Dataset Papers in Agriculture. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, USA21. Editor on International Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. Academic and Scientific

Publishing22. Editor on International Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development.

Academic and Scientific Publishing.23. Editor on International Journal of Cereals and Oilseeds, Academic and Scientific Publishing24. Editor on Advances in Plant Sciences Research (APSR), USA25. Reviewer for different journals including; Envirinmental and Experimental Botany,

Allelopathy Journal, Arab Plant Protection Journal, Weed Science, Weed Technology, Scientia Horticulturae, JJAS, JJBS, Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, and Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (Tehran).

REFERENCES:

Dr Omer Kafawin Professor & Dean Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Hifzi Abu-Blan Professor Dept. of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. E-mail: hifzi@ju.edu.jo

Yoshiharu Fujii Professor Research Leader & Organizer of the Third World Congress on

AllelopathyChemical Ecology UnitNational Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences3-1-3 Kan-nondai, Tsukuba Science CityIbaraki 305-8604 Japan, Tel: 81-29-838-8246, Fax: 81-29-838-8338

E-mail: yfujii@affrc.go.jpManuel J Reigosa Professor Departmento de Bioloxia Vexetale Ciencia do Solo, Facultade de Ciencies,

Fisioloxia Vexetal Fax: +34986812556,Vigo, Spain. E-mail: mreigosa@uvigo.esFoy, C. L. Professor Dept. of Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science, Virginia

Polytechnic Institute and State university, Virginia, USA e-mail: cfoy@vt.edu

Hill, T.A. Professor Department of Biological Sciences, Wye College, University of London, Wye, Ashford, Kent, UK. e-mail: hill@tiscali.co.uk

Wu, Hanwen Professor Qld Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries, Australia e-mail: hanwen.wu@dpi.qld.gov.au