Biography

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Rawashdeh holds a PhD in Plant Biotechnology with an excellent grade and an average of (94) from the University of Jordan. I currently work at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University with the rank of professor. She held several positions, including: Director General(Secretary General) of the National Center for Agricultural Research with Royal Decree within the categories of senior leadership category II,Vice President of the Council of the National Center for Agricultural Research; Vice President of the Federation of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (Arenina); Representative of the Near East in the Federation; Vice President of the National Committee for Organic Agriculture, and Director of the Biotechnology Unit,Coordinator of the Genetic Modification and Detection of Genetically Modified Organisms Project with FAO. Chairing several institutional committees that are concerned with developing institutional performance and enhancing governance and good management, the most prominent of which are: Chairman of the Appointments and Interviews Committee within the vacancies of the Service and Public Administration Authority. Chairman of the Planning, Coordination and Follow-up Committee. Chairman of the Human Resources Committee. Chairman of the Scientific Committee. Chairman of the Remuneration and Incentives Committee. Chairman of the Overtime and Field Allowance Committee. Chairman of the Publications and Audiovisual Committee. Chairman of the evaluation committee of candidates for promotion within the middle management job levels. Chairman of the Committee to decide on requests for prior approval to work outside official working hours. Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Wheat and Barley Seed Propagation Project. I am a member of a number of national steering and advisory committees that are concerned with supporting national policies, promoting agricultural sustainability and managing natural resources, as of 27/4/2025, the most prominent of which are: Member of the Sectoral Committee for Food Security Supreme Council for Science and Technology. Member of the Supervisory Committee of the National Fund for the Support of Institutions (NAFIS) Supreme Council for Science and Technology. Member of the Standing Committee for the Regulation of the Circulation of Genetically Modified Plant Varieties Ministry of Agriculture. Member of the Central Committee for the purchase of local grains for the years (20242025) and(20252026) Ministry of Agriculture. Member of the Management Committee of the Agricultural Risk Management Fund Ministry of Agriculture. Member of the Steering Committee of Agricultural Programs and Projects (Sight) - Ministry of Agriculture. Member of the Steering Committee of the National Center for Security and Crisis Management National Center for Security and Crisis Management. Member of the Steering Committee of the National Flood Mapping Program National Center for Security and Crisis Management. Member of the Steering Committee for the preparation of the National Financing Plan for Biodiversity Ministry of Environment. Member of the National Committee to Combat Desertification Ministry of Environment. Member of the Supreme Advisory Committee of the Strategic Plan for the years (20262030) National Center for the Control of Epidemics and Communicable Diseases. Member of the International Advisory Board of the Journal of Life Sciences at the former Hashemite University. Member of the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Science University of Jordan (2025). Member of the Advisory Board of Agriculture and Agribusiness Dar Abu Abdullah Association (2025). Member of the Advisory and Steering Committee for the Control of Epidemics and Communicable Diseases (2025). Member of the Steering Committee of the Results-Oriented Programme to Enhance the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector, Value Chain Development and Innovation Land Project (ARDI) / Ministry of Agriculture (2025). Chairman of the Selection Committee of the participants in the Olive Festival Silver Jubilee 27/11 6/12/2025. Chairing and participating in a number of institutional committees that are concerned with developing institutional performance and enhancing governance and good management, the most prominent of which are: Chairman of the Appointments and Interviews Committee within the vacancies of the Service and Public Administration Authority. Chairman of the Planning, Coordination and Follow-up Committee. Chairman of the Human Resources Committee. Chairman of the Scientific Committee. Chairman of the Remuneration and Incentives Committee. Chairman of the Overtime and Field Allowance Committee. Chairman of the Publications and Audiovisual Committee. Chairman of the evaluation committee of candidates for promotion within the middle management job levels. Chairman of the Committee to decide on requests for prior approval to work outside official working hours. During my leadership of the Center, I focused on digital transformation and artificial intelligence by supporting the development of capabilities in management information systems and artificial intelligence, a proposal for an electronic laboratory management system, smart diagnostic applications, and climate and environmental data platforms. National and International Partnerships: Worked with Ministries, Universities, Senate and House of Representatives, Royal Institutions, International Organizations, Donors and Regional Research Networks such as FAO, ICARDA, IAEA, and Arenina. During my tenure as Director General, I sponsored and opened scientific festivals in smart agriculture, workshops and participated in more than 58 national activities and events. The center witnessed a qualitative expansion in building partnerships, as a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed during the years 20252026. Among the most prominent of these are: Al-Hussein Fund for Creativity and Excellence , Jordan Dates Association, Association of Exporters and Producers of Vegetables and Fruits , Jordan Agricultural Union Company and Agricultural Engineers Syndicate (Graduate Training and Qualification) , Amman Al-Ahliyya University, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation,Memorandum of Understanding with Uzbekistan (Genetic Resources) and an agreement with FAO (Local Almond Varieties Survey Project). Through my management of the center, cooperation was strengthened with major international partners, most notably: the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) , and the French Agency for Development (AFD), which contributed to (diversifying sources of funding , supporting applied research, and enhancing institutional sustainability). Where the value of international financial support was 1,189,791 Jordanian dinars (one million one hundred and nine and seven hundred and ninety-one ), and the support provided by the Scientific Research Support Fund about 82,300 thousand dinars and the financial support provided by the provincial councils (decentralization) 240,000 Jordanian dinars, in addition to the establishment of a research station worth 234,000dinars provided by the Ministry of Planning from the Climate Fund. وفي جامعة الحسين بن طلال عملت عميدا لكلية العلوم ,نائبا لعميد البحث العلمي للشؤون الدراسات العليا و مساعد عميد كلية العلوم للشؤون الادرايه و عضوا في مجلس جامعة الحسين بن طلال ورئيس قسم العلوم الحياتيه وعضوهئية تدريس في قسم العلوم الحياتية منذ 13/9/2010 الى الان.لقد حصلت على اقدمية بالرتبه والراتب مرتان سنة 2014 و2017 بعد تقديم ما لايقل عن 28 بحثا منشورا حصلت على اجازه بالتقديم المبكر للترقية لرتبة استاذ مشارك ورتبة الاستاذ.وقد استلمت رئيس قسم العلوم الحياتيه منذ 2014 الى 2016 ومساعد عميد كلية العلوم وقد كنت عضوا في كل من مجلس جامعة الحسين, مجلس كلية العلوم , مجلس قسم الاحياء وعضو في مجلس رسم السياسات البيئيه/ وزارة البيئه ممثل جامعة الحسين وعضو في المؤسسة العربيه للعلوم والتكنولوجيا وعضو لجنة التامين الصحي وعضو لجنة اللجنة التادبية للموظفين. During my tenure as Dean of the College, my academic responsibilities and memberships included: Chairman of the Council of the Faculty of Science. Member of the Deans' Council at the university. Member of the Council of Graduate Studies. Member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee at the University. Rapporteur of the Appointment and Promotion Committee in the College. Rapporteur of the Appointment and Promotion Committee in the Department of Life Sciences. Member of the primary disciplinary board for faculty members at the university. Rapporteur of the Graduate Studies Committee in the college. Chairman of the Materials Equivalence Committee in the Department of Life Sciences. Chairman of the Scientific Research and Promotion Committee in the Department of Life Sciences. Rapporteur of the Bidding Committee in the Faculty of Science and Rapporteur of the Research and Scientific Projects Committee in the Faculty of Science. I have worked at the National Center for Agricultural Research for 20 years as a scientific researcher in biodiversity sciences and plant biotechnologies. I have held several administrative positions, including Director of Biotechnologies, Director of Agricultural Stations and Coordinator of the Genetic Modification Project with the World Organization (FAO) /Italy . I was a research assistant with the Glawa Project (Germany), head of the Department of Horticulture and Plant Production, and head of the Department of Genetic Assets. I have 51 research papers published in international and local scientific journals, and I have represented Jordan in 12 Arab and foreign countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Austria, South Korea,Malaysia,Turkey,UAE, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and I participated in 23 participations between a conference and workshops, and I have 27 training courses, including 4 in management. I am a former member of 12 public and private institutions. She supervised a master's student (second supervisor) and participated as a member of the master's student discussion committee for 28 students. She received 3 research awards, was nominated for the Ideal Employee Award, and received a 2-year seniority. I have worked on training on genetic parameters at the International Atomic Energy Agency/ Austria for 3 months, and I received intensive training in crime detection during training in the Criminal Research and Criminal Evidence Laboratories/Public Security Laboratories, and training at the ICARDA International Center on Gene Transfer and Genetic Modification Detection. Since 2011-2022, I have been controlling the research sent to the Journal of Life Sciences of the Hashemite University.

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 المؤهلات 1.دكتوراه تقانات حيويه نباتيه/الجامعة الاردنيه 2007 / تقدير ممتاز(94) 2.ماجستير تنوع حيوي/الجامعة الاردنيه 1999/ تقدير جيدجدا(82) 3. بكالوريس انتاج نبات(عام نبات)/الجامعة الاردنيه/1991 تقدير جيد(75.5) 4. توجيهي علمي/ الشوبك الثانويه/1987/تقدير جيد (78.9) -
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المشاركه في لجان مناقشه طلبة الدراسات   العليا ( ماجستير): 1.خلود جمعه/ الجامعة الهاشميه 2.ولاء درابسه/جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا 3. محمد ابو خليل/ جامعة مؤته 4.صقر ابو شتال/جامعة مؤته 5.عبدالله ماهر/جامعة مؤته 6.علي نعيمات/جامعة مؤته 7.لجين الضلاعين/جامعة مؤته 8.محمد كفاوين/جامعة مؤته 9.طارق الشلول/جامعة مؤته 10.خالد الليمون/ جامعة مؤته 11.هالة الطويل/جامعة ال البيت 12.عبد المعين بني يونس/جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا
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الخبرات الاداريه 1 .نائب عميد البحث العلمي للشؤون الدراسات العليا من 17/9/2017 الى الان 2.مساعد عميد كليه العلوم  للشؤون الاداريه 13/4/2014-3/11/2015 3. رئيس قسم  العلوم  الحياتيه 19/9/2014 – 20/6/2015 و6/9/2015- 18/9/2016 4. امين سر مجلس قسم  العلوم الحياتيه/ كلية العلوم / جامعة الحسين بن طلال (لمدة سنه) 5.امين سر مجلس الدراسات العاليا  2017 الى الان 6. مدير وحدة التقنيات الحيويه/ المركز الوطني للبحث والارشاد الزراعي ( لمدة ثلاث سنوات) 7.منسق مشروع "تقوية القدرات نحو إنشاء قاعدة محلية للكشف عن الكائنات الحية المعدلة وراثيا"الممول من برنامج التعاون الفني  ( TCP-FAO ).  (لمدة سنتان)  8.مساعد رئيس مركز اقليمي الشوبك للبحوث الزراعيه 9. مرافب محطة اوهيده/ مديرية زراعة معان 10. مراقب محطة القاسميه/ مديرية زراعة معان 11. مساعد مراقب محطة توانه ومهندس انتاج نباتي/ مديرية زراعة الطفيله 12. رئيس قسم البستنه ومساعد باحث انتاج نباتي/ مركز اقليمي الشوبك ( لمدة ثلاث سنوات)
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Amino acids and mineral composition analysis of Moringa peregrina FORSSK (FIORI) in Jordan
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Amino acids, mineral composition and protein analysis of Moringa peregrine Forssk. (Fiori) seeds and leaves were investigated at Jordan. The results showed that the fresh leaves have high percentage of protein (14.5%) compared to dried leaves (6.45%). The mineral analysis of fruit and leaves were investigated, fruits showed high content of Mg 85.67 ppm, Zn 21.55ppm and Cu 2.14ppm. Leaves recorded high content of Fe 62.26ppm and 10.48 ppm Pb. Amino acid analysis showed that Glutamic acid was the highest percentage registered 2.77% followed by Leucine 1.95%, while Cystine (0.25%) was the lowest percentage recorded. The results emphasized that leaves and fruits of Moringa peregrina Forssk. (Fiori) have great potential as a source of food and feed.
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Antiproliferative, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of crude plant extracts of Asphodeline lutea L. and Peganum hermala
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In this study, we evaluated the biological activity of crude plant extracts of Asphodeline lutea and Peganum harmala. The in vitro antiproliferative activity, the effects on cell cycle phases, and the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the crude extracts were investigated. The extracts revealed antiproliferative activity against three human cancer cell lines: MDA-MB-231 (breast), Hs-294T (melanoma), MV-4-11 (leukemia),and one non-tumorigenic human mammary gland epithelial cell line, MCF-10A. The crude extract of Asphodeline lutea appeared to be more active against all cell lines tested, while P. harmala extract revealed activity against only the MV4-11human leukemia cell line. Both extracts differed in their activity toward cell cycle progression. After 72hours of treatment with A. lutea extract, we observed a shift of MV-4-11 cell percentage to the S-phase. On the other hand P. harmala tended to stop the cell cycle in G0/G1 phase. Nevertheless, the changes in cell cycle were not statistically significant when compared with the control group. Moreover, both crude plant extracts exhibited antioxidant activity. Antioxidant capacities of the extracts were expressed in terms of IC50 value of the extracts. Also, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) studies indicated that the MIC of the crude plant extract of P. harmala was found to be 500 µg/ml for all selected bacterial species, while for the crude plant extract of A. lutea, it was found to be 1500 µg/ml for M. luteus, S. aureus, and B. subtilis, and 2000 µg/ml for E. Coli.
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Assessment of resistance of the Tomato spotted wilt virus using RAPD markers.
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Genetic relatedness of ten (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) varieties was studied through RAPD analysis. Eight 10-mer oligonucleotide primers were used for PCR amplification. A total of 1327 amplified fragments with an average of 165.9 bands per primer. Among them, 194 were polymorphic with an average 19.4. Based on the banding patterns observed among the tomato varieties, the values of pairwise genetic relatedness ranged from (0.54) of Redcaript variety to (0.00) value between both 100/100 as resistance variety and Ghorsafi 6 as susceptible variety to tomato spotted wilt virus, indicating the presence of wide genetic relatedness. The dendrograrm constructed based on the phylogenetic relationship analysis revealed that the highest genetic relatedness was obtained between the 100/100 tomato variety and Redcarpit variety, whereas the lowest value recorded between the 100/100 and Ghorsafi variety. The dendrogram grouped the tomato varieties into three major clusters. The variety Top1199 was formed a separate cluster while the other varieties formed two clusters. RAPD markers are useful tool for assessing the genetic relatedness and diversity in tomato landraces and cultivars
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Association between MspI calpastatin gene polymorphisms, growth performance, and meat characteristics of Awassi sheep.
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The association between the ovine calpastatin gene (CAST) genotypes, growth performance and meat characteristics of Awassi sheep was investigated. Homozygous (MM) and heterozygous (MN) genotypes of the CAST were obtained by RFLP, using Awassi ram lambs (age=7 to 14 days n= 80).A fattening trial was conducted using 10 ram lambs MspI - of CAST genotypes (5 lambs from each genotype) (homozygous (MM) and heterozygous (MN). Lambs were weighed at the beginning of the experiment and the subsequent weights were measured biweekly before the morning feeding throughout the duration of the experiment. At the end of the fattening period, all lambs were slaughtered to evaluate carcass characteristics and meat quality. The results showed a significant association between CAST genotypes and growth rate and final body weight showing that lambs of the MN genotype had a higher average daily gain and final body weight compared to lambs of the MM genotype. The CAST gene genotypes showed a significant effect on some carcass components and meat quality parameters indicating that MN genotype showed lower total bone and higher meat to bone ratio than the MM genotype in the dissected leg cut. Furthermore, the MN genotype had a higher longissimus muscle weight compared to MM animals. Meat quality analysis showed that MN genotype lambs had higher shear force, lower cooking loss and lightness. It can be concluded that t
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Characterization of β-galactosidase in the Crude Plant Extract of Artemisia judaica L. in Presence and Absence of Some Heavy Metals
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β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) is important in the formation of a medicinal plant Artemisia judaica (al-ba’atharan) aroma. The crude plant extracts of Artemisia judaica were used to characterize the enzyme in the term of pH, temperature, enzyme kinetic and effects of some heavy metals on its activity. The enzyme activity was measured by its ability to hydrolyze the substrate 2-nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside (ONPG). The enzyme activity was reached maximum at 50°C and at pH 6.0. The Km and Vmax values of the enzyme were 3.6 mM and 1.67 μmol/min, respectively. Uncompetitive inhibition was observed in presence of Hg+2, Fe+3 and Zn+2 for the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude extract through the decrease in the Km and Vmax values. Pb+2 and Cu+2 were found to act as a noncompetitive inhibitors on the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude extract due to increase in the Km values and decrease in Vmax values. The study showed that Hg+2 was the most potent inhibitor while Cu+2 exhibited the least inhibition degree on β-galactosidase activity in the Artemisia judaica. These finding indicated that the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude leaves extract of Artemisia judaica can be used in industrial and medical applications.
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Diversity of herbaceous plant communities and Artemisia herba –alba Asso. at different governorates open-lands in Jordan
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Jordan is a small country located in the Fertile Crescent region and is very rich in plant taxa due to the variability of its bio-geographical regions and ecosystems. Plant diversity in Jordan is at risk due to demographic reasons, land use problems, human and environmental stressors. The objective of this research was to evaluate the fl oral diversity in different ecosystems in Jordan (Al-Shoubak, Al-Tafi leh, Madaba and Al-Mafraq governorates) with special concern given to Artemisia herba alba diversity. Artemisia herba alba is an endangered medicinal plant species. The transect-quadrate method was used and three sites were examined within each governorate. The collected data were analyzed statistically and descriptively. Statistical analysis did not show evidence of association between the governorate elevation and species diversity indices. No statistical signifi cant variability in species diversity indices among governorates were found. However, Shannon diversity index, evenness, relative density, species density and richness were different among locations. The species density was the highest in Madaba (36 plants/ m2) and the lowest was in Tafi leh (21 plants/m2). But Tafi leh showed the highest Shannon diversity index, species richness and evenness. Shoubak showed the highest density of Artemisia herba alba along with frequency and relative frequency. Shoubak ecosystem considered the best of those studied for growing and maintaining this plant. Mafraq showed the lowest Shannon diversity, species evenness and density of Artemisia herba alba. This indicates that this region is intensively disturbed and conservation efforts are urgent to maintain its species and genetic diversity. Managing the collection of Artemisia herba alba and adoption of domestication programs will conserve it, specifi cally in Mafraq region. Key words: Artemisia, species richness, evenness, Transict, Jordan
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Estimation of genetic variation within yellow asphodel individuals using RAPD technique
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Jordan mainly southern part hosts immense diversity of several plant species genotypes. Yellow asphodel (Asphodeline lutea) along with other Asphodelus species was grown at Jordan. Asphodeline lutea is an edible plant and will become a threat due to overexploitation. This investigation was headed for studying the genetic diversity within A. lutea species based on RAPD markers. Five primers gave reproducible bands and were selected for detecting the diversity. Thirty amplification profiles were obtained, seven of them were polymorphic. Jaccard’s coefficient of similarity ranged from 0.83 to 1.00 values. UPGMA cluster analysis clearly distinguished the samples and grouped them into two main groups. The results accessible in this paper revealed low genetic diversity among A. lutea individuals. This demonstrates the usefulness of RAPD markers in detecting genetic variation either among or within genotypes.
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Evaluation of the Genetic Variability among a Wild Peganum Harmala L. Populations with RAPD-PCR.
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Forty wild individuals of wild Peganum harmala (P. harmala) were collected from four sites in Ma’an Governorate and were assessed for genetic variability by the method of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR. Four primers produced 43 amplified bands and 23 of them were polymorphic. Miniature degree of genetic diversity was detected among studied population of wild P. harmala. Cluster analysis by the un weighted pair-group method with arithmetic averages (UPGMA) divided the wild populations into three main clusters, and one individual was identified in a separated group. It is apparent from this study that individuals of P. harmala species were more closely related. The RAPD markers detected sufficient degree of polymorphism to differentiate among the studied populations, making this technique valuable for wild types management and selectivity for breeding program.
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Evaluation the genetic relatedness within Lupinus pilosus L. based on RAPD analysis.
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Nine Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers showing polymorphic bands were used to determine the genetic relatedness among and within single individual plants of Lupinus pilosus and used for the construction of the dendrogram and the similarity matrix. A total of 1112 bands were obtained, 219 of which were polymorphic. Similarity values among the studied single individuals of Lupinus pilosus ranged from 0.450 to 0.02. The cluster analysis obtained by Unweighted Pair-Group Method with arithmetic averages (UPGMA) grouped the tested individuals into three clusters. A genetic variation was found within Lupinus pilosus based on RAPD markers. The variability emphasis the presence of genetic diversity within Lupinus pilosus species.
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Genetic diversity determination for Peganum harmala species using Shannon's, Simposn, Eveness, Density and Richness Parameters in Jordan.
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The diversity indices are very essential components to estimate the plant species diversity at ecosystems. Peganum harmala is an essential medicinal plant with high value of phytochemicals as well it has fertility potential in sheep. It is considered as an indicator for climate change particularly at the arid regions. This research was carried out to investigate the plant species diversity of desert area at four sites representing different habitats within Ma'an governorate southern part of Jordan via comparison biodiversity indices. Quadrat-transect method was randomly used to determine the density, richness, dominance and evenness indices under selected sites. Results of plant species list showed 23 taxa recorded. Peganum harmala registered the high density value (0.667) during the year 2013 at Adruh site, while high frequency value (0.800) was found at Ma'an site. The year 2013 showed high plant diversity compared to 2014. During 2013 and 2014 Wadimusa recorded the high Shannon's index 1.998 and 1.488, respectively compared to the other sites. Two medicinal plants were recorded during this study namely Achillea fragrantissima and Artemisia herba alba used as antidiabetic disease in the folk medicine. Studying the desert biodiversity is a crucial for evaluate the health of rangeland ecosystems.
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Genetic variability among and within wild Teucrium ploium populations at Wadi Shueib area in Jordan
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Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was used to determine the genetic relatedness among and within selected Teucrium polium populations at Wadi Shueib area in Jordan. Ten primers shown polymorphic bands were used for examining the genetic variability. A total of 1331 bands were obtained, 230 of them were polymorphic. Similarity coefficient values among the studied accessions varied from 0.00 to 0.48. High similarity values were obtained between two samples collected from middle area of Wadishueib. No similarity (value = 0.000) was detected between samples collected from West and middle area. RAPD analysis confirmed the presence of genetic diversity through tested Teucrium polium populations. The cluster analysis generated three groups. Genetic diversity among population was found. The information obtained through genetic diversity analysis of wild populations is necessary for conservation and exploitation of these valuable genetic resources in the future.
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Heavy Metals Effect on the Activity and Kinetics of Peroxidase Enzyme in Crude Extracts of Rosmarinus officinalis and Eruca sativa.
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The catalytic activities and kinetic parameters of the enzyme peroxidase (POX), extracted from two plant species namely Rosmarinus officinalis and Eruca sativa, were investigated in the presence and absence of various heavy metals. The activation effects of heavy metals Co2+, Fe3+ and Pb2+ have performed a noncompetitive inhibition on the enzyme activity in the crude extract of Eruca sativa. In contrast, Cd2+, Ni+ and Cu2+ have an uncompetitive inhibition for the two selected plants. Furthermore, Fe3+, Al3+, Pb2+ and Mo2+ were found to be acted as noncompetitive inhibitors on the enzyme activity in the crude extract of Rosmarinus officinalis. Presence of heavy metals altered the enzyme activity by acting as uncompetitive or noncompetitive inhibitors depending on the type of heavy metals.
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Plants adaptation to drought environment
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Plant growth and productivity are adversely affected by drought. The sound of shortage of water on growth, yield and yield quality has been well deliberated in plants. In most cases growth, yield and yield quality are diminished under drought environments. There are four major strategic categories that represent the plant adaptation to desert, which include; lack waterescaping plants, lack water-evading plants, lack water-enduring plants and lack water-resisting plants. On the other hand, several controlling policies have been projected to compact with drought stress which including selection of crops and varieties, tillage and water conservation, moisture conservation through tephra covers, planting date, seed priming, nutrient management and water harvesting technique.
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Species diversity and genetic diversity of Paronychia argentea Lam. at Jerash and Wadishueib ecosystems in Jordan.
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Jordan's flora is plenty and highly miscellaneous. Species diversity is one of the essential indices used for determining the sustainability of herbaceous, shrubs and trees communities. This study was conducted during three years consequences from 2009-2012, and it aims to estimation and monitoring the genetic diversity among certain Paronychia argentea species at different sites in Jordan. The plant species were sampled by transectquadrate method using square wood quadrate. Species richness, density Shannon and Simpson indices were applied to quantify of the diversity among target studied sites. Species richness, frequency and Shannon’s diversity values among studied areas and years were recorded during the year of 2011/2102. High species richness (50 and 51) was found at Jerash for both sites compared to the wadishueib regions. High number of taxa was recorded at higher elevations compared to lower elevations particularly during the year 2012 compared to the rest years. Asteraceae, fabacaea and poaceae showed the most frequent families during this study. Studying the species richness, density, frequency and monitoring are crucial measurements for management and conservation of plant communities either in situ or ex situ.
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Status of species richness and Scorzonera judaica species at four locations at Al-Shoubak region in Jordan
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Studying species diversity is crucial for monitoring, management and in situ conservation of dryland agrobiodiversity. The species richness and diversity index, along with the density and frequency of Scorzonera Judaica (Eig) species were assessed in March/April 2015 and 2016 at Alshoubak region using transect-quadrat approach. A total of 120 quadrats within three transects at each of the four locations located at 1554-1273m altitude were assessed for species richness. A total of 17 taxa-species were identified over the two seasons. In 2015, high species richness (9 species) was found at AlShou-bak-Doshk site with 1273m a. s. l., while Fujaj/Qadsiah road showed lowest species richness (3 spe-cies), corresponding respectively to highest and lowest Shannon's diversity indices of 1.602) and 0.358. In 2016, Fujaj/Qadsiah road showed the lowest species richness (4 species) but Aljhair site had the highest number of species (9). Over two years, high values of Shannon_index H (6.90), Simpson_1-D (3.33), Evenness_e^H/S (3.69) and Equitability_J (4.09) were recorded at Alshoubak-Doshk location, which showed higher number of species. The highest values were recorded by S. judaica, Artimesia herba alba, 3.51 and 3.21, respectively, while Zero value (0.00) was recorded by Achillea fragrantis-sima, Crocus sativus, Lasiopogon muscoides and Vicia sativa. In general, lower elevations showed higher number of species compared to higheraltitudes. Scorzonera judaica showed the highest density and frequency values at Fujaj/Qadsiah location. Three medicinal plant species namely A. fragrantis-sima, A. santolina and A. herba alba recorded in the region are still used in the folk medicine by local communities.
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The development and application of novel IR and NMR-based model for the evaluation of carminative effect Artemisia judaica L. essential oil
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Artemisia judaica L. is a medicinal plant that is traditionally used to relieve abdominal pains through its carminative activity. In this study, spectroscopic analysis was employed to investigate the carminative activity associated with A. judaica. Using infrared spectroscopy, the carminative activity was evaluated based on the first derivative of IR-characteristic stretching signal of CO2. Our results indicate that A. judaica oil effectively reduced the response of CO2 signal equivalent to thymol standard. Additionally, 1HNMR spectroscopy was utilized to assess surface activity of A. judaica crude oil through the reduction of interfacial tension in a D2O/CDCl3 system. Apparently, 10 mg of the oil was able to solubilize water in a chloroform layer up to 4.3% (w/w). In order to correlate the observed surface activity of the oil to its actual composition, GC-MS and GC-FID structural analysis were undertaken. The results revealed that the oil composition consists of oxygenated terpenes whichmight be responsible for the carminative effect. Furthermore, owing to its sensitivity, ourmodel provides a fundamental basis for the pharmacological assessment of trace amounts of oils with high precision and accuracy.
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Trends in species richness and density of Teucrium polium L. (Lamiaceae) over time and space
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
The aim of this study was to investigate the species diversity and species richness of vegetation cover with a focus on Teucrium polium L. species. Density and other diversity parameters were used to assess the impact effect of climate change at four sites within Al-Sult area of Jordan over 2010 to 2012 period. A total of 179 quadrates of 1m² each were used to survey the species richness and density and to estimate the Shannon diversity index based on the nature of vegetation. The rainfall recorded by the Agricultural Department-Statistics section was used to characterize the climatic conditions. The results of diversity among studied sites showed higher species richness and density in the West sites compared to the rest of the sites. Shannon diversity index was highest at Southern site (19.3) and showed a decrease from 2010 to 2012 which could be explained by the trend in rainfall.
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Amino acids and mineral composition analysis of Moringa peregrina FORSSK (FIORI) in Jordan
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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Amino acids, mineral composition and protein analysis of Moringa peregrine Forssk. (Fiori) seeds and leaves were investigated at Jordan. The results showed that the fresh leaves have high percentage of protein (14.5%) compared to dried leaves (6.45%). The mineral analysis of fruit and leaves were investigated, fruits showed high content of Mg 85.67 ppm, Zn 21.55ppm and Cu 2.14ppm. Leaves recorded high content of Fe 62.26ppm and 10.48 ppm Pb. Amino acid analysis showed that Glutamic acid was the highest percentage registered 2.77% followed by Leucine 1.95%, while Cystine (0.25%) was the lowest percentage recorded. The results emphasized that leaves and fruits of Moringa peregrina Forssk. (Fiori) have great potential as a source of food and feed.
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Antiproliferative, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of crude plant extracts of Asphodeline lutea L. and Peganum hermala
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
In this study, we evaluated the biological activity of crude plant extracts of Asphodeline lutea and Peganum harmala. The in vitro antiproliferative activity, the effects on cell cycle phases, and the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the crude extracts were investigated. The extracts revealed antiproliferative activity against three human cancer cell lines: MDA-MB-231 (breast), Hs-294T (melanoma), MV-4-11 (leukemia),and one non-tumorigenic human mammary gland epithelial cell line, MCF-10A. The crude extract of Asphodeline lutea appeared to be more active against all cell lines tested, while P. harmala extract revealed activity against only the MV4-11human leukemia cell line. Both extracts differed in their activity toward cell cycle progression. After 72hours of treatment with A. lutea extract, we observed a shift of MV-4-11 cell percentage to the S-phase. On the other hand P. harmala tended to stop the cell cycle in G0/G1 phase. Nevertheless, the changes in cell cycle were not statistically significant when compared with the control group. Moreover, both crude plant extracts exhibited antioxidant activity. Antioxidant capacities of the extracts were expressed in terms of IC50 value of the extracts. Also, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) studies indicated that the MIC of the crude plant extract of P. harmala was found to be 500 µg/ml for all selected bacterial species, while for the crude plant extract of A. lutea, it was found to be 1500 µg/ml for M. luteus, S. aureus, and B. subtilis, and 2000 µg/ml for E. Coli.
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Assessment of resistance of the Tomato spotted wilt virus using RAPD markers.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Genetic relatedness of ten (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) varieties was studied through RAPD analysis. Eight 10-mer oligonucleotide primers were used for PCR amplification. A total of 1327 amplified fragments with an average of 165.9 bands per primer. Among them, 194 were polymorphic with an average 19.4. Based on the banding patterns observed among the tomato varieties, the values of pairwise genetic relatedness ranged from (0.54) of Redcaript variety to (0.00) value between both 100/100 as resistance variety and Ghorsafi 6 as susceptible variety to tomato spotted wilt virus, indicating the presence of wide genetic relatedness. The dendrograrm constructed based on the phylogenetic relationship analysis revealed that the highest genetic relatedness was obtained between the 100/100 tomato variety and Redcarpit variety, whereas the lowest value recorded between the 100/100 and Ghorsafi variety. The dendrogram grouped the tomato varieties into three major clusters. The variety Top1199 was formed a separate cluster while the other varieties formed two clusters. RAPD markers are useful tool for assessing the genetic relatedness and diversity in tomato landraces and cultivars
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Association between MspI calpastatin gene polymorphisms, growth performance, and meat characteristics of Awassi sheep.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
The association between the ovine calpastatin gene (CAST) genotypes, growth performance and meat characteristics of Awassi sheep was investigated. Homozygous (MM) and heterozygous (MN) genotypes of the CAST were obtained by RFLP, using Awassi ram lambs (age=7 to 14 days n= 80).A fattening trial was conducted using 10 ram lambs MspI - of CAST genotypes (5 lambs from each genotype) (homozygous (MM) and heterozygous (MN). Lambs were weighed at the beginning of the experiment and the subsequent weights were measured biweekly before the morning feeding throughout the duration of the experiment. At the end of the fattening period, all lambs were slaughtered to evaluate carcass characteristics and meat quality. The results showed a significant association between CAST genotypes and growth rate and final body weight showing that lambs of the MN genotype had a higher average daily gain and final body weight compared to lambs of the MM genotype. The CAST gene genotypes showed a significant effect on some carcass components and meat quality parameters indicating that MN genotype showed lower total bone and higher meat to bone ratio than the MM genotype in the dissected leg cut. Furthermore, the MN genotype had a higher longissimus muscle weight compared to MM animals. Meat quality analysis showed that MN genotype lambs had higher shear force, lower cooking loss and lightness. It can be concluded that t
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Characterization of β-galactosidase in the Crude Plant Extract of Artemisia judaica L. in Presence and Absence of Some Heavy Metals
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) is important in the formation of a medicinal plant Artemisia judaica (al-ba’atharan) aroma. The crude plant extracts of Artemisia judaica were used to characterize the enzyme in the term of pH, temperature, enzyme kinetic and effects of some heavy metals on its activity. The enzyme activity was measured by its ability to hydrolyze the substrate 2-nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside (ONPG). The enzyme activity was reached maximum at 50°C and at pH 6.0. The Km and Vmax values of the enzyme were 3.6 mM and 1.67 μmol/min, respectively. Uncompetitive inhibition was observed in presence of Hg+2, Fe+3 and Zn+2 for the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude extract through the decrease in the Km and Vmax values. Pb+2 and Cu+2 were found to act as a noncompetitive inhibitors on the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude extract due to increase in the Km values and decrease in Vmax values. The study showed that Hg+2 was the most potent inhibitor while Cu+2 exhibited the least inhibition degree on β-galactosidase activity in the Artemisia judaica. These finding indicated that the enzyme β-galactosidase in the crude leaves extract of Artemisia judaica can be used in industrial and medical applications.
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Diversity of herbaceous plant communities and Artemisia herba –alba Asso. at different governorates open-lands in Jordan
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Jordan is a small country located in the Fertile Crescent region and is very rich in plant taxa due to the variability of its bio-geographical regions and ecosystems. Plant diversity in Jordan is at risk due to demographic reasons, land use problems, human and environmental stressors. The objective of this research was to evaluate the fl oral diversity in different ecosystems in Jordan (Al-Shoubak, Al-Tafi leh, Madaba and Al-Mafraq governorates) with special concern given to Artemisia herba alba diversity. Artemisia herba alba is an endangered medicinal plant species. The transect-quadrate method was used and three sites were examined within each governorate. The collected data were analyzed statistically and descriptively. Statistical analysis did not show evidence of association between the governorate elevation and species diversity indices. No statistical signifi cant variability in species diversity indices among governorates were found. However, Shannon diversity index, evenness, relative density, species density and richness were different among locations. The species density was the highest in Madaba (36 plants/ m2) and the lowest was in Tafi leh (21 plants/m2). But Tafi leh showed the highest Shannon diversity index, species richness and evenness. Shoubak showed the highest density of Artemisia herba alba along with frequency and relative frequency. Shoubak ecosystem considered the best of those studied for growing and maintaining this plant. Mafraq showed the lowest Shannon diversity, species evenness and density of Artemisia herba alba. This indicates that this region is intensively disturbed and conservation efforts are urgent to maintain its species and genetic diversity. Managing the collection of Artemisia herba alba and adoption of domestication programs will conserve it, specifi cally in Mafraq region. Key words: Artemisia, species richness, evenness, Transict, Jordan
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Estimation of genetic variation within yellow asphodel individuals using RAPD technique
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Jordan mainly southern part hosts immense diversity of several plant species genotypes. Yellow asphodel (Asphodeline lutea) along with other Asphodelus species was grown at Jordan. Asphodeline lutea is an edible plant and will become a threat due to overexploitation. This investigation was headed for studying the genetic diversity within A. lutea species based on RAPD markers. Five primers gave reproducible bands and were selected for detecting the diversity. Thirty amplification profiles were obtained, seven of them were polymorphic. Jaccard’s coefficient of similarity ranged from 0.83 to 1.00 values. UPGMA cluster analysis clearly distinguished the samples and grouped them into two main groups. The results accessible in this paper revealed low genetic diversity among A. lutea individuals. This demonstrates the usefulness of RAPD markers in detecting genetic variation either among or within genotypes.
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Evaluation of the Genetic Variability among a Wild Peganum Harmala L. Populations with RAPD-PCR.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Forty wild individuals of wild Peganum harmala (P. harmala) were collected from four sites in Ma’an Governorate and were assessed for genetic variability by the method of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR. Four primers produced 43 amplified bands and 23 of them were polymorphic. Miniature degree of genetic diversity was detected among studied population of wild P. harmala. Cluster analysis by the un weighted pair-group method with arithmetic averages (UPGMA) divided the wild populations into three main clusters, and one individual was identified in a separated group. It is apparent from this study that individuals of P. harmala species were more closely related. The RAPD markers detected sufficient degree of polymorphism to differentiate among the studied populations, making this technique valuable for wild types management and selectivity for breeding program.
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Evaluation the genetic relatedness within Lupinus pilosus L. based on RAPD analysis.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Nine Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers showing polymorphic bands were used to determine the genetic relatedness among and within single individual plants of Lupinus pilosus and used for the construction of the dendrogram and the similarity matrix. A total of 1112 bands were obtained, 219 of which were polymorphic. Similarity values among the studied single individuals of Lupinus pilosus ranged from 0.450 to 0.02. The cluster analysis obtained by Unweighted Pair-Group Method with arithmetic averages (UPGMA) grouped the tested individuals into three clusters. A genetic variation was found within Lupinus pilosus based on RAPD markers. The variability emphasis the presence of genetic diversity within Lupinus pilosus species.
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Genetic diversity determination for Peganum harmala species using Shannon's, Simposn, Eveness, Density and Richness Parameters in Jordan.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
The diversity indices are very essential components to estimate the plant species diversity at ecosystems. Peganum harmala is an essential medicinal plant with high value of phytochemicals as well it has fertility potential in sheep. It is considered as an indicator for climate change particularly at the arid regions. This research was carried out to investigate the plant species diversity of desert area at four sites representing different habitats within Ma'an governorate southern part of Jordan via comparison biodiversity indices. Quadrat-transect method was randomly used to determine the density, richness, dominance and evenness indices under selected sites. Results of plant species list showed 23 taxa recorded. Peganum harmala registered the high density value (0.667) during the year 2013 at Adruh site, while high frequency value (0.800) was found at Ma'an site. The year 2013 showed high plant diversity compared to 2014. During 2013 and 2014 Wadimusa recorded the high Shannon's index 1.998 and 1.488, respectively compared to the other sites. Two medicinal plants were recorded during this study namely Achillea fragrantissima and Artemisia herba alba used as antidiabetic disease in the folk medicine. Studying the desert biodiversity is a crucial for evaluate the health of rangeland ecosystems.
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Genetic variability among and within wild Teucrium ploium populations at Wadi Shueib area in Jordan
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was used to determine the genetic relatedness among and within selected Teucrium polium populations at Wadi Shueib area in Jordan. Ten primers shown polymorphic bands were used for examining the genetic variability. A total of 1331 bands were obtained, 230 of them were polymorphic. Similarity coefficient values among the studied accessions varied from 0.00 to 0.48. High similarity values were obtained between two samples collected from middle area of Wadishueib. No similarity (value = 0.000) was detected between samples collected from West and middle area. RAPD analysis confirmed the presence of genetic diversity through tested Teucrium polium populations. The cluster analysis generated three groups. Genetic diversity among population was found. The information obtained through genetic diversity analysis of wild populations is necessary for conservation and exploitation of these valuable genetic resources in the future.
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Heavy Metals Effect on the Activity and Kinetics of Peroxidase Enzyme in Crude Extracts of Rosmarinus officinalis and Eruca sativa.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
The catalytic activities and kinetic parameters of the enzyme peroxidase (POX), extracted from two plant species namely Rosmarinus officinalis and Eruca sativa, were investigated in the presence and absence of various heavy metals. The activation effects of heavy metals Co2+, Fe3+ and Pb2+ have performed a noncompetitive inhibition on the enzyme activity in the crude extract of Eruca sativa. In contrast, Cd2+, Ni+ and Cu2+ have an uncompetitive inhibition for the two selected plants. Furthermore, Fe3+, Al3+, Pb2+ and Mo2+ were found to be acted as noncompetitive inhibitors on the enzyme activity in the crude extract of Rosmarinus officinalis. Presence of heavy metals altered the enzyme activity by acting as uncompetitive or noncompetitive inhibitors depending on the type of heavy metals.
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Plants adaptation to drought environment
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Plant growth and productivity are adversely affected by drought. The sound of shortage of water on growth, yield and yield quality has been well deliberated in plants. In most cases growth, yield and yield quality are diminished under drought environments. There are four major strategic categories that represent the plant adaptation to desert, which include; lack waterescaping plants, lack water-evading plants, lack water-enduring plants and lack water-resisting plants. On the other hand, several controlling policies have been projected to compact with drought stress which including selection of crops and varieties, tillage and water conservation, moisture conservation through tephra covers, planting date, seed priming, nutrient management and water harvesting technique.
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Species diversity and genetic diversity of Paronychia argentea Lam. at Jerash and Wadishueib ecosystems in Jordan.
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Jordan's flora is plenty and highly miscellaneous. Species diversity is one of the essential indices used for determining the sustainability of herbaceous, shrubs and trees communities. This study was conducted during three years consequences from 2009-2012, and it aims to estimation and monitoring the genetic diversity among certain Paronychia argentea species at different sites in Jordan. The plant species were sampled by transectquadrate method using square wood quadrate. Species richness, density Shannon and Simpson indices were applied to quantify of the diversity among target studied sites. Species richness, frequency and Shannon’s diversity values among studied areas and years were recorded during the year of 2011/2102. High species richness (50 and 51) was found at Jerash for both sites compared to the wadishueib regions. High number of taxa was recorded at higher elevations compared to lower elevations particularly during the year 2012 compared to the rest years. Asteraceae, fabacaea and poaceae showed the most frequent families during this study. Studying the species richness, density, frequency and monitoring are crucial measurements for management and conservation of plant communities either in situ or ex situ.
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Status of species richness and Scorzonera judaica species at four locations at Al-Shoubak region in Jordan
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Studying species diversity is crucial for monitoring, management and in situ conservation of dryland agrobiodiversity. The species richness and diversity index, along with the density and frequency of Scorzonera Judaica (Eig) species were assessed in March/April 2015 and 2016 at Alshoubak region using transect-quadrat approach. A total of 120 quadrats within three transects at each of the four locations located at 1554-1273m altitude were assessed for species richness. A total of 17 taxa-species were identified over the two seasons. In 2015, high species richness (9 species) was found at AlShou-bak-Doshk site with 1273m a. s. l., while Fujaj/Qadsiah road showed lowest species richness (3 spe-cies), corresponding respectively to highest and lowest Shannon's diversity indices of 1.602) and 0.358. In 2016, Fujaj/Qadsiah road showed the lowest species richness (4 species) but Aljhair site had the highest number of species (9). Over two years, high values of Shannon_index H (6.90), Simpson_1-D (3.33), Evenness_e^H/S (3.69) and Equitability_J (4.09) were recorded at Alshoubak-Doshk location, which showed higher number of species. The highest values were recorded by S. judaica, Artimesia herba alba, 3.51 and 3.21, respectively, while Zero value (0.00) was recorded by Achillea fragrantis-sima, Crocus sativus, Lasiopogon muscoides and Vicia sativa. In general, lower elevations showed higher number of species compared to higheraltitudes. Scorzonera judaica showed the highest density and frequency values at Fujaj/Qadsiah location. Three medicinal plant species namely A. fragrantis-sima, A. santolina and A. herba alba recorded in the region are still used in the folk medicine by local communities.
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The development and application of novel IR and NMR-based model for the evaluation of carminative effect Artemisia judaica L. essential oil
Other 2000
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Published2000/01/01
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TypeOther
Artemisia judaica L. is a medicinal plant that is traditionally used to relieve abdominal pains through its carminative activity. In this study, spectroscopic analysis was employed to investigate the carminative activity associated with A. judaica. Using infrared spectroscopy, the carminative activity was evaluated based on the first derivative of IR-characteristic stretching signal of CO2. Our results indicate that A. judaica oil effectively reduced the response of CO2 signal equivalent to thymol standard. Additionally, 1HNMR spectroscopy was utilized to assess surface activity of A. judaica crude oil through the reduction of interfacial tension in a D2O/CDCl3 system. Apparently, 10 mg of the oil was able to solubilize water in a chloroform layer up to 4.3% (w/w). In order to correlate the observed surface activity of the oil to its actual composition, GC-MS and GC-FID structural analysis were undertaken. The results revealed that the oil composition consists of oxygenated terpenes whichmight be responsible for the carminative effect. Furthermore, owing to its sensitivity, ourmodel provides a fundamental basis for the pharmacological assessment of trace amounts of oils with high precision and accuracy.
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Trends in species richness and density of Teucrium polium L. (Lamiaceae) over time and space
Other 2000
Journal
Published2000/01/01
Authors
TypeOther
The aim of this study was to investigate the species diversity and species richness of vegetation cover with a focus on Teucrium polium L. species. Density and other diversity parameters were used to assess the impact effect of climate change at four sites within Al-Sult area of Jordan over 2010 to 2012 period. A total of 179 quadrates of 1m² each were used to survey the species richness and density and to estimate the Shannon diversity index based on the nature of vegetation. The rainfall recorded by the Agricultural Department-Statistics section was used to characterize the climatic conditions. The results of diversity among studied sites showed higher species richness and density in the West sites compared to the rest of the sites. Shannon diversity index was highest at Southern site (19.3) and showed a decrease from 2010 to 2012 which could be explained by the trend in rainfall.
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1. مشرف ثاني على رسالة الطالبة خلود جمعه.2009-2010. الجامعة الهاشمية حول دراسة التنوع   الوراثي بين وداخل مجتمعات الشيح البرية من مواقع مختلفة من الأردن باستخدام المعلمات الوراثية. الجامعة الهاشمية. See Details Master's
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المؤتمرات 1.المؤتمر السادس   للنباتات الطبية والعطرية في مناطق الأوربية/ انتاليا-تركيا 2.الأسبوع العلمي الأردني   الرابع عشر, العلوم والتكنولوجيا في خدمة التنمية المستدامة/ عمان -الاردن 3.مؤتمر الملكية الفكرية الرابع في الزراعة/ عمان-الاردن 4.المؤتمر الإقليمي الأول اثر برامج أنتاج الوقود الحيوي والتغيرات المناخية على الأمن الغذائي والتسويق الزراعي/ عمان -الاردن 5.مؤتمر التقنيات الحيوية الدولي الثاني بين الأردن ومصر- جامعة اليرموك/ اربد-الاردن 6.المؤتمر الأول للنباتات الطبية استزراعها وآفاق استخداماتها. البتراء/ البتراء -الاردن 7.المؤتمر الأول للتنوع الحيوي في الشرق الأوسط/ العقبه-الاردن 8.مؤتمر الملكية الفكرية الثالث/ عمان-الاردن 9.التقنيات الحيوية في العالم العربي-البحث, التطور والاختراعات/عمان-الاردن 10.المؤتمر الزراعي الرابع. جامعة جرش-الاردن 11.تقنيات الحيوية في الزراعة: الحاضر والمستقبل.جامعة البلقاء- السلط-الاردن 12.البحث العلمي في خدمة التطور الزراعي. جامعة مؤتة- الكرك-الاردن 13.المؤتمر الثاني للتقنيات الحيوية. جامعة ال- البيت- المفرق-الاردن 14.المؤتمر العالمي الرابع حول النباتات الطبية والعطرية. سراواك /ماليزيا
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الدورات: 1.التدريب على جهاز التفاعل التسلسلي- Real time PCR /   تولوز -فرنسا 2. التدريب في مختبرات الاروبية لفحص وكشف المواد المعدلة وراثيا/ ايطاليا 3.التدريب على جهاز العد الكروموسومي- Karyotyping / المانيا 4. تطبيقات تقنيات الجزئية في مجال التحسين الوراثي- الوكالة   الدولية للطاقة الذرية/ النمسا 3 اشهر 5.تكنولوجيا إنتاج المحاصيل/ كوريا الجنوبيه 6.تحسين إنتاجية الفاكهة/مصر 7.دراسة البيئة الجغرافية ومسح النباتات البرية والأصول الوراثية/ سوريا 8. النقل جيني, تحليل الصفات الكمية. ايكاردا/ سوريا 9.كشف الأغذية والكائنات المعدلة وراثيا وسلامتها/ سوريا 10.تقنيات المعلمات الجزئية لتحسين المحاصيل. ايكاردا / سوريا 11.ادراة البنوك الوراثية للأصول الوراثية والتنوع الحيوي/ سوريا 12. كشف الجرائم باستخدام البصمات الوراثية. المختبرات الجنائية / مديرية الأمن العام-الاردن 13. المحافظة على السلامة الاحيائيه/ وزارة البيئة/ الاردن 14. طرق زراعة الانسجه. المركز الوطني/ الاردن 15.أهمية النباتات الطبية. المركز الوطني/الاردن 16.تحليل تصميم التجارب/ الاردن 17.تقليم أشجار الفاكهة الأصول البرية والمستزرعة/ الاردن 18.جمع وتقيم المصادر الوراثية النباتية/الاردن 19.مكافحة الجراد الصحراوي/ الاردن 20.تحليل إحصائي/ الاردن 21.توفل-الجامعة الاردنيه/ الاردن دورات الاداره: 1.تطوير إجراءات العملية الاداريه , الاتصال الإنساني الفعال في بيئة العمل, الدراسات والاستشارات القانونية/ معهد الاداره العامه السعوديه 2.تصميم وتقيم سياسات الإبداعات في الدول النامية. الجمعية العلمية الملكية- الأردن 3.اداره متوسطه( تقيم الأداء السنوي)/ معهد الاداره العامه / الاردن 4.تخطيط وادراة العمل. المعهد الوطني/ الاردن  الدورات اكاديميه: 1. دوره حول الاخلاقيات البيولوجيه/ الجامعة الهاشميه/ 2014 .ورش العمل: 1.تكنولوجيا المحاصيل الحقلية/ جامعة كوين بوك- كوريا الجنوبيه 2.صنع سياسة التغير المناخي للمملكه الاردنيه الهاشميه/ الاردن 3.تقيم اولويات حفظ الانواع النباتيه في الاردن/ الاردن 4.ورشة نهائية لمشروع الكشف عن الكائنات المعدلة وراثيا/ الامارات العربيه 5. تطوير وتنفيذ قاعدة الكشف عن الكائنات المعدلة وراثيا/ لبنان 6.السلامة الاحائية/سوريا 7.الادراة اللامركزية في قطاع الزراعة/الاردن 8. حفظ الأعشاب الطبية البرية/ الاردن 9.حفظ السلالات المحلية للقمح والشعير/الاردن
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 2000/01/01 مشارك
Committee Organization Role Period
اللجان داخل الجامعه: 1. لجنة التعيين والترقيه والبحث العلمي في كلية العلوم حاليا 2.امين سر مجلس الدراسات العاليا حاليا 3.لجنة التامين الصحي / جامعة الحسين بن طلال 2017 و 2018 4.لجنه التاديبيه  الابتدائيه/2017 و 2018 5. المجموعات البحثيه -رسم السياسات المتعلقه بالاداره البيئيه/ممثل جامعة الحسين بن طلال/ وزارة البيئه 6.لجنه مخالفات الطلبه 7. رئيس لجنة الانتخابات البرلمانيه- الباديه الجنوبيه/معان - 2016 8.رئيس لجنة الانتخابات البلديه واللامركزيه-الباديه الجنوبيه/ مريغه/معان -2017    عضوية لجان اخرى: .عضو في نقابة المهندسين الزراعيين منذ عام 1992 2.عضو هيئه إداريه جمعية ألمقارعيه الخيرية 1993/1994 3.عضو هيئة عامه نادي الشوبك الثقافي1993/1994 4. عضو في منتدى الأدباء والمثقفين فرع الشوبك منذ عام 2000 5. عضو في عدة لجان مثل لجنة تقيم محطات ومراكز المركز الوطني, المكافآت والعطاءات 6. عضو هيئه تحضيريه لمؤتمر النباتات الطبية/ كلية الشوبك الجامعية– جامعة البلقاء 7. عضو نادي العاملين جامعة الحسين بن طلال 8. عضو في المؤسسة العربية للعلوم و التكنولوجيا 9. عضو في الفريق الوطني للنانوتكنولوجي 10. عضو في الفريق الوطني للتقنيات الحيوية 11. مندوب المركز الوطني للسلامة الاحيائيه 12. عضو مراقب في اجتماعات الاتحاد الاروبي للأغذية معدله وراثيا 13. عضو في عدة لجان في جامعة الحسين مثل ضبط الجودة,العطاءات,البرنامج التدريسي وغيرها 14.عضو في مجموعة البحث المتخصصة بالتنوع الحيوي 15. عضو لجنة تحقيق المخالفات/ كلية العلوم- جامعة الحسين بن طلال 16. عضو لجنة التعيين والترقيه والبحث العلمي في كلية العلوم 17.عضو في مجلس الدراسات العليا/عمادة البحث العلمي والدراسات العليا
 Member 2000/01 —
Award Granting Body Year Amount
.اقدميه سنه بالرتبه والراتب جراء تقديم 14 بحث علمي         2017/ قسم الاحياء/ كلية العلوم-جامعة الحسين بين طلال 2.اقدميه سنه بالرتبه والراتب جراء تقديم 13 بحث علمي 2014/قسم الاحياء/ كلية العلوم- جامعة الحسين بين طلال 3.منحتي   ماجستير و دكتوراه / المركز الوطني 1996 و2004 4.الموظف المثالي/ المركز الوطني عام 2009- وقد حصلت على اقدمية سنتان بالسلم الوظيفي. 5. جائزه نقديه جراء تقديم بحث منشوراعام 2003 6.جائزه نقديه جراء تقديم بحث منشورا عام 2002 7.جائزه نقديه جراء تقديم بحث منشوراعام 1996
Award
 - 2000

Additional Information

Day Time Location Notes
Sunday 09:00 AM — 10:00 AM الساعات المكتبيه                       1.احد ثلاثاء خميس حسب البرناج الفصلي (10-11)   2.اثنين اربعاء حسب البرناج الفصلي (10-11)
Interest Area Description
الاهتمامات البحثيه 1.دراسة التغيرات المناخيه 2.دراسة التنوع الحيوي باستخدام التقانات الحيويه  3.دراسة التغير الجيني للنبات والحيوان 4.دراسة مكونات النباتات الطبيه الكيميائيه 5. استخدام المعلمات الوراثيه للكشف عن الاغذيه المعدله وراثيا
Field Description
1. التقانات الحيويه 2. التنوع الحيوي النباتي والحيواني 3. الوراثه 4. النباتات الطبيه 5. فسيولوجيا نبات
Course Code Level Credits
1.التقنيات الحيوية 2.بيولوجيا عامه 101 وعملي   101 و 107 للعلوم الصحيه 3.بيولوجيا عامه 102 4. الوراثه 5. البيئه 6.نباتات اقتصاديه طبيه 7. فسيو لوجيا نبات 8.تنوع حيوي 9. مواضيع خاصه بالاحياء 10. ندوه - Bachelor

Previous Positions: 1. Director General (Secretary General) of the National Center for Agricultural Research; Vice-Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Agricultural Research; Vice-Chairman of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA); Near East Representative to the Association. Vice-Chair of the National Committee for Organic Agriculture; Head of the Biotechnology Unit; Coordinator of the FAO project on genetic modification and GMO detection. Head of the Biotechnology Unit at the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (3 years); Coordinator of the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project "Capacity Building for Establishing a Local GMO Detection Base" (2 years); Assistant Head of the Shobak Regional Center; Station Supervisor (Uhaydah Station/Ma'an Agriculture Directorate); Station Supervisor (Al-Qasimiyah Station/Ma'an Agriculture Directorate); Assistant Station Supervisor (Tawanah Station) and Crop Production Engineer (Tafilah Agriculture Directorate); Agricultural Extension Agent (Ma'an Agriculture Directorate); Head of the Horticulture Department and Assistant Researcher in Crop Production (Shobak Regional Center - 3 years); Researcher in Genetic Resources, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology (16 years); Assistant Researcher (Faculty of Science, University of Jordan JALAWA Project 1 year); Representative of the National Center regarding biosafety (Ministry of Environment); Certified Trainer for the National Center in molecular analysis of genetic material; Secretary of the Department of Biological Sciences Council (Faculty of Science, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University 1 year); Supervisor of apple orchards and Production Engineer (Private Sector); Counterpart Assistant to the Project Manager of the GEF-supported Biodiversity Project (Genetic Resources Conservation). Committee Memberships: 1. Member of the Agricultural Engineers Association (since 1992); 2. Administrative Board Member of Al-Maqariyah Charitable Society. 3. General Assembly member, Shobak Cultural Club (19931994). 4. Member, Writers and Intellectuals Forum (Shobak Branch) since 2000. 5. Member of various committees, such as the National Centers station and center evaluation committee, and committees for awards and tenders. 6. Member of the preparatory committee for the Medicinal Plants Conference (Shobak University College Al-Balqa Applied University). 7. Member, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Staff Club. 8. Member, Arab Science and Technology Foundation. 9. Member, National Nanotechnology Team. 10. Member, National Biotechnology Team. 11. Representative, National Biosafety Center. 12. Observer member, European Union meetings on Genetically Modified Foods. 13. Member of various committees at Al-Hussein University (e.g., Quality Assurance, Tenders, Academic Programs, etc.). 14. Member, Biodiversity Research Group. 15. Member, Violations Investigation Committee (Faculty of Science Al-Hussein Bin Talal University). 16. Member, Appointments, Promotions, and Scientific Research Committee (Faculty of Science). 17. Member, Graduate Studies Council (Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies). Peer Review: - Since 2011, I have served as a reviewer for research papers submitted to the Journal of Life Sciences (Hashemite University). Participation in community seminars and lectures: 1. Lecture on the importance of medicinal plants (Ail Girls' School) 2. Lectures on cultivating ornamental plants and establishing gardens (Princess Basma Center, Tafilah) 3. Lecture on home vegetable gardening (Bir Khudad and Al-Maqari'iyah Charitable Society) 4. Seminar on studying the biodiversity of Achillea (Yarrow) using essential oils, morphological traits, and DNA fingerprinting (Hashemite University) 5. Seminar on studying biodiversity using DNA fingerprinting technology (Zarqa University College, Al-Balqa Applied University). Press and television interviews: 1. The importance of medicinal plants (Voice of the South Radio, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University multiple interviews) 2. The importance of medicinal plants (Yawm Jadeed New Day program, Jordan Television) 3. The use of DNA fingerprinting analysis in plants (Al-Rai Jordanian newspaper) 4. Study of Jordanian palm varieties using DNA fingerprinting analysis (Ad-Dustour Jordanian newspaper).