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A Survey of the Major Pests Affecting Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Baghdad Province, Iraq

A.A. Ahmed* and H.A. Nass Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical Unversitry, Al-Mussaib Technical College, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001522

Effect of Application Vermicompost and Water Hyacinth on Productivity of Capsicum annuum and its Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne spp.

M.A. Deeb1, H.M. Ismaeel1 and R.N. Yousef2*(1) General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Tartous, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001521

A Comprehensive Review of Frontiers in the Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes: Cutting-Edge Strategies and Related Ecological Perspectives

A.M. El-Sagheer1 and M.M.M. Abd-Elgawad2*Agricultural Zoology and Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt; (2) Plant Pathology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001520

Isolation and Characterization of the Fungus Aspergillius flavus from Peanuts and Pistachios and Evaluate its Ability to Produce Aflatoxin

Ibrahim1, A. Ali1 and Y. Hammad2*(1) Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria, (2) Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001519

Investigation of the Prevalence of Ascochyta fabae in Some Faba bean Growing Areas in Syria

Al-Naeb¹*, A.A. Haj Qasim¹, M. Matar², B. Al-Rahban³(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Latakia, Latakia, Syria; (3) General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001518

Toxicity of Essential Oil Extracts from Some Medicinal Plants Against the Pomegranate Aphid, Aphis punicae and Analysis of the Extracts’ Chemical Components

Berramdane1,2*, F.Z. Najdi1, I.E. Kadi3 and M. Yousfi2(1) Research Laboratory in Applied Chemical and Physical Sciences, the Higher School of Professors Taleb Abdelrahman, Laghouat, Algeria; (2) Research Laboratory in Basic Sciences, Amar Telidji University, Laghouat, Algeria; (3) Research Center in Biotechnology CRBt, Constantine, Algeria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001517

Efficacy of Some Insecticides Against Cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii and Its Associated Predators in Cotton Fields in Egypt

H.K. Abou-Taleb1, M.S. Al-Kewaey1, M.M. Farag2, N.A. Mansour2 and M.H. Khalifa2*(1) Plant Protection Research Institute, ARC, Sabahia, Alexandria, Egypt; (2) Pesticide Chemistry and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, El-Shatby, Alexandria 21545, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001515

Effect of Host Species and Temperatures on Ovipositional Efficiency and Survival of the Ecto–parasitoid, Goniozus claripennis

A.J. AllallahGeneral Directorate of Teacher Preparation, Training and Educational Development, Ministry of Education, Iraq.Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001514

Preliminary Survey of the Genera and Species of Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Strawberry Hybrids in Al-Buqay’a and Akkar Areas in Homs and Tartous Governorates, Syria

W Al-Matny1* and K. Al-Assas2(1) Independent expert in organic agriculture, Damascus, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001513

New Report and Characterization of the Nematopathogen Teratorhabditis synpapillata on Red Palm Weevil (RPW) from Iraq

S.S. Abbas* and A.Z. Abdulqader Plant Protection Department, College of Agriculture, University of Basra, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001512

Genetic and Physiological Variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Isolates from Different Plant Hosts and Their Biocontrol Using Biological Methods

A.A. Hassan* and K.A. RajabDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Tikrit, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001511

Characterization of Indigenous Blastophaga psenes Fig Wasp Pollinator Populations, Timing of Adult Emergence and Cleptoparasitism, in Ficus carica in the Northwestern Region of Libya

S.E. Sherlala1, E.T. Zentane2* and S.M. Ahdaya2(1) Agricultural Research Centre, Tripoli, Libya, (2) Plant Protection Department, College of Agriculture, University of Tripoli, Libya.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]; [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001510

Evaluation of Some Citrus Rootstocks for Their Tolerance to Citrus Tristeza Virus Infection in Syria

R.B. Hamdan1*, I. Akel1, A. El-Khatib1, I. Ismail2 and H. Hassan1(1) General Commission for Agricultural Scientific Research, Latakia Research Center, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] 

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001508

Allelopathic Effect of Sweet Basil on Potato Haulms Desiccation, Yield and Residue Determination in Tubers

H.M.A. Elain, M.S. Mekky* and A.M.A. FadlallahWeed Research Central Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001507

Susceptibility of Some Potato Varieties to Infection with the Common Scab Disease Caused by the Bacteria Streptomyces scabiei

R.M. Abdulaali* and F.A. AhmedPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001506

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Myrtle, Myrtus communis Essential Oils against Some Mold Fungi

H.A. Mohammad1*, M. Alkbaily2, O. Radwan3 and Z. Kronful1(1) Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Syria; (3) Forestry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001505

Assessment of the Residual Behavior of Deltamethrin in Stored Wheat Grains and Milling Byproducts Using HPLC-PDA Technique

M.A. Rekabi1*, Z.A. Al –Naser1, and B.A. Al-Rahban2(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Damascus University, Syria; (2) General Authority for Agricultural Scientific Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001504

Comparative Efficacy of Chemical, Biological and Botanical Insecticides against Major Tomato Pests in Egypt

K.M. El-Gendy1*, M.A. Samy1, S.E. Kassem1 and E.A. Naiem2 and A.I. Saif 2(1) Vegetable pests Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Egypt; (2) Entomology Section, Zoology Department, Tanta University, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001503
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From Pest Control to Sustainable Agriculture: Mapping 54 Years of Crop Protection Research in the Arab World

Mehalhal* and M. Ainad TabetLaboratory of Ecology and Management of Natural Ecosystems, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth and Universe Sciences, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001502

Efficacy of Four Herbicides Against Broomrape, Orobanche spp. in Egypt and Their Effects on the Yield and Quality of Tomato Fruits

Sallam1, I. Refaie1, A. Synowiec2, M. Toughan1 and I. Abdallah3*(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt; (2) Department of Agroecology and Crop Production, the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland; (3) Department of Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001501

An Annotated Catalogue of the Aphids of Iraq

Al-Farhani1, H. Sadeghi-Namaghi1*, L. Depa2 and F. Gilbert3 (1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran; (2) Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia, Bankowa 9, 40-007 Katowice, Poland; (3) School of Biological Science, Park University, Nottingham, UK.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001500

Morphological Study of Forensically Important Insects Associated with Decomposing Corpses of Sheep in Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

H.J. Hammeed1, Z.Z. Omar2*, B.S. Abdulla3, W.N.A. Agha4, A.M. Faraj5 and N.A. Mawlood4(1) Department of Biology, College of Science, Al Farabi University, Iraq; (2) Department of Biology, College of Education-Shaqlawa, Salahaddin University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; (3) Department of Biology, College of Education, Salahaddin University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; (4) Department of Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, Salahaddin University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; (5) College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001499

Effect of Trap Color, Cultural and Sanitation Measures on Density of Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata in Gezira State, Sudan

R.E.H. Fadul1, F.E.E. Salah1, H. Abdelgader2*, A.A.E. Omer1 and A.B. Dafaallah1 (1) Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan; (2) Crop Protection Center, Agricultural Research Corporation, Wad Medani, Sudan.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001497

The Effect of the Parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes on the Transmission Efficiency of Citrus Tristeza Virue by the Citrus Black Aphid, Toxoptera aurantii

A.A. Al-Rustom1*, E.H. Akel2 and N.H. Abokaf1(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Syria; (2) Latakia Research Center, General Authority for Scientific Agricultural Research, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001495

The Effect of the Methanolic Extract of Eucalyptus tereticornis Bark as an Inhibitor of Quorum Sensing of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris

Younes1* and G. Ibrahim2(1) Center for Biological Control Research and Studies, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Damascus University, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection and Center for Biological Control Research and Studies, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Damascus University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001494

Evaluation of Bio-insecticides Against the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci in the Field grown with the Eggplant Variety Patio Baby F1 in Bangladesh

Md.M. Imam Mollah1* and S. Khatun2(1) Department of Entomology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Dumki 8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh; (2) Plant Physiology Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001493

Combined Effect of Certain Post-emergence Herbicides on Weed Control in Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum Fields and Their Residues in Fruits and Soil

M.A. Koshber1*, I.S. Abdallah1, S.A. El-Mahy1, V. Shaker2 and M.A. Zaki1(1) Department of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt; (2) Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001492

The Population Density of the Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae and the Impact of Climatic Factors on Its Distribution in the Qasr Al-Akhyar Region, Libya

E.O. El-Ghadi1*, H.E. Abou Kraa1. A.A. El-Qitaa1, A.A. El-Ghadi2 and S.S. Ashour3(1) National Project for the Integrated Control of the Fruit Fly, Libyan Center for Biotechnological Research, Tripoli, Libya; (2) National Center for Protection and Agricultural Quarantine, Tripoli, Libya; (3) National Center for Extension, Cooperation and Information.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001491

Diversity and Risk Assessment of Soilborne Pathogens and Parasitic Nematodes in Tunisian Wheat-Based Cropping Fields

Gargouri1*, E. Khemir1, A.A. Dababat2 and L. Burgess3(1) National Institute of Agronomic Research of Tunisia, University of Carthage, Ariana, 2049, Tunisia; (2) International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Ankara, Türkiye; (3) Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001490

Field Application of Some Binary Mixture Insecticides Supplemented with Adjuvants for the Control of Spodoptera frugiperda on Maize in Egypt

N.S. ElmasryPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, 12619 Giza, Egypt.Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001489

New Record of Dionconotus neglectus neglectus on Faba bean and Fennel in Syria

M.H. Ahmed* and R.H. AliFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001488

Wasp Damages to Honeybees, Apis mellifera in Palestine: An Assessment of Wasp Prevalence and Management Practices

Alqurneh1* and R. Najajra2(1) Department of plant protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Ramallah, Palestinian Authority, (2) Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology, Palestine Technical University- khadoorie, Tulkurm , Palestinian Authority.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001487

DNA Barcoding of Spodoptera frugiperda Confirms Transboundary Movement

M.A. Ibrahim1*, S. Ahmad2, A. Aleem3, A. Aslam4, H.M.Z. Anwar2 and B. Akhtar5(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska, 02-787, Poland; (2) Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan; (3) Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan; (4) Department of Plant Protection, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China; (5) Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Pakistan*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001486

Survey of Major Eggplant Viruses in Tunisia and Molecular Characterization of Eggplant Mottled Dwarf Virus (EMDV)

Nahdi1, 2*, M. Khedhiri-Trabelsi1, C. Sacco Botto 3, A. de Stradis 4, R. Abou Kubaa4,5, B. M’rabet-Samaali6, S. Boukhris-Bouhachem2,7, R. Souissi2 and S. Matić3,8(1) Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture du Kef, Université de Jendouba, Jendouba 7119, Tunisia; (2) Laboratoire de Protection des Végétaux (LPV), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique de Tunisie, Université de Carthage, Menzah 1, Tunis 1004, Tunisia; (3) Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (IPSP), National Research Council (CNR), 10135 Torino, Italy; (4) Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (IPSP), National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy; (5) Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (6) Laboratoire des Analyses Virologiques de Morneg, Direction Générale de la Protection et du Contrôle de la Qualité des Intrants Agricoles, Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Ressources Hydrauliques et de la Pêche, Le belvédère, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (7) Laboratory of Management and Valorization of Forest Resources, National Institute of Researches On Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, 2080 Ariana, Tunisia; (8) Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences (SAAF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001485

Survey of Solitary Bees and Promoting Their Nesting for Increasing Apple Production in Shoubak District, Jordan

Wreikat1*, I. Ghabeish2 and A. Al-Gabbiesh3 (1) Department of Plant Production and Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt 19117, Jordan; (2) Department of Agricultural Sciences, Shoubak University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt 19117, Jordan; (3) Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University, Zarqa’ University College, Jordan.*Email of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001484

First Record of the Caper Bug, Stenozygum coloratum on Okra Abelmoschus esculentus in Syria

M.H. Ahmad* and R.H. AliFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Homs, Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001483
Under Publication

Documentation of Intra-Specific Self-Parasitism in Erythraeus phalangoides Under Laboratory Conditions in Syria

Daher¹*, M. Kanou¹ and H. El-Kawas(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001477

Shelf-life of Different Formulations of Trichoderma harzianum for the Production of a Biofungicide

M.S. Sulaiman1*, M. El-Samara1, M. Ahmed2 and N. Ali3(1) Department of Environmental Protection, High Institute of Environmental Research, University of Latakia, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Syria; (3) Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001482

Sanitation of Tunisian Garlic Ecotypes: Elimination of Major Viruses through Meristem Tip Culture

Ayed1*, I. Hamdi2, C. Bayoudh3, N. Al-Kaeath4, A. Najar2, B. AlMohandes Dridi1(1) High Agronomic Institute of Chott-Mariam, University of Sousse, 4042, Sousse, Tunisia; (2) Laboratory of Plant Protection, National Institute of Agronomic Research of Tunisia, Rue Hedi Karray, El Menzah, IRESA, Tunisia; (3) LR21AGR03-Production and Protection for a Sustainable Horticulture, Regional Research Centre on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB), Chott-Mariem, IRESA, Tunisia; (4) Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Al-Muthanna, Samawah, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001481

The Efficiency of Alcoholic Extracts of Castor, Oleander, Nettle and Caper Plants in Controlling Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci in Eggplant Fields in the Central Region of Syria

Almustafa1*, D. Nammour1 and B. Odeh2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Homs University, Syria; (2) General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001480

Survey of Natural Enemies of the Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta absoluta in the Al-Wadi Region of Algeria

Haddad1,2* and Z. Abd El-Ghani3(1) Agriculture Department, Faculty of Natural and Biological Sciences, University of Shaheed Hemah Lakhdar 39,000, Ouadi, Algeria; (2) Laboratory of Biological Diversity and Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture, Faculty of Natural and Biological Sciences, Al-Ouadi University, Al-Ouadi 39,000, Algeria; (3) Agriculture Department, Faculty of Natural and Biological Sciences, University of Boudyaf 28,000, El-Masila, Algeria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001479

Prevalence of Fungal Diseases on Mulberry Leaves in the Syrian Coast and Their Impact on the Productivity of the silkworm, Bombyx mori

Matar1* and A. Arab2(1) Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Latakia University, Syria; (2) Scientific Agricultural Research Center in Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001478

Testing the Pathogenicity of Metarhizium anisopliae Against Tetranychus urticae Adults Under Laboratory Conditions

Abd Al-Samea1*, S. Kerhili1 and R. Saud2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Homs University, Syria; (2) Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Homs University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001476

Effect of Different Host Plants on the Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki Against the Cotton Leaf Worm, Spodoptera littoralis

M.M. Mousa*, A.M. Taha and M.A.M. Abd-AllahPlant Protection Research Institute, ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001475

In-vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Micromeria barbata Essential Oil Against the bacteria Paenibacillus larva, the Causal Agent of American Foulbrood Disease of Honeybee

A.M. Yassine¹, S. Alwan1*, S. Bayda2 and K. El Omari3(1) Faculty of Public Health, Jinan University, Tripoli, Lebanon; (2) Faculty of Sciences, Jinan University, Tripoli, Lebanon; (3) Quality Control Center Laboratories at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Tripoli and North Lebanon, Tripoli, Lebanon*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001474

Effect of The Aqueous Plant Extracts of Garlic and Onion on Controlling Some Insect Pests of Tomatoes and Improving the Physiological Properties of the Crop Plants

Gheraissa1,2, K. Kherraz3*, B. Benamor4,5, N. Cherrada1,2, G.A. Djilani1,6, C.A. Elkalifa1,2 and K. Deboub1(1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, University of El Ouedi, Algeria; (2) Laboratory of Biodiversity and Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture, University of El Ouedi, Algeria; (3) Higher School of Agriculture, El-Kouba, Algeria; (4) Higher School of Saharan Agriculture-El Ouedi, Algeria; (5) Saharan Areas Laboratory for Agricultural Modernization and Advancement, Higher School of Saharan Agriculture-El Oued, Algeria; (6) Laboratory of Biology, Environment, and Health, University of El Ouedi, Algeria*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001473

Evaluation of the Efficiency of Selected Plant-Based Pesticides Compared to the Chemical Insecticide “Acetamiprid” Against the Leafhopper Amrasca biguttula on Okra

D.S. Hamed* and I.M. OmranPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basra, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001472

Prevalence of Root-Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. in Greenhouse Tomato Crops in the Syrian Coastal Region

Ahmad1,2*, N. Ali1, I. Al-Obaid1 and Q. El-Rahyah2(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Latakia Syria; (2) Latakia Research Center, General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001470

Determination of the molecular group and incidence of phytoplasma infection on eggplant grown in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. Arab Journal of Plant Protection,

Saab* and F. KhatibDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001469

Spiders and Mites Associated with Apple Trees, and the First Record of Coleosoma floridanum in Egypt

D.M. Abdel-Ghani* and H.M. FaridPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001466

The Effect of Methanolic Extracts of Several Plants as Inhibitors of Quorum Sensing of the Cotton Angular Leaf Spot Bacterium, Xanthomonas citri subsp. malvacearum.

Younes1 and Z. Al-Naser2(1) Center for Biological Control Research and Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Syria, (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001465

First Record of Labidostomis longimana on Pistachio in the Central Region of Syria.

A.F. Al-HabibPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Homs University, Syria. Arab Journal of Plant Protection,Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001464
Under Publication

Molecular Diagnosis of the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae and its Associated Bacteria in Iraq

H.H.G. Al-Challabi1*, A.A.H. Karim2 and A.A. Mohammed1(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Iraq; (2) Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Karbala, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001448

First Record of the White Mango Scale Insect Aulacaspis tubercularis on Mango, Mangifera indica, in Syria

N.D. Dib1*, M.A. Zaity2 and S.A. Issa3Plant protection Department, Agriculture Scientific Research Center, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001462

Molecular Diagnosis of Honeybee Lineages: A Review

M.A.A. Al-Etby1* and L.A. Al-Saad2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq; (2) Department of intelligent medical systems, College of Computer Sciences an IT, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.*Email of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001461

The Susceptibility of Three Mango Varieties to Infestation with the Mango Shield Scale, Milviscutulus mangiferae in Egypt

H.S. Abdelhamid*, A.A. Shahein, Z.A. Mohamed and M.A.M. HegabPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001460

Efficiency of Different Treatments to Control the Fig Wax Moth Ceroplastes rusci in the Laboratory and the Field

S.M.H. Abd Ali*, A.A. Kareem and T.M.M. Al-SweediPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kerbala, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001459

Isolation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) from Different Agroecosystems along the Syrian Coast and Evaluation of Abiotic Factors Affecting Their Natural Occurrence and Persistence

Othman*, N. Ali and N. AlloufDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001456

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with the Sawtoothed Grain Beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis and Their Potential Use in Biological Control of the insect pest

S.F. Abd El-Sayed, E.M. Hussein* and I.M. OmranPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001455

Molecular Analysis of Messor Ants, Messor spp. from Northern Iraq Using Cytochrome Oxidase I (COI) Gene Sequencing

F.A.A. Al-Mfrji1*, R.Z.M. Al-Sugmany2, W.J. Al-Jubouri3, A.H. Al-Ghannam4(1) Department of Visual Technologies, Faculty of Health and Medical technologies, Northern Technical University, El-Dor, Iraq; (2) Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Tikrit University, Iraq; (3) Technology Institute, Northern Technical University, El-Howayjah, Iraq; (4) Faculty of Women Education, Tikrit University, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001454

Efficiency of the Black Citrus Aphid, Toxoptera aurantii in Transmitting a Local Isolate of Citrus Tristeza Virus in Syria

Al-Rustom1*, N. Abo Kaf1 and E.H. Akel2.(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria; (2) General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Latakia Research Center, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] 

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001453

Preliminary Test for The Effect of Eucallyptus camaldulensis Seed Oil Extract to Control the Different Growth Stages of the Greater Wax Worm Galleria mellonella L. in the Laboratory

A.N.H. Al-Yassari* and H.A.J. NaasDepartment of Biological Control, Al-Musayyab Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001452

Effect of Different Food Sources on the Biology of Ephestia cautella Moth

Al-Hamdo*, M. Abdulhai and K. Al-TawilDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Idlib University, Syria*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001451

Isolation and Identification of the Bacterial Causal Agent of Pomegranate Knot Disease and Testing the Effect of Aqueous Rosemary Extract in Inhibiting Its Growth

K. AlabidPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.Email address of corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001450

Field Evaluation of Certain Dispensers for Methyl Eugenol, as Attractant of Bactrocera zonata and Trimedlure, as Attractant of Ceratitis capitata

S.Kh. Ragab*, M.M. El-Metwally and N.M. GhanimAgricultural Research Center (ARC), Ministry of Agriculture, Giza, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001449

The effect of mass rearing of Orius laevigatus (Fieber) on some biological parameters under laboratory conditions. Arab Journal of Plant Protection,

Sulaiman1*, Z.S. Khamis1 and M. El-Nabhan2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Homs University, Homs, Syria; (2) General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research GCSAR, Hama Syria*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001447

Genotyping Samples of Locusta migratoria Collected from Iraq Using DNA-Sequencing of the Mitochondrial COX1 Gene

S.S.K. Al-Karbol*, R.Z.M. Al-Sugmiany and A.A. IssaDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001446

Efficiency of Silver and Silica Nanoparticles to Control Trogoderma granarium Infesting Wheat Grains

H.A. Awead*, M.H. Hadi and A.A. HassoniAL-Mussaiab Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Najaf, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001445

Isolation of Fungi Associated with Maize and Estimation of Aflatoxin Levels Using ELISA Technique in Iraq

B.A. Hahdawi1, J.M. Awda1* and A.M. Ali2*(1) Agricultural Engineering College, Baghdad University, Iraq; (2) Quality Control Department, Grain Board, Ministry of Trade, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001444

A Checklist of the Heteroptera species and Their Distribution in the Guelmim–Oued Noun Region, Southern Morocco

H. Maida1*, L. Rachidi2 and M. Fekhaoui1(1) Laboratory of Animal Zoology and Ecology, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco; (2) Laboratory of Material Nanotechnology and Environment, Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001443
Under Publication

A Study of Life Table of Aphis gossypii on Cucumber Under Laboratory Conditions in Syria

Daloul*1, N. Abo Kaf1, M. Ahmed1 and S. Faskha2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria; (2) Agriculture Scientific Research Center in Tartus, General Commission for Scientific Agriculture Research (GCSAR), Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001442

The Effect of Vermicompost and Biochar Application on the Productivity of Capsicum annum L. cv. Serad and Its Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne spp.

Dib1, H. Ismail1, H. Shbat2 and R. Yousef3*(1) General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Tartous, Syria; (2) Animal Resources Division, General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Homs, Syria; (3) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Homs, Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001441

Biological Parameters and Life Tables of the Parasitoid Comperiella bifasciata on Red Scale Insect, Aonidiella aurantii

Najmeh*, A. Ramadan and Nabil Abo KafPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001440

Effect of Nano-Capsules of Some Biological Products on the Functional Response of the Egg Parasitoid Trichoderma evanescens

A.S.Sh. Al-Tamimi1*, H.A.A.H. Al-Shamri2 and H.N.H. Aldoori3(1) Salah El-Din General Directorate for Education, Yathreb Education Division, Iraq; (2) Scientific Research Authority, Agricultural Research Center, Baghdad, Iraq, (3) Biology Department, Faculty of Education, Samoraa University, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001439

Maps of the Spread of Apple, Malus domestica in Damascus Countryside Governorate According to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Katmeh1*, A. N. Basheer2, R. S. Omar1, F. Al-Ghamaz3 and H. Nasrallah3(1) Horticultural research Division, General Authority of Scientific Agricultural Research, Damascus, Syria, (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Damascus, Syria, (3) General Authority of Scientific Agricultural Research, Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001438

Appropriated Techniques for Rearing of Young Mulberry Silkworm, Bombyx mori to Combat Climatic Changes

U.M. Ghazy Sericulture Research Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptEmail address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001437

First Record of the Pear Tiger Insect Stephanitis pyri on Crataegus monogyna in Syria

M.H. Ahmad* and R.H. AliFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001436

Regulation and Analysis of the Time Specific Life Tables of the Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata and its Dietary Preference and Damage Rates Over Different Citrus Species In Krabalaa Governorate, Iraq

K.A.M. Al Abbas1 and A.A. Mohammed2(1) University of Karbala, College of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, Karbala, Iraq; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001435

Biocontrol of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes by Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Case Studies for Further Optimization- A Review

M.M.A. Hammam1, I.E. Shehata2 and M.M.M. Abd-Elgawad1*(1) Plant Pathology Department, National Research Center, El-Tahrir St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt; (2) Pests and Plant Protection Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001434

Detection of Fungi Causing Fusarium Wilt Disease on Cowpea in Basra Governorate, Iraq, and Its Biological Control

A.A. Manaa and Z.A. JabrPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basra, IraqEmail address of the corresponding author: alaa.mana@ uobasrah.edu.iq

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001433

The Entemopathogenic Potential of Enterococcus faecalis Isolated From the Gut of Ephestia cautella Larvae to Control Lepidoptera Insects

K.A.M. Al-Khafaji*, S.A. Khleiwy, S.A. Mahmoud, M.A. Abdallah, S.A. Saleh, A.A. Mezban, A.J. Fayyadh and A.F. AbbasAgricultural Research Center, Scientific Research Authority, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Baghdad, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding researcher: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001432

Life Table Parameters of Lysiphlebus testceipes Parasitoid on Toxoptera aurantia.

Al-Rostom*, N. Abo Kaf and E. Akel Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001431

The Effect of Some Chemical Treatments on the Causal Fungus of Pepper Anthracnose Colletotricum acutatum In vitro

Ghanem1* and M. Alkbaily2(1) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria; (2) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001429

Determination of Races and Biovars of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Tomato Wilt in Iraq

A.A. Hassan* and R.A. Al-MajoulDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Tikrit University, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001430

Rapid Decline of Adult Rhynchophorous ferrugineus Population in Date Palm Using Attract and Kill

Ferry1, M. Kamal2, R. Faleiro3, S. Gomez1, T. Yaseen4, I. Al-Jboory5(1) Phoenix Research Station (PRS), Elche, Spain; (2) Plant Protection Research Institute, Dokki, Gize, Egypt; (3) Goa, India; (4) FAORNE-Cairo, Egypt; (5) FAO regional consultantEmail address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001428

Effect of Compost on Tomato Growth and Productivity and Induction of Systemic Resistance Against Tomato Crown and Root Rot Disease Under Protected Agriculture Conditions Along the Syrian Cost

Mahmoud1, M. Abou Shaar2* and Q. Al-Rahyeh1(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Aleppo, Syria; (2) General Authority for Scientific Agricultural Research, Latakia Center, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001427

Influence of Weather Factors and Planting Dates on the Population Fluctuation of Thrips tabaci in Onion Fields in Egypt

W.E.A. El-Sheikh1*, H.M. Kamel 2 and H.M. Hariss3 (1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Beni-Suef University, Egypt; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, AL-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt; (3) Department of Scale Insects and Mealy Bugs, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001426

Efficiency of Some Local and Imported Hybrids of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori L. in Two Regions Under Egyptian Conditions

A. FouadSericulture Research Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center Giza- Egypt.Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001425

Isolation of the Fungus Beauveria bassiana from Local Soils in Homs Governorate, Syria and Evaluation of its Pathogenic Activity on Larvae of the Galleria mellonella L. in the laboratory

Ahmed*, S. Kerhili and R. Saud(1) Department of Biological Control, Homs Agriculture Directorate, Syria; (2) Department of Plant protection, Faculty of agriculture, Homs University, Syria; (3) Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Homs University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001424

Effect of Using Different Beehive Materials in Cold Weather on the Bioactivity of Honeybees, Apis mellifera L.

M.I. Shamoon*, J.T. Muhammad, M.K. Ibrahim and A.T. HammadiDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001423
Under Publication

A Phytopathometric Response of Barley IMAGIC Populations Against Spot Form Net Blotch, Pyrenophora teres f. maculata under Natural Epiphytotic Conditions in North Gondar, Ethiopia

Azanaw1*, A. Sintayehu2, T. Alemu3, T. Tesfaye1, Z. Tahir1 and S. Assefe4(1) Gondar Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia; (2) University of Gondar, Ethiopia; (3) Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; (4) Sirinka Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001413

In vitro Evaluation of Some Biological Agents in Controlling Neoscytalidium dimidiatum, the Causal Agent of Apple Wilt and Stem Blackening

K.Z.K. Al-Karaawi (1) Department of Biological Control, Al-Mussaib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq.Email address of corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001411

The Effect of Apple Variety on the Infestation of the Woolly Apple Aphid, Eriosoma lanigerium, and its Control with Chemical Pesticides in As-Sweida Governorate, Syria

Ghanem1*, Z. Alnaser2 and A. Basheer2,3(1) Second faculty of Agricultural Engineering in Suwayda, Damascus University, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Damascus University, Syria; (3) Biological Control Studies and Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Damascus University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001421

Impact of Herbicides and Wheat Varieties on Weed Dynamics and Crop Yield

M.A. Al-Nuaimi and D.F. Aljuburi* Department of Field Crops, College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001420

Morphological and Molecular Diagnosis of the Cucurbit Fruit Fly (Dacus ciliates) and Physical Methods for its Control.

R.A.A. Alnoaymi*, A.J. Mohammed and M.S. MansorFaculty of Agriculture, Tikrit University, Iraq.Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001419

Preliminary Study on the Effect of Certain Weeds Control Strategies on the Seed Bank in the Soil

Abusteit1, R. Absy1*, A. Ismail2 and A. Hassan2(1) Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt; (2) Weed Central Lab, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001418

Morphological and Molecular Identification, Pathogenicity Analyses and Prevalence of Alternaria alternata in Wheat Fields of Karbala Province, Iraq

Z.L. Hameed1,2* and B.T. Mohammed1(1) Biology Department, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Kerbala, Karbala, Iraq; (2) Field Crops Department, Agriculture College, University of Kerbala, Karbala, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001417

Efficacy of Alcea damascena Extracts on Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus

Aljojo1*, R. Abu Tara1 and A. Abu Younis2(1) Botany Department, Faculty of Sciences, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; (2) Department of Food Safety and Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001416

Efficiency of Local Isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Steinernema spp. and Heterorhabditis spp. in Mortality of Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimaea operculella) Larvae

  1. Alsatouf*, M. Abdulhai and S. Mousa
Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Edlib University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001415

Effect of Chitosan on Some Fungi Associated with Melon Stem Blight Disease in Basrah Governorate, Iraq

E.J. Mohammed* and A.O. ManeaDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Basrah University, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001414

Detoxification of Cypermethrin and Diafenthiuron in Tomato Fruits When Combined With “Argitos-Argo” and Their Effect on Crop Quality in Unheated Greenhouse Conditions

Achemian, V. Mirzoyan* and N. PetrosianScientific Center for Risks Assessment and Analysis in Food Safety, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001410

Field Application of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Against White Grubs Pentodon algerinum on Strawberry Plants in Egypt

M.S. Hammad1*, M.H. Mowafi2, A.A. Abdallah2 and M.I. Hassan1(1) Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, Egypt; (2) Agricultural Zoology and Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001409

Role of Some Biological Methods in Inducing Total Phenols and Sugars in Strawberry Plants Infected with The Pathogenic Fungus Rhizoctonia solani

H.S. Mohammed* and K.F. SaeedPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tikrit University, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001408

Impact of Schinus molle and Cotton Seed Extracts on the Biology of the Spiny Bollworm, Earias insulana

A.M. Karkoukly1*, M.N. Al-Salty1, M. Abou Shaar1 and A.M. Al-Ayoubi2(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria; (2) Faculty of Pharmacy, Ebla Private University, Aleppo, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001407

Susceptibility of Four Maize Hybrids to Infestation with Corn Leaf Aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidis and Population Dynamics of Ladybug (Coccinellidae) Aphid Predator in Iraq

A.T. HammadiPlant Protection Department, College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.Email address of corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001406

Field Evaluation of Using the Nematophagus Fungus Dactylaria brochopaga for the Management of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Soybean, Glycine max

A.M. Korayem*, E.M.A. Noweer and M.M.M. MohamedPlant Pathology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] 

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001405

Monitoring Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata and Other Non-Target Insects in a Citrus Orchard in Tartous, Syria

  1. Faskha
Tartous Research Center, General Commission of Agricultural Research, Damascus, Syria.Email address of corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001404

Study of Life Table Parameters of Microterys nietneri on the Citrus Wax Scale Ceroplastes floridensis Under Laboratory Conditions

Hasan1*, N. Abo-Kaf1 and E. Mohamed2(1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Lattakia, Syria; (2) Directorate of Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001403
Under Publication

Morphology and Molecular Identification of Mealybug, Phenacoccus Solenopsis and its Endosymbionts in Karbala, Iraq

A.H.K. Abbas and A.A. Kareem*Department of Plant Protection, Agriculture College, University of Kerbala, Iraq*Email of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001386

Evaluation of Nano-Castor Plant Extracts as an Insecticide for Controlling Callosobruchus maculatus

T.O. Ameen* and A.K. IbrahimPlant Protection Department, College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Mosul, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001402

Survey and Molecular Characterization of Phytoplasma Incidence in The Pepper Crop Grown in The Fields of Aleppo Governorate, Syria.

Mohammad Saab, and Fateh Khatib*Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001401

Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in Inducing Systemic Resistance in potato Plants Against The Fungal Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici

Y.A. Hammad* and S.J. ShadoudDepartment of Soil Sciences and Water, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Lattakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001400

Effect of Some Vegetable Oils and Biological Factors on the Control of Southern Cowpea Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus

L.A. Benyan* and J.M. KhalafDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001399

First Report of Neodeightonia phoenicum As the Causal Agent of Date Palm Inflorescence Rot in Iraq

B.Y. Mahdi* and D.S.A. AlwailyDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001398

Impact of Pomegranate Cracked Fruit on Ectomyelois ceratoniae Oviposition and Behavior

Ines Ksentini1*, Taieb Jardak2 and Najiba Zeghal3(1) Olive Tree Genetic Resources’ Laboratory, Olive Tree Institute, University of Sfax, Tunisia; (2) Ecocert Tunisie, Sfax, Tunisia; (3) Animal Physiology Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001397

Impact of Infestation with Eriosoma lanigerum of Three Apple Cultivars on The Nitrogen and Carbohydrates Content and The Efficacy of The Parasitoide Aphelinus mali in Reducing the Infestation rate in Latakia Governorate, Syria.

Dayoub1*, R. Kharboutly1 and Nabil Abo Kaf2(1) Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Latakia, Syria; (2) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Latakia, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the submitting researcher: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001396

Efficiency Evaluation of Local Isolates of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus cereus Against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici the Causal Agent of Tomato Vascular Wilt

R.A. Alkhlif*, M.F. Azmeh and M. Abu Ghoura(1) Damascus University, Faculty of Agriculture, Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Syria; Laboratory of Biodiversity Syrian National Commission for Biotechnology, Damascus, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001395

Enhancement of Cucumber Growth, Production and Protection Against Insect Pests by the Endophytic Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria bassiana

  1. Rajab*, I. Gazal and M Ahmad
Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001394

Characterization of Crown Gall Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens Isolates from Some Fruit Tree Species in Syria

M. Al-Ghazawi1, M. Abou Ghorra2 and M. J. Mendo1(1) Plant Protection Research Administration, General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research, Damascus, Syria; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001393

A new host record for Cotton leaf curl Gezira virus (CLCuGeV) infecting common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris plants in Egypt

Aly M. Abdel-Salam* and Doaa Z. SolimanPlant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001392

Evaluating the Lethal and Repellent Activities of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Essential Oil Against the Adults of Oryzaephilus surinamensis on Date Palm Fruits

Alnajim*, M. Aldarwish, N. Aldosary, H.M. Ali and G.F. AlsaediDate Palm Research Centre, University of Basrah, Basra, Iraq*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001391

Effect of Some Biochemical and Agricultural Treatments on the Control of Cucumber Root and Crown Rot Disease Caused by Rhizoctonia solani in Plastic Houses

F.B. Al-Kanaani1, E.M. Al-Maaroof2* and S.M. Ismail1(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tikrit University, Iraq; (2) Biotechnology and crop sciences Department, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sulaymaniya University, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author:‏‎ [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001390

Survey of Aphid Species Affecting Some Ornamental Nurseries in Karbala Governorate, Iraq

D.Z.H. Al-Hussein* and T.M.M. Al-SweediPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kerbala, Iraq*Email of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001389

Evaluating the Efficiency of Some Biocides and Spore Suspensions in Controlling the Cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii on Eggplant

S.A. Jassim* and J.M. KhalafDepartment of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001388

Effect of the biocontrol Agent Trichoderma harzianum and the Fungicide Carbendazim White Rot Disease Sclerotium cepivorum of Onion Crop

S.A. El-KharoufFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Furat University, Deir Al-Zor, Syria; General Authority of Biotechnology, Damascus, Syria.Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001387

Distribution of Cucumber Root and Crown Rot Disease in Plastic Houses in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq and Molecular Diagnosis of the Causal Agents

F.B. Al-Kanaani1, E.M. Al-Maaroof2* and S.M. Ismail1(1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Tikrit University, Iraq; (2) Biotechnology and Crop Sciences Department, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sulaymaniya University, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001385

Occurrence of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera spp.) as a Threat to the Potato Crop in Yemen

J.K. Showkat and M.R.M. Saeed*Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Sana'a University, Yemen.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001384

Effectiveness of Some Pesticides in the Control of the Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis

D.S. Hamid, J.M. Khalaf and A.H. Al-Farttoosy*Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq.*Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected]

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001383