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Monitoring and Control of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici in Wheat Fields Under Rainfed Conditions

E.M. Al-Maaroof* and S.H. Ali Biotechnology and Crop Sciences Department, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Iraq. *Email of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/4/2024; Accepted: 28/4/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001323

Effectiveness of Some Plant Extracts Compared with Chemical Insecticides to Control Cochineal Scale Insect, Dactylopius opuntiae under Field Conditions

W. Hoseh, A.N. Basheer* and Z. Al-Naser Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/1/2023; Accepted: 3/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001324

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Three Native Isolates of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Against Tuta absoluta Under Laboratory Conditions and in Pot Experiments

M. Ali*, N. Allouf and M. Ahmad Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Tishreen University, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 12/4/2024; Accepted: 3/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001325

Efficiency of Lecaniicillium lecanii Crude Filtrate as a Bioinsecticide Against the Sunn Pest, Eurygaster testudinaria on Wheat Plants

A.Sh. Jabbar1*, A.S. Mohmed2 and A.M. Hussein3 (1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, AL-Muthanna University, Iraq; (2) Department of Field Crops, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Iraq; (3) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Kufa University, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 19/3/2024; Accepted: 3/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001326

Study of Life Tables of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on Maize Under Laboratory Conditions

A.S. Ahmad*, N. Abo Kaf and A. Ramadan Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 7/12/2023; Accepted: 18/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001327

The First Report of the Fungus Rhizoctonia solani as a Causal Agent of Root Rot and Seedling Death of Indian Siris, Albizia lebbek in Karbala Governorate, Iraq and its Biological and Chemical Control

R.G. Abdalmoohsin, N.A. Al-Ghazali*, A.B. Abu-Duka and B.A.N. Gamaz Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Karbala, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 11/12/2023; Accepted: 18/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001328

First Report of Alternaria burnsii as a Foliar Pathogen of Faba bean in Iraq

B.G. Ofi, Y.A. Salih and M.H. Abass* Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 30/1/2024; Accepted: 24/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001330

The Role of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Desert and Saline Soils in the Resistance of Tomato Plants to Fusarium Wilt Disease Caused by the Fungal Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici

L.K.M. Awad* and M.A. Fayadh Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 22/1/2024; Accepted: 28/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001331

Potential of Certain Insecticides in Controlling the Leaf Miner, Liriomyza trifolii Which Attacks Faba bean and Fenugreek and Its Effect on Some Predators

A.A.A. Abd-Allah and H.S. EL-Tahawe* Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 17/1/2024; Accepted: 7/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001332

Occurrence of the Stem End Rot Disease in Pomelo, Citrus maxima Caused by Lasiodiplodia Species in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam

V.M. Thuan1, P.T.B. Quyen1, H.N.D. Khoa1, D.T. Xuan2, L.T. Quang1, L.N.T. Xuan3 and N.Q. Khuong1* (1) Faculty of Crop Science, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho 94115, Vietnam; (2) Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Can Tho University, Can Tho 94115, Vietnam; (3) Experimental and Practical Area, An Giang University, An Giang 90116, Vietnam, and Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/9/2023; Accepted: 6/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001333

Using Wood Vinegar as a Natural Pesticide for Reducing Greenhouse Gases to Mitigate Climatic Change Effect Compared with That of Indoxacarb Against the Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata

A.A.K.H. Negm1*, B.A.A. Ali2, H.M.G. Elsharkawi2 and A. Afify3 (1) Horticulture Pests Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Egypt; (2) Biological agriculture research Department, Central laboratory for Agriculture climate, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Egypt; (3) Department of Entomology, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 28/2/2023; Accepted: 6/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001334

Description and Identification of Some Wild Agaricus Species Grown in Western Homs Governorate, Syria

B. Hola1*, R. Murshed1 and M. Jbour2 (1) Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; (2) General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research (GCSAR), Damascus, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 30/1/2024; Accepted: 11/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001335

A Study on the Effectiveness of the Entomopathogen <em>Beauvaria bassiana</em> for The Control of Larvae and Adults of the Grape Leafhopper, Arboridia kermanshah Under Laboratory Conditions

A.A. Assaf* and H.A.J. Naas Department of Bioresistance Technologies, Al-Musayyib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 11/3/2024; Accepted: 20/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001336

Molecular Confirmation of Figs Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita and its Chemical Control Integrated with Fungal and Bacterial Formulation

B.H. Kandouh1, F.A. Ahmed1* and M.H. Aldarraji2 (1) Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq; (2) Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Misan, Misan, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 19/5/2024; Accepted: 20/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001337

Functional Response of the Predator Chrysoperla carnea larvae to the Eggs of Tomato Moth, Tuta absoluta

F.A.M.H. A-Nedawi11*, B.M. Mohsen1, E.M. Al-Obaidi1 A.K. Badr2, and F.H. Sadek3 (1) Sciences Department, Faculty of Basic Education, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; (3) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Baghdad, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/4/2024; Accepted: 28/4/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001338

Investigating Some Aflatoxin-Producing Fungi in Wheat Flour and Grains Infested with Trogoderma granarium and its Control with Some Physical Methods

A.A. Alhaddad*, I.M. Omran and M. Sabri Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Basrah University, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/4/2024; Accepted: 30/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001339

Evolutionary Relationships and Distribution Pattern of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Among Melampsora Species Using In-Silico Approaches

W.P. Dauda1*, I.O. Ogra2, P. Abraham3, C.O. Adetunji4, E. Glen5, D. Morumda6, G.W. Peter7, S.E. Abraham8 and U.J. Ifeanyi9 (1) Department of Agronomy, Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria; (2) UNESCO International Centre of Biotechnology Nsukka, Nigeria; (3) Department of Horticultural Technology, Federal College of Horticulture, Nigeria; (4) Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Edo University Iyamho, Nigeria; (5) Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria; (6) Department of Microbiology, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria; (7) Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; (8) Department of Agronomy, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria; (9) Department of Crop Science, University of Uyo, Nigeria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 17/8/2023; Accepted: 20/6/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001340

Constructing and Analyzing Two Types of Life Tables for the Instars of the Grape False Red Mite, Tenuipalpus granati in The Laboratory

T.M.M. Al-Sweedi Plant Protection Department, Agriculture College, University of Karbala, Iraq. Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 8/9/2023; Accepted: 20/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001341

First Record of Alternaria alternata Causing Leaf Spot and Blight Disease on Ailanthus Altissima in Syria

H.A. Khalil* and R.N. Yousef Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Baath University, Homs, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 12/2/2024; Accepted: 19/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001342

Toxicity Effects of Melia azedaracht and Peganum harmala Extract Emulsions on The Eggs and Adults of The Cowpea Southern Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus

Z.Kh. Hasan1*, S.Z. Bakr2 and Z.Sh. Ahmed2 (1) Agriculture Research Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Iraq; (2) Plant Protection Department, Tikrit University, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 22/1/2024; Accepted: 18/5/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001329
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Survey and Identity of the Common Weeds Distributed in Agricultural Fields in Benghazi Plain, Libya

F.M. Al-Maksaby1, S.S.S. Abd El-Galil1 and A.H.Kh. Alzerbi2* (1) Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benghazi, Libya; (2) Botany Department, Faculty of Humanities and Applied Sciences, University of Benghazi, Libya. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 9/1/2024; Accepted: 20/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001343

Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Inhibiting the Growth of Botrytis cinerea in vitro

Y.A. Hammad1* and R.M. Al Shami2 (1) Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria; (2) Second Faculty of Agriculture in Suwayda, Damascus University, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 30/1/2024; Accepted: 29/8/2024    

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001362

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Some Resistance Inducers in Protecting Tobacco Plants Against Downy Mildew Caused by the fungus Peronospora hyoscyami f. sp. tabacina and Their Role in Improving Production

H.A. Mansour1, W. Nafaa2 and A.M. Mouhanna1,3* (1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria; (2) Faculty of Agriculture 2, Sweida Branch, University of Damascus, Syria; (3) Medical School, Syrian Private University, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/1/2024; Accepted: 26/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001361

Cheatomum globousum Promotes Tomato Growth and Induces Systemic Resistance Against Tobacco mosaic virus

A.A. Matrood1, A. Rhouma2*, M.A. Al Waeli3, W. Anwar3 and L. Hajji-Hedfi2 (1) Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq; (2) Regional Centre of Agricultural Research of Sidi Bouzid, CRRA, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia; (3) Department of plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 22/7/2024; Accepted: 26/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001360

Geographical Distribution and Population Density of the Citrus Nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans in Soil Samples from the Syrian Coastal Region and Its Relationship to Citrus Varieties and Some Soil Characteristics

Y.M. Ismail*, N. Ali and A. Boubou Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 15/9/2024; Accepted: 23/8/2024  

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001359

Isolation of Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic Fungi from Cucurbits Roots Grown in Soil Amended with Organic Manure in Tunisia

Rhouma1*, I. Ben Salem1, M. Muhamdi2 and N. Boughalleb-M’Hamdi1 (1) Département des Sciences Biologiques et de la Protection des Plantes, Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, 4042 Sousse, LR21AGR05, University of Sousse, Tunisia, (2) Département des Sciences Horticoles et du Paysage, Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, 4042 Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 29/5/2024; Accepted: 23/8/2024  

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001357

Effect of Biological Characteristics of Two Species of Trichogramma on the Eggs of Lesser Date Moth, Batrachedra amydraula Treated with Lawsonia inermis Plant Extract

Gh.F. Al-Saedi* and R.M. Alabdalsaid Date Palm Research Center, University of Basrah, Iraq *Email of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 6/11/2023; Accepted: 19/8/2024      

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001356

Determining the Genetic Relationship of the Purple Nutsedge, Cyperus rotundus Ecotypes in Syria

M.A. Ahmad, A.M. Basheer* and G.S. Ibrahim Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Damascus University, Syria. Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 28/4/2024; Accepted: 15/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001355

Cost Benefit Analysis of Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Control in Date Palm Trees Farms at Sharkia Governorate, Egypt

O.E. Arafa1* and M.M. Abdul Hafiz2 (1) Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Dokki, Giza, Egypt; (2) Central Laboratory for Date Palm Research and Development, Agricultural Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Giza, Egypt *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 19/5/2024; Accepted: 2/9/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001354

Field Evaluation of Attraction Efficiency of Some Food-Olfactory Attractant Mixtures and Mass Trapping Technique Compared to Partial Spray for Controlling Ceratitis capitata in Orange Orchards

H.A. El-Shabrawy1, F.A.A. Badr2, T.M. Amara2* and M.H. Naroz1 (1) Department of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt; (2) Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 2/2/2024; Accepted: 12/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001353

The Use of the Filtrate of the Fungus Beauvaria bassiana and the Growth Regulator Match to Control of the Beetle Oryzaephillus surinamensis

Y.D. Rashid1, M.A. Hasoon1* and L. Awad2 (1) Al-Mussaib Technical College, Al-Furat AL-Awsat Technical University, Iraq; (2) Al-Muthanna University, Iraq *Email address of the corresponding authors: [email protected] Received: 23/4/2024; Accepted: 10/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001352

The impact of Pressurized CO2 and N2 Gases on the Various Developmental Stages of Ephestia cautella and Oryzaephilus surinamensis Store Insects

M.Y. Amin1*, E.L. Ayad1 and M.M.I. Aamir (2) Stored Grain Insects Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12619, Egypt; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Egypt *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 19/12/2023; Accepted: 8/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001351

Influence of Endophytic Colonization of Tomato Plants with Two Local Isolates of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria bassiana by Using Three Different Inoculation Techniques, and Their Effect in Controlling Tomato Leaf Miner Larvae, Tuta absoluta and on plant growth

Haj Hasan1,2*, M. Ahmad1, O. Hammoudi2 and M. Moflih2 (1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Latakia University, Latakia, Syria; (2) General Authority of Agricultural Scientific Research, Damascus, Syria. Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 29/5/2024; Accepted: 8/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001350

Efficiency of Mixing Methyl eugenol and Trimedlure to Attract Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata and the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata Males Under Field Conditions in Egypt

Gh.M.A. Morsi and S.R.M. Farag* Plant protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 9/1/2024; Accepted: 8/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001349

The Effect of Essential Oil from White Wormwood, Artemisia herba alba on Black Bean Aphid, Aphis fabae and Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae

Nouichi1*, S. Chibani1, S. Nouichi3, M. Boukabache1,2, A. Othmani4 and N. Marhoun5 (1) Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Constantine 1, Algeria; (2) Laboratory for Development and Valorization of Plant Genetic Resources, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Constantine 1, Algeria; (3) Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila, Algeria; (4) Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Béjaïa, 06000 Béjaïa, Algeria; (5) Laboratory of Biology and Environment, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Constantine 1, Algeria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 4/4/2024; Accepted: 6/8/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001348

Efficiency of Some Biological Treatments in the Control of Southern Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on Tomatoes Under Greenhouse Conditions in Syria

R.N. Yousef*, H.A. Khalil, Y.H. Mohamed and A.M. Al-Abdallah Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Homs University, Homs, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 5/3/2024; Accepted: 30/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001347

Fungi Associated with the Infestation of the Jujube Tree by the Insect Borer, Lampetis mimosa

E.M. Hussein, Sh.F. Abd El-Sayed and M.A.A. W. El-Atby* Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 24/8/2023; Accepted: 30/7/2024  

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001346

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with Leaf Spot Disease of Some Ornamental Plants in Misan, Iraq

Q.H. Madhi1*, Y.A. Saleh2 and A.M. Jasem1 (1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Misan University, Iraq; (2) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Iraq. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 19/12/2023; Accepted: 30/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001345

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Different Plant Parts of the Phytolacca Americana L. on the Life Span of Honeybee Workers and its Ability to Stimulate the Production of Antimicrobial Peptides

M.O. Sharaf1, N. Al-Abras2 and A.M. Mouhanna1,3* (1) Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria; (2) General Biotechnology Authority, Damascus, Syria; (3) Syria Private University, Damascus, Syria. *Email address of the corresponding author: [email protected] Received: 22/1/2024; Accepted: 20/7/2024

DOI https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001343