Department of Crop Sciences
Ongoing Research Projects:
The following research grants are currently held by the members of the Department of Crop Sciences:
Period |
Research Title |
Funding Agency |
2007 – 2010 |
Development of Management Strategies for Pesticide Resistance and Pesticide Residue Problems in Omani Agriculture |
H. M. Research Fund |
2007 – 2010 |
Conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources in Oman |
H. M. Research Fund |
2007 – 2010 |
Molecular characterization of phytoplasma associated with witches' broom, phyllody / viresence diseases of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Oman |
SQU |
2006 – 2009 |
Pesticide Resistance and Residue Problems in Omani and UAE vegetable Production, Phase II: Solution through Rapid and Molecular Detection Techniques and Farmers Awareness |
SQU / UAEU |
2006 – 2009 |
Molecular investigation of lime witches’ broom phytoplasma in Oman |
SQU |
2005 – 2008 |
Evaluation of mango germplasm for resistance to Ceratocystis manginecans |
SQU |
2005 – 2008 |
Development of salt, drought and gemini virus tolerant tomato crops in Oman |
SQU |
