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The Regional Technical Coordination Meeting
(RTCM) of APRP was held at ICARDA headquarter, Aleppo, Syria from 7 to 9
December,2003.
Participants, representing Agricultural Research Institutes from
Bahrain, Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Yemen attended
the meeting (see list of participants). During the 3-day meeting
scientists from different AP countries discussed their research
activities and results under the three research themes of APRP (Water
Management, Rangeland and Forage Crops, Protected Agriculture). Over 35
research reports and scientific papers were presented in different
sessions followed in each case by discussion. The main subjects
discussed were as follows :
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Rangeland: Seed multiplication; Seed threshing and processing;
Productivity of forage grasses; Irrigated forages; Germplasm
collection
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Water Management and Irrigation: Water use efficiency; Treated waste
water; Utilization of dam and water reservoirs
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Protected Agriculture: Integrated Production and Protection
Management (IPPM); Organic fertilizer; Bio-rational pesticides; Soil
solarization; Green house (GH) production management; Agro-economic
assessment of GH production
Five experts were invited from ICARDA, Ain Al
Shams and UAE Universities also participated and presented the following
papers:
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Ahmed Al Masoum, UAEU: Application of IPPM in greenhouse for
production of organic produce.
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Ayman F. Abou-Hadid Ain Al Shams University: The utilization of IT
for WUE.
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Theib Oweis , ICARDA.: Managing water in agriculture under extreme
scarcity.
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Eddy De Pauw, Agro climatologist, ICARDA: Agro ecological
Characterization Studies in the Arabian Peninsula. Past and Future
Needs.
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Murari Singh, ICARDA: On-line Bio computing: A research solution
tool. (three participant have received special training course on
this subject after the RTCM, see 5-specialized training course)
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Delegations from Bahrain, Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar,
Oman, Sudi Arabia and Yemen participated in APRP Regional Technical
Coordination Meeting in ICARDA, Aleppo, Syria 7-9 December 2003
Special tour was organized for the participants for different
department, laboratories and units at ICARDA. In the final session
scientists and researchers from AP countries discussed and finalized
their plan of work for the coming season. The plan of work will be
submitted to the Regional Steering Committee Meeting (RSCM) in February.
APRP
RTCM participants during their visit to the Laboratories and GRU at
ICARDA-HQ
Participants acknowledged ICARDA activities in the Arabian Peninsula.
The participants also acknowledged the financial support for APRP by
Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), International
Fund for Agricultural Development (lEAD) and OPEC fund (OPEC).
A group
photo for the participants of APRP-RTCM 7-9 December, 2003
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1st Day:
Sunday 7 December 2003
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Session I
–Opening |
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Chairman |
Dr. Mohan
Saxena, Assistant Director General – AL, ICARDA |
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09:00-09:30 |
Overview of NARS Priorities and ICARDA's Research
Dr. William
Erskine, Assistant Director General – Research, ICARDA |
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09:30-10:00 |
An over view of ICARDA-APRP
Dr. Ahmed T. Moustafa, APRP Regional Coordinator, ICARDA |
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10:00-10:35 |
Statement by heads of the delegations
Bahrain; Emirates; KSA; Kuwait; Oman; Qatar; Yemen
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10:35-10:50 |
Opening address
Prof. Dr. Adel El-Beltagy, Director General, ICARDA |
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10:50-11:20 |
Break
and Group Photo |
Session II – Rangeland
and Forage Crops
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Chairman |
Dr. Abdul
Wahed Mukred, Vice Chairman AREA/Yemen |
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Rapporture |
Dr. Hamdy
Hassan El-Doweny, Horticulture Expert, MMAA, Qatar |
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11:20-11:50 |
Agro ecological Characterization Studies in the Arabian
Peninsula. Past and Future Needs
Dr Eddy De Pauw, Agro climatologist,
ICARDA |
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11:50-12:05 |
Discussion |
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12:05-12:15 |
Research
Activities in
Kingdom of
Bahrain, Seed Multiplication of rangeland species
Ahmed Ibrahim Alyas, Ministry of Agriculture and
Municipal Affairs, Bahrain |
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12:15-12:20 |
Discussion |
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12:20-12:30 |
Seed threshing and processing of indigenous forage species:
problems and solution
Makawi Mohamed Makawi ,Seed Technology Engineer,
MAF, Emirates |
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12:30-12:35 |
Discussion |
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12:35-13:00 |
General
Discussion and Recommendations |
Session III – Rangeland
and Forage Crops (continue)
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Chairman |
Dr.
Abdullah Alshankiti, Assistance Director for Technical
Affairs,NARC |
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Rapporture |
Al-Kirshi,
Technical Director and PA contact Scientist, AREA, Yemen |
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14:00-14:10 |
Productivity of indigenous and exotic forage
grasses as affected by clipping frequency and irrigation.
Dr. A. Osman , Pasture Forage & Range Ecologist,
APRP, ICARDA
Dr. M. Tamemi, Forage Specialist, MAF, UAE |
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14:10-14:15 |
Discussion |
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14:15-14:25 |
Research activities of the 2002/2003 seasons in
Al-Jouf , KSA
Dr. Abdullah M. Al-Hajoj, Head, Range Management
Dept., MoA, KSA |
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14:25-14:30 |
Discussion |
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14:30-14:40 |
Collection, seed multiplication & utilization of rangeland
forage species in Oman
Safaa M. Naser Al-Farsi, Head, Seed and Plant
genetic Resources Lab.MAF, Oman |
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14:40-14:45 |
Discussion |
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14:45-14:55 |
Causes and cure of seed dormancy in selected native forage
plants
Ali Zaid N. Al-Dosari, Head, Field Crops and
Native Plants Unit, MMAA, Qatar |
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14:55-15:00 |
Discussion |
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15:00-15:45 |
Seed multiplication of natural range species in the coastal
agro-ecological zone of Yemen;
Eng. Gumhuria Al-Khader Ahmed
Study & evaluation of natural rangeland genetic resources of
Ombahara in Shukra province, Abyan governorate;
Eng. Mohamed Mufarreh
Survey of vegetative cover of al-Khon reserved range area,
Seiyan governorate; Eng. Ahmed
Salem Bataher
The establishment of Walan reserved range area, Sana’a
governorate; Ali Abdul Malek
Seed multiplication of selected range species in highland
agro-ecological zone of Yemen;
Eng. Ali Abdul Malek
Presenter: Mohamed Mufarreh, Researcher and
Contact Scientist, AREA, Yemen
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15:45-16:00 |
Discussion |
Session IV – Rangeland
and Forage Crops (continue)
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Chairman |
Dr. Ahmed
E. Osman Pasture Forage & Range Ecologist, APRP, ICARDA |
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16:15-16:30 |
General
discussions and recommendations |
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16:30-17:15 |
Rangeland and
Forage crop Work Plan for 2003\2004 |
2nd Day:
Monday 8 December 2003
Session V – Irrigation
and Water Management
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Chairman |
Dr. Abdul
Wahed Mukred, Vice Chairman AREA/Yemen |
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Rapporture |
Mr.
Makawi Mohamed Makawi ,Seed Technology Engineer, MAF, Emirates |
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08:00-08:30 |
The utilization of IT for water use efficiency
Prof. Ayman F. Abou-Hadid, Director CLAC, Egypt,
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08:30-08:45 |
Discussion |
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08:45-08:55 |
Water use efficiency in the production of okra under surface
and drip irrigation systems
Hussein Jawad Allaith, Head of Soil and Irrigation Section,
MMAA, Bahrain |
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08:55-09:00 |
Discussion |
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09:00-09:10 |
A progress report on performance, productivity and water use
efficiency of five indigenous forage grasses under central Saudi
Arabia conditions.
Dr. Abdullah Alshankiti, Assistance Director for Technical
Affairs,NARC
Agil Hamdan Al Homaidy., Agricultural Specialist, NARC, KSA |
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09:10-09:15 |
Discussion |
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09:15-09:25 |
Studies on water use efficiency in the production of cucumber
crop
Dr. Hamdy Hassan El-Doweny, Horticulture Expert, MMAA, Qatar |
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09:25-09:30 |
Discussion |
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09:30-09:40 |
Assessment of treated sewage water use from Al-Shaab
Treatment Plant
Dr. Hadi Al-Shubaihi, Dr. Mustafa A. Sattar, Gamal Al-Nakeeb
Presenter: Nageeb Al-Ghulaibi Water Component Coordinator,
AREA,Yemen |
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09:40-09:45 |
Discussion |
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09:45-10:00 |
General
discussions and recommendations |
Session VI – Irrigation
and Water Management (continue)
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Chairman |
Mr.
Abdullah Al-Hindi, DG of Agricultural Research, MoA, SA |
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Rapporture |
Ms.
Safaa M. Naser Al-Farsi, Head, Seed and Plant genetic Resources
Lab.MAF, Oman |
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10:15-10:45 |
Managing water in agriculture under extreme
scarcity
Dr Theib Oweis, Senior Irrigation and Water Management
Scientist, ICARDA |
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10:45-11:00 |
Discussion |
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11:00-11:10 |
Assessment of utilization of water dams and reservoirs in the
highlands of Yemen (Sana’a governorate)
Dr. Khader Atroosh, Eng. Mohamed Al Naboos Eng. Abdul
Azeez Haider
Presenter: Khader Atroosh, Head of Water Resources Research
Section,RNRRC, Yemen |
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11:10-11:15 |
Discussion |
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11:15-11:30 |
General
discussions and recommendations |
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11:30-12:30 |
Irrigation and
Water Management Workplan for 2003\2004 |
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13:00-13:30 |
On-line Bio computing: A research solution tool
Dr Murari Singh, Senior Biometrician, ICARDA |
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14:15-17:00 pm |
Visiting ICARDA’s
Different Program and Activities |
3rd Day:
Tuesday 9 December 2003
Session VII – Protected
Agriculture
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Chairman |
Mr. Abdul
Aziz Al-Harthy, Head, Agriculture Research Center, Oman |
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Rapporture |
Mr. Saeed
Hassan Al Bagham, biological Control Eng., MAF, UAE |
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08:00-08:30 |
Application of IPPM in greenhouse for production of organic
produce
Dr. Ahmed Al Masoum, UAE University, UAE,
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08:30-08:45 |
Discussion |
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08:45-08:55 |
The use of different doses of organic fertilizer for the
production of tomato
Isam Mustafa Razaq, Head Farm Oper. & Maintenance Dept, MMAA,
Bahrain |
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08:55-09:00 |
Discussion |
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09:00-09:10 |
Studying the
Effect of Covering Date Palm Bunch with Different Materials on
the Quality & Quantity of the Fruit (Khalas Variety)
Sadiq Isa Mansoor Hussain, Horticulturist, MMAA, Bahrain |
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09:10-09:15 |
Discussion |
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09:15-09:25 |
Incidence
and management of pests on cucumber and tomato crops in
protected cultivation system in the Sultanate of Oman: Toward A
Safer Crop
Najma Mohmood Al-Zidjali, Researcher Economic Entomology, MAF,
Oman |
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09:25-09:30 |
Discussion |
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9:30-10:00 |
General
discussions and recommendations |
Session VIII – Protected
Agriculture (Continue)
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Chairman |
Dr.
Abdullah M. Al-Hajoj, Head, Range Management Dept., MoA, KSA |
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Rapporture |
Dr.
Khader Atroosh, Head of Water Resources Research Section,RNRRC,
Yemen |
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10:15-10:50 |
Evaluation of tomato production in hydroponics under cooled
greenhouse
Agro-economic assessment for production of cucumber under
cooled and non-cooling greenhouses
Evaluation of cucumber production in sandy media under cooled
greenhouse
Evaluation of strawberry production in the peat moss with
perlite media using vertical system under non-cooled greenhouse
Muthir Al-Rawahy, Vegetable Researcher, MAF, Oman |
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10:50-11:05 |
Discussion |
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11:05-11:15 |
Use solarization to produce tomato and cucumber crops
Adel Mohamed Saleh Al-Yahri, Horticulture Researcher, MMAA,
Qatar |
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11:15-11:20 |
Discussion |
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11:20-11:45 |
Dissemination of IPPM in protected agriculture under farmers
conditions in Dhamar; Amin Kirshi, Naghi Al-Rahgihi, Abdo Al-Dhuraibi
IPPM in protected agriculture in the northern highlands (Al-Mahweet)
Khaled Al-Kirshi, Taher Mahyoub, Khairi Al-Abyad, Saleh Al-Makaleh
IPPM in protected agriculture in southern highlands (Al-Turba
/ Taez)
Amin Al-Kirshi
Presenter: Amin Al-Kirshi, Technical Director and PA contact
Scientist, AREA, Yemen |
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11:45-11:55 |
Discussion |
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11:55-12:05 |
Integrated production and protection management (IPPM)
program for cucumber crop under greenhouse condition for the
season 2002/03 in Kuwait
Maher Al Hunaidi;Dr. Mohammad Fadel; Mohammad Riad; Etemad Al
Saeed; Amal Abdul Kareem; Othman Al Shiekh; Hanan M Al-Jumaa
and Naiema Al-Mishwat,, Public Authority for Agricultural
Affairs & Fish Resources, Kuwait. Present by A. Abdul Karim |
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12:05-:12:10 |
Disscution |
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12:10-12:20 |
Influence of green house heating on production of
vegetables crops.
Mohamed Jamal, M. Al Harbi; Jamal Fouad, Nabeel N. Al Murshed,
PAAAFR, Kuwait |
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12:20-12:25 |
Discussion |
Session IX- Protected
Agriculture (Continue)
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Chairman |
Dr. Ahmed
T. Moustafa, APRP Regional Coordinator, ICARDA |
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13:30-13:45 |
General
Discussion |
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13:45-14:15 |
Protected
Agriculture Work plan for 2003/2004 |
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14:15-15:15 |
Group Discussions |
Session X- General
Discussions and Closing Ceremony
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Chairman |
Dr. William
Erskine, Assistant Director General – Research, ICARDA |
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Rapporture |
Mr. Isam
Mustafa Razaq, Head Farm Oper. & Maintenance Dept, MMAA, Bahrain |
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15:30-16:15 |
Work Plan and
time table for Training, Workshops, etc during 2003/2004 season |
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16:15-16:45 |
General
discussion and recommendation |
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16:45 |
Closing ceremony |
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