 Education/Training from Bachelor
B.Sc.1993. Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, the University of Havana (Graduated with top honors) MSc. 2000. Nutritional Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, University of Havana. Ph.D. 2007. Biological Sciences, University of Oriente, Santiago de Cuba. Specialist in Molecular Basis of Obesity. 2008. University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Research and professional career
September 1993-February 1999: Solar Biotechnology Division, Solar Energy Research Center (CIES). Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA). Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Research Assistant: Cultivation of microalgae for nutritional purposes and obtainment of pharmacologically active substances. March 1999-March 2011: Teaching Assistant. Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology (CEBI). The University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Research on Mushroom Products and Applied Immunology.
April 2011-now: Titular Professor of the Biology Department (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biotechnology). Faculty of Natural Sciences. The University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Titular Researcher. Responsible for Investigations at the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology (CEBI). Research on Mushroom Products and Immunonutrition. Coordinator of the University Network of Biotechnology. Research Interests: Research directed toward the evaluation of the immunomodulating, antitumor and antioxidant activities of natural products derived from microalgae, edible mushrooms, and plants. Interested in the utilization of these products in the fields of functional foods/nutraceuticals, dietetic supplements, and immunonutrition.
Teaching assignments: Teach courses in Biochemistry, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Biotechnology, Food Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics for Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy careers. Coordinator of the MSc. Degree Program of Pharmaceutical Services (University of Oriente, Cuba) (Professor of Physiopathology and Immunotherapy). (Program of Excellence according to Cuban Certification Board) Member of the Academic Committee of the MSc. Degree Program of Biotechnology awarded with the Prize for Post-graduated Education Quality by the Ibero-American Universities Association of Postgraduate Education (Asociación de Universidades Iberoamericanas de Postgrado, AUIP) (Professor of Microbial Genetics, Food Biochemistry, and Animal Models in Biotechnology). Professor of the Ph.D. Program on Molecular Biosciences of Havana´s University (Advanced Technologies on Biochemistry).
Supervisor of 24 BSc. theses, 18 MSc. thesis and 4 Ph.D. theses defended in the past 5 years.
Ph.D. promoted: - "Evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves extracts from Tamarindus indica L. as a premise for its introduction on complementary medicine" (Author: Julio Cesar Escalona Arranz, Department of Pharmacy, University of Oriente, July 2011). - "Evaluation of the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities of a new tablet formulation of the standardized extract obtained from leaves of Tamarindus indica L.". (Author: Jesús Rafael Rodriguez Amado, Department of Pharmacy, University of Oriente, April 2012). - "Evaluation of the in vitro pro-apoptotic activity of Trichilia hirta L. extracts on human tumor cells" (Author: Edgar Hernández Sosa, Department of Biology, University of Oriente, December 2012). - “Evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of bioproducts obtained from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.” (Author: Gabriel Llauradó Maury, Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology, University of Oriente, May 2016) (Joint Ph.D. with Prof. Paul Cos from the Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium in the context of the VLIR-IUC Cooperation Programme with Universidad de Oriente-Cuba). Participation Complete list of publications Note: All the publications in Cuban national journals referred below are indexed at least in SCOPUS, MEDLINE or SciElo
1. Morris HJ, Almarales A., Abdala RT. (1998) Influencia del tratamiento de la biomasa y la naturaleza de las enzimas proteolíticas en la hidrólisis de las proteínas celulares de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Química X(1-2):59-67 [in Spanish] English translation: Influence of biomass treatment and the nature of proteolytic enzymes in cell protein hydrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 2. Quintana MM, Hernández L, Morris HJ, Fernández M. (1999) Vitaminas contenidas en cultivos de la microalga Chlorella sp. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 13(1):9-13 [in Spanish] English translation: Vitamins contained in cultures of the microalga Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 3. Morris HJ, Quintana MM, Almarales A, Hernández L. (1999) Composición bioquímica y evaluación de la calidad proteica de la biomasa autotrófica de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 13(2):123-128 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical composition and protein quality assessment of Chlorella vulgaris autotrophic biomass. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 4. Morris HJ, Martínez CE, Abdala RT, Campos D. (1999) Adyuvantes inmunológicos. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 18(2):130-137 [in Spanish] English translation: Immunological adjuvants. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 5. Morris HJ, Sanz A, Almarales A. (1999) Utilización de un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris en la formulación de medios de cultivo de Bacillus subtilis. Tecnología Química 19(3):32-37 [in Spanish] English translation: Utilization of an enzymatic hydrolysate from Chlorella vulgaris in the formulation of Bacillus subtilis culture media. [Chemical Technology] 6. Hernández L, Quintana MM, Morris HJ. (2000) Obtención de glicerol a partir de la microalga Dunaliella salina. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 34(2):134-137 [in Spanish] English translation: Glycerol obtainment from the microalga Dunaliella salina. [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 7. Morris HJ, Martínez CE, Abdala RT, Cobas G. (2000) Evidencias preliminares de las propiedades inmunomoduladoras de la fracción polisacárida de origen marino PC-I. Revista Cubana de Oncología 16 (3):171-176 [in Spanish] English translation: Preliminary findings of the immunomodulating properties from marine polysaccharide fraction PC-I. [Cuban Journal of Oncology]
8. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Almarales A, Abdala RT. (2001) Composición bioquímica y propiedades bioestimulantes de un hidrolizado proteico de la microalga Chlorella vulgaris (Chlorophyta, Chlorophyceae). Revista Cubana de Química XIII(3):28-36 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical composition and biostimulating properties of a protein hydrolysate from the microalga Chlorella vulgaris (Chlorophyta, Chlorophyceae). [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 9. Morris H.J., Almarales A., Carrillo O. (2001) Utilización de combinaciones enzimáticas en la obtención de hidrolizados proteicos a partir de la microalga Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 15(2):85-89 [in Spanish] English translation: Utilization of enzymatic mixtures in the obtainment of protein hydrolysates from the microalga Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 10. Morris HJ, Almarales A, Romero K, Vidal M. (2002) Validación de un método potenciométrico para la determinación de nitrógeno amínico en hidrolizados proteicos de microalgas. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 36(1):56-61 [in Spanish] English translation: Validation of a potentiometric method for determining amino nitrogen in microalgae protein hydrolysates. [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 11. Morris HJ; Llauradó G, Marcos J, Rodríguez S, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2002) Immunomodulating effects of polysaccharide fractions from mycelium of Pleurotus ostreatus. I. In vitro macrophage- stimulation activity. Biotecnología Aplicada 19(1-2):94 [in English] [Applied Biotechnology] 12. Morris HJ; Rodríguez S, Peñamaría A. (2002) La dimensión ambiental en la enseñanza de la bioquímica en la carrera de Licenciatura en Química. Educación Química 13(3):214-220 [in Spanish] English translation: The environmental dimension in biochemistry teaching in the career of BSc. in Chemistry. [Chemical Education 13. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Carrillo O. (2002) Aspectos bioquímicos de la intervención con un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris durante la recuperación de la malnutrición proteico- energética en ratones Balb/c. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 16(1):5-12 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical aspects of the intervention with a Chlorella vulgaris protein hydrolysate during the recovery of protein-energy malnutrition in Balb/c mice. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 14. Bermúdez RC; Donoso C; Martínez CE; Ramos EI, Morris HJ. (2002) Efecto de la luz en la concentración de micosteroles de Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 16(1):13-18 [in Spanish] English translation: Light effect on mycosterol concentrations of Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 15. Morris HJ, Morán L. (2002) Determinación del contenido de triptófano en suplementos nutricionales de microalgas mediante espectrofotometría derivativa. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(1):65-70 [in Spanish] English translation: Tryptophan content determination in microalgae nutritional supplements by derivative spectrophotometry. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 16. Guerra ME, Martínez CE, Morris HJ, Almenares JF, Cobas G. (2002) Obtención de un conjugado BSA- riboflavina (GV-BSA) y su evaluación como inmunógeno. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(1):51-58 [in Spanish] English translation: Obtainment of a conjugate BSA-riboflavin and its evaluation as immunogen. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 17. Rodríguez S, Fernández M, Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, García N. (2002) Growth of Pleurotus ostreatus on the wastewater of a mushrooms farm. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products, Eds. J.E. Sánchez, G. Huerta, E. Montiel, February 20-23. Cuernavaca, México, pp. 391-397. 18. Rodríguez S, Fernández M, Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, García N. (2002) Purificación de la enzima lacasa a partir del cultivo de Pleurotus ostreatus en medios residuales. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(3):83-90 [in Spanish] English translation: Purification of laccase enzyme from the culture of Pleurotus ostreatus in residual media. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 19. Morris HJ, Marcos J, Llauradó G, Fontaine R, Tamayo V, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2003) Immunomodulating effects of hot-water extract from Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium on cyclophosphamide treated mice. Micologia Aplicada International 15(1):7-13 [International Applied Micology] 20. Sarmiento R, Morris HJ. (2003) Marcadores para el diagnóstico genérico en la investigación criminalística de semen (reseña analítica). Revista Cubana de Química XV(1):55-62 [in Spanish] English translation: Markers for generic diagnoses in the criminal investigation of semen. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 21. Guerra ME, Morris HJ. (2003) La conjugación de haptenos a proteínas (Parte I) Revista Cubana de Química XV(2):30-39 [in Spanish] English translation: The conjugation of haptens to proteins (Part I) [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 22. Guerra ME, Morris HJ. (2003) La conjugación de haptenos a proteínas (Parte II) Revista Cubana de Química XV(2):40-52 [in Spanish] English translation: The conjugation of haptens to proteins (Part II) [Cuban Journal of Chemistry]
23. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC. (2003) Enfoque integral en la utilización de los métodos químicos de evaluación de la calidad proteica. Revista Cubana de Salud Pública 29(1):42-47 [in Spanish] English translation: An integral approach in the use of chemical methods for protein quality assessment. [Cuban Journal of Public Health] 24. Martínez C, Cobas G, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Pérez I, Morris HJ, Almenares J. (2003) Evaluación de la sustancia CM-95 tratada magnéticamente como inmunopotenciador con antígenos de Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biotecnología Aplicada 20(3):160-163 [in Spanish] English translation: Evaluation of the magnetically treated CM-95 substance as immunopotentiator with Pseudomonas aeruginosa antigens. [Applied Biotechnology] 25. Hernández M, Chávez MA, Báez R, Carvajal C, Márquez M. Morris HJ; Santos R, González JL, Quesada V, Rodríguez C. (2003) Nueva tecnología para la obtención de un preparado de bromelina de tallo de piña (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr). Biotecnología Aplicada 20(3):179-181 [in Spanish] English translation: New technology for the obtainment of a bromelain preparation from the pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr) stem. [Applied Biotechnology] 26. Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, Donoso C, Martínez CE, Ramos EI. (2003) Influencia de la luz en la calidad proteica de Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 22(4):226-231 [in Spanish] English translation: Light influence on Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida protein quality. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 27. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Almenares JF, Camacho M. (2003) Inactivación de cultivos de Pseudomonas aeruginosa mediante tratamiento térmico y aplicación de formaldehído. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 22(4):232-236 [in Spanish] English translation: Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa cultures by thermal treatment and formaldehyde. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 28. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Carrillo O. (2003) Restauración de la inmunocompetencia en ratones Balb/c malnutridos con la administración intraperitoneal de un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 37(3) [in Spanish] English translation: Immunocompetence restoration in malnourished Balb/c mice by the intraperitoneal administration of a Chlorella vulgaris protein hydrolysate. http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034- 75152003000300007&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 29. Fong, O.; Morris, H.J.; Colón, M.; Berenguer, C. (2003) Interferencia de la hemoglobina en pruebas de laboratorio. Revista Cubana de Química XV(3):18-25 [in Spanish] English translation: Hemoglobin interference in laboratory tests. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 30. Rodríguez, S.; Fernández, M.; Bermúdez, R.C.; Morris, H.J. (2003) Tratamiento de efluentes industriales coloreados con Pleurotus spp. Revista Iberoamericana de Micología 20(4):164-168 [in Spanish] English translation: Treatment of colored industrial effluents with Pleurotus spp. [Iberoamerican Journal of Mycology] 31. Morris HJ, Ramírez A, Martín MC, Borges L, Olivares G. (2004). Cinética de crecimiento y producción de polisacáridos por la microalga Porphyridium cruentum (Rhodophyta, Porphyridiaceae) en condiciones de radiación solar difusa. Tecnología Química 24(1):73-77 [in Spanish] English translation: Growth kinetic and polysaccharide production by the red microalga Porphyridium cruentum (Rhodophyta, Porphyridiaceae) under diffuse solar radiation. [Chemical Technology] 32. Cortina HJ, Ferro VR, Morris HJ, Hechavarría L, Poveda LA (2004) Estudio cualitativo de relación estructura-actividad de aldehídos aromáticos, potenciales agentes antisickling. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 23(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Qualitative study on the structure-activity relation of aromatic aldehydes, potential antisickling agents. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0864- 03002004000100002&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 33. Martínez CE, Pérez I, Morris HJ, Fontaine R. (2004) Efectos de la solución CM-95 tratada magnéticamente sobre células mononucleares. Biotecnología Aplicada 21(4):224-228 [in Spanish] English translation: Evaluation of the magnetically treated CM-95 substance on mononuclear cells. [Applied Biotechnology] 34. Morris HJ. (2004) La enseñanza de la Inmunología en la carrera de Farmacia en la Universidad de Oriente. Educación Médica Superior 18(4) [in Spanish] English translation: Immunology teaching in Pharmacy career, Universidad de Oriente. [Higher Medical Education] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0864- 21412004000400007&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 35. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Marcos J, Beltrán Y, García N (2005) Acerca de la funcionalidad de setas comestibles Pleurotus spp.: propiedades bioestimulantes de un extracto acuoso. Revista Cubana de Química XVII(1):102-107 [in Spanish] English translation: On the functionality of the edible mushroom Pleurotus spp: biostimulating properties of an aqueous
extract. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 36. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Llauradó G, Marcos J, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2005) Aqueous extracts from mycelium and fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom Pleurotus spp. CCEBI-3024. Revista Cubana de Química XVII(1):166 [in English] [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 37. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Calás N (2006) Infecciones nosocomiales: Incidencia de Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Revista Cubana de Medicina 45(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Hospital infections: incidence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Cuban Journal of Medicine] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034- 75232006000100005&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 38. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y (2007) Immunostimulant activity of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from green microalga Chlorella vulgaris on undernourished mice. Enzyme and Microbial Technology 40(3):456-460 39. Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Marcos J. (2007) A note on the In vitro macrophage-stimulating activity of water-soluble extracts from mycelium of Pleurotus spp. Food and Agricultural Immunology 18(1):31-37. 40. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC. (2008) Are the peptide sequences encrypted in food Chlorella protein a possible explanation for the immunostimulatory effects of microalgal supplements? Medical Hypotheses 70(4):896. 41. Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Llauradó G, Fontaine R, Rodríguez O. (2008) Aplicación de la técnica de aclaramiento del carbón coloidal en sangre periférica en la evaluación de la actividad inmunomoduladora de dos productos naturales. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 27(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Application of the carbon clearance from peripheral blood technique in the evaluation of the immunomodulating activity of two natural products. http://scielo.sld.cu/pdf/ibi/v27n1/ibi11108.pdf [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 42. Morris HJ, Almarales A, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC. (2008) Utilisation of Chlorella vulgaris cell biomasa for the production of enzymatic protein hydrolysates. Bioresource Technology 99(16):7723-7729 43. Morris HJ. (2008) Cuba: Protein hydrolysates derived from green microalgae. Ind. Bioproc. 30:7. 44. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Almarales A, Bermúdez RC, Alonso ME, Borges L, et al. (2009) Protein hydrolysates from the alga Chlorella vulgaris 87/1 with potentialities in immunonutrition. Biotecnología Aplicada 26(2):162-165. [in English] [Applied Biotechnology] 45. Hernández E, Batista A, Portuondo D, Tamayo V, Mora N, Morris HJ, Martínez CE. (2010) Immunorestorative in immunossuppressed Balb/c mice and cytotoxic activity of water extract from Trichilia hirta root. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 9(6):457-464. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 46. Soria NE, Morris HJ, Rivera S, Gutiérrez E. (2010) Obtención y evaluación del líquido ascítico murino hemoclasificador anti-B en las líneas de ratones Ofbalb (F1) y Balb/c. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 29(4):454-462 [in Spanish] English translation: Obtainment and evaluation of the anti-B hemo classifier murine ascytic fluid in the Ofbalb (F1) and Balb/c strains mice. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 47. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Licea I, Rodríguez JA, Argota H, Cañizares J, Morris HJ, Sierra G. (2010) Chemical constituents of Tamarindos indica L. leaves. Revista Cubana de Química XXII(3):65-71. [in English] [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 48. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Llauradó G. Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Soria NE, Venet G. (2011) Effect of starvation and refeeding on biochemical and immunological status of Balb/c mice: an experimental model of protein-energy malnutrition. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology 33(3):438-446. 49. Hernández E, Martín Y, Batista A, Portuondo D, Tamayo V, Morris HJ, Martínez CE. (2011) Leukocyte-stimulating effect and phytochemical screening of Trichilia hirta extracts. Journal of Medicinal Food 14(9):1057-1059. 50. Escalona JC, Rodríguez J, Pérez R, Cañizares J, Sierra G, Morris HJ, Licea I. (2011) Metabolites extraction optimization in Tamarindus indica L. leaves. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 10(4):369-378. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 51. Morris HJ, Pérez I, Llauradó G, Rodríguez O. (2011) Poster sessions as a learning tool in teaching immunochemical techniques. Pharmacy Education 11(1):126-129. 52. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Gutiérrez A, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Beltrán Y, García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I. (2011) Immunomodulating properties of Pleurotus sp. fruiting bodies powder on cyclophosphamide treated mice. In: Savoie JM, Foulongne-Oriol M, Largeteau M, Barroso G. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7), October 4-7, Arcachon, Francia, vol. 1, pp. 329-338.
53. García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, Rodríguez S, Aguilera I, Morris HJ. (2011) Production of Pleurotus’s ligninolitic enzymes on coffee pulp by solid state fermentation. In: Savoie JM, Foulongne- Oriol M, Largeteau M, Barroso G. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7), October 4-7, Arcachon, Francia, vol. 2, pp. 144-149. 54. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Marcos J, Castán L, Bermúdez RC. (2011) Plantas y hongos comestibles en la modulación del sistema inmune. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 30(4):511-527 [in Spanish] English translation: Plants and edible mushrooms in the modulation of immune system. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 55. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Almarales A, Llauradó G., Lebeque Y, Fontaine R. (2011) Oral administration of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from the green microalga Chlorella vulgaris enhances the nutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Journal of Medicinal Food 14(12):1583-1589. 56. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Llauradó G, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Taking advantage of malnourished mice: an animal model for evaluating the immunostimulatory potential of mushroom-derived food and pharmacological products. Micologia Aplicada International 25(1):1-2 (Invited editorial) [International Applied Mycology] 57. Rodríguez JR, Puente E, Larramendy D, Lafourcade A, Escalona J, Sierra G, Morris HJ, Keita H, Infante JF. (2013) Toxicidad aguda oral e irritabilidad de la mucosa oral de una formulación de tabletas de Tamarindus indica L. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 12(2):154-161. [in Spanish] English translation: Oral acute toxicity and oral mucosa irritation of a tablet formulation from Tamarindus indica L. [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 58. Alfonso YU, Morris HJ, Gutiérrez A, Rodrıíguez-Schettino L, Denis D, Steffen JE. (2013) Dewlap Color Variation Based on Pterin and Carotenoid Pigments in Three Subspecies of Anolis jubar of the Cuban Southern Coast. Copeia 2:205–209. 59. Hernández E, Mora N, Morris HJ, Delgado L, Martínez CE. (2013) Actividad citotóxica de extractos acuosos de hojas de Trichilia hirta sobre células tumorales humanas. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 32(1):93-101. [in Spanish] English translation: Cytotoxic activity of Trichilia hirta leaves water-extracts on human tumour cells. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 60. Hernández E, González B, Díaz A, González M, Morris HJ, Delgado L, Martínez CE. (2013) Evaluación etnofarmacológica de Trichilia hirta como una fuente anticancer en la medicina tradicional de Santiago de Cuba. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 12(2):176-185 [in Spanish] English translation: Etnopharmacological evaluation of Trichilia hirta as an anticancer source in the traditional medicine of Santiago de Cuba. [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 61. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Urdaneta I, Morris HJ, Camacho MI et al. (2013) Role of polyphenols in the antimicrobial activity of ethanol Tamarindus indica L leaves fluid extract. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas 12 (5): 516-522. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 62. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Reynaldo E, Quevedo Y, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Contenido de fenoles totales en extractos de Pleurotus obtenidos con solventes de diferente polaridad. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 32(2):121-129 [in Spanish] English translation: Total phenol content in Pleurotus extracts obtained with solvents of different polarities. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 63. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Gutiérrez A, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I. (2013) Phytochemical screening and effects on cell-mediated immune response of Pleurotus fruiting bodies powder. Food and Agricultural Immunology 24(3):295-304. 64. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Carrillo O, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Péptidos funcionales: ¿una contribución adicional al efecto inmunomodulador de los hongos comestibles- medicinales? Boletín Científico del Consejo Nacional de Sociedades Científicas de la Salud vol. 4, English translation: Functional peptides: an additional contribution to the immunomodulating effect of edible and medicinal mushrooms? http://files.sld.cu/boletincnscs/files/2014/07/37-respub- dr-humberto-morris.pdf (ISSN 2073-9281) [Scientific Bulletin of the National Council of Health Scientific Societies] 65. Morris HJ, Hernández E, Llauradó G, Tejedor MC, Sancho P, Herraez A, Boyano-Adánez MC, García- Pérez AI, Diez JC. (2014) In Vitro Anti-proliferative Effects on NB4 Human Leukemia Cells and Physicochemical Screening of Pleurotus sp. (Higher Basidiomycetes) Mycelia from Cuba. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 16(3): 239–245. 66. Escalona JC, Garcia J, Perez R, De la Vega J, Rodríguez J, Morris HJ. (2014) Effect of Tamarindus indica L. leaves' fluid extract on human blood cells. Natural Product Research 28(18):1485-1488.
67. Morris HJ, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, García N. (2014) Mushroom science in Cuba: towards new opportunities for developing functional foods/nutraceuticals. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP8), November 19-22, New Delhi, India, vol. II, pp. 422-432. 68. Rodríguez J, Lafourcade A, Julio Escalona JC, Morris HJ, Iraizoz A, Tavares Carvalho JC. (2014) Optimization of a novel tablets formulation using D-optimal mixture design. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8(40), DOI: 10.5897/AJPP2014. 3887. 69. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Tamayo V, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Marcos J, Moukha S, Creppy E, Bermúdez RC. (2015) Haematopoiesis radioprotection in Balb/c mice by an aqueous mycelium extract from the Basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom. Natural Product Research 29(16):1557-1561. 70. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Ferrera L, Camacho M, Castán L, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2015) In-vitro antimicrobial activity and complement/macrophage stimulating effects of a hot-water extract from mycelium of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus sp. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 30:177-183 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2015.05.002). 71. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Rodríguez J, Morris HJ, MWasi LB, Cabrera O, Machado R, Fong O, Alfonso A, Puente E. Antioxidant and toxicological evaluation of a Tamarindus indica L. leaf fluid extract. Natural Product Research (in press) Disponible en: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2015.1019350. 72. Amado JR, Lafourcade A, Escalona JC, Pérez R, Keita H, Morris HJ, Puente E, Fernándes CP, Tavares Carvalho JC. (2016) Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of a new tablets formulation from Tamarindus indica L." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2016, Article ID 3918219, 7 pages, doi:10.1155/2016/3918219. 73. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Venet G, Fong O, Marcos J, Fontaine R, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2016) Oral administration of an aqueous extract from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the immunonutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 83:1456-1463 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2016.08.067 74. Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Batista PL, Perraud-Gaime I, García N, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC, Cos P, Hernández E, Diez JC. (2017) Mycelia from Pleurotus sp. (oyster mushroom): a new wave of antimicrobials, anticancer and antioxidant bio-ingredients. International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients. 2017;4:03 doi: 10.15171/ijpni.2017.03
Book chapters:
1. Quintana MM, Morris HJ, Gómez LM. Calidad de la biomasa. In: Quintana MM, Alfaro OG, Morris HJ, Ramírez AM, Gómez LM, Armas E, Leal A. Chlorella: cultivos y aplicaciones- algunas investigaciones cubanas. Santiago de Cuba: Editorial Oriente; 2007. p. 71-101. [in Spanish] English translation: Biomass quality. In: Chlorella: cultures and applications- Cuban experiences. 2. Quintana MM, Gómez LM, Morris HJ. Bioproductos. In: Quintana MM, Alfaro OG, Morris HJ, Ramírez AM, Gómez LM, Armas E, Leal A. Chlorella: cultivos y aplicaciones- algunas investigaciones cubanas. Santiago de Cuba: Editorial Oriente; 2007. p. 139-72. [in Spanish] English translation: Bioproducts. In: Chlorella: cultures and applications- Cuban experiences. 3. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Alfonso A, Fong O, Betancourt JE, Llauradó G, Almarales A. (2011) Nitrogen solubility, antigenicity, and safety evaluation of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from green microalga Chlorella vulgaris. In: Johnsen MN. (Ed.) Microalgae Biotechnology, Microbiology and Energy. Nueva York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.; pp. 373- 386 (ISBN 978-1-61324-625-2). Cross-publicated in: Environmental Research Journal 2013; 7(1) 4. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, García N, Gutiérrez A. (2012) Productos inmunocéuticos derivados del hongo comestible-medicinal Pleurotus sp. cultivado sobre pulpa de café en Cuba. In: Sánchez JE, Mata G. (Eds.) Hongos comestibles y medicinales en Iberoamérica. Investigación y desarrollo en un entorno multicultural: El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Tapachula, Chiapas-Mexico; pp. 309-318. (ISBN 978-607-7637-73-8). [in Spanish] English translation: Immunoceutical products from the edible and medicinal mushroom Pleurotus sp. grown on coffee pulp in Cuba. In: Edible and medicinal mushrooms in Iberoamerica. Investigation and development in a multi-cultural environment. 5. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, García N, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S. (2017) The use of mushrooms in the development of functional foods, drugs or nutraceuticals. In: Ferreira I, Morales P, Barros L. (Eds.) Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Food Properties and Applications. First Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., pp. 123-157 6. Morris HJ, Llauradó G. (2017) Propiedades inmunomoduladoras y antitumorales de las setas Pleurotus spp. En: Sánchez JE, Royse DJ. (Eds.) La biología, el cultivo y las propiedades nutricionales y medicinales de las setas Pleurotus spp. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Tapachula, Chiapas. (in editorial process).
Member of the Editorial Boards of the Cuban Chemistry Journal (Revista Cubana de Química), the Latin American Network of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms and the International Journal of Current Science. Reviewer of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Medicine and Therapy and Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A/B. Referee for national and international journals (over 35 manuscripts reviewed) including the following journals: Micologia Aplicada International (Latin American Network of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms),
Cuban Journal of Chemistry (Revista Cubana de Química), Cuban Journal of Marine Research (Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Marinas, Marine Research Center, University of Havana), Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research, Bioresource Technology, Oxidants and Antioxidants in Medical Science, Journal of Coastal Life Medicine and Biotechnology Progress. Patent
Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y. Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Rodríguez S. (2011) Procedimiento para la obtención de un preparado inmunocéutico de Pleurotus spp. Cuban Patent No. 23717 (1754/2011) Ref: 2011/1337. [English translation: Procedure fo r the o btai nme nt of an immunoceutical preparation from Pleurotus spp.]
Main Congress Presentations (last five years) • Second International Convention Immunopharmacology-Vaccipharma 2017 (Varadero Beach, Cuba June 25-29). Llauradó G., Lanckaker E., Bidart M., Gielis J., Cappoen D., Morris H.J., Beltrán Y., Bermúdez RC. Delputte P., Cos P. “In vitro activation of raw 264.7 macrophages by crude fractions from Pleurotus sp. Mushroom”. (Poster) • XVII National Congress of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Puerto Vallarta, México. June 25-30, 2017). - Morris HJ., Llauradó G., Beltrán Y., Peña J., Cutiño L., Gaime I., Moukha S., Cos P., Bermúdez RC., García N. “Aplicaciones de los modelos animales y métodos alternativos en la evaluación de las propiedades inmunomoduladoras de hongos comestibles-medicinales Pleurotus”. (Cartel) - Beltrán Y., Morris HJ., Batista P., Llauradó G., Perraud I., Moukha S., Cos P., Cappoen D., Torfs E., Bidal M., García N., Bermúdez RC., Saucedo GJ. “Evaluación in vitro de las potencialidades antioxidantes y antigenotóxicas de extractos crudos de polisacáridos de Pleurotus sp.”. (Cartel) - García N., Bermúdez RC., Téllez I., Morris HJ., Chávez M., Gaime I. “Inóculos de Pleurotus en la obtención de enzimas lacasas”. (Cartel) • 67th National Meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), October 30-November 3, 2016, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. • XIII International Conference on Food Science and Technology CICTA 13 (La Habana, June 2016). Full length manuscripts published in the Congress Proceedings, ISBN 978-959-7003-49-6. Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S, Cos P, García N, Bermúdez RC. “Explorando nuevas facetas en el papel de los alimentos funcionales/ nutracéuticos en la salud humana: una mirada a las setas comestibles-medicinales” (oral presentation in the workshop “Nutrition and Health”) p. 12-21. English translation: “Exploring new facets in the role of functional foods/ nutraceuticals in human health: a look into edible and medicinal mushrooms”. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Garcia N, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S, Cos P. “Valor funcional y medicinal de extractos de Pleurotus sp.: propiedades antioxidantes” (poster presentation in the international workshop “The agro-industry at the service of health”) p. 158-167. English translation: “Functional and medicinal values of Pleurotus sp. Extracts: antioxidant properties”. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Llaurado G, Beltran Y, Bermudez RC, Serrano M, Diaz A, Cos P. “Estrategia para el desarrollo y registro de un suplemento nutricional a partir de la seta comestible Pleurotus sp.” (Poster presentation in the workshop “Nutrition and Health”) p. 57-67. English translation: “Strategies for the development and registering of a nutritional supplement from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.”. • 4th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress (Antigua, Guatemala CA, 4-8 Junio 2016). Abstracts publicados en International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients doi 10.15171/ijpni.2016.Special 4 (ISSN 2374-0639). Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Batista PL, Gaime-Perraud I, García N, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC, Cos P, Hernández E, Diez JC. “Mycelia from Pleurotus spp. (oyster mushroom): a new wave of antimicrobials, anticancer and antioxidant bio-ingredients” (Oral presentation, invited speaker) Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Garcia N, Gaime-Perraud I, Armando T, Cos P, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC. “Antioxidant activity of Pleurotus sp. extracts with potential uses as nutricosmetic” (Poster presentation). • Forum “Microorganisms and Global Change” organized by the Belgian Society of Microbiology and the National Committee for Microbiology of the Belgium Loyal Academy of Sciences and Arts (Brussels, Belgium, December 11, 2015). • 8th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference- “Medicinal Mushrooms: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Young People and Healthcare Trends in the 21st Century” (Manizales, Caldas, Colombia, 24-27 August 2015). Published in Abstracts Book, Eds. Wasser SP, Hernández S, Jaramillo C. (ISSN 2462-8530). Morris HJ, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Moukha S, García N, Gaime-Perraud I. “Mushrooms in Cuba eastern region: a look through the immunological window of the biotechnology’s garden” (Oral presentation) p. 81-82.
Beltrán Y, Aguirre RI, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Armando T, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I, Jaramillo C. “In vitro antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of hot- water extracts of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus” (Oral presentation) p. 146. Aguirre RI, Álvarez Y, Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Kaneno R, Bermúdez RC, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I. “Immunostimulating effects of aqueous extracts from mycelium and fruiting bodies of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus sp. on immunocompetent Balb/c mice” (Poster presentation) p. 168. Bermúdez RC, García N, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Gaime-Perraud I, Aguilera I. “An insight to the nutraceutical potential of fruiting bodies of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus spp. grown on agrowastes in Cuba” (Poster presentation) p. 179-180. - 15th International Conference on Oxidative Stress Reduction, Redox Homeostasis & Antioxidants (Instituto Pasteur-París, Francia, 22-24 Junio 2015). Published by the International Society of Antioxidants in Nutrition and Health (ISANH) in Abstract Book ISANH Antioxidants 2015 (ISBN 978-2- 35609-088-1). Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Moukha S, Aguirre RI, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, García N, Cos P. “Mushrooms as an exciting and innovative source of natural antioxidants: the case of the oyster Basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus” (Short oral communication) p. 88. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Aguirre RI, Quevedo Y, Armando T, Vazquez R, Llauradó G, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I, Cos P. “Phenolic content and in-vitro antioxidant activities of fruiting bodies extracts from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus” (Poster presentation) p. 97. García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Roussos S, Moukha S. “Laccase production by Pleurotus sp. using solid-state fermentation: polyphenols biotransformation and antioxidant potential” (Poster presentation) p. 138. - VIII Latin-American Congress of Mycology (Medellin, Colombia, 4-7 November 2014). Bermúdez RC, García N, Rodríguez S, Perraud-Gaime I, Morris HJ, Rodríguez M. “Mushroom Biotechnology” Published in: Actualidades Biológicas 2014; 36(1):145-146 (ISSN 0304-3584). - XX Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and Therapeutics LATINFARMA 2013 (Havana, October 21-25, 2013): “Immunostimulating effects and pharmacological potential of the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.” - XII International Conference on Food Science and Technology CICTA-12 (La Habana, May 2013): “Investigations on Functional Foods in the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology” (Oral presentation). - XVI Latin American Congress of Nutrition (SLAN 2012, Havana, November 2012): “Evaluation of the immunomodulating and antioxidant properties of extracts from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.”. - 20th Chemistry Conference (Santiago de Cuba, December 2011): “Bioactive components and immunopharmacological properties of a water-soluble crude extract from Pleurotus sp. mycelium”. - First Symposium of the Cuban Society for Laboratory Animal Science (SCCAL) and II Regional Meeting on Animal Science Laboratory (Havana, November 2011): “Experiences on the utilization of laboratory animals in the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology, University of Oriente”. (Member of the Scientific Committee). - 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7) (Arcachon, France, October 2011): “Immunomodulating properties of Pleurotus sp. fruiting bodies powder on cyclophosphamide treated mice” (Oral presentation). - 7th National Congress of the Cuban Society of Immunology (Havana, May, 2011): “Immunobiological effects of the oral administration of a Pleurotus nutritional supplement to immunocompetent Balb/c mice of both sexes”. - VII Continental Congress /IV Iberoamerican and Caribbean Congress of Natural Products and Medicine ProdMedNatur 2010 (Havana, May 2010): “Immunopharmacological effects of a water-soluble crude extract from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp. on a protein-energy malnutrition model” (Poster presentation). - Ibero-american Workshop on Edible Mushrooms (San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México, Abril 2010): “Immunoceutical products from the edible and medicinal mushroom Pleurotus sp. growth on coffee pulp in Cuba” (Poster presentation). Over 60 abstracts on international congresses.
Honors
• Co-author of the Research Prize in the Direction of Biotechnology and Foods to the Scientific Result “New technology for the obtainment of bromelain. Purification alternatives and characterization for using in the medical and pharmaceutical industries and Biotechnology” (University of Havana, 2003). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Scientific-Student Research Work (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2004). • Annual Prize to the Applied Scientific Result of Great Significance to Higher Education “Five year experiences in professional formation in the Scientific-Student Research Group of Applied Immunology”(University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2006). • Annual Prize 2008 of the Cuban Academy of Sciences to the Result “Protein hydrolysates from the alga Chlorella vulgaris 87/1 with potentialities in immunonutrition”. • Annual Prize to the Most Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2009). • Special Prize of Cuban Ministry of Higher Education in the Direction of Science and Technology (Havana, 2010). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2011). • Annual Prize of the Territorial Delegation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) and “Aurora Pons Porrata” Prize of University of Oriente to Project Excellence in Basic Research “Evaluation of the immunopharmacological properties of aqueous extracts from edible mushrooms Pleurotus spp.” (2011). • Acknowledgment of the University of Oriente in its 65 Anniversary (Santiago de Cuba, 2012). • Annual Prize 2011 of the Cuban Society of Immunology (Educational Activity) (La Habana, 2012). • Annual Prize to the Most Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2012). • Jesús Menéndez Medal given by the State Council of Cuban Republic (La Habana, 2012). • Mention in the XXXVII Health Prize Annual Competition 2012 in the category of scientific article (La Habana, 2012). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2013). • Co-author of the Relevant Prize in the XX Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and Therapeutics LATINFARMA 2013 (Havana, October 21-25, 2013). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2013). • Acknowledgment of the Universidad de Oriente as coordinator of the Project with the best performance in interdisciplinary research for innovation "Development of a nutritional supplement from the edible mushroom Pleurotus: preclinical and human pilot study"(University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Enero 2014). • Acknowledgment as promoter of the BSc. Thesis “Phenolic content and in vitro antioxidant activity of Pleurotus sp. extracts obtained with different polarity solvents” (Prize to the Biology´s student Yanelis Quevedo in the XXI National Forum of Natural, Exact, Social and Humanistic Sciences, Pinar del Río- Cuba, May 2014). • Acknowledgment of the Territorial Council of Health Scientific Societies in Santiago de Cuba for his scientific contribution to the development of Immunology in the country. (Given on December 12/2014 in the VIII Provincial Meeting of Immunology and the II Meeting of Regenerative Medicine). • Annual Prize to Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2015). Travel Award 2016 of the Americas Regional Commof the International Council for Laboratory Animal Award (ICLAS-ARC 2016) “Laboratory Animal Specialist Award” for significant contributions to the profession of laboratory animal care (Charlotte, North Carolina-USA, November 2016) (Given during the activities of the 67 National Meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, AALAS). Special Prize of Cuban Ministry of Higher Education for his relevant achievements in Postgraduate Education, 2017. Acknowledgment as author of the scientific result “Biomedical potential of edible mushrooms: immunopharmacological activity of bioproducts obtained from Pleurotus sp.”, awarded in the field of Natural and Exact Sciences (Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba, January 2017) (Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Tamayo V, Beltrán Y, Ferrera L and co-authors) Member of the research team of the Project “Diversification de la technologie de culture de Pleurotus sp à Cuba et sa diffusion dans la zone Caraïbe CariSETA”, Prize of University of Oriente to Project Excellence (Santiago de Cuba, January 2017).
Author of the most relevant scientific article of Universidad de Oriente in 2016. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Venet G, Fong O, Marcos J, Fontaine R, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2016) Oral administration of an aqueous extract from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the immunonutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 83:1456-1463 Provincial Prize in the XLII Health Prize Annual Competition 2017 in the category of scientific article (Santiago de Cuba, 2017). International missions Research Mission in the Institut Méditerranéen d'Ecologie et de Paléoécologie (IMEP), Institute de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD), Université Paul Cézanne, Marseille, France (October 2-19, 2011). Research Mission in the Department of Toxicology and Applied Hygiene (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Bordeaux 2 Víctor Segalen, France (September 26-October 7, 2013). He talked the lecture “Mushrooms in Cuba eastern region: a look through the immunological window of the biotechnology’s garden” in the National Institute of Agronomy Research (INRA) (Bordeaux, France). Research Mission in the Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d’Ecologie Marine et Continentale, (IMBE), Institute de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD), Aix Marseille University, France (June 11-30, 2015). Research stay as Invited Scientist in the Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium) (November 13- December 13, 2015). Research mission in the Biotechnology Department (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Campus Iztapalapa, México, July 3-11, 2017).
Education/Training from Bachelor
B.Sc.1993. Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, the University of Havana (Graduated with top honors) MSc. 2000. Nutritional Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, University of Havana. Ph.D. 2007. Biological Sciences, University of Oriente, Santiago de Cuba. Specialist in Molecular Basis of Obesity. 2008. University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Research and professional career
September 1993-February 1999: Solar Biotechnology Division, Solar Energy Research Center (CIES). Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA). Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Research Assistant: Cultivation of microalgae for nutritional purposes and obtainment of pharmacologically active substances. March 1999-March 2011: Teaching Assistant. Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology (CEBI). The University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Research on Mushroom Products and Applied Immunology.
April 2011-now: Titular Professor of the Biology Department (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biotechnology). Faculty of Natural Sciences. The University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Titular Researcher. Responsible for Investigations at the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology (CEBI). Research on Mushroom Products and Immunonutrition. Coordinator of the University Network of Biotechnology. Research Interests: Research directed toward the evaluation of the immunomodulating, antitumor and antioxidant activities of natural products derived from microalgae, edible mushrooms, and plants. Interested in the utilization of these products in the fields of functional foods/nutraceuticals, dietetic supplements, and immunonutrition.
Teaching assignments: Teach courses in Biochemistry, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Biotechnology, Food Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics for Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy careers. Coordinator of the MSc. Degree Program of Pharmaceutical Services (University of Oriente, Cuba) (Professor of Physiopathology and Immunotherapy). (Program of Excellence according to Cuban Certification Board) Member of the Academic Committee of the MSc. Degree Program of Biotechnology awarded with the Prize for Post-graduated Education Quality by the Ibero-American Universities Association of Postgraduate Education (Asociación de Universidades Iberoamericanas de Postgrado, AUIP) (Professor of Microbial Genetics, Food Biochemistry, and Animal Models in Biotechnology). Professor of the Ph.D. Program on Molecular Biosciences of Havana´s University (Advanced Technologies on Biochemistry).
Supervisor of 24 BSc. theses, 18 MSc. thesis and 4 Ph.D. theses defended in the past 5 years.
Ph.D. promoted: - "Evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves extracts from Tamarindus indica L. as a premise for its introduction on complementary medicine" (Author: Julio Cesar Escalona Arranz, Department of Pharmacy, University of Oriente, July 2011). - "Evaluation of the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities of a new tablet formulation of the standardized extract obtained from leaves of Tamarindus indica L.". (Author: Jesús Rafael Rodriguez Amado, Department of Pharmacy, University of Oriente, April 2012). - "Evaluation of the in vitro pro-apoptotic activity of Trichilia hirta L. extracts on human tumor cells" (Author: Edgar Hernández Sosa, Department of Biology, University of Oriente, December 2012). - “Evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of bioproducts obtained from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.” (Author: Gabriel Llauradó Maury, Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology, University of Oriente, May 2016) (Joint Ph.D. with Prof. Paul Cos from the Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium in the context of the VLIR-IUC Cooperation Programme with Universidad de Oriente-Cuba). Participation Complete list of publications Note: All the publications in Cuban national journals referred below are indexed at least in SCOPUS, MEDLINE or SciElo
1. Morris HJ, Almarales A., Abdala RT. (1998) Influencia del tratamiento de la biomasa y la naturaleza de las enzimas proteolíticas en la hidrólisis de las proteínas celulares de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Química X(1-2):59-67 [in Spanish] English translation: Influence of biomass treatment and the nature of proteolytic enzymes in cell protein hydrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 2. Quintana MM, Hernández L, Morris HJ, Fernández M. (1999) Vitaminas contenidas en cultivos de la microalga Chlorella sp. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 13(1):9-13 [in Spanish] English translation: Vitamins contained in cultures of the microalga Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 3. Morris HJ, Quintana MM, Almarales A, Hernández L. (1999) Composición bioquímica y evaluación de la calidad proteica de la biomasa autotrófica de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 13(2):123-128 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical composition and protein quality assessment of Chlorella vulgaris autotrophic biomass. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 4. Morris HJ, Martínez CE, Abdala RT, Campos D. (1999) Adyuvantes inmunológicos. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 18(2):130-137 [in Spanish] English translation: Immunological adjuvants. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 5. Morris HJ, Sanz A, Almarales A. (1999) Utilización de un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris en la formulación de medios de cultivo de Bacillus subtilis. Tecnología Química 19(3):32-37 [in Spanish] English translation: Utilization of an enzymatic hydrolysate from Chlorella vulgaris in the formulation of Bacillus subtilis culture media. [Chemical Technology] 6. Hernández L, Quintana MM, Morris HJ. (2000) Obtención de glicerol a partir de la microalga Dunaliella salina. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 34(2):134-137 [in Spanish] English translation: Glycerol obtainment from the microalga Dunaliella salina. [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 7. Morris HJ, Martínez CE, Abdala RT, Cobas G. (2000) Evidencias preliminares de las propiedades inmunomoduladoras de la fracción polisacárida de origen marino PC-I. Revista Cubana de Oncología 16 (3):171-176 [in Spanish] English translation: Preliminary findings of the immunomodulating properties from marine polysaccharide fraction PC-I. [Cuban Journal of Oncology]
8. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Almarales A, Abdala RT. (2001) Composición bioquímica y propiedades bioestimulantes de un hidrolizado proteico de la microalga Chlorella vulgaris (Chlorophyta, Chlorophyceae). Revista Cubana de Química XIII(3):28-36 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical composition and biostimulating properties of a protein hydrolysate from the microalga Chlorella vulgaris (Chlorophyta, Chlorophyceae). [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 9. Morris H.J., Almarales A., Carrillo O. (2001) Utilización de combinaciones enzimáticas en la obtención de hidrolizados proteicos a partir de la microalga Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 15(2):85-89 [in Spanish] English translation: Utilization of enzymatic mixtures in the obtainment of protein hydrolysates from the microalga Chlorella vulgaris. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 10. Morris HJ, Almarales A, Romero K, Vidal M. (2002) Validación de un método potenciométrico para la determinación de nitrógeno amínico en hidrolizados proteicos de microalgas. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 36(1):56-61 [in Spanish] English translation: Validation of a potentiometric method for determining amino nitrogen in microalgae protein hydrolysates. [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 11. Morris HJ; Llauradó G, Marcos J, Rodríguez S, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2002) Immunomodulating effects of polysaccharide fractions from mycelium of Pleurotus ostreatus. I. In vitro macrophage- stimulation activity. Biotecnología Aplicada 19(1-2):94 [in English] [Applied Biotechnology] 12. Morris HJ; Rodríguez S, Peñamaría A. (2002) La dimensión ambiental en la enseñanza de la bioquímica en la carrera de Licenciatura en Química. Educación Química 13(3):214-220 [in Spanish] English translation: The environmental dimension in biochemistry teaching in the career of BSc. in Chemistry. [Chemical Education 13. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Carrillo O. (2002) Aspectos bioquímicos de la intervención con un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris durante la recuperación de la malnutrición proteico- energética en ratones Balb/c. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 16(1):5-12 [in Spanish] English translation: Biochemical aspects of the intervention with a Chlorella vulgaris protein hydrolysate during the recovery of protein-energy malnutrition in Balb/c mice. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 14. Bermúdez RC; Donoso C; Martínez CE; Ramos EI, Morris HJ. (2002) Efecto de la luz en la concentración de micosteroles de Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. Revista Cubana de Alimentación y Nutrición 16(1):13-18 [in Spanish] English translation: Light effect on mycosterol concentrations of Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. [Cuban Journal of Feeding and Nutrition] 15. Morris HJ, Morán L. (2002) Determinación del contenido de triptófano en suplementos nutricionales de microalgas mediante espectrofotometría derivativa. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(1):65-70 [in Spanish] English translation: Tryptophan content determination in microalgae nutritional supplements by derivative spectrophotometry. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 16. Guerra ME, Martínez CE, Morris HJ, Almenares JF, Cobas G. (2002) Obtención de un conjugado BSA- riboflavina (GV-BSA) y su evaluación como inmunógeno. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(1):51-58 [in Spanish] English translation: Obtainment of a conjugate BSA-riboflavin and its evaluation as immunogen. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 17. Rodríguez S, Fernández M, Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, García N. (2002) Growth of Pleurotus ostreatus on the wastewater of a mushrooms farm. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products, Eds. J.E. Sánchez, G. Huerta, E. Montiel, February 20-23. Cuernavaca, México, pp. 391-397. 18. Rodríguez S, Fernández M, Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, García N. (2002) Purificación de la enzima lacasa a partir del cultivo de Pleurotus ostreatus en medios residuales. Revista Cubana de Química XIV(3):83-90 [in Spanish] English translation: Purification of laccase enzyme from the culture of Pleurotus ostreatus in residual media. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 19. Morris HJ, Marcos J, Llauradó G, Fontaine R, Tamayo V, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2003) Immunomodulating effects of hot-water extract from Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium on cyclophosphamide treated mice. Micologia Aplicada International 15(1):7-13 [International Applied Micology] 20. Sarmiento R, Morris HJ. (2003) Marcadores para el diagnóstico genérico en la investigación criminalística de semen (reseña analítica). Revista Cubana de Química XV(1):55-62 [in Spanish] English translation: Markers for generic diagnoses in the criminal investigation of semen. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 21. Guerra ME, Morris HJ. (2003) La conjugación de haptenos a proteínas (Parte I) Revista Cubana de Química XV(2):30-39 [in Spanish] English translation: The conjugation of haptens to proteins (Part I) [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 22. Guerra ME, Morris HJ. (2003) La conjugación de haptenos a proteínas (Parte II) Revista Cubana de Química XV(2):40-52 [in Spanish] English translation: The conjugation of haptens to proteins (Part II) [Cuban Journal of Chemistry]
23. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC. (2003) Enfoque integral en la utilización de los métodos químicos de evaluación de la calidad proteica. Revista Cubana de Salud Pública 29(1):42-47 [in Spanish] English translation: An integral approach in the use of chemical methods for protein quality assessment. [Cuban Journal of Public Health] 24. Martínez C, Cobas G, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Pérez I, Morris HJ, Almenares J. (2003) Evaluación de la sustancia CM-95 tratada magnéticamente como inmunopotenciador con antígenos de Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biotecnología Aplicada 20(3):160-163 [in Spanish] English translation: Evaluation of the magnetically treated CM-95 substance as immunopotentiator with Pseudomonas aeruginosa antigens. [Applied Biotechnology] 25. Hernández M, Chávez MA, Báez R, Carvajal C, Márquez M. Morris HJ; Santos R, González JL, Quesada V, Rodríguez C. (2003) Nueva tecnología para la obtención de un preparado de bromelina de tallo de piña (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr). Biotecnología Aplicada 20(3):179-181 [in Spanish] English translation: New technology for the obtainment of a bromelain preparation from the pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr) stem. [Applied Biotechnology] 26. Bermúdez RC, Morris HJ, Donoso C, Martínez CE, Ramos EI. (2003) Influencia de la luz en la calidad proteica de Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 22(4):226-231 [in Spanish] English translation: Light influence on Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida protein quality. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 27. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Almenares JF, Camacho M. (2003) Inactivación de cultivos de Pseudomonas aeruginosa mediante tratamiento térmico y aplicación de formaldehído. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 22(4):232-236 [in Spanish] English translation: Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa cultures by thermal treatment and formaldehyde. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 28. Morris HJ, Borges L, Martínez CE, Carrillo O. (2003) Restauración de la inmunocompetencia en ratones Balb/c malnutridos con la administración intraperitoneal de un hidrolizado enzimático de Chlorella vulgaris. Revista Cubana de Farmacia 37(3) [in Spanish] English translation: Immunocompetence restoration in malnourished Balb/c mice by the intraperitoneal administration of a Chlorella vulgaris protein hydrolysate. http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034- 75152003000300007&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es [Cuban Journal of Pharmacy] 29. Fong, O.; Morris, H.J.; Colón, M.; Berenguer, C. (2003) Interferencia de la hemoglobina en pruebas de laboratorio. Revista Cubana de Química XV(3):18-25 [in Spanish] English translation: Hemoglobin interference in laboratory tests. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 30. Rodríguez, S.; Fernández, M.; Bermúdez, R.C.; Morris, H.J. (2003) Tratamiento de efluentes industriales coloreados con Pleurotus spp. Revista Iberoamericana de Micología 20(4):164-168 [in Spanish] English translation: Treatment of colored industrial effluents with Pleurotus spp. [Iberoamerican Journal of Mycology] 31. Morris HJ, Ramírez A, Martín MC, Borges L, Olivares G. (2004). Cinética de crecimiento y producción de polisacáridos por la microalga Porphyridium cruentum (Rhodophyta, Porphyridiaceae) en condiciones de radiación solar difusa. Tecnología Química 24(1):73-77 [in Spanish] English translation: Growth kinetic and polysaccharide production by the red microalga Porphyridium cruentum (Rhodophyta, Porphyridiaceae) under diffuse solar radiation. [Chemical Technology] 32. Cortina HJ, Ferro VR, Morris HJ, Hechavarría L, Poveda LA (2004) Estudio cualitativo de relación estructura-actividad de aldehídos aromáticos, potenciales agentes antisickling. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 23(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Qualitative study on the structure-activity relation of aromatic aldehydes, potential antisickling agents. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0864- 03002004000100002&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 33. Martínez CE, Pérez I, Morris HJ, Fontaine R. (2004) Efectos de la solución CM-95 tratada magnéticamente sobre células mononucleares. Biotecnología Aplicada 21(4):224-228 [in Spanish] English translation: Evaluation of the magnetically treated CM-95 substance on mononuclear cells. [Applied Biotechnology] 34. Morris HJ. (2004) La enseñanza de la Inmunología en la carrera de Farmacia en la Universidad de Oriente. Educación Médica Superior 18(4) [in Spanish] English translation: Immunology teaching in Pharmacy career, Universidad de Oriente. [Higher Medical Education] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0864- 21412004000400007&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 35. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Marcos J, Beltrán Y, García N (2005) Acerca de la funcionalidad de setas comestibles Pleurotus spp.: propiedades bioestimulantes de un extracto acuoso. Revista Cubana de Química XVII(1):102-107 [in Spanish] English translation: On the functionality of the edible mushroom Pleurotus spp: biostimulating properties of an aqueous
extract. [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 36. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Llauradó G, Marcos J, García N, Bermúdez RC. (2005) Aqueous extracts from mycelium and fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom Pleurotus spp. CCEBI-3024. Revista Cubana de Química XVII(1):166 [in English] [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 37. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Calás N (2006) Infecciones nosocomiales: Incidencia de Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Revista Cubana de Medicina 45(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Hospital infections: incidence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Cuban Journal of Medicine] http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034- 75232006000100005&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es 38. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y (2007) Immunostimulant activity of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from green microalga Chlorella vulgaris on undernourished mice. Enzyme and Microbial Technology 40(3):456-460 39. Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Marcos J. (2007) A note on the In vitro macrophage-stimulating activity of water-soluble extracts from mycelium of Pleurotus spp. Food and Agricultural Immunology 18(1):31-37. 40. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC. (2008) Are the peptide sequences encrypted in food Chlorella protein a possible explanation for the immunostimulatory effects of microalgal supplements? Medical Hypotheses 70(4):896. 41. Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Llauradó G, Fontaine R, Rodríguez O. (2008) Aplicación de la técnica de aclaramiento del carbón coloidal en sangre periférica en la evaluación de la actividad inmunomoduladora de dos productos naturales. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 27(1) [in Spanish] English translation: Application of the carbon clearance from peripheral blood technique in the evaluation of the immunomodulating activity of two natural products. http://scielo.sld.cu/pdf/ibi/v27n1/ibi11108.pdf [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 42. Morris HJ, Almarales A, Carrillo O, Bermúdez RC. (2008) Utilisation of Chlorella vulgaris cell biomasa for the production of enzymatic protein hydrolysates. Bioresource Technology 99(16):7723-7729 43. Morris HJ. (2008) Cuba: Protein hydrolysates derived from green microalgae. Ind. Bioproc. 30:7. 44. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Almarales A, Bermúdez RC, Alonso ME, Borges L, et al. (2009) Protein hydrolysates from the alga Chlorella vulgaris 87/1 with potentialities in immunonutrition. Biotecnología Aplicada 26(2):162-165. [in English] [Applied Biotechnology] 45. Hernández E, Batista A, Portuondo D, Tamayo V, Mora N, Morris HJ, Martínez CE. (2010) Immunorestorative in immunossuppressed Balb/c mice and cytotoxic activity of water extract from Trichilia hirta root. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 9(6):457-464. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 46. Soria NE, Morris HJ, Rivera S, Gutiérrez E. (2010) Obtención y evaluación del líquido ascítico murino hemoclasificador anti-B en las líneas de ratones Ofbalb (F1) y Balb/c. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 29(4):454-462 [in Spanish] English translation: Obtainment and evaluation of the anti-B hemo classifier murine ascytic fluid in the Ofbalb (F1) and Balb/c strains mice. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 47. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Licea I, Rodríguez JA, Argota H, Cañizares J, Morris HJ, Sierra G. (2010) Chemical constituents of Tamarindos indica L. leaves. Revista Cubana de Química XXII(3):65-71. [in English] [Cuban Journal of Chemistry] 48. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Llauradó G. Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Soria NE, Venet G. (2011) Effect of starvation and refeeding on biochemical and immunological status of Balb/c mice: an experimental model of protein-energy malnutrition. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology 33(3):438-446. 49. Hernández E, Martín Y, Batista A, Portuondo D, Tamayo V, Morris HJ, Martínez CE. (2011) Leukocyte-stimulating effect and phytochemical screening of Trichilia hirta extracts. Journal of Medicinal Food 14(9):1057-1059. 50. Escalona JC, Rodríguez J, Pérez R, Cañizares J, Sierra G, Morris HJ, Licea I. (2011) Metabolites extraction optimization in Tamarindus indica L. leaves. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 10(4):369-378. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 51. Morris HJ, Pérez I, Llauradó G, Rodríguez O. (2011) Poster sessions as a learning tool in teaching immunochemical techniques. Pharmacy Education 11(1):126-129. 52. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Gutiérrez A, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Beltrán Y, García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I. (2011) Immunomodulating properties of Pleurotus sp. fruiting bodies powder on cyclophosphamide treated mice. In: Savoie JM, Foulongne-Oriol M, Largeteau M, Barroso G. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7), October 4-7, Arcachon, Francia, vol. 1, pp. 329-338.
53. García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, Rodríguez S, Aguilera I, Morris HJ. (2011) Production of Pleurotus’s ligninolitic enzymes on coffee pulp by solid state fermentation. In: Savoie JM, Foulongne- Oriol M, Largeteau M, Barroso G. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7), October 4-7, Arcachon, Francia, vol. 2, pp. 144-149. 54. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Marcos J, Castán L, Bermúdez RC. (2011) Plantas y hongos comestibles en la modulación del sistema inmune. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 30(4):511-527 [in Spanish] English translation: Plants and edible mushrooms in the modulation of immune system. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 55. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Almarales A, Llauradó G., Lebeque Y, Fontaine R. (2011) Oral administration of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from the green microalga Chlorella vulgaris enhances the nutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Journal of Medicinal Food 14(12):1583-1589. 56. Morris HJ, Carrillo OV, Llauradó G, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Taking advantage of malnourished mice: an animal model for evaluating the immunostimulatory potential of mushroom-derived food and pharmacological products. Micologia Aplicada International 25(1):1-2 (Invited editorial) [International Applied Mycology] 57. Rodríguez JR, Puente E, Larramendy D, Lafourcade A, Escalona J, Sierra G, Morris HJ, Keita H, Infante JF. (2013) Toxicidad aguda oral e irritabilidad de la mucosa oral de una formulación de tabletas de Tamarindus indica L. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 12(2):154-161. [in Spanish] English translation: Oral acute toxicity and oral mucosa irritation of a tablet formulation from Tamarindus indica L. [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 58. Alfonso YU, Morris HJ, Gutiérrez A, Rodrıíguez-Schettino L, Denis D, Steffen JE. (2013) Dewlap Color Variation Based on Pterin and Carotenoid Pigments in Three Subspecies of Anolis jubar of the Cuban Southern Coast. Copeia 2:205–209. 59. Hernández E, Mora N, Morris HJ, Delgado L, Martínez CE. (2013) Actividad citotóxica de extractos acuosos de hojas de Trichilia hirta sobre células tumorales humanas. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 32(1):93-101. [in Spanish] English translation: Cytotoxic activity of Trichilia hirta leaves water-extracts on human tumour cells. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 60. Hernández E, González B, Díaz A, González M, Morris HJ, Delgado L, Martínez CE. (2013) Evaluación etnofarmacológica de Trichilia hirta como una fuente anticancer en la medicina tradicional de Santiago de Cuba. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas BLACPMA 12(2):176-185 [in Spanish] English translation: Etnopharmacological evaluation of Trichilia hirta as an anticancer source in the traditional medicine of Santiago de Cuba. [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 61. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Urdaneta I, Morris HJ, Camacho MI et al. (2013) Role of polyphenols in the antimicrobial activity of ethanol Tamarindus indica L leaves fluid extract. Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas 12 (5): 516-522. [in English] [Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants] 62. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Reynaldo E, Quevedo Y, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Contenido de fenoles totales en extractos de Pleurotus obtenidos con solventes de diferente polaridad. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 32(2):121-129 [in Spanish] English translation: Total phenol content in Pleurotus extracts obtained with solvents of different polarities. [Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research] 63. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Gutiérrez A, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I. (2013) Phytochemical screening and effects on cell-mediated immune response of Pleurotus fruiting bodies powder. Food and Agricultural Immunology 24(3):295-304. 64. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Carrillo O, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC. (2013) Péptidos funcionales: ¿una contribución adicional al efecto inmunomodulador de los hongos comestibles- medicinales? Boletín Científico del Consejo Nacional de Sociedades Científicas de la Salud vol. 4, English translation: Functional peptides: an additional contribution to the immunomodulating effect of edible and medicinal mushrooms? http://files.sld.cu/boletincnscs/files/2014/07/37-respub- dr-humberto-morris.pdf (ISSN 2073-9281) [Scientific Bulletin of the National Council of Health Scientific Societies] 65. Morris HJ, Hernández E, Llauradó G, Tejedor MC, Sancho P, Herraez A, Boyano-Adánez MC, García- Pérez AI, Diez JC. (2014) In Vitro Anti-proliferative Effects on NB4 Human Leukemia Cells and Physicochemical Screening of Pleurotus sp. (Higher Basidiomycetes) Mycelia from Cuba. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 16(3): 239–245. 66. Escalona JC, Garcia J, Perez R, De la Vega J, Rodríguez J, Morris HJ. (2014) Effect of Tamarindus indica L. leaves' fluid extract on human blood cells. Natural Product Research 28(18):1485-1488.
67. Morris HJ, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, García N. (2014) Mushroom science in Cuba: towards new opportunities for developing functional foods/nutraceuticals. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP8), November 19-22, New Delhi, India, vol. II, pp. 422-432. 68. Rodríguez J, Lafourcade A, Julio Escalona JC, Morris HJ, Iraizoz A, Tavares Carvalho JC. (2014) Optimization of a novel tablets formulation using D-optimal mixture design. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 8(40), DOI: 10.5897/AJPP2014. 3887. 69. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Tamayo V, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Marcos J, Moukha S, Creppy E, Bermúdez RC. (2015) Haematopoiesis radioprotection in Balb/c mice by an aqueous mycelium extract from the Basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom. Natural Product Research 29(16):1557-1561. 70. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Ferrera L, Camacho M, Castán L, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2015) In-vitro antimicrobial activity and complement/macrophage stimulating effects of a hot-water extract from mycelium of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus sp. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 30:177-183 (DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2015.05.002). 71. Escalona JC, Pérez R, Rodríguez J, Morris HJ, MWasi LB, Cabrera O, Machado R, Fong O, Alfonso A, Puente E. Antioxidant and toxicological evaluation of a Tamarindus indica L. leaf fluid extract. Natural Product Research (in press) Disponible en: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2015.1019350. 72. Amado JR, Lafourcade A, Escalona JC, Pérez R, Keita H, Morris HJ, Puente E, Fernándes CP, Tavares Carvalho JC. (2016) Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of a new tablets formulation from Tamarindus indica L." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2016, Article ID 3918219, 7 pages, doi:10.1155/2016/3918219. 73. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Venet G, Fong O, Marcos J, Fontaine R, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2016) Oral administration of an aqueous extract from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the immunonutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 83:1456-1463 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2016.08.067 74. Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Batista PL, Perraud-Gaime I, García N, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC, Cos P, Hernández E, Diez JC. (2017) Mycelia from Pleurotus sp. (oyster mushroom): a new wave of antimicrobials, anticancer and antioxidant bio-ingredients. International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients. 2017;4:03 doi: 10.15171/ijpni.2017.03
Book chapters:
1. Quintana MM, Morris HJ, Gómez LM. Calidad de la biomasa. In: Quintana MM, Alfaro OG, Morris HJ, Ramírez AM, Gómez LM, Armas E, Leal A. Chlorella: cultivos y aplicaciones- algunas investigaciones cubanas. Santiago de Cuba: Editorial Oriente; 2007. p. 71-101. [in Spanish] English translation: Biomass quality. In: Chlorella: cultures and applications- Cuban experiences. 2. Quintana MM, Gómez LM, Morris HJ. Bioproductos. In: Quintana MM, Alfaro OG, Morris HJ, Ramírez AM, Gómez LM, Armas E, Leal A. Chlorella: cultivos y aplicaciones- algunas investigaciones cubanas. Santiago de Cuba: Editorial Oriente; 2007. p. 139-72. [in Spanish] English translation: Bioproducts. In: Chlorella: cultures and applications- Cuban experiences. 3. Morris HJ, Carrillo O, Alonso ME, Bermúdez RC, Alfonso A, Fong O, Betancourt JE, Llauradó G, Almarales A. (2011) Nitrogen solubility, antigenicity, and safety evaluation of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from green microalga Chlorella vulgaris. In: Johnsen MN. (Ed.) Microalgae Biotechnology, Microbiology and Energy. Nueva York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.; pp. 373- 386 (ISBN 978-1-61324-625-2). Cross-publicated in: Environmental Research Journal 2013; 7(1) 4. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, García N, Gutiérrez A. (2012) Productos inmunocéuticos derivados del hongo comestible-medicinal Pleurotus sp. cultivado sobre pulpa de café en Cuba. In: Sánchez JE, Mata G. (Eds.) Hongos comestibles y medicinales en Iberoamérica. Investigación y desarrollo en un entorno multicultural: El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Tapachula, Chiapas-Mexico; pp. 309-318. (ISBN 978-607-7637-73-8). [in Spanish] English translation: Immunoceutical products from the edible and medicinal mushroom Pleurotus sp. grown on coffee pulp in Cuba. In: Edible and medicinal mushrooms in Iberoamerica. Investigation and development in a multi-cultural environment. 5. Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, García N, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S. (2017) The use of mushrooms in the development of functional foods, drugs or nutraceuticals. In: Ferreira I, Morales P, Barros L. (Eds.) Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Food Properties and Applications. First Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., pp. 123-157 6. Morris HJ, Llauradó G. (2017) Propiedades inmunomoduladoras y antitumorales de las setas Pleurotus spp. En: Sánchez JE, Royse DJ. (Eds.) La biología, el cultivo y las propiedades nutricionales y medicinales de las setas Pleurotus spp. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Tapachula, Chiapas. (in editorial process).
Member of the Editorial Boards of the Cuban Chemistry Journal (Revista Cubana de Química), the Latin American Network of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms and the International Journal of Current Science. Reviewer of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Medicine and Therapy and Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A/B. Referee for national and international journals (over 35 manuscripts reviewed) including the following journals: Micologia Aplicada International (Latin American Network of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms),
Cuban Journal of Chemistry (Revista Cubana de Química), Cuban Journal of Marine Research (Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Marinas, Marine Research Center, University of Havana), Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research, Bioresource Technology, Oxidants and Antioxidants in Medical Science, Journal of Coastal Life Medicine and Biotechnology Progress. Patent
Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y. Lebeque Y, Fontaine R, Bermúdez RC, Rodríguez S. (2011) Procedimiento para la obtención de un preparado inmunocéutico de Pleurotus spp. Cuban Patent No. 23717 (1754/2011) Ref: 2011/1337. [English translation: Procedure fo r the o btai nme nt of an immunoceutical preparation from Pleurotus spp.]
Main Congress Presentations (last five years) • Second International Convention Immunopharmacology-Vaccipharma 2017 (Varadero Beach, Cuba June 25-29). Llauradó G., Lanckaker E., Bidart M., Gielis J., Cappoen D., Morris H.J., Beltrán Y., Bermúdez RC. Delputte P., Cos P. “In vitro activation of raw 264.7 macrophages by crude fractions from Pleurotus sp. Mushroom”. (Poster) • XVII National Congress of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (Puerto Vallarta, México. June 25-30, 2017). - Morris HJ., Llauradó G., Beltrán Y., Peña J., Cutiño L., Gaime I., Moukha S., Cos P., Bermúdez RC., García N. “Aplicaciones de los modelos animales y métodos alternativos en la evaluación de las propiedades inmunomoduladoras de hongos comestibles-medicinales Pleurotus”. (Cartel) - Beltrán Y., Morris HJ., Batista P., Llauradó G., Perraud I., Moukha S., Cos P., Cappoen D., Torfs E., Bidal M., García N., Bermúdez RC., Saucedo GJ. “Evaluación in vitro de las potencialidades antioxidantes y antigenotóxicas de extractos crudos de polisacáridos de Pleurotus sp.”. (Cartel) - García N., Bermúdez RC., Téllez I., Morris HJ., Chávez M., Gaime I. “Inóculos de Pleurotus en la obtención de enzimas lacasas”. (Cartel) • 67th National Meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), October 30-November 3, 2016, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. • XIII International Conference on Food Science and Technology CICTA 13 (La Habana, June 2016). Full length manuscripts published in the Congress Proceedings, ISBN 978-959-7003-49-6. Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S, Cos P, García N, Bermúdez RC. “Explorando nuevas facetas en el papel de los alimentos funcionales/ nutracéuticos en la salud humana: una mirada a las setas comestibles-medicinales” (oral presentation in the workshop “Nutrition and Health”) p. 12-21. English translation: “Exploring new facets in the role of functional foods/ nutraceuticals in human health: a look into edible and medicinal mushrooms”. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Garcia N, Gaime-Perraud I, Moukha S, Cos P. “Valor funcional y medicinal de extractos de Pleurotus sp.: propiedades antioxidantes” (poster presentation in the international workshop “The agro-industry at the service of health”) p. 158-167. English translation: “Functional and medicinal values of Pleurotus sp. Extracts: antioxidant properties”. Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Llaurado G, Beltran Y, Bermudez RC, Serrano M, Diaz A, Cos P. “Estrategia para el desarrollo y registro de un suplemento nutricional a partir de la seta comestible Pleurotus sp.” (Poster presentation in the workshop “Nutrition and Health”) p. 57-67. English translation: “Strategies for the development and registering of a nutritional supplement from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.”. • 4th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress (Antigua, Guatemala CA, 4-8 Junio 2016). Abstracts publicados en International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients doi 10.15171/ijpni.2016.Special 4 (ISSN 2374-0639). Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Llauradó G, Batista PL, Gaime-Perraud I, García N, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC, Cos P, Hernández E, Diez JC. “Mycelia from Pleurotus spp. (oyster mushroom): a new wave of antimicrobials, anticancer and antioxidant bio-ingredients” (Oral presentation, invited speaker) Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Garcia N, Gaime-Perraud I, Armando T, Cos P, Moukha S, Bermúdez RC. “Antioxidant activity of Pleurotus sp. extracts with potential uses as nutricosmetic” (Poster presentation). • Forum “Microorganisms and Global Change” organized by the Belgian Society of Microbiology and the National Committee for Microbiology of the Belgium Loyal Academy of Sciences and Arts (Brussels, Belgium, December 11, 2015). • 8th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference- “Medicinal Mushrooms: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Young People and Healthcare Trends in the 21st Century” (Manizales, Caldas, Colombia, 24-27 August 2015). Published in Abstracts Book, Eds. Wasser SP, Hernández S, Jaramillo C. (ISSN 2462-8530). Morris HJ, Bermúdez RC, Llauradó G, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Moukha S, García N, Gaime-Perraud I. “Mushrooms in Cuba eastern region: a look through the immunological window of the biotechnology’s garden” (Oral presentation) p. 81-82.
Beltrán Y, Aguirre RI, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Armando T, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I, Jaramillo C. “In vitro antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of hot- water extracts of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus” (Oral presentation) p. 146. Aguirre RI, Álvarez Y, Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Beltrán Y, Kaneno R, Bermúdez RC, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I. “Immunostimulating effects of aqueous extracts from mycelium and fruiting bodies of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus sp. on immunocompetent Balb/c mice” (Poster presentation) p. 168. Bermúdez RC, García N, Beltrán Y, Lebeque Y, Morris HJ, Llauradó G, Gaime-Perraud I, Aguilera I. “An insight to the nutraceutical potential of fruiting bodies of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus spp. grown on agrowastes in Cuba” (Poster presentation) p. 179-180. - 15th International Conference on Oxidative Stress Reduction, Redox Homeostasis & Antioxidants (Instituto Pasteur-París, Francia, 22-24 Junio 2015). Published by the International Society of Antioxidants in Nutrition and Health (ISANH) in Abstract Book ISANH Antioxidants 2015 (ISBN 978-2- 35609-088-1). Morris HJ, Beltrán Y, Moukha S, Aguirre RI, Batista PL, Llauradó G, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, García N, Cos P. “Mushrooms as an exciting and innovative source of natural antioxidants: the case of the oyster Basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus” (Short oral communication) p. 88. Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Aguirre RI, Quevedo Y, Armando T, Vazquez R, Llauradó G, Bermúdez RC, Lebeque Y, Moukha S, Gaime-Perraud I, Cos P. “Phenolic content and in-vitro antioxidant activities of fruiting bodies extracts from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus” (Poster presentation) p. 97. García N, Bermúdez RC, Gaime-Perraud I, Beltrán Y, Morris HJ, Batista PL, Roussos S, Moukha S. “Laccase production by Pleurotus sp. using solid-state fermentation: polyphenols biotransformation and antioxidant potential” (Poster presentation) p. 138. - VIII Latin-American Congress of Mycology (Medellin, Colombia, 4-7 November 2014). Bermúdez RC, García N, Rodríguez S, Perraud-Gaime I, Morris HJ, Rodríguez M. “Mushroom Biotechnology” Published in: Actualidades Biológicas 2014; 36(1):145-146 (ISSN 0304-3584). - XX Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and Therapeutics LATINFARMA 2013 (Havana, October 21-25, 2013): “Immunostimulating effects and pharmacological potential of the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.” - XII International Conference on Food Science and Technology CICTA-12 (La Habana, May 2013): “Investigations on Functional Foods in the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology” (Oral presentation). - XVI Latin American Congress of Nutrition (SLAN 2012, Havana, November 2012): “Evaluation of the immunomodulating and antioxidant properties of extracts from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp.”. - 20th Chemistry Conference (Santiago de Cuba, December 2011): “Bioactive components and immunopharmacological properties of a water-soluble crude extract from Pleurotus sp. mycelium”. - First Symposium of the Cuban Society for Laboratory Animal Science (SCCAL) and II Regional Meeting on Animal Science Laboratory (Havana, November 2011): “Experiences on the utilization of laboratory animals in the Center for Studies on Industrial Biotechnology, University of Oriente”. (Member of the Scientific Committee). - 7th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (ICMBMP7) (Arcachon, France, October 2011): “Immunomodulating properties of Pleurotus sp. fruiting bodies powder on cyclophosphamide treated mice” (Oral presentation). - 7th National Congress of the Cuban Society of Immunology (Havana, May, 2011): “Immunobiological effects of the oral administration of a Pleurotus nutritional supplement to immunocompetent Balb/c mice of both sexes”. - VII Continental Congress /IV Iberoamerican and Caribbean Congress of Natural Products and Medicine ProdMedNatur 2010 (Havana, May 2010): “Immunopharmacological effects of a water-soluble crude extract from the edible mushroom Pleurotus sp. on a protein-energy malnutrition model” (Poster presentation). - Ibero-american Workshop on Edible Mushrooms (San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México, Abril 2010): “Immunoceutical products from the edible and medicinal mushroom Pleurotus sp. growth on coffee pulp in Cuba” (Poster presentation). Over 60 abstracts on international congresses.
Honors
• Co-author of the Research Prize in the Direction of Biotechnology and Foods to the Scientific Result “New technology for the obtainment of bromelain. Purification alternatives and characterization for using in the medical and pharmaceutical industries and Biotechnology” (University of Havana, 2003). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Scientific-Student Research Work (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2004). • Annual Prize to the Applied Scientific Result of Great Significance to Higher Education “Five year experiences in professional formation in the Scientific-Student Research Group of Applied Immunology”(University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2006). • Annual Prize 2008 of the Cuban Academy of Sciences to the Result “Protein hydrolysates from the alga Chlorella vulgaris 87/1 with potentialities in immunonutrition”. • Annual Prize to the Most Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2009). • Special Prize of Cuban Ministry of Higher Education in the Direction of Science and Technology (Havana, 2010). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2011). • Annual Prize of the Territorial Delegation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) and “Aurora Pons Porrata” Prize of University of Oriente to Project Excellence in Basic Research “Evaluation of the immunopharmacological properties of aqueous extracts from edible mushrooms Pleurotus spp.” (2011). • Acknowledgment of the University of Oriente in its 65 Anniversary (Santiago de Cuba, 2012). • Annual Prize 2011 of the Cuban Society of Immunology (Educational Activity) (La Habana, 2012). • Annual Prize to the Most Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2012). • Jesús Menéndez Medal given by the State Council of Cuban Republic (La Habana, 2012). • Mention in the XXXVII Health Prize Annual Competition 2012 in the category of scientific article (La Habana, 2012). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in Postgraduate education (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2013). • Co-author of the Relevant Prize in the XX Latin-American Congress of Pharmacology and Therapeutics LATINFARMA 2013 (Havana, October 21-25, 2013). • Annual Prize to the Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2013). • Acknowledgment of the Universidad de Oriente as coordinator of the Project with the best performance in interdisciplinary research for innovation "Development of a nutritional supplement from the edible mushroom Pleurotus: preclinical and human pilot study"(University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, Enero 2014). • Acknowledgment as promoter of the BSc. Thesis “Phenolic content and in vitro antioxidant activity of Pleurotus sp. extracts obtained with different polarity solvents” (Prize to the Biology´s student Yanelis Quevedo in the XXI National Forum of Natural, Exact, Social and Humanistic Sciences, Pinar del Río- Cuba, May 2014). • Acknowledgment of the Territorial Council of Health Scientific Societies in Santiago de Cuba for his scientific contribution to the development of Immunology in the country. (Given on December 12/2014 in the VIII Provincial Meeting of Immunology and the II Meeting of Regenerative Medicine). • Annual Prize to Outstanding Professor in the Direction of Science and Technology (University of Oriente. Santiago de Cuba, 2015). Travel Award 2016 of the Americas Regional Commof the International Council for Laboratory Animal Award (ICLAS-ARC 2016) “Laboratory Animal Specialist Award” for significant contributions to the profession of laboratory animal care (Charlotte, North Carolina-USA, November 2016) (Given during the activities of the 67 National Meeting of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, AALAS). Special Prize of Cuban Ministry of Higher Education for his relevant achievements in Postgraduate Education, 2017. Acknowledgment as author of the scientific result “Biomedical potential of edible mushrooms: immunopharmacological activity of bioproducts obtained from Pleurotus sp.”, awarded in the field of Natural and Exact Sciences (Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba, January 2017) (Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Bermúdez RC, Tamayo V, Beltrán Y, Ferrera L and co-authors) Member of the research team of the Project “Diversification de la technologie de culture de Pleurotus sp à Cuba et sa diffusion dans la zone Caraïbe CariSETA”, Prize of University of Oriente to Project Excellence (Santiago de Cuba, January 2017).
Author of the most relevant scientific article of Universidad de Oriente in 2016. Llauradó G, Morris HJ, Lebeque Y, Venet G, Fong O, Marcos J, Fontaine R, Cos P, Bermúdez RC. (2016) Oral administration of an aqueous extract from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the immunonutritional recovery of malnourished mice. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 83:1456-1463 Provincial Prize in the XLII Health Prize Annual Competition 2017 in the category of scientific article (Santiago de Cuba, 2017). International missions Research Mission in the Institut Méditerranéen d'Ecologie et de Paléoécologie (IMEP), Institute de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD), Université Paul Cézanne, Marseille, France (October 2-19, 2011). Research Mission in the Department of Toxicology and Applied Hygiene (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Bordeaux 2 Víctor Segalen, France (September 26-October 7, 2013). He talked the lecture “Mushrooms in Cuba eastern region: a look through the immunological window of the biotechnology’s garden” in the National Institute of Agronomy Research (INRA) (Bordeaux, France). Research Mission in the Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d’Ecologie Marine et Continentale, (IMBE), Institute de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD), Aix Marseille University, France (June 11-30, 2015). Research stay as Invited Scientist in the Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Belgium) (November 13- December 13, 2015). Research mission in the Biotechnology Department (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Campus Iztapalapa, México, July 3-11, 2017).
 1967-72. Laboratory Technician, Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (Incap)
1972-77. Chief Clinical Laboratory, University Health Unit and Teaching-Director, School-Laboratory, San Juan de Dios General Hospital, Guatemala
1972-2013. Professor of Immunology, Hematology, and Immunopathology, USAC.
1976-88. Advisor, Project Director and Executive Director, Center for Mesoamerican Studies on Appropriate Technology (CEMAT).
1982-87. Consultant on Rural Development in the Caribbean (Contracts FAO TCP/RLA 2304MF and FAO 7-
11105), Technical Assistance to National Programs in Central America and the Caribbean (OLADE CS/015/83), Research on Environmental Health in the Caribbean (IDRC-OPS), Strategies for exportation of agroindustrial products (International Trade Center-CEE, RLA/75/12), Industrialization of medicinal plants (CEPAL-ICAITI) and Ecologic Use of Medicinal Plants (CAIAH-GTZ).
1982-2015. Advisor of projects on ethnobotany, agrotechnology and phytotherapy for non-governmental organizations and private enterprises of Guatemala (Salud para Todos of San Marcos, PLV/GTZ of Salamá, ATI and CDRO of Totonicapán, AECI-Nentón, MOVIMONDO-Uspantán), El Salvador (APROCSAL), Honduras (EXVECAN), Costa Rica (Manza-té) and Nicaragua (FCNMPT-Estelí).
1989-92. Coordinator, Project for Industrialization of Medicinal Plants, United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO) (projects US/GUA/84/282 and UC/GUA/89/154)
1989-2017. Director of Research and Development, Farmaya Natural Products Laboratories, Guatemala.
1992-2005. National Director, National Commission for the Utilization of Medicinal Plants (CONAPLAMED).
1996-2005. International Coordinator, Iberoamerican Network on Phytopharmaceutical Products (Riprofito), Iberoamerican Program on Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), and Regional Project on Development of medicinal plants cultivation and production of phytotherapeutics, Organization of American States (OAS)
2000-09. Coordinator, Research Laboratory for Natural Products (LIPONAT), USAC
2000-13. Evaluator of Research grants, institutions in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, IAMP and OAS.
2004-17. Professor of Phytotherapy, School of Postgraduate Studies, School of Pharmacy, USAC 
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- Last 15 publications in international journals (2014-16)
Cruz SM, Marroquín MN, Gaitán IC, Cáceres A. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils and ethanolic extracts of three species of Laurel (Litsea spp.) from Guatemala. Acta Horticult, 2014; 1030, 23-29.
Cáceres A, Kato MJ. Importance of a multidisciplinary evaluation of Piper genus for development of new natural products in Latin America. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2014 1. 4.
Patel U, Doyle BJ, Locklear TD, Perez AL, Cáceres A (2014) Mayan breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum Swingle). Planta Med. 80:843. Doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382722
Holzmann I, Cattani D, Corso M, Perodi D, Zanella S, Burger C et al. Psycopharmacological profile of hydroalcoholic extract and p-hydroxybenzoic acid obtained from Bourreria huanita (Boraniganeae) in mice. Pharmacol. Pharm., 2014; 5:983-995. Doi: 10.4236/pp.2014.511110
Álvarez LE, Rosales de Zea C, Cáceres A. Micromorfoanatomía de hoja de Piper patulum Bertol. (Piperaceae) colectadas en Samayac, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala. Dominguezia 2015; 30:19-26.
Castañeda R, Cruz SM, Cáceres A. Actividad hipotrigliceridémica de un extracto de rosa de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) al administrarse antes y durante las comidas. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2:51-57.
Almeda A, Astorga L, Orellana A, Sampuel L, Sierra P, Gaitán I, Cáceres A. Piper genus: Source of natural products with anti-tyrsosinase activity favored in phytocosmetics. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:6
Belloso K, González I, Suárez R, Cáceres A. Actividad antioxidante de extractos de diez basidiomicetos comestibles de Guatemala. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2:29-36.
Cáceres A, Cruz SM. Contributions of natural ingredients from the Mesoamerican biodiversity for the phytocosmetic industry. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:2.
Cruz SM, Marroquín N, Alvarez LE, Chang DE, Cáceres A. Evaluation of mangrove (Rhizophora mangle L.) products as coloring, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:12, doi: 10.15171/ijpni.2015.12
Cáceres A. From traditional uses of Mesoamerican medicinal plants to modern phytotherapy in Guatemala. Planta Med 2015; 81:PL-08. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1565283
Saravia-Otten P, Hernández R, Gutiérrez JM, Mérida M, Cáceres A. Evaluación de la capacidad neutralizante de extractos de plantas de uso popular en Guatemala como antídotos para el envenenamiento por la mordedura de Bothrops asper. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2(1):25-37
Holzmann I, Cechinel Filho V, Caceres A, Martínez JV, Cruz SM, Souza MM. Antidepressant-like effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Valeriana prioniphylla Standl. from Guatemala: Evidence for the involvement of the monoaminergic systems. Int J Phytopharm 2016; 6:14-26
Michel JL, Caceres A, Mahady GB. Ethnomedical research and review of Q’eqchi Maya women´s reproductive health in the Lake Izabal region of Guatemala: Past, present and future prospects. J Ethnopharmacol 2016; 178:307-322.
Zelada VF, Carvalho JE, Cáceres A. Evaluation of the antioxidant, genotoxic and cytotoxic activity of organic fractions from leaves and roots of Piper patulum Bertol. from Guatemala. Int J Phytocosmet Nat Ingr 2016; 3:08, doi:10.1517/ijpni.2016.08
1967-72. Laboratory Technician, Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (Incap)
1972-77. Chief Clinical Laboratory, University Health Unit and Teaching-Director, School-Laboratory, San Juan de Dios General Hospital, Guatemala
1972-2013. Professor of Immunology, Hematology, and Immunopathology, USAC.
1976-88. Advisor, Project Director and Executive Director, Center for Mesoamerican Studies on Appropriate Technology (CEMAT).
1982-87. Consultant on Rural Development in the Caribbean (Contracts FAO TCP/RLA 2304MF and FAO 7-
11105), Technical Assistance to National Programs in Central America and the Caribbean (OLADE CS/015/83), Research on Environmental Health in the Caribbean (IDRC-OPS), Strategies for exportation of agroindustrial products (International Trade Center-CEE, RLA/75/12), Industrialization of medicinal plants (CEPAL-ICAITI) and Ecologic Use of Medicinal Plants (CAIAH-GTZ).
1982-2015. Advisor of projects on ethnobotany, agrotechnology and phytotherapy for non-governmental organizations and private enterprises of Guatemala (Salud para Todos of San Marcos, PLV/GTZ of Salamá, ATI and CDRO of Totonicapán, AECI-Nentón, MOVIMONDO-Uspantán), El Salvador (APROCSAL), Honduras (EXVECAN), Costa Rica (Manza-té) and Nicaragua (FCNMPT-Estelí).
1989-92. Coordinator, Project for Industrialization of Medicinal Plants, United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO) (projects US/GUA/84/282 and UC/GUA/89/154)
1989-2017. Director of Research and Development, Farmaya Natural Products Laboratories, Guatemala.
1992-2005. National Director, National Commission for the Utilization of Medicinal Plants (CONAPLAMED).
1996-2005. International Coordinator, Iberoamerican Network on Phytopharmaceutical Products (Riprofito), Iberoamerican Program on Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), and Regional Project on Development of medicinal plants cultivation and production of phytotherapeutics, Organization of American States (OAS)
2000-09. Coordinator, Research Laboratory for Natural Products (LIPONAT), USAC
2000-13. Evaluator of Research grants, institutions in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, IAMP and OAS.
2004-17. Professor of Phytotherapy, School of Postgraduate Studies, School of Pharmacy, USAC 
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Cáceres A, Menéndez HE, Méndez E, Cohobón E, Samayoa BE, Jauregui E, Peralta E, Carrillo G. Anti-gonorrhoeal activity of plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. J Ethnopharmacol 1994; 48:85-88.
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- Last 15 publications in international journals (2014-16)
Cruz SM, Marroquín MN, Gaitán IC, Cáceres A. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils and ethanolic extracts of three species of Laurel (Litsea spp.) from Guatemala. Acta Horticult, 2014; 1030, 23-29.
Cáceres A, Kato MJ. Importance of a multidisciplinary evaluation of Piper genus for development of new natural products in Latin America. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2014 1. 4.
Patel U, Doyle BJ, Locklear TD, Perez AL, Cáceres A (2014) Mayan breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum Swingle). Planta Med. 80:843. Doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382722
Holzmann I, Cattani D, Corso M, Perodi D, Zanella S, Burger C et al. Psycopharmacological profile of hydroalcoholic extract and p-hydroxybenzoic acid obtained from Bourreria huanita (Boraniganeae) in mice. Pharmacol. Pharm., 2014; 5:983-995. Doi: 10.4236/pp.2014.511110
Álvarez LE, Rosales de Zea C, Cáceres A. Micromorfoanatomía de hoja de Piper patulum Bertol. (Piperaceae) colectadas en Samayac, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala. Dominguezia 2015; 30:19-26.
Castañeda R, Cruz SM, Cáceres A. Actividad hipotrigliceridémica de un extracto de rosa de Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) al administrarse antes y durante las comidas. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2:51-57.
Almeda A, Astorga L, Orellana A, Sampuel L, Sierra P, Gaitán I, Cáceres A. Piper genus: Source of natural products with anti-tyrsosinase activity favored in phytocosmetics. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:6
Belloso K, González I, Suárez R, Cáceres A. Actividad antioxidante de extractos de diez basidiomicetos comestibles de Guatemala. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2:29-36.
Cáceres A, Cruz SM. Contributions of natural ingredients from the Mesoamerican biodiversity for the phytocosmetic industry. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:2.
Cruz SM, Marroquín N, Alvarez LE, Chang DE, Cáceres A. Evaluation of mangrove (Rhizophora mangle L.) products as coloring, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. Int J Phytocosm Nat Ingr 2015; 2:12, doi: 10.15171/ijpni.2015.12
Cáceres A. From traditional uses of Mesoamerican medicinal plants to modern phytotherapy in Guatemala. Planta Med 2015; 81:PL-08. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1565283
Saravia-Otten P, Hernández R, Gutiérrez JM, Mérida M, Cáceres A. Evaluación de la capacidad neutralizante de extractos de plantas de uso popular en Guatemala como antídotos para el envenenamiento por la mordedura de Bothrops asper. Cien Tec Salud 2015; 2(1):25-37
Holzmann I, Cechinel Filho V, Caceres A, Martínez JV, Cruz SM, Souza MM. Antidepressant-like effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Valeriana prioniphylla Standl. from Guatemala: Evidence for the involvement of the monoaminergic systems. Int J Phytopharm 2016; 6:14-26
Michel JL, Caceres A, Mahady GB. Ethnomedical research and review of Q’eqchi Maya women´s reproductive health in the Lake Izabal region of Guatemala: Past, present and future prospects. J Ethnopharmacol 2016; 178:307-322.
Zelada VF, Carvalho JE, Cáceres A. Evaluation of the antioxidant, genotoxic and cytotoxic activity of organic fractions from leaves and roots of Piper patulum Bertol. from Guatemala. Int J Phytocosmet Nat Ingr 2016; 3:08, doi:10.1517/ijpni.2016.08
 Professor (Dr.) Sunil Dutta Purohit was initiated in research at the Department of Botany, University of Jodhpur in July, 1977. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree of University of Jodhpur in the year 1981. Dr. Purohit was appointed as Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Science & Technology funded research project on "Rapid Multiplication of Economically Important Plants of Arid-zone through Tissue Culture, Differentiation and Establishment" in February 1981.Dr. Purohit joined Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in July 1984 as Assistant Professor. He organised a well equipped Plant Biotechnology Laboratory to carry out research in the field of his interest. The main focus of his research remained on micropropagation of plants of medicinal, forestry and horticultural importance. Under different research programs funded by Central and State agencies, he has been able to develop micropropagation protocols for Feronia limonia, Wrightia tomentosa, W. tinctoria, Boswellia serrata, Sterculia urens, Acacia catechu, A. leucophloea (all woody trees), Achras sapota, Annona squamosa (fruit trees), Celastrus paniculatus, Vitex negundo and Chlorophytum borivilianum (medicinal herb). Scaling-up production has been taken-up in the case of Feronia limonia, Wrightia tinctoria, W. tomentosa, B. serrata and C. borivilianum. Small-scale field performance of micropropagated plants has been successfully demonstrated in many species. Dr. Purohit was selected as Associate Professor of Botany in July 1997 in the same department. He was instrumental in development of Post-Graduate Courses in Biotechnology in this university which was introduced from the session 1997-98. Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, awarded SERC Visiting Fellowship to him to work with Professor A.K. Tyagi, Head, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Coordinator, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Coordinator (India), International Rice Genome Project, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi. Here he engaged himself in research on genetic transformation of Feronia limonia, a fruit tree species and chloroplast based Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) to identify clones of Aegle marmelos and Feronia limonia. Dr. Purohit used Agrobacterium and Biolistics-mediated gene transfer system. Dr. Purohit has recently taken up studies on molecular characterization of diversity among wild and tissue culture raised populations of Feronia limonia using ISSR primers and PCR amplification technique. Studies on molecular and cytological characterization were carried out in natural and tissue culture raised plants of Chlorophytum borivilianum. Under a collaborative research program with Munich Technical University, Germany ,incorporation studies were carried out using U13 C labelled glucose in tissue culture raised Boswellia serrata to determine the pathway of Boswellic acid biosynthesis through NMR analysis. Phytochemical profiling has also been carried out in different accessions of Celastrus paniculatus in collaboration with PERD Centre, Ahmedabad HP-TLC and other analytical methods. Dr. Purohit has opened up a new area of investigation by demonstrating that improvement in growth and hardening of tissue culture plants is possible by growing plants under CO 2 enriched environments. Dr. Purohit worked as Course Director, Department of Biotechnology from 2004-2011.He has undergone training on Microarray Based Genome Analysis under the guidance of Professor David Galbraith at the Department of Plant Sciences, Arizona State University, Tucson, Arizona, USA from January 8-13, 2006. Dr. Purohit worked as Professor of Botany from 2007 to 2016, the year of his superannuation. He was Head, Department of Botany from 2011-2014 and Dean and Chairman, Faculty of Science.
He worked on a UGC funded research project to study the effect of liquid culture system on growth, multiplication, physiology and morphology of some medicinally important plants. He also contemplates to study the photosynthetic efficiency of such plants. The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi sanctioned a research project to study natural diversity in Chlorophytum borivilianum using molecular markers. He has been nominated on the task force constituted by the Government of Rajasthan for policy formulation on “Agricultural Education and Research Prioritization” in the State. He has been nominated by ICFRE as a Member of Research Advisory Group, Arid Forestry Research Institute, Jodhpur. He is Fellow of Plant Tissue Culture Association of India, Co-Cordinator, Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists, Local Chapter, Udaipur and Secretary General, Society for Promotion of Science Education and Research, India. He is Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association of India and Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources. He was instrumental in development of Course Curricula of Botany and Biotechnology for several universities in India. He was Member, Governing Board of Secondary Education in Rajasthan.
Research Interest
- Development of Field Tested micro-propagation protocols for large-scale production of plants of forestry, horticultural and medicinal importance.
- Development of regeneration protocols via adventitious shoot bud differentiation and somatic embryogenesis.
- Studies on the role of liquid culture system for growth and multiplication of plants in vitro.
- Studies on CO2 enrichment during in vitro growth and development of plants.
- Studies on morpho-physiological and biochemical characteristics of tissue culture raised plantlets.
- Studies on culture vessel, vessel ventilation and gelling agent on micro-propagation of plants.
- Studies on use of VAM and other fungi for bio-priming.
- Encapsulation of shoot buds, their long term storage, and studies on their re-growth in vitro.
- Molecular characterization of diversity in plants being used for micro-propagation using RAPD and ISSR markers.
- Screening of tissue culture raised plantlets for genetic fidelity using molecular (RAPD and ISSR) and cytological markers.
- Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer in plants with special reference to disease resistance.
- Analysis of mitotic complements and karyotype studies in tissue culture and naturally growing plants.
- Protein profiling of tissue culture and naturally growing plants using SDS-PAGE.
BOOKS AND JOURNALS PUBLISHED/EDITED
- Edited (with Drs. H.C. Arya, N. Sankhla, M.N. Tewari and N.S. Shekhawat) Advancing Frontiers Plant Sciences 1983 (Proceedings of the National Symposium on Advancing Frontiers of Plant Sciences held from Nov. 26-30, 1983 at the Department of Botany, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur) Botanical Society, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Pages 305 + Xiii.
- Associate Editor, OIKOASSAY, an International Journal of Environmental Sciences, published from Jodhpur (Currently from Bikaner).
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas and R.K. Garg) Abstracts of Third National Environment Congress. Dec. 28-29, 1988 held at Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas) Proceedings of National Seminar on Water Management Techniques for Minimising Environment Degradation, March 5-7, 1990. Department of Botany, Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
- Co-Author (with Prof L.N. Vyas and Dr. R.K. Garg) Practical Botany, (1994) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur-Delhi.
- Co-Author (with Prof L.N. Vyas and Dr. Indra Vyas) A Text Book of Secondary Biology (1994) Ratan Prakashan Mandir, Agra.
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas and Dr. R.K. Garg) Contributions to the Environmental Sciences (1996) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur-Delhi.
- Member, Advisory Board for "Dictionary of Biotechnology", edited by Prof. L.L. Somani, Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur.
- Author (with Dr. G. K. Kukda) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology “(In Hindi) College Book House, Jaipur (2002).
- Author (with Dr. G.K.Kukda ) “Cytogenetics , Plant Breeding and Evolution “ (In Hindi) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur.(2003)
- Author (with Drs .G. K..Kukda and A.Singhvi) “Practical Botany” (A Bilingual Text) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2004). Revised and Enlarged Edition (2006).
- Author (with Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Plant Physiology and Biochemistry “ (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur. (2006).
- Edited (with K.S.Thind and H.N.Gour) “Annual Review of Plant Pathology” Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur (India). (2006).
- Author (with Dr. G. K. Kukda) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2006)
- Author (with Drs. Khurshid Ahmed and G. K. Kukda) “Genetics and Biotechnology” (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2006)
- Author (with N.Joshi) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology-A Practical Manual” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Author (with Drs. A. Singhvi and K.Tak) “Practical Botany” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Author (with Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Co-Author (with Prof. N.C. Aery and Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Practical Botany-Angiosperm Taxonomy, Embryology, Anatomy, Economic & Ethanobotany, Cytogenetics, Plant breeding and Biostatistics” (Bilingual) Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2008)
J. POPULAR ARTICLES PUBLISHED
PHYLLODY: An Alarming Problem for Sesamum Growers, Macco Agric. Digest (India) 4: 5-7 (with H.C. Arya), 1980.
JOJOBA WAX PLANT: An Unexploited Treasure. Invention Intelligence 16: 24-28 (1981) (with N.S. Shekhawat & H.C. Arya).
RAPID MULTIPLICATION OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS IN TEST TUBES (In Hindi), Udhyanika 3: 16-19 (1980) (with H.C. Arya and Y. Goyal).
BOOKS REVIEWED
1. Noise Pollution : Its Scientific and legal perspective By : Satish Shastri and Manjoo Bala Trivedi, Divyajyoti Prakashan, Jodhpur, 188 pp Oikoassay 1989 6(1): 44.
2. Social Change and Education: Present and Future By: M.R. Paliwal, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi Page x + 357. Rajasthan Journal of Public Services 1989, 1: 81-82.
REVIEWER FOR THE JOURNALS
- Current Science
- Indian Journal of Biotechnology
- Bionature
- Oikoassay
- Geobios
- Natural Products Radiance
- Scientia Agricola
- Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
K. COLLABORATIONS
- Dr.N.S.Shekhawat , Department of Botany, Jainarain Vyas University, Jodhpur (for hardening and acclimatization of the tissue culture plants for large-scale production )
- Dr.Nicholas Schramek, Munich National University, Germany. (For incorporation experiments to identify the biosynthetic pathways for production of active principles in Boswellia serrata and Chlorophytum borivilianum).
- Dr. (Mrs.) M.Rajani, PERD Centre, Ahmedabad. (For phytochemical profiling of Celastrus paniculatus and Chlorophytum borivilianum).
- Professor Akhilesh Tyagi, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Delhi University South Campus, New Delhi. (For molecular analysis and DNA fingerprinting).
- Dr. Bikram Singh. Division of Natural Products Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur for phytochemical analysis of Chlorophytum borivilianum (under DST, New Delhi sponsored research project).
- Professor S. Ramarao, Department of Biotechnology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (Meghalaya) (For cytological analysis).
L. RESEARCH PROJECTS: (Completed)
No.
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Title of Research Project
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Funding Agency
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Project Cost (Rs. in Lacs)
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1.
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Studies on Phenolics and Related Enzymes of Maize infected with Helminthosporium maydis
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U.G.C.
(1988-90)
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0.14
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2.
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In vivo and In vitro studies on Downy Mildew of Maize caused by Peronosclerospora sorghi
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U.G.C.
(1990-93)
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1.0
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3.
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Development of Tissue Culture Biotechnology for Multiplication of Some Tree Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan
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DBT
New Delhi
(1991-96)
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25.0
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4.
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Field Evaluation of Some Tree Species of Aravallis Regenerated Through Tissue Culture Biotechnology
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State D.S.T.
Rajasthan, Jaipur
(1993-96)
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3.0
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5.
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Development and Application of in vitro methods for mass propagation of `Safed Musli' (Chlorophytum borivilianum)
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ICFRE
(1997-2000)
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5.0
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6.
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Scaling-up Production, Hardening and Field Trials of Some Micropropagated Tree Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan
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DBT
(1997-2000)
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8.0
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7.
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Studies on in vitro Differentiation, Multiplication, and Evaluation of Some Fruit Tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan.
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CSIR
(1993-96)
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2.0
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8.
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Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Feronia limonia
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DST
(1997-99)
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4.0
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9.
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Scaling up production, hardening and field trials of two micro propagated tree species
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State DST
(1999-2002)
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5.0
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10.
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Application of Biotechnological Methods for Scaling-up Production of a Rare Medicinal Herb `Safed Musli' Chlorophytum borivilianum
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DBT
2001-2004
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18.0
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11.
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Programme Support for Regeneration of Economically Important Plants of Rajasthan
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DBT
2001-2005
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9.0
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RESEARCH PROJECTS: (On-going)
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Title of Research Project
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Funding Agency
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Project Cost
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1.
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Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Studies on Some Micropropagated Plant Species as Influenced by Liquid Culture System and Culture Vessel Environment
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U.G.C.
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11.98 Lacs
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2.
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Molecular and Phytochemical Characterization of ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et. Fernand.) Germplasm
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D.S.T.
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35.00 Lacs
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M. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
- Joshi, N., Dave, A., Vyas, S and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Effect of controlled carbon dioxide environment on in vitro growth and shoot multiplication in Chlorophytum borivilianam Sant. et Fernand. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8:323-327.
- Sukhwal, R., Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) In vitro screening of callus cultures of maize treated with toxins of Helminthosporium sps. The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society 88:1-4.
- Joshi, N., Dave, A., Vyas, S and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Effect of controlled carbon dioxide environment on in vitro growth and shoot multiplication in Chlorophytum borivilianam Sant. et Fernand. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8:323-327.
- Suthar, R.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009). In vitro growth and multiplication of Terminalia bellerica Roxb. under carbon dioxide enriched environment. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 47: 204-209.
- Habibi, N., Suthar, R.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Role of PGRs and their inhibitors in induction and control of somatic embryogenesis in Themeda quadrivalvis. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 47: 198-203.
- Joshi, P. Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa: Effect of gelling agents, carbon source and vessel type. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8: 115-120
- Joshi, N., Randhwa, G.J. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Morphological and Molecular Characterization of a Rare Medicinal Herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant.Et Fernand ) Professor H.C. Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi Pp 519-530
- Vyas, S., Gaur, A., Tyagi, A.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Molecular Characterization of Diversity in Feronia limonia using ISSR Markers. Professor H.C.Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi. Pp 431-443
- Nagori, R., Rathore,P., Vyas, S., Joshi, N., Rao, M.S., Suthar, R., Mathur, P and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Liquid Culture System Stimulates In Vitro Growth and Shoot Multiplication in Some Medicinally Important Plant Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan .Professor H.C.Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi pp. 395-405
- Trivedi, R and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Biology and Biotechnology of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)-A Review. Professor H.C. Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi. Pp 315-331
- Mathur, P. and Purohit, S.D. (2008). Peroxidase and IAA oxidase activities
during in vitro rooting of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand. Oikoassay 21: 3-9.
- Rao, M. S., and Purohit, S. D. (2008) In Vitro Growth and Multiplication of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. under Carbon Dioxide Enriched Environment Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 101-104.
- Vyas, S., Rao, M. S., Suthar, R. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Liquid Culture System Stimulates in Vitro Growth and Shoot Multiplication in Four Medicinally Important Plants Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 96-100
- Joshi, N., Randhawa, G. J., Firke, P. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) RAPD Analysis of Diversity in ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand.), a Rare Indian Medicinal Herb. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 86-89
- Vyas, S., Nagori, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Root Colonization and Growth Enhancement of Micropropagated Feronia limonia (L.) Swingle by Piriformospora indica – A Cultivable Root Endophyte International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology 2(2): 128-132
- Suthar, R. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Root Colonization and Improved Growth Performance of Micropropagated Terminalia bellerica Roxb. Plantlets Inoculated with Piriformospora indica during ex Vitro Acclimatization. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology 2(2): 133-136
- Vyas, S., Gaur, A., Tyagi, A. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Feronia limonia L. (Swingle) using ISSRs. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 27(3): 328-342.
- Mathur, P. Rao M.S. and Purohit, S.D. (2008). Genetic stability in micro-clones of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. derived from different explant sources as revealed by RAPD profiles. Asian and Australasian Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 99-91.
- Nagori,R., Vyas, S., Tak, K., Singhvi, A. and Purohit, S.D. (2008) In vitro adventitious shoot bud differentiation and plantlet regeneration in some fruit plants. Proceeding NSPB-2006, Dehradun, 297-317.
- Rathore, P., Suthar, R. and Purohit S. D. (2007) Micropropagation of Terminalia bellerica (Roxb.) from juvenile explants. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 7:246-249.
- Purohit, S.D., Raghuvanshi, S. and Tyagi, A.K. (2007). Biolistic mediated
DNA delivery and transient expression of GUS in hypocotyls of a fruit tree-Feronia limonia L. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 6:504-507.
- Purohit,S.D., Dave.A., Rathore,P., Vyas,S., Dave,N., Joshi,N. and Rao, M.S. (2007). Effect of Controlled Carbon Dioxide on In Vitro Shoot Multiplication in Some Plants of Horticultural, Forestry and Medicinal Importance. In: “Biotechnology: Plant Health Management” Professor H.N.Verma Commemoration Volume (Ed.Neeta Sharma and H.B. Singh), International Book Distributing Co., Lucknow. pp. 741-759.
- Nagori, R., Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2007) Greenhouse growth and nursery performance of tissue culture raised plantlets of Achras sapota var. Cricket Ball. Indian Journal of Horticulture 64: 202-206.
- Purohit, S. D., Singhvi, A. Vyas S. and Nagori R.(2007). Polyamines stimulated Shoot Bud Proliferation and Multiplication in Achras sapota Grown in Culture. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 6: 85-90.
- Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2006) Factors affecting in vitro rooting in tissue culture derived shoots of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) var. JL-24. Oikoassay 19:1-6.
- Joshi, N., Kumar, A., Ramarao, S and Purohit, S.D. (2006) Cytological characterization of a rare medicinal herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Saint et Fernand.) Cytologia 71: 153-159.
- Rao, M.S. and Purohit , S. D. (2006) In vitro Shoot Bud Differentiation and plantlet Regeneration in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. Biologia Plantarum 50: 501-506
- Joshi, P., Joshi, N. and Purohit, S.D. (2006) Stomatal Characteristics During Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa Biologia Plantarum 50: 275-278.
- Vyas,S. and Purohit, S.D. (2005) Effect of Controlled Carbon Dioxide on In vitro Shoot Multiplication in Feronia limonia (L.) Swingle. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 28:417-423.
- Joshi, H., Chaudhary, B.L. and Purohit, S. D. (2005) Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on in vitro shoot multiplication in Nicotiana tabacum L. Indian J. Applied and Pure Biol. 20: 145-148.
- Vyas , S. Joshi ,N. ,Tak. K. and Purohit ,S.D. (2005) In vitro Adventitious Shoot Bud Differentiation and Plantlet Regeneration in Feronia limonia L.(Swingle). In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.- Plant 41: 296-309.
- Dave, N. and Purohit, S.D. (2004) In vitro Shoot Growth and Multiplication in Achras sapota under Controlled Carbon Dioxide Environment. Biologia Plantarum 621-624.
- Nandwani, D. Purohit S.D. Jain, S. M. and Ramawat K.G. (2004) Propagation Techniques in Woody Plants with Special Reference to Arid and Semi-Arid Zone Tree – Problems, Perseverance and Prospects In: “Tree Improvement and Biotechnology (Eds. P. Shanmugavel and Rev. Fr.S. Ignacimuthu, S.J.) Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, India. Pp.16-52.
- Nagori, R and Purohit, S. D. (2004) Evidence for Somatic Embryogenesis in Annona squamosa Bionature 24: 1-6.
- Dave A., Joshi, N. and Purohit S.D. (2004) In vitro propagation of Chlorophytum borivilianum using Encapsulated Shoot Buds. European J. Hort. Sci. 69: 37-42.
- Purohit, S. D. , Singhvi, A., Nagori, R. (2004). In vitro Direct Shoot Bud Differentiation from Leaf Segments of Achras sapota. Biologia Plantarum 48: 109-112.
- Purohit, S. D. and Kukda, G. (2004) Micropropagation of an Adult Tree - Wrightia tinctoria Indian Journal of Biotechnology 3 : 216-220.
- Purohit, S. D. and Nagori, R. (2004). In vitro Plantlet Regeneration in Annona squamosa through Direct Shoot Bud Differentiation on Hypocotyl Segments. Scientia Horticulturae. 99: 89-98.
- Purohit, S. D., Joshi, P., Tak, K. and Nagori, R. (2004). Development of High Efficiency Micropropagation Protocol For an Adult Tree – Wrightia tomentosa. In : “Plant Biotechnolohy and Molecular Markers “(Eds. Prof. P. S. Srivastava et al. ) Anamaya Publishers, New Delhi, pp.217-227.
- Dave, A., Bilochi, G. and Purohit, S. D. (2003). Scaling-up Production and Field Performance of Micropropagated Medicinal Herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum). In vitro Cell Dev. Biol. (Plant). 39: 419-425.
- Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2003). In vitro Shoot Growth and Multiplication in Wrightia tomentosa Under Controlled Carbon-di-oxide Environment. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 75: 283-286.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2003) Accumulation of Phenolics and Changes in Activity of Oxidative Enzymes in Maize Infected with Helminthosporium species. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 33: 41-44.
- Purohit, S. D. , Dave, A., Bilochi, G., and Joshi, N.(2003). Opportunities for Scaling-up Production and Commercial Cultivation of Micropropagated ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum).In: Proc. Natl. Interactive Meet on Scope and Opportunities in Research and Business of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Eds.A.K..Mathur et al.) CIMAP, Lucknow, India.pp.387-398.
- Dave, A. and Purohit, S. D. (2002). Factors Influencing In vitro Culture of ‘ Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum) Oikoassay 15: 19-27.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit S. D. (2000). Effect of Polyamines and Their Biosynthetic Inhibitors on the Growth of Helminthosporium species. In Vistas in Mycology and Plant Pathology (Ed. L. N. Nair), Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi. pp 113-120.
- Purohit,S. D., (2000). Micropropagation Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture, From Research To Commercialization. A Decade of Support. Department Of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Samar, D. and Nagori, R. (2000). Micropropagation and Field Performance of Some Tree Species of Aravallis. Encyclopedia Botanica (Editor:P.C.Trivedi),Pointer Publishers,Jaipur,India.pp225-239.
- Purohit, S.D., Singhvi, A. and Nagori, R. (1998). Micropropagation of Achras sapota: Optimization of Conditions for Rooting, Hardening and Acclimatization. In "Proceedings of the National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology" (Ed. P.B. Kavikishore), Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad. pp. 134-145.
- Purohit, S.D. and Singhvi, A. (1998) Micropropagation of Achras sapota Through Enhanced Axillary Branching. Scientia Horticulturae 76:219-229.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Joshi, P. and Samar, D. 1998. Micropropagation of some woody tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan In "Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology-Applications and Prospects (Editor: Prof. P.S. Srivastava) Narosa Publishing House, N. Delhi pp. 84-125.
- Purohit, S.D., and Kukda, G. 1996. Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. Journal of Indian Botanical Society, 75:1-2.
- Purohit, S.D., Singhvi, A. and Tak, K. 1996. Biochemical characteristics of differentiating callus cultures of Feronia limonia (L.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, (Poland) 18:47-52.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G. and Tak, K. 1996. Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa (Roxb.) Roem et Schult. Journal of Sustainable Forestry (USA) 3:25-35.
- Purohit, S.D., and Dave, A. 1996. Micropropagation of Sterculia urens Roxb. - An Endangered Tree Species. Plant Cell Reports 15:704-706.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K. and Kukda, G. 1995. In vitro propagation of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Biologia Plantarum 37: 335-40.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1995. Embryogenesis and plant regeneration from tissue culture of Sehima nervosum (Rottl.) Stapf. Bionature 15:27-30.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. In vitro conservation strategies for a rare medicinal herb-Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand). Indian J. Pl. Genet. Resources 7(2):201-204.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. Somatic Embryogenesis and Plantlet Regeneration in `Safed Musli' (Chlorophytum borivilianum) Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 7 (1): 65-71.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Tiagi, Y.D. 1994. Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. & Fern. (Liliaceae): an interesting species from the Aravallis in Rajasthan. Rheedea 4: 113-115.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G., Tak, K and Sharma, P., 1994. Micropropagation of two Wrightia species through enhanced axillary branching in vitro. In Frontiers of Plant Sciences, (Editor: I.A. Khan) Ukaaz Publications, Hyderabad. pp. 269-272.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G., Sharma, P. and Tak, K. 1994. In Vitro propagation of an adult tree - Wrightia tomentosa through enhanced axillary branching. Plant Science 103: 67-72.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1994. In vitro propagation of Wrightia tinctoria. Biologia Plantarum 36: 519-526.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. Micropropagation of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), a rare Indian medicinal herb. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 39: 93-96.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit, S.D. 1994. Effect of polyamines and their biosynthetic inhibitors on the growth of Helminthosporium turcicum. Bionature 14:47-50.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1993. Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Themeda quadrivalvis. Oikoassay 10: 3-4.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Kukda, G., Dave, A. and Sharma, P., 1992. Propagation of some tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan through tissue culture biotechnology. Proc. Workshop on Tree Improvement and Provenance Research April 20-21, State Forest Department, Jaipur pp. 238-249.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G. and Sukhwal, R., 1992. Plant Regeneration in Apluda mutica L. through somatic embryogenesis. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 30: 1154-1157.
- Sukhwal, R., Kukda, G. and Purohit, S.D., 1992. Biochemical status of Apluda mutica L. infected with Puccinia apludae. Bionature 12: 29-31.
- Purohit, S.D. and Tak, K., 1992. In vitro propagation of an adult tree Feronia limonia L. through axillary branching. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 30: 377-379.
- Purohit, S.D. and Sukhwal, R., 1991. Induction and Maintenance of Embryogenic callus cultures of Apluda mutica L. Acta Ecologica 13: 137-140.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1990. IAA-oxidase, Peroxidase, Polyphenol oxidase and Phenolics in Ipomoea pentaphylla gall tissues. Oikoassay 7 : 29-32.
- Purohit, S.D., 1990. Polyamine Metabolism in Plants. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Pl. Sci. : Current Status and Emerging Challanges pp. 181-191.
- Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1990. Efficacy of certain antibiotics against Sesamum Phyllody caused by mycoplasma-like organisms (MLO). Oikoassay 7: 1-4.
- Arya, H.C., Shekhawat, N.S., and Purohit, S.D., 1990. Phytopathogen interaction, physiology and control aspects in vivo and In vitro state. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Pl. Sci.: Current Status & Emerging Challanges pp 441-450.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1984. Changes in isoenzymes of peroxidase in green-ear of pearl-millet. Curr. Sci. 53: 1157-1158.
- Dhir, S.K., Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1984. Development of laticifer cells in callus cultures of Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. Plant Cell Reports 3 : 206-209.
- Dhir, S.K., Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Energy source plant: Calotropis procera. Proc. Natl.. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. 147-148.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Galston, A.W., Arya, I.D., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Isolation, culture and regeneration of food legume protoplasts. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. pp. 159-160.
- Purohit, S.D., Purohit, S., Rathore, T.S., Goyal, Y., Vaishnava, G.R., Surana, N.M. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Clonal propagation of some trees species through tissue culture. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. pp. 129-130.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Ascorbic acid metabolism in phyllody of Sesame induced by mycoplasma-like organism. International Journal of Tropical Plant Diseases 1 : 107-110.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Relative role of oospores and infected seed in green-ear disease incidence. Indian J. Mycol. and Plant Pathology. 13: 17-20.
- Arya, H.C., Shekhawat, N.S. and Purohit, S.D., 1981. Accumulation of aromatic compounds as related to abnormal growth in plants. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 60: 247-51.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Kant, U. and Arya, H.C., 1980. In vitro studies on MLO infected Sesamum and Sclerospora graminicola infected pearl-millet. Proceedings of Symposium on Plant Tissue Culture, Genetic manipulation and Somatic Hybridization of Plant Cells, BARC, Trombay, Bombay (India) Feb. 27-29, pp. 163-168.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Hyperauxiny as related to Sesamum phyllody induced by mycoplasma like organisms (MLO). Indian J. Exp. Biol. 18: 1338-1340.
- Purohit, S.D., Purohit, S., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Some biochemical changes induced by Curvularia prasadii in Sesamum indicum leaves. Comp. Physiol. Ecol. 5 : 238-241.
- Ramawat, K.G., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Phenolics and oxidative enzymes in normal and gall tissues of Giesekia. Sci. and Cult. 46: 11-12.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Metabolic characteristics at enzymatic levels of Achyranthes leaves infected with white rust. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 18: 98-99.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Tandon, P. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Hormonal profiles in some insect and mite induced plant galls. Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad. B46 (6): 882-900.
- Ramawat, K.G., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Altered state of oxidizing enzymes and phenolics of Cordia galls. Trans. Isdt and Ucds (India) 4: 38-41.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Polyphenols and some oxidative enzymes in rust infected leaves of Cyperus rotundus. Indian Phytopath. 32: 255-259.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Phenolics, peroxidase and phenolase as related to gall formation in arid zone plants. Curr. Sci. 48: 714-716.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Role of some oxidative enzyme and metabolites in Sesamum phyllody. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 17: 714-716.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1978. Note on effect of witches broom infection on Tephrosia purpurea Pers. Leaves. Legume Research 2: 49-50.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1978. Light microscopic detection of Mycoplasma-like organisms (MLO) in Sesamum phyllody. Curr. Sci. 47:866-867.
PAPERS ACCEPTED
- Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Photosynthetic performance of shoots of Feronia limonia grown in vitro under carbon dioxide enriched environment. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology.
- Purohit, S.D. and Habibi, N. (2008). Current approaches for better and cheaper microparopagation technologies. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology.
PAPERS COMMUNICATED
- Joshi, N. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Optimization of factors influencing shoot multiplication during micropropagation of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India.
- Purohit, S.D. and Mathur, P. (2009). Assessment of clonal fidelity in micropropagated plants using genetic markers. Prof. S.C. Maheshwari Commemoration Volume.
- Purohit, S.D. and Suthar, R.K. (2009). Hardening and acclimatization of micropropagated plants – success and bottlenecks. Prof. S.C. Maheshwari Commemoration Volume.
N. Major areas of scientific inquiry
- Development of Field Tested micropropagation protocols for large-scale production of plants of forestry, horticultural and medicinal importance.
- Development of regeneration protocols via adventitious shoot bud differentiation and somatic embryogenesis.
- Studies on the role of a liquid culture system for growth and multiplication of plants in vitro.
- Studies on CO2 enrichment during in vitro growth and development of plants.
- Studies on morphophysiological and biochemical characteristics of tissue culture raised plantlets.
- Studies on culture vessel, vessel ventilation and gelling agent on micropropagation of plants.
- Studies on the use of VAM and other fungi for biopriming.
- Encapsulation of shoot buds, their long term storage, and studies on their regrowth in vitro.
- Molecular characterization of diversity in plants being used for micropropagation using RAPD and ISSR markers.
- Screening of tissue culture raised plantlets for genetic fidelity using molecular (RAPD and ISSR) and cytological markers.
- Optimization of conditions for Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer in plants with special reference to disease resistance.
- Analysis of mitotic complements and karyotype studies in tissue culture and naturally growing plants.
Professor (Dr.) Sunil Dutta Purohit was initiated in research at the Department of Botany, University of Jodhpur in July, 1977. He was awarded Ph.D. Degree of University of Jodhpur in the year 1981. Dr. Purohit was appointed as Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Science & Technology funded research project on "Rapid Multiplication of Economically Important Plants of Arid-zone through Tissue Culture, Differentiation and Establishment" in February 1981.Dr. Purohit joined Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in July 1984 as Assistant Professor. He organised a well equipped Plant Biotechnology Laboratory to carry out research in the field of his interest. The main focus of his research remained on micropropagation of plants of medicinal, forestry and horticultural importance. Under different research programs funded by Central and State agencies, he has been able to develop micropropagation protocols for Feronia limonia, Wrightia tomentosa, W. tinctoria, Boswellia serrata, Sterculia urens, Acacia catechu, A. leucophloea (all woody trees), Achras sapota, Annona squamosa (fruit trees), Celastrus paniculatus, Vitex negundo and Chlorophytum borivilianum (medicinal herb). Scaling-up production has been taken-up in the case of Feronia limonia, Wrightia tinctoria, W. tomentosa, B. serrata and C. borivilianum. Small-scale field performance of micropropagated plants has been successfully demonstrated in many species. Dr. Purohit was selected as Associate Professor of Botany in July 1997 in the same department. He was instrumental in development of Post-Graduate Courses in Biotechnology in this university which was introduced from the session 1997-98. Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, awarded SERC Visiting Fellowship to him to work with Professor A.K. Tyagi, Head, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Coordinator, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Coordinator (India), International Rice Genome Project, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi. Here he engaged himself in research on genetic transformation of Feronia limonia, a fruit tree species and chloroplast based Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) to identify clones of Aegle marmelos and Feronia limonia. Dr. Purohit used Agrobacterium and Biolistics-mediated gene transfer system. Dr. Purohit has recently taken up studies on molecular characterization of diversity among wild and tissue culture raised populations of Feronia limonia using ISSR primers and PCR amplification technique. Studies on molecular and cytological characterization were carried out in natural and tissue culture raised plants of Chlorophytum borivilianum. Under a collaborative research program with Munich Technical University, Germany ,incorporation studies were carried out using U13 C labelled glucose in tissue culture raised Boswellia serrata to determine the pathway of Boswellic acid biosynthesis through NMR analysis. Phytochemical profiling has also been carried out in different accessions of Celastrus paniculatus in collaboration with PERD Centre, Ahmedabad HP-TLC and other analytical methods. Dr. Purohit has opened up a new area of investigation by demonstrating that improvement in growth and hardening of tissue culture plants is possible by growing plants under CO 2 enriched environments. Dr. Purohit worked as Course Director, Department of Biotechnology from 2004-2011.He has undergone training on Microarray Based Genome Analysis under the guidance of Professor David Galbraith at the Department of Plant Sciences, Arizona State University, Tucson, Arizona, USA from January 8-13, 2006. Dr. Purohit worked as Professor of Botany from 2007 to 2016, the year of his superannuation. He was Head, Department of Botany from 2011-2014 and Dean and Chairman, Faculty of Science.
He worked on a UGC funded research project to study the effect of liquid culture system on growth, multiplication, physiology and morphology of some medicinally important plants. He also contemplates to study the photosynthetic efficiency of such plants. The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi sanctioned a research project to study natural diversity in Chlorophytum borivilianum using molecular markers. He has been nominated on the task force constituted by the Government of Rajasthan for policy formulation on “Agricultural Education and Research Prioritization” in the State. He has been nominated by ICFRE as a Member of Research Advisory Group, Arid Forestry Research Institute, Jodhpur. He is Fellow of Plant Tissue Culture Association of India, Co-Cordinator, Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists, Local Chapter, Udaipur and Secretary General, Society for Promotion of Science Education and Research, India. He is Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association of India and Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources. He was instrumental in development of Course Curricula of Botany and Biotechnology for several universities in India. He was Member, Governing Board of Secondary Education in Rajasthan.
Research Interest
- Development of Field Tested micro-propagation protocols for large-scale production of plants of forestry, horticultural and medicinal importance.
- Development of regeneration protocols via adventitious shoot bud differentiation and somatic embryogenesis.
- Studies on the role of liquid culture system for growth and multiplication of plants in vitro.
- Studies on CO2 enrichment during in vitro growth and development of plants.
- Studies on morpho-physiological and biochemical characteristics of tissue culture raised plantlets.
- Studies on culture vessel, vessel ventilation and gelling agent on micro-propagation of plants.
- Studies on use of VAM and other fungi for bio-priming.
- Encapsulation of shoot buds, their long term storage, and studies on their re-growth in vitro.
- Molecular characterization of diversity in plants being used for micro-propagation using RAPD and ISSR markers.
- Screening of tissue culture raised plantlets for genetic fidelity using molecular (RAPD and ISSR) and cytological markers.
- Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer in plants with special reference to disease resistance.
- Analysis of mitotic complements and karyotype studies in tissue culture and naturally growing plants.
- Protein profiling of tissue culture and naturally growing plants using SDS-PAGE.
BOOKS AND JOURNALS PUBLISHED/EDITED
- Edited (with Drs. H.C. Arya, N. Sankhla, M.N. Tewari and N.S. Shekhawat) Advancing Frontiers Plant Sciences 1983 (Proceedings of the National Symposium on Advancing Frontiers of Plant Sciences held from Nov. 26-30, 1983 at the Department of Botany, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur) Botanical Society, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Pages 305 + Xiii.
- Associate Editor, OIKOASSAY, an International Journal of Environmental Sciences, published from Jodhpur (Currently from Bikaner).
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas and R.K. Garg) Abstracts of Third National Environment Congress. Dec. 28-29, 1988 held at Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas) Proceedings of National Seminar on Water Management Techniques for Minimising Environment Degradation, March 5-7, 1990. Department of Botany, Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
- Co-Author (with Prof L.N. Vyas and Dr. R.K. Garg) Practical Botany, (1994) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur-Delhi.
- Co-Author (with Prof L.N. Vyas and Dr. Indra Vyas) A Text Book of Secondary Biology (1994) Ratan Prakashan Mandir, Agra.
- Edited (with Prof. L.N. Vyas and Dr. R.K. Garg) Contributions to the Environmental Sciences (1996) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur-Delhi.
- Member, Advisory Board for "Dictionary of Biotechnology", edited by Prof. L.L. Somani, Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur.
- Author (with Dr. G. K. Kukda) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology “(In Hindi) College Book House, Jaipur (2002).
- Author (with Dr. G.K.Kukda ) “Cytogenetics , Plant Breeding and Evolution “ (In Hindi) Himanshu Publications, Udaipur.(2003)
- Author (with Drs .G. K..Kukda and A.Singhvi) “Practical Botany” (A Bilingual Text) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2004). Revised and Enlarged Edition (2006).
- Author (with Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Plant Physiology and Biochemistry “ (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur. (2006).
- Edited (with K.S.Thind and H.N.Gour) “Annual Review of Plant Pathology” Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur (India). (2006).
- Author (with Dr. G. K. Kukda) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2006)
- Author (with Drs. Khurshid Ahmed and G. K. Kukda) “Genetics and Biotechnology” (In Hindi) Apex Publishing House, Udaipur (2006)
- Author (with N.Joshi) “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology-A Practical Manual” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Author (with Drs. A. Singhvi and K.Tak) “Practical Botany” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Author (with Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2007)
- Co-Author (with Prof. N.C. Aery and Dr.G.K.Kukda) “Practical Botany-Angiosperm Taxonomy, Embryology, Anatomy, Economic & Ethanobotany, Cytogenetics, Plant breeding and Biostatistics” (Bilingual) Apex Publishing House, Jaipur (2008)
J. POPULAR ARTICLES PUBLISHED
PHYLLODY: An Alarming Problem for Sesamum Growers, Macco Agric. Digest (India) 4: 5-7 (with H.C. Arya), 1980.
JOJOBA WAX PLANT: An Unexploited Treasure. Invention Intelligence 16: 24-28 (1981) (with N.S. Shekhawat & H.C. Arya).
RAPID MULTIPLICATION OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS IN TEST TUBES (In Hindi), Udhyanika 3: 16-19 (1980) (with H.C. Arya and Y. Goyal).
BOOKS REVIEWED
1. Noise Pollution : Its Scientific and legal perspective By : Satish Shastri and Manjoo Bala Trivedi, Divyajyoti Prakashan, Jodhpur, 188 pp Oikoassay 1989 6(1): 44.
2. Social Change and Education: Present and Future By: M.R. Paliwal, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi Page x + 357. Rajasthan Journal of Public Services 1989, 1: 81-82.
REVIEWER FOR THE JOURNALS
- Current Science
- Indian Journal of Biotechnology
- Bionature
- Oikoassay
- Geobios
- Natural Products Radiance
- Scientia Agricola
- Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
K. COLLABORATIONS
- Dr.N.S.Shekhawat , Department of Botany, Jainarain Vyas University, Jodhpur (for hardening and acclimatization of the tissue culture plants for large-scale production )
- Dr.Nicholas Schramek, Munich National University, Germany. (For incorporation experiments to identify the biosynthetic pathways for production of active principles in Boswellia serrata and Chlorophytum borivilianum).
- Dr. (Mrs.) M.Rajani, PERD Centre, Ahmedabad. (For phytochemical profiling of Celastrus paniculatus and Chlorophytum borivilianum).
- Professor Akhilesh Tyagi, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Delhi University South Campus, New Delhi. (For molecular analysis and DNA fingerprinting).
- Dr. Bikram Singh. Division of Natural Products Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur for phytochemical analysis of Chlorophytum borivilianum (under DST, New Delhi sponsored research project).
- Professor S. Ramarao, Department of Biotechnology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (Meghalaya) (For cytological analysis).
L. RESEARCH PROJECTS: (Completed)
No.
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Title of Research Project
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Funding Agency
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Project Cost (Rs. in Lacs)
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1.
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Studies on Phenolics and Related Enzymes of Maize infected with Helminthosporium maydis
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U.G.C.
(1988-90)
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0.14
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2.
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In vivo and In vitro studies on Downy Mildew of Maize caused by Peronosclerospora sorghi
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U.G.C.
(1990-93)
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1.0
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3.
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Development of Tissue Culture Biotechnology for Multiplication of Some Tree Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan
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DBT
New Delhi
(1991-96)
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25.0
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4.
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Field Evaluation of Some Tree Species of Aravallis Regenerated Through Tissue Culture Biotechnology
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State D.S.T.
Rajasthan, Jaipur
(1993-96)
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3.0
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5.
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Development and Application of in vitro methods for mass propagation of `Safed Musli' (Chlorophytum borivilianum)
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ICFRE
(1997-2000)
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5.0
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6.
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Scaling-up Production, Hardening and Field Trials of Some Micropropagated Tree Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan
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DBT
(1997-2000)
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8.0
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7.
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Studies on in vitro Differentiation, Multiplication, and Evaluation of Some Fruit Tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan.
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CSIR
(1993-96)
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2.0
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8.
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Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Feronia limonia
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DST
(1997-99)
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4.0
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9.
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Scaling up production, hardening and field trials of two micro propagated tree species
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State DST
(1999-2002)
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5.0
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10.
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Application of Biotechnological Methods for Scaling-up Production of a Rare Medicinal Herb `Safed Musli' Chlorophytum borivilianum
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DBT
2001-2004
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18.0
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11.
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Programme Support for Regeneration of Economically Important Plants of Rajasthan
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DBT
2001-2005
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9.0
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RESEARCH PROJECTS: (On-going)
No.
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Title of Research Project
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Funding Agency
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Project Cost
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1.
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Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Studies on Some Micropropagated Plant Species as Influenced by Liquid Culture System and Culture Vessel Environment
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U.G.C.
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11.98 Lacs
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2.
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Molecular and Phytochemical Characterization of ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et. Fernand.) Germplasm
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D.S.T.
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35.00 Lacs
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M. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
- Joshi, N., Dave, A., Vyas, S and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Effect of controlled carbon dioxide environment on in vitro growth and shoot multiplication in Chlorophytum borivilianam Sant. et Fernand. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8:323-327.
- Sukhwal, R., Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) In vitro screening of callus cultures of maize treated with toxins of Helminthosporium sps. The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society 88:1-4.
- Joshi, N., Dave, A., Vyas, S and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Effect of controlled carbon dioxide environment on in vitro growth and shoot multiplication in Chlorophytum borivilianam Sant. et Fernand. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8:323-327.
- Suthar, R.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009). In vitro growth and multiplication of Terminalia bellerica Roxb. under carbon dioxide enriched environment. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 47: 204-209.
- Habibi, N., Suthar, R.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Role of PGRs and their inhibitors in induction and control of somatic embryogenesis in Themeda quadrivalvis. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 47: 198-203.
- Joshi, P. Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa: Effect of gelling agents, carbon source and vessel type. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 8: 115-120
- Joshi, N., Randhwa, G.J. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Morphological and Molecular Characterization of a Rare Medicinal Herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant.Et Fernand ) Professor H.C. Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi Pp 519-530
- Vyas, S., Gaur, A., Tyagi, A.K. and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Molecular Characterization of Diversity in Feronia limonia using ISSR Markers. Professor H.C.Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi. Pp 431-443
- Nagori, R., Rathore,P., Vyas, S., Joshi, N., Rao, M.S., Suthar, R., Mathur, P and Purohit, S.D. (2009) Liquid Culture System Stimulates In Vitro Growth and Shoot Multiplication in Some Medicinally Important Plant Species of Aravallis in Rajasthan .Professor H.C.Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi pp. 395-405
- Trivedi, R and Purohit, S. D. (2009) Biology and Biotechnology of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)-A Review. Professor H.C. Arya Commemoration Volume (Editors: A. Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers, New Delhi. Pp 315-331
- Mathur, P. and Purohit, S.D. (2008). Peroxidase and IAA oxidase activities
during in vitro rooting of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand. Oikoassay 21: 3-9.
- Rao, M. S., and Purohit, S. D. (2008) In Vitro Growth and Multiplication of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. under Carbon Dioxide Enriched Environment Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 101-104.
- Vyas, S., Rao, M. S., Suthar, R. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Liquid Culture System Stimulates in Vitro Growth and Shoot Multiplication in Four Medicinally Important Plants Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 96-100
- Joshi, N., Randhawa, G. J., Firke, P. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) RAPD Analysis of Diversity in ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand.), a Rare Indian Medicinal Herb. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 86-89
- Vyas, S., Nagori, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Root Colonization and Growth Enhancement of Micropropagated Feronia limonia (L.) Swingle by Piriformospora indica – A Cultivable Root Endophyte International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology 2(2): 128-132
- Suthar, R. K. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Root Colonization and Improved Growth Performance of Micropropagated Terminalia bellerica Roxb. Plantlets Inoculated with Piriformospora indica during ex Vitro Acclimatization. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology 2(2): 133-136
- Vyas, S., Gaur, A., Tyagi, A. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Feronia limonia L. (Swingle) using ISSRs. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 27(3): 328-342.
- Mathur, P. Rao M.S. and Purohit, S.D. (2008). Genetic stability in micro-clones of Celastrus paniculatus Willd. derived from different explant sources as revealed by RAPD profiles. Asian and Australasian Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 2(2): 99-91.
- Nagori,R., Vyas, S., Tak, K., Singhvi, A. and Purohit, S.D. (2008) In vitro adventitious shoot bud differentiation and plantlet regeneration in some fruit plants. Proceeding NSPB-2006, Dehradun, 297-317.
- Rathore, P., Suthar, R. and Purohit S. D. (2007) Micropropagation of Terminalia bellerica (Roxb.) from juvenile explants. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 7:246-249.
- Purohit, S.D., Raghuvanshi, S. and Tyagi, A.K. (2007). Biolistic mediated
DNA delivery and transient expression of GUS in hypocotyls of a fruit tree-Feronia limonia L. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 6:504-507.
- Purohit,S.D., Dave.A., Rathore,P., Vyas,S., Dave,N., Joshi,N. and Rao, M.S. (2007). Effect of Controlled Carbon Dioxide on In Vitro Shoot Multiplication in Some Plants of Horticultural, Forestry and Medicinal Importance. In: “Biotechnology: Plant Health Management” Professor H.N.Verma Commemoration Volume (Ed.Neeta Sharma and H.B. Singh), International Book Distributing Co., Lucknow. pp. 741-759.
- Nagori, R., Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2007) Greenhouse growth and nursery performance of tissue culture raised plantlets of Achras sapota var. Cricket Ball. Indian Journal of Horticulture 64: 202-206.
- Purohit, S. D., Singhvi, A. Vyas S. and Nagori R.(2007). Polyamines stimulated Shoot Bud Proliferation and Multiplication in Achras sapota Grown in Culture. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 6: 85-90.
- Trivedi, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2006) Factors affecting in vitro rooting in tissue culture derived shoots of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) var. JL-24. Oikoassay 19:1-6.
- Joshi, N., Kumar, A., Ramarao, S and Purohit, S.D. (2006) Cytological characterization of a rare medicinal herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum Saint et Fernand.) Cytologia 71: 153-159.
- Rao, M.S. and Purohit , S. D. (2006) In vitro Shoot Bud Differentiation and plantlet Regeneration in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. Biologia Plantarum 50: 501-506
- Joshi, P., Joshi, N. and Purohit, S.D. (2006) Stomatal Characteristics During Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa Biologia Plantarum 50: 275-278.
- Vyas,S. and Purohit, S.D. (2005) Effect of Controlled Carbon Dioxide on In vitro Shoot Multiplication in Feronia limonia (L.) Swingle. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 28:417-423.
- Joshi, H., Chaudhary, B.L. and Purohit, S. D. (2005) Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on in vitro shoot multiplication in Nicotiana tabacum L. Indian J. Applied and Pure Biol. 20: 145-148.
- Vyas , S. Joshi ,N. ,Tak. K. and Purohit ,S.D. (2005) In vitro Adventitious Shoot Bud Differentiation and Plantlet Regeneration in Feronia limonia L.(Swingle). In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.- Plant 41: 296-309.
- Dave, N. and Purohit, S.D. (2004) In vitro Shoot Growth and Multiplication in Achras sapota under Controlled Carbon Dioxide Environment. Biologia Plantarum 621-624.
- Nandwani, D. Purohit S.D. Jain, S. M. and Ramawat K.G. (2004) Propagation Techniques in Woody Plants with Special Reference to Arid and Semi-Arid Zone Tree – Problems, Perseverance and Prospects In: “Tree Improvement and Biotechnology (Eds. P. Shanmugavel and Rev. Fr.S. Ignacimuthu, S.J.) Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, India. Pp.16-52.
- Nagori, R and Purohit, S. D. (2004) Evidence for Somatic Embryogenesis in Annona squamosa Bionature 24: 1-6.
- Dave A., Joshi, N. and Purohit S.D. (2004) In vitro propagation of Chlorophytum borivilianum using Encapsulated Shoot Buds. European J. Hort. Sci. 69: 37-42.
- Purohit, S. D. , Singhvi, A., Nagori, R. (2004). In vitro Direct Shoot Bud Differentiation from Leaf Segments of Achras sapota. Biologia Plantarum 48: 109-112.
- Purohit, S. D. and Kukda, G. (2004) Micropropagation of an Adult Tree - Wrightia tinctoria Indian Journal of Biotechnology 3 : 216-220.
- Purohit, S. D. and Nagori, R. (2004). In vitro Plantlet Regeneration in Annona squamosa through Direct Shoot Bud Differentiation on Hypocotyl Segments. Scientia Horticulturae. 99: 89-98.
- Purohit, S. D., Joshi, P., Tak, K. and Nagori, R. (2004). Development of High Efficiency Micropropagation Protocol For an Adult Tree – Wrightia tomentosa. In : “Plant Biotechnolohy and Molecular Markers “(Eds. Prof. P. S. Srivastava et al. ) Anamaya Publishers, New Delhi, pp.217-227.
- Dave, A., Bilochi, G. and Purohit, S. D. (2003). Scaling-up Production and Field Performance of Micropropagated Medicinal Herb ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum). In vitro Cell Dev. Biol. (Plant). 39: 419-425.
- Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2003). In vitro Shoot Growth and Multiplication in Wrightia tomentosa Under Controlled Carbon-di-oxide Environment. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 75: 283-286.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit, S. D. (2003) Accumulation of Phenolics and Changes in Activity of Oxidative Enzymes in Maize Infected with Helminthosporium species. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 33: 41-44.
- Purohit, S. D. , Dave, A., Bilochi, G., and Joshi, N.(2003). Opportunities for Scaling-up Production and Commercial Cultivation of Micropropagated ‘Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum).In: Proc. Natl. Interactive Meet on Scope and Opportunities in Research and Business of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Eds.A.K..Mathur et al.) CIMAP, Lucknow, India.pp.387-398.
- Dave, A. and Purohit, S. D. (2002). Factors Influencing In vitro Culture of ‘ Safed Musli’ (Chlorophytum borivilianum) Oikoassay 15: 19-27.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit S. D. (2000). Effect of Polyamines and Their Biosynthetic Inhibitors on the Growth of Helminthosporium species. In Vistas in Mycology and Plant Pathology (Ed. L. N. Nair), Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi. pp 113-120.
- Purohit,S. D., (2000). Micropropagation Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture, From Research To Commercialization. A Decade of Support. Department Of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Samar, D. and Nagori, R. (2000). Micropropagation and Field Performance of Some Tree Species of Aravallis. Encyclopedia Botanica (Editor:P.C.Trivedi),Pointer Publishers,Jaipur,India.pp225-239.
- Purohit, S.D., Singhvi, A. and Nagori, R. (1998). Micropropagation of Achras sapota: Optimization of Conditions for Rooting, Hardening and Acclimatization. In "Proceedings of the National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology" (Ed. P.B. Kavikishore), Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad. pp. 134-145.
- Purohit, S.D. and Singhvi, A. (1998) Micropropagation of Achras sapota Through Enhanced Axillary Branching. Scientia Horticulturae 76:219-229.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Joshi, P. and Samar, D. 1998. Micropropagation of some woody tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan In "Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology-Applications and Prospects (Editor: Prof. P.S. Srivastava) Narosa Publishing House, N. Delhi pp. 84-125.
- Purohit, S.D., and Kukda, G. 1996. Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Heteropogon contortus (L.) P. Beauv. Journal of Indian Botanical Society, 75:1-2.
- Purohit, S.D., Singhvi, A. and Tak, K. 1996. Biochemical characteristics of differentiating callus cultures of Feronia limonia (L.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, (Poland) 18:47-52.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G. and Tak, K. 1996. Micropropagation of Wrightia tomentosa (Roxb.) Roem et Schult. Journal of Sustainable Forestry (USA) 3:25-35.
- Purohit, S.D., and Dave, A. 1996. Micropropagation of Sterculia urens Roxb. - An Endangered Tree Species. Plant Cell Reports 15:704-706.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K. and Kukda, G. 1995. In vitro propagation of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Biologia Plantarum 37: 335-40.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1995. Embryogenesis and plant regeneration from tissue culture of Sehima nervosum (Rottl.) Stapf. Bionature 15:27-30.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. In vitro conservation strategies for a rare medicinal herb-Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand). Indian J. Pl. Genet. Resources 7(2):201-204.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. Somatic Embryogenesis and Plantlet Regeneration in `Safed Musli' (Chlorophytum borivilianum) Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 7 (1): 65-71.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Tiagi, Y.D. 1994. Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. & Fern. (Liliaceae): an interesting species from the Aravallis in Rajasthan. Rheedea 4: 113-115.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G., Tak, K and Sharma, P., 1994. Micropropagation of two Wrightia species through enhanced axillary branching in vitro. In Frontiers of Plant Sciences, (Editor: I.A. Khan) Ukaaz Publications, Hyderabad. pp. 269-272.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G., Sharma, P. and Tak, K. 1994. In Vitro propagation of an adult tree - Wrightia tomentosa through enhanced axillary branching. Plant Science 103: 67-72.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1994. In vitro propagation of Wrightia tinctoria. Biologia Plantarum 36: 519-526.
- Purohit, S.D., Dave, A. and Kukda, G. 1994. Micropropagation of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), a rare Indian medicinal herb. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 39: 93-96.
- Sukhwal, R. and Purohit, S.D. 1994. Effect of polyamines and their biosynthetic inhibitors on the growth of Helminthosporium turcicum. Bionature 14:47-50.
- Purohit, S.D. and Kukda, G. 1993. Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Themeda quadrivalvis. Oikoassay 10: 3-4.
- Purohit, S.D., Tak, K., Kukda, G., Dave, A. and Sharma, P., 1992. Propagation of some tree species of Aravallis in Rajasthan through tissue culture biotechnology. Proc. Workshop on Tree Improvement and Provenance Research April 20-21, State Forest Department, Jaipur pp. 238-249.
- Purohit, S.D., Kukda, G. and Sukhwal, R., 1992. Plant Regeneration in Apluda mutica L. through somatic embryogenesis. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 30: 1154-1157.
- Sukhwal, R., Kukda, G. and Purohit, S.D., 1992. Biochemical status of Apluda mutica L. infected with Puccinia apludae. Bionature 12: 29-31.
- Purohit, S.D. and Tak, K., 1992. In vitro propagation of an adult tree Feronia limonia L. through axillary branching. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 30: 377-379.
- Purohit, S.D. and Sukhwal, R., 1991. Induction and Maintenance of Embryogenic callus cultures of Apluda mutica L. Acta Ecologica 13: 137-140.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1990. IAA-oxidase, Peroxidase, Polyphenol oxidase and Phenolics in Ipomoea pentaphylla gall tissues. Oikoassay 7 : 29-32.
- Purohit, S.D., 1990. Polyamine Metabolism in Plants. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Pl. Sci. : Current Status and Emerging Challanges pp. 181-191.
- Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1990. Efficacy of certain antibiotics against Sesamum Phyllody caused by mycoplasma-like organisms (MLO). Oikoassay 7: 1-4.
- Arya, H.C., Shekhawat, N.S., and Purohit, S.D., 1990. Phytopathogen interaction, physiology and control aspects in vivo and In vitro state. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Pl. Sci.: Current Status & Emerging Challanges pp 441-450.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1984. Changes in isoenzymes of peroxidase in green-ear of pearl-millet. Curr. Sci. 53: 1157-1158.
- Dhir, S.K., Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1984. Development of laticifer cells in callus cultures of Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. Plant Cell Reports 3 : 206-209.
- Dhir, S.K., Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Energy source plant: Calotropis procera. Proc. Natl.. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. 147-148.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Galston, A.W., Arya, I.D., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Isolation, culture and regeneration of food legume protoplasts. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. pp. 159-160.
- Purohit, S.D., Purohit, S., Rathore, T.S., Goyal, Y., Vaishnava, G.R., Surana, N.M. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Clonal propagation of some trees species through tissue culture. Proc. Natl. Symp. Adv. Front. Pl. Sci. pp. 129-130.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Ascorbic acid metabolism in phyllody of Sesame induced by mycoplasma-like organism. International Journal of Tropical Plant Diseases 1 : 107-110.
- Shekhawat, N.S., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1983. Relative role of oospores and infected seed in green-ear disease incidence. Indian J. Mycol. and Plant Pathology. 13: 17-20.
- Arya, H.C., Shekhawat, N.S. and Purohit, S.D., 1981. Accumulation of aromatic compounds as related to abnormal growth in plants. J. Indian Bot. Soc. 60: 247-51.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Kant, U. and Arya, H.C., 1980. In vitro studies on MLO infected Sesamum and Sclerospora graminicola infected pearl-millet. Proceedings of Symposium on Plant Tissue Culture, Genetic manipulation and Somatic Hybridization of Plant Cells, BARC, Trombay, Bombay (India) Feb. 27-29, pp. 163-168.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Hyperauxiny as related to Sesamum phyllody induced by mycoplasma like organisms (MLO). Indian J. Exp. Biol. 18: 1338-1340.
- Purohit, S.D., Purohit, S., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Some biochemical changes induced by Curvularia prasadii in Sesamum indicum leaves. Comp. Physiol. Ecol. 5 : 238-241.
- Ramawat, K.G., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Phenolics and oxidative enzymes in normal and gall tissues of Giesekia. Sci. and Cult. 46: 11-12.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Metabolic characteristics at enzymatic levels of Achyranthes leaves infected with white rust. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 18: 98-99.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Tandon, P. and Arya, H.C., 1980. Hormonal profiles in some insect and mite induced plant galls. Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad. B46 (6): 882-900.
- Ramawat, K.G., Purohit, S.D. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Altered state of oxidizing enzymes and phenolics of Cordia galls. Trans. Isdt and Ucds (India) 4: 38-41.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Polyphenols and some oxidative enzymes in rust infected leaves of Cyperus rotundus. Indian Phytopath. 32: 255-259.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Phenolics, peroxidase and phenolase as related to gall formation in arid zone plants. Curr. Sci. 48: 714-716.
- Purohit, S.D., Shekhawat, N.S., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1979. Role of some oxidative enzyme and metabolites in Sesamum phyllody. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 17: 714-716.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G., Shekhawat, N.S. and Arya, H.C., 1978. Note on effect of witches broom infection on Tephrosia purpurea Pers. Leaves. Legume Research 2: 49-50.
- Purohit, S.D., Ramawat, K.G. and Arya, H.C., 1978. Light microscopic detection of Mycoplasma-like organisms (MLO) in Sesamum phyllody. Curr. Sci. 47:866-867.
PAPERS ACCEPTED
- Vyas, S. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Photosynthetic performance of shoots of Feronia limonia grown in vitro under carbon dioxide enriched environment. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology.
- Purohit, S.D. and Habibi, N. (2008). Current approaches for better and cheaper microparopagation technologies. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology.
PAPERS COMMUNICATED
- Joshi, N. and Purohit, S. D. (2008) Optimization of factors influencing shoot multiplication during micropropagation of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et Fernand. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India.
- Purohit, S.D. and Mathur, P. (2009). Assessment of clonal fidelity in micropropagated plants using genetic markers. Prof. S.C. Maheshwari Commemoration Volume.
- Purohit, S.D. and Suthar, R.K. (2009). Hardening and acclimatization of micropropagated plants – success and bottlenecks. Prof. S.C. Maheshwari Commemoration Volume.
N. Major areas of scientific inquiry
- Development of Field Tested micropropagation protocols for large-scale production of plants of forestry, horticultural and medicinal importance.
- Development of regeneration protocols via adventitious shoot bud differentiation and somatic embryogenesis.
- Studies on the role of a liquid culture system for growth and multiplication of plants in vitro.
- Studies on CO2 enrichment during in vitro growth and development of plants.
- Studies on morphophysiological and biochemical characteristics of tissue culture raised plantlets.
- Studies on culture vessel, vessel ventilation and gelling agent on micropropagation of plants.
- Studies on the use of VAM and other fungi for biopriming.
- Encapsulation of shoot buds, their long term storage, and studies on their regrowth in vitro.
- Molecular characterization of diversity in plants being used for micropropagation using RAPD and ISSR markers.
- Screening of tissue culture raised plantlets for genetic fidelity using molecular (RAPD and ISSR) and cytological markers.
- Optimization of conditions for Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer in plants with special reference to disease resistance.
- Analysis of mitotic complements and karyotype studies in tissue culture and naturally growing plants.
 Dr. Mila Emerald is a Ph.D., in Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics, Dr. Sc. in Neuroscience, with over 15 years experience in Research (laboratory settings), and over 20 years’ experience in professional business and applied technologies. Science 2004, she is a Founder & CEO of the PHYTOCEUTICALS International, company formulating, developing and producing and distributing natural bio-actives, natural biodegradable nano-materials and nano-delivery systems, functional blends, specialty ingredients and natural bio-active complexes for Science, Skincare, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Technologies, Biotechnology, and other industries. She is a formulator, products developer and scientific consultant for many International Companies, a member of the International Natural Product Science Taskforce (INPST), an honorable scientific adviser for the number of Biotechnology and Research Programs, and Professional Associations. Dr. M. Emerald is a Member of Board of Directors for the International Society of Phyto-Cosmetic Science (ISPS), and International Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience, a Founder and Chair of the ISEORA (dedicated to the Essential oils research and applications), and its Congress in 2019 and 2020, an editor for the BioMed Central. She is a published author, speaker, research and business development mentor, who dedicated her life to the natural products research, their formulation, development and following practical implementations. - Consulting on Natural Products and a wide range of plant-derived ingredients;
- Formulation & development of Natural Products including special formulations for Skin Care, Cosmetics, Hair & Bath Care Products, Household products, Pet products, Nutriceuticals, Cleansing Products, Specialty Formulations for Industrial applications (car industry, space industry, aquatics, agriculture, waste treatment and environmental pollution, hospital care, etc.);
- Formulation & development of Natural Designer Perfumes & Colognes, specialty Skincare bases and specialty blends for a different industries;
- Complete Research, Information & Analytical services for personal care, household & industrial natural products;
- Business partnership & collaboration with National and International Research Corporations;
- Development high end brands & novel scientific formulations;
- Consulting on use and correct incorporation of Bioactive Ingredients in Natural Skin & Hair Care, Cosmetics, Perfumery, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals;
- Participation in molecular and cellular innovative projects (providing research information & professional consulting);
- Providing Innovative solutions for Personal care, Household, Petcare, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Companies;
- Local & International Seminars & workshops on therapeutic properties & practical applications of Natural plant-derived raw material;
- Business cooperation and participation in environmental projects, consulting on ECO green solutions;
- Design, formulation and development of wide range of ECO-friendly products;
- Organization and participation in the International meetings of Associations and Societies, giving workshops and seminars; Dr. Mila Emerald is a Ph.D., in Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics, Dr. Sc. in Neuroscience, with over 15 years experience in Research (laboratory settings), and over 20 years’ experience in professional business and applied technologies. Science 2004, she is a Founder & CEO of the PHYTOCEUTICALS International, company formulating, developing and producing and distributing natural bio-actives, natural biodegradable nano-materials and nano-delivery systems, functional blends, specialty ingredients and natural bio-active complexes for Science, Skincare, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Technologies, Biotechnology, and other industries. She is a formulator, products developer and scientific consultant for many International Companies, a member of the International Natural Product Science Taskforce (INPST), an honorable scientific adviser for the number of Biotechnology and Research Programs, and Professional Associations. Dr. M. Emerald is a Member of Board of Directors for the International Society of Phyto-Cosmetic Science (ISPS), and International Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience, a Founder and Chair of the ISEORA (dedicated to the Essential oils research and applications), and its Congress in 2019 and 2020, an editor for the BioMed Central. She is a published author, speaker, research and business development mentor, who dedicated her life to the natural products research, their formulation, development and following practical implementations. - Consulting on Natural Products and a wide range of plant-derived ingredients;
- Formulation & development of Natural Products including special formulations for Skin Care, Cosmetics, Hair & Bath Care Products, Household products, Pet products, Nutriceuticals, Cleansing Products, Specialty Formulations for Industrial applications (car industry, space industry, aquatics, agriculture, waste treatment and environmental pollution, hospital care, etc.);
- Formulation & development of Natural Designer Perfumes & Colognes, specialty Skincare bases and specialty blends for a different industries;
- Complete Research, Information & Analytical services for personal care, household & industrial natural products;
- Business partnership & collaboration with National and International Research Corporations;
- Development high end brands & novel scientific formulations;
- Consulting on use and correct incorporation of Bioactive Ingredients in Natural Skin & Hair Care, Cosmetics, Perfumery, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals;
- Participation in molecular and cellular innovative projects (providing research information & professional consulting);
- Providing Innovative solutions for Personal care, Household, Petcare, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Companies;
- Local & International Seminars & workshops on therapeutic properties & practical applications of Natural plant-derived raw material;
- Business cooperation and participation in environmental projects, consulting on ECO green solutions;
- Design, formulation and development of wide range of ECO-friendly products;
- Organization and participation in the International meetings of Associations and Societies, giving workshops and seminars;  Jalal Ghaemghami, Ph.D. has served as the Managing Editor at the IJPNI, and he is the Chairman of Board of Directors at the International Society for Phytocosmetic Science (ISPS) since its inception in 2013. He is the founder and managing editor of the International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients (IJPNI).
The journal is the official publication of the society (ISPS) since 2014. Dr. Ghaemghami has served as a professor of public health and chemistry at colleges and universities in Massachusetts, USA and a number of other countries. He was affiliated with the Harvard T.H. Chen School of Public Health as a Visiting Research Scholar for 14 years (2004 - 2018). Jalal finished his studies at the University of Massachusetts to receive his Ph.D. since then he has worked for twenty years in fields of chemical engineering, environmental restoration, public and environmental health, public health regulation and toxicology, and international scientific organizations related to public health, disease prevention, and natural products. Dr. Ghaemghami has led the production of many international conferences and events in more than ten different countries, and online.
Dr. Ghaemghami has presented at international events addressing the need for global partnership and collaboration among scientists, experts in industry and governing parties in all countries. His new initiative is nowadays supported in 21 countries. ISPS and affiliated organizations are guided by him to start a new global initiative for young scholars studying and conducting research in scientific and technical fields related to phytocosmetics and phytotherapy. Jalal Ghaemghami, Ph.D. has served as the Managing Editor at the IJPNI, and he is the Chairman of Board of Directors at the International Society for Phytocosmetic Science (ISPS) since its inception in 2013. He is the founder and managing editor of the International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients (IJPNI).
The journal is the official publication of the society (ISPS) since 2014. Dr. Ghaemghami has served as a professor of public health and chemistry at colleges and universities in Massachusetts, USA and a number of other countries. He was affiliated with the Harvard T.H. Chen School of Public Health as a Visiting Research Scholar for 14 years (2004 - 2018). Jalal finished his studies at the University of Massachusetts to receive his Ph.D. since then he has worked for twenty years in fields of chemical engineering, environmental restoration, public and environmental health, public health regulation and toxicology, and international scientific organizations related to public health, disease prevention, and natural products. Dr. Ghaemghami has led the production of many international conferences and events in more than ten different countries, and online.
Dr. Ghaemghami has presented at international events addressing the need for global partnership and collaboration among scientists, experts in industry and governing parties in all countries. His new initiative is nowadays supported in 21 countries. ISPS and affiliated organizations are guided by him to start a new global initiative for young scholars studying and conducting research in scientific and technical fields related to phytocosmetics and phytotherapy.  Andrea is a Chartered Chemist and holds a PhD in Polymer & Colloid Chemistry, a MChem in Industrial & Applied Chemistry and a Diploma in Innovation Project Management.
Andrea has worked for both Manufacturers of Specialty Ingredients and finished Cosmetic goods.
In fact, since 1998 he has been covering roles in R&D, Innovation and Formulation Technology in multinational companies such as Oriflame R&D, Neal's Yard Natural Remedies, Dow Corning, Lamberti Chemical Specialties, Intercos and 3M.
Andrea is Author and Co-Author of more than 50 scientific communications (including articles, lectures, posters & patents) on various subjects of Cosmetic Science including anti-ageing, natural preservation, natural cosmetics, polymers, rheology, emulsion technology, formulation technology.
He is a Member of the Scientific Committee of the British Society of Cosmetic Science (SCS), of the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, of the Scientific Advisory Board of H&PC Journal and of the Italian Society of Rheology.
Andrea is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Director of Science & Technology of the International Society for Phytocosmetic Science (ISPS).
Andrea is now an independent consultant offering services within his fields of expertise, mainly:
Cosmetic Formulation Chemistry
- Natural/Organic-certified technologies in cosmetic science: research, innovation & formulation
- Research, Development & Innovation in Cosmetic Science
- Raw Materials: Development, Characterization, Optimization and Application
- Rheology & Colloid Science applied to Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Technology
Scouting; Identification, development and implementation of
Intellectual Property opportunities, including articles, patents and
creation of bespoke ingredients/technologies
My main
goal as Chief Scientific Officer is to oversee all scientific operations
across the Company. I put particular emphasis on enhancing scientific
visibility and the IP portfolio of the Company. A relevant aspect of my
job is scouting new technologies and substances to be used
cross-functionally in our products.
Of great importance is to establish projects in co-operation with
manufacturers of specialty ingredients to maintain our leadership as
innovators in the use of natural & sustainable ingredients with
particular regard to those made in accordance to Green Chemistry
principles. I also act as the Company’s Technical/Scientific Advisor
with particular emphasis on formulation technology and claim
substantiation matters. I also function as Tutor/Mentor for Formulators
and Interns delivering ad-hoc education, e.g. courses, seminars. The
main scope of my previous role as Head of R&D was to deliver new and
innovative products that provide Consumers with a natural-certified
alternative to conventional personal-care items.
May 2011 – December 2011 DOW CORNING EUROPE S.A., Life Sciences Global
Application Centre (Seneffe, Belgium) Senior Skin Care Formulation
Specialist Dow Corning is the world leader in silicons covering both
industrial and consumer applications. My main goal is to create high-end
cosmetic formulations to display the benefits of silicone-derived
ingredients, especially in terms of sensorial properties and skin
benefits, e.g. film-forming properties, enhancement of skin-barrier,
moisturization, sun-protection factor boosting properties. Understanding
of Silicons chemistry is key in order to implement their properties in
consumer products that can deliver efficacious skin benefits.
Additionally, I have created and derived a training program focused on
colloid & polymer aspects of cosmetic products.
2007 – 2011 ORIFLAME COSMETICS, Global R&D Centre (Dublin, Republic
of Ireland) Principal Formulation Technology Chemist, Innovation Leader,
Formulation Technology Advisor Oriflame is a 3-billion USD Swedish
Company operating in the manufacture and direct sales of personal care
and cosmetic products in 65+ Markets around the globe. My role involves
the formulation of high-efficacy skin-care products with particular
regard to high-complexity projects for an easier transfer into the New
Product Development pipeline and shorter time-to-market. Another aspect
of my role is to scout and implement novel technologies that can be
leveraged across different categories and product formats with
particular regard to high-end applications such as skin-care and make-up
products. This includes the implementation of basic research in the
fields of colloid and polymer chemistry into the formulation of
customer-oriented cosmetic products. I also act as the Company’s
Technical Advisor for Formulation Technology matters, including sourcing
and implementation of new instrumental techniques with particular
regard to the fields of colloids and polymers, e.g. rheology, particle
sizing, etc. Besides creating successful products, I have played a major
role in the implementation of concepts such as formulation library,
fast prototyping, “Lego” formulation approach and cross-functional
technology platforms.
PUBLICATIONS / PATENTS / LECTURES
US2008051492 (EP1889856A2): Inverse Emulsion Useful as Thickener for Cosmetics The quest for a perfect preservation COSSMA, August 2017
Formulating Natural & Organic Products: Challenge, Opportunity or Paradox? Lecture, “Society of Cosmetic Scientists Annual Symposium: Natural in Cosmetic Science”, London, July 2017 Sustainable Innovation Delivers a Clinically-Proven Holistic Approach to Ageing. Lecture, “INNOCOS Summit 2017”, Lisbon, June 2017 Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Functionality - A Case Study. Can Greener Products Bring a More Holistic Approach to Anti-Ageing? Lecture, “Society of Cosmetic Scientists – Education Event”, London, June 2017 Green Preservation: a valuable option? Lecture, “3rd Future of Formulation in Cosmetics Conference”, Barcelona, May 2017 Preservation Crisis: is green preservation an option? Lecture, “5th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress”, Greece, May 2017 The importance of raw materials in the cosmetic industry. Lecture, “Allergy Certified Award 2017”, London, April 2017 Formulation of organic certified cosmetic products: challenges and pitfalls. Lecture, “Workshop on Green Cosmetics”, In-Cosmetics Global 2017, London, April 2017 Anti-pollution beyond UV protection? A brief review of anti-pollution in skin-care. Household & Personal Care Journal, November 2016 An overview of natural & organic formulations. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion, Department of Cosmetic Science, December 2016 Natural & Organic Cosmetics: paradox, challenge or opportunity? A formulator’s perspective. Lecture, “Making Cosmetics Conference”, Milano, November 2016 Anti-pollution beyond UV protection? A brief review of anti-pollution in skin-care Household & Personal Care Journal, November 2016 There is no one way to preserve cosmetic products, but there are greener ways Lecture, “In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit”, London, October 2016 Controversy between natural and conventional cosmetics. Lecture, “Future of Formulations in Cosmetics” Conference, Budapest (Hungary), May 2016 Formulation of natural & organic cosmetic products. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion, Department of Cosmetic Science, December 2015 The use of Vanillin as a preservation booster for cosmetic systems. Poster Presentation, 23th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Zurich (Switzerland), September 2015 A novel green, multi-purpose O/W emulsifier that delivers outstanding performance and skin benefits. Poster Presentation, 23th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Zurich (Switzerland), September 2015 Vanillin: a promising preservation booster. Personal Care Magazine, April 2015 Green Labelling of Cosmetic Products. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion – London (UK), December 2014 Natural VS Conventional: a Formulator’s Perspective. Lecture, Annual Conference of the Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Science – Stockholm (Sweden), November 2014
Collaboration delivers novel green emulsifier. Personal Care Magazine, April 2014 Clinically proven benefits of organic certified products. Personal Care Magazine, November 2013 Natura e Ostensibility’: Binomio di Valori (in Italian). KOSMETICA, April 2013 Natural & Sustainable (an interview). Personal Care Magazine, February 2013 Use of Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract as an effective booster for natural preservative systems. Published as a chapter in the Global Ingredients and Formulation Guidelines 2010, “The Green Book of Cosmetics” Use of Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract as an effective booster for natural preservative systems. SOFW 136:8 (2010) Easy Rheology for the evaluation of fundamental properties of polymers for cosmetic applications. SOFW 135:11 (2009) A combined methodology for the rapid screening of structural properties of ingredients for dispersing systems. SOFW 134:3 (2008) Rheological characterization of a modified taurate acrylic polymer for skin-care. Cosmetics & Toiletries 122:12 (2007) Hydrophobically modified taurate acrylic polymers: a rheology viewpoint and innovative formulations. Lecture, 2006 Indonesian Congress on Cosmetic Ingredients, Jakarta (Indonesia), June 2006 Hydrophobically modified polymer for personal-care applications: direct emulsion acrylates and guar gum derivatives. Lecture, California Chapter of the Congress of the American Society of Cosmetic Chemistry. Los Angeles (USA), September 2005 Rheology Essentials of Cosmetics and Food, a review. Applied Rheology 17:1 (2007) Cholesterol enhances the dry skin relief benefits of some but not all lamellar bilayer forming lipids (Co-Author) Podium Presentation at the 26th IFSCC Congress, Buenos Aires (Argentina), September 2010 Effects of cosmetic ingredients as anti-cellulite agents: synergistic action of actives with in-vitro and in-vivo efficacy (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 70th Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta (USA), May 2010 Stimulation of fibroblast contractile capabilities and procollagen-1 production by cosmetic ingredients results in skin anti-aging and skin-lifting properties in-vivo (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 70th Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta (USA), May 2010 Cholesterol enhances naturally occurring bilayer phospholipid efficacy but not pseudoceramides in dry skin relief (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 26th IFSCC Congress, Buenos Aires (Argentina), September 2010
Effects of cosmetic ingredients as anti-cellulite agents: synergistic action of actives with in-vitro and in-vivo efficacy (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, March 2012 Cosmetic ingredients stimulate fibroblasts contractile capabilities and procollagen-1 production resulting in skin anti-aging and skin-lifting properties in-vivo (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2010 Cholesterol enhances the dry skin relief benefits of some but not all lamellar bilayer forming lipids (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2010
Andrea is a Chartered Chemist and holds a PhD in Polymer & Colloid Chemistry, a MChem in Industrial & Applied Chemistry and a Diploma in Innovation Project Management.
Andrea has worked for both Manufacturers of Specialty Ingredients and finished Cosmetic goods.
In fact, since 1998 he has been covering roles in R&D, Innovation and Formulation Technology in multinational companies such as Oriflame R&D, Neal's Yard Natural Remedies, Dow Corning, Lamberti Chemical Specialties, Intercos and 3M.
Andrea is Author and Co-Author of more than 50 scientific communications (including articles, lectures, posters & patents) on various subjects of Cosmetic Science including anti-ageing, natural preservation, natural cosmetics, polymers, rheology, emulsion technology, formulation technology.
He is a Member of the Scientific Committee of the British Society of Cosmetic Science (SCS), of the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, of the Scientific Advisory Board of H&PC Journal and of the Italian Society of Rheology.
Andrea is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Director of Science & Technology of the International Society for Phytocosmetic Science (ISPS).
Andrea is now an independent consultant offering services within his fields of expertise, mainly:
Cosmetic Formulation Chemistry
- Natural/Organic-certified technologies in cosmetic science: research, innovation & formulation
- Research, Development & Innovation in Cosmetic Science
- Raw Materials: Development, Characterization, Optimization and Application
- Rheology & Colloid Science applied to Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Technology
Scouting; Identification, development and implementation of
Intellectual Property opportunities, including articles, patents and
creation of bespoke ingredients/technologies
My main
goal as Chief Scientific Officer is to oversee all scientific operations
across the Company. I put particular emphasis on enhancing scientific
visibility and the IP portfolio of the Company. A relevant aspect of my
job is scouting new technologies and substances to be used
cross-functionally in our products.
Of great importance is to establish projects in co-operation with
manufacturers of specialty ingredients to maintain our leadership as
innovators in the use of natural & sustainable ingredients with
particular regard to those made in accordance to Green Chemistry
principles. I also act as the Company’s Technical/Scientific Advisor
with particular emphasis on formulation technology and claim
substantiation matters. I also function as Tutor/Mentor for Formulators
and Interns delivering ad-hoc education, e.g. courses, seminars. The
main scope of my previous role as Head of R&D was to deliver new and
innovative products that provide Consumers with a natural-certified
alternative to conventional personal-care items.
May 2011 – December 2011 DOW CORNING EUROPE S.A., Life Sciences Global
Application Centre (Seneffe, Belgium) Senior Skin Care Formulation
Specialist Dow Corning is the world leader in silicons covering both
industrial and consumer applications. My main goal is to create high-end
cosmetic formulations to display the benefits of silicone-derived
ingredients, especially in terms of sensorial properties and skin
benefits, e.g. film-forming properties, enhancement of skin-barrier,
moisturization, sun-protection factor boosting properties. Understanding
of Silicons chemistry is key in order to implement their properties in
consumer products that can deliver efficacious skin benefits.
Additionally, I have created and derived a training program focused on
colloid & polymer aspects of cosmetic products.
2007 – 2011 ORIFLAME COSMETICS, Global R&D Centre (Dublin, Republic
of Ireland) Principal Formulation Technology Chemist, Innovation Leader,
Formulation Technology Advisor Oriflame is a 3-billion USD Swedish
Company operating in the manufacture and direct sales of personal care
and cosmetic products in 65+ Markets around the globe. My role involves
the formulation of high-efficacy skin-care products with particular
regard to high-complexity projects for an easier transfer into the New
Product Development pipeline and shorter time-to-market. Another aspect
of my role is to scout and implement novel technologies that can be
leveraged across different categories and product formats with
particular regard to high-end applications such as skin-care and make-up
products. This includes the implementation of basic research in the
fields of colloid and polymer chemistry into the formulation of
customer-oriented cosmetic products. I also act as the Company’s
Technical Advisor for Formulation Technology matters, including sourcing
and implementation of new instrumental techniques with particular
regard to the fields of colloids and polymers, e.g. rheology, particle
sizing, etc. Besides creating successful products, I have played a major
role in the implementation of concepts such as formulation library,
fast prototyping, “Lego” formulation approach and cross-functional
technology platforms.
PUBLICATIONS / PATENTS / LECTURES
US2008051492 (EP1889856A2): Inverse Emulsion Useful as Thickener for Cosmetics The quest for a perfect preservation COSSMA, August 2017
Formulating Natural & Organic Products: Challenge, Opportunity or Paradox? Lecture, “Society of Cosmetic Scientists Annual Symposium: Natural in Cosmetic Science”, London, July 2017 Sustainable Innovation Delivers a Clinically-Proven Holistic Approach to Ageing. Lecture, “INNOCOS Summit 2017”, Lisbon, June 2017 Innovation, Sustainability, and Cross-Functionality - A Case Study. Can Greener Products Bring a More Holistic Approach to Anti-Ageing? Lecture, “Society of Cosmetic Scientists – Education Event”, London, June 2017 Green Preservation: a valuable option? Lecture, “3rd Future of Formulation in Cosmetics Conference”, Barcelona, May 2017 Preservation Crisis: is green preservation an option? Lecture, “5th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress”, Greece, May 2017 The importance of raw materials in the cosmetic industry. Lecture, “Allergy Certified Award 2017”, London, April 2017 Formulation of organic certified cosmetic products: challenges and pitfalls. Lecture, “Workshop on Green Cosmetics”, In-Cosmetics Global 2017, London, April 2017 Anti-pollution beyond UV protection? A brief review of anti-pollution in skin-care. Household & Personal Care Journal, November 2016 An overview of natural & organic formulations. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion, Department of Cosmetic Science, December 2016 Natural & Organic Cosmetics: paradox, challenge or opportunity? A formulator’s perspective. Lecture, “Making Cosmetics Conference”, Milano, November 2016 Anti-pollution beyond UV protection? A brief review of anti-pollution in skin-care Household & Personal Care Journal, November 2016 There is no one way to preserve cosmetic products, but there are greener ways Lecture, “In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit”, London, October 2016 Controversy between natural and conventional cosmetics. Lecture, “Future of Formulations in Cosmetics” Conference, Budapest (Hungary), May 2016 Formulation of natural & organic cosmetic products. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion, Department of Cosmetic Science, December 2015 The use of Vanillin as a preservation booster for cosmetic systems. Poster Presentation, 23th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Zurich (Switzerland), September 2015 A novel green, multi-purpose O/W emulsifier that delivers outstanding performance and skin benefits. Poster Presentation, 23th Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Zurich (Switzerland), September 2015 Vanillin: a promising preservation booster. Personal Care Magazine, April 2015 Green Labelling of Cosmetic Products. Guest Lecture, London College of Fashion – London (UK), December 2014 Natural VS Conventional: a Formulator’s Perspective. Lecture, Annual Conference of the Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Science – Stockholm (Sweden), November 2014
Collaboration delivers novel green emulsifier. Personal Care Magazine, April 2014 Clinically proven benefits of organic certified products. Personal Care Magazine, November 2013 Natura e Ostensibility’: Binomio di Valori (in Italian). KOSMETICA, April 2013 Natural & Sustainable (an interview). Personal Care Magazine, February 2013 Use of Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract as an effective booster for natural preservative systems. Published as a chapter in the Global Ingredients and Formulation Guidelines 2010, “The Green Book of Cosmetics” Use of Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract as an effective booster for natural preservative systems. SOFW 136:8 (2010) Easy Rheology for the evaluation of fundamental properties of polymers for cosmetic applications. SOFW 135:11 (2009) A combined methodology for the rapid screening of structural properties of ingredients for dispersing systems. SOFW 134:3 (2008) Rheological characterization of a modified taurate acrylic polymer for skin-care. Cosmetics & Toiletries 122:12 (2007) Hydrophobically modified taurate acrylic polymers: a rheology viewpoint and innovative formulations. Lecture, 2006 Indonesian Congress on Cosmetic Ingredients, Jakarta (Indonesia), June 2006 Hydrophobically modified polymer for personal-care applications: direct emulsion acrylates and guar gum derivatives. Lecture, California Chapter of the Congress of the American Society of Cosmetic Chemistry. Los Angeles (USA), September 2005 Rheology Essentials of Cosmetics and Food, a review. Applied Rheology 17:1 (2007) Cholesterol enhances the dry skin relief benefits of some but not all lamellar bilayer forming lipids (Co-Author) Podium Presentation at the 26th IFSCC Congress, Buenos Aires (Argentina), September 2010 Effects of cosmetic ingredients as anti-cellulite agents: synergistic action of actives with in-vitro and in-vivo efficacy (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 70th Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta (USA), May 2010 Stimulation of fibroblast contractile capabilities and procollagen-1 production by cosmetic ingredients results in skin anti-aging and skin-lifting properties in-vivo (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 70th Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta (USA), May 2010 Cholesterol enhances naturally occurring bilayer phospholipid efficacy but not pseudoceramides in dry skin relief (Co-Author) Poster Presentation at the 26th IFSCC Congress, Buenos Aires (Argentina), September 2010
Effects of cosmetic ingredients as anti-cellulite agents: synergistic action of actives with in-vitro and in-vivo efficacy (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, March 2012 Cosmetic ingredients stimulate fibroblasts contractile capabilities and procollagen-1 production resulting in skin anti-aging and skin-lifting properties in-vivo (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2010 Cholesterol enhances the dry skin relief benefits of some but not all lamellar bilayer forming lipids (Co-Author) Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2010
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Barbara Brockway feels she knows the failings in supply chains very well. She joined Applied DNA Sciences, New York, 2 years ago having worked for 12 years in speciality chemical distribution as scientific advisor for IMCD (Honeywill & Stein and Optima Chemicals) and with Active Concepts SRL. She first worked for Jim Hayward, the CEO and founder of Applied DNA Sciences, back in 1999 when she managed their development laboratory at his cosmetic ingredient company, Collaborative Laboratories. She joined Huntsman LLC in 2003, managing their cosmetic division in Texas, when the Collaborative Labs were sold to Engelhard (who are now part of BASF). Her career in cosmetics started back in 1993 when she left lecturing at Reading University to join The Body Shop R&D and she is especially proud of the part she played in introducing Hemp for their still very successful Body Shop Hemp range. Barbara Brockway feels she knows the failings in supply chains very well. She joined Applied DNA Sciences, New York, 2 years ago having worked for 12 years in speciality chemical distribution as scientific advisor for IMCD (Honeywill & Stein and Optima Chemicals) and with Active Concepts SRL. She first worked for Jim Hayward, the CEO and founder of Applied DNA Sciences, back in 1999 when she managed their development laboratory at his cosmetic ingredient company, Collaborative Laboratories. She joined Huntsman LLC in 2003, managing their cosmetic division in Texas, when the Collaborative Labs were sold to Engelhard (who are now part of BASF). Her career in cosmetics started back in 1993 when she left lecturing at Reading University to join The Body Shop R&D and she is especially proud of the part she played in introducing Hemp for their still very successful Body Shop Hemp range.  An Argentine pharmacist, Jelena Nadinic is Professor of Pharmacognosy and Cosmetic Development and Evaluation at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Belgrano. She is the Director of the Postgraduate Specialization career in Dermatocosmetics at the University Juan Agustín Maza in Mendoza. She is Deputy Director of the Postgraduate Specialization career of Cosmetic Production at the School of Pharmacy and Biochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires and since 2012 she leads the Postgraduate Courses on Phytocosmetics at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and in other countries.
She published more than 30 peer review papers, co-editor of the book "Phytocosmetics: Phytoingredients and other natural products" (2012), author of 3 books chapters, and more than 60 other publications in professional journals.
She is a member of the scientific board for Pharmacognosy of the Argentine National Pharmacopeia and of the editorial board of several scientific journals like Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, Dominguezia, and Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research.
She was regulatory affairs manager for pharmaceutical companies as Fresenius and others for 20 years and Scientific and Technical Manager at Natura Cosmeticos Argentina for over 12 years.
She has a Ph.D. degree in Pharmacobotany and Pharmacognosy of the University of Buenos Aires.
She edited and authored a cooking book: My Basic Recipes of Croatian cuisine (2015). Doctora de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Orientación Farmacognosia y Farmacobotánica. Farmacéutica. Licenciada en Industrias Bioquímico-Farmacéuticas, especialización en Producción Cosmética. Periodista científica. Desde 1982 se desempeña en la industria farmacéutica y cosmética como directora técnica de varios laboratorios. Desde 2002 es Directora Técnica y desde 2010 Gerente Técnica Científica de Natura Cosméticos de Argentina. Es Vice-Directora de la Carrera de Posgrado de Especialización de Producción Cosmética de la Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica de la UBA (2013). Dirige y dicta tres cursos de posgrado de Fitocosmética en la UBA desde 2005. Profesora de la Universidad de Belgrano en Desarrollo y Evaluación de Cosméticos (2013). Ha dictado numerosos cursos nacionales e internacionales. Ha editado el libro “Fitocosmética: fitoingredientes y otros productos naturales” (Eudeba, 2012). Ha publicado numerosos trabajos de investigación en revistas científicas y capítulos de libros relacionados a las plantas autóctonas con aplicación farmacéutica y cosmética y más de 60 artículos de divulgación en la temática. Ha obtenido varios premios nacionales por desempeño académico y a la gestión innovadora (InnovAr 2003). Miembro del Subcomité de Fitoterápicos de la Farmacopea Argentina VII y VIII edición desde 2003 y de la comisión técnica de CASIC, entre otros. An Argentine pharmacist, Jelena Nadinic is Professor of Pharmacognosy and Cosmetic Development and Evaluation at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Belgrano. She is the Director of the Postgraduate Specialization career in Dermatocosmetics at the University Juan Agustín Maza in Mendoza. She is Deputy Director of the Postgraduate Specialization career of Cosmetic Production at the School of Pharmacy and Biochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires and since 2012 she leads the Postgraduate Courses on Phytocosmetics at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and in other countries.
She published more than 30 peer review papers, co-editor of the book "Phytocosmetics: Phytoingredients and other natural products" (2012), author of 3 books chapters, and more than 60 other publications in professional journals.
She is a member of the scientific board for Pharmacognosy of the Argentine National Pharmacopeia and of the editorial board of several scientific journals like Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, Dominguezia, and Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research.
She was regulatory affairs manager for pharmaceutical companies as Fresenius and others for 20 years and Scientific and Technical Manager at Natura Cosmeticos Argentina for over 12 years.
She has a Ph.D. degree in Pharmacobotany and Pharmacognosy of the University of Buenos Aires.
She edited and authored a cooking book: My Basic Recipes of Croatian cuisine (2015). Doctora de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Orientación Farmacognosia y Farmacobotánica. Farmacéutica. Licenciada en Industrias Bioquímico-Farmacéuticas, especialización en Producción Cosmética. Periodista científica. Desde 1982 se desempeña en la industria farmacéutica y cosmética como directora técnica de varios laboratorios. Desde 2002 es Directora Técnica y desde 2010 Gerente Técnica Científica de Natura Cosméticos de Argentina. Es Vice-Directora de la Carrera de Posgrado de Especialización de Producción Cosmética de la Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica de la UBA (2013). Dirige y dicta tres cursos de posgrado de Fitocosmética en la UBA desde 2005. Profesora de la Universidad de Belgrano en Desarrollo y Evaluación de Cosméticos (2013). Ha dictado numerosos cursos nacionales e internacionales. Ha editado el libro “Fitocosmética: fitoingredientes y otros productos naturales” (Eudeba, 2012). Ha publicado numerosos trabajos de investigación en revistas científicas y capítulos de libros relacionados a las plantas autóctonas con aplicación farmacéutica y cosmética y más de 60 artículos de divulgación en la temática. Ha obtenido varios premios nacionales por desempeño académico y a la gestión innovadora (InnovAr 2003). Miembro del Subcomité de Fitoterápicos de la Farmacopea Argentina VII y VIII edición desde 2003 y de la comisión técnica de CASIC, entre otros.  Dr. Münir Ozturk holds PhD+DSc degrees in Ecology & Environmental Sciences from Ege University, Turkey. He is the author of over 450 papers on ecological studies, including over 40 books, nearly 55 book chapters, more than 170 papers in impact factor journals and over 150 presentations in “National/International Conferences, Workshops, Symposia”. He has acted as guest editor for several international journals.
Fields of scientific interest:-Medicinal/Aromatic Plants, Plant Eco-Physiology, Conservation, and Biomonitoring.
Fields of Scientific Interest
1. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
2. Eco-Physiology, Conservation & Management of Plant Diversity.
3. Pollution, Biomonitoring, Wastewater Renovation.
4. Biosaline Agriculture.
5. Biomass & Bioenergy.
ORGANISATIONAL ACTIVITIES
-Organised International Meetings & Workshops:
-19th Botanical Congress China T III, 25: Forest Diversity and Degradation in Asia-Pacific.
Shenzhen- PRC; 23 (Sunday)-29 (Saturday) July, 2017
-Plant Products Chemistry Workshop & Int. Symposium of Medicinal-Aromatic Plants.
5-7 June, Izmir, Turkey in collaboration with ICCBS & COMSATS, 2013.
-COMSTECH Workshop on “High Altitude Ecosystems and Climate Change”.
Islamabad, 3-5 September, 2012.
-International Workshop - cum - Training Course on “Land Degradation, Urbanisation and
Environment in the Developing Countries”, Denizli, Turkey, October-2009 (NAM Workshop)
-Intern. Conf. on “Plants and Environmental Pollution”, Kayseri, Turkey, July, 2009.
-Biosaline Agricultıure and High Salinity Tolerance.2005
-Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia.1995.
-Urban Ecology. 1990
-Plants & Pollutants in Developed and Developing Countries. 1988.
-Member in the Organisation Committees involving meetings like;
- Intern. Conf. on Major Environmental Constraints to plants: Assessment & Reclamations
March 28-30, 2016 Dept. of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
-22nd Pacific Science Congress:- Asia Pacific Science in the 21st century : Meeting the challenges
of climate change and globalisation. June, Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, 2011.
-First Intern.Conf.on "Pollution, Environmental Health & Sustainable Development",
November, 8-12, Fez-Morroco, 2010.
-Intern. Conf. on “Environment: Survival & Sustainability” February, Nicosia-North Cyprus,2007.
- “Biosaline Agriculture & High Salinity Tolerance in Plants”- Tunisia, 2006.
-“Strategies for Crop Improvement against Abiotic Stresses”; Pakistan, 2006.
-“ EURECO X; European Ecological Societies Conference”-Turkey, 2005.
Countries visited (officially, study-tours, missions, conferences)
Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holland, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakistan, Kirghizistan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, UAE, USA, Yemen.
MEMBERSHIP OF INSTITUTIONS & PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Member Editorial Board, The Malaysian Forester, 2016.
2. Member Jour. of Environmental Engineering & Landscape Management(Taylor & Francis).2016.
3. Member Editorial Board, International Journal of Phytocosmetics (2015)
4. Member Editorial Board, International Journal of Phytomedicine (2014)
5. Member International Society for Applied Life Sciences (2014).
6. Member Editorial Board, Journal of Envirornmental Biology (2012 onwards).
7. Member Editorial Board, Pakistan Journal of Botany (2008 onwards).
8. Member Editorial Board, Journal of Science & Engineering, Peshawar-Pakistan(2001 onwards).
9. Fellow Islamic Academy of Science (2000 onwards).
10.Pakistan Botanical Society(1998 onwards).
11.Turkish Correspondant, Journal of the Trace and Microprobe Technologies (1997-2000).
12.Member Aerobiologists Association (1997 onwards).
13.Member National Committee on Biology (1997-1999).
14.Interdisciplinary Committee of the World Cultural Council-Albert Einstein Award of Science
(1996 onwards).
15. Member of Honour Russian Ecological Academy, Moscow (1996 onwards).
16. Member Editorial Board, Ekoloji-Journal of Environmental Sciences, Turkey (1994 onwards).
17. Member Bryologists Association (1993-2000).
18. Member Turkish Ecological Society (1987-2016).
19. National Delegate (FESPP) Fed. of European Soc. of Plant Physiologists (1986-1996).
20. Member Mediterranean Society of Plant Physiologists (MPP) (1975-1996).
21. Member INTECOL (1974-2000).
22. Member Turkish Biological Society (1972-2008).
23. Member OPTIMA (1972-1998).
FELLOWSHIPS, HONOURS, AWARDS
1.Newly recorded plant species from Turkey in my name:Sideritis ozturkii; Verbascum ozturkii.
2.Certificates and Sheilds, over 50-Turkey & Abroad
3.Consultant Fellow, Faculty of Forestry, Univ. of Putra Malaysia,
Selangor- Malaysia December 2012- February 2013; February-May,2016
3.Distinguished Visiting Scientist, ICCBS, Karachi Univ., Pakistan November 2013- January 2014.
4.TUBITAK Scientific Publication Awards (15) 1996-2009.
5.National Science Foundation Researcher- USA 1997-1998
6.JSPS-Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship, 1984-1985.
7.AvH-Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, 1977-1978,1979,1986,1993.
8.Turkish Biological Society 30 Years Services Award, 1993.
9.Certificates of Honour- in Pollution Control Studies and Biodiversity
Municipalities of Kusadası, Soke, Izmir, Urla, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997
10.Certificates of Honour-Environmental Protection & Res. Foundation,
Izmir, Turkey, 1991,1996,1997
11.OLEYİS Labour Foundation for Social Security & Assistance Award-
Tourism and Environment Competition, Ankara, Turkey, 1997.
12.American National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998.1999
13.Izmir Governorate Awards for Assistance to Foreign Students (5) 1997, 2001
PROJECTS COMPLETED
1.Gork,G., Vekiari,S. A.,Ouzounidou,G.,Ozturk,M.,Sakcali, S.,Ceylan, O. 2007- 2009. Use of Carob
Plants (Ceratonia siliqua) as a Monitoring System for Desertification in the Mediterranean Areas of
Turkey and Greece. Joint Research and Technology Programmes.
2.Ozturk, M., Sakcali, M.S., Bahadir, H., 1999-2001. Studies on the water relations of some
economically important trees and shrubs in relation to degradation and altitude in the
Mediterranean phyto-geographical region of Turkey, Fatih Univ.,Res.Grant.
3.Parks, C.R., Ozturk, M., 1997-2000. A molecular-biogeographic analysis of relationship patterns
among disjunct arcto-tertiary woody plant taxa with emphasis on West Asian refugium. NSF 94-2,
Univ. North Carolina (Chapel Hill-USA and Ege University,Izmir,Turkey.
4.Ozturk,M.,et al., 1998-2000. Desertification in the Mediterranean Drylands in Turkey, Lebanon,
Greece, Italy :Development of a Monitoring System Based on Plant Ecophysiology. European
Community (DEMOS).
5.Akbas, F., Guvensen, A. Ozturk,M., 1996-1998. Ecology of Halophytic Vegetation in the Aegean
Region of Turkey.Turkish Prime Ministers Office -General Directorate of Rural Affairs Menemen
Res. Inst., 93 250 D 01 No., Menemen-Izmir.
6.Ozturk,M. et al., 1988. Flora of Aegean Region and its Biological Potential. Ege Univ., Research
Grant No: 004.
7.Ozturk, M.,et al. 1996-1998. Role of Plants in the Renovation of Polluted Waters. European
Community Project, (as sub-contractor).
8.Ozturk,M., Secmen, O., Guvensen, A., Gokmen,D., 1996-1998. "Demography of Potentilla
recta in the presence and absence of the root feeding insect". CAB Int. Inst. of Biol. Control-
European Station, SWITZERLAND.
9.Sayar, A., Ozturk,M. 1996-1998. Urban ecology of Mugla -West Anatolia,Turkey, Ege Univ., Res.
Grant No: 002.
10.Guvensen,A.,Ozturk,M. 1996-1998. Atmospheric Pollen Calendar of Izmir-Turkey. Ege Univ.,
Res.Grant No: 001.
11.Guvensen,A.,Ozturk,M., 1993-1994. Studies on the coastal halophytes and psammophytes of
Aegean Region, Ege Univ., Research Grant No: 030,
12.Rehder, H., Ozturk,M., Gokceoglu,M., 1992-1994. Nutrient Turnover and Nitrogen Status of
Subalpine Plant Cover in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Volkswagen.
13.Ozturk,M.,Pirdal,M.1984-1987. Ecology and Economical Evaluation of Grasslands of West
Anatolia.TUBITAK, TBAG-547.
14.Ozturk,M.,Takahashi, N. 1985. Studies on the evaluation of Brassica species. JSPS,Tohoku
Unıv.,Inst. of Ecological Genetics, Sendai-Japan.
15.Vardar,Y.,Ozturk,M.,Secmen,O. 1974. Industrial Utilization of Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) in Turkey
and its Economic Potential. Turkish Industrial Development Bank.
16.Ozturk, M. 1973-1976. Ecology & Economical Evaluation of West Anatolian Wild Mints.
TUBITAK, TBAG-142.
PUBLICATIONS (Total publications (Current): Over 450)
BOOKS (authored, edited ,co-edited)
ENGLISH
1.Vardar, Y., Sheikh, K.H., Ozturk, M., (Eds.) 1975. Proceedings of the Third Mediterranean
Group for Applied Plant Physiology. Tifset, Izmir, 112 pp.
2.Ozturk, M., (Ed.) 1989. Plants and Pollutants in Developed and Developing Countries. Ege
Univ. Press, Izmir,Turkey, 759 pp.
3.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Gork, G., (Eds.) 1991. Urban Ecology. Ege Univ. Press, IZMIR, 427pp.
4.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork, G., (Eds.) 1996a. Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia. Vol. I,
Ege Univ. Press Izmir, Turkey, 499 pp.
5.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork,G., (Eds.) 1996b. Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia. Vol. II,
Ege Univ. Press Izmir, Turkey, 1093 pp.
6.Ozturk,M., Waisel,Y.,Khan, M.A., Gork,G. (Eds.) 2006. Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity
Tolerance in Plants. Birkhauser Verlag (Springer Science), Basel, 205 pp.
7.Yokas,I.,Gork,C.,Gork,G.,Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2008. Proceedings of Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity.
Mugla University Press, 106 pp.
8.Chedlly, A., Ozturk,M., Ashraf,M.,Grignon,C., (Eds.) 2008. Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity
Tolerance. Birkhauser Verlag (Springer Science), Basel, 367 pp.
9.Efe,R.,Cravens,R.,Ozturk,M.,Atalay,I.,(Eds.) 2008. Natural Environment and Culture in the
Mediterranean Region.ISBN (13):978-184-71865-8-4 Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
UK, 496 pp.
10.Gokcekus,H., et al., (Ozturk,M.) 2009. Int. Conf. on Environment: Survival & Sustainability
(ESS 2007), NEU Press, Volumes 1-10 (CD Format).
11.Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, M.; Athar, H.R. (Eds.) 2009. Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop
Efficiency. (Tasks for Vegetation Science 44).Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 244 pp.
12.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad,M.S.A. (Eds.) 2010. Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation.
Science+Business Media,NY, 481 pp.
13.Efe,R., Atalay,I., Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2010. The 2nd.Intern. Geography Symposium. GEOMED
2010.Book of Abstracts. Meta Basım, Izmir, Turkey, 343 pp.
14.Ozturk, M., Boer,B., Barth, H.-J., Breckle,S.-W.,Clüsener-Godt,M., Khan, M.A. 2011a.
Sabkha Ecosystems III, Africa & Southern Europe. (Tasks for Vegetation Science 46),
Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 148 pp.
15.Ozturk, M., Mermut,A.,Celik, A. 2011b. Land Degradation, Urbanisation, Land Use & Environment,
NAM S. & T. (Delhi-India), 445 pp.
16.Efe,R., Atalay,I., Ozturk,M.(Eds.) 2011a. Intern. Symposium on Kazdağları (Mount Ida) and
Edremit (IKES2011)-Global Change in the Mediterranean Region. Proceedings & Abstracts,
Edremit Mayorship+ Culture &Tourism Ministry, ISBN: 978-1-4438-2986-1, META Basım,
Izmir, Turkey, 606 pp.
17.Efe,R., Ozturk,M., Atalay,I. (Eds.) 2011b. Natural Environment and Culture in the Mediterranean
Region II. ISBN: 978-1-4438-2986-1, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 512 pp.
18.Efe, R., Ozturk, M., Ghazanfar, S. (Eds.) 2012. Environment and Ecology in the Mediterranean
Region. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 430 pp.
19.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad,M.S.A.,Aksoy,A. (Eds.) 2012. Crop Production for Agricultural
Improvement. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 796 pp.
20.Efe,R., Ozturk,M., Curebal, I. (Eds.) 2013.Proceedings of the 3rd International Geography
Symposium. , META Basım, Izmir, Turkey,671 pp.
21.Hakeem,K.R., Parvaiz, A.,Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2013. Crop Improvement-New Approaches and
Modern Techniques. XXVII, Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 493 pp.
22.Hanum.I. F, Latiff A., Hakeem. K.L, Ozturk. M. (Eds.) 2014.Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia: Status,
Challenges and Management Strategies. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 471 pp.
23.Khan, M. Ajmal, Boer, B., Ozturk,M., Al Abdessalaam, T., Clüsener-Godt, M.,Gul.B. (Eds.) 2014.
Cash Crop Halophytes and Biodiversity Conservation Sabkha Ecosystems IV: (Tasks for
Vegetation Science 47). Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 339 pp.
24.Efe, R.; Öztürk, M. 2014a. Environment and Ecology in the Mediterranean Region II, Cambridge
Scholars Publ., U.K., ISBN-13: 978-1443855389.
25.Efe, R.,Ozturk, M.(Eds.) 2014b. Tourism, Environment & Ecology in the Mediterranean Region.
ISBN (10):1-4438-6218-5,ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-6218-9,Cambridge Scholars Publ.,UK, 462 pp.
26. Hakeem,K.R., Sabir,M., Ozturk,M., Mermut,A. 2015. Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and
Challenges. Academic Press, Elsevier, London, USA, 724 pp.
27.Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy,A., Ahmad, M.S. A. (Eds.) 2015a. Phytoremediation for Green
Energy. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 191 pp.
28.Ozturk,M.,Hakeem,K.R.,Faridah-Hanum,I.,Efe,R. (Eds.) 2015b. Climate Change Impacts on
High-Altitude Ecosystems. Springer Science+Business Media,XVII, NY,695 pp.
29.Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy,A.,Ahmad, M.S. A. (Eds.) 2015 c. Plants, Pollutants & Remediation.
Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 407 pp.
30. Khan, M.,Ozturk,M., Gul,B.,Ahmed,M.Z. 2016a (Eds.). Halophytes for Food Security in Dry
Lands. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA. 360 pp.
31.Khan, M.A., Boër, B., Ozturk, M., Clüsener-Godt, M., Gul, B.,Breckle, S.-W. (Eds.). 2016b.
Sabkha Ecosystem V: The Americas (Tasks for Vegetation Science 48). Springer Science+
Business Media, NY, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27093-7,XII-430 pp.
32.Efe, R.,Ozturk, M.(Eds.) 2017a. Environment & Ecology in the Mediterranean. Cambridge
Scholars Publ.,UK, 462 pp.
BILINGUAL(English & Turkish)
1.Yucel, E., Yaltirik, F., Ozturk, M., 1999. Ornamentals (Trees & Shrubs).Anadolu Univ. Press,
II. Addition, 183 pp.
2.Ozturk, M., Ozcelik, H., 1991. Useful Plants of East Anatolia.Siskav Press-ANKARA, 200 pp.
3.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gemici, Y., Gork, G., 1990. Plants and Landscape in Aegean Region
of Turkey. Sentez Ltd. Press, Izmir, 176 pp.
TURKISH
1.Erdem,U.,Ozturk,M. et al. 2007. Environmental Science. Ege University Press. 2nd Edition.
2.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., 1999. Plant Ecology. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 350 pp., 5th Addition.
3.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Ozdemir, F., 1997. Plant Ecology Applications. Ege Univ., Science Fac.
157, 129 pp, Ege Univ. Press, Bornova-Izmir.
4.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., 1990. Economic Botany Application. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 133 pp.
5.Ozturk, M., Turkan, I.,(Eds.)1989.Environment and Living Beings. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 221 pp. .
6.Ozturk, M. et.al., 1988. High School Atlas.Curriculum Books, Istanbul, 144 pp.
7.Ozorgucu, B., Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., 1983. Applications in Plant Ecology. Ege Univ. Press,
Izmir, 62 pp.
GUEST EDITORSHIP OF JOURNALS
1.Ozturk, M., Gokcekus,H. 2008.“The Malaysian Forester”, Int. Conf. on Environment: Survival &
Sustainability (ESS 2007), Forestry Dept. Peninsular Malaysia, Special Issue-Vol 71, 219 pp.
2.Gokcekus, H., Turker, U., Ozturk M. 2009. Environmental Geology, Intern. Conf. on Environment:
Survival & Sustainability (ESS 2007) Special Issue; Springer Science+Business Media,NY,
249-481pp.
3.Ozturk M., Gucel, S., Ozkan,K.,Kucuk,M., Saxena,A.K. 2010. Journal of Environmental Biology
Special Issue-Forests-Forestry-Environment in Turkey. Dalela Publishing, Volume 31 (01/02),
245 pp.
4.Efe ,R. Ozturk M. 2011 (Vol.19). The 2nd Intern. Geography Symp.-Mediterranean Evironment.
Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier, 818 pp.
5.Efe ,R. Ozturk M, Gaumat,S. 2012. Environment and Geography in the Mediterranean.
Special Issue-Journal of Environmental Biology, Vol.33, No:2, 283-530 pp.
6.Munir Ozturk, A. Latiff, Faridah-Hanum, I. & Khalid Hakeem 2013 (Guest editors). Ecosystem
Biodiversity - Prospects and Challenges. Sains Malaysiana 42 (10) : 1357-1538 ISSN 0126-6039
7.Efe, R., Ozturk, M. 2014. Intern. Geography Symposium-Mediterranean Evironment. Procedia
Social and Behavioral Science, Vol. 120, Elsevier. ISSN: 1877-0428.
8.Efe ,R., Ozturk M., Gaumat,S. 2015. Ecology, Geography and Environment in the Mediterranean.
Journal of Environmental Biology, Special Issue- Vol.36,1-184 pp.
9.Nudrat Aisha Akram, Naeem Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf and Munir Ozturk. 2016. Applied Botanical
Thematic Issue of Applied Ecology and Environmental Research-AEER. Volume 14, No: 5.
ISSN 1589 1623 / ISSN 1785 0037 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1405
10.Efe ,R., Ozturk M., Gaumat,S. 2017. Ecology, Geography and Environment in the Mediterranean.
Journal of Environmental Biology, Special Issue.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1.Ozturk, M.,Altay,V.,Gönenç,T.M. 2017. High Altitude Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from the
East Mediterranean in the Era of Climate Change. Intern.Training Workshop on ‘Drug Discovery
from Herbs-Approaches and Applications’(Eds.BHOJRAJ et al.),pp: 327-367;NAM S & T Centre,
Daya Publishing House, New Delhi-India,
2. Ozturk,M.,Altay,V.,Gucel,S.,E.Altundağı 2016a. Plant Diversity of the Drylands in Southeast
Anatolia-Turkey:Role in Human Health and Food Security”. In: Plant Biodiversity: Monitoring,
Assessment and Conservation (Eds. Ansari and Gill). CABI- Oxfordshire, 66 pp; UK.
3.Ozturk,M., Altay,V.,Altundag, E., Gucel,S. 2016b. Halophytic Plant Diversity of Unique Habitats in
Turkey: Salt Mine Caves of Çankırı and Iğdır.In: Halophytes for Food Security in Dry Lands.
(Eds.Khan et al.), pp:291-315, Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA, (Published).
4. Ozturk,M., Altay,V., Gucel,S. 2015 . Herbals from the Dry Lands of Southeast Anatolia.
In: Halophytes for Food Security in Dry Lands, (Eds.Khan et al.), pp:1-30, Academic Press,
Elsevier, New York, USA,
5.Nahar,K.,Hasanuzzaman,M.,Ozturk,M.,Uddin Ahamed,K.,Fujita,M.2015.Plant Responses and
Tolerance to High Temperature Stress: Role of Exogenous Phytoprotectants.In: "Crop Production
and Global environmental Issues"(Hakeem et al.Eds.). Springer Verlag, NY, USA. (In Press).
6.Hasanuzzaman, M.,Nahar, K.,Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M.,Fujita,M. 2015. Arsenic Toxicity in Plants
and Possible Remediation.Chapter 16.In: Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges
(Eds.: Hakeem et al.), pp: 433-501, Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
7.Turkmen,N., Duzenli,A., Ozturk,M. 2015. The Floristic Characteristics of High Mountains of
Amanos: a case study from Mount Mıgır, Turkey.In: Climate Change Impacts on High-Altitude
Ecosystems (Eds. Ozturk et al.),pp:427-453, Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
8.Ozyigit,I.I., Severoglu,Z., Vatansever,R., Ozturk,M. 2015. Soil-Plant Interactions in the High Altitude
Ecosystems: A Case Study from Kaz Dağı (Mount Ida)-Turkey. In: Climate Change impacts on High-
Altitude Ecosystems. (Eds. Ozturk et al.),pp:343-360,Springer Verlag, NY, USA,
9.Sabir,M.,Waraich,E.A.,Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M., Ahmad, H.R.,Shahid,M. 2015. Phytoremediation:
Mechanisms and Adaptations.Chapter 4 In:Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges
(Eds.:Hakeem et al.),pp: 85-105. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
10.Dağhan,H.,Ozturk,M. 2015. Soil Pollution in Turkey and Remediation Methods.Chapter 10. In: Soil
Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges (Eds.:Hakeem et al.), pp:287-312,
Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
11.Ahmad,H., Ozturk,M., Ahmad, W., Khan, S.M. 2015. Status of Natural Resources in the Uplands of
the Swat Valley,Pakistan.In:Climate Change Impacts on High-Altitude Ecosystems (Eds. Ozturk
et al.),pp:49-98, Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
12.Ozturk, M., Altay,V., Gucel,S.,Guvensen,A. 2014. Halophytes in the East Mediterranean-Their
Medicinal and other Economical Values. In: Sabkha Ecosystems Vol IV Cash Crop Halophytes
Biodiversity & Conservation (Eds. Khan et al.), pp: 247-272.Tasks for Vegetation Science Series,
Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
13.Surriya, O., Waqar, K., Sarah, S.S., Ashraf, M., Kazi, A.G., Kazi, A.M., Ozturk, M. 2014.
Bio-Fuels: A Blessing in Disguise.In: Phytoremediation and Green Energy (Eds.Ozturk et al.),
pp: 1-54, Springer Verlag, NY,USA.
14.Hasanuzzaman,M.,Nahar,K.,Fujita,M.,Ahmad,P.,Chandna,R.,Prasad,M.N.V.,Ozturk,M. 2013.
Enhancing Plant Productivity under Salt Stress- Relevance of Poly-omics. In: Salt stress in
Plants: Signalling, Omics and Adaptations (eds. Ahmad et al.), pp:113-156, Springer
Verlag,NY, USA.
15.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S.,Sakcali, S.,Baslar, S. 2013. Nitrate and Edible Plants in the Mediterranean
Region of Turkey: An Overview.In: Nitrate in Leafy Vegetables-Toxicity and Safety Measures
(eds. Umar,S. et al.), pp: 17-51. I.K. Intern. Publ. House Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi-Bangalore (India)
16.Ozturk, M., Memon, A.R., Gucel, S., Sakcali, M.S., 2012. Brassicas in Turkey and their Possible
Role in the Phytoremediation of Degraded Habitats.In: The Plant Family Brassicaceae: Contribution
Towards Phytoremediation (eds.N.A. Anjum et al.), pp: 265-288, Springer Verlag, Environmental
Pollution Book Series 21,NY,USA.
17.Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M., Memon,A.R.2012. Biotechnology as an Aid for Crop Improvement to
Overcome Food Shortage. In. Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement (eds. Ashraf et al.)
pp. 239-261, Springer Verlag, NY,USA.
18.Ashraf,M., Ahmad,M.S.A., Ozturk, M.,Aksoy,A. 2012. Crop improvement through different means
In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement (Eds. Ashraf et al.),pp:1-15, Springer.
19.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S., Altundag,E., Celik,S. 2011 a. Turkish Mediterranean medicinal plants in
the face of climate change.In: Medicinal Plants in Changing Environment (Eds. Altaf Ahmad et al.),
Chapter 5, pp: 50-71,Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India.
20.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S., Altundag, E.,Mert,T.,Gork,C.,Gork,G., Akcicek,E., 2011b. An Overview of the
Medicinal Plants of Turkey.In:Genetic Resources,Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement:
Medicinal Plants (Ed.R.Singh),pp:181-206.Chap.7,Vol.6,CRC Press, LLC,Taylor & Francis, USA.
21.Ozturk,M., Gucel,S., Celik,A., Altundag,E.,Mert,T., Akcicek,E.,Celik,S. 2011c. Myrtus communis in
Phytotheraphy in the Mediterranean In: Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering & Crop
Improvement:Medicinal Plants (Ed.Ram Singh), pp.923-934,Chapter 28, Vol. 6, CRC Press,LLC,
Taylor & Francis, USA.
22.Ozturk, M. Gucel, S., Guvensen, A., Kadis, C., Kounnamas, C. 2011d.Halophyte plant diversity,
coastal habitat types and their conservation status in Cyprus.Sabkha Ecosystems,Tasks for
Vegetation Science, Springer, Volume 46, 99-111.
23.Ozturk,M.,Okmen,M.,Guvensen,A.,Celik,A.,Gucel, S. 2011e. Land Degradation, Urbanisation and
Biodiversity in the Gediz Basin-Turkiye. Urbanisation, Land Use, Land Degradation and
Environment (Eds.Ozturk etal.), pp:74-93,NAM Proceedings, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, India.
24.Yilmaz, R.,Sakcali,S.,Gucel,S.,Ozturk,M. 2011.Urban Ecology of Edirne-Turkey.Urbanisation, Land
Use, Land Degradation and Environment (Eds. Ozturk etal.), pp: 215-230. NAM Proceedings, Daya
Publishing House, Delhi, India.
25.Pleskanovskaja,S.A., Mamedova, G.A.,Ozturk,M., Gucel,S.,Ashyraliyeva, M. 2011. An Overview of
Ethnobotany of Turkmenistan and Use of Juniperus turcomanica in Phytotherapy.In: Genetic
Resources, Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement: Medicinal Plants (Ed.Ram
Singh), pp. 207-220,Chapter 8, Vol. 6, CRC Press, LLC, Taylor & Francis, USA.
26. Kafi,M., Ozturk ,M. 2011. Paradox of Halophyte Utilization as Biofuel Resources and Land
Sustainability. Urbanisation, Land Use, Land Degradation and Environment (Eds.Ozturk et al.),
pp:299-314,Chapter 19, NAM Proceedings, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, India.
27.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Toxins and Their Phytoremediation. In: Plant
Adaptation and Phytoremediation (Eds.Ashraf et al.), pp:1-34.Science+Business Media,NY.
28.Ozturk,M., Sakcali,S.,Gucel,S., Tombuloğlu,H. 2010a. Boron and Plants. Plant Adaptation &
Phytoremediation (Ashraf et al.), pp: ,Springer Verlag, Part 2, NY,USA.
29.Ozturk, M.2010b. Agricultural Residues and their Role in Bioenergy Production. Version Steele
24 May 09. pp: 31-43.Proceedings-Second Consultation AgroResidues-Second Expert
Consultation ‘The Utilization of Agricultural Residues with Special Emphasis on Utilization of
Agricultural Residues as Biofuel’, Cairo Egypt, November 2007.
30.Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Akcicek, E., Dalgic, R. 2010c. Mad Honey. Ballı Yazılar (Nilhan Aras)
pp: 95-103, Metro Kultur Yayınları, Gastro Dizisi IV, Turkey
31.Ozturk,M.,Aksoy,A.,Gucel,S.,Altundag,E., 2010d. Biodiversity & Conservation-A Case Study from
Europe & Turkey. Proc. of 2nd Intern. Conf. “Biodiversity is our Life “(IC Biour-Life), (Eds. R.Bhatti &
S.A.Soomro), pp: 001-012, Center for Biod. & Cons.,Shah Abdul Latif Univ., Khairpur, Pakistan.
32.Ozturk, M.,Gucel,S., Sakcali, S.,Dogan, Y.,Baslar, S., 2009. Effects of Temperature and Salinity
on Germination and Seedling Growth of Daucus carota cv. nantes and Capsicum annuum cv.
sivri and Flooding on Capsicum annuum cv. sivri Chapter 6, In: Salinity and Water Stress:
Improving Crop Efficiency (Eds.M.Ashraf et al.), , 51-64 Springer Verlag-Tasks for Vegetation
Science: 44.
33.Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Ozturk,M., Mert. H. 2008. Plants Used As Dye Sources. In: Underutilized and
Underexplored Horticultural Crops, Vol.3, (Ed.K.V.Peter) New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi
(India), pp:109-145.
34.Ozturk,M., Yucel,E., Gucel,S., Sakcali,S., Aksoy,A. 2008a. Plants as biomonitors of trace elements
pollution in soil. Trace Elements: Environmental Contamination, Nutritional Benefits and Health
Implications (Editor: MNV Prasad), Chapter 28, John Wiley & Sons, USA, pp: 723-744.
35.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S.,Sakcali,S.,Gork,C.,Yarci,C.,Gork,G.2008b. An overview of plant diversity and
land degradation interactions in the eastern Mediterranean.Chapter 15, In:Natural Environment &
Culture in the Mediterranean Region (Eds.Efe et al.),Cambridge Scholars Publ.,UK, pp:215-239.
36. Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Gucel, S. 2008c. Ecology and Economic Potential of Halophytes – A
Case Study from Turkey.In:Crop and Forage Production Using Saline Waters (Eds.Kafi & Khan).
NAM S & T Centre, Daya Publ. House-Delhi, India, pp:255-264.
37.Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Gork,G., 2008d. Halophyte Plant Diversity in the Irano-Turanian
Phytogeographical Region of Turkey In: Biosaline Agriculture& Salinity Tolerance
(Eds.Abdelly et al.), Birkhauser Verlag-Basel, pp:141-155.
38.Ozturk,M., Guvensen, A., Sakcali, S., Celik, S. 2008e. Agriculture and Ecological Interactions. In:
Ecological / Organic Agriculture and Environmnt (Edit. İbrahim AK), pp:14-26, F.Özsan Press,
EKODER-Bursa, Turkey.
39.Guvensen, A., Gork,C., Gork,G.,Ozturk, M. 2008. Studies on the Soils, Groundwaters and
Halophytes from Five Coastal Cities of Mugla in Turkey. In: Proc.of Biosaline Agriculture and
salinity (Eds.Yokas et al.), pp: 60-67, Mugla University Press,Turkey.
40.Nurlu E., Erdem U., Ozturk M., Guvensen A., Turk T., 2008. Landscape, Demographic
Developments, Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use Strategy: A Case Study on Karaburun
Peninsula, Izmir, Turkey, In: Use of Landscape Scıences for The Assessment of Environmental –
Security, Petrosillo, I. et al. (eds.), Springer, The Netherlands, pp.357-368.
41.Ozturk M., Sakcali S., Baslar S., Guvensen A.. 2007. Environmental Protection & Allelopathy. In:
Use of Allelopathy in Turkey: Past, Present, Future. Proc. of Ataturk Horticultural Centre Res. Inst.,
Yalova,Turkey, pages: 305-322.
42.Ozturk,M.,Ergin,M.,Kucuk,M. 2006a. Sustainable Use of Biomass Energy in Turkey. Proc.of the
13th IAS Science Conference on “Energy for Sustainable Development” and “ Science for the
Future of the Islamic World and Humanity,” Kuching/Sarawak, Malaysia (2003) (Eds.
Ergin, M. & Zou’bi, M.R.). Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), National Printing Press,
Amman, Jordan, pp: 231-242.
43.Ozturk,M.,Ergin,M., Akçiçek, E. 2006b. Ecology, Sustainability, and Stewardship. Proc.of the
13th IAS Science Conference on “Energy for Sustainable Development” and “ Science for the
Future of the Islamic World and Humanity,” Kuching/Sarawak, Malaysia (2003) (Eds.
Ergin, M. & Zou’bi, M.R.). Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), National Printing Press,
Amman, Jordan, pp: 261-278.
44.Ozturk, M., Baslar, S., Dogan, Y., Sakcali, S. 2006c. Alleviation of Salinity Stress in the Seeds of
Some Brassica Species. Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity Tolerance (Eds.Khan &Weber),
Kluwer- Springer, Netherlands, pp: 145-156.
45.Ozturk, M.,Alyanak,I.,Uysal,I.Guvensen,A.,Sakcali,S.2004a. Multipurpose Plant Systems for
Renovation of Wastewaters. Salinity Mitigation for Efficient Water Resources Management Proc.11,
(Eds. M.Latif & S. Mahmood) CEWRE Publ.194, Lahore-Pakistan, 160-170.
46.Ozturk,M.,Uzonur,E.,2004b. Genetic Engineering and the Ecobalance;In:Biotechnology & Genetic
Engineering for Development in the Islamic World (Eds. A.S.Majali et al). Islamic Academy of
Science, National Printing Press, Amman, Jordan, 371-388. Verlag,NY, USA.
47.Ozturk,M.,1999.Urban Ecology and Land Degradation.In:Perspectives in Ecology (Editor: Almo
Farina). Backhuys Publishers, Leiden, NL,115-120.
48. Ozturk,M.,Yucel, E., Yarci, C., Celik, A., Aksoy,A., 1998b.Plant diversity in the Turkish black sea
region and strategies for its conservation. NATO-ARW, Batumi-Georgia, Kluwer Acad. Publ.,
(Eds. V.Kotlyakov,M. Uppenbrink, V.Metreveli) pp:155-173.
49.Ozturk, M., Ozdemir, F.,Yucel, E., 1997. An overview of the environmental issues in the Black Sea
region. In: Scientific,Environmental and Political Issues in the Circum Caspian Region. NATO-ARW,
Kluwer Acad. Publ.(Eds.M.H. Glantz & I.S. Zonn),pp.213-226,
50.Ozturk, M.A., 1995.Recovery and rehabilitation of mediterranean type ecosystem- A case study
from Turkish maquis. In: Evaluating and Monitoring the Health of Large-Scale Ecosystems,
NATO-ARW (Eds. D.Rapport, C .L. Gaudet, P.Calow), Springer- Verlag, pp: 319-332,
51.Ozturk, M., Ozcelık, H., Behcet, H., Guvensen, A., Ozdemır,F., 1995a.Halophytic flora of Van
Lake basin - Turkey. In: "Biology of Salt Tolerant Plants" (Khan & Ungar- Eds.), Book Crafters,
Michigan, U.S.A., pp: 306-315.
52.Ozturk, M., Ozdemir, F., Eser, B., Adiyahsi, O., Ilbi, H., 1995b.Studies on the Salt hormone
interactions in the germination and seedling growth of some vegetable species. In:"Biology of Salt
Tolerant Plants". (Khan & Ungar-Eds.), Book Crafters, Michigan,U.S.A., pp:59-64.
53.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Alparslan,E., 1994. Ecological restoration of human disturbed areas-A
case study from Gediz Basin-West Anatolia Turkey. In: Wang & Lou (Eds.) Urban Ecological
Development, Research and Application. China Environmental Science Press,Beijing, pp: 216-223.
54. Dogan,F.,Ozturk, M., 1994.Ecological evaluation of urban problems in Turkey. In: Wang & Lou
(Eds.) Urban Ecological Development, Research and Application. China Environmental Science
Press, pp: 198-204.
55.Ozturk, M., Turkan,I.,1993.Heavy metal accumulation by plants growing alongside the motor
roads: A.case study from Turkey. In: B. Markert (Ed.) Plants as Biomonitors: Indicators for Heavy
Metals in the Terrestrial Environment. VCH Publishers, Germany, pp.515-522.
PAPERS/ARTICLES (International Journals)
1.Ozturk, M., Durrani, P.K., 1970.The flora of walls in Srinagar. Bot. Jb., Syst. 89/4,608-615.
2.Ozturk, M., 1970.Ecology of Ranunculus laetus. Phyton (Austria) 14, 1-8.
3.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, M., 1971. Water relations of Myrtus communis seeds. Ver.der Schweiz. Natur.
Gesell., Switzerland, 70-75.
4.Vardar, Y., Secmen, O., Ozturk, M., 1972. Preliminary results on the chemical composition of the
Turkish carob beans. Qual. Plant. Mater. Vege., 21/4, 367-379.
5.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, .M., 1972. Relative transpiration of the old and young leaves of some macchia
elements. Phyton (Austria), 14, 251-262.
6.Ozturk, M., Vardar, Y. 1973. Distribution and plasticity of Myrtus communis L. Phyton (Austria)
15,145-150.
7.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, M., 1973. Some ecological aspects of Myrtus communis L. Bot. Jahrb. Syst.,
93,562-567.
8.Ozturk,M.,Vardar,Y., 1975.Chemical composition of carob seed.fyton,(Argentina), 33, 1, 63-64.
9.Sheikh, K.H., Ozturk, M., 1976. Secmen, O., Vardar, Y., Field studies of the effects of cement
dust on the growth and yield of olive trees in Turkey. Environmental Conservation, 3,117-121.
10.Vardar, Y., Secmen, O., Ozturk, M., 1980.Some distributional problems and biological
characteristics of Ceratonia in Turkey. Acta Biologica, Portugaliae, 16, 75-86.
11.Ozturk, M., Szaniawiski, R.K., 1981.Root temperature stress and proline content in leaves and
roots of two ecologically different plant species. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie (The Plant
Physiology, 102,375-377.
12.Ozturk, M., Rehder, H., Ziegler, H., 1981.Biomass production of C3 and C4 plant species in pure
and mixed culture with different water supply. Oecologia, 50,73-81.
13.Ozturk, M., Mert, H.H., 1983.Water relations and germination of seeds of Inula graveolens (L.)
Desf. Biotronics, 12,11-17.
14.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Kondo,K., 1983.Vegetation in Aegean region of Turkey. Mem.Fac. Integ.
Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,53-62.
15.Ozturk, M., Secmen,O., Segawa,M., 1983.Ecological aspects of seed germination in Myrtus
communis L. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,63-68.
16.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Kondo,K., 1983.Transpirational studies in some macchia elements.
Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,68-76.
17.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork, G., Kondo, K., 1983.Productivity and biotic relations of Inula
graveolens (L.) Desf. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8, 77-84.
18.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Gork,G., Kondo,K., Segawa,M., 1983.Ecological studies of macchia
elements in Aegean region of Turkey. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,51-52.
19.Gork, G., Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Kondo, K., Segawa, M., 1984.Role of Turkish ornamental plants
in noise pollution.Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 9, 67-79.
20.Uygunlar, S., Yazgan, M., Ozturk, M. 1985. Role of water in seed germination. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 9/3, 620-630.
21.Turkan, I., Tokur, S., Ozturk, M.1985. Mediterranean ecosystems. Turkish Jour.of Botany, 9/3,
612- 619, 1985.
22.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1986.Taxonomy of some Turkish Hepaticae. I- Jungermaniales Anacrogynae
& J.Acrogynae. Turkish Journal of Botany, 10,2,163-170.
23.Ozturk, M., Sato, T., Takahashi, N., 1986.Proline accumulation in shoots and roots of some
ecophysiologically different plants under root temperature stress. Environmental Control in
Biology, (Japan), 24, 79-85.
24.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., 1986.Studies on the germination of Asphodelus aestivus Brot. Biotronics,
15,55-60.
25.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1987.Methods used in the determination of Hepaticae. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 3,306-312.
26.Ozturk, M., Turkan, I., Selvi, S.1987.Radioactive pollution and plants. Turkish Journal of Botany,
11/3, 322-329.
27.Gokler, İ., Ozturk, M.1987.A new record for Turkey Porella thuja (Dicks.) C. Jens. Turkish
Journal of Botany, 11/3, 313-315.
28.Ozturk,M.,Pirdal, M.1988.Ecology of grasslands in the State of Mugla.Turkish Journal of Botany;
12/2, 164-174.
29.Ozturk, M., Gokler, I., 1988.Ecology of West Anatolian Liverworts. Bryological Times, 47, pp.1-3.
30.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Gokceoglu, N., Tokur, S.1989.Ecotypic differentiation in plants.Turkish
Journal of Botany, 13,3, 572-583.
31.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1989. An investigation on the liverworts of Black Sea region. Turkish Journal
of Botany, 13/2,242-248.
32.Turkan, I., Sukatar, A., Ozturk, M., 1989.Heavy metal accumulation by the algae in the bay of
Izmir. Rev. Int. Oceanogr. Med., 71-76.
33.Uysal, I., Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M. 1991.Morphology,anatomy and ecology of endemic Sideritis trojana
Born.. Turkish Journal of Botany, 15, 371-379.
34.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Mert, H., Akgul, S.1991. Evaluation of sewage sludge in the plant
growth. Ekoloji, 1/1, 16-21.
35.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M., 1991.Liverworts of Turkey and their position in South-West Asia. Candollea,
46 (2), 359-366.
36.Ozturk, M., Gemici, M., Yilmazer, C., Ozdemir, F.1992. Alleviation of salinity stress by GA3,KIN
and IAA on seed germination of Brassica campestris L.. Turkish Journal of Botany, 17:47-52.
37.Parks, C.R., Ozturk, M., 1992. Genetic divergence between species in selected genera distributed
in tertiary refugia in the north temperate zone. American Journal of Botany, 79,6,18.
38.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Secmen, O., Celik, A., Guvensen, A.1994. Urban ecological problems
of Kusadası. Ekoloji, 12, 21-24.
39.Pakfiliz, Y., Ozcan, S., Ozturk, M.1995.Possibilities for the use of waste water from treatment
plants for watering of plants. Ekoloji, 15, 9-13.
40.Yucel, E., Ozturk, M., Dogan, F.1995.Air pollution problems of Kutahya State Ekoloji, 15, 40-44.
41.Yucel, E., Dogan, F., Ozturk, M.1995. Heavy metal status of Porsuk stream in relation to public
health. Ekoloji, 17, 29-32.
42.Ozturk,M.,Secmen,O.,Leblebici, E.1996.Plants and pollutants in the Eber lake.Ekoloji,20,14-16.
43.Aksoy, A., Ozturk, M., 1996.Phoenix dactylifera as a biomonitor of heavy metal pollution in
Turkey. Journal for Trace and Microprobe Techniques, 14 (3), 605-614.
44.Gokler, I, Ozturk, M., 1996.Liverworts of Turkish Thrace. Bacconea 5(1) 319-323.
45.Ozdemir, F., Ozturk, M.1996. Autecology of Capparis L. species distributed in West Anatolia.
Turkish Journal of Botany, 20, 117-125.
46.Ozturk, M., Erdem,U.,Nurlu,E. 1997.Garden Art in Islamic Culture. AL-AZHAR Univ. Jour.,
pp:397-408.
47.Aksoy,A.,Ozturk,M., 1997.Nerium oleander as a biomonitor of lead and other heavy metal pollution
in mediterranean environments. The Sci. of the Total Environment, 205:145-150.
48.Ozturk,M., Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Mert, H.H., 1997.Preliminary studies on some endangered
Brassica species in TURKEY. Eucarpia (INRA Rennes), 19:9-10.
49.Ozturk,M., Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Mert, H.H., 1997.Alleviation of salinity stress in the germination of
Eruca sativa Mill. Eucarpia (INRA Rennes), 19:69-70.
50.Ozturk,M., Akcicek,E., Ozcelik,H., Sayar,A., 1997.Tulip in Turkish art and folklor. AL-AZHAR Univ.
Journal, pp:367-374.
51.Yucel, E., Asan, Z., Oz, M., Ozturk, M.1998.Studies on the determination of recreational demand
value for some recreation areas inside the forest in Eskisehir. Ekoloji, 7,26, 21-26.
52.Ozturk, M.1998.Importance of national parks in environmental education. Ekoloji 7,26,4,1998.
53.Ozturk, M.1998. Economic importance of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Ekoloji 7,27,8.
54.Uysal, I., Yucel, E., Pirdal, M., Ozturk, M.1999. Environmental dilemma and principles of
environmental science. Ekoloji 8,31,9-13.
55.Ozcelik,H.,Ozturk, M., 2000.Studies on the Morphology and Ecology of Delphinium cyphoplectrum
Boiss.(Ranunculaceae) Populations. Flora Mediterranea 10,283-302.
56.Cetin,E.,Unlu ,Y.,Ozturk ,M.,Tulu ,M.: 2000.Trace Element Studies on Halilurrahman Lake
Sanlıurfa- Turkey.Chemia I Inzynieria Ekologiczna,7,11,1143-1151.
57.Aksoy,A.,Celik, A.,Ozturk, M.,Tulu,M.: 2000.Roadside plants as possible indicators of heavy
metal pollution in Turkey. Chemia I Inzynieria Ekologiczna, 7,11,1152-1162.
58.Vertovec, M., Sakcali, S., Ozturk, M., Salleo, S., Giacomich, P., Feoli,E., Nardini, A., 2001.
Diagonosing plant water status as a tool for quantifying water stress on a regional basis in
Mediterranean drylands. Ann. For. Sci. 58, 113-125.
59.Guvensen, A.,Ozturk, M., 2002. Airborne Pollen Calendar of Buca- İzmir, Turkey. Aerobiologia,
18 (3): 1- 9.
60.Ozturk,M.,Celik,A.,Yarci,C.,Aksoy,A.,Feoli,E., 2002. An overview of plant diversity, land use and
degradation in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Environmental Management & Health, 13,5,
442-449.
61.Sakcali,M.S.,Ozturk, M., 2003.Eco-Physiological Behaviour of Some Mediterranean Plants as
Suitable Candidates for Reclamation of Degraded Areas. Journal of Arid Environments , 57,
141-153.
62.Guvensen, A.,Ozturk, M., 2003.Halophytic Plant Diversity of South Aegean Coastal Zone in
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 35,5,853-864.
63.Feoli, E., Giacomich, P., Mignozzi, K., Ozturk, M., Scimone, M., 2003. Monitoring desertification
risk with an index integrating climatic and remotely-sensed data: An example from the coastal area
of Turkey. Management of Environmental Quality: An Intern. Journal, Vol. 14, No.1, pp. 10-21.
64.Celik, A.,Baslar, S.,Guvensen, A.,Ozturk,M., 2003.Role of National Parks in TURKEY-A Case
Study from Dilek Peninsula-Great Menderes Delta National Park. Pakistan Journal of Botany
35, 5, 641-658.
65.Guvensen, A., Ozturk, M., 2003. Airborne pollen calendar of Izmir-Turkey. Annals of Agriculture
& Environmental Medicine, 10,37-44.F
66.Dogan, Y., Baslar,S., Celik, A., Mert,H.H., Ozturk,M., 2004. A Study of the Roadside Plants of
West Anatolia, Turkey. Natura Croatica, 13,1,63-80.
67.Ozturk,M., Parks,C.R., Coskun, F., Gork,G., Secmen,O., 2004.Vanishing Tertiary Genetic Heritage
in the East Mediterranean,. Liquidamber orientalis Mill. Environews, 10,4, 6-8.
68.Ozturk,M., Ozcelik,H., Sakcali, M. S., Guvensen,A., 2004.Land Degradation Problems in the
Euphrates Basin, Turkey. Environews, 10,3, 7-9.
69.Ozturk, M., Alyanak, I.,Sakcali, S.,Guvensen, A., 2005. Multipurpose Plant Systems for Renovation
of Waste Waters. The Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering, 30/2C, pp:17-28.
70.Celik,A., Guvensen, A., Uysal, I., Ozturk, M.2005. Differences in Concentrations of Allergenic
Pollens at Different Heights in Denizli, Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 37(3)519-530.
71.Guvensen, A., Uysal, I., Celik,A., Ozturk, M.2005. Analysis of Airborne Pollen Fall in Canakkale,
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 37( 3 ) 507-518.
72.Yilmaz, R.,Sakcali, S., Yarci, C.,Aksoy, A.,Ozturk, M. 2006.Use of Aesculus hippocastanum L. as a
Biomonitor of Heavy Metal Pollution. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Vol. 38, No. 5, 1519-1527.
73.Seker,S.,Ileri, R.,Ozturk,M. 2006.Evaluation of activated sludge by white rot fungi for decolorization
of textile wastewaters.Jour. of World Association of Soil and Water Conservation J1-7: 81-87.
74.Celik, S., Ozkan, K., Yucel,E., Gokturk, S. R., Ozturk, M. 2006. Determination of Indicator Species
and Comparison of Soil Characteristics of Centaurea mucronifera DC. & Centaurea
pyrrohoblephara Boiss. Distributed in Turkey. Int. J. Biol. Biotech., 3(3)609-617.
75.Mert, T., Akcicek, E., Celik S., Uysal, I., Ozturk, M. 2008. Ethnoecology of poisonous plants from
West Anatolia in Turkey. European Journal of Scientific Research, 19(4), 222-228.
76.Celik S.,Yucel ,E., Mendes,M.,Tug,G.N.,Ozturk. M. 2008. Canonical correlation analysis for
studying the relationship between the basic morphological and some soil chemical characteristics
of Centaurea mucronifera DC. (Asteraceae). Asian Journal of Chemistry ,20,3,2451-2456.
77.Ozturk, M., Celik, A., Guvensen, A., Hamzaoglu, E. 2008. Ecology of tertiary relict endemic
Liquidambar orientalis Mill. forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 256, 510-518.
78.Sakcali, M. S., Bahadir, H., Ozturk,M. 2008. Eco-Physiology of Capparis spinosa L.- A Plant
Suitable For Combating Desertification. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4):1481-1486.
79.Ozturk M.,Uysal, I.,Gucel S.,Akcicek,E., Mert,T., Celik,S. 2008. Ethnoecology of Poisonous
Plants of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4): 1359-1386.
80.Gucel,S.,Ozkan,K.,Celik,S.,Yucel,E., Ozturk,M. 2008. An Overview of the Geobotanical Structure
of Turkish Pinus sylvestris and Carpinus betulus Forests. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4):
1497-1520.
81.Uysal,I., Guvensen,A., Celik,S., Ozcelik, H.,Ozturk,M.2008. The Post Fire Plant Diversity of
Gallipoli National Park (Turkey).The Malaysian Forester, 71: 39-55.
82.Sakcali,S., Yilmaz, R., Gucel, S., Yarci, C.,Ozturk,M. 2009. Water Pollution Studies in the Rivers of
Edirne State–Turkey. Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management, 12: 3,313-319.
83.Gucel,S., Ozturk,M., Yucel, E., Kadis, C., Guvensen,A. 2009.Studies on the Trace Metals in the
Soils and Plants Growing in the Vicinity of Copper Mining Area- Lefke, Northern Cyprus. Fresenius
Environmental Bulletin, 18:3, 360-368.
84.Gucel, S., Kocbas, F., Ozturk, M. 2009. Metal Bioaccumulation by Barley in Mesaoria Plain
Alongside the Nicosiafamagusta Highway, Northern Cyprus. Fresenius Environmental
Bulletin,Vol.18(11): 2034-2039.
85.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S.,Kucuk,M., Sakcali, S. 2010. Forest,Climate Change & Forest Fires in the
Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Journal of Environmental Biology-Special Issue,31,1-9.
86.Ozkan, K.,Gulsoy,S.,Mert,A.,Ozturk,M., Muys,B. 2010. Plant distribution-altitude and landform
relationships in karstic sinkholes of Mediterranean region,Turkey. Journal of Environmental
Biology, Special Issue, 31, 51-60.
87.Celik,Sh., Yucel,E., Celik,S., Gucel, S., Ozturk, M. 2010. Carolina poplar (Populus x Canadensis
Moench) as a biomonitor of trace elements in the West Black Sea region of Turkey. Journal of
Environmental Biology, Special Issue,31, 225-232 .
88.Ozturk, M., Dogan, Y., Doulis, A., Sakcali,S., Karam, F., 2010. Ecophysiological responses of
some maquis (Ceratonia sisliqua L., Olea oleaster Hoffm. & Link, Pistacia lentiscus L. and Quercus
coccifera L.) plant species to drought in the east Mediterranean.Jour. of Environ. Biol.Spec. Issue,
31, 233-245.
89.Guleryuz,G.,Gucel,S., Ozturk, M. 2010. Nitrogen mineralization in a high altitude ecosystem in the
Mediterranean phytogeographical region of Turkey. The Journal of Environmental Biology-
Volume 31 (4/5)10,503-514.
90.Toderich,K.N., Shuyskaya, E.V.,Ozturk,M., Juylova, A., Gismatulina,L. 2010.Pollen morphology of
some Asiatic species of genus Salsola (Chenopodiaceae) and its taxonomic relationships.
Pak. J. Bot., Special Issue (S.I. Ali Festschrift) 42: 155-174.
91.Vekiari, S.A., Ouzounidou, G., Ozturk, M., Gork , G., 2011. Variation of Quality Characteristics in
Greek and Turkish Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) During Fruit Development.
Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 19, 750–755.
92. Ozturk, M., Uysal,I.,Karabacak, E.,Celik, S. 2011. Plant Species Microendemism, Rarity and
Conservation of Pseudo-Alpine Zone of Kazdagi (Mt. Ida) National Park in Turkey.
Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences,19, 778-786 (Elsevier).
93.Altundag,E., Ozturk,M. 2011. Ethnomedicinal studies on the plant resources of east Anatolia,
Turkey. Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences,19, 756-777(Elsevier).
94.Karam, F., Doulis, A., Ozturk, M., Dogan, Y., Serdal Sakcali, S. 2011 Eco-physiological
behaviour of two woody oak species to combat desertification in the east Mediterranean-a case
study from Lebanon. Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences 19, 787–796 (Elsevier).
95.Hakeem K. R., Ahmad, A., Iqbal, M., Gucel, S., Ozturk, M. 2011. Nitrogen efficient rice genotype
can reduce nitrate pollution. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,18:1184–1193.
96.Ozturk, M.,Turkyilmaz, B.,Gucel, S.,Guvensen,A.2011. Proline Accumulation in Some Coastal
Zone Plants of the Aegean Region of Turkey. In: Muscolo A, Flowers TJ (Eds) Proceedings of the
European COST action FA0901. The European Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5
(Special Issue 2), 54-56.
97.Ozturk, M.,Gucel, S.,Sakcali, S.,Guvensen, A. 2011. An overview of the possiblities for wastewater
utilization for agriculture in Turkey. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 59, 223–234.
98.Ozturk, M., Kebapci, U.,Gucel, S. ,Cetin,E.,Altundag, E. 2012.Biodiversity & Land Degradation in
the Lower Euphrates Subregion of Turkey. J. Environ. Biol. (ISSN:0254- 8704) Vol. 33, (Suppl.),
pp: 311-323.
99.Uysal,I.,Ozdilek,H.G.,Ozturk,M. 2012. Effect of kiln dust from a cement factory on growth of Vicia
faba L. J. Environ. Biol., 33, NO. 02 (Suppl.) pp: 525-530.
100.Uysal, I., Gucel, S., Tutenocaklı, T., Ozturk, M. 2012. Studies on the Medicinal Plants of Ayvacık-
Çanakkale ın Turkey. Pak. J. Bot., 44: 239-244.
101.Ahmad P., Ozturk, M., Gucel, S. 2012. Oxidative damage and antioxidants induced by heavy
metal stress in two cultivars of mustard (Brassica juncea L.) plants. Fresenius Environmental
Bulletin, 21, 10, 2953-2961.
102.Gucel,S.,Kadis,C.,Ozden,O.,Charalambidou,I.,Linstead,C.,Fuller,W.,Kounnamas,C.,Ozturk,M.
2012.Assessment of Biodiversity Differences between Natural and Artificial Wetlands in Cyprus.
Pak. J. Bot., 44, 213-224.
103.Ozturk, M., Altay, V., Gucel, S., Aksoy, A.2012. Aegean Grasslands as Endangered Ecosystems
in Turkey.Pak. J. Bot., 44, 7-17.
104.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gucel, S., Sakcali, S. 2012. An overview of economic and medicinal
importance of carob plants (Ceratonia siliqua L.) in the Mediterranean Basin. Proceedings of the
Intern.Symp. on Medicinal/Aromatic Plants IMAPS 2010 & History of Mayan Etnopharmacology
(Eds: J. Ghaemghami et al.), Acta Horticulturae, 964. 197-203.
105.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S., Altay, V., Altundag, E. 2012. Alliums, an Underutilized Genetic Resource in
the East Mediterranean. Proc. 6th IS on Edible Alliaceae(Ed.T.Wako) Acta Hort. 969, 303-309.
106.Altay,A., Öztürk, M. 2012. Halophytic Plant Diversity of Milleyha (Samandağ-Hatay) Freshwater
Ecosystem,Land Degradation due to Human Disturbances & Conservation Measures.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 37-50.
107.Hakeem, K.R., Chandna, R., Ahmad, P., Iqbal, M.,Ozturk, M., 2012. Relevance of proteomic
investigations in plant abiotic stress physiology. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Volume 16, Number 11, 621-635.
108.Ouzounidou,G., Vekiari,S., Asfi, M., Gork, M.G., Sakcali, M.S., Ozturk, M.2012. Photosynthetic
characteristics of carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) and chemical composition of its fruit on diurinal
and seasonal basis. Pakistan Journal of Boany 44(5) 1689-1695.
109.Ozturk,M.,Efe,R..,Celik,A.,Sakcali, S.M., Altay, V. 2012. Comprartive Study on Biogeography of
Protected and Degraded Habitats in Dilek Peninsula, Turkey. Journal of Balkan Ecology, 15,4:
383-392.
110.Vekiari, S. A.,Ouzounidou, G., Gork,G., Ozturk,M., Asfi,M. 2012. Compositional changes of major
chemical compounds in Greek carob pods during development.Bull.Chem.Soc.Ethiopia, 26(3),
343-351.
111.Guvensen, A., Celik, A.,Topuz, B., Ozturk,M. 2013. Airborne pollen grains of Denizli. Turkish
Journal of Botany 37 (1), 74-84.
112.Turkyilmaz Unal,B., Guvensen, A., Esiz Dereboylu, A., Ozturk, M. 2013. Variations in the Proline
and Total Protein Contents in Origanum sipyleum L.from Different Altitudes of Spil Mountain,
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(S1): 571-576.
113.Ozturk,M.,Guvensen,A.,Gucel,S., Altay, V. 2013a. An Overview of the Atmospheric Pollen in
Turkey and the Northern Cyprus. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45 (SI), 191-195.
114.Ozturk,M.,Sakcali,S.,Celik,A.2013b. A Biomonitor of Heavy Metal on Ruderal Habitats in Turkey –
Diplotaxis tenuifolia(L.) DC. Sains Malaysiana 42(10): 1371–1376.
115.Durmuskahya,C.,Ozturk,M. 2013. Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used for the
Treatment of Diabetes in Manisa,Turkey. Sains Malaysiana 42(10):1441–1448.
116.Gucel,S., Guvensen, A., Ozturk, M., Çelik, A. 2013. Analysis of Airborne Pollen Fall in Nicosia
(Cyprus). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Volume 185, Number 1 185:157-169.
117.Ahmad,P., Ozturk,M., Sharma, S., Gucel,S. 2013. Effect of Sodium Carbonate Induced Salinity-
Alkalinity on Some Key Osmoprotectants Protein Profile Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid
Peroxidation in two Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Cultivars. Journal of Plant Interactions, Vol. 9,
No. 1, 460–467.
118.Atalay,I.,Efe,R.,Öztürk,M.2013. Effects of topography and climate on the ecology of Taurus
Mountains in the Mediterranean region. The 3rd International Geography Symposium
- GEOMED 2013, Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences 00,00-00 (Elsevier).
119.Hasanuzzaman,M.,Nahar,K.,Alam Md.M.,Bhowmik,P.C.,Hossain,Md.A., Motior M. Rahman,M.M.,
Prasad,M.N.V.,Ozturk,M.,Fujita,M.2014. Potential Use of Halophytes to Remediate Saline Soils.
Hindawi Publishing Corporation, BioMed Research International, Article ID 589341, pp:12.
120.Durmuskahya, C., Ozdemir, C., Boazdag,B.,Ozturk,M. 2014.Studies on the morphology, anatomy
and ecology of Ophrys lutea CAV.ssp.minor (Guss.) O.Danesch & E. Danesch ex Golz &
H.R.Reinhard (Orchidaceae) in Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(2), 565-571.
121.Aziz,H.,Sabir,M., Ahmad,H.R., Aziz, T., Zia-ur-Rehman,M., Hakeem,K.R., Ozturk,M.2015.
Alleviating Effect of Calcium on Nickel Toxicity in Rice. CLEAN-Soil, Air, Water,Vol.43,(6),
901–909.
122.Syuharni, A.W., Hakeem,K.R., Faridah-Hanum,I.,Alias,M.S.,Ozturk,,M. 2014. Ecology of the
Coastal Heath Forest flora - A case study from Terengganu, Malaysia. Emir. J. Food Agric., 26
(12): 1114-1123.
123.Ozturk,M.,Dalgic,R.,Guvensen,A.,Atalay,V.,Gucel,S. 2015.Honey-Pollen- Health:Palinochemical
Analysis of Honey from Turkey (Eds.Ghaemghami et al.). ISHS,Acta Horticul.,No:1030,83
124.Hamid,R.,Kamili,A.N., Mahmooduzzafar, Gücel,S., Ozturk,M.,Ahmad,P. 2015. Analysis of
physiobiochemical attributes, some key antioxidants and esculin content through HPLC in in vitro
grown Cichorium intybus L.treated with ethylmethane sulfonate.Plant Growth Regul.,76:233–241.
125.Ashraf,M.Y.,Roohi,M.,Iqbal,Z., Ashraf,M.,Ozturk,M.,Gücel,S.2015. Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb)
Induced Inhibition in Growth and Alteration in Some Biochemical Attributes and Mineral
Accumulation in Mung Bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Communications in Soil Science and
Plant Analysis-Taylor & Francis ISSN: 0010-3624 (Print) 1532-2416 (Online)
Journal homepage: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/lcss20
126.Ozyigit,I.I.,Filiz,E., Vatansever,R., Kurtoglu,K.Y., Koc,I.,Ozturk,M., Anjum,N. 2016. Identification
and Comparative Analysis of H2O2-Scavenging Enzymes (Ascorbate Peroxidase and Glutathione
Peroxidase) in Selected Plants Employing Bioinformatics Approaches. (Frontiers in Plant Science
| www.frontiersin.org 1 March 2016 | Volume 7 | Article 301.
127.Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M.,Sabir,M., Akhtar,M.S. 2016. Nitrate and nitrogen oxides: Sources, health
effects and their remediation. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology-
10/2016: DOI: 10.1007/398-2016-11.
128.Aziz, M.A., H.R. Ahmad, D.L. Corwin, M. Sabir, M. Ozturk and M. K.R. Hakeem. 2016. Influence
of farmyard manure on retention and availability of nickel, zinc and lead in metal-contaminated
calcareous loam soils. JEELM-Elsevier, DOI: 10.3846/16486897-1254639.
129. Altay, V., Karahan, F., Oztürk, M., Hakeem, K.R., Ilhan, E. and Erayman, M. 2016. Molecular and
ecological investigations on the wild populations of Glycyrrhiza L. taxa distributed in the East
Mediterranean Area of Turkey. J. Plant Res., 129: 1021-1032.
130.Hameed,A., Qadri, T.N., Zaffar, M.,Siddiqi, T.O., Ozturk,M., Ahmad, P. 2017. Biochemical and
nutritional responses of Abelmoschus esculentus L. exposed to mercury contamination. Fresenius
Environmental Bulletin, Volume,26,pages********.
131.Ozturk, M., N.Saba, Hakeem, K.R. , Rizwan, I., Altay,V., Jawaid,M., Faridah Hanum, I. A 2017.
Comprative Study on the Biomass and Bioenergy Production in Turkery & Malaysia. Renewable
& Sustainable Energy Reviews, Ms. Ref. No.: RSERR-D-16-00781R1,pp: 1-25.
132.Iqtidar Hussain, Ejaz Ahmad Khan, Gul Hassan, Jaweria Gul, Hesham F. Alharby, Munir Ozturk,
Said Alsuthabati, Khalid Rehman Hakeem. 2017. Integration of High Seeding Densities and Criss
Cross Row Planting Pattern Suppresses Weeds and Increases Grain yield of Spring Wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.). Journal of Environmental Biology,Vol.38,1-7.
133.Ozturk ,M., I. Uysal , E. Yücel ,V. Altay, E. Karabacak 2017. Soil-plant interactions in the monumental
plane trees ( Platanus orientalis )grove-Çanakkale-Turkey.Journal of Environmental Biology,
Vol.38,1-9.
Dr. Münir Ozturk holds PhD+DSc degrees in Ecology & Environmental Sciences from Ege University, Turkey. He is the author of over 450 papers on ecological studies, including over 40 books, nearly 55 book chapters, more than 170 papers in impact factor journals and over 150 presentations in “National/International Conferences, Workshops, Symposia”. He has acted as guest editor for several international journals.
Fields of scientific interest:-Medicinal/Aromatic Plants, Plant Eco-Physiology, Conservation, and Biomonitoring.
Fields of Scientific Interest
1. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
2. Eco-Physiology, Conservation & Management of Plant Diversity.
3. Pollution, Biomonitoring, Wastewater Renovation.
4. Biosaline Agriculture.
5. Biomass & Bioenergy.
ORGANISATIONAL ACTIVITIES
-Organised International Meetings & Workshops:
-19th Botanical Congress China T III, 25: Forest Diversity and Degradation in Asia-Pacific.
Shenzhen- PRC; 23 (Sunday)-29 (Saturday) July, 2017
-Plant Products Chemistry Workshop & Int. Symposium of Medicinal-Aromatic Plants.
5-7 June, Izmir, Turkey in collaboration with ICCBS & COMSATS, 2013.
-COMSTECH Workshop on “High Altitude Ecosystems and Climate Change”.
Islamabad, 3-5 September, 2012.
-International Workshop - cum - Training Course on “Land Degradation, Urbanisation and
Environment in the Developing Countries”, Denizli, Turkey, October-2009 (NAM Workshop)
-Intern. Conf. on “Plants and Environmental Pollution”, Kayseri, Turkey, July, 2009.
-Biosaline Agricultıure and High Salinity Tolerance.2005
-Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia.1995.
-Urban Ecology. 1990
-Plants & Pollutants in Developed and Developing Countries. 1988.
-Member in the Organisation Committees involving meetings like;
- Intern. Conf. on Major Environmental Constraints to plants: Assessment & Reclamations
March 28-30, 2016 Dept. of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
-22nd Pacific Science Congress:- Asia Pacific Science in the 21st century : Meeting the challenges
of climate change and globalisation. June, Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, 2011.
-First Intern.Conf.on "Pollution, Environmental Health & Sustainable Development",
November, 8-12, Fez-Morroco, 2010.
-Intern. Conf. on “Environment: Survival & Sustainability” February, Nicosia-North Cyprus,2007.
- “Biosaline Agriculture & High Salinity Tolerance in Plants”- Tunisia, 2006.
-“Strategies for Crop Improvement against Abiotic Stresses”; Pakistan, 2006.
-“ EURECO X; European Ecological Societies Conference”-Turkey, 2005.
Countries visited (officially, study-tours, missions, conferences)
Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holland, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakistan, Kirghizistan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, UAE, USA, Yemen.
MEMBERSHIP OF INSTITUTIONS & PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Member Editorial Board, The Malaysian Forester, 2016.
2. Member Jour. of Environmental Engineering & Landscape Management(Taylor & Francis).2016.
3. Member Editorial Board, International Journal of Phytocosmetics (2015)
4. Member Editorial Board, International Journal of Phytomedicine (2014)
5. Member International Society for Applied Life Sciences (2014).
6. Member Editorial Board, Journal of Envirornmental Biology (2012 onwards).
7. Member Editorial Board, Pakistan Journal of Botany (2008 onwards).
8. Member Editorial Board, Journal of Science & Engineering, Peshawar-Pakistan(2001 onwards).
9. Fellow Islamic Academy of Science (2000 onwards).
10.Pakistan Botanical Society(1998 onwards).
11.Turkish Correspondant, Journal of the Trace and Microprobe Technologies (1997-2000).
12.Member Aerobiologists Association (1997 onwards).
13.Member National Committee on Biology (1997-1999).
14.Interdisciplinary Committee of the World Cultural Council-Albert Einstein Award of Science
(1996 onwards).
15. Member of Honour Russian Ecological Academy, Moscow (1996 onwards).
16. Member Editorial Board, Ekoloji-Journal of Environmental Sciences, Turkey (1994 onwards).
17. Member Bryologists Association (1993-2000).
18. Member Turkish Ecological Society (1987-2016).
19. National Delegate (FESPP) Fed. of European Soc. of Plant Physiologists (1986-1996).
20. Member Mediterranean Society of Plant Physiologists (MPP) (1975-1996).
21. Member INTECOL (1974-2000).
22. Member Turkish Biological Society (1972-2008).
23. Member OPTIMA (1972-1998).
FELLOWSHIPS, HONOURS, AWARDS
1.Newly recorded plant species from Turkey in my name:Sideritis ozturkii; Verbascum ozturkii.
2.Certificates and Sheilds, over 50-Turkey & Abroad
3.Consultant Fellow, Faculty of Forestry, Univ. of Putra Malaysia,
Selangor- Malaysia December 2012- February 2013; February-May,2016
3.Distinguished Visiting Scientist, ICCBS, Karachi Univ., Pakistan November 2013- January 2014.
4.TUBITAK Scientific Publication Awards (15) 1996-2009.
5.National Science Foundation Researcher- USA 1997-1998
6.JSPS-Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship, 1984-1985.
7.AvH-Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, 1977-1978,1979,1986,1993.
8.Turkish Biological Society 30 Years Services Award, 1993.
9.Certificates of Honour- in Pollution Control Studies and Biodiversity
Municipalities of Kusadası, Soke, Izmir, Urla, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997
10.Certificates of Honour-Environmental Protection & Res. Foundation,
Izmir, Turkey, 1991,1996,1997
11.OLEYİS Labour Foundation for Social Security & Assistance Award-
Tourism and Environment Competition, Ankara, Turkey, 1997.
12.American National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998.1999
13.Izmir Governorate Awards for Assistance to Foreign Students (5) 1997, 2001
PROJECTS COMPLETED
1.Gork,G., Vekiari,S. A.,Ouzounidou,G.,Ozturk,M.,Sakcali, S.,Ceylan, O. 2007- 2009. Use of Carob
Plants (Ceratonia siliqua) as a Monitoring System for Desertification in the Mediterranean Areas of
Turkey and Greece. Joint Research and Technology Programmes.
2.Ozturk, M., Sakcali, M.S., Bahadir, H., 1999-2001. Studies on the water relations of some
economically important trees and shrubs in relation to degradation and altitude in the
Mediterranean phyto-geographical region of Turkey, Fatih Univ.,Res.Grant.
3.Parks, C.R., Ozturk, M., 1997-2000. A molecular-biogeographic analysis of relationship patterns
among disjunct arcto-tertiary woody plant taxa with emphasis on West Asian refugium. NSF 94-2,
Univ. North Carolina (Chapel Hill-USA and Ege University,Izmir,Turkey.
4.Ozturk,M.,et al., 1998-2000. Desertification in the Mediterranean Drylands in Turkey, Lebanon,
Greece, Italy :Development of a Monitoring System Based on Plant Ecophysiology. European
Community (DEMOS).
5.Akbas, F., Guvensen, A. Ozturk,M., 1996-1998. Ecology of Halophytic Vegetation in the Aegean
Region of Turkey.Turkish Prime Ministers Office -General Directorate of Rural Affairs Menemen
Res. Inst., 93 250 D 01 No., Menemen-Izmir.
6.Ozturk,M. et al., 1988. Flora of Aegean Region and its Biological Potential. Ege Univ., Research
Grant No: 004.
7.Ozturk, M.,et al. 1996-1998. Role of Plants in the Renovation of Polluted Waters. European
Community Project, (as sub-contractor).
8.Ozturk,M., Secmen, O., Guvensen, A., Gokmen,D., 1996-1998. "Demography of Potentilla
recta in the presence and absence of the root feeding insect". CAB Int. Inst. of Biol. Control-
European Station, SWITZERLAND.
9.Sayar, A., Ozturk,M. 1996-1998. Urban ecology of Mugla -West Anatolia,Turkey, Ege Univ., Res.
Grant No: 002.
10.Guvensen,A.,Ozturk,M. 1996-1998. Atmospheric Pollen Calendar of Izmir-Turkey. Ege Univ.,
Res.Grant No: 001.
11.Guvensen,A.,Ozturk,M., 1993-1994. Studies on the coastal halophytes and psammophytes of
Aegean Region, Ege Univ., Research Grant No: 030,
12.Rehder, H., Ozturk,M., Gokceoglu,M., 1992-1994. Nutrient Turnover and Nitrogen Status of
Subalpine Plant Cover in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Volkswagen.
13.Ozturk,M.,Pirdal,M.1984-1987. Ecology and Economical Evaluation of Grasslands of West
Anatolia.TUBITAK, TBAG-547.
14.Ozturk,M.,Takahashi, N. 1985. Studies on the evaluation of Brassica species. JSPS,Tohoku
Unıv.,Inst. of Ecological Genetics, Sendai-Japan.
15.Vardar,Y.,Ozturk,M.,Secmen,O. 1974. Industrial Utilization of Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) in Turkey
and its Economic Potential. Turkish Industrial Development Bank.
16.Ozturk, M. 1973-1976. Ecology & Economical Evaluation of West Anatolian Wild Mints.
TUBITAK, TBAG-142.
PUBLICATIONS (Total publications (Current): Over 450)
BOOKS (authored, edited ,co-edited)
ENGLISH
1.Vardar, Y., Sheikh, K.H., Ozturk, M., (Eds.) 1975. Proceedings of the Third Mediterranean
Group for Applied Plant Physiology. Tifset, Izmir, 112 pp.
2.Ozturk, M., (Ed.) 1989. Plants and Pollutants in Developed and Developing Countries. Ege
Univ. Press, Izmir,Turkey, 759 pp.
3.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Gork, G., (Eds.) 1991. Urban Ecology. Ege Univ. Press, IZMIR, 427pp.
4.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork, G., (Eds.) 1996a. Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia. Vol. I,
Ege Univ. Press Izmir, Turkey, 499 pp.
5.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork,G., (Eds.) 1996b. Plant Life in Southwest and Central Asia. Vol. II,
Ege Univ. Press Izmir, Turkey, 1093 pp.
6.Ozturk,M., Waisel,Y.,Khan, M.A., Gork,G. (Eds.) 2006. Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity
Tolerance in Plants. Birkhauser Verlag (Springer Science), Basel, 205 pp.
7.Yokas,I.,Gork,C.,Gork,G.,Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2008. Proceedings of Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity.
Mugla University Press, 106 pp.
8.Chedlly, A., Ozturk,M., Ashraf,M.,Grignon,C., (Eds.) 2008. Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity
Tolerance. Birkhauser Verlag (Springer Science), Basel, 367 pp.
9.Efe,R.,Cravens,R.,Ozturk,M.,Atalay,I.,(Eds.) 2008. Natural Environment and Culture in the
Mediterranean Region.ISBN (13):978-184-71865-8-4 Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
UK, 496 pp.
10.Gokcekus,H., et al., (Ozturk,M.) 2009. Int. Conf. on Environment: Survival & Sustainability
(ESS 2007), NEU Press, Volumes 1-10 (CD Format).
11.Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, M.; Athar, H.R. (Eds.) 2009. Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop
Efficiency. (Tasks for Vegetation Science 44).Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 244 pp.
12.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad,M.S.A. (Eds.) 2010. Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation.
Science+Business Media,NY, 481 pp.
13.Efe,R., Atalay,I., Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2010. The 2nd.Intern. Geography Symposium. GEOMED
2010.Book of Abstracts. Meta Basım, Izmir, Turkey, 343 pp.
14.Ozturk, M., Boer,B., Barth, H.-J., Breckle,S.-W.,Clüsener-Godt,M., Khan, M.A. 2011a.
Sabkha Ecosystems III, Africa & Southern Europe. (Tasks for Vegetation Science 46),
Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 148 pp.
15.Ozturk, M., Mermut,A.,Celik, A. 2011b. Land Degradation, Urbanisation, Land Use & Environment,
NAM S. & T. (Delhi-India), 445 pp.
16.Efe,R., Atalay,I., Ozturk,M.(Eds.) 2011a. Intern. Symposium on Kazdağları (Mount Ida) and
Edremit (IKES2011)-Global Change in the Mediterranean Region. Proceedings & Abstracts,
Edremit Mayorship+ Culture &Tourism Ministry, ISBN: 978-1-4438-2986-1, META Basım,
Izmir, Turkey, 606 pp.
17.Efe,R., Ozturk,M., Atalay,I. (Eds.) 2011b. Natural Environment and Culture in the Mediterranean
Region II. ISBN: 978-1-4438-2986-1, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 512 pp.
18.Efe, R., Ozturk, M., Ghazanfar, S. (Eds.) 2012. Environment and Ecology in the Mediterranean
Region. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, 430 pp.
19.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad,M.S.A.,Aksoy,A. (Eds.) 2012. Crop Production for Agricultural
Improvement. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 796 pp.
20.Efe,R., Ozturk,M., Curebal, I. (Eds.) 2013.Proceedings of the 3rd International Geography
Symposium. , META Basım, Izmir, Turkey,671 pp.
21.Hakeem,K.R., Parvaiz, A.,Ozturk,M. (Eds.) 2013. Crop Improvement-New Approaches and
Modern Techniques. XXVII, Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 493 pp.
22.Hanum.I. F, Latiff A., Hakeem. K.L, Ozturk. M. (Eds.) 2014.Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia: Status,
Challenges and Management Strategies. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 471 pp.
23.Khan, M. Ajmal, Boer, B., Ozturk,M., Al Abdessalaam, T., Clüsener-Godt, M.,Gul.B. (Eds.) 2014.
Cash Crop Halophytes and Biodiversity Conservation Sabkha Ecosystems IV: (Tasks for
Vegetation Science 47). Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 339 pp.
24.Efe, R.; Öztürk, M. 2014a. Environment and Ecology in the Mediterranean Region II, Cambridge
Scholars Publ., U.K., ISBN-13: 978-1443855389.
25.Efe, R.,Ozturk, M.(Eds.) 2014b. Tourism, Environment & Ecology in the Mediterranean Region.
ISBN (10):1-4438-6218-5,ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-6218-9,Cambridge Scholars Publ.,UK, 462 pp.
26. Hakeem,K.R., Sabir,M., Ozturk,M., Mermut,A. 2015. Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and
Challenges. Academic Press, Elsevier, London, USA, 724 pp.
27.Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy,A., Ahmad, M.S. A. (Eds.) 2015a. Phytoremediation for Green
Energy. Springer Science+Business Media,NY, 191 pp.
28.Ozturk,M.,Hakeem,K.R.,Faridah-Hanum,I.,Efe,R. (Eds.) 2015b. Climate Change Impacts on
High-Altitude Ecosystems. Springer Science+Business Media,XVII, NY,695 pp.
29.Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy,A.,Ahmad, M.S. A. (Eds.) 2015 c. Plants, Pollutants & Remediation.
Springer Science+Business Media, NY, 407 pp.
30. Khan, M.,Ozturk,M., Gul,B.,Ahmed,M.Z. 2016a (Eds.). Halophytes for Food Security in Dry
Lands. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA. 360 pp.
31.Khan, M.A., Boër, B., Ozturk, M., Clüsener-Godt, M., Gul, B.,Breckle, S.-W. (Eds.). 2016b.
Sabkha Ecosystem V: The Americas (Tasks for Vegetation Science 48). Springer Science+
Business Media, NY, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27093-7,XII-430 pp.
32.Efe, R.,Ozturk, M.(Eds.) 2017a. Environment & Ecology in the Mediterranean. Cambridge
Scholars Publ.,UK, 462 pp.
BILINGUAL(English & Turkish)
1.Yucel, E., Yaltirik, F., Ozturk, M., 1999. Ornamentals (Trees & Shrubs).Anadolu Univ. Press,
II. Addition, 183 pp.
2.Ozturk, M., Ozcelik, H., 1991. Useful Plants of East Anatolia.Siskav Press-ANKARA, 200 pp.
3.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gemici, Y., Gork, G., 1990. Plants and Landscape in Aegean Region
of Turkey. Sentez Ltd. Press, Izmir, 176 pp.
TURKISH
1.Erdem,U.,Ozturk,M. et al. 2007. Environmental Science. Ege University Press. 2nd Edition.
2.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., 1999. Plant Ecology. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 350 pp., 5th Addition.
3.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Ozdemir, F., 1997. Plant Ecology Applications. Ege Univ., Science Fac.
157, 129 pp, Ege Univ. Press, Bornova-Izmir.
4.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., 1990. Economic Botany Application. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 133 pp.
5.Ozturk, M., Turkan, I.,(Eds.)1989.Environment and Living Beings. Ege Univ. Press, Izmir, 221 pp. .
6.Ozturk, M. et.al., 1988. High School Atlas.Curriculum Books, Istanbul, 144 pp.
7.Ozorgucu, B., Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., 1983. Applications in Plant Ecology. Ege Univ. Press,
Izmir, 62 pp.
GUEST EDITORSHIP OF JOURNALS
1.Ozturk, M., Gokcekus,H. 2008.“The Malaysian Forester”, Int. Conf. on Environment: Survival &
Sustainability (ESS 2007), Forestry Dept. Peninsular Malaysia, Special Issue-Vol 71, 219 pp.
2.Gokcekus, H., Turker, U., Ozturk M. 2009. Environmental Geology, Intern. Conf. on Environment:
Survival & Sustainability (ESS 2007) Special Issue; Springer Science+Business Media,NY,
249-481pp.
3.Ozturk M., Gucel, S., Ozkan,K.,Kucuk,M., Saxena,A.K. 2010. Journal of Environmental Biology
Special Issue-Forests-Forestry-Environment in Turkey. Dalela Publishing, Volume 31 (01/02),
245 pp.
4.Efe ,R. Ozturk M. 2011 (Vol.19). The 2nd Intern. Geography Symp.-Mediterranean Evironment.
Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier, 818 pp.
5.Efe ,R. Ozturk M, Gaumat,S. 2012. Environment and Geography in the Mediterranean.
Special Issue-Journal of Environmental Biology, Vol.33, No:2, 283-530 pp.
6.Munir Ozturk, A. Latiff, Faridah-Hanum, I. & Khalid Hakeem 2013 (Guest editors). Ecosystem
Biodiversity - Prospects and Challenges. Sains Malaysiana 42 (10) : 1357-1538 ISSN 0126-6039
7.Efe, R., Ozturk, M. 2014. Intern. Geography Symposium-Mediterranean Evironment. Procedia
Social and Behavioral Science, Vol. 120, Elsevier. ISSN: 1877-0428.
8.Efe ,R., Ozturk M., Gaumat,S. 2015. Ecology, Geography and Environment in the Mediterranean.
Journal of Environmental Biology, Special Issue- Vol.36,1-184 pp.
9.Nudrat Aisha Akram, Naeem Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf and Munir Ozturk. 2016. Applied Botanical
Thematic Issue of Applied Ecology and Environmental Research-AEER. Volume 14, No: 5.
ISSN 1589 1623 / ISSN 1785 0037 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1405
10.Efe ,R., Ozturk M., Gaumat,S. 2017. Ecology, Geography and Environment in the Mediterranean.
Journal of Environmental Biology, Special Issue.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1.Ozturk, M.,Altay,V.,Gönenç,T.M. 2017. High Altitude Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from the
East Mediterranean in the Era of Climate Change. Intern.Training Workshop on ‘Drug Discovery
from Herbs-Approaches and Applications’(Eds.BHOJRAJ et al.),pp: 327-367;NAM S & T Centre,
Daya Publishing House, New Delhi-India,
2. Ozturk,M.,Altay,V.,Gucel,S.,E.Altundağı 2016a. Plant Diversity of the Drylands in Southeast
Anatolia-Turkey:Role in Human Health and Food Security”. In: Plant Biodiversity: Monitoring,
Assessment and Conservation (Eds. Ansari and Gill). CABI- Oxfordshire, 66 pp; UK.
3.Ozturk,M., Altay,V.,Altundag, E., Gucel,S. 2016b. Halophytic Plant Diversity of Unique Habitats in
Turkey: Salt Mine Caves of Çankırı and Iğdır.In: Halophytes for Food Security in Dry Lands.
(Eds.Khan et al.), pp:291-315, Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA, (Published).
4. Ozturk,M., Altay,V., Gucel,S. 2015 . Herbals from the Dry Lands of Southeast Anatolia.
In: Halophytes for Food Security in Dry Lands, (Eds.Khan et al.), pp:1-30, Academic Press,
Elsevier, New York, USA,
5.Nahar,K.,Hasanuzzaman,M.,Ozturk,M.,Uddin Ahamed,K.,Fujita,M.2015.Plant Responses and
Tolerance to High Temperature Stress: Role of Exogenous Phytoprotectants.In: "Crop Production
and Global environmental Issues"(Hakeem et al.Eds.). Springer Verlag, NY, USA. (In Press).
6.Hasanuzzaman, M.,Nahar, K.,Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M.,Fujita,M. 2015. Arsenic Toxicity in Plants
and Possible Remediation.Chapter 16.In: Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges
(Eds.: Hakeem et al.), pp: 433-501, Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
7.Turkmen,N., Duzenli,A., Ozturk,M. 2015. The Floristic Characteristics of High Mountains of
Amanos: a case study from Mount Mıgır, Turkey.In: Climate Change Impacts on High-Altitude
Ecosystems (Eds. Ozturk et al.),pp:427-453, Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
8.Ozyigit,I.I., Severoglu,Z., Vatansever,R., Ozturk,M. 2015. Soil-Plant Interactions in the High Altitude
Ecosystems: A Case Study from Kaz Dağı (Mount Ida)-Turkey. In: Climate Change impacts on High-
Altitude Ecosystems. (Eds. Ozturk et al.),pp:343-360,Springer Verlag, NY, USA,
9.Sabir,M.,Waraich,E.A.,Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M., Ahmad, H.R.,Shahid,M. 2015. Phytoremediation:
Mechanisms and Adaptations.Chapter 4 In:Soil Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges
(Eds.:Hakeem et al.),pp: 85-105. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
10.Dağhan,H.,Ozturk,M. 2015. Soil Pollution in Turkey and Remediation Methods.Chapter 10. In: Soil
Remediation and Plants: Prospects and Challenges (Eds.:Hakeem et al.), pp:287-312,
Academic Press, Elsevier, New York-USA.
11.Ahmad,H., Ozturk,M., Ahmad, W., Khan, S.M. 2015. Status of Natural Resources in the Uplands of
the Swat Valley,Pakistan.In:Climate Change Impacts on High-Altitude Ecosystems (Eds. Ozturk
et al.),pp:49-98, Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
12.Ozturk, M., Altay,V., Gucel,S.,Guvensen,A. 2014. Halophytes in the East Mediterranean-Their
Medicinal and other Economical Values. In: Sabkha Ecosystems Vol IV Cash Crop Halophytes
Biodiversity & Conservation (Eds. Khan et al.), pp: 247-272.Tasks for Vegetation Science Series,
Springer Verlag, NY, USA.
13.Surriya, O., Waqar, K., Sarah, S.S., Ashraf, M., Kazi, A.G., Kazi, A.M., Ozturk, M. 2014.
Bio-Fuels: A Blessing in Disguise.In: Phytoremediation and Green Energy (Eds.Ozturk et al.),
pp: 1-54, Springer Verlag, NY,USA.
14.Hasanuzzaman,M.,Nahar,K.,Fujita,M.,Ahmad,P.,Chandna,R.,Prasad,M.N.V.,Ozturk,M. 2013.
Enhancing Plant Productivity under Salt Stress- Relevance of Poly-omics. In: Salt stress in
Plants: Signalling, Omics and Adaptations (eds. Ahmad et al.), pp:113-156, Springer
Verlag,NY, USA.
15.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S.,Sakcali, S.,Baslar, S. 2013. Nitrate and Edible Plants in the Mediterranean
Region of Turkey: An Overview.In: Nitrate in Leafy Vegetables-Toxicity and Safety Measures
(eds. Umar,S. et al.), pp: 17-51. I.K. Intern. Publ. House Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi-Bangalore (India)
16.Ozturk, M., Memon, A.R., Gucel, S., Sakcali, M.S., 2012. Brassicas in Turkey and their Possible
Role in the Phytoremediation of Degraded Habitats.In: The Plant Family Brassicaceae: Contribution
Towards Phytoremediation (eds.N.A. Anjum et al.), pp: 265-288, Springer Verlag, Environmental
Pollution Book Series 21,NY,USA.
17.Hakeem,K.R.,Ozturk,M., Memon,A.R.2012. Biotechnology as an Aid for Crop Improvement to
Overcome Food Shortage. In. Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement (eds. Ashraf et al.)
pp. 239-261, Springer Verlag, NY,USA.
18.Ashraf,M., Ahmad,M.S.A., Ozturk, M.,Aksoy,A. 2012. Crop improvement through different means
In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement (Eds. Ashraf et al.),pp:1-15, Springer.
19.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S., Altundag,E., Celik,S. 2011 a. Turkish Mediterranean medicinal plants in
the face of climate change.In: Medicinal Plants in Changing Environment (Eds. Altaf Ahmad et al.),
Chapter 5, pp: 50-71,Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India.
20.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S., Altundag, E.,Mert,T.,Gork,C.,Gork,G., Akcicek,E., 2011b. An Overview of the
Medicinal Plants of Turkey.In:Genetic Resources,Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement:
Medicinal Plants (Ed.R.Singh),pp:181-206.Chap.7,Vol.6,CRC Press, LLC,Taylor & Francis, USA.
21.Ozturk,M., Gucel,S., Celik,A., Altundag,E.,Mert,T., Akcicek,E.,Celik,S. 2011c. Myrtus communis in
Phytotheraphy in the Mediterranean In: Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering & Crop
Improvement:Medicinal Plants (Ed.Ram Singh), pp.923-934,Chapter 28, Vol. 6, CRC Press,LLC,
Taylor & Francis, USA.
22.Ozturk, M. Gucel, S., Guvensen, A., Kadis, C., Kounnamas, C. 2011d.Halophyte plant diversity,
coastal habitat types and their conservation status in Cyprus.Sabkha Ecosystems,Tasks for
Vegetation Science, Springer, Volume 46, 99-111.
23.Ozturk,M.,Okmen,M.,Guvensen,A.,Celik,A.,Gucel, S. 2011e. Land Degradation, Urbanisation and
Biodiversity in the Gediz Basin-Turkiye. Urbanisation, Land Use, Land Degradation and
Environment (Eds.Ozturk etal.), pp:74-93,NAM Proceedings, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, India.
24.Yilmaz, R.,Sakcali,S.,Gucel,S.,Ozturk,M. 2011.Urban Ecology of Edirne-Turkey.Urbanisation, Land
Use, Land Degradation and Environment (Eds. Ozturk etal.), pp: 215-230. NAM Proceedings, Daya
Publishing House, Delhi, India.
25.Pleskanovskaja,S.A., Mamedova, G.A.,Ozturk,M., Gucel,S.,Ashyraliyeva, M. 2011. An Overview of
Ethnobotany of Turkmenistan and Use of Juniperus turcomanica in Phytotherapy.In: Genetic
Resources, Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement: Medicinal Plants (Ed.Ram
Singh), pp. 207-220,Chapter 8, Vol. 6, CRC Press, LLC, Taylor & Francis, USA.
26. Kafi,M., Ozturk ,M. 2011. Paradox of Halophyte Utilization as Biofuel Resources and Land
Sustainability. Urbanisation, Land Use, Land Degradation and Environment (Eds.Ozturk et al.),
pp:299-314,Chapter 19, NAM Proceedings, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, India.
27.Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Toxins and Their Phytoremediation. In: Plant
Adaptation and Phytoremediation (Eds.Ashraf et al.), pp:1-34.Science+Business Media,NY.
28.Ozturk,M., Sakcali,S.,Gucel,S., Tombuloğlu,H. 2010a. Boron and Plants. Plant Adaptation &
Phytoremediation (Ashraf et al.), pp: ,Springer Verlag, Part 2, NY,USA.
29.Ozturk, M.2010b. Agricultural Residues and their Role in Bioenergy Production. Version Steele
24 May 09. pp: 31-43.Proceedings-Second Consultation AgroResidues-Second Expert
Consultation ‘The Utilization of Agricultural Residues with Special Emphasis on Utilization of
Agricultural Residues as Biofuel’, Cairo Egypt, November 2007.
30.Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Akcicek, E., Dalgic, R. 2010c. Mad Honey. Ballı Yazılar (Nilhan Aras)
pp: 95-103, Metro Kultur Yayınları, Gastro Dizisi IV, Turkey
31.Ozturk,M.,Aksoy,A.,Gucel,S.,Altundag,E., 2010d. Biodiversity & Conservation-A Case Study from
Europe & Turkey. Proc. of 2nd Intern. Conf. “Biodiversity is our Life “(IC Biour-Life), (Eds. R.Bhatti &
S.A.Soomro), pp: 001-012, Center for Biod. & Cons.,Shah Abdul Latif Univ., Khairpur, Pakistan.
32.Ozturk, M.,Gucel,S., Sakcali, S.,Dogan, Y.,Baslar, S., 2009. Effects of Temperature and Salinity
on Germination and Seedling Growth of Daucus carota cv. nantes and Capsicum annuum cv.
sivri and Flooding on Capsicum annuum cv. sivri Chapter 6, In: Salinity and Water Stress:
Improving Crop Efficiency (Eds.M.Ashraf et al.), , 51-64 Springer Verlag-Tasks for Vegetation
Science: 44.
33.Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Ozturk,M., Mert. H. 2008. Plants Used As Dye Sources. In: Underutilized and
Underexplored Horticultural Crops, Vol.3, (Ed.K.V.Peter) New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi
(India), pp:109-145.
34.Ozturk,M., Yucel,E., Gucel,S., Sakcali,S., Aksoy,A. 2008a. Plants as biomonitors of trace elements
pollution in soil. Trace Elements: Environmental Contamination, Nutritional Benefits and Health
Implications (Editor: MNV Prasad), Chapter 28, John Wiley & Sons, USA, pp: 723-744.
35.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S.,Sakcali,S.,Gork,C.,Yarci,C.,Gork,G.2008b. An overview of plant diversity and
land degradation interactions in the eastern Mediterranean.Chapter 15, In:Natural Environment &
Culture in the Mediterranean Region (Eds.Efe et al.),Cambridge Scholars Publ.,UK, pp:215-239.
36. Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Gucel, S. 2008c. Ecology and Economic Potential of Halophytes – A
Case Study from Turkey.In:Crop and Forage Production Using Saline Waters (Eds.Kafi & Khan).
NAM S & T Centre, Daya Publ. House-Delhi, India, pp:255-264.
37.Ozturk, M., Guvensen, A., Gork,G., 2008d. Halophyte Plant Diversity in the Irano-Turanian
Phytogeographical Region of Turkey In: Biosaline Agriculture& Salinity Tolerance
(Eds.Abdelly et al.), Birkhauser Verlag-Basel, pp:141-155.
38.Ozturk,M., Guvensen, A., Sakcali, S., Celik, S. 2008e. Agriculture and Ecological Interactions. In:
Ecological / Organic Agriculture and Environmnt (Edit. İbrahim AK), pp:14-26, F.Özsan Press,
EKODER-Bursa, Turkey.
39.Guvensen, A., Gork,C., Gork,G.,Ozturk, M. 2008. Studies on the Soils, Groundwaters and
Halophytes from Five Coastal Cities of Mugla in Turkey. In: Proc.of Biosaline Agriculture and
salinity (Eds.Yokas et al.), pp: 60-67, Mugla University Press,Turkey.
40.Nurlu E., Erdem U., Ozturk M., Guvensen A., Turk T., 2008. Landscape, Demographic
Developments, Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use Strategy: A Case Study on Karaburun
Peninsula, Izmir, Turkey, In: Use of Landscape Scıences for The Assessment of Environmental –
Security, Petrosillo, I. et al. (eds.), Springer, The Netherlands, pp.357-368.
41.Ozturk M., Sakcali S., Baslar S., Guvensen A.. 2007. Environmental Protection & Allelopathy. In:
Use of Allelopathy in Turkey: Past, Present, Future. Proc. of Ataturk Horticultural Centre Res. Inst.,
Yalova,Turkey, pages: 305-322.
42.Ozturk,M.,Ergin,M.,Kucuk,M. 2006a. Sustainable Use of Biomass Energy in Turkey. Proc.of the
13th IAS Science Conference on “Energy for Sustainable Development” and “ Science for the
Future of the Islamic World and Humanity,” Kuching/Sarawak, Malaysia (2003) (Eds.
Ergin, M. & Zou’bi, M.R.). Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), National Printing Press,
Amman, Jordan, pp: 231-242.
43.Ozturk,M.,Ergin,M., Akçiçek, E. 2006b. Ecology, Sustainability, and Stewardship. Proc.of the
13th IAS Science Conference on “Energy for Sustainable Development” and “ Science for the
Future of the Islamic World and Humanity,” Kuching/Sarawak, Malaysia (2003) (Eds.
Ergin, M. & Zou’bi, M.R.). Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), National Printing Press,
Amman, Jordan, pp: 261-278.
44.Ozturk, M., Baslar, S., Dogan, Y., Sakcali, S. 2006c. Alleviation of Salinity Stress in the Seeds of
Some Brassica Species. Biosaline Agriculture and Salinity Tolerance (Eds.Khan &Weber),
Kluwer- Springer, Netherlands, pp: 145-156.
45.Ozturk, M.,Alyanak,I.,Uysal,I.Guvensen,A.,Sakcali,S.2004a. Multipurpose Plant Systems for
Renovation of Wastewaters. Salinity Mitigation for Efficient Water Resources Management Proc.11,
(Eds. M.Latif & S. Mahmood) CEWRE Publ.194, Lahore-Pakistan, 160-170.
46.Ozturk,M.,Uzonur,E.,2004b. Genetic Engineering and the Ecobalance;In:Biotechnology & Genetic
Engineering for Development in the Islamic World (Eds. A.S.Majali et al). Islamic Academy of
Science, National Printing Press, Amman, Jordan, 371-388. Verlag,NY, USA.
47.Ozturk,M.,1999.Urban Ecology and Land Degradation.In:Perspectives in Ecology (Editor: Almo
Farina). Backhuys Publishers, Leiden, NL,115-120.
48. Ozturk,M.,Yucel, E., Yarci, C., Celik, A., Aksoy,A., 1998b.Plant diversity in the Turkish black sea
region and strategies for its conservation. NATO-ARW, Batumi-Georgia, Kluwer Acad. Publ.,
(Eds. V.Kotlyakov,M. Uppenbrink, V.Metreveli) pp:155-173.
49.Ozturk, M., Ozdemir, F.,Yucel, E., 1997. An overview of the environmental issues in the Black Sea
region. In: Scientific,Environmental and Political Issues in the Circum Caspian Region. NATO-ARW,
Kluwer Acad. Publ.(Eds.M.H. Glantz & I.S. Zonn),pp.213-226,
50.Ozturk, M.A., 1995.Recovery and rehabilitation of mediterranean type ecosystem- A case study
from Turkish maquis. In: Evaluating and Monitoring the Health of Large-Scale Ecosystems,
NATO-ARW (Eds. D.Rapport, C .L. Gaudet, P.Calow), Springer- Verlag, pp: 319-332,
51.Ozturk, M., Ozcelık, H., Behcet, H., Guvensen, A., Ozdemır,F., 1995a.Halophytic flora of Van
Lake basin - Turkey. In: "Biology of Salt Tolerant Plants" (Khan & Ungar- Eds.), Book Crafters,
Michigan, U.S.A., pp: 306-315.
52.Ozturk, M., Ozdemir, F., Eser, B., Adiyahsi, O., Ilbi, H., 1995b.Studies on the Salt hormone
interactions in the germination and seedling growth of some vegetable species. In:"Biology of Salt
Tolerant Plants". (Khan & Ungar-Eds.), Book Crafters, Michigan,U.S.A., pp:59-64.
53.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Alparslan,E., 1994. Ecological restoration of human disturbed areas-A
case study from Gediz Basin-West Anatolia Turkey. In: Wang & Lou (Eds.) Urban Ecological
Development, Research and Application. China Environmental Science Press,Beijing, pp: 216-223.
54. Dogan,F.,Ozturk, M., 1994.Ecological evaluation of urban problems in Turkey. In: Wang & Lou
(Eds.) Urban Ecological Development, Research and Application. China Environmental Science
Press, pp: 198-204.
55.Ozturk, M., Turkan,I.,1993.Heavy metal accumulation by plants growing alongside the motor
roads: A.case study from Turkey. In: B. Markert (Ed.) Plants as Biomonitors: Indicators for Heavy
Metals in the Terrestrial Environment. VCH Publishers, Germany, pp.515-522.
PAPERS/ARTICLES (International Journals)
1.Ozturk, M., Durrani, P.K., 1970.The flora of walls in Srinagar. Bot. Jb., Syst. 89/4,608-615.
2.Ozturk, M., 1970.Ecology of Ranunculus laetus. Phyton (Austria) 14, 1-8.
3.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, M., 1971. Water relations of Myrtus communis seeds. Ver.der Schweiz. Natur.
Gesell., Switzerland, 70-75.
4.Vardar, Y., Secmen, O., Ozturk, M., 1972. Preliminary results on the chemical composition of the
Turkish carob beans. Qual. Plant. Mater. Vege., 21/4, 367-379.
5.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, .M., 1972. Relative transpiration of the old and young leaves of some macchia
elements. Phyton (Austria), 14, 251-262.
6.Ozturk, M., Vardar, Y. 1973. Distribution and plasticity of Myrtus communis L. Phyton (Austria)
15,145-150.
7.Vardar, Y., Ozturk, M., 1973. Some ecological aspects of Myrtus communis L. Bot. Jahrb. Syst.,
93,562-567.
8.Ozturk,M.,Vardar,Y., 1975.Chemical composition of carob seed.fyton,(Argentina), 33, 1, 63-64.
9.Sheikh, K.H., Ozturk, M., 1976. Secmen, O., Vardar, Y., Field studies of the effects of cement
dust on the growth and yield of olive trees in Turkey. Environmental Conservation, 3,117-121.
10.Vardar, Y., Secmen, O., Ozturk, M., 1980.Some distributional problems and biological
characteristics of Ceratonia in Turkey. Acta Biologica, Portugaliae, 16, 75-86.
11.Ozturk, M., Szaniawiski, R.K., 1981.Root temperature stress and proline content in leaves and
roots of two ecologically different plant species. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenphysiologie (The Plant
Physiology, 102,375-377.
12.Ozturk, M., Rehder, H., Ziegler, H., 1981.Biomass production of C3 and C4 plant species in pure
and mixed culture with different water supply. Oecologia, 50,73-81.
13.Ozturk, M., Mert, H.H., 1983.Water relations and germination of seeds of Inula graveolens (L.)
Desf. Biotronics, 12,11-17.
14.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Kondo,K., 1983.Vegetation in Aegean region of Turkey. Mem.Fac. Integ.
Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,53-62.
15.Ozturk, M., Secmen,O., Segawa,M., 1983.Ecological aspects of seed germination in Myrtus
communis L. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,63-68.
16.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Kondo,K., 1983.Transpirational studies in some macchia elements.
Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,68-76.
17.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gork, G., Kondo, K., 1983.Productivity and biotic relations of Inula
graveolens (L.) Desf. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8, 77-84.
18.Ozturk,M., Secmen,O., Gork,G., Kondo,K., Segawa,M., 1983.Ecological studies of macchia
elements in Aegean region of Turkey. Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 8,51-52.
19.Gork, G., Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Kondo, K., Segawa, M., 1984.Role of Turkish ornamental plants
in noise pollution.Mem.Fac. Integ. Arts-Sci. Hiroshima, 9, 67-79.
20.Uygunlar, S., Yazgan, M., Ozturk, M. 1985. Role of water in seed germination. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 9/3, 620-630.
21.Turkan, I., Tokur, S., Ozturk, M.1985. Mediterranean ecosystems. Turkish Jour.of Botany, 9/3,
612- 619, 1985.
22.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1986.Taxonomy of some Turkish Hepaticae. I- Jungermaniales Anacrogynae
& J.Acrogynae. Turkish Journal of Botany, 10,2,163-170.
23.Ozturk, M., Sato, T., Takahashi, N., 1986.Proline accumulation in shoots and roots of some
ecophysiologically different plants under root temperature stress. Environmental Control in
Biology, (Japan), 24, 79-85.
24.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., 1986.Studies on the germination of Asphodelus aestivus Brot. Biotronics,
15,55-60.
25.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1987.Methods used in the determination of Hepaticae. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 3,306-312.
26.Ozturk, M., Turkan, I., Selvi, S.1987.Radioactive pollution and plants. Turkish Journal of Botany,
11/3, 322-329.
27.Gokler, İ., Ozturk, M.1987.A new record for Turkey Porella thuja (Dicks.) C. Jens. Turkish
Journal of Botany, 11/3, 313-315.
28.Ozturk,M.,Pirdal, M.1988.Ecology of grasslands in the State of Mugla.Turkish Journal of Botany;
12/2, 164-174.
29.Ozturk, M., Gokler, I., 1988.Ecology of West Anatolian Liverworts. Bryological Times, 47, pp.1-3.
30.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Gokceoglu, N., Tokur, S.1989.Ecotypic differentiation in plants.Turkish
Journal of Botany, 13,3, 572-583.
31.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M.1989. An investigation on the liverworts of Black Sea region. Turkish Journal
of Botany, 13/2,242-248.
32.Turkan, I., Sukatar, A., Ozturk, M., 1989.Heavy metal accumulation by the algae in the bay of
Izmir. Rev. Int. Oceanogr. Med., 71-76.
33.Uysal, I., Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M. 1991.Morphology,anatomy and ecology of endemic Sideritis trojana
Born.. Turkish Journal of Botany, 15, 371-379.
34.Ozturk, M., Pirdal, M., Mert, H., Akgul, S.1991. Evaluation of sewage sludge in the plant
growth. Ekoloji, 1/1, 16-21.
35.Gokler, I., Ozturk, M., 1991.Liverworts of Turkey and their position in South-West Asia. Candollea,
46 (2), 359-366.
36.Ozturk, M., Gemici, M., Yilmazer, C., Ozdemir, F.1992. Alleviation of salinity stress by GA3,KIN
and IAA on seed germination of Brassica campestris L.. Turkish Journal of Botany, 17:47-52.
37.Parks, C.R., Ozturk, M., 1992. Genetic divergence between species in selected genera distributed
in tertiary refugia in the north temperate zone. American Journal of Botany, 79,6,18.
38.Ozturk, M., Erdem, U., Secmen, O., Celik, A., Guvensen, A.1994. Urban ecological problems
of Kusadası. Ekoloji, 12, 21-24.
39.Pakfiliz, Y., Ozcan, S., Ozturk, M.1995.Possibilities for the use of waste water from treatment
plants for watering of plants. Ekoloji, 15, 9-13.
40.Yucel, E., Ozturk, M., Dogan, F.1995.Air pollution problems of Kutahya State Ekoloji, 15, 40-44.
41.Yucel, E., Dogan, F., Ozturk, M.1995. Heavy metal status of Porsuk stream in relation to public
health. Ekoloji, 17, 29-32.
42.Ozturk,M.,Secmen,O.,Leblebici, E.1996.Plants and pollutants in the Eber lake.Ekoloji,20,14-16.
43.Aksoy, A., Ozturk, M., 1996.Phoenix dactylifera as a biomonitor of heavy metal pollution in
Turkey. Journal for Trace and Microprobe Techniques, 14 (3), 605-614.
44.Gokler, I, Ozturk, M., 1996.Liverworts of Turkish Thrace. Bacconea 5(1) 319-323.
45.Ozdemir, F., Ozturk, M.1996. Autecology of Capparis L. species distributed in West Anatolia.
Turkish Journal of Botany, 20, 117-125.
46.Ozturk, M., Erdem,U.,Nurlu,E. 1997.Garden Art in Islamic Culture. AL-AZHAR Univ. Jour.,
pp:397-408.
47.Aksoy,A.,Ozturk,M., 1997.Nerium oleander as a biomonitor of lead and other heavy metal pollution
in mediterranean environments. The Sci. of the Total Environment, 205:145-150.
48.Ozturk,M., Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Mert, H.H., 1997.Preliminary studies on some endangered
Brassica species in TURKEY. Eucarpia (INRA Rennes), 19:9-10.
49.Ozturk,M., Dogan,Y., Baslar,S., Mert, H.H., 1997.Alleviation of salinity stress in the germination of
Eruca sativa Mill. Eucarpia (INRA Rennes), 19:69-70.
50.Ozturk,M., Akcicek,E., Ozcelik,H., Sayar,A., 1997.Tulip in Turkish art and folklor. AL-AZHAR Univ.
Journal, pp:367-374.
51.Yucel, E., Asan, Z., Oz, M., Ozturk, M.1998.Studies on the determination of recreational demand
value for some recreation areas inside the forest in Eskisehir. Ekoloji, 7,26, 21-26.
52.Ozturk, M.1998.Importance of national parks in environmental education. Ekoloji 7,26,4,1998.
53.Ozturk, M.1998. Economic importance of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Ekoloji 7,27,8.
54.Uysal, I., Yucel, E., Pirdal, M., Ozturk, M.1999. Environmental dilemma and principles of
environmental science. Ekoloji 8,31,9-13.
55.Ozcelik,H.,Ozturk, M., 2000.Studies on the Morphology and Ecology of Delphinium cyphoplectrum
Boiss.(Ranunculaceae) Populations. Flora Mediterranea 10,283-302.
56.Cetin,E.,Unlu ,Y.,Ozturk ,M.,Tulu ,M.: 2000.Trace Element Studies on Halilurrahman Lake
Sanlıurfa- Turkey.Chemia I Inzynieria Ekologiczna,7,11,1143-1151.
57.Aksoy,A.,Celik, A.,Ozturk, M.,Tulu,M.: 2000.Roadside plants as possible indicators of heavy
metal pollution in Turkey. Chemia I Inzynieria Ekologiczna, 7,11,1152-1162.
58.Vertovec, M., Sakcali, S., Ozturk, M., Salleo, S., Giacomich, P., Feoli,E., Nardini, A., 2001.
Diagonosing plant water status as a tool for quantifying water stress on a regional basis in
Mediterranean drylands. Ann. For. Sci. 58, 113-125.
59.Guvensen, A.,Ozturk, M., 2002. Airborne Pollen Calendar of Buca- İzmir, Turkey. Aerobiologia,
18 (3): 1- 9.
60.Ozturk,M.,Celik,A.,Yarci,C.,Aksoy,A.,Feoli,E., 2002. An overview of plant diversity, land use and
degradation in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Environmental Management & Health, 13,5,
442-449.
61.Sakcali,M.S.,Ozturk, M., 2003.Eco-Physiological Behaviour of Some Mediterranean Plants as
Suitable Candidates for Reclamation of Degraded Areas. Journal of Arid Environments , 57,
141-153.
62.Guvensen, A.,Ozturk, M., 2003.Halophytic Plant Diversity of South Aegean Coastal Zone in
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 35,5,853-864.
63.Feoli, E., Giacomich, P., Mignozzi, K., Ozturk, M., Scimone, M., 2003. Monitoring desertification
risk with an index integrating climatic and remotely-sensed data: An example from the coastal area
of Turkey. Management of Environmental Quality: An Intern. Journal, Vol. 14, No.1, pp. 10-21.
64.Celik, A.,Baslar, S.,Guvensen, A.,Ozturk,M., 2003.Role of National Parks in TURKEY-A Case
Study from Dilek Peninsula-Great Menderes Delta National Park. Pakistan Journal of Botany
35, 5, 641-658.
65.Guvensen, A., Ozturk, M., 2003. Airborne pollen calendar of Izmir-Turkey. Annals of Agriculture
& Environmental Medicine, 10,37-44.F
66.Dogan, Y., Baslar,S., Celik, A., Mert,H.H., Ozturk,M., 2004. A Study of the Roadside Plants of
West Anatolia, Turkey. Natura Croatica, 13,1,63-80.
67.Ozturk,M., Parks,C.R., Coskun, F., Gork,G., Secmen,O., 2004.Vanishing Tertiary Genetic Heritage
in the East Mediterranean,. Liquidamber orientalis Mill. Environews, 10,4, 6-8.
68.Ozturk,M., Ozcelik,H., Sakcali, M. S., Guvensen,A., 2004.Land Degradation Problems in the
Euphrates Basin, Turkey. Environews, 10,3, 7-9.
69.Ozturk, M., Alyanak, I.,Sakcali, S.,Guvensen, A., 2005. Multipurpose Plant Systems for Renovation
of Waste Waters. The Arabian Journal for Science & Engineering, 30/2C, pp:17-28.
70.Celik,A., Guvensen, A., Uysal, I., Ozturk, M.2005. Differences in Concentrations of Allergenic
Pollens at Different Heights in Denizli, Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 37(3)519-530.
71.Guvensen, A., Uysal, I., Celik,A., Ozturk, M.2005. Analysis of Airborne Pollen Fall in Canakkale,
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 37( 3 ) 507-518.
72.Yilmaz, R.,Sakcali, S., Yarci, C.,Aksoy, A.,Ozturk, M. 2006.Use of Aesculus hippocastanum L. as a
Biomonitor of Heavy Metal Pollution. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Vol. 38, No. 5, 1519-1527.
73.Seker,S.,Ileri, R.,Ozturk,M. 2006.Evaluation of activated sludge by white rot fungi for decolorization
of textile wastewaters.Jour. of World Association of Soil and Water Conservation J1-7: 81-87.
74.Celik, S., Ozkan, K., Yucel,E., Gokturk, S. R., Ozturk, M. 2006. Determination of Indicator Species
and Comparison of Soil Characteristics of Centaurea mucronifera DC. & Centaurea
pyrrohoblephara Boiss. Distributed in Turkey. Int. J. Biol. Biotech., 3(3)609-617.
75.Mert, T., Akcicek, E., Celik S., Uysal, I., Ozturk, M. 2008. Ethnoecology of poisonous plants from
West Anatolia in Turkey. European Journal of Scientific Research, 19(4), 222-228.
76.Celik S.,Yucel ,E., Mendes,M.,Tug,G.N.,Ozturk. M. 2008. Canonical correlation analysis for
studying the relationship between the basic morphological and some soil chemical characteristics
of Centaurea mucronifera DC. (Asteraceae). Asian Journal of Chemistry ,20,3,2451-2456.
77.Ozturk, M., Celik, A., Guvensen, A., Hamzaoglu, E. 2008. Ecology of tertiary relict endemic
Liquidambar orientalis Mill. forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 256, 510-518.
78.Sakcali, M. S., Bahadir, H., Ozturk,M. 2008. Eco-Physiology of Capparis spinosa L.- A Plant
Suitable For Combating Desertification. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4):1481-1486.
79.Ozturk M.,Uysal, I.,Gucel S.,Akcicek,E., Mert,T., Celik,S. 2008. Ethnoecology of Poisonous
Plants of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4): 1359-1386.
80.Gucel,S.,Ozkan,K.,Celik,S.,Yucel,E., Ozturk,M. 2008. An Overview of the Geobotanical Structure
of Turkish Pinus sylvestris and Carpinus betulus Forests. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(4):
1497-1520.
81.Uysal,I., Guvensen,A., Celik,S., Ozcelik, H.,Ozturk,M.2008. The Post Fire Plant Diversity of
Gallipoli National Park (Turkey).The Malaysian Forester, 71: 39-55.
82.Sakcali,S., Yilmaz, R., Gucel, S., Yarci, C.,Ozturk,M. 2009. Water Pollution Studies in the Rivers of
Edirne State–Turkey. Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management, 12: 3,313-319.
83.Gucel,S., Ozturk,M., Yucel, E., Kadis, C., Guvensen,A. 2009.Studies on the Trace Metals in the
Soils and Plants Growing in the Vicinity of Copper Mining Area- Lefke, Northern Cyprus. Fresenius
Environmental Bulletin, 18:3, 360-368.
84.Gucel, S., Kocbas, F., Ozturk, M. 2009. Metal Bioaccumulation by Barley in Mesaoria Plain
Alongside the Nicosiafamagusta Highway, Northern Cyprus. Fresenius Environmental
Bulletin,Vol.18(11): 2034-2039.
85.Ozturk,M.,Gucel,S.,Kucuk,M., Sakcali, S. 2010. Forest,Climate Change & Forest Fires in the
Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Journal of Environmental Biology-Special Issue,31,1-9.
86.Ozkan, K.,Gulsoy,S.,Mert,A.,Ozturk,M., Muys,B. 2010. Plant distribution-altitude and landform
relationships in karstic sinkholes of Mediterranean region,Turkey. Journal of Environmental
Biology, Special Issue, 31, 51-60.
87.Celik,Sh., Yucel,E., Celik,S., Gucel, S., Ozturk, M. 2010. Carolina poplar (Populus x Canadensis
Moench) as a biomonitor of trace elements in the West Black Sea region of Turkey. Journal of
Environmental Biology, Special Issue,31, 225-232 .
88.Ozturk, M., Dogan, Y., Doulis, A., Sakcali,S., Karam, F., 2010. Ecophysiological responses of
some maquis (Ceratonia sisliqua L., Olea oleaster Hoffm. & Link, Pistacia lentiscus L. and Quercus
coccifera L.) plant species to drought in the east Mediterranean.Jour. of Environ. Biol.Spec. Issue,
31, 233-245.
89.Guleryuz,G.,Gucel,S., Ozturk, M. 2010. Nitrogen mineralization in a high altitude ecosystem in the
Mediterranean phytogeographical region of Turkey. The Journal of Environmental Biology-
Volume 31 (4/5)10,503-514.
90.Toderich,K.N., Shuyskaya, E.V.,Ozturk,M., Juylova, A., Gismatulina,L. 2010.Pollen morphology of
some Asiatic species of genus Salsola (Chenopodiaceae) and its taxonomic relationships.
Pak. J. Bot., Special Issue (S.I. Ali Festschrift) 42: 155-174.
91.Vekiari, S.A., Ouzounidou, G., Ozturk, M., Gork , G., 2011. Variation of Quality Characteristics in
Greek and Turkish Carob Pods (Ceratonia siliqua L.) During Fruit Development.
Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 19, 750–755.
92. Ozturk, M., Uysal,I.,Karabacak, E.,Celik, S. 2011. Plant Species Microendemism, Rarity and
Conservation of Pseudo-Alpine Zone of Kazdagi (Mt. Ida) National Park in Turkey.
Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences,19, 778-786 (Elsevier).
93.Altundag,E., Ozturk,M. 2011. Ethnomedicinal studies on the plant resources of east Anatolia,
Turkey. Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences,19, 756-777(Elsevier).
94.Karam, F., Doulis, A., Ozturk, M., Dogan, Y., Serdal Sakcali, S. 2011 Eco-physiological
behaviour of two woody oak species to combat desertification in the east Mediterranean-a case
study from Lebanon. Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences 19, 787–796 (Elsevier).
95.Hakeem K. R., Ahmad, A., Iqbal, M., Gucel, S., Ozturk, M. 2011. Nitrogen efficient rice genotype
can reduce nitrate pollution. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,18:1184–1193.
96.Ozturk, M.,Turkyilmaz, B.,Gucel, S.,Guvensen,A.2011. Proline Accumulation in Some Coastal
Zone Plants of the Aegean Region of Turkey. In: Muscolo A, Flowers TJ (Eds) Proceedings of the
European COST action FA0901. The European Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5
(Special Issue 2), 54-56.
97.Ozturk, M.,Gucel, S.,Sakcali, S.,Guvensen, A. 2011. An overview of the possiblities for wastewater
utilization for agriculture in Turkey. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 59, 223–234.
98.Ozturk, M., Kebapci, U.,Gucel, S. ,Cetin,E.,Altundag, E. 2012.Biodiversity & Land Degradation in
the Lower Euphrates Subregion of Turkey. J. Environ. Biol. (ISSN:0254- 8704) Vol. 33, (Suppl.),
pp: 311-323.
99.Uysal,I.,Ozdilek,H.G.,Ozturk,M. 2012. Effect of kiln dust from a cement factory on growth of Vicia
faba L. J. Environ. Biol., 33, NO. 02 (Suppl.) pp: 525-530.
100.Uysal, I., Gucel, S., Tutenocaklı, T., Ozturk, M. 2012. Studies on the Medicinal Plants of Ayvacık-
Çanakkale ın Turkey. Pak. J. Bot., 44: 239-244.
101.Ahmad P., Ozturk, M., Gucel, S. 2012. Oxidative damage and antioxidants induced by heavy
metal stress in two cultivars of mustard (Brassica juncea L.) plants. Fresenius Environmental
Bulletin, 21, 10, 2953-2961.
102.Gucel,S.,Kadis,C.,Ozden,O.,Charalambidou,I.,Linstead,C.,Fuller,W.,Kounnamas,C.,Ozturk,M.
2012.Assessment of Biodiversity Differences between Natural and Artificial Wetlands in Cyprus.
Pak. J. Bot., 44, 213-224.
103.Ozturk, M., Altay, V., Gucel, S., Aksoy, A.2012. Aegean Grasslands as Endangered Ecosystems
in Turkey.Pak. J. Bot., 44, 7-17.
104.Ozturk, M., Secmen, O., Gucel, S., Sakcali, S. 2012. An overview of economic and medicinal
importance of carob plants (Ceratonia siliqua L.) in the Mediterranean Basin. Proceedings of the
Intern.Symp. on Medicinal/Aromatic Plants IMAPS 2010 & History of Mayan Etnopharmacology
(Eds: J. Ghaemghami et al.), Acta Horticulturae, 964. 197-203.
105.Ozturk, M., Gucel,S., Altay, V., Altundag, E. 2012. Alliums, an Underutilized Genetic Resource in
the East Mediterranean. Proc. 6th IS on Edible Alliaceae(Ed.T.Wako) Acta Hort. 969, 303-309.
106.Altay,A., Öztürk, M. 2012. Halophytic Plant Diversity of Milleyha (Samandağ-Hatay) Freshwater
Ecosystem,Land Degradation due to Human Disturbances & Conservation Measures.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 37-50.
107.Hakeem, K.R., Chandna, R., Ahmad, P., Iqbal, M.,Ozturk, M., 2012. Relevance of proteomic
investigations in plant abiotic stress physiology. OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology,
Volume 16, Number 11, 621-635.
108.Ouzounidou,G., Vekiari,S., Asfi, M., Gork, M.G., Sakcali, M.S., Ozturk, M.2012. Photosynthetic
characteristics of carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) and chemical composition of its fruit on diurinal
and seasonal basis. Pakistan Journal of Boany 44(5) 1689-1695.
109.Ozturk,M.,Efe,R..,Celik,A.,Sakcali, S.M., Altay, V. 2012. Comprartive Study on Biogeography of
Protected and Degraded Habitats in Dilek Peninsula, Turkey. Journal of Balkan Ecology, 15,4:
383-392.
110.Vekiari, S. A.,Ouzounidou, G., Gork,G., Ozturk,M., Asfi,M. 2012. Compositional changes of major
chemical compounds in Greek carob pods during development.Bull.Chem.Soc.Ethiopia, 26(3),
343-351.
111.Guvensen, A., Celik, A.,Topuz, B., Ozturk,M. 2013. Airborne pollen grains of Denizli. Turkish
Journal of Botany 37 (1), 74-84.
112.Turkyilmaz Unal,B., Guvensen, A., Esiz Dereboylu, A., Ozturk, M. 2013. Variations in the Proline
and Total Protein Contents in Origanum sipyleum L.from Different Altitudes of Spil Mountain,
Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(S1): 571-576.
113.Ozturk,M.,Guvensen,A.,Gucel,S., Altay, V. 2013a. An Overview of the Atmospheric Pollen in
Turkey and the Northern Cyprus. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45 (SI), 191-195.
114.Ozturk,M.,Sakcali,S.,Celik,A.2013b. A Biomonitor of Heavy Metal on Ruderal Habitats in Turkey –
Diplotaxis tenuifolia(L.) DC. Sains Malaysiana 42(10): 1371–1376.
115.Durmuskahya,C.,Ozturk,M. 2013. Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used for the
Treatment of Diabetes in Manisa,Turkey. Sains Malaysiana 42(10):1441–1448.
116.Gucel,S., Guvensen, A., Ozturk, M., Çelik, A. 2013. Analysis of Airborne Pollen Fall in Nicosia
(Cyprus). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Volume 185, Number 1 185:157-169.
117.Ahmad,P., Ozturk,M., Sharma, S., Gucel,S. 2013. Effect of Sodium Carbonate Induced Salinity-
Alkalinity on Some Key Osmoprotectants Protein Profile Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid
Peroxidation in two Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Cultivars. Journal of Plant Interactions, Vol. 9,
No. 1, 460–467.
118.Atalay,I.,Efe,R.,Öztürk,M.2013. Effects of topography and climate on the ecology of Taurus
Mountains in the Mediterranean region. The 3rd International Geography Symposium
- GEOMED 2013, Procedia-Social & Behavioral Sciences 00,00-00 (Elsevier).
119.Hasanuzzaman,M.,Nahar,K.,Alam Md.M.,Bhowmik,P.C.,Hossain,Md.A., Motior M. Rahman,M.M.,
Prasad,M.N.V.,Ozturk,M.,Fujita,M.2014. Potential Use of Halophytes to Remediate Saline Soils.
Hindawi Publishing Corporation, BioMed Research International, Article ID 589341, pp:12.
120.Durmuskahya, C., Ozdemir, C., Boazdag,B.,Ozturk,M. 2014.Studies on the morphology, anatomy
and ecology of Ophrys lutea CAV.ssp.minor (Guss.) O.Danesch & E. Danesch ex Golz &
H.R.Reinhard (Orchidaceae) in Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(2), 565-571.
121.Aziz,H.,Sabir,M., Ahmad,H.R., Aziz, T., Zia-ur-Rehman,M., Hakeem,K.R., Ozturk,M.2015.
Alleviating Effect of Calcium on Nickel Toxicity in Rice. CLEAN-Soil, Air, Water,Vol.43,(6),
901–909.
122.Syuharni, A.W., Hakeem,K.R., Faridah-Hanum,I.,Alias,M.S.,Ozturk,,M. 2014. Ecology of the
Coastal Heath Forest flora - A case study from Terengganu, Malaysia. Emir. J. Food Agric., 26
(12): 1114-1123.
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 1980-1983 Herb grower in Kefar Yehezqel, Israel.
1983-2000 Research Engineer at the Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Unit, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), the
Newe Ya'ar Research Center,.
2000 – to date Research Scientist, Head of the and Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Unit, ARO, Newe Ya'ar Research Center.
2005 Promoted to Senior Research Scientist (Rank A).
2012 Promoted to Principal Research Scientist (Rank A+).
2013 –to date Member of the Newe Ya'ar Research Center Board.
2016 –to date Scientific director of Emek Hama'ayanot R&D center.
Teaching and Training Experience
2003 – to date
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Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Undergraduate Course, "The Biology and Physiology of Production of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants" # 71339
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Student Supervision:
2002 - 2004
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Mr. I. Shamay, M.Sc. Student,“ Use of non-chemical means for management of gray mold in sweet basil”. Guidance with Prof. D. Steinberg.
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2004 - 2007
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Ms. R. Fisher, M.Sc. Student. Developmental factors affecting aroma of sweet basil. Guidance with Prof. B. Rubin.
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2003 - 2004
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Mr. D. Segev, M.Sc. Student. “Chemical variability between and within wild populations of mint in Israel”. Guidance with Prof. A. Eshel, Tel Aviv University.
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2004 – 2006
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Mrs. E. Shafran, M.Sc. Student. “Physiology of sensitivity of sweet basil to low temperatures”. Guidance with Prof. A.M. Mayer, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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2004 - 2006
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Mr. A. Barr, M.Sc. Student. “Characterization of the biological and the phytochemical profile of Nepeta sp. in Israel". Guidance with Prof. J. Kigel.
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2005 - 2007
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Mr. M. Serfati, M.Sc. Graduate Student. “Introduction of stevia to Israel”. Guidance with Prof. Y. Saranga.
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2005 - 2006
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Mr. Y. Bleicher, M.Sc. Student. “Potential of Salvia Sclarea L. seed production as a source for oil rich with essential Omega-3 fatty acids and effect of developmental and agrotechnical factors on the oil accumulation and composition”. Guidance with Prof. R. Reiffen.
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2005 - 2007
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Mr. R. Krizevsky, M.Sc. Student. “Alkaloids biosynthesys in Catha edulis”. Guidance with Dr. E. Lewinsohn.
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2006 - 2007
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Mr. Roi Hagai M.Sc. Student. “Genetic and environmental factors affecting sensitivity of sweet basil to Botrytis blight”. Guidance with Prof. Y. Elad.
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2006 - 2008
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Mr. Dror Kaldes M.Sc. Student. “Factors affecting on canosic acid accumulation in rosemary”. Guidance with Prof. Y. Saranga.
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2006 - 2008
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Miss Hila Tamir, M.Sc. Student. “A study of the ecotypes and chemical conents of Varthemia iphionoides in Israel”. Guidance with Prof. J. Kigel.
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2006 - 2009
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Mr. Itay Rabinivich, M.Sc. Student. “Flowering control in chives (Allium schoenoprasum)”. Guidance with Prof. R. Kaminetzky and Prof. H. Rabinovich.
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2008 - 2014
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Mr. David Chaimovitsh, Ph.D. student. “Inhibition of seed germination by essential oil – the mode of action”. Guidance with Dr. E. Sadot and Prof. B. Rubin.
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2008 - 2009
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Dr. Joseph Dib (MD), Junior doctor research work for the Israeli Medical Association. "Sensitivity of Streptococcus A to selected aromatic plants extraction and essential oil". Guidance with Dr. R. Colodner, Haemek Hospital, Afula, Israel.
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2008 - 2009
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Miss Hannah Oduro, M.Sc. Student. “The effect of temperature and day length on the concentration of fatty acid and oxalic acid in leaves of Portulaca oleracea: Effect of oral administration of these leaves on acute inflammation in Dextran Sulphate Sodium (DSS)-induced experimental colitis.”Guidance with Dr. O. Barazani and Prof. B. Schwartz.
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2009 - 2010
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Dr. Tyassir Beshara (MD), Junior doctor research work for the Israeli Medical Association. "Application in vivo of selected aromatic plants extraction and essential oil formulations against Streptococcus A". Guidance with Dr. J. Rakover, Haemek Hospital, Afula, Israel.
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2009 - 2010
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Mrs. Avital Yosef Friedjung, M.Sc. Student. “The cultivation of medicinal desert plants.” Guidance with Dr. S. Rachmilevitch.
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2011 - 2013
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Mrs. Osnat Altshuler, M.Sc. Student. "Screen of essential oils and monoterpenes targeted to the phytosceleton in animal cells". Guidance with Dr. E. Sadot.
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2011 - 2013
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Mr. Omer Naharan, M.Sc. Student. "Using irradiation to reduce chilling damage to basil ". Guidance with Prof. J. Kigel.
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2012 - In progress
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Mrs. Dganit Sade, Ph.D. student.“The influence of semiochemicals on the whitefly Bemisia tabaci “Guidance with Prof. M.Ghanaim
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2012-2014
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Mr. Itai Tsion, M.Sc. Student. "Using vetiver for fuel bioremediation”. Guidance with Prof. A. Haim and Dr. S. Shamir.
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2013-2015
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Mrs. Limor Gurkan, M.Sc. Student. "Human health benefits from the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids: fish sources vs. vegetal sources”. (MSc. project).
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2016 - In progress
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Mrs. Renana Milevsky, Ph.D. student.“Gene mapping of some resistance traits in sweet basil“
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Research Grants
- International Competitive Grants
2002
Cooperative Research Grant of the European Commission Grant. Title: Development of greenhouse foils and additives to optimize plant growth and disease inhibition through the control of photomorphogenesis, for 2 years. Total budget: $ 60,000/year. Cooperating investigator Researcher's part: $25,000/year.
2002
BARD Grant. Title: Functional genomics of citral biosynthesis in aromatic plants: Pathway elucidation and applications. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $48,000/year. Researcher's part: $10,000/year.
2002
CDR –US-AID Grant. Title: Soil erosion control by narrow stripes of Vetiveria zizanioides. Cooperating Investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $70,000 /year; Researcher’s part $/25,000 year.
2003
CDR –US-AID Grant. Title: Kenyan Plant Extracts for Biological Insect Control. Cooperating Investigator, for 4 years. Total budget: Total $50,000/year; Researcher’s part $10,000/year.
2008
BARD Grant. Title: Genetic linkage mapping of basil (Ocimum basilicum) a feasibility study. Israeli principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $ 100,000. Researcher's part: $ 48,000.
2014
MERC Grant. Title: Feasibility of irrigation of aromatic plants by effluent water. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $ 140,000. Researcher's part: $ 52,000.
- National Competitive Grants
1993
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Improving the quality and quantity of yield of chives for the fresh herb market. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $13,043/year. Researcher's part: $6000/year.
1993
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Selection and cultivation of fresh herbs. Cooperating investigator, for 4 years. Total budget: $11,000/year. Researcher's part: $5,000/year.
1994
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Breeding and cultivation of fresh herbs. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $41,219/year. Researcher's part: $13,740/year.
1996
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Cultivation of fresh herbs. Cooperating investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $41,219. Researcher's part: $14,000
1997
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: The biochemistry of the production of linalol in basil, Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $60,000/year Researcher's part: $20,000/year.
1998
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Breeding of unique basil varieties for export. Cooperating investigator, for 2 years. Total budget: $16,000/year. Researcher's part: $8,000/year.
1998
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Examination of the potential use of modified atmosphere packaging, combined with application of essential oils, for storage of ornamental geophytes. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $25,000/ year. Researcher's part: $5,000/year.
1999
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: The accumulation of pesticides in aromatic plants. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $28,000/year Researcher's part: $10,000/year.
1999
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Breeding of chives for the fresh herbs market. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $15,000/year. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
2001
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Breeding of basil with tolerance for low temperatures for the fresh herbs market. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $18,000/year. Researcher's part: $13,000/year.
2001
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Introduction of flowering aromatic crops as new ornamental products. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $13,000/year. Researcher's part: $10,000/year.
2001
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Irrigation of aromatic plants by waste water. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $24,000/year. Researcher's part: $16,000/year.
2002
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Collection, preservation and chrecterization the biodiversity of aromatic plants. Principal investigator, for 2 years. Total budget: $20,000. Researcher's part: $20,000.
2003
Eva Erlich Gant. Title: Using essential oils for disinfestations of soilborn diseases. Principal investigator, for 2 years. Total budget: $35,000/year. Researcher's part: $25,000/year.
2004
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Introduction of Stevia to Israel. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $18,000/year. Researcher's part: $18,000/year.
2004
Science Ministry Grant. Title: A Study of the Ecotypes and Chemical Contents of Varthemia iphionoides. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $30,000/year. Researcher's part: $17,000/year
2004
Science Ministry Grant. Title: Introduction and cultivation of local medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oil production as agro-tourism farming and establish educational center. Cooperation investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $25,000/year. Researcher's part: $7,000/year
2008
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) as an edible herb contains Omega 3 fatty acid. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $20,000/year. Researcher's part: $10,000/year.
2008
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant and the Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Developmetal biology and factors affecting flowering of arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia). Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $25000/year. Researcher's part: $25,000/year.
2011
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Reducing chilling damage of basil. Principal investigator, for 2 years. Total budget: $15,000/year. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
2011
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Characterization of resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in sweet basil. Principal investigator, for 2 years. Total budget: $15000/year. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
2012
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Vetiver for biomass production. Principal investigator, for 2 yeas. Total budget: $30,000/year. Researcher's part: $30,000/year.
2012
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Diversity and selection of kenaf. Cooperating investigator , for 2 years. Total budget: $30,000/year. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
2012
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Development of automatic post harvest packaging machinery for fresh chives. Principal investigator, for 1 years. Total budget: $350,000. Researcher's part: $350,000/year.
2014
Gene Bank Chief Scientist Grant. Title: Metabolomic of Origanum Spp. from wild populations in Israel and living germplasm conservation. Principal investigator, for 1years. Total budget: $20,000. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
2015
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Feasibility study of sweet basil breeding for high temperatures resistance. Principal investigator, for 1year. Total budget: $35,000. Researcher's part: $35,000/year.
2015
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Isolation and identification of antibacterial and anti-virulent compounds with therapeutic potential against Helicobacter pylori. Cooperating investigator, for 3 year. Total budget: $200,000. Researcher's part: $20,000/year.
2016
Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture Grant. Title: Plants agaist Parkinson Disease. Cooperating investigator, for 3 year. Total budget: $150,000. Researcher's part: $27,000/year.
- Other Research Grants
1994
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National Council of Research and Development Grant . Title: Gene bank: herbs. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $6,500/year. Researcher's part: $6,500/year.
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Improving the quality and quantity of yield of chives for the fresh herb market. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $7000. Researcher's part: $25,000
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: The effect of shading treatments on the yield and quality of chives in summer. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget $20,000/year. Researcher's part: $20,000/year.
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Breeding of unique basil varieties for fresh herbs market. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $16,000/year. Researcher's part: $8,000/year.
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Testing polyethylene sheets for the inhibition of foliage disease in cucumbers. Cooperating investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $5,051. Researcher's part: $1,500
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Identifying sources of resistance against Fusarium wilt in basil. Cooperating investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $4,040. Researcher's part: $3,000.
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1996
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Zera'im Gedera Grant. Title: Collaborative development of herb seeds for export. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $12,821/year. Researcher's part: $6,000/year.
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1996
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: cultivation and agro-technical methods. Cooperating investigator, for 1 years. Total budget: $8,416. Researcher's part: $4,200
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1997
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and breeding. Cooperation investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $11,000. Researcher's part: $6000
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1998
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agrotechniques and cultivation. Cooperating investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $9,000/year. Researcher's part: $4,000/year.
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1998
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Residue of pesticides in fresh herbs - expiring rate. Cooperating investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: 19,000. Researcher's part: $9,000.
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1999
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Growing of Umbeliferae herbs in summer for the fresh market. Principal investigator, for 1 year Total budget $14,000.
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1999
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Breeding of unique basil varieties for fresh herbs market. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $16,000. Researcher's part: $16,000.
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1999
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Residue of pesticides in fresh herbs - expiring rate. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $14,000. Researcher's part: 7,000$.
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2000
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Residue of pesticides in fresh herbs - expiring rate. Cooperating investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $8,000/year. Researcher's part: $4,000/year.
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2000
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and cultivation. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $15,000. Researcher's part: $15,000.
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2000
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Hishtil Nurseries Ltd.. Title: Introduction and breeding of new varieties of herbs for gardening purposes. Principal investigator, for 5 years. Total budget: $20,000 + royalties. Researcher's part: $20,000.
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2000
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Hishtil Nurseries Ltd.. Title: Selection of new varieties of nonthorny caper for farming, ornamental and gardening purposes. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $12,000. + royalties
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2001
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Keren Kayemet LeIsrael (KKL). Title: – Application of vetiver for soil preservation in Israel. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $10,000/year. Researcher's part: $10,000/year.
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2001
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Genesis seeds Co. Ltd.. Title: Breeding herbs for seed production. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $72,000 + royalties. Researcher part: Researcher part: $72,000.
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2001
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and cultivation. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $12,000. Researcher's part: $12,000.
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2001
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Improvement and control of the aroma in fresh herbs. Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $15,000/year. Researcher's part: $15,000/year.
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2002
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and cultivation. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $15,000. Researcher's part: $15,000
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2002
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Vetiver Israel Co. Ltd. Title: Using by vetiver for soil preservation in Israel, Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $20,000 + royalties. Researcher part: $20,000.
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2004
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Magnetika Interactive Co. Ltd. Title: Salvia sclarea seed oil production, Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $145,000 + royalties. Researcher part: $145,000.
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2004
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and breeding. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $20,000. Researcher's part: $20,000
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2005
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and Breeding. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $24,000. Researcher's part: $24,000
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2005
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Gadash Ora Co. Title: Production of essential oils and cultivation of rosemary for antioxidant extraction , Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $60,000 + royalties. Researcher part: $ 60,000.
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2006
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and Breeding. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $50,000. Researcher's part: $50,000
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2007
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Vegetable Growers' Association Grant. Title: Fresh herbs: agro-techniques and Breeding. Principal investigator, for 1 year. Total budget: $61,000. Researcher's part: $61,000
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2007
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Dudi Zipori Co. Title: Optimization of cultivation of rosemary for antioxidant extraction, Principal investigator, for 3 years. Total budget: $60,000 + royalties Researcher part: 60000$.
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2008
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The Israeli Fresh Herbs Growers Association. Title: Breeding of fresh herbs, Principal investigator, for 6 years, Total budget: $120,000/year, Researcher part: $120,000/year.
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2010
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The Israeli Fresh Herbs Growers Association. Title: Rhizoctonia Web Blight - A New Disease on Mint in Israel, for 1 year, Total Total budget: $15,000/year, Researcher part: $15,000/year.
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2015
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The Israeli Fresh Herbs Growers Association. Title: Breeding of Basil, Principal investigator, for 6 years, Total budget: $30,000/year, Researcher part: $30,000/year.
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2016
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Future Crops Co. Title: Development of Title: Development of novel method for Indoor Multi Layer production of herbs , Principal investigator, for 10 years, Total budget: $100,000/year and royalties, Researcher part: $100,000/year.
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2016
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Galil Laboratories Co. Title: Development of novel aromatic plants varieties for the cosmetics industry, Principal investigator, for 3 years, Total budget: $30,000/year and royalties, Researcher part: $30,000/year.
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2017
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Pharmabis Co. Title: Breeding of cultivars for the medicinal Cannabis production, for 3 years, Total budget: $2,000,000 and royalties, Researcher part: $1000,000.
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Awards and Scholarships
1989
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Recipient of the Ben-Gurion Award of the General Federation of Labor in Israel for the Project: “Isolation and identification of monoterpenes in aromatic plants”.
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1996
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Recipient of the IAS graduate student award at the International Congress
on Allelopathy in Cadiz, Spain.
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1999
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Recipient of the Bona-Terra Award of the Education Ministry of Israel for
introduction of aromatic plants curriculum as enrichment program in high school.
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1999
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Recipient of the Gevati Award for breeding new varieties of sweet basil in Israel.
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2000
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Recipient of the Gevati Award for breeding varieties of sweet basil resistant to Fusarium wilt.
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2002
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Recipient of the Bona-Terra Award of the Education Ministry of Israel for contribution to the botanical curriculum in high schools.
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2007
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Recipient award by SDA spices for 20 years contribution to the MAP production in Israel .
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2012 Recipient the Agritech Price – for noteworthing achievments and contribution to the
agriculture.
NATIV DUDAI May 2017
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
A. Articles in reviewed journals:
1. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U. and Dudai, N. (1986).
The essential oil and yield components from various plant parts of Salvia fruticosa.
J. Nat. Prod. 49: 1015-1017.
2. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U. and Dudai, N. (1986).
The influence of season and harvest frequency on essential oil and herbal yield
from a pure clone of sage (Salvia officinalis) grown under cultivated
conditions.
J. Nat. Prod. 49: 326-329.
3. Dudai, N., Werker, E., Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Palevitch, D. and
Halevy, A.H. (1988).
Glandular hairs and essential oil in leaves and flowers of Majorana syriaca L.
Isr. J. Bot. 37: 11-18.
4. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U. and Dudai, N. (1988).
Phenological and seasonal influences on essential oil of a cultivated clone of
Origanum vulgare L.
J. Sci. Food Agric. 43: 225-248.
5. Dudai, N., Putievsky, E., Palevitch, D. and Halevy, A.H. (1989).
Environmental factors affecting flower initiation and development of
Majorana syriaca L. (syn. Origanum syriacum var. syriacum).
Isr. J. Bot. 38: 229-239.
6. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U. and Dudai, N. (1990).
Effect of water stress on yield components and essential oil of Pelargonium
graveolens.
J. Ess. Oil Res. 2: 111-114.
7. Elnir, O., Ravid, U., Putievsky, E., Dudai, N. and Ladezinsky, G. (1991).
The chemical composition of two Cleary Sage chemotypes and their hybrids.
Flavour and Fragrance J. 6: 153-155.
8. Elnir, O., Ravid, U., Putievsky, E., Dudai, N. and Ladzinsky, G. (1991).
Genetic affinity between two chemotypes of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.)
Euphytica 54: 205-208.
9. Dudai, N., Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Palevitch, D. and Halevy, A.H.
(1992).
Monoterpene content in Origanum syriacum L. affected by environmental
conditions and floweruing.
Physiol. Plantarum 84: 453-459.
10. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Dudai, N., Katzir, I., Carmeli, D. and Eshel, A.
(1992).
Variation in essential oil of Artemisia judaica chemotypes related to
phenological and environmental factors.
Flavour & Fragrance J. 7: 253-257.
11. Werker, E., Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Dudai, N. and Katzir, E. (1993).
Glandular hairs and essential oil in developing leaves of Ocimum basilicum L.
Ann. Bot. 71: 43-50.
12. Werker, E., Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Dudai, N. and Katzir, E. (1993).
Glandular hairs, secondary cavities and their essential oil in leaves of
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.)
J. Herbs Spices Med. Plants. 2(3): 19-32.
13. Putievsky, E., Dudai, N., Ravid, U. and Katzir, E. (1994).
A new cultivar of caraway (Carum carvi L.) and its essential oil.
J. Herbs, Spices Med. Plants 2:(2) 81-84.
14. Putievsky, E., Dudai, N., Ravid, U., Katzir, E. Michaelovich, Y., Zuabi E.
and Saadi, D. (1995).
Morphology, phenology and essential oil of Micromeria fruticosa (L). Druce
in different seasons and plant parts.
J. Herbs, Spices Med. Plants 3:(3) 27-34.
15.. Reuveni, R., Dudai, N. and Putievsky, E (1997).
Evaluation and identification of basil germplasm for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f.
sp. basilicum.
Plant Dis. 81: 1077-1081.
16. Ravid, U., Putievsky, E. Katzir, I. Lewinsohn, E. and Dudai, N. (1997).
Identification of (1R)- verbenone in essential oils of Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Flavour & Fragrance J. 12: 109-112.
17. Reuveni, R., Dudai, N. and Putievsky, E (1998).
Nufar: A sweet basil cultivar resistant to fusarium wiltcaused by Fusarium
oxysporum f. sp. basilicum.
Hortic. sci. 33: 159.
18. Lewinsohn, E., Dudai, N. Tadmor, Y., Katzir, I., Ravid, U., Putievsky,
E. and Joel, M.J. (1998).
Histochemical localization of citral accumulation in lemongrass leaves
( Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stoaceae)
Ann. Bot. 81: 35-39.
19. Putievsky, E., Ravid, U., Dudai, N., Galambosi, B. , Aflatuni, A., Pessala, R.
and Hupila, I. (1998).
Yield potential and essential oil content of Origanum vulgare, Artemisia
dracunculus and melissa officinalis grown at different site in Israel and
Finland.
Drogen Report 11(20): 3-11.
20. Dudai, N., Mayer, A.M., Poljakoff-Mayber, A., Putievsky, E. and
Lerner, H.R. (1999).
Essential oils as allelochemicals and their potential use as bio-herbicides.
J. Chem. Ecol. 25: 1079-1089.
21. Dudai, N., Lewinsohn, E., Larkov, O., Katzir, I., Ravid U., Chaimovitch, D.,
Sa'adi D. and Putienvsky, E. (1999).
Dynamics of yield components and essential oil production in a commercial
hybrid sage (Salvia officinalis X Salvia fruticosa cv. Newe Ya'ar No. 4).
J. Agr. Food Chem. 47 (10): 4341-4345.
22. Putievsky, E., Paton, A., Lewinsohn, E., Ravid, U., Haimovich, D., Katzir, I.,
Saadi, D. and Dudai, N. (1999).
Crossability and relationship between morphological and chemical varieties of
Ocimum basilicum L.
J. Herbs, Spices Med. Plants 6:(3) 11-24. No ISI rank
23. Dudai, N., Larkov, O., Putievsky, E., Lerner, H.R., Ravid, U.,
Lewinshon, E. and Mayer, A.M., (2000).
Biotransformation of costituents of essential oils by germinating wheat seeds.
Phytochemistry 55: 375-382.
24. Lewinsohn, E.,. Ziv-Raz, I., Dudai, N., Tadmor, Y., Lastochkin, E., Larkov,
O., Chaimovitsh, D., Ravid, U. Putievsky, E., Pichersky, E. and Shoham, Y.
(2000).
Biosynthesis of estragole and methyl-eugenol in sweet basil (Ocimum
basilicum). Development and chemotypic association of allylphenol
O-methylation activities.
Plant Science 160: 27-35.
25. Dudai, N., Weinberg, Z. G., Larkov, O., Ravid, U. Ashbell, G. and Putievsky, E.
(2001).
Changes in essential oil during enzyme-assisted ensiling of lemongrass
(Cymbopogone citratus Stapf) and lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora
Hook).
J. Agric. Food Chem. 49: (5), 2262-2266.
26. Dudai, N., Larkov, O., Ravid, U. Putievsky, E. and Lewinsohn, E. (2001).
Developmental control of monoterpene content and composition in Micromeria fruticosa
(L.) Druce.
Ann. Bot. 88 (3): 349-354.
27. Barazani, O., Cohen, Y., Fait, A., Diminstein, S., Dudai, N.,
Ravid, U., Putievsky, E. and Friedman, J. (2002).
Chemotypic differentiation in indigenous populations of Foeniculum vulgare var.
vulgare in Israel.
Biochem. Sys. Ecol. 30: 721-731.
28. Gross, M., Friedman, J., Dudai, N., Larkov, O., Cohen, Y., Bar, E., Ravid, U.,
Putievsky, E. and Lewinsohn, E. (2002).
Development changes in chavicol and anol O-methyltransferase activities in the
biosynthesis of anetole and estragole in bitter-fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill)
var. vulgare) chemotypes.
Plant Science 163: 1047-1053.
29. Dudai, N., Larkov, O., Chaimovitsh, D., Lewinsohn, E., Freiman L.
and Ravid, U. (2003).
Volatile compounds of Origanum dayi Post.
Flavour & Fragrance J. 18(4): 334-337.
30. Barazai, O., Dudai, N. and Golan-Goldhirsh, A (2003).
Comparison of Mediterranean Pistacia lentiscus genotypes by random
Amplified polymorphic DNA, chemical and morphological analyses.
J. Chem. Ecol. 29(8): 1939-1952.
31. Zutic, I.**, Putievsky, E., Ravid, U. and Dudai, N. (2003).
Influence of harvest dynamics and cut height upon yield components of sage
(Salvia officinalis) L.
J. Herbs Spices & Med Plants 10 (4): 49-61.
32. Barazani, O., Dudai, N., Khadka U., and Golan-Goldhirsh, A. (2004).
Cadmium accumulation in Allium schoenoprasum L. growing in a liquid
medium.
Chemosphere, 57( 9) 1213-1218.
33. Dudai, N., Weinstein, Y., Krup, M., Rabinski, T. and Ofir R. (2005).
Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines.
Planta Med. 71: 484-488.
34. Larkov, O., Dunkenblum, E., Zada, E., Lewinsohn, E., Freiman L. Dudai, N.,
and Ravid, U. (2005).
Enantiomeric composition of (trans) and (cis) sabinene
hydrate acetate in Origanum species.
Flavour & Fragrance J. 20 (2): 109-114.
35. Amzallag, N., Larkov, O., Ben Hur, M. and. Dudai, N. (2005). Soil microvariation in the wild as a source of variability: the case of secondary metabolism in Origanum dayi Post.
J. Chem. Ecol. 31(6): 1135-1254.
36. Dudai, N., Putievsky, E., Chaimovitch, D. and Ben-Hur M. (2006).
Growth management of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) under Mediterranean
conditions.
J. Environ. Manage. 81(1): 63-71.
37. Chaimovitsh, D.**, Dudai, N., Putievsky, E., and Oshri, A. (2006).
Inheritance of Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. basilici in Sweet Basil.
Plant Dis. 90(1): 58-60.
38. Yermiyahu U., Shamai, I.**, Peleg R., Dudai, N., and Shtienberg D. (2006).
Reduction of Botrytis cinerea sporulation in sweet basil by altering the
concentrations of nitrogen and calcium in the irrigation solution.
Plant Pathology 55 (4): 544-552.
39. Larkov, O. Matasyoh, J. Dudai, N., Lewinsohn, E,, Mayer, A. M. and Ravid, U.
(2007) .
Distribution of piperitone oxide stereoisomers in Mentha and Micromeria
Species and their chemical syntheses.
Flavour & Fragrance J. 22(4): 328-333.
40. Shafran, E. **, Dudai,, N., and Mayer, A. M. (2007).
Variation in the level of polyphenol oxidase in basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
during growth and development and following cold stress.
J Food Agric. Environ. 5 (3&4): 254-257.
41. Krizevski, R. **, Dudai, N, Bar, E. and Lewinsohn, E. (2007) .
Developmental patterns of propylphenylamino alkaloids accumulation in khat
(Catha edulis, Forsk., Celastraceae).
J. Ethnopharmacol. 114(3): 432-438.
42. Davidovich-Rikanati, R., Sitrit, Y., Fallik, E., Bensti, C., Bar, E., Bilenko, N.,
Dudai, N., Simon, J. E., Tadmor, Y., Pichersky, E. and Lewinsohn, E. (2007).
Enrichment of the aroma and taste of tomatoes by diversion of the plastidial
terpenoid pathway.
Nature Biotechnology 25 (8): 899-901.
43. Droby, S., Eick, A., Macarisin, D., Cohen, L., Rafael, G., Stange, R.
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