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Rana Samara

Country of origin: Canada Currently in: Palestine, Tulkarm General field of specialization: Agricultural Sciences
Academic Background

Degrees

2005 Master Agricultural Sciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Agricultural Sciences

Conservation of pollinator diversity for enhanced climate change resilience Innovation in SUMUD – Piloting and Promotion of innovative sustainable solutions for resilient agriculture with limited use of water and energy. EuropeAid/163941/DH/ACT/Multi. European Commission . Palestinian indigenous plant extract to control barley loose smut Ustilago nuda. Funded by Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) Combination of biocontrol agents and chemical Nematicide for the control of Root-Knot Nematode on Tomato. Supported by Applied Integrated Research. From the Palestinian Agricultural Academic Cooperation Project (PAAC). Funded by NUFFIC Biological Control with Endogenous Natural Enemies against Red Palm Weevil. Supported by Applied Integrated Research. From the Palestinian Agricultural Academic Cooperation Project (PAAC). Funded by NUFFIC Natural Induced Resistance in Barley and Wheat Using Palestinian Endogenous Plant Extracts Against plant disease. Supported by Applied Integrated Research From the Palestinian Agricultural Academic Cooperation Project (PAAC) Funded by NUFFIC Strategies for the management of virus transmission in grapevine leafroll viruses by mealybugs. MoA. National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)


Publications resulting from Research: 


1. Karsou, B., Samara. R. 2019. Natural Induced Resistance in crop plants by Palestinian Indigenous Plant Extracts Against Plant diseases (submitted)
2. Samara, R. I. Scott, T. Qubba, T. McDowell. 2019. Antifungal Activity of Plant Essential Oils Against postharvest disease (under preparation)
3. Samara, R. T. Lowery, L. Stobbs, P. Vickers, N. Bittner, N. 2019. Efficacy assessment of various novel Insecticides on green peach aphid Myzus Persicae (under preparation)
4. Samara, R. T. Lowery, Stobbs, L. Vickers, P. and Bittner, N. 2019. Effect of various novel Insecticides on green peach aphid Muzus persicae Sulzer (Homoptera: Aphididae) transmission of non-persistent viruses (under preparation)
5. Samara. R., Alkowni.R., Qubbaj T., Abuqauod H., Jarrar S. 2018. Plant Diseases Associated With Olive Bark Midge In West-Bank Palestine. Crop for research. 19(4)
6. Samara, R., Hunter, D., Stobbs, L., Greig, N., Delury, N., T. Lowery. 2017. Impact of Plum pox virus (PPV-D) infection on peach tree growth, productivity and bud cold hardiness. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 39: 218-228
7. Scott, I.M. R. Samara, J.B. Renaud, M.W. Sumarah. 2017. Plant growth regulator-mediated anti-herbivore responses of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) against cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. ISI :2.55 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2016.10.005
8. Samara, R. 2016. First Records of Endogenous Bio-Agent of the Red Palm Weevil Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Palestine. Journal of Agriculture and Crops. 2:57-61
9. Scott I M, Lalin I, Samara R, Khabbaz S E, Benitez X, Saavedra A. 2016. Acaricide susceptibility in Ontario and B.C. populations of two spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae. Pest Management Research Report (PMRR) 2015 Growing Season. 54: 64 pp. http://phytopath.ca/publication/pmrr
10. Samara, R. T. Lowery, Stobbs, L. Vickers, P. Bittner, L. and Greig, N. 2016. Horticultural mineral oil influences Plum pox virus transmission by Myzus persicae. Journal of Applied Entomology. 140: 688–696. DOI: 10.1111/jen.12296. ISI: 1.517
11. Stobbs, L. Lowery, T. Samara, R. Vickers, P. Bittner, L. Greig, N. 2015. Development of a detached leaf procedure for the evaluation of seasonal susceptibility of peach to PPV by Myzus persicae (Sulzer) Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 37:230-236. ISI: 1.252 DOI:10.1080/07060661.2015.1035753
12. Stobbs, L. Lowery, T. Samara, R. Vickers, P. Bittner, L. Greig, N. 2014. Influence of horticultural oil (Superior-70) on Plum pox virus (PPV) detection in treated and untreated PPV infected peach (Prunus persicae L.) leaves. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 36(4): 523-528. ISI: 1.252
13. Samara, R. T. Lowery, Stobbs, L. Vickers, P. and L. Bittner, 2014. Persistent of Superior-70 oil on peach leaves and its effect on plum pox virus transmission by green peach aphid and EPG monitoring of aphid probing behavior. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention Niagara falls, Ontario.
14. Stobbs, L., D., Hunter, R. Samara, T. Lowery, H. Sanfaçon. 2013. Progress in Epidemiological Research on Plum Pox Virus. The Tender Fruit Grape Vine (for Commercial Fruit Growers), 17(5), pp. 5-6 (http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/tenderfr/tf1705a3.htm)
15. Ouda,O. Al-Shuhail, A. Qubbaj, T. Samara, R. 2013. Assessing the applicability of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) techniques for estimating soil water content and irrigation requirements in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A project methodology. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Technology (IJARET). 4(1): 114-123.
16. Samara, R. & T. Qubbaj. 2012. Preliminary study of some aphid natural enemies of Tulkarm- Northern West-Bank and their aphid-plant associations. International journal of Agronomy and Plant Production 3(4):123-127(http://www.ijappjournal.com/2012-3-4/)
17. Samara, R. Monje, J.C., T. Qubbaj & Zebitz C.P.W. 2011. Studies on Host Preference and Oviposition Behaviour of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev and Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) strains in choice and non-choice tests. Arab Journal of Plant Protection. 29(2): 259-266.
18. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. Zebitz C.P.W. & T. Qubbaj. 2011. Comparative biology and life tables of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev & Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) on Cydia pomonella L. at constant temperatures. Phytoparasitica. 39 (2):109-119.
19. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. Qubbaj, T. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2011. Host age preference behaviour of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev & Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) International journal of Agronomy and Plant Production 2(2):57-68(http://www.ijappjournal.com/2011-2-2-2/)
20. Samara, R., J. C. Monje & C. P. W. Zebitz. 2008. Distribution of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev & Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in Middle Europe. Berichte des Naturwissenschaftlich-Medizinischen Vereins in Innsbruck: Band 94.
21. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. Reineke, A. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2008. Genetic divergence of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev and Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) individuals based on ITS2 and AFLP analysis. Journal of Applied Entomology. 132(3): 230 - 238
22. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2008. Comparison of different European strains of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev and Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) using fertility life tables. Biocontrol Science & Technology. 18(1):75-86
23. Samara, R.Y., J.C. Monje & C.P.W. Zebitz. 2005. Fertility life-table construction of different European strains of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev et Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). In: Herz, A., O. Zimmermann, S.A. Hassan & J. Huber. Bericht über das vierte Fachgespräch zum biologischen Pflanzenschutz: "Trichogramma - Wissensstand und Zukunftsperspektiven". Nachrichtenblatt des Deutschen Pflanzenschutzdienstes 57(1): 4-10.
24. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2005. Host preference and oviposition behaviour of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev & Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Mitteilung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für allgemeine und angewandte Entomologie. Band 15. Entomologen Tagung. Dresden - Germany. Abstract book, 163.
25. Samara R, 2005. Biology, behaviour and genetic diversity of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev and Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). PhD Thesis, Verlag Grauer, Stuttgart, pp. 153. ISBN-3861865025
26. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2004. Phylogenetic studies on Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev & Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Proceeding of the 7th Annual meeting of the GfBS. Society of systematics biology. Stuttgart-Germany (abstract).
27. Samara, R. Monje, J.C. & Zebitz C.P.W. 2004. Host age selection behaviour of Trichogramma aurosum Sugonjaev und Sorokina (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Cultivation Technique and Phytopathological Problems in Organic Fruit Growing and Viticulture. Weinsberg-Germany. 335-338.
28. Mustafa, M. and Samara, R. 1998. Reproduction potential and susceptibility to the infestation of some Broad bean cultivars Vicia faba to the black bean aphid Aphis fabae Scopli (Homopeta: Aphididae). Arab Journal of Plant Protection. Alpo.
29. Mustafa, M. and Samara, R. 1998. Effect of Temperature on the reproduction of the black bean aphid Aphis fabae Scopli (Homopeta: Aphididae). Arab Journal of Plant Protection. Alpo. Vol. 16 (2): 102-104.
30. Mustafa, M. and Samara, R. 1998. Monitoring the flight activity of the black bean aphid Aphis fabae Scopli (Homopeta: Aphididae) in the Central Jordan Valley. Arab Journal of Plant Protection. Alpo. Vol. 16(2).



Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Research
Administration
Other
Dean of Scientific Research, PTUK – Tulkarem Manage and plan general fund, indirect cost, base budget, allocate funds in support of scholarly and creative activities. Prepare annual budget reports, achievement reports. Monitor graduate programs enrolments, progress and resource allocation consonant with academic objectives and core curriculum. Interview candidates and work with chairs to recruit top candidates. Conduct annual evaluation Work with departments and human resource personnel to resolve personnel disputes. Prepare letters of support for awards for undergraduate and graduate student and staff Select annual awards recipients for distinguished researcher, published paper, citation. Created and conducted new faculty workshops. Academic 2017-present Associate Professor of entomology, PTUK 2009-16 Assistant Professor of entomology, PTUK 2008-09 Non-tenure track Assistant Professor, Al-Najah National University, Palestinian territories 2006-09 Distance learning instructor, Al-Quds Open University, Palestinian territories

Prizes, Grants and Awards

Other Awards

Sep 2019
PTUK distinguished published research paper award
May 2018
Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) Research Fellowship
Sep 2018
PTUK distinguished published research paper award
May 2017
Zamalah Fellowship/ Bank of Palestine

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