CURRICULUM VITAE
RASHID ABDULLAH AL-YAHYAI, PHD
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Current Title:
Associate Professor of Horticulture, Dept. of Crop Sciences
Address:
College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
P.O. Box 34, Al-Khoud 123, Oman
Contact:
Office Phone: (+ 968) 2414 1208
Coordinator: (+ 968) 2414 1215
Fax: (+ 968) 2441 3418
Email: alyahyai@squ.edu.om / alyahyai@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: http://om.linkedin.com/in/alyahyai
SQU Profile: http://www.squ.edu.om/tabid/5697/language/en-US/Default.aspx
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rashid_Al-Yahyai/
Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Fi8iz7cAAAAJ
Date of Appointment:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Citizenship:
Permanent Address:
Gender:
Marital Status:
22 September 1993
8 February 1971
Al-Hamra, Sultanate of Oman
Sultanate of Oman
P.O. Box 1164, Nizwa 611, Oman
Male
Married
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Doctorate of Philosophy. December, 2004. Major in Horticultural Sciences. Horticultural Sciences
Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Master of Science. May, 1998. Major in the Field of Pomology, Department of Horticulture, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY, USA. Minor in International Agriculture & Rural Development, Cornell
International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD), Cornell University, Ithaca,
NY, USA.
Bachelor of Science. May, 1993. Major in Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture, Sultan Qaboos
University, Sultanate of Oman.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Associate Professor of Horticulture May 2013 to Present. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences,
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Assistant Dean for Training & Community Services, Sept. 2010 to Sept. 2013. College of Agricultural
& Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Assistant Professor of Horticulture, January 2005 to May 2013. College of Agricultural & Marine
Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Graduate Research Associate, August 2004 to December 2004. Tropical Research and Education
Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, USA.
Lecturer, February 1998 to December 1999. College of Agriculture, Sultan Qaboos University,
Muscat, Oman.
Demonstrator (Teaching and Research Assistant), September 1993 - August 1995. Department of
Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
2. TEACHING
A. Courses Taught:
1. CROP 2510: Introduction to Crop Production
2. CROP 2011: Ornamental Horticulture
3. CROP 3514: Fruit Production
4. CROP 3001: Statistical Methods in Agriculture
5. CROP 4011: Plant Propagation
6. CROP 4512: Postharvest Physiology
7. CROP 6002: Fruit Tree Physiology
B. Student Advising:
1. Student advising:
1. AY 2013/2014 (11 students), AY 2014/2015 (31 students)
2. Have advised 148 undergraduate students during my tenure as an Assistant Professor
3. Served as the Department Postgraduate Coordinator for (2006/2007; 2009-2010)
4. As an Assistant Dean, I advised college students on major selection and career options
5. Supervised 17 undergraduate special tropics (final year research projects).
2. Postgraduate Supervisor (M.Sc):
1- Basem Al-Kalbani (2014-ongoing)
2- Eric Hopkins (2014-ongoing)
3- Mohammed Al-Mazroui (2013-ongoing)
4- Nafla Al-Waili (2007-2010)
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5- Khalid Al-Harthi (2006-2009)
6- Abdullah Al-Hosni (2006-2008)
3. Postgraduate Supervisor (PhD):
1- Latifa Al-Kharusi (201-ongoing)
2- Khalid Al-Harthi (UPM, 2013-ongoing)
4. Postgraduate Student Thesis Committee Member:
1- Aisha Al-Ghaithi, 2013-Present (PhD, Crop Protection)
2- Shaikha Al-Abadi, 2013-Present (M.Sc. Crop Protection)
3- Teena Ann Mathew, 2013-Present (Ph.D. Agr. Eng.)
4- Amal Al-Sabti. 2011-2013 (M.Sc. Civil Eng., CoE)
5- Karuppannan Ganeshmoorthy, 2011-2013 (M.Sc. Agr. Eng.)
6- Nawal Khamis Khalfan Al Mezeini, 2011-2013 (M.Sc. Agr. Eng.)
7- Sawsana Hilal Salim Al-Rahbi, 2011-2013 (M.Sc. Agr. Eng.)
8- Fawzia Al-Bulushi, 2009- 2013 (M.Agr.Sc., Horticultural Sciences, UCD, Ireland)
9- Aisha Al-Ghaithi, 2009-2011 (M.Sc. Crop Sciences)
10- Hanan Al-Muqbali, 2008-2011 (M.Sc. Crop Sciences)
11- Shamsa Al-Hilali , 2008-2010 (M.Sc. Crop Sciences)
12- Mahmood Al-Ansari, 2007-2009 (M.Sc., Crop Sciences)
13- Fatma Al-Raisi, 2005-2008 (M.Sc., Crop Sciences)
14- Issa Al-Maamari, 2006-2007 (M.Sc., Crop Sciences)
5. Postgraduate Student Examining Committee Member:
1- Halima Said Al-Dohani, (M.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition), 2014
2- Abbas Al-Lawatia (PhD Proposal, Biology, College of Science), 2014
3- W.V. Aindongo, (M.Sc. Food Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa), 2014
4- Safa Al-Mazroui, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2014
5- AbdulRahman Al-Matroushi, (Ph.D. Crop Sciences, SQU), 2014
6- Karima Al-Waleed Al-Hinai, (M.Sc. Food Sciiences, SQU), 2011
7- Amal Hamed Al-Kharousi, (M.Sc. Animal & Vet. Tech., SQU), 2011
8- Adel Ali Al-Shihi, (M.Sc. Crop Sciences, SQU), 2011
9- Mundher Hussain Al-Jabri, (M.Sc. Food Sciences, SQU), 2011
10- Naflaa Al-Waili, (M.Sc., Agr. Eng., SQU), 2010
11- Abbas Al-Lawati, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2009
12- Hamed Al-Busaidi, (M.Sc., Soil, Water, & Agr. Eng., SQU), 2009
13- Khalid Al-Harthi, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2009
14- Abdullah Al-Hosni, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2008
15- Al-Ghalia Al-Maamari, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2007
16- Saif Al-Kaabi, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2007
17- Mahmood Al-Nabhani, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2006
18- Safaa Al-Farsi, (M.Sc., Crop Sciences, SQU), 2006
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D. Curriculum development:
Developed print and electronic materials for the following courses:
1- Fruit Production (CROP 3514). Lecture Notes, print and online. Sultan Qaboos University,
Oman. 2006-2014.
2- Plant Propagation (CROP 4011). Lecture Notes, online. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
2005-2013.
3- Ornamental Horticulture (CROP 2011). Lecture Notes, print and online. Sultan Qaboos
University, Oman. 2007-2011.
4- Statistical Methods in Agriculture (CROP 3001). Lecture Notes, print and online. Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman. 2006.
5- Physiology of Fruit Trees (CROP 6002). Lecture Notes, online. Sultan Qaboos University,
Oman. 2005-2011.
3. RESEARCH:
A. Research Objective:
My overall research objective is to study the effects of biotic and abiotic stress factors on physiology,
growth and productivity of horticultural crops with emphasis on heat, drought and salinity effects.
My current research activities include studies on water deficit and tree water requirements;
production and postharvest physiology of fruit crops; optimizing fruit yield and quality; tree nutrition
and fertilizer effects; biodiversity and germplasm, collection and conservation of food plants; and
integrated fruit crop orchard management practices.
B. Research Grants:
No. Title
Role*
1
Agroecology of date palm farms in Oman
PI
2
Rejuvenating Lime Production in Oman:
Resolving Current Challenges
Physiological responses of date palm to
various levels of water stress
PI
3
4
5
6
PI
Establishing and researching school gardens in Co-PI
Oman as a resource for improving education
and health outcomes (PI: Dr. Abdullah
Ambusaidi, College of Education, SQU]
Computer Vision Technology for Quality
Co-PI
Evaluation of Dates in the Sultanate of Oman
[PI: Dr. Annamalai Manickavasagan, Dept. of
Soil, Water & Agricultural Engineering, SQU]
Plant-soil approach for irrigation-scheduling of Co-PI
fruit crops [PI: Dr. Salem Al-Jabri, Dept. of Soil,
Water & Agricultural Engineering, SQU]
Amount
OR
(US $)
7,000
(17,920)
114,000
(290,000)
4,480
(11,468)
Period
Funding
Agency
20142016
20082011
20062008
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
HM Grant,
SQU, Oman
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
122,400
(313,000)
20132015
The Research
Council, Oman
109,100
(280,000)
20102013
The Research
Council, Oman
8,000
(20,480)
20112013
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Mutrification of traditional foods with Omani
Date [PI: Dr. Annamalai Manickavasagan,
Dept. of Soil, Water & Agricultural
Engineering, SQU]
Agronomic and economic feasibility of salt
tolerant plants for saline lands and water of
Batinah [PI: Dr. Ahmed Al-Busaidi, Dept. of
Soil, Water & Agricultural Engineering, SQU]
Mango rootstock evaluation, conservation,
and use in the Sultanate of Oman [PI: Prof.
Michael Deadman, Dept. of Crop Sciences,
SQU]
Co-PI
6,000
(15,360)
20102012
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
Co-PI
5,000
(12,800)
20102012
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
Co-PI
7,100
(18,200)
20062008
SQU Internal
Grant, Oman
Mango Wilt Disease in Oman:
Resistance, Resistance Mechanisms and
Environmental Interactions [PI: Prof. Michael
Deadman, Dept. of Crop Sciences, SQU]
Fungal diseases of Citrus in Oman [PI: Dr.
Abdullah Al-Sadi, Dept. of Crop Sciences, SQU]
Co-I
70,000
(179,000)
20132014
Vale Oman
Pelletizing
Company LLC
Co-I
70,000
(179,000)
20132014
Potential sources of soil-borne plant
pathogenic fungi and bacteria into farms in
Oman [PI: Dr. Abdullah Al-Sadi, Dept. of Crop
Sciences, SQU]
Sustainable and Beneficial Options for Reusing
of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase
1 – Exploratory Study [PI: Dr. Mahad Baawain,
College of Engineering, SQU]
Co-I
87,500
(224,000)
20102013
Vale Oman
Pelletizing
Company LLC
HM Grant,
SQU, Oman
Co-I
10,000
(25,600)
20112012
Haya Water
Management of salt-affected soils and water
for sustainable agriculture [PI: Dr Salim AlRawahy, Dept. of Soil, Water & Agricultural
Engineering, SQU]
Postharvest Technology to Reduce Losses and
Improve Quality and Supply of Omani Local
Fresh Food Produce [PI: Prof. Linus Opara,
Dept. of Soil, Water & Agricultural
Engineering, SQU]
Co-I
95,000
(243,200)
20072010
HM Grant,
SQU, Oman
Co-I
65,950
(169,000)
20062009
HM Grant,
SQU, Oman
* (PI: Principal Investigator; CO-PI: Co-Principal Investigator; Co-I: Co-Investigator; SQU: Sultan Qaboos University, Oman)
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C. Postgraduate Research:
No. Title
1
Effect of salinity on Omani banana cultivars
Period
2013-
2
20132015
20082010
20062008
20062009
3
4
5
Chemical constituents of phytoplasma-infected citrus species in
Oman
Effects of Storage Condition on Postharvest Quality and
Physiological Responses of ‘Millindi’ & ‘Milk’ Banana
Postharvest Properties of Selected Exotic Banana Hybrids in
Oman
Effect of fertilizer application and suckering on growth and yield
of William banana
Student
Khalid Al-Harthi,
PhD (UPM)
Mohammed AlMazroui, M.Sc.
Nafla Al-Waili,
M.Sc.
Abdullah Al-Hosni,
M.Sc.
Khalid Al-Harthi,
M.Sc.
D. Undergraduate Research (Special Problem Projects):
No. Title
1
Agrobiodiversity of Date Palm Farms
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Completed Student (ID)
Ongoing
Khalid Al-Hashmi
(85845)
2011
Saif Al-Abri (81333)
3
Effect of Bunch and Strand Thinning on Date Yield and
Quality
Essential oil content of Omani native citrus species
4
Fruit quality and storage of Omani Lime
2011
5
Physiology of Lime Trees
2010
6
Yield and fruit quality of lime (healthy-symptomless &
WBDL-infected) & other citrus species grown in Oman
(sweet lime & orange)
Yield and fruit quality of lime (healthy-symptomless &
WBDL-infected) & other citrus species grown in Oman
(sweet lime & orange)
Effects of Salinity on Selected Ornamental Plants
2010
Date palm physiology and production as affected by
deficit irrigation during fruit development
Tomato fruit quality as affected by salinity and fertilizer
type
Propagation of roses by cuttings
2008
Effect of water stress on yield and fruit quality of date
palm
Grafting Omani lime on Citrus Macrophylla and Sour
Orange
Propagation of Omani and Tahiti lime by cuttings
2007
Vegetative characteristics and Dubas bug population
density of four Omani date palm cultivars
2007
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
2011
Khadja Al-Wahaibi
(69910)
Tasneem Al-Lawati
(69656)
Sharifa Al-Badi
(59271)
Khalid Al-Subhi
(53548)
2010
Hamad Al-Farqani
(55284)
2009
Samia Al-Maawali
(52037)
Aqeel Al-Beloushi
(38737)
Zakiya Al-Kalbani
(49286)
Laila Al-Jahwari
(50602)
Ahmed Al-Yahyai
(49169)
Khadija Al-Muraiki
(38800)
Buthaina Al-Rahaili
(43329)
Mohammed AlMazroui (41850)
2008
2008
2007
2007
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Phenotypic characterization of mangoes grown in
northern Oman
Vegetative propagation of Omani mangoes
17
2007
2006
Zaher Al-Farei
(34435)
Hamid Al-Zawamri
(27187)
E. Completed (Pre-PhD) Research Projects:
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Irrigation of Date Palm with Treated Sewage Water, 1992/93.
Dr. M.O. El Mardi & R. Al-Yahyai, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
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Effects of Soil and Water Salinity on Tomato, 1993-94.
Dr. S. M. Satti & R. Al-Yahyai, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
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Mechanical Pollination of Date Palm, 1994-95.
Dr. M.O. El Mardi & R. Al-Yahyai, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
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Irrigation of Young Apple Trees in North-Eastern US, 1995-98
R. Al-Yahyai, Dr. T. Robinson, & Dr. A. Lakso
NYSAES, Cornell University, New York, USA.
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Effect of Soil Water Depletion on Carambola Physiology, Growth and Yield, 2000-04
R. Al-Yahyai, Dr. B. Schaffer, & Dr. F.S. Davies.
Tropical Research & Education Center, University of Florida, USA.
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4. PUBLICATIONS:
A. Referred Publications:
Refereed Full Journal Articles (Published):
1- Al-Yahyai, RA, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Sadi, Fahad Al-Julanda Al-Said, Zakiya Hilal AlKalbani, Claudine Márcia Carvalho, Simon Luke Elliot, and Assunta Bertaccini. 2014.
Development and morphological changes in leaves and branches of acid lime (Citrus
aurantifolia) affected by witches’ broom disease. Phytopathologia Mediterranea (In Press)
2- Manickavasagan, A., K. Ganeshmoorthy, M. R. Claereboudt, R. Al-Yahyai and L. Khriji. 2014.
Non-destructive measurement of total soluble solid (TSS) content of dates using near infrared
(NIR) imaging. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture (EJFA) 26(11): 970-976. (DOI:
10.9755/ejfa.v26i11.18102)
3- Al-Ismaily, S.S., R.A. Al-Yahyai, and S.A. Al-Rawahy. 2014. Mixed fertilizer can improve fruit
yield and quality of field-grown tomatoes irrigated with saline water. Journal of Plant
Nutrition 37:12, 1981-1996. (DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2014.920364)
4- Thomas, G., A Manickavasagan, L Khriji and R Al-Yahyai. 2014. Contrast enhancement using
brightness preserving histogram equalization technique for classification of date varieties.
The Journal of Engineering Research (TJER) 11(1): 55-63.
5- Al-Sadi, A.M., A.G. Al-Ghaithi, A. Al-Fahdi, R. Al-Yahyai. 2014. Characterization and
pathogenicity of fungal pathogens associated with root diseases of Citrus in Oman.
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 16: 371-376 (13-979/2014/16-2-371-376)
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6- Al-Yahyai, R., A. Al-Subhi, J. Al-Sabahi, F. Al-Said, K Al-Wahaibi, AM Al-Sadi. 2014. Chemical
composition of acid lime leaves infected with Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia.
Agricultural Sciences 5(1): 66-70
7- Al-Rahbi, S., A. Manickavasagan, R. Al-Yahyai, L. Khriji, and P. Alahakoon. 2013. Detecting
Surface Cracks on Dates Using Color Imaging Technique. Food Science and Technology
Research 19(5):795-804 (DOI: 10.3136/fstr.19.795)
8- Manickavasagan, a., P.M.K. Alahakoon, T.K. Al-Busaidi, S. Al-Adawi, A.K. Al-Wahaibi, A.A. AlRaeesi, R. Al-Yahyai, D.S. Jayas. 2013. Disinfestation of stored dates using microwave energy.
Journal of Stored Products Research 55: 1-5 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2013.05.005)
9- Mditshwa, A., OA Fawole, F Al-Said, R Al-Yahyai, UL Opara. 2013. Phytochemical content,
antioxidant capacity and physicochemical properties of pomegranate grown in different
microclimates in South Africa. South African Journal of Plant and Soil 30(2): 81-90 (DOI:
10.1080/02571862.2013.802033)
10- Opara, U.L., R. Al-Yahyai*, N. Al-Waili, F. Al Said, M. Al-Ani, A. Manickavasagan and A. AlMahdouri. 2013. Postharvest Responses of ‘Malindi’ Cavendish Banana to Various Storage
Conditions. International Journal of Fruit Science 13(4): 373-388 (DOI:
10.1080/15538362.2013.748378)
11- Thomas, G., A. Manickavasagan and R. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Classification of dates varieties and
effect of motion blurring on standardized moment features. Journal of Food Measurement
and Characterization (formerly: Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety).
6(1-4): 21-26. (DOI: 10.1007/s11694-012-9129-9)
12- Opara, Umezuruike Linus, Rashid Al-Yahyai*, Naflaa Al-Waili, Fahad Al Said, Majeed Al-Ani,
Annamalai Manickavasagan, and Adel Al-Mahdouri. 2012. Effect of storage conditions on
physico-chemical attributes and physiological responses of ‘milk’ (Musa spp., AAB group)
banana during fruit ripening. International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation
2(4): 370 – 386. (DOI: 10.1504/IJPTI.2012.050983
13- Manickavasagan, A., G. Thomas, R. Al-Yahyai, and M. Hema. 2012. Brightness preserving
histogram equalization (BPHE) technique for classification of dates. International Journal of
Image Processing and Vision Sciences 1(3): 27-29.
14- Al-Sadi A.M., H.S. Al-Moqbali, R.A. Al-Yahyai, and F.A. Al-Said. 2012. AFLP data suggest a
potential role for the low genetic diversity of acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) in Oman
in the outbreak of witches’ broom disease of lime. Euphytica (DOI 10.1007/s10681-012-07287).
15- Al-Yahyai, R. and L. Al-Kharusi. 2012. Sub-optimal irrigation affects chemical quality
attributes of dates during fruit development. African Journal of Agricultural Research 7(10):
1498-1503. (DOI: 10.5897/AJAR11.1553)
16- Al-Yahyai, R. 2012. Managing irrigation of fruit trees using plant water status. Agricultural
Sciences 3(1):35-43. (DOI:10.4236/as.2012.31006)
17- Al-Yahyai, R. and L. Al-Kharusi. 2012. Physical and chemical quality attributes of freezestored dates. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 14: 97–100.
18- Al-Sadi A.M., S.A. Al-Hilali, R.A. Al-Yahyai, F.A. Al-Said, M.L. Deadman, I.H. Al-Mahmooli, and
G. Nolasco. 2012. Molecular characterization and potential sources of Citrus Tristeza Virus in
Oman. Plant Pathology 61 (4):632-640. (DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2011.02553.x)
19- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and L. Opara. 2009. Fruit growth characteristics of four
pomegranate cultivars from northern Oman. Fruits 64(6): 335-341.
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20- Al-Harthi, K. and R. Al-Yahyai*. 2009. Effect of NPK fertilizer on growth and yield of banana
in Northern Oman. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 1(8): 160-167.
21- Al-Said, F., L. Opara, and R. Al-Yahyai. 2009. Physico-chemical and textural quality attributes
of pomegranate cultivars (Punica granatum L.) grown in the Sultanate of Oman. Journal of
Food Engineering 90(1): 129-134.
22- Al-Yahyai, R. and S. Al-Khanjary. 2008. Biodiversity of date palm in the Sultanate of Oman.
African Journal of Agricultural Research, 3(6): 389-395.
23- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, F.S. Davies, and R. Munoz-Carpena. 2006. Characterization of soil
water retention of a very gravelly loam soil varied with determination method. Soil Science
171:85-93.
24- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, and F.S. Davies. 2005. Physiological response of carambola to soil
water depletion. HortScience 40(7): 2145-2150.
25- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, F.S. Davies, and J.H. Crane. 2005. Four levels of soil water depletion
minimally affect carambola phenological cycles. HortTechnology 15 (3): 623-630.
26- Satti, S. M., R. A. Al-Yhyai, and F. Al-Said. 1996. Fruit quality and partitioning of mineral
elements in processing tomato in response to saline nutrients. Journal of Plant Nutrition 19
(5). 705-715.
27- Satti, S. M. and R. A. Al-Yahyai. 1995. Salinity tolerance in tomato: implications of potassium,
calcium and phosphorus. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 26 (17&18):
2749-2760.
Refereed Monographs & Conference Proceedings:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. F. Al-Said, and LU Opara. 2014. Deciduous Crop Plants of Oman: Cultivation and
Utilization. Acta Horticulturae (Accepted).
2- Al-Yahyai, R. and A. Manickavasagan. 2013. Fruit quality of date palm: Influencing factors
and assessment methods. Acta Horticulturae 1012:1241-1246.
3- Al Said, F.A., R.A. Al-Yahyai, and U.L. Opara. 2013. Traditional Cultivation of Pomegranate in
Oman. Acta Horticulturae 1007:549-555.
4- Al-Yahyai, Rashid A, Ali M. Al-Subhi, Sulaiman Al-Khanjari, and Zaher Al-Farei. 2013.
Phenotypic Diversity of Cultivated Mangoes in Oman. Acta Horticulturae 1007:267-278.
5- Baawain, M.S., A. Sana, R. Al-Yahyai, and A. Al-Sabti. 2012. Sustainable and Beneficial
Options for Reusing Treated Wastewater in Muscat, Oman. Proceedings of the 12th
International Environmental Specialty Conference. 6-9 June 2012, Edmonton, Alberta,
Canda. ENV-1008. pp. 1-10.
6- Al-Kharusi, L.M., A. Hall and R.A. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Moodle workshop for staff of college of
agricultural and marine sciences. Proceedings of International Technology, Education and
Development 2012 Conference. 5-7 March 2012, Valencia, Spain. pp. 2683-2691.
7- Al-Yahyai, R., I. Khan, F. Al-Said, A. Al-Sadi, A. Al-Wahaibi, and M. Deadman. 2012. Status of
Citrus aurantifolia Infected with Witches’ Broom Disease of Lime in Oman. Acta Horticulturae
928:375-381.
8- Al-Kharusi, L. and R. Al-Yahyai. 2011. Forum as learning enhancement on Moodle for
undergraduate courses. Proceedings of International Technology, Education and
Development 2011 Conference. 7-9 March 2011, Valencia, Spain. pp. 4372–4379.
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9- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Current status of date palm in the Sultanate of Oman. Proceedings of the
International Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology. Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. 09 - 11 May 2006. pp. 1-6.
10- Al-Kharusi, L. and R. Al-Yahyai. 2010. Applying e-learning management system (moodle) in
teaching undergraduate course. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Education
and New Learning Technologies. 5-7 July, 2010, Barcelona, Spain. pp. 4394-4402.
11- Al-Yahyai, R., S. Al-Ismaily and S. A. Al-Rawahy. 2010. Growing tomatoes under saline field
conditions and the role of fertilizers. In: Mushtaque Ahmed, Salim Ali Al-Rawahy and Nazir
Hussain (eds.). A Monograph on Management of Salt-Affected Soils and Water for
Sustainable Agriculture. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. pp. 83-88.
12- Opara, LU, FA Al-Said, RA Al-Yahyai, MR Al-Ani, A Al-Mahdoury, Y Al-Shuaibi, K. Awlad-Thani.
2009. Food functionality, ethno-pharmacy, and economic potentials of pomegranates
(Punica granatum L.) grown in the Jabal Al Khaddar Mountains of Oman. Proceedings of the
Mountains of the World: Ecology, Conservation and Sustainable Development, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman. 10-14 February 2008. pp. 65-67.
13- Opara LU, AA Mahdoury, MR Al-Ani, FA Al-Said, R Al-Yahyai, H Al-Kindi, Y Al-Shuaibi. 2008.
Physiological responses and changes in postharvest quality attributes of ‘helow’
pomegranate variety (Punica granatum l.) during refrigerated storage. Proceedings of the
CIGR - International Conference of Agricultural Engineering, Iguassu Fall, Brazil, August 31 to
September 4 2008. pp. 1-4.
14- Deadman, M.L., A. Al-Adawi, R. Al-Yahyai, M. Wingfield. 2007. Ceratocystis wilt of mango in
Oman. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Prospects of Horticultural Industry in
Pakistan. Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
28-30 March, 2007. pp. 191-194.
15- Al-Yahyai, R. and H. Al-Nabhani. 2008. Botanical description and phenological cycles of
Monotheca buxifolia. Acta Horticulturae 769:247-253.
16- Al-Yahyai, R. 2007. Improvement of date palm production in the Sultanate of Oman. Acta
Horticulturae 736:337-343
Refereed Abstracts:
1- Al-Yahyai, R., A. Al-Sadi, M. Deadman, F. Al-Said, and Z. Al-Kalbani. 2011. Morphological
Changes Induced by Phytoplasma in Citrus aurantifolia. HortScience 46(9). S351.
2- Al-Yahyai, R., and A. Al-Hosni. 2009. Production and fruit quality attributes of eight exotic
banana genotypes grown in Oman. HortScience: 44(4): 1109.
3- Al-Yahyai, R., L. Al-Kharusi, F. Al-Said and H. Abdel Rahman. 2009. Yield and postharvest
quality attributes of date palm are affected by sub-optimal irrigation during fruit
development. HortScience: 44(4): 1012.
4- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and L. Opara. 2008. Fruit growth of four pomegranate cultivars from
northern Oman. HortScience 43(4): 1141.
5- Deadman, M.L., A. Al Adawi, R. Al-Yahyai, and M. Wingfield. 2007. Variety differences in
response to Ceratocystis wilt of mango. Phytopathology 97:S27
6- Deadman, M.L., Y. Al Maqbali, A. Al Subhi, R. Al Yahyai, A. Al Sa’di, M. C. Aime. 2007. First
Report of Rust Caused by Tranzschelia discolor on Peach in Oman. Plant Disease 91 (5):638
(DOI: 10.1094/PDIS-91-5-0638B)
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7- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, and F. S. Davies. 2004. Physiological response of carambola trees
to soil water depletion in Krome soils. HortScience 39(4): 857.
8- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, and F. S. Davies. 2003. Response of carambola trees to four
moisture levels in calcareous soil. HortScience 38(5): 682.
B. Books & Book Chapters:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. and M.M. Khan. 2014. Date Palm Status and Perspective in Oman. IN: J.M. AlKhayri, S.M. Jain and D.V. Johnson (eds). Date palm Genetic Resources, Cultivar Assessment,
Cultivation Practices and Novel Products. Springer, the Netherlands. (In Press).
2- Al-Yahyai, R. and A . Manickavasagan. 2012. An overview of date palm production. IN: A.
Manickavasagan , M . Essa , and E . Sukumar (eds). Dates: Production, Processing, Food, and
Medicinal Values. CRC Press, UK. Pp. 3–12
3- Manickavasagan, A. and R . Al-Yahyai. 2012. Quality assessment of dates by computer vision
technology. IN: A. Manickavasagan , M . Essa , and E . Sukumar (eds). Dates: Production,
Processing, Food, and Medicinal Values. CRC Press, UK. Pp. 217–226.
4- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, M. Deadman and L. Opara. 2011. Proceedings of the Workshop
Integrated Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates.
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
C. Encyclopedic Entries:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. Date palm (10/3634-3642), mango (1/315-317), coconut (10/3585-3587),
pomegranate (4/1558-1559), grapes (7/2591-2593), fig (2/804-806), apricot (9/3357-3358),
peach (4/1338-1340), walnut (3/1000-1001), almond (8/3078-3080), pecan (2/640-641),
hazelnut (2/576-577), apple (2/749-751), pear (8/3003-3005), pistachio (8/2737-2738),
mulberry (2/786-787), cherry (8/2965-2966), plums (2/468-469), passion fruit, pineapple
(1/329-329), avocado (5/1620-1621), star fruit (10/3618-3619), tropical cherry (8/29662966), hazelnut (8/2977-2978), prickly pear (2/806-807), jackfruit (8/2764-2764), oil palm
(10/3642-3643), coffee (2/559-562), cocoa (8/2932-2932), breadfruit (6/1996-1997), quince
(5/1797-1798), and strawberry (8/2725-2726). In: Oman Encyclopedia. Ministry of Heritage
and Culture, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
[each topic is a separate encyclopedic entry (vol./page no) - Arabic].
D. Theses:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. 2004. Effect of soil water depletion on growth, physiology and yield of
carambola trees in Krome soil. Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Horticultural Sciences,
University of Florida, USA. Advisor: Prof. Bruce Schaffer.
2- Al-Yahyai, R. 1998. Effect of irrigation on young apple growth and yield. Master of Science
Thesis. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA. Advisor: Prof. Terence Robinson.
E. Non-Refereed Publications:
Monographs and Conference Proceedings:
1- Manickavasagan, A., R. Al-Yahyai, and A.M. Al-Sadi. 2014. Computer vision techniques for
quality assessment of dates. Proceedings of International Research Conference on
Engineering, Science and Management 2014 (IRCESM 2014). Dubai, UAE. 4-5 June 2014. Pp.
199-201.
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2- Manickavasagan, A., G. Thomas, R. Al-Yahyai, R. and M. Hema. 2012. Brightness preserving
histogram equalization (BPHE) technique for classification of dates. Proceedings of the
International Conference on Computational Vision and Robotics, Bhubaneswar, India. 19
August 2012. Pp. 1-3.
3- Manickavasagan, A. and R. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Computer vision and digital image processing
technology for quality assessment and management of agricultural products. Proceedings of
the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Information Technology2012. Coimbatore, India. 2-3 March 2012. Pp.1-5.
4- Al-Yahyai, R. 2011. Fruit Production in the Sultanate of Oman. In: Al-Yahyai, RA, FA Al-Said,
ML Deadman, LU Opara (Eds), Proceedings of the Workshop Integrated Approaches to Fruit
Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
29-31 May 2010. pp. 2-15.
5- Al-Yahyai, R. and F. Al Said. 2011. Physiological approach to fruit production. In: Al-Yahyai,
RA, FA Al-Said, ML Deadman, LU Opara (Eds), Proceedings of the Workshop Integrated
Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates. Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman. 29-31 May 2010. pp. 57-59.
6- Al-Waili, N., L. Opara, R. Al-Yahyai, M. Al-Ani, A. Al-Mahdhori and M. Annamalai. 2011.
Physiological responses and postharvest quality of banana as affected by storage conditions.
In: Al-Yahyai, RA, FA Al-Said, ML Deadman, LU Opara (Eds), Proceedings of the Workshop
Integrated Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates.
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 29-31 May 2010. pp. 78-86.
7- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Tree water potential for irrigation management of fruit crops.
International Conference on Economic Incentives and Water Demand Management. 18-22
March 2006. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. pp. 238-250.
8- Al-Yahyai, R., F.S. Davies, B. Schaffer, J.H. Crane. 2005. Effect of soil water depletion on
growth, yield, and fruit quality of carambola in gravelly loam soil. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc.
118: 237-241.
9- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, and F. S. Davies. 2003. Monitoring soil water content for irrigation
scheduling in a carambola orchard in a gravelly limestone soil. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 116:
37-41.
Abstracts:
1- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said & U.L. Opara. 2014. Status & Prospects for Pomegranates Research
in Oman & and South Africa. 1st National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research.
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014. P.35
2- Al-Abadi, S.Y., A.M. Al-Sadi, and R.A. Al-Yahyai. Analysis of diversity in Candidatus
phytoplasma aurantifolia in Oman, UAE and Iran. 1st National Conference on Agriculture &
Fisheries Research. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014. P. 131
3- Al-Subhi, A., R. Al-Yahyai, J. Al-Sabahi, F. Al Said, K. Al-Wahaibi, and A.M. Al-Sadi. 2014. A
Pilot study on The Variation in Leaves Chemical composition of Phytoplasma-Susceptible and
Tolerant Citrus Species. 1st National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research. Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014. P. 129
4- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. Optimizing water utilization for improved horticultural crop production in
Oman. Mini-Symposium on Water-Plant-Energy-Food Nexus in Two Arid Tropical Regions:
Australian & Omani Experience. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 4 March 2014. P.8
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5- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, A.M. Al-Sadi, and L. Opara. 2013. Diversity of Cultivated
Pomegranates in Oman. Book of Abstracts. III International Symposium on Pomegranate and
Minor Mediterranean Climate Fruits. 20-24/9/2013, Taian China. P. 54.
6- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and LU Opara. 2013. Deciduous Crop Plants of Oman: Cultivation
and Utilization. 9 th International Symposium on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics and
Subtropics, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 26 – 28 March 2013.
7- Al-Sadi AM, RA Al-Yahyai, FA Al-Said. 2012. Witches' Broom Disease of Lime, a serious
disease of acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia) in the Arabian Peninsula. International Citrus
Congress, Valencia, Spain, 18-23, November, 2012.
8- Al-Yahyai, R. and A. Manickavasagan. 2012. Fruit quality of date palm: Influencing factors
and assessment methods. 7th International Postharvest Symposium 2012 (IPS 2012):
Postharvest for Wealth & Health. MARDI-UPM-ISHS, Putra World Trade Center (PWTC),
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25-29 June 2012, p. 213.
9- Al-Yahyai, R. and A. Al-Subhi. 2012. Grains in agricultural systems and food of traditional
communities in northern Oman. International Symposium on Whole Grain Products, Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 14-15 April 2012, p. 25.
10- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al Said, L. Al-Kharusi, T. Al-Lawati . 2012. Fruit quality attributes of Citrus
aurantifolia infected with Witches’ Broom Disease of Lime. 2nd All Africa Horticulture
Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South Africa, 15-20 January 2012, p. 168.
11- Al Said, F.A., R.A. Al-Yahyai, L.U. Opara. 2012. Traditional Cultivation of Pomegranate in
Oman. 2nd All Africa Horticulture Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South
Africa, 15-20 January 2012, p. 27.
12- Al-Yahyai, R., A. Al-Subhi, S. Al-Khanjari. 2012. Phenotypic diversity of cultivated mangoes in
Oman. 2nd All Africa Horticulture Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South
Africa, 15-20 January 2012, p. 28.
13- Al-Yahyai, R. S. Al-Ismaily and S. Al-Rawahy. 2011. Mixing organic and mineral fertilizers may
alleviate the effects of salinity on field-grown tomatoes. 1st International ISHS Symposium
on Sustainable Vegetable Production in South East Asia, Salatiga (Indonesia), 13-17 March
2011, p. 3.
14- Manickavasagan, A., R. Al-Yahyai, M.M. Essa. 2010. Computer vision technology for potential
applications in date palm industry. 4th International Date Palm Conference, 15-17 March
2010, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
15- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Providing effective educational materials for e-learning in agricultural
sciences. MoodleMajlis 2008. 18-20 October 2008. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
16- Al-Ruhaili, A., R. Al-Yahyai, and L. Al-Kharusi. 2008. Landscape project design for
undergraduate students enrolled in Ornamental Horticulture in Oman. 1st WSEAS
International Conference on LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LA '08), 11-13 June, 2008. Algarve,
Portugal.
17- Al-Yahyai, R. and L. Al-Kharousi. 2008. Potential use of digital images to predict fruit growth
and yield of date palm. Application of Precision Agriculture for Fruits and Vegetables.
Florida, USA. 6-9 Jan. 2008.
18- Al-Yahyai, R. and L. Al-Kharousi. 2007. Effect of sub-optimal irrigation on chemical quality
attributes during fruit development of date palm. CHEMRAWN XII: The role of chemistry in
sustainable agriculture and human wellbeing in Africa. Stellenbosch, South Africa. 2-6 Dec.
2007.
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19- Al-Yahyai, R., Z. Al-Farei, S. Al-Khanjary, H. Al-Nabhani. 2007. Assessment of Mango Diversity
in Oman. Fl. State Hort. Soc. Annual Meeting, 3-5 June 2007, Palm Beach, Florida.
20- Al-Yahyai, R. and S. Al-Khanjary. 2007. Biodiversity of date palm in the sultanate of Oman.
International Workshop on Date Palm Biodiversity. Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. Feb. 2007.
21- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Fruit production in the Sultanate of Oman. International Workshop on
Tropical & Subtropical Fruits. 27-30 November 2006. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
22- Al-Yahyai, R. and H. Al-Nabhani. 2006. Botanical description and propagation of Monotheca
buxifolia. 27th International Horticultural Congress and Exhibition (IHC 2006). 13-19 August
2006. Seoul, Korea.
23- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Current status of date palm in the Sultanate of Oman. International
Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology. 09-11 May2006. Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
24- F. Al-Said, L. U. Opara, and R. Al-Yahyai. 2006. Physico-chemical quality attributes of
pomegranate cultivars (Punica granatum L.) grown in the Sultanate of Oman. Proceedings of
the 2nd CIGR Section VI International Symposium on Future of Food Engineering, 26-28 April
2006, Warsaw, Poland.
25- Al-Yahyai, R., M.O. El Mardi, F. Al Said, C. B. Sakit, L. Al Kharusi, I. Al Rahbi, K. Al Mahrazi, O.
M. Gaafar, I Kaden, S. Kasapis, Rahman M.S., H. Abdulrahman, S. Al-Rawahi, L. Opara, J.
Waelte, K. Al-Kumi, M.L. Deadman, and K.M. Azam. 2006. Improvement of date palm
production and date quality in the Sultanate of Oman. The 3rd International Date Palm
Conference. Abu Dhabi, UAE.
26- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, J. Crane, and F.S. Davies. 2005. Growth, yield, and fruit quality of
carambola trees as affected by soil water depletion. 118th Annual Meeting of the Florida
State Horticultural Society. 5 –7 June 2005. Tampa, Florida, USA.
F. Public/Extension Publications:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. The Baobab Trees. Asdaa Al-Zeraah (In Press).
2- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. Production of fruits in Oman. ISHS Working Group on Temperate Fruits in
the Tropics and Subtropics Newsletter, Ed. Ayzin B. Kuden. International Society for
Horticultural Sciences (ISHS), July 2013. pp.5-6.
3- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and LU Opara. 2013. Deciduous Crop Plants of Oman: Cultivation
and Utilization. ISHS Working Group on Temperate Fruits in the Tropics and Subtropics
Newsletter, Ed. Ayzin B. Kuden. International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS), July
2013. pp.7-11.
4- Al-Yahyai, R.A. and F.A. Al-Said. 2012. Rejuvenating lime production in Oman (Arabic &
English). Al-Tayebaat 1: 37-40.
5- Al-Yahyai, R., S. Al-Ismaily, and S. Al-Rawahy. 2009. Growing tomatoes under saline field
conditions and the role of fertilizers. Farmer’s Guide (Arabic). College of Agricultural &
Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. pp. 4-5.
6- Al-Yahyai, R. and K. Al-Harthi. 2009. Effect of NPK fertilizer on banana growth and yield in
northern Oman. Farmer’s Guide (Arabic). College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman. pp. 5-6.
7- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Rejuvenating Lime Production in Oman. Oman Daily (Arabic). 19 May
2009.
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8- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Rejuvenating the Lime Tradition of Oman. Horizon (SQU). 20 Jan. 2009.
9- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Date Palm Tradition of Oman. Horizon (SQU) 142:4. 30 Aug. 2008.
10- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. SQU exploring ways to rejuvenate lime cultivation. Times of Oman. 22
Nov. 2008.
11- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Rejuvenating the lime tradition of Oman. Oman Observer. 22 Nov. 2008.
12- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Witches’ Broom. Al-Baheth (SQU-Arabic). 42:11. Sep. 2008.
13- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Do not forget dates. Horizon (SQU) 125:4. 10 Jan. 2008
14- Al-Yahyai, R. 2007. The Date Palm Tree. Al-Masar 101. Feb. 2007. SQU, Oman (Arabic).
15- Al-Yahyai, R. 2007. Organic Food. Al-Masar 113. July 2007. SQU, Oman (Arabic)
16- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Plant propagation by leaf and stem cuttings. (Arabic). Farmer's Day
Extension Poster. 28 Feb. 2006. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
17- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Plant propagation by grafting. (Arabic). Farmer's Day Extension Poster.
28 Feb. 2006. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
18- Al-Yahyai, R. 2005. Effect of fertilizer application on fruit production of date palm (Arabic). Al
Ba'heth (The Researcher): Arabic Monthly Publication of Sultan Qaboos University. Issue 12.
Nov. 2005.
G. Technical Reports:
1- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, A. Al-Sady, M. Deadman, A. Al-Wahaibi. 2012. Rejuvenating Lime
Production in Oman: Resolving Current Challenges (SR/AGR/CROP/08/01), Final Report,
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
2- Claereboudt, M., M. Ahmed, and R. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Environment visit at Zighy Bay
(Landscaping and Organic Gardening). March 2012. College of Agricultural & Marine
Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
3- Al-Yahyai, R., L. Opara, and F.A. Al Said. 2010. Program & Abstracts of the workshop:
Integrated Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates.
College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
4- Al-Saady, N., R. Al-Yahyai, L. Al-Kharusi, and A. Al-Subhi. 2009. Feasibility assessment of
establishing tissue culture facility for date palm seedling production at Sultan Qaboos
University. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
5- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. The role of Sultan Qaboos University in crop biodiversity research. Plant
Genetic Resources Newsletter Vol. 1: 14-15. Ministry of Agriculture, Muscat, Sultanate of
Oman.
6- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Physiological Responses of Date Palm to Water Stress
(IG/AGR/PLNT/06/05), Final Report, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
7- Al-Yahyai, R., I. Khan, and M. Deadman. 2005. International workshop on tropical fruit crops
(citrus and mango) – Report. Chronica Horticulturae 45 (3): 42-43.
8- ElMardi, M.O., S.B. Salama, E. Consolacion, L. Al-Kharusi, R.A. Al-Yahyai, M. Al-Shabibi, and
O. Al-Matheri. 1994. Effect of Trated Sewage Water on the Vegetative and Reproductive
Growth of the Date Palm. Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture, Sultan
Qaboos University.
H. Contributed Publications:
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1- Internship Handbook. 2010-2013. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos
University, Oman.
2- College Annual Reports (2010-2011; 2011-2012; 2012-2013). College of Agricultural &
Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
3- College Performance Report 2010-2011. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman.
4- College Strategic Plan (2010-2013). 2011. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman.
5- Wheat cultivation in Oman. 2009. Ministry of Agriculture-Sultan Qaboos University Joint
Committee, Oman.
6- Farmer’s Guide. 2009. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University,
Oman.
7- South Africa Trip Report. 2009. Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies & Research,
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
8- Assessment of Al-Rihab Farm, Petroleum Development of Oman. 2009. College of
Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
9- Country Report: The State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Oman.
2008. Ministry of Agriculture-Food and Agriculture Organization, UN. Published by the
Directorate General of Agriculture & Livestock Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Oman.
10- Farmer’s Guide. 1999. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University,
Oman.
11- Agriculture in Oman: Vision 2020. 1998. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman.
12- Annual Report. 1998, 1999. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos
University, Oman.
13- Mechanical Pollination of Date Palm. 1995. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman.
14- Traditional Agriculture in Oman. 1994. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan
Qaboos University, Oman.
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5. SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Conference and Workshop Presentations:
1- Manickavasagan, A., R. Al-Yahyai, and A.M. Al-Sadi. 2014. Computer vision techniques for
quality assessment of dates. Proceedings of International Research Conference on
Engineering, Science and Management 2014 (IRCESM 2014). Dubai, UAE. 4-5 June 2014. Pp.
199-201.
2- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. The Date Palm. International Union for the Protection of New Varieties
Of Plants (UPOV), Technical Working Party For Fruit Crops, Forty-Fifth Session, Marrakesh,
Morocco, 26-30 May 2014.
3- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said and U.L. Opara. 2014. Status & Prospects for Pomegranates Research
in Oman & and South Africa. 1st National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research.
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014.
4- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. Optimizing water utilization for improved horticultural crop production in
Oman. Water-Plant-Energy-Food Nexus in Two Arid Tropical Regions: Australian and Omani
Experience. College of Agriculture and the Environment (University of Sydney)-College of
Agricultural & Marine Sciences (Sultan Qaboos University) Joint Mini-Symposium, CAMS,
SQU. 4 March 2014.
5- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. Present Status of Date Palm in the Sultanate of Oman. Regional
Workshop on Dates Value Chain in the Near East & North Africa. FAO-KISR Joint Workshop.
Kuwait, State of Kuwait. 9-12 December 2013. (invited speaker)
6- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. Preharvest quality management of date palm. Regional Workshop on
Dates Value Chain in the Near East & North Africa. FAO-KISR Joint Workshop. Kuwait, State
of Kuwait. 9-12 December 2013. (invited keynote)
7- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and LU Opara. 2013. Deciduous Crop Plants of Oman: Cultivation
and Utilization. 9th International Symposium on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics and
Subtropics, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 26 – 28 March 2013.
8- Al-Yahyai, R., Fahad Al-Said, Iqrar Khan, and Latifa Al-Kharusi. 2012. Postharvest Fruit
Quality Characteristics of Selected Citrus Species Grown in Oman. 7th International CIGR
technical Symposium "Innovating the food value chain" incorporating "2nd International
Conference on Postharvest technology and Quality Management: Postharvest Africa 2012",
Stellenbosch, South Africa. 24-29 Nov. 2012.
9- Turkiya, A., P.M.K. Alahakoon, A. Manickavasagan, R. Al-Yahyai , A.K. Al-Wahaibi, S. Al-Adawi
and H. Al-Hajry. 2013. Disinfestation of stored dates using microwave energy. International
Conference on Agricultural Engineering: New Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural
Production and Food Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 24-26 February
2013.
10- Al-Mezeini, N., A. Manickavasagan, R. Al-Yahyai and A.K. Al-Wahaibi. 2013. X-ray imaging to
detect infestation in stored dates by saw-toothed beetle (Oryzaephilus Surinamensis).
International Conference on Agricultural Engineering: New Technologies for Sustainable
Agricultural Production and Food Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 24-26
February 2013.
11- Al-Sadi, A.M., R.A. Al-Yahyai, and F.A. Al-Said. 2012. Witches’ Broom Disease of Lime, a
Serious Disease of Acid Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) in the Arabian Peninsula. International
Citrus Congress, Valencia, Spain. 18-23 Nov. 2012.
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12- Manickavasagan, A., G. Thomas, R. Al-Yahyai, R. and M. Hema. 2012. Brightness preserving
histogram equalization (BPHE) technique for classification of dates. International Conference
on Computational Vision and Robotics, Bhubaneswar, India, 19 August , 2012.
13- Manickavasagan, A., R. Al-Yahyai, and T. Gabriel. 2012. Classification of date varieties using
statistical classifiers. NABEC-CSBE Joint Meeting and Technical Conference, Orillia, Ontario,
Canada. 15-18 July 2012.
14- Thomas, G., A. Manickavasagan, and R. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Image Classification Based on BitPlane Slicing. International Conference on Recent Trends in Computer Science and
Engineering, Chennai, India, May 2012. (Invited Lecture).
15- Al-Yahyai, R. 2012. Available Alternatives for Food Security. Oman Economic Forum 2012:
Challenges and Opportunities for Economic Diversity in Oman. Muscat, Oman, 26-27 May
2012.
16- Al-Subhi, A. and R. Al-Yahyai. 2012. Grains in agricultural systems and food of traditional
communities in northern Oman. International Symposium on Whole Grain Products, Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 14-15 April 2012, p. 25.
17- Al Said, F.A., R.A. Al-Yahyai, L.U. Opara. 2012. Traditional Cultivation of Pomegranate in
Oman. 2nd All Africa Horticulture Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South
Africa. 15-20 January 2012.
18- Al-Yahyai, R., A. Al-Subhi, S. Al-Khanjari. 2012. Phenotypic Diversity of Cultivated Mangoes in
Oman. 2nd All Africa Horticulture Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South
Africa. 15-20 January 2012.
19- Manickavasagan, A., H.S.A. Sawsana, R. Al-Yahyai, and L. Khriji. 2011. Classification of
Omani date varieties by computer vision. ASABE Annual International Meeting, Louisville,
Kentucky, USA. 7-10 August 2011.
20- Al-Sadi, A.M., R.A. Al-Yahyai, F.A. Al-Said, H.S. Al-Moqbali, and I.H. Al-Mahmooli. 2012.
Witches’ Broom Disease of Lime, Challenges and Solutions. The 18th Biennial Australasian
Plant Pathology Society Conference, Darwin, Australia. 26-29 April 2011.
21- Al-Yahyai, R., S. Al-Ismaily and S. Al-Rawahy. 2011. Mixing organic and mineral fertilizers
may alleviate the effects of salinity on field-grown tomatoes. 1st International ISHS
Symposium on Sustainable Vegetable Production in South East Asia, Salatiga, Indonesia. 1317 March 2011.
22- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Date palm preservation & development. 15- The Omani Dates:
Symposium & Exhibition, Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, University of Nizwa,
Oman. 20 Sep. 2010. (Invited Lecture).
23- Al-Kharusi, L. and R. Al-Yahyai. 2010. Applying e-learning management system (Moodle) in
teaching undergraduate course. EDULEARN10 - International Conference on Education and
New Learning Technologies. Barcelona, Spain. 5-7 July 2010.
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Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Fruit production in the Sultanate of Oman. Workshop on Integrated
Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates. College of
Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 29-31 May 2010.
25- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Physiological approach to fruit production. Workshop on Integrated
Approaches to Fruit Production and Postharvest Management in Arid Climates. College of
Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 29-31 May 2010.
26- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Rejuvenating Lime Production in Oman: Resolving Current Challenges.
College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 2 May 2010.
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27- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Indoor Plants: Cultivation and Propagation. AES, SQU. 22-23 March 2010.
28- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. Fruit Production Development in Oman. Training Course on Agricultural
Development – Present and Prospects. DG of Agriculture & Animal Wealth of Al-Dhahira
Region, Ibri, Oman, 9 Feb. 2010. (Invited Lecture).
29- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. The role of fertilizer in the successful production of tomatoes irrigated
with saline water. A workshop on ‘Management of salt-affected soils and water for
sustainable agriculture’, A joint workshop between CAMS & the Ministry of Agriculture,
Sohar, Oman. 20 Mar. 2010. (Public Lecture).
30- Manickavasagan, A., R. Al-Yahyai, and M.M. Essa. 2010. Computer vision technology for
potential applications in date palm industry. Fourth International Date Palm Conference
(FIDPC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 15-17 March 2010.
31- Al-Ismaily, S. R. Al-Yahyai, & S. Al-Rawahy. 2010. Growing tomatoes under saline field
conditions and the role of fertilizers. International Conference on Management of Soil and
Groundwater Salinization in Arid Regions. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 11-14
Jan. 2010.
32- Al-Yahyai, R., L. Al-Kharusi, F. Al-Said and H. Abdel Rahman. 2009. Yield and Postharvest
Quality Attributes of Date Palm Are Affected by Sub-Optimal Irrigation During Fruit
Development. ASHS Annual Conference. 25-29 July 2009. St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Listed in HortTalks, an ASHS Feature Conference presentation, at
http://ashs.org/db/horttalks/detail.lasso?id=624 (and on iTunes).
33- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Modern Horticultural Practices in the Production of Mango and Omani
Lime. Farmer’s Day. Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agricultural & Marine
Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 9 Feb. 2009. (Keynote).
34- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Providing effective educational materials for e-learning in agricultural
sciences. MoodleMajlis 2008. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 18-20 October 2008.
35- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and L. Opara. 2008. Fruit growth of four pomegranate cultivars from
northern Oman. ASHS Annual Conference. Orlando, Florida, USA. 21-24 July 2008.
36- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Indoor Plants: Cultivation and Propagation. AES, SQU. 11-12 Feb. 2008.
(Invited Lecture)
37- Deadman, M.L., A. Al-Adawi, R. Al-Yahyai, M. Wingfield. 2007. Ceratocystis wilt of mango in
Oman. International Symposium on Prospects of Horticultural Industry in Pakistan. Institute
of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 28-30 March, 2007.
38- Al-Yahyai, R. and S. Al-Khanjary. 2007. Biodiversity of date palm in the sultanate of Oman.
International Workshop on Date Palm Biodiversity. Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. 10-11 Feb. 2007.
39- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Fruit production in the Sultanate of Oman. International Workshop on
Tropical & Subtropical Fruits. Royal Flora Ratchaphruck 2006. Chiang Mai, Thailand. 27-30
November 2006.
40- Al-Yahyai, R. and H. Al-Nabhani. 2006. Botanical description and propagation of Monotheca
buxifolia. 27th International Horticultural Congress and Exhibition (IHC 2006). Seoul, Korea.
13-19 August 2006.
41- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Current status of date palm in the Sultanate of Oman. International
Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing Technology. Sultan Qaboos University,
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. 09-11 May 2006.
42- F. Al-Said, L. U. Opara, and R. Al-Yahyai. 2006. Physico-chemical quality attributes of
pomegranate cultivars (Punica granatum L.) grown in the Sultanate of Oman. Proceedings of
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the 2nd CIGR Section VI International Symposium on Future of Food Engineering, Warsaw,
Poland. 26-28 April 2006.
43- Al-Yahyai, R. M.O. El Mardi, F. Al Said, C. B. Sakit, L. Al Kharusi, I. Al Rahbi, K. Al Mahrazi, O.
M. Gaafar, I Kaden, S. Kasapis, Rahman M.S., H. Abdulrahman, S. Al-Rawahi, L. Opara, J.
Waelte, K. Al-Kumi, M.L. Deadman, and K.M. Azam. 2006. Improvement of date palm
production and date quality in the Sultanate of Oman. The 3rd International Date Palm
Conference. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 9-11 May 2006.
44- Al-Yahyai, R. B. Schaffer, J. Crane, and F.S. Davies. 2005. Growth, yield, and fruit quality of
carambola trees as affected by soil water depletion. 118th Annual Meeting of the Florida
State Horticultural Society. Tampa, Florida, USA. 5 –7 June 2005.
B. Poster Presentations:
1- Al-Abadi, S.Y., A.M. Al-Sadi, and R.A. Al-Yahyai. Analysis of diversity in Candidatus
phytoplasma aurantifolia in Oman, UAE and Iran. 1st National Conference on Agriculture &
Fisheries Research. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014.
2- Al-Subhi, A., R. Al-Yahyai, J. Al-Sabahi, F. Al Said, K. Al-Wahaibi, and A.M. Al-Sadi. 2014. A
Pilot study on The Variation in Leaves Chemical composition of Phytoplasma-Susceptible and
Tolerant Citrus Species. 1st National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research. Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 March 2014.
3- Al-Yahyai, R. and K. Al-Hashmi. 2014. Agroecology of traditional date palm plantations in
Oman. The 5th International Date Palm Conference. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 16-18 March 2014.
4- Al-Yahyai, R., Fahad Al-Said, Abdullah Al-Sadi, Linus Opara. 2013. Diversity of Local
Pomegranates in Oman. 3rd International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor
Mediterranean Climate Fruits. Taian, China. 20-24 Sept. 2013.
5- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al-Said, and LU Opara. 2013. Deciduous Crop Plants of Oman: Cultivation
and Utilization. 9th International Symposium on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics and
Subtropics, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 26 – 28 March 2013.
6- Al-Yahyai, R., Fahad Al-Said, Iqrar Khan, and Latifa Al-Kharusi. 2012. Postharvest Fruit
Quality Characteristics of Selected Citrus Species Grown in Oman. 7th International CIGR
technical Symposium "Innovating the food value chain" incorporating "2nd International
Conference on Postharvest technology and Quality Management: Postharvest Africa 2012",
Stellenbosch, South Africa. 24-29 Nov. 2012.
7- Al-Yahyai, R. and A. Manickavasagan. 2012. Fruit quality of date palm: Influencing factors
and assessment methods. 7th International Postharvest Symposium 2012 (IPS 2012):
Postharvest for Wealth & Health. MARDI-UPM-ISHS, Putra World Trade Center (PWTC),
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25-29 June 2012.
8- Al-Yahyai, R., F. Al Said, L. Al-Kharusi, T. Al-Lawati . 2012. Fruit quality attributes of Citrus
aurantifolia infected with Witches’ Broom Disease of Lime. 2nd All Africa Horticulture
Congress “Horticulture for Humanity”, Skukuza, South Africa. 15-20 January 2012.
9- Al-Yahyai, R., A.M. Al-Sadi, M. Deadman, F.A. Al Said, Z. Al-Kalbani. 2011. Morphological
Changes Induced by Phytoplasma in Citrus aurantifolia. ASHS Annual Conference. 25-28
Sept. 2011. Hawaii, USA.
10- Al-Yahyai, R., AM Al-Sadi, FA Al Said, NA Al-Saady, HS Al-Moqbali & IH Al-Mahmooli. 2010.
Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Acid Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) in Oman Using AFLP
Fingerprinting. International Horticultural Congress. 22-27 August 2010. Lisbon, Portugal.
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11- Al-Yahyai, Rashid, Fahad A. Al Said, Iqrar Khan, Zakiya Al-Kalbani, Yahya Al-Maamari & Latifa
Al-Kharusi. 2010. Fruit Quality Assessment of Citrus Grown Under Arid-Subtropical Conditions
of Oman. International Horticultural Congress. 22-27 August 2010. Lisbon, Portugal.
12- Al-Ismaily, S. R. Al-Yahyai, S. Al-Rawahy & M. Ahmed. 2010. Tomato Blossom End Rot (BER):
Possible Causes and Effects. International Conference on Management of Soil and
Groundwater Salinization in Arid Regions. 11-14 Jan. 2010. Sultan Qaboos University,
Muscat, Oman.
13- Al-Yahyai, R. F.A. Al Said, A. Al-Sadi, A. Al-Wahaibi, M. Deadman, M. Al-Wardy, S. Al-Ismaily,
A. Al-Lawati, A. Al-Matrooshi, A. Al-Zidjali. 2009. Rejuvenating lime Production in Oman.
Poster Presentation (Arabic). Symposium on Agricultural Sector Sustainable Development
‘Following up the implementation of recommendations’. 3 Nov. 2009. Ibri, Oman.
14- Al-Yahyai, R. and A. Al-Hosni. 2009. Production and Fruit Quality Attributes of Eight Exotic
Banana Genotypes Grown in Oman. ASHS Annual Conference. 25-29 July 2009. St. Louis,
Missouri, USA.
15- Al-Rawahy, S., S. Al-Ismaily, and R. Al-Yahyai. Great Tomatoes Despite Salinity. Abstract &
Poster Presentation. SQU University Day. 2 May 2009. Muscat, Oman.
16- Al-Yahyai, R. F.A. Al Said, A. Al-Sadi, A. Al-Wahaibi, M. Deadman, M. Al-Wardy, S. Al-Ismaily,
A. Al-Lawati, A. Al-Matrooshi, A. Al-Zidjali. 2009. Rejuvenating Lime Production in Oman:
Resolving Current Challenges. Abstract & Poster Presentation. SQU University Day. 2 May
2009. Muscat, Oman.
17- Al-Yahyai, R. and L. Al-Kharousi. 2007. Effect of sub-optimal irrigation on chemical quality
attributes during fruit development of date palm. CHEMRAWN XII: The role of chemistry in
sustainable agriculture and human wellbeing in Africa. Stellenbosch, South Africa. 2-6 Dec.
2007.
C. Public Seminars:
1- Al-Yahyai, R. 2014. Nexus thinking for a food-secure world. Environmental Society of Oman
Seminar Series. Oil & Gas Exhibition Center, PDO, Muscat, Oman. 2 Jun. 2014. (Invited
Lecture)
2- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. Improving Fruit Quality of Dates. 1st Dates’ Festival Workshop, Oman
Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Nizwa Branch, Nizwa. 23-27 October 2013. (Invited
Lecture)
3- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. Chain of loss in food production & its effect on the environment. World
Environment Day – 2013 (Think-Eat-Save: Reducing Your FoodPrint). Center for
Environmental Studies & Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 5 Jun. 2013.
(Invited Key Note Lecture)
4- Al-Yahyai, R. 2013. SQU’s Key Note Speech on Fishermen’ Day. International Maritime
College Oman, Sohar, Oman. 6 May 2013. (Invited Key Note Speech)
5- Al-Yahyai, R. 2012. Role of Sultan Qaboos University in Supporting Women in Science and
Technology. Muscat Businesswomen Center, Muscat, Oman. 10 Oct. 2012. (Invited Lecture)
6- Al-Yahyai, R. 2012. The State Council: Its Role and Authority. College of Applied Sciences,
Ibri, Oman. 8 Oct. 2012. (A State Council Lecture)
7- Al-Yahyai, R. 2012. Fruit quality of date palm: Influencing factors and assessment methods.
College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 17 Sept. 2012.
8- Al-Yahyai, R. 2011. Rejuvenating Lime Production in Oman. College of Agricultural & Marine
Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 2 May. 2011.
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9- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences. Agricultural Equipment
Exhibition, Oman Exhibition Center, Oman. 9-11 Oct. 2010.
10- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. The Date Palm. ‘Green Mine’, CAMS Student Society Agricultural Festival,
CAMS, SQU, Oman. 4 April 2010.
11- Al-Yahyai, R. 2010. The Date Palm. Date Palm Day, Hail Al-Awamer High School (Grade 1112), Ministry of Education, Muscat, Oman. 2 Feb. 2010. (Invited Lecture).
12- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Fruit Production in Oman: Current Challenges and Research
Opportunities. Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 16 April 2009. (Invited Lecture).
13- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Cultivation of Roses for Rose-Water Production. Agricultural
Development Center, Ministry of Agriculture. Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman. 5 Mar. 2009.
(Invited Lecture).
14- Al-Yahyai, R. 2009. Researching Pomegranates of al-Jabal al-Akhdar. Crop Science Special
Seminar, College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, SQU. Muscat, Oman. 28 Feb. 2009.
(Seminar).
15- Al-Yahyai, R. 2008. Fruit production in Oman: Current challenges and research opportunities.
Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, USA. 18 Aug. 2008. (Invited
Lecture)
16- Al-Yahyai, R. 2006. Mango: The queen of fruit. Bahrain International Garden Show. Bahrain
International Exhibition Center. Manama, Bahrain. 5-8 April, 2006. (Invited Lecture)
17- Al-Yahyai, R., B. Schaffer, and F. S. Davies. 2005. Physiological responses of star fruit trees to
soil water depletion. College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University,
Oman. 5 April 2005.
18- Al-Yahyai, R. 1999. Irrigation of fruit trees in temperate and tropical climates. Interior D.G.
of Agriculture and Animal Wealth, Nizwa. Ministry of Agriculture, Oman. 15 March 1999.
19- Al-Yahyai, R. 1998. My trip to Honduras: Agriculture in the tropics. College of Agriculture,
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 20 October 1998.
20- Al-Yahyai, R. 1998. Effect of irrigation on young apple tree growth and yield. College of
Agriculture, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. 5 May 1998.
21- Al-Yahyai, R. 1996. Agriculture in Oman. Department of Horticultural Sciences. Cornell
University, NY, USA. 14 March 1996.
6. CONSULTANCIES:
Contracted Consultancies:
1. Baawain, M., A. Sana, and R. Al-Yahyai, A. Sana. Sustainable and Beneficial Options for
Reusing of “Haya Water” Treated Wastewater: Phase 1 – Exploratory Study, 2011-2012,
Haya Water, Muscat, Oman. (CR/ENG/CIVL/11/01)
Non-contracted Consultancies:
Professional consultancies were provided to the following organizations or entities:
1. Wood trees suitable for local crafts, 2013-2014, Public Authority for Craft Industries, Oman.
2. Landscaping & Organic Gardening Projects, 2012, Six Senses Resort & Spa, Musandam.
3. Evaluation of Omani Lime Improvement Project – Phase I: Al-Batinah Region, 2011,
Agriculture and Fisheries Development Fund, Oman
4. ‘Plant Production Specialist’ Interview Questions, 2011, Royal Court Affairs, Oman
5. One Million Date Palm Project, 2010-2011, Diawan of Royal Court, Oman
6. Omani Encyclopedia Project, 2008-2010, Ministry of Heritage & Culture, Oman
7. Fruit Orchard Management, 2010, Al-Batinah Region Farmer Association, Oman
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8. Wheat Production in Oman, 2009, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Oman
9. Rahab Farm Assessment, 2009, Petroleum Development Oman, Oman
8. EDITORIAL WORK:
Peer-Review (PP):
a. First Philippine Records for Comperiella sp. nr. unifasciata Ishii (Hymenoptera:
Encyrtidae): A Candidate Biological Control Agent of Coconut Scale Insect, Aspidiotus
rigidus Reyne (Homoptera: Diaspididae), Florida Entomologist, USA, 2014.
b. Selection and Evaluation of Date Palm Cultivars from Seedling Progeny in Saudi
Arabia, EJFA, AUE, 2004.
c. Insect pests of cacao in the Philippines: a preliminary assessment, Florida
Entomologist, USA, 2014.
d. Effects of pre-storage water dipping of whole pomegranate fruit on the microbial
quality of minimally processed pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) arils during cold
storage, International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 2014
e. Development of novel value-added products from pomegranate fruit and byproducts, National Research Foundation, South Africa, 2013.
f. Effects of soil surface management practices on soil and tree parameters in a 'Cripps
Pink'/M7 apple orchard 2: tree performance and root distribution, South African
Journal of Plant and Soil, 2013
g. A review on postharvest technology of banana fruit, African Journal of Agricultural
Research, 2013
h. Adding value to pomegranate fruit for health benefits: Evaluation of bioactivity and
quantification of phytochemicals in pomegranate cultivars grown in South Africa,
National Research Foundation, South Africa, 12/2012.
1. Associate Editor. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences,
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2010-Present)
2. Assistant Editor. Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology. Journal of Food Agriculture &
Environment. International Society of Food Agriculture & Environment, World Food Rd. Ltd.
Finland. (2005-Present)
3. Reviewer: Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Republic of Georgia (average = 2
proposals/year)
4. Reviewer: Balik Scientist Program, Department of Science & technology, Republic of the
Philippines. (1 proposal/2011)
5. Reviewer: Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development (average = 1
manuscript/year)
6. Reviewer: African Journal of Agricultural Research (average = 3 manuscript/year)
7. Reviewer: Fruits Journal. EDP Sciences, France. (average = 1 manuscript/year)
8. Reviewer: African Journal of Biotechnology (average =1 manuscript/year)
9. Reviewer: Agricultural Science Research Journal (average = 1 manuscript/year)
10. Reviewer: The SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, a biannual publication of the Society
for the Advancement of Breeding Research in Asia and Oceania (SABRAO). (average = 1
manuscript/year)
11. Reviewer: European Journal of Plant Pathology, UK. (average = 1 manuscript/2 years)
12. Reviewer: International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science (IRJAS)
(average = 1 manuscript/2 years)
13. Reviewer: International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (IJPHI) (average = 2
manuscript/year)
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14. Reviewer: Philippine Agricultural Scientist (1 manuscript/2010)
15. Reviewer: Journal of Food Security: The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production
and Access to Food (average = 1 manuscript / 2 years)
16. Proceedings of the International Conference on Date Palm Production and Processing &
Technology, 2006, Oman.
17. Science and Development Network (http://www.scidev.net)
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