Dr. Mahfouz M. M. Abd-Elgawad

Name: Mahfouz M. M. Abd-Elgawad Address: Nematology Laboratory, National Research Center, El-Tahrir St., Dokki 12622 , Giza, Egypt. E-mail: mahfouzian2000@yahoo.com

• Education:
  1. B.S., University of Cairo, 1975.
  2. M.Sc., University of Cairo, 1982.
  3. Ph.D., Linkage Program between University of Florida (USA) and University of Cairo (Egypt), 1986.
  
   
• Positions:
  1. Specialist in Agriculture, National Research Center 1977-1980.
  2. Research Assistant, National Research Center 1980-1982.
  3. Assistant Researcher, National Research Center 1982-1986.
  4. Researcher, National Research Center 1987-1992.
  5. Associate Professor, National Research Center 1992-1997.
  6. Professor, National Research Center 1997- present.
  7. Professor, Mubarak City for Scientific Researches and Technology Applications. February 2008 - present.
  
   
• Awards:
  1. National Research Center Prize for scientific research in Agriculture 1992.
  2. National Research Center Prize for scientific research in Agriculture 1997.
  
   
• Memberships:
  1. Egyptian Society of agronematology, Agricultural Syndicate,
  2. Egyptian Society of Zoology
  3. Egyptian Society of Agronematology.
  4. Afro-Asian Society of Nematology.
  
   
• Appointments:
  1. Research Nematologist at the National Program for Improving Citrus Production in Egypt (1987-1997).
  2. FAO Consultant to Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. Biocontrol of Red Palm Weevil 1995.
  3. Arab organization for Agricultural Development (Arab League) Consultant. Biocontrol of three palm trees insect pests in Arab Gulf Countries. 1997-1998.
  4. Member of the Permanent Scientific Committee for NRC Staff Promotion in Diseases, Pests and Plant Protection.
  
   
• Traveling abroad:
  Scientific short and relatively long visits to many countries such as USA (four times), Italy (three times), Canada (one time), France (one time), Arabia Saudia (two times), United Arab Emirates (two times), and Tunisia (one time).
   
• Main Research or Technology Topics:
  Applied nematology, Biological Control, Plant and Entomopathogenic nematodes, general Biology and ecology, Phytonematodes.
   
• Current Projects:
  1. Developing a Basis for Commercial Biological Control Tactics for IPM in Citrus (Between Egypt and University of Florida, USA; Dr. Abd-Elgawad is the P. I. of Egyptan side).
  2. Testing new French potato genotypes in Egypt for nematode resistance (Between NRC and UMR INRA AGROCampus Rennes, Plant Breeding and Biotechnologies Vegetales, Keraïber, Ploudaniel, France. Dr. Marie-Claire Kerlan is the P. I. from France and Abd-Elgawad is the P. I. of Egyptian side).
  3. Biochemical markers as a tool to expedite screening of resistant plant cultivars against pathogens (Between Egypt and Institute of Plant Protection Of the National Agricultural Research Center, Bari, Italy; Dr. Abd-Elgawad is the P. I. of Egyptan side).
  4. Formulating a rule for optimal application strategy for IPM in Citrus (Between Egypt and USA; Dr. Abd-Elgawad is the P. I. of Egyptan side and Prof. Dr Larry W. Duncan is the P. I. from University of Florida, America).
  
   
• List of Publications
  1. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Studies on the stunt nematode on Soybean. M.Sc. thesis. Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University (1982) pp. 50. (Egypt).
      
  2. Osman, H. A.; El-Sherif, M. A.; Abd-Elgawad (Mostafa), M. M.: Distribution patterns of nematode genera associated with soybean in Egypt. Bull. Fac. of Agric., Univ. of Cairo 33 (1982) 1-7. (Egypt).
      
  3. Baltensperger, D. D.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Dunn, R. A.; Quesenberry, K. H.: Greenhouse nematode screening test results for various forage legumes tested at Gainesville, Florida. Agro. Res. Rep. AY-84-2, Dept. of Agro., Univ. of Florida (1983) pp. 3. (USA).
      
  4. Osman, H. A.; El-Sherif, M. A.; Abd-Elgawad (Mostafa), M. M.: Reaction of soybean cultivars to the infection of Tylenchorhynchus microdorus. Bull. Fac. of Agric., Univ. of Cairo. 35 (1984) 1197-1205. (Egypt).
      
  5. Baltensperger, D. D.; Quesenberry, K. H.;Dunn, R. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Root-knot nematode interaction with Berseem clover and other temperate forage legumes. Crop Science 25 (1985) 848-851. (USA).
      
  6. Baltensperger, D. D.; Quesenberry, K. H. Homer, E. S.; Dunn, R. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Interaction of alfalfa recurrent phenotypic selection cycles with root-knot nematodes. Soil and Crop Sci. Soc. of Florida Proceedings. 44 (1985) 162-164. (USA).
      
  7. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Studies on some nematodes infecting leguminous crops and host-nutrition relationship. Ph. D. thesis. Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt (1986) pp. 139. (Egypt).
      
  8. Aboul-Eid, H. Z.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Moussa, F. F.: Effects of nematicides on plant-parasitic nematodes infecting two grape varieties. Report of the committee for pesticides research funding, Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture (1987) pp. 8. (Egypt).
      
  9. Aboul-Eid, H. Z.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Moussa, F. F.; Koraem, A. M.: Evaluation of systemic nematicides for the control of phytonematodes on Potato; Solanum tuberosum. Report of the committee for pesticides research funding, Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture (1987) pp. 7. (Egypt).
      
  10. Aboul-Eid, H. Z.; Moussa F. F.; Osman H. A.; Koraem, A. M.; Ameen, H. H,; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Youssef, M. M.; Ismail A. E.; Abd-Elghani, M.: Results of nematode survey and recommendations for their control in land property of Ministry of Islamic affairs, a report of National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt (1988) pp. 113. (Egypt).
       
  11. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Anter, E. A.: A modified rating for screening plant genotypes against root-knot and reniform nematodes. Int. Nematol. Network News. 6 (1989) 6-8. (USA).
       
  12. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.;Saad, F. F.: Evaluation of some wheat varieties for production in nematode-infested soil. Zagazig J. Agric. Res. 16 (1989) 341-348. (Egypt).
       
  13. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.;Saad, F. F.: Nematode population dynamics on common bean as affected by intercropping with maize. Beitr. trop. Landwirtsch. Vet. med. 27 (1989) 443-448. (East Germany).
       
  14. Anter, E. A.; Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Screening and host suitability studies of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes to root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica (Treub) Chitwood. Ann. Agric. Sci. Moshtohor, 27 (1989) 1253-1259. (Egypt).
       
  15. Anter, E. A.; Abd-EIgawad, M. M.; Abu-hagaza, N. M.: Reaction of sesame, Sesamum indicum L., genotypes to the infection of reniform nematode, Rotylenchulus reniformis Lenford & Oliviera. Ann. Agric. Sci. Moshtohor, 27 (1989) 1261-1267. (Egypt).
       
  16. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Relationship of nematodes to yield of maize grown under different cultivation regimes. Pakistan J. Nematol., 8 (1990) 117-125. (Pakistan).
       
  17. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Nematodes associated with field crops. In: Use of scientific techniques in the integrated rural development at Giza governorate. Scientific report No. 3, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt (1990) pp. 331-334. (Egypt).
       
  18. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: A new rating scale for screening plant genotypes against root-knot and reniform nematodes. Anz. Schadlingskde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz, 64 (1991) 37-39. (West Germany).
       
  19. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Plant-parasitic nematodes associated with citrus trees in Northern and Southern Tahrir Province, Egypt and recommendations for their control. Report of the National Program for citrus improvement, Nematology Section. Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. (1991) pp. 13. (Egypt).
       
  20. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Identification of nematodes In Nobarria cultivated land. Annual report of Agricultural and Biological Research Division, National Research Centre, Egypt. (1991) pp. 17-19. (Egypt).
       
  21. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of the rice root nematode in Kafr Saad, Damietta, Zagazig J. Agric. Res., 18 (1991) 571-575. (Egypt).
       
  22. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Shaban, Sh. A.; El-masry, R. R. and Metwally, G. M.: Effect of some weed control treatments on nematode populations and corn grain yield in Egypt. Zagazig J. Agric. Res. 18 (1991) 827-833. (Egypt).
       
  23. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Youssef, M. M.: Effect of some growth regulators on the reproduction of the citrus nematode and yield of citrus trees. Bull. Fac. of Agric., Univ. of Cairo, 40 (1991) 911-918. (Egypt).
       
  24. Aboul-Eid, H. Z.; Moussa, F. F.; Osman, H. A.; Koraem, A. M.; Ameen, H. H.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Youssef, M. M.; Ismail, A. E.: Biocontrol of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with grape and banana orchards. Annual progress report, grant proposal No. 307, National Research Centre (1991) pp. 99. (Egypt).
       
  25. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Spatial distribution of the phytonematode community in Egyptian citrus groves. Revue De Nematologie., 14 (1992) 367-373. (France).
       
  26. Anter, E. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; El-Sayed, S. F.: Effect and reproduction of reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) on Tomato. Bull. Zool. Soc. Egypt, 40 (1992) 167-173. (Egypt).
       
  27. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Comparative occurrence of phytonematodes and yield responses of citrus. Zagazig J. Agric. Res., 19 (1992) 2293-2302. (Egypt).
       
  28. Youssef, M. M.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Host-parasite relations between the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, and yield of squash, Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo L. Al-azhar J. Agric. Res. 17 (1993) 329-336. (Egypt).
       
  29. Anter, E. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Hammad, Fatma M.: Response of cotton plants to initial population levels of reniform and root-knot nematodes. Bull. Fac. Agric., Univ. Cairo, 44 (1993) 893-906. (Egypt).
       
  30. Anter, E. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M, M. M.; Hammad, Fatma M.: A population and distribution survey of cotton nematodes in Egypt. Bull. Fac. Agric., Univ. Cairo, 44 (1993) 907-918. (Egypt).
       
  31. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M.; El-Taweel, M. I. A.: Soil characteristics in relation to the citrus nematode in Northern Tahrir Province, Egypt. Egypt. J. Appl. Sci., 8 (1993) 140-147. (Egypt).
       
  32. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Hammad, Fatma M.; Anter, E. A.; Aboul-Eid, H. Z.: Resistance of tomato cultivars to Rotylenchulus reniformis. Afro-Asian Journal of Nematology, 3 (1993) 139-142. (England).
       
  33. Shamseldean, M. M. and Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Enhanced biological control potential of entomopathogenic nematodes through genetic engineering for thermotolerance. NARP collaborative project # H-035. Annual report 32 pp (1993). (Egypt).
       
  34. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Agwah, E. M. and Hammad, F. M.: Influence of grafting on production of tomatoes and root-knot nematode reproduction. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 9 (1994) (9) 42-52. (Egypt).
       
  35. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Hammad, F. M. and Anter, E. A.: Effect of some acaricides and nematicides on phytonematodes and sugarbeet under field condition. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 9 (1994) (11) 53-59. (Egypt).
       
  36. Abd-Elgawad, M. M.; Youssef, M. M. and Shamseldean, M. M.: Observations on the population fluctuations of the citrus nematode on calamondin orange in Egypt. Pakistan Journal of Nematology, 12 (1994) (1) 87-94. (Pakistan).
       
  37. Hammad, F. M.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M. and Anter, E. A.: Influence of intercropping on nematode population levels and yield of corn, soybean and cowpea. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 9 (1994a) (5) 129-136. (Egypt).
       
  38. Hammad, F. M.; Abd-Elgawad, M. M. and Anter, E. A.: Effects of urea and nematicides on sugarbeet and polyspecific nematode community. Afro-Asian Journal of Nematology, 4 (1994b) (1) 101-103. (United Kingdom).
       
  39. Shamseldean, M. M. and Abd-Elgawad, M. M.: Laboratory evaluation of six Egyptian isolates of heterorhabditid nematodes for control of the red palm weevil. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 9 (1994a) 670-679. (Egypt).
       
  40. Shamseldean, M. M. and Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Natural occurrence of insect pathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) in Egyptian soils. Afro-Asian Journal of Nematology, 4 (1994b) (2) 151-154. (United Kingdom).
       
  41. Shamseldean, M. M.; Abd-Elgawad, M, M and El-Bishry, M. H.: Comparative infectivity of native heterorhabditid nematodes and the potential use of one isolate against some economically important pests in Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 4 (1994) (2) 133-139 (Egypt),
       
  42. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis and plant extracts for control of phytonematodes. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 10 (1995) 1-5 (Egypt),
       
  43. Abd-EIgawad, M. M.: Estimate of (Naval) orange yield loss in Tylenchulus semipenetrans-infested groves. Egyptian Journal of Applied Science, 10 (1995) 6-14 (Egypt).
       
  44. Abd-Elgawad, M, M; Hammad, F. M. and Anter, E. A.: Effect of some herbicides and the nematicide aldicarb on Meloidogyne javanica populations and sunflower plant growth. Fayoum Journal of Agricultural Research and Development, 9 (1995) (1) 159-163. (Egypt).
       
  45. Abd-Elgawad, M, M and Hasabo, S. A.: Spatial distribution of the phytonematode community in Egyptian berseem clover fields. Fundamental and Applied Nematology, 18 (1995) (4) 329-334. (France).
       
  46. Abd-Elgawad, M, M and Omer, E. A.: Effect of essential oils of some medicinal plants on phytonematodes. Anzeiger Schadlingskde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz, 68 (1995) (4) 82-84. (Germany).
       
  47. Anter, E. A.; Abd-Elgawad, M, M and Ali, A. H.: Effects of fenamiphos and biocontrol agents on cotton growing in nematode-infested soil. Anzeiger Schadlingskde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz, 68 (1995) (1) 12-14. (Germany).
       
  48. Shamseldean, M. M. and Abd-Elgawad, M, M : Survival and infectivity of entomopathogenic nematodes under environmental stress. Anzeiger Schadlingskde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz, 68 (1995) (2) 31-33. (Germany).
       
  49. Shamseldean, M.M., Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M. (1995). A discovery of Egyptian entomopathogenic nematode isolates for biocontrol of certain insect pests. A patent registered at Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology under no. 95070553, J. Patents, 529: 17.
       
  50. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M. (1998). The role of entomopathogenic nematodes in the control of red palm weevil. Regional symposium on the control of red palm weevils, stem borers and grubs in the Arab Gulf States, held in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, 15-16 Feb., 1998: 1-19.
       
  51. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M. (1998). The criteria and techniques of the entomopathogenic nematode's production and utilization. Agric. Develop, in the Arab Homeland, 17: 39-51.
       
  52. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M. (1998). Experimental design and analysis of biological statistics in the biological control of date palm red weevils, stem borers and grubs. Khartoum, Sudan: AOAD Press, pp. 111.
       
  53. Shamseldean, M.M., Abd-Elgawad, M.M. and Atwa, A.A. (1998). Effect of soil temperature, exposure time and host introduction on pathogenicity and recycling of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora strain EASD 98 and its comparison with H. bacteriophora strain HP 88 and Steinernema riobravae from USA. International Journal of Nematology 8(1): 71-76.
       
  54. Shamseldean, M.M., Abd-Elgawad, M.M. and Atwa, A.A. (1999). Factors affecting pathogenicity of an Egyptian strain of Heterorhabditis indicus infecting cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis. International J. of Nematology 9(1):90-94.
       
  55. Mohamed, M. A., M. M. A. Youssef and M. M. M. Abd-Elgawad (1999). Measuring reaction of tomato cultivars to Meloidogyne incognita through appearance and enzyme activity. International Journal of Nematology 9(2): 174-180.
       
  56. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Aboul-Eid, H. Z. 2001. Effects of oxamyi, insect nematodes and Serratia marcescens on a polyspecific nematode community and yield of tomato. Egyptian Journal of Agronematology 5: 79-89.
       
  57. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2001. Entomopathogenic nematode-host matching. Egyptian Journal of Agronematology 5: 91-104.
       
  58. Salama, H. S. and M. M. M. Abd-Elgawad 2001. Isolation of heterorhabditid nematodes from palm tree planted areas and their implication in the red palm weevil control. Anz. Schadlingskunde/J. Pest Science 74:43-45.
       
  59. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Aboul-Eid, H. Z. 2002. Effects of entomopathogenic nematodes on a polyspecific nematode community infecting watermelon plants in Egypt. International Journal of Nematology 12: 41-45.
       
  60. Salama, H. S., Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Mohamed, M. A. 2002. Characterization of Egyptian heterorhabditid nematodes through enzymes and soluble proteins. International Journal of Nematology 12: 35-40.
       
  61. Salama, H. S. and Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2002. Activity of heterorhabditid nematodes at high temperature and in combination with cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus. Anz. Schadlingskunde/J. Pest Science 78-80.
       
  62. Salama, H. S. and M. M. M. Abd-Elgawad 2003. Quarantine problems: an analytical approach with special reference to palm weevils and phytonematodes. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 36:41-46.
       
  63. Mohamed, M. A. and M. M. M. Abd-Elgawad 2003. Differential induction of peroxidases in tomato roots in response to Meloidogyne incognita invasion. International Journal of Nematology 13(1):20-26.
       
  64. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita and Helicotylenchus dihystera on Banana cv. Williams. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (2): 229-243.
       
  65. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Interaction between Meloidogyne incognita and Helicotylenchus dihystera on Banana cv. Williams with reference to host ages. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (3): 347-357.
       
  66. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Early growth response of some banana cultivars to infection with Meloidogyne incognita and Helicotylenchus dihystera on Banana cv. Williams. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (3): 359-368.
       
  67. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M.; H. Z. Aboul-Eid & Magda A. Mohamed 2003. Entomopathogenic nematode virulence and persistence in relation to their enzymatic activity and formulations. Egypt. J. Agric. Res., NRC 1(3): 663-674.
       
  68. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2003. Classical vs. new biochemical methods of rating pathogen-host suitability. Egypt. J. Agric. Res., NRC 1(3): 675-689.
       
  69. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2003. Developing biopesticide production technology of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria. A report of NRC Project No. 10/177/5, 15 pp.
       
  70. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M.2003. Biochemical markers as tools to expedite screening of plant resistance against pathogens. A report of NRC Project No. 5/8/5, 26 pp.
       
  71. Aboul-Eid, H. Z. (Principal Investigator) & Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2002. Applying biotechnological methods for integrated pest control in newly reclaimed areas with different ecosystems. Final report 17pp. Food, Agriculture& Irrigation Research Council, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.
       
  72. Salama, H. S. ( Principal Investigator) & Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2002. National project on the eradication of the red palm weevil. Final report 15pp. Food, Agriculture& Irrigation Research Council, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.
       
  73. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Vertical and horizontal distributions of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with banana cv. Williams under flood irrigation regime. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (4): 453-460.
       
  74. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Histopathological changes induced by either root-knot or spiral nematodes on banana roots. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (4): 461-472.
       
  75. Eissa, M. F. M., A. Y. El-Gindi, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail and W. A. El-Nagdi 2003. Plant-parasitic nematodes associated with banana crop in Egypt. Bull. NRC, Egypt, 28 (5): 655-670.
       
  76. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2004. Developing biopesticide production technology of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria. Final report of NRC Project No. 10/177/5, 15 pp.
       
  77. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2004. Biochemical markers as tools to expedite screening of plant resistance against pathogens. Final report of NRC Project No. 5/8/5, 26 pp.
       
  78. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and H. Z. Aboul-Eid 2005. Effects and prospects of phytonematode damage and control in Egypt. Egypt. J Agric. Res. 2(1):439-456.
       
  79. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and A. S. Abdel-Razek 2005. Susceptibility of the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae), to different heterorhabditid nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Egypt. J Agric. Res. 2(1):457-472.
       
  80. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Hoda H. Ameen 2005. Heterorhabditis egyptii N. Sp. (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) from Egypt. Egypt. J Agric. Res. 2(2):855-870.
       
  81. Eissa, M. F. M., M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail, A. Y. El-Gindi, and W. A. El-Nagdi 2005. Application of some bioagents and oxamyl in controlling Meloidogyne incognita, Helicotylenchus exallus and Criconemoides spp. infesting banana cv. Williams. Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology 2(1-2)67-88.
       
  82. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and M.M. M. Mohamed 2006. Efficacy of selected bio-control agents on Meloidogyne incognita on eggplant. Nematologia mediterranea, 34: 105-109.
       
  83. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2006. Economic production of biopesticides using techniques adequate for local conditions. Semi-annual report (Febraury) 49pp. Basic Scientific Research Council, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.
       
  84. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2006. Economic production of biopesticides using techniques adequate for local conditions. Semi-annual report (August) 57pp. Basic Scientific Research Council, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Egypt.
  85. Eissa, M. F. M., M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail, A. Y. El-Gindi, and W. A. El-Nagdi 2007. Effects of some biocides and oxamyl in controlling Meloidogyne incognita root-knot nematode. infecting banana cv. Williams. Pakistan Journal of Nematology 25(1)207-217.
       
  86. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M.; M. M.M. Mohamed and N. G. S. El-Gamal 2007. Development of safe chemical and biological formulations for control of soilborne pathogens in Ccucumber. 3nd International conferenceof Pharmaceuticaland Drug Industries Division, National Research Center, March 6th - 8th, 2007. Book Abstracts, p80, oral.
       
  87. Abdel-Razek, A. S. and M. M. M. Abd-Elgawad 2007. Investigation on the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes a gainst Spodoptera littoralis (Biosd.) and Galleria mellonella (L.). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 40 (6):414-422.
       
  88. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M., Faika H. F. Koura, A.E. Abd El-Wahab and M.M.A. Hammam 2007. Plant-parasitic nematodes associated with cucurbitaceous vegetables in Egypt. International Journal of Nematology 17(1) 107-111.
       
  89. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M., Faika H. F. Koura, A.E. Abd El-Wahab and M.M.A. Hammam 2007. Relative susceptibility of cucumber and squash cultivars to Meloidogyne javanica. International Journal of Nematology 17(1) 112-115.
       
  90. Eissa, M. F. M., M. A. El-Sherif, M. M. Abd-Elgawad, A. E. Ismail, and W. A. El-Nagdi 2007. Effect of Meloidogyne incognita inoculum levels on some date-palm cultivar seedlings. The first International Conference on Date-palm and its Impacts For Producing Clean and Safety Dates, Abstracts. Egyptian ministry of Agriculture, Plant Protection Research Institute, 2-4 September, Giza, Egypt. Pp. 29-30.
       
  91. Molinari, S. and M. M. Abd-Elgawad 2007. Catalase inhibition as a biochemical marker of resistance to root-knot nematodes in tomato. Nematologia mediterranea, 35: 237-242.
       
  92. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. and Nguyen, K. B. (2007). Isolation, identification and environmental tolerance of new heterorhabditid populations from Egypt. International Journal of Nematology 17 (2): 116-123.
       
  93. Abd-Elgawad, M. M. M. 2008. The current status of phytonematode management in Egypt with special reference to applicable nematicides. Egyptian Journal of Agronematology 6:33-46.
       
  94. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M., Koura, Faika H. F., Abd El-Wahab A.E. and Hammam M.M.A. 2008. Effects of entomopathogenic nematodes on the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica on cucumber and squash. Egyptian Journal of Agronematology 6:21-32.
       
  95. Abd-Elgawad, M.M.M. and Youssef, M. 2008. Programs of research development in Egypt. First International Workshop on Ecology and Management of Plant-parasitic Nematode Communities in South-Mediterranean Ecosystems 17-19 March, 2008 - Sousse, Tunisia. www.montpellier.inra.fr/CBGP/Nematus/index_Nematus.htm.
       
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