Dr. Rida A. Shibli

Name: Rida A. Shibli Address: Biotechnology Section - College of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan. Telephone:+962-2-7201000 Ext. 22249 Fax: +962-2-7095069 E-Mail1: shibli@just.edu.jo E-Mail2: rida@arabscientist.org

• Education:
  
  1. Fulbright: (used as sabbatical leave) Sept. 1999-Aug.2000. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
  2. Post Doctorate: Sept. 1995/Jan 1997. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urban-Champaign, USA.
  3. Post Doctorate: Sept. 1990/June 1991. Department of Applied Sciences, Langston University.
  4. Ph.D. 1990 . Department of Horticulture, University of Illinois. Illinois, USA. Horticulture, plant physiology and tissue culture. Thesis: In Vivo and In Vitro Physiological Studies of Water Requirements and Water Relations of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.
  5. M.Sc. 1986. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. Plant Production, Physiology (Vegetable Crops). Thesis: Effect of Plant Population and Burst Application on Yield, Growth and Fruit Quality of Field Tomato in the Jordan Valley.
  6. B.Sc. 1984. Plant Production, College of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Jordan.
  
  
• Professional Experience:
  1. Dean, College of Agriculture. 10/2002-Present. College of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  2. Professor. 8/2001-Present. College of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  3. Fulbright Scholar. 9/1999-8/ 2000. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. USA.
  4. Chairman, Dept. Plant Production, 8 / 1998-8 / 1999, College of Agriculture. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  5. Director, Biotechnology Center. 9 / 1997-8 / 1999. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  6. Director, Center for Agriculture Research and Production. 2/ 1997-8/1998. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  7. Researcher, 1995-1996. Department of Natural Resources and Environment. University of Illinois, Urbana IL 61801.
  8. Director, Center for Agriculture Research and Production. 9 / 1994-8 / 1995. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  9. Director, Biotechnology Center, 1/1993-8/1995. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid- Jordan.
  10. Assistant Professor, 7/1991-8/1997. Department of Plant Production, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  11. Assistant Professor, 9/1990-1991. Department of Applied Sciences-Horticulture. Langston University, Langston, OK, USA.
  
  
• Professional Activities:
  1. Member, Technical Committee, Conservation of the Medicinal and Herbal Plants Project. Ministry of Planning. May 2003 - Present.
  2. Member, The higher Coordination Committee, The National Strategy for Agriculture Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan. Jan. 2003 - Present.
  3. Member, The Science Committee, The National Strategy for Agriculture Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan. Jan. 2003 - Present.
  4. Board member of the National Center for Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT). Baqa, Jordan. 11/2002- Present.
  5. University Board Member, 9/2001/ - Present. University of Science and Technology, Irbid. Jordan.
  6. Chairman, Plant Propagation Group, Agriculture Biodiversity Project 1/ 2000 - Present, Plant Biodiversity Project. Center for Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT)> Baqa, Jordan.
  7. Technical Committee for Herbal Plants in Jordan, Member, 1 / 2001-Present. National Center for Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT). Baqa, Jordan.
  8. National Plant Genetic Resources Committee, Member, 1 / 2001-Present. National Center for Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT). Baqa, Jordan.
  9. Faculty Board, Member. College of Agriculture. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  10. Plant Genetic Resources Committee. 8/1994-8/1995. National Center for Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer (NCARTT). Baqa, Jordan.
  11. Biotechnology Committee, Member, 3/1992-8/1995. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  12. Plant Tissue Culture Committee, Member, 2/1992-8/1995. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  13. University Faculty, Member, 7/1991-Present. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  14. University Board, Member. 9/1991-9/1992. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  15. Department Committee, Member, 7/1991-Present. Department of Plant Production, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  16. Department Board Secretary, 9/1991-9/1992. Department of Plant Production, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan.
  17. Zarqa Valley Basin Development Project Committee, 2-8/1988, Ministry of Agriculture, Amman-Jordan.
  18. Al-Wir Fruit Tree and Vegetable Farm Planning Committee, Member, 2/1986-8/1988, Zarqa-Jordan.
  19. Al-Wir Nurseries Planning Committee, 2/1986-8/1988. Zarqa-Jordan.
  
  
• Honors:
  1. The National Center For Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer Plaque ( Awarded for distinguished researches in Agriculture in Jordan) 2003, Jordan.
  2. The Scientific Foundation of Hisham Adeeb Hijjawi Award (awarded to best applied researches in Jordan). 2001 (for the second time). Amman, Jordan.
  3. One Year Seniority in Promotion to a Professor Rank. 2001. Due to distinguish research work.
  4. Fulbright Recipient, 1999/2000.
  5. American Biographical Institute, Research Board of Advisors, 1998.
  6. King's Reward. 1997. Distinguished Scientists at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  7. Showman Foundation Prize for Young Arab Scientists. 1996.
  8. Islamic Development Bank Scholarship (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). 1995/1996.
  9. The Scientific Foundation of Hisham Adeeb Hijjawi Award (awarded to best applied researches in Jordan). 1994. Amman, Jordan.
  10. Phi Kappa Phi, 1990. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  11. Gamma Sigma Delta, 1990. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  12. 5.0 grade point average on a 5 point scale during Ph.D. course work at University of Illinois. Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  13. King's Reward for University Top Graduate Students, (M.Sc. student with the highest GPA) in his department at the University of Jordan, 1986. Amman-Jordan.
  14. King's Reward for The University Outstanding Undergraduate Student, (highest graduating student GPA in his department) at the University of Jordan, 1984. Amman-Jordan.
  15. Lylla Sharaf Reward (awarded to the student having the highest GPA in his department after completing at least 120 credit hours within three years) 1983, University of Jordan, Amman-Jordan.
  
  
• Teaching Experience (primary responsibility):
  1. Plant Production 792 (Plant Cell Culture). 2001-Present. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  2. Plant Production 711 (Crop Physiology). 2001-Present. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  3. Plant Production 725 (Plant Tissue Culture). 1997-Present. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  4. Plant Production 423 (Plant Propagation), 2001 - Present. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  5. Plant Production 325 (Vegetable Production). 1997. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.
  6. Plant Production 621 (Plant Tissue Culture). 1993. The University of Jordan, Amman-Jordan.
  7. Agriculture Science 322 (Deciduous Fruit Trees Production). 1992-present. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  8. Agriculture Science 423 (Nursery Management). 1992-1995. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  9. Agriculture Science 319 (Practical Training in Agriculture). 1992. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  10. Biology 322 (Plant Physiology). 1992. Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid-Jordan.
  11. Agriculture 200 (Floriculture) 1988. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
  12. Plant Production 302 (Practices in Vegetable Production, lab section) 1984-1986. University of Jordan. Amman-Jordan.
  
  
• Publications (referred):
  1. Shibli, R. A., M. A. Ajlouni, K. Ereifij, and A. Hussain. 2002. Evaluation of thirteen open pollinated cultivars and three hybrids of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill): 1. Yield, physiological disorders, seed production and vegetative growth. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. 17: 290-296.

  2. Arikat, N.A., F. M. Jawad, N.S. Karam, and R.A. Shibli. 2002. In vitro propagation and production of essential oils in wild sage (Salvia fruticosa Mill). Scientia Horticulturae.

  3. N. S. Karam, F. M. Jawad., N. S. Arikat, and R. A. Shibli, 2003. Growth and rosmarinic acid accumulation in caluss, cell suspension, and root cultures of wild Salvia fruticosa. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 73: 117-121.

  4. Al-Khateeb, W. M., K M. Hameed and R. A. Shibli. 2003. Effect of Salinity on Orobanche cernua Seed Germination. The Plant Pathology Journal. 19(3): 148-151.

  5. Shibli, R. A, M.A. Shatnawi and I. Q. Swaidat. 2002. Growth, osmotic adjustment and nutrient acquisition of bitter almond under induced sodium chloride salinity in vitro. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 34: 1969-1979.

  6. Al-Ababneh S., N. S. Karam, and R. A. Shibli, 2002. Cryopreservation of sour orange (Citrus aurantium) shoot tips. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology- Plant. 38: 602-607.

  7. Al-Ababneh S., R. A. Shibli , N. S. Karam, and M. A. Shatnawi. 2003. Cryopreservation of bitter almond (Amygdalus communis L.) shoot tips by encapsulation-dehydration and vitrification. Advances in Horticultural Sciences. 17(1) 15-20.

  8. Shyiab, S.M., R.A. Shibli and M. M. Mohammad. 2002. Influence of NaCl salt stress on growth and nutrient acquisition of sour orange in vitro. Journal of Plant Nutrition 26 (5):985-996.

  9. Mohammad, M., H. Malkawi, R. A. Shibli. 2003. Effects of arbuscular mycorhiza fungi and P fertilization on growth and nutrient uptake of barley grown on soils with different levels of salt. Journal of Plant Nutrition 26:125-137.

  10. Shibli R.A., M. Mohammad and Z. Ajlouni. 2002. Growth and nutrient acquisition of in vitro grown bitter almond and sour orange in resonse to Fe concntration from different Fe chleates. J. Plant Nutr. 25:1599-1606.

  11. Shibli, R. A, A. Abu-Ein and M.M. Ajlouni. 2002. In vitro and in vivo multiplication of virus-free 'Spunta' potato clone . Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research. 17: 71-75..

  12. Shibli, R. A, and K. H. Al-Juboory. 2001. Comparative responses of 'Nabali' olive microculture, callus and cell suspension culture to in vitro induced salinity and water stress. J. Plant Nutr. 25: 61-74.

  13. Shibli, R. A, K. H. Al-Juboory, M. Shatnawi, A. Abu-Ein. 2001. Somatic embryogenesis and plant recovery from 'Nabali' olive (Olea europea L.) callus. Sci. Hort. 88: 243-256.

  14. Shibli, R. A, and K.H. Al-Juboory.2000. Cryopreservation of 'Nabali' olive (Olea europea) using encapsulation-dehydration and encapsulation-vitrification. CryoLett. 21: 357-366.

  15. Shibli, R. A., D. Haagenson, . S.M. Cunningham, W.K. Berg, and J.J. Volenec. 2001. Cryopreservation of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Cells by Encapsulation-Dehydration. Plant Cell Reports. 20:445-450.

  16. Hammouri, M. K., Ereifej, K.I., M.M. Ajlouni, R.A. Shibli and G.N. Karaki. 2001. A Potential chemical indicator from pheasant's eye (Adonis aestivalis L) plant. International Journal of Chemistry. 10: 151-156.

  17. Shibli, R. A, J. Sawwan, I. Swaidat and M. Tahat. 2001. Increased phospohrus mitigates salinity adverse effects in vitro. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 32 (3&4), 429-440.

  18. Tahtamouni, R.W., R.A. Shibli and M.M. Ajlouni. 2001. Growth Responses and Physiological Disorders in Wild Pear (Pyrus syriaca Boiss.) During Slow-growth In vitro Preservation on Osmostressing Media. Plant Tissue cult. 11(1): 15 - 23.

  19. Shibli, R. A, A. Abu-Ein and K.H. Al-Juboory.2000. Influence of different growth regulators on in vitro shoot multiplication and rooting of 'Nabali' olive (Olea europea). Plant Tiss. Cult. 10: 93-102.

  20. Ereijej, K.I., M.M. Ajlouni and R.A. Shibli. 2000. Influence of location, cultivar and fertilization on the quality of whet kernels, flour and bread. Damascus University Journal for Agricultural sciences. 16:139-152.

  21. Shibli, R. A 2000. Cryopreservation of black iris (Iris nigricans) somatic embryos by encapsulation-dehydration: CryoLtters. 21: 39-46.

  22. Shibli, R. A, M. Mohammad, A. Abu-Ein and M. Shatnawi. 2000. Growth and micronutrient acqusition of some apple varities in response to gradual in vitro induced salinity. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 23: 1209-1215.

  23. Sawwan, J., R.A. Shibli, I. Swaidat and M. Tahat. 2000. Phosphrous regulates osmotic potential and growth of African violet under in vitro-induced water deficit. J. Plant Nutr. 23: 759-771.

  24. Shibli, R. A, and M.M. Ajlouni. 2000. Somatic embryogenesis in the endemic black iris (Iris nigricans). Plant Cell, Tiss. Org. Culture. 61: 15-21.

  25. Shibli, R. A, M.M. Ajlouni and A. Obeidat. 2000. Direct regeneration from wild pear (Pyrus syriaca) leaf explants. Adv. Hort. Sci. 14: 12-18.

  26. Al-Juboory, K.H., R.A. Shibli, D.J. Williams, M.H. Nayfeh, and R. Skirvin. 2000. Effect of pulsed excimer laser radiation on shoot regeneration and reduction of contamination of date palm (Phoenix dactylefera L.) in vitro. Indian J. Agr. Sci. 70: 482-493.

  27. Al-Momani F., R. Shibli, M. Ajlouni. 1999. In vitro performance of potato (Solanum teberosum L.) cv. Spunta explants. Agrotropica. 11: 31-34.

  28. Shibli, R. A, M.J. Mohammad, M.M. Ajlouni, M.A. Shatnawi and A. F. Obeidat. 1999. Stability of chemical parameters of tissue culture medium (pH, osmolarity, electrical conductivity) as a function of time of growth. J. Plant. Nutr. 22: 501-510.

  29. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith and M. Shatnawi. 1999. Pigment recovery from encapsulated-dehydrated of Vaccinium pahalae (ohelo) cryopreservated cells. Plant Cell, Tiss. Org. Cult. 55: 119-123.

  30. Shibli, R. A, K.I. Ereifej and N.S. Karam. 1999. Response of in vitro cultures of potato, tomato, apple rootstock and bitter almond to a culture media supplemented with municipal solid waste. J. Plant Nutr. 22: 1519-1527.

  31. Shibli, R. A, and M.A.L. Smith. 1999. Capacity for biocompatability assessment in tissue culture and hydroponic systems. J. Plant Nutr. 22: 1529-1540.

  32. Shibli, R. A, M.A. Suwwan and M.M. Ajlouni. 1999. In vitro regeneration and in vivo propagation of TYLCV tolerant tomato stem cuttings. Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Amer. Quart. 27: 94-104.

  33. Shibli, R. A, M.A. Shatnawi, M.M. Ajlouni, A. Jaradat. Y. Adham. 1999. Slow growth in vitro conservation of bitter almond (Amygdalus communis L.). Adv. Hort. Sci. 13:133-134

  34. Tahtamouni, R.W. and R.A. Shibli. 1999. Preservation at low temperature and cryopreservation in wild pear (Pyrus syriaca). Adv. Hort. Sci. 13:156-160

  35. Shibli, R. A, M. Ajlouni, M. Shatnawi, and A. Abu-Ein. 1999. An effective method for in vitro production of disease-free carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cv. Balady. Plant Tiss. Cult. 9: 159-166.

  36. Shibli, R. A 1999. In vitro conservation of plant genetic resources in Jordan. In: Engelmman, F. Managment of field and in vitro germplasm collection. International Plant Genetic Resources Insitute (IPGRI), Rome, Italy. pp: 136-138.

  37. Eriefej, K.I., M.M. Ajlouni and R.A. Shibli. 1999. Cultivar and location effects on wheat quality in northern Jordan. Dirasat. (Agricultural Sciences). 26: 216-225.

  38. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith, and M. Kushad. 1999. Influence of ethylene on the production of anthocyanin, and carotenoid from callus culture of Vaccinium pahalae, ohelo. Dirasat. (Agricultural Sciences). 26: 240-247.

  39. Aljanabi, S., R. Shibli, M. Ajlouni. 1999. Insertion of the maize transposable element Ac into soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) by Agrobacterium mediated transformation method Dirasat. (Agricultural Sciences). 26: 226-239.

  40. Shibli, R. A, A. Jaradat, M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi and W. Khawaldeh. 1998. In Vitro Multiplication of Bitter Almond (Amygdalus communis L.) Damascus Univ. J. Agric. Sci.14: 111 - 119.

  41. Karam. N.S., K.I. Eriefej, R.A. Shibli, H. AbuKudais, A. Alkofahi, and Y. Malkawi. 1998. Metal concentration, growth, and yield of potato produced from in vitro plantlets or microtubers and grown in municipal solid-waste-amended substrates. J. Plant Nutr. 21: 725-735.

  42. Shatnawi, M., R.A. Shibli, A.F. Obeidat, and M. Ajlouni. 1998. In vitro propagation and in vivo acclimatization of sour orange (Citrus aurantium L.). Damascus Univ. J. Agric. Sci. 14: 120-132.

  43. Hammouri, M.K., K.I. Eriefej, R.A. Shibli, and G.N. Al-Karaki. 1998. Quantitative analysis of fructose fate in a plant fermentation system. J. Agric. Food Chem. 46: 1428-1432.

  44. Shibli, R. A, M.A. Suwwan and K.I. Ereifej. 1998. Response of TYLCV tolerant tomato to NaCl salinity Stress. I. Vegetative growth and nutrient uptake. Dirasat. 25: 89-103.

  45. Hammoudeh, H.Y., M.A. Suwwan, H.A. Abu-Qaoud and R.A. Shibli. 1998. Micropropagation and regeneration of 'Honeoye" strawberry. Dirasat. 25: 170-178.

  46. Mohammad, M., R. Shibli, M. Ajlouni and L. Nimri. 1998. Tomato root and shoot response to salt stress at different levels of phosphorous nutrition. J. Plant Nutr. 21: 1667-1680.

  47. Ereifej, K.I., R.A. Shibli, M.M. Ajlouni and A. Hussein. 1998. Mineral contents in whole tubers and selected tissues of ten potato cultivars grown in Jordan. J. Food Sci. Technol. 35:55-58.

  48. Shibli, R. A, M.M. Ajlouni, K.I. Ereifej and A. Hussain. 1998. Evaluation of thirteen open pollinated and three hybrid of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). I. Yield, physiological disorders, seed production and vegetative growth. Pakistan Journal for Agricultural Research. (In Press).

  49. Al-Juboory, K.H., R.A. Shibli, and R. Skirvin. 1997. Organogenesis and cormel production from callus culture of Gladiolus cv. 'Balady'. Mu'tah J. Res. Stud. 12: 143-160.

  50. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith and R. Nasr. 1997. Iron source and cytokinin mitigate the incidence of chlorosis and hyperhydration in vitro. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 20: 773-781.

  51. Shibli, R. A, A. Jaradat, M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi and M. Shatnawi. 1997. Micropropagation in wild pear (Pyrus syrica). Scientia Horticulturae. 68; 237-242.

  52. Ereifej, K.I., R.A. Shibli. M.M. Ajlouni, and A. Hussain. 1997. Physico-chemical characteristics and processing quality of newly introduced seven tomato cultivars into Jordan in Comparison with local variety. J. Food Sci. Technol. 34: 171-174.

  53. Erifej, K.I., R.A. Shibli. M.M. Ajlouni. and A. Hussain. 1997. Chemical variation of tissues and processing characteristics in ten potato cultivars grown in Jordan. American Potato Journal. 47: 23-30.

  54. Al-Juboory, K.H., J.S. Sawwan,R.A. Shibli, R. M. Skirvin and D.J. Williams. 1997. Influence of auxins and commercial rooting powder on rooting of Algerian Ivy (Hedera canariensis L.). Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Amer. Quart. 25: 23-31.

  55. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith, M. Kushad. 1997. Headspace ethylene accumulation effects on secondary metabolite production in Vaccinium pahalae cell culture. Pl. Growth Regul. 23: 201-205.

  56. Shibli, R. A, A.A. Jaradat, M.M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi and W. Khawaldeh. 1994. In vitro multiplication of bitter almond (Amygdalus communis L.). Damascus University Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 14: 110-119.

  57. Eriefej, K.I., G.N. Al-Karaki, R.A. Shibli, and M. El-Shatnawi. 1997. Variation in Physico-chemical characteristics of peas (Pisum sativum) grown under rainfed conditions. Indian J. Agr. Sci. 67: 10-12.

  58. Eriefej, K.I. and R.A. Shibli. 1997. Distribution of nutrients in the anatomical parts of seven lentil lines. Joint Intl. Conf. on Agric. Engg. & Tech. Exhibition. Vol. 2: 702-710. (Dahka, Bangladesh).

  59. Ajlouni, M.M., R.A. Shibli, A. Hussein and K.I. Eriefej. 1996. Seasonal distribution of yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) cultivars grown in Jordan. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 66: 541-545.

  60. Shibli, R. A and M.M. Ajlouni. 1996. In vitro propagation and ex vitro acclimatization of 'Sahara F1' cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Plant Tissue Culture. 6: 95-98.

  61. Shibli, R. A, and M.A.L. Smith. 1996. Direct shoot regeneration and proliferation from of Vaccinium pahalae (ohelo) and V. myrtillus (bilberry) leaf explants. HortScience. 31: 1225-1228.

  62. Shibli, R. A 1995. Plant tissue culture in Jordan makes great strides. Diversity. 2:77.

  63. Ajlouni, M.M., G.N. Karaki, R.A. Shibli and A.A. Jaradat. 1995. Collaboration are key to Jordanian Conservation efforts. Diversity. 2:75-78.

  64. Shibli, R. A 1995. Influence of seedling source on yield and quality of 'Fiona F1' tomato. Dirasat. 22B: 1439-1443.

  65. Shibli, R. A, K. I. Ereifej, M.M. Ajlouni and A. Hussain. 1995. Physico-chemical properties of fruits of four open pollinated tomato cultivars grown under rainfed conditions in Jordan. J. Food Sci. Tech. 32: 489-492.

  66. Shibli, R. A, K.I. Ereifej, M.M. Ajlouni, and A. Hussain. 1995. Evaluation of thirteen open pollinated and three hybrid of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). II. Physical and chemical properties of fruits. Pakistan Journal for Agricultural Sciences. 32: 225-234.

  67. Ereifej, K.I., and0 R.A. Shibli. 1995. Comparative analysis of barley landrace and cultivars grown in Jordan. Dirasat. 22: 183-188.

  68. Ereifej, K.I., and R.A. Shibli. 1995. Physical, chemical and cooking characteristic of a landrace and three newly developed lentil cultivars grown in Jordan. J. Food. Sci. Tech. 32: 27-30.

  69. Shibli, R. A 1994. In vitro conservation of plant genetic resources. In: A.A. Jaradat; Proceedings of National Seminar. Plant Genetic Resources of Jordan. International Plant Genetic resources Institute (IPGRI), Rome, Italy. pp: 207-215.

  70. Shibli, R. A, M.M. Ajlouni and A. Abu-Ein. 1994. Production of virus free 'Spunta' (Solanum tuberosum) potato via tissue culture: Factors affecting minituber production. Damascus University Journal. 10: 27-38.

  71. Ajlouni, M.M., R.A. Shibli, S. Aljanabi, A.A. Jaradat and W. Khawaldeh. 1944. In vitro rooting of wild almonds (Prunus dulcis (Mill) D.A. Webb.). In: A.A. Jaradat; Proceedings of National Seminar. Plant Genetic Resources of Jordan. pp: 231-237.

  72. Shibli, R. A, A.A. Jaradat, M.M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi, and W. Khawaldeh. 1994. In Vitro Multiplication of Bitter almond (Prunus amygdalus) from north Jordan. In: A.A. Jaradat; Proceedings of National Seminar. Plant Genetic Resources of Jordan. International Plant Getnetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), Rome, Italy. pp: 240-247.

  73. Shibli, R. A 1993. Influence of increased salinity on yield, fruit quality and growth of hydroponic grown tomatoes. Mu'tah Journal for Research and Studies. 8: 153-165.

  74. Ereifej, K.I. and R.A. Shibli. 1993. Quality evaluation of landrace and durum wheat cultivars grown in Jordan. J. Food Sci. and Technol. 30: 339-343.

  75. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith. and L.A. Spomer. 1992. Osmotic adjustment and growth responses of three Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. cultivars to osmotic stress induced in vitro. J. Plant Nut. 15: 1373-1381

  76. Smith. M.A.L., L.A. Spomer, R. Shibli and S.L. Knight. 1992. Effects of NaCl salinity on miniature dwarf tomato: II. Shoot and root growth responses, fruit production, and osmotic adjustment. J. Plant. Nutr. 15: 2329-2341.

  77. Shibli, R. A 1991. In vivo acclimatization of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. after in vitro water stress. Plant Tissue Cult. 1: 97-100.

  78. Shibli, R. A and M.A. Suwwan. 1987. Effect of plant population and Burst Application on yield, growth and fruit quality of late tomatoes in the Jordan Valley. Dirasat. 14: 55-72.

  
  
• Articles and studies (Referred):
  1. Shibli, R. A 2002. New Approaches of Agricultural, Biotechnology Research and its impact on agriculture in the Arab World. A study prepared to the Arab Organization for Agriculture Development (AOAD). Sudan. (In Arabic).

  2. Shibli, R. A 2002. Use of plant tissue culture for conservation of plant biodiversity. Agricultural Engineer Magazine. Issue No. 72: 16-20.

  3. Shibli, R. A, and M.M. Ajlouni. 1997. Biotechnology. In: Jordan country study on biological diversity. By: General Corporation for the Environment Protection. Jordan. pp:195-201.

  4. Shibli, R. A 1994. Use of plant tissue culture for plant propagation in nurseries. Agricultural Engineer Magazine. Issue No. 53: 19-23.

  5. Shibli, R.A, and M.M. Ajlouni. 1995. Plant Biotechnology Projects: Production of Disease Free Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings Via Tissue Culture. Published by the Higher Council of Science and Technology, Amman, Jordan.

  6. Shibli, R. A 1991. Plant Tissue Culture: A high technology to solve many agricultural problems. Agricultural Engineer Magazine. Issue No. 44: 37-38. Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.

  7. Owies D. S., R. A. Shibli, and K. I. Ereifej. In Vitro Propagation of Akub (Gundelia tournefortii L.). 2003. Proceeding, Sixth Scientific Day. Collage of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.

  8. Al-Hussein S., R. A. Shibli, and N. Karam. Direct and Indirect Regeneration in African Violet (Saintpalia ionantha Wendl.). 2003. Proceeding, Sixth Scientific Day. Collage of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.

  9. Abu- Shama M. M., R. A. Shibli, and K. I. Ereifej. Physiological Responses of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to In Vitro Induced Water Deficit. 2003. Proceeding, Sixth Scientific Day. Collage of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.

  10. Abed-Alrahman N. M., R. A. Shibli, and K. I. Ereifej. Influence of Salinity on Growth and Physiology of in vitro Grown Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). 2003. Proceeding, Sixth Scientific Day. Collage of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Irbid, Jordan.

  11. Shibli, R. A, D.M. Haagenson, S.M. Cunningham. W.K. Berg and J.J. Volenec. 2000. A simple protocol for cryopreservation of alginate-coated alfalfa cells. Annual Meetings Abstracts. ASA, CSSA, ASSA. Minneapolis, Minnesota. pp. 147.

  12. Shibli, R. A., D. Haagenson, . S.M. Cunningham, W.K. Berg, and J.J. Volenec. 2000. Cryopreservation of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Cells by Encapsulation-Dehydration. Plant Biologogy 2000. San Diego, CA. PP.96. Abst. # 415.

  13. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith and M. Shatnawi . 1999. Pigment recovery from encapsulated-dehydrated Vaccinium pahalae (ohelo) cryopreserved cells. Proceedings: 2nd Biotechnology Conference. Al-Albyt University, Mafraq, Jordan.

  14. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith, and M. Kushad. 1999. Influence of ethylene on the production of anthocyanin, and carotenoid from callus culture of Vaccinium pahalae, ohelo. Proceedings: 3rd Agricultural Conference. Mu'tah University, Karak, Jordan.

  15. Shibli, R. A, A. Jaradat, M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi and M. Shatnawi. 1997. Micropropagation in wild pear (Pyrus syrica).Proceedings; 2nd Arab Agriculture Conference, Jordan.

  16. Shibli, R. A, M.A.L. Smith, and M. Kushad. 1997. Headspace ethylene accumulation reduces secondary metabolites production in Vaccinium pahalae cell culture. In Vitro Cell. Devel. Biol. 33: 77A. Abstr. # P-1130.

  17. Al-Juboory, K.H., J. Al-Naimi, L.K. Al-Amiry, R. Shibli, and R.M. Skirvin. 1997. Organogenesis and cormel production from callus culture of Gladiolus CV. "Balady". HortScience. 32: 460. Abst. #192.

  18. Shibli, R. A, M. Ajlouni, A. Jaradat and M. Shatnawi. 1997. In vitro conservation of wild pear (Pyrus syrica) in Jordan. HortScience. 32: 549. Abst. # 698.

  19. Shibli, R. A, A.A. Jaradat, M.M. Ajlouni, S. Aljanabi. 1996. In vitro multiplication of bitter almond (Prunus amygdalus) from north Jordan. In Vitro Cell. Devel. Biol. 32: 74A. Abstract # p-1031.

  20. Shibli, R. A, Y. Fang and M.A.L. Smith. 1996. Regeneration of Vaccinium pahalae (ohelo) and V. myrtillus (bilberry). Hot Topics Addendum Booklet. 1996. World Congress on in Vitro Biology. San Francisco, CA, USA. Abstract # SP-1010.

  21. Aljanabi, S.M., R. Shibli, M.M. Alajlouni. 1996. Insertion of maize transposable element Ac into soybean (Glycin max L. Merr.) by novel Agrobacterium tumifaciens-mediated transformation method. In Vitro Cell. Devel. Biol. 32: 111A. Abstract # P-1199.

  22. Shibli, R. A, A.M. Abu-Ein and M.M. Ajlouni. 1995. In vitro and in vivo multiplication of disease-free 'Spunta' potato. Proceedings, Congress On In Vitro Biology. Denver, CO. USA.

  23. Shibli, R. A, A. Jaradat, and M.M. Ajlouni. 1995. Salt tolerance in Aegilops species from Jordan. Proceedings, 87th Annual Meeting. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Society of America. St. Louis, MO. USA.

  24. Shibli, R. A, A. Abu-Ein and M.M. Ajlouni. 1994. In vitro propagation and in vivo acclimatization of MM 106 apple rootstock. Proceedings, First Arab Agriculture Conference. (Jordan).

  25. Shibli, R. A, L.A. Spomer and M.A.L. Smith. 1991. Osmotic adjustment and growth responses of in vitro grown Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. under induced water deficit. Abstract. HortScience. 25: 1125.

  26. Shibli, R. A and L.A. Spomer. 1991. Physiological responses of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. to water deficit. Abstract. HortScience. 26: 714.

  27. Shibli, R. A and L.A. Spomer. 1991. Characterization of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. water status. Abstract. HortScience. 26: 741.