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Personal profile
Research interests
Higher Education & Research in Plant Sciences. Expertise in Tree Fruit Postharvest & Environmental Stress Physiology.
Personal profile
I am working with an excellent international team of collaborators to resolve challenges in higher education in agriculture, food security for harsh environments, rural & human development, and agro-ecosystems, in Oman, MENA region & beyond. My long-established experience stems from my career portfolio in various academic, business & administrative positions. I am faculty at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), where I have been working for over 26 years progressing from Demonstrator to Professor. Some of the major highlights of my career at SQU being the first Omani to serve as the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences. Prior to that, I have served as the Assistant Dean for Training & Community Services, at the same college at SQU.
As a Professor of Horticultural Sciences at SQU, I have more than 25 years of research and practical experience in arid-land farming, fruit production, postharvest, and sustainable agroecosystems. I teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in horticultural sciences. I have done numerous public lectures and participated in international conferences around the world. My publications exceed 100 articles, book chapters and books and can be found in my profile at ResearchGate and Google Scholar.
I look forward to connecting with individuals with similar research interests for collaborative work. I also provide consultancy work for the public and private sectors in various areas of horticulture, arid-climate farming, food security, capacity building, and plant economic utilization & resource assessment & conservation.
Teaching
A. Undergraduate Courses |
CROP 3514: Fruit Production |
CROP 4011: Plant Propagation |
CROP2111: Urban Gardening |
CROP 2011: Ornamental Horticulture |
CROP 3001: Statistical Methods in Agriculture (Now, CAMS 3001: Biometry) |
CROP 4512: Postharvest Physiology |
CAMS 3002: Computer Applications II (Excel) |
CROP 4900: Plant Science Special Problem |
CROP 2510: Introduction to Crop Production |
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- Postgraduate Courses:
CROP 6002: Fruit Tree Physiology |
CROP 6020: Sustainable Agriculture (One Module on Traditional Farming Systems) |
Food & Water Security Module |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Horticultural Sciences, University of, Florida
Jan 1 2000 → Dec 1 2004
Award Date: Jan 12 2014
External positions
Professor, University of Reading
Sept 1 2021 → Aug 31 2022
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Crop Production and Land and Water Resources in the Sultanate of Oman
Al Wardy, M., Al-Rawas, G., Nikoo, M. R., Al Jabri, S., Al-Yahyai, R. A. & Farooq, M.
11/15/23 → 4/15/24
Project: Consultancy project
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Preharvest and Postharvest Factors Affecting Deciduous Fruit Production in Oman
1/1/18 → 12/31/20
Project: MoHERI
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Rejuvenating lime and mango production in Oman: resolving current challenges
1/1/08 → 12/31/08
Project: Internal Grants (IG)
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Evaluation of chemical quality attributes in bruised bananas during storage
Al-Dairi, M., Pathare, P. B., Al-Yahyai, R., Jayasuriya, H. & Al-Attabi, Z., Apr 1 2024, In: LWT. 197, 115904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of CalS genes in Glycine max revealed their role in development and salt stress
Zaynab, M., Xu, Z. S., Yad, H. A., Hussain, A., Sharif, Y., Al-Yahyai, R., Sadder, M., Aloufi, A. S. & Li, S., Feb 1 2024, In: Journal of King Saud University - Science. 36, 2, 103049.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Agroecological Practices on Traditional Date Farms
Al-Yahyai, R., Al-Hashmi, K. & Janke, R., Jun 14 2023, Date Palm. CABI International, p. 367-398 32 p. (Date Palm).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Date Palm Plantation Establishment and Maintenance
Al-Yahyai, R., Khan, M. M., Al-Kharusi, L., Naqvi, S. A. & Akram, M. T., Jun 14 2023, Date Palm. CABI International, p. 179-208 30 p. (Date Palm).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Desert endophytic fungi improve reproductive, morphological, biochemical, yield and fruit quality characteristics of tomato under drought stress
Halo, B. A., Al-Yahyai, R., Al-Sadi, A. & Al-Sibani, A., Feb 28 2023, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 41, 4, p. 638-655 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Oman’s mountain oases offer ancient farming lessons for a warming future
3/18/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media