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Investigation and Biological Control of Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Dairy Cattle Feed
(2020 , Master Thesis)Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites synthesized by mycotoxigenic fungi, contaminating human and animal food and feed. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxins (OTA) are frequently detected in animal feed products causing ... -
INVESTIGATION AND PRODUCTION OF BIOINSECTICIDES BASED ON NEWLY BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS STRAINS ISOLATED FROM QATAR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE AND SAFE FOOD PRODUCTION IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Bacillus thuringiensis produces parasporal crystals responsible of their insecticidal activity against specific insect orders. Eight newly isolated Bt strains produce different parasporal crystal and have several genetic ... -
INVESTIGATION OF BACTERIAL DIVERSITY AND CHEMOMETRIC ASSESSMENT FOR ENHANCING BIOREMEDIATION OF HYDROCARBONS IN QATARI SOILS
(2018 , Dissertation)Qatar is one of the leading countries in oil and gas industry worldwide. Qatar is located in the middle of the Arabian Gulf sea, a semi-closed sea surrounded by many petrochemical sites, besides the active offshore traffic ... -
INVESTIGATION OF SPATIAL AND SEASONAL MICROBIOME DYNAMICS AND ASSOCIATED ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY IN SCLERACTINIAN CORAL PLATYGYRA DAEDALEA IN THE ARABIAN GULF
(2022 , Master Thesis)Corals have critical interactions with their associated microbes, which play an integral part in maintaining coral health and stability. Environmental factors can influence the microbial community of the coral resulting ... -
INVESTIGATION OF SPATIOTEMPORAL VARIABILITY AND CONTAMINATION OF PLASTIC MARINE DEBRIS IN QATAR’S COASTAL WATERS
(2015 , Master Thesis)There has been a tremendous proliferation in plastic production in the last five decades due to its low cost and versatile applications. Plastic debris dominates the marine litter globally and has been found in the most ... -
INVESTIGATION OF TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF CORALS REVEALED BY ROV VIDEOS AT OIL PLATFORMS IN THE ARABIAN GULF
(2023 , Master Thesis)The study was conducted at AL-Shaheen oil field within the Arabian Gulf using remotely operated vehicle (ROV) footages in different oil platforms to investigate the impact of platform depth, age, and weight on coral relative ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CORRESPONDING CODING GENES OF HYDROCARBON-DEGRADING BACTERIAL STRAINS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOMASS USEFUL IN BIOREMEDIATION OF PETROLEUM POLLUTION
(2015 , Master Thesis)Petroleum-derived contamination events constitute one of the most dominant sources of environmental deterioration in the industrialized countries. Hydrocarbon compounds are recognized as toxic and carcinogenic organic ... -
Investigation of the Role of Carbonic Anhydrase in Mineral Formation and Magnesium Incorporation by Bacteria from Qatari Sabkhas and Marine Sediments
(2020 , Master Thesis)Mineral-forming bacteria are of great interest in arid environments specifically. These environments are favorable for enhancing the microbial carbonate deposition that is thought to largely influence the sedimentary ... -
Isolation and Screening of Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacterial Strains for Bioremediation of Petroleum Pollution in Qatar
(2013 , Master Thesis)Pollution, due to activities related to the oil industry, represents a serious threat to the natural environment. The application of biotechnological methods provides much safer and sustainable alternatives for bioremediation ... -
ISOLATION OF ENDOGENOUS LACTIC ACID BACTERIA AND DEVELOPMENT OF SILAGE OF PALM TREES LEAVES FOR LIVESTOCK IN QATAR
(2022 , Master Thesis)In Qatar, there are relatively low agricultural by-products available, mainly from palm trees for feeding livestock. Preservation of palm leaves is a problem due to harsh environmental conditions. Ensiling palm leaves with ... -
ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION, DIFFERENTIATION AND SCREENING OF LOCAL AEROBIC UREOLYTIC BACTERIA INVOLVED IN MICROBIALLY INDUCED CALCIUM CARBONATE PRECIPITATION IN QATARI SOIL.
(2018 , Master Thesis)Biomineralization plays an important role in stabilizing the soil by modifying its geological and physical properties, hence, acting as a stabilizer against wind erosion specially in regions characterized by harsh soil ... -
Linking Soil Chemical Parameters and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities in Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Much of Qatar’s habitats are characterized by a hyper-arid climate, low rainfall and scarce soil nutrients; all of which combine to create a stress-induced environment for fungal development. Agricultural productivity ... -
Measurement and Modeling of NO2 Traffic-Related Air Pollution in Doha, Qatar
(2013 , Master Thesis)Six major intersections along C-ring road of Qatar were investigated for NO2 emission. NO2 is considered to be a marker of vehicular pollution thus in this study, its relationship was established with traffic volume in ... -
Meiobenthic assemblages in some intertidal areas around Qatar, Arabian gulf
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Sediment core samples were collected in 10 locations around intertidal areas of Qatar to acquire baseline information on meiobenthic density and composition. Temperature, salinity, and pH of interstitial waters were ... -
MERCURY AND METHYL MERCURY IN FISH: CONTAMINATION LEVELS AND HEALTH RISKS
(06-2 , Master Thesis)This study aims to assess the risks that mercury and methyl mercury would be posing on the health of fish consumers. The fish consumption patterns of Qatar residents aged 18 years and above were obtained using a fish ... -
METAGENOMIC ANALYSIS AND INVESTIGATION OF THE MICROBIOME IN DATE PALM AND THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS ON MICROBIOME DIVERSITY
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Date palm "Phoenix dactylifera L." is considered a very important plant in the Middle East. This importance is due to its beneficial uses on agriculture, economy, and medicine. The study aimed to identify bacterial ... -
A Microbiological Risk Assessment At The Fresh Produce Wholesale Market In Doha
(2019 , Dissertation)Food contamination is a challenging problem in many developing countries, like Qatar where the majority of food is imported. The wholesale fresh produce market (WSFPM) in Doha is considered as the major produce market from ... -
Mobile Epifauna Associated To Artificial Substrates In Offshore Qatari Waters
(2019 , Master Thesis)Offshore human-made structures including oil and gas platforms and other energy producing structures, such as foundations of windfarms, serve as hard substratum supporting diverse marine communities of invertebrates both ... -
MONITORING AND BIOCONTROL APPROACHES TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF MYCOTOXINS IN CAMEL AND CATTLE FEED AND RELATED FOOD CHAIN
(2024 , Dissertation)The presence of fungi and their associated mycotoxins in agricultural commodities is a worldwide problem leading to mycotoxins contamination in feed and animal products. This results in mycotoxins' carry-over to human ... -
The most common mosquitoes at Al- Rayyan municipality (Qatar state) and their potential for transmitting malaria
(2015 , Master Thesis)During the period from December 2014 to April 2015, a mosquito survey (Diptera: Culicidae) was conducted at Al Rayyan Municipality, western region of Qatar. The survey aimed to identify the most common mosquitoes species ...