Anas Hamdani

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• PhD
• PhD at Université Sultan Moulay Slimane

Fertilization plays a crucial role in enhancing pomegranate production; however, studies on the nutrient dynamics in pomegranate leaves and the influence of genotype-specific factors remain limited. This study investigated the nutrient content of leaves from a Moroccan ex-situ collection of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars, focusing on bo...

Nanotechnologies are positioning themselves as a transformative force influencing many sectors, particularly agriculture, where they offer innovative methods for managing plant diseases. This chapter explores how nanoparticles can revolutionize this management, highlighting their ability to rapidly and accurately detect pathogens, deliver targeted...

The aim of this research is to assess the genetic potential of plum cultivars in an ex situ collection at the National Institute for Agronomic Research in Meknes, Morocco, under the conditions of the Saïss plain. This is an essential preliminary stage in the study of varietal adaptation to climate change. Twenty-eight cultivars will be analyzed, us...

This review article delves into the intricate relationship between agroecology and water management, focusing on their mutual influence and proposing innovative strategies for achieving sustainable agriculture in North African countries. It provides a comprehensive overview of current agroecological practices and their impact on water availability,...

n response to the challenges posed by climate change on agricultural productivity, this study aimed to identify optimal areas for Moroccan pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivation by assessing climatic suitability through a modeling approach. The model’s reliability was confrmed by an average AUC (Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteris...

The plum tree is a major crop in Morocco, and one that has developed rapidly and plays a very important environmental role in the protection, restoration and fixation of soils. It also plays an economic role, which lies in its fruit, which has a high nutritional value comparable to that of fruits such as almonds, peaches, apples and others. However...

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the association between faba bean and cereal crops on the incidence and severity of black aphids, weed control, and faba bean yield in Meknes region, Morocco. Regression and correlation analyses were performed to examine the relationship between different parameters. The results showed that the combinat...

Several studies have consistently underscored the crucial role of environmental conditions and cultivar type as the foremost factors impacting pomegranate adaptation. In this research, the productive potential, fruit biochemical traits, vegetative growth and physiological characteristics of eleven pomegranate genotypes were evaluated under Moroccan...

The agro-morphological and vegetative traits of fruit trees such as plums vary according to the type of genotype and the sampling site. This work focuses on the characterization of four varieties planted in two contrasting experimental zones of the INRA of Meknes (Ain Taoujdate (T) in the Saïs plain and Annoceur (A) in the foothills of the Middle A...

This study examined the efficacy of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and thyme (Thymbra capitata L. Cav) essential oils (EOs) in Botrytis fabae management. The key compounds identified in thyme EO were carvacrol (48.13%), 4-Methoxystyrene (17.32%), and cyclohexene (12.37%), whereas the rosemary EO contained α-pinene (55.08%), camphene (10.52%),...

This study is aimed at identifying the dates at which dormancy is released and flowering begins, and to measure the agroclimatic requirements (chill and heat) of four plum cultivars grown in two contrasting climatic zones, namely “Annoceur” (cold winter) and “Ain Taoujdate” (mild winter). These agroclimatic requirements were determined using three...

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of thermal conditions on pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) yield, and fruits’ physical and biochemical traits. The impact of thermal conditions was assessed by studying the variations in these properties across three different pomegranate genotypes grown under two contrasting climates. The firs...

This study assessed the effect of climatic conditions on the production and phenological traits of four plum cultivars (Prunus salicina L. and Prunus domestica L.) grafted on ‘Myrobolan’ rootstock planted in two contrasting experimental zones at INRA Meknes, namely ‘Ain Taoujdate’ in the Saïs plain and ‘Annoceur’ in the foothills of the Middle Atla...

The aim of this study was to investigate the adaptability of the Moroccan pomegranate cultivar ‘Sefri’ to varying environmental conditions across distinct regions in Morocco. Through a comprehensive analysis encompassing fruit production, fruit physical and biochemical quality, vegetative growth and photosynthetic activity, we elucidate the genotyp...

Several research studies have revealed the potential of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) as a viable alternative in addressing the impacts of climate change on the geographical distribution of fruit trees within semi-arid regions. Nevertheless, the pomegranate adaptation in these areas was influenced by many factors, such as the chilling requiremen...

The date of endodormancy release and chill requirements of twenty-eight plum cultivars (Prunus domestica L. and Prunus salicina Lindl) growing in a collection at the experimental station of the National Institute of Agricultural Research of Meknes (Morocco) were determined according to three models namely the Chilling Hours model (in Chilling Hours...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a popular fruit crop known for its nutritional and health benefits. However, water scarcity in many regions of the world has necessitated the adoption of specific strategies to conserve water resources. This study aimed to investigate the impact of continuous deficit irrigation (CDI) on the chemical and biochemic...

Phytochemical analysis of crop extracts and assessment of their allelopathic effect on germination and seedling growth of wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis) and faba bean (Vicia faba var. minor) This study explored the allelopathic potential of sorghum, rapeseed, and oat extracts at various concentrations on wild mustard and faba bean seeds. The chemi...

Several researches reported that pomegranate adaptation was influenced by many factors related to environmental conditions and genotype. In this study, the influence of two contrasting climate conditions on pomegranate development and productivity was evaluated over two consecutive years (2021/2022). Yield, physical quality of fruits, vegetative gr...

Assessment of genetic diversity of wild strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo l.) genotypes from Morocco using ISSR markers. Agriculture and Forestry, 69 (4): 135-155. SUMMARY The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 36 wild strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) genotypes belonging to different altitude and geographical origins, usin...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected various sectors, including agriculture. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of smallholder farmers in Morocco's Fez-Meknes and Marrakesh-Safi regions regarding the potential effects of the pandemic on agricultural systems and the adoption of agroecological practices during the lockdown. The f...

The interest of this work is to appreciate the plasticity of tolerance and adaptability to high temperatures by analyzing the production, growth, physiology and fruit quality traits of the plum variety ‘Angelino’ (Prunus salicina L.). The experiment was conducted in 2021 on fourteen-year-old trees under drip irrigation installed at National Institu...

Pomegranate trees are known for their ability to withstand drought conditions, but there is still much to learn about how water stress affects the lipobiochemical behavior of their seeds. This study aimed to investigate how sustained deficit irrigation (SDI-50), equivalent to 50% of crop evapotranspiration, influences pomegranate seed oil attribute...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the drought response of eleven pomegranate cultivars during two consecutive years (2020–2021) by assessing their response to severe water stress. Irrigation treatments consisted of a control treatment irrigated at 100% of crop evapotranspiration ETc (CT) and a water stress treatment irrigated at 50% ETc (ST...

There are no established studies investigating the impact of drought stress tolerance on plum's performance (Prunus salicina L.) in Morocco. This study aimed to assess the effect of sustained deficit irrigation (SDI) on the yield and physiological traits of plums during the fruit development period in the Sais plain, northern Morocco. Eleven plum c...

This work investigates the relationships between leaf traits and olive response to water stress through two complementary field experiments in order to screen genotypes for drought tolerance. The first experiment consisted of the phenotyping of 32 olive varieties for 11 leaf morpho-physiological traits during a fruit set phase under well-watered co...

This research investigates the influence of two irrigation regimes on juice chemical and biochemical characteristics of eleven Mediterranean pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars during two consecutive years (2019–2020). Control trees were fully irrigated (FI) at 100% of crop evapotranspiration (ETc), and the stressed ones were subjected to a...

There is a need for plum breeding in Morocco to release efficient and adapted varieties, which requires the existence of genetic variability in the studied material. Molecular characterization of 29 plum cultivars, from a Moroccan ex-situ collection, was carried out using 20 Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) primers. A high level of genetic vari...

The present experiment was conducted to assess the ability of the cutting of 18 pomegranate cultivars, 10 of which are local types and the other 8 are exotic varieties. The experiment was carried out in the controlled greenhouse, using two types of cuttings, semi-hardwood and hardwood and 4 IBA treatments (0, 1000, 2000 and 3000 mg L−1). The measur...

This work investigates response to drought of nine local cultivars alongside two exotic varieties of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina L.) through their yield and fruit quality components. It was carried out at Sais plain, northern Morocco, over two consecutive years (2019-2020). Water stress was imposed by a deficit irrigation (DI) treatment of 50% E...

This work investigated the effects of sustained deficit irrigation (SDI) on yield components and fruit physico-biochemical proprieties of two pomegranate cultivars, ‘Sefri’ and ‘Wonderful’ 21 trees each, in Sais plain (northern Morocco) over two consecutive seasons (2018–2019). Irrigation treatments consisted of a control, irrigation applied to ful...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate eleven plum cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) for drought tolerance based on agronomic performance and various physiological traits. The experiment was carried out under field conditions in Sais Plain (NW Morocco) on eight-year-old plum trees under drip irrigation. Two water treatments were applied during the...

The aim of this study was to assess eleven Mediterranean pomegranate cultivars for drought tolerance based on their responses to severe water stress. The experiment was performed under field conditions in Sais Plain (NW Morocco) on twelve-year-old pomegranate trees (Punica granatum L.), under drip irrigation. For each cultivar, two treatments were...

The effects of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) on the performance of almond cv. Tuono, peach cv. JH-Hall and plum cv. Stanley were assessed on the Saiss Plain (NW, Morocco) over three consecutive growing seasons (2011–2013). Irrigation treatments consisted of a control, irrigation applied to fully satisfy crop water requirements (100% ETC), and...