Prof.  Abu-Bakr Ali Abu-Goukh

Prof. Abu-Bakr Ali Abu-Goukh

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1. PAPERS IN REFEREED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

1.  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.;  Strand, L.L.  and  Labavitch,  J.M.  (1983).  Development – related  changes in decay susceptibility and polygacturonase inhibitor content of ‘Bartlett’ pear fruit. Physiological Plant Pathology, 23: 101-109. (USA).

2.  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.;  Greve, L.C.  and  Labavitch,  J.M.  (1983). Purification and partial charachterization of ‘Bartlett’ pear fruit polygacturonase inhibitors. Physiological Plant Pathology, 23: 111-122. (USA).

3.  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.  and  Labavitch,  J.M. (1983).  The in vivo role of “Bartlett” pear fruit polygacturonase inhibitors. Physiological Plant Pathology, 23: 123-135. (USA).

4.  Abdel-Hafeez, A.T.  and Abu-Goukh,  A.A.  (1984).  Use of  plastic mulch  on cucumber (Cucumis sativus)  production  under  Sudan conditions .  Sudan Agricultural Journal, 10: 19-24.

5.  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.  (1986).  Effect of low oxygen, reduced pressure  and use of ‘Purafil’ on banana fruit ripening. Sudan Agricultural Journal, 11: 55-67.

6.  Abu-Sarra,  A.F. and  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.  (1993). Changes in pectin-esterase, polygalacturonase and cellulase activity during mango fruit ripening.  Journal of Horticultural Science, 67(4): 561-568. (UK).

7. Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Abu-Sarra, A.F. (1992). Compositional changes during mango fruit ripening. University of  Khartoum  Journal  of Agricultural Sciences, 1(1): 32-51.

  1. Ibrahim, K.E.; Abu-Goukh,  A.A.  and Yusuf, K.S. (1994).  Use of ethylene, acetylene and ethrel on banana fruit ripening. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2(1): 73-92.

9. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Ibrahim, K.E. and Yusuf, K.S.(1995). A comparative study of banana  quality and  acceptability under different ripening conditions in Sudan.  University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(2):32-48.

10. Mofadal, H.I. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2000).  Performane, quality and yield of twenty onion cultivars in ‘Jabal Marra’ area – Sudan. University of Khartoum Journal of  Agricultural Sciences, 8(1): 60-76.

11.  Garray,H. B., Abu-Goukh, A.A.; El-Tahir, F.H. and Hamid, G.A.(2000). Degreening of ‘Hamlin’ oranges.   Sudan  Journal  of Agricultural Research, 3: 59-64.

12.  Abu-Goukh,  A.A.;  Mofadal,  H.I. and  Abu-Sarra,  A.F. (2001). Post-harvest  quality  and  storability  of twenty  onion  cultivars  at  ‘Jabal Marra’ area – Sudan.  University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(2): 236-253.

13. Shattir, A.E.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.  and Karam-Alla,  K.M. (2002).  Physical  and chemical  characteristics  and yield  components of ‘Barakawi’ and ‘Gondeila’ dry dates. Sudan Journal of Scientific Research, 8(1): 119-131.

14. Garray, H.B.; Abu-Goukh, A. A.; El-Tahir, F.H. and Hamid, G.A. (2002).   Physical and chemical changes in Valencia orange fruits grown in heavy clay soils of central Sudan. Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies ( JONARES), 3(1): 23-27.

15.  Bashir,H.A.and Abu-Goukh, A.A.(2003). Compositional changes during guava fruit ripening. Journal of Food Chemistry, 80(4): 557-563.  (UK).

16.  Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Bashir, H.A. (2003).  Changes in pectic enzymes and cellulase  activity during  guava fruit ripening.  Journal of Food Chemistry, 83(2): 213-218. (UK).

17.  Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Shattir, A.E. and El-Balla, M.M.A.(2003). Effect of harvesting method on quality and storability of dry dates in Sudan. Journal of Tropical Science, 43(1): 53-56. (UK).

18.  Abu-Goukh, A.A. and El-Balla, M.M.A. (2003).  Use of plastic mulch for better  performance  and yield of  okra during  winter in Sudan. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(2): 165-178.

19.  Mohamed, H.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2003). Effect of ethrel in aqueous solution and ethylene released from ethrel on mango fruit ripening. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 78(4): 568-573 (UK).

20.  Abu-Goukh, A.A.;  Shattir, A.E. and Abdelbagi, A.O.(2003). Effect of fruit perianth on quality and storability of ‘Gondeila’ and ‘Barakawi’ dates.  Journal of Tropical Science, 43(3): 135-139. (UK).

21.  Ahmed, I. H.  and Abu-Goukh, A. A. (2003).  Effect of maleic hydrazide and waxing on ripening and quality of tomato fruit.   Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 1(2): 59-72.

22. Mohamed, H. I.; and Abu-Goukh, A. A. (2003).  Effect of waxing and fungicide treatment on quality and shelf-life of mango fruits. University of Khartoum Journal  of Agricultural Sciences, 11(3): 322-339.

23. Abu-Goukh, A. A.; Shattir, A.E. and El-Hassan, S.M. (2003).  Effect of methyl bromide and hydrogen phosphide fumigants on quality and storability of Sudanese dates.  University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(3): 340-348.

24. Abu-Goukh, A.A.  and Mohamed,  H.I. (2004).  Effect of harvesting method on quality  and  shelf-life  of mango fruits.  Journal of Tropical Science, 44(2):73-76. (UK).

25.  Fadl, K.E.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and El-Balla, M.M.A. (2005).  Effect of maleic hydrazide on quality and storability of onions. Sudan Journal of Scientific Research, 9(1): 53-69.

26. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Mohamed, H.E. and Garray, H.B. (2005). Physico-chemical changes during growth and development of mango fruit. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(2): 179-191.

27. Ali, M.B. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2005). Changes in pectic substances and cell wall degrading enzymes during tomato fruit ripening. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(2): 202-223.

28. Elshiekh, F.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2008).  Effect of harvesting method on quality  and storability of grapefruits.  University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(1): 1-14.

29. Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elshiekh, F.A. (2008).  Effect of waxing and fungicide treatment on quality and storability of grapefruits. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 6(1): 31-42.

30. Osman, H.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2008).  Effect of polyethylene film lining and gibberellic acid on quality and shelf-life of banana fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(2): 241-260.

31. Elamin, M.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2009). Effect of polyethylene film  lining  and potassium permanganate on quality and shelf-life of banana fruits.  Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 7(2): 217-230.

32. Ayoub, S.O. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2009). Effect of 2,4,5-Trichloro-phenoxy acetic acid and waxing on quality and storability of lime fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(2):183-197.

33. Mohamed-Nour, I.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2010). Effect of ethrel in aqueous solution and ethylene released from ethrel on guava fruit ripening. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 1(3): 232-237. (USA).

34. Shattir, A.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2010). Physico-chemical changes during growth and development of papaya fruit. I. Physical changes. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 1(5): 866-870. (USA).

35. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Shattir, A.E. and Mahdi, E.M. (2010). Physico-chemical changes during growth and development of papaya fruit. II. Chemical changes. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America,1(5): 871-877. (USA).

36. Abdallah, E.H. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2010). Effect of gibberellic acid and waxing on quality and storability of lime fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 18(3): 349-362.

37. Baraka, A.M.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elballa, M.M.A. (2011). Physico-chemical changes during growth and development of ‘Galia’ Cantaloupes. I. Physical changes. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 2(6): 944-951. (USA).

38. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Baraka, A.M. and Elballa, M.M.A. (2011). Physico-chemical changes during growth and development of ‘Galia’ Cantaloupes. II. Chemical changes. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 2(6): 952-963. (USA).

39. Shattir, A.E.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elsiddig, F. (2011). Effect of Neem seeds and Neem leaves water extracts on quality and storability of Sudanese dry dates. Sinnar University Journal, 1(1): 77-86.

40. Shattir, A.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2012). Compositional changes during papaya fruit ripening. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 20(1): 44-61.

41. Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Shattir, A.E. (2012). Effect of maleic hydrazide and waxing on quality and shelf-life of papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 20(1): 62-76.

42. Shattir, A.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2012). Effect of package lining on quality and shelf-life of papaya fruits. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 10(2): 31-46.

43. Mohamed-Nour, I.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2013). Effect of maleic hydrazide and waxing on ripening and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 11(1): 91-101.

44. Saeed, I.K. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2013). Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on quality and shelf-life of banana fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 21 (2): 154-169.

45. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2013). 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) a breakthrough to delay ripening and extend shelf-life of horticultural crops – Review article. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 21 (2): 170-196.

46. Elhassan, S.Y.M. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2014). Compositional changes during muskmelon fruit ripening. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22 (2): 191-206.

47. Baraka, A.M.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elballa, M.M.A. (2015). Effect of harvesting time on quality and shelf-life of three ‘Galia’ cultivars. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 13(1): 1-16.

48. Elzubeir, M.M.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Osman, O.A. (2015). Effect of harvesting method and package type on quality and shelf-life of mango fruits. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, 13(2): 72-91.

49. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Effect of diurnal on spearmint (Mentha spicata var. Viridis L.) oil content and physico-chemical properties. Journal of Forest Products and Industries, 4(2): 73-79.

50. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Effect of moisture content on spearmint (Mentha spicata var. Viridis L.) oil constituents. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 3(1): 11-16.

51. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Effect of moisture status on spearmint (Mentha spicata var. Viridis L.) oil content and physico-chemical properties. Journal of International Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(1): 102-109.

52. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Effect of drying method on spearmint (Mentha spicata var. Viridis L.) oil content and physico-chemical properties. American Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Therapeutics, 3(6): 487-493.

53. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Investigation of spearmint Carvone and oil constituents under different drying methods. Journal of Forest Products and Industries, 4(3): 114-121.

54. Salim, E. A.; Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Khalid, H.E. and El Hassan, G.M. (2015). Carvon content and chemical composition in spearmint (Mentha spicata var. Viridis L.) as affected by herb storage under ambient temperature. Journal of Advances in Food Science and Technology, 4(2): 3705-3713.

55. Muddather, A.E. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (2015). Effect of maleic hydrazide and waxing on quality and shelf-life of mango fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 00(0): 00-00.

56. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Baraka, A.M. and Elballa, M.M.A. (2015). Effect of pre-cooling and waxing on quality and shelf-life of ‘Galia’ cantaloupes. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 00(0): 00-00.

57. Baraka, A.M.; Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elballa, M.M.A. (2015). Effect of potassium permanganate and waxing on quality and shelf-life of ‘Galia’ cantaloupes. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 00(0): 00-00.

58. Abu-Goukh, A.A. and Elhassan, S.Y.M. (2015).  Changes in pectic substances and cell wall degrading enzymes during muskmelon fruit ripening.  University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 00(0): 00-00.

59. Abu-Goukh, A.A.; Elzubeir, M.M. and Osmam, O.A. (2015). Effect of waxing and gum Arabic coating on quality and shelf-life of mango fruits. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 00(0): 00-00.

2. PAPERS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

60.  Abdel Hafeez, A.T.; Abdalla, A.A., and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1977). Mulching  as an approach for increasing water use efficiency under the arid conditions of Sudan.Proceedings of the First Agricultural Conference for Muslim Scientists,   2: 453-466.

61.   Labavitch, J.M.; Egli, M.A., and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1988). Preformed proteinaceous inhibitors of pathogen polygalacturonase- A potential factor in  fruit  defenses  against  diseases.  Proceedings  of  the  Fifth International  Congress of Plant Pathology, 20-27 August 1988, Kyoto, Japan.

 3.TRAINING MANUALS

For Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

62. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1988).   Post-Harvest  Physiology  and Handling of Perishables.  (1) General Biological Considerations.  A Training Course held in  PDR-Yemen. (PDY/86/003). FAO, Rome, Italy. March 1988.  57 pp.

63. Abu-Goukh,  A.A. (1988). Post-Harvest  Physiology  and  Handling of  Perishables.  (11) Commercial  Practices  and  Procedures. A Training Course held in PDR-Yemen. Post-Harvest Center (PDY/86/003). FAO, Rome, Italy. September 1988. 48 pp.

64. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1989). Post-Harvest  Physiology  and  Handling  of Perishables. (111) Post-Harvest Handling Systems of Fruits and Vegetables. A Training Course held in PDR-Yemen. Post-Harvest Center (PDY/86/003). FAO, Rome, Italy. November 1989.37 pp.

65. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1992). Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Corps-  A Training Manual. (YEM/87/012). FAO – Rome, Italy. February 1992. (in Arabic). 132 pp.

66. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1993). Post-Harvest Handling of Horticultural Corps- A Training Manual. (UNDP/FAO:MYA 81/003). FAO-Rome, Italy. February 1993. 90 pp.

67. Abu-Goukh A.A. (1993). Home Preserving and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. (UNDP/ FAO: MYA/ 81/ 003). FAO, Rome, Italy. February 1993. 24 pp.

4.1. TECHNICAL REPORTS

For Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

68. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1988). Assessment of Post-Harvest Losses in Perishables in PDR-   Yemen. Post-Harvest Center (PDY/ 86/ 003). FAO, Rome, Italy. November 1988. 20 pp.

69. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1988). Post-Harvest Handling Systems of Fruits and Vegetables in PDR-Yemen. A Technical Report on Advisory Visits to State Farms, Cooperatives, and ‘PCMVF’ Receiving, Retail, Ripening, and Storage Facilities. Post-Harvest Center (PDY/ 86/ 003). FAO, Rome, Italy. November 1988. 15 pp.

70. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1989). Assessment of Post-Harvest Losses in Perishables (Oranges) in PDR-Yemen. Post-Harvest Center (PDY/ 86/ 003). FAO, Rome, Italy. May 1989. 10 pp.

71. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1991). Constraints in Post-Harvest Handling Practices of Perishables in the Republic of Yemen and Proposals for Improvement. (YEM/ 87/ 012). FAO, Rome, Italy. July 1991. 21 pp.

72. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1991). Improvement of Post-Harvest Handling Practices of Perishables in the Republic of Yemen. (YEM/ 87/ 012). FAO, Rome, Italy. August 1991. 18 pp.

73. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1993). Constraints in the Post-Harvest Handling Practices of Horticultural Corps and Proposals for Improvement in The Union of Myanmar. (UNDP/ FAO: MYA/ 81/ 003). FAO, Rome, Italy. February 1993. 28 pp.

74. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1994). Constraints in Post-Harvest Handling Practices of Globe Artichoke in Egypt and Proposals for Improvement. (TCP/ EGY/ 2345). FAO, Rome, Italy. May 1994. 9 pp.

75. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1995). Improvement of Post-Harvest Handling Practices of Globe Artichoke. (TCP/ EGY/ 2345). FAO, Rome, Italy. February 1995. 14 pp.

76. Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1996). A Review of Post-Harvest Systems of Grains in the Sudan. FAO, Rome, Italy. March 1996. 45 pp.

4.2. TECHNICAL REPORTS

For Sudan Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC)

77. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1973). Onion Seed Yields from Whole and Differentially Cut Bulbs at Hudeiba. Miscellaneous Horticultural Research Reports, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan, 1967-1973, p. 48.

78. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1973). Effect of Nitrogenous Fertilizer Level and Mulching on Yield of Onion at Hudeiba. Miscellaneous Horticultural Research Reports, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan, 1967-1973, p. 49.

79. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1973), Effect of Mechanical Sowing on Yield of Directly Field Seeded Onion at Girba. Miscellaneous Horticultural Research Reports, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1967-1973, p. 58.

80. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1973). Effect of Plant Population and Nitrogenous Fertilizer Level on Yield of Onions Raised on Flat Beds at Girba. Miscellaneous Horticultural Research Reports, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan, 1967-1973, p. 59-60.

81. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1973). Effect of Plant Population and Nitrogen Level on Yield of Onion Seed at Giraba. Miscellaneous Horticultural Research Reports, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan, 1967-1973, p. 61.

82. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Onion Variety Trial. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan, 1973-1974, p. 95.

83. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Effect of Whole Versus Cut Bulbs on Onion Seed Yield. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1973-1974, p. 96.

84. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Effect of Plant Population on Onion Seed Yield. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1973-1974, p. 97.

85. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Effect of Seed Rate on Yield and Size of Pickling Onion at Gezira. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1973-1974, p. 98.

86. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Onion Variety Trial at Girba. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan 1973-1974, p. 99.

87. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Effect of Seed Rate on Yield and Size of Pickling Onion at Girba. Annual Reports. Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1973-1974. p. 100.

88. El-Hilo, H.A. and Abu-Goukh, A.A. (1974). Effects of Different Levels of Nitrogen and Filter Cake Ash on Yield and Quality of Onion at Girba. Annual Reports, Hudeiba Research Station, Agricultural Research Corporation., Sudan, 1973-1974, p. 101-102.