a) SUPERVISION OF RESEARCH WORK
i) Undergraduate
| Student Name | Thesis Title | Faculty | University | Date |
| Morethan100studentsduringtheperiod1993-20155 | ||||
ii) Postgraduate Supervision (Higher ResearchDegrees)
1) Master
| Student Name | Thesis Title | University | Date |
| Maha Abdel Hafiz | Diversity and Cross-Inoculation Abilities among Rhizobia Isolated from Different GuarLines | U of K | 2003 |
| Rna Abdel Gabar | Effects of Nitrogen on Striga hermonthica (DEL.) Benth., Germination, Growth and Parasitism on Sorghum bicolor (L.)Moench | U of K | 2003 |
| Marmar A. El Siddig | Cultural, Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Agrobacteria Isolated from Stem Tumours of Launea capitata L in Sudan | U of K | 2004 |
| Sana Yousif Elneima | Characterization of Locally Isolated Streptomyces Species and Their Potentialities as Sources of Antibiotics. | U of K | 2005 |
| Aisha Ohag Osman | Characterization of Native Guar Rhizobia and their Cross Inoculation Abilities among Different Guar Lines. | U of K | 2006 |
| Suha Abdelmajeed | Citric acid production by Aspergillus niger isolates in batch submerged fermentation. | U of K | 2005 |
| Iman Khalifa | The Formulation of Two Media for the Selective Isolation of Agrobacterium Species in Soils. | U of K | 2005 |
| Deena Abdel Fatah | Characterization of Locally isolated Streptomyces Species and their Potentialities as Sources of Antifungal Agents. | U of K | 2007 |
| Haleema Salih | Isolation, Identification, Serotyping and Antibiotic Susceptibility testing of Human Salmonella in Khartoum State. | U of K | 2007 |
| Mayha M. Ali | Biochemical, Serological and Molecular Characterization of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Different Sources in Sudan. | U of K | 2007 |
| Sara Abdel | Numerical Taxonomic Study of Legume Nodulating | U of K | 2008 |
| Gayoum | |||
| Sara Mahmoud El Sayed | Cultural, Biochemical, Serological and Molecular Characterization of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Food and Water in Khartoum State | U of K | 2008 |
| Rasha Ali | Diversity and Cross Infestation Abilities among DifferentStriga hermonthica populations. | U of K | 2008 |
| ZahraMohammed Ibrahim | Evaluation of the Specificity and Sensitivity of Some PCR Primers for the Detection and Identification of Locally Isolated Salmonella Strains | U of K | 2009 |
| Afrah Tajelsi | An Investigation of the Role of Soil Microorganisms in the Degradation of Oxyfluorfen (Goal) Herbicide. | U of K | 2009 |
| Eltoga El Tayeb Abdel Rahman | Evaluation of different PCR primers for the detectionand identification of conventionally characterized agrobacteria. | U of K | 2009 |
| Rihab Ishag Mohammed El Hassan | Isolation and characterization of Streptomyces species with in vitro and in vivo activities against some phytopathogenic fungi. | U of K | 2010 |
| Mohammed Salih Osman Hommed Ali | Citric acid production from cane molasses by Aspergillus niger under submerged fermentation conditions. | Sudan Academy of Sciences | 2011 |
| Randa Eltayeb | Screening of locally isolated Streptomyces for production of metabolites active against pathogenic bacteria | Sudan Academy of Sciences | 2011 |
| Hind Emad Fadul | Estimation of genetic diversity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars grown in Sudan using RAPD Markers | U of K | 2012 |
| Mervet Abdellah Mohammed | Characterization of locally isolated Streptomyces and their potentialities as anti-fungal agents. | Sudan Academy of Sciences | 2012 |
| Hyfa Hassan A. Wahid | In Vitro Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation and Regenerationof Some Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Cultivars Harboring Antifungal Protein Gene. | U of K | 2013 |
| Heyam Salih Mohammed | Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Analysis of Viruses Associated with Garlic (Allium sativum L.) and Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) in Sudan. | U of K | 2013 |
| Twasul Mohi EldeenMohammed | Microbiological and Physico-chemical Quality of Domestic Water in Khartoum State. | U of K | 2014 |
| Rabab Mohamed AhmedAli | Estimation of Genetic Diversity and Drought Tolerance in Sudanese Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Accessions Using Morpho-physiological and MolecularMarkers, | U of K | 2014 |
| Leiza Hayder | Effect of Growth Conditions on the Production, Composition and Viscosity of Xanthan Gum Production | U of K | 2014 |
| Ahmed | by Xanthomonas campestris | ||
| Co-supervisor: Ishraga Mohammed Abdel Rahman | Laboratory Trials for Chemical and Biological Control of the Mosquitoes Anopheles Arabiensis and Culex Quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). | U of K | 2006 |
| Co-supervisor: Hassan El Siddig Hag Elsafi | Biochemical, Serological and Molecular Characterization of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Poultry in Khartoum State. | U of K | 2008 |
| Co-supervisor: Ashraf M. Shareif | Effect of fungicide Tetramethylthiuram disulfide (Thiram) on soil microorganisms with special emphasis on nitrogen fixingbacteria. | U of K | 2010 |
| Co-supervisor:Noura Khalil Ahmed | Utilization of Genetic Markers to Assess the Heritability of BacterialLeafspot Resistance Trait in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). | U of K | 2015 |
2) PhD
| Student | Thesis Title | University | Date |
| Marmar A. El Siddig | Molecular Aspects of Agrobacterium-Host Interaction and Production of Transgenic Tomato Plants Expressing Defensin Gene. | U of K | 2009 |
| Shaza Gamal Mohammed | Optimization of fermentation conditions for citric acid production by Aspergillus niger in submerged culture. | U of K | 2012 |
| Randa H. Elsalahi | Microbial Degradation of Fungicide Benomyl in Soil as Influencedby Temperature Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers. | U of K | 2013 |
| Rasha Ali M. A. Ali | Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) Associated with Striga Resistance using Molecular Markers and Introgressionof Resistance genesinto Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Sudan. | U of K | 2013 |
| Iman KhalifaAbdel Gadir Ahmed | Genetic Transformation of Sudanese Cotton (Gossypium spp.) Cultivars for Improved Insect Resistance Using Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a Vector. | U of K | 2014 |
| Aisha Ohag Osman | Genetic Transformation of Sudanese Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Linesfor ImprovedDrought Tolerance Using Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a Vector. | U of K | 2014 |
| Co-supervisor:Nazik El Tayeb Musa | Bacillus and Clostridial Species Isolated from Food of Animal Origin with Special Reference to their Spores Resistance and Injury by Heat. | U of K | 2005 |
| Co-supervisor: Sayeda Ali Khalil | Effect of Methyl Jasmonate and InsectAgrilus nubeclosus on Gum Production of Acacia senegal Wild var senegal. | U of K | 2009 |
| Co-supervisor:RNA A. A.
Babikar |
Development and Integration of Biocontrol Products inStriga hermonthica (Del.) Benth Management Strategy. | Sudan University of Sci. & Technol. | 2013 |
| Co-supervisor:Maha A. M. Abdalla | Isolation, Characterization and Potentiality of Soil Aerobic Crude Oil Degrading Bacteria from Different Areas in Sudan. | U of K | 2013 |
| Co-supervisor:BadreldeenA. M. Ali | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)-Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Intercropping System. | U of K | 2014 |
b) RESEARCHGRANTS
| Proposal Title | Granting Body/country | Amount | Date |
| Principal Investigator : Molecular Aspects of Agrobacterium-Host Interaction and Transformation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 20000 SDG | 2005 |
| Principal Investigator : An Investigation of the Role of Soil Microorganisms in theDegradation of Pesticides Commonly used inSudan | University of Khartoum | 5000 SDG | 2008 |
| Principal Investigator : In vitro Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and Regeneration of Drought Tolerant Sunflower Plants | University of Khartoum | 20000 SDG | 2009 |
| Principal Investigator : A Biotechnological Approach Towards Selection and Development of Heat and Drought Tolerant Wheat Cultivars in Sudan |
25000 SDG |
2010 |
|
| Principal Investigator: Detection and Molecular Analysis of Potyviruses Associated with Some Important Vegetable Crops in Sudan | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 25000 SDG | 2011 |
| Principal Investigator: Bioleaching of Refractory Low-Grade Gold Ores by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans Isolates | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 30000 SDG | 2013 |
| Principal Investigator: A Systematic Approach Towards the Exploitation of the Potentialities of Actinomycetes for the Production of Bioactive Metabolites and Enzymes | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 470,000
SDG |
2015 |
| Principal Investigator:A Proposal for establishment of: Microbial | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific | 400,000SDG | 2015 |
| Culture Collection Unit (MCCU) | Research | ||
| Co-Investigator : Identification of Molecular Markers and their Exploitation for the Development of White-Coloured Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seeds | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 30000
SDG |
2013 |
| Co-Investigator : A Biotechnological Approach Towards Selection and Development of Drought Tolerant Sorghum in Sudan | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 25000 SDG | 2011 |
| Co-Investigator : Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation and Regeneration of Sudanese Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Bt Genes for Enhanced Insect Resistance | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 22000 SDG | 2011 |
| Co-Investigator : Application of Molecular Markers for the Estimation of Genetic Diversity in Cymopsis tetragonoloba and its Wild relativeC. senegalensis | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research | 30000 SDG | 2010 |
| Co-Investigator : Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) Associated with Striga Resistance using Molecular Markers and Introgression of Resistance genes into Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in East Africa |
ASARICA |
25000 USD |
2010 |
d) Other ScientificAchievements
(a) Differentdiagnosticnucleotidessequencesweredesignedanddepositedinthe international Genebank (NCBI) asfollows:
| No | Organism | Isolate code | GenBank accession numbers |
| 1 | Garlic common latent virus | Sud.G52 | KC191717 |
| 2 | Garlic common latent virus | Sud.G58 | KC191718 |
| 3 | Leek yellow stripe virus | Sud.G52 | KC207712 |
| 4 | Onion yellow dwarf virus | Sud.G55 | KC207713 |
| 5 | Onion yellow dwarf virus | Sud.G60 | KC207714 |
| 6 | Garlic virus A | Sud.G60 | KC207715 |
| 7 | Garlic virus B | Sud.G56 | KC207716 |
| 8 | Garlic virus C | Sud.G52 | KC207717 |
| 9 | Garlic virus X | Sud.G61 | KC207718 |
| 10 | Zucchini yellow mosaic virus | Sud.C20 | KC695817 |
| 11 | Zucchini yellow mosaic virus | Sud.C20 | KC677622 |
| 12 | Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus | Sud.C.22 | KC677625 |
| 13 | Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus | Sud.C.32 | KC677626 |
| 14 | Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus | Sud.C.35 | KC677623 |
| 15 | Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus | Sud.C.37 | KC677624 |
| 16 | Watermelon chlorotic stunt virus | Sud.C.23 | KC677627 |
| 17 | Watermelon chlorotic stunt virus | Sud.C.37 | KC677628 |
| 18 | Papaya ringspot virus type P | Sud.C24 | JX430436 |
| 19 | Streptomyces rochei | R92 | KJ689444 |
| 20 | Bacillus clausii | Bd28 | KJ801390 |
| 21 | Pseudomonas putida | Bd7 | KJ801391 |
| 22 | Pseudomonas stutzeri | Bd32 | KJ801392 |
| 23 | Acinetobacter sp.. | Bd23 | KJ801393 |
| 24 | Pseudomonas stutzeri | Bd8 | KJ801394 |
| 25 | Brevibacillus invocatus | Bd9 | KJ801395 |
| 26 | Lysinibacillus sp.. | Bd27 | KJ801396 |
| 27 | Agrobacterium tumefaciens | Bd49 | KJ801397 |
(b) I purchased some laboratory’’s apparatus and equipment from different funds generated from different fundingauthorities:
| Apparatus/equipment | Amount (SDG) | Date |
| Autoclave, incubator, Refrigerator | 15000 | 2007 |
| Cold incubator | 12000 | 2009 |
| water distillation apparatus, controlled water bath | 15000 | 2009 |
| Thermal Cycler | 30000 | 2010 |
| Vertical Gel electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, dry Icemaker | 10000 | 2012 |
| Horizontal Gel electrophoresis apparatus | 5000 | 2010 |
| Sensitive balance, pH meter | 8000 | 2009 |
| Shaker | 14000 | 2012 |
| Microwave | 1200 | 2011 |
| micro-pippetes | 5000 | 2010 |
| Microcentrifuge | 15000 | 2010 |
