Dr Hail Rihan
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Dr Hail Rihan

Lecturer in Agricultural Technology

School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

Biography

Biography

My current research is focused on effectively integrating state-of-the-art Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies into commercial settings, specifically for intensive hydroponic cultivation of high-value crops. "I am presently coordinate the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Technology research group at the University of Plymouth (UK), overseeing our initiatives and advancements in this field. You can find more information about our research group at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/controlled-environment-agriculture-research-group.
I possess a profound interest in the field of micro-propagation and have actively engaged in research on artificial seed production. My previous research endeavors have encompassed in-depth studies on cauliflower and ornamental plant tissue culture.
Furthermore, my passion extends to exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying plant abiotic stress tolerance, wherein I have delved into monitoring gene expression profiles and regulatory networks for enhancing crop genetic control. Notably, my research contributions include the application of biomolecular techniques to bolster wheat and cauliflower resistance against abiotic stresses such as drought, cold, and salinity.
In acknowledgment of my significant research endeavors, I received the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Researchers in the Expert Category from Plymouth University in 2012. Additionally, I am privileged to serve as a Consulting Professor of Vertical Farming at King Abdulaziz for Science and Technology (KACST) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and as a Visiting Professor at Jeddah University, also situated in KSA.

Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (60 credits, Master’s Degree level programme). The programme is aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and the Academic Professional Standard (AP). It is an internationally recognised PGCAP qualification to teach in higher education.(University of Plymouth, 2019).
  • Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology and Seed Production (University of Plymouth, (2013).
  •  B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering with an overall mean of 83.44 % (Ranked No1 in over 600 students graduating from all Faculty of Agriculture at Damascus University  , 2007).

Roles on external bodies

1.   External assessor of the Higher Diploma in Environmental Sustainability at Tabuk University, 2019.
2.    Member of the external review panel for grant proposals of the International Corporation Program /Jeddah University/KSA (2018).
3.    Member of the Royal Society of Biology (from March 2017 to present).
4.    Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK (since 2010).
5.    Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) (2009 - 2016).
6.    International Society for Horticulture Science (ISHS) (2011-2013).
7.    Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) (2010-2011).
8.    Postgraduate Society/University of Plymouth/ (from 2010 -2014)/acted Chairman of the Society for the year 2012.
9.    Plymouth University Graduate Committee (2012-2013).
10.   School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research Committee (2012-2013).
11.   School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences Safety Committee (2012-2013).
12.   Topic editor at “Plants” journal.
13.   Editorial board member in Anbar Journal of Agricultural Science (ISSN: 19927479 / EISSN: 26176211).
14.   Editorial board member in “Journal of University of Babylon” for Pure and Applied Sciences, (JUBPAS). Online ISSN: 2312-8135. Print ISSN: 1992-0652
 15.  I am currently a reviewer for the several peer review journals.
Teaching

Teaching

Teaching interests

Plymouth University (UK) 01/10/2023 to current: Lecturer in Agricultural Technology  
 
Plymouth University/ Phytome Research Limited  -01/04/2021 to 01/10/2023: Head of Plant Research Development at Phytome Research Limited and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth.  In my role as the Head of Plant Research and Development at a Control Environment Agriculture Research Company, I led a team of scientists and technicians. My responsibilities included overseeing the design and execution of advanced research programs focused on enhancing crop yields and quality within controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems.
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Plymouth University (UK) 10/04/2016 to 01-04-2021: Post-doctoral Research Fellow/lecturer at the School of Biological sciences. I am conducting research on the use of different LED lighting systems on the growth, development and yield of high value crops. I also teach in the following modules (BIOL 111 (Animal and plant physiology)- BIOL 301 (Plant Biotechnology) - Biol 217 (Environmental Plant Physiology), GEES001 (Study and Mathematical Skills for Science), Molecular Biology Techniques Podule Leader in Biol 307 (Advanced Skills and Concepts) and Module Leader of Biol0014 (Issues in Biology) 
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Damascus University 11/10/2014 to 08/04/2016  | Lecturer at the Department of Horticulture / Faculty of Agriculture. I was responsible for designing and delivering the following modules: Genetic improving of Plants - Seed Production- - Winter Vegetable Production (fourth year courses)- Plant Tissue Culture- Techniques of Vegetable Production (Master level)
 
Plymouth University 2012 to 2014  | Associate Lecturer in the School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences/Faculty of Science and Technology. I was responsible for designing, delivering and assessing 150 students in Module Bio 005 Extended Science. I also conducted research on the molecular mechanism of cold tolerance in wheat.
 
Plymouth University 01/02 to 26/04/2014  | Teaching Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. My duty was to help in delivering lectures in various plant science and molecular biology modules, and in addition conducting research on plant micro-propagation and plant abiotic stress tolerance.
 
Plymouth University 2010-2012 | I worked as a Demonstrator, which required the supervision of undergraduate practical classes, with responsibility for groups of up to fifty.
 
University of Damascus 2008-2009 | I worked as a Teaching Assistant, teaching practical aspects of several modules (Plant Genetic Improvement and Plant Protected Culture modules).
 
Arab Centre for Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) 2007-2008 | I worked as an expert in fruit tree production. As part of my duties in the centre I delivered lectures in courses at the Arabic centre designed for agricultural engineers from various Middle Eastern countries. I also delivered talks on open days, which the Arabic Centre arranged regularly.
Research

Research

Research interests

As the leader of the Controlled Environment Agriculture team, I collaborate with researchers and technical personnel from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health. Together, we engage in transdisciplinary research projects aimed at leveraging dynamic lighting technology to enhance the cultivation of food and medicinal crops.
My research activities and interests are centered around the development of sensors, LED lighting systems, control mechanisms, and precision horticulture techniques. These endeavors are directed towards optimizing the energy efficiency of indoor cultivation environments and improving the yield and quality of target pharmaceutical compounds.

Other research

I possess a profound interest in the field of micro-propagation and have actively engaged in research on artificial seed production. My previous research endeavors have encompassed in-depth studies on cauliflower and ornamental plant tissue culture.
Furthermore, my passion extends to exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying plant abiotic stress tolerance, wherein I have delved into monitoring gene expression profiles and regulatory networks for enhancing crop genetic control. Notably, my research contributions include the application of biomolecular techniques to bolster wheat and cauliflower resistance against abiotic stresses such as drought, cold, and salinity. 

Research degrees awarded to supervised students

1. I have supervised a number of undergraduate studentswith their Honours Projects at both Damascus and Plymouth Universities. I havealso co-supervised 2 visiting Postdoctoral Fellows from Egypt and Iraq at Plymouth University
2. I also supervised PhD student at the University of Plymouth/UK. Her thesis was under the title of “The influence of exogenously applied “anti-stress” agents in the upregulation of the drought response in Iraqi wheat varieties “. She defended her thesis successfully.
3. I also supervised several ResM student and taught master students. 

Grants & contracts

1.      Principal Investigator for a research grant (£1,678,007) titled “Advancing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) with Dynamic LED Lighting Systems and Artificial Intelligence,” secured from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) (UK) in 2023.
2.      Technical Lead for a research grant (£2,632,589) titled “SMART-Ag – Building a Cornish Indoor Agri-tech Platform for World-class Controlled Environment Agriculture,” obtained from Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth (Shared Prosperity Fund) in 2023. Additionally, served as the Principal Investigator for the University of Plymouth's contribution to the project (£594,668).
3.      Co-Principal Investigator for a research grant (£9,350.0) titled: “Food Security using Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)” project, a Royal Academy of Engineering – Frontiers Champion initiative from January 2022 to December 2022, with a Grant Number: FC:2122-2-47.
4.      Co-Principal Investigator for a research grant (£8,900) received from the Seale-Hyane Educational Trust to conduct research on “Improving energy efficiency of a plant factory: can plant growth be sustained under high temperatures when exposed to specific light spectra?” in 2020.
5.      Principal Investigator for a research grant (£12,400) obtained from the Seale-Hyane Educational Trust in 2018, focusing on “The optimization of the production of clean pharmaceutical plant species with a stable, consistent concentration of important secondary metabolic products through a Plant Factory system” (Grant Number: RR204307-101).
6.      Co-Principal Investigator for a research grant obtained from the UK Government’s Gulf Science Innovation and Knowledge Economy (GSIKE) Programme in 2018, addressing “Indoor vertical farming using a plant factory system with artificial lighting powered by PV solar panels for efficient year-round production of food crops in Saudi Arabia” (Grant Reference: 372577372- £57,000).
7.      Named Investigating Researcher for a research grant (£280,000) obtained from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in 2017, focusing on the Cornwall Agri-Tech project- Plant Factory (Grant number: TT203426-105).
8.      Named Investigating Researcher for a research grant (£7,814) from the Seale-Hyane Educational Trust in 2016, dedicated to the development of Plant Factories and the commercial use of new generation LED technologies for intensive production of high-value crops.
9.      Named Investigating Researcher for a research grant (£6,000) from the Seale-Hyane Educational Trust in 2013, focusing on “The effects of molybdenum on cauliflower cold tolerance and the molecular mechanism of these effects.” 
Publications

Publications

Key publications

Key publications are highlighted

Journals
1.      Guerine, L., Hadjadj, K., Soufan, W., Belhadj, S. and Rihan, H.Z., 2024. Traditional use of Non-Timber Forest Products of Plant Origin from the Djebel Aissa National Park (Ksours Mountains, Algeria). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 61(1).
2.      Kouider, H., Llakhdar, G., Safia, B., Soufan, W. and Rihan, H.Z., 2024. Ecological Dynamics And Diagnosis of Dieback of Pistacia Atlantica Desf–Anacardiaceae In The Messaasd Region (Djelfa, Algeria) Using The Archi Methods. Pak. J. Bot, 56(2), pp.621-629.
3.      Alebidi, A., Abdel-Sattar, M., Mostafa, L.Y., Hamad, A.S. and Rihan, H.Z., 2023. Synergistic Effects of Applying Potassium Nitrate Spray with Putrescine on Productivity and Fruit Quality of Mango Trees cv. Ewais. Agronomy, 13(11), p.2717.
4.      Parusnath, M., Naidoo, Y., Singh, M., Rihan, H. and Dewir, Y.H., 2023. Phytochemical Composition of Combretum molle (R. Br. ex G. Don.) Engl. & Diels Leaf and Stem Extracts. Plants, 12(8), p.1702.
5.      Bansal, Y., Mujib, A., Mamgain, J., Dewir, Y.H. and Rihan, H.Z., 2023. Phytochemical Composition and Detection of Novel Bioactives in Anther Callus of Catharanthus roseus L. Plants, 12(11), p.2186.
6.      Ouali, M., Belhouadjeb, F.A., Soufan, W. and Rihan, H.Z., 2023. Sustainability Evaluation of Pastoral Livestock Systems. Animals, 13(8), p.1335.
7.      Alrajhi, A.A.; Alsahli, A.S.; Alhelal, I.M.; Rihan, H.Z.; Fuller, M.P.; Alsadon, A.A.; Ibrahim, A.A. 2023. The Effect of LED Light Spectra on the Growth, Yield and Nutritional Value of Red and Green Lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Plants, 12, 463. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12030463
8.      Dewir, Y.H., Al-Ali, A.M., Rihan, H.Z., Alshahrani, T., Alwahibi, M.S., Almutairi, K.F., Naidoo, Y. and Fuller, M.P., 2023. Effects of Artificial Light Spectra and Sucrose on the Leaf Pigments, Growth, and Rooting of Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) Microshoots. Agronomy, 13(1), p.89.
9.      Maharaj, A., Naidoo, Y., Dewir, Y.H. and Rihan, H., 2022. Phytochemical Screening, and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica L. Leaves. Horticulturae, 8(10), p.909.
10.  Adu, O.T., Mohamed, F., Naidoo, Y., Adu, T.S., Chenia, H., Dewir, Y.H. and Rihan, H., 2022. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Diospyros villosa Extracts and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anti-Quorum Sensing Potential. Plants, 11(19), p.2514.
11.  Adu, O.T., Naidoo, Y., Adu, T.S., Sivaram, V., Dewir, Y.H. and Rihan, H., 2022. Micromorphology and Histology of the Secretory Apparatus of Diospyros villosa (L.) de Winter Leaves and Stem Bark. Plants, 11(19), p.2498.
12.  El-Mahrouk, M.E., Maamoun, M.K., Dewir, Y.H., El-Banna, A.N., Rihan, H.Z., Salamh, A., Al-Aizari, A.A. and Fuller, M.P., 2022. Synchronized Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Black Cumin. HortTechnology, 32(2), pp.182-190.
13.  Allali Aimad, Mohammed Bourhia, Hadin Hana, Rezouki Sanae, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Walid Soufan, Hail Z. Rihan, Lahcen Ouahmane, El Abdali Youness, Eloutassi Noureddine, Fadli Mohamed, "Essential Oils from Artemisia herba alba Asso., Maticaria Recutita L., and Dittrichia Viscosa L. (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Eco-Friendly Agents to Control Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Warehouse Pest", Journal of Chemistry, vol. 2022, Article ID 2373460, 14 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2373460. 
14.  Rihan, H.Z., Aljafer, N., Jbara, M., McCallum, L., Lengger, S. and Fuller, M.P., 2022. The Impact of LED Lighting Spectra in a Plant Factory on the Growth, Physiological Traits and Essential Oil Content of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis). Plants, 11(3), p.342.
15.  Meera, S.D., Naidooa, Y., Dewirb, Y.H., Lina, J. and Rihan, H.Z., 2022. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Heteropyxis natalensis leaf extract and their potential antibacterial efficacy, 48: 196-201. doi: 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2022.039. 
16.  Mohamed, S.J., Rihan, H.Z., Aljafer, N. and Fuller, M.P., 2021. The Impact of Light Spectrum and Intensity on the Growth, Physiology, and Antioxidant Activity of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Plants, 10(10), p.2162.
17.  Naidoo, Y., Dladla, T., Dewir, Y.H., Gangaram, S., Naidoo, C.M. and Rihan, H.Z., 2021. The Micromorphology and Histochemistry of Foliar Mixed Indumentum of Leucas lavandulaefolia (Lamiaceae). Plants, 10(9), p.1767.
18.  Lamani, S., Anu-Appaiah, K.A., Murthy, H.N., Dewir, Y.H. and Rihan, H.Z., 2021. Fatty Acid Profile, Tocopherol Content of Seed Oil, and Nutritional Analysis of Seed Cake of Wood Apple (Limonia acidissima L.), an Underutilized Fruit-Yielding Tree Species. Horticulturae, 7(9), p.275.
19.  Naidoo, Y., Rikisahedew, J.J., Dewir, Y.H., Ali, A.A. and Rihan, H.Z., 2021. Foliar micromorphology, ultrastructure and histochemical analyses of Tagetes minuta L. leaves. Micron, 150, p.103125.
20.  Al-Swedi, F.G., Alshamari, M., Al_Zaidi, I.H.M. and Rihan, H.Z., 2020. Impact of Salinity Stress on Seed Germination in Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa). Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera, 51(1), pp.374-385.
21.  Hayyawi, N.J.H., Al-Issawi, M.H., Alrajhi, A.A., Al-Shmgani, H. and Rihan, H., 2020. Molybdenum Induces Growth, Yield, and Defence System Mechanisms of the Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.) under Water Stress Conditions. International Journal of Agronomy, 2020.
22.  Rihan, H.Z., Aldarkazali, M., Mohamed, S.J., McMulkin, N.B., Jbara, M.H. and Fuller, M.P., 2020. A Novel New Light Recipe Significantly Increases the Growth and Yield of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Grown in Plant Factory System. Agronomy, 10(7), p.934.
23.  Aldarkazali, M.; Rihan, H.Z.; Carne, D.; Fuller, M.P. 2019. The Growth and Development of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) and Bush Basil (Ocimum minimum) Grown under Three Light Regimes in a Controlled Environment. Agronomy. 9, 743.
24.  Klein, F.B., Wilmot, A., de Tejada, V.F., Rodriguez, B.L., Requena, I., Busch, S., Rondepierre, A., Auzeeri, T., Sauerwald, T., Andrews, W.F.P. and Rihan, H. Z., 2019. Proof-of-concept modular robot platform for cauliflower harvesting. In Precision agriculture’19 (pp. 244-255). Wageningen Academic Publishers.
25.  Kareem, F., Rihan H.Z., Fuller M.P. 2019.  The effect of Salicylic acid on the induction of the drought response regulon in wheat. J. Crop Sci. Biotech. 22: 37–45. DOI No. 10.1007/s12892-017-0180-0. 
26.  Abdullah, A., Rihan, H. Z.  2018. The Relationship between Yield Parameters and Morphological Characters for Barley: Evaluating linear and Non-linear models. Agri Res & Tech: Open Access J. 14(1): 555907. DOI: 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2018.14.555907
27.  Al-Issawi, M., Faiath E, S., Rihan, H.Z. Erdeaan, M.K. 2018. Stimulation of LOS5/ABA3 and antioxidant enzymes of half diallel crosses of maize under water stress conditions. Res. J. Biotech., 34: 48-56.
28.  Al Shamari, M., Rihan, H. Z., Fuller, M.P., 2018. An effective protocol for the production of primary and secondary somatic embryos in cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis). Agri Res & Tech: Open Access J. 14(1): 555908. DOI:10.19080/ARTOAJ.2018. 14.555908.
29.  Al-Zahrani, H.S., Almaghrabi, O.A., El-Malky, M.M., Metwali, E.M. and Rihan, H.L., 2018. Development of Nutrient-Rich and Blast-Resistant Rice Cultivars through Tissue Culture and Monogenic Lines. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 20(11), pp.2508-2520.
30.  Kareem, F., Rihan, H. Z., Fuller, M.P. 2017. The Effect of Exogenous Applications of Salicylic Acid and Molybdenum on the Tolerance of Drought in Wheat. Agri Res & Tech: Open Access J.; 9(4): 555768. DOI: 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2017.09.5557
31.  Mahmood, B.J., Rihan, H. Z., Foulkes, M.E., Burchett, S. The Effect of Drought on Phytochemical active Compounds Content in Chamomile and Yarrow. 2017. Agri Res & Tech: Open Access J. 12(4): 555855. DOI: 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2017.12.555855.
32.  Rihan, H. Z., Al-Issawi, M., El Mahrouk M., Fuller, M.P. 2017. Artificial Seeds (Principle, Aspects and Applications). Agronomy, 7(4), p.71.
33.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M. and Fuller, M.P., 2017. Upregulation of CBF/DREB1 and cold tolerance in artificial seeds of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis). Scientia Horticulturae, 225, pp.299-309.
34.  Rihan. H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Fuller M. 2017. An analysis of the development of cauliflower seed as a model to improve the molecular mechanism of abiotic stress tolerance in cauliflower artificial seeds. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 116, 91-105.
35.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M. and Fuller, M.P., 2017. Advances in physiological and molecular aspects of plant cold tolerance. Journal of Plant Interactions, 12(1), pp.143-157. 
36.  El Mahrouk, M., Dewir, Y. H., Murthy, H. N., Rihan, H. Z., Al-Shmgani, H. S., Fuller, M. P. 2016. Effect of photosynthetic photon flux density on growth, photosynthetic competence and antioxidant enzymes activity during ex vitro acclimatization of Dieffenbachia cultivars. Plant Growth Regulation, 79, 29-37.
37.  Al-Issawi, M., Rihan, H. Z., Al-Shmgani,H. & Fuller, M. P. 2015a. Molybdenum application enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and COR15a protein expression under cold stress in wheat. Journal of Plant Interactions, 1-22.
38.  Al-Issawi, M., Rihan, H. Z., Mahdi, U. H. & Fuller, M. P. 2015b. Frost Hardiness of Iraqi Wheat genotypes. Diyalal Agricultural Sciences Journal, 7 (1).
39.  Al Shamari, M., Rihan, H.Z., Al Swedi, F. and Fuller, M.P. 2015. The use of Somatic Embryogenesis in Artificial Seeds Production in Cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var.botrytis). Acta Horticulturae 1099, 399-406. DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1099.46.
40.  Dewir, Y., El Mahrouk, M., Hafez, Y., Rihan, H. Z. & Saez, C. 2015a. Antioxidative capacity and electrolyte leakage in healthy versus phytoplasma infected tissues of Euphorbia coerulescens and Orbea gigantea. J Plant Physiol Pathol 3, 1, 2.
41.  Dewir, Y. H., El Mahrouk, M. E.-S., Al-Shmgani, H. S., Rihan, H. Z., Teixeira Da Silva, J. A. & Fuller, M. P. 2015b. Photosynthetic and biochemical characterization of in vitro-derived African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl) plants in ex vitro conditions. Journal of Plant Interactions, 10, 101-108.
42.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Shamari M., Al-Swedi, F., Burchett, S and Fuller, M.P.  2015. The effect of sugar type, source and concentration on cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis) microshoot production. Acta Horticulturae. 1099, 87-94. DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1099.6
43.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al-Shamari, M., Elmahrouk, M. and Fuller, M.P. 2015. Plant abiotic stress tolerance analysis in cauliflower using a curd micropropagation system. Acta Horticulturae, 1083, 43-52. DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1083.3
44.  Rihan, H. Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari, M., Woldie, W., Kiernan M., Fuller, M. 2014. The effect of molybdenum on the molecular control of cold tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) artificial seeds. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture (PCTOC):1-14. doi:10.1007/s11240-014-0475-7.
45.  Al-Issawi, M. Rihan, H. Z. El-Sarkassy, N. & Fuller, M. P. 2013. Frost Hardiness Expression and Characterisation in Wheat at Ear Emergence. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 199, 66-74.
46.  Al-Issawi, M. Rihan, H. Z. Woldie, W. A., Burchett, S & Fuller, M. P. 2013. Exogenous application of molybdenum affects the expression of CBF14 and the development of frost tolerance in wheat. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 63, 77-81.
47.  Fuller, M. P., Hamza, J. H., Rihan, H. Z. & Al-Issawi, M. 2012. Germination of Primed Seed under NaCl Stress in Wheat. ISRN Botany, 2012, 5.
48.  Al Shamari M., Rihan, H.Z., Al-Swedi, F., Lane, S. and Fuller, M.P. 2012.Regeneration of cauliflower (Brassica olereacea var. botrytis) via somatic embryogenesis. 12th Congress of the European Society for Agronomy, Helsinki, Finland, 20-24 August. P: 482-483.
49.  Al-Swedi, F., Al Shamari M., Rihan, H.Z., Lane, S. and Fuller M.P. 2012. Micropropagation and genetic transformation in Brassica olereacea var. botrytis. 12th Congress of the European Society for Agronomy, Helsinki, Finland, 20-24 August 2012. P: 252-253. 
50.  Rihan, H. Z. Al-Issawi, M. Al-Swedi, F & Fuller, M. P. 2012. The effect of using PPM (plant preservative mixture) on the development of cauliflower micro-shoots and the quality of artificial seed produced. Scientia Horticulturae, 141, 47-52. (Article reviewed and featured in Agricell Reports). (Article selected and featured on Earth Emphasis website) (http://earthemphasis.com/key-research-articles/the-effect-of-using-ppm-plant-preservative-mixture-on-the-development-of-cauliflower-microshoots-and-the-quality-of-artificial-seed-produced/
51.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Burchett, S. and Fuller, M.P. (2012 Artificial seed production from encapsulated micro-shoots of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis. Acta Hortic. 961, 419-425. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.961.55 . https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.961.55
52.  Rihan, H.Z., Al Shamari, M. and Fuller, M.P. (2012). The production of cauliflower micro-shoots using curd meristematic tissues and hypocotyl-derived callus. Acta Hortic. 961, 427-434. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.961.56https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.961.56
53.  Rihan, H. Z., Al-Issawi, M., Burchett, S. & Fuller, M. P. 2011. Encapsulation of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) micro-shoots as artificial seeds and their conversion and growth in commercial substrates. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 107, 243-250. (This article was reviewed and featured in Agricell Reports Vol 57 no 5. This international review newsletter selects the most noteworthy publications in the field of plant biotechnology each month).
Articles
Guerine L, Hadjadj K, Soufan W, Belhadj S & Rihan HZ (2024) 'Traditional use of Non-Timber Forest Products of Plant Origin from the Djebel Aissa National Park (Ksours Mountains, Algeria)' Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 61, (1) 1-11 , DOI
Alebidi A, Abdel-Sattar M, Mostafa LY, Hamad ASA & Rihan HZ (2023) 'Synergistic Effects of Applying Potassium Nitrate Spray with Putrescine on Productivity and Fruit Quality of Mango Trees cv. Ewais' Agronomy 13, (11) 2717-2717 , DOI Open access
Kouider H, Lakhdar G, Safia B, Soufan W & Rihan HZ (2023) 'Ecological dynamics and diagnosis of dieback of Pistacia atlantica Desf. – Anacardiaceae in the Messaâd region (Djelfa, Algeria) using the Archi method' Pakistan Journal of Botany 56, (2) Publisher Site , DOI
Bansal Y, Mujib A, Mamgain J, Dewir YH & Rihan HZ (2023) 'Phytochemical Composition and Detection of Novel Bioactives in Anther Callus of Catharanthus roseus L' Plants 12, (11) , DOI Open access
Parusnath M, Naidoo Y, Singh M, Rihan H & Dewir YH (2023) 'Phytochemical Composition of Combretum molle (R. Br. ex G. Don.) Engl. & Diels Leaf and Stem Extracts' Plants 12, (8) , DOI Open access
Ouali M, Belhouadjeb FA, Soufan W & Rihan HZ (2023) 'Sustainability Evaluation of Pastoral Livestock Systems' Animals 13, (8) , DOI Open access
Alrajhi AA, Alsahli AS, Alhelal IM, Rihan HZ, Fuller MP, Alsadon AA & Ibrahim AA (2023) 'The Effect of LED Light Spectra on the Growth, Yield and Nutritional Value of Red and Green Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)' Plants 12, (3) 463-463 , DOI Open access
Dewir YH, Al-Ali AM, Rihan HZ, Alshahrani T, Alwahibi MS, Almutairi KF, Naidoo Y & Fuller MP (2022) 'Effects of Artificial Light Spectra and Sucrose on the Leaf Pigments, Growth, and Rooting of Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) Microshoots' Agronomy 13, (1) 89-89 , DOI Open access
Maharaj A, Naidoo Y, Dewir YH & Rihan H (2022) 'Phytochemical Screening, and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica L. Leaves' Horticulturae 8, (10) , DOI Open access
Adu OT, Mohamed F, Naidoo Y, Adu TS, Chenia H, Dewir YH & Rihan H (2022) 'Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Diospyros villosa Extracts and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anti-Quorum Sensing Potential' Plants 11, (19) , DOI Open access
Adu OT, Naidoo Y, Adu TS, Sivaram V, Dewir YH & Rihan H (2022) 'Micromorphology and Histology of the Secretory Apparatus of Diospyros villosa (L.) de Winter Leaves and Stem Bark' Plants 11, (19) , DOI Open access
El-Mahrouk ME, Maamoun MK, Dewir YH, El-Banna AN, Rihan HZ, Salamh A, Al-Aizari AA & Fuller MP (2022) 'Synchronized Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Black Cumin' Horttechnology 32, (2) 182-190 , DOI Open access
Aimad A, Bourhia M, Hana H, Sanae R, Salamatullah AM, Soufan W, Rihan HZ, Ouahmane L, Youness EA & Noureddine E (2022) 'Essential Oils from Artemisia herba alba Asso., Maticaria Recutita L., and Dittrichia Viscosa L. (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Eco-Friendly Agents to Control Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Warehouse Pest' Journal of Chemistry 2022, 1-14 , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Aljafer N, Jbara M, McCallum L, Lengger S & Fuller MP (2022) 'The Impact of LED Lighting Spectra in a Plant Factory on the Growth, Physiological Traits and Essential Oil Content of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)' Plants 11, (3) , DOI Open access
D. Meer S, Naidoo Y, H. Dewir Y, Lin J & Z. Rihan H (2022) 'Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Heteropyxis natalensis leaf extract and their potential antibacterial efficacy' ScienceAsia 48, (2) 196-196 , DOI Open access
Mohamed SJ, Rihan HZ, Aljafer N & Fuller MP (2021) 'The Impact of Light Spectrum and Intensity on the Growth, Physiology, and Antioxidant Activity of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)' Plants 10, (10) , DOI Open access
Lamani S, Anu-Appaiah KA, Murthy HN, Dewir YH & Rihan HZ (2021) 'Fatty Acid Profile, Tocopherol Content of Seed Oil, and Nutritional Analysis of Seed Cake of Wood Apple (Limonia acidissima L.), an Underutilized Fruit-Yielding Tree Species' Horticulturae 7, (9) 275-275 , DOI Open access
Naidoo Y, Dladla T, Dewir YH, Gangaram S, Naidoo CM & Rihan HZ (2021) 'The micromorphology and histochemistry of foliar mixed indumentum of leucas lavandulaefolia (Lamiaceae)' Plants 10, (9) , DOI Open access
Naidoo Y, Rikisahedew JJ, Dewir YH, Ali AA & Rihan HZ (2021) 'Foliar micromorphology, ultrastructure and histochemical analyses of Tagetes minuta L. leaves' Micron 150, 103125-103125 , DOI
Hayyawi NJH, Al-Issawi MH, Alrajhi AA, Al-Shmgani H & Rihan H (2020) 'Molybdenum Induces Growth, Yield, and Defence System Mechanisms of the Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.) under Water Stress Conditions' International Journal of Agronomy 2020, 1-10 , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Aldarkazali M, Mohamed SJ, McMulkin NB, Jbara MH & Fuller MP (2020) 'A Novel New Light Recipe Significantly Increases the Growth and Yield of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Grown in a Plant Factory System' Agronomy 10, (7) 934-934 , DOI Open access
Aldarkazali, Rihan, Carne & Fuller (2019) 'The Growth and Development of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) and Bush Basil (Ocimum minimum) Grown under Three Light Regimes in a Controlled Environment' Agronomy 9, (11) 743-743 , DOI Open access
Kareem F, Rihan H & Fuller MP (2019) 'The Effect of Exogenous Applications of Salicylic Acid on Drought Tolerance and Up-Regulation of the Drought Response Regulon of Iraqi Wheat' Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology 22, (1) 37-45 , DOI Open access
Rihan H & Fuller M (2018) 'An Effective Protocol for the Production of Primary and Secondary Somatic Embryos in Cauliflower (Brassica Oleraceae Var. Botrytis)' Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal (ARTOAJ) , DOI Open access
Rihan H & Abdullah A (2018) 'The Relationship between Yield Parameters and Morphological Characters for Barley: Evaluating linear and Non-linear models' Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal , DOI Open access
Al-Zahrani HSM, Almaghrabi OA, El-Malky MM, Metwali EMR & Rihan HL (2018) 'Development of Nutrient-Rich and Blast-Resistant Rice Cultivars through Tissue Culture and Monogenic Lines' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY 20, (11) 2508-2520 , DOI
Rihan H, Mahmood B, Foulkes M & Burchett S (2017) 'The Effect of Drought on Phytochemical active Compounds Content in Chamomile and Yarrow' Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal (ARTOAJ) , DOI Open access
Rihan H, Kareem F, El-Mahrouk M & Fuller M (2017) 'Artificial Seeds (Principle, Aspects and Applications)' Agronomy 7, (4) 71-71 , DOI Open access
Kareem, F, Rihan H & Fuller M (2017) 'The Effect of Exogenous Applications of Salicylic Acid and Molybdenum on the Tolerance of Drought in Wheat' Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal (ARTOAJ) , DOI Open access
Fuller MP, Rihan H & Al-Issawi M (2017) 'Upregulation of CBF/DREB1 and cold tolerance in artificial seeds of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)' Scientia Horticulturae , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M & Fuller MP (2017) 'An analysis of the development of cauliflower seed as a model to improve the molecular mechanism of abiotic stress tolerance in cauliflower artificial seeds' Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 116, 91-105 , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M & Fuller MP (2017) 'Advances in physiological and molecular aspects of plant cold tolerance' Journal of Plant Interactions 12, (1) 143-157 , DOI Open access
Al-Issawi M, Rihan HZ, Al-Shmgani H & Fuller MP (2016) 'Molybdenum application enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and COR15a protein expression under cold stress in wheat' Journal of Plant Interactions 11, (1) 5-10 , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Shamari M, Al-Swedi F, Burchett S & Fuller MP (2015) 'THE EFFECT OF SUGAR TYPE, SOURCE AND CONCENTRATION ON CAULIFLOWER (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. BOTRYTIS) MICROSHOOT PRODUCTION' Acta Horticulturae (1099) 87-94 , DOI Open access
Al Shamari M, Rihan HZ, Al Swedi F & Fuller MP (2015) 'THE USE OF SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS IN ARTIFICIAL SEEDS PRODUCTION IN CAULIFLOWER (BRASSICA OLERACEAE VAR. BOTRYTIS)' Acta Horticulturae (1099) 399-406 , DOI
El-Mahrouk ME, Dewir YH, Murthy HN, Rihan HZ, Al-Shmgani HS & Fuller MP (2015) 'Effect of photosynthetic photon flux density on growth, photosynthetic competence and antioxidant enzymes activity during ex vitro acclimatization of Dieffenbachia cultivars' Plant Growth Regulation 79, (1) 29-37 , DOI Open access
Al-Issawi M, Rihan HZ, Mahdi UH & Fuller MP (2015) 'Frost Hardiness of Iraqi Wheat genotypes' Diyalal Agricultural Sciences Journal 7, (1) 41-50 Publisher Site Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M, Al-Shamari M, Elmahrouk M & Fuller MP (2015) 'PLANT ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE ANALYSIS IN CAULIFLOWER USING A CURD MICROPROPAGATION SYSTEM' Acta Horticulturae (1083) 43-52 , DOI Open access
Dewir YH, El-Mahrouk ME, Al-Shmgani HS, Rihan HZ, da Silva JAT & Fuller MP (2015) 'Photosynthetic and biochemical characterization of in vitro-derived African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl) plants to ex vitro conditions' Journal of Plant Interactions 10:1, 101-108 , DOI Open access
Dewir YH, El Mahrouk ME, Rihan HZ, Sáez CA & FULLER MP (2015) 'Antioxidative capacity and electrolyte leakage in healthy versus phytoplasma infected tissues of Euphorbia coerulescens and Orbea gigantean' Journal of Plant Physiology and Pathology 3 (1), Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M, Woldie WA, Kiernan M & Fuller MP (2014) 'The effect of molybdenum on the molecular control of cold tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) artificial seeds' Plant, Cell, Tissue, Organ Culture (PCTOC) Journal of Plant Biotechnology 118 (2), (2) 215-228 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
Al-Issawi M, Rihan HZ, Woldie WA, Burchett S & Fuller MP (2013) 'Exogenous application of molybdenum affects the expression of CBF14 and the development of frost tolerance in wheat' Plant Physiol Biochem 63, 77-81 Author Site , DOI Open access
Al-Issawi M, Rihan, H Z, El-Sarkassy, N, Fuller & MP (2013) 'Frost hardiness expression and characterisation in wheat at ear emergence' Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 199, (1) 66-74 , DOI Open access
Fuller MP, Hamza JH, Rihan HZ & Al Issawi M (2012) 'Germination of primed seed under NaCl stress in wheat' ISRN Journal of Botany 1-5 , DOI Open access
Rihan HZ, Fuller MP, Al-Issawi M & Burchett S (2012) 'Artificial Seed Production from Encapsulated Microshoots of Cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var botrytis)' Acta Horticulturae 961, 419-425 Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Shamari M & Fuller MP (2012) 'The Production of Cauliflower Microshoots using Curd Meristematic Tissues and Hypocotyl–derived Callus' Acta Horticulturae 961, 427-434 Open access
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M, Al-swedi F & Fuller MP (2012) 'The effect of using PPM (plant preservative mixture) on the development of cauliflower microshoots and the quality of artificial seed produced' Scientia Horticulturae 141, 47-52 , DOI
Rihan HZ, Al-Issawi M, Burchett S & Fuller MP (2011) 'Encapsulation of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis) microshoots as artificial seeds and their conversion and growth in commercial substrates' Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC) 107, (2) 243-250 , DOI Open access
Books
Rihan, H.Z. 2023. The Impact of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) Spectra on Plant Growth and Quality, MDPI-Books 
Conference Papers
1.      Rihan, H.Z. An invited keynote speaker at the international symposium “Improving Food Resilience Through Introducing and Disseminating Smart Agricultural Techniques”. Lecture title: “Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Business Model: Opportunities and Challenges”. August 9, 2023. (Virtual event organised by the Royal Scientific Society). 
2.      Rihan, H.Z. The impact of LED light spectrum of plant growth, yield and quality: a mystery unresolved. School of Biological and Marine Biology School Research conference. Devonport Lecture Theatre, University of Plymouth, UK. 22 April, 2022  
3.      Rihan, H.Z. An invited keynote speaker at the international symposium “Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA):Towards Food Security in Amidst of Climate Change Agenda”. Lecture title: “Controlled Environment Agriculture: Concept, Current Status & Future Trends”. 21 March 2022. (Virtual event organised by the Royal Scientific Society). 
4.      Rihan, H.Z. An invited keynote speaker at the King Saud University “Lecture title: High Technology Controlled Environment Plant Farming- state of Art)” in a series of seminars on “Vertical Farming Systems”. 22nd November 2018. KSA.
5.      Rihan, H.Z., An invited speaker at the University of Jeddah. “Lecture title: A Vertical High Efficient Agricultural System for A High Quality Production of Basil”, the theme of the event was “From the Lab to the Market” 19th of November 2018.
6.      Rihan, H.Z., An invited speaker at the University of Plymouth. “Lecture title: Plant Factory Cornwall”, the theme of the event was “Alternative Solutions: New Ways of Food Production and Consumption” 8th of November 2018.
7.      Rihan, H.Z.  An effective system for a better understanding of plant cold tolerance. 2015. International Conference on Synthetic Biology September 28-29, Houston, USA.
8.      Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari, M. and Fuller, M.P. 2014. Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance Analysis in Cauliflower Using a Curd Micropropagation System. 15 May. UK Brassica Research Community Annual Meeting, Warwick Universities. United Kingdom. Pp: 10.
9.      Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Nisr, R., Fuller M.P. 2014. Cold tolerance analysis of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis) using an effective micropropagation system. SEB annual meeting, 1-5 July, Manchester University.  United Kingdom, pp: 131.
10.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari, Al-Swedi, F. and Fuller, M.P. 2013. Plant abiotic stress tolerance “Mystery unresolved” The CARS (Centre for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability) Annual Conference, Duchy College-Wednesday 19th June.
11.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari and Fuller, M.P. 2013. Plant abiotic stress tolerance analysis in cauliflower using a curd micropropagation system. VIII International Symposium on In Vitro Culture & Horticulture Breeding – Portugal, 2-5 June. (I was successful in obtaining a travel grant from the Company of Biologists via the Society of Experimental Biology in order to present my research at this meeting)
12.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari and Fuller, M.P. 2013. The effect of molybdenum on artificial seed production, cold tolerance and up-regulation of CBF/DREB1 of Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis. The Biosciences KTN Early Career Researchers Event on the 23rd May in London, UK. (I was successful in obtaining a travel grant from Biosciences KTN (Knowledge Transfer Manager) to present my research at this meeting)
13.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari., Burchett, S. and Fuller M.P.  2012. Cold tolerance and CBF/DREB1 up-regulation of both cauliflower mature plants and microshoots. Centre for Agriculture and Rural Sustainability Postgraduate Symposium. The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, UK.
14.  Al Shamari M., Rihan, H.Z,. Al-Swedi, F.,  Fuller, M.P. 2012. Primary and secondary somatic embryos in cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis). Centre for Agriculture and Rural Sustainability Postgraduate Symposium. The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, UK.
15.  Al-Issawi, M., Rihan, H.Z., Fadhel, F., Burchett, S. and Fuller, M.P. 2012. The effect of Molybdenum on frost tolerance to wheat genotypes. The Postgraduate Society annual conference, June 26. Plymouth University. 2.15.
16.  Al-swedi, F., Rihan, H.Z,. Al Shamari M., Lane, S. and Fuller, M.P. 2012. Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) transformed by using agrobacterium tumefaciens as a vector. The postgraduate society annual conference, June 26. Plymouth University. 2.6, 24. 
17.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari., Burchett, S., Fuller, M.P. 2012. Cold tolerance and CBF/DREB1 up-regulation in Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Plant and microbe adaptation to cold 2012. Hokkaido University, Japan, June 24-28. P-7, 60. 
18.  Al-Issawi, M., Rihan, H.Z., Burchett, S. and Fuller, M.P. 2012. The expression of CBF and physiological effect of frost to wheat during ear emergence. Plant and microbe adaptation to cold 2012. Hokkaido University, Japan, June 24-28, O19, 31. 
19.  Rihan, H.Z. and Al-Swedi, F. 2012. The teaching of biology in Syria. (Researches-Teachers-Learners, “We are all in this together”) international symposium. London, 27th – 29th March. EPA1, 22. (I was successful in obtaining a travel grant from a Plymouth University award scheme to present my research at this meeting).
20.  Al-swedi, F. and Rihan, H.Z. 2012. Formative assessment in higher education towards theory and enhancement of practice. (Researchers-Teachers-Learners, “We are all in this together”) international symposium. London, 27th – 29th March. EPA1, 30.
21.   Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al-Swedi, F. and Fuller, M. 2011. The improvement of cauliflower artificial seed cold tolerance. Plant Environmental Physiology Group – First Annual Mini-Symposium 20th December, Darwin House, London (I was successful in obtaining a travel grant to present my research at this meeting).
22.  Al-Issawi, M., Rihan, H.Z., Al-Swedi, F. and Fuller, M.  2011. CBF expression in wheat at ear emergence stages Plant Environmental Physiology Group – First Annual Mini-Symposium 20th December, Darwin House, London.
23.  Al-swedi, F., Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al-Shamari, M. and Fuller, M. 2011.Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis): optimizationof protocol and development of transgenic cauliflower. Plant Environmental Physiology Group – First Annual Mini-Symposium 20th December, Darwin House, London (poster presentation).
24.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Al-Swedi, F., Fuller, M.P. 2011. An easy way to understand the mechanism of cold tolerance gene function in plants. University of Plymouth postgraduate conference 23th November, house stone theatre, Portland square building.
25.  Al-swedi, F., Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M. and   Fuller, M.P.  2011.  A micro propagation technique for cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var.botrytis) to facilitate Agrobacterium transformation. University of Plymouth postgraduate conference, 23th November, ((house stone theatre?)), Portland Square building. 
26.  Al-Issawi , M., Rihan, H.Z., Fuller, M. P. and Al-Shamari, M. 2011. Cross-protection of wheat to abiotic stress. BioResources young researcher meeting at the University of Reading (8th July).
27.  Al-Shamari, M., Rihan, H.Z., And Fuller, M. P. 2011. The control of hyperhydration on cauliflower shoots produced in liquid media. BioResources Young Researchers meeting at the University of Reading (8th July).
28.  Rihan, H.Z., Fuller, M. P., Al-Issawi, M. and Al-Shamari, M. 2011. The mass production of cauliflower micro-shoots for the production of artificial seeds and the optimization of artificial seed capsule structure. BioResources Young Researchers, meeting at the University of Reading (8th July).
29.  Rihan, H.Z,. Al-Issawi, M., Al Shamari, M. and Fuller, M. 2011.Cauliflower artificial seeds cold storage. University of Plymouth postgraduate conference 29th June, Housestone Theatre, Portland Square Building.
30.  Rihan, H.Z., Al-Issawi, M., Fuller, M. P. and Burchett, S. 2011. The determination of the optimal cauliflower micro-shoot development stage suitable for capsulation as artificial seeds and the optimization of conversion using semi-solid media and commercial substrates. Society of Experimental Biology annual main meeting, Glasgow, 1-4 July, UK, P1.25, 187. (I was successful in obtaining a travel grant from the Society of Experimental Biology to present my research at this meeting).
31.  Rihan, H.Z., Fuller. M.P., Al-Issawi, M. and Burchett, S. 2011. Cloning of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis) and the production of artificial seeds as a promising cost-effective alternative to conventional methods of seed production. University of Plymouth postgraduate conference. (I was deemed to be the winner of the best oral presentation at the conference).
32.  Rihan, H.Z., 2010. The production the preservation of cauliflower artificial seeds. The University of Plymouth- Plant physiology symposium 9th March.
33.  Rihan, H.Z., Fuller, M.P. and Burchett, S. 2010. Cauliflower micropropagation and artificial seed production. Society of Experimental Biology annual main meeting, Czech Republic, Prague, C 5.18, 247.
34.  Rihan, H.Z. 2008. Drought tolerant olive varieties in the gene bank of Gelen Research Centre. Arabic Centre for Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands 7th September (Acsad).
35.  The annual meeting and conference of the UK CEUG (controlled environmental users’ group) (2009) (observer).
Klein FB, Wilmot A, de Tejada VF, Rodriguez BL, Requena I, Busch S, Rondepierre A, Auzeeri T, Sauerwald T & Andrews WFP (2019) 'Proof-of-concept modular robot platform for cauliflower harvesting' 12th European Conference on Precision Agriculture Wageningen Academic Publishers , DOI Open access
Rihan H 'An effective system for a better understanding of plant cold tolerance' International Conference on Synthetic Biology Houston, USA 9-/-0/20159-/-0/2015
Rihan H 'Cold tolerance analysis of cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var botrytis) using an effective micropropagation system' SEB annual meeting Manchester University. United Kingdom 7-/-0/20147-/-0/2014
Rihan H 'Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance Analysis in Cauliflower Using a Curd Micropropagation System' UK Brassica Research Community Annual Meeting Warwick Universities. United Kingdom 5-/-0/20145-/-0/2014
Rihan H 'Plant abiotic stress tolerance “Mystery unresolved"' The CARS (Centre for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability) Annual Conference Duchy College, UK 6-/-0/20136-/-0/2013
Rihan H 'Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance Analysis in Cauliflower Using a Curd Micropropagation System' VIII International Symposium on In Vitro Culture & Horticulture Breeding Portugal 6-/-0/20136-/-0/2013
Rihan H 'The effect of molybdenum on artificial seed production, cold tolerance and up-regulation of CBF/DREB1 of Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis' The Biosciences KTN Early Career Researchers Event London, UK 5-/-0/20135-/-0/2013
Rihan H 'Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) transformed by using agrobacterium tumefaciens as a vector' The postgraduate society annual conference, Plymouth University, UK 6-/-0/20126-/-0/2012
Rihan H 'The effect of Molybdenum on frost tolerance to wheat genotypes' The Postgraduate Society annual conference Plymouth University, UK 6-/-0/20126-/-0/2012
Rihan H 'Cold tolerance and CBF/DREB1 up-regulation of both cauliflower mature plants and microshoots' Center for Agriculture and Rural Sustainability Postgraduate Symposium 4-/-0/20124-/-0/2012
Rihan H 'Primary and secondary somatic embryos in cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var. botrytis)' Center for Agriculture and Rural Sustainability Postgraduate Symposium The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, UK 4-/-0/2012
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Conferences organised

1.      Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Conference: A promising technology for quality food and pharmaceutical production Hosted by the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom on the:13 September 2022.
2.      International symposium “Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA):Towards Food Security in Amidst of Climate Change Agenda”. Lecture title: “Controlled Environment Agriculture: Concept, Current Status & Future Trends”. 21 March 2022. (Virtual event organised by the Royal Scientific Society). 
3.      Plant Factory Workshop “The Potential of Plant Factory Agricultural Systems as a Promising Approach for an Agri-Pharmacy Industry” . University of Plymouth- 24th November 2020.
4.      Plant factory launch conference, University of Plymouth, 15th August 2018.
5.      Hands-On Proteomics and Data Analysis Workshop (Protein Structure, Extraction and Quantification, Western Blot, ELISA, 2D Gel Electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry and Data Analysis), Plymouth University-14th – 17th July 2014. (108 credits from the society of biology, 32 credits from the institution of biomedical sciences).
6.      Hands-on Genomics Techniques (PCR, qPCR, Digital PCR, Bioinformatics and Data Analysis) workshop, Plymouth University 23th – 26th June 2014. (108 credits from the Society of Biology, 32 credits from the Institution of Biomedical Sciences).
7.      “AgriScience into Practice" 4th CARS Postgraduate Symposium, 6th June, 2014  BBSRC North Wyke Experimental Station - Rothamstead Research Centre, UK
8.      The CARS (Centre for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability) Annual Conference, 19th June 2013, Duchy College, UK.
9.      Hands-On Proteomics Workshop (Protein Structure, Extraction and Quantification, Western Blot, ELISA, 2D Gel Electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry and Data Analysis. 1st-3rd July 2013. Plymouth University, UK.  
10. Hands-on Molecular Biology Techniques (PCR, qPCR, Bioinformatics and Data Analysis). 26th -28th June 2013. Plymouth University.  
11.  Practical Techniques in Molecular Biology workshop, 16th-19th July 2012. Plymouth University.
12.  The Postgraduate Society annual conference. Plymouth University, June 26 2012.

Links

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/controlled-environment-agriculture-research-group