• 1987-1992: Ph.D. Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Egypt (through a joint supervision system with the University of Florida, USA)
  Thesis Title: Biological Control of Waterhyacinth by Using Plant Pathogens.
  Advisors: Professors R. Charudattan (USA) and M.A. Elwakil (Egypt).
• 1984-1987: M.Sc. Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Egypt.
  Thesis Title: Biological Control of Water Weeds by Using Plant Pathogens.
  Advisor: Professor Mohamed A. Elwakil
  
• 1977-1981: B.Sc. Agricultural Sciences (Plant Production), Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Egypt. Subject: Plant Production.

• 2004-2005: Head, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt.
• 2003-present: Professor, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt. Currently, on a sabbatical leave.
• 1998-2003: Associate Professor, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt.
• 1992-1998: Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt.
• 1987-1992: Research Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura Univ., Egypt.
• 1981-1987: Demonstrator, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University, Egypt.

• July 2006-June 2009: Program Manager of Weed Biocontrol, Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
• July 2005-July 2006: Visiting Professor at Botany & Plant Pathology Dept., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
• Aug. 2001-Sept. 2001: Visiting Scientist at the Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
• Mar. 2000-Aug.2001: Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
• Oct. 1999-Feb. 2000: German language scholarship at Goethe Institute, Schw?bisch Hall, Germany.
• Nov. 1994-Apr. 1997: Visiting Research Scholar at the Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (working on biological control of hydrilla, a submerged aquatic weed, through a research project funded by USDA-ARS and the Center for Aquatic Plants, IFAS, Univ. Florida).
• Aug. 1994-Sep. 1994: Visiting Scientist at the Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
• Nov. 1989-Nov 1991: Exchange student / Visiting Scholar (100% research), Ph.D. Candidate, Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, USA, through a joint supervision system (channel system) to complete a cooperative Ph.D. program between Mansoura University, Egypt and University of Florida, USA on "Biological Control of Waterhyacinth with Fungal Plant Pathogens".
  

General plant pathology, biological control of plant diseases and weeds, plant disease management, weed management and model systems, invasive weeds management, and microbial pesticides.

1. American Phytopathological Society (APS) (since 1991)
2. Former committee member in the APS Biological Control Committee (2001-2004)
3. International Society of Plant Pathology
4. Weed Science Society of America (WSSA)
5. Committee member in the WSSA Biological Control Committee (2009-2012)
6. International Weed Science Society (IWSS)
7. Florida Weed Science Society (FWSS)
8. International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) - ex-member
9. International Bioherbicide Group (IBG)
10. The International Parasitic Plant Society (IPPS) - ex-member
11. International Society for Pest Information (ISPI)
12. Arab Society for Plant Protection (ASPP) - ex-member
13. Egyptian Phytopathological Society
14. Egyptian Mycological Society
15. Agricultural Sciences Society, Mansoura University, Egypt
16. Egyptian Society of State Science Award Winners (ESSSAW)
17. National Professional Association for Agriculturists of Egypt
18. Honorary membership in the Caribbean Food Crops Society
    

• 2010: Biographical record in Marquis Who's Who in the World^® in 2010 Edition.
• 2009: Biographical record in Marquis Who's Who in America^® in 2009 Edition (110th Anniversary Edition).
• 2008: Biographical record in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering ^®(10th Anniversary Edition), which is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their own fields and who have contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.
• 2007: Nominated for the 8th IFS Sven Brohult Award by the IFS, Sweden.
• 2005: Shabana's paper published in "Biological Control" (Vol. 32: 78-89) was ranked as No. 13th in the Top 25 Hottest Articles within this journal between January and March 2005.
• 2004: Distinguished Scholar Award of the Arab Fund Fellowships Program, Research fellowships (a 12-month research/teaching period in well-reputed universities of the world) that are offered on a competitive basis for outstanding, internationally recognized researchers of Arab nationalities in all disciplines.
• 2002: Nominated for the IFS/Jubilee Award, Sweden.
• 1999: Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Research Fellowship, Research fellowships that are offered world-wide on a competitive basis for highly qualified, internationally recognized researchers of all nationalities and disciplines. On this fellowship I spent 18-months research period at University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany preceded by a 4-month-scholarship for a German language course.
• 1998: Shoman Prize for the Young Arab Scientists (Jordanian Dinar 5,000 = US$ 7,000). Only one award is bestowed to an Arab scientist under the age of 40 who achieved unique and superior research with excellent academic and social value to the Arab nation in the field of agricultural science.
• 1998: National Prize of Egypt for Distinction for Young Scientists (LE 10,000 = US$ 3,000). This award is given to Egyptian young scientists who performed original and excellent research with exceptional scientific value to the nation in the field of agricultural sciences. Only 6 are given per year in all fields of Agricultural Sciences.
• 1997: Mansoura University Award of Merit for research of exceptional merit.
• 1993: IFS/KING BAUDOUIN AWARD (US$ 1,000) from the International Foundation for Science, Sweden for the best research project.
• 1988-1992: Ph. D. Scholarship, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt.
• 1983-1987: M. Sc. Scholarship, Mansoura University, Egypt.
• 1978-1981: Annually received Undergraduate Student Awards (monthly financial support from Mansoura University) for achieving high standing.

Undergraduate Courses:

Has taught 13 undergraduate courses: Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Plant Physiology, Economical Plants, Fundamentals of Plant Pathology, Taxonomy of Fungi, Diseases of Vegetable Crops, Diseases of Field Crops, Diseases of Ornamental Plants, Diseases of Fruit Trees, Management of Plant Diseases, Impact of Plant Environment on Plant Diseases, and Research and Discussions.

Graduate Courses:

Has taught 12 graduate courses: Biological Control of Weeds Using Plant Pathogens, Biological Control of Plant Pathogens, Diseases of Greenhouse Crops, Physiology of Plant-Pathogen Interaction, Management of Plant Diseases (advanced), Resistance and Immunity in Plants, Diseases of Vegetable Crops (advanced), Impact of Plant Environment on Plant Diseases (advanced), Plant Diseases Caused by Viruses, Research Methods, and Plant Diseases Caused by Bacteria.

1. Integrated Control of Plant Pathogenic Soil-Borne Fungi. PhD.
2. Use of Phage Cocktail Isolated from Egyptian Soil and Essential Oils for Biological Control of Brown Rot Disease of Potato. PhD.
3. Use of Bioherbicides for Orobanche spp. Control. PhD.
4. Use of Antifungal Compounds of Plant Origins for Biological Control of Plant Pathogens. MSc.
5. Biological Control of Root Diseases of Sugar Beat in Egypt. MSc.
6. Ecological and Biocontrol Studies on Water Hyacinth in Egypt. MSc.
7. Biological Control of Brown Spot Disease in Rice. MSc.
8. Integrated Management of Flax Powdery Mildew. MSc.

1. Selected as a biographee in the prestigious Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering® in its 2008 edition, in the 2009 edition of Marquis Who's Who in America®, and in the 2010 edition of Marquis Who's Who in the World®.
2. Elected as a Scientific Advisor by the International Foundation for Science (Sweden)
3. Elected as active panel member of the Biological Control Committee of the American Phytopathological Society.
4. Elected as active panel member of the Biological Control Committee of the Weed Science Society of America
5. Selected as Regional Editor for the international journals "Plant Pathology Journal" (2005-2007) and "Journal of Biological Sciences" (2007-2009), and as Associate Editor for the international journals "International Journal of Plant Pathology", "Research Journal of Agricultural Research", and "Journal of Environmental Science and Technology" (2008-present)
6. Peer reviewer by well-reputed international journals in his field [i.e., Biological Control (Academic Press/Elsevier), Biocontrol Science and Technology (Taylor and Francis Ltd, UK), BioControl (Springer Netherlands), Weed Research (Blackwell Publishing), Aquatic Botany (Elsevier), Plant Pathology Journal (ANSI Publishing), Journal of Biological Sciences (ANSI Publishing)].
7. Invited speaker and/or trainer by many international institutions (i.e., CABI Bioscience, UK; Novozymes Biologicals, USA; Purdue University, USA; University of Hohenheim, Germany, University of Patras, Greece; Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Benin; and others).
   

Dr. Shabana's research has influenced the field of biological control, especially his work on waterhyacinth. It was the basis for initiating the International Mycoherbicide Program for Eichhornia crassipes Control in Africa (IMPECCA), involving four International agencies [CABI Bioscience (UK Centre), UK; CABI Bioscience, Africa Regional Centre (ARC), Kenya, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Benin, West Africa; and Danish International Development Assistance (DANIDA), Denmark] in addition to four research institutions [Mansoura University, Egypt; Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), South Africa, Department of Research and Specialist Services (DRSS), Zimbabwe; and Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences (DIAS), Denmark].

Dr. Shabana's research on the fungal biocontrol agent Phomopsis sp. formed the foundation for further work in Dr. Charudattan's laboratory, University of Florida that resulted in two U.S. patents. This fungal pathogen is now being considered as a potential key to the control of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth, a herbicide-resistant weed in cotton in the southern United States.
Dr. Shabana's research at the University of Hohenheim, Germany has had general involvements for the management of parasitic weeds that cause severe problems and outbreak in Sub-Saharan African agriculture and Eastern Europe.

Dr. Shabana's research at Purdue University on the development of the fungal biocontrol agent, Microsphaeropsis amaranthi as a bioherbicide for the control of waterhemp, a serious weed in U.S. Midwestern cropping systems, led to a novel technique of cost-effectively mass-producing high quality (more virulent) fungal spores, which can be useful for other fungi too. The efficacy of this biocontrol agent was further improved by its formulation in vegetable oil emulsion. These results have been of a great benefit to Dr. Hallett's research program.

The findings of Dr. Shabana's current research at the University of Florida that involves the development of a novel, organic mulch-based delivery system for a biocontrol agent of purple and yellow nutsedges, two of the worst weeds affecting agricultural production in the U.S. and major part of the world, have a great chance of facilitating technology transfer and promotion of a small business enterprise through collaboration with the University of Florida.

In addition to these influences of Dr. Shabana's research, he has been receiving so many requests of his publications from individual researchers and agencies [i.e., Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida, USA; CABI Bioscience, UK; The Industrial Technology and Engineering Trust (ITET), Nairobi, Kenya] that requested more than one of his publications.

1. Program Manager of Weed Biocontrol at Plant Pathology Department, University of Florida, managing all of the fungal bioherbicide projects, which are currently focused on: purple and yellow nutsedges, glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth, and weedy grasses (July 2006 - present).
2. Research Fellow on the biological control program on waterhemp and pigweed at Purdue University (July 2005 - June 2006).
3. Executive member of a Higher Education Enhancement Project to improve learning programs in Plant Production at the Faculty of Agriculture and bring them to the international standards (US$ 112,455) (2004-2006).
4. Director of a research project on biological control of Orobanche crenata and O. ramosa in legumes and Solanaceae crops funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS) Sweden (2005-2008).
5. Principal Investigator of a research/extension project on evaluating chemical and biological fungicides for the control of powdery mildew of pepper, eggplant, and artichoke in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt (2003-2005).
6. Coordinator and executive member of the International Mycoherbicide Program for Eichhornia crassipes Control in Africa (IMPECCA) funded by DANIDA, Denmark and sharing with 5 African countries and CABI Bioscience, UK (US$ 361,138) (2000-2003).
7. Research Fellow on the biological control program on sunflower broomrape at the University of Hohenheim, Germany (2000-2001).
8. Principal Investigator of a research project on the biological control of waterhyacinth funded by the Ministry of Agriculture (1998 & 1999).
9. Research Fellow on the biological control program on the aquatic weeds (waterhyacinth and hydrilla) and the land weed (pigweed) at the University of Florida, USA (1989-1991; 1994-1997; 2000; 2001).
10. Principal Investigator of a research project on the biological control of waterhyacinth funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden (US$ 35000) (1989-1998).
11. Principal Investigator of a research project on the heavy metals dynamics and their impact on biological control of waterhyacinth by a mycoherbicide, funded by the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy (US$ 2000) (1993).
12. Panel member in the National Campaign for Improving the Yield of Maize in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt (Extension Project, 1991-1993).
13. Panel member in the National Extension Project on surveying the common smut disease of maize in Dakahlia Governorate, funded by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (1984).

1. Co-inventor of two U.S. Patents and two pending Egyptian Patents.
2. Scientific Adviser for the International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden since 1998.
3. Former Regional Editor for "Plant Pathology Journal", an international journal of ANSInet Publications (2005-2007).
4. Former Regional Editor for the "Journal of Biological Sciences", an international journal of ANSInet (2007-2009).
5. Associate Editor for the "International Journal of Plant Pathology" (2008-present).
6. Associate Editor for the "Research Journal of Agricultural Research" (2008-present).
7. Associate Editor for the "Journal of Environmental Science and Technology" (2008-present).
8. Panel member of the Biological Control Committee of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) for a 3-year term (2001-2004).
9. Panel member of the Biological Control Committee of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) for a 3-year term (2009-2012).
10. Moderator of a technical session (Disease Control - Biological) at the 2007 APS/SON Joint Meeting in San Diego, California.
11. A co-author for the nomenclature of a new fungal species (Phomopsis amaranthicola Rosskopf, Charudattan, Shabana, et Benny, sp. nov.), Mycologia 92: 114-122.
12. Invited speaker, Biology Department, University of Patras, 26500 Rion, Greece.
13. Invited speaker, 2005 Annual meeting of the S-1001 Regional Committee, New York, USA.
14. Invited speaker, Novozymes Biologicals, Salem, VA, USA.
15. Invited speaker, Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology, Univ. Hohenheim, Germany.
16. Invited speaker, Dept. Plant Biology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Univ., Denmark.
17. Invited speaker, Botany & Plant Pathology Dept., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
18. Invited speaker, Plant Pathology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
19. Invited consultant for IMPECCA Program, CABI Bioscience, Silwood Park, Ascot, UK.
20. Guest lecturer and practical sessions' instructor for M.Sc. students at Univ. Hohenheim, Germany (2000).
21. Invited trainer at a Training Workshop for IMPECCA Program, IITA, Benin; 8-10 Jan 2002.
22. Invited speaker, in several training courses for the Ministry of Agriculture institutions, Egypt.
23. Invited speaker, in several Elementary and Middle Schools, El-Mansoura, Egypt.
24. Coordinator & Proceedings Editor, Egyptian/Sudanese workshop/conference on Biocontrol of Waterhyacinth, Mansoura University 2002.
25. Peer reviewer for the International Journals, "Biocontrol Science and Technology", "Biological Control", "BioControl", "Aquatic Botany", "Weed Research", "Plant Pathology Journal", "P. J. Biological Sciences".
26. Peer reviewer for manuscripts by colleagues at University of Hohenheim, Germany and Mansoura University, Egypt.
27. Referee for research proposals for the International Foundation for Science, Sweden since 1998.
28. Depositor of a fungal culture with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC #201659).
29. Built up a research facility of international importance at Mansoura University. This facility consisted of a modern lab of Plant Pathology and Research Station for aquatic plants.
30. Founded a science library for his Department (mostly on an international donation basis).
31. Supervised 12 graduate students, Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University.
32. Development of various phytopathology courses for undergraduate & graduate levels.
33. Taught more than 20 courses of Plant Pathology and Botany to the undergraduate as well as to graduate students.
34. Panel member in the governmental committee of the national campaign project for improving the productivity of maize in the Dakahlia Province, Egypt.
35. General Director and/or Advisor on the training programs for undergraduate student in Plant Pathology Dept., Mansoura University.
36. Participated in more than 50 international scientific meetings + many of national meetings.

1. Building Effective International Partnerships Workshop, University of Florida (April 2009).
2. Florida Weed Science Society Weed Identification Short-Course, Maitland, FL (2008).
3. Heartsaver Adult & Child CPR - Certified (University of Florida, 2008)
4. Attended training sessions on digital presentations and multi-media for digital presentations, Center for Instructional Technology and Training, University of Florida (2006).
5. Participated in five-session workshop series on college teaching at Purdue University, USA (2006).
6. Attended a training course on "Decision Making and Resolving Problems" at the Mansoura University Developing Center for Leaders (5-8 June 2005).
7. Attended a training course on "Administration Skills" at the Mansoura University Developing Center for Leaders (8-11 May 2005).
8. Participated in several multi-sessions workshop series on development of education at Mansoura University (2004 & 2005).
9. Attended German language courses in Goethe Institute, Schw?bisch Hall, Germany (Oct 99-Feb 00).
10. Participated in a Training Course on "Production and utilization of microbial biomass". Sponsored by Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt), University of Maryland (USA), Georgia State University (USA), and UNEP UNESCO ROSTAS. (March 7-17, 1999).
11. Attended a Training Course on "Modern techniques in genetic engineering". Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University (April 4-8, 1999).
12. Gained a limited experience in digital video image analysis for disease assessment, Univ. Florida (1995).
13. Attended an intensive course: "Boating: safety, skills, and seamanship", Gainesville, FL, (1996).
14. Attended non-credit, non-graded courses: "Introduction to the internet" and "using the world-wide web and Netscape" at the Center for Instructional Technology and Training, Univ. Florida, (1996).
15. Attended Statistics course STA 6166--Statistical Methods in Research. Obtained an "A" grade, University of Florida (1990).
16. Attended non-credit, non-graded course series on preparing an ideal university faculty in teaching and doing research, at the Faculty of Education, Mansoura University (1989).

• Boy Scoutmaster and Chairperson, Pack 429, Gainesville, FL
• Volunteer teacher of Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies for kids aged 5 to 15 in the Sunday School at Hoda Academy, Gainesville, FL (2006-2008).

Refereed Journal Articles: (34)

1. Shabana, Y.M., Singh, D., Ortiz-Ribbing, L., and Hallett, S.G. 2010. Production and formulation of high quality conidia of Microsphaeropsis amaranthi for the biological control of weedy Amaranthus species. Biological Control. Submitted.
2. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Abou Tabl, A.H., Morales-Payan J.P., Rosskopf, E., and Klassen, W. 2010. Production and application of the bioherbicide agent Dactylaria higginsii on organic solid substrates. Biological Control. Submitted.
3. Shabana, Y.M., Stiles, C., Charudattan, R., and Abou Tabl, A. 2010. Evaluation of bioherbicidal control of tropical signalgrass, crab grass, smut grass, and torpedograss. Weed Technology 24: in press.
4. Abdalla, M.E., Zaied, S.M., Shabana, Y.M., and El-Khawaga, A.A. 2009. Effect of climatic conditions and fungicidal and natural compounds on the occurrence of flax powdery mildew as well as on agronomic traits and fiber technical characters of flax. J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 34: in press.
5. Fayzalla E.A., Shabana, Y.M., and Mahmoud N.S. 2008. Effect of environmental conditions on wilting and root rot fungi pathogenic to Solanaceous plants. Plant Pathology J. 7: 27-33.
6. Shabana, Y.M., Abdel-Fattah, G.M., Ismail, A.E. and Rashad, Y.M. 2008. Control of brown spot pathogen of rice (Bipolaris oryzae) using some phenolic antioxidants. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 39: 438-444.
7. Nemat Alla, M.M., Shabana, Y.M., Serag, M.S., Hassan, N.M., and El-Hawary, M.M. 2008. Granular formulation of Fusarium oxysporum for biological control of faba bean and tomato Orobanche. Pest Management Science 64: 1237-1249.
8. Abdel-Fattah, G.M., Shabana, Y.M., Ismail, A.E. and Rashad, Y.M. 2007. Trichoderma harzianum: a biocontrol agent against Bipolaris oryzae. Mycopathologia 164: 81-89. The Netherlands.
9. Nemat Alla, M.M., Shabana, Y.M., Serag, M.S., Hassan, N.M., and El-Hawary, M.M. 2007. Granular mycoherbicides formulation of Fusarium oxysporum for Orobanche biocontrol mitigates oxidative stress and growth reduction in host species. Research Journal of Botany 2: 165-175.
10. Shabana, Y.M. 2005. "The use of oil emulsions for improving the efficacy of Alternaria eichhorniae as a mycoherbicide on waterhyacinth". Biological Control 32: 78-89. USA.
11. Shabana, Y.M. and Mohamed, Z.A. 2005. Integrated control of water hyacinth with a mycoherbicide and a phenylpropanoid pathway inhibitor. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 15(7): 659-669. UK.
12. Shabana, Y.M., Müller-St?ver, D., and Sauerborn, J. 2003. "Granular Pesta formulation of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. orthoceras for biological control of sunflower broomrape: efficacy and shelf life". Biological Control 26: 95-108. USA.
13. Shabana, Y.M., Cuda, J.P. and Charudattan, R. 2003. "Combining plant pathogenic fungi and the leaf-mining fly, Hydrellia pakistanae, increases damage to hydrilla". J. Aquatic Plant Management 41: 76-81. USA.
14. Shabana, Y.M., Cuda, J.P. and Charudattan, R. 2003. "Evaluation of pathogens as potential biocontrol agents of hydrilla". J. Phytopathology 151: 607-613. Germany.
15. Shabana, Y.M., and Mohamed, Z.A. 2003. "Integrated control of water hyacinth by using Alternaria eichhorniae isolate 5 (Ae5) with a phenylpropanoid pathway inhibitor". J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 28: 333-342.
16. Abdel-Fattah, G.M. and Y.M. Shabana. 2003. "The use of Glomus fasiculatum, a mycorrhizal fungus to overcome the effect of the industrial wastes on the growth of cowpea". J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 28: 5387-5403.
17. Khairat M.D., Shabana Y.M., El-Sayed A.F., and El-Sherbiny A.E. 2003. "Search for antifungal compounds of plant origins for biological control of plant diseases: (A) from aqueous plant extracts & (B) from methanolic plant extracts". J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 28: 5317 - 5349.
18. Abdel-Fattah, G.M. and Y.M. Shabana. 2002. "Efficacy of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus clarum in protection of cowpea plants against root rot pathogen Rhizoctonia solani". J. Plant Diseases and Protection 109: 207-215. Germany.
19. Shabana, Y.M., M.A. Elwakil, and R. Charudattan. 2001. Effect of nutrition and physical factors on mycelial growth and production of pigments and nonchromatic UV-absorbing compounds of Alternaria eichhorniae. J. Phytopathology 149: 21-27. Germany.
20. Shabana, Y.M., M.A. Elwakil, and R. Charudattan. 2000. Effect of media, light and pH on growth and spore production by Alternaria eichhorniae, a mycoherbicide agent for waterhyacinth. Zeitschrift für Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz - J. Plant Diseases and Protection 107: 617-626. Germany.
21. Rosskopf, E.N., R. Charudattan, Y.M. Shabana, and G.L. Benny. 2000. Phomopsis amaranthicola, a new species from Amaranthus sp. Mycologia 92: 114-122. USA.
22. Shabana, Y.M., Baka, Z.A. and Abdel-Fattah, G.M. 1997. "Alternaria eichhorniae, a biological control agent for waterhyacinth: mycoherbicidal formulation and physiological and ultrastructural host responses". European Journal of Plant Pathology 103: 99-111. The Netherlands.
23. Shabana, Y.M. 1997. "Formulation of Alternaria eichhorniae, a mycoherbicide for waterhyacinth, in invert emulsions averts dew dependence". Zeitschrift für Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz - J. Plant Diseases and Protection 104: 231-238. Germany.
24. Shabana, Y.M. 1997. "Vegetable oil suspension emulsions for formulating a weed pathogen to bypass dew". Zeitschrift für Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz - J. Plant Diseases and Protection 104: 239-245. Germany.
25. Shabana, Y.M. and Charudattan, R. 1997. "Preparation and regeneration of mycelial protoplasts of Alternaria eichhorniae". J. Phytopathology 145: 335-338. Germany.
26. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., DeValerio, J.T. and Elwakil, M.A. 1997. "An Evaluation of hydrophilic polymers for formulating the bioherbicide agents Alternaria cassiae and A. eichhorniae". Weed Technology 11: 212-220. USA.
27. Shabana, Y.M. and Ragab, M.E. 1997. "Alternaria infectoria, a promising biological control agent for the fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Homoptera: Coccidae), in Egypt". Biocontrol Science and Technology 7: 553-563. UK.
28. Shabana, Y.M. and Charudattan, R. 1996. "Microorganisms associated with hydrilla in ponds and lakes in north Florida". Journal of. Aquatic Plant Management 34: 60-68. USA.
29. Shabana, Y.M. 1996. "Regeneration of Alternaria eichhorniae protoplasts as an effort to develop a high virulent pathogen on waterhyacinth". J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 21: 643-650.
30. Shabana, Y.M. 1996. "Effects of culture media on macroconidium morphology and pathogenicity of Fusarium solani". J. Agric. Sci. Mansoura Univ. 21: 3181-3190.
31. Shabana, Y.M., Baka, Z.A. and Abdel-Fattah, G.M. 1996. "Effect of designed mycoherbicide prepared from host specific candidate Alternaria eichhorniae on some physiological and ultrastructural characters of waterhyacinth". Annals of Agricultural Science 41: 421-443.
32. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R. and Elwakil, M.A. 1995. "Identification, pathogenicity, and safety of Alternaria eichhorniae from Egypt as a bioherbicide agent for waterhyacinth". Biological Control 5: 123-135. USA.
33. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R. and Elwakil, M.A. 1995. "Evaluation of Alternaria eichhorniae as a bioherbicide for waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in greenhouse trials". Biological Control 5: 136-144. USA.
34. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R. and Elwakil, M.A. 1995. "First record of Alternaria eichhorniae and Alternaria alternata on waterhyacinth in Egypt". Plant Disease 79: 319. USA.

Conference/Symposium Articles or Abstracts: (52)

35. Rosskopf, E.N., DeValerio, J.T., Elliott, M. S., Shabana, Y.M., and Yandoc, C.B. 2009. Impact and Legacy of Raghavan Charudattan in Biological Control of Weeds. Weed Technology. In press.
36. Shabana, Y.M., Rosskopf, E., Abou Tabl, A.H., Charudattan, R., and Klassen, W. 2009. Use of bio-enhanced organic mulches for integrated management of nutsedge in tomato. APS Caribbean Division/the Florida Phytopathological Society Joint Meeting, Orlando, 16-19 May 2009.
37. Shabana, Y.M., Rosskopf, E., Abou Tabl, A.H., Charudattan, R., and Klassen, W. 2009. Integrated use of bioactive, green, and plastic mulches to suppress Cyperus rotundus and C. esculentus in tomato. WSSA Abstract No. 438, 2009 Annual Meeting.
    http://wssa.net/Meetings/WSSAAbstracts/abstractsearch.php.
38. Shabana, Y.M., Stiles, C., Charudattan, R., Abou Tabl, A.H., and White, J. 2009. Evaluation of bioherbicidal control of tropical signalgrass, Urochloa subquadripara. IXth International Bioherbicide Group Workshop, Orlando, FL, USA, 9-12 Feb. 2009. Abst. p. 6.
39. Zeiad Moussa, Mansour F.A., Shabana, Y.M., and Ismail, A.E.A. 2009. Isolation, identification and use of Streptomyces in control of brown root disease of potato. The Second International Conference for Application of Biotechnology (ICAB), MSA University, 6 October City, Egypt, 17 - 18 October 2009. Abst. p. 45.
40. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Abou Tabl, A.H., Klassen, W., Rosskopf, E.N., and Morales-Payan, J.P. 2008. Evaluation of hay, green, and plastic mulches for the suppression of purple and yellow nutsedges in tomato production. The 31st Annual Meeting of Florida Weed Science Society, Maitland, FL, February 25th-26th, 2008. p 3-4. USA.
41. Morales-Payan, J. P., Mendez, P.M., Shabana, Y., Charudattan, R., and Klassen. W. 2008. Evaluation of organic and plastic mulches for purple nutsedge suppression in a sustainable watermelon production system in Puerto Rico. The 31st Annual Meeting of Florida Weed Science Society, Maitland, FL, February 25th-26th, 2008. p 6. USA.
42. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Abou Tabl, A.H., Klassen, W., Rosskopf, E.N., and Morales-Payan, J.P. 2008. Evaluation of biological mulches vs. plastic mulches for the control of nutsedge in tomato production. The 5th International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada June 23-27, 2008. pp 66-67.
43. Singh, D., Shabana, Y.M., Doll, D.A., Smith, D.A., Ortiz-ribbing, L., Roskamp, G.K., and Hallett, S.G. 2008. Strategies for enhancing the efficacy of Microsphaeropsis amaranthi as a bioherbicide to control weedy Amaranthus spp. The 5th International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada June 23-27, 2008. pp 51-52.
44. Morales-Payan, J. P., Marquez-Mendez, P.E., Charudattan, R., Rosskopf, E., Shabana, Y.M., and Klassen, W. 2008. Organic and plastic mulches for suppression of purple nutsedge in watermelon. HortScience 43(4):1185-1186.
45. Morales-Payan, J. P., Marquez-Mendez, P.E., Shabana, Y., Charudattan, R., Rosskopf, E. and Klassen, W. 2008. Differential effect of organic and plastic mulches on Cyperus rotundus suppression and Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit yield. The 5th International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada June 23-27, 2008. p212.
46. Shabana, Y.M., Rosskopf, E., Morales-Payan J.P., Abou Tabl, A.H., Klassen, W., and Charudattan, R. 2008. Use of hay, green, and plastic mulches to suppress nutsedge in horticultural crops. Caribbean Food Crops Society 44th Annual Meeting, July 13-17, 2008. Miami, FL., USA. pp 63-64.
47. Morales-Payan, J. P., Marquez-Mendez, P.E., Rosskopf, E., Shabana, Y., Charudattan, R., and Klassen, W. 2008. Purple nutsedge tuber productivity as affected by organic mulches in a watermelon production system. Caribbean Food Crops Society 44th Annual Meeting, July 13-17, 2008. Miami, FL., USA. pp 120-121.
48. Zeiad Moussa, Mansour F.A., Shabana, Y.M., and Ismail, A.E.A. 2008. Isolation of four lytic phages growing on virulent strains of Ralstonia solanacearum causing brown rot disease of potato and use a cocktail of these phages in biocontrolling this disease in greenhouse and field experiments. Research, Development and Innovation: Biotechnology in the Arab World, 3-5 March 2008, Amman, Jordan. P 91. Abst.
49. Zeiad Moussa, Mansour F.A., Shabana, Y.M., and Ismail, A.E.A. 2008. Use of phage cocktail isolated from Egyptian soil to control brown rot disease of potato. Phage Biology, Ecology and Therapy Meeting, June 12-15, 2008, Tbilisi, Georgia. P65. Abst.
50. Zeiad Moussa, Mansour F.A., Shabana, Y.M., and Ismail, A.E.A. 2008. Phage cocktail isolated from soil to control brown rot disease of potato. The 1st International Conference for Application of Biotechnology, 18th-19th October 2008, MSA University, 6 October City, Egypt. P48. Abst.
51. Singh, D., Shabana, Y.M., and Hallett, S.G. 2008. Evaluation of Microsphaeropsis amaranthi as a bioherbicide in tomato production. Weed Science 48: 93.
52. Singh, D., Shabana, Y.M., and Hallett, S.G. 2008. Microsphaeropsis amaranthi as a bioherbicide for the control of weedy Amaranthus spp: Infection process and virulence enhancement. The 5th International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada June 23-27, 2008. p 63.
53. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Klassen, W., Rosskopf, E.N., and Morales-Payan, J.P. 2007. Raw plant material for cost-effective mass production of Dactylaria higginsii, a mycoherbicide for the control of purple and yellow nutsedges. The 30th Annual Meeting of Florida Weed Science Society, Maitland, FL, February 26th-27th, 2007. Pages 12-13. Abst. USA.
54. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Klassen, W., Rosskopf, E.N., and Morales-Payan, J.P. 2007. Use of plant hay for solid substrate production and application of Dactylaria higginsii, a mycoherbicide for the control of purple and yellow nutsedges. International Bioherbicide Group Workshop, April 22, 2007, La Grande Motte, France. Pages 14-15.
55. Shabana, Y.M., Charudattan, R., Klassen, W., Rosskopf, E.N., and Morales-Payan, J.P. 2007. Solid substrate of plant material for mass production and application of Dactylaria higginsii, a bioherbicide for purple and yellow nutsedges. Phytopathology 97: S107. USA.
56. Morales-Payan, J. P., Mendez, P.M., Shabana, Y., Charudattan, R., and Klassen. W. 2007. Evaluation of organic and plastic mulches for purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) suppression in a sustainable watermelon production system in Puerto Rico. Caribbean Food Crops Society 43rd Annual Meeting, September 16-21, 2007. San José, Costa Rica. P 105.
57. Shabana, Y.M., and Hallett, S.G. 2006. Development of an improved medium for the production of virulent conidia of Microsphaeropsis amaranthi. Annual Meet. S-1001 New York, NY. Abst. USA.
58. Shabana, Y.M., and Hallett, S.G. 2006. Mass production and formulation of Microsphaeropsis amaranthi, a candidate bioherbicide for the control of weedy amaranthaceae. Phytopathology 96: S107. Abst. USA.
59. Abdelhamid, A.M., Shabana, Y.M., and Sahar S.A. Gomaa. 2006. Aquatic Fungi and Fish Production in Egypt. The 2nd International Scientific Congress for Environment, 28-30 March 2006, South Valley University, Egypt. Pages 488-523.
60. Shabana, Y.M., and Mohamed, Z.A. 2005. The use of a phenylpropanoid pathway inhibitor enhances the biocontrol efficacy of Alternaria eichhorniae on water hyacinth. Phytopathology 95: S95. Abst. USA.
61. Shabana, Y.M. and Mohamed, Z.A. 2003. "Potential for combined control of water hyacinth with a mycoherbicide and a phenylpropanoid pathway inhibitor". The 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Christchurch, New Zealand 2-8 February 2003. Abst.
62. Shabana, Y.M., Müller-St?ver, D., and Sauerborn, J. 2003. Biological control of sunflower broomrape with a mycoherbicide. The 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Christchurch, New Zealand 2-8 February 2003. Abst.
63. Shabana, Y.M., and Mohamed, Z.A. 2003. Using the enzyme inhibitor, 3,4-methylene-dioxy trans-cinnamic acid (MDCA) and a mycoherbicide for integrated management of water hyacinth. The 7th International Conference on Chemistry and Its Role in Development, Mansoura & Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 14-17 April 2003.
64. Shabana, Y.M. 2002. "Water hyacinth in Egypt: its problems and strategies for its control with a special reference to the biological control as a safe, nonpolluting management approach". Proc. 2nd Conf. Foodborne Contamination and Egyptians' Health, 23-24 April 2002, El-Mansoura, Egypt. Pages 11-43.
65. Shabana, Y.M., M.A. Elwakil, and R. Charudattan. 2001. Biological control of water hyacinth by a mycoherbicide in Egypt. International Organization for Biological Control, 2nd Global Working Group Meeting for Biological and Integrated Control of Water Hyacinth, Beijing, China 9-12 October 2000. PP 53-56.
66. Shabana, Y.M. and Sauerborn, J. 2001. "Evaluation of Pesta-pelletized Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. orthoceras as a potential mycoherbicide for Orobanche cumana". The 7th International Parasitic Weed Symposium, Nantes, France 5-8 June 2001. P 296.
67. Shabana, Y.M. and Sauerborn, J. 2001. "Pesta-encapsulated Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. orthoceras, a mycoherbicide for the sunflower broomrape". Phytopathology 91: S81. USA.
68. Shabana, Y.M., Müller-St?ver, D., and Sauerborn, J. 2001. "Development of a mycoherbicide for the sunflower broomrape, Orobanche Cumana". Workshop on host-parasite interactions in parasitic flowering plants, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany 7 February 2001.
69. Shabana, Y.M. 2000. Development of a mycoherbicide for safe, nonpolluting management of the parasitic weed, Orobanche cumana. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Introductory Annual Meeting, Halle, Germany 25-27 May 2000. P43. (in English).
70. Shabana, Y.M., Elwakil, M.A., and R. Charudattan. 1999. Development of Alternaria eichhorniae Nag Raj & Ponnappa for biological control of water hyacinth in Egypt. In: M.Canard & V.B. Arnaouty, eds. Proceedings of the First Regional Symposium for Applied Biological Control in Mediterranean Countries, Cairo, Egypt 25-29 October 1998. pp 211-215. (in English)
71. Shabana, Y.M., M.A. Elwakil, and R. Charudattan. 1999. An overview on the situation of biological control of water hyacinth with Alternaria eichhorniae in Egypt. In: M. Hill, M. H. Julien and T. D. Center (eds). Proceedings of the International Organization for Biological Control, First Global Working Group Meeting for Biological and Integrated Control of Water Hyacinth, Harare, Zimbabwe 16-19 November 1998.
72. Shabana, Y.M., R. Charudattan, and M.A. Elwakil. 1999. Growth and spore production by Alternaria eichhorniae. Phytopathology 89 (Suppl.): S71. Abst. USA.
73. Shabana, Y.M., M.A. Elwakil, and R. Charudattan. 1998. Status and progress of biological control of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes in Egypt. Abstracts, 7th Int. Congr. Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, Scotland. Abst. No. 5.2.41.
74. Shabana, Y.M., J.P. Cuda, and R. Charudattan. 1998. Potential for integrated control of hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) with fungal and insect biocontrol agents. The American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA 8-12 November 1998. Phytopathology 88: S80. Abst. USA.
75. Shabana, Y.M., R. Charudattan, and J.T. DeValerio. 1997. Herbicidal activity of microorganisms against hydrilla [Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle]. Weed Science 37: 57. Abst. USA.
76. Shabana, Y.M., R. Charudattan, and J.T. DeValerio. 1997. Screening of microorganisms for herbicidal activity against hydrilla. Research Review and Aquatic Plant Managers Workshop, Gainesville, FL (March 11-12). USA.
77. Shabana, Y. M., R. Charudattan, and J. T. DeValerio. 1996. Frequencies of microorganisms associated with hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata L. f. Royle) in nature. Weed Science 36: 50. Abst.
78. Charudattan, R., S. Chandramohan, J.T. DeValerio, J. Kadir, E.N. Rosskopf, C. Semer, Y.M. Shabana, M. Smither-Kopperl, D.J. Tessmann, and C. Yandoc. 1996. Evaluation and development of plant pathogens for biological control of weeds. Annu. Meet., S-268, St. Augustin, FL, April 24-26, 1996. USA.
79. Charudattan, R., S. Chandramohan, J.T. DeValerio, J. Kadir, R.A. Pitelli, E.N. Rosskopf, Y.M. Shabana, and D.J. Tessmann. 1996. Bioherbicides for pigweeds, nutsedges, grasses, and other weeds in niche markets. III International Bioherbicide Workshop, South Africa: 17-18.
80. Shabana, Y.M., R. Charudattan, and J.T. DeValerio. 1995. Comparison of six media for isolation of microbes associated with hydrilla under natural conditions. Abstracts, Annual Meeting, The Aquatic Plant Management Society 35: 7. Abst. USA.
81. Elwakil, M.A., Y.M. Shabana, and R. Charudattan. 1995. Biological Control of waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) by a safe bioherbicide candidate formulated from endogenous host-specific fungus, Alternaria eichhorniae in Egypt. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference: Environmental Protection is a Must. pp 514-535, Alexandria, Egypt.
82. Shabana, Y. M., R. Charudattan, and M. A. Elwakil. 1994. Biological control of waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) by Alternaria eichhorniae. Phytopathology 84:1068. USA.
83. Shabana, Y. M., G. M. Abdel-Fattah, and Z. A. Baka. 1994. Alternaria eichhorniae, a mycoherbicide for waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Egypt. The 5th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, Fes, Morocco, Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, 1994. Abst.
84. Rosskopf, E.N., R. Charudattan, Y.M. Shabana, and J.T. DeValerio. 1993. Phomopsis amaranthicola n. sp., a potential broad-spectrum bioherbicide for pigweed species. II International Bioherbicides Workshop "Bioherbicides - applying the temperate experience to the tropics", Macdonald College of McGill University, Ste, Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada, 31 July - 1 August 1993. Abst.
85. Shabana, Y.M.; Elwakil, M.A. and Charudattan, R. 1992. Aspects of Formulation, Sporulation, and Phytotoxin Production Related to the Bioherbicidal Efficacy of Alternaria spp. In "Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds". Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand. Abst.
86. Elwakil M.A., E.A. Sadik, E.A. Fayzalla, and Y.M. Shabana. 1989. Biological control of waterhyacinth with fungal plant pathogens in Egypt. In: E.S. Delfosse, ed. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. Ist. Sper. Patol. Veg. (MAF), Rome, Italy, pp. 483-497.

Extension/Trade Magazine Publications: (6)

87. Black plastic mulch suppresses nutsedge in Florida studies. N. C. Agribusiness Council, Inc. The United Voice of NC Agribusiness. 7/23/2008.
88. UF Researchers Test Mulches as Part of Project to Develop Nutsedge Suppression System. Posted 10 July 2008. Plant Management Network International - Crop Management. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/search/pmnjournals/Default.aspx
89. Black plastic mulch suppresses nutsedge in Florida studies. Southeast Farm Press. 23 July 2008. http://southeastfarmpress.com/vegetables-tobacco/vegetables-mulch-0723/
90. UF researchers test mulches as part of project to develop nutsedge suppression system. University of Florida/IFAS News 06.30.2008. http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2008/06/30/uf-researchers-test-mulches-as-part-of-project-to-develop-nutsedge-suppression-system/
91. Abdelhamid A.M.; Shabana, Y.M., and Sahar S.A. Gomaa. 2007. Aquatic fungi and fish production in Egypt, II - in vivo studies. Pp 10. Engormix.com Aquaculture Technical Articles. 10 pp. http://64.76.120.161/e_articles_view.asp?art=460&AREA=ACU
92. Shabana, Y.M. 2002. "Manual on the use of Alternaria eichhorniae as a mycoherbicide for water hyacinth". 2nd Workshop of the International Mycoherbicide Program for Eichhornia crassipes Control in Africa, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Cotonou, Benin 8-10 January 2002. 28 pp. .

Books:

1. Co-Editor of the Proceedings of the Egyptian-Sudano Workshop on Biological Control of Water Hyacinth, 26-28 October 2002, Mansoura University, El-Mansoura, Egypt. CEDARE Press, Cairo, Egypt. 2003. (In English). pp 171.
2. Editor of the Manual on The Use of Alternaria eichhorniae as a Mycoherbicide for Water Hyacinth. Mansoura University Press, Egypt, 2002. (In English). pp 28 with 25 color plates.

Patents:

1. Charudattan, R, Y.M. Shabana, J.T. DeValerio, and E.N. Rosskopf. 1996. Phomopsis species fungus useful as a broad-spectrum bioherbicide to control several species of pigweeds. United States Patent No. 5,510,316 dated 23. 4. 1996. USA.
2. Charudattan, R, Y.M. Shabana, J.T. DeValerio, and E.N. Rosskopf. 1995. A broad-spectrum bioherbicide for controlling pigweed species. United States Patent No. 5,393,728 dated 28. 2. 1995. USA.
3. Shabana, Y. M. and M. A. Elwakil. Production of a host-specific bioherbicide (WEB) for waterhyacinth in Egypt. Egyptian National Academy of Science and Technology. Pending.
4. Shabana, Y. M. and M. E. Ragab. Alternaria infectoria: a novel fungal species as a bioinsecticide for the fig wax scale in Egypt. Egyptian National Academy of Science and Technology. Pending.

Manuscripts in Preparation:

1. Shabana, Y.M., Rosskopf, E., Charudattan, R., Abou Tabl, A.H., and Klassen, W. Utilization of bio-enhanced organic mulches for integrated management of purple and yellow nutsedges in Florida's tomato. Weed Technology.
2. Rosskopf, E., Shabana, Y.M., and Charudattan, R. Integrated use of bio-enhanced organic mulches for suppressing nutsedge in Florida's organic tomato. Weed Science.
3. Morales-Payan, J. P., Marquez-Mendez, P.E., Shabana, Y., Charudattan, R., Rosskopf, E. and Klassen, W. Effect of organic and plastic mulches on purple nutsedge suppression and watermelon fruit yield. Weed Science.
4. Shabana, Y.M., Harrison, J. and Charudattan, R. Application of correspondence analysis for determination of favorable conditions for biocontrol agents for hydrilla. Phytopathology.

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