Publications

29 publications

Technical Report2021

The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture

FAO

A comprehensive assessment of the current state and trends of the world's land and water resources, examining threats to food security and pathways to sustainable management.

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Research Paper2017

Soil Organic Carbon: The Hidden Potential

FAO / ITPS

This report explores the role of soil organic carbon in mitigating climate change and improving soil health, with case studies from arid and semi-arid regions including the Middle East.

4.1 MB

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Guidelines2017

Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management

FAO / Global Soil Partnership

Guidelines developed by the Global Soil Partnership to provide practical guidance for farmers, land users, and policy makers on sustainable soil management practices.

1.8 MB

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Research Paper2022

Soil Degradation and Restoration in the Mediterranean Region

Dr. Ahmad Al-Rashid, Prof. Layla Hassan

An assessment of soil degradation processes affecting Syria and neighboring Mediterranean countries, with recommendations for restoration techniques adapted to local conditions.

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Technical Report2023

Dryland Soil Management for Food Security

SSSY Research Team

Strategies and best practices for managing soils in dryland environments to maximise agricultural productivity while maintaining long-term soil health and preventing desertification.

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Conference Proceedings2023

Conference Proceedings: Annual Soil Science Symposium Syria 2023

SSSY Editorial Board

Collected papers and presentations from the 2023 Annual Soil Science Symposium, covering research on soil fertility, irrigation management, salinity control, and precision agriculture in Syrian conditions.

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Research Paper2026

Increasing the Production of L-Asparaginase From Bacillus Licheniformis by Mutagenesis with Microwaves, Ultraviolet and Ethylmethanesulfonate (EMS)

Vivian Daifallah, Abd Al Karim Jaafar

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

2026-06

DOI: 10.1007/s12010-026-05671-4

Publications

The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture

Soil Organic Carbon: The Hidden Potential

Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management

Soil Degradation and Restoration in the Mediterranean Region

Dryland Soil Management for Food Security

Conference Proceedings: Annual Soil Science Symposium Syria 2023

Increasing the Production of L-Asparaginase From Bacillus Licheniformis by Mutagenesis with Microwaves, Ultraviolet and Ethylmethanesulfonate (EMS)

Synergistic Effects of Phosphatic Fertilizers and Cow Manure on Wheat Yield and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Calcareous Soils

Rock phosphate composted with farmyard manure and phosphate solubilizing bacteria boosts maize yield in alkaline calcareous soils

Evaluating biochar's potential to reduce nitrate leaching and enhance wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield under different nitrogen management practices

Enhancing growth and nutrient uptake of (Zea mays L.) through nano-potassium fertilization: a comparative assessment with conventional K sources

Influence of greenhouse duration on soil fertility and nitrate/nitrite in Cucumis sativus L.

Biocrust ecology and functionality for regenerative agriculture: a review of the opportunities and challenges facing microbial agroecosystem restoration

Determining the Point of Zero Charges of Two Acidic Soils Developed over Basalt Rocks in Syria

Effects of fresh and fermented olive oil solid waste on nitrogen use efficiency in wheat: A dataset

Role of Organic Matter and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria in Phosphorus Availability and Wheat Growth in Gypsum Soils

Optimization of key operating parameters to enhance performance and energy efficiency of a hammer mill for corn grinding

Social and environmental impacts of war in Syria

Economic Performance Classification in Iraq (2000–2023): A Statistical Analysis Using Machine Learning with Support Vector Machines and Random Forest

The impact of olive mill wastewater on soil properties, nutrient and heavy metal availability – A study case from Syrian vertisols

Effect of Adding Different Quantity and Sizes of Volcanic Ash on Improving Some Hydro-Physical Properties of Vertisol in Houran Plain (Syria)

Impact of Fresh and Fermented Olive Solid Waste and Cow Manure in Wheat Content of Fertility Elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium) and on Its Productivity

The impact of the investment period on soil and plant pollution by cadmium and nickel in Jableh city, in Lattakia Governorate

Effect of Fresh and Fermented Olive Solid Waste and Cow Manure on Zinc Forms in Calcareous Soil and Wheat Plant Productivity

Effect of Fresh and Fermented Olive Solid Waste and Cow Manure on Iron Forms in Calcareous Soil and Wheat Plant Productivity

Effect of Fresh and Fermented Olive Solid Waste and Cow Manure on Zinc Forms in Calcareous Soil and Wheat Plant Productivity

Tilling mineral fertilizers and organic system different effect in some of the physical characteristics of the depth (0-30 cm) of soil and productivity of cotton crop Class (Paper 5) in the province of Raqqa conditions

Effect of Fresh and Fermented Olive Solid Waste in content of total phenols in Calcareous Soil and Wheat Plant Productivity

Effect of mixing ratio of Olive Solid Waste and Cow manure on Serial Extraction of Iron and Zinc in Calcareous Soil