Drย Kmar M’barek: Leading Researcher in Crop Production Systems
Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriem, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
๐ฑ๐ฒ Dr. Kmar M’Barek is a Tunisian scientist born on March 10, 1966, in Mahdia. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School (1987) and a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (1995). Her academic journey continued with a Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis (2007) and culminated in a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse (2017). Currently residing in Mahdia, Tunisia, Dr. M’Barek is married and has been a dedicated Life and Earth Sciences Teacher at the secondary school level since 1995. She has been actively involved in research, serving as the primary author of four scientific publications. Her work explores the effects of allelochemicals on the germination and growth of agricultural crops.๐
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๐ Educational Journey:
1987: Bachelorโs Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School, Mahdia, Tunisia. 1995: Masterโs Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Tunisia. 2007: Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis, Tunisia. 2017: PhD in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse, Tunisia.
๐ Scientific Contributions:
Primary author of four impactful publications in 2023, focusing on the allelopathic effects of various plant species on agricultural crops. Effects of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of chosen agricultural crops. The mode of action of allelochemicals aqueous leaf extracts of some Cupressaceae species on lettuce. Allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish, and tomato. Chemical composition and phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens leaves against crops.
๐ Achievements and Certificates:
Received a Certificate and Medal for Cultural Creativity in 2007 from the Ministry of Education. Active participant in cultural events and recognized for contributions to “THE LIGHT OF LETTERS” in 2016.
๐ Training and Continuous Learning:
Completed Creativity and Innovation Training from the BRITISH COUNCIL in March 2020. Engaged in English Language Training (July-September 2018) and Computer Training (2011/2012) under the Ministry of Education. Committed to continuous pedagogical training from 1995 to 2020.
๐ Congress Participation:
Active involvement in international congresses, including the 2nd International Allelopathy Congress (2016) and the 4th International Scientific Days on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Chronic Diseases (2018).
๐ฑ Research Focus:
- Effects of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of chosen agricultural crops
- The mode of action of allelochemicals aqueous leaf extracts of some Cupressaceae species on lettuce
- Allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish and tomato
- Chemical Composition and Phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens Leaves Against Crops