Assist. Prof. Dr. Tavga Rashid at Salahaddin University , Iraq
🌱 Tavga Sulaiman Rashid is an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at Salahaddin University, Iraq. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience, she specializes in biological control and sustainable plant disease management. Dr. Rashid has made significant contributions to understanding the antimicrobial activities of plant extracts and their applications in controlling plant diseases, particularly in tomatoes and strawberries. She has held pivotal roles, including Head of the Plant Protection Department, and has mentored numerous students. Her impactful research has led to publications in esteemed journals, focusing on eco-friendly agricultural solutions. Passionate about innovation, she integrates biotechnology and plant pathology to enhance crop health and productivity.
PROFESSIOINAL PROFILE
Suitable for Plant Disease Control Innovation
Dr. Tavga Sulaiman Rashid’s blend of academic rigor, innovative research, and impactful teaching positions her as an exemplary candidate for the “Plant Disease Control Innovation” award. Her contributions align with the goals of fostering sustainable and eco-friendly plant protection strategies, making her a valuable asset to the field of agricultural sciences.
  
EducationÂ
🎓 Ph.D. in Plant Pathology/Biological Control (2016) – University Putra Malaysia
Advisor: Kamaruzaman Sijam, Ph.D.
Thesis: Antimicrobial activity of Rhus coriaria fruit extracts against bacterial and fungal pathogens of tomatoes.
🎓 M.Sc. in Plant Pathology (2008) – Salahaddin University
Advisor: Khalid H. Taha, Ph.D.
Thesis: Tomato stem canker caused by Phoma lycopersici and methods of control.
🎓 B.A. in Plant Protection (2004) – Salahaddin University
Her academic foundation blends rigorous theoretical knowledge with practical expertise in diagnosing and controlling plant diseases.
  
 Professional ExperienceÂ
👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor (2020–Present): Salahaddin University, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences
🌱 Focus: Advanced research methodologies, biotechnology, and biological control.
👩‍🏫 Lecturer (2008–2020): Salahaddin University, teaching crop disease control, postharvest disease management, and advanced diagnostics.
💼 Department Head (2017–2021): Led the Plant Protection Department, streamlining curricula and research programs.
👩‍🏫 Assistant Lecturer (2008–2012): Guided students in practical plant pathology courses.
Her work has consistently bridged research and teaching, fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
 
Awards & RecognitionsÂ
🏆 Recognized for her groundbreaking research on Rhus coriaria in biological control.
đź“ś Honored for contributions to sustainable agriculture at international conferences.
🌟 Received Salahaddin University’s Excellence in Research Award.
Dr. Rashid’s awards highlight her dedication to plant health, innovation, and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
🔬 Expertise in biological control, plant-microbe interactions, and eco-friendly disease management.
🧪 Skilled in advanced techniques like HPLC and nanoemulsion formulation.
đź“Š Proficient in statistical analysis for agricultural research.
Her skills support innovative solutions for sustainable crop management.
 
PUBLICATION TOP NOTES
- “Quality and Yield of Potato Seed Tubers as Influenced by Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria”
- Authors: Muhammad Raqib Rasul, Tavga Sulaiman Rashid
- Year: 2024
- Citation: DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103440
- Source: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
- “Bioactive constituents in Rhus coriaria L. fruit extract and their antibacterial activity against Xanthomonas vesicatoria”
- Authors: Tavga Sulaiman Rashid, Hayman Kakakhan Awla
- Year: 2024
- Citation: DOI: 10.1007/s10658-024-02952-8
- Source: European Journal of Plant Pathology
- “Investigating the in vivo biocontrol and growth-promoting efficacy of Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas fluorescens against olive knot disease”
- Authors: Avin Omer Ali, Hayman Kakakhan Awla, Tavga Sulaiman Rashid
- Year: 2024
- Citation: DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106645
- Source: Microbial Pathogenesis
- “Biocontrol Activities of Olive Endophytic Bacteria Isolates Against Pseudomonas savastanoi”
- “Screening for antibacterial activity in selected medicinal plant extracts against Xanthomonas euvesicatoria”
- “Antagonistic Activity and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Isolated from Forest Plant Rhizosphere Against Fusarium solani on Thuja Seedlings”
- Authors: Yasin, B., Ali, O.O., Rashid, T.S.
- Year: 2021
- Citation: DOI: 10.36103/ijas.v52i6.1492
- Source: Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences
- “Induction of Defence Related Enzymes and Biocontrol Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum in Tomato Plants Infected with Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium solani”
- “Bioactive Metabolites from Tomato Endophytic Fungi with Antibacterial Activity Against Tomato Bacterial Spot Disease”
- “HPLC Fractionation: A Comparative Analysis of Anti-Fungal Compounds from Different Streptomyces Isolates Inhibiting Colletotrichum acutatum”
- Authors: Awla, H.K., Rashid, T.S.
- Year: 2020
- Citation: DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101688
- Source: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
- “Abscisic Acid Accumulation and Physiological Indices in Responses to Drought Stress in Wheat Genotypes”
- Authors: Qadir, S.A., Khursheed, M.Q., Rashid, T.S., Awla, H.K.
- Year: 2019
- Citation: EID: 2-s2.0-85065585231
- Source: Iraqi Journal of Agricultural Sciences
- “Influence of Two Varieties of Broad Bean and Beauveria bassiana (Blas) on Aphis fabae scop. Under Field Conditions”