Dr. Ghulam Hussain
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Dr. Ghulam Hussain

Water Expert
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Irrigation Water Management from Colorado State University, USA

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Biography

Dr. Ghulam Hussain has worked as Water Expert at National Center for Wastewater Treatment and Desalination Technology (NCWTDT) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) for the last 26 years. He graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) in the field of Agronomy with specialization in Irrigation Water Quality Evaluation, Land reclamation and Water Management during 1978. He has published more than 96 scientific papers in National and Internal Journals of Repute. He is a Co-Author of a Practical Handbook for Soil, Water and Plant Analytical Methods and in 16 technical publications in the field of water, A natural way of wastewater treatment using Green Plants represented the organization in 22 scientific conferences, symposiums and various scientific meetings both at National and International level. Presently, he is an active member of the Editorial Managing System, Asian Network for Scientific Information (ANSI).

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Irrigation Management
62%
Water Resources Management
90%
Crop Water Requirement
75%
Soil-Plant-Relationship
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
49
Abstracts
3

Selected Publications

  1. Hussain, G., A.I. Al-Zarah and M.S. Latif, 2014. Effect of groundwater composition on mineral composition of agricultural plants in the vicinity of drainage canals in Al-Ahsa Oasis, Saudi Arabia. Asian J. Plant Sci., 13: 80-86.
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  2. Hussain, G., A.I. Al-Zarah and A.S. Alquwaizany, 2014. Role of Typha (Cattail) and Phragmites austrailes (Reed Plant) in domestic wastewater treatment. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 8: 25-36.
  3. Alquwaizany, A.S. and G. Hussain, 2014. Ecological study of wadi thulaim in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 9: 79-92.
  4. Hussain, G., A.I. Al-Zarah and M.S. Latif, 2013. Influence of groundwater irrigation on chemical properties of soils in the vicinity of wastewater drainage canals in Al-Ahsa Oasis, Saudi Arabia. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 7: 1-17.
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  5. Al-Jaloud, A.A. and G. Hussain, 2013. Response of prosopis species to saline irrigation in Saudi Arabia. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol. (In Press). .
  6. Alquwaizany, A.S., G. Hussain and O.A. Al-Harbi, 2011. Use of membrane bio-reactor and activated sludge to remove COD and BOD from sewage water in Saudi Arabia. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 68-76.
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  7. Hussain, G., A. Alquwaizany and A. Al-Zarah, 2010. Guidelines for irrigation water quality and water management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An overview. J. Applied Sci., 10: 79-96.
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  8. Al-Harbi, O.A., G. Hussain and O. Lafouza, 2009. Irrigation water quality evaluation of al-mendasah groundwater and drainage water, Al-Madenah Al-Monawarah region, Saudi Arabia. Int. J. Soil Sci., 4: 123-141.
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  9. Hussain, G. and S.F. Alshammary, 2008. Effect of water salinity on survival and growth of landscape trees in Saudi Arabia. Arid Land Res. Manage., 22: 320-333.
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  10. Hussain, G. and A. Ibrahim Al-Hawas, 2008. Salinity sensor: A reliable tool for monitoring in situ soil salinity under saline irrigation. Int. J. Soil Sci., 3: 92-100.
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  11. Alshammary, S.F., G. Hussain and Y.L. Qian, 2008. Response of four warm-season grasses to saline irrigation water under arid climate. Asian J. Plant Sci., 7: 619-627.
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  12. Al-Harbi, O., G. Hussain and M.M. Khan, 2008. Hydrogeochemical processes and isotopic characteristics of Inland Sabkha, Saudi Arabia. Asian J. Earth Sci., 1: 16-30.
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  13. Al-Wabel, M. I., A.A. Al-Jaloud, G. Hussain and S. Karimula, 2006. Fertigation as a tool to improve nitrogen use efficiency and yield. Acta Hort., 710: 295-300.
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  14. Al-Harbi, O.A., G. Hussain, M.M. Khan, M.A. Moallim and I.A. Al-Sagaby, 2006. Evaluation of groundwater quality and its recharge by isotopes and solute chemistry in Wadi Malal, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 9: 260-269.
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  15. Al-Harbi, O.A., G. Hussain and M.M. Khan, 2006. Sedimentology, minerology and geochemistry of Al-Awshaziah Inland sabkha, Central Saudi Arabia. Arid Land Res. Manage., 20: 1-15.
  16. Al-Harbi, O.A., G. Hussain and M.M. Khan, 2006. Sedimentology, mineralogy and geochemistry of Al-Awshaziyah Inland Sabkha, Central Saudi Arabia. Arid Land Res. Manage., 20: 117-132.
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  17. Hussain, G., 2004. Salinity sensor: A reliable tool to monitor In-situ soil salinity for saline irrigation. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Hydrosalinity Abatement and Advance Techniques for Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture, September 20-25, 2004, Lahore, Pakistan, pp: 47-55.
  18. Hussain, G. and A.A. Al-Jaloud, 2004. Overview of hydrosalinity problems in arid and semi-arid regions and current strategies for mitigation. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Hydrosalinity Abatement and Advance Techniques for Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture, September 20-25, 2004, CEWRE, Lahore, Pakistan, pp: 56-65.
  19. Al-Jaloud, A.A. and G. Hussain, 2004. Sabkha Ecosystem and Halophyte Plant Communities in Saudi Arabia. In: Sabkha Ecosystems, Khan, M.A., G.S. Kust, H.J. Barth and B. Boer (Eds.)., Vol. 2, Springer Kluwer Academic Publishers, Netherlands.
  20. Al-Jaloud, A.A. and G. Hussain, 2001. Crop production and management in semi-arid and arid environment. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Regions, November 27-28, 2001, Japan International Research Center for Agriculture Sciences (JIRCAS), Tsukuba, Japan, pp: 106-116.
  21. Hussain, G. and I.M. Al-Ruqaie, 1999. Occurrence, chemical composition and nutritional value of truffles: An overview. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 2: 510-514.
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  22. Hussain, G. and A.J. Al-Saati, 1999. Wastewater quality and its reuse in agriculture in Saudi Arabia. Desalination, 123: 241-251.
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  23. Hussain, G. and A.A. Al-Jaloud, 1998. Effect of irrigation and nitrogen on yield, yield components and water use efficiency of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in Saudi Arabia. Agric. Water Manage., 36: 55-70.
  24. Sadiq, M. and G. Hussain, 1997. Drinking water quality in Saudi Arabia-an overview. Arabian J. Sci. Eng., 22: 153-164.
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  25. Hussain, G., A.A. Al-Jaloud, S.A. Al-Shammafy, S. Karimulla and S.O. Al-Aswad, 1997. Effect of saline irrigation on germination and growth parameters of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in a pot experiment. Agric. Water Manage., 34: 125-135.
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  26. Hussain, G., A.A. Al-Jaloud and S. Karimulla, 1996. Effect of treated effluent irrigation and nitrogen on yield and nitrogen use efficiency of wheat. Agric. Water Manage., 30: 175-184.
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  27. Hussain, G., A.A. Al-Jaloud and S. Karemulla, 1996. Effect of water quality on water absorption by barbary Plante- a synthetic soil conditioner. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 6: 115-118.
  28. Al-Jaloud, A.A., G. Hussain, S. Karimulla and A.H. Al-Hamidi, 1996. Effect of irrigation and nitrogen on yield and yield components of two rapeseed cultivars. Agric. Water Manage., 30: 57-68.
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  29. Hussain, G., A.A. Al‐Jaloud, S.F. AI‐Shammary and S. Karimulla, 1995. Effect of saline irrigation on the biomass yield, and the protein, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium composition of alfalfa in a pot experiment. J. Plant Nutr., 18: 2389-2408.
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  30. Hussain, G. and A.A. Al-Jaloud, 1995. Effect of irrigation and nitrogen on water use efficiency of wheat in Saudi Arabia. Agric. Water Manage., 27: 143-153.
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  31. Al‐Jaloud, A.A., G. Hussain, A.J. Al‐Saati and S. Karimulla, 1995. Effect of wastewater irrigation on mineral com‐position of corn and sorghum plants in a pot experiment. J. Plant Nutr., 18: 1677-1692.
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  32. Sadiq, M. and G. Hussain, 1994. Effect of chelate fertilizers on drymatter and metallic composition of bean plants in a pot experiment. J. Plant Nutr., 17: 1477-1488.
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  33. Hussain, G., M. Sadiq, Y.A. Nabulsi and O.J. Helweg, 1994. Effect of saline water on establishment of windbreak trees. Agric. Water Mange., 25: 35-43.
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  34. Hussain, G. and O.J. Helweg, 1994. Effect of saline irrigation water on tree growth. J. Irrigation Drainage Engin., 120: 970-978.
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  35. Sadiq, M. and G. Hussain, 1993. Effect of chelate fertilizers on metal concentrations and growth of corn in a pot experiment. J. Plant Nutr., 16: 699-711.
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  36. Al-Jaloud, A.A., G. Hussain, A.J. Al-Saati and S. Kareemullah, 1993. Effect of waste waters on plant growth and soil properties. Arid Soil Res. Rehabilitat., 7: 173-179.
  37. Al-Jaloud, A.A., G. Hussain, A.A. Al-Saadon, A.Q. Siddiqui and A. Al-Najada, 1993. Use of aquaculture effluent as a supplemental source of nitrogen fertilizer to wheat crop. Arid Soil Res. Rehabilitation, 7: 233-241.
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  38. Al‐Jaloud, A.A. and G. Hussain, 1993. Water quality of different aquifers in Saudi Arabia and its predictive effects on soil properties. Arid Land Res. Manage., 7: 85-101.
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  39. Hussain, G., A.M. Al‐Gosaibi and M.H. Badawi, 1992. Effect of single salt solution on water absorption by gel‐forming soil conditioners. Arid Land Res. Manage., 6: 83-89.
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  40. Hussain, G. and M. Sadiq, 1991. Metal chemistry of irrigation and drainage waters of Al-Ahsa Oasis of Saudi Arabia and its effects on soil properties. Water Air Soil Pollut., 57-58: 773-783.
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  41. Al-Ghamdi, A.S., G. Hussain and A.A. Al-Al-Noaim, 1991. Effect of irrigation intervals on yield and water use efficiency of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Arid Soil Res. Rehabilitat., 5: 289-296.
  42. Abo-Abda, A. and G. Hussain, 1991. Impact of machinery compaction and tillage systems on infiltration rate of sandy soils. Arid Soil Res. Rehabil., 4: 157-162.
  43. Hussain, G., M.H. Badawi and Y.A. Nabulsi, 1989. Water requirements for reclamation of salt affected soils in Al‐Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Arid Land Res. Manage., 3: 327-335.
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  44. Hussain, G., M.A. Qayyum and A.N. Al-Ajaji, 1989. Technical note: Calculations for the preparation of salt mixtures to develop artificial salinity for use in soils and waters. Arid Soil Res. Rehabilitat., 3: 77-82.
  45. Hussain, G., A. Al-Gosaibi and A.N. Alajaji, 1989. Effect of water quality on water absorption by Gel-forming soil conditioners. Arabian J. Sci. Eng., 14: 393-401.
  46. Hussain, G., A.H. Ihsanullah and D.G. Westfall, 1988. Reclamation of saline sodic non‐gypsiferous soils. Arid Land Res. Manage., 2: 29-47.
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  47. Fallatah, O.N. and G. Hussain, 1988. Effect of saline water irrigation on germination, growth and drymatter production of some Faba Beans (Vicia faba L.) cultivars. Proc. Saudi Biol. Soc., 11: 11-17.
  48. Al-Ghamdi, A.S., G. Hussain and A.A. Al-Noaim, 1988. Effect of irrigation intervals on yield and yield components of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) in Eastern region of saudi Arabia. Proc. Saudi Biol. Soc., 11: 3-10.
  49. Al-Ghamdi, A.S. and G. Hussain, 1988. Leaf nutrient levels of young date palm trees in relation to age. Date Palm J., 6: 246-257.
  50. Al-Gosaibi, A.M., G. Hussain and Y. Abdulhadi, 1987. Response of Gel-forming soil conditioner (P-4) to water of different compositions. Arabian J. Sci. Eng., 12: 305-310.
  51. Al-Ghamdi, A.S., G. Hussain and A.A. Al-Noaim, 1987. Effects of irrigation intervals on growth and Dry-matter prediction of sunflower. Proc. Symp. Biol. Aspects Saudi Arabia, 10: 11-18.
  52. Abdelhadi, Y.M. and G. Hussain, 1987. Leaching effects on some saline sodic gypsiferous soils in Saudi Arabia. Arid Land Res. Manage., 1: 245-251.
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  53. Barrak, S.A. and G. Hussain, 1983. A study into the Agro climatic conditions of the central and eastern regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Arab Gulf Scient. Res., 1: 551-567.