Dr. Maher Suleiman Obeidat
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Dr. Maher Suleiman Obeidat

Associate Professor
Al-Balqa` Applied University, Jordan

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Microbial Biotechnology from University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
100%
Microbiology
62%
Antimicrobial
90%
Immunology
75%
Extremophiles
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Haddad, M.A., S.Y. Al-Dalain, J.A. Al-Tabbal, N.M. Bani-Hani, D.M.M. Jaradat, O. Obeidat and E.A.D. Al-Ramamneh, 2019. In vitro antioxidant activity, macronutrients and heavy metals analysis of maize (Zea mays L.) leaves grown at different levels of cattle manure amended soil in Jordan valley. Pak. J. Bot., Vol. 51. .
  2. Obeidat, M., 2018. Antimicrobial activities from extracts of seven medicinal plant species against multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi. J. Pharmacogn. Phytother., 10: 45-55.
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  3. Obeidat, M. and A. Sharab, 2018. Antimicrobial and anticancer activities of extracts from Urginea maritime fruits. Afr. J. Trad. Complement. Alternat. Med., 15: 74-84.
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  4. Obeidat, M., S. Abu-Romman, N. Odat, M. Haddad, A. Al-Abbadi and A. Hawari, 2017. Antimicrobial and insecticidal activities of n-butanol extracts from some streptomyces isolates. Res. J. Microbiol., 12: 218-228.
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  5. Obeidat, M., 2017. Isolation and characterization of extremely halotolerant Bacillus species from Dead Sea black mud and determination of their antimicrobial and hydrolytic activities. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 11: 1303-1314.
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  6. Obeidat, M., 2017. Cytotoxicity of n-Butanol extracts of streptomyces against human breast cancer cells. Int. J. Pharmacol., 13: 969-979.
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  7. Obeidat, M., 2017. In vitro selective cytotoxicity of activated parasporal proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis serovars kumamotoensis and tohokuensis against human cancer cell lines. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 16: 2181-2188.
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  8. Haddad, M.A., M.M. Al-Qudah, S.M. Abu-Romman, O. Maher and J. El-Qudah, 2017. Development of traditional Jordanian low sodium dairy products. J. Agric. Sci., 9: 223-230.
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  9. Awaisheh, S.S., M.M. Obeidat, H.J. Al-Tamimi, A.M. Assaf, J.M. El-Qudah and J.M. Al-khazaleh, 2016. In vitro cytotoxic activity of probiotic bacterial cell extracts against Caco-2 and HRT-18 colorectal cancer cells. Milk Sci. Int., 69: 27-31.
  10. Alwais, A.A., A.W.R. Hamad, M. Obeidat and H.I. Al-Daghistani, 2016. Study the relationship between trace elements and hormones among Jordanian infertile women. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 3: 589-598.
  11. Odat, N.A., M.K. Hasan, M.S. Obeidat, M.A. Shatnawi, S.M. Abu-Romman, I.M. Qrunfleh and M.I. Massadeh, 2015. Identifying selection signatures related to domestication process in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) landraces of Jordan using microsatellite markers. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 147: 307-313.
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  12. Odat, N., H.S. Hasan, M. Obeidat and S. Aladaileh, 2015. Relationships between species diversity and evenness of necrophagous Diptera and environmental conditions in three habitats of Jordan. J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 3: 89-94.
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  13. Hawari, A.D., M. Obeidat, S.S. Awaisheh, H.I. Al-Daghistani and A.A. Al-Abbadi et al., 2014. Prevalence of mastitis pathogens and their resistance against antimicrobial agents in Awassi sheep in Al-Balqa province of Jordan. Am. J. Anim. Vet. Sci., 9: 116-121.
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  14. Al-alawi, M.S., M. Obiedat and R. Abbasi, 2014. Evaluation of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin isolates against Bemisia tabaci Genn. (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) based on laboratory and field efficacies. J. Food Agric. Environ., 12: 478-481.
  15. Al-Alawi, M.S. and M. Obeidat, 2014. Selection of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin isolates for management of Myzus persicae (Sultzar) (Hom.: Aphidae) based on virulence and growth related characteristics. Am. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 9: 94-100.
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  16. Al-Alawi, M.S. and M. Obeidat, 2013. Ecology, toxicity, and hydrolytic activities of Bacillus thuringiensis in forests. Turk. J. Agric. For., 37: 76-82.
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  17. Al-Abbadi, A.A., D.S. Hassawi, S.A. Abu-Mallouh and M. Obeidat, 2013. Detection of sac brood and black queen cell viruses from honeybee colonies of Jordan using RT-PCR technique. Jordan J. Agric. Sci., 9: 201-210.
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  18. Obeidat, M., M. Shatnawi, M. Al-Alawi, E. Al-Zu'bi and H. Al-Dmoor et al., 2012. Antimicrobial activity of crude extracts of some plant leaves. Res. J. Microbiol., 7: 59-67.
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  19. Obeidat, M., H. Khyami-Horani, A. Al-Zoubi and I. Otri, 2012. Isolation, characterization, and hydrolytic activities of Geobacillus species from Jordanian hot springs. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 6763-6768.
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  20. Obeidat, M., H. Khyami-Horani and F. Al-Momani, 2012. Toxicity of Bacillus thuringiensis β-exotoxins and S-endotoxins to Drosophila melanogaster, Ephestia kuhniella, and human erythrocytes. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 10504-10512.
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  21. Obeidat, M., E. Al-zubi and I. Otri, 2012. Rapid Detection of Bacterial pathogens in clinical body fluids by nested PCR. Biotechnology, 11: 81-86.
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  22. Al-Qudah, M.M., J.M. El-Qudah, H. Al-Omran, M.H. Khataibeh, R.M. ALGroom and M. Obeidat, 2012. Biochemical Alterations due to overcrowding stress induction in healthy albino rats. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 11: 3059-3063.
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  23. Obeidat, M., 2011. Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants against multidrug resistant skin pathogens. J. Med. Plant Res., 5: 3856-3860.
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  24. Sheyab, S., M.A. Shatnawi, R.A. Shibli, K.M. Alhussaen and T. Abu-Zahra, 2009. Micropropagation and medium term conservation of Antirrhinum majus L. Jordan J. Agric. Sci., 6: 171-182.
  25. Obeidat, M., 2008. Toxicity of Local Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against Drosophila melanogaster. World J. Agric. Sci., 4: 161-167.
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  26. Shatnawi, M., R. Shibli, I. Qrunfleh, K. Bataeineh and M. Obeidat, 2007. In vitro propagation and cryopreservation of Prunus avium using vitrification and encapsulation dehydration methods. J. Food Agric.Environ., 5: 204-208.
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  27. Obeidat, M., D. Hassawi and I. Ghabeish, 2004. Characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains from Jordan and their toxicity to the Lepidoptera, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 3: 622-626.
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  28. Al-Momani, F., M. Obeidat, I. Saadoun and M. Meqdam, 2004. Serotyping of Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates, their distribution in different Jordanian habitats and pathogenicity in Drosphila melanogaster. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 20: 749-753.
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  29. Al-Momani, F., M. Obeidat and I. Saadoun, 2002. Molecular characterestics of local Bacillus thuringiensis strains recovered from northern Jordan. J. Basic Microbiol., 42: 156-161.
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  30. Saadoun, I., F. Al-Momani, M. Obeidat, M. Meqdam and A. Elbetieha, 2001. Assessment of toxic potential of local Jordanian Bacillus thuringiensis isolates on Drosophila melanogaster and Culex. J. Appl. Microbiol., 90: 866-872.
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  31. Obeidat, M., F. Al-Momani and I. Saadoun, 2000. Diversity of Bacillus thuringiensis in different habitats of nothern Jordan. J. Basic Microbiol., 40: 385-388.
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  32. Al-Momani, F., M. Meqdam, I. Saadoun, S.H. Gharaibeh and W.Y. Abu-El- Sha'r, 1998. Use of processed solid residue of olive oil mill products to adsorb Escherichia coli and bacteriophage T3 from drinking water. Cytobios, 95: 37-41.
  33. Al-Momani, F. and M.M. Meqdam, 1998. Larvicidal activity of Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from Jordanian habitats against Drosophila melanogaster larvae. Cytobios, 96: 133-139.
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  34. Saadoun, I. and F.A. Momani, 1997. Streptomycetes from Jordan soils active against Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Actinomycetes, 8: 29-36.
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  35. Saadoun, I. and F. Al-Momani, 1997. Studies on soil streptomycetes from Jordan. Actinomycetes, 8: 42-48.
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  36. Al‐Momani, F. and M.M.M. Meqdam, 1997. Isolation and phenotypical identification of spore‐forming Bacillus species from Jordanian habitats with larvicidal activity against Drosophila melanogaster. Lett. Applied Microbiol., 25: 359-362.
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