Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Oregon State University, USA Horticulture | Completed: 1996
Publications (47)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Mathematical characterization of growth of a local landrace of sorghum from Saudi Arabia.
Habib Khemira
2018
Invasive character of prosopis juliflora facilitated by its allelopathy and a wide mutualistic interaction with soil microorganisms.
Habib Khemira
2018
Status and need of research on Rhizobia and Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with leguminous plants in Saudi Arabia.
Habib Khemira
2017
Occurrence of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and nodules in the roots of three acacia species in South-western Saudi Arabia.
Habib Khemira
2017
Leaf functional trait variation associated with salinity tolerance in Salvadora persica.
Habib Khemira
2017
Composition of the root mycorrhizal community associated with Coffea Arabica in fifa mountains (Jazan region, Saudi Arabia).
Habib Khemira
2017
Genetic diversity analysis of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) germplasm accessions growing in the Southwestern Saudi Arabia using quantitative traits.
Habib Khemira
2017
A new cytotoxic chromen-C-glucoside from the leaves of Salvadora persica.
Habib Khemira
2017
Differential response of two almond rootstocks to chloride salt mixtures in the growing medium.
Habib Khemira
2016
Effect of rootstock on salinity tolerance of sweet almond (cv. Mazzetto).
Habib Khemira
2016
Essential oils, amino acids and polyphenols changes in salt-stressed Thymus vulgaris exposed to open-field and shade enclosure.
Habib Khemira
2016
NaCl stress-induced changes in the essential oil quality and abietane diterpene yield and composition in common sage.
Habib Khemira
2015
A comparative study of salt tolerance of three almond rootstocks: Contribution of organic and inorganic solutes to osmotic adjustment.
Habib Khemira
2015
Near-lethal heat treatment induced metabolic changes associated with endodormancy release of superior seedless grapevine cv.('Vitis vinifera'L.) buds.
Habib Khemira
2014
Effects of hydrogen cyanamide on antioxidant enzymes’ activity, proline and polyamine contents during bud dormancy release in Superior Seedless grapevine buds.
Habib Khemira
2012
Carbohydrate changes during dormancy release in Superior Seedless grapevine cuttings following hydrogen cyanamide treatment.
Habib Khemira
2012
Canopy position determines the photoprotective demand and antioxidant protection of leaves in salt-stressed Salvia officinalis L. plants.
Habib Khemira
2012
Influence of NaCl-salinity on growth, photosynthesis, water relations and solute accumulation in Phragmites australis.
Habib Khemira
2011
How reliable is the double‐ended pressure sleeve technique for assessing xylem vulnerability to cavitation in woody angiosperms.
Habib Khemira
2011
Improvement to the air-injection technique to estimate xylem vulnerability to cavitation.
Habib Khemira
2011
Changes in leaf gas exchange, water relations, biomass production and solute accumulation in Phragmites australis under hypoxic conditions.
Habib Khemira
2011
Ionic interactions and salinity affect monoterpene and phenolic diterpene composition in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Habib Khemira
2011
Salt-induced oxidative stress in rosemary plants: Damage or protection?
Habib Khemira
2011
Possible involvement of polyphenols and polyamines in salt tolerance of almond rootstocks.
Habib Khemira
2011
Influence of ionic interactions on essential oil and phenolic diterpene composition of Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L.).
Habib Khemira
2010
Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release.
Habib Khemira
2010
Re-introduction success of an autochthonous plant species, Periploca angustifolia, in the natural reserve of oued dekouk, Tunisia.
Habib Khemira
2010
Estimation of chilling requirement and effect of hydrogen cyanamide on budbreak and fruit characteristics of ‘Superior Seedless’ table grape cultivated in a mild winter climate.
Habib Khemira
2010
Comparative impacts of water stress on the leaf anatomy of a drought-resistant and a drought-sensitive olive cultivar.
Habib Khemira
2010
Genotypic differences in root and shoot growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grown under different salinity levels.
Habib Khemira
2010
Combined effect of NaCl-salinity and hypoxia on growth, photosynthesis, water relations and solute accumulation in Phragmites australis plants.
Habib Khemira
2010
Osmoregulation and osmoprotection in the leaf cells of two olive cultivars subjected to severe water deficit.
Habib Khemira
2009
Use of physiological tests as screening techniques for drought tolerance evaluation in durum wheat (Triticum durum desf.).
Habib Khemira
2008
Water relations and drought-induced embolism in olive (Olea europaea) varieties Meski and Chemlali during severe drought.
Habib Khemira
2008
NaCl stress affects growth and essential oil composition in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.).
Habib Khemira
2008
The effect of sodium chloride salinity on the growth, water status and ion content of Phragmites communis Trin.
Habib Khemira
2007
Inheritance of deeper root length and grain yield in half‐diallel durum wheat (Triticum durum) crosses.
Habib Khemira
2007
Defense mechanisms against water deficit in two olive (Olea europaea L.) cultivars Meski and Chemlali.
Habib Khemira
2006
Effet répressif de l’avoine sur le chiendent dans les oasis de Gafsa.
Habib Khemira
2004
Effect of date of spraying cppu (sitofex®) on fruit quality of 'meski' table grapes.
Habib Khemira
2003
Influence of foliar application of urea on tree growth, fruit quality, leaf minerals, and distribution of urea-drived nitrogen in apples.
Habib Khemira
2002
2000
Distribution of urea-derived nitrogen supplied to apple leaves.
Habib Khemira
1999
Postharvest nitrogen application effect on ovule longevity of ‘cornice’pear trees.
Habib Khemira
1998
Nitrogen partitioning in apple as affected by timing and tree growth habit.
Habib Khemira
1998
Hedgerow orientation affects canopy exposure, flowering, and fruiting ofanjou'pear trees.
Habib Khemira
1993
Management of nitrogen and calcium in pear trees for enhancement of fruit resistance to postharvest decay.
Habib Khemira
1992