Department of Arid Land Agriculture
About the Department
The Department of Arid Land Agriculture focuses on teaching the fundamental sciences related to horticulture, crop science, and plant protection, with the aim of improving plant production, expanding its geographical scope, and protecting crops from various pests and plant diseases.
The study plan for this specialization has been designed to develop students and provide them with the scientific preparation needed to contribute, after graduation, to agricultural development in both the government and private sectors. It also prepares them to participate in scientific research and community service across the various fields of plant production. Courses have been selected to provide broad coverage of the fundamental sciences in horticulture, crop science, and plant protection. Applied courses have also been carefully chosen to focus on areas closely related to agriculture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of the core areas of the specialization while providing them with sufficient diversity and flexibility to undertake future responsibilities in horticulture, crop science, or plant protection.
Department Identity
Excellence in education and scientific research in the field of plant production and protection, while contributing to promoting innovation and the development and advancement of the agricultural sector in the Kingdom to achieve food security and environmental sustainability.
Preparing qualified professionals in plant production and protection who are capable of meeting labor market needs, using modern technologies, and contributing to community development through scientific research and community partnership to achieve food security and environmental sustainability.
- Providing students with the scientific foundations and concepts related to the fields of plant production and protection.
- Developing students' skills through curricula that cover both theoretical and practical aspects, preparing them to contribute effectively to the fields of plant production and protection.
- Promoting knowledge and scientific exchange between the Department and similar departments at universities in the Kingdom and universities in other countries.
- Advancing scientific research to contribute to addressing issues and problems related to the fields of plant production and protection.
Department Programs
| No. | Program Name | Status | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Plant Production and Protection Sciences Program | Active | Male Students |
| 02 | Horticultural Sciences Program | Inactive | Male and Female Students (Coming Soon) |
| No. | Program Name | Status | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Plant Production and Protection Sciences Program | Active | Male Students |
| 02 | Horticultural Sciences Program | Inactive | Male and Female Students (Coming Soon) |
Study Plans
Department Facilities
- Plant Pathology Laboratory
- Entomology Laboratory
- Horticulture Laboratory
- Plant Pathology Laboratory
- Pesticide Research Laboratory
- Entomology Research Laboratory
Employment Sectors
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
- Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority
- Saudi Irrigation Organization
- Universities and Specialized Research Centers
- Agricultural Production and Marketing Companies
- Pesticide Factories and Companies
Community Service
- Raising awareness of plant health.
- Promoting pest prevention and optimal pest control methods.
- Promoting awareness of biodiversity.
- Preserving vegetation cover and combating desertification.
- Diagnosis of plant diseases.
- Integrated pest management.
- Best practices for pesticide use.
- Analysis of pesticide residues in food and the environment.
Department Staff
Mohammed Radwan Hassan Al-Hajhouj Al-Qahtani
Professor - Plant Production – Horticulture
IP: 5899
Nabil Mohammed Amara Al-Wakeel
Professor - Plant Protection – Economic Entomology
IP: 7986
Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed Ismail
Assistant Professor - Plant Production and Protection
IP: 5851
Sherif Mohammed Abdulghani Al-Janaini
Assistant Professor - Plant Protection
Office: 8725
Mohammed Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Zafar
Lecturer - Plant Production and Protection Sciences
IP: 9039
Hossam El-Din Hussein Mahmoud Khalaf
Associate Professor - Horticulture
IP: 7659
Shaker Al-Habib
IP: 5822
Zaki Bouhamad
IP: 5787
Ahmed Al-Herz
IP: 9614
Mustafa Al-Mughaslah
IP: 8717
Contact Channels
Phone: (+966 13 589 5714)
Phone: (+966 13 5889 8904)
WhatsApp : (+966 13 5889 8904)