Plant Protection Department
Department Overview
Plant Protection is a major branch of agricultural science, comprising three main disciplines: Entomology, Pesticide Science, and Agricultural Zoology.
The Department focuses on the study and management of agricultural pests, including insects, mites, nematodes, rodents, fungi, bacteria, weeds, and snails. Its areas of specialization include insect biology and ecology, medical and veterinary insects, stored-grain pests, biological control, beekeeping, pesticide evaluation and resistance, pesticide toxicity, and environmental contamination. Agricultural Zoology covers general agricultural zoology, acarology, and nematology.
The Department’s qualified faculty members teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and conduct research in collaboration with national and international research institutions. Undergraduate students also receive practical training at the Faculty’s farm near the Department building.
Department Vision
The Department aspires to provide distinguished university education in Plant Protection, particularly in Economic Entomology and Pesticide Science, and to graduate students equipped with the technical skills needed to address major agricultural pest problems affecting crop production. It seeks to supply the local community with qualified specialists capable of competing in the labor market through the continuous review and development of study plans and the sustainable implementation of performance evaluation and quality assurance systems in education and research.
Department Mission
In alignment with the mission of Sohag University and the Faculty of Agriculture, the Department is committed to developing educational programs that support agricultural community development and foster scientific excellence in Economic Entomology and Pesticide Science. It aims to prepare qualified graduates and researchers capable of contributing to local community and agricultural sector development through scientific methods and modern technologies that enhance agricultural productivity in both quantity and quality while preserving environmental safety.
Department Objectives
The Plant Protection Department aims to:
Provide high-quality education for undergraduate and postgraduate students, equipping them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in plant protection, agricultural research, and professional practice.
Continuously develop academic programs and enhance the expertise of professionals working in agricultural production, scientific research, community service, and environmental protection.
Strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation with relevant agricultural institutions and provide training, consultancy, and practical solutions to agricultural pest problems.
Conduct scientific research to address agricultural pest challenges, with particular emphasis on beneficial insects, including honeybees, parasitoids, and insect predators.
Establish an insect museum to support teaching, improve students’ knowledge, and help identify agricultural pests.
Develop specialized laboratories for studying, rearing, and multiplying biological control agents as alternatives to chemical pesticides, reducing their harmful effects on the environment and human and animal health.
Prepare awareness materials to educate farmers about potential agricultural pests, prevention methods, and the health and environmental risks of chemical pesticides, including harm to natural enemies and the development of pesticide resistance.
Enrich the Department’s library with textbooks, academic references, postgraduate theses, undergraduate research projects, scientific journals, newsletters, and posters to support teaching and research.
رئيس القسم
Head of Department’s Message
Welcome to the Plant Protection Department website on behalf of myself and my colleagues. The Department is committed to advancing agricultural production, improving crop quality, and ensuring food safety through distinguished education, scientific research, and community service.The Department comprises specialized faculty members in Economic Entomology, Pesticide Science, and Agricultural Zoology, who teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and conduct research projects. It also provides academic guidance, postgraduate registration support, professional training courses, and scientific and technical consultations for farmers and agricultural investors. The Department serves the community through training in pesticide handling, household pest control, and beekeeping, as well as field visits and integrated pest management programs. We hope this website provides useful information about the Department’s services, research, and activities.
Prof. Abdelalim Saad Soliman Desouki El-Menshawy
Head of Department
Department Staff
| No. | Name | Position | General Specialization | Specific Specialization | CV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Ahmed Ahmed Ahmed Salam | Professor | Plant Protection | Pesticide Science | CV · List of Publications |
| 2 | Prof. Ahmed Mahmoud Ali Salman | Professor | Plant Protection | Economic Entomology | CV |
| 3 | Prof. Nageh Sayed Mohamed Omran | Professor | Plant Protection | Economic Entomology | CV |
| 4 | Dr. Ashraf Okasha Abdel Latif | Associate Professor | Plant Protection | Economic Entomology | CV |
| 5 | Dr. Hany Ahmed Fouad | Associate Professor | Plant Protection | Economic Entomology | CV |
| 6 | Prof. Abdelalim Saad Soliman | Professor | Plant Protection | Agricultural Zoology | CV |
| 7 | Dr. Ashraf Kamal Abou Zeid | Assistant Lecturer | Plant Protection | Beekeeping | — |
| 8 | Dr. Mohamed Mortada Abdel Samie | Assistant Lecturer | Plant Protection | Beekeeping | — |
| 9 | Dr. Hassan Gabrallah Ismail | Lecturer | Plant Protection | Pesticide Science | — |
| 10 | Mai Mohamed Togan | Assistant Lecturer | Plant Protection | Pesticide Science | — |
| 11 | Salma Salah Gaber Mohamed | Demonstrator | Plant Protection | Pesticide Science | — |
| 12 | Nourhan Abdelghany Amin | Demonstrator | Plant Protection | Agricultural Zoology | — |
| 13 | Sara El-Sayed Ibrahim | Demonstrator | Plant Protection | Pesticide Science | — |
| 14 | Ragaa Mahmoud El-Nahhas | Demonstrator | Plant Protection | Entomology | — |
Postgraduate Studies
Academic Degrees and Specializations
A. Professional Master’s Degree
The Department offers a Professional Master’s Degree in the following fields:
Pest Control
Beekeeping and Honey Production
B. Research Master’s Degree
The Department offers a Research Master’s Degree in Plant Protection, with specializations in:
Economic Entomology
Pesticide Science
Agricultural Zoology
Beekeeping and Silkworm Rearing
C. Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences
The Department offers a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences in Plant Protection, with specializations in:
Economic Entomology
Pesticide Science
Agricultural Zoology
Beekeeping and Silkworm Rearing
Undergraduate Studies
برامج البكالوريوس
م | البرنامج | التخصصات الفرعية | ||
1 | برنامج الأراضي والمياه | —– | —- | —- |
2 | برنامج الإنتاج النباتي | بساتين | محاصيل | —- |
3 | برنامج الإنتاج الحيواني و الداجني | إنتاج حيواني | أنتاج داجني | — |
4 | برنامج علوم وتكنولوجيا الأغذية | صناعات غذائية | تكنولوجيا الألبان | — |
5 | برنامج وقاية وأمراض النبات | حشرات | مبيدات | أمراض نبات |
6 | برنامج التكنولوجيا الحيوية | ميكروبيولوجيا | وراثة | —- |
7 | برنامج العلوم الاقتصادية والاجتماعية | اقتصاد زراعي | الإرشاد الزراعي والمجتمع الريفي | |
Research Plan
The Plant Protection Department focuses on the following research areas:
Biological, ecological, and physiological studies of major agricultural pests affecting field crops and stored products.
Seasonal fluctuations in pest populations and the determination of economic injury levels and action thresholds.
Biological control using natural enemies, including parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and insect-pathogenic nematodes.
Studies on insect vectors of plant pathogens, medically and veterinary important insects, and agricultural rodents.
Application of molecular biology, nanotechnology, and insect enzymes in plant protection.
Beekeeping and sericulture, including honeybee diseases, colony behavior, queen rearing, bee venom, honeybee products, and silkworm production.
Pesticide toxicology, laboratory and field evaluation, and insect resistance to pesticides.
Development and use of alternatives to chemical pesticides, including botanical extracts and biopesticides.
Analysis of pesticide residues in food, soil, water, fish, and animal products to assess food safety and environmental contamination.
Determination of pre-harvest intervals and methods for reducing pesticide residues in food.
Studies on pesticide degradation, soil remediation, and environmental persistence.
Evaluation of herbicide and fungicide effectiveness and their effects on different crops.
Contact Us
| No. | Name | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Ahmed Mahmoud Ali Salman | 11271 | ahmed.salman@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 2 | Prof. Ahmed Ahmed Ahmed Sallam | 11272 | ahmed.sallam3@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 3 | Prof. Nagah Sayed Mohamed Ahmed | 11273 | nagah.ahmed@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 4 | Dr. Ashraf Okasha Abdel Latif Ahmed | 11272 | ashrafoukasha@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 5 | Dr. Hany Ahmed Fouad Hanafi | 11275 | hanyfouad@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 6 | Dr. Abdelalim Saad Soliman Desouki | 11275 | abdelalem2011@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 7 | Mr. Ashraf Kamal Abu Zeid Hamad | 11254 | ashraf.hamad@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 8 | Mr. Mohamed Mortada Abdel Masih Abdallah | 11254 | mohamed.abdallah@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 9 | Mr. Hassan Gadallah Ismail Ali | 11254 | hassan.g.el-shrief@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 10 | Ms. Mai Mohamed Tawfiq Soliman | 11256 | mai.soliman@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 11 | Laboratory | 11274 | — |