Urban Biodiversity Exploration in Adhamiya
A research team from the University of Baghdad's Natural History Research Center and Museum, led by Professor Dr. Afkar Muslim Hadi, embarked on a field trip to Adhamiya's Al-Mashatel Street on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. This trip, conducted with the support of Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar, aligns with our center's ongoing scientific activities.
The team, which included Dr....
A Biodiversity Survey in Karbala: Collecting Specimens for Researches
As part of ongoing scientific activities at our center, and with the support of Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar, a research team from the University of Baghdad's Natural History Research Center and Museum embarked on a field trip to Karbala Governorate on Monday, April 29, 2024.
The team, comprised of specialists from the center's Botany and Environment Department and Fish...
Invasive and exotic plants pros and cons
Continuing our center's commitment to scientific exploration, a successful workshop on invasive plants was held today, Sunday, April 28th, 2024. This event was organized by the committee for workshops and seminars, led by Mr. Muhammad Enad Ghazaon, with the invaluable support and guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and the center's administration.
The workshop, titled...
Urban Agriculture in a Workshop at the Urban Planning Center
The Center of Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Baghdad held a workshop entitled (Urban Agriculture) delivered by Dr. Zainab Abbas Ahmed, in the presence of the center’s professors and employees.
The workshop aimed to develop the exploitation of land areas available for agriculture in cities, even if they are small such as gardens and between plants, in...
Our Center Sheds Light on Bed Bugs
On April 7th, 2024, our center hosted a workshop titled "Bedbugs and their Scientific Importance" as part of our ongoing scientific program. The informative session was led by Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar, Director of the Center.
The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of bed bugs:
Description: Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects with flat bodies. While they feed on...
Land Snails as Crop Pests workshop
On April 4th, 2024, our center continued its scientific activities with a workshop titled "Land Snails, Pests that Destroy Crops." Assistant Lecturer Heba Muhammad Jihad presented the informative session.
The workshop provided a basic introduction to land snails. The difference between snails and slugs was clarified, highlighting the presence of an external shell in snails for protection.
The...
Our Center Holds Workshop on Aphids and Their Natural Enemies
On April 1st, 2024, a workshop titled "Aphids and their biological enemies" was held as part of our center's ongoing scientific activities. Professor Razzaq Shaalan Augul, Head of the Vertebrates Department, delivered the informative lecture.
The workshop introduced aphids as a major agricultural pest. These insects pierce plant tissues and suck sap, hindering growth, disrupting hormone balance,...
Al-Tar Caves: A Haven for Biodiversity
Our center hosted a fascinating workshop titled "Biodiversity of the Al-Tar Caves and their Neighboring Areas." The workshop was led by Professor Dr. Afkar Muslim Hadi, Head of the ichthyology Department, and explored this region's unique ecological value.
Importance of Biodiversity:
The lecture highlighted the significance of biodiversity in the Al-Tar Caves and surrounding areas. Existing...
