Our Center Sprouts Green at National Planting Day
As part of ongoing initiatives at our center, and in line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Department of Pioneer Projects and the University of Baghdad's recommendations, we celebrated National Planting Day! The assistant professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and the Agricultural Committee, including Chief Agricultural Engineers Batoul Abdel-Rida Karim Al-Wazzan and...
Plant diversity and its impact on the environment
Our research center recently held a workshop titled "Plant Diversity and its Impact on the Environment." The workshop was prepared by Assistant Professor Dr. Khansa Rashid Majeed and Assistant Lecturer Sarah Jamal Jalil from the Department of Plant and Environment. The lecture focused on the importance of plant life for a healthy environment. Here are some key takeaways: Vegetation cover is the...
University of Baghdad Hosts Field Trip for Al-Mustansiriya University Students
The Department of Botany and Environment at the University of Baghdad, in collaboration with the Center Director and other university departments, hosted a scientific field trip for students from Al-Mustansiriya University on February 28th, 2024. The trip, led by Assistant Lecturer Ali Kamel Wannas, included: A lecture on collecting and preserving plant samples: This lecture provided students...
Workshop: Poisonous Plants and Their Impact on Biodiversity
Our center, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and the workshop committee led by Lecturer. Muhammad Anad Ghazaun hosted a workshop titled "Poisonous Plants and Their Impact on Biodiversity" on February 27, 2024. The workshop featured presentations by Assist. prof Dr. Khansa Rashid Majeed and Assist. Lecturer. Ali Kamel Wannas. The focus of the workshop was...
The Enchanting World of Underwater Plants: Diversity, Importance, and Beauty
Aquatic plants, residing in the watery realms of lakes, rivers, and ponds, showcase a remarkable diversity in form and function. From the freely floating water lentil to the fully submerged champoon, and the captivating water lily with its roots tethered below, these plants add a touch of magic to aquatic environments. Their delicate stems and translucent or flattened leaves are adaptations to...