Assistant Rasmi Soltani, Centre Regional des Researchers Agricoles a Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.
Dr. Rasmi Soltani is a distinguished Maître Assistant in Agricultural Higher Education at the Centre Régional des Recherches Agricoles (CRRA) in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Soltani has contributed significantly to the field of entomology and agricultural protection. His work focuses on the biological control of agricultural pests and the exploration of essential oils and plant extracts for pest management.
Profile:
Education 🎓
- 1995: Baccalauréat in Experimental Sciences
- 2001: Diplôme d’Ingénieur National en Agronomy, Specializing in Horticulture, Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, Sousse
- 2004: DEA in Agricultural Sciences, Specializing in Plant Protection and Environment, Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, Sousse, Tunisia
- 2009: Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences, Specializing in Plant Protection and Environment, Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, Sousse. Thesis: Oryctes agamemnon arabicus Fairmaire, 1896: Etude bioécologique et éthologique dans les oasis de Rjim Maâtoug au Sud Ouest Tunisien. (Director: Prof. Mohammed Habib BEN HAMOUDA)
Experience 🔬
- 2002-2003: DEA Internship at Centre Régional de Recherches en Agriculture Oasienne, Tozeur. Research on Oryctes agamemnon Burmeister and its impact in Tozeur’s oases.
- 2004-2009: Doctoral Research at Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, Sousse. Research focused on Oryctes agamemnon arabicus in Rjim Maâtoug’s oases.
- 2010-2023: Agricultural Entomologist at CRRA, Sidi Bouzid. Research on pest management and the bio-insecticide activities of essential oils and plant extracts.
Research Interests 🌱
Dr. Soltani’s research primarily revolves around:
- The study of pests affecting crops in central-western Tunisia.
- The bio-insecticidal properties of essential oils and plant extracts.
- Entomological research and pest management strategies.
Awards 🏆
- Recognized for outstanding research in entomology and agricultural pest management.
- Awarded for significant contributions to the study of bio-insecticides and sustainable agriculture.
Publications 📚
- Soltani, R., & Ben Hamouda, M.H. (2009). Oryctes agamemnon arabicus Fairmaire, 1896: Etude bioécologique et éthologique dans les oasis de Rjim Maâtoug au Sud Ouest Tunisien. Institut Supérieur Agronomique de Chott Mariem, Sousse. [DOI or Hyperlink]
- Soltani, R. (2015). Etude de quelques potentialités biopesticides des feuilles de Lantana camara dans la zone de Sidi Bouzid. Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Sidi Bouzid. [DOI or Hyperlink]
- Soltani, R. (2016). Mise en évidence de l’effet insecticide des huiles essentielles de la camomille et du chrysanthème sur le tribolium rouge de la farine. Faculté des Sciences et Techniques à Sidi Bouzid. [DOI or Hyperlink]
- Soltani, R. (2017). Contribution à l’étude de l’entomofaune dans les vergers de pommier de la délégation de Foussana. Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture de Mograne. [DOI or Hyperlink]