Dr. Nabil Mohamed Emara El Wakeil
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Dr. Nabil Mohamed Emara El Wakeil

PostDoc Position
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences from Goettingen University, Germany

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Biography

Dr. Nabil Mohamed Emara El Wakeil is a Professor of Biological Control at Pests & Plant Protection Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt. He obtained his PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Agriculture Faculty, Goettingen University, Germany. His area of interest related to Plant and Soil Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Entomology, Biological Control, and Cotton. His area of expertise includes, Agricultural Sciences, Wheat, Potato, Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Entomology, Maize, Zucchini, Parasitoids, Natural Enemies, Grape, Cumber, Insects, Biological Control, Cotton, BT Crops, and Predators. He has published 7 book chapters and 35 research articles in journals as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Agricultural Sciences
100%
Agricultural Sciences
62%
Entomology
90%
Biological Control
75%
Plant Ecology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
13
Articles
35
Abstracts
4

Selected Publications

  1. Saleh, M., N. El-Wakeil, H. Elbehery, N. Gaafar and S. Fahim, 2019. Biological Pest Control for Sustainable Agriculture in Egypt. In: Sustainability of Agricultural Environment in Egypt: Part II: Soil-Water-Plant Nexus, Negm, A.M. and M. Abu-Hashim (Eds.). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, pp: 145-188.
  2. Masry S.H.D. and N. El-Wakeil, 2019. Egg Parasitoid Production and Their Role in Controlling Insect Pests. In: Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications, El-Wakeil N., M. Saleh and M. Abu-hashim, Springer International Publishing Cham, Switzerland, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-33160-3, pp: 3-47.
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  3. Elbehery H., M. Saleh and N. El-Wakeil, 2019. Propagation and Application of Larval Parasitoids. In: Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications. El-Wakeil N., M. Saleh and M. Abu-hashim, Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-33160-3, pp: 49-71.
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  4. El-Wakeil, N., M. Saleh, M. Abu-hashim, 2019. Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications. 1st Edn., Springer International Publishing Cham, Switzerland, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-33160-3, Pages: 466.
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  5. El-Wakeil, N. and N. Gaafar, 2019. Predacious Insects and Their Efficiency in Suppressing Insect Pests. In: Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications, El-Wakeil N., M. Saleh and M. Abu-hashim, Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland, ISBN-13: 978-3-030-33160-3, pp: 133-155.
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  6. El-Wakeil, N.E., M.M.E. Saleh, N. Gaafar and H. Elbehery, 2017. Conservation Biological Control Practices. In: Biological Control of Pest and Vector Insects, Shields, V.D.C. (Ed.). Chapter 3, InTech Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-3036-9, pp: 41-69.
  7. El Wakeil, N., S. Alkahtani and N. Gaafar, 2017. Is Nanotechnology a Promising Field for Insect Pest Control in IPM Programs? In: New Pesticides and Soil Sensors, Grumezescu, A.M. (Ed.). Chapter 7, Academic Press, New York, USA., ISBN: 978-0-12-804299-1, pp: 273-309.
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  8. Gaafar, N., N. El-Wakeil, A. Abdel-Moniem and C. Volkmar, 2016. Field monitoring and efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against chamomile stem weevil Microplontus rugulosus and chamomile smooth beetle Olibrus aeneus under greenhouse conditions. Gesunde Pflanzen, 68: 163-171.
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  9. El-Wakeil, N.E., N. Gaafar and A.S.H. Abdel-Moniem, 2015. Diversity and abundance of leafhoppers (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) in different crops in Egypt. Adv. Applied Agric. Sci., 3: 8-15.
  10. El-Wakeil, N.E., A.M. Abd-Alla, T.N. El Sebai and N.M. Gaafar, 2015. Effect of Organic Sources of Insect Pest Management Strategies and Nutrients on Cotton Insect Pests. In: Agricultural Research Updates, Volume 10, Gorawala, P. and S. Mandhatri (Eds.). Chapter 2, Nova Science Publishers Inc., Hauppauge, NY., USA., ISBN: 978-1-63482-745-4, pp: 49-81.
  11. Gaafar, N., N. El-Wakeil, A.S. Abdel-Moniem and C. Volkmar, 2014. [Impact of some insecticide applications on wheat insect pests and their associated natural enemies in winter wheat]. Gesunde Pflanzen, 66: 121-128, (In German).
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  12. El-Wakeil, N.E., L. Kurth, A.S.H. Abdel-Moniem and C. Volkmar, 2014. Identification and field study on diversity of leafhoppers in winter wheat and barley in central Germany. Mitt. Deut. Gesell. Allge. Ange. Entomol., 19: 105-111.
  13. El-Wakeil, N., N. Gaafar and C. Volkmar, 2014. Effects of some botanical insecticides on wheat insects and their natural enemies in winter and spring wheat. Acta Adv. Agric. Sci., 2: 19-36.
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  14. Volkmar, C., N. El-Wakeil and N. Gaafar, 2013. Assessment of Ear Insects in Wheat Varieties: Monitoring and Management. Sudwestdeutscher Verlag fur Hochschulschriften, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8381-3583-0, Pages: 124.
  15. El-Wakeil, N.E., A.S.H. Abdel-Moniem, N. Gaafar and C. Volkmar, 2013. Effectiveness of some insecticides on wheat blossom midges in winter wheat. Gesunde Pflanzen, 65: 7-13.
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  16. El-Wakeil, N.E., 2013. Botanical pesticides and their mode of action. Gesunde Pflanzen, 65: 125-149.
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  17. El-Wakeil, N.E. and C. Volkmar, 2013. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the frit fly Oscinella frit (L.) (Diptera: Chloropidae) on spring wheat. J. Kulturpflanzen, 65: 9-18.
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  18. El-Wakeil, N., S. Shalaby, G. Abdou and A. Sallam, 2013. Pesticide-Residue Relationship and its Adverse Effects on Occupational Workers. In: Insecticides: Development of Safer and More Effective Technologies, Trdan, S. (Ed.). Chapter 2, InTech Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-0958-7, pp: 57-81.
  19. El-Wakeil, N., N. Gaafar, A. Sallam and C. Volkmar, 2013. Side Effects of Insecticides on Natural Enemies and Possibility of Their Integration in Plant Protection Strategies. In: Insecticides: Development of Safer and More Effective Technologies, Trdan, S. (Ed.). Chapter 1, InTech Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-0958-7, pp: 3-56.
  20. El-Wakeil, N. and C. Volkmar, 2013. Monitoring of wheat insects and their natural enemies using sticky traps in wheat. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 46: 1523-1532.
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  21. El-Wakeil, N. and C. Volkmar, 2013. Monitoring of key non-target arthropods in insect-resistant transgenic maize lines during 2010 and 2011 in field studies in Central Germany. IOBC-WPRS Bull., 97: 31-48.
  22. Sallam, A. and N. El-Wakeil, 2012. Biological and Ecological Studies on Land Snails and Their Control. In: Integrated Pest Management and Pest Control-Current and Future Tactics, Soloneski, S. and M.L. Larramendy (Eds.), IntechOpen, London, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-953-51-0050-8, pp: 413-444.
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  23. El-Wakeil, N.E. and C. Volkmar, 2012. Effect of jasmonic application on economically insect pests and yeald in spring wheat. Gesunde Pflanzen, 64: 107-116.
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  24. El-Wakeil, N., N. Gaafar, M. El-Wakeil and C. Volkmar, 2012. Wheat Midges and Thrips Information System: Decision Making in Central Germany. In: Integrated Pest Management and Pest Control: Current and Future Tactics, Soloneski, S. and M. Larramendy (Eds.). Chapter 22, InTech Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-0050-8, pp: 525-550.
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  25. El-Wakeil, N. and A. Abd-Alla, 2012. Cotton Pests and the Actual Strategies for their Management Control. In: Cotton: Cultivation, Varieties, Protection and Uses, Giuliano, B. and E.J. Vinci (Eds.). Nova Publishers, USA., ISBN: 978-1-61942-746-4, pp: 1-59.
  26. Gaafar, N., N.E. El-Wakeil and C. Volkmar, 2011. Assessment of wheat ear insects in winter wheat varieties in central Germany. J. Pest Sci., 84: 49-59.
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  27. El-Wakeil, N.E., 2011. Impacts of cotton traits on the parasitization of Heliocoverpa armigera eggs by Trichogramma species. Gesunde Pflanzen, 63: 83-93.
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  28. El-Wakeil, N. and C. Volkmar, 2011. Effect of weather conditions on frit fly (Oscinella frit, diptera: chloropidae) activity and infestation levels in spring wheat in central Germany. Gesunde Pflanzen, 63: 159-165.
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  29. El-Wakeil, N.E., N. Gaafar and C. Volkmar, 2010. Susceptibility of spring wheat to infestation with wheat midges and thrips. J. Plant Dis. Prot., 117: 261-267.
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  30. El-Wakeil, N.E., C. Volkmar and A.A. Sallam, 2010. Jasmonic acid induces resistance to economically important insect pests in winter wheat. Pest Manage. Sci., 66: 549-554.
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  31. El-Wakeil, N.E., 2010. Insect economic levels in relation to crop production. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 43: 1710-1744.
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  32. Sallam, A.A., C. Volkmar and N.E. El-Wakeil, 2009. Effectiveness of different bio-rational insecticides applied on wheat plants to control cereal aphids. J. Plant Dis. Prot., 116: 283-287.
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  33. El-Wakeil, N.E. and T.N. El-Sebai, 2009. Role of biofertilizer on faba bean growth, yield and its effect on bean aphid and the associated predators. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 42: 1144-1153.
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  34. El-Wakeil, N.E. and S.A. Saleh, 2009. Effects of neem and diatomaceous earth against Myzus persicae and associated predators in addition to indirect effects on artichoke growth and yield parameters. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 42: 1132-1143.
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  35. El-Wakeil, N.E. and M.A. Hussein, 2009. Field performance of entomopathogenic nematodes and an egg parasitoid for suppression of corn borers in Egypt. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 42: 228-237.
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  36. El-Wakeil, N., H.T. Farghaly and Z.A. Ragab, 2009. Efficacy of Trichogramma evanescens in controlling the grape berry moth Lobesia botrana in grape farms in Egypt. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 42: 705-714.
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  37. El-Wakeil N.E., A.A. Sallam and C. Volkmar, 2009. Ecological studies on frit fly Oscinella frit (L.) and its control in summer wheat in Central Germany. Commun. German Assoc. Gen. Applied Entomol., 17: 215-220.
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  38. El-Wakeil, N.E., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and Z.A. Ragab, 2008. Efficiency of the newly recorded pupal parasitoid Pediobius furvus (Gahan) for controlling Sesamia cretica (Led.) pupae in Egypt. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 41: 340-348.
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  39. Noweer E.A. and N.E. El-wakeil, 2007. Combination of the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and the nematode-trapping fungi Dactylaria brochopaga and Arthrobotrys conoides for controlling meloidogyne incognita in tomato fields. Archives of Phytopathol. Plant Protection, 40: 188-200.
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  40. El-Wakeil, N.E., 2007. Evaluation of efficiency of Trichogramma evanescens reared on different factitious hosts to control Helicoverpa armigera. J. Pest Sci., 80: 29-34.
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  41. Hussein M.A., N.E. El-Wakeil and T.N. El-Sebai, 2006. Susceptibility of melon fruit fly, Dacus ciliatus, to entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida) and to insecticides. Int. J. Nematology, 16: 13-18.
  42. El-Wakeil, N.E., N. Gaafar and S. Vidal, 2006. Side effect of some neem products on natural enemies of Helicoverpa (Trichogramma spp.) and Chrysoperla carnea. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 39: 445-455.
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  43. El-Wakeil, N.E. and S. Vidal, 2005. Using of Chrysoperla carnea in combination with Trichogramma species for controlling Helicoverpa armigera. Egypt. J. Agric. Res., 83: 891-905.
  44. El-Sebai, T.N., N.E. El-Wakeil and S.A. Abdallah, 2005. Efficacy of certain mineral, natural oils and insecticides against the whitefly, Bemisia Tabaci (Genn.) on cucumber plants and their side effects on the associated predators. Bull. Ent. Soc. Egypt Econ. Ser.,. 31: 229-241.
  45. Gaafar, N., N.E. El-Wakeil and S. Vidal, 2004. Effects of some Neem products for controlling Helicoverpa trichogramma under laboratory and Greenhouse conditions. Proceedings of the 14th Workshop of Neem, Nov. 15-16, Wetzalr, Germany, pp: 95-106.
  46. El-Wakeil, N.E., J. Bernal and S. Vidal, 2003. Effects of jasmonate applications on pest and natural enemy recruitment in BT and non BT-cotton fields. Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference-3, March 9 to 13, Cape Town, South Africa, pp: 1239-1248.
  47. Ragab, Z.A., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and N.E. El-Wakeil, 2001. Seasonal abundance of certain corn pests and their associated predators in maize varieties grown in E-Beheira Governorate in Egypt. Egypt. J. Applied Sci., 16: 298-312.
  48. Ragab, Z.A., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and N.E. El-Wakeil, 2001. Population dynamics of corn pests and their associated predators in sorghum varieties grown in El-Giza Governorate in Egypt. Egypt. J. Applied Sci., 16: 652-666.
  49. Ragab, Z.A., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and N.E. El-Wakeil, 1999. Parasitism rates by Trichogramma evanescens (Westw.) on Ostrinia nubilalis(Hb.) and Chilo agamemnon (Bles) eggs in Maize and Sorghum fields at lower Egypt. Bull. Fac. Agric. Cairo Univ., 50: 99-116.
  50. Ragab, Z.A., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and N.E. El-Wakeil, 1999. Parasitism rates by Platytelenomus hyailas on Sesamia cretica eggs in certain Governorates in Egypt. Egypt. J. Applied Sci., 14: 339-350.
  51. Ragab, Z.A., K.T. Awadallah, H.T. Farghaly, A.M. Ibrahim and N.E. El-Wakeil, 1998. Relationship between egg-cluster size of corn borers Ostrinia nubilalis (Hb.) and Chilo Agamemnon (Bles) and the rate of Parasitism of Trichogramma evanescens (Westw.). Egypt. J. Applied Sci., 13: 611-619.