Dr. Lamis Chalak

Professor
Lebanese University, Lebanon

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Montpellier 2 University, France

My URL
https://livedna.org/961.31124

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Communication
Agricultural Ecology
Crop Science
Agronomy

Selected Publications

  1. Tabaja, N., M. Siblini and L. Chalak, 2019. Current status of registered pome fruit saplings in Lebanon. Acta Hortic., 1242: 505-509.
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  2. Ghanem, H., L. Chalak and S. Baydoun, 2019. Phytoremediation of Lebanese polluted waters: A review of current initiatives. MATEC Web Conf., Vol. 281. 10.1051/matecconf/201928103007.
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  3. Ghanem, H., A. Haddad, S. Baydoun, H. Abou Hamdan, S. Korfali and L. Chalak, 2019. In vitro proliferation of Lebanese Lemna minor and Lemna gibba on different nutrient media. J. Taibah Univ. Sci., 13: 497-503.
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  4. El Riachy, M., A. Hamade, R. Ayoub, F. Dandachi and L. Chalak, 2019. Oil content, fatty acid and phenolic profiles of some olive varieties growing in Lebanon. Front. Nutr., Vol. 6. 10.3389/fnut.2019.00094.
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  5. Hamadeh, B., L. Chalak, G.C. d’Eeckenbrugge, L. Benoit and H. Joly, 2018. Evolution of almond genetic diversity and farmer practices in Lebanon: Impacts of the diffusion of a graft-propagated cultivar in a traditional system based on seed-propagation. BMC Plant Biol., Vol. 18. 10.1186/s12870-018-1372-8.
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  6. El Riachy, M., G. Jebbawi, G. Hawi, L. Chalak and R. Massaad, 2018. Quality and fatty acid profiles of monovarietal olive oils produced from irrigated groves in Qaa region, Lebanon. Acta Hortic., 1199: 529-534.

  7. Chami, M., A. Hajj, J. Kahwaji, H. Youssef and S. Ghaith et al., 2018. Assessment of ancient carob germplasm of Lebanon by morphological traits. J. Am. Pomological Soc., 72: 260-278.

  8. Chalak, L., A. Youssef, A. Hamadeh, B. Khadari and M. El Riachy, 2018. In-situ preliminary assessment of centennial olive trees in Lebanon indicates a high potential for selection. Acta Hortic., 1199: 33-40.
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  9. Dandachi, F., B. Hamadeh, H. Youssef, H. Chahine and L. Chalak, 2017. Diversity assessment of the Lebanese germplasm of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) by morphological and chemical traits. Ann. Agric. Sci., 62: 89-98.
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  10. Baydoun, S.A., D. Kanj, K. Raafat, M. Aboul Ela, L. Chalak and N. Arnold-Apostolides, 2017. Ethnobotanical and economic importance of wild plant species of Jabal Moussa Bioreserve, Lebanon. J. Ecosys. Ecograph., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2157-7625.1000245.
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  11. Al Maamory, A.H., A. Tarang and L. Chalak, 2017. In vitro callogenesis and screening of local varieties of Vicia faba L. to salt tolerance. Acta Hortic., 1155: 209-214.
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  12. Mzid, R., F. Chibani, R.B. Ayed, M. Hanana and J. Breidi et al., Mzid, R., F. Chibani, R.B. Ayed, M. Hanana and J. Breidi et al., 2016. Genetic diversity in barley landraces (Hordeum vulgare L. subsp. vulgare) originated from crescent fertile region as detected by seed storage proteins. J. Genet., 95: 733-739.
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  13. Chalak, L., J.A. Touma, S. Touma, S. Rahme, R. Azzi, F. Guiberteau and J.M. Boursiquot, 2016. Assessment of the Lebanese grapevine germplasm reveals a substantial diversity and a high potential for selection. Bio Web Conf., Vol. 7. 10.1051/bioconf/20160701020.
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  14. Bazakos, C., E. Khanfir, M. Aoun, T. Spano and Z.E. Zein et al., 2016. The potential of SNP‐based PCR‐RFLP capillary electrophoresis analysis to authenticate and detect admixtures of Mediterranean olive oils. Electrophoresis, 37: 1881-1890.
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  15. El-Hajj, S., D. Dib, L. Chalak and H. Rizk, 2015. Yield stability and quality of durum wheat genotypes in different environments of Lebanon. Geneconserve, 14: 52-74.
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  16. El Beyrouthy, M., G. Elian, C. Abou Jaoudeh and L. Chalak, 2015. In vitro propagation of Origanum syriacum and Origanum ehrenbergii. Acta Hortic., 1083: 169-172.
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  17. Chalak, L., T. El-Beaino, A. El-Bitar, T. Fattal and E. Choueiri, 2015. Removal of viruses from Lebanese fig varieties using tissue culture and thermotherapy. Phytopathol. Mediterr. 54: 531-535.
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  18. Chalak, L., R. Mzid, W. Rizk, H. Hmedeh and K. Kabalan et al., 2015. Performance of 50 Lebanese barley landraces (Hordeum vulgare L. subsp. vulgare) in two locations under rainfed conditions. Ann. Agric. Sci., 60: 325-334.
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  19. Chalak, L., H. Haouane, L. Essalouh, S. Santoni, G. Besnard and B. Khadari, 2015. Extent of the genetic diversity in Lebanese olive (Olea europaea L.) trees: A mixture of an ancient germplasm with recently introduced varieties. Genet. Resour. Crop Evol., 62: 621-633.
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  20. Chalak, L., G. Gebrayel, H. Hmedeh, R. Kabalan and J. Breidy et al., 2015. Agronomic performance and quality properties of malting barley genotypes assessed rain fed in Bekaa Province, Lebanon. Geneconserve, 14: 18-29.
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  21. Chalak, L. and E. Choueiri, 2015. Contribution to the production scheme of local certified propagating material of almond: In vitro sanitation and micropropagation. Acta Hortic., 1083: 163-168.
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  22. Chalak, L. and B. Hamadeh, 2015. Almond wild relatives in Lebanon: Distribution, uses and main threats. Acta Hortic., 1074: 43-48.
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  23. Baydoun, S., L. Chalak, H. Dalleh and N. Arnold, 2015. Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by the communities of Mount Hermon, Lebanon. J. Ethnopharmacol., 173: 139-156.
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  24. Arnold, N., S. Baydoun, L. Chalak and T. Raus, 2015. A contribution to the flora and ethnobotanical knowledge of Mount Hermon, Lebanon. Flora Mediterr., 25: 13-55.
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  25. Sakr, J., N. Mallah, L. Chalak and G. Abou-Sleymane, 2014. First comprehensive GMOs testing in Lebanon: Screening, identification and quantification of GM soybean imports. Food Control, 36: 146-152.
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  26. Kadri, A., L. Chalak, A. El Bitar, N. Nicolas, S. Mroue and G.G. de March, 2014. In vitro plant regeneration system for two middle east cultivars of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Adv Crop Sci. Technol., Vol. 2. 10.4172/2329-8863.1000125.
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  27. Hamadeh, B., H. Joly and L. Chalak, 2014. Molecular characterization for assessment of genetic variation within the lebanese traditional almond cultivar 'Khachabi'. Acta Hortic., 1032: 117-124.
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  28. Chalak, L., J. Younes, S. Rouphael and B. Hamadeh, 2014. Morphological characterization of prickly pears (Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill.) cultivated in Lebanon. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 2541-2553.
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  29. Chalak, L., H. Haouane, A. Chehade, A. Elbitar and B. Hamadeh et al., 2014. Morphological and molecular characterization for assessment of genetic variation within the ‘Baladi’ olive variety. Acta Hortic., 1057: 741-748.
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  30. Chalak, L., H. Elkhawand and A. Elbitar, 2014. In vitro regeneration of centennial olive trees (Olea europaea L.). Acta Hortic., 1057: 737-740.
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  31. Chalak, L., B. Khadari and H. Haouane, 2014. Lebanese ancient olive trees and their relatedness with the local cultivar 'Baladi'. Acta Hortic., 1057: 749-754.
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  32. Chalak, L., A. Noun, H. Youssef and B. Hamadeh, 2014. Diversity of loquats (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) cultivated in Lebanon as assessed by morphological traits. Sci. Hortic., 167: 135-144.
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  33. Chalak, L., A. Elbitar and A. Chehade, 2014. Diversity of wild Prunus in the Bekaa province, Lebanon. Acta Hortic., 1032: 207-213.
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  34. Chalak, L., 2014. Almond: Multiple uses of a Mediterranean heritage. Acta Hortic., 1032: 29-36.
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  35. Abou-Hamdan, H., H. Ismail, N. Amacha, L. Chalak and R. Jomaa et al., 2014. Preliminary assessment of macrophytic community in Qaraoun reservoir, Lebanon. Int. J. Sci. Res., 3: 1132-1141.

  36. Chalak, L., A. Elbitar, N. Mourad, C. Mortada and E. Choueiri, 2013. Elimination of grapevine bois noir phytoplasma by tissue culture coupled or not with heat therapy or hot water treatment. Adv. Crop Sci. Technol., Vol. 1. 10.4172/2329-8863.1000107.
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  37. Chalak, L., J. Noun, S. El Haj, H. Rizk, R. Assi and J. Attieh et al., 2011. Current status of agro-biodiversity in Lebanon and future challenges. Geneconserve, 10: 23-41.
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  38. Chalak, L., A. Chehade, E. Mattar and B. Khadari, 2008. Morphological characterization of fig accessions cultivated in Lebanon. Acta Hortic., 798: 49-56.
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  39. Chalak, L., A. Perin, A. Elbitar and A. Chehade, 2007. Phenotypic diversity and morphological characterization of Capparis spinosa L. in Lebanon. Biol. Tunisie, 4: 28-32.

  40. Chalak, L., A. Chehade and A. Kadri, 2007. Morphological characterization of cultivated almonds in Lebanon. Fruits, 62: 177-186.
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  41. Chalak, L., A. Chehade, A. Kadri, P. Cosson, A. Zanetto, E. Dirlewanger and F. Laigret, 2006. Preliminary characterization of cultivated almonds (Prunus dulcis L.) in Lebanon by morphological traits and microsatellite markers. Biol. Tunisie, 4: 5-11.

  42. Chalak, L., A. Chehade, A. Elbitar, P. Cosson, A. Zanetto, F. Laigret and E. Dirlewanger, 2006. Morphological and molecular characterization of peach accessions (Prunus persica L) cultivated in Lebanon. Lebanese Sci. J., 7: 23-31.

  43. Chalak, L. and A. Elbitar, 2006. Micropropagation of Capparis spinosa L. subsp. rupestris Sibth. & Sm. by nodal cuttings. Indian J. Biotechnol., 5: 555-558.

  44. Chalak, L., A. Elbitar, R. Rizk, E. Choueiri, P. Salar and J.M. Bove, 2005. Attempts to eliminate Candidatus phytoplasma phoenicium from infected Lebanese almond varieties by tissue culture techniques combined or not with thermotherapy. Eur. J. Plant Pathol., 112: 85-89.
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  45. Chalak, L., A. Elbitar, N. Cordahi, C. Hage and A. Chehade, 2003. In vitro propagation of Capparis spinosa L. Acta Hortic., 616: 335-338.
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  46. Chat, J., L. Chalak and R.J. Petit, 1999. Strict paternal inheritance of chloroplast DNA and maternal inheritance of mitochondrial DNA in intraspecific crosses of kiwifruit. Theor. Applied Genet., 99: 314-322.
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  47. Lansac, M., L. Chalak, B. Cardona, A. Sorbier and M. Bodin-Ferri et al., 1998. In vitro inoculation of prunus species with plum pox potyvirus. Acta Hortic., 472: 455-460.
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  48. Monet, R., J. Chat, J.M. Legave, L. Chalak, A.M. Hirsch, X.G. Xiao and R. Testolin, 1997. A European research project to improve kiwifruit adaptation to cold climates using breeding methods and biotechnologies. Acta Hortic., 444: 59-64.

  49. Hirsch, A.M., D. Fortune, L. Chalak, J.M. Legave, J. Chat and R. Monet, 1997. Peroxidase test: A test for sex screening in kiwifruit seedlings. Acta Hortic., 444: 89-95.

  50. Chalak, L. and J.M. Legave, 1997. Effects of pollination by irradiated pollen in Hayward kiwifruit and spontaneous doubling of induced parthenogenetic trihaploids. Sci. Hortic., 68: 83-93.
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  51. Chalak, L. and J.M. Legave, 1996. Oryzalin combined with adventitious regeneration for an efficient chromosome doubling of trihaploid kiwifruit. Plant Cell Rep., 16: 97-100.
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