ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
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Bachelor, Agricultural
Science, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, 1980.
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Master, Crop Science, North
Carolina State University, 1986.
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PhD, Horticultural
Science/Plant Physiology, Nottingham University, 1994.
PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT
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Research Officer, Malaysian
Agricultural Research and Development Institute, 1980-2003.
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General Manager, Brightmark
Sdn Bhd, 2004-2006.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
Horticulture, Fruit crops.
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
Horticulture, Ornamentals.
RESEARCH
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Development of appropriate
horticultural practices for synchronized production of quality
ornamental plants, Project Leader, 1995-1999, MOSTI (IRPA),
National.
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Growing media and nutrient
requirements for pot plant grown in ebb and flow system, Project
Leader, 1999-2000, MOSI (IRPA), National.
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Development of technique
for regulating flowering and propagation of selected ornamental
gingers, Project Leader, 2001-2003, MOSTI (IRPA), National.
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Acclimatization technique
of Dracaena spp. for export market, Researcher, 2001-2002, MOSTI
(IRPA), National.
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Physiological and physico-chemical
behaviour of ripening red pitaya fruits (Hylocereus polyrhizus),
Project Leader, 2006-2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme,
Ministry of Higher Education, National.
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Effects of calcium on
quality and disease development of pitaya fruits, Project
Leader, 2006-2008, MOSTI (Sciencefund), National.
EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY
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Production of annual
flowers (bedding plants) for Dubai and Abu Dhabi based
companies, Mr Ian Victor Dalton & Agil Al Attas, Consultant,
2006-2007, International.
PUBLICATIONS
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Yahya, A and Mahmud, T.M.M.
(2007). Strategies in managing nutrient supply for annual
flowers. Proc. National Horticultural Conference, 13-15 Mar
2007, Johor Bahru., - Proceeding
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Mahmud, T.M.M, Ahmad, S,H,
Faridah M.Y. , Ramlan, M.F and Yahya, A. (2006). Acclimatization
of dracaena reflexa ´song of india´ for simulated shipping
conditions. Acta Horticulturae 710., - Journal
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Azman, M.S., Yahya, A.,
Azlan, N. I., Zulhazmi, S. Khelikuzzaman, M.H. Hanim, A. and
Harun, R. (2005). Landscape Gardens of Malaysia, Malaysian
Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Kuala Lumpur, -
Book
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Yahya, A. and Safie, H.
(1999). Growth and flowering responses of potted chrysanthemums
to different rates of controlled release fertilizer in a coir
dust-based medium. J. Trop. Agric. & Fd. Sc. 27(1): 39-46., -
Journal
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Ramlan, M.F., M.T.M.
Mohamed, Yahya, A. and Hassan, S.A. (1999). Leaf chlorophyll
content of ornamental plants: A choice of destructive and
non-destructive measurement. J. Trop. Agric. & Fd. Sc. 27(1):
123-127., - Journal
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Yahya, A. and Mohd. Mokhlas,
M.S. (1998). Interactive effects of shading and nitrogen on the
growth and foliage quality of Dracaena godseffiana cv Florida
beauty. J. Trop. Agric. & Fd. Sc. 26: 1-6., - Journal
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Yahya, A., Safie, H. and Ab.
Kahar, S. (1998). Properties of cocopeat-based growing media and
their effects on two annual ornamentals. J. Trop. Agric. & Fd.
Sc. 25: 151-158., - Journal
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Izham, A., Yahya, A. and
Zamani, O. (2001). The use of different media for the production
of wild durian (Durio lowianus) rootstocks. Malay. J. Soil Sci.,
- Journal
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Yahya, A. (1996). Effects
of fertilizer rate on leaf nutrient composition, growth and
quality of marigold. MARDI Res. J. 24:13-18., - Journal
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Awang, Y.B. and Atherton,
J.G. (1994). Salinity and shading effects on leaf water
relations and ionic composition of strawberry plants grown on
rockwool. J. Hort. Sci. 69:377-83., - Journal
POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION
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Muhammad Ridwan, Masters,
Breaking of dormancy and multiple shoot formation of Curcuma
cordata, 2003.
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Misril Fuadi, Masters,
Simulation of shipping conditions for export of a selected
foliage plant, 2005.
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