I have Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Hohenheim University in Germany in 2012. Currently I am the Head of Biodiversity & Biotechnology Research Department, at I have Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Hohenheim University in Germany in 2012. Currently I am the Head of Biodiversity & Biotechnology Research Department, at BERC. My research lines have included Biotechnology, Epigenetics, Molecular Biology, Plant diversity. During My work at BERC I have been the Co-PI for a range of research projects in agriculture and biotechnology financed by DFG, ENPI, MERC, GEF. The Department is currently focusing on genetic improvement of Cucumis yield and quality by exploring novel genetic resources and generating tools and expertise for breeding Fusarium resistant melons, concentrating on the locally adapted landraces (Fakous) grown by small farmers (MERC USAID M32-016). The research involves collecting Cucumis melo germplasm in the Palestinian Authority (West Bank), focusing on local lan