CRRHAB is a public research establishment under the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries (MAWRF) and the Tunisian Ministry of High Teaching and Scientific Research (MESRS) supervisions. Created in 2007 at Chott-Mariem, in the centre-east of Tunisia (coastal region), CRRHAB has the mission of carrying out research activities and experimentations on horticulture and organic agriculture. CRRHAB plays an important role at the regional level especially in integrated greenhouses production for the sustainability small-scale farms. Since its creation, the CRRHAB with its multi-specific skills team (plant protection, vegetables, fruit crops, conservation agriculture, plant breeding, soil and water sciences, plant biotechnologies, bioclimatology, etc.) has continued to consolidate its leading position in the integrated horticultural production sector.
Web link: https://crrhab.agrinet.tn/
Houcine Jeder, PI TUNISIA TEAM of EMPOWERMed Project
Assistant Professor at the Regional Center for Research in Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) since 2016, Tunisia.
He has conducted research in agricultural economics, bioeconomic modeling, mathematical programming, and econometrics.
Majda Daami
Professor at the Regional Center for Research in Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) since 2002. Specialty: Study of microbial growth activity in soils under conventional and organic cultivation. Methods: Valorization of beneficial microorganisms from composts as biological control agents or biofertilizers.
Sabrine Hattab
Associate Professor at the Regional Center for Research in Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) since 2009. Specialty: Soil science – soil pollution – soil ecology – soil biofertility – soil–plant relationships.
Mohsen Mansour
Assistant Professor at the Regional Center for Research in Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) since 2007. Specialty: Bioclimatologist. He has carried out research on crop water requirements under standard and stressed conditions, fertigation and irrigation management, and the impact of climate change on crop and water needs.
Imed Ben Aïssa
Assistant at the Regional Center for Research in Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) since 2007. He is an expert in irrigation and crop water requirements. He conducts research mainly on crop water needs and irrigation scheduling for trees and vegetable crops (in open field and greenhouse) using precision tools and modeling.
Khouloud Gader
Dr. Khouloud is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in hydrology and climate change. She holds a Ph.D. in agricultural sciences, specializing in rural engineering, water resources, and forestry, from the National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT). In addition to her doctorate, Dr. Khouloud earned a master’s degree in water resources management, hydrology, and hydrogeology,as well as an engineering diploma in hydraulic and planning from the Higher School of Rural Equipment Engineers in Medjezel Bab (ESIER). Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, environmental impact assessments, and climate change adaptation strategies, focusing on the sustainable management of water resources. She has actively contributed to various research projects and conducted training sessions to promote the effective preservation of natural resources.
Khawla Bejaoui
Khaoula Béjaoui is an agro-economic monitoring engineer with experience in agricultural research, field data collection, and project coordination. She has a strong background focusing on agro-economic monitoring, sustainable agriculture, and soil and water conservation practices, aiming to contribute to environmentally responsible agricultural governance by enhancing sustainable and resilient food systems. She had participated in multiple research projects and seminars in Germany and Tunisia, gaining hands-on experience in both practical and scientific aspects of agriculture.