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Endrit Kullaj
Mihal Grameno, P.40/1/6
1000 Tirana (Albania)
+355684096186
ekullaj@ubt.edu.al
http://sites.google.com/site/endritkullaj/home
Albanian
29 June 1976
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Desired employment / Professor and Consultant

Research Area Sustainable Horticultural Production
Work experience 1 FULL TIME & FREE LANCE
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Mar 2005
Associated Professor of Horticulture
Teaching the following courses:
- Horticulture Production (at the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Major: Agricultural
Mechanisation, Major: AgriEnvironment; at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Technology) (BSc)
- Ecophysiology of Fruit Crops (MSc); Biology of Horticultural Crops (BCs elective, MP);
- Breeding Horticultural Crops (MSc); Organic Fruit Growing (Elective);
Dep. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment,
Agricultural University of Tirana
Koder-Kamez, 1000 Tirana (Albania)
Education
Mar 2003 - Dec 2007
International Inspector for Organic Products (FREE-LANCE)
- Provision of inspection services in the WB Region;
- Training of quality and organic standards (HACCP, IFS, GlobalGAP);
BCS KO-GARANTIE GmbH // CERES - CERtification of Environm. Standards - GmbH (Ltd.)
Cimbernstr 21, 90402 Nurenberg (Germany) // Vorderhaslach Nr. 1, D-91230 Happurg, Germany
EU Certification Body for Organic and Quality Production

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August 2014 May 2015

Member of the team of experts assigned to provide a report containing detailed recommendations
including justification on interventions either on investment grants and capacity building related to
fruits & nuts and medicinal & aromatic plants. Activities will be funded by a large project positioned
within Albanias EU accession process supporting Albania to modernize and restructure its agro-food
sector and support rural economic development. The budget is EUR 13.1 million, of which app. EUR 7
million is allocated a matching investment grant facility, and the rest is for capacity development in the
regions and in the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration (MARDWA).
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German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

Support to Agriculture and Rural Economic Development in Disadvantaged Areas of Albania
(SARED) Project N: 12.2061.5-002.00
Sep. 2013 May. 2015
Quality control of Agricultural Land Easement and Acquisition process; Public consultations;
Reporting to TAP
ABKons shpk. subcontracted by ROYAL HASKONING DHV
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)
Aug Sep. 2013
Drafting a book on key medicinal and aromatic plants in Albania with special focus on the
geographical area of the Albanian Alps. The book should be user-friendly and contain a general part
with good practices regarding the collection, legislation in force and international standards, plant
monographs, etc
German Development Cooperation (GIZ)
Conservation of AgroBiodiversity in Rural Areas
July 2012 Sept 2012
Training on Post-Harvest Techniques and drafting two post-harvest protocols for apples (1. Handling
and Storage in Controlled Atmosphere and 2.Pre-Harvesting and Harvesting of Apples)
SNV and Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ProMali Project
June 2012 Present
Assignment to conduct a Land Evaluation from all the pipeline route going from the eastern border
with Greece to the western coast of Albania:
ENT (Germany) through ABKons shpk (Albania)
Land Compensation Values for the Transadriatic Pipeline (TAP)
June 2011 Sept 2011
Assignment to conduct a Land Use and Soil Quality Analysis from all the pipeline route going from the
eastern border with Greece to the western coast of Albania:
ERM (Milan)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Transadriatic Pipeline (TAP)
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Main expert dealing with the establishment of a organic herb growers network; involving training
activities.

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Austrian Development Agency

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Organic herbs from Albania

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Jan 08 - Dec 08
The first case of the Green Agenda drafting process in Albania
Milieau Kontakt
Preparation of the GREEN AGENDA for Preza Commune
03/2008 - 10/2008
Main expert dealing with the identification of farmers interested in growing Gentiana lutea and Primula
veris; advice on seedling production, planting and care, etc.
GTZ
Cultivation of two important medicinal plants Gentiana lutea and Primula veris in Albania
Mar 04 - Dec 08
Consultant in Economic Reform and Development of the Market System:
- Establishing a Marketing Cooperative exporting medicinal plants& honey;
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GTZ
Regional Development Programme Funded by German Ministry of Economy and Cooperation
2005 - 2005
Preparation of course lectures and publications on organic fruit growing.
EC, TEMPUS
Professional Development for a Sustainable Development of Natural Resources
Jan 2006 Dec 2006
Raising the awareness of inhabitants of mountainous areas to remove the pressure from forest
resources by using solar dryers for drying medicinal plants and forest fruits
UNDP
Improving the welfare and increasing the income generation by introducing sustainable energy
technologies: solar dryers for agricultural products ALB/05/16

Research experience RESEARCH

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May 2013 July 2014

Researcher - Research project focused on: analysing and sharing available information on grapevine
genetic resources research (characterization, evaluation); molecular characterization (fingerprinting) of
most valuable genetic resources of Albania and Kosovo and compare them to the pool of the already
known genetic resources; develop common advanced research standards; develop phenotyping
methodology; establish core collections and conduct association genetics studies for correlations
between genetic diversity and important traits such as resistance and berry quality; develop a strategy
with defined priorities for action for the long-term conservation and sustainable use of grapevine
genetic resources.
Cost action FA1003 GRAPENET http://www.diprove.unimi.it/GRAPENET/index.php
East-West Collaboration for Grapevine Diversity Exploration and Mobilization of Adaptive
Traits for Breeding (GRAPENET)
May 2013 July 2014
Team Leader - Research project focused on: evaluation of the local Vitis vinifera germplasm of
Kosovo and Albania by assessing their level of resistance/susceptibility to GFLV; verification of the
presence in the Kosovar and Albanian territory of new strains of the virus; establishment of a
collection of local Kosovar and Albanian genotypes at BOKU for mapping their genetic resistance and
for an eventual inclusion of such new resistances in breeding projects; drafting an GFLV Monitoring
and Management Plan, in collaboration with the relevant ministries of KO and AL, for containment of
GFLV in view of marketing planting material between Balkan countries
Research Cooperation and Networking between Austria, Kosovo and the Western Balkan Region
Screening the viral health status of the local Vitis germplasm of Kosovo and Albania (RESFAN)
May 2012 May 2013
Project Coordinator - Research project focused on: - quantitative assessment of the physiological
stress of apple rootstocks and trees due to cultivation under a high radiation high temperatures
regime; real-time adaptation of cultivation techniques (esp. fruit thinning) depending on short and long
term climate changes based on a carbon balance model; computation of fruit temperature dynamics
and its influence on fruit quality using a 3D model of fruit temperature
Agricultural University of Tirana, Excellency of Research Funds
Studying the Carbon Balance of Apple Rootstocks and Trees under High Radiation and High
Temperatures
May 2012 Nov 2013
Assistant Coordinator and Expert - Project focused on: establishment of an environmental
management plan and environmental monitoring programme contributing to conservative
management and sustainable development of an important natural heritage area such as the Shkodra
Lake ecosystem; encouragement of knowledge transfer by good practices to farmers of the area
under study making the right pressure to support the sustainable management of natural resources
European Union - IPA Cross-Border Programme Albania-Montenegro, 2007-2013
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Performing the Integrated Environmental Management Plan at local level in the Shkodra Lake
Ecosytem - EMA-PLAN
May 2012 Nov 2013
Project focused on: improve professional performance on the environmental education contributing to
a sustainable economic development of the cross border area of South-West region in Macedonia and
Albania; improvement of education capacity by raising competence levels on both sides of the border,
encourage knowledge transfer by establishing networks among the local government authorities,
academics, training institutions and NGOs, and promote relevant joint activities
European Union - IPA Cross-Border Programme Albania-Montenegro, 2007-2013
Strengthening Education and Training Capacity on Natural Resource Conservation in Ohrid
Prespa Basins (Build TRACA)
Aug 2011 Aug 2014
Project Coordinator - Project focused on:
- collection of wild relatives of fruit trees and conservation at the genebank
- description and inventory of wild relatives
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Expanded plantings and documentation of native fruits and nuts at the Agricultural University
of Tirana
Jan 2010 Dec 2012
A 3-years project focused on:
- studying the ecophysiological behaviour of different rootstock/scion combination
- sap flow measurement
Ministry of Education and Science
Study of apple rootstocks under the conditions of ecosystems of Kora, Dibra and Lushnja:
production of nursery plants for intensive and super-intensive orchards
2005 - 2009
Lecturer - Preparation of an On-line Module on Organic Farming Policies and Course delivery on
Organic Farming at the University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Master in Sustainable Development of Agricultural & Rural Areas of the Adriatic-Ionian Basin
(Valorisation of Typical Agro-Food Products
Jan 2010 Dec 2012
A 3-years project focused on:
- assessing the role of different growth regulators in rooting of vegetables
- quantification of phytohormones
Ministry of Education and Science
Evaluation of some biotechnological methods for the improvement of growth indicators and
shortening the time for entry into production of vegetable seedlings under unfavourable soil
and cultivation conditions
Jan 2008 Dec 2010
Team Leader - A 3-years project in partnership with University of Bologna focused on:
- assessing the level of susceptibility/ tolerance
- molecular characterisation of sources of resistance with markers
Ministry of Education and Science
Identification of resistance to pathogens in Albanian genotypes of apple and pear and its
genetic-molecular characterisation
Jan 2008 Dec 2009
Team Leader - A 3-year project in partnership with the University of Bologna focused on the
assessment of the possibility for a biomass chain in Albania
Ministry of Education and Science
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BiomAlba: Analysis and Feasibility Study of a Biomass chain in Albania

Jan 2008 Dec 2010
A 3-years project of great relevance. My task is molecular and ampelometric characterisation of
grapevine varieties
Ministry of Education and Science
Study and evaluation of the local grapevine germplasm
2005 - 2009
Chair of Regional WG for Fruit Trees and Vitis Genetic Resources - Develop & implement
projects and activities [inventorying, collecting, ex situ and on farm conservation, characterisation and
evaluation, documentation & information]
South East European Development Network on Plant Genetic Resources (SEEDNet) Project
2006 - 2009
Member of Working Group (Malus/Pyrus) - Ensuring the long-term conservation and facilitating the
increased utilization of plant genetic resources in Europe
BIOVERSITY INTERNATIONAL
European Cooperative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources Networks (ECPGR) Project
2007 - 2009
Co-ordinator for Albania - Identification, sampling, collection and characterisation of main
autochthonous plum varieties in Albania
SEEDNet
Survey of autochthonic plum varieties (Prunus domestica) with regard to inventory, collection,
identification and description in the WB countries
2007 - 2009
Co-ordinator - A national project with the involvement of all stakeholders for fruit genetic resources to
establish a national system of their conservation
SEEDNet
2007 - 2009
Co-ordinator for Albania - Identification, sampling, collection and characterisation of main
autochthonous apple varieties in Albania
SEEDNet
Survey of autochthonous apple populations in the area of South-East Europe
Apr 2008 - May 2009
Team leader - A 1-year project focused on:
- promotion of organic fruit growing in Albania; publication of a monograph on organic apple growing;
- surveys and observations
Austrian Development Cooperation
Improving organic fruit growing in Kosovo and Albania
2005 - 2009
Expertise on IPM and biology greenhouse vegetables.
Virginia Tech
(USA)
Integrated Pest Management CRSP Greenhouse Vegetables
Jan 2006 Jul 2008
Provision of expert knowledge on:
- Clonal selection of stone fruit autochthones varieties of Albania
- Assessment of susceptibility/ resistance of local stone fruit varieties to PPV and other pests.
European Commission, INTERREG IIIA
Integrated project for the valorisation of typical local products (PRINT)
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2007 - 2008
Application of molecular biology techniques for the characterisation of Cameraria populations
SEE-ERANet Pilot
Population genetics of a highly invasive insect pest
April 2008 - May 2009
Study on the risk of fires on the medicinal plants located in the south of Albania
European Delegation in Tirana, IPA
Management of fires in inter-boundary areas between Albania and Greece
2007 - 2008
Co-ordinator - Identification and characterisation of Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris populations in the
SEE region, genetic characterisation, ampelometric description and mapping.
SEEDNet
Identification, conservation and characterisation of Vitis vinifera ssp sylvestris germplasm in
the Region of South East Europe
Jan 2005 Dec 2007
Research on:
- Biology of grape; Molecular characterisation using SSR and AFLP to be carried out in Italy.
- Ampelometry
European Commission, INTERREG IIIA
Enhancement, sanitation and production of local vines and wines (VARIPROVIT)
Jan 2005 Dec 2006
Preparation of an Action Plan for Organic Farming in Albania
European Commission INTERREG IIIA
Dissemination of technical assistance for the implementation of methodologies for the
production of organic products (PAB)
2004 - 2004
- Compilation of questionnaires and data processing; Translation of project document
Mountainous Areas Development Agency
(Albania)
Project Current situation of chestnut in the north-east of Albania and its future development
trends
2004 - 2004
- Compilation of questionnaires and data processing; Translation of project document
Mountainous Areas Development Agency
(Albania)
Project Current situation and perspective development trends of viticulture in the districts of
Berat and Skrapar

FORMAL EDUCATION
2004 - 2007
PhD
University of Bologna (Italy)
2003 - 2006
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences (Horticulture and Plant Protection)
Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania)
2001 - 2003
Master of Science (Horticulture and Plant Protection)
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Agricultural University of Tirana

1996 - 2005
Agrarian Economist (Agrarian Economics and Policies)
Agricultural University of Tirana
1995 - 2000
Agrarian Engineer 9 Crop Production)
Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania)

RESEARCH STAGES
Sep. 2014
Plant Environmental Physiology Group (PEPG) Techniques Workshop Environmental Field
Techniques for Scaling Molecular Physiology to Leaf and Crop Canopy) including demonstrations of
key field and lab techniques on (i) leaf-level processes including photosynthetic gas exchange,
chlorophyll fluorescence (imaging), water status and hydraulic conductance; (ii) canopy processes
including stable isotopes, monitoring canopy development/Leaf Area Index, IR thermography and soil
water/nutrient status; (iii) theory and practice of long-term monitoring under field conditions, including
micrometeorology, eddy covariance, and remote sensing methodologies. Leading scientists as
lecturers and instructors included: Prof. Susanne von Caemmerer (ANU); Prof. Steve Long FRS
(Illinois, USA); Dr. Bernard Genty (CNRS, France); Prof. Maurizio Mencuccini (Edinburgh, UK);
Prof. Howard Griffiths (Cambridge, UK); Dr. Andrew Leakey (Illinois, USA); Dr. Wanne Kromdijk
(Illinois, USA); Prof. Christine Raines (Essex, UK); Dr. Giles Johnson (Manchester, UK);
Prof. Lawren Sack (UCLA, USA); Dr. Colin Campbell (Decagon Instruments, USA); Dr. Katie Field
(Sheffield, UK); Prof. Carl Bernacchi (Illinois, USA); Dr. Gary Lanigan (Teagasc, Ireland); Dr. Miguel
Costa (Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal); Dr. Saoirse Tracy (Leeds, UK); Dr. Craig Yendrek
(Illinois, USA); Dr. Tracy Lawson (Essex, UK); Dr. Steven Driever (Essex, UK); Prof. Mark Rees
(Sheffield, UK); Dr. Lisa Patrick Bentley (Oxford, UK); Dr. Colin Osborne (Sheffield, UK);
Dr. Justin McGrath (Illinois, USA); Dr. Matthew Davey (Cambridge, UK); Instrumentation used from
LI-COR, Decagon Devices, ADC BioScientific Ltd., WALZ, Aquation, Ocean Optics, Opti-Sciences
Environmental Physiology Group, Society for Experimental Botany, University of Cambridge,
University of Essex, University of Sheffield, University of Illinois, University of Manchester
Jul 09
Stage at the Fruit Tree Architecture and Microclimate Team at Clermont-Ferrand to learn digitising
techniques and other instrumentation for fruit tree physiology studies. Tutoring by Marc Saudreau and
Pierre-Eric Laurie.
INRA (Clermond-Ferrand, France)
Dec 2008 April 2009
Scab resistance screening in greenhouse (inoculum preparation, inoculation of seedlings and
evaluation); controlled hybridisation procedures (pollen collection, emasculation and pollination
techniques); pollen analysis (in vitro viability assays); fingerprinting protocols (SSR and AFLP) for
genetic characterisation; QTL in molecular fruit breeding;
University of Bologna, Department of Fruit Trees and Woody Plant Sciences (Italy)
March 2008 - October 2008
Stage at the Molecular Biology lab; working on genetic analyses (DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing,
use of GeneMapper, genetic barcoding, etc.)
INRA (Orleans, France)
July 2007 July 2007
lectors: Sabelis, Amrine, De Moraes, Welbourn, Ochoa, James, OConnor
Acarology Summer Program Ohio State University (Ohio, USA)
July 2007 - September 2007
Applying grapevine genetic characterization, grape breeding experiments and on the use of an
ampelometric/carpometric software
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Centro di Ricerca e Sperimentazione in Agricoltura Basile Caramia (Bari, Italy)

March 2007 - March 2007
Sierological & molecular diagnostic methods, in vitro & in vivo propagation,sanitation & certification of
fruit trees
International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) (Bari, Italy)
May 2006 August 2006
Research pertinent to my PhD at UNIBO
International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) (Bari, Italy)
June 2005 June 2005
Research stage pertinent to my PhD at UNIBO
University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales [UK] Institute of Rural Studies, Organic Centre Wales
Sept 2002 Nov 2005
Diploma on Sustainable Development of Agricultural, Environmental and Rural Systems
University of Bologna and UniAdrion
Jan 2001 Jan 2001
International Permaculture Design Certificate
Permaculture Institute (Australia)

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Albanian
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Consideration for others

Strong management and ability to work to tight deadlines

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Great attention to detail and accuracy, combining that with eagerness to gain knowledge and to
develop my skills and to take every opportunity to do so in the work Ive been involved in

Computer skills and competences

Very good skills, use of several softwares for modelling, statistical analysis and layout

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A strong work ethic and personal motivation

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ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY (ECOPHYSIOLOGY) OF FRUIT CROPS

KULLAJ, E. AVDIU, V. and F. THOMAJ (2016) Model Unveils Changes in Stomatal Conductance in
Apple Saplings after Use of Bioregulators. International Symposium on Physiological Principles and
Their Application to Fruit Production, Geneva, New York, 26 28 March
KULLAJ, E. AVDIU, V., LEPAJA, L., KUCERA, J. and F. THOMAJ (2016) Modelling Canopy
Transpiration and Stomata Conductance of Young Apples Using a Parameterized Penman-Monteith
Equation. International Symposium on Physiological Principles and Their Application to Fruit
Production, Geneva, New York, 26 28 March
LEPAJA, L., KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, K. and A. ZAJMI (2015) Vegetative and productive response of
young 'Williams' pear trees to regulated deficit irrigation (RDI), mulching and their combinations. Acta
Hort. 1094, ISHS.
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LEPAJA, L., KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, K. and A. ZAJMI (2015) Effects of regulated deficit irrigation,
mulching and their combination on fruit diameter growth of young William pears. Proc. of 50th
Croatian & 10th International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija, Croatia, 16 20/02/2015, pg. 580
584
LEPAJA, K., LEPAJA, L., KULLAJ, E., KRASNIQI, N. and M. SHEHAJ (2015) Effect of partial rootzone
drying (PRD) on fruit quality and nutrient contents of Albion strawberry. Proceedings of 50th Croatian
& 10th International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija, Croatia, 16 20/02/2015, pg. 600 604.
THOMAJ, F., SPAHIU, T. and E. KULLAJ (2015) The behaviour of some apple cultivars on M9 rootstocks
in Lushnja, Albania. Journal of Biology and Nature 3(1), 32 42.
BREGU,K., THOMAJ, F., KULLAJ, E. and P. RAMA (2015) Influence of cultivar and cutting preparation
time on the rooting yield of autochthonous olive cultivars.
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) Stomatal response kinetics in various apple cultivars under a high
radiation environment. Proceedings of the 25th Intl. Scientific-Experts Congress on Agriculture and
Food Industr, Izmir, Turkey 25 27/04/2014
http://www.agricongress2014.ege.edu.tr/index.php/component/k2/348-book-of-abstracts,161
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) E. A transpiration model to screen local fruit tree genotypes for
drought tolerance. 5th International Scientific Agricultural Symposium Jahorina, Bosnia &
Hercegovina 23 26/10/2014. http://www.agrosym.rs.ba/index.php/en/component/content/ar ticle/14sample-data-articles/118-programme-2, pg. 42
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) Characterization of stomatal sensitivity to water deficits of several
apple genotypes. Proceedings of the 25th Intl. Scientific-Experts Congress on Agriculture and Food
Industr, Izmir, Turkey 25 27/04/2014
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SPAHIU, T., THOMAJ, F. and E. KULLAJ (2015) Behaviour of some apple cultivars on Pajam 2
rootstock in Dibra region. Proceedings of the 5th Intl. Conf. of Ecosystems. ISBN 978-9928-4248-3-9
AVDIU, V., THOMAJ, F., SYLANAJ, S. and E. KULLAJ (2014) Effect of rootstock diameter on apple
saplings growth. Albanian Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 13 (1), 48 52
LEPAJA, L., KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, K., SHEHAJ, M. and A. ZAJMI (2014) Fruit quality parameters of five
pear cultivars in Western Kosovo. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Agriculture and
Food. Vol. 2, ISSN 1314-8591
KULLAJ, E., DOMI, H., SPAHIU, T. and F. THOMAJ (2014) Behaviour of apple cultivars under a high
radiation and temperature regime of Western Plain in Albania. Seventh International Symposium on
Irrigation of Horticulture Crops, Geisenheim, Germany. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1038, 423 428
http://www.actahort.org/books/1038/1038_51.htm
LEPAJA, K., KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, L., AVDIU, V. and R. ZAJMI (2014) Fruit quality parameters of three
apple cultivars in western Kosovo. 49th Croatian & 9th International Symposium on Agriculture,
Dubrovnik, Croatia.
DOMI, H., KULLAJ, E., SPAHIU, T. and F. THOMAJ (2014) Xylem dynamics of different rootstock/scion
combinations of apple under a hot, semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Seventh International
Symposium on Irrigation of Horticulture Crops, Geisenheim, Germany. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1038, 387
392 http://www.actahort.org/books/1038/1038_46.htm
SPAHIU, T., THOMAJ, F., KULLAJ, E. and H. DOMI (2013) The behaviour of some apple cultivars
grafted on M9 in two different ecological areas: Kora and Lushnja. Journal of International
Environmental Application and Science. Vol. 8(4): 480 484
THOMAJ, F., KULLAJ, E. and E. PEI (2014) Effects of localised irrigation and fertigation on vegetative
and reproductive growth of Merlot. Seventh International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticulture
Crops, Geisenheim, Germany. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1038,609 616
http://www.actahort.org/books/1038/1038_77.htm
AVDIU, V., THOMAJ, F., SYLANAJ, S. and E. KULLAJ 2013. Bioregulator influence in shaping of the
knip apple tree. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science, 3 (3), 431 436.
KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, L., AVDIU, V. and F. THOMAJ (2013). Modelling sap flow of young apple
rootstocks under various climates. 9th International Workshop on Sap Flow, 4 7 June, Ghent,
Belgium
KULLAJ, E., LEPAJA, L., AVDIU, V. and F. THOMAJ (2013). Modelling sap flows dynamics at various
levels of apple canopies under climatic stress. 9th International Workshop on Sap Flow, 4 7 June,
Ghent, Belgium. Book of Abstracts
KULLAJ, E. and F. THOMAJ (2013) Assessing climatic stress effects on apple (Malus domestica Borkh.)
using various plant based methods. The Journal of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Special
Issue, Vol.1, ISSN 1018-8851
KULLAJ, E., ZOTAJ, A. and A. AKALLI (2013). Grape-growing zoning in Albania using viticultural
climatic indices. The Journal of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Special Issue, Vol.2, ISSN
1018-8851
DOMI, H., SPAHIU, T., KULLAJ, E. and F. THOMAJ (2013). Influence of M9 rootstock on the
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reproductive behaviour of apple cultivars under dry, semi-arid growing conditions. Agro-Knowledge
Journal, vol. 14, br. 1, 5-10. 10.7251/AGREN1301005D
DOMI, H., SPAHIU, T., KULLAJ, E. and F. THOMAJ (2012). Rootstock influence on apple canopy
architecture under high radiation and temperature. Agro-Knowledge Journal, vol.14, br.1, 527-533.
DOI:10.7251/AGREN1204527D
SPAHIU, T., DOMI, H., KULLAJ, E. and F. THOMAJ (2012). Behaviour of four apple cultivars on four
clonal rootstocks under the growing conditions of Dibra region. Agro-Knowledge Journal

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KULLAJ, E., BACU, A., THOMAJ, F. and F. FIKU (2015) Albanian grapevine cultivars: preliminary results
of molecular, phenolic and ampelometric profiles and relatedness. Vitis -Geilweilerhof 54 (Special
Issue), [IF = 0.8]
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2014) Selection of flood-tolerant Prunus rootstocks using sap flow.
Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 60 (4), 111-117. UDC 634.22:556.166(496.5)
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) Stomatal response kinetics in various apple cultivars under a high
radiation environment. 25th International Scientific-Experts Congress on Agriculture and Food
Industr, Izmir, Turkey 25 27/04/2014
http://www.agricongress2014.ege.edu.tr/index.php/component/k2/348-book-of-abstracts,161
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) E. A transpiration model to screen local fruit tree genotypes for
drought tolerance. 5th International Scientific Agricultural Symposium Jahorina, Bosnia &
Hercegovina 23 26/10/2014. http://www.agrosym.rs.ba/index.php/en/component/content/ar ticle/14sample-data-articles/118-programme-2, pg. 42
THOMA, D. and E. KULLAJ (2015) Characterization of stomatal sensitivity to water deficits of several
apple genotypes. 25th International Scientific-Experts Congress on Agriculture and Food Industry
Izmir, Turkey 25 27/04/2014
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KULLAJ, E. and A. CAKALLI (2013). Metabolic characterisation of main Albanian grape cultivars. The
Journal of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Special Issue, Vol.2, ISSN 1018-8851
KULLAJ, E. and A. AKALLI (2013) Computer-based ampelographic characterisation of main Albanian
grapevine cultivars. The Journal of Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Special Issue, Vol.2, ISSN
1018-8851
KULLAJ, E., SUSAJ, L. and A. AKALLI (2013). Last home for the wild grapevine. Characterization and
conservation of Vitis sylvestris in Albania. AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG., ISBN: 978-3-65931918-1
KULLAJ, E., SIMON, S., AKALLI, A. and I. PEJIC (2011) Molecular characterization of wild grapevine
(Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris) populations of Northern Albania. Acta Horticulturae 948
KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A. and S. SHAHINI (2011). Inventory of fruit crop wild relatives of Albania. Acta
Horticulturae, 948
SUSAJ, L., KULLAJ, E., DRAGUSHA, B., MUSTAFA, S., dhe B. FERRAJ (2010). Hardhia e egr e pyllit
(Vitis vinifera L. ssp. sylvestris), nj element i rndsishm pr ekuilibrat e diversitetit dhe t
ekosistemeve n Luginn e Shkrelit. Konferenca pr Liqenin e Shkodrs. Qershor, Shkodr
SUSAJ, L. dhe E. KULLAJ (2010). Hardhia e egr n Shqiperi. Monografi, Tirana, U.B.T.
SUSAJ, L., NOVAKU, R., FERRAJ, B., KULLAJ, E. dhe B. GJINI (2010). Niveli i shfaqjes se karaktereve
kryesore tek popullatat e hardhise se eger (Vitis vinifera L., ssp. sylvestris) ne luginen e Shkrelit,
Malesi e Madhe. Albanian Journal of Agricultural Science 9(13): 8.
SUSAJ, L. dhe E. KULLAJ (2010). Wild grapevine in Albania. Monograph, Tirana, A.U.T. (in Albanian)
KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, Sh., PALMISANO, F. and A. AKALLI (2009) Preliminary assessment of the
resistance/tolerance to PPV in some Albanian stonefruit varieties. Yearbook of Plant Protection
Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XIX
KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, Sh. and M. AKALLI (2009) Resistance levels to insect pests in several Albanian
Prunus varieties. Yearbook of Plant Protection Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XIX
KULLAJ, E. (2008) Fruit genetic resources of Albania. Chronica Horticulturae 48(3), p.20-23
ADDANTE, R., BAZZONI, A., CALDERARO, M., CAMPOSEO, S., AKALLI, D., CARDONE, A., DE
BELLIS L., DIGIARO M., FERRARA, G., GALLOTTA, A., GIORGIO, V., GODINI, A., GURI, S.,
KULLAJ, E., LA GRAVINESE, G., NOVIELLO, N., NUZZACI, G., PALASCIANO, M., SAVINO, V. and
F. THOMAI (2008). Schede descrittive di cultivar di olivo e drupacee. Progetto integrato per la
valorizzazione delle produzioni tipiche locali (PRINT). INTERREG III-A Italia-Albania.
LATEUR, M., GELVONAUSKIS, B., OGER, R., ANTOFIE, A., ELLEN, E., KELLERHALS, M., DAPENA,
E., MADER, S., HANKE, V., HJALMARSSON, I., IKASE, L., BLAZEK, J., KULLAJ, E., LAURENS, F.
and MAGGIONI, L. (2007). ECPGR Working Group on Malus & Pyrus genetic resource: a unique
opportunity for European collaborations. 12th EUCARPIA Symposium on Fruit Breeding and Genetics.
Zaragoza (Spain), 23-27 Sept. 2007
AKALLI, A., II, I., KULLAJ, E. and MYRTA, A. (2007). Status of Prunus germplasm in Albania.
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ECPGR Report of a Working Group on Prunus - 6th and 7th meeting

KULLAJ, E. (2006). Status of Malus germplasm in Albania. ECPGR Report of a Working Group on
Malus/Pyrus 3rd meeting
AKALLI, A., KULLAJ, E., SUSAJ, L., INA, K., SHAHINI, S. (2006). Evaluation for the presence of
viroids infection on the main Albanian varieties of plum and cherry. Yearbook of Plant Protection
Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XVII
AKALLI, A., MYRTA, A., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, S., II, I., RUCI, T. and B. HUQI. (2006). Applying of
dsRNA isolation test for identification of viruses on the main native Albanian olive varieties. Yearbook
of Plant Protection Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XVII
AKALLI, A., MYRTA, A., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, S., HUQI, B., BODE, D. and F. THEOHARI. (2006).
Identification of viruses by a mechanical transmission test on native Albanian plum and cherry
varieties. Yearbook of Plant Protection Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XVII
AKALLI, A., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, S. and A. MYRTA (2005). Identification of virus free clones of main
authocthone varieties of olive and stone fruits in Albania. 1st Congress of Plant Protection
Environmental Concern and Food Safety and XXXth Meeting for Plant Protection in the Republic of
Macedonia
AKALLI, A., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI S. dhe S. VARAKU (2005). Application of the biological test on
indicator plants for the identification of viruses on autochthon varieties of plum (Prunus domestica)
and cherry (P. avium) in Albania. 1st Congress of Plant Protection Environmental Concern and Food
Safety and XXXth Meeting for Plant Protection in the Republic of Macedonia
AKALLI, A., II, I., KULLAJ, E. and A. MYRTA. (2003). Status of Prunus Germplasm in Albania.
Establishment of Inter-Balkan Network on the Treatment of Genetic Resources. FYROM
AKALLI, A., FIKU, H., KULLAJ, E. and F. ARKA. (2003). Status of Albanian Viticultural Germplasm.
First Meeting of ECPGR Working Group on Vitis, Palic, Montenegro.
AKALLI, D. and E. KULLAJ (2002). Assessment of Tiranas olive germloplasm. Biological Studies,
Special No. 5-6, 2001, National Conference on Biological Sciences.

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF FRUIT CROPS

HERNANDEZ-LOPEZ, A., ROUGERIE, R., AUGUSTIN, S., LEES, D.C., TOMOV, R., KENIS, M., COTA,
E., KULLAJ, E., GRABENWEGER, G., ROQUES, A. and C. LOPEZ-VAAMONDE. (2011) Host
tracking or cryptic adaptation? Phylogeography of Pediobius saulius (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae), a
parasitoid of the highly invasive horse-chestnut leafminer. Evolutionary Applications 04/2012;
5(3):256-269 [IF: 4.92]
LOPEZ-VAAMONDE, C., BENGTSSON, B. CAMA, A., DEUTSCH, H., DESCHKA, G., KULLAJ, E.,
LASTUVKA, A., LASTUVKA, Z., LEES, D., DE PRINS, J., GOMBOC, S., HUEMER, P., LANGMAID,
J., MUTANEN, M., SIMS, I., TRIBERTI, P., WIESER, C. and R. ROUGERIE. 2011. DNA barcoding of
European Gracillariidae leaf-mining moths. XVIIth European Congress of Lepidopterology. Book of
abstracts. Luxembourg, 49
SHAHINI, S., KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A., AKALLI, M., LAZAREVSKA, S. and D. PFEIFFER (2010)
Dynamics and biological control of European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana Lepidoptera:
Tortricidae) in Albania using different strains of Bacillus thuringiensis. International Journal of Pest
Management, 56(3), 281 286. DOI: 10.1080/09670874.2010.481056 [IF = 0.5]
KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, S. and A. AKALLI (2010) Evaluating the resistance of the local plum germplasm
to their main pests. International Conference on Integrated Crop Management, Republic of
Macedonia. M&B.
KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, S., AKALLI, M. and Z. Shahini (2010) Monitoring resistance to lepidopterous
pests among local apricot germplasm. International Conference on Integrated Crop Management,
Republic of Macedonia. M&B.
KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A. and S. SHAHINI (2010) World synopsis of spider mites inhabiting fruit trees.
International Conference on Integrated Crop Management, Republic of Macedonia. M&B.
SHAHINI, S., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, Z. and B. HUQI (2010) Bioproduct BT as a new means for
controlling of Lepidoptera in olive groves. International Conference on Integrated Crop Management,
Republic of Macedonia. M&B.
SHAHINI, S., KULLAJ, E., SHAHINI, Z., BARDHI, B. and L. JANI (2010) Olive key pest control based on
IPM. International Conference on Integrated Crop Management, Republic of Macedonia. M&B.
SHAHINI, S., KULLAJ, E., MEHMETI, A., OHLINGER, B., SYLANA, S., DEMAJ, A. and T. THOMAI
(2010). Improving organic apple growing in Kosovo and Albania a challenge. 14th Int. Conference on
Organic Fruit Growing, University of Hohenheim, Germany 2010.
SHAHINI, Sh., KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A and E. de Lillo (2009) Preliminary survey and population
dynamics of Acari Eriophyoidea associated to olives in Albania. International Journal of Acarology.
Volume 35, Issue 5 October 2009, pg. 419 - 423 [IF = 0.44]
SHAHINI, SH., KULLAJ, E., MANKOLLI, H., SHAHINI, Zh and B. FERRAJ (2009) The use of
environmental friendly methods for controlling S. oleae by reducing water pollution. International
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SHAHINI, Sh., KULLAJ, E., JOJI, E., KUKALI, E., SHAHINI, Zh., SUSAJ, L. and H. VRAPI (2009)
Citrus mealybug and its control. Yearbook of Plant Protection Society of the Republic of Macedonia,
Vol. XIX
SHAHINI, SH., VARAKU, S., SHAHINI, ZH., HUQI, B., KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A., ABAZI, U. and H.
MANKOLLI (2008). The controlling of B. olea by using of eco-traps in Albania. Yearbook of Plant
Protection Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XVIII
SHAHINI, SH., SHAHINI, ZH., VARAKU, S. HUQI, B., AKALLI, A., KULLAJ E., ABAZI, U. and H.
MANKOLLI (2008). Control of insect pests in stored products in Albania. Yearbook of Plant Protection
Society of the Republic of Macedonia, Vol. XVIII
SHAHINI, SH., MANKOLLI, H. and KULLAJ, E. (2008) Citrus pests and their biological control. The
International Conference of the Biological and Environmental Sciences of Albania
SHAHINI, SH., KULLAJ, E. and H. MANKOLLI. (2008) The biological control of aleyrodidae pests. The
International Conference of the Biological and Environmental Sciences of Albania
SHAHINI, SH., KULLAJ, E. and S. VARAKU (2008) Monitoring aphids in plants. 3rd Annual Meeting of
AlbShkenca Institute, Tirana
SHAHINI, SH., KULLAJ, E. and S. VARAKU (2008) Monitoring olive aphids in the area of Vlora. 3rd
Annual Meeting of AlbShkenca Institute, Tirana
KULLAJ, E, AKALLI, D and A. AKALLI (2007). Organic olive management. Monograph
SHAHINI, SH., VARAKU, S., KULLAJ, E. and ZH. SHAHINI (2007). Grapevine moth in Albania. XVI
International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, UK.
KULLAJ, E. (2006). Taxonomic Study of Tetranychids on Fruit Trees and Grapevine and Assessment of
Their Control by Phytoseiids. Dissertation. A.U.T.
HUQI, B., KULLAJ, E. and SHAHINI, SH. (2006). Evidences of weeds and their integrated control in
olive groves of Albania. IPM Symposium V, Saint Luis, USA.
SHAHINI, S., OTA, E. and E. KULLAJ (2006). Grapevine moth in Albania. IPM Symposium V, Saint
Luis, USA.
KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A. and Sh. SHAHINI (2005). Albanian Tetranychids: a systematic approach to
their study. 1st Congress of Plant Protection Environmental Concern and Food Safety and XXXth
Meeting for Plant Protection in the Republic of Macedonia
SHAHINI, S., VARAKU, S., HUQI, B., KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A. and N. Hakaj (2005). Plum pox and
tristeza vectors in Albania. 1st Congress of Plant Protection Environmental Concern and Food Safety
and XXXth Meeting for Plant Protection in the Republic of Macedonia
KULLAJ, E., AKALLI, A., SHAHINI, S. And S. VARAKU (2005). Entomofaunistic study on alfalfa, a
precondition to the biological control of its pests. 1st Congress of Plant Protection Environmental
Concern and Food Safety and XXXth Meeting for Plant Protection in the Republic of Macedonia
KULLAJ, E. (2003) Approach to Identify and Collect Species of Family Tetranychidae (ACARI) in the
Area of Tirana. A.U.T.
KULLAJ, E. and R. UKA (2001). Entomofaunistic study on alfalfa. Buletini i Shkencave Bujqsore 1, 2001
SHURDHA, Y., MANE I., KULLAJ E. et. al. (2001) Study on the situation and prospective of agriculture
mechanisation in Albania. 2KR Project, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
KULLAJ, E. and R. UKA. (2000). Bio-Ecological Aspects of the Young Lucernes Arthropodofauna in the
District of Tirana. A.U.T

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BRAHUSHI, F. and KULLAJ, E. (2014). The assessment of pesticides residues in some organic
cultivated and wild-collected medicinal plants in Albania. Vol. 13, pp. 25 29. Special Issue. Papers in
this issue are presented in the 1st International Conference "Biotechnology in Agriculture" hold on
Agricultural University of Tirana, April 22 - 23, 2014
SPORNBERGER, A., KULLAJ, E., MEHMETI, A., HLINGER, B., SYLANAJ, S., DEMAJ, A., THOMAI,
T.(2013) Organic apple growing in Kosovo and Albaniaa survey of the current situation and
possibilities for improvement. Organic Agriculture, Volume 3, Issue 3, page 175-182
MITRUSHI, P., KULLAJ, E. and M. AKALLI (2013) Concept idea for a small scale plant using olive oil
solid waste. In: Vittuari et al. (eds.) Biomalba, Analysis and Feasibility Study of a Biomass Supplychain in Albania. Edizioni ETS. ISBN 978-884673731-1
KULLAJ, E. and P. MITRUSHI (2013) Analysis of the agricultural, energy and environmental policies in
Albania focusing on the development of renewable energy resources. In: Vittuari et al. (eds.)
Biomalba, Analysis and Feasibility Study of a Biomass Supply-chain in Albania. Edizioni ETS. ISBN
978-884673731-1
KULLAJ, E. and M. CAKALLI (2013). Albanian Agriculture: Analyzing the Past to Decide for the Future. In
Pillarisetti et al. (Eds.), Multifunctional Agriculture, Ecology and Food Security: International
Perspectives. Nova Science Publishers ISBN 978-1-62618-294-3
KULLAJ, E. (Ed.) Overview of the agriculture impacts and the adjoining activities on pollution of Lake
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Skadar. Baseline study under EMA-Plan (IPA Cross Border Programme Albania Montenegro,
2007 2013)
KULLAJ, E. and M. AKALLI (2011). Sustainability of the medicinal and aromatic plants sector socio
economic value and policies for Albania. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany ISSN. 978-3-84433170-7
KULLAJ, E. and AKALLI, M. (2010) Development of organic apple growing in Albania AgroSym,
Jahorina, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. 978-99938-670-4-3
AKALLI, M. BRAHIMSULAJ, E. and E. KULLAJ (2010) Profitability of mixed fruit tree farms in Albania.
AgroSym, Jahorina, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. 978-99938-670-4-3
KULLAJ, E. (2010) Organic farming policies for a sustainable development of rural areas. Lambert
Academic Publishing, Germany ISSN. 978-3-8383-6360-8
KULLAJ, E., MOLARI, G., REGOLI, F., SEGRE, A., SULCE, S. and M. VITTUARI (2009) Technicaleconomic feasibility of a small scale plant for olive by-product direct combustion. 17th European
Biomass Conference-From Research to Industry and Markets, Hamburg, Germany
VITTUARI, M. and E. KULLAJ (2009). La biomassa come fonte energetica alternativa: il caso dei
progetti biomadria e biomalba. International Conference: La realta, la ricerca e la tecnologia italiana
per un piano nazionale di svluppo rurale in Albania. Proceedings 2007 2008 Scientific Initiatives
SUSAJ, L., FERRAJ, B., KULLAJ, E. and M. BELEGU (2009) Method for extending the cultivation of
leyland and thuja on dry carbonate soils. Proceedings of the 4th International Annual Meeting of AlbShkenca Institute, Tetovo, FYROM, September 2009 (in Albanian)
KULLAJ, E. (2007) Organic farming policies for a sustainable development of rural Albania. Est-Ovest,
n.3, 2007
KULLAJ, E. (2005) Environmental implications of Agriculture Activities in Albania and Sustainable
Development Policy Objectives. Est-Ovest, n.3, 2005
KULLAJ, E. (2004) Anticipating Organic Farming Policy Measures and Market-Based Instruments as
tools for Sustainable Development of Rural Albania. UniAdrion.
KULLAJ, E. (2004) Examination of environmental implications of agricultural activities in Albania and
anticipation of sustainable development policy objectives. Paper submitted for the 3rd Course of
Specialisation in Sustainable Development of Agricultural, Environmental and Rural Systems
organised by UniAdrion
PEULI, V. and E. KULLAJ (2004) Agro-environmental Resources and Soil Use, in Sustainable
development and rural planning: methods of analysis to apply to Albanias study case
KULLAJ, E. (2002) The environmental implications of agriculture on the soils of Albania. International
Scientific Symposium on The Role of Environment in Agriculture and Rural Development,
Cephalonia, Greece

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Awards

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KULLAJ, E. (2014) Following walnut footprints in Albania. In: Avanzato et al (Eds.) Following Walnut
Footprints (Juglans regia L) Cultivation and Culture, Folklore and History, Traditions and Uses.
Scripta Horticulturae No.17, ISBN 978-90-6605-632-9
KULLAJ, E. and F. LIAJ (2013) Albania's natural heritage of medicinal and aromatic plants. GIZ, Tirana.
KULLAJ, E. (2013). Apple harvest and post harvest protocols. SNV Promali (in Albanian). ISBN: 97899956-43-95-9
KULLAJ, E. (2012) Following olive footprints in Albania. In: El Kholi et al (Eds.) Following Olive Footprints
(Olea europaea L.) - Cultivation and Culture, Folklore and History, Tradition and Uses. Scripta
Horticulturae No.13, ISBN 978 90 6605 734 0
KULLAJ, E. (2009). Fruit Breeding, AUT 710 pg.
KULLAJ, E. (2009). Organic Fruit Growing, AUT 200 pg.
KULLAJ, E. (2008). Advance Biology of Fruit Trees (pome fruits), AUT 310 pg
KULLAJ, E. (2008). Ecophysiology of Fruit Trees, AUT 540 pg.
AKALLI, D. and E. KULLAJ (2007). Biology of Horticultural Plants, AUT 500 pg.
AKALLI, D. and E. KULLAJ (2007). Laboratory Topics in the Biology of Horticultural Plants, AUT 250
pg.
KULLAJ, E and F. LIAJ. (2007) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Manual for Collectors based on the
principles of organic production. GTZ
Translation and editing of world famous Biology of Plants, 7th Ed. Raven, Evert & Eichorn, for
UFOPress, 900 pg
Translation and editing of Laboratory Topics in Botany, 7th Evert & Eichorn, for UFOPress, 250 pg
Translation and editing of world famous Earths Users Guide to Permaculture, Rosemary Morrow,
(World Vision)
Translation of a chapter from the famous book of Bill Mollison, Introduction to Permaculture , - pg. 40,
(World Vision)
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2009 Member of the Scientific Committee of Est-Ovest, Interdisciplinary Review on

European Integration Studies
2009 Member of ISHS (International Society for Horticultural Science)
2009 Member of AHS (American Horticultural Society)
2009 Member of RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
2009 Member of EUCARPIA (European Association for Research on Plant Breeding)
2007 Member of the Acarological Society of America
2007 Member of ALBSHKENCA INSTITUTE
2006 Member of the Malus/Pyrus Working Group of ECP/GR (IPGRI)
2005 2009 Chairman of the Fruit and Vitis Working Group of SEEDNet
2002 Chairman of the ALBANIAN PERMACULTURE ASSOCIATION
2007 Member of YPARD (Young Professionals Platform for Agric. Research for Development)
2006 present Commission Member or the Evaluation of MSc Thesis at the University of Bologna
2006 2008 Academic Reader for Master Thesis at the University of Bologna, Italy
2009 present Academic Reviewer for Journal of Horticulture and Forestry
2009 present Academic Reviewer for Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science
2009 present Academic Reviewer for Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
2000 2004 Secretary General of the WATER AND ALBANIAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
2004 2006 Trainer of Studenti Climbing Team
2012 Funding for Excellence in Research by National Agency for Innovation and Technology
2007 First Fellowship Dr. Michael Abbatiello from Acarology Development Foundation
2007 Fellowship from D.E. Johnston Memorial Fund at the Ohio State UniversityPublications
2005 Scholarship from SOROS Foundation through Global Supplementary Grant Programme

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