Agriculture

Plant stress physiology

Horticulture

• 2022: Post-Doctorate:

Vegetable Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China (Under Process).

• 2015: PhD:

Research Title: Studies on Induction of Systemic Resistance in Rose by Pseudomonas and Bacillus Strains against Diplocarpon rosae.

Institute of Agricultural Sciences: University of the Punjab Lahore.

• M. Sc. (Hon):

Research Title: Effect of Special Pruning Practices on Vegetative and Reproductive Growth of Apple.

University College of Agriculture, Rawalakot: The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir –Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir (1st division).

• B. Sc. (Hon):

Barani Agriculture College, Rawalpindi. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (1st division).

• Worked as Visiting Lecturer at Institute of Mycology ands Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore from September 2005 to February 2008.
• Worked as Honorary Lecturer in University College of Agriculture, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during 1996-97.

 

• SUPERVISION OF PhD SCHOLARS: 08
• OTHER SCHOLARS: 12

 

1. Waheed Ullah Khan (PhD: Completed): College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Role of Metal Tolerant Rhizobacteria on Phytoremediation of Cd and Ni Contaminated Soils by Catharanthus roseus (L.). Don.

2. Anis Ali Shah (PhD: Completed): Department of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Studies for exogenous application of antioxidants to alleviate heavy metal stress in cucumber (Cucumis sativusL.).

3. Saba Manzoor (PhD: Under Process): Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Genome wide association mapping for salt tolerance in carrot (Daucus carota L.).

4. Samia Faiz (PhD: Under Process): Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Physio-Morphic and biochemical characterization of carrot (Daucus carota L.) in response to silver nanoparticles against cadmium (Cd) stress.

5. Danish Ashfaq (PhD: Under Process): Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Physio-Morphic and biochemical characterization of carrot (Daucus carota L.) in response to silver nanoparticles against lead (Pb) stress.

6. Rehana Sardar (PhD: Under Process): Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Effects of Seed Priming with Phytoprotectants on Cadmium Stress Alleviation in Coriandrum sativum L.

7. Saber Hussain (PhD: Under Process): Multifarious Interactive Effects of Selenium and Sodium Chloride on Growth, Physiochemical Attributes and Yield of Brassica rapa L. Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

8. Muhammad Sajid (PhD: Under Process): Impacts of Seed Priming With Polyethylene Glycol on Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Growth and Nutritional Quality of Radish (Raphanus Sativus L.). Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

9. Hafsa Nemat (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Ameliorative effect of co-application of Bradyrhizobium japonicum EI09 and Se to mitigate chromium stress in Capsicum annum L.

10. Tarifa Mushtaq (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Synergistic ameliorative effect of iron oxide nanoparticles and Bacillus subtilis S4 against arsenic toxicity in Cucurbita moschata: polyamines, antioxidants, and physiochemical studies.

11. Muniba Tariq (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Enhanced performance of Bacillus megaterium OSR-3 in combination with putrescine ameliorated hydrocarbon stress in Nicotiana tabacum.

12. Kanwal Akram (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Ameliorative role of Bacillus subtilis FBL-10 and silicon against lead induced stress in Solanum melongena.

13.Fatima Bibi (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Synergistic effect of Bacillus thuringiensis IAGS 199 and putrescine on alleviating cadmium-induced phytotoxicity in capsicum annum.

14. Sonia Aslam (BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Combined effect of Bacillus fortis IAGS 223 and zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate cadmium phytotoxicity in Cucumis melo.

15. Azna(BS: Completed 2020): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: 4-Hydroxymelatonin alleviates nickel stress, improves physiochemical traits of Solanum melongena: Regulation of polyamine metabolism and antioxidative enzyme.

16. Samia Anwar(BS: Completed 2021): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Interactive potential of Bacillus megaterium A12 and biochar in chromium stress mitigation in Spinacia oleraceae: Methylglyoxal detoxification and activation of antioxidant enzymes

17. Muhammad Mudassir (BS: Completed 2021): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Interactive effect of iron oxide nanoparticles and selenium decreases arsenic uptake and toxicity in Cucumis melo through modulating antioxidant and glyoxalase system

18. UrwaBatool(BS: Completed 2021): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Impact of silver nanoparticles and biochar on the growth, yield and productivity of Fenugreek under cadmium stress.

19. Rida Saleem (BS: Completed 2021): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Effect of potassium sulphate solution on Coriandrum sativum under Pb stress: Application of biochar and PGPR

20. Romaisa Ijaz (BS: Completed 2021): Department of Botany, University of Narowal, Pakistan.

Research Topic: Remediation of heavy metal stress, toxicity of cadmium (Cd) from contaminated soil by using thiol-modified biochar and promoting growth of plants in crop of Abelmoschus esculentus by adding PGPR.

 

 

• Working as Senior Superintendent Garden in University of the Punjab Lahore since August 3, 2012 to date.
• Worked as Superintendent Garden in University of the Punjab Lahore from July1, 2003 to January 8, 2009.
• Worked as part time Nursery In-charge, Floriculture Research Farm in University of the Punjab for one year from January1, 2007 to 2008.
• Worked as Assistant Manager Horticulture in SUPARCO for six months.
• Worked as Manager Operations in Horti Group Lahore from January 9, 1998 to July17, 2000.
• Worked as Horticulturist in Agri Biotech, Lahore from August1, 2000 to May30, 2003.
• Worked as part time Horticulturist in different organizations.