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Detailed Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Personal Details
Name : Professor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (H.I.; S.I.; PoP)
Father's Name : Ghulam Hussain
Nationality : Pakistani
Gender
Date of birth
: Male
: 15th July 1953
Past Official Addresses: Ex-Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation
Islamabad; Founding Vice Chancellor MNS
Agriculture University Multan
Present Affiliation: 1. Vice Chancellor, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2. Pro-Rector, Institute of Molecular
Biology and Biotechnology, The
University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
3. Professor (Adjunct), International Center
for Chemical and Biological Sciences,
University of Karachi, Pakistan
Permanent Home Address
(For Correspondence)
House #. 57, Street #. 2, Muslim Town 3,
Sargodha Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Tel: +92-41-8811616
Mob: +92-300-6677472; 0300-6232222
E-mail:ashrafbot@yahoo.com
Academic Qualifications:
Examination
passed
Board/
University
Year Distinction Subjects
D.Sc University of
Liverpool, UK
2011 A titled (substantive) degree
based on excellent research
performance after PhD
Improvement of stress
tolerance in plants
Honorary Doctorate
Degree
Lanzhou University,
China
2018 It is the second degree
awarded but first to a
foreigner during 110 years
since the establishment of the
University
Science
Post-doc.
University of Arizona,
Tucson, USA
1993-
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With Prof. J. W. O’Leary Physiology of salt tolerance
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Post-doc. University of
Liverpool
1986 With Dr. T. McNeilly Physiology of salt tolerance
Ph.D.
University of
Liverpool, UK
1986
With Dr. T. McNeilly & Prof.
A.D. Bradshaw (FRS)
Botany-Salt tolerance
M.Sc. University of
Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
1980 1st position and Medal Botany-Plant Physiology
B.Sc. University of the
Punjab, Lahore,
Pakistan
1973 1st in Biology group Biology group
F.Sc. -do- 1971 - Biology group
Matriculation Board of Intermediate
and Secondary
Education, Sargodha,
Pakistan
1969 1st position in school Science subjects
Theses:
1. Ashraf, M. 1986. Evolution of Salt tolerance in Forage Crops. Ph.D., Department of
Botany, University of Liverpool, UK.
2. Ashraf, M. 1980. Effect of salinity on germination and seedling growth of mungbean
(Vigna radiata). M. Sc., Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad,
Pakistan.
Field of specialisation: Plant Sciences (Stress Biology)
Administrative Experience:
1. Pro-Rector, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan from 18th October 2018 to
date
2. Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan from 24th February
2015 to 23rd February 2018.
3. Vice Chancellor, Founding Vice Chancellor of Muhamamd Nawaz Shareef
University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan (A public sector university) from 15
August 2014 to 23rd February, 2015.
4. Adjunct Professor at International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences
(ICCBS), HEJ, University of Karachi, Karachi 2017 to date
5. Chairman, Department of Agronomy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, from 9th
September, 2013 to 14 August, 2014.
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6. Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, from 30th
July, 2013 to 14 August, 2014.
7. Dean, Faculty of Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, from 15th
September, 2006 to 20th Nov 2012.
8. Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, established by Quality Assurance Agency,
Higher Education Commission in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 21 July
2006 to 23 January 2008.
9. Chairman, Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 12th
October 2002 to 18th September, 2006.
10. Head/Convener, Quality Enhancement Cell, established by Quality Assurance
Agency, Higher Education Commission in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from
4 January 2005 to 20 June 2006.
11. Principal Investigator of about 25 research projects funded by various international
and national organizations during the last 20 years.
12. Convener of a number of committees meant for devising rules and regulations for
uplifting the quality of higher education in the university.
Teaching and Research Experience:
1. Professor, Agronomy Department, University College of Agriculture, University of
Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan (26.08.2013 to 14 August, 2014)
2. Professor, Botany Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
(30.03.2002 to 14th July 2013)
3. Associate Professor, Botany Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan (26.05.1999 to 29.03.2002)
4. Associate Professor, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan,
Pakistan (11.3.1997 to 25.5.1999)
5. Assistant Professor, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan,
Pakistan (19.10.1989 to 10.3.1997)
6. Part-Time Teacher in the University College of Agriculture from 1989 – June 1993.
7. Lecturer, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
(22.11.1986 to 18.10.1989)
8. Demonstrator, Botany Department, University of Liverpool, UK (1985-86).
9. Lecturer in Botany, Government Degree College, Shorkot City, Pakistan (28.3.1981
to Sept. 1983)
Trainings:
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As Trainer:
1. An International Conference on “Biohealthy Agriculture” organized on 22-
24 July 2017 at North-West A&F University, Yangling, China (Co-
Organizer)
2. An International Conference on “New Trends in Biotechnology” organized
on 18-19 April 2017, at University of Sistan and Baluchistan, Zahedan, Iran
(Co-organizer)
3. An International Workshop on “Dryland Agriculture and Ecosystem
Sustainability” organized on 16-18th October 2013, at Lanzhou University,
China (Co-Organizer)
4. A Workshop on “Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges” organized on
16th June 2010, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored
by Endowment Fund, UAF. (Chief Organizer)
5. An International Conference on ‘‘Plants and Environmental Pollution’’ held
in Kayseri, Turkey from 6-11 July 2009 (Co-organizer; edited two joint
book volumes through an international publisher)
6. International Symposium on “Strategies for Crop Improvement against
Abiotic Stresses” held during 18 to 20th September, 2006 by Department of
Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)
7. An International Conference on “Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity
Tolerance” held in Tunisia from 3rd to 8th November, 2006 (Co-organizer;
edited a joint book through an international publisher)
8. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Imparting Practical
Training in Biochemical Techniques” held on Feb 27-March 4, 2006 by the
Departments of Chemistry and Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
(Co-organizer).
9. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Role and Functions
of Quality Enhancement Cell” held on May 31, 2006 by the Quality
Enhancement Cell, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer
and Resource person).
10. Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) UAF conducted a Self Assessment
orientation program of Program teams of all the departments of University of
Agriculture Faisalabad from 7 to 13th July 2005. (Chief Organizer)
11. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Advances in Plant
Physiology” held on 14-16 November, 2005 by the Department of Botany,
University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)
12. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Imparting Practical
Training in Advanced Plant Biology Techniques to College Teachers” held on
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11-16 October, 2004 by the Department of Botany, University of Agriculture
Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)
13. Research Orientation Program (Delivered Lectures on Scientific
Writing): held annually at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to share the
experience of senior faculty members with the young ones.
Trainings Completed:
1. Three weeks training (September 1992) for determination of soluble
carbohydrates and soluble proteins using HPLC and electrophoresis at the
University College of Wales and Plant Breeding Station, Aberystwyth, U.K.
2. One month (Nov. 1989) training in the use of HPLC, GC-MS and bioassay of
Abscisic Acid from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, U.K.
Awards and Honours:
1. Highly Cited Researcher declared by the Clarivate Analytics (Thomson Reuters
USA) for the Year 2018. Only 4 of all Pakistani scientists have been declared
highly cited researchers. This is a rare accomplishment and hence astounding
achievement for Government of Pakistan that 4 Pakistani researchers have been
included in the list of top 1% of scientists of the world.
2. Appointed as Honorary Chairman of Silkroad (Yangling) Biohealthy
Agriculture Industry Alliance for 5 years (24th Nov 2018 to 23rd Nov 2023).
3. Earned an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Lanzhou University China –
second degree awarded but first to a foreigner during 110 years since the
establishment of the University
4. Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan conferred on 14th August, 2016
5. Life-Time Achievement Award by the Pakistan Botanical Society Karachi 2015
6. Appointed as an Honorary Professor by the Lanzhou University, China from
February 2013 to date.
7. Distiguished Scientist of the Year in the field of Botany, 2013, by the Pakistan
Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
8. Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013, by the Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad, Pakistan.
9. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) awarded a
Medal recognizing his outstanding efforts to the agriculture sector related to plant
stress physiology and molecular biology during 2013.
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10. Earned the 26th Khawarzmi International Award (KIA Laureate), 2013 by the
Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST), and presented by
the President of Iran on 5th February, 2013.
11. Earned Research Productivity Award 2012 and secured second position among all
awardees – sponsoring agency Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST),
Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad.
12. Appointed as a Visiting professor by the Northwest A&F University, Yangling,
China for a period of three years from May 18, 2011 to May 18, 2014.
13. Appointed as a Visiting professor by the King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia for a period of two years from Dec 2009 to Dec 2011.
14. Appointed as a Scientific Advisor for the Green Technology Program, Rural
Development Administration, Government of the Republic of Korea for a period of 3
years from January 2010 to Dec. 2012.
15. Research Productivity Allowance for the year 2010 (Placed in Category A)
16. Research Productivity Allowance for the year 2007, 2008.
17. Visiting professor, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou,
China, since 2007. (I visit almost every year).
18. Appointed as a Distinguished National Professor by the Higher Education
Commission from 25th Nov. 2005 to 24th Nov. 2007.
19. Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan conferred on 14th August, 2006.
20. A Shield by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad given away by the President of
Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, in the inaugural ceremony of the Centenary
Celebrations of the University on 14 March 2006.
21. Earned Productivity Allowance from the Ministry of Science & Technology (2005).
22. Appointed as an Honorary Scientist for Rural Development Administration,
Government of the Republic of Korea for a period of 3 years from Ist July 2005 to 30
June 2008.
23. Earned Productivity Allowance from the Ministry of Science & Technology (2004).
24. Dr. Agha G.D. Ahmad Medal by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
(2003).
25. Earned Productivity Allowance from the Ministry of Science & Technology (2003).
26. Earned Productivity Allowance from the Ministry of Science & Technology (2002).
27. Best University Teacher Award by Higher Education Commission Islamabad
(2002).
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28. One of the highest Civil Awards by the President of Pakistan – Pride of
Performance for 2000.
29. Pakistan Council for Science and Technology has ranked 5th leading scientist in
Biological Sciences for 1999 using US ISI Impact factor.
30. Open Gold Medal in Botany (1997) by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences,
Islamabad.
31. Presidential Award –Izaz-e-Fazeelat for 1997.
32. First Award in Biology (Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/-) by the National Book
Foundation of Pakistan in 1994.
33. Fulbright Research Award for 1993/94 by the U.S. Educational Foundation.
34. A Cash Prize of Rs. 15000/- (2nd Prize) by the National Book Council (Ministry of
Education Pakistan).
35. Salam Prize (established by the Nobel Laureate Dr. Salam) in Science (Biology), in
1992.
36. Earned a Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences in the field of Biology,
in 1990 (under 40).
37. Earned a Golden Star in 1988 from the National Farm Guide Council of Pakistan on
the basis of excellent research in Agriculture.
38. Earned a Medal in 1980 and 1st position in the University in M.Sc.
Varieties/Lines developed of different crops
1. “S24” was developed as a highly salt tolerant wheat line and
got registered in USA in Journal of Plant Registration in 2010
2. A cotton variety “MNH-988” (high yielding and highly disease
resistant) was got registered with Punjab Agriculture
Department during 2016 as a team member
Patent Got Registered
“Glycine betaine rich sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) extract promotes plant growth
under saline stress” SI No. 142462; dated 1-12-2016 – The Patent Office, Government
of Pakistan
Professional Affiliation and Appointments:
Fellowships
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1. Member of the Executive Council of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS),
Islamabad-Pakistan (from January 2007 to December 2008; from Jan 2009-
Dec 2010; from Jan 2015 to Dec 2017).
2. Fellow of Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste-Italy (2003).
3. Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad-Pakistan (2000)
Visiting Professor/Scientist
1. Visiting professor, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China,
February 2013
2. Visiting professor, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province,
China,Spetember 2012
3. Visiting Professor, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China for a period
of three years from May 18, 2011 to May 18, 2014.
4. Visiting Professor, University of Shiraz, Iran in 2013
5. Visiting professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a period
of two years from December 2009 to date.
6. Visiting scientist, BIOTEC, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.
7. Visiting professor, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Guangzhou, China, since 2007. (I visit almost every year).
8. Visiting Scientist, Unversity of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK during 1992
9. Visiting professor, Jenju University, South Korea 2005.
10. Visiting professor, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2000.
11. Visiting scientist, University of Arizona Tucson, USA (through Fulbright
program) 1993-1994.
Membership of Scientific Societies:
1. Member of the Commission for the ICTP Prize Fellowships for Leadership
in Science and Islamic Public Life, TWAS, Italy, 2007.
2. Member of the Executive Committee of the National Commission for
Science and Technology (ECNCST), Ministry of Science and Technology,
Government of Pakistan from May 12, 2006 to 2008.
3. President, Pakistan Botanical Society from January 2006 to December 2007.
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4. Focal person for the review of Research projects under the National Research
Program for Universities, Higher Education Commission from 24-04-2006 to
date.
5. Member, National Core Group in Life Sciences, Higher Education
Commission (HEC), Islamabad. 2005-2008.
6. Member, National Curriculum Committee, Higher Education Commission
(HEC), Islamabad (1998-todtae).
7. Pakistan Botanical Society. (Life member)
8. Society for the Advancement of Science in Pakistan.
Editorships of National and International Journals:
1. Biologia, Pakistan (member Advisory Board) from January 2010 to date
2. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences, Turkey, from 2007 to date
3. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture from July 2005 to 2008
4. BMC Plant Biology, UK (Member Editorial Board) from April 2004 to date
5. Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, UK (Member Editorial Advisory
Board) January 2004 to date.
6. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Finland (Member Editorial
Board) 2003 to 2004.
7. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Editor- Section on Plant Physiology and
Biochemistry) 2003 to date.
8. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Member Editorial Committee) 2002.
9. Journal of Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan in 1996
and 1998.
10. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 2003 to 2005.
11. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 2000 – 2005.
12. Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry 1996-2000.
13. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture from 1991-1993.
Reviewer of National and International Journals:
1. The Pakistan Cottons (Pakistan)
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2. Pakistan Journal of Plant Sciences (Pakistan)Journal of Science (Saudi Arabia)
3. International Journal of Environmental Management (UK)
4. International Journal of Environmental Biology (India)
5. Pakistan Journal of Industrial Research (Pakistan)
6. Journal of Scientific Research – Science and Technology (Muscat, Oman)
7. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (Pakistan)
8. Journal of Desert Studies (Egypt)
9. Environmental and Experimental Botany (The Netherlands)
10. Plant Growth Regulation (The Netherlands)
11. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research (Australia)
12. Heredity (UK)
13. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Pakistan)
14. BMC Plant Biology (UK) (Core Reviewer) from 2002 to April 2004
15. European Journal of Agronomy (Germany)
16. Plant Science (USA)
17. Small Ruminant Research (USA)
18. Scientia Horticulturae (The Netherlands)
19. Annals of Applied Biology (UK)
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20. Journal of Tropical Plant Physiology (Malaysia)
21. Pedosphere (China)
22. Euphytica (The Netherlands)
23. Journal of Plant Physiology (Germany)
24. Industrial Crops and Products (The Netherlands)
25. Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology (Brazil)
26. Pest Management Science (The Netherlands)
27. Plant Biology (USA)
28. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Poland)
29. BMC Genomics (UK)
30. Plant Food and Human Nutrition (UK)
31. Plant and Soil (The Netherlands)
32. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (UK)
33. African Journal of Biotechnology (South Africa)
34. Journal of Plant Interactions (Italy)
35. Functional Plant Biology (Australia)
36. Annals of Botany
37. HortScience (USA)
38. Enzyme and Microbial Technology (USA)
Member/Convener of Committees:
1. Member, Senate, Federal Urdu University of Science & Technology (Appointed
by the President of Pakistan) 2011-2013.
2. Member of Presidential awards committee of Higher Education Commission for the
year 2008.
3. Member of Steering Committee for the review of a mega-project titled “Strengthening
and Modernization of National Wheat Program Funded by Ministry of Food,
Agriculture and Livestock, Islamabad.
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4. Executive member of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences Council for a period of two
years (2007-2008, 2009 – 2010; 2015-2017)
5. Focal Point appointed by the Higher Education Commission for funding R & D
research projects in the subject of Plant Biology/Botany from 2006 to 2016.
6. Member, Advisory Committee for Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Islamia
University Bahawalpur (June 2011 to 2015)
7. Member, Board of Studies, Government College University Lahore.
8. Member, Board of Studies, Government College University Faisalabad.
9. Member, Board of Studies, University of Sargodha, Sargodha.
10. Member, Board of Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur.
11. President, Gymnastic Team, UAF.
12. Patron, The Botanical Society, UAF.
13. Member, Advisory Committee for the Institute of Sustainable Halophyte production,
University of Karachi.
14. Member, Academic Council, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (Nominated by the
Chancellor) 2007 to date
15. Member, Vision Committee, UAF.
16. Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Sciences, UAF.
17. Member Senate, UAF.
18. Member, Academic Council, UAF
19. Member, Advanced Studies and Research Board, UAF.
20. Member, Committee for Graduate Studies, UAF.
21. Member, Advisory Committee for Publications, UAF.
22. Convener, Synopsis Scrutiny Committee, Faculty of Sciences, UAF.
23. Convener, Committee for Rationalization of Honorarium of the University
Employees, UAF.
24. Convener, House Allotment Committee, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
(UAF), Pakistan
25. Convener, Committee for devising a new format of theses, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan
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26. Convener, Committee for devising rules for Post-doctorate studies, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan
27. Convener, Committee constituted by Higher Education Commission for revising the
proformae for Self Assessment.
28. Convener, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UAF.
29. Convener, Board of Studies, Department of Botany, UAF.
Conferences Attended/Organized:
1. Co-organized an International Symposium on Crop Resources in Extreme
Environments and Food Quality at Northwest A&F University Yangling China on 23-
25 November 2018.
2. Presented a key-note on “Economic Utilization of Extreme Environments – A case
study of Pakistan in an International symposium on Crop Resources in Extreme
Environments and Food Quality at Northwest A&F University Yangling China on 23-
25 November 2018.
3. Presented a Key-note on “Plant Biodiversity and Climate Change: Ecological
Consequences” in an international conference titled “Ecological Civilization
organized by Lanzhou University in Septemebr 2018
4. Presented a Key-note on “Physiological Enigmas of Plant Salt Tolerance” in the Third
International Conference on Biosciences, Organized by the Pakistan Biological
Society, GC University Lahore from 9-11 May 2018.
5. Presented a Key-note on “Physio-biochemical responses of plants to salinity stress” in
an International Symposium on Halophytes, Organized by the Institute of Halophytes,
University of Karachi from 16-19 April, 2018.
6. Participated as an invited speaker in an International Symposium “Biotechnology for
Sustainable Development” held at Internationa Burch University Sarajevo,
Bosnia on 15-18 May, 2014.
7. Presented a lecture as an invited speaker in a workshop on “Abiotic Stresses in
Pakistan” organized by the Department of Biology University of Sargodha on 10th
April 2014.
8. Organized an international symposium on “Strategies for Overcoming Food Security
Problems through Utilization of Rain-fed Areas” on March 26-28, University of
Sargodha, Pakistan
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9. Presented a lecture on “Natural photosynthesis versus artificial photosynthesis:
the enigma of generation of electricity and fuel” at PERN, Pakistan Academy of
Sciences, Islamabad on 13th March 2014.
10. Presented a lecture on “Scientific writing – an art” in a two-day workshop on
Qualitative Research---organized by the Department of Sociology, University of
Sargodha on 11-12 March 2014.
11. Inaugurated a training course on abiotic stresses and presented a lecture at Nuclear
Institute for Agriculture & Biology, Faisalabad on 10th March 2014.
12. Presented a lecture as an invited speaker on ''Climate change and vegetation
dynamics: a case study of Cholistan desert, Pakistan'' in a three-day workshop on
“Dryland Agriculture and Ecosystem Sustainability” organized at Lanzhou
University, China on 16-18th October, 2013.
13. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for improving stress tolerance in crops” at
Yuzhong Campus, Lanzhou University, China on 9th October 2013.
14. Presented a lecture as a Resource person on “Do we need quality or quantity in
higher education?” in a one-day workshop on “Developing Quality Culture in
Higher Education Instituions” organized by GC University Faisalabad on 11th June
2013.
15. Presented a lecture as Guest speaker on “Water, biodiversity and food security” in a
conference on “Water and Biodiversity” organized by GC University Faisalabad on
22nd May 2013.
16. Presented a lecture on "Modern Techniques in Research on Abiotic Stress
Tolerance in Plants" in a four-day training workshop at Nuclear Institute for
Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), on February 21 to 24, 2013.
17. Presented a lecture on "Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants" in a workshop at
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), in April,
2012.
18. Presented a lecture on “Role of potassium in crop quality and stress tolerance” in a
international symposium on “Use of potassium in Pakistan” held at University of
Agriculture Faisalabad on 06-07 November 2012.
19. Presented a lecture on “Exploration of natural resources for biodiesel production”
in a workshop on “Biodiesel Technology: Processing, potential feedstock, future
prospects and challenges” held at University of Sargodha on 5-06 November 2012.
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20. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for improving stress tolerance in crops: Some
successes and failures” at Lanzhou University, China on 13th September 2012.
21. Presented a lecture on “Scientific Writing” at Lanzhou University, China on 15th
September 2012.
22. Presented a lecture on “Atmospheric carbon and water relations in plants growing
at high altitude in the scenario of climate change” in an international workshop on
“High Altitude Ecosystems and Climate Change” held at COMSTECH,
Islamabad, on 3-5 September 2012.
23. Presented a KeyNote lecture in International Conference of Botany held at Quaed-
e-Azam University, Islamabad, on 1-3 September 2012.
24. Presented a lecture on “Agriculture on degraded soils in the scenario of climate
change” in the inaugural session of a Students’ Convention of over 32 universities
organized by Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey from 8-13 July 2012.
25. Organized an international workshop on “Ensuring Food Security through
Prevention of Biodiversity” funded by COMSTECH, at COMSTECH Islamabad, on
18-20 April 2012.
26. Organized an international symposium on “Strategies for Conservation of
Endagered Ecosystems” held at UAF on 16-18 April 2012.
27. Presented a lecture as a resource person in a one day workshop on the Role of
Quality Assurance in Higher Education organized by the National Textile
University, Faisalabad on 29th March, 2012.
28. Presented a lecture on “Medicinal flora of Cholistan Desert” as a resource person in
an international workshop on “Medicinal Plants: Conservation and Sustainable
Use’’ organized by Quaed-i-Azam University, Islamabad 8-10th Dec 2011.
29. Presented a Lecture on “Community structure of plant species in the Cholistan
desert in response to climate change” on 15th June 2011 in the 22nd Asia-Pacific
Science Congress, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
30. Presented an invited lecture on “Enhancing crop salt tolerance: Strategies,
challenges and prospects” on 17th June 2011, organized by the Faculty of
Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
31. Presented two lectures on “Role of antioxidants in plant salt tolerance” and
“Multiple strategies for improving crop salt tolerance” in an International
Workshop on “Advances in Ecophysiology of Salt tolerance” organized by the
Institute for Sustainable Halophyte Utilization (ISHU), University of Karachi, from
11-13 April, 2011.
32. Presented a Lecture on “Linking Biodiversity Preservation and Food Security”
organized on 17th February 2011, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.
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33. Presented a Key note Lecture on “Agro-biodiversity” in a Workshop titled
“Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges” organized on 16th June 2010, at
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund,
UAF.
34. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges”
on 16th June 2010, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by
Endowment Fund, UAF.
35. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Linking Biodiversity Preservation and
Food Security” on 17th February 2011, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.
36. Presented a lecture on “Sodium Chloride Tolerance: Recent Advances, in King
Saud University, Saudi Arabia on 3rd Feb. 2010 during a visit from 01-02-2010-15-
02-2010.
37. Presented a paper in an International Conference ‘‘Plants and Environmental
Pollution’’ held in Kayseri, Turkey from 6-11 July 2009.
38. Presented a lecture on “Quality Enhancement Procedures in Universities” in a one
day workshop on Quality Enhancement Practices organized by Kohat University of
Science and Technology, Kohat on 15th May 2008.
39. Presented a lecture on “Tailoring plants for salt affected soils” in a three day
international workshop on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” held at the Institute
of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi on April 16-18, 2008.
40. Presented a lecture on “Self Assessment in Higher Education” in a one day
workshop on Quality Assurance organized by University of Agriculture, Peshawar on
18th March 2008.
41. Presented three lectures in three different universities in Guangzhou, China
during my visit from 30th October 2007 to 7th Nov. 2007.
42. Participated as a Resource Person in an International Workshop on ”Sustainable
utilization of Saline waters and soils for Halophyte Cash Crop Production”
Organized by Ferdowsi University Mashhad, Iran from 21 to 24 October 2007.
43. Participated in an International Workshop on “Development of Measurements for
Higher Education Quality Assurance” organized by Asia Pacific Quality Network
(APQN) on 30-31st May 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
44. Presented a lecture on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” in a one day
workshop on Quality Assurance organized by COMSATS, Islamabad on 10th May
2007.
45. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Entrepreneurship: an emerging discipline” at
the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on 21st April, 2007 funded by Higher
Education Commission, Islamabad.
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46. Presented a paper on “Propagation and utilization of some potential medicinal plants”
in a National Conference on Prospects of Ethno-Veterinary (Traditional)
Medicine Research and Development in Pakistan held on 16-17 February 2007 at
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
47. Presented two lectures as a Resource person on Self Assessment Manual in
workshop “Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education through Self Assessment
Procedures” organized by Quality Assurance Agency, Higher Education
Commission, Islamabad on January 22-23, 2007.
48. Presented a lecture on “Status of Life Sciences in Pakistan” in a National Conference
on Life Sciences organized by National Core Group in Life Sciences, Held in Multan
from 13 to 14 November, 2006.
49. Presented a Plenary Lecture on “Some potential strategies for improving crop salt
tolerance” in International Conference on Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity
Tolerance held in Tunisia from 3rd to 8th November, 2006.
50. Delivered a lecture on “Quality Assurance Procedures” to Assessment teams of the
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on 30th October, 2006.
51. Presented two lectures as a Resource Person in HEC-funded Workshop on
“Advances in Plant Ecology” organized by Department of Botany, University of
Karachi on 3-6 July 2006.
52. Presented three lectures on Quality Assurance in a Higher Education Commission
(HEC) Workshop: on “Role and Functions of Quality Enhancement Cell” held on
May 31, 2006 by the Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
53. Presented a lecture on “Environmentally degraded soil: Biological means of their
utilization” in a National Seminar “Soil Care for Sustainable Environment”organized
by Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences” University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad from 16 to 17 May 2006.
54. Participated in a two-day conference on Quality Assurance organized by HEC at
Lahore during 10 to 11 May 2006.
55. Delivered a lecture on “Effective means of overcoming salinity stress” in University
of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi on 6th April 2006.
56. Presented a Plenary lecture on “Advances in salinity tolerance of potential crops” in
an International Symposium “Applications of Plant Sciences in Emerging Scenario”
held at GC University Faisalabad from 20 to 22 March 2006.
57. Presented a lecture on “ Analysis of Plant growth hormones” in the HEC workshop on
Imparting practical training in biochemical techniques” organized by the Department
of Botany and Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
during February 27 to March, 4 2006.
58. Presented a lecture on “ Scientific Writing” in the HEC workshop on Imparting
practical training in biochemical techniques” organized by the Department of Botany
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and Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during
February 27 to March, 4 2006.
59. Presented a presidential address on ”Plant Sciences-Treading New Ways of
Development” in the 34th Pakistan (SAARC) Countries Science Conference,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan on 20th February,
2006.
60. Presented a plenary lecture on “Recent trends in abiotic stresses” and also chaired two
sessions in the 9th National Conference of Plant Scientists held at Jamshoro from 13-
15 February 2006.
61. Presented a lecture on “Selectivity for ion uptake/discrimination and nutritional
implications in saline conditions” in International Training Workshop on Biosaline
Agriculture Technology held at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology on
February 06-17, 2006.
62. Presented a paper in an International Conference on “Biosaline Agriculture and High
Salinity Tolerance” held at the Mugla University, Mugla-Turkey, during 9-14
January, 2005.
63. Presented a paper titled “Advances in Crop Salt Tolerance” in the 3rd Workshop on
Production technology for Wheat and Sugarcane crop improvement Organized by
Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute
Faisalabad on March 16, 2005.
64. Participated in the Pakistan 4th National Conference on Quality Assurance in
Education organized by Pakistan Institute of Quality Control, Lahore from 17 to 18th
September, 2005.
65. Presented a lecture on “Effective Report Writing” in the Staff Development
Workshop held under auspices of Higher Education Commission at University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad in September 2005.
66. Presented a lecture on “Scientific Writing” in the 3rd Research Orientation Workshop
held by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in August 2005.
67. As a Convener of Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) conducted a Self Assessment
orientation program of Program teams of all the departments of University of
Agriculture Faisalabad from 7 to 13th July 2005.
68. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for economic utilization of salt affected soils” on 8th
July 2005 at Karachi University organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences
(Karachi Chapter)
69. Presented a paper titled “Salt tolerance in wheat: An overview” in the Intentional
Conference On Biotechnology For Salinity And Drought Tolerance In Plants
organized by National Commission on Biotechnology (NCB), National Institute for
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), PAEC in collaboration with
COMSTECH, HEC, IAEA & USNSF held during 28-31 March 2005, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
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70. Presented a lecture in Symposium on Rehabilitation of Degraded Lands held at
Hanam Agricultural Research Station Iksan, South Korea on 22nd September 2004.
71. Presented two lectures in a HEC-Symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Sciences held
at Botany Department, University of Karachi, from 23 to 26 August 2004.
72. Presented a lecture on Scientific Writing in an Orientation Workshop held by the
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in June 2004.
73. Presented two papers (one hour each) in an International symposium on Highly Saline
Tolerant Plants held in Provo, Utah (USA) held from 11-13 May 2004.
74. Second National Conference of Biological Sciences organized by Pakistan Biological
Society held at GC University, Lahore from April 22-24, 2004 (Chaired a session on
Biotechnology).
75. Eighth National Conference of Plant Scientists held at University of Karachi, from
24-28 February, 2003. (Presented a paper and chaired a session on Salinity).
76. 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
from 25-28 December, 2002 (Convener of Plant Sciences Section).
77. 7th National Conference of Plant Scientists held at Lahore from November 14-16,
2000 (Presented a lead paper and a research paper).
78. International Conference on the Prospects for Saline Agriculture organized by the
Pakistan Academy of Sciences, PARC and COMSTECH at Islamabad from April 10-
12, 2000. (Presented a review paper and co-chaired a session)
79. First National Conference of Biological Sciences organized by Pakistan Biological
Society held at GC University, Lahore from March 28-30, 2002 (Co-chaired a
session on Ecology).
80. Visiting Professor for 10 days to Ain Shams University, Cairo – presented two
seminars to their faculty and students.
81. Training Course/Workshop on Saline Agriculture for Small farmers and Extension
Workers organized by the Atomic Energy Commission, Pakistan [held at Nuclear
Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) Faisalabad] from 27-28 September
1999. (Chaired a session)
82. Annual Workshop on “Management of Leaf Curl Virus in cotton” organized by
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Livestock, Islamabad, held at CCRI Multan from
26-27 July 1997. (Presented a paper).
83. National Conference organized by the Society for Advancement of Science in Lahore
in January 1996. (Presented a paper).
84. Fourth National Conference of Plant Scientists held in Faisalabad, in February 1993.
(Presented a paper).
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85. National Conference of Plant Scientists held in Peshawar, November 1987.
(Presented a paper)
86. Ecological Group meeting at Bangor, U.K. (1986). (Participated)
87. British Ecological Society conference held during 1984 at Liverpool, UK.
(Participated)
Meetings Attended:
1. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 18th to 21st September, 2012 in
Tianjin, China.
2. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 19th to 23th October, 2009 in
Durban, South Africa.
3. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 11th to 13th November, 2008 in
Mexico City, Mexico.
4. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 28th November, 2005 to 3rd
December 2005 in Trieste, Italy.
5. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 28th November, 2005 to 3rd
December 2005 in Alexandria, Egypt.
Research Supervised:
Role Supervised and
Awarded Degree
In Progress Total
Supervisor: 64 0 64
Co-Supervisor: 136 0 136
Grand Total: 200
B: (M.Phil)
Supervisor: 46 3 49
Co-Supervisor: 66 0 66
Grand Total: 115
C. (Ph.D.)
Supervisor: 32 2 34
Member: 42 0 42
Grand Total: 76
391
A: (MS/M.Sc.) No. of Students
Grand Total (A + B + C):
Thesis Titles of the Ph.D. Research Supervised and Awarded Degree:
Name of Student Thesis Title
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33. Firdos Kosar (2018) GC
University, Faisalabad
(2011-GCUF-70-2013
Role of foliar applied trehalose on physio-biochemical
attributes and oil composition of sunflower (helianthus annuus
L.) under drought stress
32. Hina Kanwal (2015)
2005-ag-456
Evaluation of some commercial and candidate cultivars of
spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for salt tolerance
31. Noman Habib (2013)
2003-ag-491
Regulation of growth and some key physiological and
biochemical attributes in salt-stressed plants of rice (Oryza
sativa L.) by exogenous application of nitric oxide
30. Nusrat Parveen (2012)
1997-ag-1695, UAF
Influence of silicon on growth and some physiological
attributes of maize (Zea mays L.) under salt stress
29. M. Arslan Ashraf (2012)
2002-ag-1125, UAF
Physiological and molecular characterization of two genetically
diverse spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars for salt
tolerance
28. Dr. Samina Tanwir
2005-ag-80 (2011), UAF
Effect of exogenous application of ascorbic acid on wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.) under drought stress and QTL mapping
for drought tolerance
27. Dr. Qasim Ali
2001-ag-1882 (2011), UAF
Exogenous use of some potential organic osmolytes in
enhancing drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.).
26. Dr. Nudrat Aisha Akram
2004-ag-19 (2011), UAF
Alleviation of salt-induced adverse effects by exogenous
application of 5-aminolevulinic acid in sunflower (Helianthus
annuus L.)
25. Dr. Pakeeza Sabir,
2004-ag-677 (2010), UAF
Inter-accession variation for salt tolerance in proso millet
(Panicum miliaceum L.)
24. Dr. Sibgha Noreen,
2004-ag-17 (2010), UAF
Influence of exogenous application of salicylic acid on
physiological and biochemical attributes of sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) under salinity stress
23. Dr. Ejaz Hussain Siddiqi
2004-ag-607
Influence of salt stress on some physiological and biochemical
attributes and oil composition of a potential oil-seed crop
safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
22. Dr. Habib ur Rehman
Athar, 2003-ag-792 (2009),
UAF
Influence of exogenously applied glycinebetaine and 21raline in
alleviating the adverse effects of salt stress on canola (Brassica
napus L.)
21. Dr. Zahra Noreen, 2001-
ag-1452 (2008), UAF
Identification of some potential physiological/biochemical
selection criteria for salt tolerance in three winter vegetables
20. Dr. Khalid Nawaz, 97-
ag-935(2007), UAF
Alleviation of the adverse effects of salinity stress on maize
(Zea mays L.) by exogenous application of glycinebetaine
19. Dr. Ameer Khan 95-ag-
634 (2007), UAF
Influence of exogenously applied ascorbic acid on growth and
physiological attributes of hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) under salt stress
18. Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz
97-ag-984 (2007), UAF
Acclimation of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants to salt stress
by exogenous application of brassinosteroids
17. Dr. M. Saeed Akram
91-ag-1532 (2007), UAF
Ameliorative effects of exogenously applied different sources
of potassium on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants
exposed to salt stress
16. Dr. Mansoor Hameed
84-ag-1358 (2006), UAF
Morpho-anatomical and physiological adaptations of some
native grasses of the Salt Range (Pakistan) to salinity stress
15. Dr. Muhammad Influence of exogenously applied salicylic acid on drought
22
Waseem 85-ag-840 (2006),
UAF
tolerance of hexaploid wheat
14.Dr. Zafar Ullah Zafar,
(2006), BZU.
Role of mineral nutrients in resistance to leaf curl virus in
cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
13. Dr. Muhammad Arfan
96-ag-843, (2006), UAF
Alleviation of salt stress in wheat by exogenously applied
salicylic acid
12. Dr. Iqbal Makhdum
(2004), Chemistry, BZU
Response of some cotton cultivars to sulphate of potash (SOP)
and muriate of potash (MOP).
11. Syed Hammad Raza
95-ag-670, (2006) UAF
Alleviation of the adverse effects of salinity on hexaploid wheat
by exogenous application of glycinebetaine
10. Dr. Malik Haji Arif Ali
91-ag-1486 (2005), UAF
Physiological and biochemical responses of some elite canola
(Brassica napus L.) cultivars to exogenously applied nickel.
9. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal
94-ag-789 (2005), UAF
Inducing salt tolerance in wheat by pre-sowing seed treatment
with plant growth regulators or inorganic salts
8. Dr. Naeem Iqbal
94-ag-1653 (2005), UAF
Influence of exogenous glycinebetaine in drought tolerance of
sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
7. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad
81-ag-964 (2004), UAF
Development of genetic linkage maps for some insect non-
preference traits in cotton
6. Dr. Altaf Hussain
91-ag-1471 (2003), UAF
Isolation, purification and characterization of invertases from
sugarcane grown under saline conditions
5. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Khan
91-ag-1578 (2003), UAF
Effect of seasonal variation on the availability of macro-and
micro-nutrients to animals (sheep and goats) through forage
from soil
4. Dr. Gul Sanat Shah
(2000), BZU
Assessment of genetic variation and heritability of yield
components in mungbean (Vigna 22raline (L.) Wilczek) and
mode of inheritance of resistance to MYMV in this crop
3. Dr. Saghir Ahmad
(2000) BZU
Development of salt tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
and lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.)
2. Dr. Muhammad Qasim
85-ag-971 (2000), UAF
Physiological and biochemical studies in a potential oilseed
crop canola (Brassica napus L.) under salinity (NaCl) stress.
1. Dr. Abdul Waheed
(1996), Botany, BZU
Exploration of potential sources of salt tolerance in cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Thesis Titles of the Ph.D. Research as Committee member and Awarded Degree:
Name of Student Thesis Title
43. Dr. Hadi Pirasteh
Anosheh, University of
Shiraz, Iran 2014
Manipulation of barley growth and yield by salicylic acid
under salt stress conditions
42. Dr. Sadia Falak
Chemistry & Biochemistry,
2013, 2001-ag-1387
Biochemical and gene expression profiling of Nigella sativa L.
under salt and fungal stress
41. Rana Salman Anjum,
Biochem, 2013, 2004-ag-18
Purification and characterization of proteins important for
homologous recombination in eukaryotes
40. Dr. Huma Lubna Gene expression and morpho-physiological responses of
23
Shaheen 2003-ag-443,
Botany, 2012
cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to salt stress
39. Muhammad Abubakar
2002-ag-1790, PBG, 2012
Inheretence of powdery mildew resistance and tield related
traits in Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
38. Shumyla Nawazish
2004-ag-20, Botany, UAF,
2012
Biomonitoring of lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) pollution
emitting from automobiles on motorway (M-3) and natural
highway (N-5), Pakistan
37. Dr. M. Javed Iqbal,
Chemistry & Biochemistry,
UAF, 2012
Marker-trait association for drought tolerance in hexaploid
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germplasm
36. Dr. Munazzah Meraj
2002-ag-1955, Biochemistry,
UAF, 2012
Diagnostic potential of indigenously hyper-produced urate
oxidase
35. Dr. Shagufta Perveen
2005-ag-47, Botany, UAF,
2012
Effect of exogenous application of triacontanol on wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress
34. Dr. Javed Akhter
94-ag-1164, Crop
Physiology, UAF, 2011
Influence of exogenous application of salicylic acid on salt-
stressed mungbean (Vigna radiata)
33. Dr. Mubashra Saadia
2001-ag-2004, Biochemistry,
UAF, 2011
Expression profiling of some differentially expressed genes
under salt stress in oil seed crops: Canola and sunflower
32. Dr. Nargis Naz
2003-ag-468, Botany, UAF,
2011
Adaptive components of salt tolerance in some grasses of
Cholistan desert, Pakistan
31. Dr. M. Sajid Aqeel
Ahmad
99-ag-1464, Botany, UAF,
2011
Influence of Nickel stress on growth, morpho-physiological and
anatomical attributes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
30. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq
Anjum 88-ag-1239, SES,
UAF, 2011
Substrate dependent microbial biosynthesis of auxins and their
effect on growth and yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)
29.Dr. Nighat Aslam 2000-
ag-950, Biochemistry, 2010
Hyperexpression of cellulase genes from Trichoderma
harzianum
28. Dr. Muhammad Zafar
1988-ag-1184, Agronomy,
UAF, 2010
Weed management studies in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum
L.)
27. Rizwan Rasheed, 2004-
ag-600, Botany, UAF, 2009
Salinity and extreme temperature effects on sprouting buds of
sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.): Some histological and
biochemical studies
26. Iqbal Hussain, 2004-ag-
504, Botany, UAF, 2009
Seasonal variations in some physiological responses of maize
(Zea mays L.) under greenhouse conditions
25. Nazila Azhar, 2000-ag-
779, Botany, UAF, 2009
Effect of ethylene-diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) on lead
(Pb2+) accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
24. Muhammad Zafarul- Improving nodulation in Lentil through co-inoculation with
24
Hai SES, 1994-ag-1228,
2009
rhizobia and ACC deaminase containing plant growth promoting
rhizobacteria
23.Shamim Ahmad
Agronomy, 93-ag-1237,
2009
Influence of foliar application of nitrogen on drought tolerance
of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
22.Muhammad Ashfaq
Wahid, Agronomy, 96-ag-
1786, 2008
Phosphorus management studies in canola hybrids
21. Iftikhar Ahmad, 89-ag-
1513, Botany, UAF, 2008
Spatio-temporal variation in ecophysiological attributes of some
medicinal plants indigenous to Soone valley
20. M. Zafar-ul-Hye, Soil
Science, UAF, 2008
19.Shaheen Iqbal, 78-ag-498
Agronomy, UAF, 2008
Modeling the impact of climate change on rice (Oryza sativa)
productivity in Punjab under nitrogen split application
18. Habib Ali, 92-ag-1511
Zoology, UAF, 2008
Behaviour and ecology of the house crow (Corvus spelendens)
in Islamabad-Rawalpindi and adjoining areas
17. Saif ur Rehman Kashif,
86-ag-1372; Soil Science,
UAF, 2008
Role of okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.) to soil applied
encapsulated calcium carbide
16. Sajid-ur-Rehman, 90-ag-
1058, PBG, UAF, 2007 Genetic and DNA markers studies of some important traits in
upland cotton
15. Sibtain Ahmad 2000-ag-
964, Biochemistry UAF,
2007
Expression and characterization of xylanases from
Trichoderma harzianum and an anaerobic bacterium
14. Abdul Ghani 94-ag-1378
(2007) Botany, UAF
Response of mungbean (Vigna 24adiate (L.) Wilczek) to
exogenously applied cadmium: Elucidation of possible tolerance
mechanism
13. Rizwan Ahmad 93-ag-
1347, SES, (2007), UAF
Use of Recycled organic waste for sustainable maize (Zea mays
L.) production
12.Tariq Aziz 94-ag-1111
(2006) Soil Science, UAF
Differential Phosphorus Acquisition of Brassica Cultivars
12.Tariq Aziz 94-ag-1111
(2006) Soil Science, UAF
Differential Phosphorus Acquisition of Brassica Cultivars
11. Ejaz Ahmad Warraich
94-ag-1203 (2006) Crop
Physiology, UAF
Crop management strategies to improve water use efficiency in
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
10. Muhammad Athar
Nadeem 93-ag-1053 (2006),
Agronomy, UAF
Impact of different weed management practices on nutrient and
water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
9. Kafeel Ahmad
95-ag-679 (2005), Botany,
UAF
Exploitation of legume diversity indigenous to Soon valley in the
salt range of Punjab
8. Dr. Irfan Afzal
94-ag-1040 (2005)
Agronomy, UAF
Seed enhancements to induce salt tolerance in wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.)
7. Dr. Ghulam Yasin
93-ag-930, (2004), Botany,
UAF
Alleviation of Rhizospheric metal pollution effects on Mash
(Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) by exogenous kinetin and
spermidine.
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6. Dr. M. Farrukh Saleem
93-ag-1056, (2004),
Agronomy, UAF
Agro-physiological response of autumn planted sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) to management practices.
5. Dr. M. Mahmood-ul-
Hassan 92-ag-1516, (2004),
Zoology, UAF
Habitat, food and breeding habits of the barn owl (Tyto alba)
in central Punjab.
4. Dr. Muhammad Ikram
(2003), PBG, UAF
Morpho-genetic analysis of seed yield parameters and
inheritance of yellow mosaic virus in Vigna unguiculata (L.)
Walp.
3. Dr. Muzammil Saleem
81-ag-986, (2003), Botany,
UAF
Response of some elite lines of Triticum aestivum L. and
Triticum durum Desf. To drought
2. Dr. Tariq Siddique
(2002), Soil Science, UAF
Biodegradation of organo-chlorine pesticide in soil and water
environment.
1. Dr. Shahzad MA Basra
(2001), Crop Physiology,
UAF
Assessment of physiological and biochemical aspects of cotton
seed deterioration and enhancement of seed.
Development Projects won as Chairman, Pakistan Science
Foundation
Title of the
project
Donor Agency Amount in
million Rs
Duration Role
1.Science Talent
Farming
Scheme
Planning
Commission
1,300 3 years As Chairman
2.Competitive
Research Grant
Planning
Commission
2,000 5 years As Chairman
3.Joint research
projects (85
projects)
NSF China,
NSF, Sri Lanka,
Ministry of
Science and
Technology
Iran,and
TUBITAK,
Turkey
Ca. 850 3 years As Chairman –
First time in the
history of PSF
4.Establishment
of Institute of
Dryland
Agroecology at
University of
Sargodha
Lanzhou
University
(LZU) China
Donation of 25
scientific
equipment items
by the LZU
China worth 25
million PKR
Long-term
Research Grants/Projects Completed:
Title Donor Agency Amount
(Rs/$) In
million
Duration Role
dAs
PI/Co.
26
PI
1. Enhancement in cotton production
and quality under climate change
scenario of Sargodha using novel
growth promoting substances
Pakistan
Academy of
Sciences,
Islamabad
2.674 3rd August
2015-2nd
August
2017
PI
2. Improvement of some potential
forage crops for livestock in Saudi
Arabia
King Saud
University, Saudi
Arabia
1.460966 January
01, 2012 to
January
12, 2012
PI
3. Elucidation of antioxidative
defense system and some potential
physio-biochemical attributes in
canola (Brassica napus L.) under
drought stress
Higher Education
Commission
3.210249
September
2010 (Two
years) 22-
09-10-23-
09-12
PI
4. Adaptive potential of newly
developed commercial cultivars of
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to
multiple abiotic stresses
Higher Education
Commission
3.79588
October
2010
(Three
years) 06-
10-10-07-
10-2013
PI
5. Modulation of activities/levels of
antioxidants, vitamins and
osmoprotectants in some prospective
summer and winter vegetables due to
salt stress
Pakistan
Academy of
Sciences
3.0
June
2009 (Two
years)
16-05-09-
17-05-
2011
PI
6. Research grant from King Saud
University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2.898
Jan 2011
to Dec
2011
7. Potential use of CO2 as foliar
fertilizer for wheat yield
enhancement under salt stress:
Strategies for the future
Pakistan Science
Foundation
0.59874
October
2007 (Two
years)
01-10-07-
30-09-
2010
Co-PI
8. An efficient and economic means
of enhancing wheat yield under water
deficit conditions: use of
osmoprotectants
Pakistan Science
Foundation
0.574 July 2006
Three
(Years)
05-06-06
to 30-06-
09
PI
9. Purification and characterization of
antifungal peptides/proteins from
potential medicinal plants and
construction of cDNA libraries for
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad.
1.60
September
2004
(Three
Years)
Co-PI
27
hyper-expression 01-09-04
to 02-05-
08
10. Gaseous exchange and
photosystem II fluorescence as
premier determinants of drought
tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad.
4.421 July, 2006
(Two
Years)
04-09-06
to 03-09-
08
PI
11. Identification of Biochemical
indicators for salt tolerance and their
genetic basis in potential oilseed
crops canola and sunflower.
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan.
5.98 May, 2005
(Three
Years)
07-07-05
to 06-07-
08
PI
12. Role of exogenous use of organic
osmolytes in enhancing drought
tolerance in maize under greenhouse
and field conditions
Pakistan
Academy of
Sciences
1.812 March
2006
(Two
Years)
08-04-06
to 07-04-
08
PI
13. Activities of plasma membrane
and vacuolar H+-ATPases and
accumulation of antioxidants as
markers of salt tolerance in potential
oilseed crop canola
Higher Education
Commission
(HEC),
Islamabad,
Pakistan
1.75 2004
(Three
years)
15-03-04
to 14-03-
07
PI
14. Identification, tissue-specific
expression and immunolocalization
of stress proteins (dehydrins) under
high temperature stress.
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan
0.995 2004-06
(Two
years)
Co-PI
15. “Institutional strengthening and
upgradation of laboratories and
library facilities in the development
of department of Botany” UAF
(Development Project)
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan.
0.50 2005
(One Year)
PI
16. Research grant from HEC under
the proposal “Strengthening and
upgradation of stress physiology
Lab., Department of Botany”
Higher Education
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan.
1.770 May, 2005
(One Year)
PI
17. Research grant from PSF under
the scheme “Support to active
scientists of the country”
Pakistan Science
Foundation,
Islamabad,
Pakistan
0.998 May, 2005
Three
years
PI
18. Improving salt tolerance in wheat
through pre-sowing seed treatment
University of
Agriculture,
0.06 2002-03
(One year)
PI
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with plant growth regulators or
inorganic salts
Faisalabad,
Pakistan
19. Physiological and biochemical
studies in a potential oil-seed crop,
canola (Brassica napus L.) under
salinity (NaCl) stress
University Grants
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan
0.063 1999-2000
(One year)
PI
20. Mechanism of resistance to cotton
leaf curl virus in cotton
Asian
Development
Bank
3.50 1997-1999
Three
years
PI
21. HEG inter-link program between
BZU and University of Wales
(Aberystwyth)
University of
Wales
(Aberystwyth),
UK
-- 1989-1994
Five years
Co-PI
22. Biochemical/Physiological
responses of some commercial cotton
varieties to heat stress
Pakistan Atomic
Energy
Commission
Islamabad,
Pakistan
0.05 1992-93
(One year)
PI
23. Development of salt tolerance in
sunflower
Pakistan Science
Foundation,
Pakistan
0.55 1990-93
Three
years
Co-PI
24. Improvement of salt tolerance in
Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss
University Grants
Commission,
Islamabad,
Pakistan
0.075 1991-92
(One year)
PI
25. Biochemical/Physiological
aspects of salt tolerance in some salt
tolerant and salt sensitive cultivars of
wheat
Third World
Academy of
Sciences
(TWAS), Italy
$ 0.001 1990-91
(One year)
PI
26. Biochemical/Physiological
responses of some arid zone grasses
to drought, salinity, and high
temperature
Pakistan Atomic
Energy
Commission,
Pakistan
0.0904 1991-92
(One year)
Co-PI
27. Improvement of salt tolerance in
some pulse crops
Pakistan Science
Foundation,
Pakistan
0.54 1987-1989
Three
years
Co-PI
Journal impact factor is now over 760
Science citation index according to ISI Web of Knowledge is over 20,000 (Highest
among biological and agricultural scientists of the country) and over 40,000 according
to Google’s My Citations.
h-index = 60 (according to Web of Knowledge)
h-index = 91; i10-index = 361 (according to Google’s My Citations)
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Ranked 3rd among all national scientists by the Pakistan Council for Science and
Technology in its publication “Productive Scientists of Pakistan” published in 2018
Ranked the top scientist in Biological Sciences by the Pakistan Council for Science and
Technology in its publication “Productive Scientists of Pakistan” published in 2017
Ranked the top scientist of the OIC countries (57 countries) by securing 4306 points in
Biological Sciences in 2007 by the COMSTECH of the OIC countries.
Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2010 by scoring 5200 points by the
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2007 by scoring 3061 points by the
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2005 by scoring 2410 points by the
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
Ranked the top Scientist in both Agricultural and Biological Sciences in 2004 by scoring
2050 points by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
Attained 7th position among the scientists from all disciplines in Pakistan during 2004:
by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF DR. M. ASHRAF
Books
1. Ozturk, M., Hakeem, K.R., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. (Eds.) 2019. Crop
Production Technologies for Sustainable Use and Conservation. Apple
Academic Press, USA.
2. Ozturk, M. Hakeem, K.R., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. (Eds.) 2018. Global
Perspectives on Underutilized Crops. Springer, Germany.
3. Akram, N.A., Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Ozturk, M. 2016. Guest Editor for a
Special Issue on "Major Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment and
Reclamations" published in Applied Ecology and Environmental Research,
Volume 14(5), 2016 (Impact Factor, 0.5).
4. Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy, A., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Hakeem, K.R. (Eds.)
2015. Plants, Pollutants and Remediation. Springer Heidelberg, Germany.
5. Ozturk, M., M. Ashraf, A. Aksoy and M.S.A. Ahmad (Eds). 2015.
Phytoremediation for Green Energy. Springer Heidelberg, Germany.
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6. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.) 2012. Crop
Production for Agricultural Improvement. Springer, Germany.
7. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2013. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2012-13 and presented in the Senate
meeting in February, 2012. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
8. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2012. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2011-12 and presented in the Senate
meeting in February, 2012. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
9. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2011. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2010-11 and presented in the Senate
meeting in February, 2012. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
10. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2010. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2009-10 and presented in the Senate
meeting in February, 2011. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
11. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. (Eds.) 2010. Plant Adaptation
and Phytoremediation. Springer, Germany.
12. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R. (Eds.) 2009. Salinity and Water Stress:
Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44;
246 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.
13. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2009. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2008-09 and presented in the Senate
meeting in January, 2010. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
14. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2008. Annual Progress Report of the University of
Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2007-08 and presented in the Senate
meeting in February, 2009. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.
15. Abdelly, C., Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M. and Grignon, C. (Eds.) 2008. Biosaline
Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. Birkhauser Verlag AG, Basel,
Switzerland.
16. Ashraf, M. and S. A. Ahmad 2008. Guest Editors for a Special Issue of
Pakistan Journal of Botany Volume 40(4) 2008. Published by the Pakistan
Botanical Society.
17. Ashraf, M. and P. J. Harris. (Editors) 2005. Abiotic stresses: Plant
resistance through breeding and molecular approaches” Haworth Press
New York in 2005. pp. 725 (Book).
18. Ashraf, M. and Rehman, H.U. (Guest Editors) 2006. Special Issue of
Pakistan Journal of Botany Volume 38(5) 2006. Published by the Pakistan
Botanical Society.
Book Chapters, Periodicals, Manuals
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1. Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Munir
Ozturk, and Sana Fatima 2019. Plant Genetic Resources of Major and Minor Crops:
Origin, Sustainable Use, and Conservation. Pages: 1-44. In: Crop Production
Technologies for Sustainable Use and Conservation. Apple Academic Press, USA.
2. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Ozturk, M. 2018. Underutilized Vegetables: A Tool to
Address Nutritional Issues, Poverty Reduction and Food Security, In: Global
Perspectives on Underutilized Crops, Editors – Ozturk, M., Hakeem, K.R., Ashraf, M.
and Ahmad, M.S.A., Springer, Heidelberg, Germany; Pages 1-23.
3. Batool, R., M. Hameed, M. Ashraf, M.S.A. Ahmad and S. Fatima. 2015. Physio-
anatomical responses of plants to heavy metals. In: Ozturk, M., M. Ashraf, A. Aksoy
and M.S.A. Ahmad (Eds) Phytoremediation for green energy. Springer, Heidelberg,
Germany, pp. 79-96.
4. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Rehman, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2012. Using marker-
assisted selection in plant breeding for salinity tolerance, In: Sergey Shabala and
Tracey Ann Cuin (eds.), Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols, Methods in
Molecular Biology, Humana Press vol. 913, pp. 305-333.
5. Prasad, K.N., Ismail, A., Ashraf, M. and Jiang, Y. 2012. Efficient Extraction and
Utilization of Litchi (Litchi sinensis Sonn.) Fruit, In: Food Science: Research and
Technology, A.K. Haghi (Ed.) Apple Academic Press, Inc. pp. 12-19, Canada.
6. Nadeem, S.M., Ahmad, M., Zahir, Z.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Microbial ACC-
deaminase biotechnology: Perspectives and applications in stress agriculture. In:
Bacteria in Agrobiology: Stress Management. (Editor: Maheshwari, D.K.). Pages
141-185. Springer, Germany.
7. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. Öztürk, M. and Aksoy, A. 2012. Crop Improvement
Through Different Means: Challenges and Prospects. In: Crop Production for
Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A.
(Eds.), Springer, Germany.
8. Mehboob-ur-Rahman, Shaheen, T., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Y. 2012. Bridging
genomic and classical breeding approaches for improving crop productivity. In: Crop
Production for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A.
and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), Springer, Germany.
9. Ashraf, M.Y. Mahmood, K., Ashraf, M., Akhter, J. and Hussain, F. 2012. Optimal
supply of micronutrients improves drought tolerance in legumes. In: Crop Production
for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A.
(Eds.), Springer, Germany.
10. Mehboob, I., Naveed, M., Zahir Z.A., and Ashraf M, 2012. Potential of rhizobia for
sustainable production of non-legumes. In: Crop Production for Agricultural
Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.),
Springer, Germany.
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11. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Toxins and their
phytoremediation. In: Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M.,
Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A.). Springer, Germany.
12. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Naz, N. 2010. Structural and
functional adaptations for salinity tolerance in plants. In: Plant Adaptation and
Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A.). Springer,
Germany.
13. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Mahmood, K., Akhtar, J. and Arshad, M. 2010.
Phytoremediation of saline soils for sustainable agricultural productivity. In: Plant
Adaptation and Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad,
M.S.A.). Springer, Germany.
14. Athar H.R. and M. Ashraf. 2009. Strategies for crop improvement against salinity
and drought stress: An overview. Pages: 1-16. In: Salinity and Water Stress:
Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44 (eds.
Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R.). ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer,
Germany.
15. Rehman, S., A. Khatoon, Z. Iqbal, M. Jamil., M. Ashraf and P.J.C. Harris. 2009.
Prediction of salinity tolerance based on biological and chemical properties of Acacia
seeds. Pages: 19-23. In: Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop Efficiency, Series:
Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44 (eds. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R.).
ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.
16. M. Jamil., M. Ashraf, S. Rehman and E.S. Rha. 2009. Cell membrane stability
(CMS): A simple technique to check salt stress alleviation through seed priming with
GA3 in canola. Pages: 117-127. In: Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop
Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44 (eds. Ashraf, M., Ozturk,
M., Athar, H.R.). ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.
17. Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Panicum antidotale: A Potential Grass for Salt
Affected Soils. In: Crop and Forage Production Using Saline Waters (eds. Kafi, M.
and Khan, M.A.). Center for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other
Developing Countries (NAM&T Centre). Daya Publishing House, Dehli-110 035.
18. Ashraf, M., Nawaz, K., Athar, H.U.R., and Raza, S.H. 2008. Growth enhancement in
two potential cereal crops, maize and wheat, by exogenous application of
glycinebetaine. Pages 21-36. In: Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance
(eds. Chedly Abdelly, Munir Ozturk, Muhammad Ashraf and Claude Grignon).
Birkenhauser Verlag AG, Basel, Boston, Berlin.
19. Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Hussain, F., Waheed, R.A., and Iqbal, M.M.
2006. Growth performance and nutritional values of some salt tolerant plants grown
under saline environments. In: Ozturk, M., Waisel, Y., Khan, M.A. and Gork, G.
(eds). Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. Pp: 35-44. Birkhauser
Verlag, Basal-Switzerland.
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20. Ashraf, M. 2006. Tolerance of some potential forage grasses from arid regions of
Pakistan to salinity and drought. In: Ozturk, M., Waisel, Y., Khan, M.A. and Gork, G.
(eds). Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. pp: 15-28. Birkhauser
Verlag, Basal-Switzerland.
21. Ashraf, M. Hameed H., Arshad, M. Ashraf, M.Y. and Akhtar K. 2006. Salt tolerance
of some potential forage grasses from Cholistan desert of Pakistan. In: Khan, M. A.
and Weber, D.J. (Eds.). Eco-physiology of High Salinity tolerant Plants. Pp. 31-54.
Springer-Verlag, The Netherlands.
22. Ashraf, M.Y., Shirazi M. U. Ashraf, M. Sarwar G. and Khan, M. A. 2006.
Utilization of salt-affected soils by growing some Acacia species. In: Khan, M. A. and
Weber, D.J. (Eds.). Eco-physiology of High Salinity tolerant Plants. Pp. 289-311.
Springer-Verlag, The Netherlands.
23. Rahman, S.U., Malik, T.A., Ashraf, M. and Malik, S. 2006. DNA markers for insect
resistance in cotton. Pages 45-49. In: International Conference on “Biotechnology:
Shaping Future Agriculture” held on June 20-21, 2006, at University of Arid
Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
24. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Sarwar, G. 2005. Response of Okra (Hibiscus
esculentus) to drought and salinity stresses. Pp. 166-177. (Book Chapter) In:
VEGETABLES: Growing Environment and Mineral Nutrition Editor - Ramdane Dris,
World Food Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.
25. Jamil, A., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Plant Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic
Stresses through Modern Genetic Engineering Techniques. pp. 1276-1299. In:
CROPS: Growth, Quality and Biotechnology Edited by Ramdane Dris. World Food
Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.
26. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Sarwar, G. 2005. Physiological approaches to
improving plant salt tolerance. pp. 1206-1227. In: CROPS: Growth, Quality and
Biotechnology Edited by Ramdane Dris. World Food Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.
27. Rehman, S. Harris, PJC, and Ashraf, M. 2005. Stress environments and their impact
on crop production. (Book chapter) In: Abiotic Stresses: Plant Resistance through
Breeding and Molecular Approaches. Haworth Press, New York. Pp. 3-15.
28. Athar, H. R. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Photosynthesis under Drought Stress. Pp. 841-
867. (Book Chapter). In: Handbook of Photosynthesis. 2nd Ed. M. Pessarakli, Marcel
and Dekker (Eds.), Taylor and Francis, Inc., New York, U.S.A.
29. Jamil, A., Naim, S. Ahmad, S. and Ashraf, M. 2004. Production of industrially
important enzymes using molecular approaches with special reference to xylanases
and cellulases. Pp. 144-184. Book Chapter. In: Genetic Resources and Biotechnology.
Volume II. Edited by D. Thangadurai, T. Pullaiah, M.A. Pinheiro de Carvalho,
Regency Publications, New Delhi, India.
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30. Ashraf, M. 2002. Exploitation of genetic variation for improvement of salt tolerance
in spring wheat. In: Prospectus for Saline Agriculture. R. Ahmad and K.A. Malik
(Eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pp. 113-121.
31. Ahmad, S., Ashraf, M. and Khan, M.D. 2002. Intra-specific variation for salt
tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Prospectus for Saline Agriculture. R.
Ahmad and K.A. Malik (eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pp.
199-207.
Book Reviews:
19. Ashraf, M. 2005. Reviewed a Book titled “Integrated Natural Resource
Management. Linking Productivity, the environment and development”.
Edited by B.M. Campbell & J.A. Sayer, 2003. CABI Publishing, Wallingford,
Oxon, UK. Pp. 315. ISBN. 0 85199 731 7. for the Journal Biological
Agriculture & Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22 (4) Pp. 402-403.
20. Ashraf, M. 2004. Reviewed a Book titled “Management of Agricultural Drought
– Agronomic and Genetic Options” written by N.P. Saxena 2003. Published by
Science Publication Inc., USA, for the Journal Biological Agriculture &
Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22, Pp. 95-96
Research Papers
1. Faisal Zulfiqar, Miriam Navarro, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram and
Sergi Munne-Bosch. 2019. Nanofertilizer use for sustainable agriculture: advantages
and limitations. Plant Sciences, In Press (IF = 3.785).
2. Faisal Zulfiqar, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2019.
Osmoprotection in plants under abiotic stresses: New insights into a classical
phenomenon - A review. Planta, in press (IF = 3.06).
3. Fahad Al-Qurainy, Aref Alshameri, Abdel-Rhman Gaafar, Salim Khan, Mohammad
Nadeem, Abdulhafed Al-Ameri, Mohamed Tarroum and Muhammad Ashraf 2019.
Comprehensive stress-based de novo transcriptome assembly and annotation of Guar
[Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]; An important industrial and forage crop.
International Journal of Genomics (in press). (IF = 2.303).
4. Muhammad Sadiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy
and Parvaiz Ahmad 2019. Alpha-tocopherol induced regulation of growth and
metabolism in plants under non-stress and stress conditions. Journal of Plant
Growth Regulation (in press). (IF = 2.179).
5. Sajjad Moharramnejad, Amirali Taheri Azam, Jaber Panahandeh, Zahra Dehghanian,
and Muhammad Ashraf 2019. Effect of methyl jasmonate and salicylic acid on in
vitro growth, stevioside production, and oxidative defense system in Stevia
rebaudiana. Sugar Tech, in press (IF = 0.807).
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6. Kaya, C., Higgs, D., Ashraf, M., Alyemeni, M.N., and Parvaiz Ahmad 2019.
Integrative roles of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide in melatonin-induced tolerance
of pepper plants to iron deficiency and salt stress. Physiologia Plantarum (in press).
(IF = 3.00).
7. Naheeda Begum, Cheng Qin, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Sajjad Raza, Muhammad
Ishfaq Khan, Nadeem Ahmed, Muhammad Ashraf, and Lixin Zhang 2019. Role of
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant growth regulation: Implications in abiotic stress
tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10:1068 (IF = 4.298).
8. Cengiz Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf, Leonard Wijaya, and Parvaiz Ahmad. 2019. The
putative role of endogenous nitric oxide in brassinosteroid-induced antioxidant
defence system in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants under water stress. Plant
Physiology and Biochemistry, 143, 119-128 (IF = 3.404).
9. Abdul Razzaq, Sadia Shamsi, Arfan Ali, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Sajjad, Arif Malik
and Muhammad Ashraf. 2019. Microbial proteases applications: a review. Frontiers
in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 7:110 (IF = 5.112).
10. Munifa Jabeen, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf and Aniqa
Aziz. 2019. Assessment of biochemical changes in spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.)
subjected to varying water regimes. Sains Malaysiana 48(3):533-541. (IF = 0.54).
11. Asfa Batool, Zheng-Guo Cheng, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Guang-Chao Lv, Jun-Lan
Xiong, Ying Zhu, Muhammad Ashraf and You-Cai Xiong. 2019. Partial and full
root-zone drought stresses account for differentiate root-sourced signal and yield
formation in primitive wheat. Plant Methods, 15:75. (IF = 3.170).
12. Zi-Qiang Yuan, Bin-Xian Wang, Ben-Qiang Gao, Getachew Ayana, Dejene Abera,
Rong Zhang, Muhammad Ashraf, and Feng-Min Li. 2019. Film mulch with
irrigation and rainfed cultivations improves maize production and water use efficiency
in Ethiopia. Annals of Applied Biology 175(2): 215-227. (IF = 2.046).
13. Rehmana Ghafoor, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Ashraf,
Muhammad Iqbal and Lixin Zhang 2019. Exogenously applied proline induced
changes in key anatomical features and physio-biochemical attributes in water
stressed oat (Avena sativa L.) plants. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants,
25(5), 1121-1135 (IF = 1.151).
14. Aneeqa Munawar, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Abrar Ahmad and Muhammad Ashraf
2019. Nitric oxide regulates oxidative defense system, key metabolites and growth of
broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) plants under water limited conditions. Scientia
Horticulturae 254: 7-13. (IF = 1.76).
15. Cengiz Kaya, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Abdulkadir Sürücü and Muhammad Ashraf
2019. Alleviating effect of nitric oxide on oxidative stress and antioxidant defence
system in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants exposed to cadmium and lead toxicity
applied separately or in combination. Scientia Horticulturae 255: 52-60. (IF = 1.76).
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16. Ahmad Zaheer, Arif Malik, Ahmad Sher, Muther Mansoor Qaisrani, Asim Mehmood,
Sami Ullah Khan, Muhammad Ashraf, Zeenat Mirza, Sajjad Karim, and Mahmood
Rasool 2019. Isolation, characterization, and effect of phosphate-zinc-solubilizing
bacterial strains on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) growth. Saudian Journal of
Biological Sciences. 26(5): 1061-1067. (IF = 2.82).
17. Asfa Batool, Nudrat Aisha Akram Zheng-GuoCheng, Guang-Chao Lv, Muhammad
Ashraf, Muhammad Afzal, Jun-LanXiong, Jian-Yong Wang, and You-Cai Xiong.
2019. Physiological and biochemical responses of two spring wheat genotypes to non-
hydraulic root-to-shoot signalling of partial and full root-zone drought stress. Plant
Physiology and Biochemistry 139: 11-20. (IF = 3.404).
18. Qin, C., Su, Y.Y., Li, B.S., Cheng, Y.Q., Wei, C.C., Yuan, S., Ahmed, N., Ashraf, M.
and Zhang, L.X. 2019. Acetylcholine mechanism of action to enhance tolerance to
salt stress in Nicotiana benthamiana. Photosynthetica 57(2): 590-598. (2.365).
19. Ozturk M , S Gucel, V Altay, MSA Ahmad, MY Ashraf, and M Ashraf 2019.
Clustering of halophytic species from Cyprus based on ionic contents. Phyton 88: 63-
68. (IF = 0.282).
20. Abdul Mujeeb-Kazi, Rana Munns, Awais Rasheed, Francis C. Ogbonnaya, Niaz Ali,
Philip Hollington, Ian Dundas, Nasir Saeed, Richard Wang, Pichu Rengasamy,
Muhammad Sohail Saddiq, Jose Luis Díaz De León, Muhammad Ashraf, Sanjaya
Rajaram. 2019. Breeding startegies for structuring salinity tolerance in wheat.
Advances in Agronomy 155: 121-187. (IF = 3.60).
21. Cengiz Kaya, MustafaOkant, Ferhat Ugurlar, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni,
Muhammad Ashraf, and Parvaiz Ahmad 2019. Melatonin-mediated nitric oxide
improves tolerance to cadmium toxicity by reducing oxidative stress in wheat plants.
Chemosphere 225:627-638. (IF = 5.108).
22. Cengiz Kaya, Ali Sarioğlu, Nudrat Aisha Akram, and Muhammad Ashraf 2019.
Thiourea-mediated nitric oxide production enhances tolerance to boron toxicity by
reducing oxidative stress in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and durum wheat
(Triticum durum Desf.) plants. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 38(3), 1094-
1109 (IF = 2.179).
23. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam, Muhammad Ashraf, Mohammad Pessarakli and
Mohammad Javad Arvin. 2019. Silicon application positively alters pollen grain area,
osmoregulation and antioxidant enzyme activities in wheat plants under water deficit
conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition 42(17): 2121-2132. (IF = 0.753).
24. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam, Muhammad Ashraf, Mohammad Javad Arvin.
2019. Alleviation of field water stress in wheat cultivars using silicon and salicylic
acid applied separately or in combination. Crop & Pasture Science 70(1): 36-43. (IF
= 1.330).
25. Anees, M., Abid, M., Rahman, S.U., Ahmed, N., Ashraf, M., Zhang, L., and Kim,
K.Y. 2019. Antagonistic activity of chitinolytic bacteria of various taxonomic groups
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agaist Colletotrichum gleosporioides causing anthracnose disease in pepper. Plant
Protection Science 55: 109-115. (IF = 1.464).
26. Firdos Kosar, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Sadiq, Fahad Al-Qurainy and
Muhammad Ashraf. 2019. Trehalose: A key organic osmolyte effectively involved
in plant abiotic stress tolerance. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 38(2): 606-
618. (IF = 2.179).
27. Ghafar, M.A., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Sadiq M. 2019. Thiamin-induced
regulation of oxidative defence processes in white clover (Trifolium repens L.) under
water deficit stress. Turkish Journal of Botany 43(1): 58-66. (IF = 1.066).
28. Jan, S., Abbas, N., Ashraf, M. and Parvaiz Ahmad. 2019. Roles of potential plant
hormones and transcription factors in controlling leaf senescence and drought
tolerance. Protoplasma 256(2): 313-329. (IF = 2.633).
29. Kaya, C. and Ashraf, M. 2019. The mechanism of hydrogen sulfide mitigation of iron
deficiency-induced chlorosis in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) plants.
Protoplasma 256(2): 371-382. (IF = 2.633).
30. Kaya, C., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2019. Influence of exogenously applied nitric
oxide on strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) plants grown under iron deficiency and
saline stress applied separately or in combination. Physiologia Plantarum
165(2):247-263. (IF = 3.00).
31. Shehzadi, A., Akram, N.A., Ali, A., Ashraf, M. and Ghafoor, R. 2019.
Glycinebetaine induced alteration in some key physio-biochemical attributes and
plant anatomical features in water stressed oat (Avena sativa L.) plants. Journal of
Arid Land 11(2): 292-305. (IF = 1.357).
32. Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Pravej Alam, Leonard Wijaya, Sajad
Ali, Muhammad Ashraf and Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni 2019. Silicon (Si)
supplementation alleviates NaCl toxicity in mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]
through the modifications of physio-biochemical attributes and key antioxidant
enzymes. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 38(1): 70-82. (IF = 2.179).
33. Shahzad Munir, Nadeem Ahmed, Muhammad Abid, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Muhammad
Ashraf, Lixin Zhang and Muhammad Anees 2019. Chitinolytic activity of the
indigenous Trichoderma spp. from the north west of Pakistan against the fungal
phytopathogens. Pakistan Journal of Botany 51(2): 711-716. (IF = 0.672).
34. Aref Alshameri, Fahad Al-Qurainy, Salim Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Abdel-Rhman
Gaafar, Abdulhafed Alameri, Mohamed Tarroum, Saleh Alansi1 and Muhammad
Ashraf. 2019. Morpho-physiological responses of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (l.)
Taub.] to multiple stresses of drought, heat and salinity. Pakistan Journal of Botany
51(3): 817-822. (IF = 0.672).
35. Sajjad Moharramnejad, Omid Sofalian, Mostafa Valizadeh, Ali Asghari, Mohammad
Reza Shiri and Muhammad Ashraf. 2019. Response of maize to field drought stress:
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oxidative defense system, osmolytes’ accumulation and photosynthetic pigments.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 51(3): 799-807. (IF = 0.672).
36. Sidra Shafiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2019. Assessment of
physio-biochemical indicators for drought tolerance in different cultivars of maize
(Zea mays L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 51(4): 1241-1247. (IF = 0.672).
37. Muhammad Iqbal, Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Javed,
Zafar Ullah Zafar and Muhammad Ashraf. 2019. Leaf proteome analysis signified
that photosynthesis and antioxidants are key indicators of salinity tolerance in canola
(Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 51(6): 1955-1968. (IF = 0.672).
Impact Factor (2019) = 73.957
Total Impact Factor up to 2019 = 777.357
38. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., and Akram, N.A. 2018. Hydrogen sulfide regulates the levels
of key metabolites and antioxidant defense system to counteract oxidative stress in
pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants exposed to high zinc regime. Environmental
Science and Pollution Resarch 25(13):12612–12618. (IF = 2.80).
39. Sadiq, M., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2018. Impact of exogenously applied
tocopherol on some key physio-biochemical and yield attributes in mungbean [Vigna
radiata (L.) Wilczek] under limited irrigation regimes. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
40: 131 (IF = 1.608).
40. Kaya, C., Aydemir, S., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2018. Epibrassinolide
application regulates some key physio-biochemical attributes as well as oxidative
defense system in maize plants grown under saline stress. Journal of Plant Growth
Regulation 37(4):1244–1257. (IF = 2.047).
41. Kaya, C., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2018. Kinetin and indole acetic acid promote
antioxidant defense system and reduce oxidative stress in maize (Zea mays L.) plants
grown at boron toxicity. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 37(4):1258–1266. (IF
= 2.047).
42. Sana Fatima, Farooq Ahmad, Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Ashraf and Rashid
Ahmad 2018. Structural and functional modifications in a typical arid zone species
Aristida adscensionis L. along altitudinal gradient. FLORA, 249: 172-182 (IF =
1.365).
43. Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Parvaiz, Ahmad, Andrzej Bajguz, and Muhammad
Ashraf 2018. Brassinosteroids regulate growth in plants under stressful environments
and crosstalk with other potential phytohormones. Journal of Plant Growth
Regulation 37(4): 1007-1024 (IF = 2.047).
44. Hmidi, D., Abdelly, C., Athar, H.U., Ashraf, M., Messedi D. 2018. Effect of salinity
on osmotic adjustment, proline accumulation and possible role of ornithine-δ-
aminotransferase in proline biosynthesis in Cakile maritima. Physiology and
Molecular Biology of Plants, 24(6):1017-1033 (IF = 1.151).
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45. Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Leonard Wijaya, Pravej
Alam, Muhammad Ashraf, Parvaiz Ahmad 2018. Potential of exogenously sourced
kinetin in protecting Solanum lycopersicum from NaCl-induced oxidative stress
through up-regulation of the antioxidant system, ascorbate-glutathione cycle and
glyoxalase system. PLOS ONE, 13(9): e0202175 (IF = 2.766).
46. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Imran Khan, Zeeshan Javed, Zarfishan Khan, Sajida Mahmood,
Muhammad Ashraf, Sidra Shafiq and Hira Naz. 2018. Modulation of some key
biochemical attributes in drought stressed pea (Pisum sativum L.) plants treated with
different plant growth regulators. Agrochimica 62(4): 337-351 (IF = 0.694).
47. Shahzad, T., Ashraf, M. and Javaid, M.M., Waheed, H. Abbas, T. Li, Feng-Min,
Sattar, A. 2018. Influence of field soil drought stress on some key physiological, yield
and quality traits of selected newly-developed hexaploid bread wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) cultivars. Sains Malaysiana 47(11): 2625-2635. (IF = 0.565).
48. Akram, N.A., Shafiq, F. and Ashraf, M. 2018. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): A
prospective legume crop to offer multiple health benefits under changing climate.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 17: 1325-1338 (IF =
7.028).
49. Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Leonard
Wijaya, Pravej Alam and M. Ashraf 2018. Upregulation of antioxidant and
glyoxalase systems mitigates NaCl stress in Brassica juncea by supplementation of
zinc and calcium. Journal of Plant Interactions 13(1): 151-162. (IF = 1.655).
50. Gai-Li Niu, Wei Gou, Xiang-Long Han, Cheng Qin, Li-Xin Zhang, Abd El-Fatah
Abomohra and M. Ashraf 2018. Cloning and functional analysis of
phosphoethanolamine methyltransferase promoter from maize (Zea mays L.).
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Vol. 19: 191;
doi:10.3390/ijms19010191 (IF = 3.687).
51. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Shamim Kausar, Naila Farid, M. Ashraf and Fahad Al-Qurainy
2018. 5-Aminolevulinic acid induces regulation in growth, yield and physio-
biochemical characteristics of wheat under water stress. Sains Malaysiana 47(4) 661-
670. (IF = 0.565).
52. Chukwuma Ogbaga, Piotr Stepien, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar and Muhammad
Ashraf. 2018. Engineering rubisco activase from thermophilic cyanobacteria into
high-temperature sensitive plants. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 38(4): 559-
572. (IF = 5.239).
53. Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Pravej Alam,
Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Muhammad Ashraf. 2018. Modification of osmolytes
and antioxidant enzymes by 24-epibrassinolide in chickpea seedlings under mercury
(Hg) toxicity. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 37(1): 309-322. (IF = 2.047).
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54. Kosar F., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., Sadiq, M. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2018. Trehalose-
induced improvement in growth, photosynthetic characteristics and levels of some
key osmoprotectants in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under drought stress.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 50(3): 955-961. (IF = 0.75).
55. Cengiz Kaya, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf, and Osman Sonmez
2018. Exogenous application of humic acid mitigates salinity stress in maize (Zea
mays L.) plants by improving some key physio-biochemical attributes. Cereal
Research Communications 46(1):67-78. (IF = 0.489).
56. Aziz, M., Ashraf, M. and Javaid, M.M. 2018. Enhancement in cotton growth and
yield using novel growth promoting substances under water limited conditions.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 50(5): 1691-1701 (IF = 0.75).
57. Sarwar, R.A., Ashraf, M. and Javaid, M.M. 2018. Response of foliar-applied nutrient
solution with and without soil-applied fertilizers on growth and yield of mung bean.
Journal of Plant Nutrition 41(9):1083-1093. (IF = 0.565).
58. Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Leonard
Wijaya, Dilfuza Egamberdevia, Renu Bhardwaj, M. Ashraf 2018. Zinc application
mitigates the adverse effects of NaCl stress on mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern &
Coss] through modulating compatible organic solutes, antioxidant enzymes, and
flavonoid content. Journal of Plant Interactions 12(1): 429-437. (IF = 1.655).
59. Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Shahbaz Naeem, Rashid Ahmad, Riaz Ahmad,
Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Muhammad Zahid Ihsan, Fahim Nawaz, Habib-ur-Rehman
Athar, Muhammad Ashraf, Hafiz Tassawar Abbas & Muhammad Abdullah. 2018.
Improving drought tolerance in maize by foliar application of boron: water status,
antioxidative defense and photosynthetic capacity. Archives of Agronomy & Crop
Science 64(5): 626-639 (IF = 2.254).
60. Khalid, N., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Masood, A. & Akhtar, Y. 2018. Spatio-
Temporal variation in cadmium released by automobiles along two roads in Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 50(2): 529-536. (IF = 0.75).
61. Naz, N., Fatima, S., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naseer, M., Ahmad, F. and Zahoor, A.
2018. Structural and functional aspects of salt tolerance in differently adapted
ecotypes of Aeluropus lagopoides from saline desert habitats. International Journal
of Agriculture & Biology 20: 41‒51. (IF = 0.869).
62. Parvaiz Ahmad, Mohammed Abass Ahanger, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Leonard
Wijaya, Pravej Alam and Muhammad Ashraf 2018. Mitigation of sodium chloride
toxicity in Solanum lycopersicum L. by supplementation of jasmonic acid and nitric
oxide. Journal of Plant Interactions, 13(1): 64-72. (IF = 1.655).
63. Aniqa Aziz, Nudrat Aisha Akram and M. Ashraf 2018. Influence of natural and
synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic acid) on primary and secondary metabolites and
associated metabolism in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) plants under water
deficit regimes. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 123:192-203. (IF = 2.718).
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64. Khalid, N., Hussain, M., Young, H.S., Ashraf, M., Hameed, M. and Ahmad, R. 2018.
Lead concentrations in soils and some wild plant species along two busy roads in
Pakistan. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 100(2): 250-
258. (IF = 1.40).
65. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Majid Iqbal, Atta Muhammad, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-
Qurainy and Sidra Shafiq. 2018. Aminolevulinic acid and nitric oxide regulate
oxidative defense and secondary metabolismsin canola (Brassica napus L.) under
drought stress. Protoplasma 255:163-174. (IF = 2.457).
Impact Factor (2018) = 54.5.00
Total Impact Factor up to 2018 = 702.896
66. Saadia, M., Jamil, A., Ashraf, M., Iqbal, T., Akram, N.A., Mushtaq, Z., and Shukat,
I. 2017. A salt stress induced up-regulation of chloroplast cDNA sequence from
canola shows similarity to carcinoma related-DNA sequences. Agrochimica, 61(3):
61(3):165-179 (IF = 0.694).
67. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fahad Shafiq and Muhammad Ashraf. 2017. Ascorbic acid -
A potential oxidant scavenger and its role in plant development and abiotic stress
tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science, Volume 8; Article #. 613 (Impact Factor =
3.678).
68. Muhammad Sadiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2017. Foliar
applications of alpha-tocopherol improve composition of fresh pods of Vigna radiata
subjected to water deficiency. Turkish Journal of Botany, 41: 244-252 (IF = 1.066).
69. Ahanger, M.A., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., Alyemeni, M.N., Wijaya, N. and Ahmad,
P. 2017. Plant responses to environmental stresses – from gene to biotechnology. AoB
PLANTS Vol. 9; Issue 4 https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2017.1420830 (IF =
2.821).
70. Muhammad Sadiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf and Shafaqat Ali.
2017. Tocopherol confers water stress tolerance: Sugar and osmoprotectant
metabolism in mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Agrochimica, 61(1): 28-42
(IF = 0.694).
71. Ahanger, M.A., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., Alyemeni, M.N., Wijaya, L. and Ahmad,
P. 2017. Signal transduction and biotechnology in response to environmental stresses.
Biologia Plantarum 61(3): 401-416. (IF = 1.424).
72. Maleeha Razzaq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Hira Naz, and Fahad
Al-Qurainy. 2017. Interactive effect of drought and nitrogen on growth, some key
physiological attributes and oxidative defense system in carrot (Daucus carota L.)
plants. Scientia Horticulturae, 225, 373-379 (IF = 1.76).
73. Aref Alshameri, Fahad Al-Qurainy, Salim Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Abdel-Rhman
Gaafar, Mohamed Tarroum, Abdulhafed Alameri,Saleh Alansi and Muhammad
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Ashraf 2017. Appraisal of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] accessions for
forage purpose under the typical Saudi Arabian environmental conditions
encompassing high temperature, salinity and drought. Pakistan Journal of Botany
49(4): 1405-1413. (IF = 0.75).
74. Wen-Xuan Si, Pu-Fang Li, Muhammad Ashraf, Fei Mo, Xiao-Jie Hui, Asfa Batool,
Javaid Mansoor, Muhammad Afzal, Jian Zhang and Feng-Min Li 2017. Micro-field
rain-harvesting farming system in semiarid Pakistan: a critical topic to address.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 49(3): 1217-1221. (IF = 0.75).
75. Gou, W., Zheng, P., Tian, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2017.
Exogenous application of urea and a urease inhibitor improves drought stress
tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Plant Research, 130(3): 599-609 (IF =
2.00)
76. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shehnila Kashaf, Kafeel Ahmad, Nudrat Aisha Akram,
Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Sohail, Humayun Bashir and Naunain Mehmood.
2017. Metal uptake by psyllium (Plantago ovata L.) treated with lead (Pb) under semi-
arid conditions. Legume Research, 40(2): 277-281 (IF = 0.232).
77. Noreen Khalid, Mumtaz Hussain, Hillary S. Young, Muhammad Ashraf, Mansoor
Hameed and Rashid Ahmad. 2017. Lead concentrations in soils and some wild plant
species along two busy roads in Pakistan. Bulletin of Environmental
Contamination and Toxicology 100(2): 250-258. (IF = 1.48).
78. Pirasteh-Anosheh, H., Emam, Y., Rousta, M.J., and Ashraf, M. 2017. Salicylic acid
induced salinity tolerance through manipulation of ion distribution rather than ion
accumulation. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 36(1): 227-239. (IF = 2.047)
79. Ahmad Arzani and Ashraf, M. 2017. Cultivated ancient wheats (Triticum spp.): A
potential source of health-beneficial food products. Comprehensive Reviews in Food
Science and Food Safety, 16(3): 477-488. (IF = 7.028).
80. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Yasmeen, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Mahmood, N.
2017. Potential health risk assessment of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) grown on
metal contaminated soils in the central zone of Punjab, Pakistan. Chemosphere, 166:
157-162. (IF = 4.427).
Impact Factor (2017) = 30.157
Total Impact Factor up to 2017 = 648.396
81. Parvaiz, A., Abdel Latef, A.A.H., Rasool, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., and Gucel, S.
2016. Role of proteomics in crop stress tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science 7:1336.
doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.01336 (IF = 4.298).
82. Imran, M., Negm, F. Hussain, S., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M., Ahamd, Z., Arshad, M. and
Crowley, D.E. 2016. Characterization and purification of membrane-bound
azoreductase from azo dye degrading Shewanella sp. Strain IFN4. Clean-Soil, Air
Water 44(11): 1523-1530 (IF = 1.473).
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83. Ibrahim, M., Yasmeen, S., Zaman, G., Bin, Li, Al-Qurainy, F., Athar, H.U., Shah,
K.H., Khurshid, M.,and Ashraf, M. 2016. Protein profiling analysis of Gossypium
hirsutum leaves infested by cotton whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae)
under insecticidal treatment. Applied Entomology and Zoology 51(4): 599-607 (IF
= 0.888).
84. John, R., Anjum, N.A., Sopory, S.K., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Some key
physiological and molecular processes of cold acclimation: An overview. Biologia
Plantarum, 60(4): 603-618 (IF = 1.551).
85. Anwar, F., Muhammad, G., Hussain, M.A., Zengin, G., Alkharfy, K.M., Gilani, A.H.
and Ashraf, M. 2016. Capparis spinosa L.: A Plant with High Potential for
Development of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceuticals. International
Journal of Pharmacology, 12(3): 201-219 (IF = 0.753).
86. Athar, H.-u.-R., Ambreen, S., Javed, M., Hina, M., Rasool, S., Zafar, Z. U., Manzoor,
H., Ogbaga, C. C., Afzal, M., Al-Qurainy, F., and Ashraf, M. 2016. Influence of sub-
lethal crude oil concentration on growth, water relations and photosynthetic capacity
of maize (Zea mays L.) plants. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23:
8320–18331 (IF = 2.741).
87. Parvaiz Ahmad, Saiema Rasool, Alvina Gul, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad
Ashraf, and Salih Gucel 2016. Jasmonates: Multifunctional roles in stress tolerance.
Frontiers in Plant Science, 7: 813 (IF = 4.298).
88. Akram, N.A., Waseem, M., Ameen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Trehalose pretreatment
induces drought tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) plants: some key physio-
biochemical traits. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 38(1): Article #. 3 (IF = 1.364).
89. Hameed, M., Ahmad, A.S., Fatima, S., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., Naseer, M., and
Akhtar, N. 2016. Morpho-anatomical and physiological adaptations to high altitude in
some Aveneae grasses from Neelum Valley, Western Himalayan Kashmir. Acta
Physiologiae Plantarum, 38(4): Article #. 93 (IF = 1.364).
90. Naz, N., Fatima, S., Hameed, M., Naseer, M., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F.,
Ahmad, M.S.A., Zahoor, A., and Shafique, K. 2016. Adaptations for salinity
tolerance in Sporobolus ioclados (Nees ex Trin.) Nees from saline desert. Flora, 223:
46-55 (IF = 1.125).
91. Abida Mukhtar, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Riffat Aisha, Sidra Shafiq and M. Ashraf.
2016. Foliar-applied ascorbic acid enhances antioxidative potential and drought
tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. Botrytis). Agrochimica, 60: 100-
113 (IF = 0.45).
92. Khan Z.I., K. Ahmad, M. Ashraf, R. Parveen, F. Arshad, A. Hussain, Z. Bibi, I. R.
Noorka, Irfan Mustafa and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2016. Risk assessment of heavy
metal toxicity through contaminated vegetable from sewage water: Implications for
populace health. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 22: 302-311 (IF = 1.56).
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93. Khan Z.I., K. Ahmad, I. Ashraf, A. Khan, A. Fardous, M. Sher, N.A. Akram, M.
Ashraf, Z. Hayat, V. Laudadio, V. Tufarelli, A. Hussain, F. Arshad and E. Cazzato.
2016. Appraisal of trace elements in soil, forage and animal continuum: A case study
on pasture irrigated with sewage water. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, 99: 80-87
(IF = 0.248).
94. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Foliar application
of silicon at different growth stages alters growth and yield of selected wheat
cultivars. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 39(8): 1194-1203 (IF = 0.618). USA.
95. Ashraf, M.Y., Mahnaz Roohi, Zafar Iqbal, M. Ashraf, Münir Öztürk and Salih Gücel.
2016. Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) Induced Alterations in Growth, Some
Biochemical Attributes and Mineral Accumulation in Two Cultivars of Mung Bean
[Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis,
47: 405-413. (IF = 0.589).
96. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad
Ashraf, Sumaira Yasmeen, Vincenzo Tufarelli, Vito Laudadio, Mariano
Fracchiolla, Eugenio Cazzato. 2016. Contamination and accumulation of heavy
metals in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) grown in a long-term wastewater-irrigated
agricultural land of Sargodha, Pakistan. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin,
25(7):2404-2410 (IF = 0.425).
97. Arzani, A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Smart engineering of genetic resources for enhanced
salinity tolerance in crop plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 35: 147-189 (IF
= 6.825).
98. Habib, Noman, Muhammad Sohail Akram, Muhammad Tariq aved, Muhammad
Azeem, Qasim Ali, Huma Lubna Shaheen and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Nitric
oxide regulated improvement in growth and yield of rice plants grown under salinity
stress: antioxidant defense system. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research,
14(5): 91-105 (IF = 0.681).
99. Rhimi, N., Ben Ahmed, C., Elloumi, N., Athar, H. R., Noreen, S., Ashraf, M., Ben
Abdallah, F., and Ben Nasri-Ayachi, M. 2016. Morpho-anatomical and physiological
changes in grapevine leaves exposed to atmospheric fluoride and sulfur dioxide
pollution. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 14(5): 77-89 (IF = 0.681).
100. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Yasmeen, S., Ashfaq, A., and Sher, M.
2016. Metal accumulation in a potential winter vegetable mustard Brassica campestris
(L.) Irrigated with different types of waters in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 48(2): 535-541. (IF = 0.69)
101. Hira Naz, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Impact of
ascorbic acid on growth and physiology of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) plants under
water-deficit conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 48(3): 877-883 (IF = 0.69).
102. Latif, M., Akram, N.A., and Ashraf, M. 2016. Regulation of some
biochemical attributes in drought-stressed cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) by seed
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pre-treatment with ascorbic acid. Journal of Horticultural Science and
Biotechnology 91(2): 129-137 (IF = 0.538).
103. Xiong, J-L., Kong, H-Y., Akram, N.A., Bai, X., Ashraf, M., Tan, R-Y., Zhu,
H., Siddique, K.H.M., Xiong, Y-C., and Turner, N.C. 2016. 24-epibrassinolide
increases growth, grain yield and β-ODAP production in seeds of well-watered and
moderately water-stressed grass pea. Plant Growth Regulation, 78(2): 217-231 (IF
= 2.646).
104. Ashraf, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Growth stage-based modulation in
physiological and biochemical attributes of two genetically diverse wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) cultivars grown in salinized hydroponic culture. Environmental Science
and Pollution Research, 23(7): 6227-6243 (IF= 2.741).
105. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Sumaira Yasmin, Nudrat Aisha Akram,
Muhammad Ashraf, Asma Ashfaq and Asia Fardous. 2016. Accumulation of metals
and metalloids in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.)
irrigated with domestic wastewater in the peri-urban areas of Khushab city, Pakistan.
Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 22(1): 15-27. (IF = 1.56).
106. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Sidra Shafiq, Muhammad Ashraf, Riffat Aisha and
Muhammad Asim Sajid. 2016. Drought-induced anatomical changes in radish
(Raphanus sativus L.) leaves supplied with trehalose through different modes. Arid
Land Research and Management, 30(4): 412-420 (IF= 1.015).
107. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Iqra Irfan and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Trehalose-
induced modulation in antioxidative defense system in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
plants subjected to water-deficit conditions. Agrochimica, 60(3): 186-198 (IF =
0.45).
108. Kafeel Ahmad, Asma Ashfaq, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat
Aisha Akram, Sumaira Yasmin, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Sher, Hazoor Ahmad
Shad, Ameer Khan, Saif Ur Rehman, Muhammad Fahad Ullah and Ijaz Rasool
Noorka. 2016. Health risk assessment of heavy metals and metalloids via dietary
intake of a potential vegetable (Coriandrum sativum L.) grown in contaminated water
irrigated agricultural sites of Sargodha, Pakistan. Human and Ecological Risk
Assessment, 22(3): 597-610 (IF = 1.56).
109. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Rukhsana Parveen,
Zahara Bibi, Irfan Mustafa and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2016. Risk assessment of heavy
metal and metalloid toxicity through a contaminated vegetable (Cucurbita maxima)
from wastewater irrigated area: A case study for a site-specific risk assessment in
Jhang, Pakistan. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 22(1): 86-98 (IF = 1.56).
110. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Nadia Shoaib,
Rukhsana Parveen, Zahara Bibi, Irfan Mustafa, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Hafiz
Muhammad Tahir, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Fahad Ullah, Rabia Yaqoob,
Vincenzo Tufarelli, Mariano Fracchiolla, Eugenio Cazzato. 2016. Assessment of
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toxicological health risk of trace metals in vegetables mostly consumed in Punjab,
Pakistan. Environmental Earth Sciences, 75:433 (IF = 1.569).
Impact Factor (2016) = 48.3
Total Impact Factor up to 2016 = 618.249
111. Gulzar Muhammad, Muhammad Ajaz Hussain, Farooq Anwar, Muhammad
Ashraf and Anwarul-Hassan Gilani. 2015. Alhagi: A Plant Genus Rich in Bioactives
for Pharmaceuticals. Phytotherapy Research 29(1): 1-13. (IF = 2.694).
112. Cengiz Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf, Osman Sonmez, Atilla Levent Tuna, and
Salih Aydemir 2015. Exogenously applied nitric oxide confers tolerance to salinity-
induced oxidativestress in two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars differing in salinity
tolerance. Turkish Journal of Agriculture & Forestry 39: 909-919. (IF = 1.311)
113. Samina Malik, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Arshad and Tanwir Ahmad
Malik. 2015. Effect of ascorbic acid application on physiology of wheat under
drought stress. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 52(1): 209-217. (IF = 0.597).
114. Rumana Sadiq, Mumtaz Hussain, Muhammad Ashraf and Khalil-ur-
Rehman. 2015. Exogenous application of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and oxalic
acid improve the seed germination and enzymes activities of sunflower (Helianthus
annuus) under cadmium stress. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 17:
1117–1124. (IF = 0.758).
115. Sibgha Noreen, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Kausar Hussain, Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar
and M. Ashraf. 2015. Assessment of economic benefits of foliarly applied
osmoprotectants in alleviating the adverse effects of water stress on growth and yield
of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 47(6): 2223-2230.
(IF = 0.658).
116. Mian Jahan Zaib Rasheed, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-
Qurainy, Salim Khan and Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar. 2015. Screening of diverse
germplasm of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] for salt tolerance: a possible
approach to utilize salt affected soils. Pakistan Journal of Botany 47(5): 1721-1726.
(IF = 0.658).
117. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Sidra Noreen, Tabassum Noreen and Muhammad
Ashraf. 2015. Exogenous application of trehalose alters growth, physiology and
nutrient composition in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) plants under water deficit
conditions. Brazilian Journal of Botany, 38(3): 431-439. (IF = 0.734).
118. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asia Firdos, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Zahara
Bibi, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Yasir Rizwan and Fahad Al-Qurainy. 2015. Assessment
of hazardous and essential elements in food crop irrigated with municipal sewage
water: Risk appraisal for public health. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment,
21(8): 2126-2136. (IF = 1.306).
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119. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Zahara Bibi, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat
Aisha Akram and Fahad Al-Qurainy. 2015. Risk evaluation of heavy metals and
metalloids toxicity through polluted vegetables from waste water irrigated area of
Punjab, Pakistan: Implications for public health. Human & Ecological Risk
Assessment, 21(8): 2062-2076. (IF = 1.306).
120. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Influence of
silicon supply on chlorophyll fluorescence, photosynthetic pigments and growth in
water-stressed wheat cultivars differing in drought tolerance. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 39(4): 625-634. (IF = 1.178).
121. Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Z. U. Zafar and M. Ashraf. 2015. Glycinebetaine
Improved Photosynthesis in Canola under Salt Stress: Evaluation of Chlorophyll
Fluorescence Parameters as Potential Indicators. Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science, 201:428-442. (IF = 2.565).
122. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Sonmez, O., Tuna, A.L., Polat, T., and Aydemir, S.
2015. Exogenous application of thiamin promotes growth and antioxidative defense
system at initial phases of development in salt stressed plants of two maize cultivars
differing in salinity tolerance. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 37: 1741-1743. (IF =
1.563).
123. Mansoor, U., Naseer, M., Hameed, M., Riaz, A., Ashraf, M., Younis, A., and
Ahmad, F. 2015. Root morpho-anatomical adaptations for drought tolerance in
Cenchrus ciliaris L. ecotypes from the Cholistan Desert. Phyton 55: 159-179. (IF =
0.442).
124. Aisha Ilyas, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Mumtaz Hussain, Muhammad
Ashraf, Rashid Ahmed and Ali Kamal. 2015. Effect of micronutrients (Zn, Cu and B)
on photosynthetic and fruit yield attributes of citrus reticulate blanco var. Kinnow.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(4): 1241-1247 (IF = 0.658).
125. Asma Ashfaq, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Zahara Bibi, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad
Ashraf, Irfan Mustafa, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Rukhsana Perveen and Sumaira
Yasmeen. 2015. Heavy metals uptake by Cucurbita maxima grown in soil
contaminated with sewage water and its human health implications in peri-urban areas
of Sargodha city. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 47(4), 1051-1058 (IF = 0.478).
126. Cengiz Kaya, Muhammed Ashraf and Osman Sönmez. 2015. Promotive
effect of exogenously applied thiourea on key physiological parameters and oxidative
defense mechanism in salt-stressed Zea mays L. plants. Turkish Journal of Botany
39: 786-795 (IF = 1.178).
127. Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy, M. Salim Khan &
Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Appraising drought tolerance in local accessions of
sesbania [Sesbania sesban (L.) Merril.] using biomass production, relative membrane
permeability and photosynthetic capacity as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 47(3): 845-850 (IF = 0.658).
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128. Hameed, M., Naz, N., Batool, R., Fatima, S., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., and
Ahmad, M.S.A. 2015. Adaptive components of salinity tolerance in a saline desert
grass Lasiurus scindicus Henrard. Ecological Research, 30: 429-438 (IF = 1.338).
129. Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy, M. Salim Khan and
Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Field screening of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.)
Taub.] accessions for enhanced forage production on hot drylands. Pakistan Journal
of Botany, 47(4): 1429-1437 (IF = 0.658).
130. M. A. Saleem, T. A. Malik, A. Shakeel and M. Ashraf. 2015. QTL mapping
for some important drought tolerant traits in upland cotton. Journal of Animal &
Plant Sciences, 25(2): 502-509 (IF = 0.422).
131. Mahmut Yildiztekin, Cengiz Kaya, Atilla Levent Tuna and Muhammed
Ashraf. 2015. Oxidative stress and antioxidative mechanisms in tomato (Solanum
lycopersicum L.) plants sprayed with different pesticides. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 47(2): 717-721 2015 (IF = 0.658).
132. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Syed Ali Hassan
Naqvi, Alireza Seidavi, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Vito Laudadio and Vincenzo Tufarelli.
2015. Evaluating pasture and soil allowance of manganese for Kajli rams grazing in
semi-arid environment. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47(3): 563-566
(IF= 0.87).
133. Ayesha Khalid, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Ahmad Akram,
Kausar Hussain, Fahad Al-Qurainy and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Photosynthetic
capacity of canola (Brassica napus L.) plants as affected by glycinebetaine under salt
stress. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 88, 78-86. (IF = 1.085).
134. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Rukhsana Parveen,
Irfan Mustafa, Zahara Bibi and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Bioaccumulation of heavy
metals and metalloids in luffa (Luffa cylindrica L.) irrigated with domestic waste
water in Jhang, Pakistan: A prospect for human nutrition. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 47(1): 217-224 (IF = 0.658).
135. Ahmad, F., M. Hameed, K.S. Ahmad and M. Ashraf, 2015. Significance of
anatomical markers in tribe Paniceae (Poaceae) from the salt range, Pakistan.
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 17: 271-279. (IF = 0.758).
Pakistan.
136. Cengiz Kaya and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Exogenous application of nitric
oxide promotes growth and oxidative defense system in highly boron stressed tomato
plants bearing fruit. Scientia Horticulturae, 185, 43-47. (IF = 1.538). The
Netherlands.
137. Sidra Shafiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Does
exogenously-applied trehalose alter oxidative defense system in the edible part of
radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under water-deficit conditions? Scientia Horticulturae,
185, 68-75. (IF = 1.538). The Netherlands.
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138. Zhang, L., Zheng, P., Ruan, Z., Tian, L. and Ashraf, M. 2015. Pattern of
changes in nitric oxide accumulation and glycinebetaine metabolism in osmotically
stressed plants of two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars supplied with different nitrogen
forms. Biologia Plantarum 59(1), 183-186. (IF = 1.665).
139. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat
Aisha Akram and Sumaira Yasmin. 2015. Assessment of heavy metals in Solanum
tuberosum and Pisum sativum irrigated with urban wastewater in the suburbs of
Sargodha city, Pakistan. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment, 21: 1109-1122 (IF
= 1.306).
140. Nadeem, R., Naqvi, M.A., Nasir, M.H., Saeed, R., Iqbal, T., Ashraf, M., and
Ansari, T.M. 2015. Efficacy of physically pretreated Mangifera indica biomass for
Cu2+ and Zn2+ sequestration. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 19, 23-35. (IF =
1.978).
141. Firdos Kosar, Nudrat Aisha Akram and M. Ashraf. 2015. Exogenously-
applied 5-aminolevulinic acid modulates some key physiological characteristics and
antioxidative defense system in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings under
water stress. South African Journal of Botany, 96, 71-77 (IF = 1.244).
Impact Factor (2015) = 34.458
Total Impact Factor up to 2015 = 571.09
142. Nargis Naz, Tanzila Rafique, Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Ashraf, Riffat
Batool & Sana Fatima. 2014. Morpho-anatomical and physiological attributes for salt
tolerance in sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus Henr.) from Cholistan Desert, Pakistan.
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36(11): 2959-2974 (IF = 1.584).
143. Namra Javed, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad-Al-Qurainy and Nudrat Aisha
Akram. 2014. Integration of physio-biochemical processes at different phenological
stages of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants in response to heat stress. Pakistan
Journal of Botany, 46(6): 2143-2150 (IF = 1.207).
144. Muhamamd Yasir Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fahad
Al-Qurainy and Merial G. Jones. 2014. Biomass and some key physiological markers
as selection criteria for drought tolerance in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Scientia
Agriculturae, 3(1), 49-57 (IF = 0.00).
145. Zhang, L., Lai, J., Liang, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Interactive effects of
sudden and gradual drought stress and foliar-applied glycinebetaine on growth, water
relations, osmolyte accumulation and antioxidant defense system in two maize (Zea
mays L.) cultivars differing in drought tolerance. Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science, 200(6): 425-433. (IF = 2.444).
146. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Ashraf and
Sumaira Yasmin. 2014. Assessment of heavy metal and metalloid levels in spinach
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(Spinacia oleracea L.) grown in wastewater irrigated agricultural soil of Sargodha,
Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(5): 1805-1810 (IF = 0.822).
147. Asma Saleem, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fahad Al-Qurainy
and Merial G. Jones. 2014. Evaluation of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) germplasm for
high forage production under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(4): 1179-
1186 (IF = 0.822).
148. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014.Triacontanol-induced changes
in growth, yield, leaf water relations, antioxidative defense system, minerals and some
key osmoprotectants in Triticum aestivum under saline conditions. Turkish Journal
of Botany 38, 896-913 (IF = 0.00).
149. Pirasteh-Anosheh, H., Emam, Y., Ashraf, M. 2014. Impact of cycocel on
seed germination and growth in some commercial crops under osmotic stress
conditions. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 60, 1277-1289. (IF = 0.549).
150. Shafiq, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Arshad, A. 2014. Synergistic effects
of drought and ascorbic acid on growth, mineral nutrients and oxidative defense
system in canola (Brassica napus L.) plants. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36(6):
1539-1553 (IF = 1.584).
151. Hameed, M., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Fatima, S., Nawaz, T. and Ahmad,
M.S.A. 2014. Structural and functional response to metal toxicity in aquatic Cyperus
alopecuroides Rottb. Limnologica, 48: 46-56 (IF = 1.8).
152. Bibi, Z., Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A. and Akram, N.A.
2014. Vegetables as a potential source of metals and metalloids for human nutrition:
A case study of Momordica charantia grown in soil irrigated with domestic sewage
water in Sargodha. Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 46(3): 633-641. (IF =
0.404).
153. Afzal, A., Gulzar, I., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Water deficit-induced
regulation of growth, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, inorganic nutrient
accumulation and antioxidative defense mechanism in mungbean [Vigna radiata
(L.)Wilczek]. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 87: 147-156. (IF =
0.758)
154. Kafeel, A., Khan Z.I., Yasmin S., Ashraf, M. and Ishfaq, A. 2014.
Accumulation of metals and metalloids in turnip (Brassica rapa L.) irrigated with
domestic wastewater in the peri-urban areas of Khushab city, Pakistan. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 42(2): 511-514. (IF = 0.822).
155. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Li, S., Alva, A.K. and Ashraf M. 2014. Potassium
fertilization mitigates the adverse effects of drought on selected maize (Zea mays L.)
cultivars. Turkish Journal of Botany 38: 713-723 (IF = 0.00).
156. Zia, M.A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Hussain, M. 2014. Heat-induced
regulation of antioxidant defense system and nutrient accumulation in hexaploid
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bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 46(3): 957-971. (IF
= 0.822).
157. Ashraf, M. 2014. Stress-induced changes in wheat grain composition and
quality. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 54: 1576-1583. USA. (IF
= 5.176).
158. Anosheh, H.P., Ranjbar, G., Emam, Y. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Salicylic acid-
induced recovery ability in salt-stressed Hordeum vulgare plants. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 38: 112-221 (IF = 0.00).
159. Habib, N. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Effect of exogenously applied nitric oxide on
water relations and ionic composition of rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants under salt stress.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 46: 111-116. (IF = 0.822).
160. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Batool, R., and Hanif,
A. 2014. Anatomical and physiological adaptations in aquatic ecotypes of Cyperus
alopecuroides Rottb. under saline and waterlogged conditions. Aquatic Botany 116,
60-68. (IF = 1.608).
161. Nadeem, S.M., Ahmad, M., Zahir, Z.A., Javaid, A. and Ashraf, M. 2014. The
role of mycorrhizae and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in improving
crop productivity under stressful environments. Biotechnology Advances 32: 429-
448. (IF = 9.015).
162. Ashraf, M.Y., Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Akhter, J. 2014. Modulation of
physiological and biochemical metabolites in salt stressed rice by foliar application of
zinc. Journal of Plant Nutrition 37: 447-457. (IF = 0.494).
163. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Li, B.L., Han, M.Y., Alva K.A., and Ashraf,
M. 2014. Exogenous glycinebetaine and humic acid improve growth, nitrogen status,
photosynthesis and antioxidant defense system and confer tolerance to nitrogen stress
in maize seedlings. Journal of Plant Interactions 9: 159-166. (IF = 0.00).
164. Qadir, S., Jamshieed, S., Rasool, S., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Ahmad, P.
2014. Modulation of plant growth and metabolism in cadmium-enriched
environments. Reviews of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology, 229: 51-
88. (IF = 3.744).
165. Batool, R., Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Photosynthetic response of
three native aquatic species of Schoenoplectus (Reichenb.) Palla under salt stress.
Wetlands 27(1): 2-11 (IF = 0.0).
166. Al-maskri, A., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Khan, M.M., Fatima, S., Nawaz, T.
and Batool, T. 2014. Structural features of some wheat (Triticum spp.)
landraces/cultivars under drought and salt stress. Arid Land Research and
Management 28: 355-377. (IF = 0.804).
167. Shaheen, S., Jamil, A., Iqbal, T. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Cloning and
phylogenetic analysis of RNA helicase p68 encoding DDX5 gene from human MCF7
cell line. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 16(3): 649-652. (IF =
52
0.00).
168. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N. Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Fatima, S. and
Ahmad, F. 2014. Physiological adaptative characteristics of Imperata cylindrica for salinity tolerance. Biologia 69: 1148-1156 (Slovak Republic). (IF = 0.00).
169. Bano, S., M. Ashraf and N.A. Akram. 2014. Salt stress regulates enzymatic
and non-enzymatic antioxidative defense system in the edible part of carrot (Daucus
carota L.). Journal of Plant Interactions, 9(1), 324-329 (IF =0.00).
Impact Factor (2014) =35.281
Total Impact Factor up to 2014 = 536.833
170. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Influence of foliar-applied
triacontanol on growth, gas exchange characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence at
different growth stages in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline conditions.
Photosynthetica 51(4): 541-551. (IF = 1.007).
171. Ashraf, M., Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M.A. 2013. Assessment of variation in
drought tolerance using some key physiological criteria in potential wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) cultivars of different geographic origins. Archives of Agronomy and
Soil Science, 59: 1503-1516. (IF = 0.00).
172. Anwar, F., Shaheen, N., Shabir, G., Ashraf, M., Alkharfy, K.M. and Gilani,
A.H. 2013. Variation in antioxidant activity and phenolic and flavonoid contents in
the flowers and leaves of Ghaneri (Lantana camara L.) as affected by different
extraction solvent. International Journal of Pharmacology 9(7): 442-453. (IF =
0.981).
173. Kanwal, H., Ashraf, M. and Hameed, M. 2013. Water relations and ionic
composition in the seedlings of some newly developed and candidate cultivars of
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany
45(4): 1221-1227. (IF = 1.207).
174. Habib, N., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2013. Effect of exogenously applied
nitric oxide on some key physiological attributes of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Pakistan
Journal of Botany 45(5): 1563-1569. (IF = 1.207).
175. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Jabeen, H., Ashraf, M., Shaheen, M. and Raza, S.H.
2013. Assessment of heavy metals and metalloids toxicity in buffaloes fed on forages
irrigated with domestic wastewater in Bhalwal, Sargodha, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal
of Zoology, 45(6): 1629-1637. (IF = 0.40).
176. Jamil, Y., Perveen, R. Ali, Q., Iqbal, M., Ahmad, M. R. and Ashraf, M. 2013.
He-Ne laser induced changes in germination, thermodynamic parameters, internal
energy and enzyme activities of wheat during germination and early growth stages.
Laser Physics Letters. 10(4) (IF = 2.964).
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177. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Salt tolerance and regulation of gas exchange
and hormonal homeostasis by auxin-priming in wheat. Pesquisa Agropecuía
Brasileira 48(9): 1210-1219. (IF = 0.676).
178. Khan, Z.I., M. Ashraf, K. Ahmad, Y. Rizwan, N.A. Akram, F. Arshad and M.
Ayub. 2013. Assessment of metals accumulation in wastewater irrigated soil and
uptake by pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) at Sargodha, Pakistan. Asian Journal of
Chemistry, 25(17): 9712-9716 (IF = 0.355).
179. Sarwat, M., Naqvi, A.R., Ahmad, P., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N. A. 2013.
Phytohormones and microRNAs as sensors and regulators of leaf senescence:
Assigning macro roles to small molecules. Biotechnology Advances, 31(8): 1153-
1171. Canada (IF = 8.905).
180. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram,
Yasir Rizwan, Muneeba Shaheen and Fahim Arshad. 2013. Assessment of potential
toxicological risk for public health of heavy metals in wheat crop irrigated with
wastewater: A case study in Sargodha, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Chemistry,
25(17), 1704-1706 (IF = 0.355).
181. Kaya, C., Aydemir, S., Sonmez, O., Ashraf, M., and Dikilitas, M. 2013.
Regulation of growth and some key physiological processes in salt stressed maize
(Zea mays L.) plants by exogenous application of asparagines or glycerol. Acta
Botanica Croatica 72(1): 157-168. (IF =0 .449).
182. Zafar, I.K., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Naqvi, S.A.H., Mukhtar, K.M., Sher, M.,
and Akram, N.A. 2013. Risk assessment of nickel toxicity in rams in a semi-arid
region using soil-plant and blood plasma samples as indicators. Pakistan Journal of
Zoology, 45(3), 793-799 (IF = 0.40).
183. Noreen, S., Athar, H.U.R. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Interactive effects of
watering regimes and exogenously applied osmoprotectants on earliness indices and
leaf area index in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) crop. Pakistan Journal of Botany
45(6): 1873-1881. (IF = 1.207).
184. Aziz, R., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Influence of foliar application of
triacontanol on growth attributes, gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence in
sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under saline stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany
45(6): 1913-1918. (IF = 1.207).
185. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C., Altunlu, H. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Mitigation effects of
non-enzymatic antioxidants in maize (Zea mays L.) plants under salinity stress.
Australian Journal of Crop Science, 7(8): 1181-1188 (IF = 0.00).
186. Kausar, F., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Protective role of foliar-
applied nitric oxide in Triticum aestivum under saline stress. Turkish Journal of
Botany, 37: 1155-1165 (IF = 0.00)
187. Kanwal, S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Iqbal, M.Y. 2013. Influence of
saline stress on growth, gas exchange, mineral nutrients and non-enzymatic
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antioxidatns in mungbean [(Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 45(3):763-771. (IF = 1.207).
188. Azmat, M.A., Khan, A.A., Cheema, H.M.N., Ashraf, M. and Niaz, S.
2013. Detached leaf assay coupled with microscopic conidial quantification: An
efficient screening method for powdery mildew resistance in pea. International
Journal of Agriculture & Biology 15: 957–962. (IF = 0.902).
189. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Naz, N., Batool, R., Aqeel, M.S.A. and
Riaz, A. 2013. Physio-anatomical adaptations in response to salt stress in Sporobolus
arabicus from the Salt Range, Pakistan. Turkish Journal of Botany 37: 715-724. (IF
= 0.00).
190. Mukhtar, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmed R. 2013. Modifications in
stomatal structure and function in Cenchrus ciliaris L. and Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. in
response to cadmium stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(2): 351-357. (IF = 1.207).
191. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Li, B., Han, M., Kumar, A. and Ashraf, M.
2013. Role of exogenous glycinebetaine and humic acid in mitigating drought stress
induced adverse effects in Malus robusta Rehder seedlings. Turkish Journal of
Botany 37: 920-929. (IF = 0.00).
192. Saadia, M., Jamil, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. 2013. Comparative study of
SOS2 and a novel PMP3-1 gene expression in two sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
lines differing in salt tolerance. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 170:980-
987. (IF = 1.687).
193. Huang, H., Jing, G., Guo, L., Zhang, D., Yang, B., Duan, X., Ashraf, M. and
Jiang, Y. 2013. Effect of oxalic acid on ripening attributes of banana fruit during
storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology 84: 22-27. (IF = 2.628).
194. Cha-um, S., Chantawong, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, C., Ashraf, M. and
Kirdmanee, C. 2013. Field screening of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) mutant and
commercial genotypes for salt tolerance. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici
Cluj-Napoca 41(1):1-8. (IF = 0.476). Romania.
195. Nadeem, R., Fatima, T., Masood, A., Saeed, R. and Ashraf, M. 2013.
Sorption of Pb(II) by chemically modified rice bran. International Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology, 10: 1255-1264. (IF = 1.794).
196. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Regulation in plant stress tolerance by a
potential plant growth regulator, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Journal of Plant
Growth Regulation 32, 663-679. (IF = 2.058).
197. Kaya, C., Sonmez, O, Aydemir, S., Ashraf, M., and Dikilitas, M., 2013.
Exogenous application of mannitol and thiourea regulates plant growth and oxidative
stress responses in salt stressed maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Plant Interactions
8, 234-241. (IF = 0.865).
198. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Batool, S., and Naz, N. 2013. Modifications in root and stem anatomy for water conservation in some diverse blue
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panic (Panicum antidotale Retz.) ecotypes under drought stress. Arid Land Research
and Management 27, 286-297. (IF = 0.558). USA.
199. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F. and
Tahira, R. 2013. Structural adaptations in the desert halophyte Aeluropus lagopoides
(Linn.) Trin. ex Thw. under high salinities. Journal of Biological Research-
Thessaloniki, 19, 150-164 (Greece) (IF = 0.714).
200. Batool, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2013. Salt-induced
changes in growth, some key physio-biochemical attributes, activities of enzymatic
and levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.).
Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 88(2): 231-241 (IF = 0.509).
UK.
201. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Alleviation of salinity-induced perturbations
in ionic and hormonal concentrations in spring wheat through seed preconditioning in
synthetic auxins. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 35: 1093-1112. Poland. (IF =
1.524).
202. Ashraf, M. and Harris, P.J.C. 2013. Photosynthesis under stressful
environments: An overview. Photosynthetica, 51(2): 163-190 (IF = 1.007).
203. Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Improving salinity tolerance in cereals.
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 32: 237-249. USA. (IF = 5.292).
204. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Aqeel, M.S.A. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Soil-
plant relationships in the arid saline desert of Cholistan. Arid Land Research and
Management 27: 140-152. (IF = 0.558). USA.
205. Ashraf, M.Y., Rafique, N., Ashraf, M., Azhar, N. and Marchand, M. 2013.
Effect of supplemental potassium (K+) on growth, physiological and biochemical
attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown under saline conditions. Journal of
Plant Nutrition 36: 443-458. USA. (IF = 0.536).
206. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Akhtar, M., Mahmood, K. and Saleem, M. 2013.
Improvement in yield, quality and reduction in fruit drop in kinnow (Citrus reticulata
Blanco) by exogenous application of plant growth regulators, potassium and zinc.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(SI): 433-440. (IF = 1.207).
207. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N., Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Ahmad, M.S.A.,
Ahmad, F. and Hussain, M. 2013. Anatomical adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.)
Pers. from the salt range (Pakistan) to salinity stress. ii. Leaf anatomy. Pakistan
Journal of Botany, 45(S1): 133-142. (IF = 1.207).
208. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Ali, Q. 2013. Drought-induced modulation in
growth and mineral nutrients in canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 45(1): 93-98. (IF = 1.207).
209. Ali, Q., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M., Saari, N., and Perveen, R. 2013. Ameliorating
effects of exogenously applied proline on seed composition, seed oil quality and oil
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antioxidant activity of maize (Zea mays L.) under drought stress. International
Journal of Molecular Sciences, 14:818-835 (IF = 2.339).
210. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Dikilitas, M. and Tuna, A.L. 2013. Alleviation of salt
stress-induced adverse effects on maize plants by exogenous application of
indoleacetic acid (IAA) and inorganic nutrients – A field trial. Australian Journal of
Crop Science 7(2): 249-254. (IF = 0.00).
211. Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, F., Ashraf, M., Akhter, J. and Ebert, G. 2013.
Modulation in yield and juice quality characteristics of citrus fruit from trees supplied
with zinc and potassium foliarly. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 13:1996-2012 USA.
(IF = 0.536).
212. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Gibberellic acid mediated induction of salt
tolerance in wheat plants: growth, ionic partitioning, photosynthesis, yield and
hormonal homeostasis. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 86: 76-85.
France. (IF = 3.003).
213. Shaheen, S., Naseer, S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2013. Salt stress affects
water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative defense mechanisms in Solanum
melongena L. Journal of Plant Interactions 8(1): 85-96. (IF = 0.865).
214. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2013. Crop breeding for salt tolerance in
the era of molecular markers and marker-assisted
selection. Plant Breeding 132: 10-20. (Germany). (IF = 1.338).
Impact Factor (2013) = 56.544
Total Impact Factor up to 2013 = 501.552
215. Cha-um, S., Wangmoon, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, S., Ashraf, M. and
Kirdmanee, C. 2012. Evaluating sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cultivars for water
deficit tolerance using some key physiological markers. Plant Biotechnology 29:
431-439. (IF = 1.056). Japan.
216. Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2012. Growth-stage based
modulation in antioxidant defense system and proline accumulation in two hexaploid
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salinity tolerance. FLORA 207(5):
388-397. Germany. (IF = 1.716; Citations =1).
217. Hameed, M., Batool, S., Naz, N., Nawaz, T., and Ashraf, M. 2012.
Leaf structural modifications for drought tolerance in some differentially adapted
ecotypes of blue panic (Panicum antidotale Retz.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
34:1479-1491. (IF = 1.305; Citations =1).
218. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Alkharfy, K.M. 2012. Physico-
chemical characteristics of seed oil extracted from different apricot (Prunus
armeniaca L.) varieties from Pakistan. Grasas-y-Aceites, 63(2): 193-201. Spain (IF
= 0.74; Citations =1).
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219. Gull, J., Sultana, B., Anwar, F., Naseer, R., Ashraf, M. and Ashrafuzzaman,
Md. 2012. Variation in vitamin C and antioxidant attributes at three ripening
stages of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit from different geographical
regions of Pakistan. Molecules 17: 3165-3180. (IF = 2.428; Citations =1).
Switzerland.
220. Saleem, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Salinity-
induced changes in key anti-oxidant enzyme activities and in the levels of some anti-
oxidants, osmo-protectants, inorganic ions, and chlorophyll pigments in okra fruit
(Abelmoschus esculentus L.). The Journal of Horticultural Science and
Biotechnology 87(3): 271-277 (UK). (IF = 0.51; Citations =1).
221. Ahmad, P., Ashraf, M., Younis, M., Hu, X., Kumar, A., Akram, N.A. and Al-
Qurainy, F. 2012. Role of transgenic plants in agriculture and biopharming.
Biotechnology Advances 30(3): 524-540. Canada (IF = 9.599; Citations = 5).
222. Sultana, B., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Saari, N. 2012. Effect of drying
techniques on the total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of selected fruits.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 6(1):161-167. (IF = 0.00; Citations=0).
223. Nawazish, S., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Jamil, A. 2012.
Effect of automobile related metal pollution (Pb2+& Cd2+) on some physiological
attributes of wild plants. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 14:
953‒958. (IF = 0.808; Citations =0).
224. Anwer, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Jamil, A. 2012. Citric
acid mediated phytoextraction of cadmium by maize (Zea mays L.). Pakistan
Journal of Botany 44(6): 1831-1836. (IF = 0.872; Citations =1).
225. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Saari, N. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Variations of
antioxidant characteristics and mineral contents in
pulp and peel of different apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivars. Molecules 17:
390-407. (IF = 2.428; Citations =1).
226. Li, J., Jiang, G., Yang, B., Dong, X., Feng, L., Lin, S., Chen, F., Ashraf, M.,
and Jiang, Y. 2012. A luminescent bacterium assay of fusaric acid by Fusarium
proliferatum from banana. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. Germany. 402:
1347-1353. (IF = 3.659; Citations =0).
227. Mahmood, T., Anwar, F., Iqbal, T., Bhatti, I.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Mineral
composition of strawberry, mulberry and cherry fruits at different ripening stages as
analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy. Journal of
Plant Nutrition 35: 111-122. USA. (IF = 0.526; Citations =0).
228. Ahmad, P., Hakeem, K.R., Kumar, A., Ashraf, M., and Akram, N.A. 2012.
Salt-induced changes in photosynthetic activity and oxidative defense system of three
cultivars of mustard (Brassica juncea L.). African Journal of Biotechnology 11(11):
2694-2703 (IF = 0.00; Citations =0).
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229. Ashraf, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Salt-induced variation in some potential
physio-chemical attributes of two genetically diverse spring wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) cultivars: photosynthesis and photosystem II efficiency. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 44: 53-64. (IF = 0.872; Citations =3).
230. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M. and Ejaz, A. 2012. Appraisal of temporal
variation in soil and forage iron and zinc in a pasture under semi-arid environmental
conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44: 157-160. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0).
231. Nadeem, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Tarroum, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012.
Direct shoot multiplication in Ochradenus arabicus, an endemic medicinal plant of
Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44: 345-347. (IF = 0.872; Citations =1).
232. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Hu, J., Zhang, X., Wang, K., and
Ashraf, M. 2012. Modulation role of ABA on growth, water relations and
glycinebetaine metabolism in two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars under
drought stress. International Journal of Molecular Science 13: 3189-3202. (IF =
2.464; Citations =1).
233. Rahman, M.U., Shaheen, T., Tabbasam, N., Iqbal, M.A., Ashraf, M., Zafar,
Y. and Paterson, A.H. 2012. Cotton genetic resources. A review. Agronomy for
Sustainable Development, 32(2): 419-432. Germany. (IF = 3.573; Citations =0).
234. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2012. Salt-induced regulation of
photosynthetic capacity and ion accumulation in some genetically diverse cultivars of
radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 85(1):
91-96. Germany. (IF = 0.34; Citations =1).
235. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Anwar, F., and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Trehalose-induced
changes in seed oil composition and antioxidant potential of maize grown under
drought stress. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 89(8): 1485-1493.
(IF = 1.592; Citations =0). USA.
236. Cha-um, S., Chuencharoen, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, C., Ashraf, M. and
Kirdmanee, C. 2012. Screening sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) genotypes for salt
tolerance using multivariate cluster analysis. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture
110: 23-33. (IF = 3.633; Citations =1). USA.
237. Zubair, M., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Uddin, M.K. 2012. Characterization
of high-value bioactives in some selected varieties of Pakistani rice (Oryza sativa L.).
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12: 6871-6880. (IF = 2.464; Citations
=1).
238. Saadia, M., Jamil, M., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. A study of proline
metabolism in canola (Brassica napus L.) seedlings under salt stress. Molecules, 17:
5803-5815 (IF = 2.428; Citations =0). Switzerland.
239. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Tufail, A., Kanwal, H., Ahmad, M.S.A.
and Ahmad, I. 2012. Leaf anatomical adaptations of some halophytic and xerophytic
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sedges of the Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 159-164. (IF: 0.872;
Citations =3).
240. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Mahmood, Z., Rashid, U. and
Ashraf, M. 2012. Variation in minerals, phenolics and antioxidant activity of peel and
pulp of different varieties of peach (Prunus persica L.) fruit from
Pakistan. Molecules 17: 6491-6506. (IF = 2.428; Citations =0).
241. Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Aminolevulinic acid-
induced changes in some key physiological attributes and activities of antioxidant
enzymes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants under saline regimes. Scientia
Horticulturae 142: 143-148. (IF = 1.396; Citations =1). The Netherlands.
242. Khan, Z.I, Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Mukhtar, M.K., Bayat, A. Naqvi, S.A.H.,
Nawaz, R., Zaib, M.J., and Shaheen, M. 2012. Lead toxicity evaluation in rams
grazing on pasture during autumn and winter: A case study. Polish Journal of
Environmental Studies 21(5): 1257-1260. (IF = 0.00; Citations =0). Poland.
243. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Changes in mineral
composition, uptake and use efficiency of salt stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44:27-
35. (IF = 0.872; Citations =4).
244. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Is pre-sowing seed treatment
with triacontanol effective in improving some physiological and biochemical attributes of
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress?” Journal of Applied Botany and Food
Quality 85: 41-48. (IF = 0.34; Citations =1). Germany.
245. Nadeem, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Tarroum, M., and Ashraf, M. 2012.
Effect of some chemical treatments on seed germination and dormancy breaking in an
important medicinal plant Ochradenus arabicus Cuadhary, Hill C. & A.G. Mill.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 44(3): 1037-1040. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)
246. Ashraf, M., Hussain M., Ahmad M.S.A., Al-Qurainy F., Hameed M. 2012.
Strategies for conservation of endangered ecosystems. Pakistan Journal of Botany.
44(SI2): 1-6. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)
247. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf M., Ahmad F., Ahmad K.S., Ahmad M.S.A.,
Raza S.H., Hussain M., Ahmad I. 2012. Floral biodiversity and conservation status of
the Himalayan foothill region, Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44(SI2): 143-
149. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)
248. Nawaz T., Hameed M., Ashraf M., Ahmad F., Ahmad M.S.A., Hussain M.,
Ahmad I., Younis A., Ahmad K.S. 2012. Diversity and conservation status of
economically important flora of the salt range, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of
Botany. 44(SI2): 203-212. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)
249. Hameed, M., Naz, N., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Nawaz, T., and Chaudhry,
A.A. 2012. Impact of fencing on the conservation of wildlife habitat in a sub-
mountainous open scrub forest. Acta Oecologica 45: 16-24. (IF = 1.621; Citations
=0). France.
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250. Bano, S., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Regulation in some
vital physiological attributes and antioxidative defense system in carrot (Daucus
carota L.) under saline stress. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 85:
105-115. (IF = 0.34; Citations =0). Germany.
251. Anosheh, H.P., Emam, Y., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2012. Exogenous
application of salicylic acid and chlormequat chloride alleviates negative effects of
drought stress in wheat. Advanced Studies in Biology 4(11):501-520. (IF = 0;
Citations =0).
252. Habib, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Perveen, R. 2012. Response of salt stressed
okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench.) plants to foliar-applied glycine betaine and
glycine betaine containing sugarbeet extract. South African Journal of Botany 83:
151-158. (IF = 1.409; Citations =0).
253. Akram, M., Farooq, S., Ashraf, M., Arshad, R., Afzaal, M. and Farooq-Azam.
2012. Detecting differences in wheat for salt tolerance through multi parameters
evaluation-ii: physiological parameters. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44(5): 1533-
1541. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)
254. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Harris, P.J.C. 2012. Salt
tolerance in selected vegetable crops. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 31: 303-
320. (IF = 4.356).
Impact Factor (2012) = 62.751
Total Impact Factor up to 2012 = 445.008
255. Bao, Y., Jiang, Y., Shi, J., Chen, F., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Extraction and
pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds from longan (Dimocarpus longan
Lour.) fruit - A review. Food Research International 44(7): 1837-1842. Canada.
(IF = 3.150)
256. Ahmad, P., Nabi, G. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Cadmium-induced oxidative
damage in mustard Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.] plants can be alleviated by
salicylic acid. South African Journal of Botany 77: 36-44. South Africa. (IF =
1.659)
257. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Al-Qurainy, F., Gondal, S. and Fardous,
A. 2011. Studies on the transfer of copper from soil to pastures at different sampling
periods: a case study of a semi-arid region (Sargodha) in Pakistan. Biological Trace
Element Research. 141(1-3):126-130. Germany. (IF = 1.923)
258. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and N.A. Akram. 2011. A study on the
transfer of cadmium from soil to pasture under semi-arid conditions in Sargodha,
Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research. 142: 143-147. Germany. (IF =
1.923).
259. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ashraf. M. 2011. Modulation of endogenous
levels of some key organic metabolites by exogenous application of glycine betaine in
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drought stressed plants of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Plant Growth
Regulation 63: 7-12. The Netherlands. (IF = 1.604)
260. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Mukhtar, M.K., Raza, N., Ahmad, K. and Akram,
N.A. 2011. A study on the transfer of iron in soil-plant-animal continuum under semi-
arid environmental conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element
Research 142(3): 890-895. Germany. (IF = 1.923)
261. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Raza, N. and Sher, M. 2011. Assessment
of molybdenum status in soil and forage for ruminant production under semi-arid
environmental conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research
142(3): 465-470. Germany. (IF = 1.923)
262. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Raza, N. and Sher, M. 2011. Evaluation
of molybdenum status of cows: the use of blood plasma and milk as indicators under
semi-arid environmental conditions in Punjab, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element
Research, 143: 226-230. Germany. (IF = 1.923)
263. Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Phytotoxic effects of
nickel on yield and concentration of macro-and micro-nutrients in sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) achenes. Journal of Hazardous Material, 185:1295–1303.
(Korea). (Impact factor = 4.173)
264. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Al-Qurainy and Foolad, M.R. 2011. Drought
tolerance: Roles of organic osmolytes, growth regulators and mineral nutrients.
Advances in Agronomy, 111: 249-296. USA. (Impact factor = 5.204)
265. Akram, M.S. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Exogenous application of potassium
dihydrogen phosphate can alleviate the adverse effects of salt stress on sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Plant Nutrition 34: 1041-1057. (USA). (Impact
factor = 0.641)
266. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M., Nudrat, A.A., Hanif, A., Hameed, S., Joham, S.,
and Rehman, R. 2011. Salt-induced modulation in growth, photosynthetic capacity,
proline content and ion accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 33(4): 1113-1122 (Poland). (Impact factor = 1.639)
267. Saleem, A., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Salt (NaCl)-induced
modulation in some key physio-biochemical attributes in okra (Abelmoschus
esculentus L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 197: 202-213. (Germany).
(Impact factor = 2.433)
268. Ashraf, M.A., Ahmad, M.SA., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Ashraf, M.A.
2011. Alleviation of waterlogging stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by
exogenous application of potassium in soil and as a foliar spray. Crop & Pasture
Science 62: 25-38. Australia. (Impact factor = 1.418)
269. Ashraf, M.Y., Azhar, N., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Arshad, M. 2011.
Influence of lead on growth and nutrient accumulation in canola (Brassica napus L.)
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cultivars. Journal of Environmental Biology, 32: 659-666. India (Impact factor =
0.640)
270. Hai, L., Song, L., You Y., Li, Y., Jiang, Y., Joyce, D.C. and Ashraf, M. 2011.
Cold storage duration affects litchi fruit quality, membrane permeability, enzyme
activities and energy charge during shelf time at ambient temperature. Postharvest
Biology and Technology 60: 24-30. (Impact factor = 2.411)
271. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M. and Naz, N. 2011. Anatomical and physiological
characteristics relating to ionic relations in some
salt tolerant grasses from the Salt Range, Pakistan. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum,
33(4): 1399-1409 (Poland). (Impact factor = 1.639)
272. Azmat, M.A., Nawab, N.N., Khan, A.A., Ashraf, M., Niaz, S. and Mahmood
K. 2011. Characterization of pea germplasm. International Journal of Vegetable
Science, 17: 246-258. USA. (Impact factor = 0.00)
273. Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Induction of drought tolerance in maize (Zea
mays L.) due to exogenous application of trehalose: growth, photosynthesis, water
relations and oxidative defense mechanism. Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science 197: 258-271. Germany. Impact factor = 2.433)
274. Ashraf, M.Y., Sadiq, R., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2011.
Toxic effect of nickel (Ni) on growth and metabolism in germinating seeds of
sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biological Trace Element Research 143(3):
1695-1703. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.923)
275. Jamil, A. Riaz, S., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2011. Gene expression
profiling of plants under salt stress. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 30(5): 435-
458. USA. (Impact factor = 4.659)
276. Akram, M., Farooq, S., Ashraf, M., Afzaal, M., Arshad, R. and Azam, F.
2011. Detecting differences in some elite wheat lines for salt tolerance through multi
parameters evaluation 1. Morphological and yield parameters. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 43(1): 435-443. (Impact factor = 0.907)
277. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Pattern of accumulation of inorganic
elements in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants subjected to salt stress and
exogenous application of 5-aminolevulinic acid. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(1):
521-530. (Impact factor = 0.907)
278. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2011.
Spatio-temporal variations in soil characteristics and nutrient availability of an open
scrub type rangeland in the sub-mountainous Himalayan tract of Pakistan. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 43(1): 565-571. (Impact factor = 0.907)
279. Sabir, P., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Accession variation for salt
tolerance in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) using leaf proline content and
activities of some key antioxidant enzymes. Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science 197: 340-347. Germany. Impact factor = 2.433)
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280. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Improvement in growth, chlorophyll
pigments and photosynthetic performance in salt-stressed plants of sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) by foliar application of 5-aminolevulinic acid. Agrochimica
55(2): 94-104. Italy. (Impact factor = 0.250)
281. Ahmad, K., Ejaz, A., Azam, M., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F.,
Fardous, A., Gondal, S., Bayat, A.R., Valeem, E.E. 2011. Lead, cadmium and
chromium contents of canola irrigated with sewage water. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 43(2): 1403-1410. (Impact factor = 0.907)
282. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Ahmad, M.S.A.,
Younis, A. and Hayat, M. 2011. Ecological significance of diversity in leaf tissue
architecture of some species/cultivars of the genus Rosa L. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 43(2): 873-883. (Impact factor = 0.907)
283. Rashid, U., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M., Saleem, M. and Yusup, S. 2011.
Application of response surface methodology for optimizing transesterification of
Moringa oleifera oil: Biodiesel production. Energy Conservation and Management
52: 3034-3042. (Impact factor = 2.216)
284. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Salt-
induced modulation in inorganic nutrients, antioxidant enzymes, proline content and
seed oil composition in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Journal of the Science
of Food and Agriculture, 91: 2785-2793. UK. (Impact factor = 1.436)
285. Ahmad, M.S.A. and M. Ashraf. 2011. Essential roles and hazardous effects of
nickel in plants. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 214:
125-167. USA. (Impact factor = 3.452)
286. Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Al-hemaid, F., Ali, A., Tarroum, M., Ashraf, M.
2011. Assessing molecular signature for some potential date (Phoenix dactylifera L.)
cultivars from Saudi Arabia based on chloroplast DNA sequences rpoB and psbA-
trnH. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12: 6871-6880. (Impact Factor
= 2.598).
287. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Kashaf, S., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Danish, M.,
Fardous, A., Gondal, S., Ejaz, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2011. Evaluation of iron content
in a potential fodder crop oat (Avena sativa L.) grown on soil treated with sugarcane
filter cake. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(3): 1547-1550. (Impact factor = 0.907)
288. Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Ali, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Tarroum, M. and
Ashraf, M. 2011. Authentication of Ruta graveolens and its adulterant using internal
transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 43(3): 1613-1620. (Impact factor = 0.907)
289. Perveen, R., Jamil, Y., Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., Iqbal, M. and Ahmad, M.R. 2011.
He-Ne laser-induced improvement in biochemical, physiological, growth and yield
characteristics in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Photochemistry and
Photobiology 87(6): 1453-1463. USA. (Impact factor = 2.413).
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290. Javed, N., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2011. Alleviation of
adverse effects of drought stress on growth and some potential physiological
attributes in maize (Zea mays L.) by seed electromagnetic treatment. Photochemistry
and Photobiology, 87: 1354-1362. (Impact factor = 2.413).
291. Hameed, M., Khan, R., Ashraf, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Mubarik,
S. 2011. Influence of plantation type on ground flora composition and diversity in
Gatwala artificial forest plantation. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(4): 1867-1872.
(Impact factor = 0.907)
292. Al-Qurainy, F., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Khan, S., Ali, M.A., Tarroum, M. and
Ashraf, M. 2011. Detection of sodium azide-induced mutagenicity in the regenerated
shoots of Artemisia annua L., using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of
nrDNA. Pakistan Journal of Botany (43(4): 2183-2186. (Impact factor = 0.907)
293. Kaya, C., Tuna, A.L., Guneri, M., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Mitigation effects of
silicon on tomato plants bearing fruit grown at high boron
Journal of Plant Nutrition 34: 1985-1994. USA. (Impact factor = 0.641)
294. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Bayat, A.R., Ashraf, M., and Rizwan, Y. 2011.
Cadmium and chromium concentrations in six forage species irrigated with canal,
sewage or mixed canal and sewage water. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(5): 2411-
2414. (Impact factor = 0.907)
295. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Modulation in activities of
antioxidant enzymes in salt stressed and non-stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum l.)
plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(5):
2463-2468. (Impact factor = 0.907)
296. Kanwal, H., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2011. Assessment of salt tolerance
of some newly developed and candidate wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars using
gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence attributes. Pakistan Journal of Botany
43 (6):2693-2699. (Impact factor = 0.907)
297. Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2011. Aminolevulinic acid-
induced changes in yield and seed-oil characteristics of sunflower (Helianthus annuus
L.) plants under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(6): 2845-2852. (Impact
factor = 0.907)
298. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Quriany, F., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A.,
Younis, A. and Naz, N. 2011.Medicinal flora of the Cholistan desert: a review.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(SI): 39-50. (Impact factor = 0.907)
299. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Ashraf, M.Y.
2011.Seasonal variation in some medicinal and biochemical ingredients in Mentha
longifolia (L.) Huds. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(SI): 69-77. (Impact factor =
0.907)
300. Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Exogenously applied glycinebetaine enhances
seed and seed oil quality of maize (Zea mays L.) under water deficit conditions.
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Environmental and Experimental Botany 71: 249-259. France. (Impact factor =
2.985).
301. Shahbaz, M., Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Response of differently adapted
populations of blue panic grass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) to water deficit conditions.
Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84: 134-141. Germany. (Impact
factor = 0.429).
302. Noreen, S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Does exogenous application of
salicylic acid improve growth and some key physiological attributes in sunflower
plants subjected to salt stress? Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84:
169-177. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.429).
303. Shahbaz, M., Masood, Y., Perveen, S. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Is foliar-applied
glycinebetaine effective in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress on wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.)? Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84: 192-199.
Germany. (Impact factor = 0.429).
304. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Tabassam, Q., Hussain, M. and Firdous, H.
2011. Lead (Pb) - induced regulation in growth, photosynthesis, and mineral nutrition
in maize (Zea mays L.) plants at early growth stages. Biological Trace Element
Research 144(1-3): 1229-1239 Germany (Impact factor = 1.923)
Impact Factor (2011) = 82.893
Total Impact Factor up to 2011 = 382.257
305. Anwar, F., Rashid, U., Ashraf, M. and Nadeem, M. 2010. Okra (Hibiscus
esculentus) seed oil for biodiesel production. Applied Energy, 87: 779-785. (The
Netherlands). (Impact factor = 3.88)
306. Nawaz, K. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Exogenous application of glycinebetaine
modulates activities of antioxidants in maize plants subjected to salt stress. Journal of
Agronomy and Crop Science, 196(1): 28-37 (Germany). (Impact factor = 1.952)
307. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2010. Soil salinity as a selection
pressure is a key determinant for the evolution of salt tolerance in blue panicgrass
(Panicum antidotale Retz.). Flora–Plant Morphology, Distribution and Functional
Ecology, 205: 37-45. (Germany). (Impact factor = 1.657)
308. Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., Anwar, F. and Hussain, A.I. 2010. Composition of leaf
essential oil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 22(3): 1779-
1786. India. (Impact factor = 0.247)Full Length Articl
309. Rasheed, R., Wahid, A., Ashraf, M. and Basra, S.M.A. 2010. Role of proline
and glycinebetaine in improving chilling stress tolerance in sugarcane buds at
sprouting. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 12: 1–8. (Pakistan).
(Impact factor = 0.00)
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310. Hussain, I., Wahid, A., Ashraf, M. and Basra, S.M.A. 2010. Changes in
growth and yield of maize grown in the glasshouse. International Journal of
Agriculture and Biology, 12: 9–12. (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.00)
311. Ashraf, M. 2010. Registration of ‘S-24’ spring wheat with improved salt
tolerance. Journal of Plant Registration, 4(1): 34-37 USA. (Impact factor = 0.573)
312. Ashraf, M. 2010. Inducing drought tolerance in plants: some recent advances.
Biotechnology Advances 28: 169-183 (Canada). (Impact factor = 7.6)
313. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.A. Ibrahim, M., Ashraf, M. and Hussain, M. 2010.
Evaluation of nutritional composition of plant species of Soone Valley in Punjab,
Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition 33: 496-517 (USA). (Impact factor = 0.726)
314. Hussain, I.H., F. Anwar, M. Shahid, M. Ashraf and R. Przybylski. 2010.
Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of
spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) from Pakistan. Journal of Essential Oil Research 22:
78-84 (USA). (Impact factor = 0.643)
315. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M., Shah, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Valeem, E.E. and
McDowell, L.R. 2010. Selenium profile in pasture forages and blood plasma of
grazing sheep. Vet Scan, 5(1): 56 (India). (Impact factor = 0.00)
316. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Anatomical
adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. from the Salt Range Pakistan, to salinity
stress. 1. Root and Stem Anatomy. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(1): 279-290.
(Impact factor = 0.947)
317. Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2010. Response of two genetically
diverse wheat cultivars to salt stress at different growth stages: leaf lipid peroxidation
and phenolic contents. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(1): 559-566. (Impact factor
= 0.947)
318. Zafar, M., Tanveer, A., Cheema, Z.A. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Weed-crop
competition effects on growth and yield of sugarcane planted using two methods.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(2): 815-823. (Impact factor = 0.947)
319. Naz, N., Hameed, M., and Ashraf, M. 2010. Eco-morphic response to salt
stress in two halophytic grasses from the Cholistan desert, Pakistan. Pakistan
Journal of Botany, 42(2): 1343-1351. (Impact factor = 0.947)
320. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and Valeem, E.E. 2010. Periodic
evaluation of potassium transfer from soil and forage to small ruminants on an
experimental station in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany
42(2): 1353-1360. (Impact factor = 0.947)
321. Nargis, N., M. Hameed, M.S.A. Ahmad, M. Ashraf and M. Arshad. 2010. Is
soil salinity one of the major determinants of community structure under arid
environments? Community Ecology 11 (1): 84-90. Hungary. (Impact factor =
0.974)
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322. Ashraf, M.Y., Gul, A., Ashraf, M., Hussain, F. and Abert, G. 2010.
Improvement in yield and quality of kinnow (Citrus deliciosa x Citrus nobilis) by
potassium fertilization. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 33(11): 1625-1637. USA.
(Impact factor = 0.726)
323. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Salt-induced regulation of
some key antioxidant enzymes and physio-biochemical phenomena in five diverse
cultivars of turnip (Brassica rapa L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 196:
273-285. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.952)
324. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Potassium sulfate improves water
deficit tolerance in melon plants grown under glasshouse conditions. Journal of
Plant Nutrition 33(9): 1276-1286. USA. (Impact factor = 0.726)
325. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Seasonal
assessment of selenium as a hazardous element in pasture and animal system: a case
study of Kajli sheep in Sargodha, Pakistan. Journal of Hazardous Materials 179:
1111-1114. (Korea). (Impact factor = 3.723)
326. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Arteca, R.N. and Foolad, M.R. 2010. The
physiological, biochemical and molecular roles of brassinosteroids and salicylic acid
in plant processes and salt tolerance. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 29 (3): 162
– 190. USA. (Impact factor = 3.821)
327. Abbas, W., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Alleviation of salt-induced
adverse effects in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) by glycinebetaine and sugarbeet
extracts. Scientia Horticulturae 125, 188-195. The Netherlands. (Impact factor =
1.045)
328. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Salt-induced modulation in
some key gas exchange characteristics and ionic relations in pea (Pisum sativum L.)
and their use as selection criteria. Crop & Pasture Science, 61: 369-378. Australia.
(Impact factor = 1.248)
329. Hussain, A.I., Anwar, F., Nigam, P.S., Ashraf, M., Gilani, A.H. 2010.
Seasonal variation in content, chemical composition and antimicrobial and cytotoxic
activities of essential oils from four Mentha species. The Journal of the Science of
Food and Agriculture 90: 1827–1836. UK. (Impact factor = 1.360)
330. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Anwar, F. 2010. Seed composition and seed oil
antioxidant activity of maize under water stress. Journal of the American Oil
Chemists’ Society, 87:1179-1187. USA. (Impact factor = 1.587)
331. Noreen, S. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Modulation in salt (NaCl)-induced effects on
oil-composition and fatty-acid profile of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by
exogenous application of salicylic acid. The Journal of the Science of Food and
Agriculture 90: 2608-2616. UK. (Impact factor = 1.360)
332. Cha-um, S., Ashraf, M. and Kirdmanee, C. 2010. Screening upland rice
(Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica) genotypes for salt-tolerance using multivariate cluster
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analysis. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(30), 4731-4740. South Africa.
(Impact factor = 0.573)
333. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Arshad, M. 2010.
Relationships between gas exchange characteristics and stomatal structural
modifications in some desert grasses under high salinity. Photosynthetica 48 (3):
446-456. Czech Republic. (Impact factor = 1.016)
334. Perveen, R., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Jamil, Y. and Ahmad, M.R.
2010. Effects of different doses of low power continuous wave He-Ne laser radiation
on some seed thermodynamic and germination parameters, and potential enzymes
involved in seed germination of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Photochemistry
and Photobiology 86(5):1050-1055. USA. (Impact factor = 2.679)
335. Parveen, N. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Role of silicon in mitigating the adverse
effects of salt stress on growth and photosynthetic attributes of two maize (Zea mays
L.) cultivars grown hydroponically. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 1675-1684.
(Impact factor = 0.947)
336. Zafar, Z.U., Athar H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Responses of two cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars differing in resistance to leaf curl virus disease to
nitrogen nutrition. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 2085-2094. (Impact factor =
0.947)
337. Hussain, A., Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E. and Rashid,
M.H. 2010. Effect of a strong enzyme denaturant (urea) on the stability of soluble
acid invertases from sugarcane. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 2171-2175.
(Impact factor = 0.947)
338. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Arshad, M., and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010.
Impact of salinity on species association and phytosociology of halophytic plant
communities in the Cholistan desert, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(4):
2359-2367. (Impact factor = 0.947)
339. Aslam, N., Shiekh, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Jamil, A. 2010. Expression pattern
of Trichoderma cellulases under different carbon sources. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 42(4): 2895-2902. (Impact factor = 0.947)
340. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Raza, N., Ahmad, N. and Valeem, E.E.
2010. Status of two macro-elements calcium and magnesium of pasture and cattle
grazing in a semiarid region of central Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 42(4): 2391-2395. (Impact factor = 0.947)
341. Nawaz, K., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Modulation of
growth parameters, proline content and mineral nutrients in maize (Zea mays L.) by
exogenously applied glycinebetaine at different growth stages under salt stress.
Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 83(2): 204-211. (Germany).
(Impact factor = 0.664).
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342. Nadeem, S.M., Zahir, Z.A., Naveed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Microbial
ACC-deaminase: Prospects and applications for inducing salt tolerance in plants.
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 29:360–393. USA. (Impact factor = 3.821)
343. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Regulation in gas exchange
and quantum yield of photosystem II (PSII) in salt-stressed and non-stressed wheat
plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(5):
3073-3081. (Impact factor = 0.947)
344. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Raza, N., Al-Qurainy, A. Ashraf, M. and Hussain, A.
2010. Assessment of chromium concentrations in soil-plant-animal continuum:
Possible risk for grazing cattle. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(5): 3409-3414.
(Impact factor = 0.947)
345. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and
Hameed, M. 2010. Spatiotemporal aspects of plant community structure in open scrub
rangelands of sub-mountainous Himalayan plateaus. Pakistan Journal of Botany,
42(5): 3431-3440. (Impact factor = 0.947)
346. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Changes in hormonal balance: a possible
mechanism of pre-sowing chilling-induced salt tolerance in spring wheat. Journal of
Agronomy and Crop Science 196: 440-454. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.953)
347. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Naqvi, S.A.H., Kashaf, S., Ejaz, A. and
Valeem, E.E. 2010. Evaluation of potassium status of rams: the use of pasture and
blood plasma as indicators under semi-arid environmental conditions in Punjab,
Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(6): 3933-3938. (Impact factor = 0.947)
348. Habib, N., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Enhancement in seed
germinability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by pre-sowing seed treatment with nitric oxide
(NO) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(6): 4071-4078. (Impact
factor = 0.947)
Impact Factor (2010) = 61.658
Total Impact Factor up to 2010 = 299.364
349. Khan, Z.I., A. Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2009. Transfer
of copper from soil and forage to sheep grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan.
Influence of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace Elements and
Electrolytes 26(1): 24-30. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.312)
350. Khan, Z.I., A. Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. and Ermidou-
Pollet, S. 2009. Transfer of zinc from soil and forage to goats grazing in a semiarid
region of Pakistan. Influence of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace
Elements and Electrolytes 26(1): 31-38. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.312)
351. Ahmad, K. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Shah Z.A. and McDowell ,
L.R. 2009. Determination of forage concentrations of lead, nickel and chromium in
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relation to the requirements of grazing ruminants in the Salt Range, Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1): 61-65 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
352. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Valeem E.E. and McDowell, L.R. 2009.
Mineral status of forage and its relationship with that of plasma of farm animals in
southern Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1):67-72 (Pakistan).
(Impact factor = 0.52)
353. Noreen, S., Ashraf, M., Hussain M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Exogenous
application of salicylic acid enhances antioxidative capacity in salt stressed sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) plants. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1): 473-479
(Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
354. Ashraf, M. 2009. Biotechnological approach of improving plant salt tolerance
using antioxidants as markers. Biotechnology Advances 27: 84-93. Canada.
(Impact factor = 8.25)
355. Akram, M.S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Effectiveness of potassium
sulfate in mitigating salt-induced adverse effects on different physio-biochemical
attributes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Flora, 204: 471-483. Germany.
(Impact factor = 1.439)
356. Ali, S., Anwar, F., Ashraf, S. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Evaluation of canola
seeds of different cultivars with special emphasis to quantification of erucic acid and
glucosinolates. Grasas y Aceites. 60(1): 89-95. Spain. (Impact factor = 0.76)
357. Athar, H.U.R., Khan, A. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Inducing salt tolerance in
wheat by exogenously applied ascorbic acid through different modes. Journal of
Plant Nutrition 32(11): 1799-1817. USA. (Impact factor = 0.512)
358. Hussain, A., Rashid, M.H., Perveen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Purification,
kinetic and thermodynamic characterization of soluble acid invertase from sugarcane
(Saccharum officinarum L.). Plant Physiology & Biochemistry 47: 188-194. The
Netherlands. (Impact factor = 2.485)
359. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Sonmez, O. Aydemir, S., Tuna, L. and Cullu, A. 2009. The influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal colonisation on key growth parameters and
fruit yield of pepper plants grown at high salinity. Scientia Horticulturae 121: 1-6.
The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 1.197)
360. Hameed, M. Naz, N., and Ashraf, M. 2009. Anatomical adaptations to salinity
in cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusche) from the Salt Range, Pakistan.
Plant and Soil, 322(1-2): 229-238 (The Netherlands). (Impact factor = 2.517)
361. Prasad, K.N., Yang, B., Yang, S., Chen, Y., Zhao, M., Ashraf, M. and Jiang,
Y. 2009. Identification of phenolic compounds and appraisal of antioxidant and
antityrosinase activity of litchi (Litchi sinensis Sonn.) seeds. Food Chemistry 116: 1-
7. (UK). (Impact factor = 3.146)
362. Kaya, C. Tuna, A.L., Yokas, I., DikilitasD, M., Ashraf, M., Koskeroglu, S.
and Guneri, M. 2009. Supplementary phosphorus can alleviate boron toxicity in
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tomato. Scientia Horticulturae 121: 284-288. The Netherlands. (Impact factor =
1.197)
363. Sultana, B., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Effect of extraction
solvent/technique on the antioxidant activity of selected medicinal plant extracts.
Molecules 14: 2167-2180. Switzerland. (Impact factor = 1.738)
364. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Haider, M. Z. and Abbas, Q. 2009.
Involvement of polyamines and ABA in adaptation of Blue Panicgrass (Panicum
antidotale Retz.) to saline environments. Environmental and Experimental Botany.
66(3): 409-417. (France). (Impact factor = 3.164)
365. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Naveed, N.H., Arshad, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009.
Salt-induced some biochemical changes in germinating seeds of tree rice cultivars
differing in salt tolerance. Agrochimica, LIII(5): 308-321 (Italy). (Impact factor =
0.288)
366. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., and Anwar F. 2009. Physico-chemical attributes of seed
oil from drought stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants. Grasas Y Aceites
60(5): 475-481. Spain. (Impact factor = 0.76)
367. Nadeem, R., Hanif, M.A., Mahmood, A., Jamil, M.S. and Ashraf, M. 2009.
Biosorption of Cu (II) ions from aqueous effluents by blackgram bran (BGB).
Journal of Hazardous Materials 168: 1622-1625. Korea. (Impact factor = 4.144)
368. Kamran, M., Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Alleviation of
drought-induced adverse affects in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using proline
as a pre-sowing seed treatment. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(2): 621-632
(Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
369. Ahmad, S., Ahmad, R., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Waraich, E.A. 2009.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) response to drought stress at germination and
seedling growth stages. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(2): 647-654 (Pakistan).
(Impact factor = 0.52)
370. Wahid, M.A., Cheema, M.A., Malik, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2009.
Comparative performance of canola hybrids in response to different phosphatic
fertilizers. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 11(3): 306-310
(Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.00)
371. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Assessment of variation in antioxidative
defense system in salt treated pea (Pisum sativum) cultivars and its putative use as
salinity tolerance markers. Journal of Plant Physiology, 166: 1764-1774. Germany.
(Impact factor = 2.50)
372. Ashraf, M., and Akram, N.A. 2009. Improving salinity tolerance of plants
through conventional breeding and genetic engineering: An analytical comparison.
Biotechnology Advances, 27: 744-752. Canada. (Impact factor = 8.25)
373. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Changes in antioxidant enzymes and some
key metabolites in some genetically diverse cultivars of radish (Raphanus sativus L.).
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Environmental and Experimental Botany, 67: 395-402. The Netherlands.
(Impact factor = 3.164)
374. Mahmood, T., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2009. Does exogenous application
of glycinebetaine as a pre-sowing seed treatment improve growth and regulate some
key physiological attributes in wheat plants grown under water deficit conditions?
Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1291-1302 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
375. Ali, I., Ashraf, M., Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Zafar, Y., Asif, M., Kausar, A.,
Riaz, S., Niaz, M., Wahid, A. and Abbas, S.Q. 2009. Development of genetic linkage
map of leaf red colour in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) using DNA markers. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 41(3): 1127-1136 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
376. Athar, H.R., Ashraf, M., Wahid, A. and Jamil, A. 2009. Inducing salt
tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.) by exogenous application of glycinebetaine
and proline: response at the initial growth stages. Pakistan Journal Botany 41(3):
1311-1319 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
377. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2009.
Levels of total amino acids, soluble proteins and phenolic compounds in forages in
relation to requirements of ruminants grazing in the salt range (Punjab), Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1521-1526 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52).
378. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, N., Ahmad K., and Valeem, E.E. 2009.
Availability of nutritional minerals (cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc) in
pastures of central Punjab for farm livestock. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4):
1603-1609 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52).
379. Ali, I., Kausar, A., Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Zafar, Y., Asif, M., Ashraf, M.,
Riaz, S., Zafar, S., Wahid, A., Maqsood, S., Niaz, M., and Abbas, S.Q. 2009.
Development of genetic linkage map of leaf hairiness in Gossypium hirsutum (cotton)
using molecular markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1627-1635 (Pakistan).
(Impact factor = 0.52)
380. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, R., and Arshad, M. 2009. Eco-
morphic variation for salt tolerance in some grasses from Cholistan desert. Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1707-1714 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
381. Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, R., and Ashraf, M.Y. 2009.
Effect of nickel on seed germinability of some elite sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
cultivars. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1871-1882 (Pakistan). (Impact factor
= 0.52)
382. Ali, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2009. Influence of nickel stress on
growth and some important physiological/biochemical attributes in some diverse
canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 172: 964-
969. Korea. (Impact factor = 4.144)
383. Malik, S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Malik, T.A. 2009. Modulation in
growth, some physiological attributes and fibre quality in upland cotton (Gossypium
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hirsutum L.) due to frego bract mutation. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2157-
2166 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
384. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Assessment of
inter-cultivar variation for salt tolerance in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) using
gas exchange characteristics as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5):
2251-2160 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
385. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Shah, Z.A., Ejaz, A. and Valeem, E.E.
2009. Time-course changes in selenium status of soil and forage in a pasture in
Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2397-2410
(Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
386. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Ahmad, N., Danish, M. and Valeem, E.E.
2009. Evaluation of mineral composition of forages for grazing ruminants in Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2465-2476 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
387. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M., and Ashraf, M.Y. 2009. Influence of exogenous glycine
betaine on gas exchange and biomass production in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
under water limited conditions. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 195(6):
420-426 (Germany). (Impact factor = 2.283)
388. Sabir, P., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Relationship of
photosynthetic pigments and water relations with salt tolerance of proso millet
(Panicum miliaceum L.) accessions. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(6): 2957-2964
(Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
389. Azhar, N., Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmed, R. 2009.
EDTA-induced improvement in growth and water relations of sunflower (helianthus
annuus L.) plants grown in lead contaminated medium. Pakistan Journal of Botany,
41(6): 3065-3074 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)
390. Akram, M.S. and M. Ashraf. 2009. Alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress
on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by exogenous application of potassium nitrate.
Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 83, 19-27. (Germany). (Impact
factor = 0.523)
391. Akram, M.S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Growth and
photosynthesis of salt-stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plants as affected by
foliar-applied different potassium salts. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
172: 884-893. (West Germany). (Impact factor = 1.595)
Impact Factor (2009) = 64.56
Total Impact Factor up to 2009 = 237.706
392. Rahman, M., Ullah, I., Ahsraf, M. Stewart, J.M., and Zafar, Y. 2008.
Genotypic variation for drought tolerance in cotton. Agronomy for Sustainable
Development 28:439-447. France.
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393. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2008. Assessment
and comparison of blood plasma mineral concentrations of different classes of grazing
sheep. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 25(1): 7-13. (Germany).
394. Ashraf, M., Athar, H.R. Harris, P.J.C. and Kwon, T.R. 2008. Some
prospective strategies for improving crop salt tolerance. Advances in Agronomy 97:
45-110. USA.
395. Ullah, I., Rahman, M.U., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Y. 2008. Genotypic variation
for drought tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.): Leaf gas exchange and
productivity. FLORA 203: 105-115. Germany.
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396. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., and Hussain, A. 2008. A study on trace elemental
status of forages for ruminants in Punjab-Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition
31:http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Econtent=t713597277%7Edb=all%7Etab=issueslist%
7Ebranches=31 - v31 1345 – 1354. USA.
397. Athar, H.R., Khan, A., and Ashraf, M. 2008. Exogenously applied ascorbic
acid alleviates salt-induced oxidative stress in wheat. Environmental and
Experimental Botany 63:224-231. France.
398. Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2008. Relative membrane permeability and activities
of some antioxidant enzymes as the key determinants of salt tolerance in canola
(Brassica napus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany 63:266-273.
France.
399. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2008. Glycinebetaine, an osmolyte of
interest to improve water stress tolerance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.): water
relations and yield. South African Journal of Botany 74(2): 274-281. South Africa.
400. Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Physiological and biochemical adaptations
of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. from the Salt Range (Pakistan) to salinity stress.
FLORA 203(8): 683-694. (Germany).
401. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2008. Does exogenous application
of 24-epibrassinolide ameliorate salt induced growth inhibition in wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.). Plant Growth Regulation 55(1): 51-64. The Netherlands.
402. Ashraf M. Y., Alvi, K. A., Ashraf, M., Ahmed, R. 2008. Influence of
ammonium chloride on growth and uptake of Fe, Cu, Zn and B in cotton grown in
alkaline soil. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 56(1): 41–53. Hungary.
403. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Humera, H. 2008. - Ameliorating effect
of foliar applied proline on nutrient uptake in water stressed maize (Zea mays L.)
plants. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1): 211-219.
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404. Siddiqi, E.H. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Can leaf water relation parameters be used as
selection criteria for salt tolerance in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Pakistan
Journal of Botany 40(1): 221-228 (Pakistan).
405. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Inter and intra specific variation for salt
tolerance in turnip (Brassica rapa L.) and radish (Raphanus sativus L.) at the initial
growth stages. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1):229-236 (Pakistan).
406. Ahmad, A. Ashraf, M., Khan, Z.I. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Evaluation of
macro-mineral concentrations of forages in relation to ruminants requirements: A case
study in Soone Valley, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1):295-299
(Pakistan).
407. Rehman, S., Jamil, M., Rha, E.S., Ashraf, M. and Yun, S.J. 2008. Is pine
(Pinus densiflora) pollen another example of potassium accumulation at Sulcus area?
Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(2): 495-500 (Pakistan).
408. Sabir, P. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Inter-cultivar variation for salt tolerance in
proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) at the germination stage. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 40(2): 677-682 (Pakistan).
409. Asghar, M. Bhatti, H.N., Ashraf, M. and Legge, R.L. 2008. Recent
developments in biodegradation of industrial pollutants by white rot fungi and their
enzyme system. Biodegradation 19(6): 771-783. USA.
410. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Danish, M., and McDowell,
L.R. 2008. Effect of seasonal variation on the copper status in a soil-plant-animal
system. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 56(1), 55-67. Hungary.
411. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Javed, I. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. A
comparative study on mineral status of blood plasma of small ruminants and pastures
in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 1143-1151 (Pakistan).
412. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M., Ahmad, K. and Valeem, E.E. 2008.
Assessment of selenium content in pasture and ewes in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 40(3): 1159-1162 (Pakistan).
413. Ahmad, S., Ahmad, S., Ashraf, M., Khan, N.U.I and Iqbal, N. 2008.
Assessment of yield-related morphological measures for earliness in upland cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 1201-1207 (Pakistan).
414. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M., Ibrahim, M. and Valeem,
E.E. 2008. Status of plant diversity at Kufri (Soone Valley) Punjab, Pakistan and
prevailing threats therein. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 993-997 (Pakistan).
415. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2008.
Forage evaluation for some trace elements: A case study in the Soone Valley,
Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 999-1004 (Pakistan).
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416. Jabeen, R., Shahid, M., Jamil, A. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Macroscopic
evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of seed extracts of Moringa oleifera. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 40(4): 1349-1358 (Pakistan).
417. Akram, N. A., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Nutrient acquisition in
differentially adapted populations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and Cenchrus
ciliaris L. under drought stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1433-1440
(Pakistan)..
418. Sajid-ur-Rahman, Malik, T. A., Ashraf, M. and Malik, S. 2008. Inheritance of
frego bract and its linkage with fibre and seed traits in cotton. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 40(4): 1621-1626 (Pakistan).
419. Noreen S. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress
on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by exogenous application of salicylic acid:
Growth and photosynthesis. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1657-1663
(Pakistan).
420. Sajid-Ur-Rahman, Malik, T. A., Ashraf, M. and Ahsan, M. 2008.
Identification of DNA marker for nectariless trait in cotton using Random Amplified
Polymorphic DNA technique. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1711-1719
(Pakistan).
421. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., McDowell, L.R. and Valeem, E.E. 2008.
Transfer of magnesium from soil and forage to goats grazing in a semiarid region of
Pakistan: Influence of seasons and sampling periods. Pakistan Journal of Botany
40(5): 2127-2133 (Pakistan).
422. Qasim, M., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Modulation of growth,
photosynthetic capacity and water relations in salt stressed wheat plants by
exogenously applied 24-epibrassinolide. Plant Growth Regulation 56(2): 107-116.
The Netherlands.
423. Hong, Y., Lin, S., Jiang, Y. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Variation in contents of
total phenolics and flavonoids and antioxidant activities in the leaves of 12 Eriobotrya
species. Plant Foods and Human Nutrition 63(4): 200-204. Germany.
424. Shahid, M., Tayyab, M., Naz, M., Jamil, A., Ashraf, M. and Gilani, A.H.
2008. Activity-guided isolation of a novel protein from Croton tiglium with antifungal
and antibacterial activities. Phytotherapy Research 22:1646–1649. UK.
425. Jabeen, F. M Shahbaz and M. Ashraf. 2008. Discriminating some prospective
cultivars of maize (Zea mays L.) for drought tolerance using gas exchange
characteristics and proline contents as physiological markers. Pakistan Journal of
Botany, 40(6): 2329-2343. Pakistan
i. Impact Factor up to 2008 calculated by PCST = 173.146
426. Anwar, F., Latif, S. Ashraf, M. and Gilani, A.H. 2007. Moringa oleifera: a
food plant with multiple medicinal uses. Phytotherapy Research 21(1):17-25. UK.
77
427. Makhdum, M.I., Pervez, H., and Ashraf, M. 2007. Dry matter accumulation
and partitioning in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by potassium
fertilization. Biology and Fertility of Soils 43(3): 295-301. Germany.
428. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Javed, I. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2007. Transfer of
sodium from soil and forage to sheep and goats grazing in a semiarid region of
Pakistan. Influence of the seasons. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 24(1): 49-54.
Germany.
429. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., and Hussain, A. 2007. Evaluation of manganese status
of grazing sheep in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Trace Elements and Electrolytes
24 (1): 55-60. Germany.
430. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2007. Transfer of
iron from soil and forage to sheep grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Influence
of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 24:166-
172. (Germany).
431. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., McDowell, L.R. and
Huchzermeyer, B. 2007. Copper nutrition of goats grazing native and improved
pasture with the seasonal variation in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Small Ruminant
Research. 67:138-148. The Netherlands.
432. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2007.
Macromineral status of grazing sheep in a semi-arid region of Pakistan. Small
Ruminant Research 68: 279-284.The Netherlands.
433. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2007. Roles of glycine betaine and proline in
improving plant abiotic stress resistance Environmental and Experimental Botany
59(2): 206-216. France.
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April - June 2007 1st article
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October - December 2006 1st article
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April - June 2006 2nd article
434. Arfan, M., Athar, H.R., and Ashraf, M. 2007. Does exogenous application of
salicylic acid through the rooting medium modulate growth and photosynthetic
capacity in two differently adapted spring wheat cultivars under salt stress? Journal
of Plant Physiology 164(6): 685-694. Germany.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
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435. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Altunlu, H., Yokas, I. and Yagmur, B.
2007. The effects of calcium sulphate on growth, membrane stability and nutrient
uptake of tomato plants grown under salt stress. Environmental and Experimental
Botany 59(2): 173-178. France.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
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October - December 2007 23rd article
April - June 2007 14th article
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October - December 2006 10th article
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436. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Seed preconditioning modulates growth, ionic
relations, and photosynthetic capacity in adult plants of hexaploid wheat under salt
stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition 30(3): 381 - 396. USA.
437. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M. and Hussain, A. 2007. Evaluation of macro-mineral
contents of forages: Influence of pasture and seasonal variation. Asian-Australasian
Journal of Animal Sciences 20(6):908-913. Korea.
438. Raza, S.H., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Glycinebetaine-induced
modulation of antioxidant enzyme activities and ion accumulation in two wheat
cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Environmental and Experimental Botany 60:
368-376. France.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Cited by in Scopus: 8 (Up to September 2008)
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July - September 2007 13th article
439. Kaya, C., Tuna, A.L., Ashraf, M. and Altunlu, H. 2007. Improved salt
tolerance of melon (Cucumis melo L.) by the addition of proline and potassium
nitrate. Environmental and Experimental Botany 60: 397-403. France.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Cited by in Scopus: 2 (Up to September 2008)
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July - September 2008 25th article
October - December 2007 21st article
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440. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Seed treatment with auxins modulates growth
and ion partitioning in salt-stressed wheat plants. Acta Botanica Sinica (New Name:
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology) 49(7):1003–1015.
441. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Zamir, R. and Saeed, I. 2007. High yielding Desi
chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) variety “Nifa 2005”. Pakistan Journal of Botany
39(1): 93-102.
442. Jamil, A., Shahid, M., Khan, M.U.H. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Screening of some
medicinal plants for isolation of antifungal proteins and peptides. Pakistan Journal
of Botany 39(1): 211-222.
443. Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Influence of exogenous application of
brassinosteroid on growth and mineral nutrients of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
under saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(2): 513-522.
444. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M., Makhdum, M.I., and Mahmood, T. 2007. Potassium
nutrition of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) in relation to cotton leaf curl virus disease
in airdisols. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(2): 529-540.
445. Kafeel, A., Hussain M., Ashraf, M., Luqman, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Khan, Z.I.
2007. Indigenous vegetation of Soone valley: at the risk of extinction. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 39(3): 679-690.
446. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Kafeel, A., Mustafa, I. and Danish, M. 2007.
Evaluation of micro-minerals composition of different grasses in relation to livestock
requirements. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 719-728.
447. Akram, M.S., Athar, H.U.R, and Ashraf, M. 2007. Improving growth and
yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by foliar application of potassium
hydroxide (KOH) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 769-776.
448. Akram, N.A., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Relationship of
photosynthetic capacity and proline accumulation with the growth of differently
adapted populations of two potential grasses (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and
Cenchrus ciliaris L.) to drought stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 777-786.
449. Ahmad, M.S.A., Khan, F.J. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Iso-osmotic effect of NaCl
and PEG on growth, cations and free proline accumulation in callus tissue of two
indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes. Plant Growth Regulation 53:53-63. The
Netherlands.
450. Anwar, F., Latif, S., Przybylski, Sultana, B. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Chemical
composition and antioxidant activity of seeds of different cultivars of mungbean.
Journal of Food Science 72(7): S503-510. (USA).
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451. Ahmad, S., Anwar F., Hussain, A.I., Ashraf, M., and Awan, A.R. 2007. Does
soil salinity affect yield and composition of cottonseed oil? Journal of the American
Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 84: 845-851. (USA).
452. Latif, S., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Characterization of enzyme-assisted
cold pressed cottonseed oil. Journal of Food Lipids 14: 424-436. Canada.
453. Wahid, A., Gelani, S., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2007. Heat tolerance in
plants: An overview. Environmental and Experimental Botany 61:199-223.
France.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
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454. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Valeem, E.E. and McDowell, L.R. 2007.
Seasonal dynamics of zinc in soil, dietary factors and grazing sheep from a
Southwestern, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1103-1112.
455. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M. and Ahmad, K. 2007. Temporal variability
in the transfer of sodium from soil and dietary sources to grazing livestock in a semi-
arid ranch, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1113-1122.
456. Ashraf, M., Nawazish, S. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Are chlorophyll fluorescence
and photosynthetic capacity potential physiological determinants of drought tolerance
in maize (Zea mays L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1123-1131.
457. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Exogenously applied proline at
different growth stages enhances growth of two maize cultivars grown under water
deficit conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1123-1132.
458. Ulfat, M., Athar, H. U. R., Ashraf, M. Akram, N. A. and Jamil A. 2007.
Appraisal of physiological and biochemical selection criteria for evaluation of salt
tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1593-
1608.
459. Nawaz, K. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Improvement in salt tolerance of maize by
exogenous application of glycinebetaine: Growth and water relations. Pakistan
Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1647-1654.
460. Sabir, P. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Screening of local accessions of Panicum
maliaceum L. for salt tolerance at seedling stage using biomass production and ion
accumulation as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1655-1661.
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461. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2007. Variation in seed
germination and seedling growth in some diverse lines of safflower (Carthamus
tinctorius L.) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6) 1937-1944.
462. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Hassan, M.U. 2007. Inter-accessional variation for
salt tolerance in pea (Pisum sativum L.) at germination and screening stage. Pakistan
Journal of Botany 39(6) 2075-2085.
463. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Danish, M. and Ahmad, K. 2007. Pasture
concentration of minerals in relation to the nutrient requirements of farm livestock.
Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6) 2183-2192.
464. Ashraf, M. Y., Khan, A., Ashraf, M. 2007. Sodium transfer from soil,
forage, feed and water to lactating and non-lactating buffaloes under arid
environments. Buffalo Bulletin, 26 (2): 29-35. Thailand.
465. Ashraf, M., Ali, Q. and Iqbal, Z. 2006. Effect of nitrogen application rate on
the content and composition of oil essential oil and minerals in black cumin (Nigella
sativa L.) seeds. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86(6): 871-876.
(UK).
466. Ashraf, M. and Noman, A. 2006. Influence of applied nitrogen on growth and
tissue nutrient concentration in medicinal plant Ajowain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.]
Sprague). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46(3):425–428.
(Australia).
467. Ashraf, M. Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M. and Naeem, M. 2006. Comparative
ammonia and nitrate accumulation in drought tolerant and susceptible wheat
genotypes under soil water deficit conditions. Agrochimica 50: 1-12. (Italy).
468. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil, A. and Shafiq-ur-Rehman 2006. Does seed
priming induce changes in the levels of some plant growth regulators in hexaploid
wheat plants under salt stress? Acta Botanica Sinica (New name: Journal of
Integrative Plant Biology). 48 (2): 181-189 (China).
469. Ashraf, M. and Orooj, A. 2006. Salt stress effects on growth, ion
accumulation and seed oil content in an arid zone medicinal plant ajwain
(Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague. Journal of Arid Environments 64: 209-220.
(UK).
470. Anwar, F., Latif, S. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Analytical characterization of hemp
(Cannabis sativa) seed oil from different agr-ecological zones of Pakistan. Journal of
the American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 83(4):323-329. (USA).
471. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M.Y., Javed, F., Ashraf, M. and Hameed, S. 2006. Cotton
leaf curl virus: status of leaves and symptom development Acta Botanica Sinica
(New name: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology). 48(5): 558-562. China.
472. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., McDowell, L.R. and Ashraf, M. Y. 2006.
Concentrations of minerals in milk of sheep and goats grazing similar pastures in a
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semiarid region of (Pakistan). Small Ruminant Research 65(3):274-278. The
Netherlands.
473. Ashraf, M., Qasim Ali, and Rha, E.S. 2006. Effect of varying nitrogen
regimes on growth, seed yield and nutrient accumulation isabgol. Journal of Plant
Nutrition 29: 535-542. (USA).
474. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., and McDowell, L.R. 2006. Seasonal
variation of trace elements in a semiarid Veld Pasture. Communications in Soil
Science and Plant Analysis 37: 1471-1484. (USA).
475. Ashraf, M.Y., Khan, A., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, S. 2006. Studies on the
transfer of mineral nutrients from feed, water, soil and plants to buffaloes under arid
environments. Journal of Arid Environments 65(4): 632-643. (UK).
476. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil A. 2006. Seed enhancement with cytokinins:
changes in growth and grain yield in salt stressed wheat plants. Plant Growth
Regulation 50(1): 29-39. The Netherlands.
477. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2006. Mineral
status of soils and forages in Southwestern, Punjab-Pakistan: Micro-minerals. Asian-
Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 19(8):1139-1147. Korea.
478. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Wheat seed priming in relation to salt
tolerance: growth, yield and levels of free salicylic acid and polyamines. Annales
Botanici Fennici 43: 250-259. Finland.
479. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S. and Rha, E.S. 2006. Does polyamine seed
pretreatment modulate growth and levels of some plant growth regulators in
hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants under salt stress? Botanical Bulletin
of Academia Sinica (New name = Botanical Studies) 47(3): 239-250. Taiwan.
480. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2006. Effect of potassium
nutrition on distribution of ionic constituents among plant organs of cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28:191-198.
Pakistan.
481. Raza, S.H., Athar, H.R., Ashraf, M. 2006. Influence of exogenously applied
glycine betaine on photosynthetic capacity of two differently adapted wheat cultivars
under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(2): 341-352. Pakistan.
482. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Saeed, I. and Alam, B. 2006. A new high
yielding mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) variety, Ramzan for the
agroclimatic conditions of NWFP. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(2): 301-310.
Pakistan.
483. Qasim, M. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Time course of ion accumulation and its
relationship with the salt tolerance of two genetically diverse lines of canola (Brassica
napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(3): 663-672.
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484. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2006. The interactive effects of
potassium nutrition on the uptake of other nutrients in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
under an arid environment. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28(3):
256-265. Pakistan.
485. Anwar, F., Hussain, A. I., Ashraf, M. and Iqbal, S. 2006. Effect of salinity on
yield and quality of Moringa oleifera seed oil. Grasas Y Aceites, 57(4): 394-401.
(Spain).
486. Arshad, M., Ashraf, M. and Arif, N. 2006. Morphological variability of
Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce, from the Cholistan Desert, (Pakistan). Genetic
Resources and Crop Evolution 53(8): 1589-1596. The Netherlands.
487. Ahmad, M. S. A., Javed, F., Ashraf, M. and Hafeez, F.Y. 2006. Effect of
fungicide seed treatments on N2-fixation and nodulation in pea, Pisum sativum L.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(6): 896-904.
(USA).
488. Khan Z.I., Ashraf, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2006. Forage mineral status evaluation:
The influence of pastures. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(4): 1043-1054.
489. Pervez, H., Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Shabab-ud-Din 2006. Influence
of potassium nutrition on leaf area index in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) under an
arid environment. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(4): 1085-1092.
490. Waseem, M., Athar H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Effect of salicylic acid applied
through rooting medium on drought tolerance of wheat. Pakistan Journal of Botany
38(4): 1127-1136.
491. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Pervez, H., 2006. Absorption of chloride by
cotton as influenced by potassium nutrition. Journal of the Chemical Society of
Pakistan. 28(5): 505-511. Pakistan.
492. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Pervez, H., 2006. Effect of potassium
fertilizer on relative distribution pattern of potassium ion in cotton under irrigated
conditions. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28(5): 512-518.
Pakistan.
493. Khan, A., Ahmad, M.S.A., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Interactive
effect of foliar applied ascorbic acid and salt stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) at
seedling stage. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1407-1414.
Pakistan.
494. Kauser, R., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Chlorophyll fluorescence
can be used as a potential indicator for rapid assessment of water stress tolerance in
canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1501-
1510. Pakistan.
495. Akram, N.A., Shahbaz, M., Athar, H.R., and Ashraf, M. 2006. Morpho-
physiological responses of two differently adapted populations of Cynodon dactylon
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(L.) Pers. and Cenchrus ciliaris L. to salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany
(Special Issue) 39(5):1581-1588. Pakistan.
496. Ali, Q., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Influence of exogenously applied
brassinosteroids on the mineral nutrient status of two wheat cultivars grown under
saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1621-1632.
Pakistan.
497. Ali, Q., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006 Ion transport in four canola
cultivars as influenced by salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue)
39(5):1703-1708. Pakistan.
498. Rehman, S., Park, M.R. Ashraf, M. and Yun, S.J. 2006. Potassium
distribution in the apical area of rice (Oryza sativa L.) root. Korean Journal of Crop
Science 51(4): 295-297. (Korea).
499. Makhdum, M.I., Pervez, H., and Ashraf, M. and 2006. Assimilate of sulphate-
sulphur as influenced by potassium nutrition in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).
Journal of Research (Science) 17(3): 181-190. Pakistan.
500. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Canopy development and
photosynthesis in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by potassium
nutrition. The Pakistan Cottons 50(1 & 2): 23-31. Pakistan.
501. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Degree day- units and
morpho-phenological events in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by
potassium nutrition. The Pakistan Cottons 50(3 & 4): 55-66. Pakistan.
502. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Genotypic interactions
with potassium nutrition on fruit production under irrigated cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.). The Pakistan Cottons 50(3 & 4): 27-36. Pakistan.
503. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2006.
Determination of copper status of grazing sheep: seasonal influence. Iranian Journal
of Veterinary Research 7(4):46-52. Iran.
504. Ashraf, M., Qasim Ali, and Rha, E.S. 2005. The effect of applied nitrogen on
the growth and nutrient concentration of Kalonji (Nigella sativa). Australian Journal
of Experimental Agriculture 45(4): 459-463. (Australia)
505. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and McNeilly, T. 2005. Phylogenetic relationship of
salt tolerance in early Green Revolution CIMMYT wheats. Environmental and
Experimental Botany 53:173-184. (France)
506. Ashraf, M. and Iram, A. 2005. Drought stress induced changes in some
organic substances in nodules and other plant parts of two potential legumes differing
in salt tolerance. Flora 6: 535-546. (Germany).
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507. Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Bhangr, M.I. 2005. Inter-provenance variation in
the composition of Moringa oleifera oilseeds from Pakistan. Journal of the
American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 82(1): 45-51. (USA)
508. Ashraf, M. Y., Akhtar, K., Sarwar, G. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Role of rooting
system in salt tolerance potential of different guar accessions. Agronomie (New
Name: Agronomy for Sustainable Development 25: 243-249. (France).
509. Ashraf, M. 2005. Reviewed a Book titled “Integrated Natural Resource
Management. Linking Productivity, the environment and development”. Edited by
B.M. Campbell & J.A. Sayer, 2003. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, Oxon, UK. Pp.
315. ISBN. 0 85199 731 7. for the Journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture
(UK). Vol. 22 (4) Pp. 402-403.
510. Ashraf, M. and Arfan, M. 2005. Gas exchange characteristics and water
relations in two cultivars of Hibiscus esculentus under waterlogging. Biologia
Plantarum 49 (3): 459-462. (Czech Republic).
511. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2005. Pre-sowing seed treatment – a shotgun
approach to improve germination, plant growth and crop yield under saline and non-
saline conditions. Advances in Agronomy 88: 223-271. (USA)
512. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Changes in growth, photosynthetic capacity
and ionic relations in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) due to pre-sowing seed
treatment with polyamines. Plant Growth Regulation 46: 19-30. (The
Netherlands).
513. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E. and Javed I. 2005.
Evaluation of variation in soil and forage micro-mineral concentrations in a semi-arid
region of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 37(4): 921-931 (Pakistan)
514. Azam, F., Aziz, F., Sial, M.H., Ashraf, M. and Farooq, S. 2005. Mitigation of
salinity eefects on Sesbania aculeata L. through enhanced availability of carbon
dioxide. Pakistan Journal of Botany 37(4): 959-967. (Pakistan).
515. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2005. Response of cotton to
potassium fertilizer on effectiveness of fruiting sites in arid sols. Journal of Plant
Nutrition 28(6): 1023-1039 (USA).
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516. Ashraf, M. Y., Alvi, A. K., Sarwar, G., Qureshi, M.S., Ashraf, M. and
Hussain, M. 2005. Effect of ammonium chloride on the growth and nutrient uptake by
cotton grown in alkaline soil. Agrochimica XLIX (3-4): 140-152. (Italy).
517. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Presowing seed treatment with cytokinins and
its effect on growth, photosynthetic rate, ionic levels and yield of two wheat cultivars
differing in salt tolerance. Acta Botanica Sinica (New name: Journal of Integrative
Plant Biology) 47(11): 1315-1325. (China).
518. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., Koyro, H-W. and Huchzermeyer, B.
2005. Seasonal variation in the status of selenium in goats grazing native and
improved pastures in semi-arid region of (Pakistan). Deutsche Tierarztliche
Wochenschrift 112 (12): 460-465 (Germany).
519. Jamil, M., Lee C.C., Rehman, S., Lee, D.B., Ashraf, M., and Rha, E. S. 2005.
Salinity (NaCl) tolerance of Brassica species at germination and early seedling
growth. Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry
4(4): 970-976. (Spain).
520. Makhdum, M. I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2005. Effect of potassium
fertilization on potential fruiting positions in field grown cotton. Pakistan Journal of
Botany 37 (3): 635-649. (Pakistan)
521. Jamil, M., Lee D. B., Kim, J.D., Jung, K.W., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S., Lee,
S.C and Rha., E. S. 2005. The response of Brassica species against NaCl stress during
germination and seedling growth. Korean Journal of International Agriculture
17(1): 43-47. (Korea).
522. Zafar, S. Ashraf, M.Y. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Protease activity and associated
changes during germination and early seedling stages of cotton grown under saline
conditions. International Journal of Botany 1(1): 103-107. (Pakistan).
523. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. Ashraf, M. and Gill, M.I. 2005. Effect of
potassium fertilizer on K-assimilation by cotton crop under irrigated conditions. The
Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 21-32. (Pakistan).
524. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Effect of potassium
fertilization on sodium assimilation by aerial parts of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L).
The Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 33-44. (Pakistan).
525. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Effectiveness of fruiting
sites as affected by potassium fertilization in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L). The
Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 45-64. (Pakistan).
526. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M. and McDowell, L.R. 2005.
Seasonal variation of calcium in soil--plant-animal system at sheep ranch, Punjab,
(Pakistan). International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2:187-195.
(Pakistan)
527. Khan, Z.I., Valeem, E.E., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and McDowell, L.R. 2005.
Seasonal variation in calcium and magnesium status of soil, dietary sources,
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and small grazing ruminants in the semiarid region of (Pakistan). International
Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2:197-214. (Pakistan)
528. Khan, Z.I., Valeem, E.E., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. McDowell,
L.R., Akhtar, M.S. and Mirza, M.A. 2005. Effect of seasonal variation on zinc content
of soil, forage, water, feed, and small ruminants grazing the native and improved
pasture during different seasons in the semi-arid region of (Pakistan). International
Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2(2): 465-474. (Pakistan).
529. Jamil, M., Kim, J. K., Lee, S. C., Lee, D. B. Jung, Ashraf, M. and Rha, E. S.
2005. The effect of NaCl salinity on germination and seedling of sugar beet and
cabbage. Korean Journal of Crop Science, 50(2):238-239.
530. Ashraf, M. and Hafeez, M. 2004. Thermotolerance of pearl millet and maize
at early growth stages: growth and nutrient relations. Biologia Plantarum 48(1): 81-
86. (Czech Republic).
531. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 2004. Salinity tolerance in Brassica oilseeds.
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 23(2): 157-174. (USA).
532. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Influence of potassium
rates and sources on seed cotton yield and yield components of some elite cotton
cultivars. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27(7): 1295 - 1317. (USA).
533. Basra, S.M.A., Ashraf, M., Iqbal, N., Khaliq, A. and Ahmad, R. 2004.
Physiological and biochemical aspects of pre-sowing heat stress on cottonseed. Seed
Science & Technology, 32(3): 765-774. (Denmark).
534. Ashraf, M. and Harris, P.J.C. 2004. Potential biochemical indicators of
salinity tolerance in plants. Plant Science 166: 3-16. France/(USA).
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535. Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Khaliq, A. and Rha, E.S. 2004. Growth and leaf
gas exchange characteristics in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. and D. latifolia Roxb., under
water deficit. Photosynthetica 41: 157-160. Czech Republic.
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536. Ashraf, M. and Akhtar, N. 2004. Influence of salt stress on growth, ion
accumulation and seed oil content in sweet fennel. Biologia Plantarum 48(3) 461-
464. (Czech Republic).
537. Ashraf, M. 2004. Some important physiological selection criteria for salt
tolerance in plants. Flora 199 (5): 361-376. (Germany).
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538. Rehman, S., Rha. E.S., Ashraf, M., Lee, K.J., Yun, S.J., Kwak, Y.G., Yoo,
N.H. and Kim, J-K. 2004. Does barley (Hordium vulgare L.) pollen swell in fractions
of a second? Plant Science 167(1): 137-142. (France).
539. Ashraf, M. 2004. Photosynthetic capacity and ion accumulation in a
medicinal plant henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) under salt stress. Angewandte
Botanik (Journal of Applied Botany) (New Name: Journal of Applied Botany
and Food Quality) 78: 91 – 96. (Germany).
540. Iqbal, Z., Lateef, M., Ashraf, M. and Jabbar, A. 2004. Anthelminitic activity
of Artemisia brevifolia in sheep. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 93(2-3): 265-268.
(Ireland).
541. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Influence of potassium
nutrition on gas exchange characteristics and water relations in cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.). Photosynthetica 42(2): 251-255. (Czech Republic).
542. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M. and Zamir, R. 2004. Gene action for synchrony
in pod maturity and indeterminate growth habit in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.
Wilczek). Pakistan Journal of Botany. 36 (3): 589-594. (Pakistan).
543. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M. and Khan, M.S. 2004. Assessment of genetic
variation for yield and yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek)
using generation mean analysis. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 36 (3). 583-588.
(Pakistan).
544. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Effect of potassium rates
and sources on fiber quality parameters in four cultivars of cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.) grown in arid sols. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27(12): 2235-2257.
(USA).
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545. Ashraf, M., Mukhtar, N., Rehman, S. and Rha, E.S. 2004. Salt-induced
changes in photosynthetic capacity and growth in a potential medicinal plant Bishop’s
weed (Ammi majus L.). Photosynthetica 42(4): 543-550. (Czech Republic).
546. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M.Y. and Akhtar,
M.S. 2004. Seasonal variation in soil and forage mineral concentrations in semi-arid
region of (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal of Botany 36(3) 635-640. (Pakistan).
547. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ahmad,
M.S. 2004. Soil and forage minerals (Trace elements) status of a grazing pasture in
the semi arid region of (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal of Botany 36(4): 851-856.
(Pakistan).
548. Hussain, A., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Rashid, M.H., and Akhtar, M.S. 2004.
Effect of salt stress on some growth attributes of sugarcane cultivars CP-77-400 and
COJ-84. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 6: 188-191. (Pakistan).
549. Ashraf, M.Y., Mahmood, S., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Naeem, M., and Zafar,
S. 2004. Physiological and biochemical changes in resistant and susceptible to Leaf
Curl Virus (CLCuV) cotton verities at germination and early seedling stages: Changes
in lipase, oil content, protein and soluble sugars. International Journal of Biology
and Biotechnology. 1(2): 217-222. (Pakistan).
550. Ashraf, M. 2004. Reviewed a Book titled “Management of Agricultural
Drought – Agronomic and Genetic Options” written by N.P. Saxena 2003. Published
by Science Publication Inc., USA, for the Journal Biological Agriculture &
Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22, Pp. 95-96
551. Mahmood, S., Zafar, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., and Naeem,
M. 2004. Comparative biochemical changes in resistant and susceptible cotton
cultivars to leaf curl virus at germination and early seedling stage: -amylase, starch,
total soluble sugars in seed, radicle and plumule. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences
3(2): 159-162.
552. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Mapping the production
and retention of fruit as influenced by potassium nutrition on field grown cotton.
Malaysian Journal of Soil Science 8: 63-74. (Malaysia).
553. Ali. I. Ashraf, M. Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Ullah, I., Niaz, M., Hanif, M.,
Hussain, M. and Zafar, Y. 2004. Screening of cotton varieties regarding hairiness trait
for DNA finger printing. Journal of Natural Sciences 2(1): 91-99. (Pakistan).
554. Ali, A., Ashraf, M. Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Ullah, I., Niaz, M., Hussain, M.,
Zafar Y., and Hanif., M. 2004. Optimization of PCR conditions for DNA
fingerprinting in cotton. Journal of Natural Sciences, 2(2): 47 -51.
555. Pervez, H, Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M. I., 2004. Relationships of
Vegetative Growth Characteristics with Yield Attributes of Four Cotton Cultivars as
Influenced by Potassium Nutrition. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 8: 63-74.
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556. Ashraf, M. and Bashir, A. 2003. Relationship of photosynthetic capacity at
the vegetative stage and during grain development with grain yield of two hexaploid
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in yield. European Journal of
Agronomy 19(2): 277-287. (Germany).
557. Ashraf, M., Abida Kausar and Ashraf, M.Y. 2003. Alleviation of salt stress in
pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) through seed treatments. Agronomie
23: 227-234. (France).
558. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ahmad, A. 2003. Salt tolerance in okra: ion
relations and gas exchange characteristics. Journal of Plant Nutrition 26(1): 63-79.
(USA).
559. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.-U. and Rha, E.S. 2003.
Salt induced changes in two canola cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Biologia
Plantarum 46: 629-632. (Czech Republic).
560. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, R. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2003. Time-course changes in the
inorganic and organic components of germinating sunflower achenes under salt
(NaCl) stress. Flora 198(1): 26-36. (Germany).
561. Ashraf, M., Hanif, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.U. and Rha, E.S. 2003.
Time-course changes in nutrient composition of two hexaploid wheat (Triticum
aestivum l.) cultivars differing in yield potential. Agrochimica, 47 (3-4): 132-145.
(Italy).
562. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Elahi, T. and Abbas, G. 2003. Selection for large
seed size at the seedling stage in a potential pulse crop mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). Breeding Science 53: 141-143. (Japan).
563. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil, M.A., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.U. and Rha,
E.S. 2003. Water relations and leaf gas exchange properties in some elite canola
(Brassica napus L.) lines under salt stress. Annals of Applied Biology 142: 307-316.
(UK).
564. Khan, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Rahman, Z. and Sarwar, G. 2003. Zn2+
status in soil, plants and animals: A case study in buffalo. Indus Journal of Plant
Science 2(1): 15-20. (Pakistan).
565. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ahmad A. 2003 Evaluation of the usefulness of
senescing agent potassium iodide for assessing inter-cultivar variation for drought
tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.). Australian Journal of
Experimental Agriculture, 43(11): 1337-1343. (Australia).
566. Ashraf, M. 2003. Relationships between leaf gas exchange characteristics and
growth of differently adapted populations of Blue panicgrass (Panicum antidotale
Retz.) under salinity or waterlogging. Plant Science 165(1): 69-75. France/(USA).
567. Basra, S.M.A., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, R. 2003. Effect of pre-sowing
humidification treatment on cotton seed vigour. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social
Sciences 1: 37-41. (Pakistan).
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568. Athar H.U.R., Mahmood, S., Shaheen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2003. Waterlogging
tolerance of populations of Cynodon dactylon from contrasting habitats. Pakistan
Journal of Biological Sciences 6(4): 317-321. (Pakistan).
569. Ashraf, M. and Bashir, A. 2003. Salt stress induced changes in some organic
metabolites and ionic relations in nodules and other plant parts of two crop legumes
differing in salt tolerance. Flora 198 (6): 486-498. (Germany).
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tolerance of early CIMMYT hexaploid wheat germplasm using photosynthetic
capacity and water relations as selection criteria. Photosynthetica, 41(2): 273-280.
(Czech Republic).
571. Khan, A., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Sarwar, G. and Rahman, Z. 2003. Cu2+
status in soil, plants and animals during winter and summer seasons. Pakistan
Journal of Botany, 35(5): 757-761. (Pakistan).
572. Pervez, H. Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2003. Mapping the production
and retention of cotton fruit as influenced by potassium nutrition on field grown
cotton. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 7: 29-44. (Malaysia).
573. Ashraf, M., Karim, F., Rasul, E. 2002. Interactive effects of gibberellic acid
(GA3) and salt stress on growth, ion accumulation and photosynthetic capacity of two
spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Plant
Growth Regulation 36: 49-59. (The Netherlands).
574. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, A. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2002. Effects of increased supply of
potassium on growth and nutrient content in pearl millet under water stress. Biologia
Plantarum 45(1): 141-144. (Czech Republic).
575. Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Afaf, R. and Sattar, A. 2002. Salinity
induced changes in a-amylase activity during germination and early cotton seedling
growth. Biologia Plantarum 45 (4) 589-591. (Czech Republic).
576. Ashraf, M. and Perveen, N. 2002. Photosynthetic parameters at the vegetative
stage and during grain development of two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Biologia Plantarum 45(3): 401-407. (Czech
Republic).
577. Ashraf, M. and Iram, A. 2002. Optimization and influence of seed priming
with salts of potassium or calcium in two spring wheat cultivars differing in salt
tolerance, at the initial growth stages. Agrochimica, 46: 47-55. (Italy).
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578. Ashraf, M., Mushtaq, M.A. and Nisar, A. 2002. Effect of sub- and supra-
optimal nitrogen regimes on nutrient relations in two spring wheat cultivars differing
in salinity tolerance. Flora, 197(2): 126-133. (Germany).
579. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Hassan, S. 2002. Yield and yield
components at various flower flushes in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).
Breeding Science, 52: 61-63. (Japan).
580. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Tahir, G.R. 2002. Triple test
cross analysis for some morphological traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). Euphytica, 126 (3): 413-420. (The Netherlands).
581. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Hassan, S. 2002. Detection of
epistasis, and estimation of additive and dominance components of genetic variation
for determinate growth habit in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Journal of
Genetics and Breeding, 56: 1-7. (Italy).
582. Ashraf, M. 2002. Salt tolerance of cotton: some new advances. Critical
Reviews in Plant Sciences 21(1): 1-30. (USA).
583. Hameed, M., Mansoor, U., Ashraf, M. and Rao, A.R. 2002. Variation in leaf
anatomy in wheat germplasm from varying drought-hit habitats. International
Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 4(1): 12-16. (Pakistan).
584. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ahmad, N. 2002. Relationship of
biomass production with nitrate assimilation in canola (Brassica napus L.) under
salinity stress. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 4(4): 521-522.
(Pakistan).
585. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M., Srinives, P. and Marwat, E. 2002.
Genetic analysis of photoperiod-sensitivity, flowering and maturity response in
mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Journal of ISSAAC, 31-35. (Thailand).
586. Ashraf, M.Y., Akhtar, K., Sarwar, G. and Ashraf, M. 2002. Evaluation of arid
and semi-arid ecotypes of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) for salinity (NaCl)
tolerance. Journal of Arid Environments. 52: 473-482. (UK).
587. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2002. Water relations, gas exchange
characteristics, and the level of some metabolites in two cultivars of spring wheat
under different N regimes. Acta Physiologia Plantarum, 24: 407-415. (Poland).
588. Khattak, G. S. S., Haq, M. A., Ashraf, M., Khan, J.A. and Zamir, R. 2002.
Genetic architecture of secondary yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). Breeding Science, 52(4): 235-241. (Japan).
589. Khattak, G.S. Haq, M.A. Marwat, E.U.K., Ashraf, M. and Srinives, P. 2002.
Heterosis for seed yield and yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). ScienceAsia, 28: 345-350. (Thailand).
93
590. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Haq, MA., McNeilly, T. and Eui Shik Rha 2002.
Genetic basis of plant height and its degree of indetermination in mungbean (Vigna
radiata (L.) Wilczek). Hereditas 137(1):52-56 (Sweden).
591. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M., Shahbaz, M., Ahmad, A., and Jamil, A. 2002. Gas
exchange characteristics and water relations in some elite okra cultivars under water
deficit. Photosynthetica 40(4): 615-620. (Czech Republic).
592. Khattak, G.S. Ashraf, M., Haq, M.A. and Srinives, P. 2002. Genetic
architecture of seed yield and yield components in mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek]. Tropical Agriculture 79: 260-263. (West Indies).
593. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Jabbar, A. 2001. Heterosis for
synchrony in pods maturity and determinate growth habit in mungbean (Vigna radiata
(L.) Wilczek). Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology. 8: 1-7. (Thailand).
594. Khattak, G.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and McNeilly T. 2001. Genetic basis of
variation of yield, and yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).
Hereditas 134(3): 211-217. (Sweden).
595. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Tahir, G.R. 2001. Genetic basis
of synchrony in pod maturity in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Kasetsart J.
(Nat. Sci.). 35 (1): 1-7. (Thailand).
596. Naseer, S., Nisar, A. and Ashraf, M. 2001. Effect of salt stress on germination
and seedling growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Pakistan Journal of Biological
Sciences 4(3): 359-360. (Pakistan).
597. Naseer, S., Rasul, E. and Ashraf, M. 2001. Effect of foliar application of
Indole-3-acetic acid on growth and yield attributes of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) under salt stress. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 3(1):139-
142. (Pakistan).
598. Ashraf, M., Shabaz, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2001. Influence of nitrogen supply
and water stress on growth and nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium contents
in pearl millet. Biologia Plantarum 44: 459-462. (Czech Republic).
599. Ashraf, M. 2001. Relationships between growth and gas exchange
characteristics in some salt-tolerant amphidiploid Brassica species in relation to their
diploid parents. Environmental and Experimental Botany 45(2): 155-163. (The
Netherlands).
600. Ashraf, M., Nazir, M. and McNeilly, T. 2001. Comparative salt tolerance of
amphidiploid and diploid Brassica species. Plant Science 160 (4): 683-689.
(France/USA).
601. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, A. and McNeilly, T. 2001. Growth and photosynthetic
characteristics in pearl millet under water stress and different potassium supply.
Photosynthetica, 39: 389-394.(Czech Republic).
94
602. Khattak, G. S. S., Haq, M. A., Ashraf, M., Khan, A.J. and Zamir, R. 2001.
Inheritance of some important agronomic traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). Breeding Science, 51(3): 157-161. (Japan).
603. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M., Tahir, G.R. and Marwat. E.U.K.
2001. Detection of epistasis, and estimation of additive and dominance components of
genetic variation for synchrony in pod maturity in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.)
Wilczek). Field Crops Research. 72: 211-219. (Australia).
604. Khattak G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Srinives, P. 2001. Combining
ability in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) I. Agronomic Traits. Korean
Journal of Crop Science. 46 (5):420-423. (Korea).
605. Khattak G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Srinives, P. 2001. Combining
ability in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) II Traits Related to Indetermination.
Korean Journal of Crop Science. 46 (5):424-427. (Korea).
606. Ashraf, M. and Rauf, H. 2001. Inducing salt tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)
through seed priming with chloride salts: Growth and ion transport at early growth
stages. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 23: 407-414. (Poland).
607. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. Mehmood, S. and Rasul, E. 2001. Relationships
between growth and photosynthetic characteristics in pearl millet (Pennisetum
glaucum) under limited water deficit conditions with enhanced nitrogen supplies.
Belgian Journal of Botany 34(2): 131-144. (Belgium).
608. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 2000. Patterns of free carbohydrates and starch
accumulation in the leaves of cotton (Gossypium hisutum L.) cultivars differing in
resistance to cotton leaf curl virus. Arch. Acker. Pfl. Boden. 45: 1-9. (Germany).
609. Khattak, G.S.S, Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Awan, M.A. 2000. Inheritance of
plant and flower bud colour in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology. 22(2): 249-251. (Thailand).
610. Ashraf, M. and Khanum, A. 2000. Transport and accumulation of ions in two
spring wheat lines differing in salt tolerance. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 22(2)
103-110. (Poland).
611. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 2000. Influence of sodium chloride on ion
accumulation, yield components and fibre characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-
sensitive lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Field Crops Research, 66: 115-
127. (Australia/USA).
612. Ashraf, M. and Sultana, R. 2000. Combinatin effect of NaCl salinity an N-
form on mineral composition of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biologia
Plantarum, 43(4) 615-619. (Czech Republic).
613. Ashraf, M. and Wahid, S. 2000. Time-course changes in organic metabolites
and mineral nutrients in germinating maize seeds under salt (NaCl) stress. Seed
Science and Technology, 28, 641-656. (Denmark).
95
614. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 2000. Effect of low and high regimes of calcium
on two cultivars of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) differing in resistance to cotton
leaf curl virus (CLCuV) – Growth and macronutrients. Agrochimica, 44(3-4), 89-
100. (Italy).
615. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Salim, M. 2000. Inheritance of
hypocotyl color and pubescence in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Journal
of Science, 11(2), 79-81. (Iran).
616. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 2000. Genetic effects for yield components and
fibre characteristics in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivated under
salinized (NaCl) conditions. Agronomie, 20: 917-926. (France).
617. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Tahir, G.R. 2000. Heterosis for
some morphological traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Kasetsart J.
(Nat. Sci.). 34 (4): 439-442. (Thailand).
618. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Elahi, T. 2000. Genetics of
mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) Wilczek.
Journal of Genetics and Breeding 54: 237-243. (Italy).
619. Ashraf, M. and O’Leary, J.W. 1999. Changes in soluble proteins in salt
tolerant and salt sensitive lines of wheat. Biologia Plantarum 42, 113-117. (Czech
Republic).
620. Khattak, G.S.S, Haq, M.A. Srinives, P. and Ashraf, M. 1999. Inheritance of
resistance to Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV) in mungbean (Vigna radiata
(L.) Wilczek). Thai Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32: 49-54. (Thailand).
621. Ashraf, M. and Habib-ur-Rehman 1999. Interactive effects of nitrate and
long-term waterlogging on growth, water relations, and gaseous exchange properties
of maize (Zea mays L.). Plant Science 144:35-43. (USA).
622. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1999. Some physiological characteristics in
resistant and susceptible lines of cotton due to the attack of cotton leaf curl virus.
Biologia Plantarum 42: 615-620. (Czech Republic).
623. Ashraf, M. 1999. Interactive effect of salt (NaCl) and nitrogen form on
growth, water relations and photosynthetic capacity of sunflower (Helianthus
annuus). Annals of Applied Biology, 153: 509-513. (UK).
624. Ashraf, M. and Habib-ur-Rehman 1999. Mineral nutrient status of corn in
relation to nitrate and long-term waterlogging. Journal of Plant Nutrition 22(8):
1253-1268. (USA).
625. Khattak, G.S.S., Ihsan-ul-Haq, M., Ashraf, M. and Irfaq, M. 1999. Yield and
yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Songklanakarin
Journal of Science and Technology. 21(4): 387-391. (Thailand).
96
626. Ashraf, M. Zafar, Z.U. McNeilly, T. and Veltkamp, C.J 1999.Some morpho-
anatomical characteristics of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) in relation to resistance
to cotton leaf cotton virus (CLCuV). Angewandte Botanik 73: 76-82. (Germany).
627. Khattak, G.S.S, Haq, M.A. Ashraf, M. and Tahir, G.R. 1999. Genetic
variability and correlation studies in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).
Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology, 6: 65-69. (Thailand).
628. Khattak, G.S.S, Haq, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 1999. Inheritance and joint
segregation pattern of testa colour and plant growth habit in mungbean (Vigna radiata
(L.) Wilczek). Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 2(1): 1-3.
629. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 1999. Exploitation of intra-specific genetic
variation for improvement of salt (NaCl) tolerance in upland cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.). Hereditas 131: 253-256. (Sweden).
630. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1998. Components of genetic variation of salt
tolerance in chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science,
42, 415-424. (Germany).
631. Ashraf, M. and Rehana Sharif 1998. Does salt tolerance vary in a potential
oilseed crop (Brassica carinata) at different growth stages? Journal of Agronomy
and Crop Science, 181, 103-115. (Germany).
632. Ashraf, M. and Sharif, R. 1998. Assessment of inter-cultivar/line variation of
drought resistance in a potential oil-seed crop, Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata
A.Br.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science 43, 251-265. (Germany).
633. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M. 1998. Relationship between water retention
capability and osmotic adjustment in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) grown under
drought stress. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 12, 255-262. (USA).
634. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1998. Pattern of accumulation of some major and
trace elements in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.)
under N deficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition 21(6), 1067-1081. (USA).
635. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1998. Genetic basis of salt tolerance in lentil
(Lens culinaris Medic.). Lens 25(1), 15-22. (ICARDA, ALEPPO/University of
Saskachewan, Canada).
636. Ashraf, M. 1998. Components of genetic variation of salt tolerance in pigeon
pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science 43, 409-
416. (Germany).
637. Khattak, G.S.S, M.A. Haq and Ashraf, M. 1998. Inheritance of seed coat
colour in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Suranaree Journal of Science
and Technology, 5, 135-137. (Thailand).
638. Ashraf, M. 1997. Changes in soluble carbohydrates and soluble proteins in
three arid-zone grass species under salt stress. Tropical Agriculture 74(3), 234-237
(Trinidad).
97
639. Ashraf, M. and Khanum, A. 1997. Relationship between ion accumulation
and growth in two spring wheat lines differing in salt tolerance at different growth
stages. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 178, 39-51. (Germany).
640. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Ion distribution in leaves of salt-tolerant
and salt-sensitive lines of spring wheat under salt stress. Acta Botanica Neerlandica,
46(1), 207-217. (The Netherlands).
641. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Responses of a salt-tolerant and a salt-
sensitive line of sunflower to varying sodium/calcium ratios in sand culture. Journal
of Plant Nutrition 20 (2-3) 361-377. (USA).
642. Ashraf, M., Zafar, Z.U., Ansari, T.M. 1997. Accumulation of some essential
nutrients by lentil (Lens culinaris) plants by low potassium regimes. Arid Soil
Research and Rehabilitation, 11, 191-199. (USA).
643. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1997. Effect of potassium deficiency on growth
and some biochemical characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil
(Lens culinaris Medic.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 19(1), 9-15. (Poland).
644. Ashraf, M., Maqbool, M., Ahmad, R., Niazi, N.K., Niazi, M. and Murtaza, M.
1997. Genotypic variation in drought resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor
Moench). Journal of Agronomy and Soil Science, 41, 189-107 (Germany).
645. Ayala, F., Ashraf, M., and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Plasma membrane H+-ATPase
activity in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of spring wheat. Acta Botanica
Neerlandica, 46, 315-324. (Holland).
646. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, N. 1997. Responses of some arid-zone grasses to
brackish water. Der Tropenlandwirt, 98(1), 3-12. (Germany).
647. Ashraf, M. and Sharif, R. 1997. Inter-cultivar variation for salt (NaCl)
tolerance in a potential oil-seed crop Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata A.Br.).
Journal of Agronomy and Soil Science, 42, 129-136. (Germany).
648. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Responses of some newly developed salt-
tolerant genotypes of spring wheat to salt stress. 1) Yield components and ion
distribution. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 176, 91-101. (Germany).
649. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Responses of some newly evolved salt-
tolerant genotypes of spring wheat to salt stress. 2) Water relations and gas exchange.
Acta Botanica Neerlandica, 45(1), 29-39. (The Netherlands).
650. Ashraf, M., and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Effect of drought stress on growth, water
relations and gas exchange of two lines of sunflower differing in degree of salt
tolerance. International Journal of Plant Sciences, 157 (6), 729-732. (USA).
651. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1996. Effect of nitrogen deficiency on growth and
some biochemical characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil (Lens
culinaris Medic.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science, 40, 231-239 (Germany).
98
652. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1995. Performance of some salt tolerant and salt
sensitive accessions of pearl millet at the adult stage. Agrochimica, 39: 86-100.
(Italy).
653. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, H. 1995. Responses of three arid zone grasses to salt
and waterlogging. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 9(2), 137-154. (USA).
654. Ashraf, M. and Tufail, M. 1995. Variation in salinity tolerance in sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 174/5:351-362.
(Germany).
655. Ashraf, M. and Fatima, H. 1995. Responses of some salt-tolerant and salt-
sensitive lines of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) to salt stress. Acta Physiologiae
Plantarum, 17(1), 61-70. (Poland).
656. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1995. Distribution of cations in leaves of salt-
tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of sunflower under saline conditions. Journal of
Plant Nutrition, 18(11), 2379-2388. (USA).
657. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, N. 1995. Responses of four arid zone grass species
from varying habitats to drought stress. Biologia Plantarum, 37(4), 567-575.
(Czechoslovakia).
658. Ashraf, M., Zafar Z.U. and O'Leary, J.W. 1995. Genetic variation for salt
tolerance in sunflower. Hereditas 123, 141-145. (Sweden).
659. Ashraf, M. 1995. Genetic variation for salt tolerance in chick pea (Cicer
arietinum L.) at the seedling stage. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences,
32:30-34. (Pakistan).
660. Ashraf, M. 1994. Organic substances responsible for salt tolerance in Eruca
sativa. Biologia Plantarum, 36, 255-259. (Czechoslovakia).
661. Ashraf, M. 1994. Salt tolerance of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) at
three growth stages. Annals of Applied Biology, 124, 153-164. (UK).
662. Ashraf, M. 1994. Breeding for salinity tolerance in plants. Critical Reviews
in Plant Sciences, 13, 17-42. (USA).
663. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1994. Responses of three arid zone grasses to N
deficiency: a greenhouse study. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 8, 125-136.
(USA).
664. Ashraf, M., Noor, R., Zafar, Z.U. and Mujahid, M. 1994. Growth and ion
distribution in salt stressed Melilotus indica (L.) All. and Medicago sativa L. Flora
189, 207-213. (Germany).
665. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1994. Effect of low potassium regimes on some
salt-and drought- tolerant lines of pearl millet. Phyton, 34, 219-227 (Austria).
99
666. Ashraf, M. and Hamida Fatima 1994. Intra-specific variation for salt
tolerance in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science, 173, 193-203 (Germany).
667. Ashraf, M. and Naz, F. 1994. Responses of some arid zone grasses to K
deficiency. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 16, 69-80. (Poland).
668. Ashraf, M. 1994. Genetic variation for salinity tolerance in spring wheat.
Hereditas 120, 99-104. (Sweden).
669. Ashraf, M., Saeed, M.M. and Qureshi, M.J. (1994). Tolerance to high
temperature in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) at initial growth stages.
Environmental and Experimental Botany 34(3) 275-283. (USA).
670. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1994. Does pattern of ion accumulation vary in
alfalfa at different growth stages? Journal of Plant Nutrition, 17(8), 1443-1461.
(USA).
671. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1994. Ion distribution in leaves of varying ages
in salt-tolerant lines of alfalfa under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 17(8),
1463-1476. (USA).
672. Ashraf, M., Zafar, Z.U. and Tufail, M. 1994. Intra-specific variation for salt
tolerance in a potential oil-seed crop, brown mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and
Coss.). Archive of Agronomy and Crop Science, 38, 449-458. (Germany).
673. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Organic solute status and water relations of
some salt tolerant and salt sensitive accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Acta
Botanica Neerlandica 42, 63-72. (The Netherlands).
674. Ashraf, M. Naqvi, M. I. and Zafar, Z. U. 1993. Physiological and biochemical
aspect of some arid zone grasses to varying Na/Ca ratios. Biologia Plantarum 35,
425-433. (Czechoslovakia).
675. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Responses of some local/exotic accessions
of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) to salt stress. Journal of Agronomy and Crop
Science, 170(2), 103-112. (West Germany).
676. Ashraf, M. and Chishti, S. N. 1993. Waterlogging tolerance of some
accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Tropical Agriculture 70, 60-67.
(Trinidad).
677. Ashraf, M. and Noor, R. 1993. Growth and pattern of ion uptake in Eruca
sativa Mill. under salt stress. Angewandte Botanik, 67, 17-21. (Germany).
678. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Responses of some genetically diverse
lines of chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) to salt. Plant and Soil, 154, 257-266. (The
Netherlands).
100
679. Ashraf, M. 1993. Effect of sodium chloride on water relations and some
organic osmotica in an arid zone plant species Melilotus indica (L.). Der
Tropenlandwirt, 94, 95-105. (Germany).
680. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1993. Responses of some salt tolerant and salt
sensitive lines of pearl millet to drought stress. Acta Agronomica, 42(3-4).
(Budapest).
681. Ashraf, M. 1993. Genetic variation for salt tolerance in lentil at two early
growth stages. LENS 20(1), 21-25. (ICARDA/University of Saskachewan,
Canada).
682. Chishti, S. N. and Ashraf, M. 1992. Physiological responses of lentil (Lens
culinaris Medic.) to water deficit. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural sciences, 29,
137-143 (Pakistan).
683. Ashraf, M. 1992. Effects of NaCl on growth, seed protein and oil contents of
some cultivars/lines of brown mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.).
Agrochimica 36, 137-147 (Italy).
684. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M. 1992. Growth and ion uptake of four Brassica
species as affected by Na/Ca ratios in saline sand culture. Zeitschrift fur
Pflanzenbau und Bodenkunde - Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 155,
101-108. (Germany).
685. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M.H. and Chishti, S.N. 1992. Variation in osmotic
adjustment of some accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) in response drought
stress. Acta Botanica Neerlandica 41, 51-62. (The Netherlands).
686. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1992. Variation in germination of some salt tolerant
and salt sensitive accessions of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.) under
drought, salt and temperature stresses. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture 1, 15-20.
(Pakistan).
687. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1992. The potential for exploiting variation in
salinity tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leeke). Plant
Breeding 108, 234-240. (West Germany).
688. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1992. Screening chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.)
for salt tolerance. Der Tropenlandwirt, 93, 45-55. (West Germany).
689. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M.I. 1992. Effect of varying Na/Ca ratios in saline
sand culture on some physiological parameters of four Brassica species. Acta
Physiologiae Plantarum, 14(4), 197-205. (Poland).
690. Mehmood, S. and Ashraf, M. 1992. Salinity effects on some cultivars of
sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at early growth stages. Pakistan Journal of
Agriculture, 1, 98-107. (Pakistan).
101
691. Shahid, S.A., Ashraf, M. and Mufti, K.A. 1992. Classification and extent of
the world’s salt-affected soils. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, 1, 120-126.
(Pakistan).
692. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1991. A potential source of variation for salt
tolerance in wheat. Hereditas, 115, 115-120 (Sweden).
693. Ashraf, M. 1991. Adaptation of plants to global climatic change. Science
Technology and Development, 10, 9-24. (Pakistan).
694. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, H. 1991. Differential waterlogging tolerance in three
grasses of contrasting habitats Aleuropus lagopoides L. (Trin), Cynodon dactylon L.
(Pers.) and Leptochloa fuscasome arid zone grass species. Environmental and
Experimental Botany, 31, 437-445. (USA).
695. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M.I. 1991. Responses of three arid zone grass species
to varying Na/Ca ratios in saline sand culture. New Phytologist, 119, 285-290. (UK).
696. Ashraf, M. and Karim, F. 1991. Screening of some cultivars/lines of
blackgram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) for water stress resistance. Tropical
Agriculture, 68, 57-62 (UK).
697. Ashraf, M. 1991. Water stress effects on growth and some physiological
aspects of three grass species. Agrochimica 35, 443-454 (Italy).
698. Ashraf, M. and Mehmood, S. 1990. Responses of four Brassica species to
drought stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 30(1), 93-100 (USA).
699. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T.1990. Improvement of salt tolerance in maize
(Zea mays L.). Plant Breeding, 104, 101-107 (West Germany).
700. Ashraf, M. and Karim, F. 1990. Differences between blackgram (Vigna
mungo L.) cultivars in NaCl resistance. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenbau und
Bodenkunde - Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 153, 15-20 (West
Germany).
701. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1990. Patterns of ion
distribution in selected NaCl tolerant and normal lines of four grass species. Biologia
Plantarum, 32, 302-312 (Czechoslovakia).
702. Ashraf, M. and Mehmood, S. 1990. Effects of waterlogging on growth and
some physiological parameters of four Brassica species. Plant and Soil, 121, 203-209
(The Netherlands).
703. Ashraf, M. 1990. Selection for salt tolerance and its genetic basis in perennial
ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Hereditas, 113, 81-85 (Sweden).
704. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1990. Response of four Brassica species to
NaCl. Environmental and Experimental Botany 30(4), 475-487 (USA).
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705. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Waheed, A. 1990. Screening of some
local/exotic accessions of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) for salt tolerance.
Japanese Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 34(3) 169-175 (Japan).
706. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1990. Screening of local/exotic accessions of
lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) for salt tolerance at two growth stages. Plant and Soil,
128, 167-176 (The Netherlands).
707. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1989. Effect of salinity on some cultivars of
maize (Zea mays L.). Maydica, 36, 179-190 (Italy).
708. Ashraf, M. 1989. The effect of NaCl on water relations, chlorophyll, and
protein and proline contents of two cultivars of blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Plant
and Soil, 119, 205-210 (Holland).
709. Ashraf, M. 1989. Effect of water stress on maize cultivars during vegetative
stage. Annals of Arid Zone, 28(1), 47-55 (India).
710. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1989. The potential for
evolution of tolerance to NaCl, CaCl2, MgCl2 and sea water in four grass species.
New Phytologist, 112(2), 245-254 (UK).
711. Ashraf, M. 1989. Selection and breeding for drought resistance in crops - one
of the major strategies to overcome drought problems in Pakistan. Journal of
Agricultural Sciences, 26(1), 68-75 (Pakistan).
712. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Mehmood, S. 1989. Effects of four different
salts on germination and seedling growth of four Brassica species. Biologia, 35(2),
173-187 (Pakistan).
713. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Humera, H.1989. Effect of varying
concentrations of NaCl and pH on three grass species. Biologia, 35(1), 75-93
(Pakistan).
714. Ashraf, M. 1989. Salinity effects on some cultivars of berseem (Trifolium
alexandrinum L.). Tropenlandwirt, 90, 93-104 (West Germany).
715. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1988. Variability in salt tolerance of nine spring
wheat cultivars. Journal Agronomy and Crop Science, 160, 14-21. (West
Germany).
716. Ashraf, M. and Rasul, E. 1988. Salt tolerance of mungbean (Vigna radiata
(L.) Wilczek.) at two growth stages. Plant and Soil, 110, 63-67. (Holland).
717. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Karim, F. 1988. Salinity effects on some
cultivars/lines of Mash (Vigna mungo L.) at two growth stages. Biologia, 34(2), 81-
98. (Pakistan).
718. McNeilly, T., Ashraf, M. and Veltkamp, K. 1987. Leaf micro-morphology of
sea cliff and inland plants of Agrostis stolonifera L. Dactylis glomerata L. and Holcus
lanatus L. New Phytologist, 106, 261-269. (UK).
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719. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1987. Selection and
heritability of tolerance to sodium chloride in four forage species. Crop Science, 27,
232-243. (USA).
720. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1987. Salinity effects on five lines/cultivars of
pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum L.). Plant and Soil, 103(1): 13-19. (Holland).
721. Ashraf, M. and Bokhari, M. H. 1987. Biological Approach for economic
utilization of the Cholistan land. Biologia, 33, 27-34. (Pakistan).
722. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. The potential for
evolution of salt tolerance in seven grass species. New Phytologist, 103, 299-310.
(UK).
723. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. Tolerance of sodium
chloride and its genetic basis in natural populations of four grass species. New
Phytologist, 103, 725-734. (UK).
724. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. Tolerance of Holcus
lanatus L. and Agrostis stolonifera L. to soil salinity and soil spray. Plant and Soil,
96, 77-84. (Holland).
725. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D.1986. Heritability of sodium
chloride tolerance in seven grass species. Euphytica, 35, 935-940. (Holland).
726. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D.1986. The response of selected
salt tolerant and unselected lines of four grass species in sand culture. New
Phytologist, 104, 453-462. (UK).
727. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D. 1986. The response and ion
uptake of selected salt tolerant and unselected lines of three legume species. New
Phytologist, 104, 463-472. (UK).
Published in Conference Proceedings:
1. Athar, H.U.R., Anees N., Sabir P. and Ashraf M. 2008. Influence of varying
nitrate-ammonium ratios on growth, water relations, gas exchange properties
and ionic relations in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under saline
conditions. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Soil Care for
Sustainable Environment”. Editors: Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Arshad
and Ahmad Saeed Bhatti. Organized Institute of Soil and Environmental
Sciences (ISES), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan on April,
2006 at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.
2. Seyal, M.T., Malik, T.A., Qureshi, M.K. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Linkage of drought
tolerant and agronomic traits in upland cotton using DNA polymorphic
genotypes. Pp. 178-184. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on
Sustainable Crop Improvement and Integrated Management. Editors:
Muhammad Ashfaq, Ehsan Ullah, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan and Muhammad
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Sagheer. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan on September 14-16, 2006 at University of Agriculture
Faisalabad, Pakistan.
3. Qureshi, M.K., Malik, T.A., Seyal, M.T., and Ashraf, M. 2006. Hybrid
identification by DNA markers in cotton. Pp. 203-207. In: Proceedings of
International Symposium on Sustainable Crop Improvement and Integrated
Management. Editors: Muhammad Ashfaq, Ehsan Ullah, Iftikhar Ahmad
Khan and Muhammad Sagheer. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan on September 14-16, 2006 at
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.
4. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Shahab-ud-Din. 2005. Deterioration
of Soil Health due to Addition of Muriate of Potash (MOP) Fertilizer under
an Arid Environment. In: Proceedings of the First International Conference
on Environmentally Sustainable Development. Held by Department of
Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
Abbotabad-Pakistan, During 26-28 June-2005. Volume III. pp. 1415-1421.
5. Ashraf, M. 2004. Salinity tolerance of some arid zone grasses from (Pakistan). In:
Proceedings of The Society of Agricultural Research on Reclaimed Lands
held on 23rd September 2004 at Hanam Agricultural Research Institute,
Iksan, Republic of Korea. Pp. 32-45.
6. Ashraf, M. 2001. Overcoming salinity problem using biological means: some
recent developments. Proceedings of the 7th National Conference of Plant
Scientists held at Lahore from Nov. 14-16, 2000. (Lead paper).
7. Ahmad, S., Khan, M.U., Ashraf, M. and Sultan, W. 2000. Intra-specific variation
for salt tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Paper presented at the
International Seminar on the Prospectus for Saline Agriculture organized by
the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, PARC and COMSTECH at Islamabad
from April 10-12, 2000.
8. Ashraf, M. 1997. Mechanism of resistance to leaf curl virus in cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.). Paper presented in the Annual Workshop on "Management of
Leaf Curl Virus in Cotton" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Livestock, Islamabad - held at CCRI Multan from 26-27 July 1997.
9. Ashraf, M. 1996. Differential pattern of ion accumulation in alfalfa at different
growth stages. Paper presented in the 31st All Pakistan Science Conference,
held in Lahore from 17-19 January, 1996, Organized by the Pakistan
Association for Advancement of Science.
10. Ashraf, M. 1993. Strategies for the improvement of salt tolerance in crops.
Proceedings of the 4th National Conference of Plant Sciences held in
February 1993 in Faisalabad, (Pakistan).
Technical Reports:
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The list consists of Technical Reports (Progress, Interim, Final) published as a part of
commitments to a number of Research and Development Projects in various fields.
1. Ashraf, M. 2011. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Adaptive
potential of newly developed commercial cultivars of wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) to multiple abiotic stresses” Higher Education Commission
(HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
2. Ashraf, M. 2011. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Elucidation of
antioxidative defense system and some potential physio-biochemical
attributes in canola (Brassica napus L.) under drought stress” Higher
Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
3. Ashraf, M. 2010. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Modulation
of activities/levels of antioxidants, vitamins and osmoprotectants in some
prospective summer and winter vegetables due to salt stress” submitted to
Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
4. Ashraf, M. 2009. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “An
efficient and economic means of enhancing wheat yield under water deficit
conditions: use of osmoprotectants” submitted to Pakistan Academy of
Sciences, Islamabad, (Pakistan).
5. Ashraf, M. 2009. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Modulation of
activities/levels of antioxidants, vitamins and osmoprotectants in some
prospective summer and winter vegetables due to salt stress” submitted to
Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
6. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Role of
exogenous use of organic osmolytes in enhancing drought tolerance in maize
under greenhouse and field conditions” submitted to Pakistan Academy of
Sciences, Islamabad, (Pakistan).
7. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project
“Identification of Biochemical indicators for salt tolerance and their genetic
basis in potential oilseed crops canola and sunflower” submitted to Higher
Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
8. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Gaseous
exchange and photosystem II fluorescence as premier determinants of
drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)” submitted to Higher Education
Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
9. Ashraf, M. 2006. Second Annual Report of the Research Project “Activities
of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of
antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola”
submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
10. Ashraf, M. 2007. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Activities
of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of
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antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola”
submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
11. Ashraf, M. 2005. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Activities of
plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of
antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola”
submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).
12. Ashraf, M. 2000. Final Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of
resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development
Bank.
13. Ashraf, M. 2000. Final Report of the Research Project “Physiological and
biochemical studies in a potential oil-seed crop, canola (Brassica napus L.)
under salinity (NaCl) stress” submitted to University Grants Commission.
14. Ashraf, M. 1999. Second Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of
resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development
Bank.
15. Ashraf, M. 1998. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of
resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development
Bank.
16. Ashraf, M. 1993. Final Report of the Research Project “Development of salt
tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF),
Islamabad.
17. Ashraf, M. 1993. Final Annual Report of the Research Project
“Physiological/biochemical aspects of heat tolerance in cotton” submitted to
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Islamabad.
18. Ashraf, M. 1992. Final Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt
tolerance in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss.” submitted to University
Grants Commission, Islamabad.
19. Ashraf, M. 1992. Final Report of the Research Project “Biochemical
/Physiological responses of some arid zone grasses to drought, salinity, and
high temperature”. Submitted to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
(PAEC), Islamabad.
20. Ashraf, M. 1992. Second Annual Report of the Research Project
“Development of salt tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science
Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.
21. Ashraf, M. 1991. Final Report of the Research Project
“Biochemical/Physiological aspects of salt tolerance in some salt tolerant and
salt sensitive cultivars of wheat” submitted to Third World Academy of
Sciences (TWAS).
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22. Ashraf, M. 1991. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Development
of salt tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation
(PSF), Islamabad.
23. Ashraf, M. 1990. Final Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt
tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation
(PSF), Islamabad.
24. Ashraf, M. 1989. Second Annual Report of the Research Project
“Improvement of salt tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan
Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.
25. Ashraf, M. 1988. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Improvement
of salt tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan Science
Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.