CV AT A GLANCE

Mu. Naeem Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University

PhD, IFEE, FBS Email: naeemgaur@gmail.com

Assistant Professor

Country Visited : HUNGARY

Teaching Experience : Women’s College, AMU during Session 2009-2010 : Department of Botany, AMU during Session 2012-2013

Research Experience : 15 Years (including PhD)

Postdoctoral Research Experience : 08 Years

Major Research Projects Completed : 03

S.No. Name of Journal Impact Factor Publisher

1 Journal of Hazardous Materials 6.065 Elsevier

2 Carbohydrate Polymers 4.811 Elsevier

3 Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry 4.181 Elsevier

4 Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 3.743 Elsevier

5 Industrial Crops and Products 3.181 Wiley/Blackwell

6 Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 2.727 Elsevier

7 Protoplasma 2.870 Springer

8 Plant Growth Regulation 2.646 Springer

9 Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 2.073 Taylor & Francis

Life Membership of Academic/ Scientific Societies

Indian Society for Plant Physiology, India Indian Botanical Society, India

The Indian Science Congress Association, India Society for Medicinal Plant & Natural Product, Germany

International Society for Horticultural Science, Belgium American Society for Plant Biologists, USA

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Association of India, India The Academy of Environmental Biology, India

Academic Qualifications Academic Awards & Achievements

2007 PhD (Botany) AMU, Aligarh Awarded 2017 Distinguished Young Scientist of the Year Award, International Foundation for Environment & Ecology, Kolkata

2001 MSc AMU, Aligarh Grade Ist 2016 Rashtriya Gaurav Award, India International Friendship Society, New Delhi

1999 BSc AMU, Aligarh Grade Ist 2015 Eminent Young Scientist Award, International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata

Academic Positions Held 2015 Int. Travel Grant, DST, New Delhi & CICS, Chennai

2006-2008 Senior Research Fellow, Ministry of Ayush 2015 Young Scientist Award, SERI, Kolkata

2008-2011 DST-Fast Track Young Scientist 2012 SERB-Young Scientist Award, New Delhi

27th August -26th September 2012 Assistant Professor

(Ad hoc)

2011 Yuva Vaigyanik Samman, UPCST, Govt. of UP,

Lucknow

2012-2015 UPCST Young Scientist 2010 Environmentalist of the Year Award, NESA, New Delhi

2013- 2016 SERB-DST Young Scientist 2009 Junior Scientist of the Year Award, NESA, New Delhi

Administrative Position Held 2008 DST-Fast Track Young Scientist, New Delhi

2011-2015 Resident Warden at VM Hall, AMU, Aligarh 2008 CSIR-RA Fellowship, New Delhi

Publications Overview

Books 07 Google Citation 1342

Book Chapters 18 Total Impact Factor 81.1

Research Papers 76 h-index 20

Abstract Published 55 RG Score 29.2

National/International Conferences Attended 24

Conference Attended Abroad (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY) 01

Workshop Attended 04

CURRICULUM VITAE

Mu. Naeem PhD, IFEE, FBS

Assistant Professor Department of Botany Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh – 202 002 (UP), India Phone: +91-9719341207 E-mail: naeemgaur@gmail.com Academic Qualifications:

2007 (Ph.D.) Botany (Advanced Plant Physiology), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Ph.D. Thesis Topic Effect of Phosphorus and Calcium on Selected Medicinally Important

Leguminous Plants

2001 (M.Sc.) Botany (Advanced Plant Physiology), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

with 1st class

1999 (B.Sc. Hons) Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh with 1st class

Current Position:

Assistant Professor in Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 28.02.2017 to present

Research Activities:

Morphological, physiological and biochemical characterization of selected Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAPs)

Application of potent PGRs including radiation-processed polysaccharides on MAPs under normal and stress Conditions

Characterization and identification of different fractions of Radiation Processed Marine Polysaccharides

Estimation of active constituents in MAPs including essential oil bearing medicinal plants

Sponsored Research Projects:

Biochemical and molecular characterization of candidate proteins associated with enhanced arsenic tolerance and artemisinin (antimalarial drug) production in Artemisia annua varieties. Awarded under the Start-up Research Scheme, SERB, DST, New Delhi (2013-2016): Completed

Effect of selected PGRs including gamma-irradiated polysaccharides on essential oil, menthol & other constituents production in Mentha arvensis L. Awarded under the SERC Fast Track Scheme, Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi (2008-2012): Completed

Use of radiolytically degraded polysaccharides and potent PGRs in the regulation of tryptophan decarboxylase for production of anticancer alkaloids and physiological activities of periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus L.). Awarded by the Council of Science & Technology (CST), UP under ‘Young Scientist Scheme’ (2012-2015): Completed

Administrative post held:

Served as Resident Warden at VM Hall, AMU (January 2011- January 2015)

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Awards, Fellowships & Achievements:

Elected ‘Fellow’ of the Indian Botanical Society (IBS) at annual meeting held at Punjabi University,

Patiala

Distinguished Young Scientist of the Year Award (2017) International Foundation for Environment

and Ecology, Kolkata

Elected ‘Fellow’ of International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata

Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2016) by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi

Eminent Young Scientist of the Year Award (2015) International Foundation for Environment and

Ecology, Kolkata & Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi

Elsevier Reviewer Recognition Award (2015) for Bioresource Technology (2016) and Saudi Journal of

Biological Sciences

Awarded Travel Grant (2015) by SERB-DST, New Delhi under International Travel Support Scheme for

attending international scientific conference

Awarded Travel Grant (2015) by Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), Chennai

for attending international scientific conference

Young Scientist of the Year Award (2015): Awarded by the Scientific and Environmental Research

Institute, Kolkata, Foundation for Science and Environment, Kolkata and Confederation of Indian

Universities, New Delhi at International Conference on Environment and Ecology, Kolkata, March 2-4,

2015

Best Oral Presentation Award (2015): Awarded by the Scientific and Environmental Research Institute,

Kolkata, Foundation for Science and Environment, Kolkata and Confederation of Indian Universities, New

Delhi at International Conference on Environment and Ecology, Kolkata, March 2-4, 2015

Young Scientist Award (2013): Awarded under the Start-up Research Grant for Young Scientists funded

by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi

Young Scientist Award (2012): Awarded by the Council of Science & Technology (CST), Govt. of Uttar

Pradesh, Lucknow under ‘Young Scientists Scheme’

Yuva Vaigyanik Samman (2010-11): Awarded by the Council of Science & Technology (CST), Govt. of

Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow under ‘Science Awards Scheme - 2000’

Awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Merit as Junior Scientist of the Year Award: Awarded by the

AMU, Aligarh for bringing laurels to the University and was felicitated in a ‘Merit Evening Award’ on the

auspicious occasion of the 61st Republic Day, 2010

Awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Merit as Young Scientist: Awarded by the AMU, Aligarh for

bringing laurels to the University and was felicitated in a ‘Merit Evening Award’ on the auspicious occasion

of the 60th Republic Day, 2009

Environmentalist of the Year Award (2010): Awarded by the National Environmental Science Academy

(NESA), New Delhi

Junior Scientist of the Year Award (2009): Awarded by the National Environmental Science Academy

(NESA), New Delhi

Research Associateship (RA) (2008): Awarded by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR),

New Delhi

Young Scientist Award (2008): Awarded under the SERC Fast Track Scheme funded by the Department

of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New Delhi

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Awarded UGC Fellowship (2007) by the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Worked in a research project sponsored by the Department of AYUSH,

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (August, 2006-August, 2008)

Best Poster Award in National symposium on “Emerging Trends in Indian Medicinal Plants”. October 10-

12, 2003, U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow

Carried out a M.Sc. Research Project entitled ‘‘Screening of seven varieties of carrot with special reference

to beta-carotene content”

Biography appeared in “Marquis Who’s Who in the World (USA)”

Managing Editor of Legume Perspectives for Special Issue on Hyacinth bean

Compiled Souvenir & Abstract of National Seminar – 2013

Certificate course of 6 months in basic fundamentals of Computer (2006)

Research Publications:

Research publications (Total): : 101

(a) Research papers : 76 (b) Books : 07 (c) Book Chapters : 18 (c) Papers Presented in Conferences : 15 (d) National/International Conferences Attended : 24 (e) Abstracts Published : 55 (f) Total Impact Factor : 81.1 (g) Total Citations & h-index : 1323/20 (h) RG Score : 29.2 (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Naeem_Ghauri)

Research & Teaching Experience:

Research Experience: 15 years (including Ph.D.)

Field of Research: Advanced Plant Physiology/ Plant Growth Regulators/ Radiation Biology/ Mineral Nutrition/ Nurturing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants including Medicinal Leguminous Crops

2013-2016 Young Scientist Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, New Delhi

(August, 2013 to July 2016)

2012-2015 Young Scientist Council of Science & Technology (CST, UP), Lucknow (October, 2012 to September, 2015)

2008-2012 Young Scientist Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New

Delhi (December, 2008 to March, 2012)

2006-2008 Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(August, 2006-August 2008). Worked at Department of Ilmul Advia,

Faculty of Unani Medicine, AMU, Aligarh

Teaching experience at undergraduate level in Women’s College, AMU, Aligarh (Session 2009-2010)

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Teaching experience at UG & PG level as ‘Young Scientist’ in Department of Botany, AMU, Aligarh (Session

2012-13)

Worked as ‘Assistant Professor’ (Ad hoc) in Department of Botany, AMU, Aligarh (27th August -26th

September 2012)

Country Visited: Hungary

Membership of Academic/ Scientific Societies:

Indian Society for Plant Physiology, New Delhi, India (LM.- 7912)

Indian Botanical Society, Jaipur, India (LM.- 0626717)

National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, India (LM. - 1268)

Society for Medicinal Plant & Natural Product Research, Germany (LM. - 103505)

International Society for Horticultural Science, Belgium (LM. – 87941)

American Society for Plant Biologists, USA (INV-08602-D7K3H2)

The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata (LM. – L25266)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India, Gujarat, India (LM. - 398)

Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists, Lucknow, India (LM.- 766)

The Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow, India (LM.- 642)

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai (LM.- 026-16)

Indian Science Congress Association Haridwar Chapter (LM. 92)

Academy of Plant Sciences, UP, INDIA (LM. - 2536)

Member of Editorial Board of Journals:

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research

Journal of Developmental Biology and Tissue Engineering

Journal of Brewing and Distilling

Reviewer of the International Journals:

Industrial Crop and Products

Photosynthetica

Environmental Pollution

Bioresource Technology

Scientia Horticulturae

Journal of Plant Interactions

Brazilian Journal of Botany

Canadian Journal of Plant Science

Saudi Arab Journal of Biological Sciences

Books Published:

1. Tariq Aftab, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, (2018) Artemisia annua: Prospects, Applications and

Therapeutic Uses. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA (ISBN: 978-1-138-63210-3)

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2. M. Naeem AA Ansari, SS Gill (2017) Essential Plant Nutrients: Uptake, Use Efficiency and

Management. Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. (ISBN: 978-3-319-58840-7)

3. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan (2017) Catharanthus roseus: Current Research and Future

Prospects. Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. (ISBN: 978-3-319-51620-2)

4. AA Ansari, SS Gill, ZK Abbas, M. Naeem (2016) Plant Biodiversity: Monitoring, Assessment and

Conservation. CABI Publisher, UK. (ISBN: 978-1780646947)

5. Tariq Aftab, J. Ferreira, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem (2014) Artemisia annua - Pharmacology and

Biotechnology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Germany. (ISBN: 978-3-642-41026-0)

6. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin (2012) Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

Global Science Books, Japan. (ISBN: 978-4-903313-95-5)

7. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees (2011) Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal Legumes - Soil &

Leaf Applied Techniques. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. (ISBN:

9783845423531)

Research Papers Published:

1. Minu Singh, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin, M. Naeem, M.I. Qureshi (2017) Proliferating effect of radiolytically depolymerized carrageenan on physiological attributes, plant water relation parameters, essential oil production and active constituents of Cymbopogon flexuosus Steud. under drought stress. PLOS ONE (USA) 12(7): e0180129. (Impact Factor = 2.806)

2. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Mohd. Idrees, Minu Singh, Akbar Ali, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin and Lalit Varshney (2017) Modulation of physiological activities, active constituents and essential oil production of Mentha arvensis L. by concomitant application of depolymerised carrageenan, triacontanol and 28-homobrassinolide. Journal of Essential Oil Research (USA). 29: 179–188 (IF = 0.972)

3. Tariq Aftab, M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin and Lalit Varshney (2016) Simultaneous use of irradiated sodium alginate and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers enhance growth, biomass and artemisinin biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L. Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Germany) 3: 186–194

4. M. Masidur Alam, M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2016) Exploiting the Epibrassinolide as a plant growth promoter for augmenting the growth, physiological activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus L. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 4: 88-93 (India)

5. Mohd. Idrees, Israr Ul Hassan, Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, and Lalit Varshney (2016) Functional activities and essential oil production in coriander plants supported with application of irradiated sodium alginate. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences (South Korea) 11: 467-474.

6. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moin Uddin (2016) Hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A hidden treasure of useful phytochemicals. Legume Perspectives (Spain) 13: 1-3.

7. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Abid A. Ansari, Mohd Idrees, Akbar Ali, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin and Lalit Varshney (2015) Radiolytically degraded sodium alginate enhances plant growth, physiological activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus L. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences (Egypt) 8:606-616.

8. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Tariq Aftab, M. Masidur Alam, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin and Lalit Varshney (2015). Radiation processed carrageenan improves plant growth, physiological activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus L. Advances in Botany (USA) Article ID 150474; 2015: 1-11

9. Mohd Idrees, Tariq A. Dar, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Akbar Ali, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2015). Effects of gamma-irradiated sodium alginate on lemongrass: field trials monitoring production of essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products (Netherlands) 63: 269–275. (IF = 3.181)

10. Akbar Ali, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin, M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees, Nadeem Hashmi, Tariq A. Dar, Lalit Varshney (2014). Radiolytically depolymerized sodium alginate improves physiological activities, yield

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attributes and composition of essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora Hook. Carbohydrate Polymers (UK) 112: 134–144. (IF = 4.811)

11. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2014). Employing depolymerised sodium alginate, triacontanol and 28-homobrassinolide in enhancing physiological activities, production of essential oil and active components in Mentha arvensis L. Industrial Crops and Products (Netherlands) 55: 272-279. (IF = 3.181)

12. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, M. Idrees, T.O. Siddiqui, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2014). Effect of irradiated sodium alginate and phosphorus on biomass and artemisinin production in Artemisia annua. Carbohydrate Polymers (UK) 110: 396–404. (IF = 4.811)

13. Minu Singh, M. Masroor A. Khan and M. Naeem (2014). Effect of nitrogen on growth, nutrient assimilation, essential oil content, yield and quality attributes in Zingiber officinale Rosc. Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences (Saudi Arabia) doi.org/10.1016/j.jssas.2014.11.002

14. Moinuddin, Tariq A. Dar, Sajad Hussain, M. Masroor A. Khan, Nadeem Hashmi, Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem and Akbar Ali (2014). Use of N and P biofertilizers together with phosphorus fertilizer Improves growth and physiological attributes of chickpea. Global Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences (Nigeria) 2: 168-174.

15. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2013). Salicylic acid restrains nickel toxicity, improves antioxidant defence system and enhances the production of anticancer alkaloids in Catharanthus roseus (L.). Journal of Hazardous Materials (Netherlands) 252–253: 367-374. (IF = 6.065)

16. Tariq Aftab, M. Naeem, M. Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2013). Cumulative role of irradiated sodium alginate and nitrogen fertilizer on growth, biochemical processes and artemisinin production in Artemisia annua. Industrial Crops and Products (Netherlands) 50: 874-881. (IF = 3.181)

17. Moinuddin, S. Hussain, M. M. A. Khan, N. Hashmi, M. Idrees, M. Naeem and T. A. Dar (2013). Use of N and P biofertilizers reduces inorganic phosphorus application and increases nutrient uptake, yield and seed quality of chickpea. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (Turkey) 37:1-8. (IF= 1.288)

18. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2012). Depolymerised carrageenan enhances physiological activities and menthol production in Mentha arvensis L. Carbohydrate Polymers (U K) 87: 1211-1218. (IF = 4.811)

19. M. Nasir Khan, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Firoz Mohammad and M. Naeem (2012). Interactive role of nitric oxide and calcium chloride in enhancing tolerance to salt stress. Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry (USA) 27: 210-218. (IF = 4.181)

20. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2012). Triacontanol: a potent plant growth regulator in agriculture. Journal of Plant Interactions (UK) 7: 129-142. (IF = 1.628)

21. M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2012). Irradiated sodium alginate improves plant growth, physiological activities, and active constituents in Mentha arvensis L. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science (India) 2: 28-35.

22. Mohd. Idrees, Shafia Nasir, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2012). Gamma irradiated sodium alginate induced modulation of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and production of essential oil and citral content of lemongrass. Industrial Crops and Products (Netherlands) 40: 62-68. (IF = 3.181)

23. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem, M. Nasir Khan, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2012). Alleviation of salt stress in lemongrass by salicylic acid. Protoplasma (Austria) 249:709–720. (IF = 2.870)

24. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Masidur Alam, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2012). Brassinosteroid-mediated enrichment in yield attributes, active constituents and essential oil production in Mentha arvensis L. Russian Agricultural Sciences (Russia) 38: 106-114.

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25. M. Masidur Alam, M. Naeem, M. Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2012). Augmentation of photosynthesis, crop productivity, enzyme activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus L. through application of diverse PGRs. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology (USA) 15: 53-57.

26. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2012). Promotive effect of irradiated sodium alginate on seed germination characteristics of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry (Russia) 8:108-113.

27. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin, Mohd Idrees and Tariq Aftab (2011). Triacontanol-mediated regulation of growth and other physiological attributes, active constituents and yield of Mentha arvensis L. Plant Growth Regulation (Netherlands) 65: 195-206. (IF = 2.646)

28. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Moinuddin and M. Ram (2012). Exogenous nitric oxide protects Artemisia annua from oxidative stress generated by boron and aluminium toxicity. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (USA) 80: 60-68. (IF = 3.743)

29. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and Moinuddin (2011). Role of salicylic acid in promoting salt stress tolerance and enhanced artemisinin production in Artemisia annua L. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation (Germany) 30: 425-435 (IF = 2.073)

30. Mohd Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hashmi, Masidur Alam, and Moinuddin (2011). Modulation of defence responses by improving photosynthetic activity, antioxidative metabolism, vincristine and vinblastine accumulation in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don through salicylic acid under water stress. Russian Agricultural Sciences (Russia) 37: 474-482.

31. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem, Masidur Alam, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2011). Utilizing the gamma irradiated sodium alginate as a plant growth promoter for enhancing the growth, physiological activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus L. Agricultural Sciences in China (China) 10: 1213-1221.

32. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem, Nadeem Hashmi, Moinuddin and M. Ram (2011). Growth, photosynthetic efficiency and metabolic alterations associated with exogenous hydrogen peroxide in Artemisia annua: Overproduction of artemisinin. Russian Agricultural Sciences (Russia) 3: 212-219.

33. M. Singh, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem and Moinuddin (2011). Augmentation of nutraceuticals, productivity and quality of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) through triacontanol application. Plant Biosystems (UK) 146: 106-113. (IF = 1.390)

34. Adeeba Sarfaraz, M. Naeem, Shafia Nasir, Mohd. Idrees, Tariq Atab, Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2010). An evaluation of the effects of irradiated sodium alginate on the growth, physiological activity and essential oil production of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.). Journal of Medicinal Plants Research (Nigeria) 5: 15-21.

35. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees and Lalit Varshney (2010). Enhancing the growth, photosynthetic capacity and artemisinin concentration in Artemisia annua L. by irradiated sodium alginate. Radiation Physics and Chemistry (Netherlands) 80: 833–836. (IF = 1.315)

36. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and Moinuddin (2011). Optimizing nitrogen levels combined with gibberellic acid for enhanced yield, photosynthetic attributes, enzyme activities and artemisinin content in Artemisia annua. Frontiers of Agriculture in China 5: 51-59.

37. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem, Moinuddin and Nadeem Hashmi (2011). Methyl jasmonate counteracts boron toxicity by preventing oxidative stress, positively regulates antioxidant enzyme activities and artemisinin biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L. Protoplasma (Austria) 248:601-612. (IF = 2.870)

38. Zeba H. Khan, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab, Mohd Idrees and M. Naeem (2011). Influence of alginate oligosaccharides on growth, yield and alkaloid production of opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.). Frontiers of Agriculture in China 5:122-127.

39. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin, Mohd Idrees and Tariq Aftab (2010). Phosphorus ameliorates crop productivity, photosynthetic efficiency, nitrogen-fixation, activities of the enzymes and content of

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nutraceuticals of hyacinth bean (Lablab Purpureus L.). Scientia Horticulturae (Netherlands) 126: 205-214. (IF = 1.624)

40. M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2010). Changes in photosynthesis, enzyme activities and production of anthraquinone and sennoside content of coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.) by triacontanol. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology (UK) 4:53-59.

41. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Minu Singh (2010). Calcium chloride stimulates crop yield, photosynthetic efficiency, enzyme activities and nutraceuticals of coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.) under calcium-deficient soil. Asian and Australian Journal of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology (UK) 4:30-37.

42. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab and Moinuddin (2010). Salicylic acid mitigates salinity stress by improving antioxidant defence system and enhances vincristine and vinblastine alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Germany) 33:987–999. (IF = 1.364)

43. Mohd Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab, M. Naeem and Nadeem Hashmi (2010). Salicylic acid-induced physiological and biochemical changes in lemongrass varieties under water stress. Journal of Plant Interactions (UK) 5: 293-303. (IF = 1.628)

44. M. Nasir Khan, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui and M. Naeem (2010). Gibberellic acid mediated co-ordination of calcium and magnesium ameliorate physiological activities, seed yield and fibre yield of Linum usitatissimum L. - a dual-purpose crop. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants 16:333-341. (IF= 0.883)

45. M. Nasir Khan, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Firoz Mohammad, M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2010). Calcium chloride and gibberellic acid protect linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) from NaCl stress by inducing antioxidative defence system and osmoprotectant accumulation. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Germany) 32: 121-132. (IF = 1.364)

46. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and M. Ram (2010). Boron induced oxidative stress, antioxidant defense response and changes in artemisinin content in Artemisia annua L. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science (Germany) 196:423-430. (IF = 2.727)

47. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and Moinuddin (2010). Salicylic acid acts as potent enhancer of growth, photosynthesis and artemisinin production in Artemisia annua L. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology (Korea) 13: 183–188.

48. Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Tariq Aftab and Moinuddin (2011). Ameliorative effect of triacontanol on the growth, photosynthetic pigments, enzyme activities and active constituents of essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology (UK) 5: 20-24.

49. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem, Nadeem Hashmi and Moinuddin (2010). Effect of salt stress on growth, membrane damage, antioxidant metabolism and artemisinin accumulation in Artemisia annua L. Plant Stress (UK) 4: 36-43.

50. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem and Nadeem Hashmi (2011). Effects of gibberellic acid on growth, photosynthetic efficiency and artemisinin content of Artemisia annua L. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology (UK) 5: 25-29.

51. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and Mauji Ram (2010). Stimulation of crop productivity, photosynthesis and artemisinin production in Artemisia annua L. by triacontanol and gibberellic acid application. Journal of Plant Interactions (UK) 5:271-283. (IF = 1.628)

52. Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Mohd. Idrees, M. Naeem and Moinuddin (2010). Effects of aluminium exposures on growth, photosynthetic efficiency, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes and artemisinin content of Artemisia annua L. Journal of Phytology (Japan) 2: 23–37.

53. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2010). The superiority of cv rosea’ over cv ‘alba’ of periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus L.) in alkaloids production and other physiological attributes. Turkish Journal of Biology (Turkey) 32: 81-88. (IF = 1.038)

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54. Mohd Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab and M. Naeem (2010). Synergistic effects of gibberellic acid and triacontanol on growth, physiology, enzyme activities and essential oil content of Coriandrum sativum L. Asian and Australian Journal of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology (UK) 4: 24-29.

55. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Manzer H. Siddiqui (2009). Triacontanol stimulates the nitrogen-fixation, enzyme activities, photosynthesis, crop productivity and quality of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.). Scientia Horticulturae (Netherlands) 121: 389-396. (IF = 1.624)

56. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and M. Nasir Khan (2009). Promotive effects of phosphorus on crop productivity, enzyme activities, anthraquinone and sennoside content in Cassia tora L. a medicinal herb. Journal of Plant Interactions (UK) 4 (1): 49-57. (IF = 1.628)

57. I. Ahmad, M. Naeem, N.A. Khan and Samiullah (2009). Effects of cadmium stress upon activities of antioxidative enzymes, photosynthetic rate, and production of phytochelatins in leaves and chloroplasts of wheat cultivars differing in yield potential. Photosynthetica (Netherlands) 47: 146-151. (IF = 1.507)

58. M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2009). Phosphorus ameliorates crop productivity, photosynthesis, nitrate reductase activity and nutrient accumulation in coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.) under phosphorus-deficient soil. Journal of Plant Interactions (UK) 4 (2):145-153. (IF = 1.628)

59. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin, Manzer H. Siddiqui and M. Nasir Khan (2009). Role of calcium in ameliorating photosynthetic capacity, nitrogen-fixation, enzyme activities, nutraceuticals and crop productivity of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.) under calcium-deficient soil. Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology (UK) 3: 64-73.

60. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and J. B. Morris (2009). Agrobotanical attributes, nitrogen-fixation, enzyme activities, photosynthesis, nutraceuticals of Lablab purpureus L. − a bio-functional medicinal legume. American Journal of Plant Physiology (USA) 4: 58-69.

61. M. Naeem, M. Idrees and M. Masroor A. Khan (2009). Calcium ameliorates photosynthetic capacity, nitrate reductase and carbonic anhydrase activities, nitrogen assimilation, yield and quality attributes of Cassia sophera L. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants (India) 15: 237-247. (IF = 0.883)

62. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Firoz Mohammad (2009). Augmenting photosynthesis, enzyme activities, nutrient content, yield and quality of senna sophera (Cassia sophera L.) by P fertilization. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology 14: 278-282.

63. M. Masroor A. Khan, Gauri Bhardwaj, M. Naeem, Moinuddin, Firoz Mohammad, Minu Singh, Shafia Nasir and M. Idrees (2009). Response of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) to application of potassium and triacontanol. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS Netherlands) 823: 199-207.

64. Manzer H. Siddiqui, Firoz Mohammad, Mohd. Nasir Khan, M. Naeem, Mohd. Masroor A. Khan (2009). Differential response of salt-sensitive and salt-tolerant Brassica juncea genotypes to N application: Enhancement of N-metabolism and anti-oxidative properties in the salt-tolerant type. Plant Stress (UK) 3: 55-63.

65. Razaquia Khan, M. Masroor. A. Khan, Minu Singh, Shafia Nasir, M. Naeem, Manzer H. Siddiqui and Firoz Mohammad (2007). Gibberellic acid and triacontanol can ameliorate the optimum yield and morphine production in opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L.). Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B: Soil and Plant Science (Sweden) 57: 307-312. (IF = 0.651)

66. M. Nasir Khan, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Firoz Mohammad, M. Masroor A. Khan and M. Naeem (2007). Salinity induced changes in growth, enzymatic activities, photosynthesis, proline accumulation and yield in linseed genotypes. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Pakistan) 3: 685-695.

67. M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2006). Influence of calcium on crop yield and biochemical attributes, anthraquinone and sennoside contents of Cassia tora L. – a medicinal legume. Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants (USA) 12: 57-67

68. M. Naeem, Firoz Mohammad, M. Masroor A. Khan, Manzer H. Siddiqui and Irfan Ahmad (2006). A pot test evaluation of the growth and yield of seven carrot cultivars. Test of Agrochemicals and Cultivars (UK) 27: 11-12.

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69. M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2005). Growth, physiology and seed yield of Cassia tora (syn., Cassia obtusifolia) as affected by phosphorus fertilization. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences (India) 27: 4-6.

70. M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Mujibur-Rahman, M. Naeem, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui and M. Nasir Khan (2006). Triacontanol-induced changes in the growth, yield and quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry (Spain) 5:1492-1499.

71. Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Nasir Khan, Firoz Mohammad and M. Naeem (2006). Hill reaction, photosynthesis and chlorophyll content in non-sugar-producing (turnip Brassica rapa L.) and sugar-producing (sugar beet Beta vulgaris L.) and root crop plants. Turkish Journal of Biology (Turkey) 30:153-155. (IF = 1.343)

72. M. Masroor A. Khan, Champa Gautam, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Naeem and M. Nasir Khan (2006). Effect of gibberellic acid spray on performance of tomato. Turkish Journal of Biology (Turkey) 30:11-16. (IF =1.343)

73. M. Nasir Khan and M. Naeem (2006). Supplementary calcium ameliorates growth and biochemical attributes on mung bean under NaCl stress. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia 3: 156-160.

74. M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem and Manzer H. Siddiqui (2005). Calcium fertilization ameliorates growth, yield and quality of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.). Proceedings of 1st International Edible Legume Conference in Conjunction with the IVth World Cowpea Congress. Durban, South Africa, April 17-21.

75. M. Masroor A. Khan, Minu Singh and M. Naeem (2005). Effect of triacontanol on quality and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Proceedings of 1st International Conference on “Promotion and Development of Botanicals with International Coordination: Exploring Quality, Safety, Efficacy and Regulations”, Kolkata, India, February 25-26.

76. Minu Singh, M. Naeem and M. Nasir Khan (2005). Physiomorphological response of Withania somnifera as affected by nitrogen fertilization. Advances in Plant Sciences (India) 18: 669-673.

Book Chapters:

1. Naeem M, Aftab T, Shabbir A and Khan MMA (2018) Use of Artemisia annua L. in the treatment of diseases

- An update. In: Artemisia annua: Prospects, Applications and Therapeutic Uses. Aftab T, Naeem M,

Khan MMA (Eds), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA. pp. 41-56.

2. Naeem M, Aftab T, and Khan MMA (2017) Strategies for enhancing artemisinin production in Artemisia

annua under changing environment. In: Medicinal Plants and Environmental. Ghorbanpour M. and

Varma A. (eds.), Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. pp. 1-20.

3. Naeem M, Aftab T, Idrees M, Alam MM, Khan MMA, Moinuddin (2017) Plant efficacy and alkaloids

production in sadabahar (Catharanthus roseus L.): Role of potent PGRs and mineral nutrients In:

Catharanthus roseus - Current Research and Future Prospects. Naeem M, Aftab T, & Khan MMA (Eds),

Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. pp. 35-58.

4. Alam MM, Naeem M, Khan MMA, Uddin M (2017) Vincristine and vinblastine anticancer Catharanthus

alkaloids: Pharmacological applications and strategies for yield improvement. In: Catharanthus roseus -

Current Research and Future Prospects. Naeem M, Aftab T, & Khan MMA (Eds), Springer International

Publishing AG, Switzerland. pp. 277-308.

5. Idrees M, Hassan IU, Naeem M, Ali A, Aftab T, Khan MMA (2017) The accumulation and degradation of

alkaloids in Catharanthus roseus supported by various external agents under different environmental

conditions. In: Catharanthus roseus - Current Research and Future Prospects. Naeem M, Aftab T, &

Khan MMA (Eds), Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. Pp. 321-330.

6. Shabbir A, Ali A, Sadiq Y, Jaleel H, Ahmad B, Naeem M, Khan MMA, Uddin M (2017) Unraveling the

cumulative effect of soil-applied radiation-processed sodium alginate and polyacrylamide on growth

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attributes, physiological activities, and alkaloids production in periwinkle [Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.

Don]. In: Catharanthus roseus - Current Research and Future Prospects. Naeem M, Aftab T, & Khan

MMA (Eds), Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. pp. 365-382.

7. Naeem M, Ansari AA, Aftab T, Idrees M, Ali A, Khan MMA (2017) Regulatory role of mineral nutrients in

nurturing of medicinal legumes under salt stress. In: Essential Plant Nutrients: Uptake, Use Efficiency,

and Management. Naeem, M, Ansari AA, Gill SS (Eds.). Springer International Publishing AG,

Switzerland. 309-334.

8. Idrees M, Hassan IU, Naeem M, Aftab T, Khan MMA (2017) Nutrients requirement of medicinal plants of

Dhofar region of Oman. In: Essential Plant Nutrients: Uptake, Use Efficiency, and Management. Naeem, M,

Ansari AA, Gill SS (Eds.). Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland. 71-80.

9. Ali A, Khan MMA, Naeem M, Idrees M, Dar TA, Uddin M, Dantu PK, Singh TB (2017) Nutrient uptake,

removal and cycling in Eucalyptus species. In: Essential Plant Nutrients: Uptake, Use Efficiency, and

Management. Naeem, M, Ansari AA, Gill SS (Eds.). Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland

37-45.

10. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Minu Singh, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2014). Artemisia annua: A

miraculous herb to cure malaria. In: Artemisia annua - Pharmacology and Biotechnology. Tariq Aftab, J.

Ferreira, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem (Eds), Springer Berlin Heidelberg, New York, pp 27-50.

11. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Abid Ali Ansari (2014). Task of mineral

nutrients in eutrophication. In: Eutrophication: Causes, Consequences and Control: Volume 2, Abid Ali

Ansari and Sarvajeet Singh Gill (Eds), Springer, pp. 223-237.

12. Abid Ali Ansari, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Fareed A. Khan and M. Naeem (2014). Phytoremediation systems for

the recovery of nutrients from eutrophic waters. In: Eutrophication: Causes, Consequences and

Control: Volume 2, Abid Ali Ansari and Sarvajeet Singh Gill (Eds), Springer, pp. 239-248.

13. Mohd Idrees, M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2014). Role of mineral nutrients and plant growth

regulators in cultivation of selected essential-oil-bearing medicinal plants. In: Current Trends in

Medicinal Botany, M. Iqbal (Edits), IK. International, New Delhi, India, pp. 156-183.

14. M. Naeem, M. Nasir Khan, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2013). Adverse effects of abiotic stresses

on medicinal and aromatic plants and their alleviation by calcium. In: Plant Acclimation to

Environmental Stress, Narendra Tuteja and Sarvajeet Singh Gill (Editors), Springer, Germany, pp 101-

146.

15. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin (2012). Role of mineral nutrients in cultivation of medicinal

legumes. In: Naeem M, Khan MMA, Moinuddin (Guest Editors) Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal and

Aromatic Plants, MAPSB 6 (Special Issue 1) 24-38, Global Science Books, Japan

16. M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem, Firoz Mohammad and Moinuddin (2012). Establishment of mineral

nutritional requirement for some important medicinal and aromatic plants in Indian climate. In: M.

Naeem, M, Khan MMA, Moinuddin (Guest Editors) Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal and Aromatic

Plants, MAPSB 6 (Special Issue 1) 84-93, Global Science Books, Japan

17. Moinuddin, M. Masroor A. Khan and M. Naeem (2012). Drought stress effects on medicinal and aromatic

plants and the possible stress amelioration by mineral nutrition. In: Naeem M, Khan MMA, Moinuddin

(Guest Editors) Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, MAPSB 6 (Special Issue 1) 69-83,

Global Science Books, Japan

18. Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, M. Naeem and Mohd. Idrees (2012). Beneficial and toxic effects of nickel in

relation to medicinal and aromatic plants. In: Naeem M, Khan MMA, Moinuddin (Guest Editors)

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Mineral Nutrition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, MAPSB 6 (Special Issue 1) 94-104, Global Science

Books, Japan

Papers presented during the Conferences/ Seminars:

1. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2015). Enhancing the production of essential oil and its important active constituents in Mentha arvensis L. using some novel agro-techniques. National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Modernization of Unani Pharmacy: Need and Importance. November 14-15, 2015, AMU, Aligarh

2. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moin Uddin (2015). Influence of arsenic stress on growth, physiological activities and artemisinin production in two varieties of artemisia (Artemisia annua L.) differing in artemisinin yield. 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. August 23-27, 2015, University of Szeged, Budapest, Hungary

3. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin (2015). Triacontanol-mediated modulation of growth, physiological activities and alkaloids production in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. International Conference on Medicinal Plants: Resources for Affordable New Generation Healthcare. March 20-22, 2015, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

4. M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Mohd. Idrees, Akbar Ali, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin (2015). Modulation of physiological activities, active constituents and essential oil production of Mentha arvensis L. using depolymerised carrageenan, triacontanol and 28-homobrassinolide. International Conference on Environment and Ecology. March 2-4, 2015, Science City, Kolkata.

5. M. Naeem, Mohd. Idrees, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moinuddin and Lalit Varshney (2013). Radiation processed sodium alginate promotes plant growth, physiological activities and production of alkaloids in Catharanthus roseus (L.). National Seminar on Trends and Advances in Plant Sciences. September 21-22, 2013, AMU, Aligarh.

6. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, M. Masidur Alam, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2012). Brassinosteroid-mediated enrichment in growth characteristics, physiological attributes, essential oil production and active constituents of Mentha arvensis L. National Seminar on Conservation, Cultivation and Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal and Herbal Plants. February 25-26, R.B.S. College, Agra.

7. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Masidur Alam, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2011). Triacontanol improves physiological and biochemical activities and production of essential oil in Japanese mint (Mentha arvensis L.) under salinity stress. National Symposium on Current Trends in Biochemical, Biomedical and Environmental Sciences. February 22, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

8. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Masidur Alam, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hashmi and M. Masroor A. Khan (2011). Promotive effects of mineral nutrients and plant growth regulators on essential-oil-bearing medicinal plants. National Seminar on Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology: Prospects and Potentials. February 19-20, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

9. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Tariq Aftab, Nadeem Hasmi, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2010). Promotive effects of calcium on crop yield, photosynthetic efficiency, enzyme activities and nutraceuticals of coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.). International Conference of Integrative Medicine 1st SAARC Conference on Unani Medicine. February 2-4, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

10. M. Naeem, Mohd Idrees, Nadeem Hashmi, M. Masroor A. Khan, and Lalit Varshney (2010) Augmentation of photosynthetic efficiency, essential oil content and other quality attributes of Mentha arvensis L. using radiation induced oligomers. National Seminar on Plant Biotechnology: Advances, Impact and Relevance, 20th March, 2009, AMU, Aligarh.

11. M. Naeem and M. Masroor A. Khan (2009). Physiological response of coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.) to foliar application of triacontanol. XXII Annual Conference of National Environmental Science Academy, 27-29th December, 2009, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.

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12. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Moinuddin (2009). Influence of phosphorus on crop yield, nitrogen-fixation, photosynthesis, enzymatic activities and quality of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.) – a bio-functional medicinal legume. International Conference on “Resources Development and Environmental Change Emerging Issues and Challenges”. 27-29 Jan, 2009, AMU, Aligarh.

13. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Minu Singh, Shafia Nasir and M. Nasir Khan (2005). Application of calcium fertil ization on growth, yield and quality of Cassia tora L . (Cassia obtusifolia L .) . International Seminar on Hifzane Sehat Aur Maholiyat (Hygiene and Environment). March 28-29, 2005, AMU, Aligarh.

14. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Manzer H. Siddiqui (2003). Effect of phosphorus fertilisation on physio-morphological characteristics of hyacinth bean (Dolichous lablab L.). National symposium on “Emerging Trends in Indian Medicinal Plants”. October 10-12, 2003, U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow.

15. M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan and Manzer H. Siddiqui (2003). Physio-morphological characteristics of coffee senna (Senna occidentalis L.) as affected by phosphorus application. National symposium on “Emerging Trends in Indian Medicinal Plants. October 10-12, 2003, U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow.

National and International Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops attended:

1. National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Modernization of Unani Pharmacy: Need and Importance. November 14-15, 2015, AMU, Aligarh

2. 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. August 23-27, 2015, University of Szeged, Budapest, Hungary

3. International Conference on Medicinal Plants: Resources for Affordable New Generation Healthcare. March 20-22, 2015, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow

4. International Conference on Environment and Ecology, March 2-4, 2015 Kolkata, India

5. National Seminar on New Frontiers in Organic Farming for Sustainable Development of Indian Agriculture. March14-15, 2015, R.B.S. College, Agra

6. National Symposium on Innovations in Science and Technology for Inclusive Development, Organized by Indian Science Congress Association Haridwar Chapter. February 16, 2014, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.

7. National Seminar on Trends and Advances in Plant Sciences. September 21-22, 2013, AMU, Aligarh

8. National Seminar on Plant Sciences: New Technologies, Conservation and Environment. February 23-24, 2013, AMU, Aligarh.

9. National Seminar on Recent Technologies in Unani Medicine. March 23, 2013, AMU, Aligarh.

10. National Seminar on Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: Emerging Trends. March 10-11, 2012, AMU, Aligarh.

11. National Seminar on Conservation, Cultivation and Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal and Herbal Plants. February 25-26, 2012, R.B.S. College, Agra.

12. National Symposium on Current Trends in Biochemical, Biomedical and Environmental Sciences. February 22, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

13. National Seminar on Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology: Prospects and Potentials. February 19-20, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

14. Attended DST Group Monitoring Workshop, 11-12th Feb, 2011, The Institute of Life Sciences, Hyderabad University, Hyderabad.

15. International Conference of Integrative Medicine 1st SAARC Conference on Unani Medicine. Feburary 2-4, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.

16. National Seminar on Plant Biotechnology: Advances, Impact and Relevance. March 20, 2009, AMU, Aligarh.

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17. Workshop on “In silico Analysis of Biomacromolecules”. March 16-17, 2010, AMU, Aligarh.

18. XXII Annual Conference of National Environmental Science Academy. December 27-29, 2009, Jamia Hamdard (University), New Delhi.

19. International SFRR Satellite Symposium- 2009 Free Radicals in Health and Disease. March 17-18, 2009, AMU, Aligarh.

20. International Conference on “Resources Development and Environmental Change: Emerging Issues and Challenges”. January 27-29, 2009, AMU, Aligarh.

21. Workshop cum Training Programme on Spices and Aromatic Plants. January 16-17, 2009, IARI, New Delhi.

22. International Seminar on Hifzane Sehat Aur Maholiyat (Hygiene and Environment), March 28-29, 2005, AMU, Aligarh.

23. International Conference on “Promotion and Development of Botanicals with International Coordination: Exploring Quality, Safety, Efficacy and Regulations”, February 25-26, 2005, Kolkata.

24. National symposium on “Emerging Trends in Indian Medicinal Plants”, October 10-12, 2003, U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow.

Personal Details:

Name : Mu. Naeem

Father’s Name : Mu. Saleem

Place of Birth : Dadheru Kalan, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.)

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Sex : Male

Languages Known : Hindi, English & Urdu

(MU. NAEEM)