A5091428299- Agricultural Science and Fertilization
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Heavy metals in environment
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Clay minerals and soil interactions
- Arsenic contamination and mitigation
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
- Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
University of Peshawar
2025
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
2022-2024
University of Minnesota
2024
Abasyn University
2023
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
2014-2022
Karakoram International University
2020
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
2014
University of Wolverhampton
2002
Abstract In recent years, there have been an attempt to develop safe and environmental friendly solvents replace conventional solvents, use for extraction bioactive compounds from natural sources. A current investigation involved the preparation of green, methanolic, ultrasonic extracts S. sclarea , compared their phenolic profiling using HPLC–DAD, antibacterial, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition activities. The HPLC–DAD analysis revealed that Rosmarinic acid was main content in all extracts,...
Abstract Background In the list of abiotic stresses, salt stress is a main growth retarding factor which affects 7% rain-fed while 30% worldwide irrigated agriculture. However, various strategies are assumed to manage this problem, but use endophytes cheap and eco-friendly. The goal study was evaluate behavior endophytic Aspergillus awamori (EWF) in creating tolerance mung bean terms its seedling growth, biochemical indices, antioxidant enzymes, endogenous IAA, ionic status plant. Results...
Soil and terrestrial contamination with microplastics nanoplastics has been discussed extensively, while tire wear particles (TWPs) have largely overlooked. We investigated the root-surface interactions growth response of mung bean (
This research explored silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Desmodium podocarpum rhizome using the green approach and their possible antibacterial, phytotoxic, haemolytic activities. The change in colour transparent to light brown finally colloidal indicates synthesis of nanoparticles. synthesised AgNPs were analysed by UV-Vis spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscopy, transmission X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy energy dispersive X-ray. analysis successful...
Abstract The studies of metal oxides in environmental remediation chemical and biological pollutants are gaining colossal importance. Herein, we report the facile synthesis multifunctional copper oxide nanosheets (CuO NS) using an aqueous extract Rhazya stricta. phytochemical investigation R. stricta indicated presence saponins, tannins, reducing sugars, responsible for reduction stabilization CuO NS. A UV–Visible spectrophotometer initially confirmed fabrication NS with specific Surface...
Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) deficiency is a major yield limiting factor across the globe their proper management plays vital role in optimizing crop yield. This field experiment was conducted to assess impact of soil plant nitrogen N P ratio on growth wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) alkaline calcareous soil. The study consisted various levels (0, 40, 80, 160 kg ha−1 as urea) phosphorus 30, 60, 90 P2O5 diammonium phosphate), carried out randomized complete block design (RCBD) with factorial...
Microbes inoculated with organic and inorganic amendments influence the nutrient pool in soil. Herein, this study aimed to investigate potential of a harmonized tripartite approach improve accessibility, uptake, wheat productivity nutrient-deficient The components consisted Trichoderma harzianum (TRI), compost (Comp), phosphorus (P) sources, including rock phosphate (RP) single super (SSP). Under field conditions, experiment was conducted randomized complete block design three replications....
A pot experiment was conducted in the greenhouse to assess effect of wheat straw derived biochar on bioavailability Pb, Cd and Cr using maize as test crop. Surface (0–20 cm) soil collected from research farm The University Agriculture Peshawar amended with 0, 2, 4 6% respectively. Ten kg placed pots all were spiked at concentrations 5, 10 50 mg kg−1 each element. a completely randomized design, replicated three times. Maize seeds sown wetter conditions. Soil plant samples taken harvest time....
To investigate the effects of chitosan (CS) and sodium alginate (SA) on heavy metal ions adsorption by natural plant extract (Pe), different proportions (0%, 10%, 20%, 50%) CS SA were used to modify Pe prepare CS- SA-modified (CS-Pe SA-Pe). The CS-Pes SA-Pes analyzed spectroscopic test instruments. properties differences Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ under various temperatures, pH, ionic strengths studied. Results displayed that (1) characterization showed attached surface altered morphology surface. was...
The marble industry is growing in Pakistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province the largest producer of tiles Pakistan. Marble production consumes a considerable amount water during its life cycle stages impacts various environmental compartments, such as air, water, soil; therefore, this study aimed to quantify impacts, footprint, cumulative energy demand one-tonne tile manufactured small industrial estate Mardan (SIEM), provide recommendations improve impact profile. covers consumption, use,...
Management of organic matter and micronutrients is very important for the sustainable improvement soil health. Poor usually results in lower availability zinc (Zn) plants. Such deficiency Zn causes a significant decrease growth yield crops. The need at current time to balance application amendments with achieve optimum crop yields. Thus, study was conducted investigate wheat, using compost as micronutrient. There were three levels (i.e., control (0C), 5 t/ha (5C) 10 (10C)) four (control...
The most common and wide types of infections are Respiratory tract (RTIs), known for high morbidity mortality in medicine. This study was conducted to determine the microbial pathogens responsible respiratory their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. Total 130 sputum 70 swabs were collected processed according standard laboratory procedures Absyn University Peshawar, Pakistan microbiology laboratory. samples screen pathogenic bacteria causing infections. Of all samples, prevalent...
High temperature is one of the compelling ecological stresses faced by plants owing to anthropogenic activities mankind.Recently, endophytic fungi are considered be a novel tool counteract consequences thermal stress in crops.Owing problem, we isolated fungal endophytes from Dryopteris blanfordii and their growth favoring potential rice seedlings.Endophytic have proficiency secrete plant stimulating secondary metabolites that help host restore under harsh environments.The Penicillium glabrum...
A field study was conducted on the reuse of wastewater from Mardan city to evaluate its risk contaminating soil and wheat grains at different NPK levels. Three irrigation sources i.e. waste water (WW), canal (CW) alternate + (WW+CW) were applied (cv Atta Habib 2010) grown 0, 50, 75 100% levels 120:90:60 kg N:P2O5:K2O ha-1 Palatoo Research Farm, Amir Muhammad Khan Campus, during 2015.The results showed higher grain biomass yields in WW irrigated plots as compared CW up 50% recommending dose...
Populations at large are exposed towards Arsenic (As) contamination in water worldwide making it unfit for drinking and human consumption. This study was designed to assess As removal efficiency of newly developed thiolated chitosan cobalt-doped zinc oxide (CoZnO) nanoparticles (NP) under visible light spectrum. In this the Co-ZnO NP various sizes (40–60 nm) were prepared through co-precipitation method. Removal with investigated batch tests experiments alongside determining optimal dose NP,...
A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season 2017–2018 (October–March) at University of Agriculture, Peshawar research farm to examine influence different nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) levels on two oat varieties: Australian Ukrainian. The treatments included control three 30, 60, 90 kg ha −1 . were arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated times. findings showed that varieties significantly from one another yield parameters. variety recorded higher...
An experiment was performed to investigate the effect of integrated phosphorus management with previously applied biochar at University Agriculture, Peshawar during 2018–2019. The treatments comprised two levels (10 tons ha−1 and no biochar) three sources P {Farmyard manure, poultry an inorganic source di-ammonium phosphate}. phosphorous were added in such a manner that 100, 75 50% received from organic remaining obtained vice versa @ 100 kg ha−1. This much needed for our conditions...
Purpose: To evaluate the antimicrobial, cytotoxic and phytotoxic activities of organic extract Rhizopus stolonifer whole cell static culture in order to determine presence potentially bioactive compounds culture.Methods: The was obtained by extracting R. with Ethyl Acetate (EtOAc). antifungal activity determined inhibitory effect on growth Alternaria alternate, Aspergillus flavus, Curvularia protuberata Fusarium oxysporum, brine shrimp lethality test, antibacterial against Ervinia carotovora...
F ood security is threatened to our country and faced by agriculturists.For this food items in higher quantity with good quality are needed be formed