A5036266669- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Plant and animal studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Food Safety and Hygiene
Lahore College for Women University
2012-2023
Quaid-i-Azam University
2020
University of Swat
2020
Cornell University
2020
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology
2020
Johnson University
2016
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2016
University of the Punjab
2013-2014
Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of warm compresses and modified Ritgen’s maneuver in preventing perineal trauma during second stage labor. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Department Obstetrics Gynecology, Federal Government Polyclinic (PGMI), Islamabad, from December 2022 2023. total 340 pregnant women were enrolled, with 170 participants each group. Group underwent delivery maneuver, while B received compresses. Patients assigned randomly...
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) affect 5-10% of diabetic patients and often arise from neuropathy, vascular insufficiency, impaired immunity, complicating wound healing. Recurrence risk factors include gender, smoking, diabetes duration, prior ulceration, peripheral artery disease, painful neuropathy. DFUs are frequently colonized by polymicrobial infections, with increasing antimicrobial resistance treatment. Hospital-based studies show higher prevalence rates compared to population-based...
Background: Obesity has a detrimental impact on most organ systems, including the reproductive system and leads to impairments in ovarian, follicular, oocyte development, fertilization, embryo development implantation. The term "ovarian reserve" refers quantity quality of woman's current reservoir oocytes is closely associated with potential. It naturally declines age from puberty menopause. Methods: 50 obese women non-obese group were selected study. Measured body mass index (BMI),...
The present study introduces two new genera, 14 species, five combinations and 12 interesting host and/or geographical records. A majority of the fungi are Ascomycetes, but also includes a Basidiomycete, Xerocomellus fulvus described from Pakistan. Under single name nomenclature Zeuctomorpha arecae is reduced to synonymy under Acroconidiellina (Sympoventuriaceae, Venturiales, Dothideomycetes). Based on morphology phylogenetic affinities, Wojnowicia dactylidis, W. lonicerae spartii moved...
The present investigation was designed to throw light on the microbial status of bakery products available in bakeries and supermarkets Lahore. Different samples such as biscuits, pizza, patties were collected from different localities Anar Kali, Chauburji, Faisal Town, Iqbal Model Muslim Town investigated for mold yeast using serial dilution technique inoculated over malt extract agar potato dextrose under sterilized conditions. Isolated fungi namely Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger,...
Serum albumin is a useful screening tool for recognizing protein energy wasting (PEW) in dialysis patients. However, there are many nonnutritional conditions that far more important determinants of serum levels than patient's nutritional state.1Kaysen G.A. Rathore V. Shearer G.C. Depner T.A. Mechanisms hypoalbuminemia hemodialysis patients.Kidney Int. 1995; 48: 510-516Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (277) Google Scholar, 2Ikizler Using and interpreting prealbumin as markers patients on...
Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.)Solms, commonly known as water hyacinth, an aquatic plant coined to diverse activities including its role obnoxious weed with tremendous economic and aesthetic implications.The aim of the current experiment was explore antimicrobial, antioxidant phytochemical properties this while using different non-polar solvents viz., petroleum ether, chloroform polar i.e., methanol aqueous (distilled water) solvent extracts root, stem leaf E. crassipes.Disc diffusion method...
Suillus marginielevatus sp. nov. and S. triacicularis are reported from Himalayan moist temperate forests of Pakistan in association with conifers. Morphologically is close to sibiricus, granulatus intermedius but it can be distinguished by uplifted pileus margin curved stipe no ring at all stages. Phylogenetic analysis internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region showed that this species form separate clade other closely related species. represents a new record for Pakistani mycobiota. Field...
Abstract Dengue fever vectored by the mosquito Aedes aegypti is one of most rapidly spreading insect-borne diseases. Current reliance dengue vector control mostly on chemical insecticides. Growing insecticide resistance in primary vector, aegypti, limits effectiveness through These insecticides also have negative environmental impacts animals, plants and human health. Myco-biocontrol agents are naturally occurring organisms found to be less damaging environment as compared In present study,...
Suillus flavidus ( Boletales, Suillaceae ) was found associated with Pinus wallichiana during a survey of macrofungi from moist coniferous forests Pakistan. Both the fruiting body and ectomycorrhizae were characterized morpho-anatomically as well by molecular analysis. This fungus is new record for Pakistan its are described first time
Abstract Around 30 pollen samples, 16 families and 25 genera that were gathered, identified preserved from 6 different localities of District Sheikhupura. Light scanning electron microscopy was done for all collected flora. Out the total 43% specie as herbs, 23% shrubs, 33% trees. The flora both wild cultivated. Wild plants 33%, cultivated 40% 26% them Qualitative Quantitative survey pollens revealed polar shape 37% spheroidal, 20% prolate 17% oblate remaining rectangular pecolpate. Sexine...
Abstract Himalayan range of Pakistan is one the diversity rich hotspots world. Many areas are yet to be explored here discover new species organisms including fungi. During present research, Swat District was for fungal diversity. One mushroom Russula swatica (Russulales) described from and analyzed by light microscopy scanning electron as well molecular markers. A comprehensive description, photographs, comparisons with morphologically similar phylogenetically related provided. Conclusions...
Panaeolus punjabensis M. Asif, Q. Firdous, A. Izhar, Niazi & Khalid sp. nov. was collected from three different localities (Bahawalnagar, Kasur, and Lahore) in Punjab, Pakistan. Morphological observations phylogenetic analyses based on nuclear encoded internal transcribed spacers (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 = ITS) D1/D2 domain of large subunit (28S) rDNA confirmed the taxonomic distinctness this species. The new species is potentially hallucinogenic characterized by a parabolic pileus with light...
Morphology and phylogenetic analyses using the ITS LSU regions of nrDNA were carried out on bolete collections belonging to Boletus s. str., originating from Himalayan region Pakistan. The analysis outlined existence previously unknown species this genus. It is described here as himalayensis . Illustrations macroscopic characters microscopic features new are provided. distinction B. allied discussed.
Hortiboletus kohistanensis is described as a new species from the moist temperate and subalpine oak forests of Pakistan after detailed morphological phylogenetic analyses well comparison with related taxa. This oak-associated morphologically distinguished allied taxa by an areolate pileus surface whitish stipe base. It also phylogenetically distinct H. indorubellus, most closely species, India.
In this 7th contribution to the Fungal Systematics and Evolution series published by Sydowia, authors formally describe 14 species: Cantharomyces paschalis, Cryptandromyces pinguis, C. tricornis, Laboulbenia amblystomi (Laboulbeniales); Cortinarius squamosus, Entoloma brunneicoeruleum, E. callipygmaeum, minutigranulosum, perasprellum, pulchripes, tigrinum, timidum, violaceoserrulatum (Agaricales); Suillus quercinus (Boletales). The following new country records are reported: Crepidotus...
Ectomycorrhizal roots sampled from the mycorhizosphere of Populus ciliata from Himalayan moist temperate forests of Pakistan were characterized based on standard methodology for morphological and anatomical characters which include: morphology ectomycorrhizal system, structure mantle layers in plain view, rhizomorphs, shape cystidia features emanating elements. Two distinct types ectomycorrhize found briefly described. Characteristic these ectomycorrhizae dichotomously branching pattern,...
The present study was conducted to isolate and characterize bacteria from water soil sample taken the Lahore Canal at different sites i.e. Mall Road, Mohlanwal Khera site. Isolated bacterial strains were identified on basis of morphological biochemical tests. Identification confirmed by culturing selective media. Antibiotic resistance test also performed observe against antibiotics. Blood agar for identification pathogenic bacteria. result revealed that samples contaminated with Escherichia...