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Day-1 Tuesday, 13th March, 2018 08:30 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 10:50 Inaugural Session
10:51 - 11:20 Tea Break
11:20 - 13:00
(Nazara Hall)
Plenary Session Chairpersons: Dr. Nisar Ahmad, Former Chief National Fertilizer Development Centre, Islamabad Dr. Muhammad Rashid, DG (Rtd.), Agri. Research, Govt. of Punjab, AARI, Faisalabad
Agronomic biofortification of staple cereals with micronutrients to address ‘Hidden Hunger’
Dr. Abdul Rashid
Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad
Fixing soil health with soil carbon for sustainable crop production
Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah
Department of Soil & Environ. Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Land degradation neutrality and climate change: The Italian experience
Prof. Dr. Mauro Centritto
Trees and Timber Institute - National Research Council, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy Managing Agricultural Soils of Pakistan for Food and Climate (a video talk)
Prof. Dr. Rattan Lal
Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, The Ohio State University Columbus, USA
Soil microbiology: A solution for food security and climate change
Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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13:01-14:00 Lunch and Prayer
14:01-16:30 Technical Session 1 (Oral Presentation) Session-1A
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(Naqaash Hall)
Chairpersons
Mr. Rao M. Tariq (FFC) Mr. Naseerullah Khan (Fatima Group)
Session-1B
Soil Microbiology & Biotechnology
(Nazara Hall-1)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Zahir A. Zahir (UAF) Dr. Farrukh Hasan (NIHA Tech)
Session-1C
Soil Salinity
(Nazara Hall-2)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Javed Akhtar (UAF) Mr. Muhammad Ilyas (SSRI)
1. Effect of next generation foliar fertilizers on
iodine, iron, selenium and zinc biofortification
of wheat
Muhammad Yasin Ashraf
Soil and Environ. Sciences Division, NIAB
Faisalabad, Pakistan
Effects of biochar on mineralization of fresh
organic matter and microbial C use efficiency
in dryland agricultural soil
Muhammad Riaz
Deptt. of Environmental Sciences and
Engineering, Government College University
Faisalabad
Critical solution [p] in diverse calcareous soil
series using adsorption equations
Riaz Ahmad Khattak
CECOS University of IT & Emerging Sciences, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
2. Zinc-rich biofortified wheat in Pakistan-a case
study of Zincol
Munir Zia
Research and Development Section, Fauji
Fertilizer Company Limited, Pakistan.
Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon
contaminated soils
Samina Siddiqui
National Centre of Excellence in Geology-
University of Peshawar
Comparative effectiveness of various organic
and inorganic amendments application on
chemical properties of saline-sodic soils
Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman ,
Institute of Soil & Environ, Sciences, UAF
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Nano fertilizer: an innovative approach for
better crop production
Ifra Saleem
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Fertilizer and seed coatings of bacteria for
improved phosphorus nutrition and maize
productivity
Muhammad Baqir Hussain
Department of Soil Science, MNS-University of
Agriculture, Multan
Use of geospatial tools for assessment of soil
salinity in the Indus River Delta, Pakistan
Ghulam Shabir Solangi
USPCAS-W, Mehran University of Engineering
and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
4. Nutrient management of deciduous orchards
(plum) through foliar feeding
S. Azam Shah
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division NIFA, Tarnab, Peshawar
Inoculation with multi-trait bacterium
Azospirillum brasilense af-22 positively
modulates the growth of Helianthus annuus
L.
Afshan Majeed
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Poonch, Rawalakot
Salinity tolerance studies for some newly
developed basmati lines
Ghulam Shabbir
Soil Salinity Research Institute Pindibhattian 52180, Pakistan
5. Comparison and correlation of Olsen and
Sultan Pour Methods P extraction and
prediction of phosphatic fertilizer
requirements for wheat in soils of Potohar,
Pakistan
M. Zamir Khan
Land Resources Research Institute, NARC,
Islamabad
Screening and characterization of phosphorus
solubilization and phytase producing
rhizobacteria from potato (Solanum
tuberosum L.) Growing areas
Muhammad Kashif Hanif
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad
Varietal response of cotton (Gossypium
hirsutum L.) against salinity and boron toxicity
Abdul Wakeel
Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture
Research Institute, Faisalabad
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6. Role of vermi-compost application on vigor
and pod health of ground nut
Talha Javed
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Relationship between soil microbial biomass,
enzymatic activity and phosphorus
availability after organic amendments
application
Shahab Ahmad Khosa
Institute of Soil Science, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
Comparative study on the growth and
physiology of two rice genotypes at varying
salinity levels
Mishal Afza Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad
7. Effect of coated controlled release urea with
Parthenium oil on nitrogen release and maize
production
Tanveer Abbas
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Soil microbial biomass, microbial activity and
yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata) as
influenced by biochar under semi-arid
environment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tasneem Shah
Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar,
Pakistan
Interaction between NaCl and NH4+:NO3-
ratios to affect growth, yield and quality of
tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)
Abdul Waheed
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
8. Integrated management of biochar and PK
fertilizers on soil quality, N2-fixation and yield
of chickpea under different cropping system
Tausif Ahmad
Department of soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Isolation and characterization of zinc
solubilizing rhizobacteria for improving
growth of cucumber seedlings
Iqra Naseer
Department of Soil Science, UCA & ES, the
Islamia University of Bahawalpur-Pakistan
Practicing integrated nitrogen management
enhanced wheat crop productivity and
moderated ill effects of brackish water on soil
Abdul Rasul Awan
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, NIAB,
Faisalabad.
9. Micronutrient coating on wheat seeds to
overcome hidden hunger
Tauqeer Qadir
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Isolating plant growth promoting
rhizobacteria for wheat growth promotion
under changing climatic temperature
Amanat Ali
Performance of bread wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) Genotypes for agromorphic traits
and improved grain yield under saline
conditions
Muhammad Waseem Waseer,
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Soil and Environmental Sciences Division,
Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Tandojam
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics,
Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan
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Incorporation of peanut straw biochar and
nitrification inhibitors to a urea treated Ultisol
influenced the soil exchange properties and
maize growth
Khalid Mehmood
State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable
Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, PR China
Site-dependent diversity of rhizobia and non-
rhizobial endophytes in the root nodules of
mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) Revealed by
Illumina sequencing of 16S rRNA tags
Sughra Hakim
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan
Effect of seed priming and foliar application of
salicylic acid on nutrient concentration and
uptake of wheat in saline sodic soil
M. Sarfraz
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindibhattian, Punjab, Pakistan
11 Selenium supplementation affects
micronutrients uptake in wheat under water
deficit conditions
Fahim Nawaz
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
Transcription of Nosz gene and soil N2O
greenhouse gas kinetics in response to pH
manipulation
Muhammad Shaaban
College of Resources and Environment,
Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan
430070, China
Impact of fertilizer and planting geometery on
garlic yield in saline sodic soil
Muhammad Qaisar Nawaz
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindibhattian, Pakistan
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Nutrients and weed control affect yield of
sugar beet
Muhammad Azim Khan
Department of Weed Science, University of
Agriculture, Peshawar, KP
Screening of phosphate solubilizing
rhizobacteria for promoting growth of cotton
Iqra Ahmad
University College of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences, Islamia University of
Bahawalpur
Effect of Cd stress on spinach and its retention
kinetics in soil in response to organic
amendments
Kiran Hina Department of Environmental Sciences,
University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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13
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Residual effect of applied phosphorous on the
growth and yield of wheat in diverse calcareous
soil series
Manzoor Ahmad
Department of Agronomy, Bacha University
Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Effect of drought tolerant carbonic anhydrase
containing endophytic bacterial inoculation
on growth, physiology and yield of wheat
under water deficit conditions
Ana Aslam
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Role of soil and water testing research
laboratory in characterization and
amelioration of non-saline/sodic and
saline/sodic soils at district Chiniot, Punjab.
Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Chiniot
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Evaluating wheat genotypes for phosphorus
use efficiency under field conditions
Muhammad Abbas
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division,
Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam
Mustard root architecture and yield in
response to phosohorus application and AAC-
deaminase rhizobacterial seed inoculation
Hajra Khan
Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
Salt stress alleviation in Citrullus lanatus L. by
exogenous application of salicylic acid
Mujahid Ali
Department of Horticulture, College of
Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
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Effect of boron and phosphorus application on
the yield and oil content of sunflower
(Helianthus annus L.) In alkaline calcareous
soil
Ikram Ullah
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
Growth medium optimization and phenotypic
evidence of KSB mediated improvement in K-
nutrition of maize
Muhammad Imran
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
Alleviation of salinity stress by application of
silicon in maize genotypes
Muhammad Mohsin Raza
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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16 Soil quality and yield of wheat as influenced by
integrated management of biochar and NPK
fertilizer under different cropping system
Aqib Nouman
Department of soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Expression analysis of tillering responsive
genes in rice associated with ACC deaminase
producing bacteria
Awais Maqsood
Department of Bioinformatics and
Biotechnology, Government College University,
Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
Effect of salinity on growth characters of wheat
as ameliorated by seed priming
Mohammad Shafi
Department of Agronomy, The University of
Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
16:30 (Tea Break)
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Day-2 Wednesday 14th March, 2018
Day-2 08:30-10:30 am Technical Session 2 (Oral Presentation) Session-2A
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(Naqqash Hall)
Chairpersons
Dr. Shahid Mahmood (Soil Fert.)
Dr. Ghulam M. Jamro (SAU)
Session-2B
Soil Microbiology & Biotechnology
(Nazara Hall-1)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah (AUP)
Dr. M. Sajjad Mirza (NIBGE)
Session-2C
Soil Physics & Soil Water
Conservation (Nazara Hall-2)
Chairpersons
Prof. Mauro Centritto (Italy)
Dr. Ghulam Nabi (LRRI)
1. Enhancing phosphorus availability by polymer
coating commercially available phosphatic
fertilizer
Muhammad Yaseen
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Development of a novel bacterial consortium
BDAM for bioremediation of bispyribac-
sodium in wheat vegetated soil
Samina Iqbal
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering, Faisalabad
Sustainable management of irrigation water in
semi-arid regions under climate change
Kostas Chartzoulakis
Research Consultant for Irrigation and Olive
Growing, Ex-director of Institute for Olive Tree,
Greece
2. Research and development in potassium and
need of policy reforms in Pakistan
Abdul Wakeel
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040,
Pakistan
Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons in industrially contaminated soil
using bacteria and fungi
Abid Hussain
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
MNS-UAM, Old Shujaabad Road, Multan
Improving Irrigation Scheduling: An
Evaluation of Water Balance Calculation
Methods for Potato Grown on Sandy Soils in
Humid Climates
David J. Mulla
Dept. Soil, Water & Climate, University of
Minnesota, USA
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Integrated phosphorous application influences
the P- uptake and wheat yield
Parvez Khan
Soil & Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear
Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Tarnab
Bioaugmentation with metal resistant
rhizobacteria to regulate pea growth in lead
(Pb) contaminated soil
Muhammad Shabaan
Institute of Soil & Environ Sciences, University
of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Soil physiochemical properties in response to
long term conservation tillage practices in
smallholder dryland farming
Shahzada Sohail Ijaz Institute of Soil Science and Soil Water
Conservation, PMAS Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi
4. Edaphic arthropods: a signpost of soil fertility
and quality in different land-use types
Imtiaz Sarwar
Department of Entomology, College of
Agriculture, University of Sargodha, 40100,
Sargodha, Pakistan
Growth promotion and yield response of
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by plant
growth-promoting Rhizobacteria in degraded
soils
Rahina Kausar
Soil and Water Conservation Research Station,
Fateh Jang
Consequences of Indus Water Treaty on Water
Availability in Pakistan and Potential
Measures to Combat Water Scarcity
M. Tahir Rashid Institute of Soil Science and Soil Water
Conservation, PMAS Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi
5. Response of selenium application on different
growth parameters of (Camelina Sativa L.) In
water stressed environment
Muqarrab Ali
Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
Biofortification of zinc in rice through
bacterial inoculation
Hina Javed
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Climate change and sustainable agriculture:
potential of biofertilizer
Asma Imran
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
6. Genotypic variation in non-aromatic rice
genotypes for boron utilization efficiency: a
solution culture study
Javaid Ahmed Shah
Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Tandojam-70060, Sindh, Pakistan
Substrate type and diversity altered microbial
processes in organic capping materials used in
oil sands reclamation
G. M. Jamro
Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
Formation of micro-catchment to harvest
maximum rainwater for orchards on marginal
lands and to reduce soil/water erosion/runoff
to cope the drought in rainfed areas
Abid Subhani
Soil & Water Conservation Research Institute
(SAWCRI), Chakwal
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7. Peanut-waste biochar and buffalo manure
influenced nitrogen and phosphorus
requirement of maize under alkaline
calcareous soil condition
Muhammad Aon
Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Plant growth promotion by a metal tolerant
strain Pseudomonas sp. WS-D/183 capable of
simultaneous removal of reactive dyes and
hexavalent chromium
Zahid Maqbool
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Poonch, Rawalakot
Effect of green manuring of cowpea crop as
mulch and soil incorporation on wheat yield
under rain fed conditions
Muhammad Rafique Sajjad
Soil & Water Conservation Research Institute
(SAWCRI), Chakwal, Pakistan
8. Evaluation of humic substances coated
fertilizers to enhance the potassium use
efficiency in tomato crop under greenhouse
conditions
M. Z. Khan
Land Resources Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad
Characterization of potential phyto-beneficial
and azo dye degrading bacteria from stressed
soils
Muhammad Shahid
Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology,
Government College University Faisalabad
Soil organic carbon fractions and CO2 release
under conservation tillage in rain fed farming
system of Pakistan
Sana ur Rehman
Deptt. of Soil Science & SWC, PMAS-Arid
Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
9. Optimizing fertilizer application using GIS
based nutrient prescription maps
Tanveer Iqbal
Department of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid
Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Seed treatment with bio-fertilizers for
improving maize productivity under various
fertility management
Fazal Munsif
Department of Agronomy, AMK campus Mardan, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-Pakistan
Potential of conservation tillage for soil carbon
sequestration and crop production under the
expected scenario of climate change
Muhammad Sharif
Department of Soil Science, Balochistan Agriculture College, Quetta, Pakistan
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10. Residual effect of biochar and summer legumes
on wheat yield and soil quality
Hafeez ur Rahim
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Screening of lead-resistant plant growth
promoting bacteria for remediation of waste-
water
Najm-ul-Seher
Department of Soil Science, University College of
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Effect of organic and inorganic mulches on soil
moisture conservation in rainfed areas of
Chakwal
Safia Naureen Malik
Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute,
Chakwal, Pakistan
11 Maize yield and phosphorus uptake as affected
by the compost of sugarcane pulp and rock
phosphate
Muhammad Adnan
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Cumulative effect of PGPR and poultry
manure on the growth of lentil (Lens culinaris
L.) in chromium-contaminated soil
Rehman Gul
Soil and water testing laboratory for research, Lahore, Pakistan.
Installation of soil and water control structures
to reduce the soil erosion and water runoff in
climate change scenario in Pothowar areas
Riffat Bibi
Soil & Water Conservation Research Institute (SAWCRI), Chakwal
12. Availability of nitrogen from polymer coated
urea in soil under different moisture levels and
its impact on wheat yield
Muhammad Awais Khalid
Institute of Soil and Environ. Sciences, University of Agriculture, 38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Growth responses & phytoremediation
potential of Prosopis cineraria in chromium
contaminated soil with & without
Pseudomonas putida
Usman Sasjid
Department of Environmental Sciences, Arid
Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Compost, wheat straw and sawdust impact on
soil structural stability, plant available water
and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) yield
Aqila Shaheen
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Poonch, Rawalakot
13. Effect of varying methods of phosphorus
application on the growth performance of
maize (Zea mays L.)
Bilal Ahmad
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
Relative effectiveness of calcium, farmyard
manure and biochar application for growth
enhancement of wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop
grown in metal contaminated soil
Muhammad Zeeshan
Institute of Soil & Environ, Sciences, UAF
A geochemical perspective of contemporary
arsenic groundwater contamination in
Pakistan
Muhammad Babar Javed University College of Agriculture and Environ.
Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
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14. Digitizing pH in the soil profiles of
selected soil series from rice producing
area of district Sheikhupura
Ghulam Nabi,
Land Resources Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad
Phytochemical screening and quantitative
estimation of total flavonoids, total phenols and
total flavonols of Ficus palmate forssk leaves
extracts.
Irum Shaheen
Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Screening and evaluation of grasses for their
adoptability in Pothowar rainfed area to
manage the marginal eroded lands
Azra Khan
Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute
(SAWCRI), Chakwal, Pakistan
15. Nutrient deficiency diagnosis
interpretation through diagnosis and
recommendation integrated system
(DRIS) in sugarcane
Muhammad Younis Arain,
Institute of Plant Introduction, SARC, PARC, Karachi
Impact of biochemical composition on
decomposition patterns of selected organic
amendments in agricultural soils
Durrak Bakht
Department of Environmental Science, Forman
Christian College Lahore
10:30-11:00
Tea Break
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11:00-13:00 Technical Session 3 (Oral Presentation)
Session-3A
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(Naqqash Hall)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yasin (UAF) Mr. Asif Ali (ENGRO)
Session 3B:
Soil Chemistry
(Nazara Hall-1)
Chairpersons
Prof. (R) Dr. Abdul Ghafoor (UAF) Dr. Ihsan ul Haq (ISC&ES, AARI)
Session 3C:
Soil Salinity
(Nazara Hall-2)
Chairpersons
Dr. Arshad Ali (LRRI) Dr. Nasir Mahmood Nasir (Saiban Group)
1. Evaluation of primed seed for
nitrogen use efficiency in wheat crop
Bushra Khan
Department of Environmental Sciences,
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Fortification of locally developed single super
phosphate with zinc sulphate for enhanced zinc
nutrition to maize crop under calcareous soil
conditions
Dost Muhammad
Department of Soil and Environmental Science,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Growth and yield of wheat grown in a sugar
factory waste amended salt-affected soil
irrigated with arsenic contaminated water
Muhammad Imran
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division
Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology
(NIAB), Faisalabad
2. Zinc bio-fortification of wheat genotypes under
agro-climatic conditions of Tandojam
Nizamuddin Depar
Soil & Environmental Sciences, Division, Nuclear
Institute of Agriculture (NIA),Tandojam, Sindh
Effect of organic matter on adsorption-
desorption behavior of phosphorus in salt
affected soils
Muhammad Sabir
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Salt tolerance of sunflower (Helianthus annuus
L.) at varying levels of additional nitrogen
application
Muhammad Ashraf
Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha,
Sargodha
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Assessment of formulated phosphorus-
enriched compost on rice and wheat crop
productivity
Matiullah Khan
Land Resources Research Institute, National
Agricultural Research Center, Park Road, NIH, Islamabad-44000, Pakistan
Engineered biochar composites for enhanced
carbon sequestration and soil rehabilitation
Munir Ahmad
Saudi Biochar Research Group (SBRG)Soil
Science Department, College of Food &
Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fe-EDTA alleviates the adverse effects of
salinity stress on rice (Oryza sativa L.) Growth
Sajid Masood
Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, 210008-Nanjing, China
4. Soil nutrient depletion and health deterioration
trends in Pakistani soils
Muhammad Irshad
Agri. Services Department, Fauji Fertilizer
Company Limited, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Comparative accumulation of cadmium (Cd)
by four different wheat cultivars
Hinnan Khalid
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Alleviation of salt stress in spinach by foliar
application of salicylic acid and moringa leaf
extract
Muhammad Luqman
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
5. Carbon input from 13C-labeled roots- and
shoot-residues in water stable aggregates of an
alfisol
Majid Mahmood Tahir
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Poonch,
Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Risk of heavy metals accumulation in soil and
wheat grains with waste water irrigation under
different NPK levels in alkaline calcareous soils
of Mardan
Maria Mussarat
Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences,
AMK Campus, The University of Agriculture,
Peshawar
Response of Conocarpus erectus seedlings to
different levels of salinity and sodicity
Amar Iqbal Saqib
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindibhattian,
Pakistan
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6. Zinc and nitrogen applications at flowering for
enhancing zinc and protein concentrations in
rice grains
Shahid Hussain
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Distribution and fractions of soil phosphorus
as affected by poultry manure and composted
rock phosphate incorporation
Mohsin Zafar
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Poonch Rawalakot
Contrasting response of wheat and barley
plants against salt stress and boron toxicity
Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib
Institute of Soil and Environmental Science,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
7. Indexing of physico-chemical status of district
Sahiwal soils for sustainable agriculture
Naseem Akhtar
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sahiwal
Mineral characterization of palygorskite
containing reserves in Pakistan
Saba Akbar
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi.
Silicon application improve maize (Zea mays
L.) performance through ionic homeostasis and
ameliorating adverse effects of brackish water
Muhammad Jan
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan
8. Integrated nutrient management: a good
strategy for sustainable crop production in
changing climate
Amanullah
Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Selection of application rate of thiophanate
methyl for brinjal on the basis of residual
effect
Zeshan Aslam
Institute of Soil Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, Kala Shah Kaku
Effect of high RSC water on physical
properties of soil under rice-mustard rotation
Khalil Ahmed
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindibhattian,
Pakistan
9. Influence of foliar potassium application on
wheat performance under water stress
Nawab Ali
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Selenium transformation and distribution in
soils derived from various parent materials
Muhammad Imran
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Improving salt leaching in a simulated saline
soil by interlayer application of biochar
Muhammad Irfan
Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture-Peshawar-Pakistan
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10 Behavior of polymer coated phosphatic
fertilizers in calcareous soil
Sobia Noor
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, 38040, Faisalabad,
Pakistan
Growth response of rice in cadmium
contaminated soil with split applications of
potassium silicate
Arsalan Rauf
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Comparative performance of different grasses
for utilization and phytoremediation of salt-
affected soils
Muhammad Rizwan
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division,
Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad
11 Effect of pre-mixing of zinc with FYM on yield
and its uptake by wheat in calcareous soil
Adnan Ahmad Farooqi
Department of Soil and Environmental Science,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Alterations in growth and physiological traits
of hydroponically grown Oryza sativa L.
exposed to varying Cd levels
Muhammad Azhar
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Improving wheat yield and quality under
saline conditions through the foliar application
of iron
Nighat Noureen
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
12 Effect of hormone enriched polymer coated
phosphatic fertilizer on growth, yield and
phosphorus use efficiency of wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) under normal and stress
Humaira Yasmeen
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Monitoring and mapping of soil
macronutrients using LANDSAT 8 imagery
Aisha A Waris
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Evaluation the effect of different levels of
salinity on growth and physiology of different
cultivars of chickpea
Muhammad Sadiq
Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
13 Response of spring maize cultivars to various
combination of organic manures
Ishaq Ahmad Mian
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Use of sulphur for the improvement in yield
and oil contents in canola
Sadia Sultana
Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture
Research Institute, Faisalabad
Evaluation of hydroponic and soil based
culture screening methods to categorize salt
tolerance wheat cultivars
Abdul Majeed
Sugarcane Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural
Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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14 Soil microbial biomass carbon and carbon
dioxide response by glucose-c addictions in
black soil of China
Memon Muhammad Suleman
Agriculture Chemistry (Soil Fertility) Section,
Agriculture Research Institute Tandojam, Pakistan.
Phytochemical analysis of Prunus persica plant
using GC-MS, HPLC and FTIR
Taghazal Zahra
Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima
Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi
Examining comparative efficacy of various
interpolation techniques for mapping selected
chemical properties of orchards’ soils
Humair Ahmed
Land Resources Research Institute, NARC,
Islamabad
13:00 – 14:00 Prayer and Lunch Break
14:00-16:30 Technical Session 4 (Oral Presentation)
Session-4A:
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(Naqqash Hall)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmad (HEC) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sharif (AUP)
Session 4B:
Soil, Water, Air Pollution & Climate
Change (Nazara Hall-1)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Saleem Akhtar (PMAS-AAUR) Dr. Shahid Javid (SRFI)
Session 4C:
Miscellaneous
(Nazara Hall-2)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid (BZU) Prof. Mehrunisa Memon (SAU)
1. Effect of different crop residue management
practices on soil physical properties in Rice-
Wheat cropping system
Ijaz Ali
Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road,
Islamabad
Spatial variation of heavy metals concentration
in soil and drinking water of Rajanpur district
Sajid Rashid Ahmad
College of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
University of the Punjab, Lahore-54590, Pakistan
Compost and vermin-compost of sugarcane
industry waste and farm manure influence the
water stable aggregates indices and infiltration
rate of silty clay loam soil
Muhammad Abid
Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan
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2. Enhancing crop phosphorus use efficiency
through humic acid coating on phosphorus
fertilizers
Shoaib Ahmad Land resources Research Institute (LRRI),
National Agriculture Research Centre, Islamabad
Bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil
stimulated by bio-surfactant
Razia Tahseen
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
Soil erosion: A big threat to the world’s food
production
Muhammad Ahmad
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad
3.
Optimization of biochemical and growth
performance of field grown pea (Pisum
sativum L.) with phosphorus and molybdenum
fertilization
Muhammad Sarfaraz
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Pakistan
Determination of carbendazim residues in rice
using dispersive and high performance liquid
chromatography
Abdullah Niaz
Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Institute of Soil
Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Kala
Shah Kaku, Punjab, Pakistan
Performance of spring and summer sown
maize under different water conservation
irrigation strategies in Pakistan
Muhammad Imran
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan-Pakistan
4. Impact of integrated nutrients through foliar
application on flower shedding, reddening,
clcuv and seed cotton yield
Abdullah Keerio
Central Cotton Research Institute, Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan
Role of fertilizers in food security and
mitigating the impact of climate change
Aftab Naseem
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC),
Marketing Group, Lahore Trade Center, Lahore
Evaluating non-equilibrium solute transport
through four soils of Pakistan using a
HYDRUS model
Shah Rukh
Department of Soil Science & SWC, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
5. Relative phosphorus utilization efficiency of
wheat genotypes in hydroponic
Muhammad Waheed
Department of soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Perspectives of phycoremediation of organic
and inorganic contaminants
Rashid Waqas
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Burewala-
Vehari Sub-Campus
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield as affected
by residues management and cropping
sequence
Muhammad Owais Khan
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
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6. Potassium availability assessment in soil and
associated leaf tissue of banana cultivation
Asma Abro
Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh,
Pakistan
Effect of organic amendments addition and
sterilization on chlorpyrifos degradation in an
incubation study
Humera Aziz
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Studying wheat water and nutrient uptake in
conjunction with root traits
Amir Raza
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division,
Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture,
Tarnab, Peshawar, Pakistan
7. Effect of plant and coal derived humic acid on
the growth and yield of wheat under field
conditions
M.Z. Khan
Land Resources Research Institute, NARC, Park
Road Islamabad
Plant uptake and degradation of antibiotic in
an agricultural soil
Luqman Riaz
Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS
Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
The comparative study on water use efficiency
of Conocarpus erectus and Ficus benjamina
species.
M Zohaib Anjum
Department of Forestry and Range Management,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
8. Role of nano fertilizers in crop production
Usman Zulfiqar
Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Optimization of Cr VI reducing bacteria for
accelerated degradation of biphenyl and 2-
cholorbiphenyl
Muhammad Wahab Yasir
Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS-
Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Evaluating the effect of brassinolide for
improving the physiology, growth and yield of
autumn maize under terminal drought
Noor-ul-Ain
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad
9. Soil-plant micronutrients dynamics in response
to integrated fertilization under wheat–
soybean cropping system at Hajira, Pakistan
Abdul Khaliq
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Pakistan
Role of carbon sequestration to alleviate the
phenomenon of global warming
Muhammad Ahmad
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad
Alleviation of water deficit stress effects by
foliar application of ascorbic acid on maize
Mubeen Zahra
Department of Agronomy, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad
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10. Screening of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
germplasm for improved potassium uptake
efficiency at different K supply levels
Muhammad Naeem Akhtar
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
Arsenic fractionation and phytoavailability in
different textured soils spiked with arsenic
Muhammad Awais Piracha
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University College of Agriculture, University of
Sargodha, Sargodha
Macronutrient Indexing in Soils of District
Chakwal Using Geo-statistics and GIS as a
Diagnostic Norms
Muhammad Zeshan
Department of soil Science and SWC, PMAS-
Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
11 Role of organic matter in alleviation of
antibiotic stress in Oryza sativa L.
Ayesha Mukhtar
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, National University of Sciences and
Technology, H-12 sector, Islamabad
Monitoring of pesticide residues in fruit,
vegetables and cereals across the Punjab.
Sajjad Haider Kazmi
Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Institute of Soil Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Kala
Shah Kaku, Punjab, Pakistan.
Exogenously applied plant growth regulators
affect heat-stressed rice pollens
Shah Fahad
National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University,
Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
12. Application of hydrogel for control release of
zinc and water use efficiency in Brassica
Temoor Ahmed
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Compatible exploitation of conventional
amendments for abatement of potentially toxic
elements on roadside soils
Muhammad Fahad Sardar
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Studies on acclimatization of tissue cultured
banana plantlets cv. William hybrid
Shafqat Rasool
Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness
Management, University of Karachi, Sindh,
Pakistan
13. Developing GIS maps of physicochemical
properties and macronutrient (P & K) status of
banana growing areas of district Naushahro
Feroze, Sindh
Muhammad Ihsan
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh ,
Pakistan
Temporal and spatial variations of vegetation
change in Faisalabad from (2001-2010) and
their response to climate change
Hamid Ali
University of Punjab, Lahore
Variation in soil organic carbon fractions
across a loess toposequence
Ayaz Mehmood
Department of Agricultural Sciences, University
of Haripur, Pakistan
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14. Effect of integrated use of compost and NPK
fertilizers on maize sown in different sowing
time
Naveed Hasham
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Effect of predicted climate on growth and yield
of wheat grown under varied zinc and water
supply
Muhammad Asif
Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
Evaluation of bentonites capacity for aflatoxin
adsorption
Sundas Arooj Butt
Department of Soil Science, PMAS Arid
agriculture University Rawalpindi
15. Effect of phosphorus and sulphur application
on the yield, quality and nutrient uptake by
tobacco (Nicotiana tobaccum L.)
Muhammad Tariq
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Phyto-toxic effect of commonly used hair dyes
and their developer on seed germination and
seedling vigor of Brassica rapa
Sumaira Shaheen
Department of Botany, Kohat University of
Science and Technology, Kohat Pakistan
Comparative effectiveness of polymer coated
DAP and phosphatic biofertilizer to improve
phosphorus use efficiency, growth and yield of
maize under wastewater application
Ayesha Zahid
1Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
16. Effect of rock phosphate pretreated citrus waste
compost on wheat yield and nutrient uptake
Muhammad Farooq
Department of Soil and Environmental Science, The
University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Functional groups and synthetic
chelators influence on Cd
availability and microbial biomass
carbon in Cd contaminated soil
Muhammad Afzal Chhajro
Sindh Agriculture University,
Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
Climate smart agriculture: residual effects of
biochar and summer legumes on succeeding maize
crop with varying levels of nitrogen
Muhammad Arif
Department of Agronomy, the University of Agriculture, Peshawar
16:30 Tea Break
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Day-3 Thursday, 15th March, 2018
08:30-11:00 am Technical Session 5 (Oral Presentation)
Session 5A:
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
(Naqqash Hall)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Fauzia Yousuf Hafeez (COMSATS) Dr. Nadeem Tariq (NIHA Tech)
Session-5B:
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(Nazara Hall-1)
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Rajpar (SAU) Prof. Dr. Moazzam Jamil (IUB)
Session 5C:
Soil, Water, Air Pollution &Climate
Change (Nazara Hall-2)
Chairpersons
Prof. Farhat Abbas (GCUF) Prof. Sajid Rashid Ahmad (PU)
1. Molecular mechanism of biocontrol by
surfactin purified from surfactin producing
Bacillus species
Fauzia Yousuf Hafeez
Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad
Improving phosphorus use efficiency and
cotton yield by phosphoric acid application
with FYM and wheat straw
Vishandas Suthar
Central Cotton Research Institute, Sakrand, Sindh
Arsenic contents and risk assessment in paddy
fields
Mehrunisa Memon
Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture
University, Tandojam, Pakistan
2. Revisiting the sulfur redox cycling in soil for
addressing food security and climate change in
Pakistan
Ghulam Jilani
Institute of Soil Science, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Phosphorus and zinc interaction in maize (Zea
mays L.) under drought stress
Muhammad Sanaullah
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Application of organic amendments with low
pH increase the growth and yield of maize
Sajid Mahmood Nadeem
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Burewala-
Vehari Sub-Campus
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3.
Plant-bacterial synergism for the remediation
of contaminated environment
Muhammad Afzal
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan
Macronutrient indexing in soils of district
Chakwal using Geo-statistics and GIS as a
diagnostic norms
Muhamad Zeeshan
Department of Soil Science and SWC, PMAS-
Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
Does cadmium irrigated lettuce (Lactuca sativa
L.) pose a risk to humans?
Ghulam Akbar Dal
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Crop
Production, Sindh Agriculture University
Tandojam
4. Effect of biocontrol agents on chickpea wilt
disease
Fathia Mubeen
National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), P.O. Box 577, Faisalabad,
Pakistan
Role of sustainable agriculture in enhancing
soil fertility
M. Ali
Department of Agronomy, Muhammad Nawaz
Shareef, University of Agriculture Multan,
Pakistan
Evaluating the morpho-physiological traits and
a high-throughput tissue tolerance assay to
select barley germplasm against arsenic stress
Tanveer-ul-Haq
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
5. Struvite scavenging from wastewater and its
application with sulfur oxidizing bacteria in
alkaline soil to improve phosphorus
bioavailability
Ahmad Khan
Institute of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture
University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Assessment of potassium citrate and sucrose
effect along with boric acid on quality and
yield of sufaid chaunsa
Fatima Bibi
Mango Research Institute, Multan
Behavioral and environmental risk assessment
for cardiovascular disease among urban
population of Rawalpindi
Irfan Khawar
Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS
Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300,
Pakistan
6. Effect of ACC Deaminase producing bacteria
association on MOC1 gene expression in rice
under induced abiotic stress
Farwa Basit
Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology,
Government College University, Faisalabad
Foliage application of boron improves the
performance of sunflower under semi-arid
environment
Atique-ur-Rehman
Department of Agronomy, Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan, Pakistan
Harnessing TiO2 nanotubes composite for
photocatalytic disintegration of sludge and
methane production
Muzammil Anjum
Deptt. of Environ. Sciences, Faculty of
Meteorology, Environ. & Arid Land Agriculture King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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7. Foliar application of endophytic bacteria may
improve yield and second generation seed
viability of maize
Muhammad Naveed
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Increase in wheat yield and P use efficiency
with humic acid coated single super phosphate
(HA-SSP) new fertilizer
Muhammad Izhar Shafi
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Arsenic sorption to perilla leaf biochar in
aqueous environments
Nabeel Khan Niazi
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad
38040, Pakistan
8. Combined application of compost and biogas
residues reduces pore water metal
contamination and residual risks to plants and
microbes
Iftikhar Ahmad
Department of Enviro. Sciences, COMSATS
Institute of Information Technology, Vehari
Impact of phosphorus and phosphate
solubilizing bacteria on growth and yield of
maize crop
Muhammad Noor
Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi
Interactive effects of antimony and arsenic on
the Boehmerianivea L.
Hussani Mubarak
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 32200,
Pakistan
9. Assessing the mechanism of fungal and
bacterial CO2 emission in biochar amended soil
Muhammad Azeem
Department of Agriculture, Hazara University,
Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
Improved potassium nutrition retrieves
phosphorus induced decrease in uptake and
grain zinc concentration of wheat
Asif Naeem
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, NIAB, Faisalabad
Effect of bagasse and vegetable compost on the
treatment of textile waste water in constructed
wetland systems
Maryum Rashid
Department of Environmental Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad
10. Isolation and characterization of plant growth
promoting Rhizobacteria from wheat growing
under integrated use of organic and inorganic
fertilizers
Qurban Ali Panhwar
Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA),Tandojam
Effect of foliar P application at different
growth stages of maize and wheat on nutrient
use efficiency and yields
Rafiullah
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
Assessment of heavy metal contamination in
paddy cultivation area of district Sheikhupura
Munazza Yousra
Land Resources Research Institute, National
Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
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11 Occurrence of non-nodulating plant growth
promoting endophytic bacteria in the root
nodules of pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Mohsin Tariq
Department of Integrative Biology, University of
California Berkeley, CA, USA
Relationship between plant nutrient contents
of the index leaf and yield of banana under
integrated nutrient management
Ambrin Rajput
Agriculture Research Institute, Tandojam, Sindh,
Pakistan
Uptake and bioaccumulation of heavy metals
in Rawal lake fish
Amna Maqsood
Department of Environmental Sciences,
International Islamic University, Islamabad
12. Field inoculation of Arbuscular mycorrhizal
fungi and phosphate solubilizing bacteria with
rock phosphate improve maize-wheat yield and
phosphorus uptake in alkaline calcareous soil
Fazli Wahid
Department of Agriculture, The University of
Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan.
Influence of sulfur and boron on the growth
and yield of Broccoli
Inayatur Rahman Arshad
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Synthesis of biochar from sugarcane filter cake
and its impact on physiological performance of
Lettuce sativa grown on cadmium
contaminated soil
Anum Sehar
Department of Soil Sciences PMAS-Arid
Agriculture University Rawalpindi
13. Biochar particle size and rhizobia strains can
increase lentil yield and biomass accumulation
by enhancing major nutrients availability
Muhammad Zeshan
Department of soil and Environmental Sciences, the University of Agriculture, AMK Campus,
Mardan, Main Campus Peshawar
Phosphorus acquisition and allocation patterns
during grain development and assimilate
remobilization in wheat under induced P-
deficiency
Muhammad Irfan
Soil and Environmental Sciences, Division,
Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA) Tandojam-
70060, Pakistan
Changes in soil organic carbon pools and
enhanced crop productivity in sugarcane
bagasse-biochar amended arid soil under
wheat-maize cropping system
Muhammad Irfan
Department of Soil Science & SWC, PMAS-Arid
Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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14. Isolation and characterization of endophytic
and phosphate solubilizing bacteria for
improving wheat growth
Zafar Iqbal
Department of Soil Science, UCA&ES, the
Islamia University of Bahawalpur-Pakistan
The availability of phosphorus and
micronutrients as influenced by Trichoderma
in wheat crop
Muhammad Haris
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Dynamics of carbon mineralization from soil
incorporated maize straw and its derived
biochar
Abrosa
Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture
University, Tandojam
11:00 – 11:30 Tea Break
11:30-13:00 Concluding Session
13:00
Lunch
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Poster Presentations Each poster has been allocated a number and a session. Poster of size 24 x 56 inch (width x height), printed on 24 x 60 inch in a
standee style (rings/hole on four corners) must be prepared on the power point template and got printed by the author himself. Poster
not according to template and size will not be allowed for display. A poster template is available at http://www.sss-pakistan.org
Session 01A: 13th March, 2018 (14:00-16:30) Lobby Naqqash Hall, Ground Floor
1. Zinc efficient and inefficient wheat cultivars differentially respond to Zn fertilization in cd contaminated soils
Abdul Wakeel, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2. Wheat grain iron and zinc contents as influenced by soil organic amendments
Muhammad Ahmed Akram, Soil & Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam
3. Characteristics of soil in the Attock district
Muhammad Yunas, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Attock
4. Response of potato to combined application of compost tea and inorganic fertilizers
Zahid Ali, Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Tarnab, Peshawar,
5. Soil fertility evaluation in Gujar Khan area of district Rawalpindi
Obaidur Rehman, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Rawalpindi
6. Soil moisture and residue amendment effects on nutrient availability and wheat growth
Atif Javed , Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040 Pakistan
7. Evaluation of seed priming on the yield and yield components of wheat with phosphorus and humic acid
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Sajjad Raheem, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan
8. Integrated use of poultry manure and mineral fertilizers (NPK) on the growth and yield of spring maize and soil quality
Ali Taj, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan
9. Effect of different levels of elemental sulphur on growth and yield of maize crop
Fatima Gulzar, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
10. Estimation of carbon stocks in soils of Punjab under different agronomic practices
Muhammad Umai, Department of Environmental Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore.
11. Potassium release from different texture soils as affected by various organic amendments
Muhammad Ishfaq, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
12. Growth and yield of lentil (Lens esculenta L.) influenced by Zn application with PGPR inoculation under rain-fed conditions
Imdad Ali Mahmood, Land Resources Research Institute
13. Enhancing drought tolerance in Zea mays through potassium fertilization
Adnan Ahmed, Department of Soil Sciences PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
14. Effect of potassium on yield and nutritional quality of pearl millet fodder
Khalid Hussain, Biochemistry Section, Post Harvest Research Centre, AARI, Faisalabad
15.
Exogenous application of salicylic acid improves root architectural traits of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under water
deficit conditions
Aysha Kiran, Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
16. Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and pressmud on the growth of chilies
Muhammad Abubakar Ahmad
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Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
17. Puddling in rice decline soil health and degrades soil structure
Ahmad Latif Virk, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
18.
Soil Salinity: A serious environmental issue in P.D. Khan
Ghashiya Sattar Kayani
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Jhelum
19. Efficacy of micronutrients application on vegetables in tunnels
Nafeesa Muslim, Soil and Water Testing laboratory, Sahiwal
20. Comparative effect of potassium orthophosphate and sodium orthophosphate as a foliar spray on winter wheat
Fakhar zaman, Department of Soil and Environmental Science, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
21. Development and use of leaf color chart for nitrogen management in bell pepper (Capsicum annum)
Rashid Mahmood, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
22. Effect of potassium on nutritional quality and yield of wheat
Nisar Ahmad, Biochemistry Section, Post Harvest Research Centre, AARI, Faisalabad
23.
Zinc accumulation and allocation pattern in maize as influenced by various sources of solution and foliar applied zinc in
solution culture
Naser Rasheed, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan
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Session 01B: 13 March, 2018 (14:00-16:30) Lobby Nazara Hall, First Floor
24. Humic acid and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria improve yield and nutrition of organically grown canola
Shakeel Ahmad, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture Multan
25. Complementing the genetic-zinc-biofortification with agronomic-zinc-biofortification
Shahid Hussain, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
26. Effect of phosphorus pretreated composts on soil pH, EC and extractable phosphorus during incubation study
Aiman Usman, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
27. Effect of zinc-boron interaction on the yield and nutrient concentration of maize
Ali Raza , Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan
28. Integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizer in calcareous soil for improving seed cotton yield and soil health
Vishandas Suthar, Central Cotton Research Institute, Sakrand, Sindh
29.
Developing guidelines for improving nutrient use efficiency using NIAB developed soluble NPK fertilizers under drip irrigation
system for maize
Asma Lodhi, Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan
30. Enhancing nutrient use efficiency of wheat via polymer coated DAP and MoP fertilizers
Muhammad Asad Hameed, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
31.
Locally developed NIAB soluble NPK fertilizer improves yield and quality of tomatoes under drip irrigation system
Muhammad Aslam, Soil and Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad
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32. Maize production under deficit irrigation by using organic matter and biochar
Mehak Fatima, Department of Soil and Environmental Sci. MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan
33. Effect of Nickel to regulate the different physiological processes during plant growth on plant physiology
Maha Fatima, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
34. Nutritional quality evaluation of various grapes varieties grown in Chakwal
Maryam Sarfraz, Biochemistry Section, Post Harvest Research Centre, Faisalabad
35. Appraisal of Soil Fertility in District Chiniot, Punjab
Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Chiniot, Department of Agriculture, Government of Punjab
36. Effect of various sewage sludge composts on rice growth and P availability in an aridisol
Muhammad Farooq Qayyum, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agri. Sciences & Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya Univ. Multan
37. Residual effect of poultry manure and dead birds compost on maize growth and nutrients contents
Muhammad Umair Mubarak, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
38. Comparative effect of polymer and bacteria coated dap on growth and nutrition of maize fodder irrigated with waste water
Tahira Shahjahan, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
39.
Interactive effect of processed animal manure and chemical phosphorus fertilizer on growth, yield and phosphorus uptake in
maize (Zea mays L.)
Muhammad Naveed, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
40. Impact of hydropriming to improve the germination percentage in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Muhammad Ahmad, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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41.
Characterization and evaluation of low temperature produced peanut-waste biochar for improving maize growth, physiology
and nutrient recovery, and soil nutrient dynamics in an aridisol
Muhammad Aon, Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
42. Screening of sunflower genotypes for potassium use efficiency in irrigated soil condition
Sobia Baby Jamro, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
43. Identification of phosphorus use efficiency of different sunflower genotypes
Faiza Soomro, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
44. Sugar recovery of various exotic cane clones in Punjab central zone soil and environmental conditions of Pakistan
Aamer Sattar, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
45. Comparative efficacy of different bacterial inoculation techniques to improve the growth and yield of wheat
Muhammad Usman Ghani, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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46. Response of kinnow (Citrus reticulata) to foliar spray of micronutrients in Citrus orchards of Sargodha
Ahmad Raza, Citrus Research Institute, Sargodha, Pakistan
47. Rice response to phosphorus application at various growth stages
Asim Hayat, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Center Islamabad Pakistan
48. Effect of phosphorus and zinc application at two different growth stages on phytin contents in rice grain
Farah Rasheed, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
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49. Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of hybrid maize
Nisa Mukhtar, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
50. Effect of Temporal and Differential Application of N and K on growth, yield and quality of Maize
Raheela Naz, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
51. Effect of Biochar, farmyard manure and poultry manure on extractable Zn of incubated calcareous soils
Abida Saleem, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
52.
Enhanced wheat phosphorus use efficiency, grain yield and soil quality in response to composted rock phosphate and poultry
manure
Mohsin Zafar, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Pakistan
53. Improving phosphorus use efficiency of DAP by compost and PGPR under maize cultivation
Mujadada Rana, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
54.
Combined and alone use of compost and PGPR for improving nutrient uptakes, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays) under
salinity stress, Muhammad Ahsan
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
55. Increasing the nutrient content of mungbean using iron-enriched various organic sources
Umar Farooq, Department of Soil Science and SWC, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
56.
Characterization and GIS mapping of ground water quality for irrigation purposes of tehsil Bahawalpur
Umair Riaz, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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57. Spatial distribution of Heavy metals in dust and characterization of particulate matter along main roads in Faisalabad city
Muhammad Fahad Sardar, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
58.
Power generation assessment of microbial fuel cells coupled constructed wetlands bioelectro-chemical system
Mohsin Hassan Khan, Department of Environmental Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
59. Adsorption-desorption of phosphorus in saline-sodic soil in response to gypsum application Muhammad Sabir
Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
60. Effect of sewage sludge on soil physical properties and nitrate movement
Fraza Ijaz, Soil Bacteriology Section,ABRI,AARI, Faisalabad
61. Mapping the characteristics of waste water irrigated soils in Punjab Pakistan using Arc GIS
Amina Kalsom, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad
62. Geochemical fractionation of lead in sewage sludge amended soil as affected by incubation time
Ayesha Abdul Qadir, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
63. Occurrence of lead (Pb) in vegetables and fodders irrigated with waste waters in different districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Abid Niaz, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
64. Effect of green manuring on physico-chemical properties of soil under rice-berseem cropping system
Asifa Naz, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
65.
Chromium concentration in vegetables and fodders grown with waste water near big cities of Punjab, Pakistan
Ana Aslam, Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
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66. Evaluating the variation in dissolution rate of dolomite at low pH
Irshad Bibi, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
67. Role of calcium to mitigate the toxicity of Cd contaminated soil during wheat growth
Hafiza Iqra Khalid, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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68. Crop residue management and nutrient use efficiency in rice-wheat cropping system in semi-arid climate of Punjab, Pakistan
Sadia Sultana, Soil Chemistry Section, ISCES, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
69. Potassium adsorption behavior of diverse texture saline-sodic soil possessing various EC:SAR levels
Rubina Badar, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
70. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth as affected by potassium nutrition under diverse ECe: SAR levels
Rabia Anjam, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
71. Evaluation of soil and foliar application of silicon for controlling cadmium toxicity in wheat
Zia Ur Rahman Farooq, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
72. Determination of phosphorus sorption characteristics of different textured soils
Shazia Iqbal, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
73. Arsenic-induced human health risk assessment from different crops in district Hafizabad and Vehari, Pakistan
Fazila Younas, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
74. Sequential extraction of cadmium in compost amended soil
Ayesha Rasool, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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75. Efficacy of beneficial rhizobacteria isolated from lentil (Lens culinaris)
Khatija Ishaq, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
76.
Interactive response of Rhiziobium strain with phosphate solubilizing and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on soybean
growth
Amtal Qafi Sana, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
77. Effect of plant growth promoting (PGP) fungi as biofertilizer on growth and yield of Rice
Aniqa Nawaz, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), P.O. Box. 577, Jhang Road, Faisalabad.
78. Compost augmented with PGPR improve wheat yield and soil health
Motsim Billah, The University of Haripur, Haripur Pakistan
79. Effect of earthworm processed farmyard manure on the growth and yield of tomatoes
Khadim Hussain, Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Multan
80. Cumulative effect of PGPR and press mud on growth and yield of aloe vera in nickel contaminated soil
Zain Mushtaq, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
81. Characterization of phosphate enriched compost for phosphorus bioavailability
Abdul Waheed, Soil and Water Testing laboratory Chakwal
82. Phytoremediation of metal contaminated soils: Plant-Microbe Interaction
Rizwan Ahmad, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad-45500, Pakistan
83. Comparison of different potting mixes for growth of container plants
Afshan, Institute of Soil Science and Soil Water Conservation, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
84. Potential of microbial enriched vermicompost to enhance the growth of Brassica rapa L.
Munazza Tuz Zahra, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
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85. Evaluation of carrier-based formulations of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on maize crop
Tauseef Tabassam, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
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86. Changes in rhizospheric soil microbiota with soybean cultivation
Umber Abbasi, Institute of Soil Science and Soil Water Conservation, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
87. Bioremediation : an alternate to accelerate hydrocarbon degradation
Shehla Sattar, National Centre of Excellence in Geology University of Peshawar
88. Ameliorating the impact of salinity on mung bean through silicon and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria
Saireen Ahsan, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
89. Antibiotic and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in the Environment
Luqman Riaz, Department of Environmental Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
90. Biofert-plus: precursor enriched novel microbial formulations for cereals
Muhammad Amjad Qureshi, Soil Bacteriology Section, AARI, Faisalabad
91. Isolation, screening and characterization of halo-tolerant bacteria for inducing salinity tolerance in mung bean (Vigna radiata l.)
Marium Khalid, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
92. In-silico analysis of occurrence, diversity and regulation of ACC deaminase encoding genes in bacteria and archea
Marium Chaman, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
93. Synergistic effect of plant growth promoting bacteria and trichoderma on growth and yield of mungbean under salinity stress
Sadia Aslam, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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94. Efficiency of endophytic bacteria to alleviate drought stress in chickpea
Muhammad Usman Jamshaid, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
95. Effect of different zinc solubilizing bacteria in combination with rhizobia to improve the growth and yield of mung bean
Muhammad Imran Ashraf, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
96. Role of bio stimulants for improving growth and yield of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Munazza Rafique, Soil Bacteriology Section, Agri. Biotech. Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
97.
Integrated use of ACC-deaminase containing PGPRs and organic amendment for sustainable production of wheat under
drought stress condition
Rizwan Yaseen, Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
98. Interactive effect of sulfur oxidizing and reducing bacteria on soil properties and plant growth
Muhammad Azeem, Department of Soil Sciences PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
99. Residual effect of municipal solid waste compost on microbial activity and nitrogen mineralization of soil
Abdul Basit, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
100. Effect of PGPR on biofortification of zinc in rice
Aneela Riaz, Soil Bacteriology Section, AARI, Faisalabad
101. Response of chickpea to rhizobium and PGPR co-inoculation towards its yield and quality
Shakeel Ahmad Anwar, Pulses Research Institute, Faisalabad
102. Assessment of chemical composition and antioxidant potential of various fruits
Naseem Akhtar, Biochemistry, Post Harvest Research Center Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad
103. Improving growth and yield of maize through combined application of rhizobia and PGPR under saline conditions
H.I. Iqbal, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory For Research, Rawalpindi
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104. Cotton response to bio stimulants under field conditions
Muhammad Asif Ali, Soil Bacteriology Section, AARI, Faisalabad
105. Role of bacterial inoculation on growth of Brinjal plant in arsenic contaminated soil
Fatima Aslam Bhatti, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
106. Artificial slope gradient and vegetation cover effects on the runoff and sediment yield
Adnan Umair, Soil and Water Conservation Research Station, Sohawa, Jhelum
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107. Efficacy of biochar for naphthalene sorption
Muhammad Nabil Ashraf, Department of Environmental Sciences PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
108. Evaluation and mapping of groundwater quality for irrigation using GIS tools in district Hafizabad
Ilyas Ahmad, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Hafizabad
109. Echo-hydrological approach on watershed management to combat the climate change challenges
Riffat Bibi, Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute (SAWCRI), Chakwal, Pakistan
110. Geotherapy: workable, efficient and affordable conservation strategies for small farmers of rainfed areas
Muhammad Rashid, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
111. Biofortification of tomato using boron enriched organic amendments
Abdul Basit Khan, Department of Soil Science and Soil Water Conservation, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
112. Effect of composted farmyard manure application on soil characteristics, wheat production and nutrient uptake
Muhammad Khalid Yaseen, Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan
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113. Mitigating climate change through agroforestry for saline lands rehabilitation and carbon sequestration
Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
114. Remediation of oilfield wastewater using bacterial assisted floating treatment wetlands vegetated with Phragmites australis
Muhammad Afzal, Soil and Environmental Biotechnology Division, NIBGE, Faisalabad
115. Effect of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) as mulch on wheat under rainfed conditions
Muhammad Rafique Sajjad, Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute (SAWCRI), Chakwal
116. Influence of drought stress on growth physiology grain development and productivity of maize hybrids
M. Adnan Asghar, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
117. Adaptation of drought resistant grasses for profitable use under rainfed environment
Ayesha Malik, Soil and Water Conservation Research Station , Fateh Jang, Attock , Pakistan
118. Assessment of water quality for irrigation in district Chakwal
Muhammad Ehsa, Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Talagang Road, Chakwal
119. Assessment of participatory irrigation management in Punjab, Pakistan
Mohsin Riaz, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
120. Vegetative growth of soybean with potassium sulphate application under saline environment
Badar-uz-Zaman, Land Resource Research Institute (LRRI), National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad. Pakistan
121. Screening of different cultivars of Cucumis melo against salt stress
Mujahid Ali, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
122.
Impact of saline water on growth of olive varieties in tunnel
Muhammad Arshad Ullah, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad-45500, Pakistan
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123. Dose optimization of NPK for linseed (Linum usitatinum L.) under salt stress soil environment
Ayesha Zafar, Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha,
124.
Inhibition of ethylene by 1-methylecyclopropene regulate plant physiology, inferior spikelets development, and yield of rice response
to salt stress
Sajid Hussain, State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou 310006, China
125. Using of growth and ionic contents of wheat seedlings as rapid screening tool for salt tolerance
Wajid Mahboob, Plant Physiology Division, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam (70060), Sindh-Pakistan
126. Physiological and bio-chemical responses of two different wheat genotypes to applied salicylic acid under salt stress
Muhammad Suhaib, Land Resources Research Institute, NARC, Park Road, PO Box # 45500, Islamabad
127. Growth of brassica influenced by ferrous sulfate supplementation under salinity stress
Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad-45500
128. Soil salinity assessment using remote sensing technology
Moeen Ijaz, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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129. Nutritional quality evaluation of fodder (wheat grass) grown by using brackish water
Muhammad Zaighum Mushtaq, Biochemistry Section, Post Harvest Research Centre, AARI, Faisalabad
130. Effect of salinity and boron on growth and physiology of different maize genotypes
Khalil Ahmed, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
131. Combined effect of Si and K on salinity tolerance of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Arshia Ejaz, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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132. Effect of drought on grain yield and quality of different rice genotypes
M. Zahid Mumtaz, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
133. Response of different wheat genotypes to water stress under field conditions
Asim Ali Pervaiz, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
134. Effect of Potassium on biochemical attributes of cotton varieties under combined stress of salinity and boron
M. Aftab , Soil Chemistry Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
135. Sustainable management of saline water for agricultural production
Zeeshan Ibrahim, Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
136. Morpho-physiological response of different barley genotypes to high salinity stress in hydroponics system
Qurat-Ul-Ain Sadiq, Department of Soil and Environmental Sci. MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan
137. Activity of anti-oxidative enzymes improved in salt stressed rice (Oryza sativa L.) under the application of potassium fertilization
Alia Munir, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
138. Regulation of proteins in Panicum antidotale Retz. grown under salt stress
Muhammad Rashid, Botany Division, Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
139. Isolation, characterization and screening of PGPR capable of providing relief in abiotic stress
Hina Javed, Soil Bacteriology Section, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad
140. Potential of halotolerant bacterial and fungal strains for growth improvement of wheat grown in saline soils
Fathia Mubeen, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), P.O. Box. 577, Jhang Road, Faisalabad.
141.
Assessment of drinking water quality in Islamabad region
Mavia Murad, Department of Soil Science and Soil Water Conservation, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
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142. Perspective of potassium nutrition to alleviate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in canola under Cd-polluted soil
Muzfur Siyal, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
143. Groundwater quality and nickel assessment of Madhuana drain, Faisalabad-an industrial city of Pakistan
Sobia Riaz, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
144. Estimation of carbon footprint of an educational institution
Shabana Bano, Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
145. Concentration of heavy metals in aquatic macrophytes growing in industrial and municipal effluents
Qasim Zia, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, AMK Campus, Mardan, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
146. Assessing the accumulation of arsenic in food crops from geographically different areas of rural Punjab, Pakistan
Nabeel Khan Niazi, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences , University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
147.
Concentration of heavy metals in rice from conventional and non-conventional rice growing areas of Punjab province and
human health risk assessment
Nukshab Zeeshan, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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148. Arsenic contamination and health risk assessment in geologically different areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
149. Alleviation of salt stress in maize (Zea mays L) genotypes through Zn application
Muhammad Jan, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan
150. Anaerobic digestate and bagasse ash potential for improving crop growth, yield and soil health
Shabana Ehsan, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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151.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve the growth and phosphorus uptake of mung bean plants fertilized with composted dung
from cattle with a diet supplemented with rock phosphate
Fazli Wahid, Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Anbar swabi-23561, Pakistan
152. Effect of NPK and different sowing times on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield and yield components
Mukhtiar Ali, Nuclear Institute For Food and Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
153. Effect of applied Boron-Potassium on the growth performance and uptake of Tomato at farmer field in Malakand, Dargai
Waseem Haider, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
154. Effect of applied Boron-Potassium on the yield and uptake of Potato at Kurram Agency
Ikram Ullah, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
155. Effect of Iron and Zinc on the yield, nodulation and Nitrogen uptake by Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.)
Bilal Ahmad, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
156. Effect of iron on nitrogen utilization and yield of spring maize
Nadeem Khan, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
157. Improving wheat yield and soil quality through integrated phosphorous management with residual effect of biochar
Ishaq Ahmad Mian, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
158. Improving the quality of compost by using organic and inorganic amendments
Ghazanfar Naeem, Deptartment of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
159. Iron-zinc interaction and drought amelioration in wheat through improved growth, physiology, nutrition and productivity
Muhammad Baqir Hussainm, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
160. Evaluation of interpolation techniques for mapping soil pH of orchards’ soils of Murree area
Humair Ahmed, Land Resources Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad
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161. Influence of split nitrogen application on yield and yield components of maize varieties
Muhammad Mehran Anjum, Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan
162. Yield response of wheat to foliar application of silver and copper nanoparticles
Abdul Manaf, Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
163. Effect of different levels of nitrogen and deficit irrigation on the wheat
Muhammad Umair Yasin, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
164. Potassium forms and its adsorption on five differently-textured calcareous soils
Abdur Rehim, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
165. Role of Zinc and farm yard manure in improving yield traits of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Aziz, M, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
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166. Comparative effect of Phosphorus sources on the yield and quality of Tobacco (Nicotiana tobaccum L.)
Muhammad Tariq, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
167. Foliar application of Zinc effects on growth, yield and fiber quality of cotton varieties
Sanaullah Solangi, Agriculture Research Institute, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
168. Efficacy of talc-based bioformulations on disease suppression and plant growth promotion characters of Maize crop (Zea mays)
Nida Fatima, Department of Soil Science and Soil Water conservation, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
169. Modeling the competitive effect of Euphorbia dracunculoides and Astragalus sp. in zero input rainfed chickpea
Ikram, R. M, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
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170.
Population density and functional characterization of cultivable rhizobacteria associated with Zea mays under salt and
cadmium stress
Iftikhar Ahmad, Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Vehari-61100, Pakistan
171.
Changes in soil properties and yield of maize (zea mays l.) as influenced by biochar under semiarid environment of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
Sara, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
172.
Phosphorus solubility from rock phosphate mixed compost with sulphur application and its effect on yield and phosphorus
uptake of wheat crop
Muhammad Sharif, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
173. Evaluation of potential bacteria for enhancing plant nutrient uptake and growth of wheat
Muhammad Siddique Jamali, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Crop Production, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh
174. Growth and yield of wheat as affected by phosphate solubilizing bacteria and phosphorus fertilizer
Niaz Ali Sial, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam
175. Comparative study of legume seeds in relation to biochar inoculation
Usman Akhtar, Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
176. Alleviation of Cu stress in soil by using Cu tolerant PGPR and its effect on Brassica juncea growth
Abdul Qadeer, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
177.
Land use and elevation effects on soil organic carbon, total nitrogen and its spatial distribution in Rawal watershed of
Islamabad
Muhammad Khubaib Abuzar, Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, Bahria University, Islamabad
178. Response of different mung bean varieties towards nutritional quality due to microbial inoculation
Waqar Ahmad, Biochemistry Section, Post Harvest Research Centre, AARI, Faisalabad
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179. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Cobalt Tolerant Bacteria from Industrial Wastewater in Faisalabad
Zahra Kalim, Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad
180. Role of zinc mobilizing PGPR in zinc stress mitigation in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Abdul Waheed, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
181. Growth and yield response of hybrid maize (zea mays l.) to nitrogen and L-tryptophan enriched compost
Muhammad Ahmed, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
182.
Mineralization of soluble P fertilizers and insoluble rock phosphate in response to phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and poultry
manure
Nighet Musa, Institute of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
183. A multiferious bacillus specie strain SR-2-1 promoted wheat growth under induced stress of reactive red-120
Aqsa Mushtaq, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
184. Plant growth promoting Staphylococcus strains isolated from maize (Zea mays L.) promotes defense mechanism and salt stress
Temoor Ahmed, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
185. Isolation and characterization of potential antagonists for biological control of bacterial leaf blight in rice
Muhammad Shahid, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
186. Epidemiological assessment of Karnal bunt disease in southern Punjab and exploitation of resistant sources in wheat germplasm
Syeda Qamar Batool, Department of Environmental Sceinces, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
187. Wheat germination and growth in cadmium contaminated soil amended with biochar
Zeshan Aslam, Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku, Institute of Soil Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, Kala Shah Kaku
188. Assessment of spatial distribution of heavy metals in soils of Rawalpindi region using GIS
Touqir Abbas, Department of Soil Science, Zhejiang University (China)
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189. Improving crop productivity through in-situ moisture conservation practices
Waqas Naseem, Soil & Water Conservation Research Institute (SAWCRI), Chakwal, Pakistan
190. Comparative efficacy of different sowing methods for growth and productivity of wheat
Nadeem, M, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
191. Role of thiourea in improving the physiology and productivity of maize hybrid under skip irrigation at different growth stages
Mahnoor Mehmood, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
192. Impact of Maize-Mungbean intercropping on growth and yield of Maize.
Muhammad Umair Abid, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
193. Alternate double row single row ridge sowing and weed management in maize
Khuram Mubeen, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
194. Evaluating the effect of foliar applied GB on physiology and growth of Cr stressed pea
Mishal Afza, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
195. Fertilizer requirement of direct seeded coarse rice in saline sodic soil
M. Sarfraz, Soil Salinity Research Institute, PindiBhattian, Punjab, Pakistan
196.
Improving the efficacy of Rhizobium inoculation in mung bean through co-inoculation with rhizobacteria containing ACC-
deaminase
Niaz Ahmed, Department of Soil Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
197. Conjunctive use of different tillage implements and sulphuric acid for the reclamation of salt affected soils
Muhammad Rizwan, Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian
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198. Management of brackish water for oil seed crops (raya and sunflower) production
Ghulam Qadir, Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian
199. Influence the different level of salinity on germination and Growth of different cultivars of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Sajid Ishaq, Department of Agronomy University of Agriculture Faisalabad
200. Adsorption and cost effective remediation of herbicide triasulfuron via activated carbon from selected soils
Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, 46000, Rawalpindi
201. Assessment of noise pollution at different locations in Jhang City
Muhammad Usman, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
202. Evaluating the protective role of Glycine betane under heavy metal stress in spinach
Noor-ul-Ain, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
203.
Effect of discharging untreated industrial wastewater to surface water bodies: significant threat to environmental pollution and
human health
Muhammad Tariq, Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad
204. Effect of various amendments and phosphatic fertilizers in Cd stabilization in artificially spiked soil
Maria Mussarat, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
205. Quality of drinking water from filtration plants in Rawalpindi region
Tanveer Iqbal, Dept. of Soil Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
206.
Physico-chemical analysis of industrial wastewater and remediating heavy metals through water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes)
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Aniqa Ashraf, Department of Environmental Sciences PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
207. Biobased commodities production using microbial electrosynthesis cells (MECs)
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Kiran Abrar, Department of Environmental Sciences PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
208. Phenotypic and genetic diversity of endophytes inhabiting nodules and roots of lens culinaris
Muhammad Azib, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad- Pakistan
209. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop biofortification through zinc solubilizing bacteria (zsb)
Muhammad Abaid-Ullah, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad- Pakistan
210. Effect of temperature variations on survival of rhizobial strains in vitro using different carrier
Tabinda Fatima, Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
211. Effect of textile wastewater treated with dye degrading bacteria on growth of green chilies
Saba Nawab, Department of Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
212.
Exogenous application of salicylic acid improves tolerance in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) plants grown under salinity
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Sumaira Rasul, Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
213. Impact of Seasonal Variation in Leaf K Concentration of Olive Cultivars Grown on Shale and Sandstone Soil
Sumbal Imdad, Department of Soil Science & SWC, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
214. Quality of sugarcane juice as affected by distillery spentwash
Ghulam Muhiyuddin Kaloi, National Sugar and Tropical Horticulture Research Institute, PARC Thatta, Pakistan
215. Effect of press mud and PGPRs on physiological growth of soybean
Hafiz Nadeem Arif, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
216. Effect of foliar and soil applied salicylic acid on wheat grown under saline conditions
Muhammad Aqeel Shoukat, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan