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Detailed Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf

Personal Details

Name : Professor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf (H.I.; S.I.)

Father's Name : Ghulam HussainNationality : PakistaniGender : Male

Contact and Mailing Addresses:

Official Address Professor (Rtd) University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan; Chairman (Curr.)Pakistan Science Foundation, 1-Constitution Avenue G-5/2 Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92-300-6232222

Permanent Home Address House #. 57, Street #. 2, Muslim Town 3, Sargodha Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Tel: +92-41-8811616Mob: +92-300-6677472E-mail:[email protected]

Academic Qualifications:

Examination passed

Board/ University Year Distinction Subjects

D.Sc University of Liverpool, UK 2011 - Improvement of stress tolerance in plants

Post-doc. University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

1993-94

With Prof. J. W. O’Leary

Physiology of salt tolerance

Post-doc. University of Liverpool 1986 With Dr. T. McNeilly Physiology of salt tolerance

Ph.D. University of Liverpool, UK 1986 With Dr. T. McNeilly & Prof. A.D. Bradshaw (FRS)

Botany-Salt tolerance

M.Sc. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

1980 1st position and Medal Botany-Plant Physiology

B.Sc. University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

1973 1st in Biology group Biology group

F.Sc. -do- 1971 - Biology group

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mailto:[email protected]

Matriculation Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sargodha, Pakistan

1969 1st position in school Science subjects

Theses:

1. Ashraf, M. 1986. Evolution of Salt tolerance in Forage Crops. Ph.D., Department of Botany, University of Liverpool, UK.

2. Ashraf, M. 1980. Effect of salinity on germination and seedling growth of mungbean (Vigna radiata). M. Sc., Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Field of specialisation: Plant Sciences (Stress Biology)

Administrative Experience:

1. Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan from 24th February 2015 to date.

2. Vice Chancellor, Founder Vice Chancellor of Muhamamd Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan (A public sector university) from 15 August 2014 to 23rd February, 2015.

3. Chairman, Department of Agronomy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, from 9th September, 2013 to 14 August, 2014.

4. Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, from 30th

July, 2013 to 14 August, 2014.

5. Dean, Faculty of Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, from 15th

September, 2006 to 20th Nov 2012.

6. Director, Quality Enhancement Cell, established by Quality Assurance Agency, Higher Education Commission in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 21 July 2006 to 23 January 2008.

7. Chairman, Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 12th

October 2002 to 18th September, 2006.

8. Head/Convener, Quality Enhancement Cell, established by Quality Assurance Agency, Higher Education Commission in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 4 January 2005 to 20 June 2006.

9. Principal Investigator of about 25 research projects funded by various international and national organizations during the last 20 years.

10. Convener of a number of committees meant for devising rules and regulations for uplifting the quality of higher education in the university.

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Teaching and Research Experience:

1. Professor, Agronomy Department, University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan (26.08.2013 to 14 August, 2014)

2. Professor, Botany Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (30.03.2002 to 14th July 2013)

3. Associate Professor, Botany Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (26.05.1999 to 29.03.2002)

4. Associate Professor, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (11.3.1997 to 25.5.1999)

5. Assistant Professor, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (19.10.1989 to 10.3.1997)

6. Part-Time Teacher in the University College of Agriculture from 1989 – June 1993.

7. Lecturer, Botany Department, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (22.11.1986 to 18.10.1989)

8. Demonstrator, Botany Department, University of Liverpool, UK (1985-86).

9. Lecturer in Botany, Government Degree College, Shorkot City, Pakistan (28.3.1981 to Sept. 1983)

Trainings:

Trainer:

1. Workshop on “Dryland Agriculture and Ecosystem Sustainability” organized on 16-18th October 2013, at Lanzhou University, China (Co-Organizer)

2. Workshop on “Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges” organized on 16th June 2010, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF. (Chief Organizer)

3. International Symposium on “Strategies for Crop Improvement against Abiotic Stresses” held during 18 to 20th September, 2006 by Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)

4. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Imparting Practical Training in Biochemical Techniques” held on Feb 27-March 4, 2006 by the Departments of Chemistry and Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Co-organizer).

5. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Role and Functions of Quality Enhancement Cell” held on May 31, 2006 by the Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer and Resource person).

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6. Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) UAF conducted a Self Assessment orientation program of Program teams of all the departments of University of Agriculture Faisalabad from 7 to 13th July 2005. (Chief Organizer)

7. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Advances in Plant Physiology” held on 14-16 November, 2005 by the Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)

8. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Imparting Practical Training in Advanced Plant Biology Techniques to College Teachers” held on 11-16 October, 2004 by the Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. (Chief Organizer)

9. Research Orientation Program (Delivered Lectures on Scientific Writing): held annually at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to share the experience of senior faculty members with the young ones.

Trainings Completed:

1. Three weeks training (September 1992) for determination of soluble carbohydrates and soluble proteins using HPLC and electrophoresis at the University College of Wales and Plant Breeding Station, Aberystwyth, U.K.

2. One month (Nov. 1989) training in the use of HPLC, GC-MS and bioassay of Abscisic Acid from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, U.K.

Awards and Honours:

1. Hilal-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan conferred on 14th August, 2016

2. Life-Time Achievement Award by the Pakistan Botanical Society Karachi 2015

3. Appointed as an Honorary Professor by the Lanzhou University, China from February 2013 to date.

4. Distiguished Scientist of the Year in the field of Botany, 2013, by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.

5. Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013, by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan.

6. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) awarded a Medal recognizing his outstanding efforts to the agriculture sector related to plant stress physiology and molecular biology during 2013.

7. Earned the 26th Khawarzmi International Award (KIA Laureate), 2013 by the Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST), and presented by the President of Iran on 5th February, 2013.

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8. Earned research productivity award 2012 and secured second position among all awardees – sponsoring agency Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad.

9. Appointed as a Visiting professor by the Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China for a period of three years from May 18, 2011 to May 18, 2014.

10. Appointed as a Visiting professor by the King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a period of two years from Dec 2009 to Dec 2011.

11. Appointed as a Scientific Advisor for the Green Technology Program, Rural Development Administration, Government of the Republic of Korea for a period of 3 years from January 2010 to Dec. 2012.

12. Research Productivity Allowance for the year 2010 (Placed in Category A)

13. Research Productivity Allowance for the year 2007, 2008.

14. Visiting professor, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China, since 2007. (I visit almost every year).

15. Appointed as a Distinguished National Professor by the Higher Education Commission from 25th Nov. 2005 to 24th Nov. 2007.

16. Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan conferred on 14th August, 2006.

17. A shield by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad given away by the President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, in the inaugural ceremony of the Centenary Celebrations of the University on 14 March 2006.

18. Earned Productivity Allowance from the Ministry of Science & Technology (2005).

19. Appointed as an Honorary Scientist for Rural Development Administration, Government of the Republic of Korea for a period of 3 years from Ist July 2005 to 30 June 2008.


21. Dr. Agha G.D. Ahmad Medal by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan (2003).



24. Best University Teacher Award by Higher Education Commission Islamabad (2002).

25. One of the highest Civil Award by the President of Pakistan – Pride of Performance for 2000.

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26. Pakistan Council for Science and Technology has ranked 5th leading scientist in Biological Sciences for 1999 using US ISI Impact factor.

27. Open Gold Medal in Botany (1997) by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad.

28. Presidential Award –Izaz-e-Fazeelat for 1997.

29. First Award in Biology (Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/-) by the National Book Foundation of Pakistan in 1994.

30. Fulbright Research Award for 1993/94 by the U.S. Educational Foundation.

31. A Cash Prize of Rs. 15000/- (2nd Prize) by the National Book Council (Ministry of Education Pakistan).

32. Salam Prize (established by the Nobel Laureate Dr. Salam) in Science (Biology), in 1992.

33. Earned a Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy of Sciences in the field of Biology, in 1990 (under 40).

34. Earned a Golden Star in 1988 from the National Farm Guide Council of Pakistan on the basis of excellent research in Agriculture.

35. Earned a Medal in 1980 and 1st position in the University in M.Sc.

Varieties/Lines developed of different crops

1. “S24” was developed as a highly salt tolerant wheat line and got registered in USA in Journal of Plant Registration in 2010

2. A cotton variety “MNH-988” (high yielding and highly disease resistant) was got registered with Punjab Agriculture Department during 2016 as a team member

Patent Got Registered

“Glycine betaine rich sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) extract promotes plant growth

under saline stress” SI No. 142462; dated 1-12-2016 – The Patent Office, Government

of Pakistan

Professional Affiliation and Appointments:

Fellowships

1. Member of the Executive Council of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad-Pakistan (from January 2007 to December 2008; from Jan 2009-Dec 2010).

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2. Fellow of Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste-Italy (2003).

3. Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad-Pakistan (2000)

Visiting Professor/Scientist

1. Visiting professor, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, February 2013

2. Visiting professor, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, Spetember 2012

3. Visiting Professor, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China for a period of three years from May 18, 2011 to May 18, 2014.

4. Visiting professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a period of two years from December 2009 to date.

5. Visiting scientist, BIOTEC, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.

6. Visiting professor, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China, since 2007. (I visit almost every year).

7. Visiting professor, Jenju University, South Korea 2005.

8. Visiting professor, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2000.

9. Visiting scientist, University of Arizona Tucson, USA (through Fulbright program) 1993-1994.

Membership of Scientific Societies:

1. Member of the Commission for the ICTP Prize Fellowships for Leadership in Science and Islamic Public Life, TWAS, Italy, 2007.

2. Member of the Executive Committee of the National Commission for Science and Technology (ECNCST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan from May 12, 2006 to date.

3. President, Pakistan Botanical Society from January 2006 to December 2007.

4. Focal person for the review of Research projects under the National Research Program for Universities, Higher Education Commission from 24-04-2006 to date.

5. Member, National Core Group in Life Sciences, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad. 2005-2008.

6. Member, National Curriculum Committee, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad (1998-todtae).

7. Pakistan Botanical Society. (Life member)7

8. Society for the Advancement of Science in Pakistan.

Editorships of National and International Journals:

1. Biologia, Pakistan (member Advisory Board) from January 2010 to date

2. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences, Turkey, from 2007 to date

3. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture from July 2005 to date

4. BMC Plant Biology, UK (Member Editorial Board) from April 2004 to date

5. Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, UK (Member Editorial Advisory Board) January 2004 to date.

6. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Finland (Member Editorial Board) 2003 to 2004.

7. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Editor- Section on Plant Physiology and Biochemistry) 2003 to date.

8. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Member Editorial Committee) 2002.

9. Journal of Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan in 1996 and 1998.

10. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 2003 to 2005.

11. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 2000 – 2005.

12. Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry 1996-2000.

13. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture from 1991-1993.

Reviewer of National and International Journals:

1. The Pakistan Cottons (Pakistan)

2. Pakistan Journal of Plant Sciences (Pakistan)Journal of Science (Saudi Arabia)

3. International Journal of Environmental Management (UK)

4. International Journal of Environmental Biology (India)

5. Pakistan Journal of Industrial Research (Pakistan)

6. Journal of Scientific Research – Science and Technology (Muscat, Oman)

7. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (Pakistan)

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8. Journal of Desert Studies (Egypt)

9. Environmental and Experimental Botany (The Netherlands)

10. Plant Growth Regulation (The Netherlands)

11. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research (Australia)

12. Heredity (UK)

13. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Pakistan)

14. BMC Plant Biology (UK) (Core Reviewer) from 2002 to April 2004

15. European Journal of Agronomy (Germany)

16. Plant Science (USA)

17. Small Ruminant Research (USA)

18. Scientia Horticulturae (The Netherlands)

19. Annals of Applied Biology (UK)

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20. Journal of Tropical Plant Physiology (Malaysia)

21. Pedosphere (China)

22. Euphytica (The Netherlands)

23. Journal of Plant Physiology (Germany)

24. Industrial Crops and Products (The Netherlands)

25. Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology (Brazil)

26. Pest Management Science (The Netherlands)

27. Plant Biology (USA)

28. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Poland)

29. BMC Genomics (UK)

30. Plant Food and Human Nutrition (UK)

31. Plant and Soil (The Netherlands)

32. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (UK)

33. African Journal of Biotechnology (South Africa)

34. Journal of Plant Interactions (Italy)

35. Functional Plant Biology (Australia)

36. Annals of Botany

37. HortScience (USA)

38. Enzyme and Microbial Technology (USA)

Member/Convener of Committees:

1. Member, Senate, Federal Urdu University of Science & Technology (Appointed by the President of Pakistan) 2011-2013.

2. Member of Presidential awards committee of Higher Education Commission for the year 2008.

3. Member of Steering Committee for the review of a mega-project titled “Strengthening and Modernization of National Wheat Program Funded by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Islamabad.

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4. Executive member of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences Council for a period of two years (2007-2008 and from 2009 – 2010)

5. Focal Point appointed by the Higher Education Commission for funding R & D research projects in the subject of Plant Biology/Botany from 2006 to date.

6. Member, Advisory Committee for Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur (June 2011 to date)

7. Member, Board of Studies, Government College University Lahore.

8. Member, Board of Studies, Government College University Faisalabad.

9. Member, Board of Studies, University of Sargodha, Sargodha.

10. Member, Board of Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur.

11. President, Gymnastic Team, UAF.

12. Patron, The Botanical Society, UAF.

13. Member, Advisory Committee for the Institute of Sustainable Halophyte production, University of Karachi.

14. Member, Academic Council, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (Nominated by the Chancellor) 2007 to date

15. Member, Vision Committee, UAF.

16. Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Sciences, UAF.

17. Member Senate, UAF.

18. Member, Academic Council, UAF

19. Member, Advanced Studies and Research Board, UAF.

20. Member, Committee for Graduate Studies, UAF.

21. Member, Advisory Committee for Publications, UAF.

22. Convener, Synopsis Scrutiny Committee, Faculty of Sciences, UAF.

23. Convener, Committee for Rationalization of Honorarium of the University Employees, UAF.

24. Convener, House Allotment Committee, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan

25. Convener, Committee for devising a new format of theses, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan

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26. Convener, Committee for devising rules for Post-doctorate studies, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan

27. Convener, Committee constituted by Higher Education Commission for revising the proformae for Self Assessment.

28. Convener, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UAF.

29. Convener, Board of Studies, Department of Botany, UAF.

Conferences Attended/Organized:

1. Participated as an invited speaker in an International Symposium “Biotechnology for Sustainable Development” held at Internationa Burch University Sarajevo, Bosnia on 15-18 May, 2014.

2. Presented a lecture as an invited speaker in a workshop on “Abiotic Stresses in Pakistan” organized by the Department of Biology University of Sargodha on 10th

April 2014.

3. Organized an international symposium on “Strategies for Overcoming Food Security Problems through Utilization of Rain-fed Areas” on March 26-28, University of Sargodha, Pakistan

4. Presented a lecture on “Natural photosynthesis versus artificial photosynthesis:

the enigma of generation of electricity and fuel” at PERN, Pakistan Academy of

Sciences, Islamabad on 13th March 2014.

5. Presented a lecture on “Scientific writing – an art” in a two-day workshop on

Qualitative Research---organized by the Department of Sociology, University of

Sargodha on 11-12 March 2014.

6. Inaugurated a training course on abiotic stresses and presented a lecture at Nuclear

Institute for Agriculture & Biology, Faisalabad on 10th March 2014.

7. Presented a lecture as an invited speaker on ''Climate change and vegetation

dynamics: a case study of Cholistan desert, Pakistan'' in a three-day workshop on

“Dryland Agriculture and Ecosystem Sustainability” organized at Lanzhou

University, China on 16-18th October, 2013.

8. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for improving stress tolerance in crops” at Yuzhong Campus, Lanzhou University, China on 9th October 2013.

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9. Presented a lecture as a Resource person on “Do we need quality or quantity in higher education?” in a one-day workshop on “Developing Quality Culture in Higher Education Instituions” organized by GC University Faisalabad on 11th June 2013.

10. Presented a lecture as Guest speaker on “Water, biodiversity and food security” in a conference on “Water and Biodiversity” organized by GC University Faisalabad on 22nd May 2013.

11. Presented a lecture on "Modern Techniques in Research on Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants" in a four-day training workshop at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), on February 21 to 24, 2013.

12. Presented a lecture on "Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants" in a workshop at National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), in April, 2012.

13. Presented a lecture on “Role of potassium in crop quality and stress tolerance” in a international symposium on “Use of potassium in Pakistan” held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad on 06-07 November 2012.

14. Presented a lecture on “Exploration of natural resources for biodiesel production” in a workshop on “Biodiesel Technology: Processing, potential feedstock, future prospects and challenges” held at University of Sargodha on 5-06 November 2012.

15. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for improving stress tolerance in crops: Some successes and failures” at Lanzhou University, China on 13th September 2012.

16. Presented a lecture on “Scientific Writing” at Lanzhou University, China on 15th

September 2012.

17. Presented a lecture on “Atmospheric carbon and water relations in plants growing at high altitude in the scenario of climate change” in an international workshop on “High Altitude Ecosystems and Climate Change” held at COMSTECH, Islamabad, on 3-5 September 2012.

18. Presented a KeyNote lecture in International Conference of Botany held at Quaed-e-Azam University, Islamabad, on 1-3 September 2012.

19. Presented a lecture on “Agriculture on degraded soils in the scenario of climate change” in the inaugural session of a Students’ Convention of over 32 universities organized by Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey from 8-13 July 2012.

20. Organized an international workshop on “Ensuring Food Security through Prevention of Biodiversity” funded by COMSTECH, at COMSTECH Islamabad, on 18-20 April 2012.

21. Organized an international symposium on “Strategies for Conservation of Endagered Ecosystems” held at UAF on 16-18 April 2012.

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22. Presented a lecture as a resource person in a one day workshop on the Role of Quality Assurance in Higher Education organized by the National Textile University, Faisalabad on 29th March, 2012.

23. Presented a lecture on “Medicinal flora of Cholistan Desert” as a resource person in an international workshop on “Medicinal Plants: Conservation and Sustainable Use’’ organized by Quaed-i-Azam University, Islamabad 8-10th Dec 2011.

24. Presented a Lecture on “Community structure of plant species in the Cholistan desert in response to climate change” on 15th June 2011 in the 22nd Asia-Pacific Science Congress, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

25. Presented an invited lecture on “Enhancing crop salt tolerance: Strategies, challenges and prospects” on 17th June 2011, organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

26. Presented two lectures on “Role of antioxidants in plant salt tolerance” and “Multiple strategies for improving crop salt tolerance” in an International Workshop on “Advances in Ecophysiology of Salt tolerance” organized by the Institute for Sustainable Halophyte Utilization (ISHU), University of Karachi, from 11-13 April, 2011.

27. Presented a Lecture on “Linking Biodiversity Preservation and Food Security” organized on 17th February 2011, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.

28. Presented a Key note Lecture on “Agro-biodiversity” in a Workshop titled “Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges” organized on 16th June 2010, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.

29. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Agro-biodiversity: Threats and challenges” on 16th June 2010, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.

30. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Linking Biodiversity Preservation and Food Security” on 17th February 2011, at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, sponsored by Endowment Fund, UAF.

31. Presented a lecture on “Sodium Chloride Tolerance: Recent Advances, in King Saud University, Saudi Arabia on 3rd Feb. 2010 during a visit from 01-02-2010-15-02-2010.

32. Presented a paper in an International Conference ‘‘Plants and Environmental Pollution’’ held in Kayseri, Turkey from 6-11 July 2009.

33. Presented a lecture on “Quality Enhancement Procedures in Universities” in a one day workshop on Quality Enhancement Practices organized by Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat on 15th May 2008.

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34. Presented a lecture on “Tailoring plants for salt affected soils” in a three day international workshop on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” held at the Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi on April 16-18, 2008.

35. Presented a lecture on “Self Assessment in Higher Education” in a one day workshop on Quality Assurance organized by University of Agriculture, Peshawar on 18th March 2008.

36. Presented three lectures in three different universities in Guangzhou, China during my visit from 30th October 2007 to 7th Nov. 2007.

37. Participated as a Resource Person in an International Workshop on ”Sustainable utilization of Saline waters and soils for Halophyte Cash Crop Production” Organized by Ferdowsi University Mashhad, Iran from 21 to 24 October 2007.

38. Participated in an International Workshop on “Development of Measurements for Higher Education Quality Assurance” organized by Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) on 30-31st May 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

39. Presented a lecture on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” in a one day workshop on Quality Assurance organized by COMSATS, Islamabad on 10th May 2007.

40. Organized a One-day Workshop on “Entrepreneurship: an emerging discipline” at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on 21st April, 2007 funded by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

41. Presented a paper on “Propagation and utilization of some potential medicinal plants” in a National Conference on Prospects of Ethno-Veterinary (Traditional) Medicine Research and Development in Pakistan held on 16-17 February 2007 at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

42. Presented two lectures as a Resource person on Self Assessment Manual in workshop “Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education through Self Assessment Procedures” organized by Quality Assurance Agency, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad on January 22-23, 2007.

43. Presented a lecture on “Status of Life Sciences in Pakistan” in a National Conference on Life Sciences organized by National Core Group in Life Sciences, Held in Multan from 13 to 14 November, 2006.

44. Presented a Plenary Lecture on “Some potential strategies for improving crop salt tolerance” in International Conference on Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance held in Tunisia from 3rd to 8th November, 2006.

45. Delivered a lecture on “Quality Assurance Procedures” to Assessment teams of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on 30th October, 2006.

46. Presented two lectures as a Resource Person in HEC-funded Workshop on “Advances in Plant Ecology” organized by Department of Botany, University of Karachi on 3-6 July 2006.

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47. Presented three lectures on Quality Assurance in a Higher Education Commission (HEC) Workshop: on “Role and Functions of Quality Enhancement Cell” held on May 31, 2006 by the Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

48. Presented a lecture on “Environmentally degraded soil: Biological means of their utilization” in a National Seminar “Soil Care for Sustainable Environment”organized by Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences” University of Agriculture, Faisalabad from 16 to 17 May 2006.

49. Participated in a two-day conference on Quality Assurance organized by HEC at Lahore during 10 to 11 May 2006.

50. Delivered a lecture on “Effective means of overcoming salinity stress” in University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi on 6th April 2006.

51. Presented a Plenary lecture on “Advances in salinity tolerance of potential crops” in an International Symposium “Applications of Plant Sciences in Emerging Scenario” held at GC University Faisalabad from 20 to 22 March 2006.

52. Presented a lecture on “ Analysis of Plant growth hormones” in the HEC workshop on Imparting practical training in biochemical techniques” organized by the Department of Botany and Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during February 27 to March, 4 2006.

53. Presented a lecture on “ Scientific Writing” in the HEC workshop on Imparting practical training in biochemical techniques” organized by the Department of Botany and Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during February 27 to March, 4 2006.

54. Presented a presidential address on ”Plant Sciences-Treading New Ways of Development” in the 34th Pakistan (SAARC) Countries Science Conference, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan on 20th February, 2006.

55. Presented a plenary lecture on “Recent trends in abiotic stresses” and also chaired two sessions in the 9th National Conference of Plant Scientists held at Jamshoro from 13-15 February 2006.

56. Presented a lecture on “Selectivity for ion uptake/discrimination and nutritional implications in saline conditions” in International Training Workshop on Biosaline Agriculture Technology held at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology on February 06-17, 2006.

57. Presented a paper in an International Conference on “Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance” held at the Mugla University, Mugla-Turkey, during 9-14 January, 2005.

58. Presented a paper titled “Advances in Crop Salt Tolerance” in the 3 rd Workshop on Production technology for Wheat and Sugarcane crop improvement Organized by Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad on March 16, 2005.

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59. Participated in the Pakistan 4th National Conference on Quality Assurance in Education organized by Pakistan Institute of Quality Control, Lahore from 17 to 18 th

September, 2005.

60. Presented a lecture on “Effective Report Writing” in the Staff Development Workshop held under auspices of Higher Education Commission at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in September 2005.

61. Presented a lecture on “Scientific Writing” in the 3rd Research Orientation Workshop held by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in August 2005.

62. As a Convener of Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) conducted a Self Assessment orientation program of Program teams of all the departments of University of Agriculture Faisalabad from 7 to 13th July 2005.

63. Presented a lecture on “Strategies for economic utilization of salt affected soils” on 8 th

July 2005 at Karachi University organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (Karachi Chapter)

64. Presented a paper titled “Salt tolerance in wheat: An overview” in the Intentional Conference On Biotechnology For Salinity And Drought Tolerance In Plants organized by National Commission on Biotechnology (NCB), National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), PAEC in collaboration with COMSTECH, HEC, IAEA & USNSF held during 28-31 March 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan.

65. Presented a lecture in Symposium on Rehabilitation of Degraded Lands held at Hanam Agricultural Research Station Iksan, South Korea on 22nd September 2004.

66. Presented two lectures in a HEC-Symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Sciences held at Botany Department, University of Karachi, from 23 to 26 August 2004.

67. Presented a lecture on Scientific Writing in an Orientation Workshop held by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in June 2004.

68. Presented two papers (one hour each) in an International symposium on Highly Saline Tolerant Plants held in Provo, Utah (USA) held from 11-13 May 2004.

69. Second National Conference of Biological Sciences organized by Pakistan Biological Society held at GC University, Lahore from April 22-24, 2004 (Chaired a session on Biotechnology).

70. Eighth National Conference of Plant Scientists held at University of Karachi, from 24-28 February, 2003. (Presented a paper and chaired a session on Salinity).

71. 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, from 25-28 December, 2002 (Convener of Plant Sciences Section).

72. 7th National Conference of Plant Scientists held at Lahore from November 14-16, 2000 (Presented a lead paper and a research paper).

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73. International Conference on the Prospects for Saline Agriculture organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, PARC and COMSTECH at Islamabad from April 10-12, 2000. (Presented a review paper and co-chaired a session)

74. First National Conference of Biological Sciences organized by Pakistan Biological Society held at GC University, Lahore from March 28-30, 2002 (Co-chaired a session on Ecology).

75. Visiting Professor for 10 days to Ain Shams University, Cairo – presented two seminars to their faculty and students.

76. Training Course/Workshop on Saline Agriculture for Small farmers and Extension Workers organized by the Atomic Energy Commission, Pakistan [held at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) Faisalabad] from 27-28 September 1999. (Chaired a session)

77. Annual Workshop on “Management of Leaf Curl Virus in cotton” organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Livestock, Islamabad, held at CCRI Multan from 26-27 July 1997. (Presented a paper).

78. National Conference organized by the Society for Advancement of Science in Lahore in January 1996. (Presented a paper).

79. Fourth National Conference of Plant Scientists held in Faisalabad, in February 1993. (Presented a paper).

80. National Conference of Plant Scientists held in Peshawar, November 1987. (Presented a paper)

81. Ecological Group meeting at Bangor, U.K. (1986). (Participated)

82. British Ecological Society conference held during 1984 at Liverpool, UK. (Participated)

Meetings Attended:

1. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 18th to 21st September, 2012 in Tianjin, China.

2. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 19th to 23th October, 2009 in Durban, South Africa.

3. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 11th to 13th November, 2008 in Mexico City, Mexico.

4. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 28th November, 2005 to 3rd

December 2005 in Trieste, Italy.

5. Attended the TWAS general body meeting held on 28th November, 2005 to 3rd

December 2005 in Alexandria, Egypt.

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Research Supervised:

Thesis Titles of the Ph.D. Research Supervised and Awarded Degree:

Name of Student Thesis Title32. Hina Kanwal (2015)2005-ag-456

Evaluation of some commercial and candidate cultivars of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for salt tolerance

31. Noman Habib (2013)2003-ag-491

Regulation of growth and some key physiological and biochemical attributes in salt-stressed plants of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by exogenous application of nitric oxide

30. Nusrat Parveen (2012)1997-ag-1695, UAF

Influence of silicon on growth and some physiological attributes of maize (Zea mays L.) under salt stress

29. M. Arslan Ashraf (2012)2002-ag-1125, UAF

Physiological and molecular characterization of two genetically diverse spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars for salt tolerance

28. Dr. Samina Tanwir 2005-ag-80 (2011), UAF

Effect of exogenous application of ascorbic acid on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under drought stress and QTL mapping for drought tolerance

27. Dr. Qasim Ali2001-ag-1882 (2011), UAF

Exogenous use of some potential organic osmolytes in enhancing drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.).

26. Dr. Nudrat Aisha Akram2004-ag-19 (2011), UAF

Alleviation of salt-induced adverse effects by exogenous application of 5-aminolevulinic acid in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

25. Dr. Pakeeza Sabir, 2004-ag-677 (2010), UAF

Inter-accession variation for salt tolerance in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.)

24. Dr. Sibgha Noreen, 2004-ag-17 (2010), UAF

Influence of exogenous application of salicylic acid on physiological and biochemical attributes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under salinity stress

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23. Dr. Ejaz Hussain Siddiqi2004-ag-607

Influence of salt stress on some physiological and biochemical attributes and oil composition of a potential oil-seed crop safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)

22. Dr. Habib ur Rehman Athar, 2003-ag-792 (2009), UAF

Influence of exogenously applied glycinebetaine and 20raline in alleviating the adverse effects of salt stress on canola (Brassica napus L.)

21. Dr. Zahra Noreen, 2001-ag-1452 (2008), UAF

Identification of some potential physiological/biochemical selection criteria for salt tolerance in three winter vegetables

20. Dr. Khalid Nawaz, 97-ag-935(2007), UAF

Alleviation of the adverse effects of salinity stress on maize (Zea mays L.) by exogenous application of glycinebetaine

19. Dr. Ameer Khan 95-ag-634 (2007), UAF

Influence of exogenously applied ascorbic acid on growth and physiological attributes of hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress

18. Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz97-ag-984 (2007), UAF

Acclimation of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants to salt stress by exogenous application of brassinosteroids

17. Dr. M. Saeed Akram 91-ag-1532 (2007), UAF

Ameliorative effects of exogenously applied different sources of potassium on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants exposed to salt stress

16. Dr. Mansoor Hameed 84-ag-1358 (2006), UAF

Morpho-anatomical and physiological adaptations of some native grasses of the Salt Range (Pakistan) to salinity stress

15. Dr. Muhammad Waseem 85-ag-840 (2006), UAF

Influence of exogenously applied salicylic acid on drought tolerance of hexaploid wheat

14.Dr. Zafar Ullah Zafar, (2006), BZU.

Role of mineral nutrients in resistance to leaf curl virus in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

13. Dr. Muhammad Arfan96-ag-843, (2006), UAF

Alleviation of salt stress in wheat by exogenously applied salicylic acid

12. Dr. Iqbal Makhdum(2004), Chemistry, BZU

Response of some cotton cultivars to sulphate of potash (SOP) and muriate of potash (MOP).

11. Syed Hammad Raza95-ag-670, (2006) UAF

Alleviation of the adverse effects of salinity on hexaploid wheat by exogenous application of glycinebetaine

10. Dr. Malik Haji Arif Ali91-ag-1486 (2005), UAF

Physiological and biochemical responses of some elite canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars to exogenously applied nickel.

9. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal94-ag-789 (2005), UAF

Inducing salt tolerance in wheat by pre-sowing seed treatment with plant growth regulators or inorganic salts

8. Dr. Naeem Iqbal94-ag-1653 (2005), UAF

Influence of exogenous glycinebetaine in drought tolerance of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

7. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad81-ag-964 (2004), UAF

Development of genetic linkage maps for some insect non-preference traits in cotton

6. Dr. Altaf Hussain91-ag-1471 (2003), UAF

Isolation, purification and characterization of invertases from sugarcane grown under saline conditions

5. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Khan91-ag-1578 (2003), UAF

Effect of seasonal variation on the availability of macro-and micro-nutrients to animals (sheep and goats) through forage from soil

4. Dr. Gul Sanat Shah(2000), BZU

Assessment of genetic variation and heritability of yield components in mungbean (Vigna 20raline (L.) Wilczek) and mode of inheritance of resistance to MYMV in this crop

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3. Dr. Saghir Ahmad(2000) BZU

Development of salt tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.)

2. Dr. Muhammad Qasim85-ag-971 (2000), UAF

Physiological and biochemical studies in a potential oilseed crop canola (Brassica napus L.) under salinity (NaCl) stress.

1. Dr. Abdul Waheed(1996), Botany, BZU

Exploration of potential sources of salt tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Thesis Titles of the Ph.D. Research as Committee member and Awarded Degree:

Name of Student Thesis Title42. Dr. Sadia FalakChemistry & Biochemistry, 2013, 2001-ag-1387

Biochemical and gene expression profiling of Nigella sativa L. under salt and fungal stress

41. Rana Salman Anjum,Biochem, 2013, 2004-ag-18

Purification and characterization of proteins important for homologous recombination in eukaryotes

40. Dr. Huma Lubna Shaheen 2003-ag-443, Botany, 2012

Gene expression and morpho-physiological responses of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to salt stress

39. Muhammad Abubakar2002-ag-1790, PBG, 2012

Inheretence of powdery mildew resistance and tield related traits in Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

38. Shumyla Nawazish2004-ag-20, Botany, UAF, 2012

Biomonitoring of lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) pollution emitting from automobiles on motorway (M-3) and natural highway (N-5), Pakistan

37. Dr. M. Javed Iqbal,Chemistry & Biochemistry, UAF, 2012

Marker-trait association for drought tolerance in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germplasm

36. Dr. Munazzah Meraj2002-ag-1955, Biochemistry, UAF, 2012

Diagnostic potential of indigenously hyper-produced urate oxidase

35. Dr. Shagufta Perveen2005-ag-47, Botany, UAF, 2012

Effect of exogenous application of triacontanol on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress

34. Dr. Javed Akhter94-ag-1164, Crop Physiology, UAF, 2011

Influence of exogenous application of salicylic acid on salt-stressed mungbean (Vigna radiata)

33. Dr. Mubashra Saadia2001-ag-2004, Biochemistry, UAF, 2011

Expression profiling of some differentially expressed genes under salt stress in oil seed crops: Canola and sunflower

32. Dr. Nargis Naz2003-ag-468, Botany, UAF, 2011

Adaptive components of salt tolerance in some grasses of Cholistan desert, Pakistan

31. Dr. M. Sajid Aqeel Ahmad99-ag-1464, Botany, UAF,

Influence of Nickel stress on growth, morpho-physiological and anatomical attributes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

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2011 30. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Anjum 88-ag-1239, SES, UAF, 2011

Substrate dependent microbial biosynthesis of auxins and their effect on growth and yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)

29.Dr. Nighat Aslam 2000-ag-950, Biochemistry, 2010

Hyperexpression of cellulase genes from Trichoderma harzianum

28. Dr. Muhammad Zafar1988-ag-1184, Agronomy, UAF, 2010

Weed management studies in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.)

27. Rizwan Rasheed, 2004-ag-600, Botany, UAF, 2009

Salinity and extreme temperature effects on sprouting buds of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.): Some histological and biochemical studies

26. Iqbal Hussain, 2004-ag-504, Botany, UAF, 2009

Seasonal variations in some physiological responses of maize (Zea mays L.) under greenhouse conditions

25. Nazila Azhar, 2000-ag-779, Botany, UAF, 2009

Effect of ethylene-diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) on lead (Pb2+) accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

24. Muhammad Zafarul-Hai SES, 1994-ag-1228, 2009

Improving nodulation in Lentil through co-inoculation with rhizobia and ACC deaminase containing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria

23.Shamim AhmadAgronomy, 93-ag-1237, 2009

Influence of foliar application of nitrogen on drought tolerance of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

22.Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Agronomy, 96-ag-1786, 2008

Phosphorus management studies in canola hybrids

21. Iftikhar Ahmad, 89-ag-1513, Botany, UAF, 2008

Spatio-temporal variation in ecophysiological attributes of some medicinal plants indigenous to Soone valley

20. M. Zafar-ul-Hye, Soil Science, UAF, 200819.Shaheen Iqbal, 78-ag-498Agronomy, UAF, 2008

Modeling the impact of climate change on rice (Oryza sativa) productivity in Punjab under nitrogen split application

18. Habib Ali, 92-ag-1511Zoology, UAF, 2008

Behaviour and ecology of the house crow (Corvus spelendens) in Islamabad-Rawalpindi and adjoining areas

17. Saif ur Rehman Kashif, 86-ag-1372; Soil Science, UAF, 2008

Role of okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.) to soil applied encapsulated calcium carbide

16. Sajid-ur-Rehman, 90-ag-1058, PBG, UAF, 2007

Genetic and DNA markers studies of some important traits in upland cotton

15. Sibtain Ahmad 2000-ag-964, Biochemistry UAF, 2007

Expression and characterization of xylanases from Trichoderma harzianum and an anaerobic bacterium

14. Abdul Ghani 94-ag-1378(2007) Botany, UAF

Response of mungbean (Vigna 22adiate (L.) Wilczek) to exogenously applied cadmium: Elucidation of possible tolerance mechanism

13. Rizwan Ahmad 93-ag-1347, SES, (2007), UAF

Use of Recycled organic waste for sustainable maize (Zea mays L.) production

12.Tariq Aziz 94-ag-1111 (2006) Soil Science, UAF

Differential Phosphorus Acquisition of Brassica Cultivars

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12.Tariq Aziz 94-ag-1111 (2006) Soil Science, UAF

Differential Phosphorus Acquisition of Brassica Cultivars

11. Ejaz Ahmad Warraich 94-ag-1203 (2006) Crop Physiology, UAF

Crop management strategies to improve water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

10. Muhammad AtharNadeem 93-ag-1053 (2006), Agronomy, UAF

Impact of different weed management practices on nutrient and water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

9. Kafeel Ahmad95-ag-679 (2005), Botany, UAF

Exploitation of legume diversity indigenous to Soon valley in the salt range of Punjab

8. Dr. Irfan Afzal94-ag-1040 (2005) Agronomy, UAF

Seed enhancements to induce salt tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

7. Dr. Ghulam Yasin93-ag-930, (2004), Botany, UAF

Alleviation of Rhizospheric metal pollution effects on Mash (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) by exogenous kinetin and spermidine.

6. Dr. M. Farrukh Saleem93-ag-1056, (2004), Agronomy, UAF

Agro-physiological response of autumn planted sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) to management practices.

5. Dr. M. Mahmood-ul-Hassan 92-ag-1516, (2004), Zoology, UAF

Habitat, food and breeding habits of the barn owl (Tyto alba) in central Punjab.

4. Dr. Muhammad Ikram(2003), PBG, UAF

Morpho-genetic analysis of seed yield parameters and inheritance of yellow mosaic virus in Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.

3. Dr. Muzammil Saleem 81-ag-986, (2003), Botany, UAF

Response of some elite lines of Triticum aestivum L. and Triticum durum Desf. To drought

2. Dr. Tariq Siddique(2002), Soil Science, UAF

Biodegradation of organo-chlorine pesticide in soil and water environment.

1. Dr. Shahzad MA Basra(2001), Crop Physiology, UAF

Assessment of physiological and biochemical aspects of cotton seed deterioration and enhancement of seed.

Research Grants/Projects Completed:

Title Donor Agency Amount (Rs/$) In million

Duration Role dAs

PI/Co. PI

1. Improvement of some potential forage crops for livestock in Saudi Arabia

King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

1.460966 January 01, 2012 to January 12, 2012

PI

2. Elucidation of antioxidative defense system and some potential physio-biochemical attributes in

Higher Education Commission

3.210249 September 2010 (Two years) 22-

PI

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canola (Brassica napus L.) under drought stress

09-10-23-09-12

3. Adaptive potential of newly developed commercial cultivars of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to multiple abiotic stresses

Higher Education Commission

3.79588 October 2010 (Three years) 06-10-10-07-10-2013

PI

4. Modulation of activities/levels of antioxidants, vitamins and osmoprotectants in some prospective summer and winter vegetables due to salt stress

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

3.0 June2009 (Two years)16-05-09-17-05-2011

PI

5. Research grant from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2.898 Jan 2011 to Dec 2011

6. Potential use of CO2 as foliar fertilizer for wheat yield enhancement under salt stress: Strategies for the future

Pakistan Science Foundation

0.59874 October 2007 (Two years)01-10-07-30-09-2010

Co-PI

7. An efficient and economic means of enhancing wheat yield under water deficit conditions: use of osmoprotectants

Pakistan Science Foundation

0.574 July 2006Three (Years)05-06-06 to 30-06-09

PI

8. Purification and characterization of antifungal peptides/proteins from potential medicinal plants and construction of cDNA libraries for hyper-expression

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

1.60 September 2004(Three Years)01-09-04 to 02-05-08

Co-PI

9. Gaseous exchange and photosystem II fluorescence as premier determinants of drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

4.421 July, 2006(Two Years)04-09-06 to 03-09-08

PI

10. Identification of Biochemical indicators for salt tolerance and their

Higher Education Commission,

5.98 May, 2005(Three

PI

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genetic basis in potential oilseed crops canola and sunflower.

Islamabad, Pakistan.

Years)07-07-05 to 06-07-08

11. Role of exogenous use of organic osmolytes in enhancing drought tolerance in maize under greenhouse and field conditions

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

1.812 March 2006(Two Years)08-04-06 to 07-04-08

PI

12. Activities of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan

1.75 2004(Three years)15-03-04 to 14-03-07

PI

13. Identification, tissue-specific expression and immunolocalization of stress proteins (dehydrins) under high temperature stress.

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan

0.995 2004-06(Two years)

Co-PI

14. “Institutional strengthening and upgradation of laboratories and library facilities in the development of department of Botany” UAF (Development Project)

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan.

0.50 2005(One Year)

PI

15. Research grant from HEC under the proposal “Strengthening and upgradation of stress physiology Lab., Department of Botany”

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan.

1.770 May, 2005(One Year)

PI

16. Research grant from PSF under the scheme “Support to active scientists of the country”

Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan

0.998 May, 2005Three years

PI

17. Improving salt tolerance in wheat through pre-sowing seed treatment with plant growth regulators or inorganic salts

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

0.06 2002-03(One year)

PI

18. Physiological and biochemical studies in a potential oil-seed crop, canola (Brassica napus L.) under salinity (NaCl) stress

University Grants Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan

0.063 1999-2000(One year)

PI

19. Mechanism of resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton

Asian Development Bank

3.50 1997-1999Three years

PI

20. HEG inter-link program between BZU and University of Wales (Aberystwyth)

University of Wales (Aberystwyth),

-- 1989-1994Five years

Co-PI

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UK21. Biochemical/Physiological responses of some commercial cotton varieties to heat stress

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Islamabad, Pakistan

0.05 1992-93(One year)

PI

22. Development of salt tolerance in sunflower

Pakistan Science Foundation, Pakistan


Co-PI

23. Improvement of salt tolerance in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss

University Grants Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan

0.075 1991-92(One year)

PI

24. Biochemical/Physiological aspects of salt tolerance in some salt tolerant and salt sensitive cultivars of wheat

Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy

$ 0.001 1990-91(One year)

PI

25. Biochemical/Physiological responses of some arid zone grasses to drought, salinity, and high temperature

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Pakistan

0.0904 1991-92(One year)

Co-PI

26. Improvement of salt tolerance in some pulse crops

Pakistan Science Foundation, Pakistan


Co-PI

Journal impact factor is now over 630

Science citation index according to ISI Web of Knowledge is over 12700 (Highest among biological and agricultural scientists of the country) and over 29000 according to Google’s My Citations.

h-index = 48 (according to Web of Knowledge; Highest among all scientists of the country except those of Math)

h-index = 73; i10-index = 361 (according to Google’s My Citations)

Ranked the top scientist of the OIC countries (57 countries) by securing 4306 points in Biological Sciences in 2007 by the COMSTECH of the OIC countries.

Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2010 by scoring 5200 points by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology. Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2007 by scoring 3061 points by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology. Ranked the top Scientist in Biological Sciences in 2005 by scoring 2410 points by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.

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Ranked the top Scientist in both Agricultural and Biological Sciences in 2004 by scoring 2050 points by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.

Attained 7th position among the scientists from all disciplines in Pakistan during 2004: by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF DR. M. ASHRAF

Books

1. Akram, N.A., Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Ozturk, M. 2016. Guest Editor for a

Special Issue on "Major Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment and

Reclamations" published in Applied Ecology and Environmental Research,

Volume 14(5), 2016 (Impact Factor, 0.5).

2. Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M., Aksoy, A., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Hakeem, K.R. (Eds.) 2015. Plants, Pollutants and Remediation. Springer Heidelberg, Germany.

3. Ozturk, M., M. Ashraf, A. Aksoy and M.S.A. Ahmad (Eds). 2015. Phytoremediation for Green Energy. Springer Heidelberg, Germany.

4. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.) 2012. Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement. Springer, Germany.

5. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2013. Annual Progress Report of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2012-13 and presented in the Senate meeting in February, 2012. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.




9. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. (Eds.) 2010. Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation. Springer, Germany.

10. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R. (Eds.) 2009. Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44; 246 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.

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http://www.springer.com/series/6613

11. Ashraf, M. (Chief Editor) 2009. Annual Progress Report of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad for the period 2008-09 and presented in the Senate meeting in January, 2010. University of Agriculture Faisalabad Press.


13. Abdelly, C., Ozturk, M., Ashraf, M. and Grignon, C. (Eds.) 2008. Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. Birkhauser Verlag AG, Basel, Switzerland.

14. Ashraf, M. and S. A. Ahmad 2008. Guest Editors for a Special Issue of Pakistan Journal of Botany Volume 40(4) 2008. Published by the Pakistan Botanical Society.

15. Ashraf, M. and P. J. Harris. (Editors) 2005. Abiotic stresses: Plant resistance through breeding and molecular approaches” Haworth Press New York in 2005. pp. 725 (Book).

16. Ashraf, M. and Rehman, H.U. (Guest Editors) 2006. Special Issue of Pakistan Journal of Botany Volume 38(5) 2006. Published by the Pakistan Botanical Society.

Book Chapters, Periodicals, Manuals

17. Batool, R., M. Hameed, M. Ashraf, M.S.A. Ahmad and S. Fatima. 2015. Physio-anatomical responses of plants to heavy metals. In: Ozturk, M., M. Ashraf, A. Aksoy and M.S.A. Ahmad (Eds) Phytoremediation for green energy. Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 79-96.

18. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Rehman, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2012. Using marker-assisted selection in plant breeding for salinity tolerance, In: Sergey Shabala and Tracey Ann Cuin (eds.), Plant Salt Tolerance: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana Press vol. 913, pp. 305-333.

19. Prasad, K.N., Ismail, A., Ashraf, M. and Jiang, Y. 2012. Efficient Extraction and Utilization of Litchi (Litchi sinensis Sonn.) Fruit, In: Food Science: Research and Technology, A.K. Haghi (Ed.) Apple Academic Press, Inc. pp. 12-19, Canada.

20. Nadeem, S.M., Ahmad, M., Zahir, Z.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Microbial ACC-deaminase biotechnology: Perspectives and applications in stress agriculture. In: Bacteria in Agrobiology: Stress Management. (Editor: Maheshwari, D.K.). Pages 141-185. Springer, Germany.

21. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. Öztürk, M. and Aksoy, A. 2012. Crop Improvement Through Different Means: Challenges and Prospects. In: Crop

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Production for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), Springer, Germany.

22. Mehboob-ur-Rahman, Shaheen, T., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Y. 2012. Bridging genomic and classical breeding approaches for improving crop productivity. In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), Springer, Germany.

23. Ashraf, M.Y. Mahmood, K., Ashraf, M., Akhter, J. and Hussain, F. 2012. Optimal supply of micronutrients improves drought tolerance in legumes. In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), Springer, Germany.

24. Mehboob, I., Naveed, M., Zahir Z.A., and Ashraf M, 2012. Potential of rhizobia for sustainable production of non-legumes. In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), Springer, Germany.

25. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Toxins and their phytoremediation. In: Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A.). Springer, Germany.

26. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Naz, N. 2010. Structural and functional adaptations for salinity tolerance in plants. In: Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A.). Springer, Germany.

27. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Mahmood, K., Akhtar, J. and Arshad, M. 2010. Phytoremediation of saline soils for sustainable agricultural productivity. In: Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation. (Editors: Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A.). Springer, Germany.

28. Athar H.R. and M. Ashraf. 2009. Strategies for crop improvement against salinity and drought stress: An overview. Pages: 1-16. In: Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44 (eds. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R.). ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.

29. Rehman, S., A. Khatoon, Z. Iqbal, M. Jamil., M. Ashraf and P.J.C. Harris. 2009. Prediction of salinity tolerance based on biological and chemical properties of Acacia seeds. Pages: 19-23. In: Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44 (eds. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R.). ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.

30. M. Jamil., M. Ashraf, S. Rehman and E.S. Rha. 2009. Cell membrane stability (CMS): A simple technique to check salt stress alleviation through seed priming with GA3 in canola. Pages: 117-127. In: Salinity and Water Stress: Improving Crop Efficiency, Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science,

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Vol. 44 (eds. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, H.R.). ISBN: 978-1-4020-9064-6. Springer, Germany.

31. Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Panicum antidotale: A Potential Grass for Salt Affected Soils. In: Crop and Forage Production Using Saline Waters (eds. Kafi, M. and Khan, M.A.). Center for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM&T Centre). Daya Publishing House, Dehli-110 035.

32. Ashraf, M., Nawaz, K., Athar, H.U.R., and Raza, S.H. 2008. Growth enhancement in two potential cereal crops, maize and wheat, by exogenous application of glycinebetaine. Pages 21-36. In: Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance (eds. Chedly Abdelly, Munir Ozturk, Muhammad Ashraf and Claude Grignon). Birkenhauser Verlag AG, Basel, Boston, Berlin.

33. Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Hussain, F., Waheed, R.A., and Iqbal, M.M. 2006. Growth performance and nutritional values of some salt tolerant plants grown under saline environments. In: Ozturk, M., Waisel, Y., Khan, M.A. and Gork, G. (eds). Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. Pp: 35-44. Birkhauser Verlag, Basal-Switzerland.

34. Ashraf, M. 2006. Tolerance of some potential forage grasses from arid regions of Pakistan to salinity and drought. In: Ozturk, M., Waisel, Y., Khan, M.A. and Gork, G. (eds). Biosaline Agriculture and High Salinity Tolerance. pp: 15-28. Birkhauser Verlag, Basal-Switzerland.

35. Ashraf, M. Hameed H., Arshad, M. Ashraf, M.Y. and Akhtar K. 2006. Salt tolerance of some potential forage grasses from Cholistan desert of Pakistan. In: Khan, M. A. and Weber, D.J. (Eds.). Eco-physiology of High Salinity tolerant Plants. Pp. 31-54. Springer-Verlag, The Netherlands.

36. Ashraf, M.Y., Shirazi M. U. Ashraf, M. Sarwar G. and Khan, M. A. 2006. Utilization of salt-affected soils by growing some Acacia species. In: Khan, M. A. and Weber, D.J. (Eds.). Eco-physiology of High Salinity tolerant Plants. Pp. 289-311. Springer-Verlag, The Netherlands.

37. Rahman, S.U., Malik, T.A., Ashraf, M. and Malik, S. 2006. DNA markers for insect resistance in cotton. Pages 45-49. In: International Conference on “Biotechnology: Shaping Future Agriculture” held on June 20-21, 2006, at University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

38. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Sarwar, G. 2005. Response of Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) to drought and salinity stresses. Pp. 166-177. (Book Chapter) In: VEGETABLES: Growing Environment and Mineral Nutrition Editor - Ramdane Dris, World Food Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.

39. Jamil, A., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Plant Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses through Modern Genetic Engineering Techniques. pp. 1276-1299. In: CROPS: Growth, Quality and Biotechnology Edited by Ramdane Dris. World Food Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.

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40. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Sarwar, G. 2005. Physiological approaches to improving plant salt tolerance. pp. 1206-1227. In: CROPS: Growth, Quality and Biotechnology Edited by Ramdane Dris. World Food Ltd. Helsinki, Finland.

41. Rehman, S. Harris, PJC, and Ashraf, M. 2005. Stress environments and their impact on crop production. (Book chapter) In: Abiotic Stresses: Plant Resistance through Breeding and Molecular Approaches. Haworth Press, New York. Pp. 3-15.

42. Athar, H. R. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Photosynthesis under Drought Stress. Pp. 841-867. (Book Chapter). In: Handbook of Photosynthesis. 2nd Ed. M. Pessarakli, Marcel and Dekker (Eds.), Taylor and Francis, Inc., New York, U.S.A.

43. Jamil, A., Naim, S. Ahmad, S. and Ashraf, M. 2004. Production of industrially important enzymes using molecular approaches with special reference to xylanases and cellulases. Pp. 144-184. Book Chapter. In: Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. Volume II. Edited by D. Thangadurai, T. Pullaiah, M.A. Pinheiro de Carvalho, Regency Publications, New Delhi, India.

44. Ashraf, M. 2002. Exploitation of genetic variation for improvement of salt tolerance in spring wheat. In: Prospectus for Saline Agriculture. R. Ahmad and K.A. Malik (Eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pp. 113-121.

45. Ahmad, S., Ashraf, M. and Khan, M.D. 2002. Intra-specific variation for salt tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Prospectus for Saline Agriculture. R. Ahmad and K.A. Malik (eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, pp. 199-207.

Book Reviews:

46. Ashraf, M. 2005. Reviewed a Book titled “Integrated Natural Resource Management. Linking Productivity, the environment and development”. Edited by B.M. Campbell & J.A. Sayer, 2003. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, Oxon, UK. Pp. 315. ISBN. 0 85199 731 7. for the Journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22 (4) Pp. 402-403.

47. Ashraf, M. 2004. Reviewed a Book titled “Management of Agricultural Drought – Agronomic and Genetic Options” written by N.P. Saxena 2003. Published by Science Publication Inc., USA, for the Journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22, Pp. 95-96

Research Papers

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1. Muhammad Sadiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2017. Foliar applications of alpha-tocopherol improves composition of fresh pods of Vigna radiata subjected to water deficiency. Turkish Journal of Botany, Accepted (IF = 1.117).

2. Akram, N.A., Fahad Shafiq and Muhammad Ashraf 2017. Ascorbic acid - a potential oxidant scavenger and its role in plant development and abiotic stress tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science (in press). (IF = 4.495).

3. Muhammad Sadiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf and Shafaqat Ali. 2017. Tocopherol confers water stress tolerance: Sugar and osmoprotectant metabolism in mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Agrochimica, 61(1): Accepted (IF = 0.288).

4. Ahmad Arzani and Ashraf, M. 2017. Cultivated ancient wheats (Triticum spp.): A potential source of health-beneficial food products. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. In press (IF = 4.903).

5. Gou, W., Zheng, P., Tian, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2017. Exogenous application of urea and a urease inhibitor improves drought stress tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Plant Research (in press) (IF = 1.684)

6. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shehnila Kashaf, Kafeel Ahmad, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Sohail, Humayun Bashir and Naunain Mehmood. 2017. Metal uptake by psyllium (Plantago ovata L.) treated with lead (Pb) under semi-arid conditions. Legume Research, Accepted (IF = 0.145).

7. Pirasteh-Anosheh, H., Emam, Y., Rousta, M.J., and Ashraf, M. 2017. Salicylic acid induced salinity tolerance through manipulation of ion distribution rather than ion accumulation. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, (in press). (IF = 2.166)

8. Ahanger, M.A., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., Alyemeni, M.N., Wijaya, L. and Ahmad, P. 2017. Signal transduction and biotechnology in response to environmental stresses. Biologia Plantarum (in press) (IF = 1.665).

9. Sarwar, R.A., Ashraf, M. and Javaid, M.M. 2017. Response of foliar-applied nutrient solution with and without soil-applied fertilizers on growth and yield of mung bean. Journal of Plant Nutrition (in press). (IF = 0.51).

10. Khan Z.I., Z. Bibi, K. Ahmad, M. Ashraf, N. Shoaib, H. A. Shad,G. Hussain,I. Mustafa, N. A. Akram, M. Sher, R.Perveen, S. Yasmeen. 2017. Bio-Concentration of trace metals in mostly consumed vegetable in Punjab, Pakistan: A preliminary study for public health in Sargodha, Pakistan. Environmental Earth Sciences (In Press) (IF = 0.00).

11. Ahmad K., A. Ashfaq, Z.I. Khan, M. Ashraf, N.A. Akram, S. Yasmin, A.I. Batool, M. Sherf, H.A. Shad, A. Khan, S. Rehman, M.F. Ullah and I.R. Noorka. 2017. Health risk appraisal of heavy metals for population via consumption of vegetable grown in soil irrigated by canal, municipal waste and tube well water in Central Punjab, Pakistan. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment (In Press). (IF = 1.306).

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12. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Yasmeen, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Mahmood, N. 2017. Potential health risk assessment of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) grown on metal contaminated soils in the central zone of Punjab, Pakistan. Chemosphere, 166: 157-162 (IF = 3.698).

Impact Factor (2017) = 21.977

Total Impact Factor up to 2017 = 632.86

13. Parvaiz, A., Abdel Latef, A.A.H., Rasool, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M., and Gucel, S. 2016. Role of proteomics in crop stress tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science 7:1336. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.01336 (IF = 4.495).

14. Imran, M., Negm, F. Hussain, S., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M., Ahamd, Z., Arshad, M. and Crowley, D.E. 2016. Characterization and purification of membrane-bound azoreductase from azo dye degrading Shewanella sp. Strain IFN4. Clean-Soil, Air Water 44(11): 1523-1530 (IF = 1.716).

15. Ibrahim, M., Yasmeen, S., Zaman, G., Bin, Li, Al-Qurainy, F., Athar, H.U., Shah, K.H., Khurshid, M.,and Ashraf, M. 2016. Protein profiling analysis of Gossypium hirsutum leaves infested by cotton whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) under insecticidal treatment. Applied Entomology and Zoology 51(4): 599-607 (IF = 1.102).

16. John, R., Anjum, N.A., Sopory, S.K., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Some key physiological and molecular processes of cold acclimation: An overview. Biologia Plantarum, 60(4): 603-618 (IF = 1.665).

17. Anwar, F., Muhammad, G., Hussain, M.A., Zengin, G., Alkharfy, K.M., Gilani, A.H. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Capparis spinosa L.: A Plant with High Potential for Development of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceuticals. International Journal of Pharmacology, 12(3): 201-219 (IF = 0.536).

18. Athar, H.-u.-R., Ambreen, S., Javed, M., Hina, M., Rasool, S., Zafar, Z. U., Manzoor, H., Ogbaga, C. C., Afzal, M., Al-Qurainy, F., and Ashraf, M. 2016. Influence of sub-lethal crude oil concentration on growth, water relations and photosynthetic capacity of maize (Zea mays L.) plants. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23: 8320–18331 (IF = 2.76).

19. Parvaiz Ahmad, Saiema Rasool, Alvina Gul, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, and Salih Gucel 2016. Jasmonates: Multifunctional roles in stress tolerance. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7: 813 (IF = 4.495).

20. Akram, N.A., Waseem, M., Ameen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Trehalose pretreatment induces drought tolerance in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) plants: some key physio-biochemical traits. Acta Physiolgiae Plantarum, 38(1): Article #. 3 (IF = 1.563).

21. Hameed, M., Ahmad, A.S., Fatima, S., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., Naseer, M., and Akhtar, N. 2016. Morpho-anatomical and physiological adaptations to high altitude in

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some Aveneae grasses from Neelum Valley, Western Himalayan Kashmir. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 38(4): Article #. 93 (IF = 1.563).

22. Naz, N., Fatima, S., Hameed, M., Naseer, M., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., Ahmad, M.S.A., Zahoor, A., and Shafique, K. 2016. Adaptations for salinity tolerance in Sporobolus ioclados (Nees ex Trin.) Nees from saline desert. Flora, 223: 46-55 (IF = 1.59).

23. Abida Mukhtar, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Riffat Aisha, Sidra Shafiq and M. Ashraf. 2016. Foliar-applied ascorbic acid enhances antioxidative potential and drought tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. Botrytis). Agrochimica, 60: 100-113 (IF = 0.317).

24. Khan Z.I., K. Ahmad, M. Ashraf, R. Parveen, F. Arshad, A. Hussain, Z. Bibi, I. R. Noorka, Irfan Mustafa and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2016. Risk assessment of heavy metal toxicity through contaminated vegetable from sewage water: Implications for populace health. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 22: 302-311 (IF = 1.306).

25. Khan Z.I., K. Ahmad, I. Ashraf, A. Khan, A. Fardous, M. Sher, N.A. Akram, M. Ashraf, Z. Hayat, V. Laudadio, V. Tufarelli, A. Hussain, F. Arshad and E. Cazzato. 2016. Appraisal of trace elements in soil, forage and animal continuum: A case study on pasture irrigated with sewage water. Philippines Agricultural Scientist, 99: 80-87 (IF = 0.266).

26. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Foliar application of silicon at different growth stages alters growth and yield of selected wheat cultivars. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 39(8): 1194-1203 (IF = 0.51). USA.

27. Ashraf, M.Y., Mahnaz Roohi, Zafar Iqbal, M. Ashraf, Münir Öztürk and Salih Gücel. 2016. Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) Induced Alterations in Growth, Some Biochemical Attributes and Mineral Accumulation in Two Cultivars of Mung Bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Communication in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 47: 405-413. (IF = 0.529).

28. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Sumaira Yasmeen, Vincenzo Tufarelli, Vito Laudadio, Mariano Fracchiolla, Eugenio Cazzato. 2016. Contamination and accumulation of heavy metals in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) grown in a long-term wastewater-irrigated agricultural land of Sargodha, Pakistan. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 25(7):2404-2410 (IF = 0.372).

29. Arzani, A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Smart engineering of genetic resources for enhanced salinity tolerance in crop plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 35: 147-189 (IF = 5.52).

30. Habib, Noman, Muhammad Sohail Akram, Muhammad Tariq aved, Muhammad Azeem, Qasim Ali, Huma Lubna Shaheen and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Nitric oxide regulated improvement in growth and yield of rice plants grown under salinity

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stress: antioxidant defense system. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 14(5): 91-105 (IF = 0.557).

31. Rhimi, N., Ben Ahmed, C., Elloumi, N., Athar, H. R., Noreen, S., Ashraf, M., Ben Abdallah, F., and Ben Nasri-Ayachi, M. 2016. Morpho-anatomical and physiological changes in grapevine leaves exposed to atmospheric fluoride and sulfur dioxide pollution. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 14(5): 77-89 (IF = 0.557).

32. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Yasmeen, S., Ashfaq, A., and Sher, M. 2016. Metal accumulation in a potential winter vegetable mustard Brassica campestris (L.) Irrigated with different types of waters in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 48(2): 535-541. (IF = 0.658)

33. Hira Naz, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2016. Impact of ascorbic acid on growth and physiology of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) plants under water-deficit conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 48(3): 877-883 (IF = 0.658).

34. Latif, M., Akram, N.A., and Ashraf, M. 2016. Regulation of some biochemical attributes in drought-stressed cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) by seed pre-treatment with ascorbic acid. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 91(2): 129-137 (IF = 0.458).

35. Xiong, J-L., Kong, H-Y., Akram, N.A., Bai, X., Ashraf, M., Tan, R-Y., Zhu, H., Siddique, K.H.M., Xiong, Y-C., and Turner, N.C. 2016. 24-epibrassinolide increases growth, grain yield and β-ODAP production in seeds of well-watered and moderately water-stressed grass pea. Plant Growth Regulation, 78(2): 217-231 (IF = 2.333).

36. Ashraf, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2016. Growth stage-based modulation in physiological and biochemical attributes of two genetically diverse wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars grown in salinized hydroponic culture. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(7): 6227-6243 (IF= 2.76).

37. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Sumaira Yasmin, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Ashraf, Asma Ashfaq and Asia Fardous. 2016. Accumulation of metals and metalloids in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.) irrigated with domestic wastewater in the peri-urban areas of Khushab city, Pakistan. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment, 22(1): 15-27. (IF = 1.306).

38. Cengiz Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf and Osman Sonmez. 2016. Aminolevulinic acid improves tolerance to salinity-induced oxidative stress in two corn (Zea mays L.) cultivars differing in salinity tolerance. Turkish Journal of Agriculture & Forestry, 39: 909-919 (IF = 1.311).

Impact Factor (2016) = 40.903Total Impact Factor up to 2016 = 610.883

39. Gulzar Muhammad, Muhammad Ajaz Hussain, Farooq Anwar, Muhammad Ashraf and Anwarul-Hassan Gilani. 2015. Alhagi: A Plant Genus Rich in Bioactives for Pharmaceuticals. Phytotherapy Research 29(1): 1-13. (IF = 2.694).

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40. Samina Malik, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Arshad and Tanwir Ahmad Malik. 2015. Effect of ascorbic acid application on physiology of wheat under drought stress. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 52(1): 209-217. (IF = 0.597).

41. Rumana Sadiq, Mumtaz Hussain, Muhammad Ashraf and Khalil-ur-Rehman. 2015. Exogenous application of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and oxalic acid improve the seed germination and enzymes activities of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) under cadmium stress. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 17: 1117–1124. (IF = 0.758).

42. Sibgha Noreen, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Kausar Hussain, Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar and M. Ashraf. 2015. Assessment of economic benefits of foliarly applied osmoprotectants in alleviating the adverse effects of water stress on growth and yield of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 47(6): 2223-2230. (IF = 0.658).

43. Mian Jahan Zaib Rasheed, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy, Salim Khan and Habib-Ur-Rehman Athar. 2015. Screening of diverse germplasm of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] for salt tolerance: a possible approach to utilize salt affected soils. Pakistan Journal of Botany 47(5): 1721-1726. (IF = 0.658).

44. Nudrat Aisha Akram, Sidra Noreen, Tabassum Noreen and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Exogenous application of trehalose alters growth, physiology and nutrient composition in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) plants under water deficit conditions. Brazilian Journal of Botany, 38(3): 431-439. (IF = 0.734).

45. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asia Firdos, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Zahara Bibi, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Yasir Rizwan and Fahad Al-Qurainy. 2015. Assessment of hazardous and essential elements in food crop irrigated with municipal sewage water: Risk appraisal for public health. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment, 21(8): 2126-2136. (IF = 1.306).

46. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Zahara Bibi, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Fahad Al-Qurainy. 2015. Risk evaluation of heavy metals and metalloids toxicity through polluted vegetables from waste water irrigated area of Punjab, Pakistan: Implications for public health. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment, 21(8): 2062-2076. (IF = 1.306).

47. Kobra Maghsoudi, Yahya Emam and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Influence of silicon supply on chlorophyll fluorescence, photosynthetic pigments and growth in water-stressed wheat cultivars differing in drought tolerance. Turkish Journal of Botany, 39(4): 625-634. (IF = 1.178).

48. Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Z. U. Zafar and M. Ashraf. 2015. Glycinebetaine Improved Photosynthesis in Canola under Salt Stress: Evaluation of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters as Potential Indicators. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 201:428-442. (IF = 2.565).

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49. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Sonmez, O., Tuna, A.L., Polat, T., and Aydemir, S. 2015. Exogenous application of thiamin promotes growth and antioxidative defense system at initial phases of development in salt stressed plants of two maize cultivars differing in salinity tolerance. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 37: 1741-1743. (IF = 1.563).

50. Mansoor, U., Naseer, M., Hameed, M., Riaz, A., Ashraf, M., Younis, A., and Ahmad, F. 2015. Root morpho-anatomical adaptations for drought tolerance in Cenchrus ciliaris L. ecotypes from the Cholistan Desert. Phyton 55: 159-179. (IF = 0.442).

51. Aisha Ilyas, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Mumtaz Hussain, Muhammad Ashraf, Rashid Ahmed and Ali Kamal. 2015. Effect of micronutrients (Zn, Cu and B) on photosynthetic and fruit yield attributes of citrus reticulate blanco var. Kinnow. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(4): 1241-1247 (IF = 0.658).

52. Asma Ashfaq, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Zahara Bibi, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Irfan Mustafa, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Rukhsana Perveen and Sumaira Yasmeen. 2015. Heavy metals uptake by Cucurbita maxima grown in soil contaminated with sewage water and its human health implications in peri-urban areas of Sargodha city. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 47(4), 1051-1058 (IF = 0.478).

53. Cengiz Kaya, Muhammed Ashraf and Osman Sönmez. 2015. Promotive effect of exogenously applied thiourea on key physiological parameters and oxidative defense mechanism in salt-stressed Zea mays L. plants. Turkish Journal of Botany 39: 786-795 (IF = 1.178).

54. Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy, M. Salim Khan & Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Appraising drought tolerance in local accessions of sesbania [Sesbania sesban (L.) Merril.] using biomass production, relative membrane permeability and photosynthetic capacity as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(3): 845-850 (IF = 0.658).

55. Hameed, M., Naz, N., Batool, R., Fatima, S., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2015. Adaptive components of salinity tolerance in a saline desert grass Lasiurus scindicus Henrard. Ecological Research, 30: 429-438 (IF = 1.338).

56. Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad Al-Qurainy, M. Salim Khan and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Field screening of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] accessions for enhanced forage production on hot drylands. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(4): 1429-1437 (IF = 0.658).

57. M. A. Saleem, T. A. Malik, A. Shakeel and M. Ashraf. 2015. QTL mapping for some important drought tolerant traits in upland cotton. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(2): 502-509 (IF = 0.422).

58. Mahmut Yildiztekin, Cengiz Kaya, Atilla Levent Tuna and Muhammed Ashraf. 2015. Oxidative stress and antioxidative mechanisms in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants sprayed with different pesticides. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(2): 717-721 2015 (IF = 0.658).

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59. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Syed Ali Hassan Naqvi, Alireza Seidavi, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Vito Laudadio and Vincenzo Tufarelli. 2015. Evaluating pasture and soil allowance of manganese for Kajli rams grazing in semi-arid environment. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47(3): 563-566 (IF= 0.87).

60. Ayesha Khalid, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Ahmad Akram, Kausar Hussain, Fahad Al-Qurainy and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Photosynthetic capacity of canola (Brassica napus L.) plants as affected by glycinebetaine under salt stress. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 88, 78-86. (IF = 1.085).

61. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Rukhsana Parveen, Irfan Mustafa, Zahara Bibi and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2015. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals and metalloids in luffa (Luffa cylindrica L.) irrigated with domestic waste water in Jhang, Pakistan: A prospect for human nutrition. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(1): 217-224 (IF = 0.658).

62. Ahmad, F., M. Hameed, K.S. Ahmad and M. Ashraf, 2015. Significance of anatomical markers in tribe Paniceae (Poaceae) from the salt range, Pakistan. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 17: 271-279. (IF = 0.758). Pakistan.

63. Cengiz Kaya and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Exogenous application of nitric oxide promotes growth and oxidative defense system in highly boron stressed tomato plants bearing fruit. Scientia Horticulturae, 185, 43-47. (IF = 1.538). The Netherlands.

64. Sidra Shafiq, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Muhammad Ashraf. 2015. Does exogenously-applied trehalose alter oxidative defense system in the edible part of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under water-deficit conditions? Scientia Horticulturae, 185, 68-75. (IF = 1.538). The Netherlands.

65. Zhang, L., Zheng, P., Ruan, Z., Tian, L. and Ashraf, M. 2015. Pattern of changes in nitric oxide accumulation and glycinebetaine metabolism in osmotically stressed plants of two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars supplied with different nitrogen forms. Biologia Plantarum 59(1), 183-186. (IF = 1.665).

66. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram and Sumaira Yasmin. 2015. Assessment of heavy metals in Solanum tuberosum and Pisum sativum irrigated with urban wastewater in the suburbs of Sargodha city, Pakistan. Human & Ecological Risk Assessment, 21: 1109-1122 (IF = 1.306).

67. Nadeem, R., Naqvi, M.A., Nasir, M.H., Saeed, R., Iqbal, T., Ashraf, M., and Ansari, T.M. 2015. Efficacy of physically pretreated Mangifera indica biomass for Cu2+ and Zn2+ sequestration. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 19, 23-35. (IF = 1.978).

68. Firdos Kosar, Nudrat Aisha Akram and M. Ashraf. 2015. Exogenously-applied 5-aminolevulinic acid modulates some key physiological characteristics and

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antioxidative defense system in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings under water stress. South African Journal of Botany, 96, 71-77 (IF = 1.244).

Impact Factor (2015) = 33.147Total Impact Factor up to 2015 = 569.98

69. Nargis Naz, Tanzila Rafique, Mansoor Hameed, Muhammad Ashraf, Riffat Batool & Sana Fatima. 2014. Morpho-anatomical and physiological attributes for salt tolerance in sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus Henr.) from Cholistan Desert, Pakistan.Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36(11): 2959-2974 (IF = 1.584).

70. Namra Javed, Muhammad Ashraf, Fahad-Al-Qurainy and Nudrat Aisha Akram. 2014. Integration of physio-biochemical processes at different phenological stages of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants in response to heat stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(6): 2143-2150 (IF = 1.207).

71. Muhamamd Yasir Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fahad Al-Qurainy and Merial G. Jones. 2014. Biomass and some key physiological markers as selection criteria for drought tolerance in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Scientia Agriculturae, 3(1), 49-57 (IF = 0.00).

72. Zhang, L., Lai, J., Liang, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Interactive effects of sudden and gradual drought stress and foliar-applied glycinebetaine on growth, water relations, osmolyte accumulation and antioxidant defense system in two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars differing in drought tolerance. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 200(6): 425-433. (IF = 2.444).

73. Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Ashraf and Sumaira Yasmin. 2014. Assessment of heavy metal and metalloid levels in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) grown in wastewater irrigated agricultural soil of Sargodha, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(5): 1805-1810 (IF = 0.822).

74. Asma Saleem, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fahad Al-Qurainy and Merial G. Jones. 2014. Evaluation of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) germplasm for high forage production under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(4): 1179-1186 (IF = 0.822).

75. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014.Triacontanol-induced changes in growth, yield, leaf water relations, antioxidative defense system, minerals and some key osmoprotectants in Triticum aestivum under saline conditions. Turkish Journal of Botany 38, 896-913 (IF = 0.00).

76. Pirasteh-Anosheh, H ., Emam, Y., Ashraf, M. 2014. Impact of cycocel on seed germination and growth in some commercial crops under osmotic stress conditions. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 60, 1277-1289. (IF = 0.549).

77. Shafiq, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Arshad, A. 2014. Synergistic effects of drought and ascorbic acid on growth, mineral nutrients and oxidative defense system in canola (Brassica napus L.) plants. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 36(6): 1539-1553 (IF = 1.584).

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78. Hameed, M., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Fatima, S., Nawaz, T. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2014. Structural and functional response to metal toxicity in aquatic Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb. Limnologica, 48: 46-56 (IF = 1.8).

79. Bibi, Z., Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A. and Akram, N.A. 2014. Vegetables as a potential source of metals and metalloids for human nutrition: A case study of Momordica charantia grown in soil irrigated with domestic sewage water in Sargodha. Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 46(3): 633-641. (IF = 0.404).

80. Afzal, A., Gulzar, I., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Water deficit-induced regulation of growth, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, inorganic nutrient accumulation and antioxidative defense mechanism in mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.)Wilczek]. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 87: 147-156. (IF = 0.758)

81. Kafeel, A., Khan Z.I., Yasmin S., Ashraf, M. and Ishfaq, A. 2014. Accumulation of metals and metalloids in turnip (Brassica rapa L.) irrigated with domestic wastewater in the peri-urban areas of Khushab city, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 42(2): 511-514. (IF = 0.822).

82. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Li, S., Alva, A.K. and Ashraf M. 2014. Potassium fertilization mitigates the adverse effects of drought on selected maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars. Turkish Journal of Botany 38: 713-723 (IF = 0.00).

83. Zia, M.A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Hussain, M. 2014. Heat-induced regulation of antioxidant defense system and nutrient accumulation in hexaploid bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 46(3): 957-971. (IF = 0.822).

84. Ashraf, M. 2014. Stress-induced changes in wheat grain composition and quality. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 54: 1576-1583. USA. (IF = 5.176).

85. Anosheh, H.P., Ranjbar, G., Emam, Y. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Salicylic acid-induced recovery ability in salt-stressed Hordeum vulgare plants. Turkish Journal of Botany, 38: 112-221 (IF = 0.00).

86. Habib, N. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Effect of exogenously applied nitric oxide on water relations and ionic composition of rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 46: 111-116. (IF = 0.822).

87. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Batool, R., and Hanif, A. 2014. Anatomical and physiological adaptations in aquatic ecotypes of Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb. under saline and waterlogged conditions. Aquatic Botany 116, 60-68. (IF = 1.608).

88. Nadeem, S.M., Ahmad, M., Zahir, Z.A., Javaid, A. and Ashraf, M. 2014. The role of mycorrhizae and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in improving crop productivity under stressful environments. Biotechnology Advances 32: 429-448. (IF = 9.015).

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89. Ashraf, M.Y., Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Akhter, J. 2014. Modulation of physiological and biochemical metabolites in salt stressed rice by foliar application of zinc. Journal of Plant Nutrition 37: 447-457. (IF = 0.494).

90. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Li, B.L., Han, M.Y., Alva K.A., and Ashraf, M. 2014. Exogenous glycinebetaine and humic acid improve growth, nitrogen status, photosynthesis and antioxidant defense system and confer tolerance to nitrogen stress in maize seedlings. Journal of Plant Interactions 9: 159-166. (IF = 0.00).

91. Qadir, S., Jamshieed, S., Rasool, S., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Ahmad, P. 2014. Modulation of plant growth and metabolism in cadmium-enriched environments. Reviews of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology, 229: 51-88. (IF = 3.744).

92. Batool, R., Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Photosynthetic response of three native aquatic species of Schoenoplectus (Reichenb.) Palla under salt stress. Wetlands 27(1): 2-11 (IF = 0.0).

93. Al-maskri, A., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Khan, M.M., Fatima, S., Nawaz, T. and Batool, T. 2014. Structural features of some wheat (Triticum spp.) landraces/cultivars under drought and salt stress. Arid Land Research and Management 28: 355-377. (IF = 0.804).

94. Shaheen, S., Jamil, A., Iqbal, T. and Ashraf, M. 2014. Cloning and phylogenetic analysis of RNA helicase p68 encoding DDX5 gene from human MCF7 cell line. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 16(3): 649-652. (IF = 0.00).

95. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N. Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Fatima, S. and Ahmad, F. 2014. Physiological adaptative characteristics of Imperata cylindrica for salinity tolerance. Biologia 69: 1148-1156 (Slovak Republic). (IF = 0.00).

96. Bano, S., M. Ashraf and N.A. Akram. 2014. Salt stress regulates enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidative defense system in the edible part of carrot (Daucus carota L.). Journal of Plant Interactions, 9(1), 324-329 (IF =0.00).

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97. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Influence of foliar-applied triacontanol on growth, gas exchange characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence at different growth stages in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline conditions. Photosynthetica 51(4): 541-551. (IF = 1.007).

98. Ashraf, M ., Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M.A. 2013. Assessment of variation in drought tolerance using some key physiological criteria in potential wheat (Triticum aestivum

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L.) cultivars of different geographic origins. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 59: 1503-1516. (IF = 0.00).

99. Anwar, F., Shaheen, N., Shabir, G., Ashraf, M., Alkharfy, K.M. and Gilani, A.H. 2013. Variation in antioxidant activity and phenolic and flavonoid contents in the flowers and leaves of Ghaneri (Lantana camara L.) as affected by different extraction solvent. International Journal of Pharmacology 9(7): 442-453. (IF = 0.981).

100. Kanwal, H., Ashraf, M. and Hameed, M. 2013. Water relations and ionic composition in the seedlings of some newly developed and candidate cultivars of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(4): 1221-1227. (IF = 1.207).

101. Habib, N., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2013. Effect of exogenously applied nitric oxide on some key physiological attributes of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(5): 1563-1569. (IF = 1.207).

102. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Jabeen, H., Ashraf, M., Shaheen, M. and Raza, S.H. 2013. Assessment of heavy metals and metalloids toxicity in buffaloes fed on forages irrigated with domestic wastewater in Bhalwal, Sargodha, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 45(6): 1629-1637. (IF = 0.40).

103. Jamil, Y., Perveen, R. Ali, Q., Iqbal, M., Ahmad, M. R. and Ashraf, M. 2013. He-Ne laser induced changes in germination, thermodynamic parameters, internal energy and enzyme activities of wheat during germination and early growth stages. Laser Physics Letters. 10(4) (IF = 2.964).

104. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Salt tolerance and regulation of gas exchange and hormonal homeostasis by auxin-priming in wheat. Pesquisa Agropecuía Brasileira 48(9): 1210-1219. (IF = 0.676).

105. Khan, Z.I., M. Ashraf, K. Ahmad, Y. Rizwan, N.A. Akram, F. Arshad and M. Ayub. 2013. Assessment of metals accumulation in wastewater irrigated soil and uptake by pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) at Sargodha, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 25(17): 9712-9716 (IF = 0.355).

106. Sarwat, M., Naqvi, A.R., Ahmad, P., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N. A. 2013. Phytohormones and microRNAs as sensors and regulators of leaf senescence: Assigning macro roles to small molecules. Biotechnology Advances, 31(8): 1153-1171. Canada (IF = 8.905).

107. Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Yasir Rizwan, Muneeba Shaheen and Fahim Arshad. 2013. Assessment of potential toxicological risk for public health of heavy metals in wheat crop irrigated with wastewater: A case study in Sargodha, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 25(17), 1704-1706 (IF = 0.355).

108. Kaya, C., Aydemir, S., Sonmez, O., Ashraf, M., and Dikilitas, M. 2013. Regulation of growth and some key physiological processes in salt stressed maize (Zea mays L.) plants by exogenous application of asparagines or glycerol. Acta

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Botanica Croatica 72(1): 157-168. (IF =0 .449).

109. Zafar, I.K., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Naqvi, S.A.H., Mukhtar, K.M., Sher, M., and Akram, N.A. 2013. Risk assessment of nickel toxicity in rams in a semi-arid region using soil-plant and blood plasma samples as indicators. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 45(3), 793-799 (IF = 0.40).

110. Noreen, S., Athar, H.U.R. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Interactive effects of watering regimes and exogenously applied osmoprotectants on earliness indices and leaf area index in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) crop. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(6): 1873-1881. (IF = 1.207).

111. Aziz, R., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Influence of foliar application of triacontanol on growth attributes, gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under saline stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(6): 1913-1918. (IF = 1.207).

112. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C., Altunlu, H. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Mitigation effects of non-enzymatic antioxidants in maize (Zea mays L.) plants under salinity stress. Australian Journal of Crop Science, 7(8): 1181-1188 (IF = 0.00).

113. Kausar, F., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Protective role of foliar-applied nitric oxide in Triticum aestivum under saline stress. Turkish Journal of Botany, 37: 1155-1165 (IF = 0.00)

114. Kanwal, S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Iqbal, M.Y. 2013. Influence of saline stress on growth, gas exchange, mineral nutrients and non-enzymatic antioxidatns in mungbean [(Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(3):763-771. (IF = 1.207).

115. Azmat, M.A., Khan, A.A., Cheema, H.M.N., Ashraf, M. and Niaz, S. 2013. Detached leaf assay coupled with microscopic conidial quantification: An efficient screening method for powdery mildew resistance in pea. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 15: 957–962. (IF = 0.902).

116. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Naz, N., Batool, R., Aqeel, M.S.A. and Riaz, A. 2013. Physio-anatomical adaptations in response to salt stress in Sporobolus arabicus from the Salt Range, Pakistan. Turkish Journal of Botany 37: 715-724. (IF = 0.00).

117. Mukhtar, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmed R. 2013. Modifications in stomatal structure and function in Cenchrus ciliaris L. and Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. in response to cadmium stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 45(2): 351-357. (IF = 1.207).

118. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Zhang, L., Li, B., Han, M., Kumar, A. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Role of exogenous glycinebetaine and humic acid in mitigating drought stress induced adverse effects in Malus robusta Rehder seedlings. Turkish Journal of Botany 37: 920-929. (IF = 0.00).

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119. Saadia, M., Jamil, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. 2013. Comparative study of SOS2 and a novel PMP3-1 gene expression in two sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) lines differing in salt tolerance. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 170:980-987. (IF = 1.687).

120. Huang, H., Jing, G., Guo, L., Zhang, D., Yang, B., Duan, X., Ashraf, M. and Jiang, Y. 2013. Effect of oxalic acid on ripening attributes of banana fruit during storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology 84: 22-27. (IF = 2.628).

121. Cha-um, S., Chantawong, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, C., Ashraf, M. and Kirdmanee, C. 2013. Field screening of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) mutant and commercial genotypes for salt tolerance. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 41(1):1-8. (IF = 0.476). Romania.

122. Nadeem, R., Fatima, T., Masood, A., Saeed, R. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Sorption of Pb(II) by chemically modified rice bran. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 10: 1255-1264. (IF = 1.794).

123. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Regulation in plant stress tolerance by a potential plant growth regulator, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 32, 663-679. (IF = 2.058).

124. Kaya, C., Sonmez, O, Aydemir, S., Ashraf, M., and Dikilitas, M., 2013. Exogenous application of mannitol and thiourea regulates plant growth and oxidative stress responses in salt stressed maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Plant Interactions 8, 234-241. (IF = 0.865).

125. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Batool, S., and Naz, N. 2013. Modifications in root and stem anatomy for water conservation in some diverse blue panic (Panicum antidotale Retz.) ecotypes under drought stress. Arid Land Research and Management 27, 286-297. (IF = 0.558). USA.

126. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F. and Tahira, R. 2013. Structural adaptations in the desert halophyte Aeluropus lagopoides (Linn.) Trin. ex Thw. under high salinities. Journal of Biological Research-Thessaloniki, 19, 150-164 (Greece) (IF = 0.714).

127. Batool, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2013. Salt-induced changes in growth, some key physio-biochemical attributes, activities of enzymatic and levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.). Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 88(2): 231-241 (IF = 0.509). UK.

128. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Alleviation of salinity-induced perturbations in ionic and hormonal concentrations in spring wheat through seed preconditioning in synthetic auxins. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 35: 1093-1112. Poland. (IF = 1.524).

129. Ashraf, M. and Harris, P.J.C. 2013. Photosynthesis under stressful environments: An overview. Photosynthetica, 51(2): 163-190 (IF = 1.007).

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130. Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Improving salinity tolerance in cereals. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 32: 237-249. USA. (IF = 5.292).

131. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Aqeel, M.S.A. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Soil-plant relationships in the arid saline desert of Cholistan. Arid Land Research and Management 27: 140-152. (IF = 0.558). USA.

132. Ashraf, M.Y., Rafique, N., Ashraf, M., Azhar, N. and Marchand, M. 2013. Effect of supplemental potassium (K+) on growth, physiological and biochemical attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown under saline conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition 36: 443-458. USA. (IF = 0.536).

133. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Akhtar, M., Mahmood, K. and Saleem, M. 2013. Improvement in yield, quality and reduction in fruit drop in kinnow (Citrus reticulata Blanco) by exogenous application of plant growth regulators, potassium and zinc. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(SI): 433-440. (IF = 1.207).

134. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N., Nawaz, T., Batool, R., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ahmad, F. and Hussain, M. 2013. Anatomical adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. from the salt range (Pakistan) to salinity stress. ii. Leaf anatomy. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(S1): 133-142. (IF = 1.207).

135. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Ali, Q. 2013. Drought-induced modulation in growth and mineral nutrients in canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(1): 93-98. (IF = 1.207).

136. Ali, Q., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M., Saari, N., and Perveen, R. 2013. Ameliorating effects of exogenously applied proline on seed composition, seed oil quality and oil antioxidant activity of maize (Zea mays L.) under drought stress. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 14:818-835 (IF = 2.339).

137. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Dikilitas, M. and Tuna, A.L. 2013. Alleviation of salt stress-induced adverse effects on maize plants by exogenous application of indoleacetic acid (IAA) and inorganic nutrients – A field trial. Australian Journal of Crop Science 7(2): 249-254. (IF = 0.00).

138. Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, F., Ashraf, M., Akhter, J. and Ebert, G. 2013. Modulation in yield and juice quality characteristics of citrus fruit from trees supplied with zinc and potassium foliarly. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 13:1996-2012 USA. (IF = 0.536).

139. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2013. Gibberellic acid mediated induction of salt tolerance in wheat plants: growth, ionic partitioning, photosynthesis, yield and hormonal homeostasis. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 86: 76-85. France. (IF = 3.003).

140. Shaheen, S., Naseer, S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2013. Salt stress affects water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative defense mechanisms in Solanum melongena L. Journal of Plant Interactions 8(1): 85-96. (IF = 0.865).

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141. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2013. Crop breeding for salt tolerance inthe era of molecular markers and marker-assistedselection. Plant Breeding 132: 10-20. (Germany). (IF = 1.338).



142. Cha-um, S., Wangmoon, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, S., Ashraf, M. and Kirdmanee, C. 2012. Evaluating sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) cultivars for water deficit tolerance using some key physiological markers. Plant Biotechnology 29: 431-439. (IF = 1.056). Japan.

143. Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2012. Growth-stage based modulation in antioxidant defense system and proline accumulation in two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salinity tolerance. FLORA 207(5): 388-397. Germany. (IF = 1.716; Citations =1).

144. Hameed, M., Batool, S., Naz, N., Nawaz, T., and Ashraf, M. 2012.Leaf structural modifications for drought tolerance in some differentially adapted ecotypes of blue panic (Panicum antidotale Retz.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 34:1479-1491. (IF = 1.305; Citations =1).

145. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Alkharfy, K.M. 2012. Physico-chemical characteristics of seed oil extracted from different apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) varieties from Pakistan. Grasas-y-Aceites, 63(2): 193-201. Spain (IF = 0.74; Citations =1).

146. Gull, J., Sultana, B., Anwar, F., Naseer, R., Ashraf, M. and Ashrafuzzaman, Md. 2012. Variation in vitamin C and antioxidant attributes at three ripeningstages of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit from different geographicalregions of Pakistan. Molecules 17: 3165-3180. (IF = 2.428; Citations =1). Switzerland.

147. Saleem, A., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Salinity-induced changes in key anti-oxidant enzyme activities and in the levels of some anti-oxidants, osmo-protectants, inorganic ions, and chlorophyll pigments in okra fruit (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 87(3): 271-277 (UK). (IF = 0.51; Citations =1).

148. Ahmad, P., Ashraf, M., Younis, M., Hu, X., Kumar, A., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Role of transgenic plants in agriculture and biopharming. Biotechnology Advances 30(3): 524-540. Canada (IF = 9.599; Citations = 5).

149. Sultana, B., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Saari, N. 2012. Effect of drying techniques on the total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of selected fruits. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 6(1):161-167. (IF = 0.00; Citations=0).

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150. Nawazish, S., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Jamil, A. 2012. Effect of automobile related metal pollution (Pb2+& Cd2+) on some physiological attributes of wild plants. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 14: 953‒958. (IF = 0.808; Citations =0).

151. Anwer, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Jamil, A. 2012. Citric acid mediated phytoextraction of cadmium by maize (Zea mays L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 44(6): 1831-1836. (IF = 0.872; Citations =1).

152. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Saari, N. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Variations of antioxidant characteristics and mineral contents inpulp and peel of different apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivars. Molecules 17: 390-407. (IF = 2.428; Citations =1).

153. Li, J., Jiang, G., Yang, B., Dong, X., Feng, L., Lin, S., Chen, F., Ashraf, M., and Jiang, Y. 2012. A luminescent bacterium assay of fusaric acid by Fusarium proliferatum from banana. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. Germany. 402: 1347-1353. (IF = 3.659; Citations =0).

154. Mahmood, T., Anwar, F., Iqbal, T., Bhatti, I.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Mineral composition of strawberry, mulberry and cherry fruits at different ripening stages as analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy. Journal of Plant Nutrition 35: 111-122. USA. (IF = 0.526; Citations =0).

155. Ahmad, P., Hakeem, K.R., Kumar, A., Ashraf, M., and Akram, N.A. 2012. Salt-induced changes in photosynthetic activity and oxidative defense system of three cultivars of mustard (Brassica juncea L.). African Journal of Biotechnology 11(11): 2694-2703 (IF = 0.00; Citations =0).

156. Ashraf, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Salt-induced variation in some potential physio-chemical attributes of two genetically diverse spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars: photosynthesis and photosystem II efficiency. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44: 53-64. (IF = 0.872; Citations =3).

157. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M. and Ejaz, A. 2012. Appraisal of temporal variation in soil and forage iron and zinc in a pasture under semi-arid environmental conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44: 157-160. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0).

158. Nadeem, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Tarroum, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Direct shoot multiplication in Ochradenus arabicus, an endemic medicinal plant of Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44: 345-347. (IF = 0.872; Citations =1).

159. Zhang, L., Gao, M., Hu, J., Zhang, X., Wang, K., and Ashraf, M. 2012. Modulation role of ABA on growth, water relations andglycinebetaine metabolism in two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars underdrought stress. International Journal of Molecular Science 13: 3189-3202. (IF = 2.464; Citations =1).

160. Rahman, M.U., Shaheen, T., Tabbasam, N., Iqbal, M.A., Ashraf, M., Zafar, Y. and Paterson, A.H. 2012. Cotton genetic resources. A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 32(2): 419-432. Germany. (IF = 3.573; Citations =0).

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161. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2012. Salt-induced regulation of photosynthetic capacity and ion accumulation in some genetically diverse cultivars of radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 85(1): 91-96. Germany. (IF = 0.34; Citations =1).

162. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Anwar, F., and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Trehalose-induced changes in seed oil composition and antioxidant potential of maize grown under drought stress. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 89(8): 1485-1493. (IF = 1.592; Citations =0). USA.

163. Cha-um, S., Chuencharoen, S., Mongkolsiriwatana, C., Ashraf, M. and Kirdmanee, C. 2012. Screening sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) genotypes for salt tolerance using multivariate cluster analysis. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 110: 23-33. (IF = 3.633; Citations =1). USA.

164. Zubair, M., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Uddin, M.K. 2012. Characterization of high-value bioactives in some selected varieties of Pakistani rice (Oryza sativa L.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12: 6871-6880. (IF = 2.464; Citations =1).

165. Saadia, M., Jamil, M., Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2012. A study of proline metabolism in canola (Brassica napus L.) seedlings under salt stress. Molecules, 17: 5803-5815 (IF = 2.428; Citations =0). Switzerland.

166. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Tufail, A., Kanwal, H., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Ahmad, I. 2012. Leaf anatomical adaptations of some halophytic and xerophytic sedges of the Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 159-164. (IF: 0.872; Citations =3).

167. Manzoor, M., Anwar, F., Mahmood, Z., Rashid, U. andAshraf, M. 2012. Variation in minerals, phenolics and antioxidant activity of peel and pulp of different varieties of peach (Prunus persica L.) fruit fromPakistan. Molecules 17: 6491-6506. (IF = 2.428; Citations =0).

168. Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Aminolevulinic acid-induced changes in some key physiological attributes and activities of antioxidant enzymes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants under saline regimes. Scientia Horticulturae 142: 143-148. (IF = 1.396; Citations =1). The Netherlands.

169. Khan, Z.I, Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Mukhtar, M.K., Bayat, A. Naqvi, S.A.H., Nawaz, R., Zaib, M.J., and Shaheen, M. 2012. Lead toxicity evaluation in rams grazing on pasture during autumn and winter: A case study. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 21(5): 1257-1260. (IF = 0.00; Citations =0). Poland.

170. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Changes in mineral composition, uptake and use efficiency of salt stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44:27-35. (IF = 0.872; Citations =4).

171. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2012. Is pre-sowing seed treatment with triacontanol effective in improving some physiological and biochemical attributes of

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wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress?” Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 85: 41-48. (IF = 0.34; Citations =1). Germany.

172. Nadeem, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Tarroum, M., and Ashraf, M. 2012. Effect of some chemical treatments on seed germination and dormancy breaking in an important medicinal plant Ochradenus arabicus Cuadhary, Hill C. & A.G. Mill. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44(3): 1037-1040. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)

173. Ashraf, M., Hussain M., Ahmad M.S.A., Al-Qurainy F., Hameed M. 2012. Strategies for conservation of endangered ecosystems. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44(SI2): 1-6. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)

174. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf M., Ahmad F., Ahmad K.S., Ahmad M.S.A., Raza S.H., Hussain M., Ahmad I. 2012. Floral biodiversity and conservation status of the Himalayan foothill region, Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44(SI2): 143-149. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)

175. Nawaz T., Hameed M., Ashraf M., Ahmad F., Ahmad M.S.A., Hussain M., Ahmad I., Younis A., Ahmad K.S. 2012. Diversity and conservation status of economically important flora of the salt range, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44(SI2): 203-212. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)

176. Hameed, M., Naz, N., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Nawaz, T., and Chaudhry, A.A. 2012. Impact of fencing on the conservation of wildlife habitat in a sub-mountainous open scrub forest. Acta Oecologica 45: 16-24. (IF = 1.621; Citations =0). France.

177. Bano, S., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2012. Regulation in some vital physiological attributes and antioxidative defense system in carrot (Daucus carota L.) under saline stress. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 85: 105-115. (IF = 0.34; Citations =0). Germany.

178. Anosheh, H.P., Emam, Y., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2012. Exogenous application of salicylic acid and chlormequat chloride alleviates negative effects of drought stress in wheat. Advanced Studies in Biology 4(11):501-520. (IF = 0; Citations =0).

179. Habib, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Perveen, R. 2012. Response of salt stressed okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench.) plants to foliar-applied glycine betaine and glycine betaine containing sugarbeet extract. South African Journal of Botany 83: 151-158. (IF = 1.409; Citations =0).

180. Akram, M., Farooq, S., Ashraf, M., Arshad, R., Afzaal, M. and Farooq-Azam. 2012. Detecting differences in wheat for salt tolerance through multi parameters evaluation-ii: physiological parameters. Pakistan Journal of Botany 44(5): 1533-1541. (IF = 0.872; Citations =0)

181. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Harris, P.J.C. 2012. Salt tolerance in selected vegetable crops. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 31: 303-320. (IF = 4.356).

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182. Bao, Y., Jiang, Y., Shi, J., Chen, F., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Extraction and pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds from longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) fruit - A review. Food Research International 44(7): 1837-1842. Canada. (IF = 3.150)

183. Ahmad, P., Nabi, G. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Cadmium-induced oxidative damage in mustard Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.] plants can be alleviated by salicylic acid. South African Journal of Botany 77: 36-44. South Africa. (IF = 1.659)

184. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Al-Qurainy, F., Gondal, S. and Fardous, A. 2011. Studies on the transfer of copper from soil to pastures at different sampling periods: a case study of a semi-arid region (Sargodha) in Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research. 141(1-3):126-130. Germany. (IF = 1.923)

185. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and N.A. Akram. 2011. A study on the transfer of cadmium from soil to pasture under semi-arid conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research. 142: 143-147. Germany. (IF = 1.923).

186. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ashraf. M. 2011. Modulation of endogenous levels of some key organic metabolites by exogenous application of glycine betaine in drought stressed plants of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Plant Growth Regulation 63: 7-12. The Netherlands. (IF = 1.604)

187. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Mukhtar, M.K., Raza, N., Ahmad, K. and Akram, N.A. 2011. A study on the transfer of iron in soil-plant-animal continuum under semi-arid environmental conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research 142(3): 890-895. Germany. (IF = 1.923)

188. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Raza, N. and Sher, M. 2011. Assessment of molybdenum status in soil and forage for ruminant production under semi-arid environmental conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research 142(3): 465-470. Germany. (IF = 1.923)

189. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Raza, N. and Sher, M. 2011. Evaluation of molybdenum status of cows: the use of blood plasma and milk as indicators under semi-arid environmental conditions in Punjab, Pakistan. Biological Trace Element Research, 143: 226-230. Germany. (IF = 1.923)

190. Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Phytotoxic effects of nickel on yield and concentration of macro-and micro-nutrients in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) achenes. Journal of Hazardous Material, 185:1295–1303. (Korea). (Impact factor = 4.173)

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191. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Al-Qurainy and Foolad, M.R. 2011. Drought tolerance: Roles of organic osmolytes, growth regulators and mineral nutrients. Advances in Agronomy, 111: 249-296. USA. (Impact factor = 5.204)

192. Akram, M.S. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Exogenous application of potassium dihydrogen phosphate can alleviate the adverse effects of salt stress on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Plant Nutrition 34: 1041-1057. (USA). (Impact factor = 0.641)

193. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M., Nudrat, A.A., Hanif, A., Hameed, S., Joham, S., and Rehman, R. 2011. Salt-induced modulation in growth, photosynthetic capacity, proline content and ion accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 33(4): 1113-1122 (Poland). (Impact factor = 1.639)

194. Saleem, A., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Salt (NaCl)-induced modulation in some key physio-biochemical attributes in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 197: 202-213. (Germany). (Impact factor = 2.433)

195. Ashraf, M.A., Ahmad, M.SA., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Ashraf, M.A. 2011. Alleviation of waterlogging stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by exogenous application of potassium in soil and as a foliar spray. Crop & Pasture Science 62: 25-38. Australia. (Impact factor = 1.418)

196. Ashraf, M.Y., Azhar, N., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Arshad, M. 2011. Influence of lead on growth and nutrient accumulation in canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars. Journal of Environmental Biology, 32: 659-666. India (Impact factor = 0.640)

197. Hai, L., Song, L., You Y., Li, Y., Jiang, Y., Joyce, D.C. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Cold storage duration affects litchi fruit quality, membrane permeability, enzyme activities and energy charge during shelf time at ambient temperature. Postharvest Biology and Technology 60: 24-30. (Impact factor = 2.411)

198. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M. and Naz, N. 2011. Anatomical and physiological characteristics relating to ionic relations in some salt tolerant grasses from the Salt Range, Pakistan. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 33(4): 1399-1409 (Poland). (Impact factor = 1.639)

199. Azmat, M.A., Nawab, N.N., Khan, A.A., Ashraf, M., Niaz, S. and Mahmood K. 2011. Characterization of pea germplasm. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 17: 246-258. USA. (Impact factor = 0.00)

200. Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Induction of drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.) due to exogenous application of trehalose: growth, photosynthesis, water relations and oxidative defense mechanism. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 197: 258-271. Germany. Impact factor = 2.433)

201. Ashraf, M.Y., Sadiq, R., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2011. Toxic effect of nickel (Ni) on growth and metabolism in germinating seeds of

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sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biological Trace Element Research 143(3): 1695-1703. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.923)

202. Jamil, A. Riaz, S., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2011. Gene expression profiling of plants under salt stress. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 30(5): 435-458. USA. (Impact factor = 4.659)

203. Akram, M., Farooq, S., Ashraf, M., Afzaal, M., Arshad, R. and Azam, F. 2011. Detecting differences in some elite wheat lines for salt tolerance through multi parameters evaluation 1. Morphological and yield parameters. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(1): 435-443. (Impact factor = 0.907)

204. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Pattern of accumulation of inorganic elements in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants subjected to salt stress and exogenous application of 5-aminolevulinic acid. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(1): 521-530. (Impact factor = 0.907)

205. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2011. Spatio-temporal variations in soil characteristics and nutrient availability of an open scrub type rangeland in the sub-mountainous Himalayan tract of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(1): 565-571. (Impact factor = 0.907)

206. Sabir, P., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Accession variation for salt tolerance in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) using leaf proline content and activities of some key antioxidant enzymes. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 197: 340-347. Germany. Impact factor = 2.433)

207. Akram, N.A. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Improvement in growth, chlorophyll pigments and photosynthetic performance in salt-stressed plants of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by foliar application of 5-aminolevulinic acid. Agrochimica 55(2): 94-104. Italy. (Impact factor = 0.250)

208. Ahmad, K., Ejaz, A., Azam, M., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Fardous, A., Gondal, S., Bayat, A.R., Valeem, E.E. 2011. Lead, cadmium and chromium contents of canola irrigated with sewage water. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(2): 1403-1410. (Impact factor = 0.907)

209. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis, A. and Hayat, M. 2011. Ecological significance of diversity in leaf tissue architecture of some species/cultivars of the genus Rosa L. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(2): 873-883. (Impact factor = 0.907)

210. Rashid, U., Anwar, F., Ashraf, M., Saleem, M. and Yusup, S. 2011. Application of response surface methodology for optimizing transesterification of Moringa oleifera oil: Biodiesel production. Energy Conservation and Management 52: 3034-3042. (Impact factor = 2.216)

211. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Salt-induced modulation in inorganic nutrients, antioxidant enzymes, proline content and seed oil composition in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 91: 2785-2793. UK. (Impact factor = 1.436)

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212. Ahmad, M.S.A. and M. Ashraf. 2011. Essential roles and hazardous effects of nickel in plants. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 214: 125-167. USA. (Impact factor = 3.452)

213. Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Al-hemaid, F., Ali, A., Tarroum, M., Ashraf, M. 2011. Assessing molecular signature for some potential date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) cultivars from Saudi Arabia based on chloroplast DNA sequences rpoB and psbA-trnH. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12: 6871-6880. (Impact Factor = 2.598).

214. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Kashaf, S., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Danish, M., Fardous, A., Gondal, S., Ejaz, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2011. Evaluation of iron content in a potential fodder crop oat (Avena sativa L.) grown on soil treated with sugarcane filter cake. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(3): 1547-1550. (Impact factor = 0.907)

215. Al-Qurainy, F., Khan, S., Ali, M.A., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Tarroum, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Authentication of Ruta graveolens and its adulterant using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(3): 1613-1620. (Impact factor = 0.907)

216. Perveen, R., Jamil, Y., Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., Iqbal, M. and Ahmad, M.R. 2011. He-Ne laser-induced improvement in biochemical, physiological, growth and yield characteristics in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Photochemistry and Photobiology 87(6): 1453-1463. USA. (Impact factor = 2.413).

217. Javed, N., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2011. Alleviation of adverse effects of drought stress on growth and some potential physiological attributes in maize (Zea mays L.) by seed electromagnetic treatment. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 87: 1354-1362. (Impact factor = 2.413).

218. Hameed, M., Khan, R., Ashraf, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Mubarik, S. 2011. Influence of plantation type on ground flora composition and diversity in Gatwala artificial forest plantation. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(4): 1867-1872. (Impact factor = 0.907)

219. Al-Qurainy, F., Al-Hemaid, F.M., Khan, S., Ali, M.A., Tarroum, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Detection of sodium azide-induced mutagenicity in the regenerated shoots of Artemisia annua L., using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of nrDNA. Pakistan Journal of Botany (43(4): 2183-2186. (Impact factor = 0.907)

220. Kaya, C., Tuna, A.L., Guneri, M., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Mitigation effects of silicon on tomato plants bearing fruit grown at high boronJournal of Plant Nutrition 34: 1985-1994. USA. (Impact factor = 0.641)

221. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Bayat, A.R., Ashraf, M., and Rizwan, Y. 2011. Cadmium and chromium concentrations in six forage species irrigated with canal, sewage or mixed canal and sewage water. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(5): 2411-2414. (Impact factor = 0.907)

222. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M., and Ashraf, M. 2011. Modulation in activities of antioxidant enzymes in salt stressed and non-stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum l.)

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plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(5): 2463-2468. (Impact factor = 0.907)

223. Kanwal, H., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2011. Assessment of salt tolerance of some newly developed and candidate wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars using gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence attributes. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43 (6):2693-2699. (Impact factor = 0.907)

224. Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2011. Aminolevulinic acid-induced changes in yield and seed-oil characteristics of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(6): 2845-2852. (Impact factor = 0.907)

225. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Quriany, F., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis, A. and Naz, N. 2011.Medicinal flora of the Cholistan desert: a review. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(SI): 39-50. (Impact factor = 0.907)

226. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2011.Seasonal variation in some medicinal and biochemical ingredients in Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43(SI): 69-77. (Impact factor = 0.907)

227. Ali, Q. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Exogenously applied glycinebetaine enhances seed and seed oil quality of maize (Zea mays L.) under water deficit conditions. Environmental and Experimental Botany 71: 249-259. France. (Impact factor = 2.985).

228. Shahbaz, M., Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Response of differently adapted populations of blue panic grass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) to water deficit conditions. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84: 134-141. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.429).

229. Noreen, S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2011. Does exogenous application of salicylic acid improve growth and some key physiological attributes in sunflower plants subjected to salt stress? Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84: 169-177. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.429).

230. Shahbaz, M., Masood, Y., Perveen, S. and Ashraf, M. 2011. Is foliar-applied glycinebetaine effective in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)? Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 84: 192-199. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.429).

231. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Tabassam, Q., Hussain, M. and Firdous, H. 2011. Lead (Pb) - induced regulation in growth, photosynthesis, and mineral nutrition in maize (Zea mays L.) plants at early growth stages. Biological Trace Element Research 144(1-3): 1229-1239 Germany (Impact factor = 1.923)



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232. Anwar, F., Rashid, U., Ashraf, M. and Nadeem, M. 2010. Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) seed oil for biodiesel production. Applied Energy, 87: 779-785. (The Netherlands). (Impact factor = 3.88)

233. Nawaz, K. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Exogenous application of glycinebetaine modulates activities of antioxidants in maize plants subjected to salt stress. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 196(1): 28-37 (Germany). (Impact factor = 1.952)

234. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2010. Soil salinity as a selection pressure is a key determinant for the evolution of salt tolerance in blue panicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz.). Flora–Plant Morphology, Distribution and Functional Ecology, 205: 37-45. (Germany). (Impact factor = 1.657)

235. Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., Anwar, F. and Hussain, A.I. 2010. Composition of leaf essential oil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 22(3): 1779-1786. India. (Impact factor = 0.247)Full Length Articl

236. Rasheed, R., Wahid, A., Ashraf, M. and Basra, S.M.A. 2010. Role of proline and glycinebetaine in improving chilling stress tolerance in sugarcane buds at sprouting. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 12: 1–8. (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.00)

237. Hussain, I., Wahid, A., Ashraf, M. and Basra, S.M.A. 2010. Changes in growth and yield of maize grown in the glasshouse. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 12: 9–12. (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.00)

238. Ashraf, M. 2010. Registration of ‘S-24’ spring wheat with improved salt tolerance. Journal of Plant Registration, 4(1): 34-37 USA. (Impact factor = 0.573)

239. Ashraf, M. 2010. Inducing drought tolerance in plants: some recent advances. Biotechnology Advances 28: 169-183 (Canada). (Impact factor = 7.6)

240. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.A. Ibrahim, M., Ashraf, M. and Hussain, M. 2010. Evaluation of nutritional composition of plant species of Soone Valley in Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition 33: 496-517 (USA). (Impact factor = 0.726)

241. Hussain, I.H., F. Anwar, M. Shahid, M. Ashraf and R. Przybylski. 2010. Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) from Pakistan. Journal of Essential Oil Research 22: 78-84 (USA). (Impact factor = 0.643)

242. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M., Shah, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Valeem, E.E. and McDowell, L.R. 2010. Selenium profile in pasture forages and blood plasma of grazing sheep. Vet Scan, 5(1): 56 (India). (Impact factor = 0.00)

243. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Naz, N. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Anatomical adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. from the Salt Range Pakistan, to salinity stress. 1. Root and Stem Anatomy. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(1): 279-290. (Impact factor = 0.947)

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244. Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2010. Response of two genetically diverse wheat cultivars to salt stress at different growth stages: leaf lipid peroxidation and phenolic contents. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(1): 559-566. (Impact factor = 0.947)

245. Zafar, M., Tanveer, A., Cheema, Z.A. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Weed-crop competition effects on growth and yield of sugarcane planted using two methods. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(2): 815-823. (Impact factor = 0.947)

246. Naz, N., Hameed, M., and Ashraf, M. 2010. Eco-morphic response to salt stress in two halophytic grasses from the Cholistan desert, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(2): 1343-1351. (Impact factor = 0.947)

247. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and Valeem, E.E. 2010. Periodic evaluation of potassium transfer from soil and forage to small ruminants on an experimental station in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 42(2): 1353-1360. (Impact factor = 0.947)

248. Nargis, N., M. Hameed, M.S.A. Ahmad, M. Ashraf and M. Arshad. 2010. Is soil salinity one of the major determinants of community structure under arid environments? Community Ecology 11 (1): 84-90. Hungary. (Impact factor = 0.974)

249. Ashraf, M.Y., Gul, A., Ashraf, M., Hussain, F. and Abert, G. 2010. Improvement in yield and quality of kinnow (Citrus deliciosa x Citrus nobilis) by potassium fertilization. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 33(11): 1625-1637. USA. (Impact factor = 0.726)

250. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Salt-induced regulation of some key antioxidant enzymes and physio-biochemical phenomena in five diverse cultivars of turnip (Brassica rapa L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 196: 273-285. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.952)

251. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Potassium sulfate improves water deficit tolerance in melon plants grown under glasshouse conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition 33(9): 1276-1286. USA. (Impact factor = 0.726)

252. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Seasonal assessment of selenium as a hazardous element in pasture and animal system: a case study of Kajli sheep in Sargodha, Pakistan. Journal of Hazardous Materials 179: 1111-1114. (Korea). (Impact factor = 3.723)

253. Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Arteca, R.N. and Foolad, M.R. 2010. The physiological, biochemical and molecular roles of brassinosteroids and salicylic acid in plant processes and salt tolerance. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 29 (3): 162 – 190. USA. (Impact factor = 3.821)

254. Abbas, W., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Alleviation of salt-induced adverse effects in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) by glycinebetaine and sugarbeet extracts. Scientia Horticulturae 125, 188-195. The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 1.045)

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255. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2010. Salt-induced modulation in some key gas exchange characteristics and ionic relations in pea (Pisum sativum L.) and their use as selection criteria. Crop & Pasture Science, 61: 369-378. Australia. (Impact factor = 1.248)

256. Hussain, A.I., Anwar, F., Nigam, P.S., Ashraf, M., Gilani, A.H. 2010. Seasonal variation in content, chemical composition and antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of essential oils from four Mentha species. The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 90: 1827–1836. UK. (Impact factor = 1.360)

257. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Anwar, F. 2010. Seed composition and seed oil antioxidant activity of maize under water stress. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 87:1179-1187. USA. (Impact factor = 1.587)

258. Noreen, S. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Modulation in salt (NaCl)-induced effects on oil-composition and fatty-acid profile of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by exogenous application of salicylic acid. The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 90: 2608-2616. UK. (Impact factor = 1.360)

259. Cha-um, S., Ashraf, M. and Kirdmanee, C. 2010. Screening upland rice (Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica) genotypes for salt-tolerance using multivariate cluster analysis. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(30), 4731-4740. South Africa. (Impact factor = 0.573)

260. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Arshad, M. 2010. Relationships between gas exchange characteristics and stomatal structural modifications in some desert grasses under high salinity. Photosynthetica 48 (3): 446-456. Czech Republic. (Impact factor = 1.016)

261. Perveen, R., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Jamil, Y. and Ahmad, M.R. 2010. Effects of different doses of low power continuous wave He-Ne laser radiation on some seed thermodynamic and germination parameters, and potential enzymes involved in seed germination of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Photochemistry and Photobiology 86(5):1050-1055. USA. (Impact factor = 2.679)

262. Parveen, N. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Role of silicon in mitigating the adverse effects of salt stress on growth and photosynthetic attributes of two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars grown hydroponically. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 1675-1684. (Impact factor = 0.947)

263. Zafar, Z.U., Athar H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Responses of two cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars differing in resistance to leaf curl virus disease to nitrogen nutrition. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 2085-2094. (Impact factor = 0.947)

264. Hussain, A., Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E. and Rashid, M.H. 2010. Effect of a strong enzyme denaturant (urea) on the stability of soluble acid invertases from sugarcane. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(3): 2171-2175. (Impact factor = 0.947)

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265. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Arshad, M., and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Impact of salinity on species association and phytosociology of halophytic plant communities in the Cholistan desert, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(4): 2359-2367. (Impact factor = 0.947)

266. Aslam, N., Shiekh, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Jamil, A. 2010. Expression pattern of Trichoderma cellulases under different carbon sources. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(4): 2895-2902. (Impact factor = 0.947)

267. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Raza, N., Ahmad, N. and Valeem, E.E. 2010. Status of two macro-elements calcium and magnesium of pasture and cattle grazing in a semiarid region of central Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(4): 2391-2395. (Impact factor = 0.947)

268. Nawaz, K., Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A. and Al-Qurainy, F. 2010. Modulation of growth parameters, proline content and mineral nutrients in maize (Zea mays L.) by exogenously applied glycinebetaine at different growth stages under salt stress. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 83(2): 204-211. (Germany). (Impact factor = 0.664).

269. Nadeem, S.M., Zahir, Z.A., Naveed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Microbial ACC-deaminase: Prospects and applications for inducing salt tolerance in plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 29:360–393. USA. (Impact factor = 3.821)

270. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Regulation in gas exchange and quantum yield of photosystem II (PSII) in salt-stressed and non-stressed wheat plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(5): 3073-3081. (Impact factor = 0.947)

271. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Raza, N., Al-Qurainy, A. Ashraf, M. and Hussain, A. 2010. Assessment of chromium concentrations in soil-plant-animal continuum: Possible risk for grazing cattle. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(5): 3409-3414. (Impact factor = 0.947)

272. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Hameed, M. 2010. Spatiotemporal aspects of plant community structure in open scrub rangelands of sub-mountainous Himalayan plateaus. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(5): 3431-3440. (Impact factor = 0.947)

273. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2010. Changes in hormonal balance: a possible mechanism of pre-sowing chilling-induced salt tolerance in spring wheat. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 196: 440-454. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.953)

274. Khan, Z.I., Ahmad, K., Ashraf, M., Naqvi, S.A.H., Kashaf, S., Ejaz, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2010. Evaluation of potassium status of rams: the use of pasture and blood plasma as indicators under semi-arid environmental conditions in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(6): 3933-3938. (Impact factor = 0.947)

275. Habib, N., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A. 2010. Enhancement in seed germinability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by pre-sowing seed treatment with nitric oxide

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(NO) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 42(6): 4071-4078. (Impact factor = 0.947)



276. Khan, Z.I., A. Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2009. Transfer of copper from soil and forage to sheep grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Influence of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 26(1): 24-30. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.312)

277. Khan, Z.I., A. Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2009. Transfer of zinc from soil and forage to goats grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Influence of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 26(1): 31-38. Germany. (Impact factor = 0.312)

278. Ahmad, K. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Shah Z.A. and McDowell ,

L.R. 2009. Determination of forage concentrations of lead, nickel and chromium in relation to the requirements of grazing ruminants in the Salt Range, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1): 61-65 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

279. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Valeem E.E. and McDowell, L.R. 2009. Mineral status of forage and its relationship with that of plasma of farm animals in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1):67-72 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

280. Noreen, S., Ashraf, M., Hussain M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Exogenous application of salicylic acid enhances antioxidative capacity in salt stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(1): 473-479 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

281. Ashraf, M. 2009. Biotechnological approach of improving plant salt tolerance using antioxidants as markers. Biotechnology Advances 27: 84-93. Canada. (Impact factor = 8.25)

282. Akram, M.S., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Effectiveness of potassium sulfate in mitigating salt-induced adverse effects on different physio-biochemical attributes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Flora, 204: 471-483. Germany. (Impact factor = 1.439)

283. Ali, S., Anwar, F., Ashraf, S. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Evaluation of canola seeds of different cultivars with special emphasis to quantification of erucic acid and glucosinolates. Grasas y Aceites. 60(1): 89-95. Spain. (Impact factor = 0.76)

284. Athar, H.U.R., Khan, A. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Inducing salt tolerance in wheat by exogenously applied ascorbic acid through different modes. Journal of Plant Nutrition 32(11): 1799-1817. USA. (Impact factor = 0.512)

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285. Hussain, A., Rashid, M.H., Perveen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Purification, kinetic and thermodynamic characterization of soluble acid invertase from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Plant Physiology & Biochemistry 47: 188-194. The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 2.485)

286. Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Sonmez, O. Aydemir, S., Tuna, L. and Cullu, A. 2009. The influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal colonisation on key growth parameters and fruit yield of pepper plants grown at high salinity. Scientia Horticulturae 121: 1-6. The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 1.197)

287. Hameed, M. Naz, N., and Ashraf, M. 2009. Anatomical adaptations to salinity in cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusche) from the Salt Range, Pakistan. Plant and Soil, 322(1-2): 229-238 (The Netherlands). (Impact factor = 2.517)

288. Prasad, K.N., Yang, B., Yang, S., Chen, Y., Zhao, M., Ashraf, M. and Jiang, Y. 2009. Identification of phenolic compounds and appraisal of antioxidant and antityrosinase activity of litchi (Litchi sinensis Sonn.) seeds. Food Chemistry 116: 1-7. (UK). (Impact factor = 3.146)

289. Kaya, C. Tuna, A.L., Yokas, I., DikilitasD, M., Ashraf, M., Koskeroglu, S. and Guneri, M. 2009. Supplementary phosphorus can alleviate boron toxicity in tomato. Scientia Horticulturae 121: 284-288. The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 1.197)

290. Sultana, B., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Effect of extraction solvent/technique on the antioxidant activity of selected medicinal plant extracts. Molecules 14: 2167-2180. Switzerland. (Impact factor = 1.738)

291. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Haider, M. Z. and Abbas, Q. 2009. Involvement of polyamines and ABA in adaptation of Blue Panicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) to saline environments. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 66(3): 409-417. (France). (Impact factor = 3.164)

292. Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Naveed, N.H., Arshad, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009.Salt-induced some biochemical changes in germinating seeds of tree rice cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Agrochimica, LIII(5): 308-321 (Italy). (Impact factor = 0.288)

293. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., and Anwar F. 2009. Physico-chemical attributes of seed oil from drought stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants. Grasas Y Aceites 60(5): 475-481. Spain. (Impact factor = 0.76)

294. Nadeem, R., Hanif, M.A., Mahmood, A., Jamil, M.S. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Biosorption of Cu (II) ions from aqueous effluents by blackgram bran (BGB). Journal of Hazardous Materials 168: 1622-1625. Korea. (Impact factor = 4.144)

295. Kamran, M., Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Alleviation of drought-induced adverse affects in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using proline as a pre-sowing seed treatment. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(2): 621-632 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

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296. Ahmad, S., Ahmad, R., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Waraich, E.A. 2009. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) response to drought stress at germination and seedling growth stages. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(2): 647-654 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

297. Wahid, M.A., Cheema, M.A., Malik, M.A. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Comparative performance of canola hybrids in response to different phosphatic fertilizers. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 11(3): 306-310 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.00)

298. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Assessment of variation in antioxidative defense system in salt treated pea (Pisum sativum) cultivars and its putative use as salinity tolerance markers. Journal of Plant Physiology, 166: 1764-1774. Germany. (Impact factor = 2.50)

299. Ashraf, M., and Akram, N.A. 2009. Improving salinity tolerance of plants through conventional breeding and genetic engineering: An analytical comparison. Biotechnology Advances, 27: 744-752. Canada. (Impact factor = 8.25)

300. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2009. Changes in antioxidant enzymes and some key metabolites in some genetically diverse cultivars of radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany, 67: 395-402. The Netherlands. (Impact factor = 3.164)

301. Mahmood, T., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2009. Does exogenous application of glycinebetaine as a pre-sowing seed treatment improve growth and regulate some key physiological attributes in wheat plants grown under water deficit conditions? Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1291-1302 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

302. Ali, I., Ashraf, M., Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Zafar, Y., Asif, M., Kausar, A., Riaz, S., Niaz, M., Wahid, A. and Abbas, S.Q. 2009. Development of genetic linkage map of leaf red colour in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) using DNA markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1127-1136 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

303. Athar, H.R., Ashraf, M., Wahid, A. and Jamil, A. 2009. Inducing salt tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.) by exogenous application of glycinebetaine and proline: response at the initial growth stages. Pakistan Journal Botany 41(3): 1311-1319 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

304. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2009. Levels of total amino acids, soluble proteins and phenolic compounds in forages in relation to requirements of ruminants grazing in the salt range (Punjab), Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1521-1526 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52).

305. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, N., Ahmad K., and Valeem, E.E. 2009. Availability of nutritional minerals (cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc) in pastures of central Punjab for farm livestock. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1603-1609 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52).

306. Ali, I., Kausar, A., Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Zafar, Y., Asif, M., Ashraf, M., Riaz, S., Zafar, S., Wahid, A., Maqsood, S., Niaz, M., and Abbas, S.Q. 2009.

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Development of genetic linkage map of leaf hairiness in Gossypium hirsutum (cotton) using molecular markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1627-1635 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

307. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, R., and Arshad, M. 2009. Eco-morphic variation for salt tolerance in some grasses from Cholistan desert. Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1707-1714 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

308. Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, R., and Ashraf, M.Y. 2009. Effect of nickel on seed germinability of some elite sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivars. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4): 1871-1882 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

309. Ali, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2009. Influence of nickel stress on growth and some important physiological/biochemical attributes in some diverse canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 172: 964-969. Korea. (Impact factor = 4.144)

310. Malik, S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Malik, T.A. 2009. Modulation in growth, some physiological attributes and fibre quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) due to frego bract mutation. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2157-2166 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

311. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Assessment of inter-cultivar variation for salt tolerance in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) using gas exchange characteristics as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2251-2160 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

312. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Shah, Z.A., Ejaz, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2009. Time-course changes in selenium status of soil and forage in a pasture in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2397-2410 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

313. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Ahmad, N., Danish, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2009. Evaluation of mineral composition of forages for grazing ruminants in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(5): 2465-2476 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

314. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M., and Ashraf, M.Y. 2009. Influence of exogenous glycine betaine on gas exchange and biomass production in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under water limited conditions. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 195(6): 420-426 (Germany). (Impact factor = 2.283)

315. Sabir, P., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M. and Jamil, A. 2009. Relationship of photosynthetic pigments and water relations with salt tolerance of proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) accessions. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(6): 2957-2964 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

316. Azhar, N., Ashraf, M.Y., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmed, R. 2009. EDTA-induced improvement in growth and water relations of sunflower (helianthus annuus L.) plants grown in lead contaminated medium. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(6): 3065-3074 (Pakistan). (Impact factor = 0.52)

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317. Akram, M.S. and M. Ashraf. 2009. Alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by exogenous application of potassium nitrate. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 83, 19-27. (Germany). (Impact factor = 0.523)

318. Akram, M.S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Akram, N.A. 2009. Growth and photosynthesis of salt-stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plants as affected by foliar-applied different potassium salts. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 172: 884-893. (West Germany). (Impact factor = 1.595)



319. Rahman, M., Ullah, I., Ahsraf, M. Stewart, J.M., and Zafar, Y. 2008. Genotypic variation for drought tolerance in cotton. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 28:439-447. France.

320. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2008. Assessment and comparison of blood plasma mineral concentrations of different classes of grazing sheep. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 25(1): 7-13. (Germany).

321. Ashraf, M., Athar, H.R. Harris, P.J.C. and Kwon, T.R. 2008. Some prospective strategies for improving crop salt tolerance. Advances in Agronomy 97: 45-110. USA.

322. Ullah, I., Rahman, M.U., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Y. 2008. Genotypic variation for drought tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.): Leaf gas exchange and productivity. FLORA 203: 105-115. Germany.

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323. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., and Hussain, A. 2008. A study on trace elemental status of forages for ruminants in Punjab-Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition 31:http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title%7Econtent=t713597277%7Edb=all%7Etab=issueslist%7Ebranches=31 - v31 1345 – 1354. USA.

324. Athar, H.R., Khan, A., and Ashraf, M. 2008. Exogenously applied ascorbic acid alleviates salt-induced oxidative stress in wheat. Environmental and Experimental Botany 63:224-231. France.

325. Ashraf, M. and Ali, Q. 2008. Relative membrane permeability and activities of some antioxidant enzymes as the key determinants of salt tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.). Environmental and Experimental Botany 63:266-273. France.

326. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2008. Glycinebetaine, an osmolyte of interest to improve water stress tolerance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.): water relations and yield. South African Journal of Botany 74(2): 274-281. South Africa.

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327. Hameed, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Physiological and biochemical adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. from the Salt Range (Pakistan) to salinity stress. FLORA 203(8): 683-694. (Germany).

328. Shahbaz, M., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2008. Does exogenous application of 24-epibrassinolide ameliorate salt induced growth inhibition in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Plant Growth Regulation 55(1): 51-64. The Netherlands.

329. Ashraf M. Y., Alvi, K. A., Ashraf, M., Ahmed, R. 2008. Influence of ammonium chloride on growth and uptake of Fe, Cu, Zn and B in cotton grown in alkaline soil. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 56(1): 41–53. Hungary.

330. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and Humera, H. 2008. - Ameliorating effect of foliar applied proline on nutrient uptake in water stressed maize (Zea mays L.) plants. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1): 211-219.

331. Siddiqi, E.H. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Can leaf water relation parameters be used as selection criteria for salt tolerance in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1): 221-228 (Pakistan).

332. Noreen, Z. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Inter and intra specific variation for salt tolerance in turnip (Brassica rapa L.) and radish (Raphanus sativus L.) at the initial growth stages. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1):229-236 (Pakistan).

333. Ahmad, A. Ashraf, M., Khan, Z.I. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Evaluation of macro-mineral concentrations of forages in relation to ruminants requirements: A case study in Soone Valley, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(1):295-299 (Pakistan).

334. Rehman, S., Jamil, M., Rha, E.S., Ashraf, M. and Yun, S.J. 2008. Is pine (Pinus densiflora) pollen another example of potassium accumulation at Sulcus area? Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(2): 495-500 (Pakistan).

335. Sabir, P. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Inter-cultivar variation for salt tolerance in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) at the germination stage. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(2): 677-682 (Pakistan).

336. Asghar, M. Bhatti, H.N., Ashraf, M. and Legge, R.L. 2008. Recent developments in biodegradation of industrial pollutants by white rot fungi and their enzyme system. Biodegradation 19(6): 771-783. USA.

337. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Danish, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2008. Effect of seasonal variation on the copper status in a soil-plant-animal system. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 56(1), 55-67. Hungary.

338. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Javed, I. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. A comparative study on mineral status of blood plasma of small ruminants and pastures in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 1143-1151 (Pakistan).

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339. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M., Ahmad, K. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Assessment of selenium content in pasture and ewes in Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 1159-1162 (Pakistan).

340. Ahmad, S., Ahmad, S., Ashraf, M., Khan, N.U.I and Iqbal, N. 2008. Assessment of yield-related morphological measures for earliness in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 1201-1207 (Pakistan).

341. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M., Ibrahim, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Status of plant diversity at Kufri (Soone Valley) Punjab, Pakistan and prevailing threats therein. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 993-997 (Pakistan).

342. Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Forage evaluation for some trace elements: A case study in the Soone Valley, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(3): 999-1004 (Pakistan).

343. Jabeen, R., Shahid, M., Jamil, A. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Macroscopic evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of seed extracts of Moringa oleifera. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1349-1358 (Pakistan).

344. Akram, N. A., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Nutrient acquisition in differentially adapted populations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and Cenchrus ciliaris L. under drought stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1433-1440 (Pakistan)..

345. Sajid-ur-Rahman, Malik, T. A., Ashraf, M. and Malik, S. 2008. Inheritance of frego bract and its linkage with fibre and seed traits in cotton. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1621-1626 (Pakistan).

346. Noreen S. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Alleviation of adverse effects of salt stress on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by exogenous application of salicylic acid: Growth and photosynthesis. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1657-1663 (Pakistan).

347. Sajid-Ur-Rahman, Malik, T. A., Ashraf, M. and Ahsan, M. 2008. Identification of DNA marker for nectariless trait in cotton using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA technique. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(4): 1711-1719 (Pakistan).

348. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., McDowell, L.R. and Valeem, E.E. 2008. Transfer of magnesium from soil and forage to goats grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan: Influence of seasons and sampling periods. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(5): 2127-2133 (Pakistan).

349. Qasim, M., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Modulation of growth, photosynthetic capacity and water relations in salt stressed wheat plants by exogenously applied 24-epibrassinolide. Plant Growth Regulation 56(2): 107-116. The Netherlands.

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350. Hong, Y., Lin, S., Jiang, Y. and Ashraf, M. 2008. Variation in contents of total phenolics and flavonoids and antioxidant activities in the leaves of 12 Eriobotrya species. Plant Foods and Human Nutrition 63(4): 200-204. Germany.

351. Shahid, M., Tayyab, M., Naz, M., Jamil, A., Ashraf, M. and Gilani, A.H. 2008. Activity-guided isolation of a novel protein from Croton tiglium with antifungal and antibacterial activities. Phytotherapy Research 22:1646–1649. UK.

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352. Jabeen, F. M Shahbaz and M. Ashraf. 2008. Discriminating some prospective cultivars of maize (Zea mays L.) for drought tolerance using gas exchange characteristics and proline contents as physiological markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 40(6): 2329-2343. Pakistan

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353. Anwar, F., Latif, S. Ashraf, M. and Gilani, A.H. 2007. Moringa oleifera: a food plant with multiple medicinal uses. Phytotherapy Research 21(1):17-25. UK.

354. Makhdum, M.I., Pervez, H., and Ashraf, M. 2007. Dry matter accumulation and partitioning in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by potassium fertilization. Biology and Fertility of Soils 43(3): 295-301. Germany.

355. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Javed, I. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2007. Transfer of sodium from soil and forage to sheep and goats grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Influence of the seasons. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 24(1): 49-54. Germany.

356. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., and Hussain, A. 2007. Evaluation of manganese status of grazing sheep in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 24 (1): 55-60. Germany.

357. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2007. Transfer of iron from soil and forage to sheep grazing in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Influence of the seasons and the period of sampling. Trace Elements and Electrolytes 24:166-172. (Germany).

358. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., McDowell, L.R. and Huchzermeyer, B. 2007. Copper nutrition of goats grazing native and improved pasture with the seasonal variation in a semiarid region of Pakistan. Small Ruminant Research. 67:138-148. The Netherlands.

359. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2007. Macromineral status of grazing sheep in a semi-arid region of Pakistan. Small Ruminant Research 68: 279-284.The Netherlands.

360. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2007. Roles of glycine betaine and proline in improving plant abiotic stress resistance Environmental and Experimental Botany 59(2): 206-216. France.

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361. Arfan, M., Athar, H.R., and Ashraf, M. 2007. Does exogenous application of salicylic acid through the rooting medium modulate growth and photosynthetic capacity in two differently adapted spring wheat cultivars under salt stress? Journal of Plant Physiology 164(6): 685-694. Germany.

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362. Tuna, A.L., Kaya, C., Ashraf, M., Altunlu, H., Yokas, I. and Yagmur, B. 2007. The effects of calcium sulphate on growth, membrane stability and nutrient uptake of tomato plants grown under salt stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany 59(2): 173-178. France.


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363. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Seed preconditioning modulates growth, ionic relations, and photosynthetic capacity in adult plants of hexaploid wheat under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition 30(3): 381 - 396. USA.

364. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M. and Hussain, A. 2007. Evaluation of macro-mineral contents of forages: Influence of pasture and seasonal variation. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 20(6):908-913. Korea.

365. Raza, S.H., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Glycinebetaine-induced modulation of antioxidant enzyme activities and ion accumulation in two wheat cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Environmental and Experimental Botany 60: 368-376. France.

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366. Kaya, C., Tuna, A.L., Ashraf, M. and Altunlu, H. 2007. Improved salt tolerance of melon (Cucumis melo L.) by the addition of proline and potassium nitrate. Environmental and Experimental Botany 60: 397-403. France.

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367. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Seed treatment with auxins modulates growth and ion partitioning in salt-stressed wheat plants. Acta Botanica Sinica (New Name: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology) 49(7):1003–1015.

368. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Zamir, R. and Saeed, I. 2007. High yielding Desi chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) variety “Nifa 2005”. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(1): 93-102.

369. Jamil, A., Shahid, M., Khan, M.U.H. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Screening of some medicinal plants for isolation of antifungal proteins and peptides. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(1): 211-222.

370. Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Influence of exogenous application of brassinosteroid on growth and mineral nutrients of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(2): 513-522.

371. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M., Makhdum, M.I., and Mahmood, T. 2007. Potassium nutrition of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) in relation to cotton leaf curl virus disease in airdisols. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(2): 529-540.

372. Kafeel, A., Hussain M., Ashraf, M., Luqman, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Khan, Z.I. 2007. Indigenous vegetation of Soone valley: at the risk of extinction. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 679-690.

373. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Kafeel, A., Mustafa, I. and Danish, M. 2007. Evaluation of micro-minerals composition of different grasses in relation to livestock requirements. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 719-728.

374. Akram, M.S., Athar, H.U.R, and Ashraf, M. 2007. Improving growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) by foliar application of potassium hydroxide (KOH) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 769-776.

375. Akram, N.A., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Relationship of photosynthetic capacity and proline accumulation with the growth of differently adapted populations of two potential grasses (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and Cenchrus ciliaris L.) to drought stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(3): 777-786.

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376. Ahmad, M.S.A., Khan, F.J. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Iso-osmotic effect of NaCl and PEG on growth, cations and free proline accumulation in callus tissue of two indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes. Plant Growth Regulation 53:53-63. The Netherlands.

377. Anwar, F., Latif, S., Przybylski, Sultana, B. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of seeds of different cultivars of mungbean. Journal of Food Science 72(7): S503-510. (USA).

378. Ahmad, S., Anwar F., Hussain, A.I., Ashraf, M., and Awan, A.R. 2007. Does soil salinity affect yield and composition of cottonseed oil? Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 84: 845-851. (USA).

379. Latif, S., Anwar, F. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Characterization of enzyme-assisted cold pressed cottonseed oil. Journal of Food Lipids 14: 424-436. Canada.

380. Wahid, A., Gelani, S., Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2007. Heat tolerance in plants: An overview. Environmental and Experimental Botany 61:199-223. France.

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381. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, K., Valeem, E.E. and McDowell, L.R. 2007. Seasonal dynamics of zinc in soil, dietary factors and grazing sheep from a Southwestern, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1103-1112.

382. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Danish, M. and Ahmad, K. 2007. Temporal variability in the transfer of sodium from soil and dietary sources to grazing livestock in a semi-arid ranch, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1113-1122.

383. Ashraf, M., Nawazish, S. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Are chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthetic capacity potential physiological determinants of drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1123-1131.

384. Ali, Q., Ashraf, M. and Athar, H.R. 2007. Exogenously applied proline at different growth stages enhances growth of two maize cultivars grown under water deficit conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(4): 1123-1132.

385. Ulfat, M., Athar, H. U. R., Ashraf, M. Akram, N. A. and Jamil A. 2007. Appraisal of physiological and biochemical selection criteria for evaluation of salt tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1593-1608.

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386. Nawaz, K. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Improvement in salt tolerance of maize by exogenous application of glycinebetaine: Growth and water relations. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1647-1654.

387. Sabir, P. and Ashraf, M. 2007. Screening of local accessions of Panicum maliaceum L. for salt tolerance at seedling stage using biomass production and ion accumulation as selection criteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 39(5): 1655-1661.

388. Siddiqi, E.H., Ashraf, M. and Akram, N.A. 2007. Variation in seed germination and seedling growth in some diverse lines of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6) 1937-1944.

389. Noreen, Z., Ashraf, M. and Hassan, M.U. 2007. Inter-accessional variation for salt tolerance in pea (Pisum sativum L.) at germination and screening stage. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6) 2075-2085.

390. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Danish, M. and Ahmad, K. 2007. Pasture concentration of minerals in relation to the nutrient requirements of farm livestock. Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6) 2183-2192.

391. Ashraf, M. Y., Khan, A., Ashraf, M. 2007. Sodium transfer from soil, forage, feed and water to lactating and non-lactating buffaloes under arid environments. Buffalo Bulletin, 26 (2): 29-35. Thailand.

392. Ashraf, M., Ali, Q. and Iqbal, Z. 2006. Effect of nitrogen application rate on the content and composition of oil essential oil and minerals in black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seeds. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86(6): 871-876. (UK).

393. Ashraf, M. and Noman, A. 2006. Influence of applied nitrogen on growth and tissue nutrient concentration in medicinal plant Ajowain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46(3):425–428. (Australia).

394. Ashraf, M. Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M. and Naeem, M. 2006. Comparative ammonia and nitrate accumulation in drought tolerant and susceptible wheat genotypes under soil water deficit conditions. Agrochimica 50: 1-12. (Italy).

395. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil, A. and Shafiq-ur-Rehman 2006. Does seed priming induce changes in the levels of some plant growth regulators in hexaploid wheat plants under salt stress? Acta Botanica Sinica (New name: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology). 48 (2): 181-189 (China).

396. Ashraf, M. and Orooj, A. 2006. Salt stress effects on growth, ion accumulation and seed oil content in an arid zone medicinal plant ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague. Journal of Arid Environments 64: 209-220. (UK).

397. Anwar, F., Latif, S. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Analytical characterization of hemp (Cannabis sativa) seed oil from different agr-ecological zones of Pakistan. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 83(4):323-329. (USA).

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398. Iqbal, N., Ashraf, M.Y., Javed, F., Ashraf, M. and Hameed, S. 2006. Cotton leaf curl virus: status of leaves and symptom development Acta Botanica Sinica (New name: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology). 48(5): 558-562. China.

399. Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., McDowell, L.R. and Ashraf, M. Y. 2006. Concentrations of minerals in milk of sheep and goats grazing similar pastures in a semiarid region of (Pakistan). Small Ruminant Research 65(3):274-278. The Netherlands.

400. Ashraf, M., Qasim Ali, and Rha, E.S. 2006. Effect of varying nitrogen regimes on growth, seed yield and nutrient accumulation isabgol. Journal of Plant Nutrition 29: 535-542. (USA).

401. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., and McDowell, L.R. 2006. Seasonal variation of trace elements in a semiarid Veld Pasture. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 37: 1471-1484. (USA).

402. Ashraf, M.Y., Khan, A., Ashraf, M. and Zafar, S. 2006. Studies on the transfer of mineral nutrients from feed, water, soil and plants to buffaloes under arid environments. Journal of Arid Environments 65(4): 632-643. (UK).

403. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil A. 2006. Seed enhancement with cytokinins: changes in growth and grain yield in salt stressed wheat plants. Plant Growth Regulation 50(1): 29-39. The Netherlands.

404. Khan, Z. I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and McDowell, L.R. 2006. Mineral status of soils and forages in Southwestern, Punjab-Pakistan: Micro-minerals. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 19(8):1139-1147. Korea.

405. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Wheat seed priming in relation to salt tolerance: growth, yield and levels of free salicylic acid and polyamines. Annales Botanici Fennici 43: 250-259. Finland.

406. Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S. and Rha, E.S. 2006. Does polyamine seed pretreatment modulate growth and levels of some plant growth regulators in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants under salt stress? Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica (New name = Botanical Studies) 47(3): 239-250. Taiwan.

407. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2006. Effect of potassium nutrition on distribution of ionic constituents among plant organs of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28:191-198. Pakistan.

408. Raza, S.H., Athar, H.R., Ashraf, M. 2006. Influence of exogenously applied glycine betaine on photosynthetic capacity of two differently adapted wheat cultivars under salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(2): 341-352. Pakistan.

409. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Saeed, I. and Alam, B. 2006. A new high yielding mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) variety, Ramzan for the agroclimatic conditions of NWFP. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(2): 301-310. Pakistan.

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410. Qasim, M. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Time course of ion accumulation and its relationship with the salt tolerance of two genetically diverse lines of canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(3): 663-672.

411. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2006. The interactive effects of potassium nutrition on the uptake of other nutrients in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) under an arid environment. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28(3): 256-265. Pakistan.

412. Anwar, F., Hussain, A. I., Ashraf, M. and Iqbal, S. 2006. Effect of salinity on yield and quality of Moringa oleifera seed oil. Grasas Y Aceites, 57(4): 394-401. (Spain).

413. Arshad, M., Ashraf, M. and Arif, N. 2006. Morphological variability of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce, from the Cholistan Desert, (Pakistan). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 53(8): 1589-1596. The Netherlands.

414. Ahmad, M. S. A., Javed, F., Ashraf, M. and Hafeez, F.Y. 2006. Effect of fungicide seed treatments on N2-fixation and nodulation in pea, Pisum sativum L. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(6): 896-904. (USA).

415. Khan Z.I., Ashraf, A. and Valeem, E.E. 2006. Forage mineral status evaluation: The influence of pastures. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(4): 1043-1054.

416. Pervez, H., Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Shabab-ud-Din 2006. Influence of potassium nutrition on leaf area index in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) under an arid environment. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(4): 1085-1092.

417. Waseem, M., Athar H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Effect of salicylic acid applied through rooting medium on drought tolerance of wheat. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(4): 1127-1136.

418. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Pervez, H., 2006. Absorption of chloride by cotton as influenced by potassium nutrition. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28(5): 505-511. Pakistan.

419. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M. and Pervez, H., 2006. Effect of potassium fertilizer on relative distribution pattern of potassium ion in cotton under irrigated conditions. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 28(5): 512-518. Pakistan.

420. Khan, A., Ahmad, M.S.A., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Interactive effect of foliar applied ascorbic acid and salt stress on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) at seedling stage. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1407-1414. Pakistan.

421. Kauser, R., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Chlorophyll fluorescence can be used as a potential indicator for rapid assessment of water stress tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1501-1510. Pakistan.

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422. Akram, N.A., Shahbaz, M., Athar, H.R., and Ashraf, M. 2006. Morpho-physiological responses of two differently adapted populations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and Cenchrus ciliaris L. to salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1581-1588. Pakistan.

423. Ali, Q., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Influence of exogenously applied brassinosteroids on the mineral nutrient status of two wheat cultivars grown under saline conditions. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1621-1632. Pakistan.

424. Ali, Q., Athar, H.R. and Ashraf, M. 2006 Ion transport in four canola cultivars as influenced by salt stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany (Special Issue) 39(5):1703-1708. Pakistan.

425. Rehman, S., Park, M.R. Ashraf, M. and Yun, S.J. 2006. Potassium distribution in the apical area of rice (Oryza sativa L.) root. Korean Journal of Crop Science 51(4): 295-297. (Korea).

426. Makhdum, M.I., Pervez, H., and Ashraf, M. and 2006. Assimilate of sulphate-sulphur as influenced by potassium nutrition in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Research (Science) 17(3): 181-190. Pakistan.

427. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Canopy development and photosynthesis in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by potassium nutrition. The Pakistan Cottons 50(1 & 2): 23-31. Pakistan.

428. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Degree day- units and morpho-phenological events in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) as influenced by potassium nutrition. The Pakistan Cottons 50(3 & 4): 55-66. Pakistan.

429. Makhdum, M.I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2006. Genotypic interactions with potassium nutrition on fruit production under irrigated cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). The Pakistan Cottons 50(3 & 4): 27-36. Pakistan.

430. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., and Ermidou-Pollet, S. 2006. Determination of copper status of grazing sheep: seasonal influence. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research 7(4):46-52. Iran.

431. Ashraf, M., Qasim Ali, and Rha, E.S. 2005. The effect of applied nitrogen on the growth and nutrient concentration of Kalonji (Nigella sativa). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 45(4): 459-463. (Australia)

432. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. and McNeilly, T. 2005. Phylogenetic relationship of salt tolerance in early Green Revolution CIMMYT wheats. Environmental and Experimental Botany 53:173-184. (France)

433. Ashraf, M. and Iram, A. 2005. Drought stress induced changes in some organic substances in nodules and other plant parts of two potential legumes differing in salt tolerance. Flora 6: 535-546. (Germany).

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434. Anwar, F., Ashraf, M. and Bhangr, M.I. 2005. Inter-provenance variation in the composition of Moringa oleifera oilseeds from Pakistan. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (JAOCS). 82(1): 45-51. (USA)

435. Ashraf, M. Y., Akhtar, K., Sarwar, G. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Role of rooting system in salt tolerance potential of different guar accessions. Agronomie (New Name: Agronomy for Sustainable Development 25: 243-249. (France).

436. Ashraf, M. 2005. Reviewed a Book titled “Integrated Natural Resource Management. Linking Productivity, the environment and development”. Edited by B.M. Campbell & J.A. Sayer, 2003. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, Oxon, UK. Pp. 315. ISBN. 0 85199 731 7. for the Journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22 (4) Pp. 402-403.

437. Ashraf, M. and Arfan, M. 2005. Gas exchange characteristics and water relations in two cultivars of Hibiscus esculentus under waterlogging. Biologia Plantarum 49 (3): 459-462. (Czech Republic).

438. Ashraf, M. and Foolad, M.R. 2005. Pre-sowing seed treatment – a shotgun approach to improve germination, plant growth and crop yield under saline and non-saline conditions. Advances in Agronomy 88: 223-271. (USA)

439. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Changes in growth, photosynthetic capacity and ionic relations in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) due to pre-sowing seed treatment with polyamines. Plant Growth Regulation 46: 19-30. (The Netherlands).

440. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E. and Javed I. 2005. Evaluation of variation in soil and forage micro-mineral concentrations in a semi-arid region of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 37(4): 921-931 (Pakistan)

441. Azam, F., Aziz, F., Sial, M.H., Ashraf, M. and Farooq, S. 2005. Mitigation of salinity eefects on Sesbania aculeata L. through enhanced availability of carbon dioxide. Pakistan Journal of Botany 37(4): 959-967. (Pakistan).

442. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2005. Response of cotton to potassium fertilizer on effectiveness of fruiting sites in arid sols. Journal of Plant Nutrition 28(6): 1023-1039 (USA).

443. Ashraf, M. Y., Alvi, A. K., Sarwar, G., Qureshi, M.S., Ashraf, M. and Hussain, M. 2005. Effect of ammonium chloride on the growth and nutrient uptake by

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cotton grown in alkaline soil. Agrochimica XLIX (3-4): 140-152. (Italy).

444. Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Presowing seed treatment with cytokinins and its effect on growth, photosynthetic rate, ionic levels and yield of two wheat cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Acta Botanica Sinica (New name: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology) 47(11): 1315-1325. (China).

445. Khan, Z. I., Ashraf, M., Hussain, A., Koyro, H-W. and Huchzermeyer, B. 2005. Seasonal variation in the status of selenium in goats grazing native and improved pastures in semi-arid region of (Pakistan). Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift 112 (12): 460-465 (Germany).

446. Jamil, M., Lee C.C., Rehman, S., Lee, D.B., Ashraf, M., and Rha, E. S. 2005. Salinity (NaCl) tolerance of Brassica species at germination and early seedling growth. Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry 4(4): 970-976. (Spain).

447. Makhdum, M. I., Ashraf, M., and Pervez, H. 2005. Effect of potassium fertilization on potential fruiting positions in field grown cotton. Pakistan Journal of Botany 37 (3): 635-649. (Pakistan)

448. Jamil, M., Lee D. B., Kim, J.D., Jung, K.W., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S., Lee, S.C and Rha., E. S. 2005. The response of Brassica species against NaCl stress during germination and seedling growth. Korean Journal of International Agriculture 17(1): 43-47. (Korea).

449. Zafar, S. Ashraf, M.Y. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Protease activity and associated changes during germination and early seedling stages of cotton grown under saline conditions. International Journal of Botany 1(1): 103-107. (Pakistan).

450. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. Ashraf, M. and Gill, M.I. 2005. Effect of potassium fertilizer on K-assimilation by cotton crop under irrigated conditions. The Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 21-32. (Pakistan).

451. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Effect of potassium fertilization on sodium assimilation by aerial parts of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L). The Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 33-44. (Pakistan).

452. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H. and Ashraf, M. 2005. Effectiveness of fruiting sites as affected by potassium fertilization in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L). The Pakistan Cottons 50 (3-4): 45-64. (Pakistan).

453. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M. and McDowell, L.R. 2005. Seasonal variation of calcium in soil--plant-animal system at sheep ranch, Punjab, (Pakistan). International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2:187-195. (Pakistan)

454. Khan, Z.I., Valeem, E.E., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M. and McDowell, L.R. 2005. Seasonal variation in calcium and magnesium status of soil, dietary sources, and small grazing ruminants in the semiarid region of (Pakistan). International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2:197-214. (Pakistan)

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455. Khan, Z.I., Valeem, E.E., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. McDowell, L.R., Akhtar, M.S. and Mirza, M.A. 2005. Effect of seasonal variation on zinc content of soil, forage, water, feed, and small ruminants grazing the native and improved pasture during different seasons in the semi-arid region of (Pakistan). International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2(2): 465-474. (Pakistan).

456. Jamil, M., Kim, J. K., Lee, S. C., Lee, D. B. Jung, Ashraf, M. and Rha, E. S. 2005. The effect of NaCl salinity on germination and seedling of sugar beet and cabbage. Korean Journal of Crop Science, 50(2):238-239.

457. Ashraf, M. and Hafeez, M. 2004. Thermotolerance of pearl millet and maize at early growth stages: growth and nutrient relations. Biologia Plantarum 48(1): 81-86. (Czech Republic).

458. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 2004. Salinity tolerance in Brassica oilseeds. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 23(2): 157-174. (USA).

459. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Influence of potassium rates and sources on seed cotton yield and yield components of some elite cotton cultivars. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27(7): 1295 - 1317. (USA).

460. Basra, S.M.A., Ashraf, M., Iqbal, N., Khaliq, A. and Ahmad, R. 2004. Physiological and biochemical aspects of pre-sowing heat stress on cottonseed. Seed Science & Technology, 32(3): 765-774. (Denmark).

461. Ashraf, M. and Harris, P.J.C. 2004. Potential biochemical indicators of salinity tolerance in plants. Plant Science 166: 3-16. France/(USA).


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462. Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Khaliq, A. and Rha, E.S. 2004. Growth and leaf gas exchange characteristics in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. and D. latifolia Roxb., under water deficit. Photosynthetica 41: 157-160. Czech Republic.

463. Ashraf, M. and Akhtar, N. 2004. Influence of salt stress on growth, ion accumulation and seed oil content in sweet fennel. Biologia Plantarum 48(3) 461-464. (Czech Republic).

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464. Ashraf, M. 2004. Some important physiological selection criteria for salt tolerance in plants. Flora 199 (5): 361-376. (Germany).


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465. Rehman, S., Rha. E.S., Ashraf, M., Lee, K.J., Yun, S.J., Kwak, Y.G., Yoo, N.H. and Kim, J-K. 2004. Does barley (Hordium vulgare L.) pollen swell in fractions of a second? Plant Science 167(1): 137-142. (France).

466. Ashraf, M. 2004. Photosynthetic capacity and ion accumulation in a medicinal plant henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) under salt stress. Angewandte Botanik (Journal of Applied Botany) (New Name: Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality) 78: 91 – 96. (Germany).

467. Iqbal, Z., Lateef, M., Ashraf, M. and Jabbar, A. 2004. Anthelminitic activity of Artemisia brevifolia in sheep. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 93(2-3): 265-268. (Ireland).

468. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Influence of potassium nutrition on gas exchange characteristics and water relations in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Photosynthetica 42(2): 251-255. (Czech Republic).

469. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Effect of potassium rates and sources on fiber quality parameters in four cultivars of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) grown in arid sols. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27(12): 2235-2257. (USA).

470. Ashraf, M., Mukhtar, N., Rehman, S. and Rha, E.S. 2004. Salt-induced changes in photosynthetic capacity and growth in a potential medicinal plant Bishop’s weed (Ammi majus L.). Photosynthetica 42(4): 543-550. (Czech Republic).

471. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M.Y. and Akhtar, M.S. 2004. Seasonal variation in soil and forage mineral concentrations in semi-arid region of (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal of Botany 36(3) 635-640. (Pakistan).

472. Khan, Z.I., Hussain, A., Ashraf, M., Valeem, E.E., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ahmad, M.S. 2004. Soil and forage minerals (Trace elements) status of a grazing pasture in the semi arid region of (Pakistan). Pakistan Journal of Botany 36(4): 851-856. (Pakistan).

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473. Hussain, A., Khan, Z.I., Ashraf, M., Rashid, M.H., and Akhtar, M.S. 2004. Effect of salt stress on some growth attributes of sugarcane cultivars CP-77-400 and COJ-84. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 6: 188-191. (Pakistan).

474. Ashraf, M.Y., Mahmood, S., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Naeem, M., and Zafar, S. 2004. Physiological and biochemical changes in resistant and susceptible to Leaf Curl Virus (CLCuV) cotton verities at germination and early seedling stages: Changes in lipase, oil content, protein and soluble sugars. International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology. 1(2): 217-222. (Pakistan).

475. Ashraf, M. 2004. Reviewed a Book titled “Management of Agricultural Drought – Agronomic and Genetic Options” written by N.P. Saxena 2003. Published by Science Publication Inc., USA, for the Journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture (UK). Vol. 22, Pp. 95-96

476. Mahmood, S., Zafar, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., and Naeem, M. 2004. Comparative biochemical changes in resistant and susceptible cotton cultivars to leaf curl virus at germination and early seedling stage: -amylase, starch, total soluble sugars in seed, radicle and plumule. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 3(2): 159-162.

477. Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2004. Mapping the production and retention of fruit as influenced by potassium nutrition on field grown cotton. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science 8: 63-74. (Malaysia).

478. Ali. I. Ashraf, M. Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Ullah, I., Niaz, M., Hanif, M., Hussain, M. and Zafar, Y. 2004. Screening of cotton varieties regarding hairiness trait for DNA finger printing. Journal of Natural Sciences 2(1): 91-99. (Pakistan).

479. Ali, A., Ashraf, M. Mehboob-ur-Rehman, Ullah, I., Niaz, M., Hussain, M., Zafar Y., and Hanif., M. 2004. Optimization of PCR conditions for DNA fingerprinting in cotton. Journal of Natural Sciences, 2(2): 47 -51.

480. Pervez, H, Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M. I., 2004. Relationships of Vegetative Growth Characteristics with Yield Attributes of Four Cotton Cultivars as Influenced by Potassium Nutrition. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 8: 63-74.

481. Ashraf, M. and Bashir, A. 2003. Relationship of photosynthetic capacity at the vegetative stage and during grain development with grain yield of two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in yield. European Journal of Agronomy 19(2): 277-287. (Germany).

482. Ashraf, M., Abida Kausar and Ashraf, M.Y. 2003. Alleviation of salt stress in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) through seed treatments. Agronomie 23: 227-234. (France).

483. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ahmad, A. 2003. Salt tolerance in okra: ion relations and gas exchange characteristics. Journal of Plant Nutrition 26(1): 63-79. (USA).

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484. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.-U. and Rha, E.S. 2003. Salt induced changes in two canola cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Biologia Plantarum 46: 629-632. (Czech Republic).

485. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, R. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2003. Time-course changes in the inorganic and organic components of germinating sunflower achenes under salt (NaCl) stress. Flora 198(1): 26-36. (Germany).

486. Ashraf, M., Hanif, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.U. and Rha, E.S. 2003. Time-course changes in nutrient composition of two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) cultivars differing in yield potential. Agrochimica, 47 (3-4): 132-145. (Italy).

487. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Elahi, T. and Abbas, G. 2003. Selection for large seed size at the seedling stage in a potential pulse crop mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Breeding Science 53: 141-143. (Japan).

488. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Jamil, M.A., Ashraf, M.Y., Rehman, S.U. and Rha, E.S. 2003. Water relations and leaf gas exchange properties in some elite canola (Brassica napus L.) lines under salt stress. Annals of Applied Biology 142: 307-316. (UK).

489. Khan, A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Rahman, Z. and Sarwar, G. 2003. Zn2+

status in soil, plants and animals: A case study in buffalo. Indus Journal of Plant Science 2(1): 15-20. (Pakistan).

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490. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ahmad A. 2003 Evaluation of the usefulness of senescing agent potassium iodide for assessing inter-cultivar variation for drought tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 43(11): 1337-1343. (Australia).

491. Ashraf, M. 2003. Relationships between leaf gas exchange characteristics and growth of differently adapted populations of Blue panicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) under salinity or waterlogging. Plant Science 165(1): 69-75. France/(USA).

492. Basra, S.M.A., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, R. 2003. Effect of pre-sowing humidification treatment on cotton seed vigour. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 1: 37-41. (Pakistan).

493. Athar H.U.R., Mahmood, S., Shaheen, R. and Ashraf, M. 2003. Waterlogging tolerance of populations of Cynodon dactylon from contrasting habitats. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 6(4): 317-321. (Pakistan).

494. Ashraf, M. and Bashir, A. 2003. Salt stress induced changes in some organic metabolites and ionic relations in nodules and other plant parts of two crop legumes differing in salt tolerance. Flora 198 (6): 486-498. (Germany).


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495. Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M. 2003. Assessment of genotypic variation in salt tolerance of early CIMMYT hexaploid wheat germplasm using photosynthetic capacity and water relations as selection criteria. Photosynthetica, 41(2): 273-280. (Czech Republic).

496. Khan, A., Ashraf, M.Y., Ashraf, M., Sarwar, G. and Rahman, Z. 2003. Cu2+

status in soil, plants and animals during winter and summer seasons. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 35(5): 757-761. (Pakistan).

497. Pervez, H. Ashraf, M. and Makhdum, M.I. 2003. Mapping the production and retention of cotton fruit as influenced by potassium nutrition on field grown cotton. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 7: 29-44. (Malaysia).

498. Ashraf, M., Karim, F., Rasul, E. 2002. Interactive effects of gibberellic acid (GA3) and salt stress on growth, ion accumulation and photosynthetic capacity of two spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Plant Growth Regulation 36: 49-59. (The Netherlands).

499. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, A. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2002. Effects of increased supply of potassium on growth and nutrient content in pearl millet under water stress. Biologia Plantarum 45(1): 141-144. (Czech Republic).

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500. Ashraf, M.Y., Sarwar, G., Ashraf, M., Afaf, R. and Sattar, A. 2002. Salinity induced changes in a-amylase activity during germination and early cotton seedling growth. Biologia Plantarum 45 (4) 589-591. (Czech Republic).

501. Ashraf, M. and Perveen, N. 2002. Photosynthetic parameters at the vegetative stage and during grain development of two hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars differing in salt tolerance. Biologia Plantarum 45(3): 401-407. (Czech Republic).

502. Ashraf, M. and Iram, A. 2002. Optimization and influence of seed priming with salts of potassium or calcium in two spring wheat cultivars differing in salt tolerance, at the initial growth stages. Agrochimica, 46: 47-55. (Italy).

503. Ashraf, M., Mushtaq, M.A. and Nisar, A. 2002. Effect of sub- and supra-optimal nitrogen regimes on nutrient relations in two spring wheat cultivars differing in salinity tolerance. Flora, 197(2): 126-133. (Germany).

504. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Hassan, S. 2002. Yield and yield components at various flower flushes in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Breeding Science, 52: 61-63. (Japan).

505. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Tahir, G.R. 2002. Triple test cross analysis for some morphological traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Euphytica, 126 (3): 413-420. (The Netherlands).

506. Ashraf, M. 2002. Salt tolerance of cotton: some new advances. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 21(1): 1-30. (USA).

507. Hameed, M., Mansoor, U., Ashraf, M. and Rao, A.R. 2002. Variation in leaf anatomy in wheat germplasm from varying drought-hit habitats. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 4(1): 12-16. (Pakistan).

508. Qasim, M., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y. and Ahmad, N. 2002. Relationship of biomass production with nitrate assimilation in canola (Brassica napus L.) under salinity stress. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 4(4): 521-522. (Pakistan).

509. Ashraf, M.Y., Akhtar, K., Sarwar, G. and Ashraf, M. 2002. Evaluation of arid and semi-arid ecotypes of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) for salinity (NaCl) tolerance. Journal of Arid Environments. 52: 473-482. (UK).

510. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2002. Water relations, gas exchange characteristics, and the level of some metabolites in two cultivars of spring wheat under different N regimes. Acta Physiologia Plantarum, 24: 407-415. (Poland).

511. Khattak, G. S. S., Haq, M. A., Ashraf, M., Khan, J.A. and Zamir, R. 2002. Genetic architecture of secondary yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Breeding Science, 52(4): 235-241. (Japan).

512. Khattak, G.S.S., Ashraf, M., Haq, MA., McNeilly, T. and Eui Shik Rha 2002. Genetic basis of plant height and its degree of indetermination in mungbean (Vigna

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radiata (L.) Wilczek). Hereditas 137(1):52-56 (Sweden).

513. Ashraf, M., Arfan, M., Shahbaz, M., Ahmad, A., and Jamil, A. 2002. Gas exchange characteristics and water relations in some elite okra cultivars under water deficit. Photosynthetica 40(4): 615-620. (Czech Republic).

514. Khattak, G.S ., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M. and McNeilly T. 2001. Genetic basis of variation of yield, and yield components in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Hereditas 134(3): 211-217. (Sweden).

515. Naseer, S., Nisar, A. and Ashraf, M. 2001. Effect of salt stress on germination and seedling growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 4(3): 359-360. (Pakistan).

516. Naseer, S., Rasul, E. and Ashraf, M. 2001. Effect of foliar application of Indole-3-acetic acid on growth and yield attributes of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 3(1):139-142. (Pakistan).

517. Ashraf, M., Shabaz, M. and Ashraf, M.Y. 2001. Influence of nitrogen supply and water stress on growth and nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium contents in pearl millet. Biologia Plantarum 44: 459-462. (Czech Republic).

518. Ashraf, M. 2001. Relationships between growth and gas exchange characteristics in some salt-tolerant amphidiploid Brassica species in relation to their diploid parents. Environmental and Experimental Botany 45(2): 155-163. (The Netherlands).

519. Ashraf, M., Nazir, M. and McNeilly, T. 2001. Comparative salt tolerance of amphidiploid and diploid Brassica species. Plant Science 160 (4): 683-689. (France/USA).

520. Ashraf, M., Ahmad, A. and McNeilly, T. 2001. Growth and photosynthetic characteristics in pearl millet under water stress and different potassium supply. Photosynthetica, 39: 389-394.(Czech Republic).

521. Khattak, G. S. S., Haq, M. A., Ashraf, M., Khan, A.J. and Zamir, R. 2001. Inheritance of some important agronomic traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Breeding Science, 51(3): 157-161. (Japan).

522. Khattak, G.S.S., Haq, M.A., Ashraf, M., Tahir, G.R. and Marwat. E.U.K. 2001. Detection of epistasis, and estimation of additive and dominance components of genetic variation for synchrony in pod maturity in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Field Crops Research. 72: 211-219. (Australia).

523. Ashraf, M. and Rauf, H. 2001. Inducing salt tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.) through seed priming with chloride salts: Growth and ion transport at early growth stages. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 23: 407-414. (Poland).

524. Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M. Mehmood, S. and Rasul, E. 2001. Relationships between growth and photosynthetic characteristics in pearl millet (Pennisetum

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glaucum) under limited water deficit conditions with enhanced nitrogen supplies. Belgian Journal of Botany 34(2): 131-144. (Belgium).

525. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 2000. Patterns of free carbohydrates and starch accumulation in the leaves of cotton (Gossypium hisutum L.) cultivars differing in resistance to cotton leaf curl virus. Arch. Acker. Pfl. Boden. 45: 1-9. (Germany).

526. Ashraf, M. and Khanum, A. 2000. Transport and accumulation of ions in two spring wheat lines differing in salt tolerance. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 22(2) 103-110. (Poland).

527. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 2000. Influence of sodium chloride on ion accumulation, yield components and fibre characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Field Crops Research, 66: 115-127. (Australia/USA).

528. Ashraf, M. and Sultana, R. 2000. Combinatin effect of NaCl salinity an N-form on mineral composition of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biologia Plantarum, 43(4) 615-619. (Czech Republic).

529. Ashraf, M. and Wahid, S. 2000. Time-course changes in organic metabolites and mineral nutrients in germinating maize seeds under salt (NaCl) stress. Seed Science and Technology, 28, 641-656. (Denmark).

530. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 2000. Effect of low and high regimes of calcium on two cultivars of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) differing in resistance to cotton leaf curl virus (CLCuV) – Growth and macronutrients. Agrochimica, 44(3-4), 89-100. (Italy).

531. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 2000. Genetic effects for yield components and fibre characteristics in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivated under salinized (NaCl) conditions. Agronomie, 20: 917-926. (France).

532. Ashraf, M. and O’Leary, J.W. 1999. Changes in soluble proteins in salt tolerant and salt sensitive lines of wheat. Biologia Plantarum 42, 113-117. (Czech Republic).

533. Ashraf, M. and Habib-ur-Rehman 1999. Interactive effects of nitrate and long-term waterlogging on growth, water relations, and gaseous exchange properties of maize (Zea mays L.). Plant Science 144:35-43. (USA).

534. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1999. Some physiological characteristics in resistant and susceptible lines of cotton due to the attack of cotton leaf curl virus. Biologia Plantarum 42: 615-620. (Czech Republic).

535. Ashraf, M. 1999. Interactive effect of salt (NaCl) and nitrogen form on growth, water relations and photosynthetic capacity of sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Annals of Applied Biology, 153: 509-513. (UK).

536. Ashraf, M. and Habib-ur-Rehman 1999. Mineral nutrient status of corn in relation to nitrate and long-term waterlogging. Journal of Plant Nutrition 22(8):

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1253-1268. (USA).

537. Ashraf, M. Zafar, Z.U. McNeilly, T. and Veltkamp, C.J 1999.Some morpho-anatomical characteristics of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) in relation to resistance to cotton leaf cotton virus (CLCuV). Angewandte Botanik 73: 76-82. (Germany).

538. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, S. 1999. Exploitation of intra-specific genetic variation for improvement of salt (NaCl) tolerance in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Hereditas 131: 253-256. (Sweden).

539. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1998. Components of genetic variation of salt tolerance in chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science, 42, 415-424. (Germany).

540. Ashraf, M. and Rehana Sharif 1998. Does salt tolerance vary in a potential oilseed crop (Brassica carinata) at different growth stages? Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 181, 103-115. (Germany).

541. Ashraf, M. and Sharif, R. 1998. Assessment of inter-cultivar/line variation of drought resistance in a potential oil-seed crop, Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata A.Br.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science 43, 251-265. (Germany).

542. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M. 1998. Relationship between water retention capability and osmotic adjustment in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) grown under drought stress. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 12, 255-262. (USA).

543. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1998. Pattern of accumulation of some major and trace elements in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) under N deficiency. Journal of Plant Nutrition 21(6), 1067-1081. (USA).

544. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1998. Genetic basis of salt tolerance in lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Lens 25(1), 15-22. (ICARDA, ALEPPO/University of Saskachewan, Canada).

545. Ashraf, M. 1998. Components of genetic variation of salt tolerance in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science 43, 409-416. (Germany).

546. Ashraf, M. 1997. Changes in soluble carbohydrates and soluble proteins in three arid-zone grass species under salt stress. Tropical Agriculture 74(3), 234-237 (Trinidad).

547. Ashraf, M. and Khanum, A. 1997. Relationship between ion accumulation and growth in two spring wheat lines differing in salt tolerance at different growth stages. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 178, 39-51. (Germany).

548. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Ion distribution in leaves of salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of spring wheat under salt stress. Acta Botanica Neerlandica, 46(1), 207-217. (The Netherlands).

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549. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Responses of a salt-tolerant and a salt-sensitive line of sunflower to varying sodium/calcium ratios in sand culture. Journal of Plant Nutrition 20 (2-3) 361-377. (USA).

550. Ashraf, M., Zafar, Z.U., Ansari, T.M. 1997. Accumulation of some essential nutrients by lentil (Lens culinaris) plants by low potassium regimes. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 11, 191-199. (USA).

551. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1997. Effect of potassium deficiency on growth and some biochemical characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 19(1), 9-15. (Poland).

552. Ashraf, M., Maqbool, M., Ahmad, R., Niazi, N.K., Niazi, M. and Murtaza, M. 1997. Genotypic variation in drought resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor Moench). Journal of Agronomy and Soil Science, 41, 189-107 (Germany).

553. Ayala, F., Ashraf, M., and O'Leary, J.W. 1997. Plasma membrane H+-ATPase activity in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of spring wheat. Acta Botanica Neerlandica, 46, 315-324. (Holland).

554. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, N. 1997. Responses of some arid-zone grasses to brackish water. Der Tropenlandwirt, 98(1), 3-12. (Germany).

555. Ashraf, M. and Sharif, R. 1997. Inter-cultivar variation for salt (NaCl) tolerance in a potential oil-seed crop Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata A.Br.). Journal of Agronomy and Soil Science, 42, 129-136. (Germany).

556. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Responses of some newly developed salt-tolerant genotypes of spring wheat to salt stress. 1) Yield components and ion distribution. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 176, 91-101. (Germany).

557. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Responses of some newly evolved salt-tolerant genotypes of spring wheat to salt stress. 2) Water relations and gas exchange. Acta Botanica Neerlandica, 45(1), 29-39. (The Netherlands).

558. Ashraf, M., and O'Leary, J.W. 1996. Effect of drought stress on growth, water relations and gas exchange of two lines of sunflower differing in degree of salt tolerance. International Journal of Plant Sciences, 157 (6), 729-732. (USA).

559. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1996. Effect of nitrogen deficiency on growth and some biochemical characteristics in salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Archive of Agronomy and Soil Science, 40, 231-239 (Germany).

560. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1995. Performance of some salt tolerant and salt sensitive accessions of pearl millet at the adult stage. Agrochimica, 39: 86-100. (Italy).

561. Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, H. 1995. Responses of three arid zone grasses to salt and waterlogging. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 9(2), 137-154. (USA).

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562. Ashraf, M. and Tufail, M. 1995. Variation in salinity tolerance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 174/5:351-362. (Germany).

563. Ashraf, M. and Fatima, H. 1995. Responses of some salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) to salt stress. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 17(1), 61-70. (Poland).

564. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1995. Distribution of cations in leaves of salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive lines of sunflower under saline conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 18(11), 2379-2388. (USA).

565. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, N. 1995. Responses of four arid zone grass species from varying habitats to drought stress. Biologia Plantarum, 37(4), 567-575. (Czechoslovakia).

566. Ashraf, M., Zafar Z.U. and O'Leary, J.W. 1995. Genetic variation for salt tolerance in sunflower. Hereditas 123, 141-145. (Sweden).

567. Ashraf, M. 1995. Genetic variation for salt tolerance in chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) at the seedling stage. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32:30-34. (Pakistan).

568. Ashraf, M. 1994. Organic substances responsible for salt tolerance in Eruca sativa. Biologia Plantarum, 36, 255-259. (Czechoslovakia).

569. Ashraf, M. 1994. Salt tolerance of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) at three growth stages. Annals of Applied Biology, 124, 153-164. (UK).

570. Ashraf, M. 1994. Breeding for salinity tolerance in plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 13, 17-42. (USA).

571. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1994. Responses of three arid zone grasses to N deficiency: a greenhouse study. Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation, 8, 125-136. (USA).

572. Ashraf, M., Noor, R., Zafar, Z.U. and Mujahid, M. 1994. Growth and ion distribution in salt stressed Melilotus indica (L.) All. and Medicago sativa L. Flora 189, 207-213. (Germany).

573. Ashraf, M. and Zafar, Z.U. 1994. Effect of low potassium regimes on some salt-and drought- tolerant lines of pearl millet. Phyton, 34, 219-227 (Austria).

574. Ashraf, M. and Hamida Fatima 1994. Intra-specific variation for salt tolerance in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 173, 193-203 (Germany).

575. Ashraf, M. and Naz, F. 1994. Responses of some arid zone grasses to K deficiency. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 16, 69-80. (Poland).

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576. Ashraf, M. 1994. Genetic variation for salinity tolerance in spring wheat. Hereditas 120, 99-104. (Sweden).

577. Ashraf, M., Saeed, M.M. and Qureshi, M.J. (1994). Tolerance to high temperature in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) at initial growth stages. Environmental and Experimental Botany 34(3) 275-283. (USA).

578. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1994. Does pattern of ion accumulation vary in alfalfa at different growth stages? Journal of Plant Nutrition, 17(8), 1443-1461. (USA).

579. Ashraf, M. and O'Leary, J.W. 1994. Ion distribution in leaves of varying ages in salt-tolerant lines of alfalfa under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 17(8), 1463-1476. (USA).

580. Ashraf, M., Zafar, Z.U. and Tufail, M. 1994. Intra-specific variation for salt tolerance in a potential oil-seed crop, brown mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.). Archive of Agronomy and Crop Science, 38, 449-458. (Germany).

581. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Organic solute status and water relations of some salt tolerant and salt sensitive accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Acta Botanica Neerlandica 42, 63-72. (The Netherlands).

582. Ashraf, M. Naqvi, M. I. and Zafar, Z. U. 1993. Physiological and biochemical aspect of some arid zone grasses to varying Na/Ca ratios. Biologia Plantarum 35, 425-433. (Czechoslovakia).

583. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Responses of some local/exotic accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) to salt stress. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 170(2), 103-112. (West Germany).

584. Ashraf, M. and Chishti, S. N. 1993. Waterlogging tolerance of some accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.). Tropical Agriculture 70, 60-67. (Trinidad).

585. Ashraf, M. and Noor, R. 1993. Growth and pattern of ion uptake in Eruca sativa Mill. under salt stress. Angewandte Botanik, 67, 17-21. (Germany).

586. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1993. Responses of some genetically diverse lines of chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) to salt. Plant and Soil, 154, 257-266. (The Netherlands).

587. Ashraf, M. 1993. Effect of sodium chloride on water relations and some organic osmotica in an arid zone plant species Melilotus indica (L.). Der Tropenlandwirt, 94, 95-105. (Germany).

588. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1993. Responses of some salt tolerant and salt sensitive lines of pearl millet to drought stress. Acta Agronomica, 42(3-4). (Budapest).

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589. Ashraf, M. 1993. Genetic variation for salt tolerance in lentil at two early growth stages. LENS 20(1), 21-25. (ICARDA/University of Saskachewan, Canada).

590. Chishti, S. N. and Ashraf, M. 1992. Physiological responses of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) to water deficit. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural sciences, 29, 137-143 (Pakistan).

591. Ashraf, M. 1992. Effects of NaCl on growth, seed protein and oil contents of some cultivars/lines of brown mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.). Agrochimica 36, 137-147 (Italy).

592. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M. 1992. Growth and ion uptake of four Brassica species as affected by Na/Ca ratios in saline sand culture. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenbau und Bodenkunde - Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 155, 101-108. (Germany).

593. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M.H. and Chishti, S.N. 1992. Variation in osmotic adjustment of some accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) in response drought stress. Acta Botanica Neerlandica 41, 51-62. (The Netherlands).

594. Ashraf, M. and Idrees, N. 1992. Variation in germination of some salt tolerant and salt sensitive accessions of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.) under drought, salt and temperature stresses. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture 1, 15-20. (Pakistan).

595. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1992. The potential for exploiting variation in salinity tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leeke). Plant Breeding 108, 234-240. (West Germany).

596. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1992. Screening chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) for salt tolerance. Der Tropenlandwirt, 93, 45-55. (West Germany).

597. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M.I. 1992. Effect of varying Na/Ca ratios in saline sand culture on some physiological parameters of four Brassica species. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 14(4), 197-205. (Poland).

598. Mehmood, S. and Ashraf, M. 1992. Salinity effects on some cultivars of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at early growth stages. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, 1, 98-107. (Pakistan).

599. Shahid, S.A., Ashraf, M. and Mufti, K.A. 1992. Classification and extent of the world’s salt-affected soils. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, 1, 120-126. (Pakistan).

600. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1991. A potential source of variation for salt tolerance in wheat. Hereditas, 115, 115-120 (Sweden).

601. Ashraf, M. 1991. Adaptation of plants to global climatic change. Science Technology and Development, 10, 9-24. (Pakistan).

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602. Ashraf, M. and Yasmin, H. 1991. Differential waterlogging tolerance in three grasses of contrasting habitats Aleuropus lagopoides L. (Trin), Cynodon dactylon L. (Pers.) and Leptochloa fuscasome arid zone grass species. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 31, 437-445. (USA).

603. Ashraf, M. and Naqvi, M.I. 1991. Responses of three arid zone grass species to varying Na/Ca ratios in saline sand culture. New Phytologist, 119, 285-290. (UK).

604. Ashraf, M. and Karim, F. 1991. Screening of some cultivars/lines of blackgram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) for water stress resistance. Tropical Agriculture, 68, 57-62 (UK).

605. Ashraf, M. 1991. Water stress effects on growth and some physiological aspects of three grass species. Agrochimica 35, 443-454 (Italy).

606. Ashraf, M. and Mehmood, S. 1990. Responses of four Brassica species to drought stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 30(1), 93-100 (USA).

607. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T.1990. Improvement of salt tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.). Plant Breeding, 104, 101-107 (West Germany).

608. Ashraf, M. and Karim, F. 1990. Differences between blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) cultivars in NaCl resistance. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenbau und Bodenkunde - Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 153, 15-20 (West Germany).

609. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1990. Patterns of ion distribution in selected NaCl tolerant and normal lines of four grass species. Biologia Plantarum, 32, 302-312 (Czechoslovakia).

610. Ashraf, M. and Mehmood, S. 1990. Effects of waterlogging on growth and some physiological parameters of four Brassica species. Plant and Soil, 121, 203-209 (The Netherlands).

611. Ashraf, M. 1990. Selection for salt tolerance and its genetic basis in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Hereditas, 113, 81-85 (Sweden).

612. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1990. Response of four Brassica species to NaCl. Environmental and Experimental Botany 30(4), 475-487 (USA).

613. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Waheed, A. 1990. Screening of some local/exotic accessions of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) for salt tolerance. Japanese Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 34(3) 169-175 (Japan).

614. Ashraf, M. and Waheed, A. 1990. Screening of local/exotic accessions of lentil (Lens culinaris Medic.) for salt tolerance at two growth stages. Plant and Soil, 128, 167-176 (The Netherlands).

615. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1989. Effect of salinity on some cultivars of maize (Zea mays L.). Maydica, 36, 179-190 (Italy).

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616. Ashraf, M. 1989. The effect of NaCl on water relations, chlorophyll, and protein and proline contents of two cultivars of blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Plant and Soil, 119, 205-210 (Holland).

617. Ashraf, M. 1989. Effect of water stress on maize cultivars during vegetative stage. Annals of Arid Zone, 28(1), 47-55 (India).

618. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1989. The potential for evolution of tolerance to NaCl, CaCl2, MgCl2 and sea water in four grass species. New Phytologist, 112(2), 245-254 (UK).

619. Ashraf, M. 1989. Selection and breeding for drought resistance in crops - one of the major strategies to overcome drought problems in Pakistan. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 26(1), 68-75 (Pakistan).

620. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Mehmood, S. 1989. Effects of four different salts on germination and seedling growth of four Brassica species. Biologia, 35(2), 173-187 (Pakistan).

621. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Humera, H.1989. Effect of varying concentrations of NaCl and pH on three grass species. Biologia, 35(1), 75-93 (Pakistan).

622. Ashraf, M. 1989. Salinity effects on some cultivars of berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.). Tropenlandwirt, 90, 93-104 (West Germany).

623. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1988. Variability in salt tolerance of nine spring wheat cultivars. Journal Agronomy and Crop Science, 160, 14-21. (West Germany).

624. Ashraf, M. and Rasul, E. 1988. Salt tolerance of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek.) at two growth stages. Plant and Soil, 110, 63-67. (Holland).

625. Ashraf, M., Bokhari, M. H. and Karim, F. 1988. Salinity effects on some cultivars/lines of Mash (Vigna mungo L.) at two growth stages. Biologia, 34(2), 81-98. (Pakistan).

626. McNeilly, T., Ashraf, M. and Veltkamp, K. 1987. Leaf micro-morphology of sea cliff and inland plants of Agrostis stolonifera L. Dactylis glomerata L. and Holcus lanatus L. New Phytologist, 106, 261-269. (UK).

627. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1987. Selection and heritability of tolerance to sodium chloride in four forage species. Crop Science, 27, 232-243. (USA).

628. Ashraf, M. and McNeilly, T. 1987. Salinity effects on five lines/cultivars of pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum L.). Plant and Soil, 103(1): 13-19. (Holland).

629. Ashraf, M. and Bokhari, M. H. 1987. Biological Approach for economic utilization of the Cholistan land. Biologia, 33, 27-34. (Pakistan).

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630. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. The potential for evolution of salt tolerance in seven grass species. New Phytologist, 103, 299-310. (UK).

631. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. Tolerance of sodium chloride and its genetic basis in natural populations of four grass species. New Phytologist, 103, 725-734. (UK).

632. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A. D. 1986. Tolerance of Holcus lanatus L. and Agrostis stolonifera L. to soil salinity and soil spray. Plant and Soil, 96, 77-84. (Holland).

633. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D.1986. Heritability of sodium chloride tolerance in seven grass species. Euphytica, 35, 935-940. (Holland).

634. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D.1986. The response of selected salt tolerant and unselected lines of four grass species in sand culture. New Phytologist, 104, 453-462. (UK).

635. Ashraf, M., McNeilly, T. and Bradshaw, A.D. 1986. The response and ion uptake of selected salt tolerant and unselected lines of three legume species. New Phytologist, 104, 463-472. (UK).

Published in Conference Proceedings:

1. Athar, H.U.R., Anees N., Sabir P. and Ashraf M. 2008. Influence of varying nitrate-ammonium ratios on growth, water relations, gas exchange properties and ionic relations in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under saline conditions. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Soil Care for Sustainable Environment”. Editors: Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Muhammad Arshad and Ahmad Saeed Bhatti. Organized Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences (ISES), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan on April, 2006 at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.

2. Seyal, M.T., Malik, T.A., Qureshi, M.K. and Ashraf, M. 2006. Linkage of drought tolerant and agronomic traits in upland cotton using DNA polymorphic genotypes. Pp. 178-184. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Sustainable Crop Improvement and Integrated Management. Editors: Muhammad Ashfaq, Ehsan Ullah, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Sagheer. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan on September 14-16, 2006 at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.

3. Qureshi, M.K., Malik, T.A., Seyal, M.T., and Ashraf, M. 2006. Hybrid identification by DNA markers in cotton. Pp. 203-207. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Sustainable Crop Improvement and Integrated Management. Editors: Muhammad Ashfaq, Ehsan Ullah, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Sagheer. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture,

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University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan on September 14-16, 2006 at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.

4. Makhdum, M. I., Pervez, H., Ashraf, M. and Shahab-ud-Din. 2005. Deterioration of Soil Health due to Addition of Muriate of Potash (MOP) Fertilizer under an Arid Environment. In: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development. Held by Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbotabad-Pakistan, During 26-28 June-2005. Volume III. pp. 1415-1421.

5. Ashraf, M. 2004. Salinity tolerance of some arid zone grasses from (Pakistan). In: Proceedings of The Society of Agricultural Research on Reclaimed Lands held on 23rd September 2004 at Hanam Agricultural Research Institute, Iksan, Republic of Korea. Pp. 32-45.

6. Ashraf, M. 2001. Overcoming salinity problem using biological means: some recent developments. Proceedings of the 7th National Conference of Plant Scientists held at Lahore from Nov. 14-16, 2000. (Lead paper).

7. Ahmad, S., Khan, M.U., Ashraf, M. and Sultan, W. 2000. Intra-specific variation for salt tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Paper presented at the International Seminar on the Prospectus for Saline Agriculture organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, PARC and COMSTECH at Islamabad from April 10-12, 2000.

8. Ashraf, M. 1997. Mechanism of resistance to leaf curl virus in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Paper presented in the Annual Workshop on "Management of Leaf Curl Virus in Cotton" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Livestock, Islamabad - held at CCRI Multan from 26-27 July 1997.

9. Ashraf, M. 1996. Differential pattern of ion accumulation in alfalfa at different growth stages. Paper presented in the 31st All Pakistan Science Conference, held in Lahore from 17-19 January, 1996, Organized by the Pakistan Association for Advancement of Science.

10. Ashraf, M. 1993. Strategies for the improvement of salt tolerance in crops. Proceedings of the 4th National Conference of Plant Sciences held in February 1993 in Faisalabad, (Pakistan).

Technical Reports:

The list consists of Technical Reports (Progress, Interim, Final) published as a part of commitments to a number of Research and Development Projects in various fields.

1. Ashraf, M. 2011. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Adaptive potential of newly developed commercial cultivars of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to multiple abiotic stresses” Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

2. Ashraf, M. 2011. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Elucidation of antioxidative defense system and some potential physio-biochemical

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attributes in canola (Brassica napus L.) under drought stress” Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

3. Ashraf, M. 2010. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Modulation of activities/levels of antioxidants, vitamins and osmoprotectants in some prospective summer and winter vegetables due to salt stress” submitted to Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

4. Ashraf, M. 2009. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “An efficient and economic means of enhancing wheat yield under water deficit conditions: use of osmoprotectants” submitted to Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, (Pakistan).

5. Ashraf, M. 2009. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Modulation of activities/levels of antioxidants, vitamins and osmoprotectants in some prospective summer and winter vegetables due to salt stress” submitted to Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

6. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Role of exogenous use of organic osmolytes in enhancing drought tolerance in maize under greenhouse and field conditions” submitted to Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, (Pakistan).

7. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Identification of Biochemical indicators for salt tolerance and their genetic basis in potential oilseed crops canola and sunflower” submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

8. Ashraf, M. 2008. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Gaseous exchange and photosystem II fluorescence as premier determinants of drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)” submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

9. Ashraf, M. 2006. Second Annual Report of the Research Project “Activities of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola” submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

10. Ashraf, M. 2007. Final Technical Report of the Research Project “Activities of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola” submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

11. Ashraf, M. 2005. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Activities of plasma membrane and vacuolar H+-ATPases and accumulation of antioxidants as markers of salt tolerance in potential oilseed crop canola” submitted to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, (Pakistan).

12. Ashraf, M. 2000. Final Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development

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13. Ashraf, M. 2000. Final Report of the Research Project “Physiological and biochemical studies in a potential oil-seed crop, canola (Brassica napus L.) under salinity (NaCl) stress” submitted to University Grants Commission.

14. Ashraf, M. 1999. Second Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development Bank.

15. Ashraf, M. 1998. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Mechanism of resistance to cotton leaf curl virus in cotton” submitted to Asian Development Bank.

16. Ashraf, M. 1993. Final Report of the Research Project “Development of salt tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

17. Ashraf, M. 1993. Final Annual Report of the Research Project “Physiological/biochemical aspects of heat tolerance in cotton” submitted to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Islamabad.

18. Ashraf, M. 1992. Final Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt tolerance in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. and Coss.” submitted to University Grants Commission, Islamabad.

19. Ashraf, M. 1992. Final Report of the Research Project “Biochemical /Physiological responses of some arid zone grasses to drought, salinity, and high temperature”. Submitted to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Islamabad.

20. Ashraf, M. 1992. Second Annual Report of the Research Project “Development of salt tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

21. Ashraf, M. 1991. Final Report of the Research Project “Biochemical/Physiological aspects of salt tolerance in some salt tolerant and salt sensitive cultivars of wheat” submitted to Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

22. Ashraf, M. 1991. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Development of salt tolerance in sunflower” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

23. Ashraf, M. 1990. Final Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

24. Ashraf, M. 1989. Second Annual Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

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25. Ashraf, M. 1988. First Annual Report of the Research Project “Improvement of salt tolerance in some pulse crops” submitted to Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Islamabad.

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Documents

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