Umair Riaz
Assistant Professor, MNS University of Agriculture Multan
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Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
Microbiota and Biofertilizers / Dec 08, 2020
Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Anum, W., Samreen, T., Sarfraz, M., & Nazir, M. Z. (2020). Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers (pp. 181–196). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48771-3_11
Prospective Roles and Mechanisms of Caffeic Acid in Counter Plant Stress: A Mini Review
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Dec 13, 2018
Riaz, U., Kharal, M. A., Murtaza, G., Zaman, Q. uz, Javaid, S., Malik, H. A., Aziz, H., & Abbas, Z. (2018). Prospective Roles and Mechanisms of Caffeic Acid in Counter Plant Stress: A Mini Review. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.1.8.19
Bio-fertilizers: Eco-Friendly Approach for Plant and Soil Environment
Bioremediation and Biotechnology / Jan 01, 2020
Riaz, U., Mehdi, S. M., Iqbal, S., Khalid, H. I., Qadir, A. A., Anum, W., Ahmad, M., & Murtaza, G. (2020). Bio-fertilizers: Eco-Friendly Approach for Plant and Soil Environment. In Bioremediation and Biotechnology (pp. 189–213). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35691-0_9
Heavy metals stress, mechanism and remediation techniques in rice (Oryza sativa L.): A review
Pure and Applied Biology / Mar 10, 2020
Javaid, S. (2020). Heavy metals stress, mechanism and remediation techniques in rice (Oryza sativa L.): A review. Pure and Applied Biology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2020.90045
Influence of different sewage sludges and composts on growth, yield, and trace elements accumulation in rice and wheat
Land Degradation & Development / Mar 30, 2018
Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, & Farooq, M. (2018). Influence of different sewage sludges and composts on growth, yield, and trace elements accumulation in rice and wheat. Land Degradation & Development, 29(5), 1343–1352. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.2925
Evaluation of Ground Water Quality for Irrigation Purposes and Effect On Crop Yields: A GIS Based Study of Bahawalpur
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Mar 01, 2018
Riaz, U., Abbas, Z., Zaman, Q. uz, Mubashir, M., Jabeen, M., Zulqadar, S. A., Javeed, Z., Rehman, S.-, Ashraf, M., & Qamar, M. J. (2018). Evaluation of Ground Water Quality for Irrigation Purposes and Effect On Crop Yields: A GIS Based Study of Bahawalpur. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 31(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.1.29.36
Cadmium Contamination, Bioavailability, Uptake Mechanism and Remediation Strategies in Soil-Plant-Environment System: a Critical Review
Current Analytical Chemistry / Dec 30, 2020
Riaz, U., Aslam, A., Qamar uz Zaman, Javeid, S., Gul, R., Iqbal, S., Javid, S., Murtaza, G., & Jamil, M. (2020). Cadmium Contamination, Bioavailability, Uptake Mechanism and Remediation Strategies in Soil-Plant-Environment System: a Critical Review. Current Analytical Chemistry, 17(1), 49–60. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573411016999200817174311
Partial root-zone drying (PRD), its effects and agricultural significance: a review
Bulletin of the National Research Centre / Sep 15, 2020
Iqbal, R., Raza, M. A. S., Toleikiene, M., Ayaz, M., Hashemi, F., Habib-ur-Rahman, M., Zaheer, M. S., Ahmad, S., Riaz, U., Ali, M., Aslam, M. U., & Haider, I. (2020). Partial root-zone drying (PRD), its effects and agricultural significance: a review. Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 44(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-020-00413-w
Chemical fractionation and risk assessment of trace elements in sewage sludge generated from various states of Pakistan
Environmental Science and Pollution Research / Jan 28, 2020
Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, Farooq, M., Aziz, H., Qadir, A. A., Mehdi, S. M., & Qazi, M. A. (2020). Chemical fractionation and risk assessment of trace elements in sewage sludge generated from various states of Pakistan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(32), 39742–39752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07795-4
A Comprehensive Review on Emerging Importance and Economical Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Current Scenario
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Sohail, M. I., Samreen, T., Ashraf, M., Akmal, F., Siddiqui, A., Ahmad, I., Naveed, M., Khan, N. I., & Akhter, R. M. (2021). A Comprehensive Review on Emerging Importance and Economical Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Current Scenario. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.381.392
Chemical Fertilizers, Formulation, and Their Influence on Soil Health
Microbiota and Biofertilizers / Dec 08, 2020
Iqbal, S., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Jamil, M., Ahmed, M., Hussain, A., & Abbas, Z. (2020). Chemical Fertilizers, Formulation, and Their Influence on Soil Health. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers (pp. 1–15). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48771-3_1
Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation
Chemosphere / Mar 01, 2023
Mehmood, T., Mustafa, B., Mackenzie, K., Ali, W., Sabir, R. I., Anum, W., Gaurav, G. K., Riaz, U., Liu, X., & Peng, L. (2023). Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation. Chemosphere, 316, 137704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137704
Alleviation of Chlorpyrifos Toxicity in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Reducing Its Uptake and Oxidative Stress in Response to Soil-Applied Compost and Biochar Amendments
Plants / Oct 14, 2021
Aziz, H., Murtaza, G., Saleem, M. H., Ali, S., Rizwan, M., Riaz, U., Niaz, A., Abualreesh, M. H., & Alatawi, A. (2021). Alleviation of Chlorpyrifos Toxicity in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Reducing Its Uptake and Oxidative Stress in Response to Soil-Applied Compost and Biochar Amendments. Plants, 10(10), 2170. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10102170
Adsorptive Removal of Atrazine From Contaminated Water Using Low-Cost Carbonaceous Materials: A Review
Frontiers in Materials / Jun 27, 2022
Ahmad, M., Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Ahmad, J., Rasheed, H., Al-Farraj, A. S. F., & Al-Wabel, M. I. (2022). Adsorptive Removal of Atrazine From Contaminated Water Using Low-Cost Carbonaceous Materials: A Review. Frontiers in Materials, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.909534
Economic feasibility of phytoremediation
Phytoremediation / Jan 01, 2022
Riaz, U., Athar, T., Mustafa, U., & Iqbal, R. (2022). Economic feasibility of phytoremediation. In Phytoremediation (pp. 481–502). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-89874-4.00025-x
Morpho-Physiological and Productivity Attributes of Rice Bean
Ricebean / Jan 01, 2020
Katoch, R. (2020). Morpho-Physiological and Productivity Attributes of Rice Bean. In Ricebean (pp. 91–102). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5293-9_7
Assessment of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and Associated Human Health Risk
Sustainability / Sep 30, 2022
Riaz, R. M. Y., Murtaza, G., Farooqi, Z. U. R., Ali, S., Aziz, H., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K. A., Owens, G., Ahmad, H. R., & Riaz, U. (2022). Assessment of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and Associated Human Health Risk. Sustainability, 14(19), 12460. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912460
Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels
Sustainability / Nov 10, 2021
Murtaza, G., Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Shaheen, N., Sohail, M. I., Saleem, M. H., Abualreesh, M. H., Alatawi, A., & Ali, S. (2021). Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels. Sustainability, 13(22), 12394. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212394
Recent developments in phosphate-assisted phytoremediation of potentially toxic metal(loid)s-contaminated soils
Assisted Phytoremediation / Jan 01, 2022
Mehmood, T., Liu, C., Bibi, I., Ejaz, M., Ashraf, A., Haider, F. U., Riaz, U., Hussain, A., Husain, S., Shaz, M., Asghar, S., Shahid, M., & Niazi, N. K. (2022). Recent developments in phosphate-assisted phytoremediation of potentially toxic metal(loid)s-contaminated soils. In Assisted Phytoremediation (pp. 345–370). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-822893-7.00014-8
Health and safety hazards of nanomaterials
Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Shahzad, L., Samreen, T., & Abbasi, W. M. (2021). Health and safety hazards of nanomaterials. In Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety (pp. 223–240). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-823823-3.00012-4
Assessment of the Consequences of Heat Changes on Cotton Cultivars Growth, Phenology and Yield at Different Sowing Regimes
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2020
Mehboob, K. M. R., Iqbal, R., Israr, M., Shamshad, J., Riaz, U., Rahman, M. H., Ali, F., Nawaz, A., Sarfraz, M., Waheed, A., Khan, M. T., & Aslam, M. (2020). Assessment of the Consequences of Heat Changes on Cotton Cultivars Growth, Phenology and Yield at Different Sowing Regimes. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 33(4). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.759.769
A Review on Pharmaceutical Waste Pollution in Water: Extent, Management and Removal Strategies
Volume 5 Issue 1 / Jun 30, 2022
Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Aslam, A., Qazi, M. A., Nasim, M., Anum, W., Ullah, R., Khan, M. M., & Ahmad, I. (2022). A Review on Pharmaceutical Waste Pollution in Water: Extent, Management and Removal Strategies. Abasyn Journal Life Sciences, Volume 5 Issue 1, 56–71. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.34091/ajls.5.1.6
Assessment of Remediation Efficiency: Microbial Indicators Of Soil Health
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022
Shahzad, L., Riaz, U., & Sharif, F. (2022). Assessment of Remediation Efficiency: Microbial Indicators Of Soil Health. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 225–239). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-13
Pesticide Pollution in an Aquatic Environment
Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems / Nov 04, 2021
Riaz, U., Rafi, F., Naveed, M., Mehdi, S. M., Murtaza, G., Niazi, A. G., & Mehmood, H. (2021). Pesticide Pollution in an Aquatic Environment. In Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems (pp. 131–163). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003130116-6
Genomics of Mustard Crops
Oil Crop Genomics / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Anum, W., Murtaza, G., Jamil, M., Samreen, T., Sohail, I., Qamar-uz-Zaman, Iqbal, R., & Ameen, M. (2021). Genomics of Mustard Crops. In Oil Crop Genomics (pp. 271–290). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70420-9_12
Agricultural Land Expansion and Food Security in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis
IUB Journal of Social Sciences / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, S., Rashid Gill, A., & Fahad Malik, M. (2021). Agricultural Land Expansion and Food Security in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis. IUB Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.52461/ijoss.v3i1.861
Effect of Different Row Spaces on Yield and Quality of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) under Eskisehir Ecological Conditions
Biological Diversity and Conservation / Dec 15, 2020
KATAR, N., & KATAR, D. (2020). Effect of Different Row Spaces on Yield and Quality of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) under Eskisehir Ecological Conditions. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 13(3), 314–321. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2020.769561
Variations in soil phosphorus fractionations in different water-stable aggregates under litter and inorganic fertilizer treatment in Korean pine plantation and its natural forest
Heliyon / Jun 01, 2023
Hussain, A., Jamil, M. A., Abid, K., Chen, L., Khan, K., Duan, W., Alam, T., & Riaz, U. (2023). Variations in soil phosphorus fractionations in different water-stable aggregates under litter and inorganic fertilizer treatment in Korean pine plantation and its natural forest. Heliyon, 9(6), e17261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17261
Genetically modified organisms use in green synthesizes nanomaterials
Synthesis of Bionanomaterials for Biomedical Applications / Jan 01, 2023
Riaz, U., Anum, W., Jatoi, G. H., Murtaza, G., Qazi, M. A., Rehman, M., Zaman, Q. U., Shahzad, L., Sohail, M. I., Aziz, H., Mehmood, T., & Mustafa, A. (2023). Genetically modified organisms use in green synthesizes nanomaterials. In Synthesis of Bionanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (pp. 151–163). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-91195-5.00015-5
Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on Fungal Enzymes
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022
Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Iqbal, S., & Athar, T. (2022). Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on Fungal Enzymes. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 127–143). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-8
Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Plants
Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences / Apr 21, 2022
Zulqadar, S. A., Kharal, M. A., Riaz, U., Iqbal, R., Murtaza, B., Murtaza, G., & Qazi, M. A. (2022). Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Plants. In Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences (pp. 303–325). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003277255-11
Environment X Genetic Stability of Different Sorghum Bicolor Varieties/Promising Lines Under Various Environmental Conditions
Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research / Apr 17, 2022
Anum, W., Yasmin, S., Ali, L., Riaz, U., Ali, A., Imtiaz, R., Akhter, I., Manzoor, N., ur Rahman, A., Maan, N. A., & Hussain, A. (2022). Environment X Genetic Stability of Different Sorghum Bicolor Varieties/Promising Lines Under Various Environmental Conditions. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, 69–81. https://doi.org/10.51758/agjsr-02-2021-0011
Favorable Soil Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture
Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Anum, W., & Waheed, A. (2021). Favorable Soil Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture. In Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil (pp. 135–157). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7062-3.ch005
Role of genetically modified plant repository in biopharmaceutical industries
Phytomedicine / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Fatima, M., Shehzad, L., & Malik, H. A. (2021). Role of genetically modified plant repository in biopharmaceutical industries. In Phytomedicine (pp. 377–387). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824109-7.00026-1
Challenges to ensuring food security through rice.
CABI Reviews / Mar 21, 2007
Nguyen, N. V. (2007). Challenges to ensuring food security through rice. CABI Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1079/pavsnnr20061067
Kinetics of interlayer potassium release from micaceous minerals
Sorensen, R. C. (n.d.). Kinetics of interlayer potassium release from micaceous minerals [Iowa State University]. https://doi.org/10.31274/rtd-180816-4818
The effects of soil drying and rewetting history on phosphorus solubilisation and growth of maize (Zea mays) under contrasting agricultural soils in China
Mar 23, 2020
Mongol, N. (2020). The effects of soil drying and rewetting history on phosphorus solubilisation and growth of maize (Zea mays) under contrasting agricultural soils in China. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-19920
Simultaneous determination of bromoxynil and MCPA in commercial samples and raw materials using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography
BMC Chemistry / Mar 16, 2024
Yar, A., Ansari, T. M., Rehman, F., Raza, A., Riaz, U., Iqbal, R., Al-Mohaimeed, A. M., Al-onazi, W. A., & Rizwan, M. (2024). Simultaneous determination of bromoxynil and MCPA in commercial samples and raw materials using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. BMC Chemistry, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-024-01154-x
Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Plasticizers: Contamination and Risk Assessment of Drinking-Water Quality
Sustainability / Sep 04, 2023
Adil, N., Ashraf, K., Munir, M., Mohiuddin, M., Abbasi, A., Riaz, U., Aslam, A., Marey, S. A., Hatamleh, A. A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2023). Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Plasticizers: Contamination and Risk Assessment of Drinking-Water Quality. Sustainability, 15(17), 13263. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713263
Assessment of Heavy Metal(oid)s Accumulation in Eggplant and Soil under Different Irrigation Systems
Water / Mar 09, 2023
Tariq, Y., Ehsan, N., Riaz, U., Nasir, R., Khan, W. A., Iqbal, R., Ali, S., Mahmoud, E. A., Ullah, I., & Elansary, H. O. (2023). Assessment of Heavy Metal(oid)s Accumulation in Eggplant and Soil under Different Irrigation Systems. Water, 15(6), 1049. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15061049
Assessing and Mapping the Impact of Tourism and Changing Climatic Conditions in Himalayan Region of Pakistan
Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism / Jun 02, 2023
YASIN, A., SHAHZAD, L., HAYYAT, M. U., GHAFOOR, G. Z., SAEED, S., SHARIF, F., RAIZ, U., & SALEEM, M. B. (2023). Assessing and Mapping the Impact of Tourism and Changing Climatic Conditions in Himalayan Region of Pakistan. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 14(3), 605. https://doi.org/10.14505/jemt.v14.3(67).01
Assessment of Health Risks in Wheat Crop Irrigated by Manka Canal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Applied and Environmental Soil Science / Dec 21, 2023
Hassan, M. A. ul, Javied, S., Riaz, U., Saleh, M. A., Alamer, K. H., Siddique, N., Aslam, A., Noor, N., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2023). Assessment of Health Risks in Wheat Crop Irrigated by Manka Canal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2023, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1097072
Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards
Heliyon / Oct 01, 2023
Ashraf, M., Hussain, F., Aziz, H., Riaz, U., Saleem, M. H., Javid, A., Nosheen, A., Ali, A., Okla, M. K., Saleh, I. A., Alaraidh, I. A., & Abdel-Maksoud, M. A. (2023). Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards. Heliyon, 9(10), e20822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20822
Feasibility study of the environmental and economic impact of phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil
Chemical Papers / Jun 02, 2023
Al-Bagawi, A. H. (2023). Feasibility study of the environmental and economic impact of phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil. Chemical Papers, 77(9), 5541–5553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-023-02884-3
Influence of silicon doped biochar on germination and defense mechanisms of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under copper and salinity stresses
Journal of Plant Nutrition / Jun 20, 2023
Salman, S., Shahzad, L., Khan, W.-U.-D., Riaz, U., Sharif, F., Tahir, A., Hayyat, M. U., Hussain, A., & Tariq Saeed, M. (2023). Influence of silicon doped biochar on germination and defense mechanisms of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under copper and salinity stresses. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 46(16), 3933–3953. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2023.2220720
Nanotechnology and Use of Nanoparticles in Developing Environmental Stress-Tolerant Plants
Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants / May 18, 2023
Riaz, U., Samreen, T., Shah, M. S., Aziz, H., Shahzad, L., Nazir, M. Z., Raiz, N., Mehmood, T., & Jatoi, G. H. (2023). Nanotechnology and Use of Nanoparticles in Developing Environmental Stress-Tolerant Plants. In Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants (pp. 571–587). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003346203-20
Nutrient Accumulation During Vegetative and Reproductive Growth Affected by Endogenous and Exogenous Phosphorus Applications in Maize Crop
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Oct 26, 2022
Saeed, M. T., Wahid, M. A., Riaz, U., Nadeem, M., Farrukh Saleem, M., Aziz, T., Kausar, S., & Cheema, M. (2022). Nutrient Accumulation During Vegetative and Reproductive Growth Affected by Endogenous and Exogenous Phosphorus Applications in Maize Crop. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 54(7), 895–909. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2137180
Nutritional values of Artemia salina (brine shrimp) enriched with microalgae Chlorella vulgaris grown in banana stem compost extract medium
Journal of Applied Aquaculture / Dec 20, 2023
Mtaki, K., Kyewalyanga, M. S., & Mtolera, M. S. P. (2023). Nutritional values of Artemia salina (brine shrimp) enriched with microalgae Chlorella vulgaris grown in banana stem compost extract medium. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2023.2293112
Plant Metabolomics: An Overview of the Role of Primary and Secondary Metabolites against Different Environmental Stress Factors
Life / Mar 06, 2023
Salam, U., Ullah, S., Tang, Z.-H., Elateeq, A. A., Khan, Y., Khan, J., Khan, A., & Ali, S. (2023). Plant Metabolomics: An Overview of the Role of Primary and Secondary Metabolites against Different Environmental Stress Factors. Life, 13(3), 706. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13030706
Potential, Mechanism and Molecular Insight of Melatonin in Phyto-Remediation
Plant in Challenging Environments / Jan 01, 2023
Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Shafiq, M. A., Kamran, M., Aziz, H., Sohail, M. I., SaifUllah, & Murtaza, G. (2023). Potential, Mechanism and Molecular Insight of Melatonin in Phyto-Remediation. In Melatonin: Role in Plant Signaling, Growth and Stress Tolerance (pp. 363–386). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40173-2_19
Role of Nanotechnology in Phenolic Compound Dynamics
Plant Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Management / Jan 01, 2023
Iqbal, S., Riaz, U., Akhtar, J., Aziz, H., & Sarwar, G. (2023). Role of Nanotechnology in Phenolic Compound Dynamics. In Plant Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Management (pp. 441–461). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6426-8_20
Role of Selenium in Tolerance Against Different Environmental Stress
Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants / May 18, 2023
Riaz, U., Samreen, T., Nazir, M. Z., Kanwal, N., Bashir, S., & Qamar-Uz-Zaman. (2023). Role of Selenium in Tolerance Against Different Environmental Stress. In Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants (pp. 257–267). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003346203-9
Strategies to Evaluate Nanoremediation Efficiency
Green Nanoremediation / Jan 01, 2023
Rafaqat, S., Riaz, U., Hassan, F., Hussain, A., Tanveer-ul-Haq, Murtaza, G., & Qamar-uz-Zaman. (2023). Strategies to Evaluate Nanoremediation Efficiency. In Green Nanoremediation (pp. 375–388). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30558-0_17
Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries
Apr 04, 2023
Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., & Jamil, M. (2023). Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries. Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003283621
Consortium between Groundwater Quality and Lint Yield in Cotton Belt Areas
Water / Oct 04, 2022
Hameed, M. R., Attia, H., Riaz, U., Ashraf, K., Alamer, K. H., Althobaiti, A. T., Algethami, B., Sultan, K., Khan, A. A. A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2022). Consortium between Groundwater Quality and Lint Yield in Cotton Belt Areas. Water, 14(19), 3136. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14193136
Co-application of Boron, Sulphur, and Biochar for Enhancing Growth and Yield ofBrassica napusunder Calcareous Soil
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Mar 07, 2022
Samreen, T., Rashid, S., Zulqernain Nazir, M., Riaz, U., Noreen, S., Nadeem, F., Kanwal, S., Munir, H., & Tul-Muntaha, S. (2022). Co-application of Boron, Sulphur, and Biochar for Enhancing Growth and Yield ofBrassica napusunder Calcareous Soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 53(9), 1050–1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2043339
Modern Aspects of Phytoremediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Soils
Global Arsenic Hazard / Dec 03, 2022
Mehmood, T., Ashraf, A., Peng, L., Shaz, M., Ahmad, S., Ahmad, S., Khan, I., Abid, M., Gaurav, G. K., & Riaz, U. (2022). Modern Aspects of Phytoremediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Soils. In Environmental Science and Engineering (pp. 433–457). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16360-9_20
Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides: Application and Impact on Agriculture
Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences / Apr 21, 2022
Javeed, Z., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Mehdi, S. M., Idrees, M., Zaman, Q. U., & Khalid, W. (2022). Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides: Application and Impact on Agriculture. In Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences (pp. 199–212). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003277255-7
Role of Rhizobacteria in Phytoremediation of Metal Contaminated Lands
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022
Riaz, U., Mehmood, T., Sohail, M. I., Akmal, F., & Erum, N. (2022). Role of Rhizobacteria in Phytoremediation of Metal Contaminated Lands. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 3–32). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-2
Sustainable Agroecosystems: Recent Trends and Approaches in Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022
Anum, W., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Raza, M. U., & Asad-Ur-Rahman. (2022). Sustainable Agroecosystems: Recent Trends and Approaches in Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 185–204). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-11
Bioresource Nutrient Recycling in the Rice–Wheat Cropping System: Cornerstone of Organic Agriculture
Plants / Oct 28, 2021
Nazir, S., Zaman, Q. uz, Abbasi, A., Komal, N., Riaz, U., Ashraf, K., Ahmad, N., Agarwal, S., Nasir, R., & Chen, Y. (2021). Bioresource Nutrient Recycling in the Rice–Wheat Cropping System: Cornerstone of Organic Agriculture. Plants, 10(11), 2323. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10112323
Alleviating the Drought Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Foliar Application of Amino Acid and Yeast
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021
Haider, I., Raza, M. A. S., Iqbal, R., Ahmad, S., Aslam, M. U., Israr, M., Riaz, U., Sarfraz, M., Abbas, N., Abbasi, S. H., Abbas, Z., & Aamer, M. (2021). Alleviating the Drought Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Foliar Application of Amino Acid and Yeast. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.239.246
Antidiabetic Property of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants / Jan 01, 2021
Malik, J. A., Iqbal, S., Biswas, J., Riaz, U., & Datta, S. (2021). Antidiabetic Property of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). In Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (pp. 257–269). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58975-2_10
Biofertilizers: A Viable Tool for Future Organic Agriculture
Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Qadir, A. A., Rafi, F., Qazi, M. A., Javid, S., Tuseef, M., & Shakir, M. (2021). Biofertilizers: A Viable Tool for Future Organic Agriculture. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 (pp. 329–340). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61010-4_16
Combined Sulfur and Organic Compost Treatment Influences Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Activity to Improve Growth and Yield of Sunflower
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021
Haq, S. U., Hussain, A., Riaz, U., Hussain, M. B., Fareed, A., Ikram, N. A., & Nawaz, F. (2021). Combined Sulfur and Organic Compost Treatment Influences Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Activity to Improve Growth and Yield of Sunflower. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.3.656.663
Historical Background, Development and Preparation of Nanomaterials
Nanotechnology / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Mehmood, T., Iqbal, S., Asad, M., Iqbal, R., Nisar, U., & Masood Akhtar, M. (2021). Historical Background, Development and Preparation of Nanomaterials. In Nanotechnology (pp. 1–13). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9437-3_1
Integrated and Site-Specific Fertilizer Application Role in Rice-Wheat Cropping System
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies / Feb 05, 2021
Qazi, M., Khan, N., Umar, F., Rahi, A., Nazar, S., Ahmed, N., Ghaffar, A., Mughal, K., Warraich, I., Hamid, Z., Khalid, M., & Riaz, U. (2021). Integrated and Site-Specific Fertilizer Application Role in Rice-Wheat Cropping System. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 30(2), 1777–1784. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/125850
Understanding the Role of Bacterial Fertilizers in Stressed Agriculture: Actions, Mechanisms and Future Prospects
Plant Growth Regulators / Jan 01, 2021
Samreen, T., Riaz, U., Sarfraz, M., Nazir, M. Z., Zaheer, Z. A., Kanwal, S., & Sidra-Tul-Muntaha. (2021). Understanding the Role of Bacterial Fertilizers in Stressed Agriculture: Actions, Mechanisms and Future Prospects. In Plant Growth Regulators (pp. 441–453). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61153-8_20
Values of Composting
Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 / Jan 01, 2021
Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Rafi, F., Batool, M., Manzoor, N., Ashraf, W., & Murtaza, G. (2021). Values of Composting. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 (pp. 175–193). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61010-4_9
Biofortification Technologies Used in Agriculture in Relation to Micronutrients
Plant Micronutrients / Jan 01, 2020
Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Anum, W., Mehdi, S. M., Murtaza, G., & Jamil, M. (2020). Biofortification Technologies Used in Agriculture in Relation to Micronutrients. In Plant Micronutrients (pp. 225–239). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49856-6_9
Envisaging-the-Response-of-Wheat-Triticum-Aestivum-L-under-Different-Phosphorus-Doses-and-Methods-of-Application
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2020
Anum, W., Ali, L., Riaz, U., Ali, A., Manzoor, N., Akhter, L. H., Rahman, A. U., Maan, N., & Ahmad, I. (2020). Envisaging-the-Response-of-Wheat-Triticum-Aestivum-L-under-Different-Phosphorus-Doses-and-Methods-of-Application. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.2.395.405
Root Morphological Adjustments of Crops to Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency in Limited Environments
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Oct 27, 2020
Iqbal, S., Akhtar, J., Naz, T., Riaz, U., Hussain, S., Mazhar, Z., & Iqbal, M. M. (2020). Root Morphological Adjustments of Crops to Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency in Limited Environments. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 51(19), 2452–2465. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2020.1836199
Impact of industrial effluents and simulated acid rain on growth, productivity and metal contamination in mungbean (Vigna radiate L.)
Pure and Applied Biology / Sep 10, 2019
Nazir, S. (2019). Impact of industrial effluents and simulated acid rain on growth, productivity and metal contamination in mungbean (Vigna radiate L.). Pure and Applied Biology, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2019.80132
Combined Impacts of Compost, Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizers on Yield of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019
Abbas, Z., Mubashir, M., Riaz, U., Javid, Z., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S. ur, Qamar, M. J., Zulqadar, S. A., & Mehdi, S. M. (2019). Combined Impacts of Compost, Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizers on Yield of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.456.465
Exogenous Application of Proline Improved Salt Tolerance in Rice through Modulation of Antioxidant Activities
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019
Tabssum, F., Zaman, Q. uz, Chen, Y., Riaz, U., Ashraf, W., Aslam, A., Ehsan, N., Nawaz, R., Aziz, H., & Shah, S. ul S. (2019). Exogenous Application of Proline Improved Salt Tolerance in Rice through Modulation of Antioxidant Activities. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.1.140.151
Potential of Rhizobium and PGPR to Enhance Growth and Fodder Yield of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) in the Presence and Absence of Tryptamine
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019
Ijaz, F., Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Zaman, Q. uz, Ijaz, M. F., Javed, H., Qureshi, M. A., Mazhar, Z., Khan, A. H., Mehmood, H., & Ahmad, I. (2019). Potential of Rhizobium and PGPR to Enhance Growth and Fodder Yield of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) in the Presence and Absence of Tryptamine. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.2.398.406
9. Toxicity and effect of nanoparticles on liver and kidneys, and kidney disorders
Nanomaterials Safety / Nov 19, 2018
9. Toxicity and effect of nanoparticles on liver and kidneys, and kidney disorders. (2018). In Nanomaterials Safety (pp. 207–214). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110579093-009
Health risk assessment of trace metals from spinach grown on compost-amended soil
International Journal of Phytoremediation / Nov 10, 2018
Saleem, F., Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, Naveed, M., Shahid, M., & Murtaza, B. (2018). Health risk assessment of trace metals from spinach grown on compost-amended soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 20(13), 1330–1336. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2018.1488816
Strategic use of water: a step toward cadmium-free basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Paddy and Water Environment / Aug 22, 2018
Naveed, M., Saifullah, Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Bibi, S., Arooj, A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2018). Strategic use of water: a step toward cadmium-free basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). Paddy and Water Environment, 16(4), 867–873. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10333-018-0675-6
Heavy Metal Phytoremediation: Microbial Indicators of Soil Health for the Assessment of Remediation Efficiency
Soil Biology / Jan 01, 2009
Epelde, L., Ma Becerril, J., Alkorta, I., & Garbisu, C. (2009). Heavy Metal Phytoremediation: Microbial Indicators of Soil Health for the Assessment of Remediation Efficiency. In Advances in Applied Bioremediation (pp. 299–313). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89621-0_16
Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on the Use of Fungal Enzymes
Soil Biology / Jan 01, 2009
Mougin, C., Boukcim, H., & Jolivalt, C. (2009). Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on the Use of Fungal Enzymes. In Advances in Applied Bioremediation (pp. 123–149). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89621-0_7
Role of Free‐Floating Macrophytes in the Abatement of Disturbed Environments
Aquatic Contamination / Sep 29, 2023
Anum, W., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Zulqadar, S. A., & Shahzad, L. (2023, September 29). Role of Free‐Floating Macrophytes in the Abatement of Disturbed Environments. Aquatic Contamination; Wiley; Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119989318.ch7
Education
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences
PhD, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences / July, 2017
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
MSc (Hons) Soil Mineralogy, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences / June, 2014
Experience
Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture
Assistant Professor / September, 2022 — Present
Soil and water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur
Scientific Officer / May, 2016 — August, 2022
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faculty of Agriculture
Research Associate / September, 2014 — April, 2016
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