Pulses Research Institute, Faisalabad

  1. Sarwar, M.K.S., Ahmad, S., Ghaffar, A., Rehman, S.U. & Waheed, U. (2025) ‘Assessing genetic potential and development of crosses for breeding cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) against drought’, Asian Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 2025(1).
  2. Muhammad, T., Ahmad, H., Umair, A., Qadir, T., Rauf, H.A., Masood, S.A., Hussain, F., Hussain, S.S., Irfan, M., Mudassar, M.A. and Murad, T., 2025. Stochastic Modeling and Prediction of Sugarcane Crop Production Structure in Pakistan. Jammu Kashmir Journal of Agriculture5(1), pp.29-37.
  3. Shabbir, G., Nawaz, M.Q., Irfan, M., Qadir, G., Ahmed, K., Shakar, M., Nawaz, M.F., Rizwan, M., Rashid, H., Zia, M.A. and Hussain, S.S., 2024. A High Yielding, Extra-Long Grain and Possessing Relatively Better Salt Tolerant Potential with Excellent Cooking Quality. Jammu Kashmir Journal of Agriculture4(2), pp.189-197.
  4. Hussain, S.S., Rasheed, M., Ahmed, Z.I., Jilani, G., Irfan, M., Aziz, M.K., Hussain, F., Mudassar, M.A. and Zuhair, H., 2024. Melatonin-mediated induction of salt tolerance in maize at germination and seedling stage. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture40(2), pp.490-501.
  5. Waqas, H. M., Anwar-ul-Haq, M., Hina, Ijaz, F., Ijaz, M. F., Ali, M., Masood, S. A., Ahmad, I., Murad, T., Aslam, M. S., Ahmad, M., Munsha, A., Toor, S., Kausar, S., Iqbal, R. J., Rehman, H.-u., Mansoor, M., Irfan, M., Latif, M. I., & Kanwal, M. 2024. Impact of neem-coated urea on NO₃-N and NH₄-N availability and growth performance of maize in saline and non-saline soils. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 3(3), 467–478.
  6. Rizwan, M., Naz, A., Umair, A., Aslam, M.S., Latif, M.I., Nadeem, M., Irfan, M., Ahmad, A., Ahmed, K., Shakar, M. and Nawaz, M.F., 2024. Comparison of Various Tillage Practices and Economical Use of Amendments for Reclamation of Salt Affected Soil. Planta Animalia3(2), pp.87-95.
  7. Shakoor, B., Faheem, S.M., Ahmad, I., Sher, A., Iqbal, R.A., Shoukat, A., Ahmad, Z., Irfan, M., Hussain, S.S., Manzoor, N. and Kamran10, M.S., EFFECT OF EXOGENOUS application of mannitol on morphological, biochemical and yield traits of heat stressed Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.). 18, ISSUE (7), 27-40.
  8. Khan, A.M., Ali, Z., Soomro, A.A., Hussain, K., Rafiq, M., Hussain, N., Ahmad, Q., Ahmed, I., Khan, M.I., Shaikh, M.N. and Matloob, A., 2024. Genotype× environment interactions analysis for chickpea grain yield and related traits by a mixed model approach. Discover Agriculture2(1), pp.1-17.
  9. Rasool, I., Hussain, K., Ameen, M.A., Batool, A., Anam, M., Aziz, A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M.T., Maqsood, Z., Ahmad, R.T. and Samad, R.A., 2024. Evaluation of chickpea varieties for climate resilience and yield stability at different planting dates. Biol. Clin. Sci. Res. J986.
  10. Mahmood, M.T., Hussain, K., Amin, A., Batool, A., Aziz, A., Kaukab, S., Hussain, A., Rasool, I., Kashif, M., Waseem, M. and Zubair, H.K., 2024. Genetic Variability Assessment among Elite Chickpea (Cicer arientinum) Genotypes Under Water Deficit Conditions. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences7(1), pp.31-38.
  11. Ilyas, K.  Hussain K. Kiran, Kaukab. S and Hameed A.2024 study of genetic variability of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) germplasm for morphological, physiological and yield traits” Plant Bulletin, 3(1), pp. 43–49.
  12. Dinsa Guta, R., Semunyana, M., Arif, S., Jeong, I., Kim, S.H., Min, J. and Oh, S.K., 2024. Identification of Pseudoperonospora cubensis RxLR Effector Genes via Genome Sequencing. Mycobiology52(5), pp.306-316.
  13. Iqbal, M. N ,  Hamid H, Rehman ,O. Chishti,Z.  Raza, N. Ahmad H, R.  Waheed,A  Rashid, M. Ali Hussain, N.  Hassan,Z. T.2024. Fine Rice in Punjab: Response and Economics of Increasing Levels of Nitrogen. J. Agri. Vet. Sci. 03(2) 2024. 187-194
  14. Yaseen, G., Abbas, Z., Arshad, K.U.R., Chishti, Z., Afzal, A., Khalid, M.A. & Rafique, M.A., 2024. Validation of RP-HPLC method for the determination of Novaluron in technical and formulation products. Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, 57(4), pp.132–142.
  15. Iqbal, M.N., Chishti, Z., Rehman, U.U., Hamid, S., Muslim, N., Raza, N., Ahmad, H.R., Waheed, A., Hussain, N. & Malik, A.H., 2024. Wheat response to NPK nutrients and its economics in Punjab province. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 3(1), pp.113–122.
  16. Mahmood, M.T., Hussain, K., Amin, A., Batool, A., A., Aziz, A., Kaukab, S., Hussain, A., Rasool, I., Kashif, M., Waseem, M. and Zubair, H.K., 2024. Genetic Variability Assessment among Elite Chickpea (Cicer arientinum) Genotypes Under Water Deficit Conditions. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences7(1), pp.31-38.
  17. Rashid, K., Farooq, M.O., Amin, M., Saeed, M.S., Amin, M.A., Hussain, A., Shah, J.A., Islam, B. & Riasat, G., 2024. Identification of heat stress tolerant spring wheat genotypes via yield-influencing characteristics. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, 20(030), pp.503–522.
  18. Cheema, K., Sardar, S., Amin, M., Hussain, A., Iqbal, J., Batool, A., Munir, T., Akbar, S., Rasool, I., Aziz, A. & Majeed, T., 2024. Study of genetic variability in chickpea germplasm and its contribution towards genetic advancement. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2024(1), p.798.
  19. Rasool, I., Hussain, K., Ameen, M.A., Batool, A., Anam, M., Aziz, A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M.T., Maqsood, Z., Ahmad, R.T. & Samad, R.A., 2024. Evaluation of chickpea varieties for climate resilience and yield stability at different planting dates. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2024, p.998.
  20. Mahmood, M.T., Hussain, K., Amin, A., Batool, A., Aziz, A., Kaukab, S., Hussain, A., Rasool, I., Kashif, M., Waseem, M. and Zubair, H.K., 2024. Genetic Variability Assessment among Elite Chickpea (Cicer arientinum) Genotypes Under Water Deficit Conditions. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences7(1), pp.31-38.
  21. Batool, A., Farooq, J., Shahbaz, M.U., Farooq, A. & Sarwar, G., 2024. Genomic diversity analysis and association mapping of cotton germplasm for cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) resistance using SSR markers in two hotspots of Punjab, Pakistan. Integrative Plant Biotechnology, 2(1), pp.01–16.
  22. Batool, A., Farooq, J., Jabran, M., Abbas, A. and Ali, M.A., 2024. Exploring Host Resistance and Character Association in Diverse Cotton Germplasm to Manage Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) at Two Hotspots in Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Crop Health76(4), pp.769-782.
  23. Cheema, K., Sardar, S., Amin, M., Hussain, A., Iqbal, J., Batool, A., Munir, T., Akbar, S., Rasool, I., Aziz, A. & Majeed, T., 2024. Study of genetic variability in chickpea germplasm and its contribution towards genetic advancement. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2024(1), p.798.
  24. Rasool, I., Hussain, K., Ameen, M., Batool, A., Anam, M., Aziz, A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M., Maqsood, Z., Ahmad, R. & Samad, R., 2024. Evaluation of chickpea varieties for climate resilience and yield stability at different planting dates. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2024(1), p.986.
  25. NAWAB, N.N., SARWAR, M.K.S., TANVEER, S.K. and Alvi, A., 2024. Augmented block design for evaluating round and oblong fruit shape advanced lines of indeterminate tomato (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM L.). Pak. J. Bot56(1), pp.283-292.
  26. Sarwar, M.K.S., Usman, M., Asif, F., Kalsoom, R., Tabbusam, S. & Zeeshan, M., 2024. Effect of drought stress and response in cotton. Trends in Animal and Plant Sciences, 4, pp.61–73.
  27. Marium, S., Zeeshan, M., Sarwar, M.K.S., Saif, H., Asif, F. & Usman, M., 2024. Review of cotton leaf curl virus—genetic studies. Trends in Animal and Plant Sciences, 4, pp.97–105.
  28. Usman, M., Zeeshan, M., Mehrab, E., Marium, S. & Sarwar, M.K.S., 2024. The photoperiodic floral transition in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Trends in Animal and Plant Sciences, 4, pp.118–132.
  29. Hassan, M., Sarwar, M.K.S. & Asif, F., 2024. Exploring inherited plant defense strategies against biotic and abiotic challenges. Trends in Biotechnology and Plant Sciences, 4. pp.150–157.
  30. Sarwar, M.K.S. & Asif, F., 2024. Innovative weed management strategies for sustainable conservation agriculture. Trends in Biotechnology and Plant Sciences,  4. pp.163–170.
  31. Iqbal, M., Khan, M.A., Ali, A., Nadeem, K., Ahmad, K., Sabtain, U., Sultana, R., Islam, B., Bashir, M.R., Maqsood, Z. & Javed, Z., 2024. Germplasm evaluation of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) on base of yield and yield related traits. Policy Research Journal, 2(4), pp.1925–1932.
  32. Rasool, I., Hussain, K., Ameen, M.A., Batool, A., Anam, M., Aziz, A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M.T., Maqsood, Z., Ahmad, R.T. & Samad, R.A., 2024. Evaluation of chickpea varieties for climate resilience and yield stability at different planting dates. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2024, p.986.
  33. Nadeem, K., Sardar, S., Iqbal, M., Hammad, G., Chishti, S.A.S., Iqbal, M., Abbas, W., Siddiqui, G.M. & Cheema, K.L., 2024. Sahara F1, an intermediate tomato hybrid suitable for cultivation in virus conductive environment (Annex-B-1). SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, 56(6), pp.2369–2376.
  34. Khan, F., Kaynat, A., Saeed, A., Javaid, T., Iqbal, R.A., Latif, A., Nawaz, M.S., Latif, A., Siddiqui, G.M., Hassan, A. & Javed, H.M., 2024. Genetic studies for some yield related traits in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal. eISSN: 2708-2261; pISSN: 2958-4728.
  35. Khan, M.D., Ahmad, B., Ahmed, S.F., Ijaz, M., Abdin, Z.U., Ghafoor, I., Siddiqui, G.M., Adrees, T., Ali, S., Shahzadi, N. and Rafa, H.U., 2023. CRISPR-Cas genome editing in crops: A promising frontier for climate-smart agriculture. Phytopathogenomics and Disease Control2, pp.71-77.
  36. Mahmood, M.T., Hussain, K., Amin, A., Batool, A., Aziz, A., Kaukab, S., Hussain, A., Rasool, I., Kashif, M., Waseem, M. and Zubair, H.K., 2024. Genetic Variability Assessment among Elite Chickpea (Cicer arientinum) Genotypes Under Water Deficit Conditions. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences7(1), pp.31-38.
  37. Mahmood, M.T., Hussain, K., Amin, A., Batool, A., Aziz, A., Kaukab, S., Hussain, A., Rasool, I., Kashif, M., Waseem, M., Zubair, H.K., Maqsood, Z. & Awan, R.A., 2024. Genetic variability assessment among elite chickpea (Cicer arientinum) genotypes under water deficit conditions. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences, 7(1), pp.31-38.
  38. Amin, M.A., Rehman, A.U., Amin, M., Batool, A., Maqsood, Z., Rasool, I., Iqbal, J., Hussain, A., Aziz, A. & Ilyas, K., 2023. NOOR-2019: A high-yielding and marvelous chickpea Kabuli variety developed in Punjab, Pakistan. Plant Bulletin, 2(1), pp.29-40.
  39. Rasool, I., Akhtar, M., Aqeel, M., Amin, M.A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M.T., Batool, A., Khan, M.E. & Aziz, A., 2023. A landmark in chickpea production for food security: Bittal-2022, a new high yielding and disease resistant cultivar. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology, 35(1), pp.177-184.
  40. Amin, M.A., Kaukab, S., Rehman, A.U., Amin, M., Batool, A., Fatima, Q.A., Maqsood, Z., Rasool, I., Iqbal, J., Hussain, A., Nazar, M., Aziz, A. & Ilyas, K., 2023. NOOR-2019: A high-yielding and marvelous chickpea Kabuli variety developed in Punjab, Pakistan. Plant Bulletin, 2(1), pp.29-41.
  41. Rashid, K., Saeed, M.S., Amin, M.A., Amin, M., Javed, T., Hussain, A., Shah, J.A., Iqbal, R.A., Ullah, A., Ahsan, M. & Rauf, H., 2023. Identification of wheat genotypes under PEG induced drought stress on seed germination and seedling growth. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, 19(10), pp.406-414.
  42. Shahbaz, M.U., Haq, M.E., Kamran, M., Abbas, W., Batool, A., Abbas, H., Amin, M.A. & Iqbal, M.A., 2023. Prediction of cotton leaf curl virus disease at different potassium doses based on abiotic environmental factors and sowing date. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2023.2276099.
  43. Amin, M.A., Kaukab, S., Rehman, A.U., Amin, M., Batool, A., Fatima, Q.A., Maqsood, Z., Rasool, I., Iqbal, J., Hussain, A., Nazar, M., Aziz, A. & Ilyas, K., 2023. NOOR-2019: A high-yielding and marvelous chickpea Kabuli variety developed in Punjab, Pakistan. Plant Bulletin.
  44. Rasool, I., Akhter, M., Aqeel, M., Amin, M.A., Hussain, A., Mahmood, M.T., Batool, A., Khan, M.E. & Aziz, A., 2023. A landmark in chickpea production for food security: Bittal-2022, a new high yielding and disease resistant cultivar. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology.
  45. Amin, M., Riaz, S., Sardar, S., Hussain, A., Koria, M.A., Burhan, M., Ali, S., Ali, F., Abbas, H.T., Umar, A. & Aslam, M.Z., 2023. A novel study of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) on morphology and its yield attributing characters in Pakistan. Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 30(17), pp.992-1000.
  46. Maqsood, Z., Zaffar, M., Akbar, H., Humaiyon, M., Asad, M., Ali, S., Munir, A., Irfan, M., Nawaz, A. & Hassan, W., 2023. Optimizing mungbean yield and nutritional quality: The synergistic impact of zinc-enriched soil application and amino acid foliar boost. Biol. Clin. Sci. Res. J., 2023:616.
  47. Maqbool, R., Anwar, I., Nadeem, M.A., Inqalabi, T.-E.I., Raza, A., Khan, B.A., Irfan, M., Rehman, A.U. & Abbas, M., 2023. Allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of wild radish of pea seedling emergence and growth glycyrrhiza glabra l. on emergence and seedling growth of Pisum sativum l. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 29(1), pp.46-51.
  48. Hussain, M., Ahmad, H.M., Aslam, M.A., Nadeem, M.A., Khan, B.A., Iftikhar, A., Baig, K.S., Hussain, S.S., Irfan, M. & Ahmad, W., 2023. Phytoremediation potential of major aquatic plants collected from different aqua-contaminated sites of district Sargodha. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, 9(4), pp.315-318.
  49. Ali, I., Kanwal, N., Mahmood, M.T., Rahman, M., Imtiaz, R.I., Ali, A., Mahmood, K., Sajjad, M., Zafar, A., Manzoor, N., Khan, M.M., Rasheed, Z. & Eimen, U., 2023. SADIQ-21: A new high yielding and drought tolerant wheat variety. Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (PJMR), 4(1), June 2023.
  50. Arslan, M., Latif, A., Khan, M., Syed, S., Ullah, R., Ahmad, I., Bilal, M.N., Mahmood, M.T., Ehsan, M. & Latif, R., 2023. Integrated effect of organic amendments and chemical fertilizers on yield of groundnut and soil health under rainfed condition. Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences.
  51. Maqsood, Z., Zaffar, M., Akbar, H., Humaiyon, M., Asad, M., Ali, S., Munir, A., Irfan, M., Nawaz, A. & Hassan, W., 2023. Optimizing mungbean yield and nutritional quality: the synergistic impact of zinc-enriched soil application and amino acid foliar boost. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 4(1), p.616.
  52. Rizwan, M., Ahmed, K., Bhatti, M.K., Sarfraz, M., Irfan, M., Hussain, S.S. & Naseem, A.R., 2022. Effect of sowing techniques and tillage practices on paddy yield of direct seeded rice in salt affected soils. Asian Journal Agriculture & Biology, 2022(1), pp.1-11.
  53. Shoaib, M., Nawaz, M., Ilyas, M., Shafique, M., Khan, I., Aslam, M.T., Bazmi, M.S.A., Arshad, M., Ahmad, G., Irfan, M., Chattha, M.U. & Hassan, M.U., 2022. Effect of different seed sizes and seed rates on the growth and productivity of wheat grown under semi-arid conditions. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 35(1), pp.122-130.
  54. Tariq, M.H., Iqbal, A., Maqbool, R., Naqi, A.H., Khan, B.A., Nadeem, M.A., Qamar, J., Sohail, M.K., Irfan, M., Ud Din, I., Nawaz, H. & Khalid, B., 2022. Comparative efficacy of different herbicides for weed management in lentil (Lens culinaris). Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(1), pp.29-44.
  55. Jabbar, A., Basit, A., Khan Niazi, I.A., Khan, A.A., Nadeem, M.A., Khan, B.A., Hussain, A., Ahmad, G., Farooq, N., Waraich, I.A., Shah, A.U.H. & Irfan, M., 2022. Sarsabz: a high fodder yielding alfalfa variety with better nutritional value and suitable for hay making. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(26), pp.31-38.
  56. Maqbool, R., Anwar, I., Nadeem, M.A., Inqalabi, T.-E.I., Raza, A., Khan, B.A., Irfan, M., Rehman, A.U. & Abbas, M., 2022. Exploring the phytotoxic effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. on emergence and seedling growth of Pisum sativum L. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(3), pp.213-220.
  57. Bhatti, M.K., Ahmed, K., Shabir, G., Irfan, M., Anjum, M.A., Sarfraz, M., Saqib, A.I., Wakeel, A., Rafa, H., Iqbal, N., Nawaz, M.Q., Qadir, G., Rizwan, M. & Nawaz, M.F., 2022. Response of seventeen advance rice lines to salinity and sodicity. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 35(3), pp.499-507.
  58. Nadeem, M.A., Khan, B.A., Chadhar, A.R., Maqbool, R., Raza, A., Javaid, M.M., Mahmood, A., Khan, M.I., Ahmad, M. & Irfan, M., 2022. Weed control and sustainable rice production through rice intensification system and conventional practices of weed competition periods and age of transplanted seedlings. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 43(5), pp.2271-2292.
  59. Irfan, M., Nadeem, M.A., Yaqoob, N., Shakil, S., Javed, S.A., Khan, B.A., Mustafa, M., Maqbool, R. & Kauser, S., 2022. Exploring the allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum L.) on turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa). Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(4), pp.487-495.
  60. Khan, M.S.A., Qazi, M.A., Niaz, A., Rasul, G., Noor-ul-Ain, Ahmad, H.T., Shakir, S., Tarar, Z.H., Afzal, S., Rahim, M., Alvi, A., Nazar, S., Baig, K.S., Iqbal, R.J., Siddiqui, G.M. & Hamid, Z., 2022. Determination and quality monitoring of nephthyl acetic acid in commercial plant growth regulator formulation using HPLC technique. Soil Environ, 41(1), pp.85-90.
  61. Batool, A., Akhtar, M., Iqbal, M.A., Amin, M.A. & Farooq, J., 2022. Evaluation of Mash (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) lines/genotypes for resistance/tolerance to Urdbean Leaf Crinkle Virus (ULCV) and Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV) using cluster analysis. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(27&28), pp.9-18.
  62. Akhtar, M., Mahmood, M.T., Khalid, M.J., Amin, A., Zafar, M.N., Aziz, A., Rasool, I. & Qadeer, Z., 2022. Efficacy of some new chemistry insecticides against the chickpea pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) [Hubner]. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(9&10), pp.1-6.
  63. Amin, M.A., Naeem, M.K., Batool, A., Shahbaz, M.U., Iqbal, M.A. & Farooq, J., 2022. Rapid screening of wheat germplasm for drought prone environment. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(19&20), pp.56-63.
  64. Batool, A., Javed, N., Abbas, M., Iqbal, M.Z. & Ali, M.A., 2022. Assessment of cotton germplasm against ClCud at different locations and determination of inheritance patterns for resistance. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
  65. Ashraf, A., Ahmed, N., Shahid, M., Zahra, T., Ali, Z., Hassan, A., Awan, A., Batool, S., Raza, M., Irfan, U. & Maqsood, Z., 2022. Effect of different media compositions of 2,4-D, dicamba, and picloram on callus induction in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 2022(1), p.159.
  66. Babar, M., Nawaz, M., Shahani, A., Khalid, M., Latif, A., Kanwal, K., Ijaz, M., Maqsood, Z., Amjad, I. & Khan, A., 2022. Genomic assisted crop breeding approaches for designing future crops to combat food production. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 1(2022).
  67. Rizwan, M., Ahmed, K., Bhatti, M.K., Sarfraz, M., Irfan, M., Hussain, S.S. & Naseem, A.R., 2022. Effect of sowing techniques and tillage practices on paddy yield of direct seeded rice in salt affected soils. Asian Journal Agriculture & Biology, 2022(1), pp.1-11.
  68. Shoaib, M., Nawaz, M., Ilyas, M., Shafique, M., Khan, I., Aslam, M.T., Bazmi, M.S.A., Arshad, M., Ahmad, G., Irfan, M., Chattha, M.U. & Hassan, M.U., 2022. Effect of different seed sizes and seed rates on the growth and productivity of wheat grown under semi-arid conditions. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 35(1), pp.122-130.
  69. Tariq, M.H., Iqbal, A., Maqbool, R., Naqi, A.H., Khan, B.A., Nadeem, M.A., Qamar, J., Sohail, M.K., Irfan, M., Ud Din, I., Nawaz, H. & Khalid, B., 2022. Comparative efficacy of different herbicides for weed management in lentil (Lens culinaris). Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(1), pp.29-44.
  70. Jabbar, A., Basit, A., Khan Niazi, I.A., Khan, A.A., Nadeem, M.A., Khan, B.A., Hussain, A., Ahmad, G., Farooq, N., Waraich, I.A., Shah, A.U.H. & Irfan, M., 2022. Sarsabz: a high fodder yielding alfalfa variety with better nutritional value and suitable for hay making. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(26), pp.31-38.
  71. Maqbool, R., Anwar, I., Nadeem, M.A., Inqalabi, T.-E.I., Raza, A., Khan, B.A., Irfan, M., Rehman, A.U. & Abbas, M., 2022. Exploring the phytotoxic effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. on emergence and seedling growth of Pisum sativum L. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(3), pp.213-220.
  72. Bhatti, M.K., Ahmed, K., Shabir, G., Irfan, M., Anjum, M.A., Sarfraz, M., Saqib, A.I., Wakeel, A., Rafa, H., Iqbal, N., Nawaz, M.Q., Qadir, G., Rizwan, M. & Nawaz, M.F., 2022. Response of seventeen advance rice lines to salinity and sodicity. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 35(3), pp.499-507.
  73. Nadeem, M.A., Khan, B.A., Chadhar, A.R., Maqbool, R., Raza, A., Javaid, M.M., Mahmood, A., Khan, M.I., Ahmad, M. & Irfan, M., 2022. Weed control and sustainable rice production through rice intensification system and conventional practices of weed competition periods and age of transplanted seedlings. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 43(5), pp.2271-2292.
  74. Irfan, M., Nadeem, M.A., Yaqoob, N., Shakil, S., Javed, S.A., Khan, B.A., Mustafa, M., Maqbool, R. & Kauser, S., 2022. Exploring the allelopathic effect of aqueous extract of wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum L.) on turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa). Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 28(4), pp.487-495.
  75. Shah, J.A., Malghani, A.L., Anwar, S.A., Hussain, A., Khan, R.A.H., Abbas, M. & Hanif, M.K., 2022. Evaluation of mungbean advance lines/varieties against two major diseases of MYMV & ULCV. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 23(19&20), pp.49-55.
  76. Zubair, M., Minhas, R., Akram, M.I., Rehman, M., Khan, M.M., Bukhari, M.S., Hussain, S., Ullah, R., Akhtar, I., Hussain, S.W., Rehman, S.-u. & Mahmood, M.T., 2022. Enhancing phosphorous bioavailability in maize through phosphorus fungi. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology.
  77. Mahmood, M.T., Akhter, M., Cheema, K.L., Ghaffar, A., Ali, I., Khalid, M.J. & Ali, Z., 2022. Genetic studies for detection of most diverse and high yielding chickpea genotypes (Cicer arietinum) germplasm. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 35(1), p.115.
  78. Hussain, K., Younas, M., Hussain, N., Ghaffar, A. & Raheel, M., 2022. Genetic variation in chickpea genotype against Fusarium wilt and their management. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 38(4), pp.1519-1525.
  79. Younas, M., Hussain, K., Ghaffar, A., Atiq, M., Hussain, N. & Abbas, W., 2022. Assessment of genetic variability in onion against purple leaf blotch disease under field condition and its management. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 38(4), pp.1273-1278.
  80. Jha, S.K., Chishti, Z., Ahmad, Z. & Arshad, K.U.R., 2022. Enterobacter sp. SWLC2 for biodegradation of chlorpyrifos in the aqueous medium: Modeling of the process using artificial neural network approaches. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 193, p.106680.
  81. Ghaffar, A., Hussain, N., Nadeem, M., Hussain, K. & Aslam, M., 2022. Determination of genetic variation and association analysis of yield contributing traits for suitable selection criteria in chickpea. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 38(3), pp.936-941.
  82. Arshad, N., Matloob, A., Aziz, M., Khan, M.A.R., Amin, M., Mobli, A.R., Hussain, K., Manan, A. & Ali, Z., 2021. Weed dynamics, crop growth and yield attributes of irrigated chickpea in response to chemical weed control. International Journal of Plant Management. DOI: 10.1080/09670874.2021.2015010.
  83. Arif, S., Lim, G.T., Kim, S.H. & Oh, S.K., 2021. Characterization of Phytophthora capsici effector genes and their functional repertoire. Korean Journal of Agricultural Sciences,
  84. Iqbal, M.N., Umair, A., Chishti, Z., Abbas, Z., Ahmad, H.R., Hamid, S., Raza, N., Mughal, K.M., Khalid, M. & Haider, I. (2021) ‘Exploring the best NP ratio for wheat in perspective of present farmers’ budget for fertilizer’, Abasyn Journal of Life Sciences, 4(2), pp. 100–108.
  85. Chishti, Z., Ahmad, Z., Zhang, X. & Jha, S.K. (2021) ‘Optimization of biotic and abiotic factors liable for biodegradation of chlorpyrifos and their modeling using neural network approaches’, Journal of Applied Soil Ecology, 166, 103990.
  86. Akhtar, M., Mehmood, M.T., Latif, K., Ahmed, M., Amin, A., Khalid, M.J., Qadeer, Z., Ali, Z. & Shah, J.A. (2021) ‘Relative performance of promising Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) lines under drought stress’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research.
  87. Ahmed, H.B., Rauf, S., Shafqat, W., Khaliq, A., Amin, A., Sher, R.U. & Ali, S. (2021) ‘Genetic analysis of various traits in oilseed Brassicas’, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research.
  88. Iqbal, A., Akhtar, M., Batool, A., Tahir, A. & Cheema, K.L. (2021) ‘Exploitation of multivariate techniques for evaluation of different lentil genotypes against Fusarium wilt disease’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology.
  89. Malik, H., Ali, Q., Murtaza, G., Ahmad, M., Akhtar, M.F., Lalarukh, I., Nadeem, I., Aziz, A., Hamid, T.A., Abbas, A., Aslam, A. & Anjum, N.A. (2021) ‘Puissance of nature’s wisdom food grade diatomaceous earth against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst); a step towards ecofriendly pest management’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 58(X).
  90. Mahmood, M.T., Akhtar, M., Ahmed, M., Saleem, M., Aziz, A., Rasool, I., Ali, Z. & Amin, M. (2021) ‘An update on biology, extent of damage and effective management strategies of chickpea pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera)’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(1), pp. 91–101.
  91. Rashid, K., Akhtar, M., Cheema, K.L., Rasool, I., Zahid, A., Hussain, A., Qadeer, Z. & Khalid, M.J. (2021) ‘Identification of operative dose of NPK on yield enhancement of desi and kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in diverse milieu’, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences.
  92. Rashid, K., Akhtar, M., Cheema, K.L., Rasool, I., Zahid, A., Hussain, A., Aqeel, M., Anwar, S.A., Amin, M., Qadeer, Z. & Khalid, M.J. (2021) ‘Development of selection criteria for assessment of chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) on physio-morphic attributes under drought stress at seedling stage and maturity’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(3&4), pp. 98–109.
  93. Qadeer, Z., Akhtar, M., Khalid, M.J., Rashid, K., Mahmood, M.T., Cheema, K.L. & Hussain, A. (2021) ‘Investigation of genetic diversity in Chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) germplasm and its implications for genetic advancement program’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(39&40), pp. 111–117.
  94. Rashid, K., Azizullah, Mahmood, S., Rasool, I., Anwar, S.A., Zahid, M.A., Hussain, A., Khan, M.F., Saeed, Z. & Batool, A. (2021) ‘Evidence of climate resilient hybrid development in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for food security’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(67&68), pp. 64–70.
  95. Ahmed, K., Saqib, A.I., Qadir, G., Nawaz, M.Q., Rizwan, M., Hussain, S.S., Irfan, M. & Ali, M.M. (2021) ‘Sustainable effective use of brackish and canal water for rice-wheat crop production and soil health’, Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 117(3), pp. 1–11.
  96. Ahmed, K., Qadir, G., Nawaz, M.Q., Riaz, M.A., Rizwan, M., Hussain, S.S., Irfan, M. & Nawaz, M.F. (2021) ‘Synergistic effects of phyto-hormones and gypsum on alleviation of salt stress in rice plants’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 58(6), pp. 1755–1763.
  97. Maqbool, R., Khan, B.A., Nadeem, M.A., Parvez, S., Amin, M.M., Irfan, M. & Shahid, M.G. (2021) ‘Allelopathic effect of Cinnamomum verum on emergence and seedling growth of radish’, Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 27(4), pp. 485–494.
  98. Mahmood, M.T., Akhtar, M., Cheema, K.L., Ahmad, M. & Rashid, K. (2021) ‘Variability assessment for some morpho-yield traits among elite chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) germplasm’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(1&2), pp. 34–41.
  99. Mahmood, M.T., Akhtar, M., Ahmad, M., Salim, K.M., Aziz, A., Rasool, I., Ali, Z. & Amin, M. (2021) ‘An update on biology, extent of damage and management strategies of chickpea pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera)’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(1), p. 91.
  100. Shah, J.A., Iqbal, A., Mahmood, M.T., Aslam, M., Abbas, M. & Ahmad, I. (2021) ‘Screening of elite chickpea germplasm against ascochyta blight under controlled conditions’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(4), p. 774.
  101. Zubair, M., Akhtar, L.H., Minhas, R., Bukhari, M.S.J., Hussain, S., Rehman, M., Akram, M.I., Ullah, R. & Shabir, K. (2021) ‘Assessment of wheat genotypes for quality attributes grown under irrigated and rain fed conditions’, Egyptian Journal of Agronomy, 43(1), pp. 97–104.
  102. Khalid, M.J., Akhtar, M., Rashid, K., Mahmood, M.T., Qadeer, Z. & Cheema, K.L. (2021) ‘Partitioning of yield components among elite mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) genotypes through association analysis’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(39&40), pp. 77–82.
  103. Qadeer, Z., Akhtar, M., Khalid, M.J., Mahmood, M.T., Cheema, K.L. & Hussain, A. (2021) ‘Investigation of genetic diversity in chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) germplasm and its implications for genetic improvement program’, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 22(39&40), pp. 111–117.
  104. Mahmood, M.T., Akhtar, M., Cheema, K.L., Ahmad, M., Khalid, M.J., Zahid, A., Rashid, K. & Ali, Z. (2021) ‘Exploration of grain yield stability of promising chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) strains across environments’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(3), pp. 608.
  105. Akhtar, M., Mahmood, M.T., Cheema, K.L., Khalid, M.J., Amin, A., Shah, J.A., Qadeer, Z. & Ali, Z. (2021) ‘Relative performance of promising chickpea (Cicer arientinum L.) lines under drought stress milieu’, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(4), pp. 672.
  106. Anam Nourin, Aysha Kiran, Sadia Kaukab , Aziz ur Rehman, Muhammad Sajjad Saeed, Aqsa Tahir , Gulfam Riasat, Ehsan Khan. 2019. Evaluation of Lentil Genepool for Yield and Some Yield Related Attributes. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research. 7(1): 32-62
  107. Aziz-ur-Rehman, M. Ehsan Khan, Sadia Kaukab, Sajjad Saeed, M. Aqeel, Gulfam Riasat, Ch. Muhammad Rafiq. 2019. Prospects of Mung bean as an Additional Crop in Rice Wheat System of Punjab Pakistan. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research. 7(3): 136-141
  108. Ch. Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Tariq Mahmood, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Shafiq, Irfan Rasool, Muhammad Zubair Imtiaz Ali and Muhammad Naeem Zafar. 2019. Screening of Chickpea Genotypes for Yield Stability Across Environments. Science, Technology and Development 38 (1): 13-18
  109. Hafiz Basheer Ahmad, Salsabeel Rauf, Waqas shafqat Chattha, Basharat Hussain, Iqtidar Hussain and Irfan Rasool, 2019. Diversity analysis of mungbean (Vigna radiata ) germplasm using a semi-graphical technique. South African Journal of Plant and Soil
  110. M. Naveed, M. Nadeem, M. Shafiq, C. M. Rafiq and M. A. Zahid.2019. Selection of promising Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L) genotypes using drought tolerance indices. The J. Anim. Plant Sci. 29(1):2019, 278
  111. M. Jawad Asghar, Khalid Pervaiz Akhtar, Ghulam Abbas, M. Rizwan, M. Iqbal, M. Idrees, Shaukat Ali, M. Aslam, M. Rafiq, Aziz-ur-Rehman, Usman Saleem and M. Ehsan Khan. 2018. Identification of multiple sources of resistance of in lentil against some potential fungal diseases. Pak. J. Agri. Vol. 55(4), 875-880
  112. Muhammad Rafiq, Sadia Kaukab, Aqsa Tahir, Masood Qadir, Muhammad Sajjad Saeed, Bushart Hussain and Gulfam Riasat.2018. Characterization and correlation analysis of economically important parameters of lentil exotic germplasm. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. Vol.10 (11).pp.319-323.
  113. Muhammad S. Saeed, Sadia Kaukab, Chaudhary M. Rafiq, Aziz U Rehman, Aqsa Tahir, Ghulfam Riasat, Ehsan Khan, Sobia Ijaz.2018. PRI MUNG-2018 :A new Mungbean variety released in Pakistan found resistant to viral diseases, Pak. J. Phytopathology., Vol. 31 (02) 2018. 177-181
  114. Ch. Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Tariq Mahmood, Mushtaq Ahmad, Imtiaz Ali, Muhammad Shafiq, Irfan Rasool, Abdul Latif and Muhammad Zubair. 2018, Exploration of Genetic Divergence and Performance of Morpho-Agronomic Traits of Chickpea. Science, Technology and Development . Vol.37 (4): 202-208
  115. Naveed M, Shafiq M, Rafiq CM, Naeem MK and Amin M. 2016. Grain yield stability of newly evolved desi chickpea strains under rainfed conditions. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 26(2): 481-486.
  116. Fatima, K., M. A. Khan, M. M. Raza, M. Yaseen, M. A. Iqbal and M. U. Shahbaz. 2015.
  117. Identification of resistant source in Lentil germplasm against fusarium wilt in relation to environmental factors. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 3 (4): 60-70.
  118. Hafiz Bashir Ahmad, Salsabeel Rauf, Iqbal Hussain, Chaudhry Muhammad Rafiq, Aziz-u- Rehman, Azhar Mehmood Aulakh, Muhammad Afzal Zahid 2015 Genetic variability, association and path analysis in mung bean (Vigna radiata   L.) Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res., 6(6):75-81.
  119. Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Shafiq, Chaudhry Muhammad Rafiq and Muhammad Afzal Zahid. 2015. Genetic diversity in new chickpea accessions for fusarium wilt resistance, canopy temperature and yield components under drought milieus  A. J. Crop Sci.  9(6): 538-544(2015)
  120. Naveed, M., M. Shafiq, Ch. M. Rafiq and M. Sajjad Saeed.  2015. Planting date effects on the incidence of mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) and cultivars performance under rainfed environments. Plant Knowledge Journal. 4 (1):7-12(2015).
  121. T.M. Shah, M. Imran, B.M Atta, M. Shafiq, M. Aslam and K. Hussain .2015. Screening of Chickpea Advanced Lines for Sources of Resistance Against Blight and Wilt two major Disease of Chickpea Pak. J. Bot., 47(6): 2443-2448, 2015
  122. Ahmad, H.B, S.Rauf, C.M.Rafiq, A. U. Mohsin, and A.Iqbal. 2014. Estimation of genetic variability in pea (Pisum sativum L.). J. Glob. Innov. Agric. Soc. Sci.,  2(2): 62-64
  123. Ahmad, H.B, S.Rauf, C.M.Rafiq, A.U.Mohsin, M. U. Shahbaz and M. Sajjad. 2014. Genetic variability for yield contributing traits in mungbean (vigna radiate L.). J. Glob. Innov. Agric. Soc. Sci.,  2(2): 52-54
  124. Hafiz Bashir Ahmad, Muhammad Amir Amin, Iqbal Hussian, Ch. Muhammad Rafique, Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Aslam Awais and Muhammad Shafiq, Muhammad Aqeel. 2014.  Effect of different sowing dates on yield contributing traits of  Mash bean (Vigna mungo L.)  Int. J. Agr. Agri. Res., 5(6): 48-48.
  125. Jabbar A., S. A. Khan, M. A. Iqbal, N. Javed, M. U. Shahbaz, M. Iqbal. 2014  Determination of resistance in chickpea germplasm against Ascochyta rabiei (Pass L.) and its chemical management.   Pak. J. Phytopathol., 26 (01): 73-81.
  126. Rehman,A.,  M. Saleem and M.A. Ali. 2013. Inheritance pattern of degree of indetermination in Mungbean. Plant Knowledge Journal. 2(4):163-171
  127. Shahbaz, M. U., M. A. Iqbal, A. Mustafa, M. I. Hassan and F. A. Faiz. 2014. Host plant resistance of different chickpea genotypes against Ascochyta rabiei (Pass.) Lab. under tunnel conditions.  Arch. Phytopath. and Plant Protect., 47(5): 529-536.
  128. Shahbaz, M. U., M. Azhar Iqbal, C. M. Rafiq Asia Batool and M. Kamaran. 2014. Efficacy of Different protective fungicide against cercospora leaf spot of mungbean (Vigna radiate L. Wilczek). Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology, 26 (02): 187-191
  129. Shafiq M, Akhtar MS, Naveed M, Khan AA and Muhammad N . 2011. “Punjab-2008” A High Yielding and Wilt Resistant Chickpea Variety for Irrigated and Rainfed Areas. Journal of Agricultural Research 49 (1): 19-26.
  130. Rehman, A, M.A. Ali , M. Saleem, W.G Tadesse. 2010. Study of heritable variation and genetics of earliness in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Euphytica. 176(3): 331-339
  131. Rehman, A, M.A. Ali , B.M.Atta, M. Saleem, A. Abbas, A.R. Malhi. 2009. Genetic studies of yield related traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Aust. J. Crop. Sci. 3(6):352-360
  132. Noor Muhammad, Asghar Ali, Amjad Ali, Muhammad Shafiq & Ahsan Raza Malhi. 2007. Prospects of Pulses Intercropping in Sugarcane in Punjab. Proceeding of International Conference “Achieving sustainable pulses production in Pakistan”.
  133. Rehman, A., M. Saleem and A. Naveed. 2005. Evaluation of Mungbean germplasm and selection of parents for genetic studies. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 42(1-2): 61-65
  134. Rehman, A., M. Saleem and A. Naveed. 2005. Genetic analysis for harvest index in Mungbean. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 42(1-2): 66-70
  135. Khalid Mehmood, Anwar ul Haq, Akhtar Saeed and Dr. Akhtar Ali. 2002. Heterobeltiotic effects in F1 crosses of lentil (LENS CULINARIS) .J. Agri. Res. 40(1): 19-27
  136. Iftikhar, K., M. B. Ilyas, R. Ahmed and M. A. Iqbal. 2001. Effect of inorganic (N.P.K.) soil amendments on dry root rot disease of chick pea. Pak. Jour. Phytopathol. 13(2): 116-120.
  137. Khalid Mehmood, Anwar ul Haq, Akhtar Saeed and Dr. Akhtar Ali. 2001. Heterobeltiotic studies in F1 crosses if Chickpea (CICER ARTIUM) . J. Agri. Res. 39 (3-4): 293-300
  138. Rehman, A., K. Mahmood M.Ishaq and A.Rashid. 1999. Effect of plant height and maturity duration on seed yield in pigeonpea. International Chickpea and Pigeonpea Newsletter. (5):17-18
  139. Rehman, A., M.S. Bhatti, K. Naz and K. Mahmood. 1997. Correlation studies in Mungbean. J. Agric. Res. 36(1):31-35
  140. Mahmood, K. A. Rehman, M. Ishaq and M. S. Bhatti. 1996. Genetic Variability and Character association in pigeon pea. Pak. J. Sci. 48 (3-4). 67-71
  141. Naseem, B.A. A. Rehman  and T. Iqbal, 1995. Evaluation of Kabuli Chichpea germplasm. International Chickpea and Pigeon pea. Newsletter. (2): 13-15
  142. Rehman, A, M. Saleem, M.S. Bhatti and M. N. Iqbal. 1995. Selection Criterion for high yielding genotypes in Urdbean. J. Agric. Res. 33(4): 263-266
  143. Rehman, A. M. Akram, A. Saeed, K. Mehmood and M. Tufail. 1995. Correlation and Path coefficient analysis in Vigna mungo. J. Agric. Res. 33(2-3): 143-148
  144. Rehman, A., B. A. Naseem, K. Mehmood, Z. Mehmood  and M. Tufail. 1994. Effect of maturity duration on harvest index and seed yield of urdbean ( Vigna  mungo L. Hepper). J. Agri. Res. 32(4): 439-442
  145. Ali, A., A. Rehman M. Akram and M.Tufail . 1993. Selection of urdbean (Vigna mungo L. varieties for efficiency in dry matter partitioning. J. Agric.Res. 31(1):5-10