Name : Dr. Muhammad Adnan (Soil & Environmental Sciences)
Designation : Lecturer
Department : Agriculture
Qualification(s) : PhD (Soil Microbiology and Plant Nutrition)
Qualification(s) : M.Sc (Hons) in Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, the University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan (2012-2013)(Gold Medalist)
Qualification(s) : B.Sc (Hons) in Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences, the University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan (2008-2011)(Gold Medalist)(President Of Pakistan Award)
Phone :
Email : madnan@uoswabi.edu.pk
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Articles published in SCI Journals

  1. Saleem, M. H., Wang, X., Ali, S., Zafar, S., Nawaz, M., Adnan, M., & Ali, S. (2021). Interactive effects of gibberellic acid and NPK on morpho-physio-biochemical traits and organic acid exudation pattern in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) grown in soil artificially spiked with boron. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 167, 884-900. (IF = 4.270)
  2. Alam, F., Khan, A., Fahad, S., Nawaz, S., Ahmed, N., Ali, Muhammad, A., Adnan, M., & Danish, S. (2021). Phosphate solubilizing bacteria optimize wheat yield in mineral phosphorus applied alkaline soil. Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences.(IF = 3.560)
  3. Ahmad, K., Aslam, M., Saleem, M. H., Ijaz, M., Ul-Allah, S. A. M. I., El-Sheikh, A. H. Adnan, M., ... & Ali, S. (2021). Genetic Diversity And Characterization Of Salt Stress Tolerance Traits In Maize (Zea Mays L.) Under Normal and Saline Conditions.  Pakistan. Journal of Botany, 54(3): (IF = 0.972)
  4. Shah, M. Z., Guan, Z. H., Din, A. U., Ali, A., Rehman, A. U., Jan, K., Adnan, M., ... & Fahad, S. (2021). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Plantago lanceolata extract and assessing their antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-14.(IF = 4.379)
  5. Dawar, K., Fahad, S., Jahangir, M. M. R., Munir, I., Alam, S. S., Khan, S. A., Adnan, M., ... & Danish, S. (2021). Biochar and urease inhibitor mitigate NH3 and N2O emissions and improve wheat yield in a urea fertilized alkaline soil. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1-11.(IF = 4.379)
  6. Amanullah, Khalid, S., Muhammad, A., Yar, M., Ahmad, M., Akram, H. M., Adnan, M., ... & Khan, K. (2021). Integrated Use of Biofertlizers with Organic and Inorganic Phosphorus Sources Improve Dry Matter Partitioning and Yield of Hybrid Maize. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 1-16. (IF = 1.327)
  7. Amanullah, Ilyas, M., Nabi, H., Khalid, S., Ahmad, M., Muhammad, A., Adnan, M., ... & Parmar, B. (2021). Integrated Foliar Nutrients Application Improve Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Productivity under Calcareous Soils in Drylands. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 52(21), 2748-2766.(IF = 1.327)
  8. Ullah, I., Dawar, K., Tariq, M., Sharif, M., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., ... & Arif, M. (2021). Gibberellic acid and urease inhibitor optimize nitrogen uptake and yield of maize at varying nitrogen levels under changing climate. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-10.(IF = 4.223)
  9. Wang, X., Saleem, M. H., Parveen, A., Mumtaz, S., Hassan, A., Adnan, M., ... & Yasin, G. (2021). Proximate Composition and Nutritive Value of Some Leafy Vegetables from Faisalabad, Pakistan. Sustainability, 13(15), 8444.(IF = 3.251)
  10. Amanullah, Yar, M., Khalid, S., Elshikh, M. S., Akram, H. M., Imran, ... & Ali, A. (2021). Phenology, growth, productivity, and profitability of mungbean as affected by potassium and organic matter under water stress vs. no water stress conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 1-22. (IF = 1.707)
  11. Wahid, F., Sharif, M., Shah, F., Ali, A., Adnan, M., Shah, S., ... & Datta, R. (2021). Mycorrhiza and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria: Potential Bioagents for Sustainable Phosphorus Management in Agriculture. Phyton, 91(2), 257.(IF = 1.039)
  12. Wang, W., Huang, L., Zhu, G., Zhang, H., Wang, Z., Adnan, M., ... & Fahad, S. (2021). Screening of Rice Cultivars for Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield Stability under Varying Nitrogen Levels. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 1-12.(IF = 4.169)
  13. Mussarat, M., Ali, H., Muhammad, D., Mian, I. A., Khan, S., Adnan, M., ... & Jiang, X. (2021). Comparing the phosphorus use efficiency of pre-treated (organically) rock phosphate with soluble P fertilizers in maize under calcareous soils. PeerJ, 9, e11452.(IF = 2.984)
  14. Ilyas, M., Liu, Y. Y., Shah, S., Ali, A., Khan, A. H., Zaman, F., Adnan, M., ... & Wang, Y. J. (2021). Adaptation of functional traits and their plasticity of three ornamental trees growing in urban environment. Scientia Horticulturae, 286, 110248.(IF = 3.463)
  15. Mussarat, M., Shair, M., Muhammad, D., Mian, I. A., Khan, S., Adnan, M., ... & Khan, F. (2021). Accentuating the Role of Nitrogen to Phosphorus Ratio on the Growth and Yield of Wheat Crop. Sustainability, 13(4), 2253. (IF = 3.251)
  16. Rafiullah, Khan, M. J., Muhammad, D., Mussarat, M., Huma, Adnan, M., ... & Amanullah Jr. (2021). Foliar versus soil phosphorus (P) application for improving P use efficiency in wheat and maize in calcareous soils. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 44(11), 1598-1610.(IF = 1.707)
  17. Shi, Z., Zheng, Q., Sun, X., Xie, F., Zhao, J., Zhang, G., Adnan, M. ... & Yajun, C. (2020). Assessment of differences in morphological and physiological leaf lodging characteristics between two cultivars of Hippeastrum rutilum. BMC Plant Biology, 20(1), 1-13. (IF = 4.215)
  18. Fahad, S., Saud, S., Akhter, A., Bajwa, A. A., Hassan, Adnan, M., S., Battaglia, M., ... & Danish, S. (2020). Bio-based integrated pest management in rice: An agro-ecosystems friendly approach for agricultural sustainability. Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences. 20(2), 94-102. (IF = 3.560)
  19. 19.  Rafiullah, Tariq, M., Khan, F., Shah, A. H., Fahad, Adnan, M., S., Wahid, F., Ali, J., ... & Danish, S. (2020). Effect of micronutrients foliar supplementation on the production and eminence of plum (Prunus domestica L.). Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods, 12(SP1), 32-40. (IF = 0.922)
  20. Khan, S., Shah, Z., Mian, I. A., Dawar, K., Tariq, M., Khan, B., Adnan, M.,  ... & Kamal, A. (2020). Soil fertility, N2 fixation and yield of chickpea as influenced by long-term biochar application under mung–chickpea cropping system. Sustainability, 12(21), 9008.(IF = 3.251)
  21. Arif, M., Ali, S., Ilyas, M., Riaz, M., Akhtar, K., Adnan, M., Ali, K.,... & Wang, H. (2021). Enhancing phosphorus availability, soil organic carbon, maize productivity and farm profitability through biochar and organic–inorganic fertilizers in an irrigated maize agroecosystem under semi?arid climate. Soil Use and Management, 37(1), 104-119.(IF = 2.950)
  22. Khan, M. J., Muhammad, D., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Wahid, F., Alamri, S., ... & Siddiqui, M. H. (2020). Phosphorus nutrient management through synchronization of application methods and rates in wheat and maize crops. Plants, 9(10), 1389. (IF = 3.935)
  23. Izhar Shafi, M., Adnan, M., Fahad, S., Wahid, F., Khan, A., Yue, Z., ... & Datta, R. (2020). Application of single superphosphate with humic acid improves the growth, yield and phosphorus uptake of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in calcareous soil. Agronomy, 10(9), 1224.(IF = 3.417)
  24. Wahid, F., Fahad, S., Danish, S., Adnan, M., Yue, Z., Saud, S., ... & Datta, R. (2020). Sustainable management with mycorrhizae and phosphate solubilizing bacteria for enhanced phosphorus uptake in calcareous soils. Agriculture, 10(8), 334.(IF = 2.925)
  25. 25.  Adnan, M., Fahad, S., Zamin, M., Shah, S., Mian, I. A., Danish, S., ... & Datta, R. (2020). Coupling phosphate-solubilizing bacteria with phosphorus supplements improve maize phosphorus acquisition and growth under lime induced salinity stress. Plants, 9(7), 900.(IF = 3.935)
  26. Saleem, M. H., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Ali, M., Rana, M. S., Kamran, M., ... & Hussain, R. M. (2020). Foliar application of gibberellic acid endorsed phytoextraction of copper and alleviates oxidative stress in jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) plant grown in highly copper-contaminated soil of China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(29), 37121-37133.(IF = 4.223)
  27. Shah, N., Khan, A., Ali, R., Marimuthu, K., Uddin, M. N., Rizwan, M., ... Adnan, M. & Khisroon, M. (2020). Monitoring bioaccumulation (in gills and muscle tissues), hematology, and genotoxic alteration in Ctenopharyngodon idella exposed to selected heavy metals. BioMed research international, 6185231 .(IF = 3.411)
  28. Huq, M. E., Fahad, S., Shao, Z., Sarven, M. S., Khan, I. A., Adnan, M., Alam, M., ... & Khan, W. U. (2020). Arsenic in a groundwater environment in Bangladesh: Occurrence and mobilization. Journal of environmental management, 262, 110318.(IF = 6.789)
  29. Danish, S., Kiran, S., Fahad, S., Ahmad, N., Ali, M. A., Tahir, F. A., ... Adnan, M., & Nasim, W. (2019). Alleviation of chromium toxicity in maize by Fe fortification and chromium tolerant ACC deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 185, 109706.(IF = 6.291)
  30. Adnan, M., Fahad, S., Khan, I. A., Saeed, M., Ihsan, M. Z., Saud, S., ... & Wu, C. (2019). Integration of poultry manure and phosphate solubilizing bacteria improved availability of Ca bound P in calcareous soils. 3 Biotech, 9(10), 1-10. (IF = 2.406)
  31. Muhammad, B., Adnan, M., Munsif, F., Fahad, S., Saeed, M., Wahid, F., ... & Mian, I. A. (2019). Substituting urea by organic wastes for improving maize yield in alkaline soil. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 42(19), 2423-2434.(IF = 1.707)
  32. Zamin, M., Fahad, S., Khattak, A. M., Adnan, M., Wahid, F., Raza, A., ... & Nasim, W. (2020). Developing the first halophytic turfgrasses for the urban landscape from native Arabian desert grass. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(32), 39702-39716.(IF = 4.223) 
  33. Wahid, F., Sharif, M., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Khan, I. A., Aksoy, E., ... & Khan, N. A. (2019). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve the growth and phosphorus uptake of mung bean plants fertilized with composted rock phosphate fed dung in alkaline soil environment. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 42(15), 1760-1769.(IF = 1.707)
  34. Khan, A., Fahad, S., Khan, A., Saud, S., Adnan, M., Wahid, F., ... & Sönmez, O. (2019). Managing tillage operation and manure to restore soil carbon stocks in wheat–maize cropping system. Agronomy Journal, 111(5), 2600-2609. (IF = 2.240)
  35. 35.  Akram, R., Fahad, S., Hashmi, M. Z., Wahid, A., Adnan, M., Mubeen, M., ... & Nasim, W. (2019). Trends of electronic waste pollution and its impact on the global environment and ecosystem. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(17), 16923-16938. (IF = 4.223)
  36. Fahad, S., Khan, F. A., Pandupuspitasari, N., Hussain, S., Khan, I. A., Saeed, M., ...  Adnan, M. & Huang, J. (2019). Suppressing photorespiration for the improvement in photosynthesis and crop yields: a review on the role of S-allantoin as a nitrogen source. Journal of Environmental Management, 237, 644-651. (IF = 6.789)
  37. Basir, A., Adnan, M., Shah, S., Khan, A., Fazli Wahid, M. I., Inayat-ur-Rahman, M. A. K., & Ali, R. (2018). Optimization of sowing time and seed rates can enhance wheat yield in semi-arid environment. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, 101(4). 326– 332. (IF = 0.250)
  38. Ali, S., Xu, Y., Ahmad, I., Jia, Q., Ma, X., Adnan, M., Ullah, H., ... & Jia, Z. (2018). Tillage and deficit irrigation strategies to improve winter wheat production through regulating root development under simulated rainfall conditions. Agricultural Water Management, 209, 44-54.(IF = 4.516)
  39. Rahman, K., Khan, S. U., Fahad, S., Shinwari, Z. K., Khan, D., Kamal, S., Adnan, M.,  ... & Noor, M. (2018). In vitro biological screening of a critically endangered medicinal plant, Atropa acuminata Royle Ex Lindl of north western Himalaya. Scientific reports, 8(1), 1-10.  (IF = 4.379)
  40. Amin, A., Nasim, W., Fahad, S., Ali, S., Ahmad, S., Rasool, A., Adnan, M., ... & Paz, J. O. (2018). Evaluation and analysis of temperature for historical (1996–2015) and projected (2030–2060) climates in Pakistan using SimCLIM climate model: ensemble application. Atmospheric Research, 213, 422-436.(IF = 5.369)
  41. Ali, S., Xu, Y., Jia, Q., Ma, X., Ahmad, I., Adnan, M., ... & Jia, Z. (2018). Interactive effects of plastic film mulching with supplemental irrigation on winter wheat photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence and yield under simulated precipitation conditions. Agricultural Water Management, 207, 1-14.(IF = 4.516)
  42. Tariq, M., Ahmad, S., Fahad, S., Abbas, G., Hussain, S., Fatima, Z., Adnan, M., ... & Hoogenboom, G. (2018). The impact of climate warming and crop management on phenology of sunflower-based cropping systems in Punjab, Pakistan. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 256, 270-282. (IF = 5.734)
  43. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Sharif, M., & Rahman, H. (2018). Liming induces carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in PSB inoculated alkaline soil supplemented with different phosphorus sources. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(10), 9501-9509.(IF = 4.223)
  44. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Fahad, S., Arif, M., Alam, M., Khan, I. A., ... & Nasim, W. (2017). Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria nullify the antagonistic effect of soil calcification on bioavailability of phosphorus in alkaline soils. Scientific reports, 7(1), 1-13. (IF = 4.379)
  45. Ullah, H., Khan, W. U., Alam, M., Khalil, I. H., Adhikari, K. N., Shahwar, D., ... & Adnan, M. (2016). Assessment of G× E interaction and heritability for simplification of selection in spring wheat genotypes. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 96(6), 1021-1025. (IF = 1.018)
  46. Basir, A., Jan, M. T., Alam, M., Shah, A. S., Afridi, K., Adnan, M., ... & Mian, I. A. (2016). Impacts of tillage, stubble management, and nitrogen on wheat production and soil properties. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 97(2), 133-140.(IF = 1.522)
  47. Amin, A., Nasim, W., Mubeen, M., Sarwar, S., Urich, P., Ahmad, A., ... Adnan, M., & Ali, Q. S. (2018). Regional climate assessment of precipitation and temperature in Southern Punjab (Pakistan) using SimCLIM climate model for different temporal scales. Theoretical and Applied climatology, 131(1), 121-131. (IF = 3.179)
  48. 48.  Khan, A. K., Shah, N., Gul, A., Ismail, A., Muhammad, Adnan, M., Aziz, F., ... & Rizwan, M. (2016). Comparative study of toxicological impinge of glyphosate and atrazine (herbicide) on stress biomarkers; blood biochemical and hematological parameters of the freshwater common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 25(5), 1995-2001.(IF = 1.699)
  49. Khan, A., Yousafzai, A. M., Shah, N., Ahmad, M. S., Farooq, M., Aziz, F., Adnan, M.,  ... & Jawad, S. M. (2016). Enzymatic Profile Aactivity of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) After Exposure to the Pollutant Named Atrazine (Herbicide). Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 25(5),2001-2006. (IF = 1.699)
  50. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Arif, M., Khan, M. J., Mian, I. A., Sharif, M., ... & Saleem, N. (2016). Impact of rhizobial inoculum and inorganic fertilizers on nutrients (NPK) availability and uptake in wheat crop. Canadian Journal of Soil Science, 96(2), 169-176. (IF = 1.522)
  51. Uddin, M. N., Ali, M., Muhammad, M. F., Ahmad, N., Jamil, J., Kalsoom, M. A., Adnan, M.,  ... & Khan, A. (2016). Characterizing microbial populations in petroleum-contaminated soils of Swat district, Pakistan. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 25(4). 11691-1697. (IF = 1.699)
  52. Khan, A., Shah, N., Muhammad, M., Khan, M. S., Ahmad, M. S., Farooq, M., Adnan, M.,  ... & Yousafzai, A. M. (2016). Quantitative determination of lethal concentration Lc 50 of atrazine on biochemical parameters; total protein and serum albumin of freshwater fish grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 25(4), 1555-1561. (IF = 1.699)

Articles published in HEC Recognized Journals

  1. Ahmad, W., Shah, A. H., Rafiullah, M. S., Adnan, M., & Dildar, M. (2021). Effect of Farmyard Manure and Compost Application with Chemical Fertilizers on Yield and Quality of Tea (Camellia Sinences L). Journal of Agricultural Research Pesticides and Biofertilizers, 1(5). DOI:http;//doi.org/05.2021/1.1025.
  2. Mian, I., Anwar, Y., Khan, S., Muhammad, M. W., Mussarat, M., Tariq, M., Adnan, M., ... & Ali, J. (2021). Integrated influence of phosphorus and zinc along with farm yard manure on the yield and nutrients uptake in spring maize. Egyptian Journal of Soil Science, 61(2), 241-250.
  3. 3.    Ahmad, W., Abid H Shah, Rafiullah, Sharif, M.,  Dildar, M.,   Adnan, M. (2021) Effect of Farmyard Manure and Compost Application with Chemical Fertilizers on Yield and Quality of Tea (Camellia Sinences L). Journal of Agricultural Research Pesticides and Biofertilizers, 1(5); DOI:http;//doi.org/05.2021/1.1025.   
  4. Romman, M., Parvez, R.,  Tabassum, F.,  Bilqees, R.,….. Adnan, M. (2020). Blood Glucose and Alanine transaminase lowering effect of Nepeta cataria L. In Alloxan monohydrate induced diabetic Rabbits. Bioscience Research, 17(4),  4092-4099.
  5. Romman, M., Parvez, R., Ghani, H.,  Jan, S., ……. Adnan, M. (2020). Anti-diabetic Activity of Daphne mucronata Royle in Induced Diabetic Rabbits. Bioscience Research, 2020 17(4): 2711-2715.
  6. Ali, M., Romman, M., Parvez, R., ….. Adnan, M. (2020). Anti-bacterial activity of Cannabis sativa Linn. leaf extracts against different pathogenic bacterial strains. Bioscience Research, 17(4), 2730-2735.
  7. Bilqees, R., Romman, M., Parvez, R.,  Adnan, M., …… 2020. Kidney function profiling and antidiabetic effect of Vigna radiata in Alloxan monohydrate induced diabetic rabbits. Bioscience Research, 17(4), 2410-2416.
  8. Ilahi, H., Wahid, F., Ullah, R., Adnan, M., Ahmad, J., Azeem, M., ... & Amin, H. (2020). Evaluation of bacterial and fertility status of rawalpindi cultivated soil with special emphasis on fluoride content. International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Research, 6(3), 177-183.
  9. Romman, M.,  Parvez, R.,  Adnan, M.,  Iqbal, S., et al. (2020). Hypoglycemic activity and ALP lowering role of Hedera nepalensis K. Koch Leaves in Alloxane monohydrate induced Diabetic rabbits.  Bioscience Research, 17(3),   2264-2268.
  10. Anwar, T., Jamal, Y., Ibrahim, M., Ullah, H., Mukhtar, A. L. A., Adnan, M.,  ... & Anwar, M. (2016). Comparative performance of wheat cultivars under semi-arid climatic conditions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 9(2), 44-47.
  11. Bilqees, R., Romman, M., Subhan, M., Jan, S., Parvez, R., Adnan, M., ... & Iqbal, S. (2020). Cardiac function profiling and antidiabetic effect of Vigna radiata in Alloxan monohydrate induced diabetic rabbits. Pure and Applied Biology, 9(1), 390-395.
  12. Mian, I. A., Muhammad, M. W., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Abbas, M., Romman, M., ... & Andaleeb, S. (2019). 6. Seed priming improves yield and nitrogen uptake in wheat under varying nitrogen and moisture regimes. Pure and Applied Biology, 8(3), 1925-1934.
  13. Hussain, A., Adnan, M., Iqbal, S., Fahad, S., Saeed, M., Mian, I. A., ... & Andaleeb, S. (2019). Combining phosphorus (P) with phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) improved wheat yield and P uptake in alkaline soil. Pure and Applied Biology, 8(2), 1809-1817.
  14. Noor, M.,  Fahad, S.,  Rehman, H. U.,  Shahwar, D.,  Yasir, M., Alam, M.,  Ullah, H.,  Adnan, M.,  Jamal, Y.,  Wahid, F.,  Ali. F. (2016). Generation mean analysis for grain yield and its components in popcorn. Open Agriculture,  3, 437–458.
  15. Khan, A. S., Ullah, H., Shahwar, D., Fahad, S., Khan, N., Yasir, M., Adnan, M, ... & Noor, M. (2018). Heritability and correlation analysis of morphological and yield traits in maize. Journal of Plant Biology and Crop Research, 2, 1-8.
  16. Adnan, M., Fahad, S., Iqbal, S., Arshad, M., Muhammad, D., Wahid, F., ... & Noor, M. N. (2018). Integrated application of phosphorus (P) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) improve maize yield. Pure and Applied Biology, 7(2), 494-499.
  17. Basir, A., Aziz, A., Khan, M. A., Khan, I., Adnan, M., Fahad, S., ... & Rahman, A. (2018). Phenology and growth traits response of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes to semi-arid conditions. Pure and Applied Biology, 7(1), 169-173.
  18. Basir, A., Aziz, A., Khan, M. A., Khan, I., Adnan, M., Fahad, S., ... & Rahman, A. (2018). 20. Phenology and growth traits response of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes to semi-arid conditions. Pure and Applied Biology, 7(1), 169-173.
  19. Khan, M. A., Basir, A., Adnan, M., Shah, A. S., Noor, M., Khan, A., ... & Rahman, A. (2017). Wheat phenology and density and fresh and dry weight of weeds as affected by potassium sources levels and tillage practices. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 23(4). 451-462.
  20. Afzal, F., Adnan, M., Rahman, I. U., Noor, M., Khan, A., Iqbal, S., ... & Subhan, F. (2017). Growth response of olive cultivars to air layering. Pure and Applied Biology, 6(4), 1403-1409.
  21. Khan, A., Yousafzai, A. M., Shah, N., Adnan, M., Jehan, S., & Jawad, S. M. (2017). Scrutinizing impact of atrazine on stress biomarker: plasma glucose concentration of fresh water fish, grass carp, (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Pure and Applied Biology, 6(4), 1319-1327.
  22. Shah, N., Khan, A., Khisroon, M., Adnan, M., & Jawad, S. M. (2017). Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women of district Swabi. Pure and Applied Biology, 6(4), 1306-1313.
  23. Khan, A., Gul, F., Jamal, Y., Ali, J., Adnan, M., Khan, M. A., ... & Bacha, Z. (2017). Weeds management in maize hybrids with night plowing. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 23(2).
  24. Rahman, I.,  Ahmad, I., Jadoon, S. A., Said, A., Adnan, M., Mohammad, F., & Munsif, F. (2017). Response of sunflower varieties to NPK fertilization. Pure and Applied Biology, 6(1), 272-277.
  25. Naseer, F.,  Hameed, N., Adnan, M., Arshad, M., Khan, M. A., Romman, M., Mian, I. A., & Shah, S. R. A. Impact of water quality on distribution of macro-invertebrate in Jutial nallah, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. International journal of biosciences, 9 (6), 451-459.
  26. Ali, S., Alam, M., Basir, A., Adnan, M., Malik, M. F. A., Shah, A. S., & Ibrahim, M. (2016). Effect of seed priming on germination performance and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 29(3), 253-262.  
  27. Arafat, Y., Shafi, M., Khan, M. A., Adnan, M., Basir, A., Arshad, M., ... & Shah, J. A. (2021). 66. Yield response of wheat cultivars to zinc application rates and methods. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(4), 1260-1270.
  28. Ahmad, W., Hassan, G., Ali, M., Khan, N., Ishaq, M., Afridi, K., Adnan, M., ... & Ullah, L. (2016). Attiq ur Rehman and Babar Hussain. Estimates of heritability, genetic advance and correlation in F3 populations of Wheat. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(4), 1142-1150.
  29. Alam, A., Baig, J., Saif-Ud-Din, M. A., Adnan, M., & Khan, A.Relative abundance of benthic Macro-invertebrates in relation to abiotic environment in Hussainabad nallah, Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. International Journal of Biosciences, 9 (3), 185-193.
  30. Khan, N., Shah, Z.,   Adnan, M….. (2016). Evaluation of soil for important properties and chromium concentration in the basin of chromite hills in lower Malakand. Advances in Environmental Biology, 10(7), 141-147.
  31. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Ullah, H., Alam, M., Basir, A., & Inayat-Ur-Rahman, M. A. (2021). 25. Yield response of wheat to nitrogen and potassium fertilization. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(4), 868-875.
  32. Inayat-ur-Rahman, Adnan, M., Ullah.,…… Arshad, M. (2021). 34. Effect of pre-storage seed priming on biochemical changes in okra seed. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(4), 934-941.
  33. Khan, N., Shah, Z., Adnan, M….. (2016). Evaluation of soil for important properties and chromium concentration in the basin of chromite hills in lower Malakand. Advances in Environmental Biology, 10(7), 141-147.
  34. Zahoor, M., Naseem Khan, M. A., Saeed, M., Ullah, Z., Adnan, M., & Ahmad, B. (2021). Integrated effect of organic waste and NPK fertilizers on nutrients uptake in potato crop and soil fertility. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(3), 601-607.
  35. Ali, M., Ullah, Z., Mian, I. A., Adnan, M., & Khan, N. (2021). Response of maize to nitrogen levels and seed priming. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(3), 578-587.
  36. Zahoor, M., Afzal, M., Ali, M., Mohammad, W., Adnan, M., & Khan, N. (2021). Effect of organic waste and NPK fertilizer on potato yield and soil fertility. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(3), 439-445.
  37. Iqbal, B., Khan, H., Saifullah, I. K., Shah, B., Naeem, A., Ullah, W., Adnan, M., & Ahmed, N. (2016). Substrates evaluation for the quality, production and growth of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida Cetto). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(3), 98-107.
  38. Hussain, I., Alam, S. S., Khan, I., Shah, B., Naeem, A., Adnan, M.,  Khan, N., ... & Iqbal, M. (2016). Medicinal plants rhizosphere exploration for the presence of potential biocontrol fungi. J. Entomol. Zool. Stud, 4(3), 108-113.
  39. Zeeshan, M. A., Khan, I., Shah, B., Naeem, A., Khan, N., Ullah, W., ... Adnan, M., & Iqbal, M. (2016). Study on the management of Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) with spent mushroom compost. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(3), 114-121.
  40. Ali, J., Muhammad, H., Jan, I. U., Rashid, A., Adnan, M., Ali, M., ... & Khan, R. J (2016). Mango Seed Germination in Different Media at Different Depth. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 6(1),  56-59.
  41. Shah, W. U., Naeem, A., Adnan, M., Junaid, K., Shah, S. R. A., & Attaullah, M. I. (2016). Study on the response of different maize cultivars to various inoculum levels of Bipolaris maydis (Y. Nisik & C. Miyake) shoemaker under field conditions. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 4(2), 533-537.
  42. Hussain, I., Alam, S. S., Khan, I., Shah, B., Naeem, A., Khan, N., Adnan, M.,  ... & Iqbal, M. (2016). Study on the biological control of fusarium wilt of tomato. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(2), 525-8.
  43. Khan, I., Hussain, H., Shah, B., Ullah, W., Naeem, A., Ali, W., Adnan, M.,  ... & Iqbal, M. (2016). Evaluation of phytobiocides and different culture media for growth, isolation and control of Rhizoctonia solani in vitro. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(2), 417-420.
  44. Khan, I., Alam, S., Hussain, H., Shah, B., Naeem, A., Adnan, M.,  Ullah, W., ... & Iqbal, M. (2016). Study on the management of potato black scurf disease by using biocontrol agent and phytobiocides. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4, 471-475.
  45. Hussain, H., Raziq, F., Khan, I., Shah, B., Altaf, M., Adnan, M.,  Attaullah, U. W., ... & Iqbal, M. (2016). Effect of Bipolaris maydis (Y. Nisik & C. Miyake) shoemaker at various growth stages of different maize cultivars. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(2), 439-444.
  46. Arshad, M., Adnan, M. (2016). Integrated effect of phosphorous and zinc on wheat quality and soil properties. Advances in Environmental Biology, 10(2), 40-45.
  47. Fatima, S. M., Usman, A., Sohail, K., Afzaal, M., Shah, B., Adnan, M., ... & Shah, S. R. A. (2016). Rearing and identification of Callosobruchus maculatus (Bruchidae: Coleoptera) in Chickpea. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4, 264-266.
  48. Adnan, M., Khan, M. A., Saleem, N., Hussain, Z., Arif, M., Alam, M., ... & Ullah, H. (2016). Nitrogen depletion by weeds from organic and inorganic nitrogen sources in wheat crop. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 22(1), 103-110.
  49. Arshad, M., Adnan, M., Ahmed, S., Khan, A. K., Ali, I., Ali, M., ... & Khan, M. A. (2016). Integrated effect of phosphorus and zinc on wheat crop. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci, 16(3), 455-459.
  50. Ibrahim, M., Jamal, Y., Basir, A., & Adnan, M. (2021). Response of Sesame (Sesamum indicumL.) to various levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in agro-climatic condition of Peshawar. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(1), 121-126.
  51. Khan, I. A., Shah, B., Zaman, M., & Adnan, M., …..Din, M. M. U. (2016). Study on the population densities of grass hopper and armyworm on different maize cultivars at Peshawar. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(1), 328-331.
  52. Shah, B., Khan, I. A., Rasheed Akbar, W. F., Zaman, M., Din, M. M. U., Ahmad, N., & Adnan, M. (2016). Population dynamics of corn flea beetle and four-spotted leaf beetle on different maize cultivars at Peshawar. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(1), 308-311.
  53. Khan, I. A., Shah, B., Khan, A., Zaman, M., Din, M. M. U., Shah, Adnan, M., S. R. A., ... & Rahman, I. U. (2016). Screening of different maize Cultivars against maize shootfly and red pumpkin beetle at Peshawar. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,  4(1), 324-327.
  54. Shah, B., Khan, I. A., Khan, A., &……Adnan, M., Din, M. M. U. (2016). Determination of physio-morphic basis of resistance in different maize cultivars against insect pests. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(1), 317-321.
  55. Shah, B., Khan, I. A., Khan, A., Din, M. M. U., Junaid, K., Adnan, M., ... & Ur-Rahman, I. (2016). Correlation between proximate chemical composition and insect pests of maize cultivars in Peshawar. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 4(1), 312-316.
  56. Ali, A., Imtiyaz, M., Adnan, M., Arshad, M., Inayat-ur-Rahman, Y. J., Muhammad, H., ... & Rahman, Z. (2016). Effect of Zinc Activities on Shoot, Root Biomass and Phosphorus Uptake in Wheat Gynotypes. Am Eurasian J Agric Environ Sci, 16(1), 204-208.
  57. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Saleem, N., Basir, A., Ullah, H., Ibrahim, M., ... & Shah, S. R. A. (2016). Isolation and evaluation of summer legumes rhizobia as PGPR. Pure and Applied Biology, 5(1), 127.
  58. Ali, S., Adnan, M., Ibrahim, M., Saleem, N., & Khan, I. A. (2016). Effect of seed priming on growth parameters of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Pure and Applied Biology, 5(1), 165.
  59. Shah, S. R. A., Khan, S. A., Adnan, M., (2015). Assessment of the varietal preference and resistance against Lipaphis Erysimi (K.) in segregating mustard genotypes under agro-ecological conditions of Peshawar, Pakistan. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3(5),: 100-103.
  60. Hammad, M., Ahmed, N., Khan, I. A., Shah, B., Kan, A., Ali, M., Adnan, M.,  ... & Ahmed, S. (2015). Studies on the efficacy of selected insecticides against Anopheles mosquitoes of village Goth Bhoorji (Sindh) Pakistan. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3, 169-173.
  61. Arif, M., Shah, T., Ilyas, M., Ahmad, W., Mian, A. A., Jadoon, M. A., & Adnan, M. (2015). Effect of organic manures and their levels on weeds density and maize yield. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 21(4). 517-522.
  62. Adnan, M., Basir, A., Arif, M., Shah, S. R. A., Khan, M., & Jamal, Y. (2015). Impact of grazing on wheat yield and associated weeds. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res, 21(3), 351-358.
  63. Saleem, N., Adnan, M., Khan, N. A., Zaheer, S., Jalal, F., Amin, M., ... & Ali, M. (2015). Dual purpose canola: grazing and grains options. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res, 21(2), 295-304.
  64. Basir, A., Ali, R., Alam, M., Shah, A. S., Adnan, M., & Afridi, K. (2015). Potential of Wheat (Tritium aestivum L.) Advanced Lines for Yield and Yield Attributes under Different Planting Dates in Peshawar Valley. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 15 (12): 2484-2488.
  65. Ahmad, K., Adnan, M., Khan, M. A., Hussain, Z., Junaid, K., Saleem, N., ... & Ali, A. (2015). Bioactive neem leaf powder enhances the shelf life of stored mungbean grains and extends protection from pulse beetle. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 21(1), 71-81.
  66. Shah, S. R. A., Khan, S. A., Junaid, K., Sattar, S., Zaman, M., Saleem, N., & Adnan, M. (2015). Screening of mustard genotypes for antixenosis and multiplication against mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt)(Aphididae: Homoptera). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3(6),  84-87.
  67. Qadeem, W., Shahid Sattar, Adnan, M., Maid Zaman, I. A., Shah, S. R. A., Junaid, K., Said, F., ... & Rahman, N. S. (2015). Efficacy of botanical and microbial extracts against Angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) under laboratory conditions. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3(5),  451-454.
  68. Rasheed, M. T., Inayatullah, M., Shah, B., Ahmed, N., Khan, A., Ali, M., Adnan, M., ... & Huma, Z. (2015). Relative abundance of insect pollinators on two cultivars of sunflower in Islamabad. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3, 164-165.   
  69. Sana, A., Ahmed, N., Khan, I. A., Shah, B., Khan, A., Adnan, M., ... & Ahmed, S. (2015). Evaluating larvicidal action of Coriandrum sativum (Dhania) and Mentha (mint) plant extracts against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus larvae under laboratory conditions. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,  3(6): 156-159.
  70. Mushtaq, S., Ahmed, N., Khan, I. A., Shah, B., Khan, A., Ali, M., ... Adnan, M., & Ahmed, S. (2015). Study on the efficacy of ladybird beetle as a biological control agent against aphids (Chaitophorus spp.). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3(6), 117-119. 
  71. Zaki, A. B., Munir, M. A., Hassan, S. A., Khan, I. A., Mukhtar, U., Adnan, M.,  Arsalan, A., & Mushtaq, S. (2016). Adulticidal efficacy of Azadirachta indica (neem tree), Sesamum indicum (til) and Pinus sabinaena (pine tree) extracts against Aedes aegypti under laboratory conditions. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 3(6): 112-116
  72. Khan, M. A., Basir, A., Adnan, M., Saleem, N., Khan, A., Shah, S. R. A., ... & Ali, K. (2015). Effect of Tillage, Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen on Maize Yield. Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 15 (12), 2489-2494. 
  73. Ibrar, M., Dastagir, G., Arif, M., Naveed, K., & Adnan, M. (2014). Weed Diversity with Special Reference to their Ethnomedicinal uses in Wheat and Maize at Rech Valley Hindokush Range Chitral Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 20(3), 335-346.
  74. Adnan, M., Shah, Z., Khan, A., Khan, G. A., Ali, A., Khan, N. A., ... & Zaib, K. (2014). Integrated effects of rhizobial inoculum and inorganic fertilizers on wheat yield and yield components. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 5, 2066-2073.
  75. Tariq, M., Khan, Z., Arif, M., Ali, K., Waqas, M., Naveed, K., ... & Adnan, M. (2013). Effect of nitrogen application timings on the seed yield of Brassica cultivars and associated weeds. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 19(4), 493-502.
  76. Ali, K., Arif, M., Khan, Z., Tariq, M., Waqas, M., Gul, B., ... & Adnan, M. (2013). Effect of cutting on productivity and associated weeds of canola. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 19(4), 393-401.
  77. Khan, A., Sharif, M., Ali, A., Shah, S. N. M., Mian, I. A., Wahid, F., Adnan, M., ... & Ali, N. (2014). Potential of AM fungi in phytoremediation of heavy metals and effect on yield of wheat crop. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 5, 1578-1586.

Book Chapters Published

  1. Mehmood, I., Bari, A., Aslam, M. M., Okal, E. J., Riaz, M., ul Qamar, M. T., Adnan, M.,  ... & Fahad, S. (2021). Biochar: An Adsorbent to Remediate Environmental Pollutants. In Engineering Tolerance in Crop Plants Against Abiotic Stress (pp. 1-26). CRC Press.
  2. Khan, A. S., Adnan, M., Hamid, A., & Akbar, A. (2021). Molecular Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance in Plants. In Engineering Tolerance in Crop Plants Against Abiotic Stress (pp. 163-178). CRC Press.
  3. Masood, N., Akram, R., Fatima, M., Mubeen, M., Hussain, S., Shakeel, M., Adnan, M., ... & Nasim, W. (2022). Insect Pest Management Under Climate Change. In Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture (pp. 225-237). Springer, Cham.
  4. Wahid, F., Sharif, M., Ali, A., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Noor, M., ... & Azeem, M. (2020). Plant-microbes interactions and functions in changing climate. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 397-419). Springer, Cham.
  5. Arif, M., Jan, T., Riaz, M., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Ali, K., ... & Rasul, F. (2020). Biochar; a Remedy for Climate Change. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 151-171). Springer, Cham.
  6. Khalid, S., Khan, H. A., Arif, M., Altawaha, A. R., Adnan, M., Fahad, S., ... & Parmar, B. (2020). Effects of Climate Change on Irrigation Water Quality. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 123-132). Springer, Cham.
  7. Noor, M., ur Rehman, N., Jalil, A., Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Wahid, F., ... & Hassan, S. (2020). Climate Change and Costal Plant Lives. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 93-108). Springer, Cham.
  8. Mahar, A., Ali, A., Lahori, A. H., Wahid, F., Li, R., Azeem, M., Adnan, M., ... & Zhang, Z. (2020). Promising technologies for Cd-contaminated soils: drawbacks and possibilities. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 63-91). Springer, Cham.
  9. Arif, M., Jan, T., Munir, H., Rasul, F., Riaz, M., Fahad, S., Adnan, M.,  ... & Mian, I. A. (2020). Climate-smart agriculture: assessment and adaptation strategies in changing climate. In Global Climate Change and Environmental Policy (pp. 351-377). Springer, Singapore.
  10. Khalid, S., Khan, H. A., Arif, M., Altawaha, A. R., Adnan, M., Fahad, S., & Parmar, B. (2019). Organic matter management in cereals based system: symbiosis for improving crop productivity and soil health. In Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 29 (pp. 67-92). Springer, Cham.
  11. Fahad, S., Ullah, A., Ali, U., Ali, E., Saud, S., Hakeem, K. R., Adnan, M., ... & Arif, M. (2019). Drought tolerance in plantsrole of phytohormones and scavenging system of ROS. In Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stress (pp. 103-114). CRC Press.
  12. Fahad, S., Noor, M., Adnan, M., Khan, M. A., Rahman, I. U., Alam, M., ... & Nasim, W. (2019). Abiotic stress and rice grain quality. In Advances in rice research for abiotic stress tolerance (pp. 571-583). Woodhead Publishing.
  13. Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Hassan, S., Saud, S., Hussain, S., Wu, C., ... & Huang, J. (2019). Rice responses and tolerance to high temperature. In Advances in rice research for abiotic stress tolerance (pp. 201-224). Woodhead Publishing.
  14. Fahad, S., Adnan, M., Noor, M., Arif, M., Alam, M., Khan, I. A., ... & Wang, D. (2019). Major constraints for global rice production. In Advances in rice research for abiotic stress tolerance (pp. 1-22). Woodhead Publishing.

Books Edited

  1. Fahad S., Basir A. and Adnan M. 2018. Global wheat production. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.72559.
  2. Fahad S., M. Hasanuzzaman., M. Alam., H. Ullah., M. Saeed., I. A. Khan and M. Adnan. Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49732-3
  3. Fahad, S., Sonmez, O., Saud, S., Wang, D., Wu, C., Adnan, M., & Turan, V. (Eds.). (2021). Climate Change and Plants: Biodiversity, Growth and Interactions. CRC Press.
  4. Fahad, S., Sonmez, O., Saud, aS., Wang, D., Wu, C., Adnan, M., & Turan, V. 2020. Developing Climate Resilient Crops: Improving Global Food Security and Safety. CRC Press.
  5. Shah Fahad, Osman Sonmez, Veysel Turan, Adnan, M., Shah Saud, Chao Wu and Depeng Wang. Sustainable Soil and Land Management and Climate Change. CRC Press.
  6. Fahad, S., Sonmez, O., Saud, S., Wang, D., Wu, C., Adnan, M., & Turan, V. (Eds.). (2021). Plant Growth Regulators for Climate-Smart Agriculture. CRC Press.
  7. Shah Fahad, Osman Sonmez, Shah Saud, Depeng Wang, Chao Wu, Adnan, M. Muhammad Arif, Amanullah. Engineering Tolerance in Crop Plants Against Abiotic Stress. 2020. CRC Press.

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