Dr. Usman Zulfiqar

4. Shar, A.G., Hussain, S., Junaid, M.B., Hussan, M.U., Zulfiqar, U., AlGarawi, A.M., Popielec, R., Zhang, L. and Artyszak, A. 2024. “Melatonin Ameliorates Cadmium Toxicity in Tobacco Seedlings by Depriving Its Bioaccumulation.” Plants (MDPI) 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13213049

5. Haider, F.U., Zulfiqar, U., Mehmood, T., Shahzad, B., Cai, L., Yong, J.W.H. and Binobead, M.A. 2024. “Effects of titanium oxide nanoparticles and 24-epibrassinosteroid to mitigate the toxicity of cadmium (Cd) and improve physio-morphological traits of soybean (Glycine max L.) cultivated under Cd-contaminated soil.” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Elsevier) 36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2024.103811

6. Saleem, Ammara and Zulfiqar, Asma and Zulfiqar, Usman and Hussain, Saddam. 2024. “Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement.” Plant 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-024-01511-z

7. Saleem, A., Zulfiqar, A., Zulfiqar, U. and Hussain, S. 2024. “Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement.” Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-024-01511-z

8. Fareed, S., Haider, A., Ramzan, T., Ahmad, M., Younis, A., Zulfiqar, U., Rehman, H.U., Waraich, E.A., Abbas, A., Chaudhary, T. and Soufan, W. 2024. “Investigating the growth promotion potential of  biochar on pea (Pisum sativum) plants under saline conditions.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59891-x

9. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Zulfiqar, U., Yong, J.W.H., Ishfaq, M., Din, K.U., Ullah, A., Abbas, A., Awan, M.I., Moussa, I.M. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Thiourea improves yield and quality traits of Brassica napus L. by upregulating the antioxidant defense system under high temperature stress.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62257-y

10. Rasheed, Y., Khalid, F., Ashraf, H., Asif, K., Maqsood, M.F., Naz, N., Shahbaz, M., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, Q. and Rana, S. 2024. “Enhancing Plant Stress Resilience with Osmolytes and Nanoparticles.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01821-x

11. Ahmad, A., Aslam, Z., Ahmad, M., Zulfiqar, U., Yaqoob, S., Hussain, S., Niazi, N.K., Gastelbondo, M., Al-Ashkar, I. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Vermicompost application upregulates morpho-physiological and antioxidant defense to conferring drought tolerance in wheat.” Plant Stress 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2024.100360

12. Iqbal, R., Valipour, M., Ali, B., Zulfiqar, U., Aziz, U., Zaheer, M.S., Sarfraz, A., Javed, M.A., Afridi, M.S., Ercisli, S. and Ali, I. 2024. “Maximizing wheat yield through soil quality enhancement: A combined approach with Azospirillum brasilense and bentonite.” Plant Stress (Elsevier) 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100321

13. Fatima, A., Shabaan, M., Ali, Q., Malik, M., Asghar, H.N., Aslam, M., Zulfiqar, U., Hameed, A., Nazim, M., Mustafa, A.E.Z.M. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Integrated application of metal tolerant P. fluorescens and press mud for conferring heavy metal tolerance to aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis).” Plant Stress (Elsevier) 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100333

14. Khan, T., Jamil, M., Ali, A., Rasheed, S., Irshad, A., Maqsood, M.F., Zulfiqar, U., Chaudhary, T., Ali, M.A. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Exploring water-absorbing capacity: a digital image analysis of seeds from 120 wheat varieties.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57193-w

15. Jafir, M., Khan, A., Ahmad, A., Hussain, K., ur Rehman, M.Z., Nazeer Ahmad, S.J., Irfan, M., Sabir, M.A., Khan, T.H. and Zulfiqar, U.,. 2024. “Zinc Nanoparticles for Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01733-w

16. Farooqi, Z.U.R., Sabir, M., Abdul Qadir, A., Mohy Ud Din, W. and Zulfiqar, U. 2024. “Assessment of the Change in Soil Properties and Aggregates Formation of Freshly Restored Texturally Different Marginally Salt-Affected Soils Under Various Soil Amelioration Strategies.” Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 55. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2024.2325482

17. Komal, Shabaan, M., Ali, Q., Asghar, H.N., Zahir, Z.A., Yousaf, K., Aslam, N., Zulfiqar, U., Ejaz, M., Alwahibi, M.S. and Ali, M.A. 2024. “Exploring the synergistic effect of chromium (Cr) tolerant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and nano zero valent iron (nZVI) for suppressing Cr uptake in Aloe Vera.” International Journal of Phytoremediation 26. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2327838

18. Shiade, S.R.G., Zand-Silakhoor, A., Fathi, A., Rahimi, R., Minkina, T., Rajput, V.D., Zulfiqar, U. and Chaudhary, T. 2024. “Plant metabolites and signaling pathways in response to biotic and abiotic stresses: Exploring bio stimulant applications.” Plant Stress (Elsevier) 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2024.100454

19. Ali, H., Mahmood, I., Ali, M.F., Waheed, A., Jawad, H., Hussain, S., Abasi, F., Zulfiqar, U., Siddiqui, M.H. and Alamri, S. 2024. “Individual and interactive effects of amino acid and paracetamol on growth, physiological and biochemical aspects of Brassica napus L. under drought conditions.” Heliyon (Elsevier) 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31544

20. Ilyas, M., Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, K., Naz, N., Ali, M.F., Ahmad, M., Ali, Q., Yong, J.W.H. and Ali, H.M. 2024. “Alleviating salinity stress in canola (Brassica napus L.) through exogenous application of salicylic acid.” BMC Plant Biology 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05314-y

21. Zulfiqar, U., Ayub, A., Hussain, S., Ahmad, M., Rehman, A., Ishfaq, M., Ali, M.F., Shabaan, M. and Yong, J.W.H. 2024. “Iron biofortification in cereal crops: Recent progress and prospects.” Food and Energy Security (Wiley) 13. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.547

22. Ishfaq, N., Waraich, E.A., Ahmad, M., Hussain, S., Zulfiqar, U., Din, K.U., Haider, A., Yong, J.W.H., Askri, S.M.H. and Ali, H.M. 2024. “Mitigating drought-induced oxidative stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through foliar application of sulfhydryl thiourea.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66506-y

23. Fatima, M., Maqbool, A., Sardar, R., Maqsood, M.F. and Zulfiqar, U. 2024. “Nano-Selenium: A Green Promising Approach against Abiotic Stresses in Plants.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01956-x

24. Khursheed, M.H.U.R., Shahbaz, M., Ramzan, T., Haider, A., Maqsood, M.F., Khan, A., Zulfiqar, U., Jamil, M., Hussain, S., Al-Ghamdi, A.A. and Rizwana, H. 2024. “Enhancing Wheat Tolerance to Cadmium Stress through Moringa Leaf Extract Foliar Application.” Scientifica (Wiley) 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2919557

25. Zulfiqar, A., Gul, B., Saleem, A., Islam, A., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, M.F., Nawaz, M., Al-Ghamdi, A.A. and Rizwana, H. 2024. “Salicylic Acid Mitigates Cadmium Stress in Wheat: Experimental Insights Into Growth and Biochemical Parameters.” Scientifica (Wiley) 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/sci5/6887694

26. Murtaza, G., Ahmed, Z., Valipour, M., Ali, I., Usman, M., Iqbal, R., Zulfiqar, U., Rizwan, M., Mahmood, S., Ullah, A. and Arslan, M. 2024. “Recent trends and economic significance of modified/functionalized biochars for remediation of environmental pollutants.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50623-1

27. Ahmad, A., Aslam, Z., Abbas, R.N., Belliturk, K., Hussain, S., Hussain, S., Ahmad, M., Zulfiqar, U., Moussa, I.M. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Enhancing Wheat Crop Resilience to Drought Stress through Cellulolytic Microbe-Enriched Cow Dung Vermicompost.” ACS Omega (American Chemical Society) 9. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c04402

28. Atta, N., Shahbaz, M., Farhat, F., Maqsood, M.F., Zulfiqar, U., Naz, N., Ahmed, M.M., Hassan, N.U., Mujahid, N., Mustafa, A.E.Z.M. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Proline-mediated redox regulation in wheat for mitigating nickel-induced stress and soil decontamination.” Scientific Reports 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50576-5

29. Fiaz, K., Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Zulfiqar, U., Naz, N., Gaafar, A.R.Z., Tariq, A., Farhat, F., Haider, F.U. and Shahzad, B. 2024. “Application of thiourea ameliorates drought induced oxidative injury in Linum usitatissimum L. by regulating antioxidant defense machinery and nutrients absorption.” Heliyon (Elsevier) 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25510

30. Zahid, A., Ul Din, K., Ahmad, M., Hayat, U., Zulfiqar, U., Askri, S.M.H., Anjum, M.Z., Maqsood, M.F., Aijaz, N., Chaudhary, T. and Ali, H.M. 2024. “Exogenous application of sulfur-rich thiourea (STU) to alleviate the adverse effects of cobalt stress in wheat.” BMC Plant Biology 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04795-1

31. Zulfiqar, U., Khokhar, A., Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Naz, N., Sara, M., Maqsood, S., Sahar, S., Hussain, S. and Ahmad, M.,. 2024. “Genetic biofortification: advancing crop nutrition to tackle hidden hunger.” Functional & Integrative Genomics (Springer) 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-024-01308-z

32. Dar, A., Habiba, U., Jaffar, M.T., Ahmad, M., Hussain, A., Farooq, U., Nadeem, S.M., Mumtaz, M.Z., Zulfiqar, U., Mustafa, A.E.Z.M. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Suppression of canary grass (Phalaris minor) with simultaneous use of rhizobacteria and sunflower allelopathy.” Rhizosphere (Elsevier) 32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2024.100997

33. Sarwar, M.J., Shabaan, M., Ayyub, M., Zahir, Z.A., Asghar, H.N., Asif, K., Shareef, A. and Zulfiqar, U. 2024. “Harnessing the Duo Effect of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Organic Amendments in the Phytoremediation of Cadmium: a Review.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-02172-3

34. Haider, F.U., Zulfiqar, U., Mehmood, T., Ali, U., Aguila, L.C.R., Li, Y., Siddique, K.H. and Farooq, M. 2024. “Managing antimony pollution: Insights into Soil–Plant system dynamics and remediation Strategies.” Chemosphere (Elsevier) 362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142694

35. Haider, F.U., Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Maqsood, M.F., Ejaz, M., Yong, J.W.H. and Li, Y. 2024. “Harnessing plant extracts for eco-friendly synthesis of iron nanoparticle (Fe-NPs): Characterization and their potential applications for ameliorating environmental pollutants.” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Elsevier) 281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116620

36. Yasin, M.U., Haider, Z., Munir, R., Zulfiqar, U., Rehman, M., Javaid, M.H., Ahmad, I., Nana, C., Saeed, M.S., Ali, B. and Gan, Y. 2024. “The synergistic potential of biochar and nanoparticles in phytoremediation and enhancing cadmium tolerance in plants.” Plant Stress (Elsevier) 354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141672

37. Ayub, A., Shabaan, M., Malik, M., Asghar, H.N., Zulfiqar, U., Ejaz, M., Alarjani, K.M. and Al Farraj, D.A. 2024. “Synergistic application of Pseudomonas strains and compost mitigates lead (Pb) stress in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) via improved nutrient uptake.” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (Elsevier) 274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116194

38. Kanwal, R., Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Naz, N., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, M.F., Jamil, M., Khalid, F., Ali, Q., Sabir, M.A. and Chaudhary, T. 2024. “Exogenous ascorbic acid as a potent regulator of antioxidants.” BMC Plant Biology 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04947-3

39. Khan, R., Sarwar, M.J., Shabaan, M., Asghar, H.N., Zulfiqar, U., Iftikhar, I., Aijaz, N., Haider, F.U., Chaudhary, T. and Soufan, W. 2024. “Exploring the synergistic effects of indole acetic acid (IAA) and compost in the phytostabilization of nickel (Ni) in cauliflower rhizosphere.” BMC Plant Biology 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04920-0

40. Hayat, U., din, K.U., Haider, A., Ramzan, T., Shahzad, B.A., Ahmad, M., Zulfiqar, U., Maqsood, M.F., Hussain, S., Alwahibi, M.S. and Elshikh, M.S. 2024. “Salicylic Acid-Induced Antioxidant Defense System Alleviates Cadmium Toxicity in Wheat.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01732-x

41. Abbas, A., Hameed, R., Saeed, M., Khan Shahani, A., Huang, P., Du, D., Zulfiqar, U., Alamri, S. and Alfagham, A.T. 2023. “Investigating the dynamic responses of Aegilops tauschii coss to salinity, drought, and nitrogen stress: A comprehensive study of competitive growth, biochemical and molecular pathways.” Frontiers in Plant Science 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1238704

42. Sajid, M., Amjid, M., Munir, H., Valipour, M., Rasul, F., Khil, A., Alqahtani, M.D., Ahmad, M., Zulfiqar, U., Iqbal, R. and Ali, M.F. 2023. “Enhancing Sugarcane Yield and Sugar Quality through Optimal Application of Polymer-Coated Single Super Phosphate and Irrigation Management.” MDPI AG 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12193432

43. Luqman, M., Shahbaz, M., Maqsood, M.F., Farhat, F., Zulfiqar, U., Siddiqui, M.H., Masood, A., Aqeel, M. and Haider, F.U. 2023. “Effect of strigolactone on growth, photosynthetic efficiency, antioxidant activity, and osmolytes accumulation in different maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids grown under drought stress.” Plant Signaling & Behavior 18. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2023.2262795

44. Khalid, F., Asif, K., Rasheed, Y., Ashraf, H., Maqsood, M.F., Rana, S., Zulfiqar, U., Naz, N., Shahbaz, M., Sardar, R. and Riaz, Z. 2023. “Nano priming for boosting growth and resilience in crops under abiotic stresses.” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102892

45. Ali, Q., Shabaan, M., Ashraf, S., Kamran, M., Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, M., Zahir, Z.A., Sarwar, M.J., Iqbal, R., Ali, B. and Ali, M.A. 2023. “Comparative efficacy of different salt tolerant rhizobial inoculants in improving growth and productivity of Vigna radiata L. under salt stress.” Scientific Reports 13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44433-8

46. Hussain, I., Ayub, A., Nayab, A., Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M.A., Hussain, S., Siddiqui, M.H., Sabir, M.A., Zulfiqar, U. and Khan, T.H. 2023. “Exogenous Application of Silicon and Zinc Attenuates Drought Tolerance in Eruca sativa L. Through Increasing Chlorophyll Pigments.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-023-11116-7

47. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Zulfiqar, U., Ullah, A. and Farooq, M. 2023. “Thiourea application increases seed and oil yields in Camelina under heat stress by modulating the plant water relations and antioxidant defense system.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00735-2

48. Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Zulfiqar, U., Saman, R.U., Rehman, A., Naz, N., Akram, M. and Haider, F.U. 2023. “Enhancing wheat growth and yield through salicylic acid-mediated regulation of gas exchange, antioxidant defense, and osmoprotection under salt stress.” Stresses 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses3010027

49. Farhat, F., Tariq, A., Waseem, M., Masood, A., Raja, S., Ajmal, W., Iftikhar, I., Zulfiqar, U. and Maqsood, M.F. 2023. “Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) induced improvements in the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidants, and nutrient uptake of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). .” Gesunde Pflanzen 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-023-00845-0

50. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Hussain, S., Zulfiqar, U., Teshome, F.T., Gastelbondo, M., Imran, M. and Farooq, M. 2023. “Exogenous application of thiourea improves the growth, seed yield, and seed fatty acid profile in late sown camelina.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-01123-0

51. Sajid, M., Amjid, M., Munir, H., Ahmad, M., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, M.F., Abul Farah, M., Ahmed, M.A. and Artyszak, A. 2023. “Comparative analysis of growth and physiological responses of sugarcane elite genotypes to water stress and sandy loam soils.” Plants 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.05.014

52. Ali, Q., Ahmad, M., Kamran, M., Ashraf, S., Shabaan, M., Babar, B.H., Zulfiqar, U., Haider, F.U., Ali, M.A. and Elshikh, M.S. 2023. “Synergistic effects of rhizobacteria and salicylic acid on maize salt-stress tolerance. .” Plants 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12132519

53. Ramzan, T., Shahbaz, M., Maqsood, M.F., Zulfiqar, U., Saman, R.U., Lili, N., Irshad, M., Maqsood, S., Haider, A., Shahzad, B. and Gaafar, A.R.Z. 2023. “Phenylalanine supply alleviates the drought stress in mustard (Brassica campestris) by modulating plant growth, photosynthesis and antioxidant defense system. .” Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107828

54. Ahmed, J., Qadir, G., Ali, M.F., Javed, T., Jhanzab, H.M., Wattoo, F.M., Mahmood, I., Ansar, M., Khan, M.A., Zulfiqar, U. and Paray, B.A. 2023. “Screening and growth assessment of indigenous and exotic sesame genotypes under osmotic Stress. .” South African Journal of Botany 158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.05.014

55. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Hafeez, M.B., Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, Z., Iqbal, M.A., Raza, A., Slam, M.S., Rehman, A., Younis, U. and Kamran, M. 2023. “Changing Climate Scenario: Perspectives of Camelina sativa as Low-Input Biofuel and Oilseed Crop. Global Agricultural Production: Resilience to Climate Change.” Springer 197. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14973-3_7

56. Zulfiqar, U., Haider, F.U., Ahmad, M., Hussain, D., Maqsood, M.F., Ishfaq, M., Shahzad, B., Waqas, M.M., Ali, B., Tayyab, M.N. and Ahmad, S.A. 2023. “Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review .” Frontiers in Plant Science 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1081624

57. Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, M., Valipour, M., Ishfaq, M., Maqsood, M.F., Iqbal, R., Ali, M.F., Roy, R. and El Sabagh, A. 2023. “Evaluating optimum limited irrigation and integrated nutrient management strategies for wheat growth, yield and quality.” Hydrology 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology10030056

58. Ali, Q., Zia, M.A., Kamran, M., Shabaan, M., Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, M., Iqbal, R. and Maqsood, M.F. 2023. “Nanoremediation for heavy metal contamination: A review.” Hybrid Advances 4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hybadv.2023.100091

59. Mohy-Ud-Din, W., Chen, F., Bashir, S., Akhtar, M.J., Asghar, H.N., Farooqi, Z.U.R., Zulfiqar, U., Haider, F.U., Afzal, A. and Alqahtani, M.D. 2023. “Unlocking the potential of glyphosate-resistant bacterial strains in biodegradation and maize growth.” Frontiers in Microbiology 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1285566

60. Nazim, M., Ali, M., Li, X., Anjum, S., Ahmad, F., Zulfiqar, U., Shahzad, K. and Soufan, W. 2023. “Unraveling the synergistic effects of microbes and selenium in alleviating drought stress in Camelina sativa L.” Plant Stress 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100193

61. Hussnain, M., Shabaan, M., Ali, Q., Ashraf, S., Ahmad, M., Ghafoor, U., Akhtar, M.J., Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Al-Ashkar, I. and Elshikh, M.S. 2023. “Microbial phytoremediation of chromium-contaminated soil with biogas slurry for enhancing the performance of Vigna radiata L.” Plant Stress 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.

62. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Shahid, H., Ahmad, Z., Zulfiqar, U., Mahmood, N., Al-Ashkar, I., Ditta, A. and El Sabagh, A. 2023. “Exogenously applied potassium enhanced morpho-physiological growth and drought tolerance of wheat by alleviating osmotic imbalance and oxidative damage.” Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 32. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/166352

63. Lijuan, M., Ali, M.F., Xiaohu, H., Zili, P., Zulfiqar, U. and Rui, W. 2023. “Changes in nitrogen-related performance attributes of winter wheat varieties released between 1950 and 2020 in dryland region of China.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-023-01410-4

64. Zafar, S., Afzal, H., Ijaz, A., Mahmood, A., Ayub, A., Nayab, A., Hussain, S., Maqsood, U.H., Sabir, M.A., Zulfiqar, U. and Zulfiqar, F. 2023. “Cotton and drought stress: An updated overview for improving stress tolerance.” South African Journal of Botany 161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.08.029

65. Jafir, M., Irfan, M., Wan, X., Hafeez, F., Sabir, M.A., Zulfiqar, U., Iqbal, R., Zulfiqar, F. and Moosa, A. 2023. “The global trend of nanomaterial usage to control the important agricultural arthropod pests: A comprehensive review.” Plant Stress 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100208

66. Khokhar, A., Shahbaz, M., Maqsood, M.F., Zulfiqar, U., Naz, N., Iqbal, U.Z., Sara, M., Aqeel, M., Khalid, N., Noman, A. and Zulfiqar, F. 2023. “Genetic modification strategies for enhancing plant resilience to abiotic stresses in the context of climate change.” Functional & Integrative Genomics. 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-023-01202-0

67. Zulfiqar, U., Haider, F.U., Maqsood, M.F., Mohy-Ud-Din, W., Shabaan, M., Ahmad, M., Kaleem, M., Ishfaq, M., Aslam, Z. and Shahzad, B. 2023. “Recent advances in microbial-assisted remediation of cadmium-contaminated soil. .” Plants 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12173147

68. Mustafa, A., Zulfiqar, U., Mumtaz, M.Z., Radziemska, M., Haider, F.U., Holatko, J., Hammershmiedt, T., Naveed, M., Ali, H., Kintl, A. and Saeed, Q. 2023. “Nickel (Ni) phytotoxicity and detoxification mechanisms: A review. .” Chemosphere 328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138574

69. •Sufyan, M., Daraz, U., Hyder, S., Zulfiqar, U., Iqbal, R., Eldin, S.M., Rafiq, F., Mahmood, N., Shahzad, K., Uzair, M. and Fiaz, S. 2023. “ An overview of genome engineering in plants, including its scope, technologies, progress and grand challenges. .” Functional & Integrative Genomics 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-023-01036-w

70. Ali, M.F., Ali, U., Bilal, S., Zulfiqar, U., Sohail, S. and Hussain, T., 2022. 2022. “Response of sorghum and millet to poultry and farmyard manure–based biochar treatments.” Arabian Journal of Geosciences 15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10876-y

71. Shahid, S., Shahbaz, M., Maqsood, M.F., Farhat, F., Zulfiqar, U., Javed, T., Fraz Ali, M., Alhomrani, M. and Alamri, A.S. 2022. “Proline-induced modifications in morpho-physiological, biochemical and yield attributes of pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivars under salt stress. .” Sustainability 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013579

72. Haider, F.U., Wang, X., Zulfiqar, U., Farooq, M., Hussain, S., Mehmood, T., Naveed, M., Li, Y., Liqun, C., Saeed, Q. and Ahmad, I. 2022. “Biochar application for remediation of organic toxic pollutants in contaminated soils; An update. .” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114322

73. Batool, Z., Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Zulfiqar, U., Anjum, S.A., Shafiq, M., Nazir, S. and Aziz, A. 2022. “Exogenous application of Atonik (sodium nitrophenolate) under skip irrigation regimes modulated the physiology, growth and productivity of Zea mays L. .” Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 12. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2022.2152011

74. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, N., Shah, F., Anjum, S.A. and Farooq, M. 2022. “Economic assessment of water-saving irrigation management techniques and continuous flooded irrigation in different rice production systems. .” Paddy and Water Environment 20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10333-021-00871-6

75. Zulfiqar, U., Jiang, W., Xiukang, W., Hussain, S., Ahmad, M., Maqsood, M.F., Ali, N., Ishfaq, M., Kaleem, M., Haider, F.U. and Farooq, N. 2022. “Cadmium phytotoxicity, tolerance and advanced remediation approaches in agricultural soils; A comprehensive review.” Frontiers in Plant Science 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.773815

76. Maqsood, M.F., Shahbaz, M., Kanwal, S., Kaleem, M., Shah, S.M.R., Luqman, M., Iftikhar, I., Zulfiqar, U., Tariq, A., Naveed, S.A. and Inayat, N. 2022. “Methionine promotes the growth and yield of wheat under water deficit conditions by regulating the antioxidant enzymes, reactive oxygen species, and ions.” Life 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/life12070969

77. Ali, A., Ali, M.F., Javed, T., Abidi, S.H., Syed, Q., Zulfiqar, U., Alotaibi, S.S., Siuta, D., Adamski, R. and Wolny, P. 2022. “Mitigating ammonia and greenhouse gaseous emission from arable land by co-application of zeolite and biochar.” Frontiers in Plant Science 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.950944

78. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Yasin, M.U. and Farooq, M. 2022. “Thiourea application improves the growth and seed and oil yields in canola by modulating gas exchange, antioxidant defense, and osmoprotection under heat stress.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-00917-6

79. Ahmed, S.R., Anwar, Z., Shahbaz, U., Skalicky, M., Ijaz, A., Tariq, M.S., Zulfiqar, U., Brestic, M., Alabdallah, N.M., Alsubeie, M.S. and Mujtaba, H. 2022. “Potential role of silicon in plants against biotic and abiotic stresses.” Silicon. . 15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-022-02254-w

80. Saman, R.U., Shahbaz, M., Maqsood, M.F., Lili, N., Zulfiqar, U., Haider, F.U., Naz, N. and Shahzad, B. 2022. “Foliar application of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) improves the growth and yield of brown mustard (Brassica juncea) by modulating photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant defense, and osmolyte production under lead (Pb) stress.” Plants 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12010115.

81. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Hussain, S., Ayyub, C.M., Ahmad, Z. and Zulfiqar, U. 2021. “Improving heat stress tolerance in Camelina sativa and Brassica napus through thiourea seed priming.” Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-021-10482-4

82. Hussain, S., Hussain, S., Guo, R., Sarwar, M., Ren, X., Krstic, D., Aslam, Z., Zulfiqar, U., Rauf, A., Hano, C. and El-Esawi. 2021. “Carbon sequestration to avoid soil degradation: a review on the role of conservation tillage.” Plants 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10102001

83. Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Maqsood, M., Zamir, S.I., Ishfaq, M., Ali, N., Ahmad, M. and Maqsood, M.F. 2021. “Enhancing the accumulation and bioavailability of iron in rice grains via agronomic interventions.” Crop and Pasture Science 73. https:// doi.org/10.1071/CP21140

84. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Zulfiqar, U., Ullah, A. and Farooq, M. 2021. “Thiourea application improves heat tolerance in camelina (Camelina sativa L. Crantz) by modulating gas exchange, antioxidant defense and osmoprotection.” Industrial Crops and Products 170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113826

85. Zulfiqar, U., A. Ayub, S. Hussain, E.A. Waraich, M.A. El-Esawi, M. Ishfaq, M. Ahmad, N. Ali and M.F. Maqsood. 2021. “Cadmium toxicity in plants: Recent progress on morpho-physiological effects and remediation strategies.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00645-3

86. Fatima, A., Hussain, S., Hussain, S., Ali, B., Ashraf, U., Zulfiqar, U., Aslam, Z., Al-Robai, S.A., Alzahrani, F.O., Hano, C. and El-Esawi, M.A. 2021. “Differential morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of maize hybrids to salinity and alkalinity stresses.” Agronomy 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11061150

87. Maqsood, M.F., Arfan, M., Masood, A., Abid, A., Shah, S.M.R., Luqman, M., and Zulfiqar, U. 2021. “Comparative study of anaerobic and aerobic sewage water irrigation in two wheat cultivars (Shafaq-06 and Lasani-08).” Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 30. No DOI

88. Hussain, S., Ashraf, U., Ali, M.F., Zulfiqar, U. and Khaliq, A. 2021. “Aquaporins: A potential weapon in plants for abiotic stress tolerance. In Transporters and Plant Osmotic Stress.” Academic Press 63. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817958-1.00005-0

89. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, N., Ahmad, M., Anjum, S.A., Farooq. 2021. “Influence of water management techniques on milling recovery, grain quality and mercury uptake in different rice production systems. .” Agricultural Water Management 243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106500

90. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Zulfiqar, U., Ali, N., Jabran, K., Nawaz, M. and Farooq, M. 2021. “Influence of nitrogen fertilization pattern on productivity, nitrogen use efficiencies, and profitability in different rice production systems. .” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00349-0

91. Zulfiqar, U., S. Hussain, M. Ishfaq, N. Ali, M. Ahmad, F. Ihsan, M.S. Sheteiwy, A. Rauf, C. Hano, and M.A. El-Esawi. 2021. “ Manganese Supply Improves Bread Wheat Productivity, Economic Returns and Grain Biofortification under Conventional and No Tillage Systems.” Agriculture 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11020142

92. Ahmad, M., Waraich, E.A., Skalicky, M., Hussain, S., Zulfiqar, U., Anjum, M.Z., Habib ur Rahman, M., Brestic, M., Ratnasekera, D., Lamilla-Tamayo, L. and Al-Ashkar, I. 2021. “Adaptation strategies to improve the resistance of oilseed crops to heat stress under a changing climate: An overview.” Frontiers in Plant Science 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.767150

93. Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Ishfaq, M., Ali, N., Yasin, M.U. and Ali, M.A. 2021. “Foliar manganese supply enhances crop productivity, net benefits and grain manganese accumulation in direct seeded and puddled transplanted rice.” Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-020-10209-x

94. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Batool, Z., Ibrahim, M.U., Aslam, A., Zulfiqar, U., Anjum, S.A., Akhtar, M.F. and Ahmad, M. 2021. “Screening and adaptability of rice varieties for yield, milling recoveries, and quality traits under dry direct-seeded rice.” Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 58. https://doi.org/10.21162/PAKJAS/21.761

95. Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Maqsood, M., Ishfaq, M., Ali, N. 2020. “Zinc nutrition to enhance rice productivity, zinc use efficiency, and grain biofortification under different production systems.” Crop Science. 61. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20381

96. Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Ishfaq, M., Matloob, A., Ali, N., Ahmad, M., Alyemeni, M.N. and Ahmad, P. 2020. “Zinc-induced effects on productivity, zinc use efficiency and grain biofortification of bread wheat under different tillage permutations.” Agronomy 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10101566

97. Ishfaq, M., Farooq, M., Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Akbar, N., Nawaz, A. and Anjum, S.A. 2020. “Alternate wetting and drying: A water-saving and ecofriendly rice production system.” Agricultural Water Management 241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106363

98. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Zulfiqar, U., Hussain, S., Murtza, K., Batool, Z., Ashraf, U., Alyemeni, M.N. and Ahmad, P. 2020. “Influence of nitrogen management regimes on milling recovery and grain quality of aromatic rice in different rice production systems.” Agronomy 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111841

99. Zulfiqar, U., Maqsood, M., Hussain, S. and Anwar-ul-Haq, M. 2020. “Iron nutrition improves productivity, profitability, and biofortification of bread wheat under conventional and conservation tillage systems.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00213-1

100. Zulfiqar, U., Maqsood, M. and Hussain, S. 2020. “Biofortification of Rice with Iron and Zinc: Progress and Prospects.” Springer 605. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5337-0_26

101. •Zulfiqar, U., Farooq, M., Hussain, S., Maqsood, M., Hussain, M., Ishfaq, M., Ahmad, M. and Anjum, M.Z. 2019. “Lead toxicity in plants: Impacts and remediation.” Journal of Environmental Management 250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109557

102. Bajwa, A.A., Zulfiqar, U., Sadia, S., Bhowmik, P. and Chauhan, B.S. 2019. “A global perspective on the biology, impact and management of Chenopodium album and Chenopodium murale: two troublesome agricultural and environmental weeds.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-04104-y

103. Ishfaq, M., Akbar, N., Khan, I., Anjum, S.A., Zulfiqar, U., Ahmad, M., Ahmad, M. and Chattha, M.U. 2018. “Optimizing row spacing for direct seeded aerobic rice under dry and moist fields.” Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research 31. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.4.291.299