ScholarProfiles: Muhammad Ishfaq http://scholarprofiles/0000-1651-1754

Biography

As a dedicated Agriculture Officer in the Department of Agriculture Extension, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, I leverage my expertise in crop production, weed management, and resource conservation to boost crop productivity and profitability. With a Ph.D. in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, I've developed a strong background in research and community development, publishing numerous papers in reputable international journals. My passion lies in empowering farmers with innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture, ultimately enhancing their livelihoods. Through my work, I aim to make a positive impact on the agricultural sector and contribute to a more food-secure future.

Research Fields

Crop Productivity of Major crops

Resource Conservation techniques e.g. DSR, AWD

Water Management in rice, wheat, Maize

Nutrient Management in major crops

Weed Management in crops

Current Institution

Primary Institution

Jan, 2021 - Current

Department of Agriculure, Extension, The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan

Education Qualification

Oct, 2016 - Sep, 2019 |Doctorate

Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Previous Work Experience

Oct, 2018 - Feb, 2019

Plant breeding & Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Jan, 2018 - May, 2018

Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Jun, 2017 - Sep, 2017 |Research Assistant

Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Jun, 2015 - Mar, 2016 |Research Assistant

Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Journal Roles

Reviewer

American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

May, 2025 - Current

Reviewer

American Јοurnal of Agriculture and Forestry

May, 2025 - Current

Reviewer

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Reviewer

NJAS: Impact in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Reviewer

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Reviewer

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Reviewer

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

Reviewer

Cogent Food & Agriculture

Reviewer

Frontiers in Plant Science

Reviewer

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology

Reviewer

Field Crops Research

Reviewer

New Zealand Journal of Crop & Horticultural Science

Reviewer

Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences

Publications (25)

Journal Article

Maintaining dryness during storage contributes to higher maize seed Quality.

Journal Title: Journal of Stored Products Research

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2017.04.001

Journal Article

Growth, yield and water productivity of dry direct seeded and transplanted aromatic rice under different irrigation management regimes.

Journal Title: Journal of Integrative Agriculture

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(19)62876-5

Journal Article

Alternate wetting and drying: A water-saving and ecofriendly rice production system.

Journal Title: Agricultural Water Management

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106363

Journal Article

Foliar manganese supply enhances crop productivity, net benefits, and grain manganese accumulation in direct-seeded and puddled transplanted rice.

Journal Title: Journal of Plant Growth Regulation

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1007/s00344-020-10209-x

Journal Article

Zinc-Induced Effects on Productivity, Zinc Use Efficiency, and Grain Biofortification of Bread Wheat under Different Tillage Permutations.

Journal Title: Agronomy

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/agronomy10101566

Journal Article

Zinc nutrition to enhance rice productivity, zinc use efficiency, and grain biofortification under different production systems.

Journal Title: Crop Science

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1002/csc2.20381

Journal Article

Influence of Nitrogen Management Regimes on Milling Recovery and Grain Quality of Aromatic Rice in Different Rice Production Systems.

Journal Title: Agronomy

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/agronomy10111841

Journal Article

Effect of varying planting density on weed infestation, crop phenology, yield, and fiber quality of cotton under different sowing methods.

Journal Title: Pure and Applied Biology

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.19045/bspab.2021.100070

Journal Article

Influence of water management techniques on milling recovery, grain quality and mercury uptake in different rice production systems.

Journal Title: Agricultural Water Management

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106500

Journal Article

Influence of Nitrogen Fertilization Pattern on Productivity, Nitrogen Use Efficiencies, and Profitability in Different Rice Production Systems.

Journal Title: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1007/s42729-020-00349-0

Journal Article

Manganese Supply Improves Bread Wheat Productivity, Economic Returns and Grain Biofortification under Conventional and No Tillage Systems.

Journal Title: Agriculture

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/agriculture11020142

Journal Article

Screening and adaptability of rice varieties for yield, milling recoveries, and quality traits under dry direct-seeded rice.

Journal Title: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.21162/PAKJAS/21.761

Journal Article

Enhancing the accumulation and bioavailability of iron in rice grains via agronomic interventions.

Journal Title: Crop and Pasture Science

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1071/CP21140

Journal Article

Cadmium Toxicity in Plants: Recent Progress on Morpho-physiological Effects and Remediation Strategies.

Journal Title: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1007/s42729-021-00645-3

Journal Article

Economic assessment of water saving irrigation management techniques and continuous flooded irrigation in different rice production systems.

Journal Title: Paddy and Water Environment

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1007/s10333-021-00871-6

Journal Article

Cadmium Phytotoxicity, Tolerance, and Advanced Remediation Approaches in Agricultural Soils; A Comprehensive Review.

Journal Title: Frontiers in Plant Science

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.773815

Journal Article

Effect of Mepiquat Chloride on Phenology, Yield and Quality of Cotton as a Function of Application Time Using Different Sowing Techniques.

Journal Title: Agronomy

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/agronomy12051200

Journal Article

Genetic engineering for enhanced biological nitrogen fixation in cereal crops.

Journal Title: Trends in Biotechnology

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.10.006

Journal Article

Exogenous application of Atonik (sodium nitrophenolate) under skip irrigation regimes modulated the physiology, growth and productivity of Zea mays L.

Journal Title: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1080/03650340.2022.2152011

Journal Article

Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review.

Journal Title: Frontiers in Plant Science

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1081624

Journal Article

Evaluating Optimum Limited Irrigation and Integrated Nutrient Management Strategies for Wheat Growth, Yield and Quality.

Journal Title: Hydrology

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/hydrology10030056

Journal Article

Recent Advances in Microbial-Assisted Remediation of Cadmium-Contaminated Soil.

Journal Title: Plants

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.3390/plants12173147

Journal Article

Thiourea improves yield and quality traits of Brassica napus L. by upregulating the antioxidant defense system under high temperature stress.

Journal Title: Scientific Reports

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-62257-y

Journal Article

Iron biofortification in cereal crops: Recent progress and prospects.

Journal Title: Food and Energy Security

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1002/fes3.547

Journal Article

A Global Perspective on the Biology, Impacts and Management Options of Leptochloa chinensis, a Noxious Weed of Direct-seeded Rice—A Review.

Journal Title: Journal of Crop Health

Publication Date: 0-00

Doi: 10.1007/s10343-024-01101-9

Honors and Awards

University Color Award

Awarded Oct, 2017

Awarded by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Faculty Color Award

Awarded Oct, 2015

Awarded by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Society Memberships

Current

Associate Member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)

Mar, 2012 - Nov, 2020

The Agrarian Society-University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan

PBM & Finance Secratory

Social Links

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