Faculty Profile

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Agronomy) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Research Interests

  • Plant Nutrients
  • Plants Stress
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Bioenergy

Biography

  • HEC Approved Supervisor:  Applications in process
  • Faculty member’s current status: On Job

Awards and Honors

Appreciation letter from the Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture Faisalabad for completing PhD within 7 semesters.

Training Courses:

“Workshop on Innovative Farm Management Practices to Enhance Agricultural Productivity, 6-10 September 2014. Tehran, Iran, arranged by “Asian Productivity Organization”, Japan

International conferences & Lectures
  • International conference on “Challenges and opportunities to boost agriculture in changing climate” held at College of Agriculture, BZU, Bahadur Sub Campus Layyah, Pakistan. March 26-28, 2018 (Oral talk)
  • International conference on “Climate Change and Biodiversity” held at Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. May 02-04, 2017 (Oral talk).
  • International workshop on “Innovative Farm Management Practices to Enhance Agricultural Productivity” held at Tehran, Iran, arranged by Asian Productivity Organization Japan. September 06-10, 2014 (Oral Talk).
Additional Duties

Proctor Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan

Publications

  • Hassan, M.U., M. Aamer, M. U. Chattha,  T. Haiying , I. Khan, M. F. Seleiman , A. Rasheed, M.
  • Nawaz, A. Rehman, M. T. Aslam, A. Afzal and Guoqin Huang. 2021. Sugarcane Distillery Spent Wash (DSW) as a Bio-nutrient Supplement: a Win-Win Option for Sustainable Crop Production. Agronomy. (Accepted).
  • Hassan, M.U., M. Aamer, M. Nawaz, A. Rehman, T. Aslam, U. Afzal, B.A. Shahzad, M.A. Ayub, F. Ahmad, M. Qiaoying, S. Qitoa and H. Quoqin. 2021. Agronomic Bio Fortication of Wheat to Combat Zinc Deficiency Developing Countries. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research. XXXX (Accepted).
  • Ali, M., Y. Niaz, G. H. Abbasi, S. Ahmad, Z. Malik, M. Kamran, R. Iqbal, M. S. Zaheer, M. A. Bodlah, M. Nawaz, H. Ali, M. Aamer and M. Ayaz. 2021. Exogenous Zinc Induced NaCl Tolerance in Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) by Ameliorating Osmotic Stress and Oxidative Metabolism. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2020.1869761. (IF 0.59)
  • Khan, S., S.A. Mazhar, S. Irshad, M. Nawaz, S. Bashir, M.S.Saddiq and A. Bakhsh. 2020. Integrated usage of Farm Yard Manure and Urea improves Wheat Yield and Soil Properties. International Letters of Natural Sciences. 80:25-33. (IF 0.876).
  • Hassan, M.U., M. Amer, M. U. Chattha, T.  Haiying, B. Shahzad, L. Barbanti, M. Nawaz, A. Rasheed, A. Afzal, Y. Liu and H. Guoqin. 2020. The Critical Role of Zinc in Plants Facing the Drought Stress a review. Agriculture MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/10/9/396/pdf. (IF 2.072)
  • Bodlah, M.A., Y. Niaz, M.T. Rasheed, A.G. Fareen, M. Nawaz, K. Ikram, M.M. Waqas, B. Rasool and I. Bodlah. 2020. Contribution to Non-Apis Bee Fauna of FMILY Apidae (Hymenoptera) from Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology.  https://doi.org/10.35495/ajab.2020.04.227
  • Hassan, M.U., M.U. Chattha, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, L. Barbanti, M. Aamer, M.M. Iqbal, M. Nawaz, A. Mahmood, A. Ali and M.T. Aslam. 2020. Heat stress in cultivated plants: nature, impact, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies - A review. Journal of Plant Biosystems. https://doi/full/10.1080/11263504.2020.1727987 (IF 1.525)
  • Ali, S., M.U. Chattha, M.U. Hassan, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, B. Iqbal, M. Rehman, M. Nawaz and M.Z. Amin. 2020. Growth, Biomass Production, and Yield Potential of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) as Affected by Planting Techniques under Irrigated Conditions. International Journal of Plant Production. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-020-00094-5 (IF 1.065)
  • Hussain, M., A. F. Tariq, A. Nawaz, M. Nawaz, A. Sattar, S. Allah and A. Wakeel. 2020. Efficacy of fertilizing method for different potash sources in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) nutrition under arid climatic conditions. Plos One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0228335. (IF 2.77)
  • Chattha, M. U., M. U. Hassan, I. Khan, M. B. Chattha, M. Aamer, M. Nawaz, S. A. Anjum, U. Ashraf and M. Kharal. 2020. Impact of planting methods on biomass production, chemical composition and methane yield of sorghum cultivars. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 57(1): 43-51. (IF 0.73)
  • Hassan, M.U., M.U. Chattha, L. Barbanti, A. Mahmood, M.B. Chattha, I. Khan, S. Mirza, S.A. Aziz, M. Nawaz and M. Aamer. 2019. Cultivar and seeding time role in sorghum to optimize biomass and methane yield under warm dry climate. Industrial Crops and Products. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111983 (IF 3.85)
  • Chattha, M.U., M. U. Hassan, L. Barbanti, M. B. Chattha, M. Usman, A. Ali and M. Nawaz. 2019. Composted sugarcane by‑product press mud cake supports wheat growth and improves soil properties. International Journal of Plant Production. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-019-00051-x. (I.F 1.065)
  • Hassan, M.U., M. U. Chattha, I. Khan, M. B. Chattha, M. Aamer, M. Nawaz, A. Ali, M. A. U. Khan, T. A. Khan. 2019. Nickel toxicity in plants: reasons, toxic effects, tolerance mechanisms and remediation possibilities - a review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04892-x. (I.F 2.74)
  • Nawaz, N., S. Khan, H. Ali, M. Ijaz, M.U. Chattha, M.U. Hassan, S. Irshad, S. Hussain and S. Khan. 2019. Assessment of environment friendly usage of spent wash and its nutritional potential for sugarcane production. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2019.1614601. (IF 0.59)
  • Khan, S., M.A. Basra, M. Nawaz, I. Hussain and N. Foidl. 2019. Combined application of Moringa leaf extract and chemical growth promoters enhances the plant growth and productivity of wheat crop (Triticum aestivum L.). South Africa Journal of Botany. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2019.01.007.   (IF 1.442)
  • Hassan, M.U., M.U. Chattha, L. Barbantib, M.B. Chattha, A. Mahmood, I. Khan and M. Nawaz. 2019. Combined Cultivar and Harvest Time to Enhance Biomass and Methane Yield in Sorghum Under Warm Dry Conditions in Pakistan. Industrial Crops and Products. 132: 84-91. (IF 3.85)
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, S. Khan, M.B. Chattha, M. Ijaz, S. Khan, H. Munir, M.U. Hassan and M.U. Chattha. 2017. Assessment of Distillery Spent Wash Water as A Potential Bio Nutrient Supplement for Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum L.). Philippine Agricultural Scientist. 100(4): 437-443 (I.F. 0.248)
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, R. Ahmad and H. Munir. 2017. Assessment of Compost as Nutrient Supplement for Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 27(1): 283-293. (I.F. 0.49)
  • Chattha, M.U., M.U. Hassan, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, A. Mahmood, M.U. Chattha, M. Nawaz, M.N. Subhani, M. Kharal and S. khan. 2017. Biofortification of different wheat cultivars to combat zinc deficiency. Frontiers in Plant Sciences, Plant Nutrition, 281 (8): 1-8 (I.F. 4.50)
  • Khan, S., A. Shah, M. Nawaz and M. Khan. 2017. Impact of different tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 17 (1): 240-252. (I.F. 1.323)
  • Khan, S., S. M. A. Basra, I. Afzal, M. Nawaz and H. Rehman. 2017. Growth promoting potential of fresh and stored moringa oleifera leaf extracts in improving seedling vigor, growth and productivity of wheat crop. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 35 (24): 27601-27612. (I.F 2.74)
  • Chattha, M. U., M.U. Hassan, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, H. Munir, M. Nawaz, A. Mahmood, M. Usman and M. Kharal. 2017. Alternate skip irrigation strategy ensure sustainable sugarcane yield. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 27(5):  1604-1610. (I.F. 0.49)
  • Chattha, M.U., I. Khan, M.U.Hassan, M.B. Chattha, M. Nawaz, A. Iqbal, N.H. Khan, N. Akhtar, M. Usman, M. Kharal and M. A. Ullah. 2018. Efficacy of Extraction Methods of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract for Enhanced Growth and Yield of Wheat. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 14: 131-135.
  • Khan, S., S. Irshad, F. Mehmood and M. Nawaz. 2018. Combined Application of Sorghum and Mulberry Water Extracts is Effective and Economical Way for Weed Management in Wheat. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 6(2): 221-227.
  • Chattha, M. B., M. U. Chattha, M. U. Hassan, I. Khan, M. Nawaz, M. A. U. Khan, M. Aamer and M. Usman. 2017. Foliar application of growth promoting substances strongly influence the phenology, growth and yield of hybrid maize. International Journal of Biology and biotechnology, 14 (4): 597-602.
  • Chattha, M.U., I. Khan, M.U. Hassan, M. Nawaz, M.B. Chattha, I. Ahmad, N.H. Khan, M. Usman, M. Kharal and A. Khan. 2017. Agronomic Appraisal of Amaranth Accessions under Semi-Arid Conditions of Pakistan. Pakistan journal of Life and Social Sciences. 15(3): 144-149.
  • Hassan, M.U., M. Aamer, M.U. Chattha, M.A. Ullah, S. Sulaman, M. Nawaz, W. Zhiqiang, M. Yanqin and H. Guoqin. 2017. The Role of potassium in plants under drought stress: Mini Review. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 13: 268-271.
  • M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, I. Khan, U. Anwar, M.U. Hassan, M. Nawaz, S.A. Anjum, A. Mahmood and S. Mirza. 2017. Effect of seeding rate and seed soaking duration on productivity of relay- intercropped wheat in cotton. Pakistan Journal of Science, 69(2): 190-194.
  • Hassan, M.U., M.U. Chattha, I. Khan, M. Nawaz, M.A. Ullah and M. Aamer. 2017. Influence of different levels of salinity stress on germination and growth attributes of sorghum cultivars. Journal of Advanced Botany and Zoology, 5(3): 1-3.
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, M. Bilal, H. Munir and R. Ahmad. 2016. Sugarcane Processing By-product Compost Supplemented with Inorganic Fertilizers Improve the Growth, Yield and Quality of Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(4): 631-645.
  • Nawaz, M., S. Khan, M.U. Chattha, M.A. Khan and M. Bilal. 2015. Interactive Effect of Sowing Techniques and Weed Crop Competition Periods on the Performance of Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). International Journal of Modern Agriculture, 4(3): 49-51.
  • Mazhar, S. A., M. Nawaz, S. Khan and S. Irshad. 2018. Impact of Urea and Farm Yard Manure on Nitrate Concentration in Soil Profile and Productivity of Wheat Crop. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 41(20), 2683-2691.  (IF 0.618)
  • Chattha, M.U., H. Ali, M.B. Chattha, M.U. Chattha, M.U. Hassan and M. Nawaz. 2018. Management of Sugarcane Distillery Spent Wash for Improving the Growth, Yield and Quality of Wheat Crop. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. 16(4): 4375-4385. (IF 0.721)
  • Chattha, M. U., H. Ali, M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, M.U. Hassan, M. Nawaz and S. Hussain. 2018. Combined application of distillery spent wash, bio-compost and inorganic fertilizers improves growth, yield and quality of wheat. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 28(4): 1410-1416. (I.F. 0.49)
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, S. Khan, M.B. Chattha, M. Ijaz, S. Khan, H. Munir, M.U. Hassan and M.U. Chattha. 2017. Assessment of Distillery Spent Wash Water as A Potential Bio Nutrient Supplement for Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum L.). Philippine Agricultural Scientist. 100(4): 437-443 (I.F. 0.248)
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, R. Ahmad and H. Munir. 2017. Assessment of Compost as Nutrient Supplement for Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 27(1): 283-293. (I.F. 0.49)
  • Chattha, M.U., M.U. Hassan, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, A. Mahmood, M.U. Chattha, M. Nawaz, M.N. Subhani, M. Kharal and S. khan. 2017. Biofortification of different wheat cultivars to combat zinc deficiency. Frontiers in Plant Sciences, Plant Nutrition, 281 (8): 1-8 (I.F. 4.50)
  • Khan, S., A. Shah, M. Nawaz and M. Khan. 2017. Impact of different tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize (Zea mays L.). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 17 (1): 240-252. (I.F. 1.323)
  • Khan, S., S. M. A. Basra, I. Afzal, M. Nawaz and H. Rehman. 2017. Growth promoting potential of fresh and stored moringa oleifera leaf extracts in improving seedling vigor, growth and productivity of wheat crop. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 35 (24): 27601-27612. (I.F 2.74)
  • Chattha, M. U., M.U. Hassan, I. Khan, M.B. Chattha, H. Munir, M. Nawaz, A. Mahmood, M. Usman and M. Kharal. 2017. Alternate skip irrigation strategy ensure sustainable sugarcane yield. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 27(5):  1604-1610. (I.F. 0.49)
  • Chattha, M.U., I. Khan, M.U.Hassan, M.B. Chattha, M. Nawaz, A. Iqbal, N.H. Khan, N. Akhtar, M. Usman, M. Kharal and M. A. Ullah. 2018. Efficacy of Extraction Methods of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract for Enhanced Growth and Yield of Wheat. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 14: 131-135.
  • Khan, S., S. Irshad, F. Mehmood and M. Nawaz. 2018. Combined Application of Sorghum and Mulberry Water Extracts is Effective and Economical Way for Weed Management in Wheat. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 6(2): 221-227.
  • Chattha, M. B., M. U. Chattha, M. U. Hassan, I. Khan, M. Nawaz, M. A. U. Khan, M. Aamer and M. Usman. 2017. Foliar application of growth promoting substances strongly influence the phenology, growth and yield of hybrid maize. International Journal of Biology and biotechnology, 14 (4): 597-602.
  • Chattha, M.U., I. Khan, M.U. Hassan, M. Nawaz, M.B. Chattha, I. Ahmad, N.H. Khan, M. Usman, M. Kharal and A. Khan. 2017. Agronomic Appraisal of Amaranth Accessions under Semi-Arid Conditions of Pakistan. Pakistan journal of Life and Social Sciences. 15(3): 144-149.
  • Hassan, M.U., M. Aamer, M.U. Chattha, M.A. Ullah, S. Sulaman, M. Nawaz, W. Zhiqiang, M. Yanqin and H. Guoqin. 2017. The Role of potassium in plants under drought stress: Mini Review. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 13: 268-271.
  • M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, I. Khan, U. Anwar, M.U. Hassan, M. Nawaz, S.A. Anjum, A. Mahmood and S. Mirza. 2017. Effect of seeding rate and seed soaking duration on productivity of relay- intercropped wheat in cotton. Pakistan Journal of Science, 69(2): 190-194.
  • Hassan, M.U., M.U. Chattha, I. Khan, M. Nawaz, M.A. Ullah and M. Aamer. 2017. Influence of different levels of salinity stress on germination and growth attributes of sorghum cultivars. Journal of Advanced Botany and Zoology, 5(3): 1-3.
  • Nawaz, M., M.U. Chattha, M. Bilal, H. Munir and R. Ahmad. 2016. Sugarcane Processing By-product Compost Supplemented with Inorganic Fertilizers Improve the Growth, Yield and Quality of Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(4): 631-645.
  • Nawaz, M., S. Khan, M.U. Chattha, M.A. Khan and M. Bilal. 2015. Interactive Effect of Sowing Techniques and Weed Crop Competition Periods on the Performance of Spring Planted Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). International Journal of Modern Agriculture, 4(3): 49-51.
  • Kamal, M.A., F. Rasool, A. Zohaib, K. Ahmad and M. Nawaz. 2015. Growth response of rice hybrids to various levels of NPK. International Journal of Modern Agriculture, 4(3): 52-56
Book Chapter
  • Irshad, S., I. Ahmad, S. Ashraf and M. Nawaz. 2020. Seed and Seed Production Technology. (Urdu Manual). Escience Press Publishers.
  • Ijaz, M., M. Nawaz, H. Ali, M, Hussain, M.U. Chattha, A. Nawaz, S. Hussain and S. Ahmad. 2019. Advanced Production Technologies of oil Seed Crops.  In: Hasanuzzaman, M. (ed.), Agronomic Crops, Volume 1, Production Technologies, Springer, Singapore. Chapter 17, page: 313-334.
  • Hussain, S., M. Ijaz, M. Hussain, S. Allah, T. Abbas, A. Nawaz, M. Nawaz and S. Ahmad. 2019. Advanced Production Technologies of Maize. In: Hasanuzzaman, M. (ed.), Agronomic Crops, Volume 1, Production Technologies, Springer, Singapore. Chapter 13, page: 237-260.

 

POPULAR URDU ARTICLES

 

  • Chattha, M.U., F. Rasul, M. Bilal, H. Munir and M. Nawaz. 2014. Kamad Ki Bardaasht. Kisan Risala. September 2014. p.26.
  • Chattha, M.U., F. Rasul, M. Bilal, M.M.N. Cheema, M. Nawaz and M.U. Aslam. 2013. Kapas Ki Paidawari Technology. Zarai Digest.Jan.-Mar.2013. p.19-21.

 

Affiliations

  • Incharge Horticulture
  • Convener Maintenance Committee
  • Advisor KFUEIT Green Society
  • Member, KFUEIT Proctorial Board