Research and Publications

Research and Publications

Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq, Professor (Research and Publications)

Dr. Muhammad Ajaib, Associate Professor (Research and Publications)

  • Research Grants Received as Co-Principle Investigator:

S. No.

Title of Research Project

Year/ Duration

Funding Agency

Amount Rs.

1

Ethnofloristic study of sub-tropical zone of District Kotli, AJK

2009-2015

HEC

2.9 Million
  •  Projects From Private Organizations as Principle Investigator

S. No.

Project Title

Designation

Duration

Status

Funding Agency

Million (Rs)

01

Vegetation Survey of Bunji Hydropower project area, Gilgit

Associated Environmental Consultant

2007-2008

Completed

MMP (Pvt.)

0.5

02

Vegetation Survey of Lower Palas Valley Hydropower project area, Kohistan

Ecotaxonomist

2009-2010

Completed

ACE (Pvt.)

0.5

03

Vegetation Survey of Spat Gah (Dasu),  Kohistan

Ecotaxonomist

2006-2007

Completed

ACE (Pvt.)

0.5

04

EIA of Terbella 4rt Tunnel extension Project

Ecotaxonomist

2011-2012

Completed

MMP (Pvt.)

0.5
  • D. Students Supervised: 02
  • Phil. Students Supervised: 35
  • Sc. Students Supervised: 39
  • BS Students Supervised: 31

Publications:

Impact Factor Publications

  1. Abbasi, M. A., T. Riaz, F. Mahmood, M. Jahangir, D. Shahwar, N. Ahmad, T, Shahzadi, Ajaib and V. U. Ahmad. 2009. Chemical composition of n-hexane extract of Pakistani peanut and its antiradical activities. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 31(6): 955-960. (Impact factor: 0.276).
  2. Ajaib, M., Z. Khan, N. Khan and M. Wahab. 2010. Ethnobotanical Studies on useful Shrubs of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. J. Bot., 42(3): 1407-1415. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  3. Ajaib, M., Z. Khan, N. Khan and M. Wahab. 2010. Euryale ferox of the family Nymphaeaceae: an addition to the Flora of Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 42(4): 2973-2974. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  4. Khan N., M. Ahmed, M. Wahab, Ajaib and S.S. Hussain. 2010. Studies along an altitudinal gradient in Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) A.DC., Forest District Lower Dir, Pakistan. P. J. Bot., 42(5): 3029-3038. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  5. Khan N., M. Ahmed, M. Wahab and Ajaib. 2010. Phytosociology, structure and physiochemical analysis of soil in Quercus baloot Griff. Forest District Chitral Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 42(4): 2429-2441. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  6. Khan, M. A., D. Shahwar, N. Ahmad, Z. Khan and Ajaib 2010. Chemical Constituents of Carissa opaca Extracts and their Evaluation as Antioxidant and Preservative in Edible Oils. Asian J. Chemistry, 22(1): 379-388. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  7. Abbasi, M. A., Zafar, T. Riaz, Aziz-ur-Rehman, S. Arshad, D. Shahwar, M. Jahangir, S.Z. Siddiqui, T. Shahzadi, and M. Ajaib. 2010. Evaluation of comparative antioxidant potential of aqueous and organic fractions of Ipomoea carnea. J. Med. Plants Res., 4(18):1883-1887. (Impact factor: 0.5).
  8. Ajaib, M., Z. Khan, M. A Abbasi, N. Khan, D. Shahwar, M.Wahab and M.F. Siddiqui. Antibacterial and Antioxidant activities of an ethnobotanically important plant Sauromatum venosum. Pak. J. Bot., 43(1). 579-585. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  9. Shahwar D., M.A.Khan, M. Siddique, M. Sajjad, Z.Khan, Ajaib and N. Ahmad. 2011. An Efficient Assay to Screen β-Lactamase Inhibitors from Plant Extracts. Asian J. Chemistry, 23(7): 3183-3186. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  10. Khan N., M. Ahmed, A., S.S. Shaukat, M.Wahab, Ajaib, M.F. Siddiqui and M.Nasir. 2011. Important Medicinal Plants of Chitral Gol National Park, (CGNP) Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 43(2): 797-809. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  11. Nazir,A., R.N. Malik, Ajaib, N.Khan and M.F. Siddiqui 2011. Hyperaccumulators of Heavy Metals of Industrial areas of Islamabad & Rawalpindi. Pak. J. Bot., 43(4). 1925-1933. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  12. Abbasi, M. A., S. Arshad, T. Riaz, A. Zafar, Aziz-ur-Rehman, S.Z. Siddiqui, T. Shahzadi, and Ajaib. 2011. In vitro Assessment of Relief to Oxidative Injury by different samples of Xanthoxylum armatum. Asian J. Chemistry, 23(8): 3353-3356. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  13. Shahzadi,, M. A. Abbasi, T. Riaz, Aziz-ur-Rehman, S. Z. Siddiqui and M. Ajaib. 2011. Caryopteris odorata: A Rich Source of Antioxidants for Protection against Chronic Diseases and Food products. J. Chil. Chem. Soc., 56 (1): 678-681. (Impact factor: 0.353).
  14. Aziz-ur-rehman, S. Gulzar, M. A. Abbasi, T. Shahzadi, T. Riaz, S.Z. Siddiqui and Ajaib. 2011. In vitro assessment of the protection from oxidative stress by various fractions of Artemisia incisa Pamp. J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 76 (10) 1379–1386. (Impact factor: 0.970).
  15. Siddiqui, S.Z., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman1, T. Riaz,T. Shahzadi, Ajaib and K.M. Khan. 2011. Olea ferrugenia: A potential natural source of protection from oxidative stress. J. Med. Plants Res., 5(17):4080-4086. (Impact factor: 0.5).
  16. Riaz, T., M.A. Abbasi, T. Shahzadi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, S.Z. Siddiqui and Ajaib. 2011. Colebrookia oppositifolia: A valuable source for natural antioxidants. J. Med. Plants Res., 5(17):4180-4187. (Impact factor: 0.5).
  17. Riaz,T., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Shahzadi, S.Z. Siddiqui, H.Khalid and Ajaib. 2011. In vitro assessment of fortification from oxidative stress by various fractions of Rhynchosia pseudo-cajan. J. Med. Plants Res., 5(30):6597-6603. (Impact factor: 0.5).
  18. Saeed, S., Z. Khan and Ajaib. 2012. Some Phytosociological Studies of Chasmophytes and Ediphytes of Lahore City. Pak. J. Bot., 44(SI): 165-169. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  19. Malik, S.K., Z.Khan and Ajaib. 2012. Investigation of in-vitro Antioxidant Potential of Ethnobotanically Important Tree, Pterospermum acerifolium L. Pak. J. Bot., 44(SI): 105-109. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  20. Abbasi, M. A., K. Rubab, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Riaz, T. Shahzadi, M. Khalid and Ajaib. 2012. In vitro assessment of relief to oxidative stress by different fractions of Boerhavia procumbens. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 25(2): 357-364. (Impact factor: 0.81).
  21. Riaz, T., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Shahzadi, M.Z. Qureshi and Ajaib. 2012. Dicliptera bupleuroides: an Imperative Source for Protection from Oxidative Stress. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 34(2): 326-331. (Impact factor: 1.377).
  22. Shahzadi,, M. A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Riaz, K.M. Khan, V.U. Ahmad, M.Ashraf, B.Hussain and M. Ajaib. 2012. Characterization of Chemical Isolates of Caryopteris odorata. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 34(2): 442-447. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  23. Riaz,T., M.A. Abbasi, N. Riaz, Aziz-ur-Rehman, M. Saleem, K.M. Khan and Ajaib. 2012. Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Antioxidant Screening of Secondary Metabolites from Rhynchosia pseudo-cajan. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 34(5): 1204-1212. (Impact factor: 1.377).
  24. Riaz,T., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Shahzadi, Ajaib and K.M. Khan. 2012. Phytochemical screening, free radical scavenging, antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Dodonaea viscosa Jacq. J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 77 (4) 423-435. (Impact factor: 0.970).
  25. Shahwar,D., M. Naz, M.A.Raza, G.Ara, A.Yasmeen, A. Saeed, S.Bokhari, Ajaib and N.Ahmad. 2012. Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitory Potential and Antioxidant Activity of Various Extracts of Leucas cephalotes and Juglans regia L. Asian J. Chemistry, 24(7): 3151-3154. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  26. Aziz-ur-Rehman, S. Ahmad, T. Riaz, A. Abbas, M. A. Abbasi, S. Z. Siddiqui and Ajaib. 2012. Martynia annua: comparative antioxidant Potential of its stem and leaves. Asian J. Chemistry, 24(8): 3335-3338. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  27. Riaz,T., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, K. Rubab, T. Shahzadi1, Ajaib and K. M. Khan. 2012. Cotinus coggyria: A rich source of antioxidants. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 25(3): 679-686. (Impact factor: 0.81).
  28. Shahwar, D., M. A. Raza, S. Tariq, M. Riasat and Ajaib 2012. Enzyme inhibition, antioxidant and antibacterial potential of vasicine isolated from Adhatoda vasica Nees. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 25(3):651-656. (Impact factor: 0.81).
  29. Hafeez, I., Aziz-ur-Rehman, I. Mariam, T. Riaz, M.A. Abbasi, Z. Siddiqui, M.Ajaib and I. Ahmad. 2012. Acalypha brachystachya: A valuable source for natural Antioxidants. Asian J. Chemistry, 24(10): 4436-4440. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  30. Ajaib, M., M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2013. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Echinochloa colona (Linn.) Link and Sporobolus coromandelianus (Retz.) Kunth. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 35(3):960-965. (Impact factor: 0.6).
  31. Ajaib, M., Zikrea, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, S. Shah and A. Karim. 2013. Rivina humilis L.: A Potential Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Source. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 35(5): 1384-1398. (Impact factor: 0.6).
  32. Jahangir, M., S.A.Ilyas, F.Mazhar, M.A.Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, M.F. Usman, J.Rehman, I.U.Khan and Ajaib. 2013.Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential of Astragalus psilocentros. Asian J. Chemistry, 25(1): 175-180. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  33. Shahzadi,, M. A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Riaz, K.M. Khan, M.Ashraf, I. Afzal, M.N. Akthar and M. Ajaib. 2013. Antioxidant and lipoxygenase inhibiting new iridoid glucosides from Caryopteris odorata. J. Natural Product Research (Taylor & Francis Group), 27(4-5): 302-313. (Impact factor: 1.056).
  34. Aziz-Ur-Rehman, A.Siddiqa,M.A. Abbasi, T. Riaz, G. Hussain, S.Z. Siddiqui M. Irshad, Ajaib and I. Ahmad. 2013. Bergia ammannioides: Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity and Radical Scavenging Effects of its Various Fractions. Asian J. Chemistry, 25(14): 7921-7926. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  35. Khanum, R,M. Jahangir, Aziz-Ur-Rehman, M.A. Abbasi, F. Mazhar, S. Kausar, T. Riaz and Ajaib. 2013. Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Evaluations of Different Fractions of Argyrolobium roseum. Asian J. Chemistry, 25(13): 7485-7489. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  36. Mazhar, F., M. Jahangir, M.A.Abbasi, Aziz-Ur-Rehman, S. A. Ilyas, F. Khalid, R. Khanum, S. Jamil, S. Kausar and Ajaib. 2013. Rhamnus triquetra: A Valuable Source of Natural Antioxidants to Shield from Oxidative Stress. Asian J. Chemistry, 25(15): 8569-8573. (Impact factor: 0.247).
  37. Ajaib, M., S., and Khan, Z. 2014. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activities of an ethnobotanically important plant Notholirion thomsonianum from District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. J. Anim. Plant. Sci., 24(3): 774-780. (Impact factor: 0.56).
  38. Ajaib, M., Q. Wahla, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, and S. Shah. 2014. Firmiana Simplex: A Potential Source of Antimicrobials. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 36(4): 744-752. (Impact factor: 0.6).
  39. Ajaib, M., Boota, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, and S. Shah. 2014. Clerodendrum splendens: A Potential Source of Antimicrobials. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 36(4): 763-770. (Impact factor: 0.6).
  40. Ajaib, M.,M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2015. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Helinus lanceolatus. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 37(1):139-143. (Impact factor: 0.276).
  41. Ajaib, M., A. Mati-ur-Rehman, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2015. Pulicaria undulata: A Potential Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Source. Chem. Soc. Pak., 37(3):559-566. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  42. Ajaib, M., Khalid, K.M. Khan, S. Z. Siddiqui, M.A. Abbasi, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2015. Casearia Tomentosa: A Potential Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Source. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 37(4):811-816. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  43. Ali, S., A. Tariq, Ajaib, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah.2015. Appraisal of β-Phellandrene in Callus Cultures of Momordica charantia L. Cultivars, Jaunpuri and Jhalri. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 37(4):817-821. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  44. Siddiqui, S.Z., S. Ali, Aziz-ur-Rehman, K. Rubab, M.A. Abbasi, Ajaib and Z.G. Rasool. 2015. Pyrus pashia: A persuasive source of natural antioxidants. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 28(5):1763-1772. (Impact factor: 0.81).
  45. Mazhar, F., R. Khanum, Ajaib and M. Jahangir. 2015. Potent AChE enzyme inhibition activity of Zizyphus oxyphylla: A new source of antioxidant compounds. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 28(6):2053-2059. (Impact factor: 0.81).
  46. Kamran,S.H., M. Ahmad, D. Shahwar and Ajaib. 2016. Anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant status of Loranthus pulverulentus obtained from two different hosts. Bangl. J. Pharmacol., 11(1): 181-189. (Impact factor: 0.671).
  47. Ajaib, M., Fatima, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Nicotiana plumbaginifolia: A Rich Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Source. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(1):143-149. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  48. Ajaib, M., M. Latif, S. H. Kamran, K. M. Khan, S. Perveen, S. Shah and A. Kareen. 2016. Comparative Anti-Diabetic Evaluation of Different Parts of Himalrandia tetrasperma in Alloxan Induced Diabetic in Mice. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(2):313-317. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  49. Ajaib, M., Almas, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Ficus natalensis. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(2):345-351. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  50. Ajaib, M., Arooj, K. M. Khan, S. Farid, M. Ishtiaq, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Screening of Fruits, Bark and leaves of Lagerstroemia indica. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(3):538-545. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  51. Khan, I.A., M.H. Arsalan, M.F. Siddiqui, N. Kiran and Ajaib. 2016. Short-term drought assessment in Pakistan and adjoining areas by remote sensing modis-ndvi data: a potential consequence of climate change. Pak. J. Bot., 48(5). 1887-1892. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  52. Ajaib, M., Hussain, S. Farooq and M. Ashiq. 2016. Analysis of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides: An Ethnomedicinal Plant. Journal of Chemistry, 2016: 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4827157. (Impact factor: 0.996).
  53. Ajaib, M., S. Fatima, S. H. Kamran, K. M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2016. Comparative Antidiabetic Evaluation of Different Parts of Nicotiana Plumbajnifolia in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice. Chem. Soc. Pak., 38(6): 1267-1270. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  54. Ajaib, M., Ashraf and M.F. Siddiqui. 2017. Cocculus laurifolius: A rich antimicrobial, antioxidant and phytochemical source. Pak. J. Bot., 49(1): 337-344. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  55. Siddiqui, S.Z., H. Saleem, M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman and Ajaib. 2017. Lonicera quinquelocularis: A rich source of antioxidant for protection against chronic diseases. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 30(2): 347-353. (Impact factor: 0.671).
  56. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, W. Mushtaq, S. Azam, M. Haroon, A. Azam and M. Shahzaman. 2017. Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Cirsium arvensis (L.) Scop. from District Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 39(1): 145-151. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  57. Ajaib, M., T. Mehak, S., S. Fareed, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2017. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant activity of Citharexylum Spinosum. Chem. Soc. Pak., 39(2): 254-260. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  58. Ajaib, M.,Q. Wahla, U.G Wahla,S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2017. Phytochemical Screening and Anthelmintic Activities of Andrachne cordifolia. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 39(3): 429-433. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  59. Ajaib, M., S. Fatima, S. Ishtiaq, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2017. Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of Nicotiana plumbajnifolia. Chem. Soc. Pak., 39(3): 441-445. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  60. Ishtiaq, S., U. Hanif, Ajaib, S. Shaheen, M.S.K. Afridi and M.F. Siddiqui. 2018. Pharamcognostical and Physicochemical Characterization of Amaranthus Graecizans Subsp. Silvestris: An Anatomical Perspective. Pak. J. Bot., 50(1): 307-312. (Impact factor: 0.658).
  61. Abbas, A., K.H., Bhatti, S.S. Zehra, A. Shah, Z.I. Balooch and Ajaib. 2018. Leaf xeromorphic adaptations in Aleuropus lagopoides from ecosystem of the Cholistan desert (Pakistan). Fresen. Environ. Bull. 27(1): 612-621. (Impact factor: 0.36).
  62. Yasir, A., S. Ishtiaq, M. Jahangir,  Ajaib,U. Salar, K.M. Khan. 2018. Biology-Oriented Synthesis (BIOS) of Piperine Derivatives and their Comparative Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities. Med. Chem., 14(3): 269-280. (Impact factor: 2.331).
  63. Ajaib, M.,Q. Wahla, U.G Wahla, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2018. Phytochemical Screening and Anthelmintic Activity of Flueggea virosa. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 40(4): 702-706. (Impact factor: 0.327).
  64. Shahzadi,, T. Riaz, M. A. Abbasi, F. Mazhar, M. Shahid and M. Ajaib. 2018. Wendlandia exserta: a pertinent source of antioxidant and antimicrobial agent. Turk.J. Biochem., 43(4): 456-463. (Impact factor: 0.32).
  65. Ajaib, M., Ishtiaq and M.F. Siddiqui. 2018. Comparative Analgesic Evaluation of Different Parts of Himalrandia Tetrasperma and Wendlandia Exserta of Family Rubiaceae After Induction of Pain in Mice. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 31(6): 2509-2514. (Impact factor: 0.804).
  66. Ajaib, M., Farooq, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2019. Phytochemical Analysis and Anthelmintic Activity of Salsola imbricata. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 41(1): 198-202. (Impact factor: 0.393).
  67. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, K.H. Bhatti, M. Ishtiaq, H. Khanum, T. Hussain, H. Ghani and W. Mushtaq. 2019. Traditional knowledge based inventory of wild plants of Watala National Park and allied villages from Bhimber District, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan.Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.,17(5):12023-12055. (Impact factor: 0.721).
  68. Hussain, S., Ajaib, R. Asghar, I. Ali and M. F. Siddiqui. 2020. Mycoflora associated with Phaseolus vulgaris L. seeds and its impact on seed germination in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Pak. J. Bot., 52(4): 1455-1463. (Impact factor: 0.80).
  69. Noshad, Q., Ajaib and A. Kiran. 2020. Comparative investigation of palynological characters of Cuscuta eeflexa and few memebers of Convolvulaceae. J. Anim. Plant Sci. 30(5): 1215-1223. (Impact factor: 0.529).
  70. Ajaib, M., Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, K. H. Bhatti and M. T. Zahid. 2020. Antimicrobial and antioxidant analysis of Strobilanthes glutinous: an unexplored medicinal plant. Bioscience Research, 17(2): 1521-1534. (Impact factor: 0.73).
  71. Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool, Ajaib, M. Ahmed, I. Hussain, H. Khanam, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, S. Azam, K. H. Bhatti, A. Ghani. 2021. Ethnomedicinal and folklore inventory of wild plants used by rural communities of valley Samahni, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLoS ONE 16(1): e0243151. (Impact factor: 3.24).
  72. Noshad, Q., Ajaib, A. Kiran, M. Ishtiaq, T. Bashir and M. F. Siddiqui. 2021. Study On Genetic Diversity of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. and few members of Convolvulaceae on the basis of RAPD and SDS-Page. Pak. J. Bot., 53(3): 959-965. (Impact factor: 0.972).
  73. Ajaib,, M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, K.S. Ahmed, M. Maqbool and T. Hussain. 2021. Traditional ethnobotanical knowledge of wild plants of Tilla Jogian district Jhelum, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 53(4): 1393-1406. (Impact factor: 0.972).
  74. Ajaib, M., Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, I. HussainI, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, A. Ghani, M. Azeem, S.M.R. Khan, S. Thind, R. Bashir. 2021. Inventorization of traditional ethnobotanical uses of wild plants of Dawarian and Ratti Gali areas of District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan. PLoS ONE 16(7): e0255010 (Impact factor: 3.24).
  75. Arif, U., K.H. Bhatti, Ajaib, Nasir N.A. Wagay, M. Majeed, J. Zeb, A. Hameed and J. Kiani. 2021. Ethnobotanical indigenous knowledge of Tehsil Charhoi, District Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 22(2021):1-24 (Impact factor: 1.71).
  76. Akbar, S., S. Ishtiaq, Ajaib and U. Hanif. 2021. Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis, Anthelmintic, Insecticidal and Protective Effect of Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees in Ethanol-induced Gastric Mucosal Damage Rats. Proc. Pak. Acad. Sci., 56 (2): 55–74 (Impact factor: 0.26).
  77. Zaib-Un-Nisa, Z. Khan, Ajaib, S. Ullah, S. Muhammad and M.F. Siddiqui. 2022. Taxonomic Reaffirmation of Some Members of Family Cannabaceae, Moraceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae and Urticaceae of Order Rosales Using DNA Barcoding Markers. Pak. J. Bot., 54(1): 231-241 (Impact factor: 0.972).
  78. Rubab, S., G.H. Rizwani, M.M. Hassan, A.I. Durrani, U. Hanif, Ajaib, I. Liaqat, A. Sadiqa , A. Shafi and F. Batool. 2022. Establishment of pharmacognostic standards of different morphological parts of Camellia sinensis L. grown in Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 54(4): 1557-1565. (Impact factor: 0.972).
  79. Ishtiaq, M., I. HussainI, K.H. Bhatti, M. Maqbool, K.S. Ahmed, Ajaib, A.U. Shah, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, A. Ghani, H. Khanum, M.W. Mazhar, M. Mazhar. 2022. Study of impacts of brickkiln emanations on soil quality of agriculture lands in selected areas of District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLoS ONE 17(2): e0258438 (Impact factor: 3.752).
  80. Mazhar, M.W., M. IshtiaqI, I. HussainI, A. Parveen, K. Bhatti, M. Azeem, S. Thind, Ajaib, M. Maqbool, T. Sardar, K. MuzammilI, and N. Nasir. 2022. Seed nano-priming with Zinc Oxide nanoparticles in rice mitigates drought and enhances agronomic profile. PLoS ONE 17(3): e0264967 (Impact factor: 3.752).
  81. Ajaib, M.,Ishtiaq, M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, K.H. Bhatti, A. Khan, A. Afreen, T. Hussain, T. Sardar, A. Gul and M. Azeem. 2022. Analysis of antidiabetic, antiulcer and analgesic potential of traditional ethnomedicinal plant Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. PLoS ONE 17(10): e0274706 (Impact factor: 3.752).
  82. Rafque, R., N. Ilyas, M. Aqeel, N.I. Raja, G. Shabbir, Ajaib, R.Z. Sayyed, S.A.  Alharbi, M.J. Ansari, 2023. Interactive effects of melatonin and salicylic acid on Brassica napus under drought condition. Plant Soil (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-05942-7 (Impact factor: 4.192).
  83. Mazhar, M.W., M. IshtiaqI, M. Maqbool, Ajaib, I. Hussain, T. Hussain, A. Parveen, S. Thind, T. Sardar, R. Akram, M. Azeem, A. Gul. 2023. Synergistic application of calcium oxide nanoparticles and farmyard manure induces cadmium tolerance in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) by influencing physiological and biochemical parameters. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282531. PLoS ONE 18(3): e0282531. (Impact factor: 3.752).
  84. Hussain, S., R. Asghar, Ajaib, I. Ali, M.F. Siddiqui, S. Ain and M. Sufian. 2023. DNA Barcode for phylogenetic analysis of Genus Morus Species from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pak. J. Bot., 55(6): 2211-2220. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2023-6(18) (Impact factor: 1.2).
  85. Kamran, S.H., M. Ahmad, S. Ishtiaq, Ajaib, S.H. Razashah, Durr-e Shahwar, 2024. Metabolite profiling and biochemical investigation of the antidiabetic potential of Loranthus pulverulentus Wall n-butanol fraction in diabetic animal models. J. Ethnopharmacol., 318 (2024) 116963 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.116963 (Impact factor: 5.4).
  86. Kiran, A., Q. Noshad, Ajaib, A. N. Shahzad, S. Pervez, I. Lalarukh, M.F. Siddiqui and A. Wakeel. 2024. Maize root architecture response to phosphorus availability in rooting medium. Pak. J. Bot., 56(3): 939-944. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2024-3(22) (Impact factor: 1.2).
  87. Ajaib, M.,H. Kamran, M.F. Siddiqui, M. Qasim, M. Azeem, Z. Abideen, A. Elnaggar, A. El-Keblawy, 2024. Exploring the phytochemical, antioxidant, antimicrobial and analgesic potentials of Solanum erianthum as an alternative biological feedstock for producing sustainable biochemical. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology.58, June 2024, 103183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103183 (Impact factor: 4.0).
  88. Mushtaq, M., M. Ishtiaq, Mehwish Maqbool, Ajaib, T. Hussain, M.W. Mazhar and Tauqeer Sardar. 2024. Exploration of antidiabetic potential of traditional ethnomedicinal plant Viscum cruciatum Sieber EX Boiss. (Loranthaceae) from Rawalakot District, Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 56(6): 2315-2325. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2024-6(15) (Impact factor: 1.2).

Non-Impact Factor Publications

  1. Ajaib, M., Z. Khan, S. Muhammad and R. Mahmood. 2008. Biological Spectra of Saney Baney Hills District Kotli Azad Jammu & Kashmir. J. Science, 60 (1-2): 53-58. (HEC Recognized, X).
  2. Ajaib, M. and Z. Khan. 2010. Diospyros malabarica (Desr.) Kostel. of family Ebenaceae and Ochna serrulata (Hochst.) Walp. of family Ochnaceae: Addition to the flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 56(1&2): 17-21. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  3. Ajaib, M. and Z. Khan. 2010. Melochia corchorifolia of family Sterculiaceae: An addition to the flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 56(1&2): 133-135. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  4. Khan, Z. and Ajaib. 2010. Clerodendrum splendens G. Don of family Verbenaceae: An addition to the flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 56(1&2): 129-131. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  5. Yousifzai, S. A., N. Khan, Wahab, and M. Ajaib. 2010. Ethnomedicinal study of Marghazar Valley, Pakistan. Int. J. Biol. and Biotechnol., 7(4): 409-416. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  6. Riaz, E. Anwar, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T, Shahzadi, S.Z. Siduiqi, M. Irshad and M. Ajaib 2010. Comparative study on the volatile constituents of American and Pakistani almonds and their antioxidant activities. Bioscience Research, 7(1): 56-62.
  7. Abbasi, M. A., Sadia, M. Jahangir, S. Zahra, A. Kausar, H. Saleem, Ajaib and V. U. Ahmad. 2010. Preparation of New Formulations of Balm as a Remedy of Flu and their Efficacy. Hamdard Medicus, 53(4): 106-109.
  8. Ajaib, M., Khan, G.Y. Butt and N. Ullah. 2011. Senna artemisioides of family Leguminosae and Mansoa alliacea of family Bignoniaceae: two new records to the Flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 57(1&2): 1-5. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  9. Siddiqui, F.M., M.Ahmed, S.S.Shaukat and Ajaib. 2011. Soil and Foliar Nutrients Concentration of Conifer Species in the Communities of Moist Temperate Area of Southern Himalayan and Hindukush region of Pakistan. FUAST J.Biol., 1(1):91-101. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  10. Abbasi, M. A., T. Riaz, E. Anwar, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T, Shahzadi, S.Z. Siduiqi, M. Irshad and Ajaib 2011. Investigation on the comparative antioxidant potential of various fractions of Vitex negundo of Pakistani origin. Bioscience Research, 8(1): 01-07.
  11. Abbasi, M.A., K. Nazir, T. Shahzadi, T. Riaz, Aziz-ur-Rehman, S.Z.Siddiqui and Ajaib. 2011. Acrachne racemosa: A Potent Source for Natural Antioxidants. Asian J. Pharm. Biol. Res. 1(3):2231-2218.
  12. Aziz-ur-Rehman, A. Abbasi, T. Riaz, S.Ahmad, Shahzaman, M. A. Abbasi, S.Z. Siddiqui and M. Ajaib. 2011. Ipomoea hederacea: an Imperative Source for Natural Antioxidants. Asian J.Pharm. Biol. Res., 534-541.
  13. Ajaib, M., Khan and F.M. Siddiqui. 2012. Ethnobotanical Study of Useful Climbers/twiners of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Int. J. Biol. & Biotech.,9 (4): 421-427. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  14. Ajaib, M. and Z. Khan. 2012. Cocculus laurifolius, Ficus natalensis leprieurii and Diospyros montana: New record to the Flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 58(1&2): 79-84. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  15. Ajaib, M. and Z. Khan. 2012. Bischofia javanica: A new record to the Flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 58(1&2): 179-183. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  16. Nazir, A., R.N. Malik and Ajaib. 2012. Phytosociological Studies of the vegetation of Sarsawa Hills District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Biologia (Pakistan), 58 (1&2), 123-133. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  17. Riaz,T., M.A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Shahzadi and Ajaib. 2012. Fumaria indica: A Valuable Source of Antioxidants for Protection against Oxidative Stress. J. Pharm. Sci. Innov., 1(1): 16-21.
  18. Riaz,T., M. A. Abbasi, Aziz-ur-Rehman and Ajaib. 2012. Isolation, structure elucidation and antioxidant screening of some natural products from Colebrookia oppositifolia. Bioscience Research, 9(2): 68-76.
  19. Ajaib, M., Khan, M. A. Abbasi and T. Riaz. 2013. Antimicrobial screening of Iris aitchisonii (Bakar) Boiss. Biologia (Pakistan), 59(1): 51-55. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  20. Ajaib, M., Khan, M. A. Abbasi and S.Z. Siddiqui. 2013. Iris aitchisonii (Bakar) Boiss.: A potential source of natural antioxidants. Biologia (Pakistan), 59(2):217-220. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  21. Ajaib, M., Khan and Z. Khan. 2013. A contribution to the ethnobotanical studies of some plants of Loralai District, Baluchistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 59(2): 323-327. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  22. Zareen, A., Z. Khan and Ajaib. 2013. Ethnobotanical evaluation of the shrubs of Central Punjab, Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 59(1): 139-147. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  23. Nazir, A., R.N. Malik, Ajaib and H. Shaheen 2013. Accumulation of Cadmium in soil and plants in vicinity of Koh-e-Noor Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 59 (2), 197-203. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  24. Abbasi, M. A., F. Khalid, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Riaz, and Ajaib. 2013. Justicia peploides: An Inevitable Source of Natural Antioxidants to relief from oxidative stress. International Research J. Pharmacy. 4(1): 274-279.
  25. Abbasi, M. H. Saleem, Aziz-ur-Rehman, T. Riaz, and Ajaib. 2013. Determination of Antioxidant Activity and Phytoconstituent Screening of Euphorbia heterophylla L. British J. Pharmaceutical Research, 3(2): 202-216.
  26. Touqeer, S., M.A. Saeed and Ajaib. 2013. A Review on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Genus Tephrosia. Phytopharmacology, 4(3), 598-637.
  27. Hanif, U., S. Mushtaq, Ajaib, and S. Ishtiaq. 2013. Ethnobotanical studies on some wild plants of head Qadirabad and adjoining areas, Pakistan. Int. J. Phytomedicine, 5(3): 373-377.
  28. Ajaib, M., Javed and E.H. Siddiqi. 2013. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of an Ethnobotanically Important Plant Holmskioldia sanguinea Retz. of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. J. PharmacologyOnline, 1:135-143.  
  29. Hussain, S, Z. H. Malik, N. Z. Malik and Ajaib. 2014. Life Form and Leaf Spectra Reported from India Morr District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Biologia (Pakistan), 60(1): 129-133. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  30. Ajaib, M., S.K Haider, A. Zikrea and M.F. Siddiqui.2014. Ethnobotanical Studies of Herbs of Agra Valley Parachinar, Upper Kurram Agency, Pakistan. J. Biol. Biotech., 11 (1): 71-83. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  31. Ajaib, M., Khan and A. Zikrea. 2014. Ethnobotanical survey of some important herbaceous plants of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Biologia (Pakistan), 60(1): 11-22. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  32. Ajaib, M. and Khan. 2014. Ethnobotanical Studies of Useful Trees of District Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Biologia (Pakistan), 60(1): 63-71. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  33. Nazir, M., Z. Khan and Ajaib. 2014. Investigation of Skin Irritancy of Crude Extracts of Ricinus communis L. Biologia (Pakistan), 60(2): 193-198. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  34. Ajaib, M., Ashraf, F. Riaz and M.F. Siddiqui. 2014. Ethnobotanical Studies of Some Plants of Tehsil Kharian, District Gujrat. FUUAST J. Biol., 4(1): 65-71. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  35. Ajaib, M., S. K.Haider, A. Zikrea and M.F. Siddiqui. 2014. Ethnobotanical Studies of Shrubs and Trees of Agra Valley Parachinar, Upper Kurram Agency, Pakistan. FUUAST J. Biol., 4(1): 73-81. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  36. Hussain, S, Z. H. Malik, N. Z. Malik and Ajaib. 2014. Phytosociological Studies on Vegetation of India Morr District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Biologia (Pakistan), 60(2): 267-272. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  37. Ajaib, M., Khalid and U. Hanif. 2014. Spermadictyon suaveolens: A potential natural antimicrobial and antioxidant source. Int. J. Phytomedicine, 6(2): 256-267.
  38. Ajaib, M., H. Bakhsh and F. Siddiqui. 2015. Ethnobotanical studies of herbaceous plants of Tehsil Ahmad Pur East, district Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Int. J. Biol. Biotech., 12 (2): 299-308. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  39. Ajaib, M. and Khan. 2015. Chamaecrista mimosoides and Litsea glutinosa: New Record to The Flora of Pakistan. Biologia (Pakistan), 61(1): 179-183. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  40. Ajaib, M., F. Siddiqui. and N. Z. Malik. 2015. Altitudinal Gradient of Vegetation and Soil from Gohar Abad Valley, District Diamer (Northern Areas). Biologia (Pakistan), 61(1): 195-202. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  41. Ajaib, M., H. Bakhsh and F. Siddiqui. 2015. Ethnobotanical Studies of Some Shrubs & Trees of Tehsil Ahmad Pur East, District Bahawalpur, Pakistan. FUUAST J. Biol., 5(1): 145-152. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  42. Ajaib, M., Ali, M. F. Siddiqui and Arsalan. 2015. A Survey of Ethnobotanically Important Shrubs and Trees of Tehsil Jatoi, District Muzaffar Garh, Punjab, Pakistan. Int. J. Biol. Res., 3(1): 35-39.
  43. Ajaib, M., Ali, M. F. Siddiqui. 2015. A Survey of Ethnobotanically important Herbaceous Plants of Tehsil Jatoi, District Muzaffar Garh, Punjab, Pakistan. Int. J. Biol. Res., 3(2): 87-92.
  44. Ajaib, M., Anjum, N.Z. Malik and M. F. Sidiqui. 2015. Ethnobotanical study of some plants of Darguti, Tehsil Khuiratta, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Int. J. Biol. Res., 3(2): 103-107.
  45. Jabeen, N., Ajaib, M.F. Siddiqui, M. Ulfat and B. Khan. 2015. A Survey of Ethnobotanically Important Plants of District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan. FUUAST J. Biol., 5(1): 153-160. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  46. Ajaib, M., Q. Wahla, M. F. Siddiqui and I. A. Khan. 2016. Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Andrachne Cordifolia (Wall. ex Decne.) Muell. FUUAST J. Biol., 6(1): 127-134. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  47. Sadiq, B., G.Y.Butt, M. Ajaib, A. Usman, N. Hussain. 2016. Evaluation of Antibacterial Competence of Cladophora glomerata and Lyngbya diguetii. Biologia (Pakistan), 62(1): 169-172. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  48. Maqbool, M., M. Umar, M.A. Iqbal, Ajaib, K.M Khan, S. Perveen, S. Shah and U. Salar. 2016. In vitro Assessment of Antioxidant Activity of Anisomeles indica. Int. J. Biochemistry Research & Review (IJBCRR). 14(4): 1-7.
  49. Ajaib, M., Islam and M.F. Siddiqui. 2016. A contribution to ethnobotanical study of wild plants of Tehsil Jatlan Azad Jammu & Kashmir. FUUAST J. Biol., 6(2): 247-256. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  50. Ajaib, M., Abid, M. Ishtiaq and M.F. Siddiqui. 2016. Ethnobotanical studies of wild plant resources of Puna Hills, District Bhimber, AJK. FUUAST J. Biol., 6(2): 257-264. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  51. Aziz-ul-Hassan, Ajaib, M. Anjum, S.Z. Siddiqui and N.Z. Malik. 2016. Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Cirsium wallichii DC. Biologia (Pakistan), 62(2): 297-304. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  52. Noshad, Q., Ajaib, N. Iqbal, N. Zahid, S. Jehangir and N. Rashid. 2017. Study of Genetic Diversity among Different Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) Lines through Morphological and Biochemical Analysis. Int. J. Biochemistry Research & Review (IJBCRR). 16(2): 1-9.
  53. Ajaib, M., S. Abid, M. Anjum, Q. Noshad. F. Siddiqui and M.A. Iqbal. 2018. Phytochemical, Antibacterial and Antifungal activities of leaves and bark of Colebrookea Oppositifolia: An Ethnomedicinal Plant. J. Pure Appl. Biol., 7(1): 138-151. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  54. Noshad, Q., M. Anjum, N. Zahid, Ajaib, S. Jehangir and M. Riaz. 2018. Investigations of phytochemical and antifungal activity of Carica papaya L. leaves. J. Pure Appl. Biol., 7(1): 309-314. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  55. Amir, R., S. Aziz, M. Ajaib and Aziz-ul-Hassan. 2018. Chemical and Biological Screening of Nigella sativa Grown in State of Jammu & Kashmir. FUUAST J.Biol., 8(1): 33-40. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  56. Ajaib, M., Latif, S.A. Mirza, Aziz-Ul-Hassan, M.A. Iqbal and Z. Khan. 2018. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Screening of Gardenia tetrasperma. Pak. J. Sc., 70(3): 233-238. (HEC Recognized, X).
  57. Ajaib, M., Shafi, S.A. Mirza, Aziz-Ul-Hassan and M.A. Iqbal. 2018. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Cissampelos pareira L. Pak. J. Sc., 70(3): 239-243. (HEC Recognized, X).
  58. Ajaib, M., Changaiz, Aziz-ul-Hassan, M. A. Iqbal and K. H. Bhatti. 2019. Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of Psammogeton biternatum Edgew. in streptozotocin induced Diabetic Male Rats. Int. J. Biol. & Biotech.,16 (1): 95-100. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  59. Altaf, R., K.H. Bhatti, S.A. Mirza, Ajaib and M. Ishtiaq. 2019. Ethnomedicinal Study of Tehsil Wazirabad Gujranwala Punjab Pakistan. Pak. J. Sc., 70(3): 233-238. (HEC Recognized, Z).
  60. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, S. Azam and T. Hussain. 2019. Ethnomedicinal Study of Plants Used in Phytotherapeutics among Indigenous Communities of District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir and Migrants to United Kingdom. Proc. Pak. Acad. Sci., 56 (2): 55–74. (HEC Recognized, X).
  61. Ajaib, M., Zel-E-Arooj, K.M. Khan, Kanwal, S. Perveen and S. Shah. 2020. Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Potential in Misopates orontium. Pak. Acad. Sci., 57 (1): 69–74. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  62. Ajaib, M., Farooq, M.T. Zahid, M. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, S. Ishtiaq and K.H. Bhatti. 2020. Investigation of Salsola imbricata extracts against human pathogenic bacteria and fungi and in vitro antioxidant activities. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2716-2729. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  63. Ajaib M., Nasir, M. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, T. Hussain and K.H. Bhatti. 2020. Exploration of Traditional Knowledge of wild plants of Sarsala and its adjoining areas, District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2739-2749. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  64. Ajaib, M., Farooq, S. Abid, F. Shafi, M. F. Qamar and M.T Zahid. 2020. Assessment of in vitro anthelmintic activity of crude extracts of Dysphania ambrosioides against Haemonchus contortus a sheep pathogenic parasite. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2760-2769. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  65. Ajaib, M., Anjum, S. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, S. Abid, K. H Bhatti and M.F. Qamar. 2020. Phytochemical, Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Screening of an ethnomedicinal plant Engelhardia colebrookiana Lindl. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2770-2783. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  66. Ajaib, M., Zel-E-Arooj, S. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, S. Abid, K.H. Bhatti and K. M. Khan. 2020. Misopates orontium (L.) Raf: a promising ethnomedicinal plant with potent antimicrobial and antioxidant source. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2784-2790. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  67. Ajaib, M., Q. Wahla, F. Shafi, M.T. Zahid, M.F Siddiqui and T. Abbas. 2020. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Screening of Flueggea Virosa. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2791-2798. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  68. Ajaib, M., Rehman, S. H. Kamran, S. Abid, F. Shafi and K. H. Bhatti. 2020. Antimicrobial and Antidiabetic evaluation of Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2844-2855. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  69. Rafiqullah, M.F. Siddiqui, Sirajudin, G. Jelani and Ajaib. 2020. Ethnobotanical profile of plants of District Pishin, Balochistan, Pakistan. Bioscience Research,17(4): 4009-4014. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  70. Shafi, F., M. Ishtiaq, Q. Noshad, S.H. Kamran, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, M. Maqbool and Ajaib. 2021. Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activities of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of Family Asteraceae. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 328-336. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  71. Ajaib, M., Maqbool, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain, M. Ishtiaq and F. Shafi. 2021. A Contribution to ethnobotanical study of wild plants of Reyal Forest, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 359-369. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  72. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain and W. Ahmed. 2021. Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Aerva sanguinolenta (L.) Blume from District Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 640-652. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  73. Mushtaq, W., M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, Ajaib, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain and A. Ghani. 2021. Ethnobotanical and Hyperglycemic Studies of Leaf and Bark Extract of Viscum album L. in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 705-719. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  74. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, W. Mushtaq, M.W. Mazhar, T. Hussain and M. Mazhar. 2021. Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, Antioxidant Study of Persicaria barbata (L.) Hara (PBH) from District Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(2): 1189-1197. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  75. Ajaib, M., F. Shafi, S. Iqbal, K. H. Bhatti and M.F Siddiqui. 2021. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant potential of leaves, bark and inflorescence of Ipomoea eriocarpa. FUUAST J. Biol., 11(1): 1-8. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  76. Shafi, F., Ajaib, K.H. Bhatti, M. F. Siddiqui and A. Khan. 2021. Phytochemical screening and anthelmintic activity of leaf and seed extract of Cassia occidentelis L. Eurasian J. Bio. Chem. Sci., 4(1):22-25.
  77. Ishtiaq, M., I. Hussain, M. Maqbool, K. Bhatti, M. Ishtiaq, Ajaib, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, A. Ghani and R. Taj. 2021. Phytotherapeutic uses of indigenous medicinal plants of Samahni area to cure Mycodermal infirmities prevailing in district Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(2):1639-1651. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  78. Ghous, A., Ajaib, M. Maqbool, F. Shafi, S. Iqbal and M.F Siddiqui. 2021. Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial and Antidiarrheal Potential of Bridelia Verrucosa Haines. FUUAST J. Biol., 11(2): 99-104 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  79. Ajaib, M., Shafi, S. Iqbal, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, Z. Afzal and T. Saifullah. 2022. A quantitative study of folk traditional knowledge on wild plants of Saryala, Tehsil Barnala, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Bioscience Research, 19(1):13-26. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  80. Ajaib, M., Maqbool, F. Shafi, T. Hussain, A. Ghous, T. Saifullah and Muhammad Ishtiaq. 2022.  Ethnobotanical survey of wild plants of Kotla and adjoining areas of Kharian, Gujrat, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 19(1):27-38. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  81. Maqbool, M., Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, R. Anwar, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, M.W. Mazhar, T. Sardar, M. Iqbal, F. Shafi. 2022. Antibacterial and Antifungal activity of Persicaria Barbata (L.) Hara from district Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 19(1):315-321. (HEC Recognized, Y).
  82. Ajaib, M., Iqbal, I. Nasir and F. Shafi. 2022. Comparative Antibacterial, Cytotoxic, Anti-Inflammatory and Hepatoprotective Activities of Capsules, Leaves and Bark of Casearia tomentosa Roxb. Int. J. Biol Biotech., 19 (4): 569-577 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  83. Shabeer, S., K.H. Bhatti, Z. Anwar, I. Iqbal, Ajaib and M. Ishtiaq. 2022. Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antiglycation and Antiurelithaisis Activity of Melia azedarach L. GU. J. Phytosci., 2(3): 162-170 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  84. Arif, M., K.H. Bhatti, E.H. Siddiqi, Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, G. Rahman, M. Ali, A. Khan. 2022. Water Quality of Nullah Aik on Various Locations of Districts Sialkot and Gujranwala, Pakistan. J. Plant Environ., 04 (02) 2022. 163-176 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  85. Gulnaz, T., K.H. Bhatti1, E. H. Siddiqi, I. Iqbal, K. Hussain, M. Zafar, Ajaib, S.Z. Khan and T. Hussain. 2023. Interactive Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Nickel Stress at Germination Stages in Two Varieties of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). GU. J. Phytosci., 3(1): 53-59 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  86. Iqbal, S., Ajaib, F. Shafi and M.T. Zahid. 2023. Evaluation of the anti-diarrheal activity of ethanolic leaf extracts of Lindenbergia macrostachya Benth. in Swiss Albino Mice. Int. J. Biol. Biotech., 20 (2): 235-242 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  87. Tufail, M., K.H. Bhatti, E.H. Siddiqi, N. Arshad, M. Ishtiaq, Ajaib and T. Hussain. 2023. Evaluation of Cadmium (Cd) Stress on the Morpho-Biochemical and Physiological Characteristics of Natural Weed Parthenium hysterophorus L. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8217652. GU. J. Phytosci., 3(3): 233-239 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  88. Chughtai, S., K.H. Bhatti, A. Zahra, E.H. Siddique, M.Z. Baqir, K. Syed, T. Hussain, M. Ishtiaq and Ajaib. 2023. Production, Characterization and Kinetic Studies of Proteases by Screening of Indigenous Biomass. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8217604. GU. J. Phytosci., 3(3): 217-225 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  89. Ali, M., M. Arif, K.H. Bhatti, A. Zahra, E.H. Siddiqi, N. Arshad, Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, T. Hussain, S. Riaz and M.F. Siddiqui. 2023. Spatio-Temporal Differences in The Water Quality of Nullah Palkhu on Various Locations of Districts Sialkot & Gujranwala, Pakistan. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8217555. GU. J. Phytosci., 3(3): 196-203 (HEC Recognized, Y).
  90. Noshad, Q., Ajaib, A. Kiran. 3023. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. and few Members of family Convolvulaceae. DOI : https://doi.org/10.32350/cto.32.01. Current Trends in OMICS (CTO), 3(2):1-14 (HEC Recognized, Y).

Current Research Interest

  • Plant Taxonomy
  • Ethnopharmacology
  • Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Medicinal plants & Ethnobotany
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Herbarium & Botanic Garden management

Conference and Seminars Attended: 25

Tanveer Hussain, Assistant Professor (Research and Publications)

Research Projects Completed: 02

  • “Management of Soil-borne Pathogens that Cause Root Rot Diseases of Wheat”. 1.5 Millions (Completed in 2017 during USA Fellowship (HEC Funded)
  • “Cultivation of two indigenous edible mushrooms named as Agaricus bisporus and Morchella esculenta – A valuable contribution to agricultural biodiversity and community economic resilience” funded by office of ORIC, MUST, Mirpur during 2020-2021. 0.25 Millions (Completed in 2021).
  • MPhil Students Supervised: 19
  • MSc Students Supervised: 22
  • BS Students Supervised: 25

S. No

RESEARCH PAPERS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED

Year

70

Zahra, A., M. Zafar, A. Younas, T. Hassan, A. Nazeer, N. Arshad, … & T. Hussain (2024). Interaction of Heavy Metals Stress (Cadmium, Copper) and Salicylic Acid on Growth, Yield and Physiological Parameters in Two Varieties of Pea. Plant Health, 3(1), 87-101 (HEC Y Category).

2024

69

Mushtaq, M., M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, M. Ajaib, T. Hussain, M. W. Mazhar and T.A. Sardar (2024). Exploration of Antidiabetic Potential of Traditional Ethnomedicinal Plant Viscum Cruciatum Sieber Ex Boiss. (Loranthaceae) From Rawalakot District, Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 56(6): 1-11. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

 

2024

68

Hussain, T., F.A. Khan, R. Sikader. (2023). Assessment of mycotic diseases attack on indigenous old mango plants grown in Vatala park, Tehsil Bernala District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir. Natural Resources Conservation and Research (NRCR). 6(2): 1-9.

2023

67

Hussain, T. and M. Nasir (2023). Analysis of Palynological Parameters of Selected Species of Family Lamiaceae explored from District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir Pakistan. Austin Journal of Allergy. 9(1): 1044-1048. IF= 2.0

2023

66

Chughtai, S., K.H. Bhatti, A. Zahra, E.H. Siddique, M.Z. Baqir, K. Syed, T. Hussain, M. Ishtiaq and M. Ajaib (2023). Production, Characterization and Kinetic Studies of Proteases by Screening of Indigenous Biomass. GU Journal of Phytosciences, 3(3): 217-223 (HEC Y Category).

2023

65

Tufail, M., K.H. Bhatti, E.H. Siddiqi, N. Arshad, M. Ishtiaq, M. Ajaib and T. Hussain (2023). Evaluation of Cadmium (Cd) Stress on the Morpho-Biochemical and Physiological Characteristics of Natural Weed Parthenium hysterophorus L. GU Journal of Phytosciences, 3(3): 233-239 (HEC Y Category).

2023

64

Ali, M., M. Arif, K.H. Bhatti, A. Zahra, E.H. Siddiqi, N. Arshad, M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, T. Hussain, S. Riaz and M.F. Siddiqui (2023). Spatio-Temporal Differences in The Water Quality of Nullah Palkhu on Various Locations of Districts Sialkot & Gujranwala, Pakistan. GU Journal of Phytosciences, 3(3):196-203 (HEC Y Category).

2023

63

Hussain, T. M. Ishitaq, F. A. Khan, T. S. Ullah, I. Shabir (2023). Identification of aggressive microfungal pathogens of wheat crop from Bhimber Azad Kashmir and effective biomanagement of a most dominant pathogen Alternatia solani. Natural Resources Conservation and Research. 6(1): 1-8.

2023

62

Farooq, A., K.H.  Bhatti, E. H. Siddiqi, T. Hussain, K. Hussain, I. Ashraf, I. Iqbal (2023). Biodiesel Production Through Base Catalyzed Transesterification of Peach (Prunus persica L.) Kernel Oil. GU Journal of  Phytosciences,  3(2): 73-80 (HEC Y Category).

2023

61

Ishtiaq, M., M.W. Mazhar, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, S.A. Hussain, R. Casini, A.M. Abd-El Gawad, H.O. Elansary (2023). Seed Priming with the Selenium Nanoparticles Maintains the Redox Status in the Water Stressed Tomato Plants by Modulating the Antioxidant Defense Enzymes. Plants, 12, 1556: 1-24. IF= 4.658 (HEC W Category).

2023

60

Hussain, T., M. Ishttiaq, B. Zafar, A. Parveen, M. Maqbool and F. A. Khan (2023). Morphometric Characterization of Different Varieties of Mango Cultivated in Tehsil Bernala District Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 55(5): IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

2023

59

Ishtiaq, M., A.K. Sakinder, M.W. Mazhar, M. Maqbool, M. Ajaib, I. Hussain, T. Hussain, A. Parveen, S. Thind, T. Sardar, R. Akram, M. Azeem (2023).  Synergistic application of calcium oxide nanoparticles and farmyard manure induces cadmium tolerance in Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) by influencing physiological and biochemical parameters. PLOS ONE, 18(3): e0282531. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2023

58

Gulnaz, T., K. H. Bhati, E. H. Siddiqi, I. Iqbal, K. Hussain, M. Zafar, M. Ajaib, S. Z. Khan and T. Hussain (2023). Interactive Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Nickel Stress at Germination Stages in Two Varieties of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). GU Journal of Phytosciences.  3(1): 53-59. (HEC Y Category).

2023

57

Shabir, A., K. Hussain, K. H. Bhatti, E. H. Siddiqi, M. Zafar, T. Hussain, I. Iqbal, I. Ashraf, S. Z. Khan and K Syed (2023). Utilizing Food Waste of Generate Biogas in Urban Areas for Engaging Plastic Biogas Digestion. GU Journal of Phytosciences. 3(1): 47-52. (HEC Y Category).

2023

56

Ishtiaq, M., M. Ajaib, S. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, K. H. Bhatti, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, Waqas, M., T. Sardar, M. Iqbal, F. Shafi (2022). Analysis of Antidiabetic, Antiulcer and Analgesic Potential of Traditional Ethnomedicinal Plant Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. PLOS ONE, 17(10): e0274706. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2022

55

Maqbool, M., M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, R. Anwar, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, Waqas, M., T. Sardar, M. Iqbal, F. Shafi (2022). Antibacterial and Antifungal activity of Persicaria Barbata (L.) Hara (PBH) from district Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 19(1): 315-321. IF= 0.135  (HEC Y Category).

2022

54

Ishtiaq, M., H. Khanum, I. Hussain, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, A. Parveen, S. Thind, M. Azeem, F. Shabir (2022). Ethnobotanical Inventory and Medicinal Perspectives of Herbal Flora of Shiwalik Mountainous Range of District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 17(3): e0265028. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2022

53

Ishtiaq, M., I. Hussain, K. H. Bhatti, M. Maqbool, K. S. Ahmed, M. Ajaib, A.U. Shah, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, A. Ghani, H. Khanum, M. W. Mazhar, M. Mazhar, T. Sardar, O. Nasif, M. J. Ansari, P. Ondrisik. Study of Impacts of Brickkiln Emanations on Soil Quality of Agriculture Lands in Selected Areas of District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 17(2): e0258438. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2022

52

Khanum, H., M. Ishtiaq, K. H. Bhatti, I. Hussain, M. Azeem, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, S. Thind, R. Bashir, M. Muzamil, S. H. Abdel-Hafez, S. Sayed (2022). Ethnobotanical and Conservation Studies of Tree Flora of Shiwalik Mountainous Range of District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 17(2): e0262338. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2022

51

Ajaib, M., M. Maqbool, S. Iqbal,  F. Shafi, M. Ishtiaq, T. Hussain and T. Saifullah (2022). Ethnobotanical survey of wild plants of Kotla and adjoining areas Tehsil Kharian, District Gujrat. Bioscience Research, 19(1): 27-38 (HEC Y Category). https://www.isisn.org/BR-19-1-2022/27-38-19(1)2022BR21-286.pdf

2022

50

Ajaib, M., M. Maqbool, M. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain and T. Saifullah (2022).  A quantitative study of folk traditional knowledge on wild plants of Saryala, Tehsil Barnala, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Bioscience Research, 19(1): 13-26. IF= 0.135   (HEC Y Category).

2022

49

Ali, Q., M.W. Mazhar, M. Ishtiaq, A. Hussain, K.H. Bhatti, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, H. Khanum, T. Sardar,  M. Mazhar (2021). Efficacy of Zn Aspartate in comparison with ZnSO4 and L Aspartate in amelioration of drought stress in maize by modulating antioxidant defense; osmolyte accumulation and photosynthetic attributes. PLOS ONE, 16(12): e0260662. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2021

48

Hussain, T. and M. Ishtiaq (2021). Public Awareness and Bio-management of COVID-19 by Four Medicinal Herbs in District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences Part B, 58 (S): 1-10. IF= 0.139 (HEC Y Category).

2021

47

Ajaib, M., M. Ishtiaq, K. H. Bhatti, I. Hussain, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, A. Ghani, M. Azeem, S. M. R. Khan, S. Thind and R. Bashir (2021). Inventorization of Traditional Ethnobotanical Uses of Wild Plants of Dawarian and Ratti Gali Areas of District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 16(7): e0255010. IF= 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2021

46

Ishtiaq, M., I. Hussain, M. Maqbool, K. H. Bhatti, M. Ishtiaq, M. Ajaib, T. Hussain, W. Mushtaq, A. Ghani and R. Taj (2021). Phytotherapeutic uses of indigenous medicinal plants of Samahni area to cure Mycodermal infirmities prevailing in district Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(2): 1639-1651. IF= 0.135  (HEC Y Category).

2021

45

Mazhar, M.W., Q. Ali, M. Ishtiaq, A. Ghani, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, and W. Mushtaq (2021). Zinc-Aspartate-Mediated Drought Amelioration In Maize Promises Better Growth And Agronomic Parameters Than Zinc Sulfate And L-Aspartate. SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, 53(2): 290-310. IF= 0.31 (HEC X Category, Q 2).

2021

44

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, S. Ashraf, M. Maqbool, F. A. Khan and W. Mushtaq (2021). Biological Efficacy of Wild Medicinal Plants against Three Fungal of Fruit Diseases Occurring in District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(2): 1254-1265. IF= 0.135  (HEC Y Category).

2021

43

M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, K.S. Ahmed, M. Maqbool and T. Hussain. 2021. Traditional ethnobotanical knowledge of wild plants of Tilla Jogian District Jhelum, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 53(4):1-14.  IF= 1.2  (HEC X Category).

2021

42

Maqbool, M., M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, W. Mushtaq, M. W. Mazhar, T. Hussain and M. Mazhar (2021). Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, Antioxidant Study of Persicaria barbata (L.) Hara (PBH) from District Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(2): 1189-1197. IF= 0.135   (HEC Y Category).

2021

41

Mushtaq, W., M. Ishtiaq, K.H. Bhatti, M. Ajaib, M. Maqbool, T. Hussain and A. Ghani (2021). Ethnobotanical and Hyperglycemic Studies of Leaf and Bark Extract of Viscum album L. in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 705-719. IF= 0.135   (HEC Y Category).

2021

40

Maqbool M., M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain and W. Ahmed (2021). Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Aerva sanguinolenta (L.) Blume from District Bhimber (AJK), Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 640-652. IF= 0.135 (HEC Y Category)

2021

39

Ajaib, M., M. Maqbool, S. Iqbal, T. Hussain, M. Ishtiaq and F. Shafi (2021). A Contribution to ethnobotanical study of wild plants of Reyal Forest, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 359-369. IF= 0.135   (HEC Y Category)

2021

38

Shafi F., M. Ishtiaq, Q. Noshad, S. H. Kamran W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, M. Maqbool and M. Ajaib (2021) Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activities of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of Family Asteraceae. Bioscience Research, 18(1): 328-336 (HEC Y Category).

2021

37

Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool, M. Ajaib, M. Ahmed, I. Hussain, H. Khanam, W. Mushtaq, T. Hussain, S. Azam, K. H. Bhatti, A. Ghani (2021). Ethnomedicinal and folklore inventory of wild plants used by rural communities of valley Samahni, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. PLOS ONE, 16(1): e0243151. IF = 3.24 (HEC W Category).

2021

36

Ajaib, M., I. Nasir, M. Ishtiaq, F. Shafi, T. Hussain and K. H. Bhatti (2020).  Exploration of Traditional Knowledge of wild plants of Sarsala and its adjoining areas, District Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bioscience Research, 17(4): 2739-2749. IF= 0.135   (HEC Y category)

2020

35

Maqbool, M., M. Ajaib, M. Ishtiaq, S. Azam and T. Hussain (2019). Ethnomedicinal Study of Plants Used in Phytotherapeutics among Indigenous Communities of District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir and Migrants to United Kingdom. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences Part B, 56 (2): 55–74. IF= 0.139 (HEC Y Category)

2019

34

Ishtiaq, M., T. Hussain, M. Maqbool, S. Azam, S. Nazeer, W. Mushtaq, A. U. Rehman, Z. Huma (2019).

 Analysis of traditional mango pickling recipes of Watala and Allied Villages of Barnala, District Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan and its commercial perspectives. International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)., 15(5): 406-417.  (HEC Y Category)

2019

33

Maqbool M., M. Ajaib, K. H. Bhatti, M. Ishtiaq, H. Khanum, T. Hussain, A. Ghani, W. Mushtaq (2019). Traditional knowledge based inventory of wild plants of Watala National Park and allied villages from Bhimber district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17(5): 12023-12055. IF= 0.711  (HEC X Category)

2019

32

Hussain, T., T. Adesemoye, M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, A. Azam and S. Azam (2019). Control measures of root rot fungal pathogens by producing resistance against twelve wheat cultivars under greenhouse in Nebraska State of USA. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 51(2):717-726. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2019

31

Ishtiaq, M., T. Hussain, K.H. Bhatti, T. Adesemoye, M. Maqbool, S. Azam and A. Ghani (2019). Management of root rots diseases of eight wheat varieties using resistance and biological control agents’ techniques. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 51(1): 327-339. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2019

 

30

Thind, S., T. Hussain and I. Hussain (2018). Characterization and nutritional values of four tomato varieties in climatic conditions of district Layyah, Pakistan. Pure and Applied Biology, 7(2): 810-818. IF= 0  (HEC Y Category).

2018

29

Ishtiaq, M., T. Hussain, M. Maqbool, A. Afzal. 2018. Ethnopharmacological and Antibacterial Analysis of Some Selected Pteridophytes Species from Samahni (AJK) Pakistan. Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering., 2(4): 13-19. IF= 0 (HEC Y Category)

2018

28

Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool, T. Hussain, K.H. Bhatti, W. Mushtaq and A. Nadeem (2018), Application of Leaf Epidermal Anatomical Technique for Identification of Some Grass Species from District
Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 50(5): 1853-1863. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2018

27

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, S. Azam, M. Maqbool, W. Jawad (2017), Detection of seed-borne diseases associated with wheat varieties and their management in district Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 49 (SI): 295- 304. IF= 1.2  ((HEC X Category)

2017

26

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, S. Azam, W. Mushtaq (2017). Investigation of Seed Damaging Pathogens Associated with Wheat Crop and their Management Strategies in Bhimber Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan, 39(2): 39-47. IF= 0.7 ((HEC Y Category)

2017

25

Ashiq, M, M. Danish, S. Rafique and T. Hussain (2017), Physico-Chemical and Toxicological Properties of Para-Anisidine based Sulfonamides: Theoretical Approach and Experimental Justification. Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan, 39(2): 57-64. IF= 0.7 (HEC Y Category)

2017

24

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, M. Ashiq, W. Mushtaq and S. Azam (2016), Assessment of Wheat Foliar Mycoflora and their Management Strategies in District Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 14(5):49-65. IF= 0.711 (HEC X Category)

2016

23

Shahzad, A., M. Ishtiaq, T. Hussain, M. Waheeda, S. Amin, M. Mehwish, K. H. Batti, M. Asif, M. Azhar, M. and H. Atiq (2016). Analysis of Antimicrobial Potential of Some Ficus Taxa from District Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 14(5):159-76. IF= 0.711

2016

22

Ajaib, M., T. Hussain, S. Farooq, M. Ashiq (2016), Analysis of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides- An ethno-medicinal plant. Journal of Chemistry, 4:1-11. IF= 3.0 (HEC X category).

2016

21

Mushtaq, W., M. Tariq, M. Ishtiaq, R. Asghar, T. Hussain and T. Bashir (2016).  Role of Momordica Charantia L. as Herbal Medicine to Cure Hyperglycemia in Vitro on Induced Diabetic Model Animals. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 48(4): 1651-1656. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2016

20

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, N. Zahid and S. Azam (2016), Airborne Fungal Analysis of Different Units of Hospitals Present in Bhimber, Azad Kashmir. Journal of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials, 1(1):44-51. IF= 0.00

2016

19

M. Ishtiaq, M.  Maqbool, T. Hussain, S. Azam and W. Mushtaq (2016). Ethnomedico Profile of Indigenous flora of Tehsil Barnala, district Bhimber, Pakistan. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 3(2): 97-104. IF=0

2016

18

Ishtiaq, M., M. Noreen, M.  Maqbool, T. Hussain and S. Azam (2015), Analysis of fungal diversity impacts on Pinus roxburghii seeds from pine forest and plant nurseries of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(4): 1407-1414. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

2015

17

Sajid, M., M. Ishtiaq, S. A. Khan, H. Ahamd, M.  Maqbool, S. Azam and T. Hussain (2015), Taxonomic study of tea cultivars, cultivated in Pakistan by using morphogenetic approach., Pakistan Journal of Botany, 47(6): 2283-2288. IF= 1.2  (HEC X Category)

2015

16

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, S. Azam, W. Jawad and I.U. Haq (2014), Comparative Analysis of Air, Soil and Water Mycoflora of Samahni Area, Distract Bhimber Azad Kashmir Pakistan. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 23(8): 2295-2306. IF= 0.539 (HEC Y Category)

2014

15

1.          Ishtiaq, M., M.  Maqbool, T. Hussain, S. Azam and Y. Wang (2014), Leaf proteome analysis of Clematis chinensis: A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by two-dimensional electrophoresis techniques. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(3): 789-801. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2014

14

Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool, T. Hussain and S.  Azam (2014), 2-DE Protocol Optimization and Evaluation for Proteome Analysis of Genus Clematis Taxa (Ranunculaceae). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(5): 1549-1560. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2014

13

Hussain, N., A.  Hussain, M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool and T. Hussain (2013), Mycofloral pathogenicity on corn (Zea mays) seeds and its management by different strategies in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(6): 2163-2171. IF= 1.2  (HEC X Category)

2013

12

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, M. Maqbool, S. Azam and A. Shah, (2013) Incidence of air-borne mycoflora of Bagsar fort and its allied areas from Samahni valley district Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. African Journal  of Microbiology Research, 7(9): 724-729. IF= 0.539 (HEC Y Category).

2013

11

2.          Ahmed, I., M. Ishtiaq, T. Hussain, Z. Ahmed and M. Maqbool (2013), Analysis of soil of microbial biomass dynamic in rainfed wheat field in arid zones of Pakistan.  Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(SI): 389-399. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category)

2013

10

3.          M. Ishtiaq, P. Iqbal & T. Hussain (2013), Ethnobotanical uses of Gymnosperms of Neelam valley and Muzaffarabad of Kashmir. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 12 (3): 404-410. IF= 1.091 (HEC X Category)

2013

09

Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool, T. Hussain and A. Shahi (2013), Role of indigenous knowledge in biodiversity conservation of an area: A case study on tree ethnobotany of Soona valeey, district Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(SI): 157-164. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

2013

08

Hussain, N., A. Hussain, M. Ishtiaq, S. Azam and T. Hussain (2013). Pathogenicity of two seed-borne fungi commonly involved in maize seeds of eight districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. African Journal of Biotechnology, 12(12):1363-1370. IF= 0.573 (HEC Y Category).

2013

07

Ishtiaq, M., F. Ahmed, M.  Maqbool, T. Hussain (2013), Ethnomedicinal inventory of flora of Maradori valley, district Forward Khahuta, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan., American Journal of Research Communication., p.1-23. IF= 0.00

2013

06

Ishtiaq, M., A.S. Mumtaz, T. Hussain and A. Ghana (2012). Medicinal plant diversity in the flora of Leepa Valley, Muzaffarabad (AJK), Pakistan., African Journal of Biotechnology, 11(13): 3087-3098. IF= 0.573 (HEC Y Category)

2012

05

Ishtiaq, M., T. Hussain and M. Maqbool (2012). Anatomical studies of fungal affected mango trees of Barnala, district Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 371-375. IF= 1.2 (X Category)

2012

04

Ishtiaq, M., M. Maqbool and T. Hussain (2012). Interrelationship of Cultural Diversity and Biodiversity and its Impact on Conservation. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44: 245-256. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

2012

03

Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, A. Hussain, K. Sultana, (2011) Study of Drinking Water Fungi and its Pathogenic Effects on Human Beings from District Bhimber Azad Kashmir, Pakistan., Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(5): 2581-2585. IF= 1.2 (HEC X Category).

2011

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Hussain, T., M. Ishtiaq, A. Hussain, T. Mehmood, K. Sultana and M. Ashraf (2010). Incidence of Fungi in Water Springs of Samahni Valley, District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, International Journal of Biology, Canada, 2 (2): 94-101. IF= Nill

2010

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4.          Hussain T., and M. Ishtiaq (2009) A Floristic Description of Flora and Ethnobotany of Samahni Valley (A.K.), Pakistan, Ethnobotanical Leaflets, USA, 13: 873-899. IF= Nill

2009
  • Conferences Attended/Abstracts Published in Proceedings: 134
  • Book Published: 02
  • Book Chapter Published: 09

Current Research Interest:

Mycology and Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Plant Microbe Interactions, Fungal Biotechnology/Mushroom Farming, Crops Protection from diseases and sustainable agriculture

Kum Kum Noshad, Lecturer (Research and Publications)

Publications:

  1. M. Ajaib, A. N. Shahzad, S. Pervez, I. Lalarukh, M. F. Siddiqui and A. Wakeel(2023) Maize root architecture response to phosphorus availability in rooting medium Pak. J. Bot., 56(3)
  2. Noshad, Q., M.Ajaib, A.Kiran (2023). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Cuscuta reflexa ROXB. and few members of family Convolvulaceae. C.T.O. 23(2):01–14
  3. Noshad,Q. N.Z.Malik,M.Anjum,S.Arif,S.Jehangir and Z.Malik (2021) Screening of salt tolerant wheat varieties under salt stress in region Khuiratta,District Kotli AJK Pakistan Pakistan Journal of Botany53(4)
  4. Rashid,N., M.Zafar, M. Mushtaq, H.Malik, S.N.Shah, S.Sultana, N. Z. Malik, Q. Noshad, Z.Siddiq(2021) Use of scanning electron microscopy to analyze sculpturing pattern and internal features of pollen grain wall in some members of Astragaleae (subfamily: Papilionoidae) Microsc Res Tech
  5. Noshad,Q. M. Ajaib and A. Kiran (2020)Comparitive investigation of palynological characters of Cuscuta reflexa and few members of convolvulaceae TheJ.Anim.Plt.Sci 30(5):
  6. Shafi.F.,M.Ishtiaq, Q.Q.Noshad, S. H.Kamran, W.MushtaqT.Hussain,M.Maqbool and M.Ajaib.(2020)Phytochemical and antioxidant activities of some selected medicinal plants of family astraceae Bioscience Research,18(1):328-336
  7. Noshad,Q. M. genetic diversity of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. and few members of convolvulaceae on the basis of RAPD and SDS-PAGE. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 53(3)
  8. Niaz,T., M. S. Amjad, S.Khalil, C. Sammer, F. S. Khan, N. Z. Malik, Q. Noshad, S. Shabir(2019) Vegetaion structure and species diversity along altitudinal gradient of moist temperate forest of Lasdana, Bagh ,Azad Kashmir analyzed through ordination techniques
  9. Noshad, Q, M. Anjum , N. Z. Malik, M. Ajaib, S. Jehangir and M. Riaz (2018)Investigations of phytochemical and antifungal activity of Carica papaya L. leaves Pure Appl. Biol., 7(1): 309-314 ,
  10. Malik,N.Z., M. Anjum, M. Gulraiz , Z. H.Malik, Q. Noshad and S. Jehangir (2018) Floristic composition and diversity analysis of Keri Hills of District Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res., 24(4): 367-375
  11. Ajaib,M., S. Abid, M. Anjum, Q. Noshad, M.F. Siddiqui and M. A. Iqbal(2018) Phytochemical, antibacterial and antifungal activities of leaves and bark of Colebrookea oppositifolia: an ethnomedicinal plant Pure Appl. Biol., 7(1): 138-151
  12. Malik, N.Z., M.Riaz, Q.Noshad, N.Rashid, Q.Ain and A. Hussain (2017)Morphological, phytochemical and antifungal analysis of Aloe vera L. leaf extracts Asian J Agri & Biol. ;5(4):177- 187
  13. Mazher,M., M. Anjum, W. Mushtaq, Q. Noshad, N. Z.Malik (2017 )Antifungal assay of Solanum nigrum Linn. fruit, leaves and stems extracts in different solvents’ International Journal of Biosciences (IJB) Volume p380,S
  14. Noshad.Q., M. Ajaib, N. Iqbal, N. Zahid, S. Jehangir and N.Rashid 2017 Study of Genetic Diversity among Different Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) Lines through Morphological and Biochemical Analysis International Journal of Biochemistry Research& Review16(2): 19
  15. Mazher,M.,, N. Z. Malik, Muhammad Riaz, Adil Hussain, Y.Ali, Q. Noshad (2016)Phytochemistry and Antibacterial Assay of Fruit, Leaf and Stem Extracts of Solanum nigrum L. in Different Solvent nternational Journal of Biosciences | IJB | 9(6) 129-136
  16. Noshad Q. Q., Y. Zafar, M. Ali, N. Rashid, N. Zahid, T. Bashir, Z. A and S. Naseer (2013) first record of papaya ring spot virus atrain PRSV-P in Malir district Sindh and in Islamabad Pakistan. INT Journal of Agriculture and Biology 13 (490)
  17. Malik. N. Z; Z. H. Malik , M. Arshad, Q.Q. Noshad and N. Rashid 2013. Life form and Leaf size Spectra reported in Moist Temperate forest of Pir-Chinassi Hills, District muzaffarabad Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Topclass .J.Agr. Res.Vol. 1(1) 399-402

Dr. Sadia Jahangir, Lecturer (Research and Publications)

Publications = 15; Books = 0, Papers = 6, abstracts = 07, h index = 2, citations = 10

Publications:                                                                          

  1. Ejaz, U., Khan, S. M., Khalid, N., Jehangir, S., Shah, S. F. A., & Svenning, J. C. (2024). Elucidating the phytoremediation potentials and ecophysiological mechanisms of indicator plants in the industrial polluted region. Journal of Environmental Management, 366, 121821.
  2. Ejaz, U., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, Jehangir., Chandio, N. H., Qurat-Ul-Ain, R. A., Rizvi, Z. F., & Khalid, N. (2024). Dynamic interchange between floristic composition and industrial pollution: an ecological perspective. Pak. J. Bot, 56(6), 2229-2243.
  3. Jehangir, S., Khan, S. M., Ejaz, U., Zahid, N., Rashid, N., Noshad, Q., … & Shoukat, A. (2024). Alien flora of Pakistan: taxonomic composition, invasion status, geographic origin, introduction pathways, and ecological patterns. Biological Invasions, 1-17.
  4. Ejaz, U., Khan, S. M., Jehangir, S., Ahmad, Z., Abdullah, A., Iqbal, M., … & Svenning, J. C. (2024). Monitoring the Industrial waste polluted stream-Integrated analytics and machine learning for water quality index assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 450, 141877.
  5. Israr, A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ejaz, U., Jehangir, S., Ahmad, Z., … & Abd_Allah, E. F. (2024). Fire-Induced Vegetation Dynamics: An In-Depth Discourse on Revealing Ecological Transformations of the Mahaban and Surrounding Forests. Fire, 7(1), 27.
  6. Jehangir, S., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., Ejaz, U., Ain, Q. U., Lho, L. H., … & Raposo, A. (2024). Distribution of the Cannabis sativa L. in the Western Himalayas: A tale of the ecological factors behind its continuous invasiveness. Global Ecology and Conservation, 49, e02779.
  7. Ejaz, U., Khan, S. M., Khalid, N., Ahmad, Z., Jehangir, S., Fatima Rizvi, Z., … & Raposo, A. (2023). Detoxifying the heavy metals: A multipronged study of tolerance strategies against heavy metals toxicity in plants. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14, 1154571.
  8. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Page, S. E., Balzter, H., Ullah, A., Ali, S., Jehangir, S.,…. & Mukhamezhanova, A. S. (2023). Environmental sustainability and resilience in a polluted ecosystem via phytoremediation of heavy metals and plant physiological adaptations. Journal of Cleaner Production, 385, 135733.
  9. Ullah, H., Khan, S. M., Jaremko, M., Jahangir, S., Ullah, Z., Ali, I., … & Badshah, H. (2022). Vegetation assessments under the influence of environmental variables from the Yakhtangay Hill of the Hindu-Himalayan range, North Western Pakistan. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 20973.
  10. Noshad, Q., Malik, N. Z., Anjum, M., Arif, , Jehangir, S., & Malik, Z. (2021). Screening of salt tolerant wheat varieties under salt stress in region khuiratta, district kotli (AJK) Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot, 53(4), 1177-1182.
  11. Khan, S. M., Rehman, K., Ijaz, U., Ali, , Jehangir, S., Rehman, A. U., … & Ahmad, Z. (2021). Showcasing the Internationally Prioritized Medicinal Plants to Counteract the Pandemics–Potential Remedies for COVID-19 and other Forms of SARS: Internationally Prioritized Medicinal Plants to Counteract the COVID-19. Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences, 58(S), 55-67.
  12. Jehangir, S., Shinwari, Z. K., & Mahmood, T. (2018). Genetic characterization of selected genera of family Rhamnaceae based on rps 11 gene. Pak J Bot, 50(5), 1935-1939.
  13. Malik, N. Z., Anjum, M., Gulraiz, M., Malik, Z. H., Noshad, Q., & Jehangir, S. (2018). Floristic composition and diversity analysis of keri hills of district kotli azad jammu and kashmir pakistaN. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 24(4).
  14. Noshad, Q., Anjum, M., Malik, N. Z., Ajaib, M., Jehangir, S., & Riaz, M. (2018). 36. Investigations of phytochemical and antifungal activity of Carica papaya L. leaves. Pure and Applied Biology (PAB), 7(1), 309-314.
  15. Noshad, Q., Ajaib, M. N., Iqbal, N. Z., Jehangir, S., & Rashid, N. (2017). Study of genetic diversity among different tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) lines through morphological and biochemical analysis. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev, 16, 1-9.

Dr. Noman Rafiq, J. Lecturer (Research and Publications)