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Different crop sequences and tillage systems strongly affect weed flora composition and crop productivity. Exploring the impacts of tillage systems and crop sequences on weed infestation/flora and crop productivity may help in improving system productivity through the selection of optimum cropping sequence and tillage system. This two-year study assessed the impact of five crop sequences, i.e., fallow-barley (F-B), maize-barley (M-B), cotton-barley (C-B), mungbean-barley (MB-B) and sorghum-barley (S-B) on weed infestation and productivity of barley crop under five different tillage systems, i.e., conventional tillage (CT), no tillage (NT), minimum tillage (MT), strip tillage (ST) and bed sowing (BS). Crop sequences and tillage systems significantly altered density and biomass of total and individual weeds, and yield-related traits of barley. The F-B, MB-B or C-B sequences with NT recorded higher weed infestation compared to the rest of crop sequences and tillage systems. However, all crop sequences with tilled soils (i.e., BS and CT) recorded lesser weed infestation than NT. The S-B and M-B sequences suppressed weed infestation under different tillage systems. Bed-sown barley in MB-B sequence had the highest number of productive tillers (251.79 and 273.74), number of grains spike−1 (56.53 and 54.60), 1000-grains weight (40.98 and 40.98 g) and grain yield (3.27 and 3.32 t ha−1) during 1st and 2nd year, respectively. Adoption of bed sowing and crop sequence having allelopathic crop seemed a viable option to suppress weed infestation, whereas crop sequence with legume improved system productivity of barley-based crop sequences.
Muhammad Naeem; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Sami Ul-Allah; Saleh Alfarraj; Mubshar Hussain. The impact of different crop sequences on weed infestation and productivity of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under different tillage systems. Crop Protection 2021, 149, 105759 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Naeem, Muhammad Farooq, Shahid Farooq, Sami Ul-Allah, Saleh Alfarraj, Mubshar Hussain. The impact of different crop sequences on weed infestation and productivity of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under different tillage systems. Crop Protection. 2021; 149 ():105759.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Naeem; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Sami Ul-Allah; Saleh Alfarraj; Mubshar Hussain. 2021. "The impact of different crop sequences on weed infestation and productivity of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under different tillage systems." Crop Protection 149, no. : 105759.
Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread heavy metal, which commonly exert negative impacts on agricultural soils and living organisms. Foliar application of seed water extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) can mitigate the adverse impacts of Cd-toxicity in plants through its rich antioxidants. This study examined the role of seed water extracts of N. sativa (NSE) in mitigating the adverse impacts of Cd-toxicity on maize growth. Two maize genotypes (synthetic ‘Neelum’ and hybrid ‘P1543’) were grown under 0, 4, 8 and 12 mg Cd kg-1 soil. The NSE was applied at three different concentrations (i.e., 0, 10 and 20%) as foliar spray at 25 and 45 days after sowing. All Cd concentrations had no effect on germination percentage of both genotypes. Increasing Cd concentration linearly decreased root and allometric attributes, gas exchange traits and relative water contents of hybrid genotype. However, gas exchange traits of synthetic genotype remained unaffected by Cd-toxicity. Overall, hybrid genotype showed better tolerance to Cd-toxicity than synthetic genotype with better germination and allometric attributes and less Cd accumulation. Foliar application of NSE lowered negative effects of Cd-toxicity on all studied traits, except relative water contents. In conclusion, foliar application of NSE seemed a viable option to improve maize growth in Cd-contaminated soil.
Madiha Khadim Hussain; Abida Aziz; Hafiza Mamona Allah Ditta; Muhammad Farooq Azhar; Ahmed M. El-Shehawi; Sajjad Hussain; Noman Mehboob; Mubshar Hussain; Shahid Farooq. Foliar application of seed water extract of Nigella sativa improved maize growth in cadmium-contaminated soil. PLOS ONE 2021, 16, e0254602 .
AMA StyleMadiha Khadim Hussain, Abida Aziz, Hafiza Mamona Allah Ditta, Muhammad Farooq Azhar, Ahmed M. El-Shehawi, Sajjad Hussain, Noman Mehboob, Mubshar Hussain, Shahid Farooq. Foliar application of seed water extract of Nigella sativa improved maize growth in cadmium-contaminated soil. PLOS ONE. 2021; 16 (7):e0254602.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMadiha Khadim Hussain; Abida Aziz; Hafiza Mamona Allah Ditta; Muhammad Farooq Azhar; Ahmed M. El-Shehawi; Sajjad Hussain; Noman Mehboob; Mubshar Hussain; Shahid Farooq. 2021. "Foliar application of seed water extract of Nigella sativa improved maize growth in cadmium-contaminated soil." PLOS ONE 16, no. 7: e0254602.
Zinc (Zn) is an important micronutrient for crop plants and essential for human health. The Zn-deficiency is an important malnutrition problem known globally. Biofortified foods could overcome Zn deficiency in humans. Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] is an important, pulse crop frequently grown in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Mungbean could provide essential micronutrients, including Zn to humans. Therefore, it is very important to investigate the impact of Zn fertilization on the yield and grain biofortification of mungbean. Twelve mungbean genotypes (i.e., NM-28, NM-2011, NM-13-1, NM-2006, NM-51, NM-54, NM-19-19, NM-92, NM-121-25, NM-20-21, 7006, 7008) were assessed for their genetic diversity followed by Zn-biofortification, growth and yield under control (0 kg ha-1) and Zn-fertilized (10 kg ha-1) conditions. Data relating to allometric traits, yield components, grain yield and grain Zn contents were recorded. Zinc fertilization improved entire allometric and yield-related traits. Grain yield of different genotypes ranged from 439 to 904 kg ha-1 under control and 536 to 1462 kg ha-1 under Zn-fertilization. Zinc concentration in the grains varied from 15.50 to 45.60 mg kg-1 under control and 18.53 to 64.23 mg kg-1 under Zn-fertilized conditions. The tested genotypes differed in their Zn-biofortification potential. The highest and the lowest grain Zn contents were noted for genotypes NM-28 and NM-121-25, respectively. Significant variation in yield and Zn-biofortification indicated the potential for improvement in mungbean yield and grain Zn-biofortification. The genotypes NM-28 and NM-2006 could be used in breeding programs for improvement in grain Zn concentration due to their high Zn uptake potential. Nonetheless, all available genotypes in the country should be screened for their Zn-biofortification potential.
Muhammad Umar Haider; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Sami Ul-Allah; Mohammad Javed Ansari; Mona S. Alwahibi; Shahid Farooq. Zinc biofortification potential of diverse mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes under field conditions. PLOS ONE 2021, 16, e0253085 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Umar Haider, Mubshar Hussain, Muhammad Farooq, Sami Ul-Allah, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Mona S. Alwahibi, Shahid Farooq. Zinc biofortification potential of diverse mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes under field conditions. PLOS ONE. 2021; 16 (6):e0253085.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Umar Haider; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Sami Ul-Allah; Mohammad Javed Ansari; Mona S. Alwahibi; Shahid Farooq. 2021. "Zinc biofortification potential of diverse mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes under field conditions." PLOS ONE 16, no. 6: e0253085.
Tillage is among the most important soil management practices, which exert strong impacts on weed flora composition in different cropping systems. The large-scale adoption of tillage and cropping systems warrants thorough investigation regarding their impacts on weed flora composition. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess weed flora composition of various barley-based cropping systems (BBCSs) under different tillage practices (TPs). Barley was sown in fallow-barley (F-B), maize-barley (M-B), cotton-barley (C-B), mungbean-barley (Mu-B) and sorghum-barley (S-B) cropping systems with zero tillage (ZT), conventional tillage (CT), minimum tillage (MT), strip tillage (ST) and CT with bed sowing (CTBS). Significant differences (p < 0.05) were recorded among study years and interactions among BBCSs and TPs. The C-B system with ST during 1st year recorded the highest density (35 m− 2) of broadleaved weeds, whereas the highest density (37.76 m− 2) of broadleaved weeds was noted for the same cropping system with MT. All TPs, except BS resulted in increased density of broadleaved weeds in 2nd year compared with 1st year of the study, whereas BS reduced broadleaved weeds’ density during 2nd year. Nonetheless, M-B cropping system with ST and S-B cropping system with CTBS recorded the lowest density of broadleaved weeds during 1st and 2nd year, respectively. Similarly, C-B cropping system with ZT (39.33 m− 2) and MT (24.00 m− 2) recorded the lowest density of grassy weeds during 1st and 2nd year respectively. Nonetheless, S-B system with CTBS and S-B and Mu-B systems with ST recorded no grassy weeds during 1st and 2nd year, respectively. The S-B and M-B cropping systems suppressed various broadleaved and grassy weed species due to their allelopathic potential. In conclusion, different BBCSs had varying weed flora composition under different TPs. Adapting ST and CTBS can lower weed infestation. Similarly, inclusion of sorghum in rotation could be a viable option for effective weed management of barley-based cropping systems. Moreover, long-term experiments are needed to infer the weed seed bank in different TPs and BBCSs.
Muhammad Naeem; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq. Weed flora composition of different barley‐based cropping systems under conventional and conservation tillage practices. Phytoparasitica 2021, 49, 751 -769.
AMA StyleMuhammad Naeem, Mubshar Hussain, Muhammad Farooq, Shahid Farooq. Weed flora composition of different barley‐based cropping systems under conventional and conservation tillage practices. Phytoparasitica. 2021; 49 (4):751-769.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Naeem; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq. 2021. "Weed flora composition of different barley‐based cropping systems under conventional and conservation tillage practices." Phytoparasitica 49, no. 4: 751-769.
The world population will rise in future, which would demand more wheat production to fulfil dietary needs of wheat-dependent population of the world. Food security in wheat-dependent regions will greatly rely on wheat productivity. Weed infestation is a major constraint reducing wheat productivity globally. Nonetheless, cropping systems and weed management strategies strongly influence weed infestation in modern agriculture. Herbicides are the key weed management tool in conventional agriculture. However, frequent use of herbicides have resulted in the evolution of herbicide-resistance weeds, which made weed management a challenging task. Sustainable and eco-friendly weed management strategies shift weed-crop competition in the favour of crop plants. Limited studies have evaluated the interactive effect of cropping systems and weed management strategies on weed flora of wheat-based cropping systems (WBCSs). This two-year study evaluated the impact of different weed management strategies (WMSs) on weed flora of WBCSs, i.e., fallow-wheat (FW), rice-wheat (RW), cotton-wheat (CW), mungbean-wheat (MW) and sorghum-wheat (SW). The WMSs included in the study were, false seedbed, allelopathic water extracts and herbicide application, while weed-free and weedy-check were maintained as control treatments. Data relating to diversity and density of individual and total broadleaved and narrow-leaved weeds were recorded. The WBCSs, WMSs and their interaction significantly altered diversity and density of individual, total, broadleaved and narrow-leaved weeds. Weed-free and weedy-check treatments recorded the lowest and the highest values of diversity and density of individual, total, broadleaved and narrow-leaved weeds. Herbicide application effectively reduced density and diversity of weeds. Allelopathic water extracts and false seedbed proved less effective than herbicides. On the other hand, SW cropping system not only reduced weed density but also limited the weed flora. It is concluded that false seedbed and SW cropping system can be efficiently used to manage weeds in WBCSs. However, long-term studies are needed to infer the impact of SW cropping system and false seedbed on soil properties, soil microbes and productivity of wheat crop.
Muhammad Shahzad; Khawar Jabran; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza; Leonard Wijaya; Mohamed A. El-Sheikh; Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni. The impact of different weed management strategies on weed flora of wheat-based cropping systems. PLOS ONE 2021, 16, e0247137 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Shahzad, Khawar Jabran, Mubshar Hussain, Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Leonard Wijaya, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni. The impact of different weed management strategies on weed flora of wheat-based cropping systems. PLOS ONE. 2021; 16 (2):e0247137.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Shahzad; Khawar Jabran; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza; Leonard Wijaya; Mohamed A. El-Sheikh; Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni. 2021. "The impact of different weed management strategies on weed flora of wheat-based cropping systems." PLOS ONE 16, no. 2: e0247137.
This two-year study observed the influence of various barley-based cropping systems on soil physicochemical properties, allometric traits and biomass production of barley sown under different tillage systems. Barley was cultivated in different cropping systems (CS), i.e., fallow-barley (fallow-B), maize-barley (maize-B), cotton-barley (cotton-B), mungbean-barley (mungbean-B) and sorghum-barley (sorghum-B) under zero tillage (ZT), minimum tillage (MT), strip tillage (ST), conventional tillage (CT) and bed-sowing (BS). Interaction between different CS and tillage systems (TS) positively influenced soil bulk density (BD), total porosity, available phosphorus (P), ammonical and nitrate nitrogen (NH4-N and NO3-N), available potassium (K), allometric traits and biomass production of barley. The highest soil BD along with lower total porosity were noted in ZT leading to lesser leaf area index (LAI), leaf area duration (LAD), specific leaf area (SLA), crop growth rate (CGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR) of barley. Nonetheless, bed-sown barley produced the highest biomass due to better crop allometry and soil physical conditions. The highest postharvest soil available P, NH4-N, NO3-N, and K were recorded for zero-tilled barley, while BS followed by CT recorded the lowest nutrient contents. Barley in mungbean-B CS with BS produced the highest biomass, while the lowest biomass production was recorded for barely sown in fallow-B cropping system with ZT. In conclusion, barley sown after mungbean (mungbean-B cropping system) with BS seems a pragmatic choice for improving soil fertility and subsequently soil health.
Muhammad Naeem; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Shahid Hussain; Hayssam M. Ali; Mubshar Hussain. Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems. Agronomy 2020, 11, 8 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Naeem, Noman Mehboob, Muhammad Farooq, Shahid Farooq, Shahid Hussain, Hayssam M. Ali, Mubshar Hussain. Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems. Agronomy. 2020; 11 (1):8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Naeem; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Shahid Hussain; Hayssam M. Ali; Mubshar Hussain. 2020. "Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems." Agronomy 11, no. 1: 8.
The introduction of transgenic cotton (Bt-cotton) for controlling bollworms has resulted in increased production; however, the residual effects of mulches from Bt-cotton are poorly understood. Therefore, the current study evaluated the impact of Bt and non-Bt cotton mulches on soil properties, weed dynamics and yield of winter crops sown after cotton. Three different winter crops, i.e., wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), canola (Brassica napus L.) and Egyptian clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) and two mulch types, i.e., Bt mulch (obtained from Bt-cotton cultivars, i.e., ‘CIM-616’ and ‘GH-Mubarik’) and non-Bt mulch (obtained from non-Bt cultivars, i.e., ‘CIM-620’ and ‘N-414’) were included in the study. The mulches were applied at a rate of 2 t ha-1 before planting the winter crops. The Bt and non-Bt mulches differentially affected soil properties, weed dynamics and productivity of winter crops. The non-Bt mulches decreased the soil bulk density and penetration resistance, while increased the soil porosity. Wheat crop increased the soil porosity, pH, available N and soil organic matter content. Overall, non-Bt mulches improved the productivity of winter crops compared with Bt mulches. The toxins released by Bt mulches lowered the weed density; however, it negatively influenced soil properties (bulk density and available nitrogen) and productivity of winter crops. Therefore, appropriate crop rotation measures may be opted for the soils cultivated with Bt-cotton to conserve soil and achieve yield sustainability for the crops sown after cotton. Nonetheless, non-Bt mulches can be used for improving soil properties and productivity of winter crops.
Muhammad Waseem Riaz Marral; Muhammad Bismillah Khan; Fiaz Ahmad; Shahid Farooq; Mubshar Hussain. The influence of transgenic (Bt) and non-transgenic (non-Bt) cotton mulches on weed dynamics, soil properties and productivity of different winter crops. PLoS ONE 2020, 15, e0238716 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Waseem Riaz Marral, Muhammad Bismillah Khan, Fiaz Ahmad, Shahid Farooq, Mubshar Hussain. The influence of transgenic (Bt) and non-transgenic (non-Bt) cotton mulches on weed dynamics, soil properties and productivity of different winter crops. PLoS ONE. 2020; 15 (9):e0238716.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Waseem Riaz Marral; Muhammad Bismillah Khan; Fiaz Ahmad; Shahid Farooq; Mubshar Hussain. 2020. "The influence of transgenic (Bt) and non-transgenic (non-Bt) cotton mulches on weed dynamics, soil properties and productivity of different winter crops." PLoS ONE 15, no. 9: e0238716.
Boron (B) is a vital nutrient equally important for plants and human beings. The native soil fertility of arid and semi-arid regions of Pakistan is very low where chickpea is grown on large scale. In such soils, B deficiency is the leading constraint not only for profitable chickpea production but also lead to low B-enriched chickpea grains. Boron seed coating and inoculation with B-tolerant bacteria (BTB) can be effective to improve crop response grown on such soils. Chickpea seeds were coated with different levels of boron (0.0 control; 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 g B/kg). Coated and uncoated seeds were divided in two portions and half of these seeds were inoculated with BTB, i.e., Bacillus sp. MN54 while the other half of these seeds were not inoculated with BTB, i.e., Bacillus sp. MN54. Boron seed coating improved seedling growth, nodulation, seed yield, and grain B concentration. Crop response for such characteristics was further augmented with the inoculation of BTB. It was found that seed coating with 1.5 g B kg−1 along with BTB inoculation was the best combination to improve seedling growth, nodulation, and grain yield of chickpea. Higher concentration of B in chickpea seeds was recorded at higher levels of B seed coating (3.0 g B kg−1 soil). Boron seed coating improved grain yield by 9–25% compared with the control treatment. Boron seed coating at lower rates (1.5 g kg−1) along with seed inoculation with BTB Bacillus sp. MN54 seemed a viable option to improve nodulation, growth, yield, and grain B biofortification of chickpea.
Mubshar Hussain; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Naveed; Kousar Shehzadi; Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir. Optimizing Boron Seed Coating Level and Boron-Tolerant Bacteria for Improving Yield and Biofortification of Chickpea. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 2020, 20, 2471 -2478.
AMA StyleMubshar Hussain, Noman Mehboob, Muhammad Naveed, Kousar Shehzadi, Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir. Optimizing Boron Seed Coating Level and Boron-Tolerant Bacteria for Improving Yield and Biofortification of Chickpea. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 2020; 20 (4):2471-2478.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMubshar Hussain; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Naveed; Kousar Shehzadi; Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir. 2020. "Optimizing Boron Seed Coating Level and Boron-Tolerant Bacteria for Improving Yield and Biofortification of Chickpea." Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20, no. 4: 2471-2478.
Availability of good quality irrigation water is a big challenge in arid and semi arid regions of the world. Drought stress results in poor plant growth and low yield; however, the rhizobacteria, capable of producing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC)-deaminase are likely to improve crop growth and productivity under drought stress. Similarly, biochar could also ameliorate the negative impacts of drought stress. Therefore, this pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the role of ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) alone and in combinations with timber-waste biochar in improving maize growth under drought stress. The ACC-deaminase producing rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae, Achromobacter xylosoxidans and Leclercia adecarboxylata were studied along with two rates (0.75 and 1.50% of the soil weight) of biochar under three moisture levels i.e., normal moisture, mild drought stress and severe drought stress. The E. cloacae in conjunction with higher rate of biochar produced a significant improvement i.e., up to 60, 73, 43, 69, 76 and 42% respectively, in grain yield plant-1, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, chlorophyll a, total chlorophyll and carotenoids contents of maize as compared to the control under mild drought stress. Similarly, A. xylosoxidans with higher rate of biochar also enhanced grain yield plant-1, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, chlorophyll a, total chlorophyll and carotenoids contents of maize up to 200, 213, 113, 152, 148 and 284%, respectively over control under severe drought stress. In conclusion, combination of ACC-deaminase containing PGPR, A. xylosoxidans and biochar (0.75%) proved an effective technique to improve maize growth and productivity under drought stress.
Subhan Danish; Muhammad Zafar-Ul-Hye; Fauzia Mohsin; Mubshar Hussain. ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biochar mitigate adverse effects of drought stress on maize growth. PLoS ONE 2020, 15, e0230615 .
AMA StyleSubhan Danish, Muhammad Zafar-Ul-Hye, Fauzia Mohsin, Mubshar Hussain. ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biochar mitigate adverse effects of drought stress on maize growth. PLoS ONE. 2020; 15 (4):e0230615.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSubhan Danish; Muhammad Zafar-Ul-Hye; Fauzia Mohsin; Mubshar Hussain. 2020. "ACC-deaminase producing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biochar mitigate adverse effects of drought stress on maize growth." PLoS ONE 15, no. 4: e0230615.
Malnutrition is among the biggest threats being faced globally, and Pakistan is among the countries having high malnutrition rate. Pulses grown in Pakistan have lower amounts of micronutrients, especially iron (Fe) in grains compared to developed world. Biofortification, -a process of integrating nutrients into food crops-, provides a sustainable and economic way of increasing minerals/micronutrients’ concentration in staple crops. Mungbean fulfills protein needs of large portion of Pakistani population; however, low Fe concentration in grains do not provide sufficient Fe. Therefore, current study was conducted to infer the impact of different Fe levels and application methods on yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration of mungbean. Mungbean was sown under four levels of Fe, i.e., 0, 5, 10 and 15 kg Fe ha-1 applied by three methods, i) as basal application (whole at sowing), ii) side dressing (whole at 1st irrigation) and iii) 50% as basal application + 50% side dressing (regarded as split application). Iron levels and application methods significantly influenced the allometry, yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration of mungbean. Split application of 15 kg Fe ha-1 had the highest yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration compared to the rest of Fe levels and application methods. Moreover, split application of 15 kg Fe ha-1 proved a quick method to improve the grain-Fe concentration and bioavailability, which will ultimately solve the Fe malnutrition problem of mungbean-consuming population in Pakistan. In conclusion, split application of Fe at 15 kg ha-1 seemed a viable technique to enhance yield, economic returns, grain-Fe concentration and bioavailability of mungbean.
Abdul Majeed; Waqas Ahmed Minhas; Noman Mehboob; Shahid Farooq; Mubshar Hussain; Sardar Alam; Muhammad Shahid Rizwan. Iron application improves yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration of mungbean. PLOS ONE 2020, 15, e0230720 .
AMA StyleAbdul Majeed, Waqas Ahmed Minhas, Noman Mehboob, Shahid Farooq, Mubshar Hussain, Sardar Alam, Muhammad Shahid Rizwan. Iron application improves yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration of mungbean. PLOS ONE. 2020; 15 (3):e0230720.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbdul Majeed; Waqas Ahmed Minhas; Noman Mehboob; Shahid Farooq; Mubshar Hussain; Sardar Alam; Muhammad Shahid Rizwan. 2020. "Iron application improves yield, economic returns and grain-Fe concentration of mungbean." PLOS ONE 15, no. 3: e0230720.
Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is grown worldwide because of its high protein contents, but its production is low due to zinc (Zn) deficiency in soil. This study was conducted to assess the best mungbean genotype and Zn application method to enhance productivity and grain Zn biofortification. Two mungbean genotypes NM-92 and NM-2006 were grown using three Zn application methods and their combinations, viz. osmopriming (0.01 M), soil application (10 kg ha−1), foliar application (0.5%), osmopriming + soil, osmopriming + foliar, foliar + soil, and osmopriming + foliar + soil, whereas hydropriming and no Zn application were used as control. The results indicated that stand establishment, allometric traits, grain yield, grain biofortification, net income, and benefit-cost ratio were more in genotype NM-92 at both sites (Layyah and Multan). In pot experiment, Zn osmopriming + foliar application enhanced grain yield (90.3%) and osmopriming + foliar + soil Zn increased grain Zn concentration (45.1%) in genotype NM-92. Among the sites, at Layyah, Zn soil application + foliar enhanced grain yield (63%) and the combination of osmopriming + foliar + soil increased grain Zn concentration (79%) in genotype NM-92. At Multan site, the grain yield and grain Zn concentration were enhanced by 63.7% and 31.6%, respectively, in genotype “NM-92” with Zn soil application + foliar. The highest marginal net benefits were obtained with Zn foliar + soil application at both sites in mungbean genotype NM-92. The genotype NM-92 should be planted with Zn application as osmopriming + foliar + soil to attain better yield and grain Zn biofortification.
Muhammad Umar Haider; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Ahmad Nawaz. Zinc Nutrition for Improving the Productivity and Grain Biofortification of Mungbean. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 2020, 20, 1321 -1335.
AMA StyleMuhammad Umar Haider, Mubshar Hussain, Muhammad Farooq, Ahmad Nawaz. Zinc Nutrition for Improving the Productivity and Grain Biofortification of Mungbean. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 2020; 20 (3):1321-1335.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Umar Haider; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Farooq; Ahmad Nawaz. 2020. "Zinc Nutrition for Improving the Productivity and Grain Biofortification of Mungbean." Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20, no. 3: 1321-1335.
Lower nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a major yield limiting factor in semi-arid regions due to poor organic contents of the soils. There is a close relationship between soil organic matter and NUE of fertilizers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effect of sole N fertilizer and its combinations with organic amendments (farm manure combinations) on N use efficiency and crop productivity. For this purpose, a two-year field study was conducted to access the influence of integrated use of synthetic N fertilizer (urea) and farm manure on N use efficiency and wheat productivity. Treatments include i.e. Control, 100% N by Urea + 0%N by farm manure (FM), 75% N by Urea + 25 % N by FM, 50% N by Urea + 50% N by FM, 25% N by Urea + 75% N by FM, 0% N by Urea + 100% N by FM arranged in a triplicate randomized complete block design having recommended N rate of 150 kg ha–1. The results revealed that the treatment having 75% Urea and 25% FM followed by 50% Urea and 50% FM showed better results in term of wheat growth and yield. There was 98% increase in N uptake of wheat grains and 200% increase in NUE by the application of 75% urea+25% FM relative to sole application of urea. This study suggests use of 3:1 ratio of urea and FM for maximum NUE and sustainable wheat production.
Abdur Rehim; Maryam Khan; Muhammad Imran; Muhammad Amjad Bashir; Sami Ul-Allah; Muhammad Naeem Khan; Mubshar Hussain. Integrated use of farm manure and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer improves nitrogen use efficiency, yield and grain quality in wheat. Italian Journal of Agronomy 2020, 15, 29 -34.
AMA StyleAbdur Rehim, Maryam Khan, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Sami Ul-Allah, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Mubshar Hussain. Integrated use of farm manure and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer improves nitrogen use efficiency, yield and grain quality in wheat. Italian Journal of Agronomy. 2020; 15 (1):29-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbdur Rehim; Maryam Khan; Muhammad Imran; Muhammad Amjad Bashir; Sami Ul-Allah; Muhammad Naeem Khan; Mubshar Hussain. 2020. "Integrated use of farm manure and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer improves nitrogen use efficiency, yield and grain quality in wheat." Italian Journal of Agronomy 15, no. 1: 29-34.
Lead (Pb) is the second most toxic heavy metal after arsenic (As), which has no role in biological systems. Pb toxicity causes a range of damages to plants from germination to yield formation; however, its toxicity is both time and concentration dependent. Its exposure at higher rates disturbs the plant water and nutritional relations and causes oxidative damages to plants. Reduced rate of seed germination and plant growth under stress is mainly due to Pb interference with enzymatic activities, membrane damage and stomatal closure because of induction of absicic acid and negative correlation of Pb with potassium in plants. Pb induced structural changes in photosynthetic apparatus and reduced biosynthesis of chlorophyll pigments cause retardation of carbon metabolism. In this review, the noxious effects of Pb on germination, stand establishment, growth, water relations, nutrient uptake and assimilation, ultra-structural and oxidative damages, carbon metabolism and enzymatic activities in plants are reported. The Pb dynamics in soil rhizosphere and role of remediation strategies i.e. physical, chemical and biological to decontaminate the Pb polluted soils has also been described. Among them, biological strategies, including phytoremediation, microbe-assisted remediation and remediation by organic amendments, are cost effective and environmentally sound remedies for cleaning Pb contaminated soils. Use of organic manures and some agricultural practices have the potential to harvest better crops yield of good quality form Pb contaminated soils.
Usman Zulfiqar; Muhammad Farooq; Saddam Hussain; Muhammad Maqsood; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Ishfaq; Muhammad Ahmad; Muhammad Zohaib Anjum. Lead toxicity in plants: Impacts and remediation. Journal of Environmental Management 2019, 250, 109557 .
AMA StyleUsman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Farooq, Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Maqsood, Mubshar Hussain, Muhammad Ishfaq, Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Zohaib Anjum. Lead toxicity in plants: Impacts and remediation. Journal of Environmental Management. 2019; 250 ():109557.
Chicago/Turabian StyleUsman Zulfiqar; Muhammad Farooq; Saddam Hussain; Muhammad Maqsood; Mubshar Hussain; Muhammad Ishfaq; Muhammad Ahmad; Muhammad Zohaib Anjum. 2019. "Lead toxicity in plants: Impacts and remediation." Journal of Environmental Management 250, no. : 109557.
The production of oil from the conventional oilseed seed crops (viz. mustard, rapeseed) is not sufficient to meet the demands of Pakistani people. Due to this reason, a surplus quantity of oil is imported every year from different countries to fulfill the domestic demands of the cooking oil. This 2-year study was aimed to optimize the dose of NPK for profitable production of white mustard. Nitrogen (0, 60, 90 kg ha−1), phosphorous (0, 30, 60 kg ha−1) and potassium (0, 75, 100 kg ha−1) were applied in various combinations. The results indicated that highest seed yield and profitability was recorded with NPK at 90–60–100 kg ha−1, which was attributed to improvement in crop growth. In crux, application of NPK at pre-optimized rate might be a viable option to improve the growth, yield, oil quality, and economics of white mustard production under arid climates in Pakistan. According to the results, a balanced use of NPK fertilization is a key management strategy for white mustard growing farmers of arid region.
Ahmad Sher; Abdul Sattar; Abdul Qayyum; Muhammad Ijaz; Ahmad Nawaz; Abdul Manaf; Mubshar Hussain. Optimizing the NPK application in white mustard (Sinapis alba L.) under an arid climate in Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition 2019, 42, 1556 -1565.
AMA StyleAhmad Sher, Abdul Sattar, Abdul Qayyum, Muhammad Ijaz, Ahmad Nawaz, Abdul Manaf, Mubshar Hussain. Optimizing the NPK application in white mustard (Sinapis alba L.) under an arid climate in Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 2019; 42 (13):1556-1565.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAhmad Sher; Abdul Sattar; Abdul Qayyum; Muhammad Ijaz; Ahmad Nawaz; Abdul Manaf; Mubshar Hussain. 2019. "Optimizing the NPK application in white mustard (Sinapis alba L.) under an arid climate in Punjab, Pakistan." Journal of Plant Nutrition 42, no. 13: 1556-1565.
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria increase plant growth and give protection against insect pests and pathogens. Due to the negative impact of chemical pesticides on environment, alternatives to these chemicals are needed. In this scenario, the biological methods of pest control offer an eco-friendly and an attractive option. In this study, the effect of two plant growth promoting rhizobacterial strains (Bacillus sp. strain 6 and Pseudomonas sp. strain 6K) on aphid population and wheat productivity was evaluated in an aphid susceptible (Pasban-90) and resistant (Inqlab-91) wheat cultivar. The seeds were inoculated with each PGPR strain, separately or the combination of both. The lowest aphid population (2.1 tiller−1), and highest plant height (85.8 cm), number of spikelets per spike (18), grains per spike (44), productive tillers (320 m−2), straw yield (8.6 Mg ha−1), and grain yield (4.8 Mg ha−1) were achieved when seeds were inoculated with Bacillus sp. strain 6 + Pseudomonas sp. strain 6K. The grain yield of both varieties was enhanced by 35.5–38.9% with seed inoculation with both bacterial strains. Thus, the combine use of both PGPR strains viz. Bacillus sp. strain 6 + Pseudomonas sp. strain 6K offers an attractive option to reduce aphid population tied with better wheat productivity.
Muhammad Naeem; Zubair Aslam; Abdul Khaliq; Jam Nazir Ahmed; Ahmad Nawaz; Mubshar Hussain. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria reduce aphid population and enhance the productivity of bread wheat. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 2018, 49, 9 -14.
AMA StyleMuhammad Naeem, Zubair Aslam, Abdul Khaliq, Jam Nazir Ahmed, Ahmad Nawaz, Mubshar Hussain. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria reduce aphid population and enhance the productivity of bread wheat. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 2018; 49 ():9-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Naeem; Zubair Aslam; Abdul Khaliq; Jam Nazir Ahmed; Ahmad Nawaz; Mubshar Hussain. 2018. "Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria reduce aphid population and enhance the productivity of bread wheat." Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 49, no. : 9-14.
A decrease in water resources around the globe in irrigated agriculture has resulted in a steep decline in irrigation water availability. Therefore, management options for efficient use of available irrigation water are inevitable. Deciding the critical time, frequency and amount of irrigation are compulsory to achieve higher crop outputs. Hence, this two-year field study was conducted to assess the role of different row spacings, i.e., 20, 25 and 30 cm, on growth, productivity, and water use efficiency (WUE) of wheat under deficit supplemental irrigation (DSI) at the vegetative and reproductive phase by using surplus supplemental irrigation (SSI) throughout the growing season as the control. DSI at both growth stages, and the reproductive stage in particular, changed the crop allometry, yield and net income of wheat. However, narrow spacing (20 cm) resulted in efficient use of available irrigation water (DSI and SSI) with higher yield, WUE and economic returns. Interestingly, wider spacing resulted in a higher number of grains per spike with higher 1000-grain weight under SSI and DSI, but final yield output remained poor due to a lower number of productive tillers. It was concluded that reducing irrigation during the vegetative stage is less damaging compared with the reproductive phase; therefore, sufficient supplemental irrigation must be added at the reproductive stage, particularly during grain-filling. Further, narrow spacing (20 cm) resulted in efficient utilization of available irrigation water; therefore, wheat must be grown at a narrow spacing to ensure the efficient utilization of available irrigation water.
Mubshar Hussain; Shahid Farooq; Khawar Jabran; Muhammad Ijaz; Abdul Sattar; Waseem Hassan. Wheat Sown with Narrow Spacing Results in Higher Yield and Water Use Efficiency under Deficit Supplemental Irrigation at the Vegetative and Reproductive Stage. Agronomy 2016, 6, 22 .
AMA StyleMubshar Hussain, Shahid Farooq, Khawar Jabran, Muhammad Ijaz, Abdul Sattar, Waseem Hassan. Wheat Sown with Narrow Spacing Results in Higher Yield and Water Use Efficiency under Deficit Supplemental Irrigation at the Vegetative and Reproductive Stage. Agronomy. 2016; 6 (2):22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMubshar Hussain; Shahid Farooq; Khawar Jabran; Muhammad Ijaz; Abdul Sattar; Waseem Hassan. 2016. "Wheat Sown with Narrow Spacing Results in Higher Yield and Water Use Efficiency under Deficit Supplemental Irrigation at the Vegetative and Reproductive Stage." Agronomy 6, no. 2: 22.
Drought‐induced damages in crop plants are ranked at top amid all losses instigated by diverse abiotic stresses. Terminal drought (drought at reproductive phase) has emerged as a severe threat to the productivity of wheat crop. Different seed enhancement techniques, genotypes and distribution of crop plants in different spacings have been explored individually to mitigate these losses; however, their interaction has rarely been tested in improving drought resistance in wheat. This study was conducted to evaluate the potential role of different seed enhancement techniques and row spacings in mitigating the adversities of terminal drought in two wheat cultivars during two consecutive growing seasons of 2010–2011 and 2011–2012. Seeds of wheat cultivars Lasani‐2008 (medium statured) and Triple Dwarf‐1 (dwarf height) soaked in water (hydropriming) or CaCl2 (osmopriming) were sown in 20‐, 25‐ and 30‐cm spaced rows; just before heading, the soil moisture was maintained at 100 % field capacity (well watered) or 50 % field capacity (terminal drought) till maturity. Terminal drought significantly reduced the yield and related traits compared with well‐watered crop; however, osmopriming improved the crop performance under terminal drought. Among different row spacings, wheat sown in 20‐cm spaced rows performed better during both years of study. Wheat cultivar Lasani‐2008 performed better than cultivar Triple Dwarf‐1 under both well‐watered and stress conditions. Maximum net returns and benefit–cost ratio were recorded from osmoprimed seeds of cultivar Lasani‐2008 sown in 20‐cm spaced rows under well‐watered condition. Nonetheless, osmoprimed seeds of cultivar Lasani‐2008 sown in 20‐cm spaced rows were better able to produce good yield under terminal drought.
S. Farooq; M. Shahid; M. B. Khan; Mubshar Hussain; M. Farooq. Improving the Productivity of Bread Wheat by Good Management Practices under Terminal Drought. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 2014, 201, 173 -188.
AMA StyleS. Farooq, M. Shahid, M. B. Khan, Mubshar Hussain, M. Farooq. Improving the Productivity of Bread Wheat by Good Management Practices under Terminal Drought. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 2014; 201 (3):173-188.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS. Farooq; M. Shahid; M. B. Khan; Mubshar Hussain; M. Farooq. 2014. "Improving the Productivity of Bread Wheat by Good Management Practices under Terminal Drought." Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 201, no. 3: 173-188.
Water‐saving rice production systems are inevitable in the wake of severe water shortage in rice‐growing regions of the world. Mulches can improve water productivity, yield and quality of rice through increase in water retention. Studies were conducted for two consecutive years to assess the potential role of mulches (plastic and straw) in improving the performance of water‐saving rice production systems in comparison with no mulch used and conventionally irrigated transplanted rice. Water‐saving rice production systems in this study comprise aerobic rice and transplanted rice with intermittent irrigation. These systems saved water (18–27 %) with improved water productivity more than the conventional system. However, these systems caused a yield penalty of 22–37 %; nevertheless, these yield losses were compensated with the application of mulches under water‐saving rice production systems. Both plastic and straw mulches were helpful in improving moisture retention and water productivity (0.18–0.25 kg grain m−3 water) relative to non‐mulch treatments (0.19–0.29 kg grain m−3 water). Mulch application was also helpful in reducing the number of non‐productive tillers and sterile spikelets, and improving the productive tillers, kernel number and size, and kernel quality. Plastic mulch was more effective than straw mulch in improving water retention, water productivity and reducing spikelet sterility. In conclusion, the mulching improved the soil moisture retention, and thus enhanced the rice water productivity, spikelet fertility, paddy yield and quality of rice. This signifies the importance of mulching in water‐saving rice production systems.
K. Jabran; E. Ullah; Mubshar Hussain; M. Farooq; U. Zaman; Muhammad Yaseen; Bhagirath Chauhan. Mulching Improves Water Productivity, Yield and Quality of Fine Rice under Water-saving Rice Production Systems. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 2014, 201, 389 -400.
AMA StyleK. Jabran, E. Ullah, Mubshar Hussain, M. Farooq, U. Zaman, Muhammad Yaseen, Bhagirath Chauhan. Mulching Improves Water Productivity, Yield and Quality of Fine Rice under Water-saving Rice Production Systems. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 2014; 201 (5):389-400.
Chicago/Turabian StyleK. Jabran; E. Ullah; Mubshar Hussain; M. Farooq; U. Zaman; Muhammad Yaseen; Bhagirath Chauhan. 2014. "Mulching Improves Water Productivity, Yield and Quality of Fine Rice under Water-saving Rice Production Systems." Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 201, no. 5: 389-400.
Muhammad Farooq; Mubshar Hussain; Kadambot Siddique. Drought Stress in Wheat during Flowering and Grain-filling Periods. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 2014, 33, 331 -349.
AMA StyleMuhammad Farooq, Mubshar Hussain, Kadambot Siddique. Drought Stress in Wheat during Flowering and Grain-filling Periods. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 2014; 33 (4):331-349.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Farooq; Mubshar Hussain; Kadambot Siddique. 2014. "Drought Stress in Wheat during Flowering and Grain-filling Periods." Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences 33, no. 4: 331-349.
Rozbeh Farhoudi; Ng-Jin Lee; Mubshar Hussain. Mild Drought Improves Growth and Flower Oil Productivity of German Chamomile (Matricaria recutitaL.). Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 2014, 17, 26 -31.
AMA StyleRozbeh Farhoudi, Ng-Jin Lee, Mubshar Hussain. Mild Drought Improves Growth and Flower Oil Productivity of German Chamomile (Matricaria recutitaL.). Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. 2014; 17 (1):26-31.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRozbeh Farhoudi; Ng-Jin Lee; Mubshar Hussain. 2014. "Mild Drought Improves Growth and Flower Oil Productivity of German Chamomile (Matricaria recutitaL.)." Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 17, no. 1: 26-31.