Umair Riaz

Assistant Professor, MNS University of Agriculture Multan

Research Interests

Environmental Bio-geochemistry
Solid Waste Management
Water Quality
Nano-fertilizers
Pesticide Formulation
Environmental Chemistry
Soil Science
Development
Analytical Chemistry
Pollution
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Plant Science
Ecology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Environmental Engineering
Agronomy and Crop Science
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Geography, Planning and Development
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Building and Construction
Water Science and Technology
Aquatic Science
Biochemistry
Physiology
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Earth-Surface Processes
Materials Chemistry
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Space and Planetary Science
Paleontology

About

Passionate to help youth

Publications

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides

Microbiota and Biofertilizers / Dec 08, 2020

Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Anum, W., Samreen, T., Sarfraz, M., & Nazir, M. Z. (2020). Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers (pp. 181–196). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48771-3_11

Prospective Roles and Mechanisms of Caffeic Acid in Counter Plant Stress: A Mini Review

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Dec 13, 2018

Riaz, U., Kharal, M. A., Murtaza, G., Zaman, Q. uz, Javaid, S., Malik, H. A., Aziz, H., & Abbas, Z. (2018). Prospective Roles and Mechanisms of Caffeic Acid in Counter Plant Stress: A Mini Review. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.1.8.19

Bio-fertilizers: Eco-Friendly Approach for Plant and Soil Environment

Bioremediation and Biotechnology / Jan 01, 2020

Riaz, U., Mehdi, S. M., Iqbal, S., Khalid, H. I., Qadir, A. A., Anum, W., Ahmad, M., & Murtaza, G. (2020). Bio-fertilizers: Eco-Friendly Approach for Plant and Soil Environment. In Bioremediation and Biotechnology (pp. 189–213). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35691-0_9

Heavy metals stress, mechanism and remediation techniques in rice (Oryza sativa L.): A review

Pure and Applied Biology / Mar 10, 2020

Javaid, S. (2020). Heavy metals stress, mechanism and remediation techniques in rice (Oryza sativa L.): A review. Pure and Applied Biology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2020.90045

Influence of different sewage sludges and composts on growth, yield, and trace elements accumulation in rice and wheat

Land Degradation & Development / Mar 30, 2018

Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, & Farooq, M. (2018). Influence of different sewage sludges and composts on growth, yield, and trace elements accumulation in rice and wheat. Land Degradation & Development, 29(5), 1343–1352. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.2925

Evaluation of Ground Water Quality for Irrigation Purposes and Effect On Crop Yields: A GIS Based Study of Bahawalpur

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Mar 01, 2018

Riaz, U., Abbas, Z., Zaman, Q. uz, Mubashir, M., Jabeen, M., Zulqadar, S. A., Javeed, Z., Rehman, S.-, Ashraf, M., & Qamar, M. J. (2018). Evaluation of Ground Water Quality for Irrigation Purposes and Effect On Crop Yields: A GIS Based Study of Bahawalpur. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 31(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.1.29.36

Cadmium Contamination, Bioavailability, Uptake Mechanism and Remediation Strategies in Soil-Plant-Environment System: a Critical Review

Current Analytical Chemistry / Dec 30, 2020

Riaz, U., Aslam, A., Qamar uz Zaman, Javeid, S., Gul, R., Iqbal, S., Javid, S., Murtaza, G., & Jamil, M. (2020). Cadmium Contamination, Bioavailability, Uptake Mechanism and Remediation Strategies in Soil-Plant-Environment System: a Critical Review. Current Analytical Chemistry, 17(1), 49–60. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573411016999200817174311

Partial root-zone drying (PRD), its effects and agricultural significance: a review

Bulletin of the National Research Centre / Sep 15, 2020

Iqbal, R., Raza, M. A. S., Toleikiene, M., Ayaz, M., Hashemi, F., Habib-ur-Rahman, M., Zaheer, M. S., Ahmad, S., Riaz, U., Ali, M., Aslam, M. U., & Haider, I. (2020). Partial root-zone drying (PRD), its effects and agricultural significance: a review. Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 44(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-020-00413-w

Chemical fractionation and risk assessment of trace elements in sewage sludge generated from various states of Pakistan

Environmental Science and Pollution Research / Jan 28, 2020

Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, Farooq, M., Aziz, H., Qadir, A. A., Mehdi, S. M., & Qazi, M. A. (2020). Chemical fractionation and risk assessment of trace elements in sewage sludge generated from various states of Pakistan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(32), 39742–39752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07795-4

A Comprehensive Review on Emerging Importance and Economical Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Current Scenario

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Sohail, M. I., Samreen, T., Ashraf, M., Akmal, F., Siddiqui, A., Ahmad, I., Naveed, M., Khan, N. I., & Akhter, R. M. (2021). A Comprehensive Review on Emerging Importance and Economical Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Current Scenario. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.381.392

Chemical Fertilizers, Formulation, and Their Influence on Soil Health

Microbiota and Biofertilizers / Dec 08, 2020

Iqbal, S., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Jamil, M., Ahmed, M., Hussain, A., & Abbas, Z. (2020). Chemical Fertilizers, Formulation, and Their Influence on Soil Health. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers (pp. 1–15). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48771-3_1

Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation

Chemosphere / Mar 01, 2023

Mehmood, T., Mustafa, B., Mackenzie, K., Ali, W., Sabir, R. I., Anum, W., Gaurav, G. K., Riaz, U., Liu, X., & Peng, L. (2023). Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation. Chemosphere, 316, 137704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137704

Alleviation of Chlorpyrifos Toxicity in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Reducing Its Uptake and Oxidative Stress in Response to Soil-Applied Compost and Biochar Amendments

Plants / Oct 14, 2021

Aziz, H., Murtaza, G., Saleem, M. H., Ali, S., Rizwan, M., Riaz, U., Niaz, A., Abualreesh, M. H., & Alatawi, A. (2021). Alleviation of Chlorpyrifos Toxicity in Maize (Zea mays L.) by Reducing Its Uptake and Oxidative Stress in Response to Soil-Applied Compost and Biochar Amendments. Plants, 10(10), 2170. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10102170

Adsorptive Removal of Atrazine From Contaminated Water Using Low-Cost Carbonaceous Materials: A Review

Frontiers in Materials / Jun 27, 2022

Ahmad, M., Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Ahmad, J., Rasheed, H., Al-Farraj, A. S. F., & Al-Wabel, M. I. (2022). Adsorptive Removal of Atrazine From Contaminated Water Using Low-Cost Carbonaceous Materials: A Review. Frontiers in Materials, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.909534

Economic feasibility of phytoremediation

Phytoremediation / Jan 01, 2022

Riaz, U., Athar, T., Mustafa, U., & Iqbal, R. (2022). Economic feasibility of phytoremediation. In Phytoremediation (pp. 481–502). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-89874-4.00025-x

Morpho-Physiological and Productivity Attributes of Rice Bean

Ricebean / Jan 01, 2020

Katoch, R. (2020). Morpho-Physiological and Productivity Attributes of Rice Bean. In Ricebean (pp. 91–102). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5293-9_7

Assessment of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and Associated Human Health Risk

Sustainability / Sep 30, 2022

Riaz, R. M. Y., Murtaza, G., Farooqi, Z. U. R., Ali, S., Aziz, H., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K. A., Owens, G., Ahmad, H. R., & Riaz, U. (2022). Assessment of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and Associated Human Health Risk. Sustainability, 14(19), 12460. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912460

Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels

Sustainability / Nov 10, 2021

Murtaza, G., Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Shaheen, N., Sohail, M. I., Saleem, M. H., Abualreesh, M. H., Alatawi, A., & Ali, S. (2021). Health Risk Assessment, Pore Water Chemistry, and Assessment of Trace Metals Transfer from Two Untreated Sewage Sludge Types to Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculentum) at Different Application Levels. Sustainability, 13(22), 12394. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212394

Recent developments in phosphate-assisted phytoremediation of potentially toxic metal(loid)s-contaminated soils

Assisted Phytoremediation / Jan 01, 2022

Mehmood, T., Liu, C., Bibi, I., Ejaz, M., Ashraf, A., Haider, F. U., Riaz, U., Hussain, A., Husain, S., Shaz, M., Asghar, S., Shahid, M., & Niazi, N. K. (2022). Recent developments in phosphate-assisted phytoremediation of potentially toxic metal(loid)s-contaminated soils. In Assisted Phytoremediation (pp. 345–370). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-822893-7.00014-8

Health and safety hazards of nanomaterials

Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Shahzad, L., Samreen, T., & Abbasi, W. M. (2021). Health and safety hazards of nanomaterials. In Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, Hazards and Safety (pp. 223–240). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-823823-3.00012-4

Assessment of the Consequences of Heat Changes on Cotton Cultivars Growth, Phenology and Yield at Different Sowing Regimes

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2020

Mehboob, K. M. R., Iqbal, R., Israr, M., Shamshad, J., Riaz, U., Rahman, M. H., Ali, F., Nawaz, A., Sarfraz, M., Waheed, A., Khan, M. T., & Aslam, M. (2020). Assessment of the Consequences of Heat Changes on Cotton Cultivars Growth, Phenology and Yield at Different Sowing Regimes. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 33(4). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.759.769

A Review on Pharmaceutical Waste Pollution in Water: Extent, Management and Removal Strategies

Volume 5 Issue 1 / Jun 30, 2022

Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Aslam, A., Qazi, M. A., Nasim, M., Anum, W., Ullah, R., Khan, M. M., & Ahmad, I. (2022). A Review on Pharmaceutical Waste Pollution in Water: Extent, Management and Removal Strategies. Abasyn Journal Life Sciences, Volume 5 Issue 1, 56–71. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.34091/ajls.5.1.6

Assessment of Remediation Efficiency: Microbial Indicators Of Soil Health

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022

Shahzad, L., Riaz, U., & Sharif, F. (2022). Assessment of Remediation Efficiency: Microbial Indicators Of Soil Health. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 225–239). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-13

Pesticide Pollution in an Aquatic Environment

Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems / Nov 04, 2021

Riaz, U., Rafi, F., Naveed, M., Mehdi, S. M., Murtaza, G., Niazi, A. G., & Mehmood, H. (2021). Pesticide Pollution in an Aquatic Environment. In Freshwater Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems (pp. 131–163). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003130116-6

Genomics of Mustard Crops

Oil Crop Genomics / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Anum, W., Murtaza, G., Jamil, M., Samreen, T., Sohail, I., Qamar-uz-Zaman, Iqbal, R., & Ameen, M. (2021). Genomics of Mustard Crops. In Oil Crop Genomics (pp. 271–290). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70420-9_12

Agricultural Land Expansion and Food Security in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis

IUB Journal of Social Sciences / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, S., Rashid Gill, A., & Fahad Malik, M. (2021). Agricultural Land Expansion and Food Security in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis. IUB Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.52461/ijoss.v3i1.861

Effect of Different Row Spaces on Yield and Quality of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) under Eskisehir Ecological Conditions

Biological Diversity and Conservation / Dec 15, 2020

KATAR, N., & KATAR, D. (2020). Effect of Different Row Spaces on Yield and Quality of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) under Eskisehir Ecological Conditions. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 13(3), 314–321. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2020.769561

Variations in soil phosphorus fractionations in different water-stable aggregates under litter and inorganic fertilizer treatment in Korean pine plantation and its natural forest

Heliyon / Jun 01, 2023

Hussain, A., Jamil, M. A., Abid, K., Chen, L., Khan, K., Duan, W., Alam, T., & Riaz, U. (2023). Variations in soil phosphorus fractionations in different water-stable aggregates under litter and inorganic fertilizer treatment in Korean pine plantation and its natural forest. Heliyon, 9(6), e17261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17261

Genetically modified organisms use in green synthesizes nanomaterials

Synthesis of Bionanomaterials for Biomedical Applications / Jan 01, 2023

Riaz, U., Anum, W., Jatoi, G. H., Murtaza, G., Qazi, M. A., Rehman, M., Zaman, Q. U., Shahzad, L., Sohail, M. I., Aziz, H., Mehmood, T., & Mustafa, A. (2023). Genetically modified organisms use in green synthesizes nanomaterials. In Synthesis of Bionanomaterials for Biomedical Applications (pp. 151–163). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-91195-5.00015-5

Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on Fungal Enzymes

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022

Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Iqbal, S., & Athar, T. (2022). Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on Fungal Enzymes. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 127–143). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-8

Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Plants

Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences / Apr 21, 2022

Zulqadar, S. A., Kharal, M. A., Riaz, U., Iqbal, R., Murtaza, B., Murtaza, G., & Qazi, M. A. (2022). Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Plants. In Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences (pp. 303–325). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003277255-11

Environment X Genetic Stability of Different Sorghum Bicolor Varieties/Promising Lines Under Various Environmental Conditions

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research / Apr 17, 2022

Anum, W., Yasmin, S., Ali, L., Riaz, U., Ali, A., Imtiaz, R., Akhter, I., Manzoor, N., ur Rahman, A., Maan, N. A., & Hussain, A. (2022). Environment X Genetic Stability of Different Sorghum Bicolor Varieties/Promising Lines Under Various Environmental Conditions. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, 69–81. https://doi.org/10.51758/agjsr-02-2021-0011

Favorable Soil Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Anum, W., & Waheed, A. (2021). Favorable Soil Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture. In Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil (pp. 135–157). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7062-3.ch005

Role of genetically modified plant repository in biopharmaceutical industries

Phytomedicine / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Fatima, M., Shehzad, L., & Malik, H. A. (2021). Role of genetically modified plant repository in biopharmaceutical industries. In Phytomedicine (pp. 377–387). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-824109-7.00026-1

Challenges to ensuring food security through rice.

CABI Reviews / Mar 21, 2007

Nguyen, N. V. (2007). Challenges to ensuring food security through rice. CABI Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1079/pavsnnr20061067

Kinetics of interlayer potassium release from micaceous minerals

Sorensen, R. C. (n.d.). Kinetics of interlayer potassium release from micaceous minerals [Iowa State University]. https://doi.org/10.31274/rtd-180816-4818

The effects of soil drying and rewetting history on phosphorus solubilisation and growth of maize (Zea mays) under contrasting agricultural soils in China

Mar 23, 2020

Mongol, N. (2020). The effects of soil drying and rewetting history on phosphorus solubilisation and growth of maize (Zea mays) under contrasting agricultural soils in China. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-19920

Simultaneous determination of bromoxynil and MCPA in commercial samples and raw materials using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography

BMC Chemistry / Mar 16, 2024

Yar, A., Ansari, T. M., Rehman, F., Raza, A., Riaz, U., Iqbal, R., Al-Mohaimeed, A. M., Al-onazi, W. A., & Rizwan, M. (2024). Simultaneous determination of bromoxynil and MCPA in commercial samples and raw materials using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. BMC Chemistry, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-024-01154-x

Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Plasticizers: Contamination and Risk Assessment of Drinking-Water Quality

Sustainability / Sep 04, 2023

Adil, N., Ashraf, K., Munir, M., Mohiuddin, M., Abbasi, A., Riaz, U., Aslam, A., Marey, S. A., Hatamleh, A. A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2023). Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Plasticizers: Contamination and Risk Assessment of Drinking-Water Quality. Sustainability, 15(17), 13263. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713263

Assessment of Heavy Metal(oid)s Accumulation in Eggplant and Soil under Different Irrigation Systems

Water / Mar 09, 2023

Tariq, Y., Ehsan, N., Riaz, U., Nasir, R., Khan, W. A., Iqbal, R., Ali, S., Mahmoud, E. A., Ullah, I., & Elansary, H. O. (2023). Assessment of Heavy Metal(oid)s Accumulation in Eggplant and Soil under Different Irrigation Systems. Water, 15(6), 1049. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15061049

Assessing and Mapping the Impact of Tourism and Changing Climatic Conditions in Himalayan Region of Pakistan

Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism / Jun 02, 2023

YASIN, A., SHAHZAD, L., HAYYAT, M. U., GHAFOOR, G. Z., SAEED, S., SHARIF, F., RAIZ, U., & SALEEM, M. B. (2023). Assessing and Mapping the Impact of Tourism and Changing Climatic Conditions in Himalayan Region of Pakistan. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, 14(3), 605. https://doi.org/10.14505/jemt.v14.3(67).01

Assessment of Health Risks in Wheat Crop Irrigated by Manka Canal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

Applied and Environmental Soil Science / Dec 21, 2023

Hassan, M. A. ul, Javied, S., Riaz, U., Saleh, M. A., Alamer, K. H., Siddique, N., Aslam, A., Noor, N., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2023). Assessment of Health Risks in Wheat Crop Irrigated by Manka Canal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2023, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1097072

Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards

Heliyon / Oct 01, 2023

Ashraf, M., Hussain, F., Aziz, H., Riaz, U., Saleem, M. H., Javid, A., Nosheen, A., Ali, A., Okla, M. K., Saleh, I. A., Alaraidh, I. A., & Abdel-Maksoud, M. A. (2023). Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards. Heliyon, 9(10), e20822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20822

Feasibility study of the environmental and economic impact of phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil

Chemical Papers / Jun 02, 2023

Al-Bagawi, A. H. (2023). Feasibility study of the environmental and economic impact of phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil. Chemical Papers, 77(9), 5541–5553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-023-02884-3

Influence of silicon doped biochar on germination and defense mechanisms of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under copper and salinity stresses

Journal of Plant Nutrition / Jun 20, 2023

Salman, S., Shahzad, L., Khan, W.-U.-D., Riaz, U., Sharif, F., Tahir, A., Hayyat, M. U., Hussain, A., & Tariq Saeed, M. (2023). Influence of silicon doped biochar on germination and defense mechanisms of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under copper and salinity stresses. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 46(16), 3933–3953. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2023.2220720

Nanotechnology and Use of Nanoparticles in Developing Environmental Stress-Tolerant Plants

Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants / May 18, 2023

Riaz, U., Samreen, T., Shah, M. S., Aziz, H., Shahzad, L., Nazir, M. Z., Raiz, N., Mehmood, T., & Jatoi, G. H. (2023). Nanotechnology and Use of Nanoparticles in Developing Environmental Stress-Tolerant Plants. In Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants (pp. 571–587). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003346203-20

Nutrient Accumulation During Vegetative and Reproductive Growth Affected by Endogenous and Exogenous Phosphorus Applications in Maize Crop

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Oct 26, 2022

Saeed, M. T., Wahid, M. A., Riaz, U., Nadeem, M., Farrukh Saleem, M., Aziz, T., Kausar, S., & Cheema, M. (2022). Nutrient Accumulation During Vegetative and Reproductive Growth Affected by Endogenous and Exogenous Phosphorus Applications in Maize Crop. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 54(7), 895–909. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2137180

Nutritional values of Artemia salina (brine shrimp) enriched with microalgae Chlorella vulgaris grown in banana stem compost extract medium

Journal of Applied Aquaculture / Dec 20, 2023

Mtaki, K., Kyewalyanga, M. S., & Mtolera, M. S. P. (2023). Nutritional values of Artemia salina (brine shrimp) enriched with microalgae Chlorella vulgaris grown in banana stem compost extract medium. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2023.2293112

Plant Metabolomics: An Overview of the Role of Primary and Secondary Metabolites against Different Environmental Stress Factors

Life / Mar 06, 2023

Salam, U., Ullah, S., Tang, Z.-H., Elateeq, A. A., Khan, Y., Khan, J., Khan, A., & Ali, S. (2023). Plant Metabolomics: An Overview of the Role of Primary and Secondary Metabolites against Different Environmental Stress Factors. Life, 13(3), 706. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13030706

Potential, Mechanism and Molecular Insight of Melatonin in Phyto-Remediation

Plant in Challenging Environments / Jan 01, 2023

Riaz, U., Shahzad, L., Shafiq, M. A., Kamran, M., Aziz, H., Sohail, M. I., SaifUllah, & Murtaza, G. (2023). Potential, Mechanism and Molecular Insight of Melatonin in Phyto-Remediation. In Melatonin: Role in Plant Signaling, Growth and Stress Tolerance (pp. 363–386). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40173-2_19

Role of Nanotechnology in Phenolic Compound Dynamics

Plant Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Management / Jan 01, 2023

Iqbal, S., Riaz, U., Akhtar, J., Aziz, H., & Sarwar, G. (2023). Role of Nanotechnology in Phenolic Compound Dynamics. In Plant Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Management (pp. 441–461). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6426-8_20

Role of Selenium in Tolerance Against Different Environmental Stress

Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants / May 18, 2023

Riaz, U., Samreen, T., Nazir, M. Z., Kanwal, N., Bashir, S., & Qamar-Uz-Zaman. (2023). Role of Selenium in Tolerance Against Different Environmental Stress. In Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants (pp. 257–267). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003346203-9

Strategies to Evaluate Nanoremediation Efficiency

Green Nanoremediation / Jan 01, 2023

Rafaqat, S., Riaz, U., Hassan, F., Hussain, A., Tanveer-ul-Haq, Murtaza, G., & Qamar-uz-Zaman. (2023). Strategies to Evaluate Nanoremediation Efficiency. In Green Nanoremediation (pp. 375–388). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30558-0_17

Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries

Apr 04, 2023

Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., & Jamil, M. (2023). Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries. Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003283621

Consortium between Groundwater Quality and Lint Yield in Cotton Belt Areas

Water / Oct 04, 2022

Hameed, M. R., Attia, H., Riaz, U., Ashraf, K., Alamer, K. H., Althobaiti, A. T., Algethami, B., Sultan, K., Khan, A. A. A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2022). Consortium between Groundwater Quality and Lint Yield in Cotton Belt Areas. Water, 14(19), 3136. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14193136

Co-application of Boron, Sulphur, and Biochar for Enhancing Growth and Yield ofBrassica napusunder Calcareous Soil

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Mar 07, 2022

Samreen, T., Rashid, S., Zulqernain Nazir, M., Riaz, U., Noreen, S., Nadeem, F., Kanwal, S., Munir, H., & Tul-Muntaha, S. (2022). Co-application of Boron, Sulphur, and Biochar for Enhancing Growth and Yield ofBrassica napusunder Calcareous Soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 53(9), 1050–1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2043339

Modern Aspects of Phytoremediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Soils

Global Arsenic Hazard / Dec 03, 2022

Mehmood, T., Ashraf, A., Peng, L., Shaz, M., Ahmad, S., Ahmad, S., Khan, I., Abid, M., Gaurav, G. K., & Riaz, U. (2022). Modern Aspects of Phytoremediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Soils. In Environmental Science and Engineering (pp. 433–457). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16360-9_20

Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides: Application and Impact on Agriculture

Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences / Apr 21, 2022

Javeed, Z., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Mehdi, S. M., Idrees, M., Zaman, Q. U., & Khalid, W. (2022). Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides: Application and Impact on Agriculture. In Diverse Applications of Nanotechnology in the Biological Sciences (pp. 199–212). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003277255-7

Role of Rhizobacteria in Phytoremediation of Metal Contaminated Lands

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022

Riaz, U., Mehmood, T., Sohail, M. I., Akmal, F., & Erum, N. (2022). Role of Rhizobacteria in Phytoremediation of Metal Contaminated Lands. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 3–32). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-2

Sustainable Agroecosystems: Recent Trends and Approaches in Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation

Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management / Apr 19, 2022

Anum, W., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Raza, M. U., & Asad-Ur-Rahman. (2022). Sustainable Agroecosystems: Recent Trends and Approaches in Phytoremediation and Rhizoremediation. In Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management (pp. 185–204). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003280682-11

Bioresource Nutrient Recycling in the Rice–Wheat Cropping System: Cornerstone of Organic Agriculture

Plants / Oct 28, 2021

Nazir, S., Zaman, Q. uz, Abbasi, A., Komal, N., Riaz, U., Ashraf, K., Ahmad, N., Agarwal, S., Nasir, R., & Chen, Y. (2021). Bioresource Nutrient Recycling in the Rice–Wheat Cropping System: Cornerstone of Organic Agriculture. Plants, 10(11), 2323. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10112323

Alleviating the Drought Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Foliar Application of Amino Acid and Yeast

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021

Haider, I., Raza, M. A. S., Iqbal, R., Ahmad, S., Aslam, M. U., Israr, M., Riaz, U., Sarfraz, M., Abbas, N., Abbasi, S. H., Abbas, Z., & Aamer, M. (2021). Alleviating the Drought Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Foliar Application of Amino Acid and Yeast. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.239.246

Antidiabetic Property of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants / Jan 01, 2021

Malik, J. A., Iqbal, S., Biswas, J., Riaz, U., & Datta, S. (2021). Antidiabetic Property of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). In Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (pp. 257–269). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58975-2_10

Biofertilizers: A Viable Tool for Future Organic Agriculture

Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Qadir, A. A., Rafi, F., Qazi, M. A., Javid, S., Tuseef, M., & Shakir, M. (2021). Biofertilizers: A Viable Tool for Future Organic Agriculture. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 (pp. 329–340). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61010-4_16

Combined Sulfur and Organic Compost Treatment Influences Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Activity to Improve Growth and Yield of Sunflower

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2021

Haq, S. U., Hussain, A., Riaz, U., Hussain, M. B., Fareed, A., Ikram, N. A., & Nawaz, F. (2021). Combined Sulfur and Organic Compost Treatment Influences Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Activity to Improve Growth and Yield of Sunflower. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.3.656.663

Historical Background, Development and Preparation of Nanomaterials

Nanotechnology / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Mehmood, T., Iqbal, S., Asad, M., Iqbal, R., Nisar, U., & Masood Akhtar, M. (2021). Historical Background, Development and Preparation of Nanomaterials. In Nanotechnology (pp. 1–13). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9437-3_1

Integrated and Site-Specific Fertilizer Application Role in Rice-Wheat Cropping System

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies / Feb 05, 2021

Qazi, M., Khan, N., Umar, F., Rahi, A., Nazar, S., Ahmed, N., Ghaffar, A., Mughal, K., Warraich, I., Hamid, Z., Khalid, M., & Riaz, U. (2021). Integrated and Site-Specific Fertilizer Application Role in Rice-Wheat Cropping System. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 30(2), 1777–1784. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/125850

Understanding the Role of Bacterial Fertilizers in Stressed Agriculture: Actions, Mechanisms and Future Prospects

Plant Growth Regulators / Jan 01, 2021

Samreen, T., Riaz, U., Sarfraz, M., Nazir, M. Z., Zaheer, Z. A., Kanwal, S., & Sidra-Tul-Muntaha. (2021). Understanding the Role of Bacterial Fertilizers in Stressed Agriculture: Actions, Mechanisms and Future Prospects. In Plant Growth Regulators (pp. 441–453). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61153-8_20

Values of Composting

Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 / Jan 01, 2021

Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Rafi, F., Batool, M., Manzoor, N., Ashraf, W., & Murtaza, G. (2021). Values of Composting. In Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 (pp. 175–193). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61010-4_9

Biofortification Technologies Used in Agriculture in Relation to Micronutrients

Plant Micronutrients / Jan 01, 2020

Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Anum, W., Mehdi, S. M., Murtaza, G., & Jamil, M. (2020). Biofortification Technologies Used in Agriculture in Relation to Micronutrients. In Plant Micronutrients (pp. 225–239). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49856-6_9

Envisaging-the-Response-of-Wheat-Triticum-Aestivum-L-under-Different-Phosphorus-Doses-and-Methods-of-Application

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2020

Anum, W., Ali, L., Riaz, U., Ali, A., Manzoor, N., Akhter, L. H., Rahman, A. U., Maan, N., & Ahmad, I. (2020). Envisaging-the-Response-of-Wheat-Triticum-Aestivum-L-under-Different-Phosphorus-Doses-and-Methods-of-Application. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.2.395.405

Root Morphological Adjustments of Crops to Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency in Limited Environments

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis / Oct 27, 2020

Iqbal, S., Akhtar, J., Naz, T., Riaz, U., Hussain, S., Mazhar, Z., & Iqbal, M. M. (2020). Root Morphological Adjustments of Crops to Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency in Limited Environments. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 51(19), 2452–2465. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2020.1836199

Impact of industrial effluents and simulated acid rain on growth, productivity and metal contamination in mungbean (Vigna radiate L.)

Pure and Applied Biology / Sep 10, 2019

Nazir, S. (2019). Impact of industrial effluents and simulated acid rain on growth, productivity and metal contamination in mungbean (Vigna radiate L.). Pure and Applied Biology, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2019.80132

Combined Impacts of Compost, Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizers on Yield of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019

Abbas, Z., Mubashir, M., Riaz, U., Javid, Z., Ashraf, M., Rehman, S. ur, Qamar, M. J., Zulqadar, S. A., & Mehdi, S. M. (2019). Combined Impacts of Compost, Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizers on Yield of Okra Plant (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.456.465

Exogenous Application of Proline Improved Salt Tolerance in Rice through Modulation of Antioxidant Activities

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019

Tabssum, F., Zaman, Q. uz, Chen, Y., Riaz, U., Ashraf, W., Aslam, A., Ehsan, N., Nawaz, R., Aziz, H., & Shah, S. ul S. (2019). Exogenous Application of Proline Improved Salt Tolerance in Rice through Modulation of Antioxidant Activities. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.1.140.151

Potential of Rhizobium and PGPR to Enhance Growth and Fodder Yield of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) in the Presence and Absence of Tryptamine

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research / Jan 01, 2019

Ijaz, F., Riaz, U., Iqbal, S., Zaman, Q. uz, Ijaz, M. F., Javed, H., Qureshi, M. A., Mazhar, Z., Khan, A. H., Mehmood, H., & Ahmad, I. (2019). Potential of Rhizobium and PGPR to Enhance Growth and Fodder Yield of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) in the Presence and Absence of Tryptamine. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 32(2). https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.2.398.406

9. Toxicity and effect of nanoparticles on liver and kidneys, and kidney disorders

Nanomaterials Safety / Nov 19, 2018

9. Toxicity and effect of nanoparticles on liver and kidneys, and kidney disorders. (2018). In Nanomaterials Safety (pp. 207–214). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110579093-009

Health risk assessment of trace metals from spinach grown on compost-amended soil

International Journal of Phytoremediation / Nov 10, 2018

Saleem, F., Riaz, U., Aziz, H., Murtaza, G., Saifullah, Naveed, M., Shahid, M., & Murtaza, B. (2018). Health risk assessment of trace metals from spinach grown on compost-amended soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 20(13), 1330–1336. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2018.1488816

Strategic use of water: a step toward cadmium-free basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Paddy and Water Environment / Aug 22, 2018

Naveed, M., Saifullah, Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Bibi, S., Arooj, A., & Zaman, Q. uz. (2018). Strategic use of water: a step toward cadmium-free basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). Paddy and Water Environment, 16(4), 867–873. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10333-018-0675-6

Heavy Metal Phytoremediation: Microbial Indicators of Soil Health for the Assessment of Remediation Efficiency

Soil Biology / Jan 01, 2009

Epelde, L., Ma Becerril, J., Alkorta, I., & Garbisu, C. (2009). Heavy Metal Phytoremediation: Microbial Indicators of Soil Health for the Assessment of Remediation Efficiency. In Advances in Applied Bioremediation (pp. 299–313). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89621-0_16

Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on the Use of Fungal Enzymes

Soil Biology / Jan 01, 2009

Mougin, C., Boukcim, H., & Jolivalt, C. (2009). Soil Bioremediation Strategies Based on the Use of Fungal Enzymes. In Advances in Applied Bioremediation (pp. 123–149). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89621-0_7

Role of Free‐Floating Macrophytes in the Abatement of Disturbed Environments

Aquatic Contamination / Sep 29, 2023

Anum, W., Riaz, U., Murtaza, G., Zulqadar, S. A., & Shahzad, L. (2023, September 29). Role of Free‐Floating Macrophytes in the Abatement of Disturbed Environments. Aquatic Contamination; Wiley; Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119989318.ch7

Education

University of Agriculture Faisalabad Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences

PhD, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences / July, 2017

Faisalabad

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

MSc (Hons) Soil Mineralogy, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences / June, 2014

Faisalabad

Experience

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture

Assistant Professor / September, 2022Present

Soil and water Testing Laboratory for Research, Bahawalpur

Scientific Officer / May, 2016August, 2022

University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faculty of Agriculture

Research Associate / September, 2014April, 2016

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