Department:  Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy

Position:  Associate Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  1-Understanding physiological basis of yield in crop plants. 2-Understanding physiological basis of stress (drought, salinity and heat) tolerance in plants. 3-Identification of physiological and biochemical indicators of stress tolerance in crop plants. 4-Technologies development for productivity enhancement in field crops facing drought, salinity and heat stresses.

Publications:  

1. Muhammad Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Saddam Hussain, Choudhary Muhammad Ayyub, Zahoor Ahmad, Usman Zulfiqar, 2021, Improving heat stress tolerance in Camelina sativa and Brassica napus through thiourea seed priming, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. , ,
2. Zahoor Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Celaleddin Barutcular, Hesham Alharby, Atif Bamagoos, Fatih Cig, Ayman El Sabagh , 2021, Foliage applied silicon ameliorates drought stress through physio-morphological traits, osmoprotectants and antioxidant metabolism of camelina (Camelina sativa L.) genotypes, Acta Sci. Pol. Hortorum Cultus, 20, 43–57.
3. Muhammad Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Usman Zulfiqar, Aman Ullah, Muhammad Farooq., 2021, Thiourea application improves heat tolerance in camelina (Camelina sativa L. crantz) by modulating gas exchange, antioxidant defense and osmoprotection, Industrial Crops and Products, 170, 113826
4. Kashif Shahzad, Sadam Hussain, Muhammad Arfan, Saddam Hussain, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Shahid Zamir, Maham Saddique, Abdur Rauf, Khaled Y. Kamal, Christophe Hano and Mohamed A. El-Esawi., 2021, Exogenously Applied Gibberellic Acid Enhances Growth and Salinity Stress Tolerance of Maize Through Modulating the Morpho-Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Attributes, Biomolecules, 11, 1005
5. Muhammad Imran, Saddam Hussain, Longxin He, Muhammad Furqan Ashraf, Muhammad Ihtisham, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich and Xiangro Tang, 2021, Molybdenum-Induced Regulation of Antioxidant Defense-Mitigated Cadmium Stress in Aromatic Rice and Improved Crop Growth, Yield, and Quality Traits, Antioxidants, 10, 838
6. Aysha Abdul Qadir, Gulam Murtaza, Zia-ur-Rehman, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich. , 2021, Effect of chemical reclamation on the physiological and chemical response of rice grown in varying salinity and sodicity conditions, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 26, 97-104
7. Muhammad Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Asif Tanveer and Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq. , 2021, Foliar applied thiourea improved physiological traits and yield of camelina and canola under normal and heat stress conditions, Journal of Soil science and plant nutrition, 21, 1666 -1678
8. Zahoor Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Rana Muhammad Sabir Tariq, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Sajid Ali, Walid Soufan, Montaser M. Hassa, M. Sohidul Islam and Ayman El Sabagh., 2021, Foliar applied salicylic acid ameliorates water and salt stress by improving gas exchange and photosynthetic pigments in wheat, Pakistan Journal of Botany, 53, 1553-1560
9. Muhammad Abubakar Aslam, Muhammad Arshad, Aamir Shakoor, Muhammad Jehanzeb Masud Cheema and Ejaz Ahmad Waraich. , 2021, Sensor based efficient surface irrigation system for improving water productivity using experimental and modelling techniques, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 58, 655-666
10. Zahoor Ahmad, Shazia Anjum, Milan Skalicky, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Rana Muhammad Sabir Tariq, Muhammad Ashar Ayub, Akbar Hossain, Mohamed M. Hassan, Marian Brestic, Mohammad Sohidul Islam, Muhammad Habib Ur Rahman, Allah Wasaya, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Ayman EL Sabagh, 2021, Selenium Alleviated the Adverse Effect of Drought in Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) and Canola (Brassica napus L.) Through Physio-Biochemical Alterations, Molecules, 26, 1699
11. Zahoor Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Muhammad Zia ur Rehman, Muhammad Ashar Ayub, Muhammad Usman, Hesham Alharby, Atif Bamagoos, Celaleddin Barutçular, Muhammad Ali Raza, Fatih Çiğand Ayman El Sabagh, 2021, Foliar Application of Phosphorus Enhances Photosynthesis and Biochemical Characteristics of Maize under Drought Stress, Phyton, International Journal of Experimental Botany, 90, 503-514
12. Nawaz, F., M.Y. Ashraf, R. Ahmad and E.A. Waraich., 2013, Selenium (Se) seed priming induced growth and biochemical changes in wheat under water deficit conditions., Biol. Trace Elem. Res. DOI 10.1007/s12011-012-9556-9., ,
13. Ahmad, R., E.A. Waraich, M.Y. Ashraf, S. Ahmad and T. Aziz. , 2013, Does nitrogen fertilization enhance drought tolerance in sunflower? A review. , J. Plant Nutr. (Accepted)., ,
14. Saifullah, S. Bibi and E.A. Waraich., 2013, Effect of lead forms and organic acids on the growth and uptake of lead in hydroponically grown wheat. , Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Analy. DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2013.832286., ,
15. Waraich, E.A., Z. Ahmed, R. Ahmad, M.Y. Ashraf, Saifullah, M.S. Naeem and Z. Rengal. , 2013, Camelina sativa, a climate proof crop, has high nutritive value and multiple-uses: A review., Aust. J. Crop Sci. , 7(10), 1551-1559
16. Akhtar, J., R. Ahmad, M.Y. Ashraf, A. Tanveer, E.A. Waraich and H. Oraby. , 2013, Influence of exogenous application of salicylic acid on salt-stressed mungbean (vigna radiate L.): growth and nitrogen metabolism. , Pak. J. Bot., 45(1), 119-125
17. Ahmad, R., R.G.M. Hur, E.A. Waraich and M.Y. Ashraf and M. Hussain. , 2013, Effect of supplemental foliar-applied potassium on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) yield and lint quality under drought stress., Pak. J. Life Soc. Sci. , 11(2), 154-164
18. Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Zahoor Ahmad , Rashid Ahmad, Saifullah, M.Y. Ashraf, 2013, Foliar applied phosphorous enhanced growth, chlorophyll contents, gas exchange attributes and PUE in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)., Journal of Plant Nutrition, , Accepted
19. Waraich EA, R Ahmad , MY Ashraf, Saifullah and M Ahmad, 2011, Improving agricultural water use efficiency by nutrient management in crop plants, Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science, 61, 291- 304
20. Waraich. E. A., R. Ahmad, Raja. G. M. Hur, Ehsanullah, A. Ahmad and Nasir Mahmood,, 2011, Response of foliar application of KNO3 on yield, yield components and lint quality of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)., African Journal of Agricultural Research., 6(24), 5457-5463.
21. Waraich. E. A., R. Ahmad, Raja. G. M. Hur, Ehsanullah, A. Ahmad and Nasir Mahmood,, 2011, Response of foliar application of KNO3 on yield, yield components and lint quality of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)., African Journal of Agricultural Research, 6(24), 5457-5463
22. Waraich, E.A., R. Ahmad, Saifullah and A. Ahmad., 2011, Water stress and nitrogen management effects on gas exchange, water relations and water use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)., Journal of Plant Nutrition., 34, 1867-1882.
23. Waraich .E. A., R. Ahmad , M. Y. Ashraf and saifullah, 2011, Role of mineral nutrition in alleviation of drought stress in plants., Australian Journal of Crop Science., 5(6), 764-777
24. Waraich. E. A., R. Ahmad , M. Y. Ashraf, Saifullah and M. Ahmad., 2011, Improving agricultural water use efficiency by nutrient management in crop plants. , Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science., 61(4), 291-304.
25. Waraich, E.A., R. Ahmad, Saifullah and S. Ahmad., 2011, Raised bed Planting- a new technique for enhancing water use efficiency in wheat (Triticum aesivum L.) in semi-arid zones., Iranian Journal of Plant Physiology,, 1(2), 73-84.
26. M. Tahir, Ejaz A. Waraich, C. Stasolla., 2011, Genetic Transformation Protocols Using Zygotic Emryos As An Explant. In: Plant Embryo Culture: Methods and Protocols. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology Ed., T.A. Thorpe and E. Yeung . pp., , 309-326
27. Rahim A , A M Ranjha , Rahamtullah , E A Waraich, 2010, Effect of rate & method of phosphorus use and irrigation scheduling on wheat yield & phosphorus use efficiency, Soil & Environment, 29(1), 15-22
28. Azam M, E A Waraich , A Pervaiz and F Nawaz, 2010, Response of A Newly Developed Fodder Sorghum (Bicolor L. Monech) Variety (F-9917) to NPK Application, Pak. J. Life Soc. Sci., 8, 117-120
29. Saifullah, A Ghafoor, G Murtaza, EA Waraich, M H Zia and Y S Ok, 2010, Effect of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid on growth and phytoremediative ability of two wheat varieties, Communications in soil science and Plant analysis, 41, 1478-1492
30. Waraich EA, R Ahmad , S Ahmad and Saifullah, 2010, Impact of water and nutrient management on the nutritional quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), J. Plant Nutr., 33, 640-653
31. Saifullah, A Ghafoor, G Murtaza, EA Waraich and M H Zia, 2010, Comparison of organic and inorganic amendments for enahncing soil lead pytoextraction, International Journal of phytoremediation, 12, 633–649
32. Ahmad S, R Ahmad, M Y Ashraf, M. Ashraf and E A Waraich, 2009, Sunflower (helianthus annuus l.) response to drought stress at germination and seedling growth stages, Pak. J. Bot., 41, 647-654
33. Ahmad, S., R. Ahmad, M.Y. Ashraf, M. Ashraf and E.A. Waraich. , 2009, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) response to drought stress at germination and seedling growth stages., , 41(2):, 647-654
34. Waraich E A, R Ahmad , S Ahmad and Saifullah, 2008, Water use efficiency and yield performance of wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) under different levels of irrigation and nitrogen, Caderno de Pesquisa série Biologia, 20, 22-34
35. Waraich, E.A., R. Ahmad, S. Ahmad, S. Ullah, 2008, Water use efficiency and yield performance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under different levels of irrigation and nitrogen. , Cader. Pesq. Biologia. , 20:00, 23-35.
36. Waraich E A, R. Ahmad, A Ali and Saifullah, 2007, Irrigation and nitrogen effects on grain development and yield in wheat ( Triticum aestivum L ), Pak. J. Bot., 39, 1663-1672
37. A Jamal, M. Akhtar, E A Waraich and M A Zahid, 2007, Studies of genetic variability and trait associations among various quality parameters in rice hybrid ( Oryza sativa L), Pak. J. Sci., 59, 03-Apr
38. Jamal A, M Akhtar, E A Waraich and M A Zahid, 2007, Genotypic and Phenotypic correlations among various plant traits in rice hybrids (Oryza Sativa L.), Sci. Int., 19, 287-290
39. Waraich E A, R Ahmad, M Ashraf and Saifullah, 2007, Irrigation and Nitrogen effect on grain yield, yield components and water use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research, 59, 91-97
40. Farooq M, SMA Basra, E A Waraich and K.Hafeez, 2004, Seed germination, seedling vigor sand electrical conductivity of seed leachates in Japonica and indica rice as affected by dry heat and chilling treatments, Euro-Asian. J. Appl. Sci., 1, 18-21
41. Ahmad R, E A Waraich, SMA Basra, M Frooq and B Hassan, 2004, Variation in water use efficiency in five wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes grown under irrigated conditions, Euro-Asian. J. Appl. Sci., 1, 28-35
42. Farooq M, SMA Basra, K Hafeez and E A Wariach, 2004, The influence of high and low temperature treatments on the seed germination and seedling vigor of coarse and fine rice, Int. Rice Res. Notes., 29(2), 75-77
43. Alias M., M Usman, E Ullah and E A Warraich, 2003, Effect of different Phosphorous levels on the growth and yield of two cultivars of maize (Zea mays L.), Int. J. Agri. Biol., 5, 632-634
44. Basara SMA, E Ullah, E A Warraich, and M A Cheema, 2003, Comparative growth and yield performance of freshly primed and stored after priming of canola (Brassica napus) cv.Hayola, Int. J. Agri. Biol., 4, 515-516
45. Malik. M A, S Hussain, E A Warraich, A Habib and Saifullah, 2002, Effect of seed inoculation and phosphorous application on growth, seed yield and quality of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) cv.NM-98, Int. J. Agri. Biol., 4, 515-516
46. Afzal I, SMA Basra, N Ahmed, MA Cheema, E A Warraich, and A Khaliq, 2002, Effect of Priming and growth regulator treatments on emergence and seedling growth of hybrid maize(Zea mays L), Int. J. Agri. Biol., 4, 303-306
47. Warraich E A, S M A Basra, N Ahmed and R Ahmed, 2002, Effect of nitrogen on grain quality and vigour in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), Int.J.Agri. Biol., 4, 517-520
48. Warraich E A, N Ahmed, SMA Basra and I Afzal, 2002, Effect of nitrogen on source–sink relationship in wheat, Int. J. Agri. Biol., 4, 300-302

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