Department:  Faculty of Sciences, Department of Botany

Position:  Assistant Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  Crop growth and production is severely affected by various abiotic and biotic factors. Of various abiotic stresses, drought, salinity and temperature stresses are much common. Various strategies are used to enhance crop salt tolerance. These are including screening methods, genetic engineering and shot-gun approaches. In shot-gun approaches application of various compounds like compatible solutes, plant growth regulators and various inorganic fertilizers. My main focus is to study the effect of various shot-gun approaches on crop growth under abiotic stresses especially under drought and salt stress conditions.

Publications:  

1. Parveen, S. , M. Iqbal, A. Parveen, M. S. Akram, M. Shahbaz, S. Akber, and A. Mahboob, 2017, Exogenous triacontanol-mediated increase in phenolics, proline, activity of nitrate reductase and shoot k+ confers salt tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.), Brazilian Journal of Botany, 40(1) , 1-11
2. Ahmad, Z. , E. A. Waraich, R. Ahmad, and M. Shahbaz, 2017, Morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of Camelina (Camelina sativa crantz L.) genotypes under drought stress, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 19, 1-7
3. Shahbaz, M. , A. Abid, A. Masood, E. A. Waraich,, 2017, Foliar-applied trehalose modulates growth, mineral nutrition, photosynthetic ability, and oxidative defense system of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under saline stress. , Journal of Plant Nutrition , 40(4), 584-599
4. Kausar, F. , M. Shahbaz,, 2017, Influence of strigolactone (GR24) as a seed treatment on growth, gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence of wheat under saline conditions. , International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 19, 321?327
5. Ahmad, Z. , E. A. Waraich, R. Ahmad, M. Shahbaz,, 2017, Modulation in water relations, chlorophyll contents and antioxidants activity of maize by foliar phosphorus Application under drought stress. , Pakistan Journal of Botany, 49(1), 11-19
6. Waraich, E. A. , Z. Ahmad, R. Ahmad, M. Saifullah, M. Shahbaz, E. Ehsanullaha,, 2017, Modulation in growth, development, and yield of Camelina sativa by nitrogen application under water stress conditions. , Journal of Plant Nutrition, 40(5), 726-735
7. Perveen, S. , R. Farooq, and M. Shahbaz, 2016, Thiourea-induced metabolic changes in two mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] (Fabaceae) varieties under salt stress. , Brazilian Journal of Botany, 39(1), 41-54
8. Shaheen, H. L. , M. Iqbal, M. Azeem, M. Shahbaz, and M. Shahzadi, 2016, K-priming positively modulates growth and nutrient status of salt-stressed cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) seedlings. , Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 62, 759–768
9. Maqsood, A. , and M. Shahbaz, 2016, Morpho-physiological modulations in rice (Oryza sativa) by foliar application of phospholipase-C inhibitor neomycine under saline conditions. , International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 18, 710-718
10. Parveen, S. , M. Shahbaz, M. Iqbal, M. S. Akram, A. Parveen, and H. M. Ali, 2016, Induction of cadmium stress tolerance in Triticum aestivum L. by alfalfa leaf extract. , Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 14(5), 121-136
11. Ashraf, M., M. Shahbaz and Q. Ali. , 2013, Drought-induced modulation in growth and mineral nutrients of canola (Brassica napus L.)., Pak. J. Bot., 45(1), 93-98
12. Habib, N., M. Ashraf and M. Shahbaz., 2013, Effect of exogenously applied nitric oxide on some key physiological attributes of rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants under salt stress., Pak. J. Bot., 45(5), 1563-1569
13. Hussain, M.I., H.N. Asghar, M. Arshad and M. Shahbaz., 2013, Screening of multi-trait rhizobacteria to improve maize growth under axenic conditions., J. Anim. Plant Sci. , 23(2), 514-520
14. Kanwal, S., M. Ashraf, M. Shahbaz and M.Y. Iqbal., 2013, Influence of saline stress on growth, gas exchange, mineral nutrients and non-enzymatic antioxidatns in mungbean [(Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]., Pak. J. Bot. , 45(3), 763-771
15. Kausar, F. and M. Shahbaz. , 2013, Interactive effect of foliar application of nitric oxide (NO) and salinity on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). , Pak. J. Bot., 45, 67-73
16. Shahbaz, M. and M. Ashraf., 2013, Improving salinity tolerance in cereals., Crit. Rev. Plant Sci., 32, 237-249
17. Shahbaz, M; Mushtaq, Z; Andaz, F; Masood, A, 2013, Does proline application ameliorate adverse effects of salt stress on growth, ions and photosynthetic ability of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)?, SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE, 164, 507-511
18. Shahbaz, M., N. Noreen and S. Perveen., 2013, Triacontanol modulates photosynthesis and osmoprotectants in canola (Brassica napus L.) under saline stress., Journal of Plant Interactions, 8, 250-259
19. Kausar, F., M. Shahbaz and M. Ashraf., 2013, Protective role of foliar-applied nitric oxide in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under saline stress. , Turkish Journal of Botany, 37, 1155-1165
20. Perveen, S., M. Shahbaz and M. Ashraf., 2013, Influence of foliar-applied triacontanol on growth, gas exchange characteristics, photosynthetic pigments and chlorophyll flourescence at different growth stages in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under , Photosynthetica, , 51, 541-551
21. Aziz, R., M. Shahbaz and M. Ashraf., 2013, Influence of foliar application of triacontanol on growth attributes, gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) under saline stress. , Pakistan Journal of Botany, , 45, 1913-1918
22. Zulfiqar, S. and M. Shahbaz., 2013, Modulation in gas exchange parameters and photosystem-II activity of canola (Brassica napus L.) by foliar-applied triacontanol under salt stress. , Agrochimica, 57, 193-200
23. Ashraf, M.A., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M., 2012, Growth-stage based modulation in antioxidant defense system and proline accumulation in two hexaploid wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) cultivars differing in salinity tolerance., Flora,, 207(5), 388-397.
24. Shahbaz, M., M. Ashraf, N. A. Akram, A. Hanif, S. Hameed, S. Joham, R. Rehman, 2011, Salt-induced modulation in growth, photosynthetic capacity, proline content and ion accumulation in sunflower . ,, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum.(Helianthus annuus L.), ,
25. Shahbaz, M., Masood, Y.,Perveen, S. and Ashraf, M., 2011, Is foliar-applied glycinebetaine effective in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress on wheat (Triticumaestivum L.)?, J. Appl. Bot. Food Qual.,, 84(2), 192-199.
26. Shahbaz, M.,Ashraf, M., Akram, N.A., Hanif, A., Hameed, S., Joham, S. and Rehman, R. , 2011, Salt-induced modulation in growth, photosynthetic capacity, proline content and ion accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)., Acta Physiol. Plant.,, 33, 1113-1122.
27. Shahbaz, M., Iqbal, M. and Ashraf, M., 2011, Response of differently adapted populations of blue panic grass (Panicumantidotale Retz.) to water deficit conditions., J. Appl. Bot. Food Qual.,, 84(2), 134-141.
28. Shahbaz, M. and Zia, B., 2011, Does exogenous application of glycinebetaine through rooting medium alter rice (Oryza sativa L.) mineral nutrient status under saline conditions?, J. Appl. Bot. Food Qual.,, 84(1), 54-60.
29. Perveen, S., Shahbaz, M. and Ashraf, M., 2011, Modulation in activities of antioxidant enzymes in salt stressed and non-stressed wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol., Pak. J. Bot.,, 43(5), 2463-2468.
30. Kanwal, H., Ashraf, M. and Shahbaz, M., 2011, Assessment of salt tolerance of some newly developed and candidate wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) cultivars using gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence attributes., Pak. J. Bot.,,, 43(6), 2693-2699.
31. Shahbaz, M., M. Ashraf, N. A. Akram, A. Hanif, S. Hameed, S. Joham and R. Rehman., 2011, Salt-induced modulation in growth, photosynthetic capacity, proline content and ion accumulation in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)., Acta Physiologiae Plantarum,, 33, 1113-1122
32. Shahbaz, M. and B. Zia., 2011, Does exogenous application of glycinebetaine through rooting medium alter rice (Oryza sativa L.) mineral nutrient status under saline conditions?, Journal of Applied Botany Food Quality, 84(1), 54-60
33. Shagufta, P., M. Shahbaz and M. Ashraf., 2011, Modulation in activities of antioxidant enzymes in salt stressed and non-stressed wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol, Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(5), 2463-2468
34. Kanwal, H., M. Ashraf and M. Shahbaz., 2011, Assessment of salt tolerance of some newly developed and candidate wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars using gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence attributes, Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(6), 2693-2699
35. Shagufta, P., M. Shahbaz, M. Ashraf., 2010, Regulation in gas exchange and quantum yield of photosystem II (PSII) in salt-stressed and non-stressed wheat plants raised from seed treated with triacontanol. ., Pak. J. Bot., , 42:, 3073-3081
36. Akram, M.S., Ashraf, M., Shahbaz, M., Akram, N.A., 2009, Growth and photosynthesis of salt-stressed sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plants as affected by foliar-applied different potassium salts., , 172 (6),, 884-893
37. Kamran, M., M. Shahbaz, M. Ashraf and N.A. Akram., 2009, Alleviation of drought-induced adverse effects in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using proline as pre sowing seed treatment, , 41:00:00, 621-632.
38. Mahmood, T., M. Ashraf and M. Shahbaz., 2009, Does exogenous application of glycinebetaline as a pre-sowing seed treatment improve growth and regulate some key physiolocial attributes in wheat plants grown under water deficit conditions?, , 41:00:00, 1291-1302.
39. Malik, S., M. Ashraf, M. Shahbaz and T.A. Malik. , 2009, Modulation in growth, some physiological attributes and fibre quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) due to frego bract mutation, , 41(5):, 2157-2166.
40. Shahbaz, M., M. Ashraf and H.R. Athar, 2008, Does exogenous application of 24-epibrassinolide ameliorate salt induced growth inhibition in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)., Plant Growth Regul., 55: , 51-64.

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