Department:  Faculty of Sciences, Department of Botany

Position:  Assistant Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  My major filed of study is Environmental Biology and Plant Ecology. In addition to conducting research on heavy metal toxicity and prospects for their bio-remediation, I have also worked on ecological aspect of distribution of plant species in response to environment (Gradient analysis). I have also worked on the conservation strategies of native endangered flora of Pakistan.

Publications:  

1. Naseer, M. , M. Hameed, M. Ashraf, A. Zahoor, F. Ahmad, S. Fatima, M. S. Ahmad,, 2017, Photosynthetic response in buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus L.) to salt stress, Pak. J. Bot., 49(3), 847-856
2. Naz, N. , S. Fatima, M. Hameed, R. Batool, M. Ashraf, F. Ahmad, M. S. Ahmad, M. Naseer, A. Zahoor, K. S. Ahmad,, 2016, Adaptive components for salinity tolerance in Sporobolus ioclados (Nees ex Trin.) Nees from the Cholistan Desert, Pakistan. , Flora, 223, 46-55
3. Ahmad, I., M. Hussain, M.S.A. Ahmad, M. Hameed, M.Y. Ashraf, Z.K. Shinwari, T. Nawaz, R. Batool and S. Fatima. , 2013, Spatio-temporal variations in some medicinally important biochemical constituents of Peganum harmala (Hermal)., Pak. J. Bot. , 45, 601-607
4. Hameed, M., M. Ashraf, N. Naz1, T. Nawaz, R. Batool, M.S.A. Ahmad, F. Ahmad and M. Hussain., 2013, Aanatomical adaptations of Cynodon dactylon (L.) pers. from the Salt Range (Pakistan) to salinity stress. II. Leaf anatomy., Pak. J. Bot., 45, 133-142
5. Hameed, M., T. Nawaz, M. Ashraf, N. Naz, R. Batool, M.S.A. Ahmad and A. Riaz. , 2013, Physio-anatomical adaptations in response to salt stress in Sporobolus arabicus (Poaceae) from the Salt Range, Pakistan., Turk. J. Bot. , 37, 715-724
6. Naz, N., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf., M. , 2013, Soil-plant relationships in the arid saline desert of Cholistan, Arid Land Research and Management, 27, 140–152
7. Bharwana SA, Ali S,Farooq MA, Iqbal N, Abbas F, Ahmad MSA, 2013, Alleviation of lead toxicity by silicon is related to elevated photosynthesis, antioxidant enzymes suppressed lead uptake and oxidative stress, Journal of Bioremediation & Biodegradation, 4, 187-198
8. Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Alvi, A.K., Kausar, A., 2013, Potassium and calcium nutrition in mash bean under Pb and Cr stress, Journal of Plant Nutrition, 36, 1315–1326
9. Mehboob, I., Naveed, M., Zahir Z.A., and Ashraf, M., 2012, Potential of rhizobia for sustainable production of non-legumes. In: Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement., Springer, Germany., ,
10. Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Aksoy, A. (Eds.), 2012, Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement. Springer, Germany., , ,
11. Zahoor, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T. and Tarteel, A., 2012, Comparative salinity tolerance of Fimbristylisdichotoma(L.) Vahl and Schoenoplectusjuncoides(Roxb.) Palla, the candidate sedges for rehabilitation of saline wetlands., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 1-6,
12. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Waqar-u-Nisa, Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis, A. and Kanwal, H., 2012, Comparative anatomy of root and stem of some native and exotic Asparagus L. species., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 153-158.
13. Kanwal, H., Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Younis, A., 2012, Structural adaptations for adaptability in some exotic and naturalized species of Agavaceae., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 129-134,
14. Hussain, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hameed, M., Aqeel, M., Sabeeh-ur-Rasool and Ahmad, I., 2012, Threats to rainfed and canal irrigated agro-ecosystems of the Punjab, Pakistan by weed infestation., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 171-178,
15. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Tufail, A., Kanwal, H., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Ahmad, I., 2012, Leaf anatomical adaptations of some halophytic and xerophytic sedges of the Punjab., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 159-164,
16. Hameed, M., Nawaz, T., Ashraf, M., Ahmad, F., Ahmad, K.S., Ahmad, M.S.A., Raza, S.H., Hussain M. and Ahmad, I., 2012, Floral Biodiversity and conservation status of the Himalayan Foothill region,, Punjab.Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 143-149,
17. Gill, A.H., Ahmad, K.S., Habib, S., Hameed, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Nawaz, T., Ahmad F. and Batool, R., 2012, Impact of highly saline wetland ecosystem on floral diversity of Cholistandesert., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 107-112,
18. Ashraf, M., Hussain, M., Ahmad, M.S.A., Al-Qurainy, F and Hameed, M., 2012, Strategies for conservation of endangered ecosystems., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 1-6,
19. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hameed, M., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M.Y., Farooq, M. and Malik, H., 2012, Status of plant diversity in the SooneValley, Salt Range, Pakistan., Pak. J. Bot.,, 44, 59-62,
20. Nargis, N., M. Hameed, M.S.A. Ahmad, M. Ashraf and M. Arshad, 2011, Is soil salinity one of the major determinants of community structure under arid environments? , Community Ecol., 11, 84-90.
21. Nawaz, T., Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis, A. and Hayat, M., 2011, Ecological significance of diversity in leaf tissue architecture of some species/cultivars of the genus Rosa L., Pak. J. Bot.,, 43(2), 873-883.
22. Hameed, M., Khan, R., Ashraf, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A. and Mubarik, S., 2011, Influence of plantation type on ground flora composition and diversity in Gatwala artificial forest plantation., Pak. J. Bot.,, 43(4), 1867-1872.
23. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis, A. and Naz, N., 2011, Medicinal flora of the Cholistan desert: a review., Pak. J. Bot.,, 43, 39-50.
24. Ashraf, M.Y., Sadiq, R., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M. and Ahmad, M.S.A., 2011, Toxic effect of nickel (Ni) on growth and metabolism in germinating seeds of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)., Biol. Trace Elem. Res.,, 143(3), 1695-1703.
25. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Tabassam, Q., Hussain, M. and Firdous, H., 2011, Lead (Pb) - induced regulation in growth, photosynthesis, and mineral nutrition in maize (Zea mays L.) plants at early growth stages., Biol. Trace Elem. Res.,, 144(1-3), 1229-1239.
26. Ahmad, M.S.A. and M. Ashraf., 2011, Essential roles and hazardous effects of nickel in plants. Rev. Environ., Contam. Toxicol.,, 214, 125-167.
27. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf M. and Hussain M., 2011, Phytotoxic effects of nickel on yield and concentration of macro- and micro-nutrients in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) achenes., J. Hazard. Mat.,, 185, 1295–1303.
28. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Hussain M., and Ashraf, M.Y., 2011, Seasonal variation in some medicinal and biochemical ingredients in Menthalongifolia(L.) Huds., Pak. J. Bot.,, 43 (SI), 69-77.
29. Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Hussain, M., 2011, Effect of nickel on yield and levels of macro- and micro-nutrients in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) achenes, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 185, 1295-1303
30. Ahmad, M.S.A. and Ashraf, M., 2011, Essential roles and hazardous effects of nickel in plants. Reviews in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology., , 214, 125-167
31. Ahamad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Hussain, M., Ashraf, M.Y. , 2011, Spatiotemporal variations in soil characteristics and nutrient availability in open scrub type semi-arid rangelands of typical sub-mountainous Himalayan tract., Pakistan Journal of Botany., 43(1), 565-571
32. Nawaz, T. Hameed, T., Ashraf, M., Al-Qurainy, F., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis A., and Hayat, M., 2011, Ecological significance of diversity in leaf tissue architecture of some species/cultivars of the genus Rosa L, Pakistan Journal of Botany. , 43(2), 873-887
33. Hameed, M., Khan, R., Ashraf, M., Nawaz, T., Ahmad M.S.A., and Mubarik, S. , 2011, Influence of plantation type on ground flora composition and diversity in Gatwala artificial forest plantation. , Pakistan Journal of Botany., 43(4), 1867-1872
34. Hameed, M., Ashraf, M., Al-Quriany, F., Nawaz, T., Ahmad, M.S.A., Younis A., Naz N. , 2011, Medicinal flora of the Cholistan desert - A review. , Pakistan Journal of Botany., 43(SI), 39-50
35. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Hussain M., Ashraf, M.Y. , 2011, Seasonal variation in some medicinal and biochemical ingredients in a potential medicinal plants Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.. , Pakistan Journal of Botany. , 43(SI), 69-77
36. Ashraf, M.A., Ahmad, M.S.A., Ashraf, M., Ashraf, M.Y., 2011, Alleviation of waterlogging stress in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by exogenous application of potassium in soil and as a foliar spray., Crop and Pasture Science., 62:00:00, 25–38
37. Ashraf, M.Y., Sadiq, R., Hussain, M., Ashraf M., Ahmad, M.S.A., 2011, Nickel contamination in growth medium disturbs the growth and metabolism in germinating seeds of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). , Biological Trace Elements Research. , 143, 1695-1703
38. Naz, N., M. Hameed, M. Ashraf, M. Arshad, and M.S.A. Ahmad. , 2010, Impact of salinity on species association and phytosociology of halophytic plant communities in the Cholistan desert, Pakistan. ., Pak. J. Bot., 42, 2359-2367
39. Ahmad, I., S,M.A. Ahmad, M. Hussain, M. Ashraf, M.Y. Ashraf and M. Hameed, 2010, Spatiotemporal aspects of plant community structure in open scrub rangelands of sub-mountainous Himalayan plateaus. , Pak. J. Bot.,, 42, 3431-3440.
40. Habib, N., M. Ashraf and M.S.A. Ahmad, 2010, Enhancement in seed germinability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by pre-sowing seed treatment with nitric oxide (NO) under salt stress., Pak. J. Bot., 42, 4071-4078
41. Ahmad, M.S.A., M. Ashraf and Q. Ali. , 2010, Soil salinity as a selection pressure is a key determinant for the evolution of salt tolerance in blue panicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz.). Flora–Plant Morphol. , Distrib. Funct. Ecol., 205, 37-45
42. Ahmad, M.S.A., M. Hussain, M.Ashraf, R.Ahmad, and M.Y. Ashraf., 2009, Effect of nickel on seed germinability of some elite sunlofwer (Helianthus annuus L.) cultivars., Pakistan Journal of Botany, 41(4):, 8171-1882.
43. Ahmad, M.S.A., Q.Ali, M. Ashraf, Z.M. Haider and Q. Abbas., 2009, Involvement of polyamines and ABA in adaptation of blue anicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz) to saline environments, , 66:00:00, 409-417.
44. Naz, N., M. Hameed, A. Wahid, M. Arshad and M.S.A. Ahmad. , 2009, Patterns of ion excretion and survival in two stoloniferous arid zone grasses., , 135:00:00, 185–195.
45. Ahmad, I., M. Hussain, M.S.A. Ahmad., M.Y. Ashraf, R. Ahmad and M. Asghar, 2008, Spatio temporal variations in physiochemical attributes of Adiantum capillus veneris from soone valley of salt range (Pakistan). , Pak. J. Bot. , 40:00:00, 1387-1398.
46. Ahmad, I., M. Hussain, M.S.A. Ahmad and M. Hameed., 2008, Spatio-temporal effects on association of plant species in Soone Valley of Pakistan. , Pak. J. Bot. 1, 40:, 1865-1876.
47. Hameed, M., N. Naz, M.S.A. Ahmad, Islam-Ud-Din and A. Riaz. , 2008, Morphological adaptations of some grasses from the Salt Range., Pak. J. Bot. , 40: ., 1571-1578

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