Crop Sciences

Sr No Project Title PI/Institute Duration Total Cost (Rs.Million) Sector / Devesion BoD Batch NATURE
1 Component-I: Development of canola quality mustard (Brassica juncea L) genotypes Syed Anwar Shah,
PSO, NIFA P.O.Box 446 , Tarnab, Peshawar.
22.03.2002
to
21.03.2005
1.35 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
2 Component-II:The genetic improvement of rapeseed (B. juncea and B. napus) for aphid resistance and yield enhancement Dr. Bakht Roidar Khan
National Coordinator/CSO Oilseed Res. Prog., NARC Islamabad
1.869 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
3 Component-III:Genetic improvement of Brassica oilseed by integrative use of conventional and molecular biological approaches. Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati
Director, Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, NWFP Agri. University, Peshawar
22.03.2002 to 21.03.2005 1.919 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
4 Component-IV:Integrated pest management of aphids in canola Dr. Mohammad Aslam
Uni. College of Agri. B..Z.U. Multan
01.07.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.346 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
5 Component-I: Some physiological studies on vegetative growth pattern and its impact on productivity and malformation of mango (Mangifera indica L.) Dr. F. M. Tahir, Prof., Dept. of Horticulture, Univ. of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 22.03.2002 to 21.03.2005 1.384 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
6 Component-II: Studies on malformation of mango. Dr. Ahmed Saleem Akhtar,
Director Plant Protection Instt., Faisalabad
29.03.2002 to 28.03.2005 2.241 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
7 Integrated Management of Fruitflies in Pakistan. Dr. Ghulam Jilani
Director (Entomology & Ecotoxicology) CSD, NARC Islamabad.
21.03.2002 to 31.12.2005 3.675 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
8 Mass scale production of disease free true-to-type peach rootsock (GF 677) plantlets through tissue culture for productivity enhancement/ economic self reliance Dr. Hafeez-ur- Rahman
SSO Horticulture Res. Institute, National Agric. Research Center, Islamabad.
21.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.129 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
9 Resource conservation technology for rice-wheat system in CRBC command areas. Dr. Inayat ullah Awan
Assistant Professor (Agronomy) Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University, D. I. Khan
04.04.2002 to 31.12.2003 2.75 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
10 Post Harvest Research on Perishable Fruits (Guava, Peach) and Vegetables (Tomatoes) in NWFP Mrs. Manzoor Nazli,
Food Technologist, Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), Tarnab, Peshawar
22.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.637 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
11 Morphological and biochemical variability of the genus Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae in Pakistan) Mr. Riaz Mehmood,
SSO, CABI, Regional Biosciences Centre, Rawalpindi
21.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 4.166 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
12 To develop drought resistant wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotype under water stress condition Sheikh Muhammad Mujtaba
PSO, Nuclear Instt. for Agriculture P.O.Box 70060, Tandojam, Sindh.
26.04.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.07 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
13 Exploitation of legume diversity endemic to salt range in the Punjab. Dr .Mumtaz Hussain
Asstt. Professor (Botany.) University of Agric. Faisalabad.
1.095 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
14 Propagation of sparsely seeded/ seedless kinnow mandarin using cell and tissue culture techniques. Dr. Mrs. Nafees Altaf
CSO/Director, NIAB P.O.Box 128 Faisalabad.
04.04.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.328 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
15 Component-I: Rice drying, aeration and storage system Dr. Munir Ahmad,
PSO Farm Machinery Institute, NARC, Islamabad
7.569 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
16 Component-II: Development and commercialization of mobile seed processing unit Dr. Tanveer Ahmad,
Sr. Engg. Farm Machinery Institute, NARC, Islamabad.
29.03.2002 to 30.06.2006 2.679 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
17 Component-III: Development of energy efficient wheat thresher. Mr. M. Tahir Anwar
Sr. Engg. Farm Machinery Institute, NARC, Islamabad.
29.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.558 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
18 Iron fortification of wheat flour in Pakistan: A step that needs critical evaluation Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai
Professor of Biochemistry University of Balochistan, Quetta.
26.04.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.1 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
19 Novel methods to test & develop cotton heat- tolerance genotypes, exploiting male gametophyte as an effective plant breeding tool Dr. Ali Hassan Baloch,
SSO, Cotton Research Station, Usta Muhammad, Balochistan
1.215 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
20 Studies on viral diseases of major pulses crops and identification of resistant sources. Dr. Muhammad Bashir
Principal Scientific Officer (Plant Virologist) Pulses Program, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC, Islamabad
22.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.701 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
21 Component-I: Management of parasitic weeds in rapseseed, onion and legume crops in NWFP Dr. Khan Bahadar Marwat,
Chairman, (Weed Science) NWFP Agri University, Peshawar
22.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 1.753 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
22 Component-II: Investigation of Mechanism for weed seed dormancy in rice based cropping system. Dr. Gul Hassan
Asstt. Professor, Weed Science NWFP Agri University, Peshawar
22.03.2002 to 21.03.2005 0.4 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
23 Survey and integrated pest management of cotton insect pests in Balochistan. Mr. .Muhammad Karim Shawani,
Entomology Section. Agri. Res. Instt. Sariab, Quetta.
01.03.2003 to 28.02.2006 1.2 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
24 Component-I: Collection, conservation, evaluation and documentation of horticultural crop germplasm and its wild relatives Mr. Muhammad Afzal,
SSO, ABGRI, NARC, Islamabad
18.07.2002 to 30.06.2006 3 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
25 Component-II:In vitro conservation and cryopreservation of plant germplasm of vegetatively propagated crops Dr. Mustafa Sajid
Sr. Scientific Officer Plant Genetic Resources Institute (PGRI), NARC, Islamabad
15.05.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.1 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
26 Component-III:Acquisition screening and utilization of peas germplasm for development of superior cultivars. Dr.Abdul Ghafoor,
SSO PGRI, NARC, Islamabad.
15.05.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.1 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
27 Study on genetic variation in Xanthomonas compestris pv.oryzae in relation to resistance in rice. Dr. M. Afzal Akhtar,
SSO CDRI, NARC, Islamabad.
21.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 4.821 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
28 Investigation of role of Germin-like proteins (Glps) during germination/ early development by construction of rice plants engineered for sense and anti-sense expression of rice glps. Dr. S.M. Saqlan Naqvi,
Asso. Professor (Biological Sciences) University Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi.
22.03.2002 to 30.06.2005 2.473 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st
29 Component-I: Molecular breeding of Kabuli chickpea for Ascochyta blight resistance and high yield potential Dr. Ahmad Baksh Maher
Sr. Scientific Officer Pulses Program, NARC, Islamabad
22.03.2002 to 21.03.2006 2.701 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
30 Component-II :Increasing production of Kabuli chickpea for its import substitution Dr. Muhammad Afzal
Director Pulses Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad.
06.04.2002 to 28.02.2006 1.328 Crop Sciences 3rd 1st Umbrella Project
31 Component 1: Pathobiology of Foliar Spots of Wheat and their Integrated Management. Mrs. Shamim Iftikhar
SSO, IPEP, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 4.069 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Umbrella Project
32 Component 2: Investigation on barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in wheat crop in Pakistan. Dr. Shahid Hameed
SO, CDRI, NARC, Islamabad.
01.01.2004 to 30.09.2007 3.892 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Umbrella Project
33 Component 3: Evaluation and incorporation of new genetic diversity in Pakistani wheats for stripe (yellow) rust resistance. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad
DDG, IPEP, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 3 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Umbrella Project
34 Component 4: Identification of sources of resistance to Karnal bunt disease of wheat. Mr. Javed Iqbal Mirza
SO, CDRI, Sunny Bank, Murree Substation, Murree
01.07.2003 to 31.07.2007 2.54 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Umbrella Project
35 Assessment of Suitable Sealant material (s) for increasing the gas-tightness of Public Sector warehouses and Tarpaulins used for covering the open-stacks (ganjees). Syed Asim Rehan Kazmi,
SSO, GSRI, SARC, Karachi Code No. 75270
17.05.2003 to 16.05.2006 5.258 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
36 Sustainable Cropping Patterns for Pothowar Plateau. Dr. Shahbaz Ahmad,
Prof. of Agronomy, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi.
04.06.2003 to 03.06.2006 3.036 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
37 Introduction of soft fruit (strawberry, black berry, rasp berry, black currant) in the potential areas of Pakistan for economic returns. Mr. Sudheer Tariq,
SSO, IFHC, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 4 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
38 Mutation breeding for high grain yield, improved quality and earliness in non-aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L). Abdul Wahid Baloch
PSO, Nuclear Institute of Agri. P.O. Box 70060, Tandojam, Sindh.
17.10.2003 to 16.10.2006 1.112 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
39 Production of doubled haploids wheat with longer coleoptile. Dr. Fida Muhammad
Associate Prof., (Plant Breeding), NWFP Agric. Univ., Peshawar.
01.08.2003 to 30.06.2006 1.859 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
40 Control of phytopathogenic microorganisms by bacteriocins from indigenous strains. Prof. Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Rasool, Sr. Prof., Deptt. of Microbiology, Univ. of Karachi, Karachi-75270. 29.07.2003 to 28.07.2006 2.133 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
41 Conservation and sustainable utilization of agro-biodiversity of under-utilized crops. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad,
PSO, PGRI, NARC, Islamabad
17.03.2003 to 16.03.2006 1.896 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
42 Studies on mycotoxins in corn. Dr. Yasmin Ahmad, PSO, IPEP, NARC, Islamabad 01.08.2003 to 30.06.2006 2.5 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
43 Development of heat tolerant wheat varieties Dr. Muhammad Aqil Khan
Director, Wheat Res. Instt., Ayub Agri. Res. Instt., Faisalabad
01.10.2003 to 30.09.2006 2.955 Crop Sciences 4th 1st
44 Investigations on Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica, Damage and Management in Agricultural and Forestry Systems in Pakistan. Component 1: Planning, Coordination, Monitoring and Dissemination of Technology on Management of Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica, in Pakistan. Mr. Abdul Aziz Khan,
Director, Plant Protection, CSD, PARC, Islamabad.
0.618 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Coordinated Project
45 Investigations on Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica, Damage to Forest Flora and Development of Prevention Practices in Tarbela-Mangla Watershed Areas (NARC Com. II) Mr. Rafiq Massih,
SSO, VPCL, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 2.866 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Coordinated Project
46 Investigations on Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica, Damage and Management in Agricultural and Forestry Systems in Pakistan. Component 3: Biology and Management of Porcupine, Hytrix indica in Centeral Punjab Prof. Dr. Afsar Mian
Dean, Sciences, Arid Agri. University, Rawalpindi.
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 2.094 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Coordinated Project
47 Investigations on Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica, Damage and Management in Agricultural and Forestry Systems in Pakistan. Component 4: Developmental Biology, Feeding Pattern and Management Strategy against Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) in Sindh and Balochistan Provinces. Mr. Amjad Pervez
SSO, VPCI, SARC, Karachi Uni., Karachi
1.962 Crop Sciences 4th 1st Coordinated Project
48 Quantification of maize yield losses from leaf blights and improving maize populations for grain yield and leaf blight resistance. Dr. Hidayat-ur-Rehman,
Prof., (PBG), NWFP Agri. Univ. Peshawar
01.07.2003 to 30.06.2006 2.173 Crop Sciences 1st
49 Integrated Nematode Disease Management (INDM) in some cereals, fruits and vegetables of Pakistan. Dr. Shahina Fayyaz
Officer Incharge, National Nematological Research Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi
01.05.2003 to 30.04.2006 3.435 Crop Sciences 1st
50 Development of heat tolerant, early maturing and high yielding mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) genotypes. Dr.Gul Sanat Shah
Senior Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), P.O. Box 446, Peshawar
28.07.2004 to 27.07.2007 1.674 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
51 Development and evaluation of a mobile flat-bed dryer for sunflower and canola. Dr.Munir Ahmad
PSO FMI, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
27.07.2004 to 26.07.2007 2.55 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
52 Transfer of improved varieties/technology for productivity enhancement of sugarcane on farmer field's in Dera Ismail Khan. Mr.Muhammad Safdar Baloch
Research Officer Agriculture Research Institute, D. I. Khan, N.W.F.P.
1.488 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
53 Management of problem weeds. (Umbrella Project) Dr.Tahira Z. Mehmood
Principal Scientific Officer IPEP, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
16.093 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
54 Screening of drought tolerant wheat genotypes and estimation of genetic basis. Dr. Muhammad Munir,
Professor & Chairman, Deptt. of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi.
01.07.2004 to 30.06.2007 1.967 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
55 Characterization and determine the adaptive role of dehydrins under drought stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Dr.Rehana Asghar
Associate Professor Department of Botany, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi
30.04.2006 to 29.04.2009 3.044 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
56 Studies on the cause(s), distribution, intensity, losses and factors affecting bark splitting disease of apples and its integrated Dr.Tahir Aqil
Assistant Professor Balochistan Agriculture College, Baleli, Quetta.
2.695 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
57 Studies on breeding biology post-natal development and control trails against rodent damaging date-palm orchards of Balochistan province. Syed.Muzaffar Ahmed
Senior Scientific Officer Vertebrate Pest Control Research Institute, SARC, (PARC), Old Block 9 & 10, Karachi University Campus, Karachi-75270
07.03.2005 to 06.03.2008 3.102 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
58 Nematodes of fruit and vegetable crops and their management in Karachi and Hyderabad districts using plant extracts. Dr.Aly Khan
Senior Scientific Officer Crop Diseases Research Institute (PARC), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270
01.01.2005 to 31.12.2007 2.641 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
59 Development of integrated pest management for Subterranean Termites in agro-ecosystem. Dr.Sohail Ahmad
Assistant Professor Deptt. Of Agri. Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
27.07.2004 to 26.07.2007 2.431 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
60 Development and testing of a resource conservation tillage implement. Dr.Jehangir Khan Sial
Professor Faculty of Agri. Engineering & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
30.10.2004 to 30.12.2007 1.91 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
61 Management of apple spider mites in NWFP. Dr.Inamullah Khan
Assistant Professor Department of Plant Protection, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar
1.408 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
62 Mapping of bacterial diversity in Sind Agricultural fields and Desert: At Molecular level Dr.Nuzhat Ahmed
Director & Professor Centre for Molecular Genetics, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270
03.03.2005 to 02.03.2008 3.274 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
63 Better utilization of food for healthy and productive life in agriculture sector. Dr.Alam Khan
Professor Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar.
28.08.2004 to 27.08.2007 2.278 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
64 Studies on Resistance Monitoring and Insecticide Effects on Chrysopid Predators (Neuroptera) Mr. Attaullah khan Pathan,
SSO/ Incharge, PARC -IPM Sub-Station, Multan
29.07.2004 to 28.07.2008 1.986 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
65 Characterization of Pakistani isolates of chili veinal mottle potyvirus (ChiVMV)and cucumber mosaic cucumovirus(CMV) infecting chili crop. Mr.Hussain Shah
Scientific Officer IPEP, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
27.09.2004 to 26.09.2007 2.933 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
66 Identification of superior soybean cultivars for different agro-ecologies of Pakistan. Dr.Muhammad Ashraf
Senior Scientific Officer Oilseeds Research Programme, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
2.796 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
67 Quality characterization of oilseed crops through NIRS. Mr.Iftikhar Ali
Principal Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Tarnab, Peshawar
2.013 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
68 Use of RNA Interference for Genetically-Engineered Male Sterile Tomato Plants for Production of Hybrid Tomato Dr. Shahid Mansoorr
SSO, NIBGE,, P.O. Box 577, Faisalabad..
28.01.2005 to 27.01.2008 3.223 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
69 Application of DNA fingerprinting for drought tolerance in wheat. Dr.Mehboob-ur-Rehman
Group Leader National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, (NIBGE), P. O Box 577, Faisalabad
20.12.2004 to 19.12.2007 4.073 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
70 Evolution of wheat varieties for low water requirements using conventional and mutation breeding techniques Dr. Mahboob Ali Sial
Senior Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam. P.O. 70060, Sindh.
27.08.2004 to 26.08.2007 1.944 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
71 Bread wheat (T. aestivum L.) improvement for late planting/ terminal stress and high yield potential. Mr.Tila Muhammad
Principal Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Tarnab, Peshawar
01.07.2004 to 30.06.2007 1.868 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
72 Development of Local Sunflower Hybrids and their Seed Production (CS 102). Dr. Ihsan Ullah,
PSO (Oilseeds) NARC, Islamabad
01.05.2020 To 30.04.2023 7.129 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
73 Increasing oil content in sunflower germplasm. Mr. Makhdoom Hussain,
Dir., Oilseed Research Inst., AARI, Faisalabad
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 0.768 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
74 Improvement of naturally coloured cotton. Dr.Noor-ul- Islam Khan
Director Cotton Research Institute, AARI, Jhang Road, Faisalabad
0.843 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
75 Development of CLCV resistant introgression lines through interspecific hybridization. Dr.Shafiq Tahir
Director Cotton Research Institute, AARI, Jhang Road, Faisalabad
1.013 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
76 Coordinated project "National Plant Genomic Research Project"(Five Components) Dr.Rasheed Anwar
Coordinator/ DDG IABGR, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
30.566 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
77 DNA marker for wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) resistant genes in chickpea. Dr.Mohammad Saleem Associate Professor Plant breeding and genectics,University of Agriculture ,Faisalabad 28.07.2004 to 27.07.2007 2.893 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
78 Developing forage-plus-grain winter wheat production system for the Northern areas. Dr.Iftikhar Hussain Khalil
Research Officer Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics, NWFP Agri. University, Peshawar.
26.08.2004 to 30.09.2007 1.458 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
79 Enhancement and evolution of germplasm for stressed environment through the use of agro-biodiversity. Dr.Shafqat Farooq
Principal Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Jhang Road, Faisalabad
01.04.2004 to 30.04.2007 4.468 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
80 Development of high yielding, long grain varieties of rice for par boiling purpose Mr.Akbar Ali Cheema
Chief Scietific Officer Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB),Jang road, Faisalabad.
11.05.2004 to 30.04.2007 1.696 Crop Sciences 5th 2nd
81 Productivity improvement and seed multiplication of vegetable crops Dr. Mansab Ali,
SSO, Vegetable Program, NARC, Islamabad
9.727 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
82 Productivity enhancement sorghum and millet in rainfed areas by development and dissemination of improved varieties and production technology Dr. Sajjad-ur-Rahman,
SSO, Maize, Sorghum & Millet, NARC, Islamabad
2.121 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
83 Development of low cost plant protection technologies through integrated pest management approaches and use of sacrificial crop/ plants in Sindh Dr. Abdul Sattar Buriro,
Entomologist, ARI, Tandojam, Sindh
29.04.2004 to 28.04.2007 2.822 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
84 Fruit cracking problem of pomegranates in Balochistan (District Loralai & Khuzdar) Mr. Muhammad Idris,
Director Horticulture, ARI, Quetta
3.087 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
85 Introduction and yield improvement of under-exploited pulses in NWFP Mr. Mansoor Ahmad,
SO, Pulses, PARC, ARI, D. I. Khan
29.05.2004 to 28.05.2007 1.03 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
86 Utilization of seaweeds in the control of soilborne pathogens and growth of crop plants Dr. Viqar Sultana,
Asso. Professor Biotechemistry University of Karachi.
01.01.2005 to 31.12.2007 1.78 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
87 Transgenic tomato with resistance to bacterial wilt Dr. Zubaida Ch, SO, ABP, NARC, Islamabad 25.10.2004 to 24.10.2007 4.085 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
88 Studies on monitoring of contaminants in exportable food commodities Dr. Zahida Perveen,
SSO. Pesticide Res. Instt., SZARC, Karachi
01.01.2005 to 31.12.2007 4.997 Crop Sciences 5th 1st
89 In-situ evaluation of indigenous walnut germplasm in Malakand Division, NWFP, Pakistan. Mr. Jamshaid Khan,
Director, ARS, Mingora, Swat
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 0.784 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
90 Utilization of genetic variation in yield response to drought stress for the development of improved wheat germplasm. Dr. Muhammad Yaqub Mujahid
Senior Scientific Officer Wheat programme, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
08.09.2005 to 07.09.2008 3.861 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
91 Adaptation and promotion of ultra low volume(ULV) pesticides sprayer. Dr. Abdul Rehman Tahir Associate Professor, Department of Farm Machinery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 01.10.2005 to 30.09.2008 2.387 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
92 Utilization of allelopathic properties of sorghum, sunflower and brassica for weed management in some field crops. Dr. Zahid Ata Professor Weed Science Lab., Deptt. of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 20.08.2005 to 19.08.2008 3.117 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
93 Mass production of biocontrol agents for field application. Dr. Saleem Shahzad
Assistant Professor Department of Botany, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 1.145 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
94 Investigation disease control of die back/citrus decline in NWFP. Dr. Mahmood Khan
Plant Pathologist Plant Pathology Section, ARI, Tarnab Peshawar
5.69 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
95 Sustainable approaches toward adaptation of sorghum and millet improved varieties for grain and fodder purpose in rainfed areas of Kohat Division. Mr. Mirza Hassan,
RO, Barani Agricultural Research Station, Jarma, Kohat.
10.04.2006 to 31.03.2009 1.476 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
96 Development of botanical pesticides from traditionally used plant derivatives against stored grain pests. DDr. Ghulam Jilani,
Sr.. Director, IPEP NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2005 to 31.12.2008 3.385 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
97 Investigation of citrus decline and preliminary management studies in Punjab. Ms. Khurshid Burney
Senior Scientific Officer CDRP, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 2.801 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
98 Studies on the physiological Race Analysis of Fusarium moniliforme inciting bakanae/foot rot in Rice. Dr. M. Afzal Akhar,
SSO, CDRI, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2005 to 31.03.2007 3.543 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
99 Biochemical and molecular approaches to study the effect of pesticide on nitrogen fixing bacteria in legumes. Mr. Sohail Hameed
Principal Scientific Officer National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, (NIBGE) P. O Box 577, Faisalabad
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 1.65 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
100 Molecular marker facilitated pyramiding of bacterial blight resistance genes in super basmati rice. Dr. Muhammad Arif Senior Scientific Officer Plant Biotechnology Division, NIBGE, P. O Box 577, Faisalabad 16.08.2005 to 31.12.2008 3.458 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
101 Hybrid seed production of rice. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar
Rice Botanist Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku,Lahore
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 1.483 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
102 Production of doubled haploids of wheat by using wheat x maize crosses technique Dr. Abid Mahmood
Director Barani Research Institute,P.O.Box-35 Chakwal
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 3.817 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
103 Research and development studies on processing and value addition of mushroom. Dr. Ehsan Elahi Bajwa
Food Technologist Food Technology Section, Ayub Agri. Res. Institute, Faisalabad
2.153 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
104 Selection of zinc efficient wheat genotypes for a balance human nutrition. Dr. Muhammad Imtiaz
Senior Scientific Officer Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA),Tandojam, Sindh
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 1.705 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
105 Identification of apple mites, their predators and integrated management of phytophagous mites of apple in Balochistan. Mr. Muhammad Amin Lecturer Entomology Department Balochistan Agriculture College Baleli-87100, Quetta 2.236 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
106 Studies on the role of microsomal enzymes and esterases in development of phosphine induced resistance in larvae and adults of Trogoderma granarium. Syed Shahid Ali Associate Professor Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Quaid-I-Azam Campus, Lahore 2.021 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
107 Development of high yielding, disease resistant varieties of groundnut through hybridization and mutation breeding along with nodulation studies for N2 fixation under rainfed conditions. Mr. Naeem-ud-Din,
Groundnut Botanist, Barani Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Chakwal
01.07.2005 to 30.06.2008 3.221 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
108 Integrated control of root rot of pepper in Peshawar and Malakand Divisions. Dr Shaukat Hussain,
Asso. Prof., Dept. of Plant Pathology, NWFP Agri. Uni., Peshawar
01.01.2007 to 31.12.2009 2.622 Crop Sciences 7th 2nd
109 Screening of citrus cultivars against citrus canker and its management. Dr. Shahbaz Talib Sahi
Assosiate Professor Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
01.07.2006 to 30.06.2009 2.952 Crop Sciences 7th 2nd
110 Development of Bacillus thuringiensis based- biopesticide and management of insect pests of chickpea, cotton, apple and cabbage. Dr. Khalique Ahmed
Senior Scientific Officer Pulses Program, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC, Islamabad
36 Months 5.748 Crop Sciences 6th 2nd
111 Evaluation of chickpea germplasm against aggressive isolates of Ascochyta rabiei identified by biological and DNA molecular marker techniques and disease management through induced systemic resistance (ISR) Dr. Nighat Sarwar,
Principal Scientist, NIAB, Faisalabad.
25.07.2006 to 30.06.2009 3.909 Crop Sciences 7th 2nd
112 Studies on IPM with reduced chemical beekeeping approach to avoid related treatment resistance of parasitic mites, honeybee diseases, pests. Dr. Elizabeth Stephen Waghchoure
Senior Scientific Officer IFHC, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad.
07.11.2006 to 06.11. 2009 3.517 Crop Sciences 7th 2nd
113 Production of thermo-stable Newcastle disease (ND) vaccine for for rural poultry Dr. Shakeel Babar
Associate Professor Centre for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Livestock Complex, Brewery Road, Quetta
11.09.2006 to 10.09.2009 3.459 Crop Sciences 7th 2nd
114 Survey of midges and their natural enemies associated with mango midges to develop non pesticides measures for their control in Pakistan (Coordinated project with three components: CABI, Rawalpindi, ARI, Tandojam & NARC, Islamabad.) Dr. Ghulam Jilani,
Sr. Director, IPEP NARC, Islamabad
08.06.2007 to 30.06.2010 2.547 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
115 Genetic biodiversity improvement of nuts (Almond and Walnut) in FATA. Dr. Syed Asghar,
SRO (Hort), Agr. Res. (FATA), Parachinar, Kurram Agency
11.09.2007 to 30.06.2010 1.495 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
116 Identification and evaluation of G. arburium genes for cotton leaf curl virus resistance Dr. Aftab Bashir
Principal Scientist Plant Biotechnology Division, NIBGE, Faisalabad
01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 4.273 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
117 Insecticide resistance management of key pests of vegetables. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad
Deputy Chief Scientist Plant Protection Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, Jhang Road Faisalabad
01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 2.293 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
118 Development of high yielding and powdery mildew resistant varieties in peas. Dr. Khalid Mahmood,
SO, Vegetable Res. Inst., AARI, Faisalabad.
01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 1.474 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
119 Investigation on viral diseases of sugarcane in Pakistan with special reference to Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV): Characterization and identification of resistant sources Dr. Tahira Yasmin
Scientific Officer CDRP, IPEP, NARC, Islamabad
5.436 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
120 Management of date palm insect pests in Sindh. Mr. Muhammad Usman Shar Entomologist Director General, Agri. Research Sindh, Tandojam 01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 3.616 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
121 Development of wheat heat tolerant breeding material during grain fill period Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Mian
Assistant Botanist Barani Agricultural Research Institute, P. O. Box No. 35, Chakwal.
01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 1.557 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
122 Enhancement of quality and storage stability of dhakki dates using advanced technology Dr. Shahzada Arshad Saleem
Post Harvest Technologist Food Technology Section, Agricultural Research Institute, Dera Ismail Khan
01.07.2007 to 15.08.2011 4.099 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
123 Sustainable control measures for rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri, on maize, citrus, sunflower, mango and guva in some selected agro-ecosystems in Central Punjab, Pakistan Dr. Hammad Ahmad Khan
Assistant Professor Department of Zoology and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
01.07.2007 to 30.06.2010 1.629 Crop Sciences 8th 3rd
124 Fabrication and commercialization of a gasifier (operated with crop residue) for sustainable agriculture (CS-136) Dr. Manzoor Ahmad
Associate Professor Department of Farm Machinery and Power, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2010 2.119 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
125 Evaluation of Sugarcane Gemrplasm for Frost Tolerance; A Component of the Coordinated Project “Screening of Sugarcane Germplasm and Use of Induced Mutation/Callus for Frost Tolerance, High Cane and Sugar Yield” (NARC, Islamabad, Component-I) Dr. Muhammad Zubair
Coordinator of Project PSO/Coordinator (Sugar Crops) Sugar Crops Research Program, CSI, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 3.528 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
126 Screening of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Germplasm and use of Induced Mutations for Frost Tolerance, High Cane and Sugar Yield; A Component of the Coordinated Project “Screening of Sugarcane Germplasm and Use of Induced Mutation/ Callus Culture for Frost Tolerance, High Cane and sugar Yield (NIFA, Peshawar Component-II) Mr. Roshan Zamir
Senior Scientist Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture, NIFA, P. O. Box 446, Peshawar.
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 2.853 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
127 Screening of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Germplasm for Frost Tolerance, High Cane & Sugar Yield; A Component of Coordinated Project “Screening of Germplasm and use of Induced Mutation/Callus for Frost Tolerance, High Cane and Sugar Yield. (SCRI, Mardan, Component-III). Mr. Sartaj Ali,
Research Officer, Sugar Crops Research Institute, Mardan
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 2.539 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
128 Enhance the Cane Yield, Sucrose Contents and Frost Tolerance of Genotypes using Callus Culture; A Component of the Coordinated Project “Screening of Sugarcane Germplasm and use of Induced Mutation/Callus for Frost Tolerance, High Cane and Sugar Yield” (SSRI, Jhang, Component-IV) Dr. Shahid Afghan
Director Research Shakarganj Sugar Research Institute, Jhang
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 0.785 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
129 Development of salt tolerance in sugarcane through genetic engineering (CS-214) Mr. Ikram-ul-Haq
Lecturer Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, IBGE, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 2.707 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
130 Use of spectral reflectance to estimate growth, biomass and yield of different wheat cultivars under moisture stress conditions (CS-221) Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Associate Professor Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 3.713 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
131 Establishment of a system based on HACCP guidelines for drying and storage of exportable chilies to control aflatoxin contamination (CS-235) Mr. Mubarik Ahmed
PSO/Director Grain Storage Research Institute, Southern Zone Agricultural Research Center, PARC, 9-10 Old Blocks, Karachi University, Karachi
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 6.429 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
132 Evaluation of commercial potential of sugarbeet genotypes for their adaptability in different ecologies of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Zubair,
PSO/ Coordinator, Sugar Crop Res. Program, CSI, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 0.924 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
133 Component-I: NARC, Islamabad Evaluation of sugarbeet genotypes for their adaptability under different soil and environmental conditions of Punjab Dr. Sagheer Ahmad
SSO/Coordinator of the Project Sugar Crops Research Program, CSI, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 2.426 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
134 Component-II: Al-Moiz Industries Ltd. D. I. Khan (NWFP)Testing of adaptability of different sugar beet genotypes and their agronomic management in NWFP Mr. Karim Bakhsh Malik
Advisor R & D Al-Moiz Industries Ltd. Chashma Road, D. I. Khan
01.07-2008 to 30.06.2011 2.962 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
135 Component-III: NSCRI, Thatta, Sindh: Introduction of sugar beet as a sugar crop in Lower Sindh. Mr. Ghulam Mohyudin Kaloi,
SO, National Sugar Crops Res. Institute, PARC, Thatta, Sindh
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 2.454 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd Coordinated Project
136 To determine the optimum maturity indices of various mango varieties (Langra, Dusehehri and Smar Bahist) to enhance export and minimizing post harvest losses (CS-310) Mr. Abdul Rahim Khan
Assistant Research Officer Post Harvest Research Center, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 3.947 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
137 Investigations on pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables grown under agroclimatic conditions of NWFP (CS-347) Dr. Barkat Ali Khan
Sr. Research Officer Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Agricultural Research Institute, Tarnab, Peshawar
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 5.441 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
138 Phenotypic plasticity of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) in response to environment and integrated nutrient management (CS-355) Dr. Fayyaz-ul-Hassan
Associate Professor Department of Agronomy, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi
01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 1.913 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
139 Microbial ACC-deaminase biotechnology for sustainable production of legumes (CS-268) Dr. Zahir Ahmad Zahir
Associate Professor Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
22.08.2008 to 30. 06. 2011 4.289 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
140 Assessment of toxic metals in agriculture products and their relation with nutritional status in NWFP - Pakistan (CS-336) Dr. Ihsanullah
Dy. Chief Scientist Nuclear Institute for Food & Agriculture (NIFA), P. O. Box 446, Tarnab, Peshawar
28. 07. 2008 to 30. 06. 2011 2.926 Crop Sciences 9th 3rd
141 Development of Small Scale Bone-Fertilizer Plant. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali
Senior Engineer, ABEI, NARC, Islamabad
01. 09. 2010 to 30. 06. 2011 4.661 Crop Sciences 11th 4th
142 Development of Mechanized Multipurpose Nursery Raising Facility at NARC, Islamabad Mr. Shabbir Ahmad Kalwar, PSO/ Principal Engineer, ABEI, NARC, Islamabad 01.03.2012 to 15.05.2018 38.982 Crop Sciences 11th 4th
143 Modeling for Targeted Weed Management through Exploitation of Competition Indices for Wheat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Muhammad Azim Khan,
Assistant Professor, Department of Weed Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar
17.03.2012 to 16.03.2015 5.692 Crop Sciences 12th 4th
144 Development and Evaluation of Indigenous Sunflower Hybrids in Different Ecological Zones Dr. Muhammad Ayub Khan
Principal Scientific Officer, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC
01.04.2012 to 30.06.2015 4.848 Crop Sciences 13th 5th
145 Development and Evaluation of Indigenous Canola Hybrids in Different Ecological Zones Dr. Abdul Rashid
Principal Scientific Officer, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC
01.04.2012 to 30.06.2015 4.369 Crop Sciences 13th 5th
146 Indigenous Hybrids Development in Vegetables Mr. Taj Naseeb Khan
Senior Scientific Officer, Vegetable Crops Research Program, Horticulture Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad
01.04.2012 to 30.06.2015 4.768 Crop Sciences 13th 5th
147 Promotion of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) through Participatory Approach in Pothwar Dr. Fayyaz-Ul-Hassan
Professor, Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.07.2012 to 30.06.2015 3.077 Crop Sciences 13th 5th
148 Development of an Effective Phytoremedial Technology for Metal Contaminated Calcareous Soils. Dr. Shazia Iftikhar
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Fatimah Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
01.03.2002 to 30.06.2015 5.447 Crop Sciences 13th 5th
149 Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Dr Mustafa Sajid,
PSO, PGRP, IABGR, NARC
01.04.2012 to 30.06.2015 5.749 Crop Sciences 14th 6th
150 Packaging Innovation for Quality and Shelf Life Sustainability of Dhakki Dates, and the Development of Value Added Date-Products Dr. Shahzada Arshad Saleem,
Post Harvest Technologist, ARI, Dera Ismail Khan
01.04.2012 to 30.03.2015 3.694 Crop Sciences 14th 6th
151 Molecular Diagnostic Assay for the Assessment of Seed Health in Rice (Oryza sativa) Dr Naeem Ullah,
PSO, Institute of Agri. Biotechnology and Genetics Resources, PGRP, NARC, Islamabad
01.04.2012 to 31.03.2015 3.366 Crop Sciences 14th 6th
152 Development of Market Life Enhancement Technology to Persimmon and its Dissemination to Growers (CS053) Ms. Nizakat Bibi,
Principal Scientist, Nuclear Institute for Food & Agriculture (NIFA), Peshawar
01.07.2012 to 31.12.2015 4.737 Crop Sciences 15th 5th
153 Introduction/Evaluation and Demonstration of Exotic, Local Fruit Germplasm and Vegetable Varieties, Hybrids for Enhancement of Farm Sustainability and Poverty Reduction of Khuzdar District. (Coordinating Unit HRI, Khuzdar Component-I) Mr Muhammad Yaqoob,
SSO, HRI-PARC, Khuzdar
01.06.2012 to 31.05.2015 5.337 Crop Sciences 15th 6th Coordinated Project
154 Introduction/Evaluation and Demonstration of Exotic, Local Fruit Germplasm and Vegetable Varieties, Hybrids for Enhancement of Farm Sustainability and Poverty Reduction of Khuzdar District. (Coordinated Project: ii. ARI, Khuzdar) (CS274) Syed Abdul Qaim Shah,
Director, Agriculturist Research Institute, Khuzdar
01.07.2012 to 30.06.2015 3.235 Crop Sciences 15th 6th Coordinated Project
155 Introduction and Demonstration of Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) to Enhance Farm Sustainability and Poverty Reduction in Lasbella District (CARS, Bhawani, Lasbela Comp. I) Mr Saeed Ahmad,
SO, Coastal Agricultural Research Station, PARC, Bhawani, Dist. Lasbela
01.06.2012 to 31.05.2015 4.78 Crop Sciences 15th 6th Coordinated Project
156 Introduction and Demonstration of Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) to Enhance Farm Sustainability and Poverty Reduction in Lasbella District (Lasbella University of Agri., Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Lasbella Comp. II) Dr Abdul Hameed Baloch,
Asstt. Prof., Faculty of Agri., Lasbela University of Agri., Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Lasbela
01.08.2012 to 31.07.2015 5.036 Crop Sciences 15th 6th Coordinated Project
157 Development and Evaluation of a In-bin Seed Drying, Aeration and Storage Technology (CS006) Mr Liaqat Ali Shahid,
PSO, Agri. Biological Engineering Inst., NARC, Islamabad
01.10.2012 to 31.12.2015 5.03 Crop Sciences 16th 6th
158 Development of Improved Sorghum Hybrids for Various Ecologies of Pakistan Dr Muhammad Ashraf,
PSO, Maize, Sorghum & Millet Program (MSM), CSI, NARC, Islamabad
5.684 Crop Sciences 16th 6th
159 Design, Development and Modeling of a Scheffler Fixed Focus Solar Concentrator for the Post Harvest Processing of Different Agricultural Products (CS154) Dr. Anjum Munir,
Assistant Professor, Department of Farm Machinery and Power, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
36 months 3.982 Crop Sciences 19th 6th
160 Cultivation of Pistachio in Gilgit-Baltistan (CPGB) (CS230) Mr. Tajuddin,
Scientific Officer, Mountain Agricultural Research Centre (MARC), Juglote, Gilgit
15.11.2014 to 14.11.2017 3.492 Crop Sciences 19th 6th
161 Enhancing Fertilizer Use Efficiency in Wheat by Using Transgenic Approach (CS313) Dr Kauser Abdullah Malik,
Distinguished National Professor, Biological Sciences Department, Foreman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore
01.07.2014 to 31.08.2018 15.813 Crop Sciences 19th 6th
162 Conservation Documentation and Digitization of Medicinal Flora of Poonch Area (AJ&K) (CS290) Sardar Irfan Mehmood,
Lecturer, Medicinal Plants Introduction and Conservation Centre (MPICC) Abbaspur, Govt. Boys Degree College, Abbaspur, Poonch, AJ&K
36 months 3.987 Crop Sciences 19th 6th
163 Optimization of Bt. Cotton Production Technology for Different Agro-Ecological Zones in the Face of Changing Climate through Simulation Modeling (CS-108) Dr Ashfaq Ahmad,
Professor/ Head Climate Change Cell, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
15.01.2016 to 31.12.2019 7.033 Crop Sciences 20th 6th
164 Evaluation, Identification and Multiplication of High Yielding and Disease Resistant Varieties/Cultivars of Cherry under Ecological Conditions of Gilgit Baltistan (CS-231) Mr Muhammad Din,
Senior Scientific Officer, Mountain Agricultural Research Centre (MARC), Juglote, Gilgit
15.03.2015 to 14.06.2018 4.402 Crop Sciences 20th 6th
165 Development and Commercialization of Ispaghol (Psyllium) and Kalongi (Nigella sativa) Processing Technologies for Value Addition (CS-243) Dr Tanveer Ahmad,
Director/ Principal Engineer, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Institute (ABEI), NARC, Islamabad
15.09.2015 to 14.09.2018 34.983 Crop Sciences 20th 6th
166 Evaluation of Chili Varieties for Quality, Production, High Yield and Disease Resistance in Lower Sindh (CS-292) Dr Attaullah Khan,
PSO/Director, Arid Zone Research Institute, Umerkot
03.03.2015 to 30.06.2018 7.881 Crop Sciences 20th 6th
167 Micropropagation of Superior National and International Varieties of Date Palm on Commercial Level Professor Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Markhand,
Director, Date Palm Research Institute (DPRI), Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh
01.05.2015 to 30.04.2018 9.953 Crop Sciences 20th 6th
168 The Effect of Date Palm Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Extract for Oxidative Stabilization of Butter Oil (CS-018) Dr Muhammad Nadeem,
Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy Technology, Univeristy of Veterinary & Animal Sceicnes, Lahore
21.09.2015 to 20.09.2016 0.16 Crop Sciences 21st 7th
169 Production of Quality Stone Fruits Nursery Plants for the Promotion of Fruits Cultivation in Hazara Division (CS-317-A) Mr Fayaz Ahmad,
PSO, National Tea & High Value Crops Research Institute, Shinkiari, Mansehra
21.09.2015 to 30.06.2018 4.885 Crop Sciences 21st 7th
170 Screening of Drought Tolerant Sugarcane Varieties under Different Soil Conditions (CS 004) Mr Muhammad Chohan,
Sr. Scientific Officer, National Sugar & Tropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jungshahi Road, Makli, Thatta
01.07.2016 to 30.06.2019 3.585 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
171 Development of Heat Tolerant Cotton Varieties Having Enhanced Resistance against Changing Climatic Scenario (CS 197) Dr Manzoor Hussain,
Principal Scientist/ Group Leader, Cotton Group, Plant Breeding & Genetics Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad
15.03.2016 to 31.12.2020 8.75 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
172 Improvement of Chickpea for Blight and Drought Stress using Metabolomics and Genomics Assisted Breeding (CS 203) Dr Anjuman Arif,
Principal Scientist, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad
01.07.2016 to 30.06.2020 3.559 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
173 Characterization, Rejuvenation and Multiplication of Cross-Pollinated Vegetable Germplasm (Radish, Turnip, Cauliflower, Onion and Cucumber) and its Genepool Expansion (CS 220) Dr Sadar Uddin Siddiqui,
PSO, Plant Genetic Resources Program (PGRP), NARC, Islamabad
14.03.2016 to 13.06.2019 5.914 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
174 Production Technology and Adaptability of Super-NPT Rice (CS 231) Dr Fida M. Abbasi, Professor, Department of Genetics, Hazara University, Mansehra 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2019 2 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
175 Assessment of Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight in Sindh Province and its Management Exploring Resistant Germplasm (CS 263) Dr Javed Asghar Tariq,
Senior Scientist, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam
01.07.2016 to 31.12.2019 3.183 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
176 Post Harvest Management in Deciduous Fruits of Balochistan (CS 289) Syed Abdul Sadiq,
Dy. Director, Directorate Genera l Agri. Extension, Quetta
24 months 3.902 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th
177 Varietal Screening, Technology Development and Seed Production of Guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L. Taub)] under Rainfed Ecologies of Pakistan (Coordinated Project) (Component-I) (CS 303 A) Dr Muhammad Yaqoob,
PSO, Arid Zone Research Institute, Ratta Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan
01.04.2016 to 30.06.2020 4.839 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th Coordinated Project
178 Germplasm Screening and Production Technology Development of Guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L. Taub)], (ARS Bahawalpur Comp. II) Dr Lal Hussain Akhtar,
Guar Botanist, Agricultural Research Station, Bahawalpur
01.03.2016 to 28.02.2019 4.21 Crop Sciences 23rd 7th Coordinated Project
179 Rearing and Ecological Studies of Egg Parasitoid Trichogramma for Biological Control of Lepidopterous Pests of Okra, Cauliflower and Tomato (CS 184) Dr Sajid Nadeem,
Principal Scientist, Plant Protection Division (PPD), Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad
01-12-2016 to 30-11-2019 2.438 Crop Sciences 24th 7th Coordinated Project
180 Phenotypic Characterization of Indigenous and Exotic Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) in Balochistan (CS 267) Mr. Mir Muhammad Khan,
Agronomist, Directorate of Oilseed Crops, Agri. Research Institute (ARI), Sariab, Quetta
01.07.2017 to 30.06.2020 3.831 Crop Sciences 24th 7th
181 Development of Asexual Propagation Techniques for Cultivation of Chilghoza Pine (CS 358) Mr Shafiullah,
PSO, Mountain Agricultural Research Centre, PARC, Juglote, Gilgit
01-12-2016 to 30-11-2019 4.756 Crop Sciences 24th 7th Coordinated Project
182 Induction of Heat Tolerance in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) by Inoculation of Rhizospheric Bacteria: A Strategy for Mitigating Impacts of Climate Change (CS 374) Dr Hassan Javed Chaudhary,
Assistant Professor, Plant Microbe Interaction Lab, Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
01-12-2016 to 30-11-2019 4.751 Crop Sciences 24th 7th Coordinated Project
183 Exploration of Native Herbs as Bio-pesticides against Major Insect Pests of Horticultural Crops in Gilgit Baltistan (CS 045) Mr Muhammad Ayub,
Senior Scientific Officer, Mountain Agricultural Research Station-PARC, Skardu
36 months 3.165 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
184 Development and Genetic Characterization of Haploid Lines and Polyploidy Germplasm for Hybridization in Elite Guava Strains (CS 121) Dr Muhammad Usman,
Assistant Professor, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
36 months 6.833 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
185 To Study Different Combinations of Sorghum Hybrids for Fodder (CS 299) Dr Muhammad Ashraf,
PSO, Maize, Sorghum, Millet and Fodder Program, CSI, NARC, Islamabad
36 months 5.174 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
186 Coordinated Research on Physiological Selection of Wheat Synthetic Back-Derived Lines (SBL) for Heat and Drought Tolerance, Yellow Rust Resistance and High Mineral (Zn, Fe) Contents (CS 359) Dr Jalal-ud-Din,
PSO/ Program Leader, Wheat Wide Crosses Program, PGRI, NARC, Islamabad
36 months 2.974 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
187 Development and Promotion of Groundnut Short Duration Varieties in Pothowar Cropping System (CS 366) Mr Nazakat Nawaz,
PSO, Oilseed Research Program, NARC, Islamabad
36 months 2.466 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
188 Genetic Improvement of Chickpea for Better Nodulation, Root Length and Yield through Hybridization and Mutation Breeding (CS 371) Mr Muhammad Aslam,
Assistant Botanist (Pulses), Arid Zone Research Institute, Bhakkar
36 months 3.93 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
189 Epidemiology, Population Biology and Management of Chilli Anthracnose in Punjab, Pakistan (CS373) Dr Abid Riaz,
Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, PMAS University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi
01.05.2017 To 30.09.2019 2.37 Crop Sciences 25th 7th
190 Management of Dusky Cotton Bug Oxycarenus sp; (Lygaeidae, Hemiptera): An Emerging Threat to Cotton Crop in Pakistan (CS 095) Mr Muhammad Tahir Jan,
Officer Incharge/ Cotton Botanist, Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur
01.02.2018 To 31.01.2021 5.3 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
191 Post-Harvest Grain Losses Management for Food Security (CS 097) Dr Waqas Wakil,
Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
36 months 3.918 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
192 Establishment and Demonstration of Technologies for Handling and Value Addition of Fruits in Gilgit Baltistan (CS 346) Mr Faizullah Khan,
Scientific Officer, PCSIR Labs, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
36 months 4.979 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
193 Production of Disease Resistant Maize Cultivars against Stalk Rot Caused by Fusarium Sp. (CS 376) Dr Syeda Asma Bano,
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
01-07-2018 To 30-06-2021 3.188 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
194 Genetic Transformation of Chickpea for Herbicide Resistance (CS 379) Dr. Shaukat Ali,
Principle Scientific Officer, NIGAB, NARC, Islamabad
01-07-2018 To 30.06.2021 5.93 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
195 Molecular Characterization & Management of Citrus Greening Disease in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (CS 380) Dr Maimoona Sabir,
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, Haripur
315.11.2017 To 14.11.2020 5.735 Crop Sciences 26th 8th
196 Collection, Conservation and Documentation of Traditional Heirloom Crop Germplasm of Pakistan (CS 031) Dr Tariq Rafique,
SSO, Bio-Resources Conservation Institute (BCI), PGRP, NARC, Islamabad
01.02.2018 To 30.06.2021 6.389 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
197 Selection/ Development of Citrus Rootstock Resistant against Abiotic Stresses (Drought and Salinity) (CS 038) Dr Umbreen Shahzad,
Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakriya University, Bahadur Campus, Layyah
15.02.2018 To 14.02.2021 2.962 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
198 Efficiency of Various Botanicals on Post-Harvest Onion and Apple against Blue Mold Disease (CS 061) Mr Muhammad Waris,
Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology Department, Balochistan Agriculture College, Balele, Quetta
15.03.2018 To 14.03.2020 4.053 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
199 Research for Productivity Enhancement of Drought Tolerant and Shattering Resistant Cultivars of Sesame in Rainfed Areas of Punjab Pakistan (CS 100) Dr. Ghulam Qadir,
Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehar Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.04.2018 To 30.03.2021 5.08 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
200 Identification of Parasitoids and Ants Complex Associated with Psyllids on Trees and Management of Olive Psyllid in Pothwar and KPK (CS 111) Dr Imran Bodlah,
Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.02.2018 To 31.01.2021 3.142 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
201 Domestication/Ex-situ Conservation of Wild Ornamental, Aromatic, Medicinal and Edible Flora from Pothohar and Adjacent Areas (CS 185) Dr. Amir Sultan,
Program Leader/PSO, National Herbarium, Bio-Resource Conservation Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad
01.02.2018 To 31.01.2021 7.684 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
202 Exploring the Potential of Non-thermal Techniques for Quality Analysis of Citrus-based Peel/Pectin (CS 225) Dr. Rana Muhammad Aadil,
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 2.933 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
203 Adaptability and Development of Production Technology of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub) in Rainfed Pothwar through Simulation Modeling (CS 499) Dr. Ghulam Qadir,
Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.04.2018 To 30.03.2021 3.98 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
204 Improving Drought Tolerance and Fodder Quality of Maize Genotypes for Silage using Growth Hormone and Selenium (CS 550) Dr. Muhammad Rasheed,
Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop & Food Sciences, Pir Mehar Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 5.787 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
205 Establishment of Pilot Turkish Black Tea Processing Plant at National Tea & High Value Crops Research Institute, Shinkiari, Mansehra (CS 555) Dr. Abdul Waheed
Director, National Tea & High Value Crops Research Institute, Shinkiari, Mansehra
01.02.2018 To 30.06.2021 19.788 Crop Sciences 27th 8th
206 Farm Productivity Enhancement through Adoption of Multiple Cropping System and Introduction of High Value Crops in Rainfed and Reverine Areas of Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CS 009) Dr Amanullah Khan,
PSO Arid Zone Research Centre (AZRC), D.I.Khan
01.05.2018 To 30.10.2021 7.847 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
207 Characterization of Mutants Derived from EMS-Derived Gandum-1 for Rust and Drought Tolerance for Sustaining Wheat Yield in Pakistan (CS 049) Dr. Mehboob-ur-Rahman,
(Pride of Performance, ICAC Laureate – 2014), Principal Scientist & Group Leader, Plant Genomics & Mol Breeding Labs, National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineer (NIBGE), Faisalabad
01.07.2018 to 30.06.2021 9.953 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
208 Development of Biofortified Tomato with Precursor of Vitamin A (CS 076) Mr. Zaheer Abbas,
Senior Scientific Officer, National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 6.206 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
209 Development of Suitable Strategy for Management of Common Scab of Potato (Streptomyces scabies) (CS 155) Muhammad Anwar ul Haq,
Assistant Research Officer, Plant Pathology Research Institute, AARI, Jhang Road, Faisalabad
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 3.4 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
210 Distribution Pattern, Race Identification and Tale Based Genetic Diversity in Pakistani Isolates of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae the Casual Organism of Bacterial Blight of Rice (CS 183) Dr. Muhammad Zakria,
Principal Scientific Officer, CDRI, DPEP, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 9.182 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
211 Use of Rhizobium spp to Enhance the Nutritional Value and Yield of Lentil Genetic Resources (CS 318) Dr Ayesha Tahir,
Assistant Professor, Department of Bio Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
01.05.2018 To 30.06.2022 12.824 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
212 Collection and Characterization of Phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis D.C.) Landraces Having High Sugar and Carotene Carotene Contents (CS 362) Dr Kashif Razzaq,
Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
01.07.2018 to 30.06.2021 2.979 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
213 Introduction of Improved Kidney Bean Varieties and its Production Technology in Malakand Division (CS 401) Dr Fayaz Ahmad
Research Officer, Agricultural Research Institute, Mingora, Swat
15.07.2018 To 14.07.2021 3.334 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
214 Utilization of Multiple Transcription Factor Genes for Enhancing Wheat Yield (CS 407) Dr. Aftab Bashir,
Professor Deptt. of Biological Sciences, Armacost Science Building, forman Christian College, Lahore
15.07.2018 To 14.07.2021 6.608 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
215 Mitigation Strategies for Enhanced Soybean Production under Changing Climate Scenarios in the Pothwar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CS 547) Dr. Saeed Ahmad Asad, Assistant Professor, Centre for Climate Research and Development (CCRD), COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad 01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 3.786 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
216 Improving Drought Tolerance and Quality of Fodder Maize Genotypes for Silage using Growth Hormone and Selenium (CS 550) Dr. Muhammad Rasheed,
Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop & Food Sciences, Pir Mehar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 5.787 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
217 Yield Enhancement of Wheat through Improved Grain Number and Spikelet Architecture using Translational Genomics and Genome Editing Approaches (CS 551) Dr. Nazia Rehman SSO
National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2018 To 30.06.2021 7.343 Crop Sciences 28th 8th
218 Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Insecticidal Potency of RNAi-Based Edysone Receptor Gene Knockdown in Diamondback moth Plutella xylostella and its Development into Bio-Pesticide (CS 026) Dr. Asad Ali,
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Garden Campus Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
01-09-2018 To 30.08.2021 4.19 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
219 Identification of Potential Ecological Zone for Introduction of Suitable Grape (Vitisvinifera L.) A Step Towards Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development in the FATA Region of Pakistan (CS 116) Dr. Shujaul Mulk Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
11.01.2019 To 10.01.2022 7.847 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
220 Introduction of Improved Fruit Plant Cultivars through Fruit Plant Nursery Raising at Kurram Agency and South Waziristan Agency (CS 133) Dr. Tajir Hussain,
Senior Research Officer, Directorate of Agriculture Research FATA Sub Station Malana Road, Parachinar, Kurram Agency
36 months 7.239 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
221 Introduction on High Density Orchards of Stone and Pome Fruits in Mahsud Tribe Areas of South Waziristan Agency, FATA (CS 139) Mr. Muhammad Arif,
Research Officer, Directorate of Agricultural Research FATA, ARI, Tarnab, Peshawar
01-10-2018 To 30.09.202 3.618 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
222 Improvement in Quality of Litchi & Peach Fruits through Strategic Pre and Post Harvest Management Technology in Distt. Haripur and Swat (CS 164) Mr. Sohail Aslam, Senior Research Officer, PARC Institute of Research on High Value Agriculture (PIRHA), Shinkiari, Mansehra 36 months 7.822 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
223 Value Addition of Guava through Development of Vitamin-A Fortified Fruit Bar (CS 247) Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan,
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
15-10-2018 To 14.03.2021 2.124 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
224 Over-Expression of β-1, 3-Glucanases in Chickpea to Create Resistance against Ascochyta Blisht and Fusarium Wilt (CS 376) Mr. Muhammad Farooq Hussain Munis, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 36 months 3.261 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
225 Diversifying Cropping Pattern to Adapt Climate Changes in Spate Irrigated Areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CS 389) Dr Amanullah Khan,
PSO, Arid Zone Research Centre (AZRC), D.I.Khan
19.09.2018 To 31.12.2021 4.889 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
226 Management of Viral Vector (White Fly) by Nano-encapsulated Bio-pesticide that Address Food Safety Concerns & Increase the Yield and Export of Pakistani Crops (CS 421) Ms. Sundus Riaz,
Scientific Officer, Food Quality & Safety Research Institute, SARC, Karachi
15-09-2018 To 14.09.2021 7.649 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
227 Onion Seed Production in Soon Valley (CS 437) Dr. Hidayat Ullah,
PSO, Vegetable Crops Research Program, HRI, NARC, Islamabad
01-09-2018 To 30.06.2022 4.057 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
228 Enhance Wheat Production by Selection of High Yielding Wheat Varieties through Modern Tools in Gilgit-Baltistan (CS 480) Mr. Muhammad Qasim,
Principal Scientific Officer, Mountain Agriculture Research Centre, Juglote, Gilgit
01-10-2018 To 31.12.2021 5.8 Crop Sciences 29th 8th
229 Developing Strategies for Area-wide Integrated Pest Management (AW-IPM) of Fruit Flies (CS 013) Dr. Ihsan ul Haq,
Principal Scientific Officer, Insect Pest Management Program, NARC, Islamabad.
01.04.2019 To 31.03.2022 8.2 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
230 Development of Sunflower Hybrids Modified for High Oleic Acid in Edible Oil (CS 163) Dr. Saeed Rauf,
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
27.02.2019 To 14.02.2022 2.007 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
231 Introduction of Exotic Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas) as Nutritional Crop to Improve the Livelihoods of Farmers (CS 180) Mr. Waqas Ahmed Dogar
Scientific Officer, Potato Program, HRI, NARC, Islamabad
01-04-2019 TO 31-03-2022 5.808 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
232 Exploitation of Genetic Variability for the Development of Promising Advance Lines of Indeterminate Tomato through Breeding (CS 190) Dr Nausherwan Nobel Nawab, Senior Scientific Officer, Vegetable Crops Research Programme, Horticultural Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad 01-10-2019 To 30-09-2022 7.959 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
233 Development of Indigenous Tomato Hybrids and Cultivars Better Adapted to Normal and Stress Environments (CS 220) Dr. Muhammad Yussouf Saleem,
Deputy Chief Scientist, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB),Faisalabad
18.03.2019 To 30.06.2022 3 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
234 Value Addition of Citrus Waste as a Dietary Fiber Source in Extrusion Based Food Products (CS 228) Dr. Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan,
Assistant Professor, Department of Food Engineering/NIFSAT, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
15.03.2019 To 14.03.2021 3.594 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
235 Evaluation, Adaptation Studies and Popularization of Kiwifruit in Different Ecologies (Upper & Lower Altitude) of Hazara Division (CS 372) Dr. Noorullah Khan,
Senior Scientific Officer, National Tea and High Value Crops Research Institute Shinkiari Mansehra
01.03.2019 To 28.02.2022 5.845 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
236 Comparative Genomics of Wheat and Desiccation-Tolerant Oropetium Grass for Root Architecute Variations, and CRISPR-Cas9/ dCas9-Mediated Genome Editing of Root Growth Genes in Wheat for More Wheat to Pakistan (CS 399) Ms. Safeena Inam,
SO, NIGAB, National Agriculture Research Centre, Islamabad
01.03.2019 To 28.02.2022 8.692 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
237 Development of Double Haploid System in Wheat (CS 549) Dr Sabahat Noor,
Senior Scientific Officer, National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), NARC, Islamabad
27.02.2019 To 14.02.2022 7.928 Crop Sciences 30th 8th
238 Processing and Sustainable Value Addition of Selected Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CS 046) Mr. Sardar Irfan Mehmood,
Assistant Professor, Govt. Boys Degree College / MAPs Introduction and Conservation Center (MPICC), Abbaspur, Poonch
01-09-2019 TO 31-08-2022 4.94 Crop Sciences 31st 8th
239 Development of Biological Analogous of Fengycin and its Application Against Fungal Pathogens in Wheat (CS 058) Dr. Hazrat Ali,
Senior Scientist, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
01-07-2019 To 30-06-2022 3.34 Crop Sciences 31st 8th
240 Development of F1 Tomato Hybrid Seed by Inter- and Intra-Specific Hybridization (CS 254) Dr. Muhammad Awais Ghani,
Assistant Professor, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
01-07-2019 To 30-06-2022 5.028 Crop Sciences 31st 8th
241 Insecticide Resistance Management of codling Moth in Pakistan (CS 397) Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad,
Advisor, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
36 months 3.594 Crop Sciences 31st 8th
242 Development of a System, Based on Preventive Approach to Food Safety Concerns in the Export of Pakistani Rice (CS 410) Dr. Saqib Arif,
PSO, Food Quality and Safety Research Institute, SARC, Karachi
01-09-2019 To 18-08-2022 8.52 Crop Sciences 31st 8th
243 National Genebank of Pakistan’s Online Interactive, Dynamic Database and Website Development (CS 002) Dr. Shakeel Ahmad,
Principal Scientific Officer, Plant Genetic Resources Programme (PGRP), Bio-Resources Conservation Institute (BCI), NARC, Park Road, Islamabad
01.07.2020 To 30.06.2022 4.096 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
244 Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Probiotic Bacteria from Indigenous Plant based Foods and Food Wastes (CS 016) Mr. Amer Mumtaz,
Senior Scientific Officer, Food Sciences Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad
01.07.2020 To 30.06.2022 7.1 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
245 Assessment of Biotic Stress Resistance in Soybean (Glycine Max L.) for Developing High Yielding Cultivars (CS030) Dr. Doulat Baig,
Principal Scientific Officer, Oilseeds Research Program, NARC, Park Road, Islamabad
36 months 4.34 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
246 Development of Doubled Haploid Inbred Lines through Microspore Culture in Brassica Napus (CS 65) Dr. Tahira,
Senior Scientific Officer, Oilseeds, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC, Islamabad
36 months 4.353 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
247 Improvement of Stone Fruits/Root Stocks for Yield, Quality and Pest Resistance (CS 079) Dr. Roshan Zamir,
Principal Scientist, Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture, NIFA, Tarnab, Peshawar
36 months 2.7 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
248 Development of Local Sunflower Hybrids and their Seed Production (CS 102) Dr. Ihsan Ullah,
PSO (Oilseeds) NARC, Islamabad
01.05.2020 To 30.04.2023 7.129 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
249 Development of High Yielding, Herbicide Tolerant and Input Responsive Chickpea through Mutation Breeding and Molecular Approaches (CS 209) Dr. Tariq Mahmud Shah,
Deputy Chief Scientist, Plant Breeding and Genetics Division, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad
36 months 6.287 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
250 Strengthening Informal Indigenous Vegetable Seed System to Enhance Nutrition and Food Security of Pakistan (CS 232) Dr Irfan Afzal,
Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
36 months 4.54 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
251 Development of Yield Competitive High Temperature Tolerant Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrid (CS 261) Dr. Muhammad Aslam,
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
36 months 4.869 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
252 Molecular Identification, Characterization and Development of Resistance Against Sugarcane White Leaf Disease (SWLD) (CS 435) Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed Khan,
Deputy Chief Scientist (DCS), Plant Breeding and Genetics Division, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Hyderabad, Sindh
36 months 5.38 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
253 Collection and Domestication of Native Flowering Plants in Pakistan (CS 436) Mr Shahid Nadeem,
SO, Floriculture Program, HRI, NARC
15-08-2020 To 14.08.2023 4 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
254 Post-Harvest Management to Control Rotting and Extend Shelf Life of Banana(CS 488) Dr. Muhammad Sajjad Iqbal,
Associate Professor, Department of Botany, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat
36 months 2.517 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
255 Quality Characterization of Dephytinized Wheat; In Vitro Bio-Availability of Micro-Nutrients and their Effects on End Use Quality of Wheat Products (CS 542) Mr. Nouman Rashid Siddiqui,
Principal Scientific Officer, Food Sciences & Product Development Institute, NARC, Islamabad
15.02.2020 To 14.02.2023 8.312 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
256 Cultivation and Promotion of Ispaghol (Plantago Ovata) in Lesser Cholistan and Bahawalpur Division through Germplasm Evaluation with Value Addition (CS 556) Malik Muhammad Yousaf,
Director/PSO, Arid Zone Research Institute (PARC), Bahawalpur
01.02.2020 To 31.01.2023 7.044 Crop Sciences 32nd 8th
257 Evaluation of Oat, Vetch and Cowpea Germplsamm for Better Adaptation in Changing Climate Scenario (CS127) Mr. Zulfiqar Ali,
Principal Scientific Officer, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC, Islamabad
01-07-2021 To 30-06-2024 5.085 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
258 Production of Gelatin from Halal Source: Plants (CS628) Dr. Sheraz Ahmed,
Assistant Professor, Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur
1-7-2021 To 30-6-2024 3.138 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
259 Crop Value Enhancement in Peaches through Fruit Load Management (CS763) Mr. Muhammad Imran, SO, Fruit Crops Research Programme, HRI, NARC Islamabad. 1-4-2021 To 31-3-2024 5.45 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
260 CRISPR-Cas Based Promoter Editing of SWEET Gene(s) in Locally Adapted Rice Cultivar(s) of Pakistan for Bacterial Blight Resistance CS 781 Dr. Tariq Mahmood,
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Hazara University Mansehra
1-7-2021 To 30-6-2024 6.741 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
261 Collection, Characterization, Evaluation and Multiplication of Walnut Germplasm in Hazara Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (CS885) Ms. Rabia Riaz,
Research Officer, HARS, Abbottabad.
1-04-2021 to 31-3-2024 2.45 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
262 Introduction, adaptability and intercropping of white Lupine (Lupinus albus) as winter legume forage in arid areas of Cholistan (CS905) Dr. Muhammad Zahid Ihsan,
Assistant Professor (TTS), Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus, Islamia University of Bahawalpur
1-7-2021 To 30-6-2024 4.671 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
263 Development of Fruits Value Addition Business Entities: A Way Forward Towards Women Entrepreneurship (CS917) Dr. Afshan Shafi,
Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Old Shujabad Multan, Pakistan
1-7-2021 To 30-6-2023 5.03 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
264 Hybrid Innovations in Processing Technology of Dhakki Dates with Quality Retention, Packaging and Value-Addition: A Multifarious Approach (CS925) Dr. Shahzada Arshad Saleem,
Principal Research Officer, Food Technology Section, Agricultural Research Insitute, Dera Ismail Khan
15-3-2021 To 14-3-2024 9.975 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
265 Improvement of Mechanized Tea Production and Promotion of Green Tea Profitability (CS926) Dr. Basharat Hussain Shah,
PSO, PARC - National Tea & High value Crops Research Institute Shinkiari, Mansehra
7-4-2021 To 6-4-2024 6.055 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
266 Evaluation of Oat Germplasm for Product Development (CS927) Dr. Sajjad Khan,
Senior Scientific Officer, Crop Sciences Institute, NARC, Islamabad
6-4-2021 To 5-4-2024 7.196 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
267 Molecular Identification of Indigenous Yeast Strains for Development of Yeast Extract Products (CS929) Dr. Shaukat Ali,
Principle Scientific Officer, NIGAB, NARC, Park Road, Islamabad
36 months 9.157 Crop Sciences 33rd 9th
268 Strengthening of Post-Harvest Technology to Improve the Drying and Dehydration of Fruits and Vegetables in Balochistan (CS-815) Mr. Naqeeb Ullah,
Acting Food Technologist, Directorate of Post-Harvest and Food Technology, ARI, Sariab, Quetta
24 months 4.509 Crop Sciences 35th 9th
269 Seed Multiplication and Promotion of Soybean Varieties (CS 924) Dr. IhsanUllah Khan,
Principal Scientific Officer / Program Leader, Oilseeds Research Program, CSI, NARC, Islamabad
36 months 13.575 Crop Sciences 36th 9th
270 Morpho-Genetic Characterization of Plant Parasitic Nematode Fauna from Temperate Divisions of KPK, Gilgit Baltistan, AJK and their Management (CS 178) Dr. Muhammad Tariq Khan,
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of The Poonch Rawalakot
15.12.2022 To 14.12.2025 5.438 Crop Sciences 36th 9th