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Papers by Ghulam Jilani

Research paper thumbnail of Jhanzab et al. Page

Silver nano-particles enhance the growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency of wheat

Research paper thumbnail of Soil amendments delineate amino acid biomarkers modulating macro-aggregation and carbon stabilization

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018

Current scenario of global climate change owing to increased amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) pr... more Current scenario of global climate change owing to increased amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) principally the carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) derivatives in the atmosphere, threatens several interrelated facets of human subsistence (Shahzad et al., 2017). It lays the foremost emphasis on C-stabilization in agricultural soils representing the largest terrestrial organic C pool 3 times of CO2 in the atmosphere and 240 times the fossil fuel emissions yearly (Ciais et al., 2014). Therefore, soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration fixing of long-lived C pools in soils for longterm, is an imperative mitigation strategy for climate change (Nawaz et al., 2017), since adding a few percent more to the net C storage in soil embodies a substantive C sink potential (Paustian et al., 2016; Ghosh et al., 2018). As well, SOC in the form of organic matter is crucial in sustaining the essential soil functions, for instance, plant nutrient dynamics and so the soil productivity (Liu et al., 2017). Further...

Research paper thumbnail of Prospects of technological developments in agriculture through open access system

Agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan’s economy accounting for a quarter shares in... more Agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan’s economy accounting for a quarter shares in gross domestic product. Twenty eight percent of the total lands are under cultivation providing employment to 45 % of the total labor force in the country. It feeds to a population of 155 million and its raw commodities and finished products have a major share in foreign exchange earning. Still, the introduction of improved technologies in agriculture is not keeping pace with the demands of production. Although, there is enough number of scientists in the research organizations and universities alongwith a huge staff in the department of agriculture extension, but the outcome is not so as expected. The main weakness identified in the transfer of technology is the lack of communication resources between the technology generators (agriculture scientists) and the end-users (farmers). Until recently, the scientists themselves were not having access to the knowledge of latest technological d...

Research paper thumbnail of EM TECHNOLOGY Ecological Concepts and Practices in Nature Farming

Research paper thumbnail of Nanoparticles and plant growth dynamics: a review

In recent years use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) products have substantially increased beca... more In recent years use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) products have substantially increased because of their inimitable properties. They are considered as powerful tools in nanotechnology and are being exploited for their potential use in modern industries. They have versatile application in a variety of industries from automobile to agro-chemicals. On the other hand they have shown to exert physical and physiological changes in the plants. Here we reviewed plant uptake, accumulation, phytotoxicity of nanoparticles and modern fertilizer and insecticide formulations with blends of nanoparticles. In this context we have critically analyzed dynamics of plant growth and their interaction with different nanoparticles.

Research paper thumbnail of A critical review of the environmental impacts of manufactured nano-objects on earthworm species

Environmental Pollution, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated approach to quantifying the efficiency of plants and algae in water purification and bioethanol production

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2021

The inadequate sanitation, global warming, and dwindling natural oil reserves pose significant th... more The inadequate sanitation, global warming, and dwindling natural oil reserves pose significant threats to global sustainable growth. With this objective, biomass availability for bioenergy production could be ensured alternately by exploring non-conventional plant species and algae. This idea was examined by growing divergent plants and algae species separately in horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetlands and raceway ponds, later collected their biomass for bioethanol determination. Through this approach, sewage was fed to constructed wetlands and raceway ponds as influent and passed through these cultivated systems for wastewater treatment. Although all the four plant and algae species showed efficient results in sewage treatment, however, Ipomoea aquatica and Spirogyra were statistically superior to the others and produced the highest biomass yield of 4.5 and 4.1 kg m −2 , respectively. For bioethanol production, alkali–autohydrolysis combined pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis with two successive incubation periods (12 and 24 h) were employed. Results suggested that Spirogyra biomass rendered greater carbohydrate and ethanol concentration (3.7 and 1.9 mg L −1 , respectively) during 24 hours of incubation, whereas Oryza sativa acquired similar carbohydrate concentration as Spirogyra but slightly lower bioethanol yield. This study postulates, Spirogyra is promising for wastewater treatment coupled with bioethanol production. Graphical abstract Open raceway pond and constructed wetland coupled with wastewater treatment and bio-ethanol production

Research paper thumbnail of Zinc alleviates cadmium toxicity by modulating photosynthesis, ROS homeostasis, and cation flux kinetics in rice

Environmental Pollution, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Organic and mineral fertilizers sway the nitrogen availability to plants via microbial diversity – long-term impact

Pakistan Journal of Botany, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Enzymatic and Nutritive Evaluation of Zinc and Organic Fertilization on Field Maize Yields in Islamabad - Pakistan

Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans IW16 and Sulfur Synergistically with Struvite Aggrandize the Phosphorus Bioavailability to Wheat in Alkaline Soil

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Exposure to nickel oxide nanoparticles insinuates physiological, ultrastructural and oxidative damage: A life cycle study on Eisenia fetida

Environmental Pollution, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Functional and structural roles of wiry and sturdy rooted emerged macrophytes root functional traits in the abatement of nutrients and metals

Journal of Environmental Management, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Eisenia fetida and biochar synergistically alleviate the heavy metals content during valorization of biosolids via enhancing vermicompost quality

Science of The Total Environment, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of floating-bed wetland and gravel filter amended with limestone and sawdust for sewage treatment

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Cryptic footprints of rare earth elements on natural resources and living organisms

Environment International, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Salicylic acid and kinetin mediated stimulation of salt tolerance in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) genotypes varying in salinity tolerance

Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of The Nano-Magnetic Dancing of Bacteria Hand-in-Hand with Oxygen

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Whole-Genome Resequencing of a Worldwide Collection of Rapeseed Accessions Reveals the Genetic Basis of Ecotype Divergence

Research paper thumbnail of Respiring cellular nano-magnets

Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2017

Magnetotactic bacteria provide an interesting example for the biosynthesis of magnetic (Fe3O4 or ... more Magnetotactic bacteria provide an interesting example for the biosynthesis of magnetic (Fe3O4 or Fe3S4) nanoparticles, synthesized through a process known as biologically controlled mineralization, resulting in complex monodispersed, and nanostructures with unique magnetic properties. In this work, we report a novel aerobic bacterial strain isolated from sludge of an oil refinery. Microscopic and staining analysis revealed that it was a gram positive rod with the capability to thrive in a medium (9K) supplemented, with Fe(2+) ions at an acidic pH (~3.2). The magnetic behaviour of these cells was tested by their alignment towards a permanent magnet, and later on confirmed by magnetometry analysis. The X-ray diffraction studies proved the cellular biosynthesis of magnetite nanoparticles inside the bacteria. This novel, bio-nano-magnet, could pave the way for green synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles to be used in industrial and medical applications such as MRI, magnetic hyperthermia and ferrofluids.

Research paper thumbnail of Jhanzab et al. Page

Silver nano-particles enhance the growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency of wheat

Research paper thumbnail of Soil amendments delineate amino acid biomarkers modulating macro-aggregation and carbon stabilization

Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018

Current scenario of global climate change owing to increased amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) pr... more Current scenario of global climate change owing to increased amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) principally the carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) derivatives in the atmosphere, threatens several interrelated facets of human subsistence (Shahzad et al., 2017). It lays the foremost emphasis on C-stabilization in agricultural soils representing the largest terrestrial organic C pool 3 times of CO2 in the atmosphere and 240 times the fossil fuel emissions yearly (Ciais et al., 2014). Therefore, soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration fixing of long-lived C pools in soils for longterm, is an imperative mitigation strategy for climate change (Nawaz et al., 2017), since adding a few percent more to the net C storage in soil embodies a substantive C sink potential (Paustian et al., 2016; Ghosh et al., 2018). As well, SOC in the form of organic matter is crucial in sustaining the essential soil functions, for instance, plant nutrient dynamics and so the soil productivity (Liu et al., 2017). Further...

Research paper thumbnail of Prospects of technological developments in agriculture through open access system

Agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan’s economy accounting for a quarter shares in... more Agriculture is the single largest sector of Pakistan’s economy accounting for a quarter shares in gross domestic product. Twenty eight percent of the total lands are under cultivation providing employment to 45 % of the total labor force in the country. It feeds to a population of 155 million and its raw commodities and finished products have a major share in foreign exchange earning. Still, the introduction of improved technologies in agriculture is not keeping pace with the demands of production. Although, there is enough number of scientists in the research organizations and universities alongwith a huge staff in the department of agriculture extension, but the outcome is not so as expected. The main weakness identified in the transfer of technology is the lack of communication resources between the technology generators (agriculture scientists) and the end-users (farmers). Until recently, the scientists themselves were not having access to the knowledge of latest technological d...

Research paper thumbnail of EM TECHNOLOGY Ecological Concepts and Practices in Nature Farming

Research paper thumbnail of Nanoparticles and plant growth dynamics: a review

In recent years use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) products have substantially increased beca... more In recent years use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) products have substantially increased because of their inimitable properties. They are considered as powerful tools in nanotechnology and are being exploited for their potential use in modern industries. They have versatile application in a variety of industries from automobile to agro-chemicals. On the other hand they have shown to exert physical and physiological changes in the plants. Here we reviewed plant uptake, accumulation, phytotoxicity of nanoparticles and modern fertilizer and insecticide formulations with blends of nanoparticles. In this context we have critically analyzed dynamics of plant growth and their interaction with different nanoparticles.

Research paper thumbnail of A critical review of the environmental impacts of manufactured nano-objects on earthworm species

Environmental Pollution, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of An integrated approach to quantifying the efficiency of plants and algae in water purification and bioethanol production

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2021

The inadequate sanitation, global warming, and dwindling natural oil reserves pose significant th... more The inadequate sanitation, global warming, and dwindling natural oil reserves pose significant threats to global sustainable growth. With this objective, biomass availability for bioenergy production could be ensured alternately by exploring non-conventional plant species and algae. This idea was examined by growing divergent plants and algae species separately in horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetlands and raceway ponds, later collected their biomass for bioethanol determination. Through this approach, sewage was fed to constructed wetlands and raceway ponds as influent and passed through these cultivated systems for wastewater treatment. Although all the four plant and algae species showed efficient results in sewage treatment, however, Ipomoea aquatica and Spirogyra were statistically superior to the others and produced the highest biomass yield of 4.5 and 4.1 kg m −2 , respectively. For bioethanol production, alkali–autohydrolysis combined pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis with two successive incubation periods (12 and 24 h) were employed. Results suggested that Spirogyra biomass rendered greater carbohydrate and ethanol concentration (3.7 and 1.9 mg L −1 , respectively) during 24 hours of incubation, whereas Oryza sativa acquired similar carbohydrate concentration as Spirogyra but slightly lower bioethanol yield. This study postulates, Spirogyra is promising for wastewater treatment coupled with bioethanol production. Graphical abstract Open raceway pond and constructed wetland coupled with wastewater treatment and bio-ethanol production

Research paper thumbnail of Zinc alleviates cadmium toxicity by modulating photosynthesis, ROS homeostasis, and cation flux kinetics in rice

Environmental Pollution, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Organic and mineral fertilizers sway the nitrogen availability to plants via microbial diversity – long-term impact

Pakistan Journal of Botany, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Enzymatic and Nutritive Evaluation of Zinc and Organic Fertilization on Field Maize Yields in Islamabad - Pakistan

Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans IW16 and Sulfur Synergistically with Struvite Aggrandize the Phosphorus Bioavailability to Wheat in Alkaline Soil

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Exposure to nickel oxide nanoparticles insinuates physiological, ultrastructural and oxidative damage: A life cycle study on Eisenia fetida

Environmental Pollution, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Functional and structural roles of wiry and sturdy rooted emerged macrophytes root functional traits in the abatement of nutrients and metals

Journal of Environmental Management, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Eisenia fetida and biochar synergistically alleviate the heavy metals content during valorization of biosolids via enhancing vermicompost quality

Science of The Total Environment, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of floating-bed wetland and gravel filter amended with limestone and sawdust for sewage treatment

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Cryptic footprints of rare earth elements on natural resources and living organisms

Environment International, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Salicylic acid and kinetin mediated stimulation of salt tolerance in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) genotypes varying in salinity tolerance

Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of The Nano-Magnetic Dancing of Bacteria Hand-in-Hand with Oxygen

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Whole-Genome Resequencing of a Worldwide Collection of Rapeseed Accessions Reveals the Genetic Basis of Ecotype Divergence

Research paper thumbnail of Respiring cellular nano-magnets

Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2017

Magnetotactic bacteria provide an interesting example for the biosynthesis of magnetic (Fe3O4 or ... more Magnetotactic bacteria provide an interesting example for the biosynthesis of magnetic (Fe3O4 or Fe3S4) nanoparticles, synthesized through a process known as biologically controlled mineralization, resulting in complex monodispersed, and nanostructures with unique magnetic properties. In this work, we report a novel aerobic bacterial strain isolated from sludge of an oil refinery. Microscopic and staining analysis revealed that it was a gram positive rod with the capability to thrive in a medium (9K) supplemented, with Fe(2+) ions at an acidic pH (~3.2). The magnetic behaviour of these cells was tested by their alignment towards a permanent magnet, and later on confirmed by magnetometry analysis. The X-ray diffraction studies proved the cellular biosynthesis of magnetite nanoparticles inside the bacteria. This novel, bio-nano-magnet, could pave the way for green synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles to be used in industrial and medical applications such as MRI, magnetic hyperthermia and ferrofluids.