About Me
Ms. Bushra is serving as a Lecturer (BPS-18) in the Department of Soil Science since 06-04-2022. Prior to this appointment, she served as an Associate Lecturer in the same department. She completed her M.Sc. (Hons.) in Soil Science from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Soil Science.Her research interests encompass microbial-mediated soil and environmental bioremediation, heavy metal sorption and transformation by exopolysaccharides, soil microbiology, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for sustainable agriculture, and soil and plant nutrient management.She has made significant research contributions through publications in reputable international journals. She has successfully supervised several research students.Alongside her research and teaching responsibilities, she actively contributes to departmental academic and research activities. She also served as the Incharge of Student Affairs (ISA) in the Department of Soil Science.
Areas of Interest
* Bioremediation of Heavy Metals
* Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
* Soil Microbiology
* Heavy Metal Sorption and Transformation
* Biochemical Characterization of Exopolymeric Molecules in Bacterial Cultures
* Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) for Sustainable Agriculture
* Molecular Identification of Microorganisms (DNA Extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, 16S rRNA sequencing)
* High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Analysis
* Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) Analysis
* X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
* Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis Coupled with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) Analysis
* X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Analysis.
* Development and characterization of biochar for metal remediation
* Biochar- microbe interactions for sustainable agriculture.
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Research Publication
1. Aqsa Kanwal, Min Zhang, Faisal Sharaf, Andleeb Rani, Bushra khan, Sundas Farooq. 2023. “Poly (butylene adipate terephthalate) degradation products and their influence on plant progression and soil microbial diversity.” Research square 0. https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy13010057.
2. ?Iqbal, Z., Bushra, A. Hussain, A. Dar, M. Ahmad, X. Wang, M. Brtnicky, and A. Mustafa. 2022. “Combined Use of Novel Endophytic and Rhizobacterial Strains Upregulates Antioxidant Enzyme Systems and Mineral Accumulation in Wheat.” Agronomy 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy13010057.
3. ?Ahmad, M., Z. Iqbal, Bushra, A. Hussain, M. Abdullah, A. Alataway, A.Z. Dewidar, M.A. Mattar. 2022. “Seasonal Changes Modulate the Rhizosphere of Desert Plant Species. .” Agronomy 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy13010057.
4. Nazli, F., X. Wang, M. Ahmad, A. Hussain, Bushra, A. Dar, M. Nasim, M. Jamil, N. Panpluem, A. Mustafa. 2021. “Efficacy of Indole Acetic Acid and Exopolysaccharides Producing Bacillus safensis Strain FN13 for Inducing Cd-Stress Tolerance and Plant Growth Promotion in Brassica juncea (L.).” Applied Sciences 11. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/app11094160
5. Dar. A., Z. A. Zahir, M. Iqbal, A. Javed, A. Hussain, Bushra and M. Ahmad. 2021. “Efficacy of rhizobacterial exopolysaccharides in improving plant growth, physiology, and soil properties.” Environmental Monitoring Assessment 193. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-09286-6
6. ?Malik, Z., M.A. Bashir, G.H. Abbasi, Bushra, M. Ali, M.W. Akhtar, M. Adil, M. Irfan, F. Sabir, and M. Ahmad. 2021. “Impact of Environmental and Edaphic Factors on the Production of Winter Fodder and Its Management Strategies.” Sustainable Winter Fodder: Production, Challenges and Prospects.
7. Nazli, F., Bushra, M.M. Iqbal, B. Fatima, M.R. Kashif and M. Ahmad. 2018. “Modeling the potassium requirements of potato crop for yield and quality optimization.” Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology 6. http://www.asianjab.com/wp-content/up...
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The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
