Nadeem Sarwar

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What are the major physiological limitations in cereals for micronutrients biofortification?

So far, the targets of micronutrients set by HarvestPlus and other projects for rice, wheat maize and pulses etc. are yet to achieve. There seems some physiological barriers needed to be addressed...

22 July 2020 344 8 View

Why do a plant localize micro nutrients (like Zn, Fe) in its seed?

It is obvious that plant do not know about human requirement and need to biofortify Zn and Fe in grains. It must definitely store these micronutrients for some of its physiological or genetic...

22 November 2017 2,921 11 View

What are the physiological basis of Selenium induced stress in plants?

Se concentration in non-accumulators above 2 mg/kg becomes toxic for plant tissues. One reason might be the production of toxic Seleno-proteins. What are the other possible physiological reasons?

31 January 2017 5,029 4 View

Can anybody share the protocol for determination of total concentration of humic acid and fulvic acid in organic matter samples?

1. Protocol for determination of concentration of humic acid in organic matter samples 2.Protocol for determination of concentration of fulvic acid in organic matter samples

15 January 2016 8,846 8 View

What could be possible interactions between Zinc and Iron while dealing with Zinc-Fe simultaneous biofortification of cereals?

cereal grains biofortification with micronutrients is perhaps the need of day especially in areas with malnutrition problems. Some work is being conducted and in future, needed to be studied Zn-Fe...

14 December 2015 9,157 6 View

Can biochar be an alternative to Soil organic matter?

Keeping in view the nutrient and water holding capacity and effects on microbial activity of soil amended with Biochar, Can Biochar be an alternate to SOM?

08 December 2015 6,309 16 View

Are mulching and zero tillage treatments useful in agricultural soils particularly alkaline calcareous nature and low in organic matter?

A number of reports mentioned decrease in yield and biomass production as a result of zero tillage and mulch treatment as compared to conventional farmer practice while soil organic matter...

04 December 2015 3,080 8 View

What is the procedure for making coated Urea Fertilizers in the lab. for experimental use?

I want to prepare Zn and S coated Urea fertilizer for my experiment. Can some one help me in this regard? I want detailed methodology, calculations and materials involved for manufacturing Coated...

03 December 2015 6,477 3 View

What is the role of Biochar application to enhance micro-nutrients availabilty to plants?

Is there any authentic literature available on the effect of biochar on micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni) availability and uptake by plants in alkaline calcareous soils.?

02 December 2015 4,576 12 View

What is the maximum concentration of Selenium (as Sodium Selenate) I can use in wheatcrop for agronomic Se Biofortification?

Anyone if have some research articles on foliar spray of Se please share. I need following specific info. 1. Se concentration in foliar spray 2. Suitable crop stage in case of wheat (Triticum...

10 November 2015 6,351 2 View

Is there any authentic study regarding Zn and Fe deficiency in human population in Pakistan or south Asia?

Anyone having access to research papers/ reports, please share with me.

31 October 2015 9,216 7 View

Are there papers on the role of auxins and cytokinins to promote micronutrient bioavailability and uptake in plants?

Role of cytokinins and auxins to promote uptake of; 1. Zinc 2. iron 3. Se (not essential nutrient for plants)

27 October 2015 3,774 2 View