Dr. Asif Bashir Shikari

Associate Professor
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Genetics from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India

My URL
https://livedna.org/91.15177

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Breeding
Plant Genetics
Biotechnology
Biodiversity

Selected Publications

  1. Lone, Z.A., Z.A. Bhat, S. Najeeb, M.A. Ahanger, A.B. Shikari, G.A. Parray and S. Hussain, 2016. Screening of rice genotypes against bakanae disease caused by Fusarium fujikuroi Nirenberg. ORYZA Int. J. Rice, 53: 91-97.
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  2. Lone, Z.A., Z.A. Bhat, S. Najeeb, M.A. Ahanger and S.J.A. Bhat et al., 2016. Pathogenic variability of fusarium fujikuroi causing bakanae disease of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Curr. Trends Biotechnol. Pharm., 10: 309-315.
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  3. Khan, G.H., A.B. Shikari, R. Vaishnavi, S. Najeeb and G.A. Parray et al., 2016. Breeding value, parent offspring regression and trait association for agronomic and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Res. Crops, 17: 599-604.
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  4. Shikari, A.B., G.H. Khan, Z.A. Dar, S. Najeeb and M. Habib et al., 2015. Allelic and Functional Diversity at Blast Resistance Loci. In: Biodiversity and Crop Improvement, Wani, S.H. (Ed.). Scientific Research Publishing, China, pp: 84-103.

  5. Khanna, A., V. Sharma, R.K. Ellur, A.B. Shikari and S.G. Krishnan et al., 2015. Marker assisted pyramiding of major blast resistance genes Pi9 and Pita in the genetic background of an elite Basmati rice variety. Indian J. Genet., 75: 417-425.

  6. Khanna, A., V. Sharma, R.K. Ellur, A.B. Shikari and S.G. Krishnan et al., 2015. Development and evaluation of near-isogenic lines for major blast resistance gene (s) in Basmati rice. Theoret. Applied Genet., 128: 1243-1259.
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  7. Iqbal, A.M., A.B. Shikari, A. Hussain and Z.A. Dar, 2015. Genetic variability in Brassica rapa var Brown sarson for maturity, yield and yield attributing traits. Environ. Ecol., 33: 267-270.

  8. Shikari, A.B. and G.A. Parray, 2014. Genetic divergence studies in temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown under high altitude irrigated ecosystems. J. Rice Res., 2: 51-55.

  9. Dar, S.H., A.G. Rather, S. Najeeb, N.A. Zeerak and A.B. Shikari et al., 2014. Gene action and standard heterosis over environments in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Elect. J. Plant Breed., 5: 360-370.

  10. Shikari, A.B., H. Rajashekara, A. Khanna, S.G. Krishnan and R. Rathour et al., 2014. Identification and validation of rice blast resistance genes in Indian rice germplasm. Indian J. Genet. Plant Breed., 74: 286-299.

  11. Ali, G., Z.A. Dar, I. Ahmad, A.A. Lone and S.A. Dar et al., 2014. Combining ability studies over environments in high altitude elite inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L.). Int. J. Agric. Innovat. Res., 2: 1108-1113.

  12. Ahmad, M., G. Zaffar, Z.A. Dar, S.M. Razvi, N. Saleem and M. Habib, 2014. Combining ability studies for forage quality traits and forage yield in diallel crosses of oats (Avena sativa L.). Elect. J. Plant Breed., 5: 165-172.

  13. Ahmad, M., G. Zaffar, Z.A. Dar, S.M. Razvi, A. Shikari and M. Habib, 2014. Genetic effects of combining ability studies for forage quality traits and forage yield in diallel crosses of oats (Avena sativa L.) Applied Biol. Res., 16: 72-79.

  14. Shikari, A.B., A. Khanna, S.G. Krishnan, U.D. Singh and R. Rathour et al., 2013. Molecular analysis and phenotypic validation of blast resistance genes Pita and Pita2 in landraces of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Genet. Plant Breed., 73: 131-141.

  15. Singh, A.K., S. Gopalakrishnan, K.V. Prabhu, T. Mohapatra and N.K. Singh et al., 2011. Marker-assisted selection: A paradigm shift in basmati breeding. Indian J. Genet. Plant Breed., 71: 120-128.

  16. Shikari, A.B., S. Zameer, G.A. Parray and G. Zafar, 2010. Evolving quality rice for temperate highlands. Agric. Mechanization Asia, Afr. Latin Am., 41: 68-71.

  17. Parray, G.A., A.B. Shikari, M.A. Ganai, A. Hussaini and A.G. Rather, 2010. Benefit: Cost ratio of local aromatic and high yielding non-aromatic rice cultivars of North-West Himalayas. Res. Crops, 11: 587-588.

  18. Dar, Z.A., A.M.Iqbal, G. Zaffar, S.A. Wani, A. Shikari and I. Ahmed, 2010. Breeding methodologies for improving oilseed Brassicas. Cruciferae News Lett., 29: 55-60.

  19. Shikari, A.B., G.A. Parray and M.A. Ganai, 2010. Evaluation of cytoplasmic male sterile lines of rice for temperate regions. Oryza, 47: 252-253.

  20. Dar, Z.A., Shafiq, A. Wani, A.G. Rather and G. Zaffar et al., 2010. Heterosis studies for yield and its component traits in Brown sarson (Brassica rapa L.) under temperate conditions. Cruciferae Newslett., 29: 51-52.

  21. Shikari, A.B., G.A. Parray, A.G. Rather and F.A. Sheikh, 2009. Principal component analysis for evaluation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm. J. Rice Res., 2: 16-22.

  22. Shikari, A.B., A.G. Rather, M.A. Ganai, G. Zafar and R. Ahmad, 2009. Line X tester analysis for yield and its components in temperate hill rice. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 23: 473-478.

  23. Shikari, A.B. and G.A. Parray, 2009. Genetic divergence studies in temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown under high altitude irrigated ecosystem. J. Rice Res., 2: 51-55.

  24. Sheikh, F.A., S. Banga, S.S. Banga, S. Najeeb, B.A. Lone, A.B. Shikari and A.G. Rather, 2009. Development of Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) with improved quality traits through interspecific hybridization with elite lines of Brassica napus and Brassica juncea. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 6-13.
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  25. Sheikh, F.A., B. Lone, S. Najeeb, A.B. Shikari and G.A. Parray et al., 2009. Induced mutagenesis for seed quality traits in Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata a. braun). J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 42-46.
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  26. Mir, R., A.B. Shikari, S.G. Singh and G.A. Parray, 2009. Genetic divergence studies in high altitude temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.). Asian J. Exp. Sci., 23: 487-490.

  27. Husaini, A.M., S.A. Wani, P. Sofi, A.G. Rather, G.A. Parray, A.B. Shikari and J.I. Mir, 2009. Bioinformatics for saffron (Crocus sativus L.) improvement. Commun. Biometry Crop Sci., 4: 3-8.
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  28. Zaffar, G., M.Y. Makhdoomi, S.A. Wani, A.B. Shikari, Z.A. Dar and M.A. Rather, 2009. Evaluation of wheat germplasm for enhancing productivity and quality. SKUAST J. Res., 11: 52-57.

  29. Shikari, A.B., A.G. Rather, S.A. Wani, Z.A. Dar, S. Najeeb and G. Zafar, 2009. Genetic variability, correlations and path coefficient analysis in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). SKUAST J. Res., 11: 140-145.

  30. Shikari, A.B., S.Z. Hussain, G.A. Parray, A.G. Rather and S.A. Wani, 2008. Physico-chemical and cooking properties of non/basmati temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.). Crop Improv., 35: 109-114.

  31. Sheikh, F.A., S. Banga, S.S. Banga, S. Najeeb, A.B. Shikari and A.G. Rather, 2008. Introgression of lipid and meal quality traits to Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) from elite lines of Brassica napus. Cruciferae Newslett., 28: 14-15.

  32. Parray, G.A., A.B. Shikari, M.A. Ganai and A. Hussaini, 2008. Local Aromatic rice cultivars of North Himalayas-present status and future strategies for their sustainable improvement. Crop Res., 36: 380-381.

  33. Parray, G.A., A.B. Shikari, A. Hussaini, S.A. Wani, A.G. Rather and M.A. Tali, 2008. Kohsar: A new high yielding japonica rice variety released for high altitude irrigated areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Res. Crops, 9: 508-510.

  34. Parray, G.A. and A.B. Shikari, 2008. Conservation and characterization of indigenous rice germplasm adapted to temperate/cooler environments of Kashmir valley. ORYZA Int. J. Rice, 45: 198-201.
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  35. Ganai, M.A., A.S. Bali, N. Sharma, M.A. Bhat and A.B. Shikari, 2008. Studies on the effect of residual and applied phosphorus on soil chemical properties and phosphorus balance in wheat-sorghum cropping system. Res. Crops, 9: 17-20.

  36. Shikari, A.B., G.A. Parray, F.A. Sheikh, M.A. Ganai and N.A. Sofi, 2007. Cold tolerant genotypes in segregating generations of three crosses in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Indian J. Crop Sci., 2: 413-415.
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  37. Parray, G.A. and A.B. Shikari, 2007. Benefit-cost ratio in producing aromatic and nonaromatic rice genotypes in Kashmir Valley. Int. Rice Res. Notes, 32: 38-39.

  38. Ali, A. and P.Q. Rizvi, 2007. Age specific survival and fecundity table of Coccinella septempunctata L. on different aphid species. Ann. Plant Protect. Sci., 15: 329-334.
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  39. Parray, G.A., A.B. Shikari, M.A. Ganai and N.A. Sofi, 2006. Stability in elite local rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes under high altitude environments of Kashmir valley. J. Rice Res., 1: 131-138.

  40. Parray, G.A., A.B. Shikari and S.A. Wani, 2006. Genetic divergence studies in local rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm adapted to temperate climatic conditions of Kashmir. J. Rice Res., 1: 125-130.

  41. Hussain, S.Z., A.K. Raina and A.B. Shikari, 2005. Performance evaluation of existing paddy storage structures of Kashmir region. J. Res., 4: 209-213.

  42. Gul Zaffar, A. Shikari, M. Rather and S. Guleria, 2005. Comparison of selection indices for screening maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm for cold tolerance. Cereal Res. Commun., 33: 525-531.
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  43. Gul Zafar, A.B. Shikari and M.A. Rather, 2005. Correlation of seedling macro-nutrient content with cold tolerance related traits in maize (Zea mays L.). Res. Crops, 7: 443-444.

  44. Zargar, G.H., Gul Zafar and A.B. Shikari, 2004. Strategies for improving productivity of saffron in Kashmir. SKUAST J. Res., 6: 151-159.

  45. Shikari, A.B., Gul Zafar, N.A. Khan, M. Ahmed, M.A. Rather, Noor-ul-Saleem and S.K. Guleria, 2004. Identification and Screening of turcicum leaf blight tolerant maize germplasm for temperate highlands. Applied Biol. Res., 6: 36-40.

  46. Shikari, A.B. and S.P. Sinhamahapatra, 2004. Studies on the effect of siliqua position and alignment on seed number and weight in Brassica campestris (L) var. yellow sarson. Cruciferae Newslett., 25: 55-56.

  47. Shikari, A.B. and S.P. Sinhamahapatra, 2004. Effect of siliqua angle on seed yield and its component attributes in tera-locular Brassica campestris (L) var. yellow sarson. Cruciferae Newslett., 25: 57-58.

  48. Shikari, A.B. and S.P. Sinhamahapatra, 2004. Character associations and path coefficient analysis of the yield formation process over three morphological groups in Brassica campestris (L) var. yellow sarson. Crop Res., 28: 98-102.

  49. Padroo, V.K., Gul Zafar and A.B. Shikari, 2004. Evaluation of maize germplasm for cold tolerance under temperate highland conditions of Kashmir. SKUAST J. Res., 6: 107-112.

  50. Khan, M.N., A.A. Khan, S.A. Wani and A.B. Shikari, 2004. Multiple Regression analysis as screening tool for yield improvement in winter wheat. SKUAST J. Res., 6: 250-256.

  51. Gul Zaffer, A.B. Shikari and Noor-ul-Saleem, 2004. Correlation studies among cold tolerance traits in highland maize (Zea mays L.). SKUAST J. Res., 7: 295-301.
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