Dr. Muhammad Jafar Jaskani

Professor
University of Agriculture, Pakistan

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Horticulture from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

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Biography

Dr. Muhammad Jafar Jaskani is currently working as Professor at Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has completed his Ph.D. in Horticulture from same University. His main area of interest focuses on Plant Sciences (Horticulture). His area of expertise includes Pomology, Genetic Diversity, Plant Tissue Culture, Micropropagation, and Polyploidy Breeding. He has published 76 research articles in journals as well as 28 presentations in national and international conferences and workshops contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Pomology
Genetic Diversity
Plant Tissue Culture
Micropropagation

Selected Publications

  1. Naqvi, S.A., M.M. Khan, M.J. Jaskani, K. Mahmood, S.M.A. Basra, K. Husnain and I.A. Khan, 2015. Possible role of mucilage in desiccation and germination of citrus rootstock seeds. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 52: 93-96.

  2. Nafees, M., M.J. Jaskani, S. Ahmed and F.S. Awan, 2015. Morpho-molecular characterization and phylogenetic relationship in pomegranate germplasm of Pakistan. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 52: 97-106.
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  3. Khan, A.S., M. Nasir, A.U. Malik, S.M.A. Basra and M.J. Jaskani, 2015. Combined application of boron and zinc influence the leaf mineral status, growth, productivity and fruit quality of Kinnow zandarin (Citrus nobilis Lour x Citrus deliciosa Tenora). J. Plant Nutr., 38: 821-838.
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  4. Sajjad, Y., M.J. Jaskani, M.Y. Ashraf, M. Qasim and R. Ahmad, 2014. Response of morphological and physiological growth attributes to foliar application of plant growth regulators in gladiolus White prosperity. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 51: 123-129.
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  5. Mehmood, A., M.J. Jaskani, I.A. Khan, S. Ahmad, R. Ahmad, S. Luo and N.M. Ahmad, 2014. Genetic diversity of Pakistani guava (Psidium guajava L.) germplasm and its implications for conservation and breeding. Scientia Horticulturae, 172: 221-232.
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  6. Kamran, M., N. Javed, S.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and I. Ullah, 2014. Efficacy of Pasteuria penetrans on Meloidogyne incognita reproduction and growth of tomato. Pak. J. Zool., 46: 1651-1655.
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  7. Fatima, G., I.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and F. Khanum, 2014. Ecological significance of root anatomy in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) cultivars from diverse origins. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 16: 795-800.

  8. Altaf, S., M.M. Khan, M.J. Jaskani, I.A. Khan and M. Usman et al., 2014. Morphogenetic characterization of seeded and seedless varieties of Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco). Aust. J. Crop Sci., 8: 1542-1549.
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  9. Sharif, N., M.J. Jaskani and N. Memon, 2013. Responses of citrus rootstock ovules to colchicine applications in vitro. Int. J. Agric. Technol., 9: 201-209.

  10. Shahzad, U., M.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani, I.A. Khan and S.S. Korban, 2013. Genetic diversity and population structure of Moringa oleifera. Conserv. Genet., 14: 1161-1172.
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  11. Sajjad, Y., M.J. Jaskani, A. Mehmood, I. Ahmad and H. Abbas, 2013. Effect of colchicine on in vitro polyploidy induction in African marigold (Tagetes erecta). Pak. J. Bot., 45: 1255-1258.

  12. Rasheed, M., M.J. Jaskani, M. Rasheed, M.S. Iqbal, S. Zia-Ul-Hasan, R. Rafique, S. Mushtaq and M. Iqbal, 2013. Regeneration of plantlets from various explants of tetraploid watermelon. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 3: 22-29.
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  13. Memon, N.U.N., M. Qasim, M.J. Jaskani, A.A. Khooharo, Z. Hussain and I. Ahmad, 2013. Comparison of various explants on the basis of efficient shoot regeneration in gladiolus. Pak. J. Bot., 45: 877-885.

  14. Mehmood, A., M.J. Jaskani, S. Ahmad and R. Ahmad, 2013. Evaluation of genetic diversity in open pollinated guava by iPBS primers. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 50: 591-597.
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  15. Kareem, A., M.J. Jaskani, B. Fatima and B. Sadia, 2013. Clonal multiplication of guava through softwood cuttings under mist conditions. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 50: 23-27.
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  16. Imran-ul-Haq, M. Sajjad, S.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and Z. Ullah, 2013. Occurrence of guava anthracnose in Punjab (Pakistan) and its integrated management. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 50: 707-710.
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  17. Haider, M.S., I.A. Khan, S.A. Naqvi, M.J. Jaskani and R.W. Khan, 2013. Fruit developmental stages effects on biochemical attributes in date palm. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 50: 577-583.
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  18. Memon, N.U.N., M. Qasim, M.J. Jaskani, F.S. Awan, A.I. Khan, B. Sadia and R. Ahmad, 2012. Assessement of somaclonal variation in in vitro propagated cormels of gladiolus. Pak. J. Bot., 44: 769-776.

  19. Khan, M.M., M. Iqbal, M.A. Hanif, M.S. Mahmood, S.A. Naqvi, M. Shahid and M.J. Jaskani, 2012. Antioxidant and antipathogenic activities of citrus peel oils. J. Essential Oil Bear. Plants, 15: 972-979.
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  20. Khan, A.S., B. Ahmad, M.J. Jaskani, R. Ahmad and A.U. Malik, 2012. Foliar application of mixture of amino acids and seaweed (Ascophylum nodosum) extract improve growth and physico-chemical properties of grapes. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 14: 383-388.
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  21. Waseem, K., M.S. Jilani, M.J. Jaskani, M.S. Khan, M. Kiran and G.U. Khan, 2011. Significance of different plant growth regulators on the regeneration of chrysanthemum plantlets (Dendranthema Morifolium l.) through shoot tip culture. Pak. J. Bot., 43: 1843-1848.
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  22. Razi, M.F., I.A. Khan and M.J. Jaskani, 2011. Citrus plant nutritional profile in relation to Huanglongbing prevalence in Pakistan. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 48: 299-304.

  23. Naqvi, S.A., M.M. Khan, M. Shahid, M.J. Jaskani, I.A. Khan, M. Zuber and K.M. Zia, 2011. Biochemical profiling of mucilage extracted from seeds of different citrus rootstocks. Carbohydr. Polym., 83: 623-628.
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  24. Mehmood, A., M.J. Jaskani, Y. Sajjad, I. Ahmad and Z. Hussain, 2011. In vitro germination of hybrid embryos from interploidal crosses of citrus. Pak. J. Bot., 43: 2045-2049.

  25. Balal, R.M., M.Y. Ashraf, M.M. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and M. Ashfaq, 2011. Influence of salt stress on growth and biochemical parameters of citrus rootstocks. Pak. J. Bot., 43: 2135-2141.
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  26. Fatima, G., I.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and Q.A. Rasool, 2010. Studies on different cultivars of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and their comparative root anatomy. Sci. Int., 24: 177-180.
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  27. Ahmad, N., M.J. Jaskani, M.M. Khan Khan, M. Abbas, A. Rehman and I.A. Khan, 2010. Screening of different citrus rootstocks against Phytophthora and Fusarium spp. Caderno de Pesquisa Serie Biologia, 22: 75-89.

  28. Waseem, K., M.Q. Khan, J. Jaskani, M.S. Jillani and M.S. Khan, 2009. Effect of different auxins on the regeneration capability of chrysanthemum leaf discs. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 11: 468-472.

  29. Memon, N.U.N., M. Qasim, M.J. Jaskani, R. Ahmad and R. Anwar, 2009. Effect of various corm sizes on the vegetative, floral and corm yield attributes of gladiolus. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 46: 13-19.
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  30. Memon, N., M. Qasim, M.J. Jaskani, R. Ahmad and I. Ahmad, 2009. Enhancement of corm and cormel production in gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.). New Zealand J. Crop Hortic. Sci., 37: 319-325.
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  31. Inam-ul-Haq, M., N. Javed, M.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and M.M. Khan et al., 2009. Role of temperature, moisture and Trichoderma species on the survival of Fusarium oxysporum ciceri in the rainfed areas of Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 1965-1974.
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  32. Iftikhar, Y., M.A. Khan, A. Rashid, S.M. Mughal and Z. Iqbal et al., 2009. Occurrence and distribution of citrus tristeza Closterovirus in the Punjab and NWFP, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 41: 373-380.

  33. Ahmad, R.T., T.A. Malik, I.A. Khan and M.J. Jaskani, 2009. Genetic analysis of some morpho-physiological traits related to drought stress in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Int. J. Agric. Biol., 11: 235-240.

  34. Jaskani, M.J., H. Abbas, R. Sultana, M.M. Khan, M. Qasim and I.A. Khan, 2008. Effect of growth hormones on micropropagation of Vitis vinifera L. Cv. Perlette. Pak. J. Bot., 40: 105-109.
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  35. Abbas, M., M.M. Khan, B. Fatima, Y. Iftikhar and S.M. Mughal et al., 2008. Elimination of Citrus tristeza closterovirus (CTV) and production of certified citrus plants through shoot-tip micrografting. Pak. J. Bot., 40: 1301-1312.
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  36. Waseem, K., M.Q. Khan, J. Jaskani and M.S. Khan, 2007. Impact of different auxins on the regeneration of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema morifolium) through in vitro shoot tip culture. Pak. J. Agric. Res., 20: 51-57.

  37. Waseem, K., M.Q. Khan, J. Jaskani and M.S. Khan, 2007. Effect of different concentrations and exposure timings of sodium hypochlorite on sterilization of three explants of chrysanthemum. Life Sci. Int. J., 1: 87-91.

  38. Naz, A.A., M.J. Jaskani and H. Abbas, 2007. In vitro studies on micrografting technique in two cultivars of citrus to produce virus free plants. Pak. J. Bot., 39: 1773-1778.

  39. Jaskani, M.J., I.A. Khan, M.M. Khan and H. Abbas, 2007. Frequency of triploids in different interploidal crosses of citrus. Pak. J. Bot., 39: 1517-1522.

  40. Batool, A., Y. Iftikhar, S.M. Mughal, M.M. Khan, M.J. Jaskani, M. Abbas and I.A. Khan, 2007. Citrus greening disease-a major cause of citrus decline in the world-a review. Hort. Sci., 34: 159-166.
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  41. Khan, M.M., M.A. Khan, M. Abbas, M.J. Jaskani and M.A. Ali, 2006. Evaluation of potting media for the production of rough lemon nursery stock. Pak. J. Bot., 38: 623-629.

  42. Jaskani, M.J., S.W. Kwon, D.H. Kim and H. Abbas, 2006. Seed treatments and orientation affects germination and seedling emergence in tetraploid watermelon. Pak. J. Bot., 38: 89-98.
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  43. Jaskani, M.J., H. Abbas, M.M. Khan, U. Shahzad and Z. Hussain, 2006. Morphological description of three potential citrus rootstocks. Pak. J. Bot., 38: 311-317.

  44. Abbas, M., M.M. Khan, S.M. Mughal, M.J. Jaskani and H. Abbas, 2006. Propagation of CTV-free sweet orange [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck] plants through microbudding technique. Pak. J. Bot., 38: 583-587.
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  45. Abbas, H., M.J. Jaskani, Z. Hussain and M. Asif, 2006. Response of rose cuttings against root promoting hormones during spring and autumn. Int. J. Biol. Biotechnol., 3: 201-204.

  46. Usman, M., M.J. Jaskani, M.Y. Rehman, B. Fatima and I.A. Khan, 2005. In vitro regeneration of monoembryonic mango cultivars. Int. J. Biol. Biotechnol., 2: 23-27.

  47. Kwon, S.W., M.J. Jaskani, B.R. Ko and J.L. Cho, 2005. Collection, germination and storage of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) pollen for pollination under temperate conditions. Asian J. Plant Sci., 4: 44-49.
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  48. Jaskani, M.J., S.W. Kwon and D.H. Kin, 2005. Flow cytometry of DNA contents of colchicine treated watermelon as a ploidy screening method at MI stage. Pak. J. Bot., 37: 685-696.
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  49. Jaskani, M.J., S.W. Kwon and D.H. Kim, 2005. Comparative study on vegetative, reproductive and qualitative traits of seven diploid and tetraploid watermelon lines. Euphytica, 145: 259-268.
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  50. Jaskani, M.J., I.A. Khan and M.M. Khan, 2005. Fruit set, seed development and embryo germination in interploid crosses of citrus. Scientia Horticulturae, 107: 51-57.
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  51. Jaskani, M. J., S.W. Kwon, G.J. Lee and D.H. Kim, 2005. Seed enhancements to improve tetraploid watermelon germination. J. Korean Soc. Hortic. Sci., 46: 98-102.

  52. Rafique, T., M.J. Jaskani, H. Raza and M. Abbas, 2004. In vitro studies on microtuber induction in potato. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 6: 375-377.

  53. Jaskani, M.J., S.W. Kwon, G.C. Koh, Y.C. Huh and B.R. Ko, 2004. Induction and characterization of tetraploid watermelon. J. Korean Soc. Hortic. Sci., 45: 60-65.
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  54. Jaskani, M.J., S.W. Kwon, E.J. Kim and B.R. Ko, 2004. Polyploidy affects fruit characteristics, seed morphology and germination in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). J. Korean Soc. Hortic. Sci., 45: 233-237.
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  55. Jaskani, M.J., H. Raza, M.M. Khan and S.W. Kwon, 2004. Effect of antimitotic agent colchicine on in vitro regeneration of watermelon. J. Plant Biotechnol., 6: 247-252.
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  56. Raza, H., M.J. Jaskani, M.M. Khan and T.A. Malik, 2003. In vitro induction of polyploids in watermelon and estimation based on DNA content. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 5: 298-302.
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  57. Khan, R.W., M.M. Khan, M.J. Iqbal, M. Usman and M.J. Jaskani, 2003. Microtuber induction in indigenous potato variety PARS-70. Pak. J. Arid Agric., 6: 19-24.

  58. Javed, A.M., M.M. Khan, H. Raza, M.J. Jaskani, and R.W. Khan, 2003. In vitro induced colchiploids of citrus. Pak. J. Arid Agric., 6: 31-41.

  59. Usman, M., M. Ramzan, B. Fatima, M.J. Jaskani and M.M. Khan, 2002. Citrus germplasm enhancement by interploid hybridization 1. Reciprocal crosses of Kinnow and Succari. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 4: 208-210.

  60. Usman, M., B. Fatima, M.M. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and I.A. Khan, 2002. Somatic embryogenesis in papaya. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 39: 217-223.

  61. Usman, M., B. Fatima, M.J. Jaskani and M.M. Khan, 2002. Development of a callogenic protocol in Papaya (Carica papaya L.). 1. In vivo grown vegetative explants. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 4: 95-98.

  62. Usman, M., B. Fatima, M.J. Jaskani and M.A. Iqbal, 2002. Development of a callogenic protocol in Papaya (Carica papaya L.). 2. In vitro grown vegetative explants. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 4: 99-102.

  63. Jaskani, M.J., M.M. Khan and I.A. Khan, 2002. Growth, morphology and fruit comparison of diploid and tetraploid Kinnow mandarin. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 39: 126-128.

  64. Asif, M., M. Usman, M.J. Jaskani and M.M. Khan, 2002. Comparative study of flower sex ratio in different cultivars of mango (Mangifera indica L.). Int. J. Agric. Biol., 4: 220-222.
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  65. Usman, M., B. Fatima and M.J. Jaskani, 2001. Breeding in mango. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 3: 522-526.

  66. Noreen, R., M.A. Khan, M.J. Jaskani and N. Hussain, 2001. Callogenesis and embryogenesis from leaf disks of Ixora chinensis. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 3: 65-67.
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