Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Floriculture from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Ahmad, I., S.M. Abbas, M. Asif, J.M. Dole, M.U. Shafique and M. Qasim, 2018. Optimal storage protocols for cut Narcissus tazetta and Polianthes tuberose stems. Sci. Hortic., 229: 40-44.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., N. Jabeen, K. Ziaf, J.M. Dole, M.A.S. Khan and M.A. Bakhtavar, 2017. Macronutrient application affects morphological, physiological and seed yield attributes of Calendula officinalis L. Can. J. Plant Sci., 97: 906-916.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M.B. Rafiq, J.M. Dole, B. Abdullah and K. Habib, 2017. Production and postharvest evaluation of selected exotic specialty annual cut flower species in Punjab, Pakistan. HortTechnology, 27: 878-883.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M.B. Rafiq, A. Ahmad, M. Qasim and B. Abdullah, 2017. Optimal planting systems for cut gladiolus and stock production. Ornamental Hortic., 23: 345-350.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., A.M. Saleem, G. Mustafa, K. Ziaf, I. Afzal and M. Qasim, 2017. Seed halopriming enhances germination performance and seedling vigor of Gerbera jamesonii and Zinnia elegans. Sarhad J. Agric., 33: 199-205.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ziaf, K., U. Latif, M. Amjad, M.Z. Shabir and W. Asghar et al., 2016. Combined use of microbial and synthetic amendments can improve radish (Raphanus sativus) yield. J. Environ. Agric. Sci., 6: 10-15.
- Iftikhar, J., I. Ahmad, M. Asif, M. Qasim, A. Riaz and T. Ali, 2016. Assessment of roadside landscape up-gradation: A case study of Canal Road, Faisalabad. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 53: 885-891.
Direct Link | - Asif, M., I. Ahmad, M. Qasim and R. Ahmad, 2016. Effect of pulsing with various preservatives on postharvest performance of cut Polianthes tuberosa L. ‘Single’ spikes. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 53: 331-338.
- Asif, M., I. Ahmad, M. Qasim and M. Bashir, 2016. Vase water quality impact postharvest performance of cut Polianthes tuberosa L. 'Single' spikes. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 53: 925-931.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M. Saleem, J.M. Dole and A.G. Matthysse, 2016. Bio-control activity of bacterial strains on postharvest performance of Gladiolus L. hybrids ‘Mammoth’. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 53: 593-598.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M. Saleem and J.M. Dole, 2016. Postharvest performance of cut ‘White Prosperity’ gladiolus spikes in response to nano-and other silver sources. Can. J. Plant Sci., 96: 511-516.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Saleem, A.M., I. Ahmad, K. Ziaf., M.A.S. Khan, M. Qasim and M.S. Mazhar, 2015. Substrates affect plant growth, flower yield and quality of stock (Matthiola incana L.) and zinnia (Zinnia elegans Jacq.). Pak. J. Life Soc. Sci., 13: 126-131.
Direct Link | - Akram, A., G. Akhtar, I. Ahmad, R.M. Balal, M.A. Shahid, A. Younis and S. Imran, 2015. Research article efficacy of planting seasons and macro nutritional levels on growth, yield and vase life of carnation Dianthus caryophyllus L. Sci. Technol. Dev., 34: 169-178.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M.B. Rafiq and J.M. Dole, 2015. Postharvest screening of selected potential herbaceous and woody ornamentals of Pakistan. Acta Hortic., 1097: 199-204.
CrossRef | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole, G.E. Clark and K.A. Funnell, 2015. Pre- and postharvest studies on Sandersonia × gloriosa ‘Firelight’ (SG84). Acta Hortic., 1104: 295-301.
CrossRef | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole and B.E. Whipker, 2015. Paclobutrazol or uniconazole effects on ethylene sensitivity of potted ornamental plants and plugs. Sci. Hortic., 192: 350-356.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., B.E. Whipker and J.M. Dole, 2015. Paclobutrazol or Ancymidol effects on postharvest performance of potted ornamental plants and plugs. HortScience, 50: 1370-1374.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., B.E. Whipker and J.M. Dole, 2015. Flurprimidol preplant corm soaks or drenches affect potted gladiolus production. Acta Hortic., 1104: 103-108.
CrossRef | - Ahmad, I. and J.M. Dole, 2015. Optimal postharvest handling protocols for cut stems of ‘Sovereign’ African marigold (Tegetes erecta). Acta Hortic., 1104: 303-310.
CrossRef | - Saleem, M., M.A. Khan, I. Ahmad and R. Ahmad, 2014. Vase water effects on postharvest longevity and water relations of Gladiolus grandiflorus ‘White prosperity’. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 51: 137-141.
Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., M.A. Yasin and A.S. Khan, 2014. Effect of planting time on the growth and yield and sucrose concentration on the postharvest longevity and water and water relations of gladiolus cultivars. Philippine Agric. Scientist, 97: 28-35.
- Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole, Z. Viloria and F.A. Blazich, 2014. Postharvest performance of cut carnation, chrysanthemum and rose as influenced by conventional and organic floral preservatives. Biol. Agric. Hortic., 30: 109-118.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole, F. Schiappacasse, M. Saleem and E. Manzano, 2014. Optimal postharvest handling protocols for cut ‘Line Dance’and ‘Tap Dance’ Eremurus inflorescences. Sci. Hortic., 179: 212-220.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole, E.M.R. Clark and F.A. Blazich, 2014. Floral foam and/or conventional or organic preservatives affect the vase-life and quality of cut rose (Rosa × hybrid L.) stems. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol., 89: 41-46.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole and F.A. Blazich, 2014. Effects of daily harvest time on postharvest longevity, water relations and carbohydrate status of selected specialty cut flowers. HortScience, 49: 297-305.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., J.M. Dole and B.T. Favero, 2014. Pulsing with low concentration gibberellin plus benzyladenine or commercial floral preservatives affect postharvest longevity, quality and leaf chlorosis of cut lilies and gladioli. HortTechnology, 24: 560-564.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I., B.E. Whipker, J.M. Dole and I. McCall, 2014. Paclobutrazol and ancymidol lower water use of potted ornamental plants and plugs. Eur. J. Hortic. Sci., 79: 318-326.
Direct Link | - Ahmad, I. and J.M. Dole, 2014. Postharvest performance of cut marigold, rose and sunflower stems as influenced by homemade and commercial floral preservatives. Turk. J. Agric. For., 38: 916-925.
Direct Link | - Ahmad, I. and J.M. Dole, 2014. Optimal postharvest handling protocols for Celosia argentea var. cristata L. ‘Fire Chief’ and Antirrhinum majus L. ‘Chantilly Yellow’. Sci. Hortic., 172: 308-316.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ahmad, I. and J.M. Dole, 2014. Homemade floral preservatives affect postharvest performance of selected specialty cut flowers. HortTechnology, 24: 384-393.
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