Ahmed Mukhtar

Ph.D. Scholar in Crop Science
Yangling, CN.

About

Highly accomplished Ph.D. Scholar in Crop Science with extensive expertise in sustainable agriculture practices, advanced microscopy techniques, and data-driven crop management. Proven ability to lead complex research initiatives, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and publish high-impact findings in peer-reviewed journals. Seeking to leverage deep scientific knowledge and practical field experience to drive innovation and contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability.

Work

Combagro
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Area Leader

Yangling, Shaanxi, China

Summary

Led area operations, analyzing crop health trends and collaborating with farmers to implement customized crop management plans.

Highlights

Analyzed complex crop health trends to provide data-driven recommendations, optimizing treatment efficacy and improving crop yields for farmers.

Led and facilitated regular team meetings to ensure clear communication and strategic alignment on operational goals and initiatives.

Collaborated directly with farmers to develop and implement customized, data-informed crop management plans, enhancing agricultural productivity.

KanzoAg
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Trainee Area Leader

Yangling, Shaanxi, China

Summary

Collaborated with team members to execute agricultural projects and achieve company goals efficiently.

Highlights

Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute critical agricultural projects, consistently meeting or exceeding company objectives.

Contributed to the planning and coordination of field activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely project completion.

Assisted in data collection and preliminary analysis to support decision-making for area-specific agricultural interventions.

PepsiCo International
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Seed Intern

Yangling, Shaanxi, China

Summary

Contributed to pest management strategies and plant performance evaluations through collaborative field trials.

Highlights

Collaborated with local farmers to develop and implement effective pest management strategies, contributing to reduced crop loss and improved yield quality.

Assisted in the design and meticulous execution of field trials, collecting and analyzing critical data to evaluate plant performance under diverse environmental conditions.

Contributed to research on seed varieties, providing insights that informed selection processes for enhanced agricultural resilience and productivity.

Barani Agricultural Research Institute
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Intern

Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan

Summary

Supported agricultural research by collecting and analyzing data from field and laboratory experiments on crop varieties.

Highlights

Systematically collected and recorded critical data from research trials and laboratory analyses, ensuring high data integrity for agricultural studies.

Provided essential support in conducting field experiments on various crop varieties and agricultural practices, contributing to robust research outcomes.

Assisted in the preliminary analysis of experimental results, identifying key trends and contributing to initial research findings on crop performance.

Education

Northwest A&F University
Yangling, Shaanxi, China

Ph.D.

Crop Science

Courses

Thesis: Comparing sunflower and castor bean for yield and biodiesel value in response to sulfur fertilisation

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

M.Sc. (Hons.)

Agronomy (Plant Science)

Grade: 3.73/4.00

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Agronomy (Plant Science)

Grade: 3.37/4.00

Awards

Fully Funded International GeoInformatics Summer School

Awarded By

Wuhan University

Awarded full funding to attend an intensive summer school, enhancing expertise in geoinformatics.

Chinese Government Scholarship

Awarded By

Chinese Government

Awarded a prestigious scholarship to pursue Ph.D. studies in Crop Science at Northwest A&F University.

Publications

Identifying phytoremediation potential of ten tobacco varieties: Cadmium-induced hormesis, bioaccumulation and translocation.

Published by

Journal of environmental management

Summary

Identifying phytoremediation potential of ten tobacco varieties: Cadmium-induced hormesis, bioaccumulation and translocation. (IF 8.4) (revision submitted)

Iron nanoparticles mitigate cadmium-induced abiotic stress in soybean by modulating reactive oxygen species accumulation and cellular integrity.

Published by

Frontiers in Plant Science

Summary

Iron nanoparticles mitigate cadmium-induced abiotic stress in soybean by modulating reactive oxygen species accumulation and cellular integrity. (IF 4.8)

Iron nanoparticles mitigate lead toxicity through transcriptional modulation of metal responsive genes, glutathione metabolism and ABC transporters.

Published by

Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

Summary

Iron nanoparticles mitigate lead toxicity through transcriptional modulation of metal responsive genes, glutathione metabolism and ABC transporters. (IF 8.2)

Light Duration Dictates Photomorphogenic and Adaptive Responses to Post-Anthesis Drought in Maize: Stomatal, Biochemical and Genetic Mechanisms.

Published by

Journal of Plant Growth Regulation

Summary

Light Duration Dictates Photomorphogenic and Adaptive Responses to Post-Anthesis Drought in Maize: Stomatal, Biochemical and Genetic Mechanisms. (IF 4.4) Revison submited.

Beneficial roles of carbon nanotubes in regulation of seed germination physiology.

Published by

Academic Press (In Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture)

Summary

Beneficial roles of carbon nanotubes in regulation of seed germination physiology. (Book Chapter)

Combined Application of Nitrogen and Sulfur Improves Growth, Oil, and Bio-Diesel Production from Soybean.

Published by

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Summary

Combined Application of Nitrogen and Sulfur Improves Growth, Oil, and Bio-Diesel Production from Soybean. (IF 1.3)

Silver nanoparticles mitigated cadmium toxicity in tobacco by modulating biochemical, cellular and genetic responses.

Published by

Environmental Science: Nano

Summary

Silver nanoparticles mitigated cadmium toxicity in tobacco by modulating biochemical, cellular and genetic responses. (IF 5.1)

Carbon nanomaterials: Roles in agriculture and environment management.

Published by

Academic Press (In Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture)

Summary

Carbon nanomaterials: Roles in agriculture and environment management. (Book Chapter)

Sugarcane bagasse biochar boosts maize growth and yield in salt-affected soil by improving soil enzymatic activities.

Published by

Journal of Environmental Management

Summary

Sugarcane bagasse biochar boosts maize growth and yield in salt-affected soil by improving soil enzymatic activities. (IF 8.0)

Strigolactones: A promising tool for nutrient acquisition through arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis and abiotic stress tolerance.

Published by

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Summary

Strigolactones: A promising tool for nutrient acquisition through arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis and abiotic stress tolerance. (IF 6.1)

Chlorophyll fluorescence, physiology, and yield of winter wheat under different irrigation and shade durations during the grain-filling stage.

Published by

Frontiers in Plant Science

Summary

Chlorophyll fluorescence, physiology, and yield of winter wheat under different irrigation and shade durations during the grain-filling stage. (IF 5.6)

Optimization of nitrogen regulates the ionic homeostasis, potassium efficiency, and proline content to improve the growth, yield, and quality of maize under salinity stress.

Published by

Environmental and Experimental Botany

Summary

Optimization of nitrogen regulates the ionic homeostasis, potassium efficiency, and proline content to improve the growth, yield, and quality of maize under salinity stress. (IF 5.7)

Sulfur enhancement for the improvement of castor bean growth and yield, and sustainable biodiesel production.

Published by

Frontiers in Plant Science

Summary

Sulfur enhancement for the improvement of castor bean growth and yield, and sustainable biodiesel production. (IF 6.6)

Sustainable development of chitosan/Calotropis procera-based hydrogels to stimulate formation of granulation tissue and angiogenesis in wound healing applications.

Published by

Molecules

Summary

Sustainable development of chitosan/Calotropis procera-based hydrogels to stimulate formation of granulation tissue and angiogenesis in wound healing applications. (IF 4.41)

Languages

English
Urdu
Chinese

Skills

Microscopy & Imaging

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope (LCSM), Fluorescence Microscope (FM), OMEZ Lightning Microscope, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Zeta Potential Analyzer, FluorCam FC 800-C/1010.

Data Analysis & Software

Data Analysis, Origin 2025.

Research & Project Management

Team Collaboration, Project Coordination, Research Analysis, Time Management, Problem-Solving.

Agricultural Science & Practices

Crop Science, Agronomy, Conservation Agronomy, Stress Physiology, Carbon Sequestration and Environment, Sustainable Agriculture, Drought Management, Transcription Factors, Nanoremediation, Crop Management Planning, Pest Management Strategies, Plant Performance Evaluation.