Research At COMSATS

Plant Biotechnology

Samina Khalid

	Designation:	N/A
	Email:	saminakhalid@cuiatd.edu.pk
	Phone No. :	03338046404
	Role:	Faculty
	Research Interests:	Pre and Postharvest Horticulture and Postharvest Losses and Waste Management.

Academics/ Degrees

PhD (Postharvest), University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2013
M.Sc (Hons) Horticulture, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2004
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2002

Profile/Bio

April 2022 till now: Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Sept 2014 till April 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
Sept 2013 till Sept 2014: Assistant Professor (IPFP) University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
Oct, 2005 till June 2007: Assistant Research Officer, Orange Research Institute, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Feb 2005 till Oct 2005: Lady Agriculture Officer, Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Projects

Evaluating The Potential Of Zero Energy Cool Chamber (ZECC) For Horticultural Crops

Publications/Papers

2024

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Investigating the Efficacy of Various Plant Essential Oils in Controlling Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)." , Punjab University Journal of Zoology ,Volume 39 ,Issue 1 ,Page 61-67 , 2024

SaminaKhalid "Multi-locational study on plant growth regulators to minimize pre-mature fruit drop and maximize postharvest quality of apples. " , Cogent Food & Agriculture ,Volume 10 ,Issue 1 ,Page 1-16 , 2024

Book/Chapter

SaminaKhalid "Plant Gasotransmitters and Molecules with Hormonal Activity H2S in Plants Past, Present and Beyond" , Role of hydrogen sulfide in regulating postharvest horticultural crops quality , 2024

SaminaKhalid "Sustainable Postharvest Technologies for Fruits and Vegetables" , Advances in Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Horticultural Produce , 2024

2023

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Toxicity and Feeding Deterrence Properties of Selected Insecticides against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith): Implications for Pest Management in Agriculture. " , Punjab University Journal of Zoology ,Volume 38 ,Issue 2 ,Page 163-169 , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Insights into sublethal effects of Metarhizium anisopliae on the biotic potentials of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize" , Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control ,Volume 33 ,Issue 1 ,Page 96 , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Food waste: causes and economic losses estimation at household level in Pakistan. " , Environmental Science and Pollution Research ,Volume 30 ,Issue 44 , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Relationship Between Mass Loss and Fruit Quality of Sweet Orange at Two Different Storage Conditions. " , Erwerbs-Obstbau ,Page 1-10. , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Supplementation of Potassium and Phosphorus Nutrients to Young Trees Reduced Rind Thickness and Improved Sweetness in ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin Fruit. " , Erwerbs-Obstbau, , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Fertilizers and plant growth promoters influences the fruit quality of young 'Kinnow' mandarin orchards" , Erwerbs-Obstbau , 2023

Book/Chapter

SaminaKhalid "Waste problems and management in developing countries" , Food losses and waste, types, sources, pollution potential and country wise comparison , 2023

SaminaKhalid "Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 61 Biochar to Improve Crop Production and Decrease Plant Stress under a Changing Climate" , Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Fungi to Improve Soil Organic Matter and Fertility , 2023

2022

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Coupling biochar with microbial inoculants improves maize growth and nutrients acquisition under phosphorous-limited soil." , Acta Physiologiae Plantarum ,Volume 44 ,Issue 11 ,Page 110 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Toxicity of ZnO and Fe2O3 nano-agro-chemicals to soil microbial activities, nitrogen utilization, and associated human health risks. " , Environmental Sciences Europe ,Volume 34 ,Issue 1 ,Page 1-12 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Ascorbic acid influences pericarp color, biochemical quality and antioxidative capacity of litchi fruit under cold storage. " , Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University, Natural Sciences ,Volume 65 ,Issue 2 ,Page 1-17 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Post harvest application of aloe vera gel coupled with neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract maintains fresh-cut peach fruit quality and shelf storage stability." , Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University, Natural Sciences Edition ,Volume 65 ,Issue 3 ,Page 103-124 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Combined foliar application of calcium, zinc, boron and time influence leaf nutrient status, vegetative growth, fruit yield, fruit biochemical and anti-oxidative attributes of “Chandler” strawberry" , Journal of Plant Nutrition ,Volume 5 ,Issue 2 ,Page 1837-1848 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Relationship between moisture loss and physicochemical quality attributes of tomato under different storage conditions. " , Journal of Postharvest Technology ,Volume 10 ,Issue 1 ,Page 71-79 , 2022

SaminaKhalid "Protective effect of jasmonic acid and potassium against cadmium stress in peas (Pisum sativum L.)" , Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences ,Volume 29 ,Issue 4 ,Page 2626-2633 , 2022

2021

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Influence of Fertilizers and Plant Growth Regulators Application on Physicochemical Attributes of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin Fruit" , International Journal of Fruit Science ,Volume 21 ,Issue 1 ,Page 758-767 , 2021

SaminaKhalid "Pre-Harvest Oxalic Acid Application Improves Fruit Size at Harvest, Physico-Chemical and Sensory Attributes of ‘Red Flesh’Apricot During Fruit Ripening." , Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology ,Volume 4 ,Issue 2 ,Page 48-55 , 2021

SaminaKhalid "Biotic and Abiotic Factors Causing Rind Blemishes in Citrus and Management Strategies to Improve the Cosmetic Quality of Fruits. " , International journal of agriculture and biology ,Volume 25 ,Page 296-318 , 2021

SaminaKhalid "Characterization of Kinnow Mandarin fruit blemishes and tree-fruit-environment (TFE) profile in relation to various blemishes causal agents" , Pure and Applied Biology ,Volume 10 ,Issue 4 ,Page 1206-1216 , 2021

SaminaKhalid "Risk assessment of heavy metal induced toxicity in hadda beetle, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata (Coccinellidae; Coleoptera)." , Fresenius Environmental Bulletin ,Volume 30 ,Issue 1 ,Page 103-111 , 2021

SaminaKhalid "Arsenic-induced oxidative stress in Brassica oleracea: Multivariate and literature data analyses of physiological parameters, applied levels and plant organ type." , Environmental Geochemistry and Health ,Volume 44 ,Issue 6 ,Page 1827-1839 , 2021

Book/Chapter

SaminaKhalid "Evaluating the potential of zero energy cool chamber (ZECC) for horticultural crops" , Evaluating the potential of zero energy cool chamber (ZECC) for horticultural crops , 2021

2020

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Use of agricultural bio-wastes to remove arsenic from contaminated water. " , Environmental Geochemistry and Health ,Volume 45 ,Issue 8 ,Page 5703-5712 , 2020

SaminaKhalid "Effect of storage conditions and packaging material on postharvest quality attributes of strawberry " , Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 3, 195-208. ,Volume 3 ,Issue 2 ,Page 195-208 , 2020

SaminaKhalid "Using Smartphone Application to Estimate the Defoliation Caused by Insect Herbivory in Various Crops." , Pakistan Journal of Zoology ,Volume 5 ,Issue 3 ,Page 1129-1135 , 2020

SaminaKhalid "Management of Tribolium castaneum using synergism between conventional fumigant and plant essential oils" , International Journal of Tropical Insect Science ,Volume 40 ,Page 781-788 , 2020

SaminaKhalid "Physiological Characteristics of Citrus Plants Infested with Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)" , International Journal of Fruit Science ,Volume 20 ,Issue 2 , 2020

2019

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Changes in Fruit Quality Attributes of Ambient and Low Temperature Stored ‘‘Kinnow Mandarin’’ with Respect to Geographic Locality" , International journal of agriculture and biology ,Volume 22 ,Issue 4 ,Page 808-814 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Factors controlling arsenic contamination and potential remediation measures in soil-plant systems. " , Groundwater for Sustainable Development ,Volume 9 ,Issue 13 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Application of Organic Fertilizers Affect the Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) Infestation and Citrus Canker Disease in Nursery Plantations." , International journal of insect science ,Volume 11 ,Page 1-5 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Heavy metal exposure through artificial diet reduces growth and survival of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)." , Environmental Science and Pollution Research ,Volume 26 ,Page 14426-14434 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Evaluation of Synthetic Insecticides and Essential Oils for the Management of Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae). " , Pakistan Journal of Zoology. ,Volume 51 ,Issue 3 ,Page 1053-1058 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Assessment of nutritional loss with food waste and factors governing this waste at household level in Pakistan. " , Journal of Cleaner Production ,Volume 206 ,Page 1015-1024 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Evaluation of plant extracts for the management of citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae" , Kuwait J. Sci. ,Volume 46 ,Issue 1 ,Page 58-67 , 2019

SaminaKhalid "Health risk assessment of drinking arsenic-containing groundwater in Hasilpur, Pakistan: effect of sampling area, depth, and source. " , Environmental Science and Pollution Research ,Volume 26 ,Issue 20 ,Page 20018-20029 , 2019

2018

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Use of the entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana (Hyphomycetes: Moniliales) and Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) to control Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) under laboratory and semi-field conditions. " , Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control ,Volume 28 ,Issue 1 ,Page 75 , 2018

SaminaKhalid "Assessment and public perception of drinking water quality and safety in district Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan" , Journal of Cleaner Production ,Volume 181 ,Page 224-234 , 2018

SaminaKhalid "Geographical Location and Agro-Ecological Conditions Influence Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus nobilis × Citrus deliciosa) Fruit Qualit" , International journal of agriculture and biology ,Volume 20 ,Issue 3 ,Page 647-654 , 2018

SaminaKhalid "Tree age influences nutritional, pectin, and anatomical changes in developing ‘Kinnow’ mandarin (Citrus nobilis Lour × Citrus deliciosa Tenora) fruit " , Journal of plant nutrition , 2018

SaminaKhalid "Public Perception of Drinking Water Quality and Health Risks in the District Vehari, Pakistan. " , VertigO-la revue électronique en sciences de l'environnement, (Hors-série 31) , 2018

2017

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Tree age and fruit size in relation to postharvest respiration and quality changes in 'Kinnow' mandarin fruit under ambient storage. " , Scientia Horticulture ,Volume 220 ,Page 183-192 , 2017

SaminaKhalid "Toxicity of Botanicals and Conventional Insecticides to Aenasius bambawalei Hayat, an Endoparasitoid of Cotton Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley. " , Southwestern Entomologist ,Volume 42 ,Issue 4 ,Page 941-952 , 2017

SaminaKhalid "Response of Azadirachta indica against Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and Amrasca biguttula Ishida (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on Cotton Cultivars." , Pakistan J. Zool ,Volume 96 ,Issue 4 ,Page 1983-1987 , 2017

SaminaKhalid "Impact of farmer field school approach on the competency of the farmers. " , The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences ,Volume 27 ,Issue 3 ,Page 991-995 , 2017

SaminaKhalid "Arthropods venom used as bio-pesticides: a new challenge to manage insect pests. Vol.9, No.1, 2017." , Int. J. Agric. Appl. Sci. ,Volume 9 ,Issue 1 ,Page 122-131 , 2017

SaminaKhalid "Exogenous silicon application alleviates salt stress in okra" , Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology ,Volume 58 ,Issue 4 ,Page 342-349 , 2017

2016

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Tree age fruit size and storage conditions affects levels of ascorbic acids, total phenolic concentrations and total antioxidant activity of 'Kinnow' mandarin juice. " , J. Sci. Food Agric. ,Volume 96 ,Page 1319-1325 , 2016

SaminaKhalid "Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on postharvest quality of mango cvs. Sindhri and Sufaid Chaunsa during storage. " , Turkish J. Argi. Food Sci.Tech. ,Volume 4 ,Issue 12 ,Page 1104-1111 , 2016

SaminaKhalid "Panicle emergence and harvest dates influence the maturity and quality of mango fruit. 229-234." , Acta Hort. ,Page 229-234 , 2016

SaminaKhalid "Incidence of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Its Feeding Potential on Various Citrus (Sapindales: Rutaceae) Cultivars in the Sargodha Region of Pakistan. " , Florida Entmol. ,Volume 99 ,Issue 2 ,Page 192-195 , 2016

SaminaKhalid "Plant Growth Regulators Application Time Influences Fruit Quality and Storage Potential of Young 'Kinnow' Mandarin Trees." , International journal of agriculture and biology ,Volume 18 ,Issue 3 ,Page 623-629 , 2016

2012

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Tree age and canopy position affect rind quality, fruit quality and rind nutrient content of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin (Citrus nobilis Lour × Citrus deliciosa Tenora)." , Scientia Hort. ,Volume 135 ,Issue 2 ,Page 137-144 , 2012

SaminaKhalid ". Influence of exogenous applications of plant growth regulators on fruit quality of young 'Kinnow' (Citrus nobilis Lour × Citrus deliciosa Tenora) mandarin trees. 14: 229-234" , Int. J. Agric. Biol. ,Volume 14 ,Page 229-234 , 2012

2011

Journal

SaminaKhalid "Location, Soil and Tree Nutrient Status Influence the Quality of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin" , Int. J. Agric. Biol. ,Volume 13 ,Issue 4 ,Page 498-504 , 2011

Associations/Memberships

Pakistan Society of Horticultural Sciences

Awards/ Appreciations

ü Exposure Visit: Compliance of SPS Requirements 25 September to 9 October, 2016 at Netherlands

ü Attended three day workshop on Postharvest Technology and Cold Chain Management at Noida, India. Jointly organized by Postharvest Education Foundation (USA) and Amity University (India) on August 6-8, 2013

ü 6 months research training under the International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan.

ü Scholarship for PhD under Indigenous 5000 PhD Fellowship Scheme, Batch-IV, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Plant Biotechnology

Samina Khalid

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