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Dr. Samina Khalid

Associate Professor
Area of Interest: Pre and postharvest Horticulture
Email: saminakhalid@cuiatd.edu.pk
Phone: +92-992-383591-5
 
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
 
Journal Publications
1. SaminaKhalid Multi-locational study on plant growth regulators to minimize pre-mature fruit drop and maximize postharvest quality of apples. , Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2024
2. SaminaKhalid Investigating the Efficacy of Various Plant Essential Oils in Controlling Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)., Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 2024
3. 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, 2023
4. 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, 2023
5. SaminaKhalid Food waste: causes and economic losses estimation at household level in Pakistan. , Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
6. SaminaKhalid Fertilizers and plant growth promoters influences the fruit quality of young 'Kinnow' mandarin orchards, Erwerbs-Obstbau, 2023
7. SaminaKhalid Supplementation of Potassium and Phosphorus Nutrients to Young Trees Reduced Rind Thickness and Improved Sweetness in ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin Fruit. , Erwerbs-Obstbau, , 2023
8. SaminaKhalid Relationship Between Mass Loss and Fruit Quality of Sweet Orange at Two Different Storage Conditions. , Erwerbs-Obstbau, 2023
9. SaminaKhalid Toxicity of ZnO and Fe2O3 nano-agro-chemicals to soil microbial activities, nitrogen utilization, and associated human health risks. , Environmental Sciences Europe, 2022
10. SaminaKhalid Coupling biochar with microbial inoculants improves maize growth and nutrients acquisition under phosphorous-limited soil., Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2022
11. SaminaKhalid Relationship between moisture loss and physicochemical quality attributes of tomato under different storage conditions. , Journal of Postharvest Technology, 2022
12. 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, 2022
13. 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, 2022
14. 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, 2022
15. SaminaKhalid Protective effect of jasmonic acid and potassium against cadmium stress in peas (Pisum sativum L.), Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences , 2022
16. SaminaKhalid Characterization of Kinnow Mandarin fruit blemishes and tree-fruit-environment (TFE) profile in relation to various blemishes causal agents, Pure and Applied Biology, 2021
17. 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, 2021
18. 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 , 2021
19. SaminaKhalid Influence of Fertilizers and Plant Growth Regulators Application on Physicochemical Attributes of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin Fruit, International Journal of Fruit Science, 2021
20. 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, 2021
21. SaminaKhalid Risk assessment of heavy metal induced toxicity in hadda beetle, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata (Coccinellidae; Coleoptera)., Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2021
22. SaminaKhalid Use of agricultural bio-wastes to remove arsenic from contaminated water. , Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2020
23. SaminaKhalid Physiological Characteristics of Citrus Plants Infested with Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), International Journal of Fruit Science , 2020
24. SaminaKhalid Using Smartphone Application to Estimate the Defoliation Caused by Insect Herbivory in Various Crops., Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2020
25. SaminaKhalid Management of Tribolium castaneum using synergism between conventional fumigant and plant essential oils, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2020
26. SaminaKhalid Effect of storage conditions and packaging material on postharvest quality attributes of strawberry , Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 3, 195-208., 2020
27. SaminaKhalid Evaluation of plant extracts for the management of citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae, Kuwait J. Sci., 2019
28. 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, 2019
29. SaminaKhalid Factors controlling arsenic contamination and potential remediation measures in soil-plant systems. , Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2019
30. SaminaKhalid Evaluation of Synthetic Insecticides and Essential Oils for the Management of Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae). , Pakistan Journal of Zoology., 2019
31. 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, 2019
32. SaminaKhalid Heavy metal exposure through artificial diet reduces growth and survival of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)., Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019
33. SaminaKhalid Assessment of nutritional loss with food waste and factors governing this waste at household level in Pakistan. , Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019
34. SaminaKhalid Health risk assessment of drinking arsenic-containing groundwater in Hasilpur, Pakistan: effect of sampling area, depth, and source. , Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019
35. 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
36. 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, 2018
37. 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
38. SaminaKhalid Geographical Location and Agro-Ecological Conditions Influence Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus nobilis × Citrus deliciosa) Fruit Qualit, International journal of agriculture and biology, 2018
39. SaminaKhalid Assessment and public perception of drinking water quality and safety in district Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan, Journal of Cleaner Production , 2018
40. SaminaKhalid Response of Azadirachta indica against Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and Amrasca biguttula Ishida (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on Cotton Cultivars., Pakistan J. Zool, 2017
41. SaminaKhalid Arthropods venom used as bio-pesticides: a new challenge to manage insect pests. Vol.9, No.1, 2017., Int. J. Agric. Appl. Sci. , 2017
42. SaminaKhalid Toxicity of Botanicals and Conventional Insecticides to Aenasius bambawalei Hayat, an Endoparasitoid of Cotton Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley. , Southwestern Entomologist, 2017
43. SaminaKhalid Tree age and fruit size in relation to postharvest respiration and quality changes in 'Kinnow' mandarin fruit under ambient storage. , Scientia Horticulture, 2017
44. SaminaKhalid Impact of farmer field school approach on the competency of the farmers. , The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2017
45. SaminaKhalid Exogenous silicon application alleviates salt stress in okra, Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology, 2017
46. SaminaKhalid Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on postharvest quality of mango cvs. Sindhri and Sufaid Chaunsa during storage. , Turkish J. Argi. Food Sci.Tech., 2016
47. SaminaKhalid Panicle emergence and harvest dates influence the maturity and quality of mango fruit. 229-234., Acta Hort., 2016
48. SaminaKhalid Plant Growth Regulators Application Time Influences Fruit Quality and Storage Potential of Young 'Kinnow' Mandarin Trees., International journal of agriculture and biology, 2016
49. 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., 2016
50. 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., 2016
51. 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., 2012
52. 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., 2012
53. SaminaKhalid Location, Soil and Tree Nutrient Status Influence the Quality of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin, Int. J. Agric. Biol., 2011
 
 
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
 
Associations
  •      Pakistan Society of Horticultural Sciences
 
Research Interests
  • Postharvest food losses and waste
  • Nutrient and plant growth regulators studies
  • Food safety
 
Awards

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.

 
Research Projects
  • Evaluating the Potential of Zero Energy Cool Chambers (ZECC) for Shelf-life Extension of Horticultural Crops PKR= 1.2 Million, Pakistan Science Foundation, Two year Completed
 
Students Supervised
 

As supervisor:

MS Thesis

1.       Assessment of drinking water quality and its impacts on human health in district Vehari (MS Thesis)

2.       Food waste characterization and estimation: its causes and environmental impact awareness at household level in tehsil Kahror Pacca (MS Thesis)

3.       Evaluating the potential of zero energy cool chamber to increase the shelf life of tomato, potato, brinjal and mango (MS Thesis)

4.       Impacts of postharvest environmental conditions on shelf life of leafy vegetables (MS Thesis)

5.       Combine effect of storage temperature and sprout suppressant on potato tuber quality (MS Thesis)

6.       Water and substrate optimization in Zero Energy Cool Chamber for postharvest storage of vegetables (In progress)

7.       Effect of washing water quality on postharvest life and safety of spinach under different storage environment (In progress)

1.      Evaluation of adverse effects of insecticides on spider population inhibiting mango orchard (MS Thesis)

2.      Analyses of heavy metals in milk available in the market of Vehari (MS Thesis)

3.      Determination of heavy metals residues in blood samples from inhabitants of Vehari (MS Thesis)

4.      Exploring the deterrence ability of selenium against aphid to promote the environmental friendly agriculture (MS Thesis)

5.      Arsenic assessment and removal from drinking water in southern-Punjab Pakistan using agricultural waste (MS Thesis)

6.      Reintroduction of gluten following flour transamidation in celiac patients: a randomized, controlled clinical study (MS Thesis)

7.      Impact of environmental variables on bearing behaviour of commercial mango genotypes (MS Thesis)

8.      Post-Harvest silicon application and storage conditions  affect shelf life and quality of citrus fruits (MS Thesis)

9.      Home gardening trend in Pakistan a case study of Multan (MS Thesis)

10.  Performance of commercial okra cultivars under organic and conventional fertilizer management systems (MS Thesis)

11.  Evaluation of ZnO andCuO nanoparticles on shelf life and quality attributes of guava fruit (MS Thesis)

12.  Determination of Pesticide residues in Abelmoschus esculentus and Solanum melongena by using gas chromatography (MS Thesis)

13.  Evaluation of deterrence and toxicity of selenium to aphids (MS Thesis)

Effect of silicon application on arsenic uptake and translocation in rice under aerobic and anaerobic conditions (MS Thesis