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Dr. Muhammad Saleem Kashif

Dr. Muhammad Saleem Kashif

Assistant Professor / In-charge
Department: Agriculture
Email: saleem.kashif@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Research in weed management, stress-tolerant crops, sustainable agronomy, and field-based solutions for resilient, efficient crop systems.
Biography

"The future of farming lies in innovation rooted in the wisdom of production systems."

I hold a PhD in Agronomy (2014) and have over a decade of experience in field agronomy, research farm management, and agricultural education. My research focuses on weed science, crop performance under stress conditions, and sustainable farming systems, with work cited internationally.

With extensive experience in managing research farms and agricultural landscapes, I have worked to enhance crop productivity and resource use efficiency. I am also engaged in promoting regenerative agriculture, capacity development, and curriculum innovation to prepare future-ready agricultural professionals. My passion lies in advancing sustainable farming through research-driven solutions and experiential learning.

Education
2014  PhD in Agronomy, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan
2009  MS/MPhil in Agronomy, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan
2007  BA/BSc(Hons) in Agronomy, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan

Teaching Areas

My teaching areas include field agronomy, crop production technologies, weed science, experimental design, and climate-smart agriculture. I emphasize applied learning, encouraging students to link theory with field experience and adopt innovative, sustainable practices for modern crop production systems.
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Oct 2023 Continue Assistant Professor-Department Of Agriculture Government College University, Lahore
May 2023 Oct 2023 Garden Superintendent-Governor's House, Lahore Punjab Agriculture Department, Government Of Punjab
Sep 2022 May 2023 Agriculture Officer (Extension)- District Faisalabad Punjab Agriculture Department, Government Of Punjab
May 2014 Sep 2022 Farm Manager- Adaptive Research Farm- Farooqabad Punjab Agriculture Department, Government Of Punjab

Journal Papers

11. Nawaz, M., Wahla, A. J., Kashif, M. S., Shehbaz, M., Ali, A., & Tariq, M. (2021). "Effect of Different Seed Priming Techniques on Germination and Yield of Wheat at Different Sowing Dates." Egyptian Journal of Agriculture Research, 99 (1), 118-127.
10. Chadhar, A. R., Nadeem, M. A., Ali, H. H., Safdar, M. E., Raza, A., Adnan, M., Hussain, M., Ali, L., Kashif, M. S., & Javaid, M. M. (2020). "Quantifying the Impact of Plant Spacing and Critical Weed Competition Period on Fine Rice Production under the System of Rice Intensification." International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 24 (5), 1142-1148.
9. Nawaz, M., Wahla, A. J., Kashif, M. S., Shehbaz, M., Ali, A., & Tariq, M. (2017). "Effects of Exogenous Nitrogen Levels on the Yield of Rice Grain in Sheikhupura, Pakistan." Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Research, 30 (1), 85-92.
7. Anum, W., Naeem, M., Tanveer, A., Ali, H. H., Nazir, M. Q., Hanif, Z., Rasool, G., & Kashif, M. S. (2016). "Effects of African Purslane (Zaleya pentandra L.) on Germination and Seedling Growth of Maize." Allelopathy Journal, 39 (1), 83-92.
8. Nawaz, M., Wahla, A. J., Kashif, M. S., Waqar, M. Q., Ali, M. A., & Chadhar, A. R. (2016). "Optimizing Phosphorus Dose for Higher Paddy Yield under Agro-Ecological Conditions of Sheikhupura." Journal of Innovative Agriculture, 3 (1), 28-34.
2. Kashif MS, Cheema Za & Farooq M. (2015). "Allelopathic interaction of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Littleseed Canarygrasss (Phalaris minor Retz.)." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 17 (2), 363-368.
3. Kashif, M.S., Farooq, M., Cheema, Z. A., & Nawaz, A (2015). "Allelopathic Potential of Bread Wheat Helps in Suppressing the Littleseed Canarygrass (Phalaris minor Retz.) at Its Varying Densities.." Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2015.1071482
4. Ali, H. H., Tanveer, A., Jamil, M., Iqbal, M., Chadhar, A. R., & Kashif, M. S. (2015). "Assessing the Competitive Ability of Rhynchosia capitata: An Emerging Summer Weed in Asia." Planta Daninha, 33 (2), 175-182.
6. Nawaz, M., Wahla, A. J., Kashif, M. S., Waqar, M. Q., & Ali, M. A. (2015). "Effect of Split Application of Nitrogen on the Yield of Rice Crop." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 3 (3), 99-104.
5. Ali, H. H., Tanveer, A., Naeem, M., Jamil, M., Iqbal, M., Javaid, M. M., & Kashif, M. S. (2015). "Efficacy of Pre-Emergence Herbicides in Controlling Rhynchosia capitata: An Emerging Summer Weed in Pakistan.." Philippine Agricultur Scientist, 98 , 301-311.
1. Ali, H.H.I, Tanveer, A., Nadeem, M.A., Javaid, M.M., Kashif, M.S., & Chadhar, A.R (2013). "Allelopathic Effects of Rhynchosia capitata on Germination and Seedling Growth of Mungbean.." Planta Daninha, 31 (3), 501-509.