DR. MUHAMMAD ASHRAF

PROFESSOR
  • Department of Business Studies
  • 03008415635
  • muhammad.ashraf@namal.edu.pk
Summary

Academic Background
Ph. D. Agronomy ( AgriBusiness ) Kansas State Univ., Manhattan KS, USA 1997
M.Sc. Agronomy ( agribusiness) Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA 1993
Experience
Professor Namal University Mianwali 08-Apr-2019 - continue
General Manager Sales and Marketing Tara Group of Chemicals Lahore 08-Aug-2016 - 19-Mar-2019
Sr. Group Manager Technical Auriga Group of Chemicals, Lahore 10-Aug-2015 - 08-Aug-2016
Biotech, Regulatory Affairs and Agronomy Lead DuPont Pioneer Pakistan Seed Ltd. 01-Sep-2009 - 08-May-2015
Enterprise Sale and National Agronomy Manager Pioneer Pakistan Seed Ltd 04-Sep-2006 - 05-Oct-2009
National Sales and Agronomy Manager Pioneer Pakistan Seed Ltd 08-Dec-1997 - 11-Sep-2006
Crop Consultant Neb-Kan. Consulting Services Superior, NE, USA 02-Jun-1997 - 28-Nov-1997
Journal Publications
Interactive use of biochar and chemical fertilizer for improving nutrient availability and crop growth in rainfed area 30-Oct-2024 The major limitations of rain-fed areas in Pakistan include soil fertility loss, reduced soil productivity and water scarcity. To address these challenges, research has investigated the potential use of biochar in low-fertility and degraded soils to increase soil fertility, nutrient uptake, and water retention, ultimately improving soil productivity and crop growth. A field study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of biochar, coupled with chemical nutrient on the availability of soil nutrient and crop growth. The evaluations comprised measurements of CEC of soil, pH levels of soil, soil bulk density, total nitrogen (N), soil phosphorus (P), SOM, soil texture, extractable potassium (K), and total organic carbon (TOC). Nitrogen fixation by mash beans was also evaluated using xylem solute techniques. This study’s results will contribute valuable insights into the impact of biochar on crop growth and soil health in rain-fed regions.
The efficacy of organic amendments on Maize productivity, soil properties and active fractions of soil carbon in organic matter deficient soil 27-Jun-2024 Spanish Journal of Soil Sciences
Courses
  • Live Stock & Diary Management
  • Global food system and agriculture
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • Crop and social Sciences
  • Introduction to Agribusiness