PhD Amir Maqbool
Research Description:
Amir Maqbool boasts nearly eight years of experience in the intricate realm of metals homeostasis in plants. His research primarily focuses on identification of novel metal transporters in plants and developing crop plants efficient in the uptake of essential metals required for plant growth. Furthermore, Maqbool extends his research pursuits to unravelling the intricacies of metal homeostasis in yeast, alongside an avid exploration of bioremediation strategies leveraging microorganisms. Through the strategic integration of interdisciplinary methodologies, Maqbool aspires to the development of novel fertilizers and plant varieties proficient in the efficient uptake of essential metals, thereby contributing to the advancement of agricultural sustainability and productivity.
Publications:
Amir Maqbool boasts nearly eight years of experience in the intricate realm of metals homeostasis in plants. His research primarily focuses on identification of novel metal transporters in plants and developing crop plants efficient in the uptake of essential metals required for plant growth. Furthermore, Maqbool extends his research pursuits to unravelling the intricacies of metal homeostasis in yeast, alongside an avid exploration of bioremediation strategies leveraging microorganisms. Through the strategic integration of interdisciplinary methodologies, Maqbool aspires to the development of novel fertilizers and plant varieties proficient in the efficient uptake of essential metals, thereby contributing to the advancement of agricultural sustainability and productivity.
Publications:
- Maqbool, A., Şahin, A., Bakhsh, A., Ercişli, S., Aksoy, E., 2023. Genome-wide identification of QTLs associated with iron deficiency tolerance in soybean reveals GATA12 as the integrator of iron signaling in roots. Turkish Journal of Botany, 47(6), pp.511-528.
- Naeem, M., Maqbool, A., and Aksoy, E., 2023. Potato taxonomy and wild relatives. In Potato Production Worldwide (pp. 19-55). Academic Press.
- Orhun, G. E., Maqbool, A., Akın, M., Eyduran, S. P., & Rakszegi, M. (2023). Field management practices to produce nutritional and healthier minor crops. In Developing Sustainable and Health Promoting Cereals and Pseudocereals (pp. 175-187). Academic Press.
- Aksoy, E., Maqbool, A., Yerlikaya, B. A., & Wahid, F. (2022). The Roles of Plant Peptide and Amino Acid Transporters in Iron Transport. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science.
- Hanif, M., Khan, R., Kiran, J., Haq, I. U., Ali, S., Niaz, Y., Ali, A., Arshad, M., Ansari, MJ., Alharbi, SA., Mabool, A., Siddique, M. I. (2022). Interactive effect of organic and mineral phosphorus on volatile compounds, morphology, and physiology of garlic (Allium sativum L.). Journal of King Saud University-Science, 34(8), 102351.
- Saba, S., Ashfaq, M., Mehmood, M.A., Ahmad, F., Alfarraj, S., Ansari, M.J. and Maqbool, A., 2022. Sero-RAPD makers-based evaluation of chilli pepper germplasm for resistance to chilli veinal mottle virus Journal of King Saud University-Science, 34(8), p.102303.
- Ghaffar, Y., Ashraf, W., Akhtar, N., Zeshan, M.A., Ghani, M.U., Fatima, S., Ansari, M.J., Alfarraj, S. and Maqbool, A., 2022. Estimation of statistical parameters in candidate wheat genotypes for yield-related traits, Journal of King Saud University-Science, 34(8), p.102364.
- Shahid, S., Sher, M.A., Ahmad, F., ur Rehman, S., Farid, B., Raza, H., Ali, Z., Maqbool, A., Alfarraj, S. and Ansari, M.J., 2022. Prediction of RNA editing sites and Genome-wide Characterization of PERK gene family in maize (Zea mays L.) in response to drought stress. Journal of King Saud University-Science, p.102293.
- Zafar, S.A., Aslam, M., Albaqami, M., Ashraf, A., Hassan, A., Iqbal, J., Maqbool, A., Naeem, M., Al-Yahyai, R. and Zuan, A.T.K., 2022. Gamma rays induced genetic variability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 29(5), pp.3300- 3307.
- Javed, A., Ahmad, N., Ahmed, J., Hameed, A., Ashraf, A., Zafar, S.A., Maqbool, A., AlAmrah, H., Alatawi, H.A., Al-Harbi, M.S. and Ali, E.F., 2022. Grain yield, chlorophyll and protein contents of elite wheat genotypes under drought stress. Journal of King Saud University-Science, p.102279.
- Maqbool, A., Bakhsh, A. and Aksoy, E., 2021. Effects of Natural Variations on Biofortification In Wild Germplasm for Genetic Improvement in Crop Plants (pp. 115- 138). Elsevier Academic Press
- Maqbool, A., Abrar, M., Bakhsh, A., Çalışkan, S., Khan, H.Z., Aslam, M. and Aksoy, E., 2020. Biofortification Under Climate Change: The Fight Between Quality and Quantity. In Environment, Climate, Plant and Vegetation Growth (pp. 173-227).Springer, Cham.
- Aksoy, E., Maqbool, A. and Abudureyimu, B., 2020. Arabidopsis thaliana plants overexpressing the barley Nicotinamine Synthase1 (HvNAS1) gene show tolerance to iron deficiency. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology, 8(sp1).
- Yagiz, A.K., Cakici, M., Aydogan, N., Omezli, S., Yerlikaya, B.A., Ayten, S., Maqbool and Haverkort, A.J., 2020. Exploration of Climate Change Effects on Shifting Potato Seasons, Yields and Water Use Employing NASA and National Long-Term Weather Data. Potato Research.
- Zafar, S.A., Ashraf, A., Maqbool, A., Hassan, A. and Iqbal, J., Characterization of genotypic response of different chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes against chickpea blight (Ascochyta rabiei).
- Aksoy, E., Maqbool, A., Tindas, İ. and Caliskan, S., 2017. Soybean: A new frontier in understanding the iron deficiency tolerance mechanisms in plants. Plant and Soil, 418(1- 2), pp.37-44.
- Hassan, F., Qayyum, A., Malik, W., Maqbool, A., Hassan, M., Rehman, M.A., Shoaib, M., Shehzad, M., Ahmad, S., Ahmad, L. and Arshad, M., 2016. Cotton leaf curl virus (CLCuV) disease in Pakistan: A critical review. Appl Sci Bus Econ, 3, pp.8-14.
- Investigation of the Role of GATA12 in Regulation of Iron Deficiency Signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana
- Investigation of molecular clues of some local soybean varieties against iron deficiency (2018-2020)
- A novel strategy for engineering Arabidopsis Thaliana to tolerate iron deficiency
- Identification of a novel transcription factor (or metal transporter) involved in iron deficiency tolerance in soybean and its functional characterization in Arabidopsis thaliana