Retrieved 16S rRNA and nif H sequences reveal co-dominance of bradyrhizobium and ensifer (sinorhizobium) strains in field-collected root nodules of the …

S Hakim, BS Mirza, A Zaheer, JE Mclean… - Applied microbiology …, 2018 - Springer
In the present study, the relative distribution of endophytic rhizobia in field-collected root
nodules of the promiscuous host mung bean was investigated by sequencing of 16S ribosomal …

[HTML][HTML] Rhizosphere engineering with plant growth-promoting microorganisms for agriculture and ecological sustainability

S Hakim, T Naqqash, MS Nawaz, I Laraib… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The rhizosphere is undoubtedly the most complex microhabitat, comprised of an integrated
network of plant roots, soil, and a diverse consortium of bacteria, fungi, eukaryotes, and …

[HTML][HTML] Plant survival under drought stress: Implications, adaptive responses, and integrated rhizosphere management strategy for stress mitigation

R Zia, MS Nawaz, MJ Siddique, S Hakim… - Microbiological research, 2021 - Elsevier
In many regions of the world, the incidence and extent of drought spells are predicted to
increase which will create considerable pressure on global agricultural yields. Most likely …

[HTML][HTML] Illumina sequencing of 16S rRNA tag shows disparity in rhizobial and non-rhizobial diversity associated with root nodules of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) …

S Hakim, BS Mirza, A Imran, A Zaheer, S Yasmin… - Microbiological …, 2020 - Elsevier
In Rhizobium-legume symbiosis, the nodule is the most frequently studied compartment,
where the endophytic/symbiotic microbiota demands critical investigation for development of …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring biocontrol and growth-promoting potential of multifaceted PGPR isolated from natural suppressive soil against the causal agent of chickpea wilt

I Fatima, S Hakim, A Imran, N Ahmad, M Imtiaz… - Microbiological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chickpea is an important nutritive food crop both for humans and animals. Chickpea wilt
caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris (Foc) results in huge yield losses every year. …

[HTML][HTML] Diazotrophs for lowering nitrogen pollution crises: looking deep into the roots

A Imran, S Hakim, M Tariq, MS Nawaz, I Laraib… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
During and after the green revolution in the last century, agrochemicals especially nitrogen (N)
were extensively used. However, it resulted in a remarkable increase in crop yield but …

Seed inoculation of desert‐plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria induce biochemical alterations and develop resistance against water stress in wheat

…, MS Nawaz, S Yousaf, I Amin, S Hakim… - Physiologia …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Water shortage limits agricultural productivity, so strategies to get higher yields in dry agricultural
systems is vital to circumvent the effect of climate change and land‐shortage. The plant …

Phylogenetic diversity analysis reveals Bradyrhizobium yuanmingense and Ensifer aridi as major symbionts of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) in Pakistan

S Hakim, A Imran, MS Mirza - Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2021 - Springer
The present study was carried out to evaluate the diversity of rhizobia associated with
nodules of mung bean in Pakistan, because this information is necessary for inoculum …

[HTML][HTML] Tailored bioactive compost from agri-waste improves the growth and yield of chili pepper and tomato

…, A Shehzad, M Ahmad, S Yasmin, S Hakim… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The extensive use of chemical fertilizers has posed a serious impact on food safety and
environmental sustainability. The use of organic or biofertilizers can lower down the chemical …

RNA-Seq analysis of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) roots shows differential gene expression and predicts regulatory pathways responding to taxonomically different …

S Hakim, A Imran, MS Hussain, MS Mirza - Microbiological Research, 2023 - Elsevier
… Author links open overlay panel Sughra Hakim a b , Asma Imran a , Muhammad Sajid Hussain
… was financially supported by HEC of Pakistan through IRSIP fellowship to Sughra Hakim. …