Prof. Dr. Zahir Ahmad Zahir obtained his Ph.D. degree in Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. Post-Doctoral Research endeavor was accomplished in the University of California, Riverside, USA.
Dr. Zahir enjoys excellent reputation among his fellow scientists not only in the country but all over the world because of his novel and high quality research achievements. He is amongst the highly cited scientists of the country in the field of agriculture. As soil microbiologist, his major focus of research is the development of biofertilizers for sustainable agricultural production. He is one of the pioneers who introduced the concept of utilizing microbially produced plant growth regulators for the betterment of crop production. Recently he has developed a technology for bioconversion of organic waste into a value added product for sustainable crop production. His work on the use of microbial ACC-deaminase biotechnology for sustainable crop production under stressed conditions is also recognized the world over.
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