Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf

Assistant Professor | Institute of Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences

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Full Name: Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Research Areas: SOC Sequestration, Climate change, C:N:P Stoichiometry, Soil Fertility-coated fertilizers, CUE and NUE, C and N cycling, GHG Measurement and Mitigation, SOC fractionations, Soil extracellular enzyames, and microbial biomass, Coated urea, etc.
Address: Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Phone (Office): +92419200161
Phone (Mobile): +923436467690
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EMail (Primary): m.nadeemashraf@uaf.edu.pk
EMail (Secondary): nadeemawan17@gmail.com
Job Type: TTS
HEC Approved Supervisor: Yes
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1 Long-term manure application increased soil organic carbon and nitrogen mineralization through accumulation of unprotected and physically protected carbon fractions Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, ChengHu, XiangruXu, TariqAziz, LeiWu, MuhammadAhmedWaqas, XuHu, MuhammadFarooq, Wenju Zhang, XuMinggang, Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, ChengHu, XiangruXu, TariqAziz, LeiWu, MuhammadAhmedWaqas, XuHu, MuhammadFarooq, Wenju Zhang, XuMinggang, Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, ChengHu, XiangruXu, TariqAziz, LeiWu, MuhammadAhmedWaqas, XuHu, MuhammadFarooq, Wenju Zhang, XuMinggang, Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, ChengHu, XiangruXu, TariqAziz, LeiWu, MuhammadAhmedWaqas, XuHu, MuhammadFarooq, Wenju Zhang, XuMinggang, Pedosphere, 33 (2) 343-354 7.30 1002-0160 1002-0160 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedsph.2022.06.047 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1002016022000534 W 2024-01-25
2 Role of Traditional Agroforestry Systems in Climate Change Mitigation through Carbon Sequestration: An Investigation from the Semi-Arid Region of Pakistan Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, MAWaqas, SRahman, Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, MAWaqas, SRahman, Zhen Whang, Kai Tang, Paul CStruik, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, Tongrui Zhang, Yanning ZhaoZhao, Riliga Wu, Ke Jin, Yuanheng Li, Ghulam Yasin, Muhammad FarrakhNawaz, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad FarooqAzhar, Mohsin Gillani, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, Anzhen Qin, Shafeeq UrRahman, Land, 12 (2) 513 3.90 2073-445X https://doi.org/10.3390/land12020513 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/2/513 W 2023-02-20
3 Magnitute, direction, and drivers of rhizosphere effect on soil nitrogen and phosphorus in global agroecosystem. Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, MAWaqas, SRahman, Andong Cai, Shengnan Tang, Muhammad AhmedWaqas, Bin Wang, Di Tian, Yang Zhang, Yu'e Li, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, Tianjing Ren, International Soil and Water Conservation Research , 11 (3) 482-493 6.48 2095-6339 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2022.07.004 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633922000612 W 2023-09-08
4 Long-term warming and elevated CO2 increase ammonia-oxidizing microbial communities and accelerate nitrification in paddy soil Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, MAWaqas, SRahman, MuhammadAhmed Waqas, Yu’e Li, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, Waqas Ahmed, Bin Wang, Muhammad FahadSardar, Ping Ma, Runan Li, Yunfan Wan, Yakov Kuzyakov Kuzyakov, Applied Soil Ecology , 166 () 104063 4.80 0929-1393 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.104063 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139321001840?casa_token=qPNk0CTKMtwAAAAA:t7V7a40jJBpO29wLT94BFH0XekVDFuJvWHV-_RCYzDAtAZpFevyTkk_d6gC-ZuDAQzcSQPZJ4gY W 2021-10-08
5 Soil and microbial biomass stoichiometry regulate soil organic carbon and nitrogen mineralization in rice-wheat rotation subjected to long-term fertilization Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Cheng HuHu, Lei Wu, Yinghua Duan, Wenju Zhang, Tariq Aziz, Andong Cai, Muhammad Mohsin Abrar , Minggang Xu, Journal of Soil and Sediments, 20 (5) 3103–3113 3.60 1614-7480 1439-0108 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-020-02642-y https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11368-020-02642-y W 2020-05-07
6 Microbial Metabolic Quotient is a Dynamic Indicator of Soil Health: Trends, Implications and Perspectives (Review) MuhammadNadeemAshraf, MAWaqas, SRahman, Eurasian Soil Science, 55 (4) 1794–1803 1.40 1556-195X 1064-2293 https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229322700119 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S1064229322700119 Y 2022-12-08
7 Long-term grass lawn management increases soil organic carbon sequestration and microbial carbon use efficiency , Environmental Monitoring and Assessment , 197 (197) 483 3.00 1573-2959 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-025-13916-8 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-025-13916-8 W 2025-03-28
8 Microbial biomass and extracellular enzyme mediated mineralization potentials of carbon and nitrogen under long-term fertilization (>30 Years) in a rice-rice cropping system Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Journal of Soils and Sediments , 21 (2) 3789–3800 3.00 1614-7480 1439-0108 doi.org/10.1007/s11368-021-03048-0 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11368-021-03048-0#citeas W 2021-12-08
9 Microbial biomass and extracellular enzyme mediated mineralization potentials of carbon and nitrogen under long-term fertilization (>30 Years) in a rice-rice cropping system Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Journal of Soils and Sediments , 21 (2) 3789–3800 3.00 1614-7480 1439-0108 doi.org/10.1007/s11368-021-03048-0 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11368-021-03048-0#citeas W 2021-12-08
10 Evaluating Organic Materials Coating on Urea as Potential Nitrification Inhibitors for Enhanced Nitrogen Recovery and Growth of Maize (Zea mays) Muhammad NadeemAshraf, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 21 (1) 1102‒1108 0.82 DOI: 10.17957/IJAB/15.1175 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335464831_Evaluating_Organic_Materials_Coating_on_Urea_as_Potential_Nitrification_Inhibitors_for_Enhanced_Nitrogen_Recovery_and_Growth_of_Maize_Zea_mays_L W 2019-07-22
11 Evaluating Organic Materials Coating on Urea as Potential Nitrification Inhibitors for Enhanced Nitrogen Recovery and Growth of Maize (Zea mays) Muhammad NadeemAshraf, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 21 (1) 1102‒1108 0.82 DOI: 10.17957/IJAB/15.1175 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335464831_Evaluating_Organic_Materials_Coating_on_Urea_as_Potential_Nitrification_Inhibitors_for_Enhanced_Nitrogen_Recovery_and_Growth_of_Maize_Zea_mays_L W 2019-07-22
12 Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization Potential of Manures Regulated by Soil Microbial Activities in Contrasting Soil Textures Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 24 (2) 3056–3067 3.10 doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01730-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-024-01730-z W 2025-07-22
13 Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization Potential of Manures Regulated by Soil Microbial Activities in Contrasting Soil Textures Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 24 (2) 3056–3067 3.10 doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01730-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-024-01730-z W 2025-07-22
14 Greenhouse gas emissions, carbon stocks and wheat productivity following biochar, compost and vermicompost amendments: comparison of non-saline and salt-affected soils Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Scientific Reports, 14 (3) 7752 3.90 doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56381-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56381-y#citeas W 2025-07-22
15 Greenhouse gas emissions, carbon stocks and wheat productivity following biochar, compost and vermicompost amendments: comparison of non-saline and salt-affected soils Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Scientific Reports, 14 (3) 7752 3.90 doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56381-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56381-y#citeas W 2025-07-22
16 Combined Effects of Reduced Tillage and Strip Intercropping on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Semi-Arid Environment Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , 25 (2) 3124–3139 3.10 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02324-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-025-02324-z W 2025-07-22
17 Combined Effects of Reduced Tillage and Strip Intercropping on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Semi-Arid Environment Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , 25 (2) 3124–3139 3.10 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02324-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-025-02324-z W 2025-07-22
18 Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Trees, Forests and People , 17 () 100640 2.90 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100640 W 2024-07-22
19 Agroforestry status, services, and its role in climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration under semi-arid conditions Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Trees, Forests and People , 17 () 100640 2.90 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100640 W 2024-07-22
20 Alteration of microbial carbon and nitrogen metabolism within the soil metagenome with grazing intensity at semiarid steppe Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Environmental Management , 347 (1) 119078 8.40 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119078 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479723018662 W 2023-07-22
21 Alteration of microbial carbon and nitrogen metabolism within the soil metagenome with grazing intensity at semiarid steppe Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Environmental Management , 347 (1) 119078 8.40 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119078 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479723018662 W 2023-07-22
22 Role of Traditional Agroforestry Systems in Climate Change Mitigation through Carbon Sequestration: An Investigation from the Semi-Arid Region of Pakistan Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Land, 12 (5) 513 3.20 https://doi.org/10.3390/land12020513 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/2/513 W 2023-07-22
23 Role of Traditional Agroforestry Systems in Climate Change Mitigation through Carbon Sequestration: An Investigation from the Semi-Arid Region of Pakistan Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Land, 12 (5) 513 3.20 https://doi.org/10.3390/land12020513 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/2/513 W 2023-07-22
24 Magnitute, direction, and drivers of rhizosphere effect on soil nitrogen and phosphorus in global agroecosystem Muhammad NadeemAshraf, International Soil and Water Conservation Research , 11 (3) 482-493 7.30 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2022.07.004 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633922000612 W 2023-07-22
25 Magnitute, direction, and drivers of rhizosphere effect on soil nitrogen and phosphorus in global agroecosystem Muhammad NadeemAshraf, International Soil and Water Conservation Research , 11 (3) 482-493 7.30 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2022.07.004 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633922000612 W 2023-07-22
26 Changes in mineral-associated carbon and nitrogen by long-term fertilization and sequestration potential with various cropping across China dry croplands Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Soil and Tillage Research, 205 (1) 104725 6.80 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104725 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167198720305079 W 2021-07-22
27 Changes in mineral-associated carbon and nitrogen by long-term fertilization and sequestration potential with various cropping across China dry croplands Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Soil and Tillage Research, 205 (1) 104725 6.80 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104725 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167198720305079 W 2021-07-22
28 The influence of nutrient management on soil organic carbon storage, crop production, and yield stability varies under different climates Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Cleaner Production, 268 (2) 121922 10.00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121922 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620319697 W 2020-07-22
29 The influence of nutrient management on soil organic carbon storage, crop production, and yield stability varies under different climates Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Journal of Cleaner Production, 268 (2) 121922 10.00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121922 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620319697 W 2020-07-22
30 Variations in the profile distribution and protection mechanisms of organic carbon under long-term fertilization in a Chinese Mollisol Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Science of the Total Environment, 723 (3) 138181 8.20 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138181 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969720316946 W 2020-07-22
31 Variations in the profile distribution and protection mechanisms of organic carbon under long-term fertilization in a Chinese Mollisol Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Science of the Total Environment, 723 (3) 138181 8.20 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138181 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969720316946 W 2020-07-22
32 Nitrogen management in calcareous soils: Problems and solutions Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53 (1) 79-95 0.82 DOI: 10.21162/PAKJAS/16.4867 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299656301_Nitrogen_management_in_calcareous_soils_Problems_and_solutions W 2016-07-22
33 Nitrogen management in calcareous soils: Problems and solutions Muhammad NadeemAshraf, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53 (1) 79-95 0.82 DOI: 10.21162/PAKJAS/16.4867 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299656301_Nitrogen_management_in_calcareous_soils_Problems_and_solutions W 2016-07-22
34 Legume-based diversified cropping systems increase soil organic carbon labile pools and microbial carbon use efficiency in a 12-year long-term field trial Muhammad NadeemAshraf, ZawarHaider, MuhammadAhmedWaqas, ZiaUr RehmanFarooqi, MuhammadSanaullah, DanielBlackburn, ZhifengYan, MunazzaYousra, AllahNawaz, Journal of Soils and Sediments, 26 () 126 3.00 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-026-04347-0 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11368-026-04347-0#citeas W 2026-04-06
35 Soil Nutrient Stoichiometry Improved Soil Carbon Storage and Crop Productivity Under Legume-Based Strip Intercropping System Muhammad NadeemAshraf, MuhammadShahzaibTariq, Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, SanaUrRehman, MuhammadFarooq, soil use and management , 42 (1) 70176 3.70 https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70176Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sum.70176 W 2026-04-07
36 Legume Inclusion in Wheat Rotations Increases Long-Term Soil Carbon Storage via Carbon Management Indices and Microbial Stoichiometry MuhammadNadeemAshraf, MuhammadArslanSarwar, Zia Ur RehmanFarooqi, MuhammadFarooq, MuhammadSanaullah, MuhammadSaqib, soil use and management , 41 (3) 70126 3.70 https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70126Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sum.70126 W 2026-04-07
37 Coated Fertilizers Enhanced Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Reducing Ammonia Volatilization While Increasing Crop Yield MuhammadNadeemAshraf, AsharRauf, Waqar Ahmad, MuhammadAamerMaqsood, Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, MuhammadMoazKhursheed, Plant Nutrition and Soil Sciences , 188 (6) 939-948 2.80 https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.70001Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jpln.70001 W 2026-04-07
38 Integrated plant-soil-microbiome responses mediate greenhouse gas emissions in the restoration of a semiarid steppe ZhenWang, XiaojiangYang, PaulCStruik, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, CarmeronNCarlyle, Applied Soil Ecology, 219 () 106743 5.00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2025.106743 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139325008819 W 2026-04-07
39 Gypsum and Manure Impacts on Contrasting Textured Saline-Sodic Soils and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, IftikharAhmad, MuhammadSabir, AftabJamal, AyeshaAbdulQadir, BryanGHopkins, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 26 () 249-267 3.10 http://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02852-8 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-025-02852-8 W 2026-04-07
40 Optimizing nutrient stoichiometry for enhanced carbon sequestration in agricultural soils MunazzaYousra, QaiserHussain, KhalidSaifullahKhan, SairSarwar, MuhammadMahmood-ulHassan, Sana Naeem, TauseefTabassum, EhteshamIqbal, Scientific Reports , 15 (1) 36498 3.90 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23970-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-23970-4 W 2026-04-07
41 Dust-induced metal toxicity alleviated by the combined effect of organic and inorganic amendments on soil and plant MuhammadHassanBashir, Hammad RazaAhmed, JianjunHan, Archives of Agronomy and Soil Sciences , 70 (1) 1-19 2.70 https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2024.2398047 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03650340.2024.2398047 W 2024-09-12
42 Aluminum phytotoxicity in acidic environments: A comprehensive review of plant tolerance and adaptation strategies ShafeeqUrRahman, Jing ChenHan, MuhammadAhmad, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, MaryamYousaf, YuchengWang, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , 269 () 115791 6.20 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115791 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651323012952 W 2024-01-01
43 Strategies for reducing cadmium accumulation in rice grains BabarHussain, MuhammadJawadUmer, JumeiLi, YibingMa, YawarAbbas, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, NaziaTahir, Cleaner Production, 286 () 125557 10.00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.125557 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652620356031 None 2021-03-01
44 Growth response of wheat and associated weeds to plant antagonistic rhizobacteria and fungi AdnanMustafa, MuhammadNaveed, TanveerAbbas, QudsiaSaeed, AzharHussain, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, Italian Journal of Agronomy, 14 (4) 1449 2.20 https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2019.1449 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1125471824000720 W 2019-04-04
45 Optimizing nutrient stoichiometry for enhanced carbon sequestration in agricultural soils MonazzaYousra, QaiserHussain, KhalidSaifullahKhan, SairSarwar, MuhammadMahmood-ulHassan, SanaNaeem, TauseefTabassum, EhteshamIqbal, Scientific Reports , 15 () 36498 3.90 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-23970-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-23970-4 W 2025-04-07
46 Gypsum and Manure Impacts on Contrasting Textured Saline-Sodic Soils and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, IftikharAhmad, MuhammadSabir, AftabJamal, AyeshaAbdulQadir, BryanGHopkins, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 26 () 249-267 3.10 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02852-8 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42729-025-02852-8 W 2025-04-07
47 Legume Inclusion in Wheat Rotations Increases Long-Term Soil Carbon Storage via Carbon Management Indices and Microbial Stoichiometry MuhammadNadeemAshraf, MuhammadArslanSarwar, Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, MuhammadFarooq, MuhammadSanaullah, MuhammadSaqib, soil use and management , 41 (3) 70126 3.70 https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70126Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sum.70126 W 2025-04-07
48 Coated Fertilizers Enhanced Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Reducing Ammonia Volatilization While Increasing Crop Yield MuhammadNadeemAshraf, AsharRauf, WaqarAhmad, MuhammadAamerMaqsood, Zia UrRehmanFarooqi, MuhammadMoaz Khursheed, Plant Nutrition and Soil Sciences , 188 (6) 939-948 2.80 https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.70001Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jpln.70001 W 2025-07-25
49 Integrated plant-soil-microbiome responses mediate greenhouse gas emissions in the restoration of a semiarid steppe Zhen Wang, XiaojiangYang, PaulCStruik, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, CarmeronNCarlyle, Applied Soil Ecology , 219 () 106743 5.00 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2025.106743 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929139325008819 W 2026-03-07
50 Cadmium stress in paddy fields: Effects of soil conditions and remediation strategies BabarHussain, MuhammadNadeemAshraf, ShafeeqUrRahman, AqleemAbbas, JumeiLi, Science of The Total Environment, 754 () 142188 9.80 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142188 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896972035717X W 2021-02-01
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