Dr. Ali's research interest deals with the ecological management of coastal and inland saline ecosystems. Specific research interest includes seed response to differential effect of light, salinity and temperature on the germination. Development of cash-crop halophytes and wild plants with particular emphasis on extracting oil of commercial values from seeds. Screening and development of cash-crop halophytes and wild plants. Optimizing the fodder/forage quality by using brackish and waste water. Utilization of halophytic shrubs and non-conventional plants as a source of animal feed/ fodder. Processing of non-conventional plants/ halophytes and agricultural waste to improve their nutrient status as animal feed by using different techniques, i.e, Silage, Feed block and Hydroponic etc.