Dr. Aqleem Abbas

Dr. Aqleem Abbas

Designation: Assistant Professor

Phone: 03554948462

Email: aqleem.abbas@kiu.edu.pk

Status: Assistant Professor (HEC-IPFP)

Dr. Aqleem Abbas is a distinguished scientist and academician in the field of Plant Pathology, renowned for his exceptional contributions to the understanding of plant-microbe interactions, biocontrol of plant pathogens, and the taxonomy of plant diseases. With a rich academic background and an extensive list of publications, he has left an indelible mark on the scientific community.

Early Life and Education: Dr. Aqleem Abbas' journey into the world of plant pathology began with a strong academic foundation. He earned his B.Sc. (Hons) in Plant Pathology from The University of Agriculture, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, where he demonstrated his passion for research by working on the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles against selected fungi and bacteria. He continued his academic pursuits with an M.Sc. in Plant Pathology, during which he explored the management of potato leafroll virus using thermotherapy and chemotherapy.

Doctoral Research and Contributions: His pursuit of excellence led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, China. His doctoral research focused on the cutting-edge area of microbiome techniques and sclerotial baiting method for the control of rice sheath blight disease. Dr. Abbas made groundbreaking contributions to the field by isolating and evaluating the biocontrol potential of Talaromyces spp. against rice sheath blight guided by soil microbiome. This research revolutionized the understanding of biocontrol strategies and plant-microbe interactions.

Research Focus: Dr. Abbas' research interests span a wide spectrum within plant pathology. He has made significant contributions to the fields of plant disease resistance, taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of plant pathogens, and diversity of plant pathogens. His work also encompasses the application of next-generation sequencing techniques to unravel the genetic intricacies of plant pathogens. His extensive research has resulted in numerous publications in prestigious scientific journals, including "Environmental Microbiology," "Agronomy," "Frontiers in Microbiology," and many more.

Teaching and Academic Involvement: In addition to his research accomplishments, Dr. Aqleem Abbas is an exceptional educator. He has shared his knowledge and passion for the subject with students at various levels. From lecturing on seed pathology and fungal plant pathology to teaching cell biology, he has influenced the minds of young scientists, shaping the future of plant pathology. He has served as a Lecturer at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and contributed to the educational landscape in Gilgit-Baltistan by teaching biology and general science at Karakorum International University.

Contributions to Literature: Dr. Abbas' extensive body of work has greatly enriched the scientific literature. His research articles cover a wide range of topics, including the biocontrol potential of various microorganisms, the genetic diversity of plant pathogens, the effects of environmental factors on disease development, and innovative disease management strategies. His publications have been featured in internationally renowned journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in plant pathology.

Future Implications: Dr. Aqleem Abbas' contributions to plant pathology have far-reaching implications for agriculture, food security, and sustainable farming practices. His groundbreaking research on biocontrol agents and plant-microbe interactions holds promise for reducing the dependence on chemical pesticides, thereby fostering environmentally friendly approaches to disease management. Furthermore, his efforts to elucidate the genetic diversity and taxonomy of plant pathogens will aid in the development of targeted strategies for disease control.

In summary, Dr. Aqleem Abbas is a prominent figure in the field of Plant Pathology, celebrated for his research excellence, commitment to education, and contributions to scientific literature. His multifaceted contributions have elevated our understanding of plant-microbe interactions and disease management strategies, leaving an enduring legacy in the realm of agricultural science.

  • PhD Plant Pathology Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
  • M. Sc (Hons) Plant Pathology The University of Agriculture, Peshawar,
  • B. Sc (Hons) Plant Pathology The University of Agriculture, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Partial Post Doc Lanzhou University
  • Visiting lecturer The University of Agriculture Peshawar
  • Visiting lecturer Karakoram International University
  • Assistant Professor (IPFP) Karakoram International University Gilgit
  • Isolation and evaluation of the biocontrol potential of Talaromyces spp. against rice sheath blight guided by soil microbiome

  • Gold Medalist in B.Sc (Hons), Department of Plant Pathology, the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan

  • Securing 2nd position in B.Sc. (Hons) in Faculty of Crop protection sciences, the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan Securing 2nd position in M.Sc. (Hons) in the Department of Plant Pathology, the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan Distinction Certificate in M.Sc. (Hons) and B.Sc. (Hons.) from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan Umeed-e-Pakistan Talent Tribute Sponsored by SAFE, the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan Silver medal in M.Sc. (Hons) Department of Plant Pathology, the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan HEC Pakistan Approved PhD supervisor Chinese Government Scholarship for Ph.D. Studies Teaching and learning, applied research, and professional practice, completion certificate awarded by HEC, Pakistan Crop pest diagnosis foundation certificates from CABI Academy

  • Biocontrol of plant pathogens, Microbiome, Diversity of plant pathogens, Plant disease resistance, Taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of plant pathogens, Plant-microbe interactions, Next Generation Sequencing of Plant Pathogens, Gilgit Baltistan Pests and diseases

    • Abbas, A., Fu, Y., Qu, Z., Zhao, H., Sun, Y., Lin, Y., Xie, J., Cheng, J. and Jiang, D. (2021), Isolation and evaluation of the biocontrol potential of Talaromyces spp. against rice sheath blight guided by soil microbiome. Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.15596, IF=5.49, Abbas, A., Fu, Y., Qu, Z., Zhao, H., Sun, Y., Lin, Y., Xie, J., Cheng, J. and Jiang, D. (2021), Isolation and evaluation of the biocontrol potential of Talaromyces spp. against rice sheath blight guided by soil microbiome. Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.15596, IF=5.49
    • Abbas, A.; Duan, J.; Abdoulaye, A.H.; Fu, Y.; Lin, Y.; Xie, J.; Cheng, J.; Jiang, D. (2022) Deciphering Bacterial Community of the Fallow and Paddy Soil Focusing on Possible Biocontrol Agents. Agronomy, 12, 431, IF=3.147, Abbas, A.; Duan, J.; Abdoulaye, A.H.; Fu, Y.; Lin, Y.; Xie, J.; Cheng, J.; Jiang, D. (2022) Deciphering Bacterial Community of the Fallow and Paddy Soil Focusing on Possible Biocontrol Agents. Agronomy, 12, 431, IF=3.147
    • Abbas, A., Khan, S. U., Khan, W. U., Saleh, T. A., Khan, M. H. U., Ullah, S., ... and Ikram, M. (2019). Antagonist effects of strains of Bacillus spp. against Rhizoctonia solani for their protection against several plant diseases: Alternatives to chemical pesticides. Comptes rendus biologies, 342(5-6), 124-135. IF=1.98, Abbas, A., Khan, S. U., Khan, W. U., Saleh, T. A., Khan, M. H. U., Ullah, S., ... and Ikram, M. (2019). Antagonist effects of strains of Bacillus spp. against Rhizoctonia solani for their protection against several plant diseases: Alternatives to chemical pesticides. Comptes rendus biologies, 342(5-6), 124-135. IF=1.98
    • Abbas, A, Xiangling Fang, Shehzad Iqbal, Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi, Yasir Mehmood, Muhammad Junaid Rao, Zeshan Hassan et al. "Population Genetics and Anastomosis Group’s Geographical Distribution of Rhizoctonia solani Associated with Soybean." Genes 13, no. 12 (2022): 2417. IF= 4.4, Abbas, A, Xiangling Fang, Shehzad Iqbal, Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi, Yasir Mehmood, Muhammad Junaid Rao, Zeshan Hassan et al. "Population Genetics and Anastomosis Group’s Geographical Distribution of Rhizoctonia solani Associated with Soybean." Genes 13, no. 12 (2022): 2417. IF= 4.4
    • Abbas A, Ali A, Hussain A, Alrefaei AF, Naqvi SA, Rao MJ, Mubeen I, Farooq T, Ölmez F, Baloch FS. Assessment of Genetic Variability and Evolutionary Relationships of Rhizoctonia solani Inherent in Legume Crops. Plants. 2023 Jan;12(13):2515. IF= 4.5, Abbas A, Ali A, Hussain A, Alrefaei AF, Naqvi SA, Rao MJ, Mubeen I, Farooq T, Ölmez F, Baloch FS. Assessment of Genetic Variability and Evolutionary Relationships of Rhizoctonia solani Inherent in Legume Crops. Plants. 2023 Jan;12(13):2515. IF= 4.5
    • Abbas A, Mubeen M, Zheng H, Sohail MA, Shakeel Q, Solanki MK, Iftikhar Y, Sharma S, Kashyap BK, Hussain S, del Carmen Zuñiga Romano M, Moya-Elizondo EA, and Zhou L (2022). Trichoderma spp. Genes Involved in the Biocontrol Activity Against Rhizoctonia solani. Front. Microbiol. 13:884469, IF=6.06, Abbas A, Mubeen M, Zheng H, Sohail MA, Shakeel Q, Solanki MK, Iftikhar Y, Sharma S, Kashyap BK, Hussain S, del Carmen Zuñiga Romano M, Moya-Elizondo EA, and Zhou L (2022). Trichoderma spp. Genes Involved in the Biocontrol Activity Against Rhizoctonia solani. Front. Microbiol. 13:884469, IF=6.06
    • Abbas et al (2022). Root rot a silent alfalfa killer in China: Distribution, fungal and oomycete pathogens, the impact of climatic factors and its management", Front. Microbiol, IF=6.06, Abbas et al (2022). Root rot a silent alfalfa killer in China: Distribution, fungal and oomycete pathogens, the impact of climatic factors and its management", Front. Microbiol, IF=6.06
    • Akber MA, Mubeen M, Sohail MA, Khan SW, Solanki MK, Khalid R, Abbas A, Divvela PK, Zhou L. 2023. Global distribution, traditional and modern detection, diagnostic, and management approaches of Rhizoctonia solani associated with legume crops. Front. Microbiol. 13, IF=6.06, Akber MA, Mubeen M, Sohail MA, Khan SW, Solanki MK, Khalid R, Abbas A, Divvela PK, Zhou L. 2023. Global distribution, traditional and modern detection, diagnostic, and management approaches of Rhizoctonia solani associated with legume crops. Front. Microbiol. 13, IF=6.06
    • Abbas A, Mubeen M, Shakeel Q, Arshad HM, Bajwa RT, Abbas H, Romano MD. History, taxonomy, scope, and challenges of research on mycoviruses in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology. 2022 Dec 31;34(2):361-8., Abbas A, Mubeen M, Shakeel Q, Arshad HM, Bajwa RT, Abbas H, Romano MD. History, taxonomy, scope, and challenges of research on mycoviruses in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology. 2022 Dec 31;34(2):361-8.
    • Abbas A, Mubeen M, Iftikhar Y, Shakeel Q, Arshad HM, Romano MC, Hussain S. Rice sheath blight: A comprehensive review on the disease and recent management strategies. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture. 2023;39(1):111-25., Abbas A, Mubeen M, Iftikhar Y, Shakeel Q, Arshad HM, Romano MC, Hussain S. Rice sheath blight: A comprehensive review on the disease and recent management strategies. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture. 2023;39(1):111-25.
    • Abbas, A.; Zhang, Z.; Zheng, H.; Alami, M.M.; Alrefaei, A.F.; Abbas, Q.; Naqvi, S.A.H.; Rao, M.J.; Mosa, W.F.A.; Abbas, Q.; Hussain, A.; Hassan, M.Z.; Zhou, L. Drones in Plant Disease Assessment, Efficient Monitoring, and Detection: A Way Forward to Smart Agriculture. Agronomy 2023, 13, 1524. IF=3.147, Abbas, A.; Zhang, Z.; Zheng, H.; Alami, M.M.; Alrefaei, A.F.; Abbas, Q.; Naqvi, S.A.H.; Rao, M.J.; Mosa, W.F.A.; Abbas, Q.; Hussain, A.; Hassan, M.Z.; Zhou, L. Drones in Plant Disease Assessment, Efficient Monitoring, and Detection: A Way Forward to Smart Agriculture. Agronomy 2023, 13, 1524. IF=3.147
    • Abbas A, Mustansar M, Waqar Y, Qaiser S, Yasir I, Sonum B, Muhammad AZ and Azhar H. Plant Diseases and Pests, Growing Threats to Food Security of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2022, Abbas A, Mustansar M, Waqar Y, Qaiser S, Yasir I, Sonum B, Muhammad AZ and Azhar H. Plant Diseases and Pests, Growing Threats to Food Security of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2022
    • Al-Kubati AM, Kang B, Liu L, Abbas A, Gu Q Screening of resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in bottle gourd mutated by Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS). Austraasian Plant Pathology. 2022 IF=2, Al-Kubati AM, Kang B, Liu L, Abbas A, Gu Q Screening of resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in bottle gourd mutated by Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS). Austraasian Plant Pathology. 2022 IF=2
    • Hussain, B., Ashraf, M. N., Abbas, A., Li, J., and Farooq, M. (2020). Cadmium stress in paddy fields: Effects of soil conditions and remediation strategies. Science of The Total Environment, 142188. IF= 7.96, Hussain, B., Ashraf, M. N., Abbas, A., Li, J., and Farooq, M. (2020). Cadmium stress in paddy fields: Effects of soil conditions and remediation strategies. Science of The Total Environment, 142188. IF= 7.96
    • Alami, M. M., Xue, J., Ma, Y., Zhu, D., Abbas, A., Gong, Z., and Wang, X. (2020). Structure, function, diversity, and composition of fungal communities in rhizospheric soil of Coptis Chinensis Franch under a successive cropping system. Plants, 9(2), 244. IF=3.90, Alami, M. M., Xue, J., Ma, Y., Zhu, D., Abbas, A., Gong, Z., and Wang, X. (2020). Structure, function, diversity, and composition of fungal communities in rhizospheric soil of Coptis Chinensis Franch under a successive cropping system. Plants, 9(2), 244. IF=3.90
    • Naqvi, S.A.H.; Iqbal, S.; -ur-Rehman, H.; Farooq, U.; Hassan, M.Z.; Shahid, M.N.; Noor Shah, A.; Abbas, A.; Mubeen, I.; Farooq, A.; Ghareeb, R.Y.; Kalaji, H.M.; Alrefaei, A.F.; Ahmed, M.A.A. Evaluation of Bacterial Perpetuation Assays and Plant Biomolecules Antimicrobial Activity against Cotton Blight Bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. malvacearum; An Alternative Source for Food Production and Protection. Plants 2022, 11, 1278. IF=3.90, Naqvi, S.A.H.; Iqbal, S.; -ur-Rehman, H.; Farooq, U.; Hassan, M.Z.; Shahid, M.N.; Noor Shah, A.; Abbas, A.; Mubeen, I.; Farooq, A.; Ghareeb, R.Y.; Kalaji, H.M.; Alrefaei, A.F.; Ahmed, M.A.A. Evaluation of Bacterial Perpetuation Assays and Plant Biomolecules Antimicrobial Activity against Cotton Blight Bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. malvacearum; An Alternative Source for Food Production and Protection. Plants 2022, 11, 1278. IF=3.90
    • Abdoulaye AH, Jia J, Abbas A, Hai D, Cheng J, Fu Y, Lin Y, Jiang D, Xie J. Fusarivirus accessory helicases present an evolutionary link for viruses infecting plants and fungi. Virologica Sinica. 2022 Mar 18. IF=4.08, Abdoulaye AH, Jia J, Abbas A, Hai D, Cheng J, Fu Y, Lin Y, Jiang D, Xie J. Fusarivirus accessory helicases present an evolutionary link for viruses infecting plants and fungi. Virologica Sinica. 2022 Mar 18. IF=4.08
    • Ullah I, Abbas A, Hussain S, Nanda S. Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the RcYABBY s reveals their potential functions in rose (Rosa chinensis Jacq.). The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 2022 Mar 10:1-0. IF=1.48, Ullah I, Abbas A, Hussain S, Nanda S. Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the RcYABBY s reveals their potential functions in rose (Rosa chinensis Jacq.). The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 2022 Mar 10:1-0. IF=1.48
    • Iqbal, S., Wang, X., Mubeen, I., Kamran, M., Kanwal, I., Diaz, G.A., Abbas, A., Parveen, A., Fahad, S. and Atiq, M.N., Phytohormones Trigger Drought Tolerance in Crop Plants: Outlook and Future Perspectives. Frontiers in Plant Science, p.3378. IF= 4.407, Iqbal, S., Wang, X., Mubeen, I., Kamran, M., Kanwal, I., Diaz, G.A., Abbas, A., Parveen, A., Fahad, S. and Atiq, M.N., Phytohormones Trigger Drought Tolerance in Crop Plants: Outlook and Future Perspectives. Frontiers in Plant Science, p.3378. IF= 4.407
    • Iqbal S, Abbas A, Mubeen I, Sathish M, Razaq Z, Mubeen M, Kamran M, Haroon M, Sartaj-Alam SY, Ahmed MA. Taxonomy, distribution, epidemiology, disease cycle, and management of brown rot disease of peach (Monilinia spp.). Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca. 2022 Mar 7;50(1):12630. IF=1.44, Iqbal S, Abbas A, Mubeen I, Sathish M, Razaq Z, Mubeen M, Kamran M, Haroon M, Sartaj-Alam SY, Ahmed MA. Taxonomy, distribution, epidemiology, disease cycle, and management of brown rot disease of peach (Monilinia spp.). Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca. 2022 Mar 7;50(1):12630. IF=1.44
    • Moosa, A., Farzand, A., Sahi, S. T., Khan, S. A., Abbas, M. F., Abbas, A., and Binyamin, R. (2020). First report of post-harvest Fusarium rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum on Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. ‘Kinnow’in Pakistan. Journal of Plant Pathology, 1-2. IF=2.303, Moosa, A., Farzand, A., Sahi, S. T., Khan, S. A., Abbas, M. F., Abbas, A., and Binyamin, R. (2020). First report of post-harvest Fusarium rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum on Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. ‘Kinnow’in Pakistan. Journal of Plant Pathology, 1-2. IF=2.303
    • Al-Kubati AM, Kang B, Liu L, Abbas A, Gu Q. Development of Bottle Gourd Lines Resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Using Ethyl Methane sulfonate Mutagenesis. HortScience. 2021 Jun 23;1:1-7. IF = 1.102, Al-Kubati AM, Kang B, Liu L, Abbas A, Gu Q. Development of Bottle Gourd Lines Resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Using Ethyl Methane sulfonate Mutagenesis. HortScience. 2021 Jun 23;1:1-7. IF = 1.102
    • Rahman, K., Khan, S. U., Fahad, S., Chang, M. X., Abbas, A., Khan, W. U., ...and Khan, D. (2019). Nano-biotechnology: a new approach to treat and prevent malaria. International journal of nanomedicine, 14, 1401. IF=4.47, Rahman, K., Khan, S. U., Fahad, S., Chang, M. X., Abbas, A., Khan, W. U., ...and Khan, D. (2019). Nano-biotechnology: a new approach to treat and prevent malaria. International journal of nanomedicine, 14, 1401. IF=4.47
    • Mansoor, T., Abdurrehman, Subhani, M.N., Abbas et al. Extensive Field Surveys, Spatiotemporal Analysis, and Response of Fungicidal Chemistries Reveal Dynamic Nature of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, a Cause of Mango Anthracnose Disease. Erwerbs-Obstbau (2023). , Mansoor, T., Abdurrehman, Subhani, M.N., Abbas et al. Extensive Field Surveys, Spatiotemporal Analysis, and Response of Fungicidal Chemistries Reveal Dynamic Nature of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, a Cause of Mango Anthracnose Disease. Erwerbs-Obstbau (2023).
    • Dars, A. G., Hu, K., Liu, Q., Abbas, A., Xie, B., and Sun, Z. (2019). Effect of thermo-sonication and ultra-high pressure on the quality and phenolic profile of mango juice. Foods, 8(8), 298. IF=3.011, Dars, A. G., Hu, K., Liu, Q., Abbas, A., Xie, B., and Sun, Z. (2019). Effect of thermo-sonication and ultra-high pressure on the quality and phenolic profile of mango juice. Foods, 8(8), 298. IF=3.011
    • Unveiling the Pathogenic and Beneficial Fungi in Potato Farming of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan." Plant Protection 7.2 (2023): 295-309., Ahmad, Riaz, Abbas A, et al. "Unveiling the Pathogenic and Beneficial Fungi in Potato Farming of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan." Plant Protection 7.2 (2023): 295-309.
    • Assessment and In Vitro Control of Pomegranate Fruit Rot Disease in Gilgit District, Pakistan, Hussain, N., Abbas, H., Ali, H., Abbas, A., Hussain, S., Khadim, S., Hussain, S., Hussain, W., Din, S.U. and Razzaq, A., 2023. Assessment and In Vitro Control of Pomegranate Fruit Rot Disease in Gilgit District, Pakistan. Plant Protection, 7(2), pp.207-216.
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