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WEED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

NARC, Islamabad

PUBLICATIONS

Books

  1. Khalid, S. 1995. Weeds of Pakistan-Compositae. National Herbarium. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council ,Islamabad: 147pp. (Book)

Research papers

  1. Memon, R.A., S. Khalid, A. Mullah and A. A. Mirbahar. 2011. Use of GPS and GIS technology in surveying and mapping of wheat and cotton weeds in Khairpur District, Sindh, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 43(4): 1873-1878.

  2. Memon,R. A., G. R. Bhatti, S. Khalid and Muhammad Arshad. A.A.Mirbahar and Rahmatullah Qureshi. 2010. “Microstructural features of seeds of Spergularia marina (L.) Griseb. (Caryophyllaceae)” Pak. J. Botany 42(3): 1423-1427.

  3. Hussain, S., S.U. Siddiqui, S. Khalid, A.Jamal. A. Qayyum and Z. Ahmad, 2007. Allelopathic potential of Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) on germination and seedling characters of some major crops and their associated grassy weeds. Pak. J. Botany, 39(4): 1145-1153,

  4. Shamsi, I.H., K.B. Marwat, G. Jilani, Q. Mahmood, S. Khalid, and Muhammad Akram. 2006. Growth dynamics of Poaceous weeds influenced by herbicides with different modes of action. Int. J. Biol. Biotch. 3(2): 367-373.

  5. Khalid, S. 2006. Flora OSCAR, Urdu translation of 53 weeds Rice-wheat Consortium.

  6. Siddiqui, S.U., S.Khalid, Z.Ahmad.2005. Land use with Natural Upgraded Crop System: Eco-Friendly Livelihood with Biodiversity conservation. Global change Perspective in Pakistan: Proceeding of National workshop April 20-30, 2005 Islamabad (eds.) Amir Muhammad and Syed Sajidin Hussain: 212-216

  7. Siddiqui, S.U., S.Khalid, 2005. Ethnic remedies of hepatitis C- A review. International Symposium on Medicinal Plants: Linkages beyond National Boundries.7-9 September 2004. National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad: 121-130

  8. Khalid, S. and S.U. Siddiqui, 2005. Potential medicinal use of noxious flora of Pothwar. International Symposium on Medicinal Plants: Linkages Beyond National Boundries.7-9 September 2004. National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad: 88-94

  9. Khalid, S., T.Ahamad and R.A.Shad. 2002. Use of allelopathy in agriculture: a review. Asian J. of Plant sciences. 1(3): 292-297.

  10. Khalid, S. and S.U. Siddiqui, 2002. Wild oats (Avena fatua) seed viability and dormancy as influenced by seed age and size; and the viable germination temperature regimes. Pak. J. of Agric. Res. 17(4): 335-341.

  11. Khalid, S., S.N.Khokar and S.Malik. 2001. The influence of herbicides on groundnut crop, its weeds and associated soil microflora. Pakistan J. of Soil Sci. Vol.20 (4):54-60.

  12. Khalid, S., M.Ahmad, S.U.Siddiqui and R.A.Shad. 2000. Influence of floret size, lemma and palea (husk) on the germination of Avena fatua L. Pak.J.of Biol.Sciences 3(4):649-651.

  13. Khalid, S. 2000. Parthenium hysterophorus L.Sp.Pl:988(1753). A new introduction to Pakistan. Pakistan J.of Biol.Sciences 3(5):846-847.

  14. Memon, R.A., G.R.Bhatti and S.Khalid. 2000. Taxonomic revision of Trianthema portulacastrum, Aizoaceae). Science Vision 6(2): 30-32.

  15. Khalid, S. 1996. Effect of herbicide application on Carthamus oxyacantha Bieb. During later stage of development. Abstracts 5th Pakistan Weed Science Conference, NARC, Islamabad: 19-20.

  16. Khalid, S. and S.U. Siddiqui 1996. Role of positive identification in Ethnobotany. In Z.K. Shinwari, B.A. Khan and A.A. Khan (Eds) Proceedings: First training workshop on Ehtnobotany and its application to conservation: 181-196.

  17. Siddiqui, S.U. and S. Khalid. 1996. Aloe vera: An example for medical use. In Z.K. Shinwari, B.A. Khan and A.A. Khan (eds.) Proceeding: First training workshop on Ethnobotany and its application to conservation: 83-89.

  18. Khalid, S. 1995. Geographical Distribution of some important weed species in Pakistan. In S. Ahmad and Muhammad Saeed (eds). Weed management for sustainable agriculture Proceedings of Fourth All Pakistan Weed Sci. Conf. March 26-27. 1994 University of Agriculture, Faisalabad: 23-42.

  19. S.U. Siddiqui, S. Khalid, R. A. Shad and K. B. Marwat, 1993. Host range and distribution of Orobanche aegyptiaca and O. cernua: Two important parasitic weed of crops in Pakistan. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. 6(1-2): 61-67

  20. Siddiqui, S.U., S. Khalid, R. Yousaf; R.A. Shad & M.Q. Chatta 1992. Spectrum, density and frequency of weeds of rainfed maize in Islamabad. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. Vol. 5 (1-2) 41-46.

  21. Siddiqui, S. U. and S. Khalid, and R.A. Shad 1991. Interference of various densities of Indian sweet clover (Melilotus indica Lin.) in wheat. Pak. J. Weed Science Res. Vol. 4(2) 6975.

  22. Khalid, S., S.U. Siddiqui, A. Sher, A. Ghafoor and R. A. Shad. 1991. Germination characteristics of important Agronomic Weeds of Rabi Season. Pak. J. Agri. Res. Vol. 12(2):118 123.

  23. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad 1990. The importance of structure and shape in the spread and adaptability of weeds. Pak. J. Agri. Res. Vol. 11 (2):111 132.

  24. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad, 1990. Assessment of the threshold levels of Phalaris minor Retz. in wheat Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. Vol. 3(2): 78 82.

  25. Ahmad, M., S. Khalid and S. U. Siddiqui, 1990. Efficacy of pre and post emergence herbicides and their application methods on the growth, yield and nodulation of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. Vol. 3(2) 89 98.

  26. Khalid, S. 1988. Water, Nitrogen and Mineral losses caused by different weed species in rainfed wheat. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. Vol 1 (1):46 52.

  27. Khalid, S. 1988. Biology and ecology of some important weeds of Pakistan. In Training Manual of Improved Weed Management, Weed Science Programme and NARC Training Institute, Islamabad. 25 27.

  28. Khalid, S. 1988. Important weeds of wheat. In Training Manual of Improved Weed Management, Weed Science Programme and Training Institute, NARC, Islamabad. 199 200.

  29. Khalid, S. 1988. Weeds of orchards. In Training Manual of Improved Weed Management, Weed Science Programme and Training Institute, NARC, Islamabad. 300 304.

  30. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad 1987. Weed crop competition: Sorghum halepense as a competitive weed in maize. In Advances in Weed Science A case of Indo Pakistan Subcontinent (R. A. Shad ed.) 145 150. Proceeding Pak Indo US Weed Control Work shop March, 11 14, Islamabad.

  31. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad 1987. Allelopathic and competitive effects of cultivated sunflower on crops and weeds. In Advances in Weed Science A case of Indo Pakistan Subcontinent (R. A. Shad ed.) 335 341. Proceeding Pak Indo US Weed Control Workshop March, 11-14, Islamabad.

  32. Shad, R. A., S. Khalid, A. Ghafoor and A. Sher 1987. Studies on the efficacy, moisture sensitivity and persistence of pendimethalin pre emergence applied herbicide. In: R. A. Shad (ed.) Advances in Weed Science a case of Indo Pakistan Subcontinent 277 284. Proceeding Pak Indo US Weed Control Work shop March, 11-14, Islamabad.

  33. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad. 1985. Studies on the allelopathic effect of Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent. on wheat and Phalaris minor Retz. Proceedings 2. The tenth conference of the Asian Pacific Weed Science Society, Chiangmai. Thailand. Dept. of Agriculture. Thai Pesticides Association. 474 483.

  34. Majid, A., T. Z. Mahmood and S. A. Niaz. 1985. Impact of chemical weed control on wheat production under rainfed conditions. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. Vol. 6 (2): 78 81.

  35. Mahmood, T. Z. and S. A. Niaz. 1982. Weeds in cropped land at Islamabad. In: Manual on Identification and Control of Weeds. PARC: 79 82.

Reports

  1. Shad, R. A., S. Khalid, A. Ghafoor and A. Sher, 1988. Weeds of Cereals Barani and Rodkohi areas. Final Technical Report March 84 June 88. NARC. Islamabad 75 pp.

  2. Shad, R. A., S. Khalid, A. Ghafoor and A. Sher. 1988. Weeds of Cereals Barani and Rodkohi areas. Fourth Annual Technical Report Jan Dec 1987, NARC. Islamabad. 87 pp.

  3. Shad, R. A., S. Khalid and A. Ghafoor. 1987. Weeds of Cereals Barani and Rodkohi areas. Third Annual Technical Report Jan Dec., 1986. NARC. Islamabad 85 pp.

  4. Shad, R. A., S. Khalid and A. Ghafoor 1986. Weeds of Cereals Barani and Rodkohi areas. Second Annual Technical Report Jan Dec. 1985. Islamabad.

POPULAR ARTICLES

  1. Khalid, S. 2010. Bromus species – An Emerging Weed in Pakistan. Farming Outlook 9(4): 28-31.

  2. Khalid, S., 2006. Flora OSCAR: Urdu translation of 53 weeds. Rice-wheat Consortium

  3. Khalid, S. 1997. Weed the scepter. Dawn-Review 28-3 Sept.

  4. Khalid, S. and R.A. Shad. 1991. Potential advantage of recent allelochemical discoveries in agro-ecosystems. Progressive farming Vol.11 (6): 30-35.

  5. Shad, R.A. and S. Khalid, 1990. Improved weed management: A tool for future food security. Progressive Farming Vol 10(1): 26-29.

  6. Khalid, S. and R.A. Shad. 1988. Johnsongrass-A constraint in higher farm production. Progressive farming Vol. 8(5): 36-40.

  7. Khalid, S. and R.A. Shad. 1987. Integrated Weed Management. Pakistan Agriculture Vol. 9 (7): 16-18.

  8. Khalid, S. and R.A. Shad. 1987. Role of allelopathy in weed management. Progressive Farming Vol. 7(1): 73-76.

  9. Shad, R.A. and S. Khalid, 1987. Weed Management techniques in maize. Progressive farming Vol 7(1):52-55.

  10. Shad, R.A., Q. Chata and S. Khalid. 1986. Maize weeds and their control. Urdu Publication PARC.

  11. Hussain, M., R. A. Shad, Z. Mahmood and S. Khalid. 1985. Induction of germination in weed seeds. Progressive farming 5 (3): 25-26.

Abstracts

  1. Khalid,S and Y. Arafat 2011. The conservation of threatened species: Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth an endangered plant in Dargai and adjacent areas of Pakistan. National Workshop on Conservation and sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plants in Pakistan, October 4-5, 2011 IABGR, NARC Islamabad.

  2. Rashid, A., S. Khalid and R. Qureshi 2011 Ailanthus altissima (Mill) Swingle: Effect on germination and growth of important grass and broad leaf weeds. International Conference on Prospects and Challenges to Sustainable Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 14 to 16 July 2011.

  3. Khalid,S 2010 Response of maize and sunflower to different allelopathic plants. International Conference on ‘Biodiversity is our life’ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Dec. 28-31, 2010.

  4. Khalid,S 2010 Invasive plant species of Pakistan at National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation, 21 December 2010, IABGR, NARC, Islamabad.

  5. Khalid,S, Y. Arafat, Tauseef Anwar and Muhammad Waqas Aslam 2010. Management of weeds with potentially allelopathic plants for organic agriculture. International Science Conference on utilization of modern Agriculture technology in Changing Environmental Perspectives,21-23 July 2010, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot :51.

  6. Khalid,S and S.U.Siddiqui 2010. Effect of moisture and light intensity on weed spread: Thistles- A case study. Abstracts of the 22nd Asian Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) Conference. 8-12 March, Lahore: 51

  7. Chattha, M.R., S. Khalid, Altaf Sher and M. Azim Malik. 2010. Weed management in wheat based cropping patterns under rainfed conditions of Punjab-Pakistan. Abstracts of the 22nd Asian Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) Conference. 8-12 March, Lahore: 7

  8. Khalid, S. and S. N. Khokhar. 2009. Pesticides and bio-inoculants interacting with weeds. International Thematic Workshop on Advances in Bioinoculant/Biopesticide Production, Formulation and Application. 20-22 October, 2009 COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad-Pakistan: 23

  9. Khalid,S and S.U.Siddiqui 2009. Weed flora composition as affected by climate change. International Symposium “Compatible with Climate Change (ISCCC)” March 27-29, 2009. Shah Latif University Botanical Garden & Herbarium (SLUBGH) Khairpur: 3.

  10. Khalid, S., A. Shar and S. Khan. 2008. Ecological aspects of weed management: effect of different soil depths and light intensities on seed emergence and growth. Abstracts 12th Congress of soil Science. Oct. 20-23, 2008. NWFP Agriculture University Peshawar. 113.

  11. Khalid S., S. Malik and A. Yasmin 2007. Reduction in growth of wheat varieties by Rescue grass (Bromus Cathariticus Vahl). International Workshop on Allelopathy-current trends and future applications. March 18-21, 2007. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan: 28.

  12. Hussain, S., S. U. Siddiqui, S. Khalid, S. Masod and Z. Ahmad. 2007. Screening medicinal herbs for autotoxicity and allelopathic activity against wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and its major thistle weeds. International Workshop on Allelopathy-current trends and future applications. March 18-21, 2007. University of agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan: 28.

  13. Khalid, S. and S.U. Siddiqui 2007. Importance of recognizing the characteristics of invasive weeds and aggressive colonizers in Pakistan. International Conference, Role of Allelopathy in Sustainable Agriculture. March 22-24, 2007. University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi:

  14. Khalid, S., M.A. Malik and J. Khokhar. 2006. Herbicide effect on Avena fatua and Phalaris minor competing with wheat. Second International Weed Science Conference University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 20-22, 2006:7.

  15. Khalid, S., and S.U. Siddiqui 2006. Weed Diversity in Agro-Ecosystems of Pakistan. Second International Weed Science Conference University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 20-22, 2006: 49.

  16. Memon, R.A, R. Bhatti and S. Khalid 2006. Use of GPS and GIS in surveying and mapping of wheat and cotton weeds. Second International Weed Science Conference University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 20-22: 4.

  17. Bhatti, R., R.A. Memon and S. Khalid. 2006. Electron Microscopic (SEM) Study of weed seeds infesting wheat and cotton in district Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Second International Weed Science Conference University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 20-22, 2006: 5.

  18. Hussain, S., S.U. Siddiqui, S. Khalid, Atif Jamal and Zahoor Ahmad 2006. Allelopathic potential of Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) on germination and seedling characters of some major crops and their associated grassy weeds. Second International Weed Science Conference University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 20-22, 2006: 48.

  19. Khalid,S., G.S.Bohiyo and R.A.Shad. 2000. Germination behaviour of important winter weeds in Pakistan. Conference on Weed Management in the Near East, Cario, Egypt Feb. 3-8 ,2000.

  20. Khalid, S. and R.A.Shad.1999. Weeds as an important genetic resource. Second National Symposium on Application of Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering, NARC Islamabad (abstract).

  21. Khalid,S. 1996. Effect of herbicide application on Carthamus oxyacantha Bieb. during later stage of development. Abstracts 5th Pakistan Weed Science Conference, NARC, Islamabad: 19-20.

  22. Khalid, S. 1996. Effect of different light intensities on the germination and growth of important thistles. Abstracts 5th Pakistan Weed Science Conference, NARC, Islamabad: 36.

  23. Khalid, S. and M.A. Siddiqui 1995. Rare plants of Pakistan. Abstracts Fifth National Conference of Plant Scientists. NARC, Islamabad: 3.

  24. Khalid, S. 1995. Plants in Danger. Abstracts Fifth National Conference of Plant Scientists, NARC, Islamabad: 4.

  25. Khalid, S. 1995. Potential use of noxious flora of Pothwar. Abstracts Fifth National Conference of Plant Scientists, NARC, Islamabad: 21.

  26. Khalid, S. and R. A. Shad. 1986. Responses of different weeds to the allelopathic effects of Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent.and Carthamus oxyacantha Bieb. Paper presented at Joint USDA/Indo/Pak Weed Control Workshop held at Hisser, India. Feb., 1986.

(M.Altaf Sher)

  1. S. Ahmad, Z.A. Cheema, R.M. Iqbal and M. Altaf Sher (1987). Effect of Post emergence herbicides on weeds in wheat. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 24 (4) 288, 1987.

  2. Rashid A Shad, Karimullah Beg and M. Altaf Sher (1989). Germination and growth responses of important summer weeds to different light intensities. Pakistan Journal of weed Science Research Vol. 2. Number 1, 1989 P: 12-19.

  3. S. Naeem, R.A. Shad, T. Ahmad, and M. Altaf Sher (1994). Effect of soil texture on the weed flora composition of rainfed wheat fields in Islambad/Rawalpindi. Pak. J. Weed Sci. res. 7(1-2): 25-32, 1994.

  4. S. Naeem, R.A. Shad, T. Ahmad, and M. Altaf Sher (1994). Correlation of soil macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients with weed flora of wheat under medium rainfall conditions. Weed Management for sustainable agriculture, Proceeding of Forth All Pakistan Weed Science Conference March 26-27, 1994.

  5. M. Altaf Sher and Rashid A. Shad (1989). Distribution, hosts and measures to control dodder. Progressive Farming Vol.9, No.6, 1989. P: 17-20.

  6. M. Altaf Sher and Saeed Ahmad (1987). Chemical weed control in wheat. Advances in weed science, a case of Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. P:111-116.

  7. Abdul Ghafoor, Rashid A. Shad and M. Altaf Sher (1987). Ten most important weeds of Pakistan. Progressive Farming. Vol. 7, No.1, Jan/Feb, 1987 P:17-20.

  8. M. Altaf Sher (1988). Non-chemical methods of weed control in wheat. Training manual of improved weed management. P:201-205.

  9. M. Altaf Sher (1988). Important weeds of cotton. Training manual of improved weed management. P:264-267.

  10. M. Altaf Sher (1988). Non chemical methods of weed control in cotton. Training manual of improved weed management. P:268-272.

Publications: (Dr. M. Riaz Chattha)

  1. Chattha, M.R. Weed management in oil seed crops. Progressive Farming.

  2. Riaz, M., M.A. Malik, T. Z. Mahmmod and M. Jamil. 2006. Weed management in wheat based cropping patterns under rainfed conditions. Int. J. of Agri. & Biology 8(5):

  3. Riaz, M., M. Jamil and T.Z. Mahmmod. 2007. Yield and yield components of maize as affeted by various weed control methods under rainfed conditions of Pakistan. Int. J. of Agri. & Biology 9(1) Vol.9 NO.1, 2007

  4. Chattha, M.R. M. Jamil and T.Z. Mahmmod. 2007. Yield and yield components of mungbean as affected by various weed control methods under rainfed conditions of Pakistan. Int. J. of Agri. & Biology 9(1): Vol.9 NO.1, 2007

  5. Chattha, M.R. M. Jamil and T.Z. Mahmmod. 2007. Yield and yield components of cowpeas as affected by various weed control methods under rain-fed conditions of Pakistan. Int. J. of Agri. & Biology 9(1): Vol.9 NO.1, 2007


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