
PUBLICATIONS HORTICULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FRUIT PROGRAMME
1. Mukhtar Ahmad, C.M.Yaqub and T. Mahmood, 1988. Comparative Effect of different growth regulator and fertilizers on kinnow mandarin. Pak. J. Agri. Res. 9(3):355-358.
2. Mukhtar Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, A.Rashid, H.Rehman, K.M.Khokhar and A.H.Shah 1994. Adaptability of peaches under sub-tropical region of Islamabad. Accepted for publication in Pak.J.Agri.Res vide letter No. F.1-29/93(Pubs).
3. Tariq Mahmood, Mukhtar Ahmad, H. Rahman and Z.M.Niazi. 1989. Seasonal occurrence of green peach aphid (Myzus persica) on peach tree. Indian.J.Agri. Sci. 9(3):658-660.
4. Abid H.Shah, A.Qadir, Mukhtar Ahmad, Hafeez-ur-Rehman and Iftikhar Ahmed 1993. Evaluation of exotic grape cultivar under Islamabad conditions. Pak J.Agri.Res. 14(1):81-85.
5. Abdul Rashid, M.H.Laghari, H.Khan and Mukhtar Ahmad 1993, Propagation of cultivars and rootstocking peach (prunus persica) in organic and inorganic media. India J.Agri.Sci. 63(9):578-580.
6. Abdul Rashid, M.H.Laghari, Mukhtar Ahmad and H.U.Rahman 1993. Propagation of Kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis) by stem cutting. Indian J.Agri.Sci. 63(12):777-80.
7. Mukhtar Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, M.H. Laghari, Baitullah and M.S. Tariq 1998. Evaluation of olive cultivars under Islamabad conditions. Sarhad J. Agri. 14(5):427-431.
8. Mukhtar Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, M. H. Laghari and Hidayatullah, 1988. Effect of growth regulators on rooting in softwood cuttings of guava under mist condition. Sarhad J. Agri.14(5):423-425.
9. Mukhtar Ahmed, Hafeez Ur Rahman, Iftikhar Ahmed and K. M. Khokhar 1999. Standardization of top working techniques for wild olive (olea cuspidata wall) trees. Approved for publication vide Ref.01\2000\SJA dated 2.2.2000.
10. Mukhtar Ahmad, H.Rehman, M.H. Laghari and K.M.Khokhar 1994. Effect of IBA on rooting of olive stem cutting. Accepted for publication in SJA Ref. 10/2000/2.5.2000.
11. Mukhtar Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Z.M.Niazi and Daud Ahmed Khan 1989. New promising peach cultivars for sub-mountainous region. Progressive Farming 9(2):30-31.
12. Mukhtar Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmed, H Rehman and K.M.Khokhar 1993. Prospect of olive cultivation in Pakistan submited for publication in PARC Progressive Farming.
13. Iftikhar Ahmed, Mukhtar Ahmad 1993. Some new Turkish olive varieties for lower hilly tracks of Pakistan. PARC Progressive Farming 13(3):20-21.
14. H.Rehman, M.A.Khan, Mukhtar Ahmad 1990. Guava state and art of production technology, Progressive Farming PARC. 10(3):27-30.
15. Iftikhar Ahmed, Mukhtar Ahmad, A.H.Shah and M.H.Laghari 1992. Gilgit Plum: A promising variety for lower hilly areas of Pothwar. Progressive Farming PARC. 12(2):27-28.
16. H.Rehman, K.M.Khokhar and Mukhtar Ahmad 1993. Postharvest handling of horticulture crops. PARC Progressive Farming 13(2):21-25.
17. Khokhar, K.M., Kaska, N., Hussain, S.I., Qureshi, K.M. and Mahmood, T. 1990. Effect of different sowing dates, direct seeding and transplanting of seedling on maturation, bulb weight and yield in Onion (Allium cepa) cultivars. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 60(10) 668 - 71.
18. Mahmood K., Battey H.N., Hadley P. Chill unit models for the sweet cherry cultivars Stella, Sunburst and Summit. Accepted for publication in J. of Hort. and Bio- technology U.K.
19. Mahmood K., Battey H.N., Hadley P. The effect of chilling and post-chilling temperature on growth and flowering of sweet cherry. Accepted for publication in J. of Hort. and Bio-technology U.K.
20. Syed, S.A., Hussain, S.I., Qureshi, K.M. and Khokhar, K.M. 1992. Pecan nut - a new valuable fruit Crop. Progressive Farming. 12 (3) : 34 - 37.
21. Khokhar, K.M., Hussain, S.I., Qureshi, K.M., Mahmood, T. and Niazi. Z.M. 1988. Studies on production of tomato cultivars in summer season. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 25(1) : 65.69.
22. Khokhar, K.M., Hussain, S.I., and Qureshi, K.M. 1987. Performance of some early maturing radish cultivars in respect of yield and certain growth characters. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 24(2) : 112-116.
23. Khokhar, K.M., Qureshi, K.M., Khan, A.M., and Hussain, S.I 1988. Seed production capabilities of some exotic cultivars of turnip. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 25(3) : 206-211.
24. Hussain, S.I., Khokhar, K.M. and Qureshi, K.M. 1989. Effect of different doses of nitrogen fertilization on the growth and yield of (Capsicum annuum.) cv. California Wonder. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 26(3) : 297-301.
25. Hussain, T., Khokhar, K.M. and Qureshi, K.M. 1990. Performance of some parthenocarpic cucumber hybrids grown in fiber glasshouse during spring season at Islamabad. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 27(1): 85 - 87.
26. Hussain, S.I., Khokhar, K.M. and Qureshi, K.M. 1990. Varietal trial on green house tomatoes grown under unheated plastic tunnel. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 27(3) : 248 - 251.
27. Qureshi, K.M., Laghari, M.H., Khokhar, K.M. and Shah, A.H. 1993. Comparative evaluation of some sweet orange varieties at Islamabad. Pak. J. Agric. Sci, 30(1):83- 88.
28. Qureshi, K.M., Khokhar, K.M. and Hussain, S.I. 1991. Modern Techniques for nursery raising in fruit plants. Progressive Farming. 11(3) : 14 - 19.
29. Qureshi, K.M., Malik, M.N and Chaudhry, 1985. Effect of different rootstocks on miniral contents of leaves in Kaghzi Lime, (Citrus auranti filia, Swing.) Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 22(4) 206, 1985.
30. Qureshi, K.M. and Chaudhry M.I. 1985. Nitrogen uptake by citurs trees. Pak. J. Agric. Sci. 24(1)65, 1985.
31. Qureshi, K.M. and M. Hashim Laghari,1993. A study on the characteristics and eprformance of six varieties of Mandarin at Islamabad. Submitted for publication in Pak. J. Agri. Sci. Faisalabad.
32. Abid. H. Shah, K.M. Qureshi, I. H.Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed and M.H. Laghari, 1992. Strawberry culture. Progressive Farming vol. 12, No.1, Jan/Feb., 1992.
33. Qureshi K. M, Khokhar K.M. and Hussain S.I, Modern techniques for nursery raising in fruit plants. Progressive farming Vol.11, No.3, May/June, 1991.
34. Ahmad I. 1987. Cultivar selection and performance of stone fruits in Pakistan. Acta Hort. 199:77-81.
35. Ahmad I., Nuzhat M., Azra Q. and Muhammad L. 1987. Histological studies of embryogenic and non-embryogenic callus in wheat cultivar Pavon-76. Pak. J. Agric., Agri. Engg. Vet.Sc. 5(1-2)17-20.
36. Ahmad I. and Frank, G.D. Jr. 1992. Effect of apple tree age and flower position on cell size and cell number. Pak. J. Agric. Res. 13(2):161-164.
37. Ahmad I. Frank G.D. Jr. and Marti, C.g. A method for the measurement of cell size and number in aple flower. Accepted for publication in the Indian J. of Agri./Animal Sciences.
38. Ahmed M, Iftikhar A, M. H. Laghari and Hidayatullah, 1998. Effect of growth regualators on rooting in soft wood cuttings of guava under mist condition. Sarhad J. Agric. Vol.14(5):422-425.
39. Ahmed M, Iftikhar A, M.H. Laghari, baitullah and M.S.Tariq, 1998. Evaluation of olive cultivars under Islamabad conditions. Sarhad J. Agric. 15(5):427-431.
40. Mahmood T., Iftikhar A. Muhammad A. and Irfan A. 1991. Varietal resistance of pea to powdery mildew. Indian Phytopathology. 44(1).
41. Mahmood T., Iftikhar Ahmed, Sajjad H.Q. and Mohamad A. 1983. Estimation of yield losses due to powdery mildew in peas. Pak. J. Bot. 15(2):113-115.
42. Malik, M.N., Iftikhar Ahmed and Muhamad S. 1981. Effect of different doses of irradiation on the stem cuttings of sweet lime in the first year of growth. J.Agri. Rs.19(4): 169-174.
43. Mukhtar A., Iftikhar A., Ur-Rahman H., and Kokhar, K.M. Adoptability of peaches under sub-tropical region of Islamabad. Pak. J. Agric. Res. No.F.1-28/93 Pub.(Accepted).
44. Nuzhat M., Iftikhar Ahmed, Hamid R. and Azra Q. 1989. Histological studies of embryogenic calli in three wheat cultivars. Pak. J.l of Agri. Res. 10(3): 209-213.
45. Shah, A.H., Qadir, A., Ahmad, M., Ur-Rahman, H., and Ahmad, I. 1993. Evaluation of exotic grape cultivars under Islamabad conditions. Pak. J. Agric. Res. 14(1):81-85.
46. Abid H. Shah, K.M. Qureshi, I. H.Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed and M.H. Laghari, 1992. Strawberry culture in Pakistan. Progressive Farming 12(1): 5-10.
47. Iftikhar A., Mukhtar A., and M.H. Laghari, 1992. "Gilgit Plum" a promising variety for lower hilly area of Pothwar. Progressive Farming 12(2):27-28.
48. Iftikhar A., Mukhtar A., and S.Ijaz H. 1993. Some new Turkish Olive varieties for lower hilly tracts of Pakistan. Progressiv Farming 13(3): 20-21.
49 Muhammad Banaras and Iftikhar Ahmed, 1991. Why some fruit tree fail to bear under Islamabad conditions. 11 (5) 39-41.
50. Mukhtar A., Iftikhar A., Z.M. Niazi and Duad A. K. , 1989. New promising peach cultivars for sub mountanous regions. Progressive Farming. 9(2):30-31.
51. Shafqat A., Syed I.H., Khalid M.K and Iftikhar A. 1989. New trends of mango cultivation in Pakistan. Progressive Farming 9(4):12-20.
52. Muktar Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, M.H. Laghar, Baitullah and M.Sudheer Tariq, 1998. Evaluation of olive cultivars under Islamabad condition. Sarhad J. Agric. Vol 14(5).
53. Shafiullah, S. Asad, M.A. Rana, Baitullah, A.S Khan and M.A. Malik, 2000. Effect of Row Direction on yield and yield component of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L). Pak. J. of Agri.Biological Sci. Vol.3 Number 2.
54. Juma Khan, Shafiullah and Baitullah, 1999. Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Dialle cross for yield component of MAIZE (Zea Mays L.). Pak. J. of Biological Sci.Vol.2(4):1419-1422.
55. Juma Khan, Shafiullah and Bitullah, 1999. Estimation of combining ability for grain yield and its components in 4X4 Diallel Cross of MAIZE (Zea Mays L.)Pak. J. of Biological Sci. Vol.2(4)1423-1426, 1999.
56. Baitullah, Shafiullah and M. Qasim, 1999. Effect of NPK on growth and flowring of Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Sarhad J. of Agri. (Submitted)
57. Baitullah, K. M. Qureshi and Hidayatullah, 1999. Evaluation of local and exotic germplasm of pear (Pyrus comunis L.) under Agro climatic conditions of Islamabad. Sarhad J. of Agri. (Submitted).
58. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1998. Factors affecting the induction of somatic embryogenesis from apomictic apple embryos. In: Tree Biotechnology: Towards the Millennium, (Eds. Davey, MR; Alderson, PG; Lowe, KC and Power, JB). Nottingham University Press, Manor Farm, Main Street Trumpton, Nottingham, NG11 0AX, UK. pp. 101-113.
59. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Hadonou, A.M., and Caligari, P.D.S. 1997. The Use of RAPD for verifying the apomictic status of seedlings of Malus species. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 95:1080-1083.
60. Rashid, A., Laghari, M.H., Ahmad, M., and Ur-Rahman, H. 1993. Kiwi fruit propagation through stem cuttings. Indian J. Agri. Sci. 63(12):1-4.
61. Shah, A.H., Qadir, A., Ahmad, M., Ur-Rahman, H., and Ahmad, I. 1993. Evaluation of exotic grape cultivars under Islamabad conditions. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. 14(1):81-85.
62. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., Khokhar, K.M., and Laghari, M.H. 1991. Effect of season on rooting ability of tip cuttings of guava (Psidium guajava) treated with paclobutrazol. Indian Journal of Agric. Sci. 61(6): 404-406.
63. Khan, M.A., Ur-Rahman, H., and Yaqub, C.M. 1990. Effect of different harvesting dates on the comparative performance of spring and autumn produced cardinal potatoes. Pak. J. Agric. Res. 11(2): 93-98.
64. Khan, M.A., Ur-Rahman, H., Hussain, S.I., and Qureshi, K.M. 1989. Comparative performance of some Tomato hybrids under Plastic Tunnel. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 6(1):61-67.
65. Mahmood, T., Ahmad, M., Ur-Rahman, H., and Niazi, Z.M. 1989. Seasonal occurrence of green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) on Peach (Prunus persicae) tree. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 59(10):658-660.
66. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., Hussain, S.I., Mahmood, T., and Shah, A.H. 1989. Effect of Paclobutrazol on Plant growth and yield of Pepper. Pak. J. Agric. Res. 10(1):53-55.
67. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., and Khokhar, K.M. 1989. Effect of Paclobutrazol on growth and yield of Tomato. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. 10(1):49-52.
68. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., Khokhar, K.M., Shah, A.H. and Khan, M.D. 1989. Effect of Benlate spray, Biological antagonists and Time of deblossoming on malformation of mango inflorescence. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. 10(1):60-65.
69. Khokhar, K.M., Khan, M.A., Hussain, S.I., Mahmood, T., and Ur-Rahman, H. 1988. Comparative evaluation of some foreign and local Pea cultivars. Pakistan J. Agri. Res. 9(4):549-551.
70. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., Niazi, Z.M., and Khan, D.A. 1988. Rooting of different types of Guava stem cuttings using growth regulator. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. 9(3):363- 365.
71. Mukhtar, A., Iftikhar, A., Ur-Rahman, H., and Kokhar, K.M. Adoptability of peaches under sub-tropical region of Islamabad. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. No. F 1-28/93 Pub. (Accepted).
72. Mukhtar, A., Ur-Rahman, H., Rashid, A., and Kokhar, K.M. Effect of IBA on rooting of olive stem cuttings. Pakistan J. Agric. Res. No. F 1-100/92 Pub. (Accepted).
73. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1999. Defining Juvenility in the Apomictic system of M. hupehensis for basic studies on Regeneration and Transformation. (In press).
74. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1999. Difference in competence for in vitro proliferation and ex vitro growth of genetically identical mature and juvenile clones of apomictic Malus species. (In press).
75. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1999. Assessment of the degree of apomixis in 4 Malus species using controlled pollinations and RAPD markers. (In press).
76. Farooq, M.Ch., Kokhar, K.M., Ur-Rahman, H. and Bhatti, M.H. 1998. Comparative studies on early production of some tomato hybrids under plastic tunnel during spring season at Islamabad.Sarhad J. Agric. 14(3):203-205.
77. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., and Ashraf, M. 1988. Good quality loquat can capture f oreign market (The Pakistan Times Rawalpindi Nov. 5, 1988).
78. Ur-Rahman, H. 1988. Prospects of Loquat Production in Pakistan. (The Pakistan Times Rawalpindi Dec. 13, 1988)
79. Ur-Rahman, H., Khan, M.A., Latif, M., and Shah, A.H. 1988. Citrus fruits: Post harvest technology. (The Pakistan Times Rawalpindi Dec. 27, 1988).
80. Ur-Rahman, H. 1987. Cultural operations in strawberry growing. (Course Manual on strawberry growing Nov. 23, 1987, Training Institute, NARC, Islamabad.
81. Ur-Rahman, H., Khokhar, K.M., Khan, M.A., and Ahmed, M. 1990. GUAVA: State and Art of Production technology 1990. Progressive Farming. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad. 10 (3) : 27-30
82. Ur-Rahman, H., Khokhar, K.M., and Ahmed, M. 1993. Post Harvest Handling of Horticultural Crops 1993. Progressive Farming. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad. 13(2):21-25.
83. Curzel, G., and Ur-Rahman, H. 1994. Deciduous Fruits Nursery Management. In: Proceedings of the first international horticulture seminar. January 9-11, 1993. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad. P225-231.
84. Ur-Rahman, H. 1999. Biotechnology, Genetic transformation and Fruit Trees. Pakistan Agriculture:By Agricultural Foundation of Pakistan, Islamabad. 1: 67-69.
85. Ur-Rahman, H., and Qureshi, K.M. 1994. Amrood ki kasht (Urdu Bulletin). National Agric. Res.Centre Islamabad.
86. Ur-Rahman, H., and Rashid, A. 1994. Loquat ki kasht (Urdu Bulletin). National Agric. Res. Centre Islamabad.
87. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1996. Induction of somatic embryogenesis from apomictic apple embryos: the influence of culture media, ovule development stage and pollination treatments. Plant EmbryogenesisWorkshop: From Single Cell to Plant, (University of Hamburg/Germany) September 12-14, 1996.
88. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1997. Factors affecting the induction of somatic embryogenesis from apomictic apple embryos. The 17th Annual Meeting of the Tree.Biotechnology Liaison Group (TBLG), (University of Nottingham/UK) April 15-17, 1997.
89. Ur-Rahman, H., James, D.J., Caligari, P.D.S., and Wetten, A. 1997. Defining juvenility in the apomictic system of M. hupehensis for basic studies on regeneration and transformation. HRI Conference: Genetic & Environmental Manipulation of Horticultural Crops, (HRI Wellesbourne, Warwick/UK) October 30-31, 1997.