Journal Papers:

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1	Zhang, Z., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Ashraf, U., Li, L., Zhang, M., Mo, Z., Duan, M., Wang, Z., Tang, X. and Pan, S., 2022. Effects of different fertilization methods on grain yield, photosynthetic characteristics and nitrogen synthetase enzymatic activities of direct-seeded rice in South China. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation (2022) 41(4):1642-1653. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-021-10404-4
2	Deng, S., Ashraf, U., Nawaz, M., Abbas, G., Tang, X. and Mo, Z., Water and Nitrogen Management at the booting stage affects yield, grain quality, nutrient uptake, and use efficiency of fragrant rice under the agro-climatic conditions of South China. Frontiers in Plant Science (2022) 13, p.907231. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.907231
3	Ashraf, U., Mahmood, S., Anjum, S.A., Abbas, R.N., Rasul, F., Iqbal, J., Mo, Z. and Tang, X. Exogenous gamma-aminobutyric acid application induced modulations in the performance of aromatic rice under lead toxicity. Frontiers in Plant Science (2022) 13, doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.933694
4	Kanu, A.S., Ashraf, U., Mo, Z., Baggie, I., Charley, C.S., Tang, X. Calcium amendment improved the performance of fragrant rice and reduced metal uptake under cadmium toxicity. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2019), 25:1-10.
5	Mo, Z., Tang, Y., Ashraf, U., Pan, S., Duan, M., Tian, H., Wang, S., Tang, X. Regulations in 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline contents in fragrant rice are associated with water-nitrogen dynamics and plant nutrient contents. Journal of Cereal Science. (2019), 88:96-102.
6	Li, R., Li, M., Ashraf, U., Liu, S., Zhang, J. Exploring the relationships between yield and yield-related traits for rice verities released in China from 1978-2017. (2019), Frontiers in Plant Science. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00543.
7	Li, M., Zhang, J., Liu, S., Ashraf, U., Zhao, B., Qiu, S. Mixed‐cropping systems of different rice cultivars have grain yield and quality advantages over mono‐cropping systems. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. (2019) 99(7):3326-34.
8	Lai, R.F., Zhang, T.T., Gao, Y.H., Lu, R.H., Liu, Y.F., Zheng, A.X., Ashraf, U., Fan, P. S., Du, B., Luo, H.W., Tang, X.R. The effect of EDTA-Se with different concentrations on photosynthesis of fragrant rice (Oryza sativa L.). Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2019), 17(2):3293-303.
9	Huang, S., Luo, H., Ashraf, U., Abrar, M., He, L., Zheng, A., Wang, Z., Zhang, T. and Tang, X. Seed treatment with paclobutrazol affects early growth, photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence and physiology of rice. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2019), 17(1): 999-1012.
10	Duan, M., Cheng, S., Lu, R., Lai, R., Zheng, A., Ashraf, U., Fan, P., Du, B., Luo, H., Tang, X. Effect of foliar sodium selenate on leaf senescence of fragrant rice in south china. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2019),17(2):3343-3351.
11	Ashraf, U., Hussain, S., Abbas, N., Anjum, S.A., Hassan, W., Tang, X. Water management regimes alter Pb uptake and translocation in fragrant rice. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2018), 149, 128-134.
12	Deng, Q.Q., Ashraf, U., Cheng, S.R., Sabir, S.R., Mo, Z.W., Pan, S.G., Tian, H., Duan, M.Y., Tang, X.R. Mild drought in interaction with additional nitrogen dose at grain filling stage modulates 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline biosynthesis and grain yield in fragrant rice. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2018), 16(6):7741-7758.
13	Zhang, T.T., He, L.X., Ashraf, U., Tong, T.Y., Cheng, Y., Sabir, S.U., Zheng, A.X., Lu, R.H., Lai, R.F., Feng, H.Y., Tang, X.R. Improving effect of exogenous nickel nitrate application on physio-biochemical features, nitrogen metabolism and early growth of rice. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2019), 17(1):357-367.
14	Hussain, H.A., Hussain, S., Ashraf, U., Anjum, S.A., Wang, L. Chilling and drought stresses in crop plants-implications, cross talk and potential management opportunities. Frontiers in Plant Science (2018) doi: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00393.
15	Bao, G., Ashraf U., Wang, C., He, L., Wei X., Zheng A., Mo, Z., Tang X. Molecular basis for increased 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline contents under alternate wetting and drying (AWD) conditions in fragrant rice. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (2018), 133: 149-157.
16	Rao, G., Ashraf, U., Huang, S., Cheng, S., Abrar, M., Mo, Z., Pan, S., Tang. X. Ultrasonic seed treatment improved physiological and yield traits of rice under lead toxicity. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2018), 25:33637–33644
17	Rao, G.S., Ashraf, U., Kong, L.L., Mo, Z.W., Xiao, L.Z., Zhong, K.Y., Rasul, F., Tang, X.R. Low soil temperature and drought conditions at flowering stage affect physiology and pollen traits of rice. Journal of Integrative Agriculture (2018), doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(18)62067-2
18	Cheng, S. R., Ashraf, U., Zhang, T. T., Mo, Z. W., Kong, L. L., Mai, Y. X., Huang, H. L., Tang, X. R. Different seedling raising methods affect characteristics of machine-transplanted rice seedlings. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2018), 16(2), 1399-1412.
19	Mo, Z., Ashraf, U., Tang,Y., Li, W., Pan, S., Duan, M., Tian, H. Tang, X. Nitrogen application at the booting stage affects 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, proline, and total nitrogen contents in aromatic rice. Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research (2018), 78(2): 165-172.
20	Li, W., Mo, W., Ashraf, U., LI, G., Wen, T., Abrar, M., Gao, L., Liu, J., Hu, J. Evaluation of physiological indices of waterlogging tolerance of different maize varieties in South China. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2018), 16(2):2059-2072.
21	Sher, A., Khan, A., Ashraf, U. Characterization of the effect of increased plant density on canopy morphology and stalk lodging risk. Frontiers in Plant Science (2018), doi: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01047
22	Ullah, A., Khaliq, A., Riaz, A., Noor, M.A., Fiaz, S., Waqas, M.A., Zain, M., Ashraf, U., Nawaz, A. Seed pre-treatment and planting geometry positively influence herbicide efficacy in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Planta Daninha (2018). 36: 1-11. e018170372
23	Ashraf, U., Hussain, S., Anjum, S.A., Abbas, F., Tanveer M., Noor M. A, Tang, X. Alterations in growth, oxidative damage, and metal uptake of five aromatic rice cultivars under lead toxicity. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (2017), 115, 461-471.
24	Ashraf, U., Tang, X. Yield and quality responses, plant metabolism and metal distribution pattern in aromatic rice under lead (Pb) toxicity. Chemosphere (2017), 176, 141-155.
25	Ashraf, U., Kanu, A. S., Deng, Q., Mo, Z., Pan, S., Tian, H., Tang, X. Lead (Pb) toxicity; physio-biochemical mechanisms, grain yield, quality, and pb distribution proportions in scented rice. Frontiers in Plant Science (2017), 8. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00259.
26	Kong, L., Ashraf, U., Cheng, S., Rao, G., Mo, Z., Tian, H., Pan, S., Tang, X. Short-term water management at early filling stage improves early-season rice performance under high temperature stress in South China. European Journal of Agronomy, (2017), 90, 117-126.
27	Hussain, S., Khaliq, A., Bajwa, A.A., Matloob, A., Areeb, A., Ashraf, U., Hafeez A, Imran M. Crop growth and yield losses in wheat due to little seed canary grass infestation differ with weed densities and changes in environment. Planta Daninha (2017), 35. 10.1590/S0100-83582017350100073
28	Tanveer, M., Anjum, S. A., Hussain, S., Cerdà, A., Ashraf, U. Relay cropping as a sustainable approach: problems and opportunities for sustainable crop production. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2017), 1-16.
29	Wang, X., Zhang, C., Qiu, B., Ashraf, U., Azad, R., Wu, J., Ali, S. Biotransfer of Cd along a soil-plant-mealybug-ladybird food chain: A comparison with host plants. Chemosphere, (2017), 168, 699-706.
30	Kanu, A. S., Ashraf, U., Mo, Z., Fuseini, I., Mansaray, L. R., M. Duan, S. Pan, and X. Tang. Cadmium uptake and distribution in fragrant rice genotypes and related consequences on yield and grain quality traits. Journal of Chemistry (2017), https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1405878
31	Pan, S., Wen, X., Wang, Z., Ashraf, U., Tian, H., Duan, M., Mo, Z., Fan P., Tang, X. Benefits of mechanized deep placement of nitrogen fertilizer in direct-seeded rice in South China. Field Crops Research (2017), 203, 139-149.
32	Waqas, M. A., Khan, I., Akhter, M. J., Noor, M. A., Ashraf, U. Exogenous application of plant growth regulators (PGRs) induces chilling tolerance in short-duration hybrid maize. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2017), 1-13.
33	Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Tanveer, M., Khan, I., Hussain, S., Shahzad, B., Zohaib, A., Abbas, F., Saleem M.F., Ali, I., Wang, L. C. Drought induced changes in growth, osmolyte accumulation and antioxidant metabolism of three maize hybrids. Frontiers in Plant Science (2017), 8. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00069.
34	Li, W., Zhang, X., Ashraf, U., Mo, Z., Suo, H., Li, G. Dynamics of seed germination, seedling growth and physiological responses of sweet corn under PEG-induced water stress. Pakistan Journal of Botany (2017), 49(2), 639-646.
35	Mo, Z., Lei, S., Ashraf, U., Khan, I., Li, Y., Pan, S., Duan, M., Tian, H., Tang, X. Silicon fertilization modulates 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline content, yield formation and grain quality of aromatic rice. Journal of Cereal Science (2017), 75, 17-24.
36	Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Khan. I, Tanveer, M., Shahid, M., Shakoor, A., Wang, L. Phyto-toxicity of chromium in maize: Oxidative damage, osmolyte accumulation, anti-oxidative defense and chromium uptake. Pedosphere (2017), 27(2), 262-273.
37	Anjum, S. A., Tanveer, M., Akbar, N., Ashraf, U., Ali, I., Zohaib, A., Manzoor, N. Comparative efficacy of various weed control measures in weed dynamics, yield and profitability of direct seeded fine rice. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2017), 54(1), 129-134.
38	Zhang, C., Wang, X., Ashraf, U., Qiu, B., Ali, S. Transfer of lead (Pb) in the soil-plant-mealybug-ladybird beetle food chain, a comparison between two host plants. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, (2017) 143, 289–295.
39	Lei, S., Wang, C. C., Ashraf, U., Mo, Z. W., Nawaz, M., Ashraf, I., Muzaffar, W., Liu, S. J., Tang, X. R. Exogenous application of mixed micro-nutrients improves yield, quality, and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline contents in fragrant rice. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2017), 15(3): 1097-1109.
40	Anjum, S. A., Tanveer, M., Hussain, S., Ashraf, U., Khan, I., Wang, L. Alteration in growth, leaf gas exchange, and photosynthetic pigments of maize plants under combined cadmium and arsenic stress. Water Air and Soil Pollution (2017), 228(1), 13. doi: 10.1007/s11270-016-3187-2.
41	Anjum, S.A., Ashraf, U., Zohaib, A., Tanveer, M., Naeem, M., Ali, I., Tabassum, T., Nazir, U. Growth and development responses of crop plants under drought stress: a review. Zemdirbyste-Agriculture (2017), 104(3), 267-276.
42	Ashraf U, Salim MN, Sher A, Sabir SU, Khan A, Pan S, Tang X. Maize growth, yield formation and water-nitrogen usage in response to varied irrigation and nitrogen supply under semi-arid climate. Turkish Journal of Field Crops. (2016), 21(1), 88-96.
43	Mo, Z., Pan, S., Ashraf, U., Kanu, A., Li, W., Wang, Z., Duan M. Y., Tian, H., Kargbo, M. B., Tang, X. R. Local climate affects growth and grain productivity of precision hill-direct-seeded rice in south china. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research (2016), 15(1), 113-125.
44	Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Khan, I., Tanveer, M., Ali, M., Hussain, I., Wang, L. C. Chromium and aluminum phytotoxicity in maize: morpho‐physiological responses and metal uptake. CLEAN–Soil Air Water (2016), 44(8), 1075-1084.
45	Mo, Z. W., Ashraf, U., Pan, S. G., Kanu, A. S., Li, W., Duan, M. Y., Tian, H., Tang, X. R. Exogenous application of plant growth regulators induce chilling tolerance in direct seeded super and non-super rice seedlings through modulations in morpho-physiological attributes. Cereal Research Communications (2016), 44(3), 524-534.
46	Anjum, S. A., Tanveer, M., Ashraf, U., Hussain, S., Shahzad, B., Khan, I., Wang, L. Effect of progressive drought stress on growth, leaf gas exchange, and antioxidant production in two maize cultivars. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (2016) 23(17), 17132-17141.
47	Li, W., Liu, J., Ashraf, U., Li, G., Li, Y., Lu, W., Gao, L., Han, F., Hu, J. Exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) application improved early growth, net photosynthesis, and associated physio-biochemical events in maize. Frontiers in Plant Science (2016), 7. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00919.
48	Kargbo, M. B., Pan, S., Mo, Z., Wang, Z., Luo, X., Tian, H., Hossain M. F., Ashraf, U., Tang, X. Physiological basis of improved performance of super rice (Oryza sativa) to deep placed fertilizer with precision hill-drilling machine. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, (2016) 18(4), 797-804.
49	Ali, M., Khan, I., Tahir, M., Mahmood, A., Nadeem, A., Ashraf, U., Matloob, A. Integrated potassium management through composted straws and inorganic fertilizer in maize. Maydica, (2016) 4, 1-7.
50	Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Khan, I., Saleem, M. F., Wang, L. C. Chromium toxicity induced alterations in growth, photosynthesis, gas exchange attributes and yield formation in maize. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2016), 53(4), 751-757.
51	Ashraf, U., Abbas, R., Hussain, S., Mo, Z., Anjum, S., Khan, I., Tang, X. Consequences of varied planting geometry and early post emergence herbicides for crop-weed interventions in rice under semi-arid climate. Planta Daninha, (2016), 34(4), 737-746.
52	Mo, Z., Huang, J., Xiao, D., Ashraf, U., Duan, M., Pan, S., Tian, H., Xiao, L., Zhong, K., Tang, X. Supplementation of 2-Ap, Zn and La improves 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline concentrations in detached aromatic rice panicles in vitro. PloS one, (2016), 11(2), e0149523.
53	Li, M., Ashraf, U., Tian, H., Mo, Z., Pan, S., Anjum, S. A., Duan, M., Tang, X. Manganese-induced regulations in growth, yield formation, quality characters, rice aroma and enzyme involved in 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline biosynthesis in fragrant rice. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (2016),103, 167-175.
54	Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Khan, I., Tanveer, M., Saleem, M. F., Wang, L. Aluminum and chromium toxicity in maize: implications for agronomic attributes, net photosynthesis, physio-biochemical oscillations, and metal accumulation in different plant parts. Water Air and Soil Pollution, (2016), 227(9), 326. doi: 10.1007/s11270-016-3013-x
55	Ashraf, U., Kanu, A. S., Mo, Z., Hussain, S., Anjum, S. A., Khan, I., Abbas, R.N., Tang, X. Lead toxicity in rice: effects, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies—a mini review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (2015), 22(23), 18318-18332.
56	Abid, M., Khan, I., Mahmood, F., Ashraf, U., Imran, M., Anjum, S. A. Response of hybrid rice to various transplanting dates and nitrogen application rates. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, (2015), 98(1), 98-104.
57	Ehsanullah, Anjum, S. A., Ashraf, U., Rafiq, H., Tanveer, M., Khan, I. Effect of sowing dates and weed control methods on weed infestation, growth and yield of direct-seeded rice. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, (2014), 97(3), 307-312.
58	Ashraf U, Anjum SA, Khan I, Tanveer M. Planting geometry-induced alteration in weed infestation, growth and yield of puddled rice. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research. (2014) 20(1), 77-89.