Dr. Muhammad Sajid
Head of Department Associate Professor
Agriculture
<p>Dr. Muhammad Sajid is an Associate Professor of Agriculture with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable farming practices and food security. He specializes in floriculture, landscaping, crop production, soil health management, and climate-resilient agriculture. With years of experience in teaching, research, and farmer extension services, Dr. Sajid has published numerous research papers in national and international journals. He is known for his student-centered teaching approach and active collaboration with farming communities to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. His work continues to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals. Dr. Sajid is a specialized lanscape expert and remained in KP Governor's House for three years as Horticulturist. He is currently the Chairman of Beautification Committee of Hazara University.</p>
Academic Credentials
PhD in Horticulture
The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan
2014
Thesis: Forcing Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) to enhance flowering time
MSc (Hons) Horticulture
The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan
1992
Thesis: Screening of Broccoli and Brussel's sprouts for the plain of Peshawar
BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Horticulture)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan
1990
Thesis: Effect of planofix on apple cuttings of cultivar Anna.
HSSC
BISE Peshawar
1985
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SSC
BISE Peshawar
1983
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Research Interests
Floriculture, Landscaping, Tissue Culture
Focused scholarly work and supervision in floriculture, landscaping, tissue culture.
Olericulture
Focused scholarly work and supervision in olericulture.
Research Publications
Tillage management practices in combination of plant growth regulators to improve root growth, lodging characteristics and maize productivity under semi-arid regions
Scientific Reports, Vol. 16, Issue 1
Published: January 2026
Taxonomic description of Conocybe telasar sp. nov., a newly identified species from Mansehra, Pakistan
Plant Protection, Vol. 9, Issue 3
Published: September 2025
Optimizing Biochemical and Phytochemical Attributes in Peaches through Foliar Applications of Silicon and Zinc
Horticulturae, Vol. 10, Issue 10
Published: September 2024
Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance
Brazilian Journal of Biology, vol. 83, e246440
Published: March 2023
Improving drought mitigation strategies and disaster risk reduction through MODIS and TRMM-based data in relation to climate change over Pakistan
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 30, Issue 14
Published: January 2023
Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance
Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol. 83
Published: January 2023
Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance
Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol. 83
Published: January 2023
Remote sensing strategies to monitoring land use maps with AVHRR and MODIS data over the South Asia regions
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 30, Issue 11
Published: December 2022
Teaching Courses
Commercial flower production
Department Course
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Landscape Horticulture
Department Course
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Protected Horticulture
Department Course
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Ornamental crop Production
Department Course
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Invitro Propagation
Department Course
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Research Projects
Climate-Smart Agriculture for Small Farmers
Duration: 2023 - 2025
Funding: HEC Research Grant - PKR 2.5 Million
A comprehensive research initiative on resilient agriculture.
Awards & Recognition
Third Position in Department in BSc (Hons)
Agriculture
Professional recognition for teaching, research, and academic service.