Tariq Aftab
Aligarh Muslim University, Michigan State University, Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung Gatersleben
About
Dr. Tariq Aftab is an Assistant Professor with a diverse academic background and extensive international experience. With a Ph.D. from the Department of Botany at Aligarh Muslim University, India, he has garnered recognition through prestigious fellowships such as the Leibniz-DAAD fellowship from Germany and the Raman Fellowship from the Government of India. His contributions have been acknowledged with Young Scientist Awards from both the State Government of Uttar Pradesh (India) and the Government of India.
Throughout his career, Dr. Aftab has enriched his expertise through collaborations and academic pursuits abroad. He has served as a Visiting Scientist at IPK, Gatersleben, Germany, and in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University, USA. His affiliations with various scientific associations in India and internationally underscore his commitment to advancing research in his field.
Dr. Aftab's scholarly output is substantial, evidenced by his publication record in numerous peer-reviewed national and international journals. His research interests span across physiological, proteomic, and molecular studies on medicinal and crop plants, reflecting his dedication to advancing knowledge in this important area. His expertise and contributions have not only enriched the scientific community but also hold significant implications for the field of plant physiology.
Employment
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Michigan State University Visiting Scientist2016 - 2017
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Aligarh Muslim University Assistant Professor2014 - Present
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Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung Gatersleben Guest Scientist2012 - 2013
Education
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Aligarh Muslim University PhD2007 - 2012
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (149)
- Hydrogen sulfide regulates germination dynamics, antioxidant defense, and anatomical response in arsenic-treated Trigonella foenum-graecum seedlings Save
- Multifaceted role of selenium in plant physiology and stress resilience: A review Save
- From Neurotransmitter to Plant Protector: The Intricate World of GABA Signaling and its Diverse Functions in Stress Mitigation Save
- Silicon dioxide nanoparticles as catalysts for improved growth, enzymatic activities and essential oil production in Mentha arvensis L. Save
- Depolymerized carrageenan expresses elicitor-like activity on Mentha arvensis L. under arsenic stress: Insights into arsenic resilience and monoterpene synthesis Save
- Systems biology of chromium-plant interaction: insights from omics approaches Save
- Oligomers of restructured-carrageenan impart resilience towards nickel-triggered pernicious outcomes in Mentha arvensis L. Save
- Silicon dioxide nanoparticles suppress copper toxicity in Mentha arvensis L. by adjusting ROS homeostasis and antioxidant defense system and improving essential oil production Save
- Chromium oversupply induces harmful impacts on Mentha arvensis L. by destabilizing photosynthetic machinery and other physiological markers Save
- Melatonin supplementation combats nickel-induced phytotoxicity in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. plants through metal accumulation reduction, upregulation of NO generation, antioxidant defence machinery and secondary metabolites Save