Lahore, The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Punjab is slated to hold the Ph.D. thesis public defense and viva voce examination for Ms. Mamoona Asif. The session is scheduled for Friday, 23rd February 2024, at 11:00 am in the Seminar Room of the faculty. Ms. Asif’s research focuses on the role of biochar in influencing soil microbial community dynamics and its association with the development of cotton wilt.

According to University of The Punjab, Ms. Asif completed her Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Haider and Dr. Adnan Akhter. Her thesis, entitled “Linking Biochar and Soil Microbial Community Dynamics with the Development of Cotton Wilt,” addresses a significant area of study with potential implications for sustainable agriculture and disease management in crop production.

The university invites faculty and Ph.D. scholars to participate in the public defense lecture, which will contribute to the academic dialogue surrounding agricultural sciences and environmental sustainability. This event highlights the university’s ongoing research efforts and its commitment to advancing knowledge in critical areas affecting Pakistan’s agrarian economy.