Department of Biotechnology

Dr. Neelma Munir,
Dr. Neelma Munir,

Tenured Professor
Department of Biotechnology
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Education

  • Ph. D in Botany [Plant Tissue Culture] [2009]
    Department of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore
    Field of Specialization: Plant and Algal Biotechnology

Work Experience

  • March 2025= to date:
    November, 2019 – February 2025
    Associate Professor,  Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University
  • December, 2010 – NoveMBER, 2019
    Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University
  • December, 2010 – NoveMBER, 2011
    Assistant Professor (IPFP), Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University
  • JANUARY, 2004-DECEMBER, 2010
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore

Achievements

  • Total publications: 98
  • Total Impact factor: 120
  • h-index: 24
  • Citations: 1800+
  • No. of Ph. D supervised:2
  • No. of MS students supervised: 50
  • No. of BS/MSc students supervised: 47
  • Patent granted: 1
  • Oral/Poster presentations: 22
  • Research grants awarded as PI: 2
  • Research grants awarded as Co-PI: 3
  • Book Chapters Published: 10

Scholarships 

  • Ph.D Scholarship, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2002-2003).
  • HEC Merit Scholarship for Ph.D studies (2003-2006), Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan

Areas of Interest

  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Algal Biotechnolog

Research Experience

  • Working as Co PI on Project No. 17444 entitled “Use of halophytic nanoparticles as a sustainable approach towards improvement of crop yield and nutritional quality in saline conditions” 3.4 million (on going) 
  • Worked as PI on HEC project No. NRPU/R&D/HEC/2738 entitled “Collection, identification and Extraction of oil from various high oil yielding algal species, their molecular characterization and analysis of algal oil as a feedstock for biofuel production” awarded by HEC; Award amount: 10.1 million (completed)
  • Worked as Co PI on HEC project No 21-1959 SRGP/R&D/HEC/2018Comparison of curcuminoids and essential oil isolated from in vivo and in vitro grown plants of Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) through modern extraction methods(completed) 
  • Worked as Co PI on HEC project No. PD-IPFP/HRD/HEC/2013/1908 Studying the effect on expression of a recombinant protein by changing the nucleotides at the promoter and start of the gene. (completed) 
  • Worked as PI in HEC funded project no. PM-IPFP/HRD/HEC/2011/2258 entitled “Effect of induced mutation for varietal improvement and their molecular characterization in local cultivars of grapes” awarded by HEC of 0.5 million (completed) 
  • Served as Research Associate in HEC funded project No. 20-1155/R&D/08 entitled “In vitro approaches to the establishment and multiplication of teak (Tectona grandis L.)” in Botany Department, University of the Punjab for one year (2009-2010). 
  •  Worked as Ph.D scholar  (2002-2008) on “Biochemical characterization of in vitro salt tolerant cell lines and regenerated plants of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. Hybrid)” 
  • M.Sc. Research Work in the field of Plant Tissue Culture on the topic “Changes in Soluble Protein, Peroxidase and Acid Phosphotase during somatic embryogenesis in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L. Col. 54) 

Honors and Awards 

  • HEC Merit Scholarship for Ph.D studies (2003-2006), Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • D Scholarship, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2002-2003).
  • Farogh-e-Taleem Award (2013) by Idara-e- Farogh-e-taleem, Lahore.

Ph.D Thesis Supervision 

  • Completed
  • Name of Student: Nadia Sharif
Title: Optimization of conditions for biodiesel Fabrication from algae
Degree awarded: 2017
  • Name of Student: Maria Hasnain
Topic: Effect of different Abiotic stress factors on metabolite profiling and utilization of algae for biodiesel production
Degree awarded: 2022
PhD Thesis Submitted
  • Name of Student: Maria Hanif
Title: Phytofabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles from halophytes and their role in mitigation of salt stress in tomato
Name of Student: Huma Waqif
Title: Algae mediated synthesis of Silver, Copper and zinc oxide nanoparticles to combat citrus canker disease
  • PhD thesis On Going
  • Name of student: Zirwa Sarwar
Title: Evaluation of bioremediation potential of algae based nanocomposites against wastewater pollutants
  • Name of Student: Ayesha Javed
Title: Valorization of kitchen waste into a nano adsorbent and preparation of a laboratory scale filter for water treatment 
  • Name of Student: Wafa Gulzar
Title: Fabrication of bone char based nanofertilizer to alleviate drought stress in tomato plants 

MS Theses Supervised:                   Total Number : 50 

Sr. No.

Student’s Name

Thesis Title

Year
1.       
Muzna Masood
Bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil by bacterial nanoparticles loaded biochar and its impact on growth of tomato plants
2025
2.       
  Rabbia Ishtiaq
Synergistic effect of kitchen waste biochar and bacteria mediated- nanoparticles to ameliorate drought stress in Solanum lycopersicum
2025
3.       
Akifa Amjad
Investigating the adsorption potential of iron oxide enhanced biochar-zeolite nanocomposite for the removal of xenobiotics in water
2025
4.       
Fatima Nayyer
Evaluating the effectiveness of magnetically enhanced biochar-zeolite nanocomposite for the removal of microplastics from water
2025
5.       
Aqsa Sarwar
In Vitro And In Silico Analysis Of Bactericidal Potential Of Tea Waste Mediated Nanoparticles Against Citrus Canker Causing Bacteria
2024
6.       
Yasmeen Arshad
Effect Of Zno Nps Loaded Bone Char For Salt Stress Mitigation In Tomato Plant      
2024
7.       
Iqra Noor kianat
Application of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and Chicken Bone Char to Ameliorate Salinity Tolerance of Tomato Plants
2023
8.       
Habiba Shafique
Mitigation of drought stress with application of Kallar grass-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles combined with zinc solubilizing bacteria
2023
9.       
Arifa Chaudhry
Evaluation of Adsorption Potential Of Iron Nanoparticles And Peganum Harmala-Derived-Biochar Against Waste Water Pollutants
2023
10.   
Rabia Tariq
Evaluation of bioremediation potential of ZnO nanoparticles against different wastewater effluents
2022
11.   
Mahjabina Qasim
Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles from Pinus roxburghii   extracts and evaluation of its antimicrobial potential
2022
12.   
Ayesha Seerat
Evaluation Of  Biosorption Potential of Biochar ade From Dry Fruits Waste Against Different Pollutants
2022
13.   
Kiran Liaqat
Effect of different bone chars on on mitigation of salinity tolerance in tomato
2022
14.   
Sana Latif
 
Preparation of catalyst from fish and chicken bone waste and optimization of transesterification  conditions for algal biodiesel production
2022
15.   
Soma Imran
Production of biodiesel from algae using egg shell as a catalyst
 
2022
16.   
Misbah Rani
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial activity against citrus canker
2021
17.   
Nadia Tahir
Isolation and characterization of abiotic stress tolerance genes from different plants
 
2021
18.   
Sidra Raza
Plant mediated synthesis of copper nanoparticles and in vitro evaluation of their antimicrobial potential against citrus canker
 
2021
19.   
Maria Ghafoor
In vitro evaluation of algae mediated nanoparticles against plant pathogens
 
2021
20.   
Ayesha Shafique
Association of HAVCR1 gene rs139041445 polymorphism with severity of hepatitis a in patients of Lahore
2021
21.   
Zainab Munir
Optimization of conditions for the production and extraction of polyhydroxybutyrate from different algal species
2020
22.   
Zirwa Sarwar
Optimization of conditions by using response surface methodology to extract biofuel from Chlorella sp. and Oedogonium sp.
2020
23.   
Nida Akram
Green synthesis of Zinc nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera and evaluation of their antibacterial activity
2020
24.   
Samreen Zafar
Green synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles from Cannabis sativa and evaluation of their antibacterial potential
2020
25.   
Maryam Shabbir
Molecular characterization of GRLAV-3 and production of disease-free plants of Vitis vinifera L. by micropropagation
 
2019
26.   
Nida Mukhtar
Rootstock efficiency on in vitro shoot tip grafting of grapefruit and lemon varieties
 
2019
27.   
Huma Waqif
Effect of rootstocks on in vitro shoot tip grafting in mandarin and kumquat
 
 
2019
28.   
Rehmana Bashir
Evaluation Of Anti-Microbial Potential Of Silver Nano Particles Synthesized From Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Against Microbes Causing Foot Ulcer In Diabetic Type 2 Patients
2018
29.   
Humaira Kausar
Evaluation of antibicrobial potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Ulothrix zonata
2018
30.   
Mehar-ul-Nisa
Molecular detection of pathogens causing citrus greening and citrus variegated chlorosis
 
2018
31.   
Sehar Fatima
Detection of Bacterial pathogens causing canker and  huanglongbing in citrus plants by using molecular techniques
 
2018
32.   
Amna Akram
Molecular characterization of Hepatitis B Virus in pregnant women
2017
33.   
Maryam Ghias
Comparison of conventional and in situ transesterification conditions for lipids, extracted from different algal strains.
2017
34.   
Rabia Saeed
Effect of different stresses on the biomass and oil production of algae
2017
35.   
Rubab Naseem
Phycoremediation potential of different algal strains and analysis of their lipid content
2017
36.   
Maliha Abbas
Molecular detection of citrus variegation virus (CVV) from different citrus cultivars of Punjab.
2016
37.   
Zunaira Azia
Molecular detection and quantification of citrus psorosis virus (CPV) in different citrus cultivars of Punjab.
2016
38.   
Sundus Moazam
Detection and molecular characterization of fungus causing scab disease in commercial citrus cultivars of Punjab.
2016
39.   
Aalia Abdul Hameed
Antioxidant profiling of healthy and Citrus trestezia virus infected plants in commercial citrus varieties in Pakistan
2015
40.   
Ayesha Ameen
Comparison of composting efficiency of different bacteria isolated from Lahore compost.
 
2015
41.   
Kanza Malik
Isolation and characterization of polysaccharide degrading microbes from different compost samples
2015
42.   
Hafiza Mehreen Tahir
Dose optimization of Gamma Radiation to cope with post harvest loses and its effect on nutritional components in Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
2015
43.   
Iqra Farooq
Fabrication, characterization and evaluation of antibacterialp potential of titania based nanoparticles
2014
44.   
Sidra Naveed
Optimization of conditions for Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of HBsAg Gene in cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
2014
45.   
Annie Irshad
Molecular characterization of dengue virus in different areas of Pakistan in year 2013
 
2014
46.   
Maria  Rafique
Estimation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of various algal species of Lahore
2013
47.   
Wasqa Ijaz
  Comparison  of  antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of endangered medicinal plants:  Aconitum heterophyllum  and  Polygonum bistorta
2013
48.   
Faiza Samina
Optimization of conditions for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of reporter gene in Tomato.
2013
49.   
Ayesha Saleha
Iqbal
Analysis of bioactive compounds  in  Atropa belladonna and Matricaria chamomila and  comparison of their  antimicrobial and antioxidant potential   
2013
50.   
Tayyaba Noureen
Evaluation of various algal species for their potential to be used as feedstock for the production of biofuel 
2013
BS thesis supervised                                           Total Number: 47
Sr. No.
Student’s Name
Thesis Title
Year
1
Tuba Aziz
Amelioration of drought tolerance in tomato plants by application of  banana peel biochar
 
2025
2 
Kainat Ashraf
Comparison of bioplastic production from algae and potato peel.
2024
3
Nisma Sajad
 
Onion peels mediated synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles and their potential to Mitigate heavy metal stress in tomato plant
 
2024
4 
Noor un Nisa
Green Synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles using mango (Mangifera indica) peel extract and evaluation of its potential to mitigate heavy metal stress in tomato plants
 
 
2024
5
Yumna Wahid
 Effect of chicken bone char on heavy metal stress mitigation in chilli plants
 
2024
6 
Areeha Shahzad
Amelioration of heavy metal tolerance with Goat Bone Char in chilli plants
2024
7 
Atiqa Ilyas
Effect of cow bone char on morphological and biochemical attributes of chilli plants subjected to heavy metal stress
2024
8
Huma
 Antibacterial Activity Of Green Synthesized copper nanoparticles nanoparticles from onion peels against Xanthomonas citri
 
2024
9 
Aimen Mazhar
    Soil, water and phytochemical analysis of declined citrus orchards of Punjab, Pakistan
2022
10 
Warda Pervaiz
Synergistic effect of phosphorus, nitrogen and iron on biomass & biodiesel production from algae
2021
11 
Laraib mubasher
 
Microwave assisted production of algal biodiesal by in-situ transesterfication
2021
12 
Habiba shafique
 
Effect of different culture conditions on pigment production in algae
2021
13 
Rabia Tariq
Phytochemical screening of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and analysis of its antibacterial potential
2020
14
Iqra Ali
Antimicrobial potential of Phytochemicals extracted from Hibiscus Rosa sinensis
2020
15 
Farwa Altaf
 
Effect of Nanoparticles on Various Growth Parameters of Sweet Pepper
2019
16 
Safa Akram
Effect of different Industrial effluents on the cultivation of various algal species for biodiesel production
2019
17 
Mahrose Nawaz
 
Effect of Mg Dopped Zno 2 Nano-Particles On  Different  Bacteria Isolated From Dental Infectionn
2019
18
Rimsha Sajid Khan
Effect of Manganes dopped Zn O nano-particles on  different  bacteria isolated from dental infections
2019
19 
Sitara Ahmed
Optimization of conditions for extraction and In situ transesterification of algal oil for the production of biodiesel
2019
20 
Maira Iftikhar
Analysis of nutritional properties of algal species of Punjab Pakistan
2019
21 
Armish Riaz
 
Improvement of quality and microbial safety of Samolina subjected to different sterilization treatments
2018
22
Saba Ghulam Mustafa
Characterization of physical properties and disinfection of wheat flour subjected to gamma irradiation and EtO
2018
23 
Esha Mehmood Gill
Comparative effect of gamma irradiation and EtO on the shelf life evaluation of gram flour.
2018
24 
Sumbal Sardar
Effect of seed priming on germination properties and seedling establishment of cherry tomato(solanum lycopersicum)
2018
25
Ayesha Jamil
Effect of biopriming on germination and growth of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum)
2018
26 
Javaria Khalid
Isolation and quantification of βeta-carotene from different sources
2017
27 
Sara Anwar
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Silver and magnesium nanoparticles synthesized from orange peel
2017
28 
Sundus Javaid
Effect of mutagens on biomass and pigment contents of Oscillatoria sp. and Ulothrix sp.
2017
29 
Sumbal
Shaukat
Antimicrobial and Antioxidant activity of Nanoparticles Synthsized from Microalgae
2017
30 
Mina Samad
 
Effect of mutagens on biomass and lipid content of Oscillatoria sp.  and Ulothrix sp. for enhanced biodiesel production
2017
31
Sadia Kiran
Optimization of extraction and transesterification conditions for the lipids of Pongamia seeds and Citrus peel
2017
32
Maryam Shabbir
Effect of foliar application of ascorbic acid on phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of Ocimum sanctum subjected to salt stress
2017
33
Tayyba Nasrulla
Effect of gamma radiation on nutritional Quality of onion
2016
34 
Iqra Sharif
 
Optimization of different doses of gamma radiation to minimize the microflora of onion
2016
35 
Sehrish Naveed
Optimization of gamma radiated does for sprout inhibition and sensory evaluation of gamma irradiated onion
2016
36
Ayesha Khalid
Changes in the antioxidant activity of onion in response to gamma radiation
2016
37
Hina Rashid
Effect of gamma radiation on antimicrobial activity of onion
2016
38 
Asma Karamat
Evaluation of potential of  gamma radiation to increase shelf life and its effect on nutrient composition of ginger
2015
39 
Bushra Irfan
Effect of gamma radiation on nutritional evaluation value of figs by proximate analysis
2015
40 
Fiza Akram
Proximate analysis of dry dates after sterilization treatment with gamma radiation
2015
41 
Samra Pervaiz
Effect of gamma radiation on post- harvest spoilage and nutritional quality  of spinach
2015
42 
Zunaira Tahir
Effect of gamma radiation on enhancement of shelf life and nutritional quality  of grapes
2015
43 
Sundas Moazzam
Proximate analysis of peas after sterilization treatment with gamma radiation
2014
44 
Zumar Qaiser
Effect of Gamma radiation on sprout inhibition and nutritional value of potato
2014
45 
Hijab Khatoon
 Analysis of Citrus fruits for their nutritional components after sterilization treatment with Gamma Radiation
2014
46 
Nazish Hameed
Effect of different doses of Gamma radiation  on the nutritional value and shelf  life of onions
2014
 47
Ayesha Manzoor
Enhancement in  shelf life of fresh tomatoes and their proximate analysis after  Gamma radiation treatment
2014
Publications
2025 
  1. Sheza Ayaz Khilji, Rabia Tariq, Irfan Aziz, Neelma Munir, Arooj Javed, Tehreem Uppal, Zainul Abideen, Mohamed A El-Sheikh, Ali El Keblawy. 2025. Phytoremediation potential and ecophysiological responses of Pistia stratiotes L. for removal of cadmium and lead from polluted water: a viable option for agricultural resilience. Environmental Sustainability 19 March 2025, (ISSN 2523-8922, IF 2.8, X category)
  2. Neelma Munir, Sheza Ayaz Khilji, Sajal Rasool, Anam Khalil, Zahoor Ahmad Sajid. Phytochemical Analysis, Antibacterial, and Antitumor Potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Scientifica 2025 (1), 2722306 (ISSN : 2673-8732; Impact Factor 3.1, X category) 
  1. Ayesha Javaid, Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen, Bernardo Duarte, Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, Rukhama Haq, Shagufta Naz 2025. The potential effects of nanoparticles in gene regulation and expression in mammalian, bacterial and plant cells – A comprehensive review. 100145 (ISSN 2773-1111; Impact factor 7.7, X category) 
2024 
  1. Huma Waqif, *Neelma Munir, Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Maria Hasnain, Muhammed Sohail, Zainul Abideen. 2024. Algal macromolecular mediated synthesis of nanoparticles for their application against citrus canker for food security. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 130259 (ISSN: 0141-8130; Impact factor: 8; W category-HJRS)
  2. Neelma Munir, Maria Hanif, Zainul Abideen, Ayesha Seerat, Maria Hamid, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Emanuele Radicetti, Roberto Mancinelli, Ali El-Keblawy 2024. Dry fruit shell-derived biochar increases biosorption potentialand detoxification of organic pollutants for land safety. Land Degradation and Development.;35:1477–1494 (ISSN: 1085-3278; Impact factor: 4.7; W category-HJRS)
  3. Maria Hanif, *Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Ali El-Keblawy, Mohamed A El-Sheikh. Synthesis and optimization of nanoparticles from Phragmites karka improves tomato growth and salinity resilience. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 55. 102972 . (ISSN: 1085-3278; Impact factor: 4.7; W category-HJRS)
  4. Kunza Latif, Shagufta Naz, Rasheeda Bashir, Faiza Saleem, Neelma Munir, Farheen Aslam. 2024. Immunoprophylactic potential of recombinant outer membrane protein of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi against enteric fever in BALB/c mice. Journal of King Saud University-Science, (ISSN: 1018-3647; Impact factor: 3.8; W category-HJRS)
  5. Ayesha Javaid , Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen , Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, Jean Wan Hong Yong. 2024.  The role of natural and synthetic zeolites as soil amendments for mitigating the negative impacts of abiotic stresses to improve agricultural resilience. Plant Stress. 14:  100627 (ISSN: 2667-064X; Impact Factor: 6.8; X-category; ESCI)
  6. Maria Hasnain, Neelma Munir, Nadia Sharif, Daniel Anthony Dias, Zainul Abideen, Humaira Rizwana, Islem Abid, Farrukh Jamil, Murid Hussain, Yong Jun Choi. 2024. Potential of Algal Biomass and Their Cultivation for Biofuels Production as Plausible Bio-resource for Economic Sustainability. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering. 1-14. (ISSN: 0256-1115; Impact factor: 2.7; X category-HJRS)
  7. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Javaid , Zainul Abideen , Bernardo Duarte , Heba Jarar, Ali El-Keblawy, Mohamed S Sheteiwy.  The potential of zeolite nanocomposites in removing microplastics, ammonia, and trace metals from wastewater and their role in phytoremediation.  Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 118830-118854 (ISSN: 0944-1344; Impact factor: 5.8; W category-HJRS).
2023
  1. Maria Hasnain, *Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen, Heather Macdonald, Maria Hamid, Zaheer Abbasand Emanuele Radicetti. 2023. Prospects for Biodiesel Production from emerging algal resource: Process Optimization and characterization of Biodiesel Properties. Agriculture,  13(2), 407  (ISSN: 2077-0472; Impact factor: 3.4; W category-HJRS) https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/2/407
  2. Maria Hasnain, Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen, Daniel Anthony Dias, Farheen Aslam and Roberto Mancinelli.2023. Applying Silver Nanoparticles to Enhance Metabolite Accumulation and Biodiesel Production in New Algal Resources, Agriculture, 13 (1) 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13010073 (ISSN: 2077-0472; Impact factor: 3.4; W category-HJRS)
  3. Maria Hasnain, Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen, Faisal Zulfiqar, HansWerner Koyro, Ali ElNaggar, Isabel Caçado, Bernardo Duart, Jörg Rinklebe, Jean Wan Hong Yong . 2023. Biochar-plant interaction and detoxification strategies under abiotic stresses for achieving agricultural resilience: A critical review. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Volume 249, 1 January 2023, 114408 (ISSN:  0147-6513; Impact fctor: 7.1; W category, HJRS; Review article ) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651322012489
  4. Neelma  Munir, Mina Samad, Nadia Sharif , Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz. 2023. Effect of mutagens on biomass and lipid content of Ulothrix sp. And Oscillatoria sp. For improved biodiesel production. Journal of animal & plant sciences, 33(1): 2023, page: 174-179 issn (print): 1018-7081; Impact factor: 0.5; Y category-HJRS)  2309-8694)  (Research article) https://www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/2023/01/20.pdf
  1. Shama Sadaf ,Ayesha Saeed, Komal Hassan, Zeeshan Ahmad . 2023. Antimicrobial activity of comfort related properties of silk treated with herbal extracts in making of reusable masks Bioscience journal 39:e39035 (ISSN: 1981-3163; Impact factor: 0.5; Y category-HJRS)  DOI: https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v39n0a2023-65193 
  1. Neelma Munir, Rabia Tariq, Zainul Abideen, Maria Hasnain, Muhammad Iftikhar Hussain, Rukhama Haq . 2023. Efficient detoxification of textile wastewater by applying Chenopodium album nanoparticles and its application in simulated metal-bearing effluents removal. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30( 21) 60890-60906 (W category-HJRS)
  2. Neelma Munir, Wafa Gulzar, Zainul Abideen, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Ali El-Keblawy, Fengliang Zhao. 2023. Plant–Nanoparticle Interactions: Transcriptomic and Proteomic Insights. Agronomy, 13 (8): 2112. (ISSN: 2073-4395;  Impact factor 3.8; W category)
  3. Neelma Munir, Wafa Gulzar, Zainul Abideen, John T Hancook, Ali El-Keblawy, Emanuele Radicetti. 2023. Nanotechnology improves disease resistance in plants for food security: Applications and challenges. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 51: 102781 ( W category)
  4. Maria Hasnain, Zainul Abideen, Saud Hashmi, Shagufta Naz and *Neelma Munir. Assessing the potential of nutrient deficiency for enhancement of biodiesel production in algal resources, Biofuels, 14:1, 1-34, (ISSN: 17597277; Impact factor: 2.73; X category-HJRS)   ; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17597269.2022.2106640
  5. Neelma Munir, Mina Samad, Nadia Sharif , Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz. 2023. Effect of mutagens on biomass and lipid content of Ulothrix sp. And Oscillatoria sp. For improved biodiesel production. Journal of animal & plant sciences, 33(1): 2023, page: 174-179 (ISSN (print): 1018-7081; Impact factor: 0.5; Y category-HJRS)  2309-8694)  https://www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/2023/01/20.pdf
  6. Shama Sadaf ,Ayesha Saeed, Komal Hassan, Zeeshan Ahmad . 2023. Antimicrobial activity of comfort related properties of silk treated with herbal extracts in making of reusable masks Bioscience journal 39:e39035 (ISSN: 1981-3163; Impact factor: 0.5; Y category-HJRS)  DOI: https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v39n0a2023-65193  .
  7. Maria Hasnain, Zainul Abideen, Shagufta Naz , Ute Roessner and *Neelma Munir. 2023. Biodiesel production from new algal sources using response surface methodology and microwave application. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery13, 6213–6228  (ISSN: 2190-6815 Impact factor 4.8, X category-HJRS) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-021-01560-4 
2022
  1. Maria Hasnain, Neelma Munir, Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, · Faraz Ali,  · Ali El‑Keblawy, Zainul Abideen. 2022. Integral Approach for the Evaluation of Sugar Cane Bio‑Waste Molasses and Effects on Algal Lipids and Biodiesel ProductionWaste and Biomass Valorization (ISSN: 1877-2641; Impact Factor 3.4; W category-HJRS) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-022-01864-0
  2. Maria Hasnain · Zainul Abideen  · Daniel Anthony Dias  · Shagufta Naz  · *Neelma Munir. Utilization of Saline Water Enhances Lipid Accumulation in Green Microalgae for the Sustainable Production of Biodiesel BioEnergy Research (ISSN: 1939-1234; Impact factor: 2.8; W category-HJRS) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-022-10467-5
  3. Sheza Ayaz Khilji, Neelma Munir , Irfan Aziz, Bareera Anwar, Maria Hasnain, Ali Murad Jakhar,    Zahoor A. Sajid, Zainul Abideen,*, Muhammad Iftikhar Hussain, Abeer A. El‐Habeeb and Hsi‐Hsien Yang. 2022. Application of Algal Nanotechnology for Leather Wastewater Treatment and Heavy Metal Removal Efficiency, Sustainability, 14, 13940. (ISSN: 2071-1050; Impact Factor 3.88; W category-HJRS)  https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/21/13940
  4. Neelma Munir, Maria Hanif, Zainul Abideen,* , Muhammed Sohail, Ali El-Keblawy, Emanuele Radicetti,* , Roberto Mancinelli and Ghulam Haider’ 2022. Mechanisms and Strategies of Plant Microbiome Interactions to Mitigate Abiotic Stresses. Agronomy 2022, 12, 2069. (ISSN: 2073-4395; Impact factor 3.949: W category-HJRS; )) https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy12092069
  5. Zainul Abideen, Huma Waqif , Neelma Munir,*, Ali El-Keblawy, Maria Hasnain , Emanuele Radicetti,* , Roberto Mancinelli, Brent L. Nielsen and Ghulam Haider. 2022. Algal-Mediated Nanoparticles, Phycochar, and Biofertilizers for Mitigating Abiotic Stresses in Plants: A Review. Agronomy, 12, 1788.. (ISSN: 2073-4395; Impact factor 3.949; W category-HJRS; Review article) https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy12081788
  6. Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnain, Ute Roessner, Zainul Abideen. 2022. Strategies in improving plant salinity resistance and use of salinity resistant plants for economic sustainability. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology 52:12, 2150-2196. ,  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10643389.2021.1877033?journalCode=best20 (ISSN: 1064-338: Impact Factor 11.75; W category-HJRS; Review article) https:// doi.org/10.3390/su142113940
  7. Zainul Abideen, Maria Hanif ,Neelma Munir,*and Brent L. Nielsen 2022. Impact of Nanomaterials on the Regulation of Gene Expression and Metabolomics of Plants under Salt Stress.Plants 2022, 11(5),691; (ISSN:  2223-7747; Impact factor  9; W category-HJRS; Review article)https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/5/691;  ()
  8. Khazeema Yousaf, Rasheeda Bashir, K Balqees, Shagufta Naz, Neelma Munir, Farheen Aslam. 2022. High prevalence of glaucoma-associated CYP1B1 mutation (p. G61E) in primary congenital and open angle glaucoma patients in Pakistan. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. 50 (3): 589-594. (ISSN: 1391-4588; Impact Factor: 68 ; X category))
  9. Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnain, Zirwa Sarwar, Faraz Ali, Kamel Hessini, Zainul Abideen. 2022.  Changes in environmental conditions are critical factors for optimum biomass, lipid pattern and biodiesel production in algal biomass . Biologia, 77:3099–3124 (ISSN: 1336-9563; Impact Factor: 1.65; X category-HJRS)
2021
  1. Neelma Munir, Sheza A. Khilji, Maryam Shabir and Zahoor A. Sajid . 2021.Exogenous Application of Ascorbic Acid Enhances the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential of Ocimum sanctum Grown under Salt Stress. Journal of Food Quality. 8  (ISSN: 1745-4557. Impact Factor: 2.45; W category-HJRS) https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/4977410
  2. Neelma Munir, Kanza Malik, Rasheeda Bashir, Imran Altaf. Shagufta Naz. Isolation and Characterization of Polysaccharide- Degrading Microbes from Compost Samples. Journal of Environmental Science and Management 24-2: 10-16 (ISSN 0119-1144; Impact factor 0.326; Y category-HJRS).) https://ovcre.uplb.edu.ph/journals-uplb/index.php/JESAM/article/view/605
  3. Mohammad Shahzad Tufail , Iram Liaqat1, Ayesha Sadiqa , Muhammad Mushtaq3 , Saiqa Andleeb , Irfana Liaqat , Neelma Munir , Asia Bibi , Samina Zain , Naureen Fatima, Gulbeena Saleem , and Farzana Rasheed. 2021. Cloning and over Expression Studies of Ovine Somatotropin cDNA of Kajli (sheep breed) in a Prokaryotic System . Journal of Oleo Science, doi : 10.5650/jos.ess21242 Journal of Oleo Science. 70, (12) 1791-1796  (ISSN1347-3352; Impact factor 1.6; X category-HJRS). https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jos/advpub/0/advpub_ess21242/_article/-char/ja/
  4. Maria Hasnain, Zainul Abideen, Shagufta Naz &Ute Roessner and *Neelma Munir. 2021. Biodiesel production from new algal sources using response surface methodology and microwave application. Biomass Conversion and BiorefineryDOI: 1007/s13399-021-01560-4 (ISSN: 2190-6815 Impact factor 4.8, X category-HJRS) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-021-01560-4 
  5. Neelma Munir, Maria Hanif , Daniel Anthony Dias and Zainul Abideen. 2021. The role of halophytic nanoparticles towards the remediation of degraded and saline agricultural lands. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28:60383–60405. ISSN: 1614-7499; Impact factor: 5.1; W category-HJRS; Review article) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16139-9 (
  6. Neelma Munir, Armish Riaz, Esha Mehmood, Saba Ghulam Mustafa, Rukhama Haq , Saiqa Ilyas and Shagufta Naz. 2021. Effect of different treatments on nutritional, microbiological and rheological properties of flours. Progress in Nutrition 23(2): e2021113 (ISSN: 11298723; IF:0.5; Y category-HJRS) DOI: 10.23751/pn.v23i2.9217 
2020
  1. Rasheeda bashir, Hira Ali, Saira malik, Neelma Munir, Rukhama Haq, Shagufta Naz and Imran Altaf. 2020. Association of STAT4rs7574865 with Sysceptibility to Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematous in Pakistani Population. Sains Malaysiana 49(11): 2755-2761(ISSN: 1266039; Impact factor 0.65) https://www.ukm.my/jsm/pdf_files/SM-PDF-49-11-2020/14.pdf  (W category-HJRS)
  2. Neelma Munir, Zainul Abideen and Nadia Sharif. 2020. Development of halophytes as energy feedstock by applying genetic manipulations.All Life 13(1)..1595745 (ISSN: 2155-3769; Impact factor:2.0; X category-HJRS; Review article ) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21553769.2019.1595745 https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/progressinnutrition/article/view/9217
  3. Imran Altaf, Faryal Ashraf, Muhammad Ashraf, Moneeb Ashraf, Aqeel Javeed, Neelma Munir, Rasheeda Bashir. Evaluation of the cytotoxic and antiviral effects of ethanol extract of three Opuntia species of Peste des Petits ruminant virus. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research October 2020; 19 (10): 2123-2128 (ISSN: 1596-5996; Impact factor:0.5; Y category-HJRS) https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/view/201825
  1. Saiqa Ilyas, Nida Asghar, Neelma Munir, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2020. Genetic transformation of carrot (Daucas carota L.) to express hepatitis b surface antigen gene for edible vaccine of hbv. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 30(5): 2020, Page: 1263-1272 (ISSN : 1018-7081; Impact factor:0.4; Y category-HJRS) http://www.thejaps.org.pk/Volume/2020/30-05/abstract/24.php 
  1. Neelma Munir*, Sundas Moazzam, Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz*. Detection of Fungus Causing Scab Disease of Citrus in Punjab, Pakistan. Philippine Journal of Crop Science (PJCS) April 2020, 45 (1):1-10. (ISSN: 0115-463X , Impact factor: 0.13; Y category HJRS) https://ovcre.uplb.edu.ph/journals-uplb/index.php/PJCS/article/view/377/351 
  2. Neelma Munir, Mehreen Tahir and Shagufta Naz.2020. Effect of Gamma Radiation to Cope with Post-harvest Losses and Nutritional Components in Guava (Psidium guajava ) Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2020, 16, 1-11. (I SSN: 2212-3881; ISI indexed)
2019 
  1. Neelma Munir, Alia Hameed, Rukhama Haq and Shagufta NAz. 2019. Biochemical changes in cultivars of sweet oranges infected with citrus tristeza virus , Brazilan Journal of Biology. 79 (4) 742-748 (ISSN:1519-6984; Impact factor: 0.54) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31017183/
  2. Shagufta Naz, Ayesha Javed, Ayesha Saleem, Khadija Murtaza, Rukhama Haq, Akbar Hayat and Neelma Munir,*.2019 . Effect of Gamma Radiation on Microflora, Proximate Analysis and Sprouting of Garlic. 5(1); 46-52
2018           
  1. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Manzoor, Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz*.2018. Influence of gamma irradiation on shelf life and proximate analysis of fresh tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). The Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, 28(5): 2018, page: 1385-1390 (ISSN: 1018-7081; Impact factor: 0.44) https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20183374650 
  1. Neelma Munir*, Rukhama Haq, Zunaira Aziz and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Citrus psorosis virus: A Qualitative and Quantitative Detection by RT-PCR and Real-Time Taqman RT-PCR in Pakistan. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 20: 2091‒2096 (ISSN: 1560-8530; Impact factor: 0.7) http://www.fspublishers.org/published_papers/21449_..pdf 
  1. Neelma Munir*, Maria Rafique, Imran Altaf, Nadia Sharif and Shagufta Naz 2018. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of extracts from selected algal species Bangladesh Journal of Botany. 47(1): 53-61. (ISSN: 0253-5416 ; Impact Factor:2) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neelma-Munir/publication/325084097_Antioxidant_and_antimicrobial_activities_of_extracts_from_selected_algal_species/links/5bec4de9299bf1124fd1fbf2/Antioxidant-and-antimicrobial-activities-of-extracts-from-selected-algal-species.pdf 
  2. Neelma Munir, Samra Pervaiz, Rukhama Haq, Rasheeda Bashir and Shagufta Naz 2018. Effcect of gamma radiation on post harvest spoilage of spinach . International Journal Of Biology Pharmacy And Allied Sciences, 7(6): 991-998 (ISSN: 2277–4998)(ISI indexed). https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2018/June/MS_IJBPAS_2018_4461.pdf
2017 
  1. Komal Najam, Imran Altaf, M. Ashraf, M. Adil Rasheed, Faiza Saleem, Neelma Munir, and Rasheeda Bashir. 2017. In vitro evaluation of mutagenicity and genotoxicity of sitagliptin alone and in combination with artificial sweeteners. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 16:1841-1847. (ISSN: 1596-5996; Impact Factor: 0.569) https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/view/160732
  1. Rukhama Haq, Neelma Munir*, Faiza Saleem*, Anam Mushtaq, Azka Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Effect of physical mutagen on the salmonella inactivation, sensory evaluation and proximate analysis of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Legume Research40 (1) 2017 : 27-31 ISSN:0250-5371 / E ISSN:0976-0571 https://arccarticles.s3.amazonaws.com/webArticle/articles/5LR262.pdf
  2. Neelma Munir*, Nazish Hameed, Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz . 2017.Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Shelf Life, Physiological and Nutritional Value of Onion (Allium cepa) Philippine Journal of Crop Science (PJCS) August 2017, 42 (2):61-65 (ISSN: 0115-463X; Impact Factor: 0.115) https://www.cabi.org/gara/FullTextPDF/2017/20173297239.pdf 
  1. Saima Khan , Imran Altaf , Muhammad A Rasheed , Muhammad Ashraf , Sidra Ishaq , Rasheeda Bashir & Neelma Munir * . 2017. Protection of vitamin A and E against toxicity induced by hydroquinone Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol. 55, pp. 383-388.
  1. Shahid Raza, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Jalil Ahmed and Ayesha Ameen.2017. Effect of pH During Composting of Municipal Solid Waste. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial research. Series A: physical science. 60(2) 114-116 (ISSN: 2223-2559, Y category) https://v3.pjsir.org/index.php/physical-sciences/article/view/18 
  2. Neelma Munir, Zunaira Tahir , Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Nutritional value assessment and proximate composition of gamma irradiated grapes. Pakistan Journal of Science. Vol. 6 9 310-316 (Y category)
2016 
  1. Ishrat Imran , Imran Altaf , Muhammad Ashraf , Aqeel Javeed , Neelma Munir, Rasheeda Bashir. 2016. In vitro evaluation of antiviral activity of leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica, Moringa oleifera, and Morus alba against the foot and mouth disease virus on BHK-21 cell line . ScienceAsia 42: 392–396 (ISSN: 1513-1874; Impact factor: 0.19)
  1. Rizwana Raheel, Muhammad  Ashraf, Aqeel Javeed, Rasheeda Bashir, *Neelma Munir and Imran Altaf. Evaluation of antiviral and cytotoxic potential of ethanolic extract of Acacia nilotica against peste des petits ruminants virus in vitro cell culture. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 86 (11): 1274–1275 (ISSN: 0367-8318, Impact factor:  0.22)
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311606124_Evaluation_of_antiviral_and_cytotoxic_potential_of_ethanolic_extract_of_Acacia_nilotica_against_peste_des_petits_ruminants_virus_in_vitro_cell_culture  
  2. Faiza Saleem, Uzma Nisar, Aisha Younas, Faiza Jabeen, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Nazia Khursheed, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz & Abdul Rauf Shakoori. 2016.Molecular characterisation of Bacillus chitinase for bioconversion of chitin waste. Natural Product Research, 30,( 6) 720–723 (ISSN: 14786427; Impact factor:8)
    http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786419.2015.1040789
  3. Neelma Munir*, Sundas Moazzam, Rukhama Haq, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz Analysis of nutritional components of peas after sterilization treatment with gamma radiation. Legume Research, 39 (1) 2016: 43-47 (ISSN:  02505371 ; Impact Factor: 0.197) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295258684_Analysis_of_nutritional_components_of_peas_after_sterilization_treatment_with_gamma_radiation 
  1. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Imtiaz, Nadia Sharif, Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz . 2016. Screening of lipid contents of microalgae by optimization of oil extraction processes . Pakistan journal of science . 68 ( 1) 1-7. ( x category) 
  1. Ghulam Zahara Jahangir, Faiza Saleem, Shagufta Naz, Neelma Munir, Rukhama Haq, Aleena Sumrin.2016. Thyroid hormone dependent gene expression. Advancements in life sciences. 3(4) 119-124   (HEC recognized; Y category)
  2. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Saleha Iqbal, Imran Altaf, Rasheeda Bashir and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Phytochemical analysis of extracts of atropa belladonna and matricaria chamomila obtained by microwave extraction method .International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences. 2016, 5(1): 144-152  (ISSN: 2277–4998) (ISI indexed). 
  1. Ayesha Ameen, Jalil Ahmad, Neelma Munir and Shahid Raza 2016. Physical and chemical analysis of compost to check its maturity and stability. European Journal Of Pharmaceutical  and Medical Research   2016,3(5), 84-87    ISSN 2394-3211.        
  1. Ayesha Ameen, Neelma Munir, Jalil Ahmad and Shahid Raza . 2016. Isolation, identification and molecular characterization of the most prevalent bacillus bacteria in decomposition of municipal Solid waste. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences. Volume 3, Issue 5, 92-97. ISSN 2349-8870 
2015
  1. Nadia Sharif, Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem, Shagufta Naz . 2015. Factors affecting Agrobacterium mediated transformation of indigenous Chlorella vulgeris  Bayerinck. Bangladesh Journal of. Botany. 44(2): 323-326 (ISSN: 2535416; Impact factor 0.2)
    https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJB/article/view/38524 
  1. Faiza Saleem, Fareeha Aftab,  Rooma Adalat and  *Neelma Munir. 2015. Isolation of Lead Resistant Bacteria from Lead Contaminated Soil Samples. Collected from Sundar Industrial Estate and their Potential Use in Bioremediation. Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan., 37, No. 03, 495-501 (ISSN: 0253-5106 ; Impact factor 0.345)
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282374988_Isolation_of_Lead_Resistant_Bacteria_from_Lead_Contaminated_Soil_Samples_Collected_from_Sundar_Industrial_Estate_and_their_Potential_Use_in_Bioremediation#fullTextFileContent 
  1. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Imtiaz, Nadia Sharif and Shagufta. Naz (2015) Optimization of growth conditions of different algal strains and determination of their lipid contents. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(2) 546-553 (ISSN 1018-7081; Impact Factor : 549) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neelma_Munir2/publication/275519543_Optimization_of_Growth_Conditions_of_Different_Algal_Strains_and_Determination_of_Their_Lipid_Contents/links/5721851308ae82260fab4593/Optimization-of-Growth-Conditions-of-Different-Algal-Strains-and-Determination-of-Their-Lipid-Contents.pdf 
  1. Nadia Sharif, *Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem, Farheen Aslam, Shagufta Naz. 2015 Mass cultivation of various algal species and their evaluation as a potential candidate for lipid production. Natural Product Research, 29 (20) 1938-194 (Impact Factor: 225 ) http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786419.2015.1010163 
  1. Munir, Ifrah. Safdar and Shagufta. Naz (2015) The effect of induced mutation for varietal improvement in some local grapevine cultivars. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(1): 234-242. (ISSN 1018-7081; Impact Factor : 0.549)
    http://www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/v-25-01/32.pdf 
  1. Faiza Saleem, Hina Habib, Neelma Munir, Rooma Adalat, 2015. Association of High Prevalence of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci With Unsafe Waste Disposal Practices in Poultry Shops. Journal of Zoology. Pakistan Journal of Zoology., vol. 47(1), pp. 249-253(ISSN: 0030-9923; Impact Factor: 0.400).
    http://zsp.com.pk/pdf47/249-253%20(33)%20PJZ-2161-15%2022-1-15%20Hina%20article.pdf 
  1. Faiza Saleem, Rukhama Haq, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Mehral Aslam, Rabia Aslam and Imran Altaf. 2015. Quality Characteristics and Microbial Safety Evaluation of Gamma Irradiated Almonds (Prunus dulcis). International journal of Bioscience.. 6 (10) 97-103. (ISI indexed) 
  1. Rasheeda Bashir, Braira Wahid, Aneeqa Javed, Imran Altaf, Neelma Munir, Rukhama Haq, Shagufta Naz. 2015.reducing the risk of nosocomial illnesses by targeting the viable microflora on oxygen mask and nasal oxygen cannula through COBALT-60 SOURCE. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 4(10): 6098-6106
  2. Rukhama Haq, Afifa Ghosri, Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem, Sidra Akram Effe ct of Gamma radiation on Proximate Analysis of spices. Journal of Innovative Sciences. 1(1): 37-44
  3. Neelma Munir, Ifrah Safdar and Shagufta Naz. 2015 Effect of growth regulators on callus induction and micropropagation of three grape varieties. Journal of agricultural research. 53(2): 233-244 (Y Category)
    http://apply.jar.punjab.gov.pk/upload/1456202853_118_10-4288.pdf
  1. Neelma Munir , Hafiza Zumar Qaiser, Rukhama Haq, Shagufta Naz, Faiza Saleem and Farkhanda Manzoor.. 2015. Effect of Gamma Radiation on Sprout Inhibition and Nutritional Value of Potato. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences.
    http://www.pjlss.edu.pk/pdf_files/2015_3/153-156.pdf
2014
  1. Faiza Saleem, Aisha Younas, Rasheeda Bashir, Shagufta Naz, Neelma Munir and Abdul Rauf Shakoori, Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Exochitinase A Gene of Indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(6): 1491-1501. (ISSN: 0030-9923; Impact Factor: 0.400)
    http://www.zsp.com.pk/pdf46/1491-1501%20(2)%20PJZ-1952-14%2021-10-14%20Ayesha%20article_corrected.pdf
  2. Faiza Saleem, Reema Aslam, Yasar Saleem, Shagufta Naz, Neelma Munir, Nazia Khurshid, Quratulain Syed and Abdul Rauf Shakoori, Analysis and Evaluation of Growth Parameters for Optimum Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Bacillus thuringiensis strain CMBL-BT-6. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(5):.( ISSN: 0030-9923 Impact Factor: 0.400)
  1. Nadia Sharif*, Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem, Farheen Aslam and Shagufta Naz. 2014. Prolific Anticancer Bioactivity of Algal Extracts (Review). American Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 1 : 60-72
  1. Neelma Munir, Wasqa Ijaz, Imran Altaf , Shagufta Naz. 2014. Evaluation of antifungal and antioxidant potential of two medicinal plants: Aconitum heterophyllum and Polygonum bistorta. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical  Biomedicine; 4(Suppl 2): S779-S783. (ISI indexed)
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115300630
  2. Rukhama Haq, Sidra Akram, Neelma Munir*, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta. Influence of gamma radiation on nutrient contents ofcanned tomato paste Mycopath, 12(1): 53-57, ISSN 1729-5521
2013 
  1. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Saleha Iqbal, Imran Altaf, Rasheeda Bashir, Nadia Sharif , Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2014. Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of two endangered plant species Atropa belladonna and Matricaria chamomilla. African Journal of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine. 11(5):111-117 (ISSN 0189-6016;  Impact factor 0.56)
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/109180/98970 
  1. Farkhanda Manzoor , Sabiha Fazal , Neelma Munir, Shugufta Naz and Asma Akbar(2013) Acaricidal Activityof Essential oils from Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Bach (Acorus calamus) And Mint (Mentha arvensis) against Rhipicephalus sanguineus( Latreille) Asian Journal of Chemistry. Volume 25, No. 12; 6787-6790. (ISSN 0970-7077; Impact factor 0.25)
    https://www.tib.eu/en/search/id/BLSE%3ARN342859286/Acaricidal-Activity-of-Essential-Oils-from-Tulsi/
  1. Shagufta Naz, Ambreen Zafarullah, Kiran Shahzadhi and Neelma Munir (2013) Assessment of genetic diversity within germplasm accessions in tomato using morphological and molecular markers. Journal of Animal and Plant Science: 23(4) 2013. (ISSN 1018-7081; Impact Factor64)
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263659726_Assessment_of_genetic_diversity_within_germplasm_accessions_in_tomato_using_morphological_and_molecular_markers 
  1. Sabiha Fazal, Farkhanda Manzoor, Asma Abdul Latif, Neelma Munir, Izza and Mahnoor Pervaiz. 2013. Larvicidal Activities of Five Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti (L.) Larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) Asian Journal of Chemistry; 25, No. 18, 10212-10216.)( ISSN 0970-7077; Impact factor 0.25)
    https://charles.lis.soas.ac.uk/EdsRecord/edb,103390809 
  1. Neelma Munir and Faheem Aftab. 2013. Changes in activities of antioxidant enzymes in response to NaCl stress in callus cultures and regenerated plants of sugarcane. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 23 (1) 203-209 (ISSN 1018-708; Impact Factor : 0.64)
    http://www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/v-23-1/30.pdf
  1. Neelma Munir and Faheem Aftab. 2013. Effect of NaCl stress on callus morphology and growth of sugarcane callus cultures (cv. SPF 234 AND cv. HSF 240). Pakistan Journal of Science (Vol. 65 (4). 473-477. 
  1. Neelma Munir, Nadia Sharif, Shagufta Naz and Farkhanda Manzoor. 2013. Algae: A potent antioxidant source. Sky Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 1(3), pp. 22 – 31.
    http://www.skyjournals.org/sjmr/pdf/2013pdf/Apr/Munir%20et%20al%20pdf.pdf
  1. Neelma Munir, Nadia Sharif, Shagufta Naz, Faiza Saleem and Farkhanda Manzoor. 2013 Harvesting and Processing of microalgae biomass fractions for Biodiesel production (A review). Science technology and development. 32 (3): 235-243. http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/std/std/2013/235-243.pdf
  2. Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Kiran Shahzadi and Sumera Javad. Effect of various levels of ascorbic acid pretreatment on alleviation of salt stress in salt sensitive genotype (SPF 213). Journal of Agricultural Research. 51. 267-276.http://apply.jar.punjab.gov.pk/upload/1380536143_106_6._4201%28ALI%29.pdf 
  1. Saiqa Ilyas, Shagufta Naz, Sumeera Javad, Kiran Shehzadi, Amna Tariq, Neelma Munir and Aamir Ali 2013. Influence of cytokinins, sucrose and pH on adventitious shoot regeneration of Polyscias balfouriana (Balfour aralia). Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. 7(42). 3098-3014. (ISSN: 1996-0875; Impact Factor 59)
    http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMPR/article-full-text-pdf/8FE076141661
  1. Shagufta Naz, Syeda Qamar Nayab Batool and *Neelma Munir. Antifungal activity of Clitoris ternatea extracts against different fungal species. Mycopath (2013) 11(2): 91-94 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neelma_Munir2/publication/266136833_Antifungal_activity_of_Clitoris_ternatea_L_extracts_against_different_fungal_species/links/5425957e0cf238c6ea741f3b/Antifungal-activity-of-Clitoris-ternatea-L-extracts-against-different-fungal-species.pdf
  2. Sumera Javad, Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas, Aamir Ali, Farah Aslam and Neelma Munir. Study of the effect of physical state of medium and different concentrations of sucrose, ferric ethylenediamine- tetraacetic acid (FeEDTA) and CuSO4 in enhancing the micropropagation system of Stevia rebaudiana Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(9). 1800-1805. (ISSN: 1996-0875; Impact Factor= 0.59)
    http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMPR/article-full-text-pdf/70006A432120
  1. Farkhanda Manzoor, Neelma Munir, Asma Ambreen and Shagufta Naz Efficacy of some essential oils against American cockroach Periplaneta americana (L.) Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(6), pp. 1065-1069 (ISSN: 1996-0875; (Impact Factor 0.59) 
2011 
  1. Shagufta Naz, Fozia Tabassum, Sumera Javad, Saiqa Ilyas, Farah Aslam, Neelma Munir and Amir Ali. 2011. Micropropagation and callogenesis of a recalcitrant species Ricinus communis. Pakistan Journal of Botany 43 (5) 2419-2422. (ISSN: 0556-3321; Impact Factor:9)
    http://www.pakbs.org/pjbot/PDFs/43(5)/PJB43(5)2419.pdf 
    http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JMPR/article-full-text-pdf/D40962225620
  1. Neelma Munir and Faheem Aftab "Enhancement of salt tolerance in sugarcane by ascorbic acid pretreatment" (2011) African Journal of Biotechnology Vol:10 pp:18362-18370 (ISSN:1684-5315;Impact factor 0.57)
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/98611
2009
  1. Neelma Munir and Faheem Aftab. 2009. Role of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) pre-treatment in improving salt (NaCl) tolerance of sugarcane. Turkish Journal of Botany. 33:407-415. (ISSN 1300-008; IF. 6) https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/botany/vol33/iss6/2/
2003
  1. Faheem Aftab, Samina Yousaf, Neelma Munir and Javed Iqbal. 2005. Maintenance of regeneration potential over successive subcultures in sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid cv. SPF-213). Biologia (Pakistan) 51: 83-91.
2004
  1. . Faheem Aftab, Maryam Akhlaq Butt., Neelma Munir and Javed Iqbal, 2004.Quantitative/ Qualitative study of Azadirachtin and neem oil extracted from various explants and callus cultures of Azadirachta indica.. Biologia (Pakistan) 50: 183-194
Book Chapters
  1. Ahmed Olatunde, Habibu Tijjani, Mayowa Shakirdeen Obidola, Nadia Sharif, Uzma Nihar, Neelma Munir, Godwin Anywar. Essential Oils from the Family Rutaceae. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigation of the Family Rutaceae. 71-88. Apple Academic Press 
  1. Zainul Abideen, Maria Hanif, Zirwa Sarwar, Irfan Aziz, Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnaian.2024. Recent Trends of Promising Membrane Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Wastewater. Membrane Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal from Water. 28-43. Publisher CRC Press. 
  1. Wafa Gulzar, Shagufta Naz, Rukhama Haq, *Neelma Munir. Biosurfactant for the remediation of heavy metals contaminated soils. Bio-organic Amendments for Heavy Metal Remediation Pages. 361-388. Publisher Elsevier. 
  1. Ayesha Javaid, *Neelma Munir. 2024. Heavy metals contamination of waters worldwide and their perspectives for remediation through ecotechnologies. Bio-organic Amendments for Heavy Metal Remediation
    Pages 3-20. Publisher Elsevier
  2. Zirwa Sarwar, Maria Hasnain, Maria Hanif, Huma Waqif, Neelma Munir. 2023. Evolutionary Responses of Tropical Plants to Changing Climate.  Ecophysiology of Tropical Plants. PP 15-23. CRC press.
  3. Neelma Munir, Ayesha Qamar, Maria Hasnain, Huma Waqif, Maria Hanif, Zirwa Sarwar, Shagufta Naz. Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals against Depression. In  Phytochemical Drug Discovery for Central Nervous System Disorders: Biochemistry and Therapeutic Effects. 203-217. Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  4. Ahmed Olatunde, Neelma Munir, Godwin Anywar, Maria Hanif, Huma Waqif, Habibu Tijjani, Barbara Sawicka, Akram Muhammad. 2023. Medicinal Herbs against Central Nervous System Disorders. Phytochemical Drug Discovery for Central Nervous System Disorders: Biochemistry and Therapeutic Effects. 359-383. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  5. Neelma Munir, Sher Zaman Safi, Zirwa Sarwar, Muhammad Arshad, Maria Hasnain, Rukhama Haq.Techniques and Strategies for Bioenergy Production from Manure. Climate Changes Mitigation and Sustainable Bioenergy Harvest Through Animal Waste: Sustainable Environmental Implications of Animal Waste. 125-148. Springer Nature Switzerland
  1. Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnain, Huma Waqif, Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, Michael C. Olisah, Chukwudi Jude Chikwendu, Chukwuemelie Zedech Uche, Kingsley C. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu, and Abeer Mohamed Ali El Sayed 2022. Gelling Agents, Micro and Nanogels in Food System Applications. Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science, Processing and Packaging. Pp 153-167. 1007/978-3-030-98820-3_10
  2. Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnain, Maria Hanif, Surajudeen Abiola Abdulrahman, Chukwuebuka Egbuna. 2022. Byproducts of Groundnut as Source of Nutraceuticals. In Food and Agricultural Byproducts as Important Source of Valuable Nutraceuticals. Pp. 227-241 Springer, Cham., https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98760-2_16
  3. Neelma Munir, Maria Hasnain, Maria Hanif, Huma Waqif, Nadia Sharif 2022. Fungal organisms: a check for harmful algal blooms. In  Freshwater Mycology. Pp 91-115 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91232-7.00002-7
  4. Nadia Sharif, Ayesha Bibi, Naila Zubair, Neelma Munir. 2022. Heavy metal accumulation potential of aquatic fungi. In  Freshwater Mycology. pp193-208. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91232-7.00008-8 
  1. Nadia Sharif, Sana Nayab, Syeda Nazish Arshad, Neelma Munir, and Shagufta Naz. 2018.Phytochemicals of Marine Origins PHYTOCHEMISTRY Volume 3 Part 1. Marine Sources, Industrial Applications, and Recent Advances. Apple Academic Press. pp 3-34
  2. Nadia Sharif, Neelma Munir, and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Extraction of Marine Phytochemicals: Methods and Techniques PHYTOCHEMISTRY Volume 3 Part 1. Marine Sources, Industrial Applications, and Recent Advances. Apple Academic Press. pp 89-104
  3. Nadia Sharif, Neelma Muir and Shagufta Naz, Rehana Iqbal and Waqar Rauf. 2017. Algae based Polymers, Blends and composites. Chapter 4. Origin of algae and their plastids pp 77-110

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