Mureed Husain | pest management products | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mureed Husain | Pest Management Products | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mureed Husain is a Pakistani national with expertise in Agriculture Entomology and Biotechnology. He holds a PhD in Entomology from King Saud University, where he conducted research on molecular characterization and RNAi knockdown of vitellogenin and its receptor genes in the almond moth, Cadra cautella.

Profile

Academic Qualifications:

🎓 PhD: Entomology, King Saud University, 2018 (CGPA: 4.73/5). 🎓 M.Sc: Entomology, King Saud University, 2013 (CGPA: 4.68/5). 🎓 B.Sc: Arid Agriculture University, Agriculture Entomology, 2005 (CGPA: 3.45/4)

Notable Contributions:

📝 Successfully employed Vg-based RNAi biotechnology for managing pests like Red Palm Weevil and Almond Moth. 🌿 Led projects funded by prestigious institutions like King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University. 📚 Contributed to numerous research papers focusing on environmentally friendly pest management strategies.

Research Focus: Pest Management Products

Dr. Mureed Husain specializes in developing innovative pest management products with a focus on sustainable agriculture. His research aims to address the challenges posed by pests in agricultural settings while minimizing environmental impact. His notable contributions include:

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Dr. Husain explores integrated approaches to pest management, combining biological, cultural, and chemical methods for effective control.
  • Entomopathogenic Agents: He investigates the use of entomopathogenic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae, along with entomopathogenic nematodes, as biocontrol agents against a variety of pests.
  • RNAi Biotechnology: Dr. Husain has successfully utilized RNA interference (RNAi) technology to target vital genes in pest insects, offering a novel approach to pest control with reduced environmental impact.
  • Environmentally Friendly Formulations: His research emphasizes the development of environmentally friendly formulations for pest management products, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

 

Publications Top Notes 📰

  1. “Effects of temperature on the development of Ephestia cautella (Walker)(Pyralidae: Lepidoptera): a case study for its possible control under storage conditions” – Published in the Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2013.
  2. “Effectiveness of carbon dioxide against different developmental stages of Cadra cautella and Tribolium castaneum” – Published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017.
  3. “Comparative Efficacy of CO2 and Ozone Gases Against Ephestia cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae Under Different Temperature Regimes” – Published in the Journal of Insect Science, 2015.
  4. “Changes in the nutritional composition of maize flour due to Tribolium castaneum infestation and application of carbon dioxide to manage this pest” – Published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2018.
  5. “Biological Traits of Cadra cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Reared on Khodari Date Fruits Under Different Temperature Regimes” – Published in the Journal of Economic Entomology, 2017.
  6. “Role of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) foraging activities in increased fruit setting and production of apples (Malus domestica)” – Published in the Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 2017.