Bio
Hafiz Saad Bin Mustafa is a dedicated Research Officer at the Directorate of Oilseeds, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute in Faisalabad, Pakistan. With a Master of Science (Hons.) in Plant Breeding & Genetics, his work focuses on advancing agricultural science, particularly in oilseed crops. He has contributed to research on the quantitative evaluation of sesame promising lines for adaptability and seed yield in Punjab, Pakistan, and has also explored genetic diversity among sunflower inbred lines to develop recombinants with better achene yield and oil quality. His expertise spans plant science and agricultural research, with a record of publications and peer review activities that underscore his commitment to the field.
Educational Journey
M.Sc. (Hons.) Plant Breeding & Genetics • Plant Breeding & Genetics
Experience
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute
Research Officer
0 - 0 • Directorate of OilseedsResearch
Quantitative Evaluation of Sesame (Sesamumindicum L.) Promising Lines for Adaptability and Seed Yield in Different Agro-Climatic Conditions of Punjab (Pakistan)
Pakistan has become the fourth largest market for cooking oil after China, India and United Arab Emirates and third largest importer of the commodity. Pakistan imports crude and refined cooking oils (palm and palm olein) mainly from Malaysia and Indonesia, while it imports soybean oil from North America and Brazil. The aim of present study was to evaluate best performing sesame genotypes under different climatic conditions of Punjab province. The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications at five different agro-climatic locations during Kharif 2016. Experimental material comprised of 10 genotypes with different genetic makeup. The data for seed yield was recorded and Least Significant Difference(LSD) was calculated at 5% probability level. The study showed that there is significant variability among the genotypes for seed yield. Genotypes 10003 and 50022 performed well and showed good stability in seed yield at all five locations. The cultivation of these lines in Punjab province may enhance the local production of good quality edible oil in the country.
