My name is Abdul Ghaffar Khoso, originally from Pakistan and currently residing in China. I completed my PhD in Plant Protection, specializing in Agricultural Entomology and Pest Control, from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China. My academic journey is complemented by extensive research in the field of pest management and the ecological impacts of agricultural practices.
My research focuses on sustainable pest control and the interactions between plants, pests, and environmental factors. For my PhD, I investigated the effects of drought-resistant wheat cultivars and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the response of Sitobion avenae to water deficit. I am also deeply interested in biological and integrated pest management, and I have worked on exploring the feeding potential of natural predators, like the zigzag beetle, on crop pests. My work aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture by understanding and managing the ecological dynamics that affect crop health and yield.
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I have a strong background in agricultural entomology and pest management, with research that spans ecological interactions, pest control, and sustainable agriculture. During my PhD in Plant Protection from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, I specialized in understanding plant-pest dynamics, particularly under environmental stressors. My doctoral research explored how drought-resistant wheat cultivars and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi influence the responses of Sitobion avenae, a major aphid pest, to water deficit conditions. This study provided new insights into the role of crop resilience and symbiotic relationships in mitigating pest impact under climate stress.
Earlier in my career, my Master’s research at Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan, focused on the feeding potential of the zigzag beetle on various sucking pests of Brinjal, offering valuable data on the use of natural predators in pest management. This work laid the foundation for my interest in biological control methods, which I continue to explore.
Throughout my research journey, I have developed a comprehensive skill set in experimental design, data analysis, and field and laboratory techniques. My work has been published in respected journals, and I have presented my findings at conferences, contributing to the broader dialogue on sustainable pest management. My ultimate goal is to apply these insights to address global challenges in agricultural sustainability and food security.
Work Experience- Sales and promotion of Pesticides, Micro-nutrients.
- Advisory Services for farmers for crop Management
- Strong follow up with farmers and dealers
- Field activities i,e. Farmer Visits, Farmers Meetings, Bio-efficacy & Harvest Field days
- Sales and promotion of High Efficiency Irrigation Systems (HEIS)
- Field / site survey and measurement for High Efficiency Irrigation Systems (HEIS) by GPS device
- Verification and commissioning of designed materials as per BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) of High Efficient Irrigation systems (HEIS)
- Supervising installation of High Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS)
- Advisory services to farmers for crop technology
- R & D work to study impact of HEIS on crop production and quality
- Strong follow up with farmers and Agri. Officials (PDs, RPDs and DOsWM) Sindh and Punjab
Education
Doctoral dissertation Topic: Effects of drought-resistant wheat cultivars and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on responses of Sitobion avenae to water deficit.
Research content:
- To observe the AM fungi Acaulospora delıcata and Claroideoglomus etunicatum root colonization in wheat.
- To observe the effects of the AM fungi delıcata and C. etunicatum symbiosis on different wheat cultivars’ plants development traits.
- To observe the impacts of AM fungi symbiosis on reproduction, growth, survival, body fitness, host choice and dehydration of avenae aphids under different water stresses.
- To investigate the Amino acid profile in AMF symbiosis wheat leaves.
- Analyze the correlation between with AMF symbiosis wheat developmental traits and life history traits of wheat aphids.
Master dissertation Topic: Feeding potential of zigzag beetle on sucking insect pests of Brinjal
Research content:
- Biology and host preference of different stages of Menochilus sexmaculatus, zigzag beetle on aphids, whiteflies and thrips of brinjal crop.
- To observe the effect of life-cycle traits of zigzag beetle on different sucking insect pests of brinjal
- To observe Cannibalism of zigzag beetle on different sucking insect pests of brinjal
- To examine the emergence rate of adult males and females of zigzag beetle on aphids, Thrips and whiteflies on brinjal.
- To observe adult longevity of zigzag beetle on different sucking insect pests of brinjal
- To observe host consumption and feeding potential adults of zigzag beetle on different prey aphid species
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