Shahid Umar
Prof. Shahid Umar has identified the major strategies for developing abiotic stress-tolerant crops through modulation of tolerance mechanisms at both physiological and molecular levels, deciphered the importance of nitrogen metabolism in cereals and leafy vegetables, and enhanced nitrogen-use efficiency as well as developed a synergism between primary nutrients and growth under varied environmental conditions. Prof. Umar has nine edited volumes to his credit and has participated in research projects with funding from agencies, including the International Potash Research Institute, Switzerland. For his significant contributions to potassium nutrition management for the improvement of crop yield and quality, Prof. Umar has received several awards including the 2003 IPI-FAI International Award from the International Potash Institute, Basel, Switzerland, and the Fertilizer Association of India.