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Member Profile

Academic Level

PhD

Position

Program Coordinator / Administrator

Working Sector

Research Institute

Highest Degree

Ph. D.

Discipline

Life Sciences: Genetics

Reseach Topic

genetics and variability of Phaseolus

Publications

Research Papers
Sofi, P.A, Rather, A.G and Gull Zafar. 2005. Genetic analysis of yield components in field pea. SKUAST J. Res. 7: 261-264
Sofi, P.A and Rather, A.G. 2006. Genetic analysis of yield traits in local and CIMMYT inbred lines crosses using line x tester analysis in maize. Asian J. Plant Sci. 5(6): 1039-1042
Rather, A.G, Bhat, M.A, Wani, A.A. and Sofi, P.A. 2006. Maize populations as source of elite inbred lines under high altitude temperate conditions. SKUAST J. Res. 8: 71-75
Sofi, P.A, Rather, A.G and Wani, S.A. 2006. Combining ability and gene action studies over environments in field pea. Pakistan J. Boil. Sci. 9(14): 2689-2692
Sheikh, T., Baba,Z.A and Sofi, P.A. 2006. Effect of NaCl on growth and physiological traits of Anabena cylindrica. Pakistan J. Biol. Sci. 9(13): 2528-2530
Sofi, P.A, Rather, A.G and Warsi, M.Z. 2007. Implications of epistasis in maize breeding. Intl. J. Plant Breed. & Genet. 1(1): 1-11
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Venkatesh,S.. 2007. Triple test cross analysis in maize. Ind. J. crop Sci. 1: 191-193
Sofi, P.A and Rather, A.G. 2007. Studies on genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in maize. Maize Genet. Newsletter. 81: 26
Jabeen, N., Ahmad,N, Khan,S.H., Chatoo, M.A. and Sofi, P.A. 2007. Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium pallidoroseum) in chilli (Capsicum annum). Ind. J. Genetics & Plant Breed. 67(4): 334-336 (NAAS RATING: 6.4)
Sofi, P.A. 2007. Genetic architecture of yield and its components in maize using triple test cross. Agrothesis. 5(10): 31-36
Sofi, P.A and Rather, A.G. 2007. Genetic analysis of tassel and ear characters in maize using triple test cross. Asian J. Plant Sci.
Dar, S.A. Dar, Z,A, Gul Zafar, Sofi, N and Sofi, P. 2007. G x E interaction for fodder oats under temperate conditions. SKUAST J. Res. 9: 232-235
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Venkatesh,S. 2007. Triple test cross analysis for detection of epistasis for ear characters in maize. Maize Genet. Newsletter. 81: 27
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Dar, Z.A. 2007. Association of heterotic expression for grain yield and its components in maize. Intl. J. Agri. Sci. 2(5): 500-503
Zargar, M.Y, Baba, Z. and Sofi,P.A. 2008. Effect of N,P and biofertilisers on yield and physicochemical attributes of strawberry. Agrothesis. 6: 3-8
Lone, A.A, Sofi, P.A. Warsi, M.Z and Wani, S. H. 2008. Stability analysis for yield and anthesis-silking interval in maize. Maize Genetics Newsletter. 83 : (in press)
Rana, J. Negi, S., Wani, S.A. Saxena,S. Pradeep, K, Kak, A., Pareek, S. and Sofi, P.A. 2009. Genetic Resources of Rice in western Himalayas of India: current status. Genetic Resources & Crop Evolution. 56: 963-97 (NAAS RATING: 7.6)
Jabeen, N. , Sofi, P A and Wani, S A. 2009. Character Association in Chilli. Revista Cientifica UDO Agricola. 9: 114-117
Jabeen, N. Ahmad, N, Ghani, M.Y and Sofi, P A. 2009. Role of phenolic compounds in resistance to Chilli wilt. Commun. Biometry & Crop Sci. 4: 52-61
Singh, P., Singh, P. A., Singh, R., Singh, K N, Sofi, P A, and Bahar, F A. 2009. Efficacy of herbicides and mulching for controlling of weeds in transplanted rice. Oryza. 46: 332-334 (NAAS RATING: 3.2)
Wani, S H, Sofi, P A, Gossal, S S and Singh, N B. 2010. In vitro screening of rice callus for drought tolerance. Commun. Biometry & Crop Sci. 5: 108-115
Sofi, P.A, Zargar, M. Y., Graner, A. and Debouck, D. 2011. Evaluation of common bean germplasm under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley. J. Phytology. 3: 47-522
Razvi, S M, Khan, M N, Sofi, P A, Bhat, M A, Dar, Z A, Gul Zafar and Najeeb, S. 2011. Stability analysis in common bean genotypes of Kashmir valley. Electronic J Plant Breeding. 2(3): 242-247
Sofi, P A. , Kamaluddin and Razvi, S M 2011. Interrelationship between yield and yield components in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Trends in Biosciences 4 (2): 172-174 (NAAS RATING: 2.7)
S.Najeeb, A.G.Rather, M.A.Zarger, M.A.Ahangar, F.A.Sheikh, G.A.Parray, Z.A.Bhat, P.A. Sofi ,Subash,C.Kashap, A.Ishfaq, Z.A.Dar, Mehfoza,H. and Z.A.Badri. 2012. Maize Landraces of Kashmir: Present Status and Future Prospects. Maize Genetics Newsletter. 86: (in press)

P.A. Sofi, Gul Zaffar, Ishfaq Ahmad, Gowhar Ali and Kamaluddin. 2012. Selection Parameters for Improvement of Green Fodder Yield and Seed Yield in Oats (Avena sativa L.). Trends in Biosciences. 5: 136-37 (NAAS RATING: 2.7)

Review Papers
Sofi,P. 2006. Recent advances in understanding genetic basis of heterosis in rice. Revista UDO Agricola 6(1): 1-10
Sofi,P.A. and Trag, A.R. 2006. Genomics in Rice improvement. Asian J. Biochem. 1(2): 194-201
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Zargar, M.Y. 2006. Breaking yield barriers in rice: remodeling photosynthesis. American J. Plant Physiol. 1(2): 113-126
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G, Abdul Mateen and Husaini, A. 2007. Sequencing the maize genome: rationale, current status and future prospects. Curr. Sci. 92(12): 1702-1709 (article cited in Encyclopedia Britanica at http://www.britannica.com/bps/additionalcontent/18/25591221/Sequencing-t...) (NAAS RATING: 7.6)
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Wani,S.A. 2007. Cold tolerance in maize: Patterns of gene expression, regulation and prospects for genetic engineering. J. Plant Sci. Res. 23: 21-33 (NAAS RATING: 3.0)
Sofi, P.A and Rather, A.G. 2007. QTL analysis in rice improvement: concept, methodology and applications. Biotechnology. 6(1): 1-13
Sofi, P.A , Rather, A.G and Wani,S.A. 2007. Genetic and molecular basis of cytoplasmic male sterility in maize. Commun. Biometry & Crop Sci. 2: 49-60
Sofi, P.A and Wani, S.A. 2007. Prospects of nitrogen fixation in rice. Asian J. Plant Sci. 6(1): 203-213
Singh, P., Rather, M.A. Zeerak, N.A. and Sofi, P. 2008. Kala Zeera: A much valued spice crop. Spice India.21(10): 18-22
Hussaini. A.M, Wani, S.A, Sofi, P , Rather, A.G., Parray, G. A., Shikari, A.B. and Mir, J. I. 2009. Bioinformatics for Saffrom Improvement. Commun. Biometry & Crop Sci. 4: 3-8
Sofi, P.A., Zeerak, N.A. and Singh, P.2009. Kala Zeera (Bunium persicum): A Kashmirian High Value Crop. Turkish J. Biology. 33: 249-258 (NAAS RATING: 7.6)
Sofi, P.A., Wani. S.A., Rather, A.G and Wani, S.H. Quality Protein Maize: genetic manipulation for nutritional fortification of maize. J. Pl. Breeding & Crop Sci. 1: 244-253
Conference Presentations/Abstracts
Nehvi,F.A., Dar, Z.A, Dar, S.A. Mir, Z.A Makhdoomi, M.I and Sofi, P.A. 2004. Impact of terminator, verminator technology inpopularisation of seed of new hybrids and varieties. Paper presented in Summer School on” Recent advances in hybrid seed production of important vegetables (ICAR), SKUAST-K, August 3-23, 2004. pp. 178-182
Sofi, P.A. and Shahid Ahmad. 2006. Biosafety of transgenic crops: issues and concerns. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Transgenic Crops in Indian Agriculture: Risks and Acceptance” at CCS HAU Hisar, January 28-29, 2006. pp.
Wani, S.A., Dar, Z.A., Sofi, P.A , Gul Zaffar and Rather, A.G. 2007. Genetically modified organisms: Risks and opportunities. Paper presented in National seminar on “Bioinformatics and Biotechniques in animal and Crop Improvement”, SKUAST-K. pp. 25-30to Fusariu
Sofi, P.A., Wani, S.A. , Trag, A.R. and Wani, M.A. 2008. Management of research and education for harnessing the expectations of stakeholders through National Agricultural Research System. 4th J&K science Congress. Kashmir University, November 12-14, 2008. pp. 76-77
Wani, M.A. and Sofi, P.A. 2008. Potassium in Kashmir valley agriculture: Emerging scenario. 4th J&K science Congress. Kashmir University, November 12-14, 2008. pp. 77-78
Jabeen, N, Ahmad, N, Ghani,M.Y., Sofi, P.A and Hussain,K. 2009. Role of Phenolics in Resistance to Chilli Wilt caused by Fusarium. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 14
Jabeen, N and Sofi, P.A. 2009. Character Associastion in Paprika type Chilli. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 79
Peer, F A, Farooqi, K D, Wani, S A and Sofi, P A. 2009. Influence of Media and growth regulators on explant survival, culture establishment and calussing of sweet cherry cv. Misri. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 330
Peer, F A, Farooqi, K D, Wani, S A and Sofi, P A. 2009. Effect of genotypes and growth regulators on Callus induction from in vitro leaf explants of sweet cherry. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 329
Wani, S.A and Sofi, P A. 2009. Status of agricultural exports for Harnessing additional income to farmers. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 256
Kamalludin and Sofi, P A. 2009. Variability, heritability and character association for seed yield and component traits in french bean. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 176
Singh, P., Rather, A., Zeerak, N A, and Sofi, P A. 2009. Agronomic trait differentiate nof Kala zeera under domestication. Proc. of 9th Agricultural Congress, June 22-24, SKUAST-K. p. 14
Khan, M A, Prashar, M, Kamaluddin, Sofi, P A and Saini, R G. 2011. Scenario of stripe rust of wheat in India and its present prospects in Kashmir valley. Proc. of Ist Agricultural Congress, Sept. 8-10, SKUAST-K. p. 278
Baba, Z A, Zargar, M Y and Sofi, P A. 2011. Investigation on assessment of functional diversity of culturable phosphate solublizing flourescent pseudomonads. Proc. of 7th J&K Science Congress, October 13-15, Jammu University. p.334
Razvi, S M , Khan, M N, Sofi, P A, Dar, Z A, Gull Zaffar, Najeeb, S and Bhat, A. 2011. Stability analysis in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes of Kashmir. Proc. of 7th J&K Science Congress, October 13-15, Jammu University. p.301-302
Razvi, S M , Khan, M N, Sofi, P A, Bhat, M A, Najeeb, S and Paddar, B A. 2011. Assesment of genetic diversity in local germplasm of common bean using RAPD. Proc. of 7th J&K Science Congress, October 13-15, Jammu University. p.303
Razvi, S M , Sofi, P A, Khan, M N, Parray, G A Dar, Z A, and Dar,Z A. 2011. Evaluation of local common bean genotypes of Kashmir for morphological, yield, quality traits and resistance to angular leaf spot caused by Phaseoropsis griseola. Proc. of 7th J&K Science Congress, October 13-15, Jammu University. p.306-307
Sofi, P.A, Zargar, M. Y., Graner, A. and Debouck, D. 2011. Evaluation of common bean germplasm under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley. Proc. of 7th J&K Science Congress, October 13-15, Jammu University. p.305-306

BOOK CHAPTERS
Sofi, P.A., Rather, A.G. and Wani, S.A. 2008. Cold tolerance in maize: Patterns of gene expression, regulation and prospects for genetic engineering. In: Advanced Topics in Biotechnology & Plant Biology (Ed. MaliK, C.P, Wadhwani, C. and Kaur, B.) M.D. Publications, New Delhi. Pp. 59-78.
Shah Masood, Wani, S. A. and Sofi, P. A. 2009. G M crops for peri urban agriculture: Potentials and challenges. In: Peri Urban Agriculture (Ed. Shah Masood). Oxford & IBH. Pp. 313-327
Sofi, P A., Wani, S. A. and Zargar, M. Y. 2011. Breeding for Organic Agriculture: Issues and Approaches. In: Recent Advances in Organic Farming and Ecosafe Agriculture & Hitech Horticulture. Green Farming Publishers, Rajasthan (in Press)
Sofi, P.A, Razvi, S.M and Wani, S.A. 2011. Common Bean: Constraints and Opportunities in Hill Agriculture. In: Hill Agriculture: Constraints and Mitigation Strategies. Editor: Shahid Ahmad . Kalyani Publishers (in press)

Prizes / Awards

• Young Achievers Award-2011 by Society for Human & Nature, Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry
• Summer Research Fellowship-2012 (Agriculture) of Indian Academy of Science

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