Qamar Sarfaraz
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Program Associate
Also affiliated: The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2014); University of Arkansas System (2026); Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2020–2024); Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Science (2022–2025); University of Poonch Rawalakot (2020)
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
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Biography and Research Information
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Qamar Sarfaraz's research focuses on the application of biochar derived from various plant residues and animal manures to improve soil health, particularly in acidic conditions and under no-tillage systems. His doctoral work involved preparing and characterizing biochars from different sources, investigating their potential to reduce soil acidity. He also explored the relationship between available nitrogen in paddy soils and rice plant development, examining its influence on root morphology and plant nutrition.
His work extends to analyzing the chemical and physical properties of biochars and ashes, including their capacity for iron adsorption. Sarfaraz has investigated the effects of biochar amendments on soil microstructure resistance and nutrient retention in soils. His research has also touched upon the impact of phosphorus concentration on copper toxicity in wheat roots and the comparative effects of sulfur application on maize. Sarfaraz's current role is as a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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- h-index: 8
- Publications: 22
- Citations: 328
Positions
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Program Associate 2024–presentUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences ORCID
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Assistant Professor 2021–presentLasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences Uthal, Balochistan - Pakistan Department of soil Science ORCID
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Visiting Faculty Member 2019–2021University of the Poonch, Rawalakot Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences ORCID
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Technical Teacher 2014–2015Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Department of Education, Azad Jammu and Kashmir ORCID
Selected Publications
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Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems (2026)
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End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management (2026)
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Better Soil Moisture Management May Improve Soil Properties in the Era of Climate Change (2025)
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- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Better Soil Moisture Management May Improve Soil Properties in the Era of Climate Change
- Better Soil Moisture Management May Improve Soil Properties in the Era of Climate Change
- Better Soil Moisture Management May Improve Soil Properties in the Era of Climate Change
- Better Soil Moisture Management May Improve Soil Properties in the Era of Climate Change
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- End‐of‐season corn stalk analysis as a tool to fine‐tune potassium and nitrogen management
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
- Soil sample timing and depth effect on soil health assessment in Mid‐South US row‐crop production systems
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