Draft:Dr. Mahboob Ali Sial


Mahboob Ali Sial (Sindhi محبوب علي سيال Born 8 August 1966), is a Pakistani agricultural scientist, researcher and wheat breeder. His field of specialization is plant genetics.

Education

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He completed PhD in the field of Agriculture (Biotechnology) from University of Sindh, Jamshoro in 2010.

Career

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He joined Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission as a Trainee Research Fellow in 1990 and Scientific Officer in 1991. He is Chief Scientist/Director,[1][2] Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Tando Jam.[3]

Awards

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Sial awarded Presidential award of pride of performance in 2022 by the President of Pakistan for his exceptional contributions to agricultural science.[4][5][6]

Additionally, Gold Medal in 2013 Awarded to Siyal by the Chairman of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission for his exemplary work in wheat breeding. He developed six high yielding, disease resistant and stress-tolerant bread wheat varieties,[7] which have significant economic impact in the value addition by agriculture in the economy of the country.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "NIA – Tandojam". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ "MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR – NIA". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. ^ "PAEC To Play Pivotal Role In The Field Of Agriculture Research: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Chairman Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. ^ APP (2022-08-14). "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  5. ^ "Aug 15, 2022 | President confers awards for meritorious services". Dawn Epaper. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  6. ^ "President confers civil awards on citizens, foreign nationals". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  7. ^ "Evolution of Drought Tolerant Wheat Variety 'Khirman': a Case Study - Sial, Mahboob Ali; Arain, Muhammad Afzal; Ahmed, Nazir: 9783659159534 - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.