Agronomy Department

Head of Agronomy

 

Brief Biography 

Name: Associate Professor Nazir khan Mohammadi

Education: Master

Occupation: Head & Associate Professor of Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty, Paktia University.

Email Address: nazir.m1984@gmail.com , official Email Address:  nazir.m@pu.edu.af

Contact:  +93-777711128, +93-707711128

WeChat ID: nazirkhan1984

 

Teaching activity:

  • Courses and practical work at the following Subjects: Forage production and conservation, Plant Physiology & Plant Stress, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop production, Irrigation and Water management and Design and Analysis of Scientific Experiment, Plant Science & Plant Nutrition, Soil Fertility and Soil Science.

Interest fields:

  • The evolution of some management plans for pastures from protected areas and natural habitats of communion interest in the purpose of maintaining of vegetal biodiversity.
  • Putting to account the pasture capacity to sequestrate the atmospheric carbon – biogeochemical cycle of carbon in pasture and the evolution of organic carbon in soil as influenced by technological inputs (N, P, K fertilization, liming) – mountain pastures.
  • The Analysis of Agronomical Experiments Data.
  • The Management of Irrigation and Water in Field Crops
  • The sustainable production of forage and cereal Crops

Associate Professor Nazir Khan Mohammadi was born in 1984 at Ghorzai village of Oman Khail tribe, Saydkaram district, Paktia province. He got his primary education at Hazrat Safian Primary and Secondary School at Darsamand refugee camp, Hangu, while his family was immigrated to Pakistan and settled at Hangu and gotten secondary education at Hazrat Bilal High School at the mentioned area.  

Mr. Mohammadi participated at entrance exam (Kankor National exam) at 2004, and passed to Agricultural faculty of Sheikh Zayed University, Khost Afghanistan. He held his first B.Sc. degree with higher marks from Agronomy Department at 2007. Soon after his graduation from the Sheikh Zayed University, he got job as teaching Assistant at Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty, Paktia University. He has been working at Agronomy Department as Head, Associate Professor and at field of research at Paktia University.

He wanted to pursue further study so he participated at competitive exam for India and got higher marks in the exam. Thus, he received admission from Country’s National Agricultural University and got Master degree with higher rank at Agronomy Department and returned to home land Afghanistan at 2017. He rejoined his occupation as Head and Associate Professor at Agronomy Department, Paktia University.

It is also important to mention that he have established several research and Review articles/papers at national and international journals.

The list of significant published papers

A. Paper Published (International):

  1. A review on GIS in Irrigation and Water Management in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJET), Page 854-857. https://www.ijert.org/a-review-on-gis-in-irrigation-and-water-management.
  2. Measuring the Amount of Nitrates in Underground Water of Gardiz City, Paktia, Afghanistan in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology(IJET), Page 581-584. https://www.ijert.org/measuring-the-amount-of-nitrates-in-underground-water-of-gardiz-city-paktia-afghanistan
  3. A Review on Drip Fertigation on Field Crops in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJET), Page 722-729. https://www.ijert.org/a-review-on-drip-fertigation-on-field-crops.
  4. Floods Impacts on the Socio-Economic of Livelihoods in Paktia Afghanistan in International journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology (IJRASB), Page 38-48. https://www.ijrasb.com/index.php/ijrasb/article/view/186
  5. Effect of various levels of inorganic fertilizer and vermicompost with and without bio-fertilizer on growth, yield attributes and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Page 114-117. https://www.allsubjectjournal.com/archives/2017/vol4/issue5/4-5-25
  6. Influence of inorganic fertilizer, vermicompost and biofertilizer on yield & economic of sweet corn and nutrient status in soil in International Journal of Applied Research, Page 183-186. https://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/?year=2017&vol=3&issue=5&part=C&ArticleId=3674
  7. Effect of Inorganic Fertilizer, Vermicompost and Bio-Fertilizer on Quality, Content and Uptake of Nutrients in Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Page 670-675. https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=7051702
  8. A Review on Intercropping in Sugarcane in international journal of Trends in Biosciences, Page 3737-3739.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332786633_A_Review_on_Intercropping_in_Sugarcane
  9. Improving productivity in mango cv.kesar through foliar application of silicon and salicylic acid in journal experimental biology and agricultural sciences, Page 1440-1443. https://www.chemijournal.com/archives/?year=2017&vol=5&issue=6&ArticleId=1480&si=false.
  10. Integrated nutrient management in maize production (Review paper) in Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences (RJAS) in international journal, Page 1515-1517. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332786490_Integrated_Nutrient_Management_in_Maize_Production
  11. Response of Pearl millet (Pannisetum glauccum L.) to levels and Scheduling of nitrogen under South Gujarat condition in International Journal of Chemical Studies, Page 32-35. https://www.chemijournal.com/archives/?year=2018&vol=6&issue=1&ArticleId=1591&si=false
  12. Effect of different levels of phosphorus and Biofertilizers on growth and yield of soybean in Paktia, Afghanistan in e-planet international Journal, Page 125-129. http://e-planet.co.in/index.php/publication/102-volume-16-2
  13. Effect of Biofertilizers with different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and growth attributes of baby corn (Zea mays L.) in International journal of chemical Studies, Page 2300-2305.https://www.chemijournal.com/archives/?year=2019&vol=7&issue=4&ArticleId=6729&si=false
  14. Effect of NPK, Biofertilizer and Zinc Foliar Nutrition on Growth and Growth Attributes of Babycorn (Zea mays L.) in International journal of chemical Studies, Page 2432-2436 https://www.chemijournal.com/archives/?year=2019&vol=7&issue=4&ArticleId=6752&si=false.

B. Paper Published (National):

  1. Introduction to the Source and Resources of Water in Afghanistan and Challenges in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University. https://rctmis.mohe.gov.af/author/author_details?id=1605
  2. Effect of wheat local varieties on productivity of wheat in Paktia Province in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University. https://rctmis.mohe.gov.af/author/author_details?id=1605
  3. Future of Biofertilizers in Afghanistan Agriculture in TABIAT quarterly Journal – Research and Scientific Publication of Afghanistan Academy of Sciences, Page 180-194. https://rctmis.mohe.gov.af/author/author_details?id=1605
  4. Response of rabi sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) to spacing levels in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University. https://rctmis.mohe.gov.af/author/author_details?id=1605
  5. Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on growth, yield and economic of soybean under Rainfed condition in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University. https://rctmis.mohe.gov.af/author/author_details?id=1605

HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND DIFINATION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Preface:

Agronomy is the science and technology that is used in producing food, fuel, fiber; and studies the interrelationship of plants, environment and soil. In fact, agronomy views agriculture from an integrated and holistic point of view. In another word, agronomy produces the food you consume, the coffee or tea you drink, the gas you put in your vehicles, the fiber you wear and the grasses you feed cattle with.  Sooner after the food shortage was noticed by the ancient people, they started to grow the food they eat and the plants they feed to cattle. The innovation of modern technology and the rapid expansion of the population resulted in remarkable advances in the field of agronomy. This paved the way to the idea that agronomy became as a central role player in agriculture and hence is considered as the mother of all agricultural establishments.

Department of Agronomy was established at Paktia University in 2004. This department encompasses the principles of Plant Production, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Weed Management as well as Irrigation Management and Practices. In addition to its regular curriculum, the department of agronomy leads applied studies, projects, seminars, conferences, and practical field work.

With the rapid increase of population, there is a dire need to take maximum advantage of cultivable lands in Afghanistan. So far, efforts in enhancing agricultural productivity fails for good due to traditional practices. The only way to have a complete transition from a traditional agriculture to an agriculture as a science is to train career ready and professional farmers. To reach the goal, the department of Agronomy trains tens of professional students each year and presents them to take part in the rehabilitation process and social recovery in Afghanistan.

The Department of Agronomy, Agriculture Faculty of Paktia University is established in 2004, to provide a versatile undergraduate teaching in agriculture to meet the needs of increased productivity required in creating opportunity for progress and profit in agriculture.

The word of agronomy is derived from the Greek words agros, the field and nomos, to manage,

  • Agronomy is the branch of Agriculture science dealing with principles and practices of crop production and field management. 
  • Agronomy is the branch of Agriculture dealing with field crop production and soil management. 
  • Agronomy is application of combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, soil science, plant physiology, and genetics for crop production and soil management.
  • Agronomy is the umbrella term for number of research and teaching activities: crop physiology, soil science, plant breeding, weed management, plant protection and irrigation water management.

History:

  • Agronomy Department was established in 2004, at the same time when Paktia University was founded. The department had a few lecturers, limited resources, and was the only department at the beginning; however, with the increase of lecturers and resources, a number of other departments were established. Agronomy department was the first department that conferred degrees to the students.
  • Academic Curriculum:
  • Students studying Agronomy should study the following subjects in order to qualify themselves for acquiring bachelor’s degree. All the subjects are approved and verified in the department’s meetings.

1st Year 1st Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

Review

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

English

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

History

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

Chemistry

 

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Plant Production

Ag Agron 111

 

3

2

1

 

3

 

Zoology

Ag Agron 111

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Math

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

Computer

 

 

2

1

1

0

2

 

All Credits

17

13

4

0

17

1st Year 2nd Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

English

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

Physics

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Chemistry

 

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Plant Systematic

Ag FNR 213

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Environment

Ag FNR 214

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

Computer

 

 

2

1

1

0

2

 

Food Security

Ag FT 215

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

Extension

Ag EcEx 216

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

All Credits

18

15

3

0

18

2nd Year 1st Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

English

 

 

2

2

0

0

 

 

Soil Science

 

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Crop Production

 

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Microbiology

Ag Agron 111

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Plant Disease

Ag Agron 111

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Biochemistry

 

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

Biotechnology

 

 

3

2

 

0

3

 

All Credits

21

15

6

0

21

2nd Year 2nd Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

 

English

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Entomology

AG APP 425

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Farm Machinery

Ag Agron 426

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Horticulture

Ag Hort 427

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Agriculture Economics

Ag EcEx 428

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Forestry

Ag FNR 429

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Animal Husbandry

Ag AnSc 430

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

All Credits

21

15

6

0

21

 

3rd Year 1st Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

 

Ecology

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Dryland Agriculture

Ag FBR 53

4

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Weed Management

Ag Agron 533

 

2

2

1

0

2

 

 

Cereal Crops

Ag EcEx 534

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Agricultural Statistics

Ag EcEx 534

 

2

2

1

 

2

 

 

Organic Agriculture

Ag Agron 535

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Sustainable Agriculture

Ag Agron 536

 

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Technology of Farm Machinery

Ag Agron 537

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

All Credits

19

17

2

0

19

 

3rd Year 2nd Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

 

Marketing

Ag EcEx 643

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Experimental Design

Ag Agron 532

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Pulses

Ag Agron 532

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Genetics

Ag BT 632

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Physiology

Ag Agron 532

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Cereal Bugs

Ag PP 542

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Soil Chemistry

Ag Agron 636

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

All Credits

21

15

6

0

21

 

4th Year 1st Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

 

Irrigation

Ag Aron 740

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Cereal Crops

Ag Agron 743

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Participation of Public and Private Sector

Ag EcEx 752

 

3

2

1

0

2

 

 

Plant Breeding

Ag BT 736

 

3

0

1

0

3

 

 

Soil Fertility and mineral Nutrients

Ag Agron 741

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Project

Ag Agron 744

 

2

1

1

0

2

 

 

Technology of Saffron Production

Ag Agron 745

 

2

2

0

0

2

 

 

Storage and Process

Ag BT 737

 

 

 

1

 

3

 

 

All Credits

21

15

6

0

21

 

4th Year 2nd Semester

No.

Subject

Code

Category

Credits

Academic Periods

 

 

Theoretical

Practical

Sitag

Total

 

 

Islamic Studies

 

 

1

1

0

0

1

 

 

Plant Disease

Ag PP 580

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Industrial Crops

Ag Agron 846

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Seed Production Technology

Ag BT 841

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Soil and Water Conservation

Ag Agron 848

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Oil Crops

Ag Agron 847

 

3

2

1

0

3

 

 

Medicinal Plants

Ag FNT 858

 

2

1

0

0

2

 

 

Research Projects

Ag Agron

 

2

1

1

0

2

 

 

All Credits

20

15

6

0

21

 

                                                                 

vision: The vision of the Department of Agronomy to increase the quality and amount of food production for the nation's food supply, through the relevance and excellence of its education, research and outreach programs, and the development of students and staff; it will evolve into an institution that contributes significantly to improving the economy and the quality of life for citizens of country, so dependent on its agriculture. We integrate sciences to deliver comprehensive solutions to the soil and field crop production challenges of today and tomorrow, to meet the needs.

Mission:  The mission of the Department Agronomy is to provide continued excellence in agronomic teaching, research, and outreach. The department achieves this by serving Afar, the nation in ways that: expand knowledge in crop, soil, and atmospheric sciences identify, develop, and deliver appropriate information and technologies for agronomic practice prepare students for successful careers and continued education in agronomic and related sciences improve crop production and soil management practices, while enhancing environmental quality and sustainability, through interdisciplinary cooperation anticipate and respond to societal needs relative to food and fiber production promote, through education, harmony among the diverse clientele served by agronomy.

Goals: The Department of Agronomy aims to educate     undergraduate students both in theoretical as well as practical perspectives about genetics and plant breeding, main agricultural plants, principles of field crop production, storage and process of agricultural products, soil fertility, soil and water conservation, different methods to manage and control weeds in the fields, scientific experimental design, field or lab researcher,  forage, cereals and pulses, industrial crops and  methods of using modern and advanced agricultural technologies and practices.

Career Opportunities of the Agronomy Department Graduates:

A wide variety of career paths is available in this rapidly-changing field. With a degree in agronomy, some careers are possible as follow:

  • University extension educator or specialist.
  • Agronomist or crop consultant.
  • Farmer or farm manager.
  • Agricultural consultant.
  • Crop Management Consultant.
  • Soil scientist.
  • Consulting Soil Scientist.
  • Seed Technologist.
  • Field or lab researcher.
  • Plant breeder/geneticist.
  • Soil and Water Conservationist (Natural Resource Conservation Service).
  • Integrated Pest and Weed Management Specialist.
  • Seed, fertilizer, or chemical sales or technical representative.
  • Research Laboratory Technician.
  • Data Analyst (State Department of Agriculture).
  • Rural practice surveyor.
  • Agriculture Finance Advisor (Banking).
  • Agriculture Business Sales Manager.
  • Environmental Consultant.
  • Land Management Contractor.

 

Members of Academic Cadres of Agronomy Department

 

No

First Name, Last Name and Academic Rank

Degree

1

Associate Prof. Nazir Khan Mohammadi

M.Sc.

2

Assistant Prof.Yousaf Khan Ziar

M.Sc

3

Assistant Prof.Abdul wahab Hekmat

Ph.D

4

Assistant Prof. Mohammad Gul Arabzai

M.Sc

5

Assistant Prof. Mohammad Amin Ahmadzai

M.Sc

6

Assistant Prof. Mohammad Qayoum Mangal

M.Sc

7

Assistant Prof. Niaz Mohammmad Inqilabil

M.Sc

Agronomy Head Profile

Brief Biography: Associate Professor Nazir Khan Mohammadi Son of Mohammad Khan was born in 1984 at village of Oman Khail tribe, Saydkaram district, Paktia province. He got his primary education at Hazrat Safian Primary and Secondary School at Darsamand refugee camp, Hangu, while his family was immigrated to Pakistan and settled at Hangu and gotten secondary education at Hazrat Bilal High School at the mentioned area.  

Mr. Mohammadi participated at entrance exam (Kankor National exam) at 2004, and passed to Agricultural faculty of Sheikh Zayed University, Khost Afghanistan. He held his first B.Sc. degree with higher marks from Agronomy Department at 2007. Soon after his graduation from the Sheikh Zayed University, he got job as teaching Assistant at Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty, Paktia University. He has been working at Agronomy Department as Head, lecturer and at field of research at Paktia University.

He wanted to pursue further study so he participated at competitive exam for India and got higher marks in the exam. Thus, he received admission from Country’s National Agricultural University and got Master degree with higher rank at Agronomy Department and returned to home land Afghanistan at 2017. He rejoined his occupation as Head and lecturer at Agronomy Department, Paktia University.

It is also important to mention that he have established several research and Review articles/papers at national and international journals.

 

Name of Lecturer

Nazir Khan

 

Sure Name

Mohammadi

 

Academic Degree

Associate Professor

 

Official Email Address

nazir.m@pu.edu.af

 

Personal Email Address

nazir.m1984@gmail.com

 

Phone Number

0093777711128

 

Contingency Number

0093707711128

 

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Department

Agronomy

 

Qualification

Master

 

Field of Specialization

Irrigation & water management and Plant Nutrition

 

Service

14 Years (From 5 April, 2008)

 

Appointment Time

Saturday to Thursday 08:00 AM-04:00 PM

Appointment Place

Agronomy Department, Office No: 04

Publications

A. Paper Published (International):

 

  1. A review on GIS in Irrigation and Water Management in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJET), Page 854-857.
  2. Measuring the Amount of Nitrates in Underground Water of Gardiz City, Paktia, Afghanistan in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology(IJET), Page 581-584.
  3. A Review on Drip Fertigation on Field Crops in International journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJET), Page 722-729.
  4. Floods Impacts on the Socio-Economic of Livelihoods in Paktia Afghanistan in International journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology (IJRASB), Page 38-48.
  5. Effect of various levels of inorganic fertilizer and vermicompost with and without bio-fertilizer on growth, yield attributes and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Page 114-117.
  6. Influence of inorganic fertilizer, vermicompost and biofertilizer on yield & economic of sweet corn and nutrient status in soil in International Journal of Applied Research, Page 183-186.
  7. Effect of Inorganic Fertilizer, Vermicompost and Bio-Fertilizer on Quality, Content and Uptake of Nutrients in Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Page 670-675.
  8. A Review on Intercropping in Sugarcane in international journal of Trends in Biosciences, Page 3737-3739.
  9. Improving productivity in mango cv.kesar through foliar application of silicon and salicylic acid in journal experimental biology and agricultural sciences, Page 1440-1443.
  10. Integrated nutrient management in maize production (Review paper) in Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences (RJAS) in international journal, Page 1515-1517.
  11. Response of Pearl millet (Pannisetum glauccum L.) to levels and Scheduling of nitrogen under South Gujarat condition in International Journal of Chemical Studies, Page 32-35.
  12. Effect of different levels of phosphorus and Biofertilizers on growth and yield of soybean in Paktia, Afghanistan in e-planet international Journal, Page 125-129.
  13. Effect of Biofertilizers with different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and growth attributes of baby corn (Zea mays L.) in International journal of chemical Studies, Page 2300-2305.
  14. Effect of NPK, Biofertilizer and Zinc Foliar Nutrition on Growth and Growth Attributes of Babycorn (Zea mays L.) in International journal of chemical Studies, Page 2432-2436.

B. Paper Published (National):

 

  1. Introduction to the Source and Resources of Water in Afghanistan and Challenges in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University.
  2. Effect of wheat local varieties on productivity of wheat in Paktia Province in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University.
  3. Future of Biofertilizers in Afghanistan Agriculture in TABIAT quarterly Journal – Research and Scientific Publication of Afghanistan Academy of Sciences, Page 180-194.
  4. Response of rabi sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) to spacing levels in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University.
  5. Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on growth, yield and economic of soybean under Rainfed condition in qalam quarterly academic – Research Journal of Paktia University.

Committees/Boards Membership

  • Head of Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty, Paktia University.
  • Member of Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Faculty Agriculture and Agronomy Department, Paktia University.
  • Member of Research and Curriculum committees of Agriculture Faculty and Agronomy Department, Paktia University.
  • Member of the academic council meetings of the university and Faculty academic council, Paktia University.