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SITUATION VACANT Application on plan papers along with attested copies of academic Certificates are invited for one post of Research Officer at a fixed salary of Rs. 13,000/- pm for the HEC funded project titled “Identification and Characterization of Host Factors Interacting with the Replaicase Complex of Cotton Leaf Curl Disease Associated Geminiviruses” Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology. UAF. Running under supervision of Dr. M. Shah Nawaz-ul-Rehman, Assistant Prof. CABB. The candidates having MSc (Hons)/MPhil in Plant Breeding and Genetics/Biotechnology” would be considered. The candidate having experience for working in Molecular Biology Laboratory and on Cotton Leaf Curl Disease will be preferred. Applications should reach in the office of Asim Raheel, Admin Officer, Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, UAF upto 12-02-2013 during office hours. Incomplete application or received after due date will not be entertained.

Vol. No. 5763 campusnews@uaf.edu.pk Dated: 05-02-2013

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TRIALS FOR ADMISSION TO POSTGRADUATE CLASSES FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER-2013 The trials for admission to Postgraduate classes on the basis of their excellence in sports will be held accordance with Schedule given below: For Girls on 25-02-2013 at 10:00 am Games: Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Handball, Table Tennis. For Boys on 25-02-2013 at 11:15 am Games: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Football, handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Lawn Tennis, Kabaddi, Rifle Shooting, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling Note: The punctuality of time will be strictly observed.

PLACEMENT OF PhD THESIS FOR PEER REVIEW Copy of the PhD thesis submitted by Shabir Hussain, Regd. No. 2001-ag-899, will be placed in the Library Department of Agronomy from 07-02-2013 to 13-02-2013. The title of his thesis is “Impact of polyamines and nitrogen application on the water economy of hybrid maize (Zea mays L.)”. All the staff members and students are well come to read/consult the thesis.

PhD THESIS/SYNOPSIS DEFENCE 1. Mr. Muhammad Aon, Regd. No. 2005-ag-2009, PhD student of the Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences will defend

his synopsis in a seminar at the University level on 09-02-2013 at 10:00 am in the Library of the Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences. The title of his synopsis is “Nitrogen and phosphorus requirements of maize in biochar amended alkaline calcareous soil”. All the faculty members are requested to attend the presentation.

2. Miss Atifa Masood, Regd. No. 2009-ag-700, a PhD student in the Department of Botany will defend her synopsis on 11-02-2013 at 11:00 am in the seminar room of the Department. The title of her synopsis is “Morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of rice (Oryza sativa L.) to saline stress”. All interested are cordially invited to attend.

3. Mr. Aamir Shakoor, Regd. No. 2003-ag-2328, a PhD student in the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, UAF. His research title is “Hydrogeologic Assessment of Spatio-temporal Variation in Groundwater Quality and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity”. He will present his synopsis in Library of Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology on 07-02-2013 at 09:00 am.

4. Mr. Muhammad Asif Khan Regd. No. 2003-ag-1778, PhD student of the National Institute of Food Science & Technology, UAF will defend his PhD thesis on 08-02-2013 at 08:00 am in the Video Conference Room. The topic of his thesis is “Characterization of oat bran β-glucan with special reference to efficacy study”. All interested persons are cordially invited.

5. Mr. Faisal Siddique Regd. No. 2004-ag-1674 PhD scholar, Institute of Microbiology will defend his synopsis on 09-02-2013 at 12:00 pm in the Faculty of Veterinary Science Museum. The title of his synopsis is “Preparation and Field Evaluation of Cell Culture Adapted Lyophilized Thermostable Neweastle Disease Vaccine”. All interested are cordially invited to participate.

6. Mr. Asim Shahzad, Regd. No. 2004-ag-1642, PhD student, Department of Pathology will defend his synopsis entitled “Molecular characterization and pathological studies of Brucella species in naturally infected animals” on 11-02-2013 at 10:30 am in the Museum of Faculty of Veterinary Science. All interested are cordially invited to participate.

7. Mr. Muhammad Irfan Akram, Regd. No. 2009-ag-518, a PhD student, Department of Agri. Entomology will defend his PhD synopsis on 09-02-2013 at 11:00 am in the seminar room (D-277) of Department of Agri. Entomology, UAF. The title of his PhD synopsis is “Seasonal studies and resistance management options for developing mosquito control strategies”. All interested persons are invited to participate.

8. Mr. Hassan Ali Farooq Regd. No. 2011-ag-1339, PhD student, Dept. of Zoology & Fisheries, will deliver a seminar in defense of his PhD synopsis entitled “Dispersal analysis and parentage pelatedness of the rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula Krameri), Blue Rock pigeon (Columba livia domestica) and common myna (acridotheres tristris) using molecular markers from sub-habitats of Faisalabad, Punjab” on 09-02-2013 at 09:30 am in the seminar room, Department of Zoology & Fisheries, UAF. The members of the supervisory committee are requested to make it convenient to attend and evaluate. All interested are cordially invited.

9. Miss Asma Noureen Regd. No. 2007-ag-181, PhD student, Dept. of Zoology & Fisheries, will deliver a seminar in defense of her PhD synopsis entitled “Comparative study on the histopathological, haemotological and genotoxic effects of some selected pesticides on indigenous and exotic freshwater fish species” on 09-02-2013 at 08:45 am in the seminar room, Dept. of Zoology & Fisheries, UAF. The members of the supervisory committee are requested to make it convenient to attend and evaluate. All interested are cordially invited.

10. Mr. Rizwan Mahmood, Regd. No. 2003-ag-1842 a PhD student of the Institute of Horticultural Sciences will defend his PhD synopsis at University level on 06-02-2013 at 10:00 am in the Landscape Studio, Institute of Horticultural Sciences. The title of his synopsis is “Biodiversity of citrus peel essential oils”.

11. Miss Aisha Iftikhar, Regd. No. 2005-ag-1469 a PhD student of the Institute of Horticultural Sciences will defend her PhD synopsis at University level on 08-02-2013 at 10:00 am in the Landscape Studio, Institute of Horticultural Sciences. The title of her synopsis is “Impact of some bio-stimulants on the growth and quality of Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco)”.

12. Mr. Abdul Ahid Rashid, Regd. No. 96-ag-1482, a PhD student of the National Institute of Food Science & Technology, UAF will defend his PhD synopsis on 08-02-2013 at 10:30 am in the Conference Room of the National Institute of Food Science & Technology. The topic of his synopsis is “Bioactive proteins derived from sweet and acid whey of cow and buffalo milk”. All interested persons are cordially invited.

13. Hafiz Bashir Ahmad, Regd. No. 96-ag-1455. PhD student of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics will defend his PhD synopsis in the Postgraduate Laboratory of the Department on 11-02-2013 at 01:30 pm as required under the rules. The title of his synopsis is “Genetic variability and inheritance pattern of seed oil and yield contributing traits in Brassica oilseeds”. All the teachers and students concerned are requested to attend and contribute towards the improvement of the synopsis.

14. Thesis defense of Mr. Saif-ur-Rehman, Regd. No. 2001-ag-578, PhD scholar, Institute of Microbiology was scheduled to be held on 02-02-2013 at 11:00 am but could not be conducted due to unavailability of the Dean and Director. Thesis defense is therefore rescheduled on 06-02-2013 at 09:00 am in the video conference room UAF. The title of PhD research thesis is “Epidemiology of Foot and mouth disease in sheep and goats in Punjab”. All interested are requested to participate.

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15. Mr. Aziz-ur-Rehman, Regd. No. 2005-ag-2015, a PhD student, Department of Agronomy, has successfully defended his PhD synopsis on 26-01-2013. The title of his synopsis is “Agronomic biofortification of spring maize with zinc for enhanced productivity”.

16. Ms. Lubna Anjum, Regd. No. 2000-ag-512, PhD student of Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology has successfully defended her PhD thesis on 02-02-2013. The title of her thesis is “Simulation of Salinity Buildup and Corn Response under Irrigation Management Practices using SALTMED Model”.

17. Miss Aasma Tufail, Regd. No. 2005-ag-455 a PhD student, Department of Botany, UAF has successfully defended her synopsis at 10:00 am on 17-11-2012 as required under the rules. During her synopsis defense the members of her supervisory committee have suggested changes in the synopsis title which may please be approved. Original title: Ecotypic variation in differentially adopted ecotypes of Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L.) for salt stress tolerance. Suggested title: Ecotypic adaptations in Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) for salt stress tolerance.

18. Miss Nadia Afsheen, Regd. No. 2007-ag-526, PhD Biochemistry student of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has successfully defended her synopsis entitled “Biochemical profiling and cardioprotective potential of various combination of medicinal plants” as required under the rules on 29-01-2013.

19. Miss Nadia Noor, Regd. No. 2004-ag-423, PhD Chemistry student of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has successfully defended her thesis entitled “Analysis of medicinal and chemical properties of honeys collected from some selected locations of Pakistan” as required under the rules on 28-01-2013.

20. Mr. Sarmad Frogh Arshad, Regd. No. 2002-ag-1574 PhD Biotechnology student of CABB has successfully defended his PhD synopsis entitled “Biodiversity and Host Factors Interaction of Single Stranded DNA (ss DNA) Viruses Infecting Medicinally Important Plant, Eclipta Prostrata” as required under rules 27-01-2012.

21. Miss Saima Naz, Regd. No. 2006-ag-470, PhD Chemistry student of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has successfully defended her synopsis titled “Development of methodology for extraction, fractionation and biochemical characterization of Hemp (Cannabis sativa, L.)” as required under the rules on 17-01-2013. This topic has been modified with minor alterations in response to suggestions given during synopsis defense as “Downstream approaches for pure biofine chemicals and aroma substances from Cannabis sativa essential oil”.

22. Mr. Rana Dildar Khan, Regd. No. 2005-ag-1943, a PhD student, Dept. of Agronomy, has successfully defended his PhD synopsis entitled “Evaluating the maize productivity under different irrigation and nutrient management practices” on Jan 22, 2013.

23. Muhammad Nasir Subhani Regd. No. 89-ag-993, a PhD student in the Dept. of Plant Pathology, has successfully defended his PhD thesis on 22-12-2012. The title of his thesis was “Studies on biochemical basis of resistance against late blight of potato and its management, through fungicides, bio-fungicides and plant extracts”.

24. Mr. Muhammad Qadir Ahmad, Regd. No. 2002-ag-1775, PhD student of the Department of PBG has successfully defended his PhD thesis on 31-01-2013. The title of his PhD thesis is “Association mapping for drought tolerance in wheat”.

25. Mr. Muhammad Mudassar Ashraf, Regd. No. 2010-ag-74, a PhD student of the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology has successfully defended his PhD synopsis entitled “Pharmacokinetic and Bioequivalence of Cefixime in Healthy Male and Female Volunteers” on 02-02-2013.

26. Mr. Kaleem Iqbal, Regd. No. 91-ag-763, a PhD student of the Department of Theriogenology has successfully defended his thesis entitled “Investigations on factors affecting in vitro gonadotropin secretions from buffalo adenophypophysis” in the Soil Science video conference on 01-02-2013.

27. Muhammad Sohaib, Regd. No. 2005-ag-1570, PhD student of the National Institute of Food Science & Technology has successfully defended his PhD Synopsis entitled “Production and Bioevaluation of Functional Broiler Meat”” on 02-02-2013.

28. Mr. Muhammad Rashid Waqas, Regd. No. 2003-ag-2368, PhD student of the Institute of Soil and Environmental sciences has successfully defended his thesis in a seminar at the University level on 04-02-2013. The title of his synopsis is “Phyco-remediation of zao dye contaminated waste water”.

QUOTATIONS 1. Bid No. 08/13. Sealed bids are invited from the registered firms of the UAF for purchase of Chemicals under project titled “Establishment

of Post Graduate Diploma Course in Food Safety and Control” for the National Institute of Food Science & Technology. The detailed and other pre-requisites can be had from the Directorate of Procurement & Inventory Control (DPIC) during closing hours. The bids should reach in the Directorate within 5 days from the date of publication of the campus news. The bid money @ 2% of the quoted value must accompany the bid in favour of Stores Officer, UAF.

2. Bid No. 09/13. Sealed bids are invited from the registered firms of the UAF for purchase of Chemicals for HEC funder PhD Scholar Miss Rumana Sadiq, Dept of Botany. The detailed and other pre-requisites can be had from the Directorate of Procurement & Inventory Control (DPIC) during closing hours. The bids should reach in the Directorate within 5 days from the date of publication of the campus news. The bid money @ 2% of the quoted value must accompany the bid in favour of Stores Officer, UAF.

AUCTION NOTICE 1. (1) 851 Sheep Ewe (2) 866 Sheep Ewe (3) 867 Sheep Ewe (4) 871 Sheep Ewe (5) 875 Sheep Ewe (6) 877 Sheep Ewe (7) 878 Sheep

Ewe (8) 882 Sheep Ewe (9) 883 Sheep Ewe (10) 885 Sheep Ewe (11) 895 Sheep Ewe (12) 896 Sheep Ewe (13) 897 Sheep Ewe (14) 898 Sheep Ewe (15) 20 Sheep MS (16) 28 Sheep MS (17) 30 Sheep MS (18) 34 Sheep MS (19) 37 Sheep MS (20) 38 Sheep MS (21) 49 Goat Doe (22) 55 Goat Doe (23) 58 Goat Doe (24) 62 Goat Doe (25) 93 Goat Doe (26) 94 Goat Doe and (27) 95 Goat Doe animals will be sold by open auction on 11-02-2013 at 10:30 am at Livestock Management Farms (Directorate of Farms) UAF. The persons who are interested, may come & bid. One third of the total price will be recovered on the spot and the remaining amount will be received after the approval of competent authority. The price will be realized at the spot. Under Section 236A of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 Advance Income Tax @ 5% of the Sale Price of the Property/Goods being auctioned will be collected from the successful bidder. The competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject the highest bid without assigning any reasons.

2. 1) Refrigerator (Kelvinator) 1 (2) Balance, Sortorier 2 (3) Ultra Centrifuge (BB-534 Beckman) 1 (4) Autoclave (Galenkamp BB-525) 1 (5) Flask Shaker (Galenkamp BB-538) 1 (6) Projection Screen (Ward/DA-Life) 1 (7) Sieve Shaker (CC-512) 1 (8) TLC Chamber (CC-686) 1 (9) Water Bath (Memmert) 1 (10) Refrigerator Plants Incubator 1 (11) Power Supply (SRC) 1 (12) Micro Centrifuge Hettich Germany 1 (13) Stabilizer 1 (14) Stabilizer 3 (15) Students Chairs Wooden 15 (16) Students Chairs Wooden 25 (17) Wooden Stools 2ft height 6 (18) Office Chairs 3 (19) Office Chairs 5 (20) Office Chairs 5 (21) Chairs 2 (22) Stool Cane Woven 36 and (23) Stabilizer 2, items will be publically re-auctioned on 11-02-2013 at 11:00 am in the Department of Botany, UAF.

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