About Prof. Dr. AMANULLAH
Dr. Amanullah, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Agronomy at The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan, is an accomplished scientist with an impressive track record. With over 150 papers published in ISI impact factor journals and co-author/editor of more than 25 books/reports, Dr. Amanullah's expertise is highly regarded.
Notably, Dr. Amanullah has collaborated with esteemed organizations like UN-FAO, co-authoring books such as "Soil and Pulses: Symbiosis for Life" (2016), "Unlocking the Potential of Soil Organic Carbon" (2017), and "Soil Pollution: a hidden reality" (2018). Additionally, Dr. Amanullah's involvement with Intech Open includes editing books on diverse topics like "Rice - Technology and Production" (2017) and "Agronomy - Climate Change & Food Security" (2020).
Recognized for his research contributions, Dr. Amanullah has received three Research Productivity Awards from the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST). Furthermore, he represented Pakistan in the FAO Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) as part of the Global Soil Partnership from 2015 to 2018.
As an esteemed editor in a prominent scientific report journal focused on agriculture and related fields, Dr. Amanullah is passionate about the publication and encourages colleagues, students, and friends to submit their papers to this world-class journal.
Dr. Amanullah's areas of expertise encompass a wide range of topics, including agronomy, crop production, crop physiology, biodiversity, carbon estimation, greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, crop nutrition, sustainable crop production, and environmental pollution control. His extensive knowledge and dedication to sustainable agricultural practices make him an invaluable contributor to the scientific community.
Recent Comments
Fertilizers remain one of the most powerful drivers of agricultural productivity worldwide. Since the Green Revolution, the judicious use of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers has contributed significantly to global food security, poverty reduction, and rural development. Today, with the global population projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, the demand for food, feed, and fiber continues to rise. However, the challenge is no longer simply increasing production—it is producing more with fewer resources, lower environmental impact, and greater resilience to climate change.
Across many regions, including South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Latin America, fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) remains low. In some cropping systems, nitrogen use efficiency is often below 40–50%, meaning that more than half of the applied nitrogen is lost through leaching, volatilization, runoff, or denitrification. These losses contribute to groundwater contamination, eutrophication of water bodies, soil degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions such as nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent climate-forcing gas. At the same time, many farmers—particularly smallholders—face declining soil fertility, rising fertilizer costs, and limited access to soil testing services.
In this context, structured and science-based training on sustainable fertilizer management is not optional—it is essential. Training programs that combine agronomic theory, field-based diagnostics, nutrient budgeting, economic analysis, and climate considerations are critical to strengthening the capacity of researchers, extension agents, policymakers, and students. Such programs help bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and on-farm practice.
The two-week training on “Sustainable Fertilizer Management: A Pathway to Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation” was designed within this global framework. It aimed to empower participants with practical knowledge, analytical skills, and policy awareness necessary to improve fertilizer management across cropping systems while protecting soil and environmental health.
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Amanullah (2025). Sustaining life: Protecting Pakistan’s fertile soil and advocating against soil sealing [Commentary]. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development.
Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2025.143.003
https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/1369
Amanullah, Bob A Stewart,Lal K Almas. Leaf Growth Analysis of Cool Season Cereals “Wheat, Rye, Barley, and Oats” under
09 Different NPK Sources. Int J Environ Sci Nat Res. 2018; 11(5): 555822. DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2018.11.555822.
Amanullah,. Crop Nutrition: Enhancing Healthy Soils, Food Security, Environmental Sustainability and Advancing SDGs, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111617671
Amanullah, A., & Khan, U. (2024). Forests and Human Health: A Symbiotic Relationship for Greener Pakistan. Jurnal Perencanaan Pembangunan: The Indonesian Journal of Development Planning, 8(2), 181–190. https://doi.org/10.36574/jpp.v8i2.552