Dr. Muhammad Ijaz

Dr. Muhammad Ijaz joined Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku as Principal Scientist/ Director on January 05, 2024. He qualified his Ph.D. from the prestigious International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines. He possesses 35 years of experience in rice research in varietal development using the introduction, selection, and hybridization techniques both in Basmati and non-Basmati backgrounds. He was also one of the winning members of the research team who is responsible for the development of 17 rice varieties namely Super Basmati, Basmati 2000, KSK 133, Basmati 515, PK 1121 Aromatic, KSK 434, PK 386, Chenab Basmati, Punjab Basmati, Kissan Basmati, Super Basmati 2019, Super Gold, KSK 111H, PK 2021 Aromatic, Sona Super Basmati, Vital Super Basmati and Sultan Basmati. Sixteen research publications are on his credit, published in well-reputed national and international journals.