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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 his 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] at Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA), Tando Jam.[3]

Awards

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Sial was 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, he was awarded a gold medal in 2013 by the Chairman of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission for his exemplary work in wheat breeding as he developed six high yielding, disease resistant and stress-tolerant 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.