World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Plant Science and Agronomy
India
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
78
Citations
22738
World Ranking
463
National Ranking
5

Nafees A. Khan publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Nafees A. Khan sits on this spectrum.

36–40 publications: 2 scientists 41–45 publications: 7 scientists 46–50 publications: 40 scientists 51–55 publications: 58 scientists 56–60 publications: 60 scientists 61–65 publications: 107 scientists 66–70 publications: 130 scientists 71–75 publications: 153 scientists 76–80 publications: 191 scientists 81–85 publications: 199 scientists 86–90 publications: 206 scientists 91–95 publications: 218 scientists 96–100 publications: 226 scientists 101–105 publications: 227 scientists 106–110 publications: 247 scientists 111–115 publications: 255 scientists 116–120 publications: 253 scientists 121–125 publications: 233 scientists 126–130 publications: 219 scientists 131–135 publications: 201 scientists 136–140 publications: 194 scientists 141–145 publications: 176 scientists 146–150 publications: 157 scientists 151–155 publications: 147 scientists 156–160 publications: 151 scientists 161–165 publications: 159 scientists 166–170 publications: 137 scientists 171–175 publications: 128 scientists 176–180 publications: 126 scientists 181–185 publications: 98 scientists 186–190 publications: 114 scientists 191–195 publications: 100 scientists 196–200 publications: 90 scientists 201–205 publications: 71 scientists 206–210 publications: 98 scientists 211–215 publications: 70 scientists 216–220 publications: 86 scientists 221–225 publications: 61 scientists 226–230 publications: 58 scientists 231–235 publications: 53 scientists 236–240 publications: 64 scientists 241–245 publications: 39 scientists 246–250 publications: 46 scientists 251–255 publications: 51 scientists 256–260 publications: 36 scientists 261–265 publications: 44 scientists 266–270 publications: 35 scientists 271–275 publications: 30 scientists 276–280 publications: 33 scientists 281–285 publications: 35 scientists 286–290 publications: 36 scientists 291–295 publications: 26 scientists 296–300 publications: 26 scientists 301–305 publications: 31 scientists 306–310 publications: 30 scientists 311–315 publications: 21 scientists 316–320 publications: 29 scientists 321–325 publications: 14 scientists 326–330 publications: 15 scientists 331–335 publications: 15 scientists 336–340 publications: 17 scientists 341–345 publications: 15 scientists 346–350 publications: 12 scientists 351–355 publications: 17 scientists 356–360 publications: 18 scientists 361–365 publications: 12 scientists 366–370 publications: 11 scientists 371–375 publications: 6 scientists 376–380 publications: 6 scientists 381–385 publications: 11 scientists 386–390 publications: 9 scientists 391–395 publications: 10 scientists 396–400 publications: 8 scientists 401–405 publications: 4 scientists 406–410 publications: 9 scientists 411–415 publications: 11 scientists 416–420 publications: 4 scientists 421–425 publications: 7 scientists 426–430 publications: 4 scientists 431–435 publications: 3 scientists 436–440 publications: 5 scientists 441–445 publications: 8 scientists 446–450 publications: 6 scientists 451–455 publications: 7 scientists 456–460 publications: 5 scientists 461–465 publications: 6 scientists 466 publications: 2 scientists 467+ publications: 99 scientists
36 publications 467+

This scientist: 238 publications — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

Nafees A. Khan D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Nafees A. Khan sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 200 scientists 31 D-Index: 236 scientists 32 D-Index: 253 scientists 33 D-Index: 283 scientists 34 D-Index: 288 scientists 35 D-Index: 240 scientists 36 D-Index: 246 scientists 37 D-Index: 243 scientists 38 D-Index: 247 scientists 39 D-Index: 229 scientists 40 D-Index: 232 scientists 41 D-Index: 230 scientists 42 D-Index: 228 scientists 43 D-Index: 219 scientists 44 D-Index: 193 scientists 45 D-Index: 164 scientists 46 D-Index: 158 scientists 47 D-Index: 143 scientists 48 D-Index: 131 scientists 49 D-Index: 127 scientists 50 D-Index: 122 scientists 51 D-Index: 122 scientists 52 D-Index: 110 scientists 53 D-Index: 102 scientists 54 D-Index: 98 scientists 55 D-Index: 79 scientists 56 D-Index: 85 scientists 57 D-Index: 88 scientists 58 D-Index: 91 scientists 59 D-Index: 62 scientists 60 D-Index: 61 scientists 61 D-Index: 59 scientists 62 D-Index: 54 scientists 63 D-Index: 61 scientists 64 D-Index: 59 scientists 65 D-Index: 58 scientists 66 D-Index: 41 scientists 67 D-Index: 49 scientists 68 D-Index: 39 scientists 69 D-Index: 32 scientists 70 D-Index: 40 scientists 71 D-Index: 47 scientists 72 D-Index: 38 scientists 73 D-Index: 28 scientists 74 D-Index: 29 scientists 75 D-Index: 28 scientists 76 D-Index: 22 scientists 77 D-Index: 21 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 26 scientists 80 D-Index: 19 scientists 81 D-Index: 16 scientists 82 D-Index: 12 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 14 scientists 85 D-Index: 11 scientists 86 D-Index: 17 scientists 87 D-Index: 13 scientists 88 D-Index: 10 scientists 89 D-Index: 12 scientists 90 D-Index: 18 scientists 91 D-Index: 16 scientists 92 D-Index: 16 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 12 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 9 scientists 97 D-Index: 9 scientists 98 D-Index: 11 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 5 scientists 101 D-Index: 8 scientists 102 D-Index: 4 scientists 103 D-Index: 11 scientists 104 D-Index: 5 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 7 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 8 scientists 109+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 78 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in India Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in India Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Enzyme
  • Botany
  • Metabolism

His main research concerns Photosynthesis, Biochemistry, Botany, Antioxidant and Glutathione. The Photosynthesis study combines topics in areas such as Brassica, Agronomy, Food science and Nitrate reductase. The study incorporates disciplines such as Salicylic acid, Jasmonic acid, Salinity and Nutrient in addition to Botany.

Glutathione reductase is the focus of his Antioxidant research. His Glutathione reductase research incorporates themes from Photosynthetic capacity and APX. His work deals with themes such as Oxidative stress, Ethephon and Thiobarbituric acid, which intersect with Glutathione.

His most cited work include:

  • Salicylic acid-induced abiotic stress tolerance and underlying mechanisms in plants (372 citations)
  • Photosynthetic activity, pigment composition and antioxidative response of two mustard (Brassica juncea) cultivars differing in photosynthetic capacity subjected to cadmium stress. (359 citations)
  • Salicylic acid alleviates decreases in photosynthesis under salt stress by enhancing nitrogen and sulfur assimilation and antioxidant metabolism differentially in two mungbean cultivars (274 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Nafees A. Khan spends much of his time researching Photosynthesis, Botany, Brassica, Agronomy and Biochemistry. His study in Photosynthesis is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Glutathione, Antioxidant and Plant physiology. His Antioxidant research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Oxidative stress, Sulfur assimilation and Nitric oxide.

His Botany study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Salicylic acid, Salinity, Nutrient and Nitrate reductase. His studies in Brassica integrate themes in fields like Ethephon, Gibberellic acid and Stomatal conductance. While the research belongs to areas of Biochemistry, Nafees A. Khan spends his time largely on the problem of Cadmium, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Environmental chemistry.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Photosynthesis (39.80%)
  • Botany (30.10%)
  • Brassica (29.59%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2018-2021)?

  • Antioxidant (20.92%)
  • Photosynthesis (39.80%)
  • Oxidative stress (15.82%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Nafees A. Khan mainly investigates Antioxidant, Photosynthesis, Oxidative stress, Nitric oxide and Proline. He has researched Antioxidant in several fields, including Brassica and Food science. His Photosynthesis research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Glutathione and Horticulture.

In his study, which falls under the umbrella issue of Oxidative stress, Cell biology is strongly linked to Germination. His work carried out in the field of Proline brings together such families of science as Salicylic acid, RuBisCO and Plant physiology. His Proline oxidase research incorporates themes from Shikimic acid and Valerianaceae, Botany.

Between 2018 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Nitric oxide reverses glucose-mediated photosynthetic repression in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under salt stress (37 citations)
  • Treatment of nitric oxide supplemented with nitrogen and sulfur regulates photosynthetic performance and stomatal behavior in mustard under salt stress. (18 citations)
  • Exogenously-Sourced Ethylene Modulates Defense Mechanisms and Promotes Tolerance to Zinc Stress in Mustard (Brassica juncea L.). (13 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Enzyme
  • Botany
  • Metabolism

Nafees A. Khan focuses on Antioxidant, Photosynthesis, Nitric oxide, Oxidative stress and Proline. Antioxidant is a subfield of Biochemistry that Nafees A. Khan explores. His study in APX and Glutathione reductase falls under the purview of Biochemistry.

His Nitric oxide study incorporates themes from Phytotoxicity and Abiotic component. His Oxidative stress research includes elements of Cell signaling, Cell biology, Germination and Copper. His work in Proline addresses issues such as Lipid peroxidation, which are connected to fields such as Salicylic acid and RuBisCO.

Best Publications

  • Salicylic acid-induced abiotic stress tolerance and underlying mechanisms in plants

    M. Iqbal R. Khan;Mehar Fatma;Tasir S. Per;Naser A. Anjum

  • Ethylene Role in Plant Growth, Development and Senescence: Interaction with Other Phytohormones

    Noushina Iqbal;Nafees A. Khan;Antonio Ferrante;Alice Trivellini

  • Photosynthetic activity, pigment composition and antioxidative response of two mustard (Brassica juncea) cultivars differing in photosynthetic capacity subjected to cadmium stress.

    Mohammad Mobin;Nafees A. Khan

  • Salicylic acid alleviates decreases in photosynthesis under salt stress by enhancing nitrogen and sulfur assimilation and antioxidant metabolism differentially in two mungbean cultivars

    Rahat Nazar;Noushina Iqbal;Shabina Syeed;Nafees A. Khan

  • Alleviation of salt-induced photosynthesis and growth inhibition by salicylic acid involves glycinebetaine and ethylene in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.).

    M. Iqbal R. Khan;M. Asgher;Nafees A. Khan

  • Cadmium Toxicity in Plants and Role of Mineral Nutrients in Its Alleviation

    Rahat Nazar;Noushina Iqbal;Asim Masood;M. Iqbal R. Khan

  • Selenium and sulfur influence ethylene formation and alleviate cadmium-induced oxidative stress by improving proline and glutathione production in wheat

    M. Iqbal R. Khan;Faroza Nazir;Mohd. Asgher;Tasir S. Per

  • Modulation of glutathione and its related enzymes in plants’ responses to toxic metals and metalloids—A review

    Naser A. Anjum;Iqbal Ahmad;Iram Mohmood;Mário Pacheco

  • Approaches in modulating proline metabolism in plants for salt and drought stress tolerance: Phytohormones, mineral nutrients and transgenics.

    Tasir S. Per;Nafees A. Khan;Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy;Asim Masood

  • Cadmium at high dose perturbs growth, photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism while at low dose it up regulates sulfur assimilation and antioxidant machinery in garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.)

    Sarvajeet Singh Gill;Nafees A. Khan;Narendra Tuteja

  • Salicylic acid alleviates adverse effects of heat stress on photosynthesis through changes in proline production and ethylene formation.

    M Iqbal R Khan;Noushina Iqbal;Asim Masood;Tasir S Per

  • Minimising toxicity of cadmium in plants--role of plant growth regulators.

    Mohd. Asgher;M. Iqbal R. Khan;Naser A. Anjum;Naser A. Anjum;Nafees A. Khan

  • A new perspective of phytohormones in salinity tolerance: Regulation of proline metabolism

    Noushina Iqbal;Shahid Umar;Nafees A. Khan;M. Iqbal R. Khan

  • Catalase and ascorbate peroxidase—representative H2O2-detoxifying heme enzymes in plants

    Naser A. Anjum;Pallavi Sharma;Sarvajeet S. Gill;Mirza Hasanuzzaman

  • Application of salicylic acid increases contents of nutrients and antioxidative metabolism in mungbean and alleviates adverse effects of salinity stress

    Nafees Khan;Shabina Syeed;Asim Masood;Rahat Nazar

  • Role of ethylene in alleviation of cadmium-induced photosynthetic capacity inhibition by sulphur in mustard.

    Asim Masood;Noushina Iqbal;Nafees A. Khan

  • Salicylic acid supplementation improves photosynthesis and growth in mustard through changes in proline accumulation and ethylene formation under drought stress

    R. Nazar;S. Umar;N.A. Khan;O. Sareer

  • Nitrogen availability regulates proline and ethylene production and alleviates salinity stress in mustard (Brassica juncea).

    Noushina Iqbal;Shahid Umar;Nafees A. Khan

  • Activities of Antioxidative Enzymes, Sulphur Assimilation, Photosynthetic Activity and Growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Cultivars Differing in Yield Potential Under Cadmium Stress

    N. A. Khan;S. Singh;R. Nazar

  • Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidant Systems in Plants: Role and Regulation under Abiotic Stress

    M. Iqbal R. Khan;Nafees A. Khan

  • Nitric oxide signaling and its crosstalk with other plant growth regulators in plant responses to abiotic stress.

    Mohd Asgher;Tasir S. Per;Asim Masood;Mehar Fatma

  • Understanding the significance of sulfur in improving salinity tolerance in plants

    Rahat Nazar;Noushina Iqbal;Asim Masood;Shabina Syeed

Frequent Co-Authors

Asim Masood
Asim Masood Aligarh Muslim University
Naser A. Anjum
Naser A. Anjum Aligarh Muslim University
Noushina Iqbal
Noushina Iqbal Jamia Hamdard
M. Iqbal R. Khan
M. Iqbal R. Khan Jamia Hamdard
Armando C. Duarte
Armando C. Duarte University of Aveiro
Antonio Ferrante
Antonio Ferrante Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Iqbal Ahmad
Iqbal Ahmad Aligarh Muslim University
Adriano Sofo
Adriano Sofo University of Basilicata
Sarvajeet Singh Gill
Sarvajeet Singh Gill Maharshi Dayanand University
Alice Trivellini
Alice Trivellini University of Pisa

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Nafees A. Khan

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles