Dr. Basharat Mushtaq
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Dr. Basharat Mushtaq

Research Scientist
University of Kashmir, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Kashmir University, India

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Biography

Dr. Basharat Mushtaq obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India. His main area of research interest related to Ecology and Environment: Limnology, Lake Ecology, Water Quality, Sediment Chemistry and Benthic Fauna Environment Impact Assessment: Air Quality and Soil Chemistry. He worked as Junior Research Fellow for 2 years and Senior Research Fellow for 1 year in Dal Lake Project with J & K LAWDA. He also worked as Associate Functional Area Expert in many Research Projects. He actively participated in 7 seminars and workshops. He also presented 5 paper/abstracts in conferences and symposium. He is also serving as member of editorial board in Journal of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, International Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, and American journal of Renewable and Sustainable energy. He is author and co-author of 18 research papers.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Limnology
62%
Lake Ecology
90%
Water Quality
75%
Environmental Impact Assessment
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
4
Chapters
3
Articles
22
Abstracts
9

Selected Publications

  1. Mushtaq B., H. Qadri and A.R. Yousuf, 2018. Comparative assessment of limnochemistry of dal lake in kashmir. Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change 10.4172/2157-7617.1000458 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7617.1000458.
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  2. Qadri, H., B. Mushtaq and A.R. Yousuf, 2016. Seasonal Diversity Dynamics of Aquatic Plants in Different Basins of Dal Lake, Kashmir. In: Conserving Biological Diversity: A Multiscaled Approach. Mir, A.H. and N.A. Bhat (Ed.). Research India Publications, New Delhi, India., ISBN: 978-93-86138-00-2, pp: 253-267..
  3. Mushtaq, B., H. Qadri, R. Raina, A.R. Yousuf, A. Wanganeo and A. Jehangir, 2016. Dredging: A Direct Driver for Change in Macrozoobenthos Diversity of Dal Lake Srinagar, Kashmir. In: Conserving Biological Diversity: A Multiscaled Approach, Mir, A.H. and N.A. Bhat (Ed.). Research India Publications, New Delhi, India., ISBN: 978-93-86138-00-2, pp: 253-267..
  4. Mushatq, B., R. Raina, A.R. Yousuf, A. Wanganeo and A. Jehangir, 2016. Exploring the physic-ochemical parameters of water and sediment of Dal lake Kashmir. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 11: 391-401.
  5. Yousuf, T., A.R. Yousuf and B. Mushtaq, 2015. Comparative account on physico-chemical parameters of two wetlands of Kashmir, valley. Int. J. Recent Scient. Res., 6: 2876-2882.
  6. Shafi, N., A.K. Pandit, A.N. Kamili and B. Mushtaq, 2015. Phytoremediation of free floating Macrophytes: A review. Merit Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 3: 12-16.
  7. Shafi, N., A.K. Pandit, A.N. Kamili and B. Mushtaq, 2015. Heavy metal accumulation by Azolla pinnata of Dal Lake ecosystem, India. J. Environ. Protect. Sustainable Dev., 1: 8-12.
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  8. Mushtaq, N., B. Mushtaq and G.M. Rather, 2015. Spatial Pattern of Health Care Facilities in District Leh, Ladakh. Int. J. Environ. Planning Manage., 1: 75-83.
  9. Mushtaq, B., R. Raina, A.R. Yousuf, A. Wanganeo, N. Shafi and A. Manhas, 2015. Chemical characteristics of bottom sediments of Dal Lake Srinagar, Kashmir. J. Environ. Protect. Sustainable Dev., 1: 1-7.
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  10. Rather, P.A., B. Mushtaq, A. Wanganeo, B.A. Bhat and M.A. Wani, 2014. Air quality of university campus and national Highway No.12 at Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, India. Int. J. Mar. Atmos. Earth Sci., 2: 52-57.
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  11. Rather, P.A., A. Wanganeo, B. Mushtaq, M.A. Wani and B.A. Bhat, 2014. Air qaulity monitoring and effects of air pollution on animal health in Bhopal India. Int. J. Mod. Biol. Med., 5: 100-110.
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  12. Mushtaq, B., R. Raina, A. Wanganeo, A.R. Yousuf and A. Jehangir, 2014. Variations in macrozoobenthos communities with deweeding operations in Nishat Basin of Dal Lake Srinagar, Kashmir. Am. Int. J. Contemporary Scient. Res., Vol. 1. .
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  13. Yousuf, T., B. Mushtaq and A.R. Yousuf, 2013. Comparative account on macrozoobenthic communities of three wetlands of Kashmir Valley. Int. J. Modern Biol. Med., 4: 96-109.
  14. Rather, M.I., A.R. Yousuf, N. Shahi, M. Mehraj and S.A. Khanday et al., 2013. Understanding the cause of fish kill in Nigeen lake. J. Res. Dev., 13: 20-32.
  15. Pandit, A.K., D. Jan, A.N. Kamili and B. Mushtaq, 2013. Current research trends in waste water treatment- A review. Int. J. Environ. Bioenergy, 6: 117-145.
  16. Mushtaq, B., R. Raina, T. Yaseen, A. Wanganeo and A.R. Yousuf, 2013. Variations in the physico-chemical properties of Dal lake, Srinagar, Kashmir. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 7: 624-633.
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  17. Mushtaq, B., R. Raina, A.R. Yousuf, A. Wanganeo and U. Rashid, 2013. Effect of dredging on the macrozoobenthos of Hazratbal Basin in the Dal Lake Srinagar Kashmir, India. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 6: 45-50.
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  18. Mushtaq, B., R. Raina, A.R. Yousuf and A. Wanganeo, 2013. Impact of Mechanical deweeding on macrozoobenthic community of Dal lake Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Int. J. Environ. Bioenergy, 6: 1-12.
  19. Mir, A.H., B. Mushtaq, R.A. Wani, A. Jehangir and A.R. Yousuf, 2013. Physico-chemical characterization of sediments of River Jhelum around Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Int. J. Environ. Bioenergy, 5: 49-61.
  20. Zargar, U.R., A.R. Yousuf, M. Basharat and D. Jan, 2012. Length-weight relationship of the Crucian carp, Carassius carassius in relation to water quality, sex and season in some lentic water bodies of Kashmir Himalayas. Turk. J. Fish. Aquatic Sci., 12: 495-501.
  21. Mushtaq, B. and A. Pandit, 2012. Biotic Interferences on Shankeracharya Forest Ecosystem. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Deutchland, Germany.
  22. Bhat, R.A., G.H. Dar, A. Jehangir, B.M. Bhat and A.R. Yousuf, 2012. Municipal solid waste generation and present scenario of waste management during yatra season in Pahalgam: A tourist health resort of Kashmir valley. Int. J. Curr. Res., 4: 004-009.
  23. Basharat, M. and A.K. Pandit, 2010. Impact of biotic factor on the vegetation of Shankeracharya Forest Ecosystem. J. Himalayan Ecol. Sustain. Dev., 5: 134-142.