Zakaria M. Solaiman

7.4k total citations · 4 hit papers
143 papers, 5.2k citations indexed

About

Zakaria M. Solaiman is a scholar working on Plant Science, Soil Science and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, Zakaria M. Solaiman has authored 143 papers receiving a total of 5.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 85 papers in Plant Science, 73 papers in Soil Science and 17 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in Zakaria M. Solaiman's work include Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics (62 papers), Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions (35 papers) and Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis (26 papers). Zakaria M. Solaiman is often cited by papers focused on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics (62 papers), Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions (35 papers) and Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis (26 papers). Zakaria M. Solaiman collaborates with scholars based in Australia, Bangladesh and China. Zakaria M. Solaiman's co-authors include Daniel V. Murphy, Lynette K. Abbott, Zed Rengel, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Hiroshi Hirata, Paul Blackwell, Masanori Saito, Petra Marschner, Hossain M. Anawar and Davey L. Jones and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, The Science of The Total Environment and Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

In The Last Decade

Zakaria M. Solaiman

138 papers receiving 5.1k citations

Hit Papers

Decreased soil microbial biomass and nitrogen mineralisat... 2011 2026 2016 2021 2011 2016 2014 2022 100 200 300 400
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Decreased soil microbial biomass and nitrogen mineralisation with Eucalyptus biochar addition to a coarse textured soil
    2011 421 citations Zakaria M. Solaiman, Daniel V. Murphy et al. Plant and Soil profile →
  2. Biochar for crop production: potential benefits and risks
    2016 403 citations Zakaria M. Solaiman, Kadambot H. M. Siddique et al. profile →
  3. Exploring the transfer of recent plant photosynthates to soil microbes: mycorrhizal pathway vs direct root exudation
    2014 347 citations Christina Kaiser, Matt R. Kilburn et al. New Phytologist profile →
  4. Soil acidification and the liming potential of biochar
    2022 174 citations Zakaria M. Solaiman, Kadambot H. M. Siddique et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zakaria M. Solaiman Australia 41 2.6k 2.4k 777 653 515 143 5.2k
Muhammad Arif Pakistan 41 3.2k 1.3× 1.6k 0.6× 417 0.5× 1.0k 1.6× 750 1.5× 197 5.7k
Flavio Fornasier Italy 30 1.3k 0.5× 2.1k 0.9× 379 0.5× 553 0.8× 402 0.8× 106 3.7k
A. K. Patra India 36 2.0k 0.8× 2.7k 1.1× 281 0.4× 696 1.1× 664 1.3× 188 5.3k
Muhammad Riaz China 51 4.9k 1.9× 2.0k 0.8× 664 0.9× 1.9k 2.9× 529 1.0× 233 8.4k
A. K. Alva United States 43 2.9k 1.1× 2.4k 1.0× 519 0.7× 1.1k 1.6× 469 0.9× 238 6.2k
Hongyuan Wang China 36 1.4k 0.5× 1.9k 0.8× 331 0.4× 696 1.1× 515 1.0× 107 4.8k
Afeng Zhang China 27 971 0.4× 2.9k 1.2× 992 1.3× 1.2k 1.8× 466 0.9× 51 4.7k
Adnan Mustafa Pakistan 38 2.4k 0.9× 1.2k 0.5× 320 0.4× 1.2k 1.8× 420 0.8× 174 5.2k
Qaiser Hussain Pakistan 37 1.0k 0.4× 2.5k 1.0× 1.0k 1.3× 1.3k 2.0× 390 0.8× 108 5.3k
Huadong Zang China 39 1.6k 0.6× 2.5k 1.0× 953 1.2× 1.5k 2.3× 1.1k 2.1× 144 5.2k

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All Works

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Solaiman, Zakaria M., et al.. (2025). Nutrients, bioactive compounds and antinutritional properties of marigold genotypes as promising functional food. Scientific Reports. 15(1). 4867–4867. 2 indexed citations
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Solaiman, Zakaria M., et al.. (2025). Eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, and application of silver nanoparticles to extend the vase life of gerbera (Gerbera hybrida). Postharvest Biology and Technology. 229. 113711–113711.
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Mickan, Bede S., Pankaj Kumar Singh, Sue Jenkins, et al.. (2024). Manure-derived black soldier fly frass enhanced the growth of chilli plants (Capsicum annuum L.) and altered rhizosphere bacterial community. Applied Soil Ecology. 202. 105605–105605. 3 indexed citations
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Chen, Yinglong, et al.. (2024). Phosphorus fertilisation differentially affects morpho-physiological traits and yield in soybean exposed to water stress. Plant and Soil. 504(1-2). 779–797. 3 indexed citations
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Solaiman, Zakaria M., et al.. (2023). Influence of Maturity Stages on Physicochemical Properties and Shelf-Life of Different Varieties of Mangoes under Ambient Storage Conditions. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 5(1). 119–125. 2 indexed citations
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Islam, Mohammad Moinul, Zed Rengel, Paul Storer, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, & Zakaria M. Solaiman. (2023). Phosphorus fertilisation differentially influences growth, morpho-physiological adaptations and nutrient uptake of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Plant and Soil. 492(1-2). 301–314. 2 indexed citations
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Rengel, Zed, et al.. (2023). A Review on Remediation of Iron Ore Mine Tailings via Organic Amendments Coupled with Phytoremediation. Plants. 12(9). 1871–1871. 13 indexed citations
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Mickan, Bede S., Ai‐Tian Ren, Anas Ghadouani, et al.. (2022). Closing the circle for urban food waste anaerobic digestion: The use of digestate and biochar on plant growth in potting soil. Journal of Cleaner Production. 347. 131071–131071. 52 indexed citations
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Islam, Mohammad Moinul, Zed Rengel, Paul Storer, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, & Zakaria M. Solaiman. (2021). Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Varieties and Seed Pre-Treatments Affect Seed Germination and Early Growth of Seedlings. Agronomy. 12(1). 6–6. 14 indexed citations
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Rahman, Md Mamunur, M. M. R. Jahangir, Mohammad Golam Kibria, et al.. (2021). Determination of Critical Limit of Zinc for Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Cultivation in Floodplain Soils of Bangladesh. Sustainability. 14(1). 167–167. 6 indexed citations
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Hossain, Mahmud, et al.. (2021). Evaluation of Critical Limit of Sulphur in Soils for Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Mustard (Brassica napus L.). Sustainability. 13(15). 8325–8325. 8 indexed citations
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Silva, Leandro Souza da, et al.. (2020). Characterization and carbon mineralization of biochars produced from different animal manures and plant residues. Scientific Reports. 10(1). 955–955. 89 indexed citations
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Solaiman, Zakaria M., et al.. (2015). Effect of plant spacing and nitrogen levels on nutritional quality of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.). Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 39(3). 491–504. 9 indexed citations
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Kaiser, Christina, Matt R. Kilburn, Peta L. Clode, et al.. (2014). Exploring the transfer of recent plant photosynthates to soil microbes: mycorrhizal pathway vs direct root exudation. New Phytologist. 205(4). 1537–1551. 347 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kaiser, Christina, Zakaria M. Solaiman, Matt R. Kilburn, et al.. (2012). Carbon flux from plants to soil microbes is highly sensitive to nitrogen addition and biochar amendment. EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts. 11371. 1 indexed citations
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Quddus, Md. Abdul, Zakaria M. Solaiman, & Md. Rezaul Karim. (1985). Rural women in households in Bangladesh : with a case-study of three villages in Comilla. 1 indexed citations

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