to explore
the potential of indigenous halophytic plants by using
brackish water and saline land.
to prepare
a team of scientists capable of conducting state of
the art research in various aspects of halophyte biology.
to inculcate
inquisitiveness in younger scientists to solve problems
related to saline lands leading to poverty alleviation
of the affected farmers specifically through use of
halophytes.
to host regular visits
of foreign faculty and workshop/seminars.
ISHU News
Prof. Dr. M. Ajmal Khan received the award of Distinguished
Scientist of the Year 2008 in Botany
Inauguration
of UNESCO Chair
UNESCO Chair inaugurated by Dr. Javaid Leghari HEC
Chairman on Monday 26th October 2009 at Karachi Universitylearn
more.....
Institute of
Sustainable Halophyte Utilization,
University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.
Contact person: Director
of the Institute E-mail: halophyte@uok.edu.pk Late
updated: January 21, 2010
