Dr. Saleem Jaffar| Entomologist | Postdoctoral Researcher | Chemical Ecology | Insect Toxicology | Insect Gut Microbes| Pest Management Expert | Bactrocera |Honey bee Gut Microbes.

I am a dedicated entomologist specializing in Bactrocera fruit flies, chemical ecology, insect toxicology, and gut microbiota. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at South China Agricultural University (SCAU), Department of Entomology, I hold a Ph.D. in Plant Protection (Entomology), where my research advanced innovative pest management strategies. My work integrates molecular tools (RNA-Seq, CRISPR-Cas9, olfactory receptor characterization), microbial ecology, and behavioral studies (pheromone-mediated olfaction) to develop sustainable solutions for Bactrocera control.

During my Ph.D., I investigated cytochrome-mediated detoxification, insect-microbe interactions, and methyl eugenol (ME)-based attractants for fruit fly management.

With 20+ SCI peer-reviewed author and co-authors publications in (Entomologia generalis; insects; Physiological Entomology; Horticulturae; Frontiers in Microbiology; IJMS), I bridge fundamental and applied entomology— to RNAi-based pest control for tephritids.

My Expertise Spans:

Molecular & Chemical Ecology: Olfactory receptors, pheromone applications.

Microbiome Research: Gut microbiota’s role in microplastic degradation, pesticides resistance in insect and their behavior.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Field trials, RNAi, and CRISPR-Cas9 innovations.

Committed to translating research into real-world impact, I collaborate globally to address challenges in agricultural entomology and biodiversity conservation. To explore synergies in sustainable pest management!

Key Skills: RNA-Seq, microbial diversity assays, GC-MS, behavioral bioassays, taxonomic identification, CRISPR-Cas9, statistical modeling (R, Python).

Peer Review Editor In:

1. Entomologia generalis- Schweizerbart Science Publishers (Reviewed two published articles).
2. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture-Springer Nature (Reviewed one published articles).
3. Phytoparasitica-Springer (Reviewed two published articles).
4. Journal of Crop Health Springer (Reviewed one published articles).
5. BMC Microbiology-Springer Nature (Reviewed one published articles).

List of Research Interests:

Entomology, Molecular Biology, Arthropod Physiology, Integrated Pest Management, RNAi, CRISPR cas-9, Invasive Insect Species.

• Entomology
• Molecular Biology
• Arthropod Physiology
• Integrated Pest Management
• RNAi
• CRISPR cas-9
• Invasive Insect Species

• Saleem Jaffar and Yongyue Lu. 2023. Two-sex life table parameters of oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) on methyl eugenol-based diet. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. Accepted.
• Saleem Jaffar and Yongyue Lu. 2023. Recent advance in insect olfaction and their molecular mechanism. IJTS Under review.
• Saleem Jaffar and Yongyue Lu. 2023. Olfactory receptors in Bactrocera species: sustainable alternative fruit flies management. Physiological Entomology (Royal Entomological society). Published.
• Saleem Jaffar, Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi, Yongyue Lu. 2023 Understanding the invasion, ecological adaptations, and management strategies of Bactrocera dorsalis in China: A review Horticultural IF (3.1)
• Saleem Jaffar., Ahmad S., Yongyue., L. 2022. Contribution of insect gut microbiota and their associated enzymes in insect physiology and biodegradation of pesticides frontiers in microbiology. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.979383/abstract IF (5.64)
• Saleem Jaffar and Yongyue., L. 2022. Toxicity of some Essential Oils constituents against Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). Accepted MDPI Insects. IF (3.0)
• Williams P.H, Saleem Jaffar. Revising the bumblebee subgenus Alpigenobombus. European Journal of Taxonomy2023. Accepted IF (1.34).
• Hongai Su, Yupeng Chen, Saleem Jaffar, Bamisope steve Bamisile, Yongyue Lu Advances in Insect Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Chan-nels as Targets of Insecticides and Repellents 2023 Under review in IJMS MDPI. IF (5.6)
• Zeng, Tian, Saleem Jaffar, Yijuan Xu, and Yixiang Qi. 2022. "The Intestinal Immune Defense System in Insects" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23, no. 23: 15132. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232315132. IF (5.6)
• Williams P.H., Altanchimeg D., Byvaltsev A., De Jonghe R., Saleem Jaffar., Japoshvili G., Kahono S., Liang H., Mei M., Monfared, A., Nidup T., Raina R., Ren Z., Thanoosing C., Zhao Y. & Orr M.C. 2020. Widespread polytypic speciesor complexes of local species? Revising bumblebees of the subgenus Melanobombus world-wide (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Bombus European Journal of Taxonomy 719: 1–120.https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.719.1107 IF (1.34).
• Hassan, M. A., Shehzad, A., Saleem Jaffar., Qasim, M., & Abbas, D. (2021). Notes on the genus Xylota Meigen (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Pakistan. Journal of Insect Biodiversity, 29(2), 36-43. SCI
• Saleem Jaffar, Sakhawat Ali, Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi, Muhammad Asghar Hassan. 2018. Bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Bombus spp.) of interior Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Himalayan region: Species composition and distribution. Accepted for Published in JEZS.
• Saleem Jaffar, Fahad Shah, Sakhawat Ali, Muhammad Yaseen, Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi and Muhammad Asghar Hassan. Taxonomy and distribution of bumblebees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) of district Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan. 2019;7(1) 83-89 Cited google scholar 3.
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi, Saleem Jaffar. Efficacy of some selected chemical insecticides and bio-pesticides against tomato fruit worm, (Helicoverpa armigera) under the agro climatic condition of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. J. Entomol and Zool Studies, 2015; 3(4): 50-52. IF (0.398)
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi, Shahid Hussain, Suhail Ur Rehman, Saleem Jaffar, Muhammad Farooq Ur Rehman. Efficacy of ecofriendly botanical extracts of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Garlic (Allium sativum) and Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L) for the control of cabbage looper (Trichoplusia binotalis) under agro ecological conditions of Peshawar, Pakistan. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2016; 4(1): 88-90. IF (0.398)
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi., Muhammad Nadim Ikhalaq,Saleem Jaffar. Shahid Hussain. Efficacy of some selected synthetic chemical insecticides and bio-pesticides against cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Sternorrhyncha Pseudococcidae) under agro ecological conditions of Peshawar, Pakistan. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2015; 3(6): 223-231. IF (0.398)
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi., Sajjad Ahmed, Kamran Sohail, Muhammad Akber, Farida Begum, Ghulam Raza, Muhammad Ali, Saleem Jaffar. Population dynamics, distribution and control of drosicha mealybug, Drosicha sp. (Homoptera: Coccidae) on willow tree (Salix wilhelmsiana) in district Skardu Gilgit-Baltsitan, Pakistan. J. Bio. & Env. Sci. Vol. 2015; 6, No. 3, p. 265-271. IF (1.346)
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi., Muhammad Ayub, Musa Hashmi. Kamran Sohail, Saleem Jaffar. Effect of Different Synthetic Chemical Insecticides on Potato Aphid (Macrosiphum Euphorbiae (Thomas) and Their Inauspicious Effects on Lace Wing in Skardu Baltistan, Pakistan. International Journal of Applied Research 2015; 1(11): 117-119. Ijar (3.45)
• Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi., Muhammad Nadeem Ikhlaq, Saleem Jaffar, Shahid Hussain. Population Dynamics, Efficacy of Botanical Extracts and Synthetic Insecticides for The Control of Pea Leaf Miner (Phytomyza horticola Goureau) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Under the Climatic Conditions of Baltistan, Pakistan. International Journal of Applied Research 2015; 1(12): 758-761.
• A review on aphid-born disease (Potato Virus Y) Altaf Hussain, Saleem Jaffar, Muhammad Arif, Babar Hussain, Murtaza Ali, Aqleem Abbas. J. Entomol & Zool Studies. 2016;4(3):189-192. Cited google scholar 19.

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