National Nematological Research Centre

The National Nematological Research Centre (NNRC) is Pakistan's only research and academic centre solely dedicated to the study of Nematology — a specialized field of biological sciences, including agriculture, concerned with nematode pests. Established in 1974, NNRC has grown into an efficient, dynamic and forward-looking research centre, promoting the subject through M.Phil./Ph.D. degree programs and generating highly trained manpower for the country. NNRC holds ISO 9001-2015 Certification for its diagnostic services and educational program.

Nematology & Plant Pest Research
M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree Programs
Diagnostic Services (ISO 9001-2015)
Agricultural Crop Protection

About the Centre

Director: Dr. Saboohi Raza
Established: 1974
Part of the Faculty of Science, University of Karachi

Vision & Mission

Vision: To grow more food and healthy agricultural crops free from the attack of nematode pests.
Mission: Eradication of nematodes from agricultural crops, while promoting Nematology and producing highly trained manpower through M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programs.

Publications & Research

01Pakistan Journal of Nematology (PJN) — a bi-annual scientific journal published since 1983.
02PSN Newsletter, published since 2002.
03International and national scientific conferences, seminars and training workshops.
04Collaborations with national and international agricultural research institutions and universities.