Envirology LLC
Envirology LLC

Environmental Excellence

About Envirology LLC

Environmental science consulting rooted in technical rigor and practical outcomes

Envirology LLC helps organizations navigate technical challenges with clear, defensible scientific guidance across environmental microbiology, plant science, indoor air quality, and laboratory quality systems.

Rizwan Hashmi, Ph.D.

President / CEO

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A zealous environmental microbiologist, plant biologist, plant pathologist, mycologist, and agricultural scientist with more than 40 years of experience — and author of approximately 35 research papers and articles. He also serves as an Editorial Board Member of two International Journals of Scientific Research, and a PhD and MPhil dissertation evaluation committee members of two universities.

Dr. Hashmi's multi-disciplinary background bridges the laboratory and the field, equipping Envirology LLC with the scientific depth and practical insight needed to tackle the most complex environmental and agricultural challenges our clients face.

  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Mycology
  • Agricultural Science
Years of Experience
40+
Research Papers
35+

Selected publications and presentations

Bibliographic details are reproduced from information provided for this profile. Publication status is included where supplied.

Publications and manuscripts

  1. Kazi, S.; Njiti, V.; Hashmi, Rizwan; Jasim, Mohammed; Bond, Jason; Arelli, Prakash; Lightfoot, David. (2009). Iso-lines and inbred-lines confirmed loci that underlie resistance from cultivar ‘Hartwig’ to three soybean cyst nematode populations. Approved for publication in Theoretical Applied Genetics, manuscript TAG-2008-0667.R2.
  2. Scmidt, M.E.; Rizwan Hashmi; James Klein; Cathy Schmidt. (2009). Registration of “LS 94-3207” as soybean Sudden Death (SDS) and soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistant cultivars for mid western United States. Submitted in Crop Sciences.
  3. Scmidt, M.E.; Rizwan Hashmi; James Klein; Cathy Schmidt. (2009). Registration of “RxEf59” as soybean sudden Death (SDS) and soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistant cultivars for mid western United States. Submitted in Crop Sciences.
  4. Austeclinio L. de Farias Neto; Rizwan Hashmi; Michael Schmidt; Shawn R. Carlson; Glen L. Hartman; Shuxian Li; Randall L. Nelson; Brian W. Diers. (2007). Mapping and confirmation of a new sudden death syndrome resistance QTL on linkage group D2 from the soybean genotypes PI 567374 and ‘Ripley’. Molecular Breeding, 20(1), 53–62. Published online August 2007. DOI: 10.1007/s11032-006-9072-8. View publication (DOI)
  5. Hashmi, R. Y.; Schmidt, M. E.; Bond, J. P. A semi-selective modified Nash and Snyder’s media for isolating Fusarium solani f.sp. glycines from soybean roots. Phytopathology newsletters.
  6. Hasmi, R. Y. (2006). Sampling may improve results in decision making. Indoor Environment Connections, 7(9), 25–28. Published monthly by Indoor Environment Communications.
  7. Hashmi, R. Y.; Schmidt, M. E.; Bond, J. P. (2005). A temperature controlled greenhouse method for evaluation of host resistance to soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS). Plant Health Progress. DOI: 10.1094/PHP-2005-0906-01-RS. View publication (DOI)
  8. Hashmi, R. Y.; Khan, M. I.; Shabbir, S. (1997). Use of decimal dilutions of extract of Fusarium moliniforme in the control of Fusarium infection on corn seeds. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 26(2), 149–154.
  9. Haque, S. E.; R. Y. Hashmi; A. Ghaffar. (1993). Biological control of root-rot diseases of lentil. Lentil Newsletter (ICARDA), 19(2), 43–45.
  10. Khanzada, A. K.; R. Y. Hashmi; S. A. J. Khan; M. Aslam. (1992). Assessment of loose smut infection in laboratory and in field. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 15(4), 113–115.
  11. Khan, M. I.; R. Y. Hashmi; Z. S. Saify; M. Arif. (1992). Control of seed-borne mycoflora of wheat by using homeopathic drugs. Proceedings of Status of Plant Pathology in Pakistan (A. Ghaffar & S. Shahzad, eds.), 137–142.
  12. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. I. Khan; Z. S. Saify. (1992). Control of seed-borne mycoflora of wheat by micro dilution technique utilizing Fusarium oxysporum extract. Proceedings of Status of Plant Pathology in Pakistan (A. Ghaffar & S. Shahzad, eds.), 143–148.
  13. Siddiqui, S. U.; S. Khalid; R. Y. Hashmi; A. R. Shad; M. Q. Chatha. (1992). Spectrum, density and frequency of weeds of rain-feed maize in Islamabad. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research, 5(1–2), 41–46.
  14. Hashmi, R. Y.; S. Shahzad; A. K. Khanzada; M. Aslam; S. A. R. Kazmi. (1992). Studies on seed mycoflora of lentil and its control. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 35(9), 345–347.
  15. Khan, M. I.; Z. S. Saify; R. Y. Hashmi. (1991). Wheat coleoptile elongation test for the bioassay of homeopathic drugs. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 23(1), 26–32.
  16. Hashmi, R. Y.; A. K. Khanzada; M. Aslam. (1991). In vitro screening of sorghum commercial varieties against grain smut (Sphacelotheca sorghii Link). Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 34(7), 7–8.
  17. Khan, S. A. J.; R. Y. Hashmi; A. K. Khanzada; M. Aslam. (1990). Important seed-borne diseases of vegetables and their detection techniques. Progressive Farming, 10(3), 14–17.
  18. Hashmi, R. Y.; S. S. Shoukat; A. K. Khanzada; M. Aslam. (1990). Efficacy of three detection techniques for the assessment of seed-borne mycoflora of carrot from Sind. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 22(1), 43–51.
  19. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. Qaiser. (1990). Biology of Grewia tenax from Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 22(2), 179–188.
  20. Qaiser, M.; R. Y. Hashmi. (1987). Studies in the biology of Grewia tenax complex from Pakistan (Part). Proceedings of the 14th International Botanical Congress, Berlin, July 24–August 1.
  21. Hashmi, R. Y.; S. Omar. (1987). Najadaceae. In E. Nasir and S. I. Ali (eds.), Flora of Pakistan, 176, 1–6.
  22. Omar, S.; R. Y. Hashmi. (1987). Typhaceae. In E. Nasir and S. I. Ali (eds.), Flora of Pakistan, 177, 1–8.
  23. Hashmi, R. Y.; S. Omar. (1986). Lemnaceae. In E. Nasir and S. I. Ali (eds.), Flora of Pakistan, 173, 1–11.

Abstracts and presentations

  1. Khan, M. I.; S. Shabbir; S. Begum; R. Y. Hashmi; Z. S. Saify. (1992). Effect of homeopathic drugs on the in vitro activity of alpha-amylase from human saliva. Presented at the First International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, January 18–21.
  2. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. I. Khan; Z. S. Saify. (1992). Control of seed-borne mycoflora of wheat by potentizing Fusarium oxysporum extract. Presented at the First International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, January 18–21.
  3. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. E. Schmidt; J. B. Bond; J. H. Klein. (2003). A new greenhouse method evaluating soybean genotype for soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) resistance. Agronomy Abstracts, Denver, CO.
  4. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. E. Schmidt; J. P. Bond. (2003). Recovery and quantification of Fusarium solani f.sp. glycines on a modified Nash & Snyder’s medium. Poster, Agronomy Abstracts, Denver, CO.
  5. Hashmi, R. Y.; M. E. Schmidt; J. S. Russin. (2002). A modified Nash and Snyder’s medium for isolating Fusarium solani f.sp. glycines from soybean roots. Abstract, Phytopathology, 92, S149, 6 (Supplement).
  6. Hashmi, R. Y.; R. Whelan; J. Klein; M. E. Schmidt. (2001). Inheritance of field response to soybean sudden death syndrome. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers, St. Louis, MO, p. 7.
  7. Hashmi, R. Y.; J. Klein; R. E. Whelan; C. A. Schmidt; M. E. Schmidt. (2001). Inheritance of field response to sudden death syndrome. Abstract, Phytopathology, 91, S37, 6 (Supplement).

Our approach

We combine scientific discipline, technical communication, and strategic thinking to help clients solve problems clearly and efficiently.

Who we support

We work with organizations in environmental science, laboratory operations, food and beverage, water quality, indoor air quality, and related technical sectors.