Issue · 2024
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Vol.40, Iss. 2, Pages 263-679
42 articles · pp. 263-679 · All issues →
Research ArticleIntegration of Compost and Salicylic Acid–Micronutrients Consortia with Conventional Fertilizers to Alleviate Heat Stress on Nutrient Use Efficiency, Yield and Quality of Cotton
Muti Ul Hannan, Wazir Ahmed, Muhammad Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Baqir Hussain, Khuram Mubeen
Gradual climate changes has delayed wheat harvesting and monsoon arrival in Pakistan and thus, cotton sowing in Pakistan particularly in Southern Punjab cannot be completed in time. Late sown cotton faces problem of heat stress at reproductive growth stages wh…
7 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.625.636
Research ArticleAntifungal Potential of Medicinal Plant Extracts Against Brown Leaf Spot (BLS) Disease of Rice Caused by Bipolaris oryzae
Hafiz Muhammad Usama Shaheen, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Muhammad Atiq, Ghalib Ayaz Kachelo, Hadeed Ahmad, Muhammad Wahab et al.
Rice is susceptible to a number of biotic and abiotic stresses. Among all, brown leaf spot disease of rice caused by Bipolaris oryzae is the most devastating disease, causing potential yield losses. A number of commonly available phytoextracts were explored as…
7 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.603.614
Research ArticleDetermination of Optimum Dietary Crude Protein Requirement for Maximum Growth of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Muhammad Ramzan Ali, Hasina Basharat, Aziz Ahmed, Mubeen Fakhar, Aleem Khan
African catfish was introduced in Pakistan due to its high growth and economic importance. The feeding experiment was performed to find out the optimum level of protein in the diet of African catfish formulated from low cost locally available feed ingredients.…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.595.602
Research ArticlePhysiological and Agronomic Implications of Foliar Potassium Application on Sunflower Productivity in Calcareous Soils
Abdul Aleem Memon, Inayatullah Rajpar, Ghulam Murtaza Jamro, Javaid Ahmed Shah, Saima Kalsoom Babar
Soils of Sindh are highly calcareous, consequently limiting potassium (K) supply to crops including sunflower due to low K activity ratio. The research was conducted to ascertain whether K foliar applications can improve growth, and yield of sunflower in calca…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.518.530
Research ArticleMystery Behind Camel Mortalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Lakki Marwat), Pakistan
Rafiullah, Said Sajjad Ali Shah, Muhammad Ilyas Khan, Anwar Ali, Imtiaz Ali Shah, Sohaib ul Hassan
Camel is an important animal, possessing unique physiological characteristics and serving millions of poor people throughout the world. Mortality in the camel population was observed in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018, in which more than 60…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.531.535
Research ArticleMelatonin-Mediated Induction of Salt Tolerance in Maize at Germination and Seedling Stage
Syed Saqlain Hussain, Muhammad Rasheed, Zammurad Iqbal Ahmed, Ghulam Jilani, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Kashif Aziz et al.
Salt stress is more detrimental at germination, and seedling establishment stages in a plant life. Moreover, the escape of crop from salt injury at these stages is direly needed. Melatonin is known as N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine with chemical formula melatoni…
28 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.490.501
Research ArticleAssessment of Diverse Ber Cultivars Responds to Zinc Practices for Managing Nutrients
Javaria Sherani, Tehseen Ali Jilani, Jalil Ahmad, Rashid Jawad, Shabana Nazeer, Muhammad Jan
Ber is known as the King of Arid fruits and is rich in vitamin C, A, and B complexes. In this study, two years of experimentation with the four (04) cultivars of the Ber for morphological and biochemical attributes were evaluated. Different treatments such as:…
28 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.502.511
Research ArticleFaunal and Habitat Distribution of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan
Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Naeem, Abu Bakkar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Asam Riaz et al.
Mosquitoes have different preferences for habitats on the basis of their feeding habits and behavior. Spatial hotspots are the target areas in precise control. The diversity indices and habitat web structures are the tools which can be helpful in controlling d…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.463.469
Research ArticleEffect of Moringa Leaf Extract and its Solution Application Forms on Growth and Yield of Okra
Wajid Ali, Muhammad Noman Khan, Ghulam Nabi, Shahid Ur Rahman, Saira Sattar, Muhammad Fawad Khan et al.
An experiment “Effect of Moringa leaf extract and its solution application forms on growth and yield of okra” was carried out at Agriculture Research Institute North Mingora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in the year 2019. Current study was consiste…
20 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.407.417
Research ArticleEffect of Trichoderma Applied with Different Sulfur Levels on Yield and Sulfur Uptake by Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Faheem Akbar, Naveed Ahmed, Maria Mussarat, Imtiaz Ahmed, Dost Muhammad, Toseef Ahmad et al.
In 2022, a field trial was carried out to investigate “Effect of trichoderma applied with different sulfur levels on yield and sulfur uptake by onion (Allium cepa L.)”. The field trial was arranged in split plot design over randomized complete bloc…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.286.294- Research Article
Response of Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Different Fertilizer Doses for Sugar Recovery and Biomass Production Under Irrigated Conditions of Dera Ismail Khan
Faisal Ali, Abdul Aziz Khakwani, Iqtidar Hussain, Ghazanfar Ullah, Atiq Ahmad Ali Zai, Moneeza Abass et al.
A field study was conducted in the Agronomic Research Area, Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University, D.I. Khan to observe the effect of different fertilizer doses on the yield, biomass and the response of different cultivars of sweet sorghum, during the Khari…
20 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.418.430 
Research ArticleEnhancing Wheat Yield through Optimal Sowing Techniques in Arid Region of Pakistan
Shoaib Zawar, Muhammad Waqas Yonas, Muhammad Mujahid Akbar, Abeer Ahmad
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a staple food crop of Pakistan, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and economic stability. To optimize wheat yield and productivity, sowing methods may greatly influence crop performance. This study aimed to assess the…
24 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.672.679
Research ArticleStudies on the Spatial Distribution and Abundance of Selected Estuarine Fish Species in the Indus Delta Creek System Sindh, Pakistan
Muhammad Wasim Khan, Ghulam Abbas, Asma Fatima, Shahnaz Rashid
This research was conducted in 13 Indus Delta creeks. A total of 583 samples were collected from study area and 246 species or groups of species have been identified. Significant variation was noted in the frequency of fish catch/kg/hr tow per month, particula…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.551.561
Research ArticleThe Mastery of Extension Field Staff (EFS): Unveiling Their Expertise in Crop Management Practices
Kashif Shehzad, Ikramul Haq
The Crop management practices play a crucial role in ensuring successful agricultural outcomes, including yield optimization, disease prevention and sustainable farming. This research aims to investigate the expertise of Extension Field Staff (EFS) in applying…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.562.569
Research ArticleEstimation of Genetic Variability in Relation to Heterosis and Combining Ability of Wheat from Subtropical and Temperate Zones
Muhammad Ayyub, Mitha Khan, Syed Abdul Malik, Sakhawat Ali, Syed Shamsullah, Mujeeb ur Rehman et al.
The mechanism of genetic improvement for yield of food crops have become highly important for the plant breeders. It has been used for selection of suitable parents for true development of the hybrids. The current research was carried-out to determine heritabi…
20 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.431.439
Research ArticleAllocative Efficiency of Tobacco Production in District Mardan, Pakistan
Khurram Nawaz Saddozai, Muhammad Nasrullah, Jahangir Khan, Syed Attaullah Shah, Raheel Saqib, Naheed Zahra et al.
A state of the economy in which output reflects customer desires is known as allocative efficiency. Every good or service is manufactured until the last unit supplies consumers with a marginal gain equal to the marginal cost of production in an economy. The st…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.448.453
Research ArticleComparative Effectiveness of Some Novel Fungicides Against Soil-Borne Pathogens of Chili
Nabeel Akhtar, Owais Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani, Rehana Naz Syed, Abdul Mubeen Lodhi
Soil-borne fungal pathogens are considered the most critical pathogens responsible for the enormous losses in chili crops. The diseases caused by them are often challenging to control due to different incidence level and limited knowledge of their epidemiologi…
5 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.470.482
Research ArticleEmerging Business: Cut-Rose and Gladiolus Production by Small-Scale Florists in Pakistan
Muazzam Hashmi, Braima Pascal Komba, Muhammad Waqas Alam Chattha, Almazea Fatima, Muhammad Farooq Hyder
The article measures the respective benefit-cost ratio and estimates cut-rose and gladiolus production prospects using technical efficiency. Primary data were obtained from a well-tailored questionnaire administered to 50 cut rose and 50 gladiolus small-scale…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.570.577
Research ArticleImpact of Submerged Aquatic Weeds Growth on the Channel Velocity of the Dagai Distributary, Maira Branch Canal, Upper Swat Canal Irrigation System
Jan Muhammad, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Haroon Khan
It is challenging to keep a vegetated channel moving at the desired speed. A study was conducted to look at the growth of submerged aquatic weeds in a lined irrigation canal throughout a single season at the Dagai Distributary, a minor canal of the…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.512.517- Research Article
Proximate Analysis, Starch Fractions and Sensory Evaluation of Bread Incorporated with Chamomile and Wild Thyme
Waseem Abbas, Imtiaz Ahmed, Imran Khan
The Nutritional quality of wheat bread can be enhanced by incorporating certain nutrient-rich ingredients in its formulation. The main objective of the present study was to investigate the feasibility of incorporating chamomile and wild thyme powder in wheat b…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.306.314 
Research ArticleLevels and Timings of Irrigation Improves the Yield of Broccoli in Peshawar Region
Mohammad Umar, Gohar Ayub
Experiments were conducted to study the effect of different irrigation levels i.e. (35%, 45% and 55 % depletion of maximum available water) and irrigation timings i.e. (Morning, Noon and Evening) on growth and yield of broccoli at Horticulture Research Farm, T…
30 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.536.550
Research ArticleUsability of E-Extension Technology and Growth of Agricultural Productivity in Southeast Nigeria: ADP Extension Worker’s Survey
Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo, Ngozi J. Obiekwe, Nma O. Okoroji, Zahoor A. Shah, Uzochukwu V. Uchemba, Ebele G. Osegbue
The role of e-extension in wider information communication should be emphasized. E-extension will help accelerate agricultural growth, expand agricultural research, and strengthen customer systems. Farmers are exposed to multiple types of extended information.…
24 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.659.671
Research ArticleEvaluating the Impact of Various LED Light Spectrums on Dendrobium officinale Tissue Culture Seedlings
Hafiz Ishtiaq Ahmad, Jinlong Zhang, Fuxun Luo, Owais Iqbal, Yuying Wang
Light plays a crucial role in plant growth and development and extends mere illumination it’s a pivotal environmental factor shaping plant physiology and morphology. To gain a comprehensive understanding, an experiment was designed to investigate the imp…
7 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.615.624
Research ArticleReaction and Diversity Analysis to Identify Novel Genetic Resources for Exserohilum turcicum Resistance in Maize
Shishir Sharma, Suk Bahadur Gurung, Ritesh Kumar Yadav, Bibek Phulara, Laxmi Prasad Joshi
The magnitude and nature of the genetic divergence determine the genotypes for a maize breeding program. One hundred one inbred lines of maize were evaluated using Rampur Hybrid 10 as resistant check in a rod row design from October 2020 to March 2021 at the N…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.335.346
Research ArticleEstimation of Heterosis and Combining Ability for Yield and Fibre Related Traits in Gossypium hirsutum L.
Ali Hassan, Javaria Ashraf, Salman Wahid, Kamran Alyas, Samaria Nisar, Sadia Kanwal et al.
The combining ability and heterosis analysis are the important biological phenomenon that has been used to select the top performing parents and hybrids in different crop plants. In cotton, heterosis of morphological and yield related traits using line ×…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.325.334
Research ArticleStudy of Ethnobotanical Flora and Medicinal Plants of District Mandi Bahauddin
Iqra Munir, Farrah Iftikhar, Hira Fatima, Sunbal Khalil Chaudhari, Roha Ramash
Medicinal plants serve as a natural source of herbal medicine employed in treating numerous diseases within local communities across various countries. They also constitute the raw ingredient for the pharmaceutical industry. This study was conducted during yea…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.372.385
Research ArticleAssessment of Phytochemical Profiling and Therapeutic Potential of the Ethanolic Extract of Vitex negundo (L.)
Shah Zeb Khan, Ali Hazrat, Farman Ali Khan, Muhammad Yahya, Gul Rahim, Muhammad Mukhtiar et al.
Vitex negundo (L.) is a medicinal small tree of the Verbenaceae family that grows in Pakistan and India. The current study aims to identify the existence of several natural compounds (flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and saponins) in the bark of…
20 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.395.406
Research ArticleEvaluation of Growth Rate of Different Concentration Floc in a Biofloc Setup for Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Culture
Asad Alam, Asad Ullah, Imad Khan, Yaseen, Rafiq Ullah, Tahira Tayyeb et al.
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the most common marketable fish species in biofloc throughout the world. It has higher growth rate and is reared in limited resources when compared to other aquaculture species. This research work identified the requirem…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.588.594
Research ArticleAgribusiness Prospects and Challenges in Developing Countries: Contribution to Overcoming World Food Crisis in the Post-pandemic Period
Md. Maniruzzaman, Md. Kamrul Haque, Md Rokonuzzaman, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Rumana Biswas, Md. Mustafizur Rahman et al.
In Bangladesh, agro-business is considered a “thrust” sector but remains a largely untapped area that has not developed properly, considering the country’s prospects in this particular field. With few exceptions, the agro-industrial sector of…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.578.587
Research ArticleGrowth and Production Characters of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Stocked at different Stocking Densities in Earthen Ponds under Local Climatic Conditions of Pakistan
Hasina Basharat, Muhammad Ramzan Ali, Aziz Ahmed, Muhammad Zubair Anjum, Shamim Akhter
The optimization of the stocking densities in earthen ponds of African catfish is necessary for efficient management, increase in fish production and to maximize the return on investment. So, this study was carried out to investigate the influence of various s…
11 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.637.645
Research ArticleStock’s Status of Elongate Glass-Perchlet Chanda nama in the Ganges River (Bangladesh): Suggestions for Future Proper Management
Md. Asadujjaman, Md. Yeamin Hossain, Most. Farida Parvin, Most. Shakila Sarmin, Fairuz Nawer, Wasim Sabbir et al.
The Elongate glass-perchlet Chanda nama Hamilton, 1822 is broadly found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Our study represents a detailed report on stock status such as population structure, growth parameter (asymptotic length, L∞; grow…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.275.285
Research ArticleClimate Change Impact Assessment on Net Revenue of Rice Crop in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Cross-Sectional Ricardian Rent Analysis
Md. Asadujjaman, Md. Yeamin Hossain, Most. Farida Parvin, Most. Shakila Sarmin, Fairuz Nawer, Wasim Sabbir et al.
The Elongate glass-perchlet Chanda nama Hamilton, 1822 is broadly found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Our study represents a detailed report on stock status such as population structure, growth parameter (asymptotic length, L∞; grow…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.275.285
Research ArticleEvaluation of Local and Exotic Hybrid Genotypes of Yardlong Bean (Vigna unguiculata) in Saline Prone Area of Bangladesh
Shakil Ahmed, Mahin Das, Md. Rayhan Sojib, Shishir Kanti Talukder, Sadia Sultana, Prantika Datta et al.
In the face of climate change and a greater likelihood of extreme weather events, selecting appropriate varieties of Yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata) can help ensure proper yield even under stressful conditions, particularly in saline conditions. However, cho…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.347.353
Research ArticleAssessment of Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Stevia Sweetened, Low-Caloric Orange Drink
Muhammad Usman, Majid S. Hashmi, Ayaz Ahmad, Fawad Ahmad, Zahid Alam
Excessive consumption of food products laden with sugar pose threat to health of consumers generally and diabetes patients particularly. Moreover, some low-calorie products did not meet sensory preferences of consumers. Therefore, this research was conducted t…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.354.361
Research ArticleEvaluation of Cotton Genotypes for Agro-Morphological Traits and Resistance to Insect Pests in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhmmad Asif, Khunsa Khakwani, Muhammad Hasnain, Farrukh Ilahi, Muhammad Hussnain Babar, Shahid Munir Chuhan et al.
There are numerous factors that cause reduction in cotton yield and quality, insect attack is one of the major limiting factors for optimum cotton production. Among cotton pest whitefly, jassid and thrips are more important in sucking pests while pink bollworm…
20 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.386.394
Research ArticleImpact of Marine Pollution and Climatic Factors on Artisanal Fish Capture in Nigeria
Toyin B. Ajibade, Mukhtar A. Yusuf, Sijuwade A. Adebayo, Uswat T. Adeyemi, Olubunmi A. Omotesho
Fishery resources are renewable, however, only when put to sustainable use. Plastic pollution has been fingered as a cause of dwindling ocean health across states in Nigeria whereas the vagaries of climate change are also detrimental to sustainability of the a…
23 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.646.658
Research ArticleTechnical Efficiency of Wheat Farms Under Irrigated Conditions in Central Sindh, Pakistan
Akbar Khan Khajjak, Adnan Nazir, Tehmina Mangan, Ali Raza
The province of Sindh has almost 38 percent of its fertile land under wheat crop, and it is one of the main dietary foods of the indigenous population in comparison to other grains, fish, chicken, and meat. A total of 300 farmers were interviewed, therefore 15…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.454.462
Research ArticleAssessment of Growth and Physiological Traits of Chenopodium quinoa Lines Under Different Salt Levels
Mehwish Zafar, Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Zubair Akram, Quratulain, Mehak Shehzad, Samreen Nazeer
Elevating salinity level has become a worldwide threat to agricultural lands. High level concentration of salts hampers growth of plants and its yield of biomass by impacting major physiological mechanisms i.e., ionic, oxidative and osmotic stress. One possibl…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.315.324
Research ArticleExtraction of Phytochemicals from Beetroot Pomace and Formulation of Phytochemical Enriched Functional Yogurt
Hafsa Tauqir, Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq
Beetroot pomace is generally considered as a byproduct of the beetroot juice processing industry but is a potential source for bioactive compounds with strong antimicrobial activity and antioxidant activity. The purpose of the study was to determine the total…
28 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.483.489
Research ArticleBehavioral and Hematological Alterations in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Exposed to Bifenthrin
Moazama Batool, Syeda Ansa Fatima, Saima Naz, Qurat Ul Ain, Sheeza Bano, Ghulam Abbas et al.
Insecticides are used across the world as it is evaluated that poses a risk to aquatic life especially fish, which are very sensitive in response to change in environmental conditions. The current study evaluated the effects of bifenthrin on Ctenopharyngodon i…
26 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.440.477
Research ArticleEpidemiological Analysis of Udder Edema in the Goat Population of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Shahabaz Ul Haq, Khurram Ashfaq, Arsalan Khan, Adeel Khalid, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Raheela Taj et al.
Udder edema in goats is a condition that significantly impacts animal welfare and dairy production. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological and semiotic aspects of udder edema in the goat population of Faisalabad, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was…
22 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.295.305- Research Article
Weed Control and Yield Performance of Direct-Seeded Rice with Varying Rates of Post-Emergence Herbicides
Shahbaz Hussain, Asif Ameen, Muhammad Ehsan Safdar, Atif Naeem, Ahmad Jawad, Madad Ali et al.
Weeds are serious pests in rice sown under direct-seeded rice (DSR) technology. Herbicide-based weed management is becoming increasingly popular, but there is a dire need to choose appropriate herbicides and their effective dose for controlling weeds in DSR fi…
11 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.2.362.371