Issue · 2024
Vol.37, Iss. 4,
14 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleOptimizing Maize Production: Effects of Humic Acid, Nitrogen, and Zinc on Agronomic Traits, Yield, and Economics
Syed Muhammad Saqib Raza, Sheheryar, Rabia Khalid, Muhammad Mansoor, Sonia Sumreen, Muhammad Muzammil Bin Khalil
To figure out the best combinations of humic acid and zinc with basic NPK doses on Maize cultivar “Azam White”, a study was executed at the Agriculture Research Institute, D.I. Khan, K.P.K., Pakistan during the Kharif season, 2022. Randomized Compl…
15 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.421.425
Research ArticleInvestigation of Ecological Relationships among Some Economical Species in the Oman Sea Using Ecopath Model
Mastooreh Doustdar, Seyed Ahmed Reza Hashemi, Asadullah Ali Muhammad, Maryam Forouzad
The purpose of this study is to provide a model for evaluating and managing some economical important species based on the Oman Sea ecosystem and to examine nutritional relationships among five economical species, including Saurida tumbil, Sphyraena jello, Aca…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.373.383
Research ArticleExploring the Impact of Rural Transformation on Food Security in Pakistan
Abid Hussain, Bilal Khan Yousafzai, Muhammad Ishaq
This study is rooted in the analysis of Household Integrated Economic Surveys (HIES) to assess food security across administrative divisions, including provinces and the national scale, while exploring household characteristics. Utilizing data from two HIES ro…
25 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.438.444
Research ArticleCharacterization of Oasis Livestock Systems in the Region of Béni Abbès (Southwestern Algeria)
Lahbib Cheikhi, Hafidha Boucherit, Abdelkrim Benaradj
This study aims to characterize oasis livestock systems, through a typological analysis of their structure, management and zootechnical performances in the Saharan region of Béni Abbès (southwestern Algeria). The methodology adopted is based on f…
16 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.331.339
ReviewOptimizing Poultry Production: Nutritional Interventions, Management Practices and Diagnostic Approaches for Fatty Liver Disease in Layers
Bilal Javid, Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Akhtar, Tahira Kamal, Muhammad Naeem Riaz
Fatty liver disease (FLD) in layers presents considerable challenges to production, efficiency and animal welfare. This comprehensive review explores the etiology, mechanism of disease development, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and especially the role of n…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.340.354
Research ArticleEffect of Spraying with Conventional and Nano-NPK Fertilizer on the Growth and Chemical Content of Lettuce Plants Grown by Hydroponic Technique
Taiba F. Al-Mayyahi, Dhafer A. Jameel, Haider A. Alghanmi
The current study was conducted during the winter season 2022-2023 in a hydroponic system in Al-Diwaniyah Governorate, Iraq, to investigate the impact of spraying with conventional and nano-NPK fertilizer on several vegetative Growing properties and compositio…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.363.372
Research ArticleIntegrated Pest Management of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Tomato Field
Ghulam Qader Mangrio, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Jamal-U-Ddin Hajano, Abdul Rauf Bhatti, Muhammad Ishaque Mastoi et al.
The invasive South American leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (TLM) has recently been reported to cause serious losses to tomato in Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan. Therefore, studies were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated management approac…
25 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.426.437
Research ArticleEffect of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Salinity on Essential Oil Yield and Bioactivity of Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Riffat Tahira, Ashtar Khan, Tariq Rafique, Zoha Abeer, Umar Iqbal, M. Muneer et al.
Application of nitrogen fertilizer improves the nutritional status of plants as plants utilize these nitrogenous compounds for growth and as nutrients for different metabolic processes. Salt stress is an important environmental factor that affects plants veget…
3 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.445.452
Research ArticleOptimizing Estrus Detection Techniques in Tropical Saanen Does (Capra aegagrus hircus): A Comparative Study
Muhammad Evan Magistrama, Dio Fico Felsidan Diatmono, Mira Tsurayya Masruroh, Fransisca Gani Padmawati, Pradita Iustitia Sitaresmi, Yustina Yuni Suranindyah et al.
Estrus detection has been a major challenge in Saanen goat farm due to the inconsistent expression of estrus signs (silent heat) and the farmer’s inability to detect these signs. This issue led to mating failure and adversely affected the reproductive ef…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.355.362
Research ArticleResponse Surface Modelling and Analysis for Ball Milling of Coriander Seeds
Sivamani Selvaraju, Naveen Prasad Balakrishna Pillai Sankari, Halima Khalid Mohammed Al-Shukaili, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Mashikhi, Salim Said Salim Shaaban Bait Jamil
Ball milling technique that uses a rolling mill equipped with a steel ball to grind, blend, and refine various foods for different flavor, taste, and nutritional qualities. This method can be applied to a variety of food products including grains, vegetables,…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.384.392
Research ArticleEfficacy of Conventional Insecticides in Comparison with Indigenous Plant Extracts Against Sucking Insect Pests of Sunflower
Saad Rasheed, Dilbar Hussain, Usama Saleem, Muhammad Usman, Zeeshan Javed, Saqlain Irshad et al.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a key oilseed crop with 15-21% protein and 50% oil content, ranking fourth globally and third in Pakistan. Pakistan currently produces only 18% of its edible oil, with sunflower contributing 11%. Sunflowers are cultivated on 15…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.403.410
Research ArticleFactors Affecting the Willingness to Adopt Biogas System at Small Pig Farms in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Budi Guntoro, Nguyen Hoang Qui, Ahmad Romadhoni Surya Putra, Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Van Vui
Applying biogas is one of the most effective methods to reduce environmental emissions in pig farming. By analyzing the extended technology acceptance model (TAM extended), this study investigated the factors of social profiles, production characteristics, and…
22 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.320.330
Research ArticleImpact of Planting Methods on Performance of PK-386 and Super Basmati at Different Locations
Shahbaz Hussain, Atif Naeem, Asif Ameen, Muhammad Yousuf, Imtiaz Hussain, Muhammad Ehsan Safdar
Field trials were conducted at eight different locations in Gujranwala and Sheikhupura districts during summer season, 2020 to determine the most profitable and economical planting method for PK-386 and Super Basmati cultivars of rice. Three planting methods v…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.411.420
Research ArticleCo-Occurrence of Chlamydia psittaci and Avian influenza H9N2 in Poultry of Pakistan
Noor Ul Ain, Naila Siddique, Akbar Ali Malik, Muhammad Athar Abbas, Saba Rafique, Sidra Zamir et al.
Avian influenza virus H9N2 and Chlamydia psittaci (C. psittaci) pose a threat to avian health by inducing respiratory distress and secondary infections, however, their co-infection remains elusive. An epidemiological study employing referral samples (n=738: 49…
6 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.4.394.402