Issue · 2025
Vol.31, Iss. 1
6 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleEvaluation of Genetic Variability and Yellow Rust in Selected Wheat Lines
Muhammad Sadiq, Nadia, Abdur Rauf, Khilwat Afridi, Muhammad Qayash, Saman Yaqub et al.
Genetically diverse wheat genotypes are one of the major sources of variation that contribute to addressing climate change-related challenges, including both biotic and abiotic stresses. The F3 wheat populations were evaluated for genetic variability, heritabi…
26 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.16.36
Research ArticleComparative Assessment of the Agronomic Traits of White Maize Hybrids with National and Multinational Hybrids
Syeda Khshnood, Muhammad Yasir Khan, Qayash Khan, Farooq Jan, Saman Yaqoob, Kashmala Jabbar et al.
A field trial was conducted for the comparative study of the 34 maize hybrids (CHT-I to CHT-34) along with two control lines i.e., Azam (Check-I) and Pioneer 30-K08 (Check-II). The seeds were sown in a randomized complete block design with two replications. Di…
13 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.7.15
Research ArticleUnraveling the Competitive Dynamics: Effects of Jungle Rice (Echinochloa colona L.) Density on Maize (Zea mays L.) Productivity and Quality
Sheheryar, Iqtidar Hussain
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally significant cereal crop, but its productivity is often constrained by weed competition, particularly from jungle rice (Echinochloa colona L.). This study examines the impact of varying densities of jungle rice on maize growth,…
3 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.1.6
Research ArticleAlternate Substrates for the Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Muhammad Faiq, Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Qayash, Muhammad Ikram, Kashmala Jabbar, Guleena Khan et al.
This study aims to find alternate sources (agro-based wastes) for mushroom cultivation due to the increasing demand and price of wheat straw. These alternate sources include sugarcane leaves, sugarcane bagasse, and spear grass. This study explored the effects…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.66.73- Research Article
Controlling of Cotton Leaf Worm in Solanum nigrum L. at District Swat (Switzerland of Pakistan) Under Semi-Field Conditions
Shakir Ullah, Lubna Shakir, Mohammad Sohail, Azmat Noreen, Laila Aziz
Solanum nigrum L., commonly known as Makoi or Black Nightshade, is a widely cultivated fruit vegetable crop valued for its high nutritional content. However, its production is significantly threatened by the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis). This highly…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.56.65 
Research ArticleIndigenous Knowledge of Medicinal Plants Used by the Tribal Communities of Hasham Valley, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shakir Ullah, Muhammad Saeed, Mohammad Sohail, Sajid Ali, Laila Aziz, Azmat Noreen et al.
The study was conducted to investigate the ethnobotanical information of plants used by people and the relationship of plants with the people of Hasham Valley. The field survey was conducted in 2021 to document the ethno-medicinal importance of plants, folk re…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.37.55