Issue · 2026
Vol. 39, Iss. 1
25 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleQuality Improvement of Physicochemical, Microbial and Sensory Properties of Beef Pieces Via its Immersing in Sumac, Lemongrass and Apple Vinegar Aqueous Extract
Raed Mohammed Khalaf Al-Zaidi, Mohammed Jawad Mohaisen, Rand Kadhim Bahr Almurjan
The present research aim to comprehend the impact of aqueous natural extracts of Sumac (Rhus coriaria), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Apple Vinegar on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory properties of meat samples. A total of fifty samples,…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.36.47
Research ArticleOptimizing Motor Power and Peripheral Speed for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Barley Hammer Milling
Ali Jabary Shannon, Assad Yousif Khudher, Ali Abass Almaid, Ali Khairallh Daher
Electricity is a scarce resource in many production regions, leading to energy waste in concentrated feed mills due to the underutilization of motor power. This research aims to reduce electrical energy consumption and improve productivity in barley milling a…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.159.166
Research ArticleAgricultural Education and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Farming: Evidence from Domestic and International Students in China
Haihua Ying, Asim Zubair, Lihong Gong
Agricultural education is widely recognized as a key driver of youth empowerment, sustainable farming, and rural development. This study investigates the perceptions of domestic and international students in China regarding the role of agricultural education i…
9 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.225.233
Research ArticleStudy of the Physicochemical Behaviour of Zinc in some Soils North of Dhi Qar Governorate/ Southern Iraq
Salwa Fakhir, Riyadh Bedeeh, Atarid Kazim, Hussein Chlaib, Jalal Ali, Hakeem R. Zachi
A laboratory experiment was conducted on eight soil samples collected from areas north of Dhi Qar province with chemical and physical properties for the purpose of studying the mechanism of zinc adsorption in these soils. Zinc ions were added at levels (0, 5,…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.20.28
Research ArticleIn Vitro Investigating the Efficacy of Clove Extract Against Proteus spp
Safa Jabbar Mudheher, MushtaqTalib Abdulwahid
The study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of clove extract against Proteus spp isolated from chicken meat and human urine samples. A total of 320 samples were collected including120 urine samples from patients with urinary tract infections and 200…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.8.19
Research ArticleIndicators of Chemical Pollution and Soil Salinity and Their Relationship to Reflectance Spectroscopy
Mazin Fadhil Khudhair, Abdul Baqi D.S.Al Maamouri, Sadeq Jaafar Hassan Dwenee
Chemical pollution caused by heavy metals and soil salinization is among the most critical challenges threatening agricultural soil quality and food productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This review examines soil pollution and saliniz…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.48.68
Research ArticleBicarbonate Salts and Some Vegetable Oils Use for Control of Swiss Chard Leaf Spot Caused by the Fungus Cercospora beticola
Muthafar Khshan Khadhum, Hasanain Ali Jaber, Saifuldeen Ahmed Hasan, Raeed Mejbel Abdullah
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and certain plant-derived oils (clove and sesame) in managing Cercospora leaf spot disease on Swiss chard. Survey results indicated the presence of the disease in all examined locatio…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.89.97
Research ArticleAgroforestry and Local Wisdom for Sustainable Food Security: A Sembalun Bumbung Case Study
Sumitro, Risma Ade Aryati, Kormil Saputra
Indigenous communities play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, collective identity, and local wisdom passed through generations. However, modernization, climate change, and migration of younger generations pose challenges to the continuity of trad…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.187.202
Research ArticleGermination and Growth Parameters of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Germplasms under Salt Stress Conditions
Rashiduzzaman Emran, Abdul Hakim, Farhana Afroz Joty, Pinki Akter, Md. Mim Obaidullah, M. Ataur Rahman et al.
Over fifty percent of the global population depends on rice (Oryza sativa L.) as a primary food source. Rice is grown on 161 million hectares worldwide, yielding an annual production of 678.7 million tons. Salinity is a significant abiotic determinant due to i…
9 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.215.224
Research ArticlePhenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Streptomyces qinglanensis Isolated from Local Soil Samples
Abdulridha Ati Jaafar, Fadhil Neamah Al- Kanany, Mustafa Adnan Idan, Mohammed Sabeeh Majeed
A bacterial strain was isolated and characterized from the soil of the Tigris River. Morphological characteristics and biochemical tests revealed that the bacterium affiliate to the Streptomyces spp., due to the nature of white colonies, filamentous in appeara…
9 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.234.241
Research ArticleDiagnosis and In-Vitro Management of Leaf Blackening Disease: An Emerging Threat to Cotton Crop
Mushahid Sattar, Safdar Ali, Fahad Hussain G Mohammed Yar, Saba Farooq, Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan, Muhammad Usman Ghani et al.
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) belongs to Malvaceae family that is cultivated as a source of fiber for raw material of textile industries. Cotton leaf blackening (Sooty mould) is causing huge losses mainly in cotton growing areas of Punjab, Pakistan and a very…
9 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.242.248
Research ArticlePerformance Evaluation, Estimation of Genetic and Phenotypic Correlation Coefficients, and Path Coefficient Analysis of Quantitative Traits in Triticale Genotypes Grown under Different Seeding Rates
Hussein Ali Hindi, Liwaa Nahedh Faisal, Yaseen Obaid Noori Ahmed Sharif, Tariq Raad Thaer Al-Mafarji
This study was conducted on a sandy loam soil, to evaluate the performance, estimate certain genetic parameters, and perform path coefficient analysis of vegetative growth and yield traits for six Triticale genotypes (Triticosecale x Wittmack), namely Farah, A…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.77.88
Research ArticleCombined Effect of Nano-silica and Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Soil
Bilal M.K. Almashhadani, Mustafa Qais Hamid, Noor Al-Silmawy, Diaa F. Hassan
Soil physical degradation such as compaction, reduced porosity, and high resistance to root penetration remains a major constraint for sustainable crop production in clay soils. Advances in nanotechnology and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) highlig…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.119.126
Research ArticleDetection of Nano Plastic Particles Produced by Gram Negative Plastic Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Galleria mellonella Larvae and Soil Samples in Mosul City: A Sustainable Approach to Plastic Waste Management
Zhara Tareq Abdul Hameed Baqqal, Essra Ghanim Hazim Alsammak
Plastic production increased dramatically, affecting both human and animal health when plastic waste aggregate in the environment, due to the hardness of polymers and non-solubility in water, natural deterioration of plastic is very slow, where bacteria play v…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.137.145
Research ArticleAnalysis of Market Structure, Behavior, and Performance in Developing a Cocoa Bean Supply Chain Model in Southeast Sulawesi
Wa Ode Al Zarliani, Ahfandi Ahmad
Farmers are often in a weak bargaining position within the cocoa marketing system, resulting in low cocoa commodity prices at the farm level. This study examines the structure, behavior, and performance of the cocoa supply chain market in Southeast Sulawesi, a…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.146.158
Research ArticleComparison of Organic and Chemical Soil Amendments in Semi-Arid Barley Cultivation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Soil Dynamics and Yield Responses
Abderrazak Mabrouki, Fatima Hiouani, Abdelouahad Ouali, Djamila Madani
In semi-arid regions, sustainable soil management practices are essential for counteracting soil degradation and maintaining crop productivity. This study evaluated the efficacy of organic amendments compared to chemical fertilization to improve soil propertie…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.167.178- Research Article
Chemical and Morphological Responses of Several Rice Varieties Against Spraying With Potassium and Irrigation With Saline Water
Hussein M Shamran, Wafaa N Radhi, Mustafa M Ali, Fuad R Al-Burki
Salt stress is one of the major physical factors affecting the growth and productivity of rice, which is known to be a salt-sensitive crop. Rice is one of the most important cereal crops in Asia and is a staple food for more than half of the world’s popu…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.105.112 - Research Article
Effect of Heavy Metals on Vegetative Growth, Flower Production and Chemical Characteristics of Cassia glauca
Mohammed Adnan Jawad, Janan Kaasim Hussein
Egyptian cinnamon, also known as Cassia glauca, belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and the genus Cassia. It is a small ornamental shrub prized for its attractive foliage, distinctive shape, and bright yellow flowers. In addition to its striking beauty, Ca…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.1.7 
Research ArticleEffect of Several Thiamine Spray Concentrations on the Growth and Yield of Genetic Structures of Sunflower Helianthus annuus L.
Ahmed Hasan Fadhil
The experiment was carried out at one of the agricultural fields in Baghdad Governorate, Spring growing season for 2024 to study the effects of sunflower genetic structure, levels of thiamine (B₁ vitamine) foliar spray and their interaction on growth and yield…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.127.136
Research ArticleA Comparative Study of Anthurium Differentiation by Direct and Indirect Methods Using the Plant Tissue Culture Technique
Zainab, A.S. Mohammed, Omar H. Obaid
Anthurium is a commercially widespread ornamental flower genus with a vast species variation. A low-cost and relatively fast method for anthurium mass production is of high significance. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of using growth regu…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.113.118
Research ArticleEvaluate the Effect of Lantana camara Extract and some Environmental Factors on the Population Density of Bemisia tabaci and Tetranychus urticae on Cucumber
Hind Ibrahim Al-Khazraji
In this study the population densities of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch were studied on Cucumber Plants, and the effect of the environmental factors (temperature and relative humidity) on cucumber cult…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.69.76
Research ArticleEffect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on the Growth and Germination of Wheat Plants Triticum aestivum L
Marwa Hussein Ali, Ihsan Flayyih Hasan AL-Jawhari
This research aims to study the impact of Zinc oxide nanoparticles on Wheat Plants (Triticum aestivum L.) growth and germination. For this purpose, four treatments were arranged in pots with three replicates each and these treatments include a control group (w…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.29.35
Research ArticleProteomic Responses of Tissue-Cultured Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Barhi) to Salinity, Drought, and Heavy Metal Stress
Ahmed Zair Resan, Hassanain M. Gabash, Ahmed Yousif Lafta, Harith M. Azeez Al-Tamimi
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Barhi) is affected by abiotic stresses that influence its physiology and yield. This study assessed effects of salinity, drought and lead toxicity on leaf protein profiles of tissue cultured propagated seedlings using SDS&…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.179.186
Research ArticleModelling Hydrodynamic Changes in the Salinity of the Hammar Marsh and Shatt al-Arab Waters Using Dimensional Analysis and Remote Sensing
Forqan Khalid Al-Daraji, Husam Hasan Abdulaali, Yousif Sh. J. Al-Jorani, Muayad H. M. Albehadili
Conversely, weather-related influences such as temperature and evaporation result in greater salt concentration. The biological activity by meansof the normalised difference chlorophyll index (NDCI) also influences chemical interactions as well as salt distrib…
7 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/39.1.203.214
Research ArticleEfficacy of Lemongrass and Common Lantana Extract and Oil in Controlling the Tetranychus urticae Mites on Cucumber
Zaman Malik Abdullah, Husham Romeel Meteab
This study aimed to control two-spotted red mite, T. urticae, using extracts and oils of lemongrass and dendritic myrtle. Laboratory experiments were conducted using lemongrass and lantana extract or essential oil at two concentrations, 2.5% and 5%, to evaluat…
23 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/j.pjar/2026/39.1.98.104