Issue · 2026
Vol. 42, Iss. 2
47 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleExamination of the Physiological, Health Status and Heavy Metals in Cultured Carp Fish (Cyprinus carpio)
Mohammed A. Jasim Aldoghachi, Dunya A. Hussein
Carp belongs to the Cyprinidae, which is considered one of the largest family of freshwater fish. in rivers, lakes and ponds. Aquaculture in Iraq depends on the availability of purified water, this study aimed to assessment of metals concentration (Cd, Pb, Zn,…
21 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.665.673
ReviewHeat Stress in Brassica napus L.: Toxic Effects and Adaptive Responses
Muhammad Waqas Yonas, Shoaib Zawar, Hammad Yousaf, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ahmad Gull, Muhammad Mujahid Akbar et al.
Heat stress, a major environmental concern, greatly affects global oilseed output. This phenomenon is particularly applicable to crops such as Brassica napus L. (B. napus L.). This article offers comprehensive information on the ability of B. napus L. to mitig…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.724.737
Research ArticleDetermination of Iodine Content and Quality Evaluation of Different Brands of Table Salt Available in Peshawar
Muazma Afzal1* Majid Suhail Hashmi, Murad Ali
Iodine deficiency (ID) is a significant global public health problem, particularly affecting developing countries. Salt iodization is mandatory to reduce iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). However, environmental factors like moisture, heat and light can reduce…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.769.774
Research ArticleFood Safety Ensuring by Street Food Vendors in Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Andi Abriana, Suriana Laga, Aylee Christine Alamsyah Sheyoputri
Ensuring food safety is essential for all products manufactured by industrial and street vendors. This study aims to analyse food safety, reused cooking oil, and environmental conditions on fatty acids, and analyse the hazards of each processing stage in the f…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.747.759
Research ArticleComprehensive Physicochemical and Fatty Acid Profile Characterization of Cold-Pressed Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Oil from Western Morocco
Aicha Rossafi, Sana El Moutaouakil, Soukaina Njili, Siham Belkacemi, Hassna Leknizi, Safaa Rhaimi et al.
This research reveals the first in-depth physicochemical and fatty acid profile characterization of cold-pressed chia (Salvia hispanica L.) oil from an experimental cultivation in Western Morocco. Oils were extracted from mechanical pressing and analyzed accor…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.848.857
Research ArticleOptimizing Ultra-Early-Maturing Rice Cultivation: Effects of Pruning and Variety Selection on Agronomic Traits and Yield
Abd Haris Bahrun, Andi Amran Sulaiman, Amir Yassi, Muh Farid, Yunus Musa, Eka Setiawan et al.
The cultivation of ultra-early maturing rice varieties enhances resilience to climate change and increases annual rice planting in Indonesia. One technique for ultra-early rice cultivation is pruning. This study aimed to identify the optimal pruning time for u…
27 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1072.1082
Research ArticleStrategic Irrigation Management Enhances Growth, Phenological Development, and Grain Yield in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Muntarina Hussan Mouri, Mahadi Hasan Monshi, Rehenuma Tabassum, Bright Gyamfi Adu, Hasan Mehraj, Md. Shakhawat Hossain et al.
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a significant cereal crop in Bangladesh, confronts production challenges due to inadequate irrigation techniques and limited varietal adaptation, resulting in increasing dependency on imports. This study sought to assess the combi…
3 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.584.600
Research ArticleAssessment of Raw Milk Quality, Adulteration, and Public Health Risks in Peshawar District
Sumbla Yousaf, Farhat Shehzad, Mohammad Shakir Khan, Zahin Anjum
Milk is a crucial nutritional resource in Pakistan, where small-scale dairy farms significantly contribute to national production. However, the dairy sector faces serious quality and safety issues due to inadequate infrastructure, substandard feed, and outdate…
4 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.620.627
Research ArticleEvaluation of Biocontrol Agent Bacteria Potential as a Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria
Mohammad Hailmi Sajili, Tajul Afif Abdullah, Zakry Fitri Ab Aziz, Zaiton Sapak, Siti Aishah Abu Bakar, Muslianie Md Isa et al.
Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are usually associated with many plant species such as Carica papaya and are commonly present in many environments. The PGPR group was the most widely studied group of PGPB (Bashan and Gonzalez, 1999). This group of bacte…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.738.746
Research ArticleGypsum-Induced Constraints on Phosphorus Availability and the Mitigating Role of Organic Amendments in Semi-Arid Soils
Huda Krebit Hundi, Esraa H. Abd, Nihad A. Abbas, Mustafa Qais Hamid
Gypsiferous soils are common in the arid and semi-arid areas of Iraq, and their excessive accumulation as calcium sulfate (CaSO₄.2H₂O) represents significant limits to nutrient availability, especially phosphorus (P) management. Despite the widespread dis…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.825.834
Research ArticleResponse of Katokkon Chilli to Coconut Husk Biochar and Liquid Organic Fertilizer: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture in Toraja, Indonesia
Nurlina Kasim, Nuniek Widiayani, Nataria Sallao, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Chilli (Capsicum spp.) is a high-value horticultural crop in Indonesia. Among the various types, katokkon chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is a local variety of Toraja, which is known for its distinctive aroma and spiciness. Despite the high demand for daily c…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.858.868
Research ArticleField Evaluation of Some Selected Botanical Extracts and Cypermethrin Against Sucking Pests in Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia; Cucurbitaceae) Under Field Conditions
Zunash Khan, Mehran Ullah
Aphids, whiteflies and thrips cause significant damage to vegetable crops, including bitter gourd. Botanicals are ideal for the safe and sustainable management of sucking insect pests of bitter gourd. Three replications and five treatments i.e., cypermethrin (…
3 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.563.571
Research ArticleApplication of Image Processing and Transfer Learning for the Detection and Classification of Blemishes and Canker Diseases of Citrus
Aqsa Batool, Hina Safdar, Furqan-ur-Rehman
Citrus blemishes and canker, have significant threats to agriculture worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses. Conventional methods for detection of diseases like visual inspection is time-consuming and have a chance of errors. Therefore, this study i…
4 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.601.608
Research ArticleAnalysis of Unpaid and Invisible Labour Force Supporting Family Farming in the Punjab, Pakistan
Safdar Ali, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Yaseen, Moula Bux Peerzado, Rao Sabir Sattar
It is considered that family farming is the backbone of agriculture worldwide. It is that type of farming in which all the adult family members of a household including men and women participate in various agricultural activities. Contribution of females…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.968.974
Research ArticleAssessing Horticultural Crop Production and Profitability: A Comparative Economic Evaluation of Four Promising Fruits Cultivated in Medium-Lowland Areas of Bangladesh
Mahadi Hasan Monshi, Muntarina Hussan Mouri, Fakhrul Islam Monshi, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Shakhawat Hossain, Jahidul Hassan et al.
The cultivation of high-value horticultural crops presents a substantial opportunity to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability in medium- to low-land regions of Bangladesh. This experiment was conducted to assess the economic viability of four pro…
22 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.689.705- Research Article
Effect of Different Fertilizer Regimes on Some Vegetative and Yield Related Traits of Faba Beans (Vicia faba L.)
Ahmed Abbas Al-Gharani
Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is a significant leguminous crop cultivated in many countries, including Iraq. As organic fertilization is an effective strategy to enhance the soil physico-chemical characteristics and the bioavailability of nutrients to the crop pla…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.718.723 
Research ArticleEffect of Land Rights and Tenure Systems on Livelihoods of Igede Households in Ogun State Nigeria
Aromolaran Adetayo K, Tolorunju Esther T, Atata Scholastica N, Sodiya Comfort I, Bassey Inibom J, Oibe Victoria
The relocation to the rural area has an impact on livelihoods, especially where access to land is required. The freedom of movement has encouraged many non-indigenes to settle in different parts of Nigeria, as exemplified by the Igedes whose major livelihood a…
28 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.706.717
Research ArticleInformation Seeking Behaviour and Knowledge Exchange Roles of Farmers under AKIS Framework in Pakistan
Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Usman, Tahir Munir Butt, Muhammad Yaseen
Present research study was designed to examine information seeking behaviour of farmers and their knowledge exchange roles within AKIS framework. The study was conducted in all the four provinces of Pakistan using cross-sectional survey research design. Mix me…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.961.967
Research ArticleIdentification of Volatile Oils From Mentha Spicata Plant Based on GC Gas Chromatography Technology
Raghad Khalil Alarkwazi
The aim study is identificationthe medically effective volatile oils in Mentha spicata and to know their proportions and concentration. Mentha spicata is one of the most important medicinal plants in both Iraq and the Arab world. Cultivated in almost all types…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.961.967
Research ArticleEconomic Returns and Obstacles of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Production in Karnali Province, Nepal
Shishir Dahal, Bijaya Dangi, Aarjal Bhandari, Raman Kumar Dangi, Shriya Oli, Prajwal Adhikari
Potato is a nutritionally rich major non-grain cash commodity consumed as a staple food in the hills and subsidiary food in the terai of Nepal. It is one of the extensively traded commodities with annual global and domestic production of 375.91 and 3.48 millio…
20 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.628.642
Research ArticleDensity and Yield of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Crop Comparing Two Sowing Methods With Satellite Monitoring
Juan Gonzalo Ardila Marín, Diana Carolina Polania Montiel, Luis Manuel Navas Gracia, Jordan Alexis Castillo Coronado, Jean Carlos Acosta Vargas
The sustainability of rice cultivation (Oryza sativa L.) is adversly affected by current production practices and technologies, resulting in high costs and inefficient use of resources. This reality has driven the implementation of cultivation techniques such…
21 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.643.656
Research ArticleAppraisal of Yield and Nitrogen related Traits of Chickpea in Response to Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphorus Application
Hamayoon Khan, Tahreem Shah, Rozina Gul, Amina Khan, Maaz Khan, Tahir Nadeem
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a major grain legume, cultivated worldwide. This research study was carried-out during the chickpea cropping season (2023–024) at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. Total 20 chickpea genotypes were evaluate…
9 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.999.1007
Research ArticleDesign, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Portable Smart Alarm Device for Monitoring Environmental Conditions Affecting Respiratory Health in Poultry
Ahmed A. Al-Salhi, Mokhtar J. Naser, Hussam A. Majeed
A portable smart alarm system was designed and manufactured to monitor harmful gases (NH₃, CO₂, CO, H₂S) and environmental factors (temperature, humidity, air speed) in poultry houses. The system uses an Arduino platform, with real-time display, µSD card…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.760.768- Research Article
Association of Weight Against Length in Tenualosa toli landed at Fish Harbor Karachi, Pakistan
Shafique Rehman Shaikh, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Sarfraz Ali Tunio, Asma Noureen, Muhammad Hanif Chandio5 Faheem Saddar, Majida Perveen Narejo et al.
Association of weight against length in Tenualosa toli landed at fish harbor, Karachi was evaluated during April-July 2022 and calculated from 200 numbers (140 + 60 male + female) deviated between 15.1-30.0 cm and 60.3-120g. Equation of regression was achieved…
22 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.683.688 
Research ArticleEstimation of Microbial Load and Some Mineral Elements in Some Local Fish Species of Baghdad City
Mohammed Jawad Mohaisen, Raed Mohammed Khalaf Al-Zaidi, Rand kadhim bahr Almurjan
The present study aimed to estimate the microbial load and quantify selected mineral elements—calcium, iron, and zinc—in three locally consumed freshwater fish species (Barbus grypus, Cyprinus carpio, and Silurus glanis) collected from retail marke…
3 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.572.583- Research Article
Study of the Productive Response to Supplementing Drinking Water with Different Concentrations of Certain Nano Amino Acids in Broiler Chickens (Ross 308)
Mohammed Haider Hassoon¹, Majeed Hameed Ajafar, Israa L. Al-Jaryan
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of supplementing drinking water with different concentrations of essential nano amino acids (methionine and lysine) loaded on zinc on the productive performance of broiler chickens, and to determine the optimal co…
22 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.674.682 
Research ArticleAssessing the Effect of Peptone and Coconut Water in the Micropropagation of Dendrobium enobi Purple ‘Splash.’
Noor Anilizawatima Sulong, Afiqah Atiqah Mohd Jeffri, Intan Hidayah Mohamad Jamal, Nurin Irdina Ismail, Nur Fatin Amira Noor Haimay, Siti Suhaila A Rahman
Dendrobium enobi Purple ‘Splash’ (DEPS) is a commercially valuable orchid hybrid requiring efficient in-vitro propagation. This study evaluated the effects of two natural additives, coconut water and peptone, on DEPS micropropagation. Protocorm-lik…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.869.877
Research ArticleResilient Nursery Practice for Enhanced Rice (BRRI dhan89) Productivity in the Old Brahmaputra Floodplain (AEZ-9), Bangladesh
Md. Parvez Anwar, Projna Roy Kongkon, Md. Liton Mia, Sumona Akter Jannat, Md. Omar Ali, Md. Shafiqul Islam et al.
Developing resilient nursery practices is essential to enhance seedling vigor, transplanting success, and overall productivity of BRRI dhan89 rice under stress-prone growing conditions in Bangladesh. The rice variety BRRI dhan89 was used in a field trial at th…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.898.915- Research Article
Incidence and Management of Major Arthropod Pests of Poultry and Livestock Sectors
Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Asghar Ali, Laiba Idrees, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Tayyab Raza, Adeela Manzoor
Poultry and livestock sectors are the primary sources of animal protein for humans. However, the production of poultry birds and livestock animals is hindered by many factors, and the incidence of different insect and other arthropod pests is one of the major…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.916.937 
Research ArticleDistribution of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Sediments from Fish Farming Cages in Different Areas of Shatt Al-Arab Basrah /Iraq
Balqees S. Al-Ali, DhafarDhaherAl- Khion
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are found in large quantities in the environment and are poisonous, persistent, and bioaccumulative due to their high stability and propensity to build up in living things’ bodies, which can have detrimental consequences…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.991.998
Research ArticleEffect of Temperature on the Germination of 17 Lentil Varieties (Lens culinaris Medik.) in a Context of Climate Change in Morocco
Soukaina Njili, Hassna Leknizi, Siham Belkacemi, Safaa Rhaimi, Aicha Rossafi, Mohammed Ouhssine
Temperature during the germination phase is critical to the establishment of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.), especially with the increased occurrence of heat waves in Morocco. This study evaluated the performance of 17 lentil varieties differing in phenology u…
11 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1026.1034
Research ArticleThe Relative Efficiency of Some Plant Essential Oils against Carpomya vesuviana Costa, 1854 and Carpomya incompleta (Becker, 1903) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Infesting Jujube Fruits Ziziphus mauritiana Lam., 1789
Eyas Yaseen Al-Jboory, Feryal Bahjat Hermize
Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) is a fruit crop of high economic importance in arid regions, but its production and quality are severely constrained by fruit fly infestations. Therefore, A field study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of three plant ess…
11 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1017.1025
Research ArticleComparative Evaluation of Quantitative Forecasting Models for Soybean Harvest Area Prediction in Indonesia Using POM-QM Software
Dhian Herdhiansyah, La Ode Alwi, LM Fid Aksara, Asriani
Soybean is a strategic agricultural commodity in Indonesia, contributing to both national food security and rural economic stability. However, fluctuations in harvested area have constrained domestic supply, leading to persistent dependence on imports. Accurat…
27 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1043.1060
Research ArticleAir Pollution Tolerance and Biochemical Assessment of Urban Tree Species in Erbil, Iraq: A Comparative Study of (Morus alba L. and Melia azedarach L.)
Halmat Abubakr Sabr, Kawa Abdulkareem Ali
This investigation was conducted during summer season from the 1th of September to study the air pollution tolerance index to assess the tolerance of particular tree species. This technique can facilitate the evaluation and screening of sensitive and tolerant…
27 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1061.1071
Research ArticleMorphological and Molecular Identification of Pathogenic Fungi Associated with the Red Palm Weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Shehab A. Abbas, Feryal B. Hermize
This research study was conducted by collecting red palm weevil samples known as one of the most serious pests from infested date palm trees across several provinces in central Iraq during 2025. The survey results indicated the presence of pathogenic fungi is…
19 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1035.1042
Research ArticleFirst Report on Morpho-Molecular Identification of Pathogenic Fungal Isolates Associated with Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Plants in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
Sarah Tareq Al-Ameri, Hussam M Kahdim, Raad Farhan Shahad, Dalal Tareq Al-Ameri, Ali Sabah Alhasan
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is one of the important ornamental, aromatic, and medicinal plants belonging to the family Lamiaceae. This plant is infected by several plant pathogens, causing considerable economic losses to its growth and production. Amo…
9 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1008.1016
Research ArticleMultivariate Selection of Doubled Haploid Rice Lines Based on Agronomic Traits and Blast Resistance
Bambang Sapta Purwoko, Iswari Saraswati Dewi, Ratna Kartika Putri, Iskandar Lubis
Breeding high-yielding and blast-resistant rice cultivars is essential to sustain rice production under increasing disease pressure and environmental challenges. Integrating multiple agronomic traits through multivariate approaches and blast-resistance can imp…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.975.990
Research ArticleReproductive Performance of Bali Cattle and Stakeholder Satisfaction in the SIKOMANDAN Program of Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan
Owen Ega Irfanda, Panjono, Tri Anggraeni Kusumastuti, Adi Tiya Warman
The Indonesian government accelerated the growth of its cattle population through a program named SIKOMANDAN. This study evaluated the performance of Bali cattle and the implementation of the SIKOMANDAN program in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan, and formulat…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.886.897
Research ArticleEffect of Functional Feeding Strategies Based on Nano-Biological Additives on the Productive Performance of Laying Hens
Nibras M. Abaas, Hiba Sh. Hussein, Zainab A. Shakeer, Saif Sh. Kamel
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of functional feeding strategies based on nano-synbiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus gasseri and Lactobacillus helveticus loaded onto an inulin-rich plant carrier (Nano-Taraxacum officinale) on productive perfor…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.878.885
Research ArticleFactors Influencing the Adoption of Smart Farming among Vegetable Farmers in Malaysia
Omar, Saili, A.R, Abd Aziz, A.S, Yusup et al.
To increase agricultural production, sustainability and food security, smart farming technologies have emerged as viable tools. However, there is a significant disparity between technological progress and its practical application, as seen by the low adoption…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.775.792
Research ArticleIdentification of Molecular Markers Linked to Rust Resistance Genes in Pakistani Spring Wheat
Aisha Zeb, Armghan Shahzad, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Fayyaz, Asad Jan, Shoukat Ali et al.
Wheat diseases such as leaf rust and stripe rusts are common in Pakistan, resulting in considerable yield loss. The best solution for the problem is growing varieties containing rust resistance genes. Gene-specific DNA markers are employed to introgress the ru…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.793.811
Research ArticleComparative Study of the Influence of Artificial Diets on Protein Levels, Antioxidants and Midgut of Honey Bee Workers, Apis mellifera L.
Mahmoud M.A, Y.A. Abdel-Rahman, Z.H. Ahmed, Mahran Tony
Pollen replacement diets are growing more vital for the survival of healthy and powerful honey bee colonies. The current study revealed the impact of different protein-rich diets on protein and antioxidant contents and morphological changes in the midgut of Ap…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.835.847
Research ArticleMultiplex PCR-Based Rapid Detection of Six Animal Species in Raw and Processed Meat Using Mitochondrial Genome Sequences
Muhammad Naeem Riaz, Sahir Hameed Khattak, Sarfraz Mehmood, Aatka Jamil, Khansa Jamil, Hafiz Muhammad Bilal Akhtar et al.
Food adulteration is a global public health risk, and most of developing countries are confronted with this dilemma due to a lack of proper monitoring and policies. The present study aimed to optimize a simple and quick method for detecting adulteration or adm…
21 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.657.664
Research ArticleAntioxidant Activity and Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of the Combination of Cat’s Whiskers Herb and Stevia Leaf
Nursafira Khairunnisa Ismail, Tzazkia Febriyana Akbar, Dhiffa Namira Alifia Putri, Soraya Riyanti, Ari Sri Windyaswari, Fahrauk Faramayuda
Indonesia ranks fifth worldwide in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Oxidative stress is a major contributing factor to this condition and its associated complications. Therefore, there is an urgent necessity for natural antioxidant agents to mitigate this…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.812.824
Research ArticleField and AI Based Screening Against Drought Stress With Morpho-Physiological Assisted Characterization of Bread Wheat Genotypes
Ali Saeed Alkhalifa, Mueen Alam Khan, Sajjad Hussain Qureshi, Adel A. Rezk
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), is staple food for human in various regions across the globe. Variations in average rain fall, frequency and pattern are limiting factors for wheat yield and growth. A field trail was conducted to evaluate ffifty genotypes o…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.938.950- Editorial
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture: A Journey of Excellence, Diversity, and Global Impact
Prof. Dr. Amanullah
It is with immense pride and a profound sense of responsibility that I present this Editorial for the second issue of Volume 42 (April–June 2026) of the Sarhad Journal of Agriculture (SJA). As the newly appointed Chief Editor, I am deeply honored t…
7 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1083.1087 
Research ArticleCritical Period of Weed Control and Herbicide Performance in Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)
Most. Nasrin Bari Neela, Tanvir Ahmad Sourav, Md. Hasanuzzaman, Sheikh Muhammad Masum
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a nutrient-rich crop with a rising global demand but faces production challenges in Bangladesh due to intense weed competition, making the identification of its critical period of weed control (CPWC) essential for minimizi…
4 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.609.619