Issue · 2019
Vol. 35, Iss. 4, Pages 1020-1356
40 articles · pp. 1020-1356 · All issues →
Research ArticleTesting the Contact and Residual Toxicity of Selected Low-Risk Pesticides to Tetranychus Urticae Koch and its Predators
Riaz Shah, Margaret Appleby
OccasionallyTetranychus urticae, two-spotted spider mite(TSSM), become a major problem in crops. TSSM is mainly controlled with synthetic acaricides. Some low-risk pesticide options are available and included in IPM. In this study, contact and residual toxicit…
8 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1113.1121
Research ArticleInfluence of Water Activity and Time Duration on Fusarium Mycotoxins Production in Maize Grains During Post-Harvest Storage
Fazle Akbar, Sahib Alam
This study investigated the influence of water activity (aw) and storage time on total fungal and Fusarium counts and mycotoxins zearalenone (ZON), trichothecenes type-A (i.e. T-2 and HT-2) and trichothecenes type-B (i.e. DON, 3-ac DON, 15-ac DON) production i…
29 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1326.1335
Research ArticleEconomic Returns from Postharvest Cured Date Palm Cultivars under Glasshouse Conditions
Muhammad Mansoor, Khalid Usman, Shahid Hameed Khan Khalil, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Muhammad Ehsan Elahi, Muhammad Waqas Imam Malik et al.
Traditional methods of open sun curing were used for postharvest processing of dates but, the desired quality of fruit could not be achieved due to adverse effects of dust storms and rain spells at ripening and curing stage of fruits. Covering fruit bunches wi…
27 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1039.1044
Research ArticleThe Role of Farm Service Centre (FSC) in Adoption of Improved Wheat Seed Technology in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Logistic Regression Analysis
Muhammad Israr, Noor Khan
This research work investigated the role of Farm Service Centre (FSC) program on farmers’ adoption of improved wheat seed technology in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. A sample of 336 wheat growers, consisted of equal number of FSC registered an…
10 Dec 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1351.1356
Research ArticleInfluence of Foliar Application of Osmoprotectants to Ameliorate Salt Stress in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Sibgha Noreen, Sumrina Faiz, Muhammad Salim Akhter, Kausar Hussain Shah
Osmoprotectants are highly soluble, neutral and non-toxic chemical compounds which have low molecular weight. These molecules help the plants to regulate osmotic adjustment and to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in plants. This study was aimed to examine miti…
29 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1316.1325
Research ArticleTransformation Efficiency of Five Agrobacterium Strains in Diploid and Tetraploid Potatoes
Betül Ayça Dönmez, Sarbesh Das Dangol, Allah Bakhsh
Development of transgenic potatoes is imperative to investigate various gene functions as well as to develop robust potato varieties resistant to different biotic and abiotic stresses, specially in diploid potato and to redirect the breeding program away from…
29 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1344.1350
Research ArticleImplications of Saline Water Irrigation for Linseed on Seed Germination, Seedling Survival and Growth Potential
Muhammad Abdul Qayyum, Farhat Bashir, Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Anser Ali, Saqib Bashir, Qaiser Abbas
Saline water irrigation is considered a severe threat for plants seed germination because it has highest concentration of soluble salts. This study aims to examine the effect of NaCl salt at 100 mM and 200 mM concentrations on linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)…
28 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1289.1297
Research ArticleLivelihood Strategies of Small-Scale Farmers in Pakistan in the Scenario of Climate Change
Raheel Saqib, Muhammad Luqman, Iqbal Javed, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Yaseen, Saleem Ashraf et al.
The present study was designed to assess the livelihood strategies of small-scale farmers in rain-fed areas of Pakistan. The targeted area of the study was Potohar region of the Punjab Province. Quantitative data were collected from 200 households and analyzed…
28 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1298.1308
Research ArticleEfficacy of Different Phosphorus Levels on Growth and Yield of Phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.)
Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Mujtaba Rafiq, Waqas Ahmed Dogar, Abid Mahmood Alvi, Qumer Iqbal, Muhammad Azam et al.
A field study was conducted to assess the potential role of phosphorus (P) on growth and yield of Phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.). Healthy phalsa plants were fertilized with P2O5 @ 50g, 100g and 150g plant-1. Data were recorded on number of fruit bush-1, yield bus…
28 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1284.1288
Research ArticleSupply Response of Basmati Rice in Pakistan
Muhammad Azam Niazi, Umar Farooq
The knowledge of responsiveness of the Basmati farmers to various stimuli is important for the policy makers to plan resource allocation and output of Basmati rice. Supply response analysis was carried out to quantify the response of farmers to price and non-p…
24 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1192.1197
Research ArticleCompetiveness of Pakistan’s Selected Fruits in the World Market
Rakhshanda Kousar, Tahira Sadaf, Muhammad Sohail Amjad Makhdum, Muhammad Amjed Iqbal, Raza Ullah
The study in hand provides analysis of Pakistan’s comparative and competitive advantage in production of top three fruits, namely mango, citrus and dates by using Revealed Comparative Advantage, Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage, Relative Export A…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1175.1184
Research ArticleUnderlining Small Farmers’ Home Gardening Need in District Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Muhammad Nisar, Muhammad Idress
Home gardening has many socio-economic benefits for small farmers. Home gardening also called kitchen or homestead gardening. Home gardening study is necessary not only due to its social, food security and economic contribution, but its consideration’s n…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1138.1143
Research ArticleScreening of Maize Genotypes against Southern Corn Leaf Blight (Bipolaris maydis) under Artificial Epiphytotic Conditions
Azra, Shaukat Hussain
Thirty-six maize genotypes were evaluated under artificial epiphytotic of southern corn leaf blight during Kharif season 2015 and 2016 to find out new sources of genetic resistance in maize genotypes against southern corn leaf blight. The experiment was laid o…
8 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1122.1128
Research ArticleComparison of Soil and Hydroponic Based Screening Process to Select Salt Tolerant Wheat Varieties
Abdul Majeed, Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq, Abid Niaz, Abid Mahmood, Naeem Ahmad, Hafiz Muhammad Walyat Ali Khan
Increase in temperature, rainfall fluctuations and poor quality water under present climatic conditions has drastic effect on plant physiology and growth. The current research experiment was performed to screen salt tolerant wheat varieties grown in hydroponic…
7 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1107.1112
Research ArticlePerceptions of Senior Farmers Regarding their Advisory Role in Capacity Building of Young Farmers in Sargodha District, Punjab, Pakistan
Ejaz Ashraf, Hafiz Khurram Shurjeel, Umar Mumtaz, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Abdul Naveed
This study was conducted to assess the perceptions of senior farmers for their advisory role in capacity building of young farmers in Sargodha district-Punjab, Pakistan. As per list obtained from District Officer Agriculture Extension, Sargodha, tehsil Sahiwal…
1 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1045.1053
Research ArticleComparison and Correlation of Extractable K for Wheat Fertilization in Soils of Potohar Plateau of Pakistan
Muhammad Zameer Khan, Sair Sarwar, Ahmad Khan, Razaullah Khan, Munazza Yousra, Muhammad Ilyas
Laboratory and greenhouse experiments were undertaken to study the response of applied K in prominent soil series of Potohar Plateau of Pakistan and to correlate soil extractable K with yield components, N, P, K concentration and uptake by wheat. Two extractan…
13 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1020.1028
Research ArticleEvaluation of Pharmacognostic Features and Antimicrobial Activities of Dysphania botrys L.
Muhammad Naeem Khan, Asad Jan
Dysphania botrys L. is an annual herbaceous plant and has been utilized for the treatment of different ailments like asthma, cold, influenza, head ach, liver and digestive problems and healing of wounds. The aim of the study was to explore phytochemical consti…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1234.1242
Research ArticleA Hedonic Price Analysis of Consumer’s Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Quality Attributes of Apple
Jahangir Khan, Syed Attaullah Shah, Khurram Nawaz Saddozai, Muhammad Fayaz, Shahid Ali, Abbas Ullah Jan et al.
This study investigates consumers’ preferences and estimate willingness to pay for different quality attributes of apple in Peshawar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A sample 150 apple consumers were interviewed at different fruits retail shops to collect…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1243.1246
Research ArticleComparative Study of Fine and Whole Wheat Flour of Selected Varieties Grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Saifullah, Ihsan Mabood Qazi
Due to lake of information regarding the wheat varieties grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this study was design to investigate the chemical composition, functional properties and microstructure of fine wheat flour (FWF) and whole wheat flour (WWF) of the selected…
27 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1272.1283- Research Article
The Role of Agriculture in Poverty Alleviation: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Umar Hayat, Shahid Ali, Abdul Mateen, Hazrat Bilal
One of the fundamental postulates of economic development in developing and emerging economies is the alleviation of poverty through agricultural led growth. Pakistan being an agrarian in nature is striving its best to fight against poverty, unemployment and u…
28 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1309.1315 
Research ArticleEffect of Zinc and Boron using Different Application Methods on Yield of Citrus (Sweet Orange) in Calcareous Soils
Yousaf Noor, Zahir Shah, Muhammad Tariq
This study was conducted to assess the effect of Zn and B and their methods of application on the yield and yield attributes of citrus (Citrus Sinensis) orchards established on calcareous soils at three farmers fields in Dubandai and Palai area of District Mal…
26 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1247.1258
Research ArticleAssociation between Poor Forest Governance and Illegal Timber Trade Activities in Malakand Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Taimoor Khalid, Asad Ullah, Mussawar Shah
The purpose of this research study is to find association or links between poor forest governance and illegality . The research area comprised three union councils i.e. Pir Khail, Agra and Totai of Tehsil Batkhela, District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakist…
4 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1063.1070
Research ArticleHousehold’s Perception and their Willingness to Pay for Pesticides-Free Fruits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Kp) Province of Pakistan: A Double-Bounded Dichotomous Choice Contingent Valuation Study
Jahangir Khan, Abbasullah Jan, Kar Ho Lim, Syed Attaullah Shah, Aditya R Khanal, Ghaffar Ali
This study investigated household’s willingness to pay (WTP) for pesticide-free locally produced fresh fruits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A Contingent Valuation Survey Method (CVM), constructed with a double-bounded WTP elicitation format, was used…
26 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1266.1271
Research ArticlePredicting Wheat Production in Pakistan by using an Artificial Neural Network Approach
Faheem Aslam, Aneel Salman, Inayatullah Jan
Forecasting of wheat production is of great importance for farmers and agriculture policy makers to improve production planning decisions. Numerous studies proved that traditional econometric techniques face significant challenges in out of sample predictabili…
1 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1054.1062
Research ArticleResponse of Different Tomato Cultivars against Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and its Associated Natural Enemies in District Swat
Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Imtiaz Khan, Bashir Ahmad, Fazal Maula, Sardar Hussain
The current study focus on the response of different tomato cultivars against aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and its associated natural enemies at Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Mingora Swat, during the growing season 2017. The tomato cultivars include…
27 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1029.1038
Research ArticleEfficacy of different Rhizobium Strains on Nodulation and Seed Yield in Mungbean (Vegna radiata L.) Cultivar Inqalab Mung
Rafiq-ur-Rehman, Zahoor Ahmad, Wiqar Ahmad, Muhammad Mansoor, Shah Masaud
Studies on bio-fertilizers that support the biological N fixation in legume crops is economical and environmentally sound activity in crops production. Response of mungbean cultivar (Inqalab Mung) inoculated with four strains of rhizobium (TAL-634, TAL-169, NA…
7 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1099.1106
Research ArticleAn Empirical Analysis of Battambang Agricultural Cooperatives Efficiency in Cambodia
Po Bunnika, Khalid Khan, Guo Xiangyu
This study estimates the expediency of Technical Efficiency (TE), Allocative Efficiency (AE), Overall Efficiency (OE) and Scale Efficiency (SE) for 183 cooperatives in Battambang, Cambodia. Typically, each cooperative is well-organized vis-à-vis TE, AE,…
7 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1094.1098
Research ArticleSoil Extractable Phosphorus Contents as Affected by Phosphatic Fertilizer Sources Applied with Different Levels of Humic Acid
Muhammad Izhar Shafi, Muhammad Sharif
Soil fertility and crop yield can be increased by the combine addition of some organic amendments like humic substances and phosphatic fertilizers. This practice involves an increase in the solubility and availability of P in soils. An incubation experiment wa…
4 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1084.1093
Research ArticleDifferential Composition of Edaphic Arthropods in Different Land-use Types of District Sargodha (Punjab, Pakistan) and their Relationship with Soil Physico-Chemical and Biological Characteristics
Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Imtiaz Sarwar, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Rehan Khalid, Muhammad Yahya, Khurram Shehzad
The diversity and abundance of edaphic arthropod fauna is usually influenced by different land-management practices and land-use types and these edaphic arthropod communities can provide valuable information about the prevailing status of soil quality. The pre…
4 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1071.1083
Research ArticleAgricultural Land Management of Eroded Soil to Restore Productivity, Organic Matter (OM) Stock and Physical Properties
Wiqar Ahmad, Farmanullah Khan, Muhammad Sharif, Muhammad Jamal Khan
This research aimed to investigate management strategies for rehabilitation of soil quality and crops productivity on eroded agricultural land. The research was conducted with three cropping patterns viz wheat after maize, lentil after maize and wheat-lentil i…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1144.1154- Research Article
Entomopathogenic Nematodes Survey and Identification from Different Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Zelle Huma, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Farman Ali
A survey was undertaken in six districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa i-e Chitral, Kohat, Haripur, Mardan, Swat, and Peshawar to collect entomopathogenic nematodes, Insect bait technique was used for Entomopathogenic nematodes collection. For this experim…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1129.113 
Research ArticleStudy of Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) on Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes and its Effect on Yield
Tahsin Razzaq, Muhammad Fareed Khan, Shahid Iqbal Awan
Northern leaf blight (NCLB) of maize is most infectious foliar disease in Himalayan region of the Asia, caused by fungus Exerohillum turcicum. We evaluated resistant genotypes against NCLB under agro-climatic condition of Rawalakot and assessed the yield loss…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1166.1174
Research ArticleImpact of Destructive Fishing Practices on Fishermen Livelihoods in District Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan
Muhammad Qasim, Said Qasim, Muhammad Naeem, Amir Nawaz Khan, Shahid Iqbal
This study attempted to find out the impact of destructive fishing practices on livelihoods of small-scale inland fishers for the years 2001 and 2016, in district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Three types of fishers were selected for the study i.e.…
12 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1155.1165
Research ArticleAn Analysis of Allocative Efficiency of Growing Onion in District Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Wajid Shah Yousafzai, Irfan Ullah, Amjad Ali, Mahmood Iqbal, Salman Khan
Agricultural sector is an important component of the Pakistan economy. It has blessed with four seasons, therefore its soil is rich to produce all kinds crops, fruits and vegetables. Agriculture sector contributes to the economic benefit of the farming communi…
23 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1185.1191- Research Article
Effect of Sulphur Application on Growth, Oil Content and Yield of Sunflower
Muhammad Saleem, Ehsan Elahi, Allah Wadhayo Gandahi, Saleem Maseeh Bhatti, Hajra Ibrahim, Muhammad Ali
Sunflower is important oil seed crop for human being diet and sulphur plays major role in increasing the achen yield and oil content. A field study was conducted to observe the effects of sulphur on sunflower growth, oil content and yield. The sulphur rates we…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1198.1203 
Research ArticleDoes Cotton Crop affect the Wheat Crop Efficiency and Productivity? Case Study of Rahim Yar Khan District, Pakistan
Hina Fatima, Abdul Jabbar, Khurram Nawaz
The study was aspired to investigate the factor of production that were influencing the technical efficiency of wheat crop in Pakistan. A formal survey of 430 wheat crop farmers was conducted in the district of Rahim Yar Khan in year 2014. In order to estimate…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1204.1214
Research ArticleEvaluation of Potato Genotypes for Yield, Baked and Organoleptic Quality
Arifa Khan, Shazia Erum, Naveeda Riaz, Abdul Ghafoor, Farhat Ali Khan
An experiment comprising of 11 exotic genotypes were evaluated for yield and baking quality traits at National Agriculture Research Center Islamabad, Pakistan during autumn 2016-2017. The experiment was carried out in randomized complete block design with thre…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1215.1223
Research ArticleGenetic Transformation of Tobacco Serine Acetyltransferase 4 (NtSAT4) gene in Brassica napus L.
Hala Rajab, Muhammad Sayyar Khan, Safdar Hussain Shah, Syed Mehar Ali Shah
Defense compounds containing sulfur, play vital roles in the plant’s survival under abiotic and biotic stresses. Cysteine (Cys) is the first organic molecule in the cell containing reduced sulfur and acts as a precursor for many sulfur-containing compoun…
25 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1224.1233
Research ArticleTechnical Efficiency of Wheat Growers in District Swabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shahid Ali, Farhan, Murtaza, Neelum Andaleeb, Amjad Ali
This study was conducted to estimate the technical efficiency of wheat growers in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A four stage random sampling technique was used to collect data from 160 respondents. Stochastic frontier production (SFP) functio…
29 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1336.1343
Research ArticleExchange Rate Volatility and Cotton Producer’s Behaviour: Evidence from Pakistan
Saad ud Din Khan, Syed Rashid Ali, Sanam Wagma Khattak
This study evaluates the behaviour of Pakistani cotton producer due to exchange rate volatility using the Cobb Douglas production function. The data (1973 to 2018) of different variables collected from various sources. Moving Average Standard Deviation is used…
26 Nov 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2019/35.4.1259.1265