Vol. 42, Iss. 3

Evaluation of Lethal Toxicity of Commonly Used Pesticides on Three Species of Honeybees in the Tehsil Taunsa, Punjab Pakistan

Muhammad Tauseef, Hadia Gul, Nasr Ullah Khan, Muhammad Mohibullah, Salma Shaheen, Douglas Law et al.

Insecticides are critical in modern agriculture to effectively curb insect pests that harm ornamental plants and agricultural crops. However, the use of insecticides is believed to be one of the primary causes of decline in honeybee populations worldwide that…

Efficacy of Synthetic Herbicides, Organic and Inorganic Mulches, and Allelopathic Extracts for Sustainable Weed Control in Tomato

Rashid Anwar, Muhammad Saddique, Muhammad Fawad, Meher Ali¹, Abdus Samad Khan

Weed management plays a crucial role in enhancing tomato yield by minimizing competition for essential resources such as nutrients, water, and sunlight. This study assessed how different weed control techniques affected tomato productivity, growth, and profita…

Effect of Weed Management Strategies on the Growth, Yield, and Biochemical Quality of Boro Rice (BRRI dhan 102)

Kawsar Hossen, Khandaker Bushra Rahman, Md. Ismail Hossain, Mst. Sharmin Jahan Tithi, Mahin Islam Talha, Md. Liton Mia et al.

Weed infestation is a major constraint in achieving the potential yield of boro rice in Bangladesh. Field experiments were conducted during the December 2023 to May 2024 boro season to evaluate the efficacy of different weed management strategies on the perfor…

Usage Patterns of Agricultural Information Sources across Agro-Ecological Zones of the Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Luqman, Adeel Mustafa, Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Usman, Tahir Munir Butt

The major objective of the current study was to analyze the use, usage pattern and type of agricultural information received by the farmers of different agro-ecological zones of the Punjab, Pakistan. Current research study adopted a descriptive and correlation…

Precision Agriculture Technologies for Better Production of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: A Comprehensive Review

Ali Sabah Alhasan, Ali Fadaam Almehemdi, Raad Farhan Shahad, Hayder Abbas Drebee, Dalal Tareq Al-Ameri, Osama Majeed Hilal et al.

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) are widely used in traditional medicine and food industries, forming an important part of the global bioeconomy. Yet, their cultivation often suffers from low yields, inconsistent phytochemical composition, and vulnerabilit…

Effect of Agricultural Sulfur Application and Humic Acid Foliar Spray on Some Vegetative Growth Characteristics of Fig Seedlings (White Adriatic Cultivar)

Mohammad Tarkhan Abo Almekh

In this study, the effect of sulfur and humic acid foliar application as agricultural agents on vegetative growth of fig (Ficus carica L.) seedlings cv. White Adriatic. The experiment was carried out during 2024 growing season at the Horticulture and Forestry…

Impact of Nano-Biological Synbiotic on Performance, Physiological Traits, and Gut Microbiota of Broiler Chickens

Teeb Adel AlMaamouri, Hiba Sh. Hussein, Teeb A. Altabtabaai, Saif Sh. Kamel

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary nano-biological synbiotic supplementation on growth performance, economic efficiency, selected blood biochemical parameters, intestinal microbial balance, and ileal histomorphology of broiler chickens (female…

Sarhad Journal of Agriculture - Volume 42, Issue 3 (2026)

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Comparative Study of Biochemical Accuracy, Reliability, Relevancy between Traditional and Automated Methods for Blood Analyses in Broiler Chickens

Ahmed A. Al-Salhi, Amena L. AI- Shareefi, Nawal J.Shanshool, Saif Sh. Kamel

This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and agreement between conventional manual techniques and modern automated analyzers in measuring hematological and biochemical parameters in broiler chickens. Blood samples were collected from fifty femal…

Assessing the Effect of Mulching and Bio-fertilization and Nanoformulated NPK on Nutrients Profile of Soil and Plants of Three Olive (Olea europaea L.) Cultivars

Zahraa Ali Hussain, Zeina Sami Rashid

Mulching, biofertilization and application of nanofertilizer have been promising eco-friendly strategies for sustainable crop production. This study was conducted to determine the effect of soil mulching, and fertilization with powdered aquatic weed Ceratophyl…

Optimal Postharvest Handling Protocols for Consolida ambigua - A Novel Specialty Cut Flower

Tazkia Hussain, Iftikhar Ahmad, Huda Hameed, Muhammad Asif

Consolida ambigua, commonly known as larkspur, is a herbaceous flowering species which belongs to family Ranunculaceae. Due to its attractive, vibrant colors and plant hardiness, it is becoming increasingly prevalent in Pakistani markets as a specialty cut flo…

Fungal Strain (Str-1) Extracted From Okra Roots Mitigates Chromate Stress in Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Abdullah, Sartaj Aziz, Ihteram Ullah, Sajid Ullah, Maham Jamshed, Nurul Haq et al.

Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils has emerged as a critical global issue, posing serious risks to both crop productivity and human health. Among these contaminants, chromium (Cr+3) is particularly detrimental to maize (Zea mays L.) as it negative…

Navigating Climate Uncertainty: Determinants of Agricultural Adaptation Strategies in District Peshawar

Nazish Ehsan, Uzair Ahmad

The study aims to explore the determinants of short-term and long-term agricultural adaptation strategies in response to climate change in District Peshawar. Primary data of 400 farmers is analyzed through a multinomial logit model for both periods separately.…

Biological and Boron-mediated Control and the Induction of Systemic Resistance in Cucumber against Root Rot Disease caused by Pythium aphanidermatum

M. Ghaith Ghayyib, Kadhim Z.K. Al-Karaawi

Extensive use of synthetic fungicides against diseases of horticultural crops poses serious threat to environment and human health, necessitating searching for alternate biocontrol strategies. This research work aimed to determine the bioefficacy of microbial…

Synergistic Shade and Biochar Application for Improving Microclimate Conditions and Physiological Performance of 6-Month-Old Cocoa Trees

Mutiara Nengsy Lengkang, Nasaruddin Nasaruddin, Ifayanti Ridwan

Cocoa productivity in smallholder plantations is often constrained by unfavorable microclimate conditions and declining soil fertility, which limit plant growth and physiological performance. Microclimate modification through shade management combined with soi…

Climate-Smart Agriculture to Enhance Agricultural Production: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Literature Review

Shabrin Jahan Shaili, Md Mahedi, A.K.M. Kanak Pervez

Climate change severely threatens global agricultural systems, endangering food security in rural areas. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) has emerged as a strategy to enhance agricultural productivity, build resilience, and minimize environmental impacts. This…

Evaluation of Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Drinking Water and the Role of Household Purification Systems in Improving Water Quality

Hawraa A. Mohammed, Noor al-huda M. Ali, Khansaa A. Hussein, Asawer H. Sharif

The study aimed to evaluate the level of microbial and chemical contamination in drinking water in Thi Qar Governorate, Nasiriyah City Iraq, and to investigate the role and efficiency of household water purification systems in improving water quality and reduc…

Autoclave-assisted Rice Bran Stabilization: Effect on Lipase, Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

Zafar Iqbal, Noorullah, Zulqarnain, Ubairah Majid, Abdul Majid, Saeed Ullah Khattak

In this study, the efficacy of autoclave heating for rice bran (RB), focusing on its effects on lipase activity, free fatty acid (FFA) content, antioxidant capacity (AC), γ-oryzanol, α-tocopherol, total flavonoid content (TFC), and total phenolic c…

Assessment of Herbicide Effectiveness in Weed Suppression and Agronomic Output in Dry Direct-Seeded Rice

Israt Jahan, A.K.M. Mominul Islam, Md. Masud Rana, Tapon Kumar Roy, Sabina Yeasmin, Md. Parvez Anwar et al.

Dry direct seeded rice (DDSR) is highly susceptible to weeds because it lacks an early advantage over weeds and does not involve standing water to suppress weeds. To evaluate the weed control efficacy (WCE), yield potentialities, and cost-effectiveness of rice…

Evaluation of Rice Bran Extract as a Low-Cost Medium for the Culture of Spirulina Arthrospira platensis

Zakeya Sultana, Tanzila Gias, Mousumi Das, Umme Kaniz Fatema, Md. Amzad Hossain

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a photosynthetic cyanobacterium widely recognized for its exceptional nutritional profile, making it suitable for both animal feed supplements and human consumption. Due to its high biomass yield, Kosaric medium (KM) is fre…

Role of Sorting Efficiency at Packing Stations in Reducing Fruit Fly-Infested Mangoes at Post-Harvest Stage in Western Burkina Faso

Jérémy Kaboré, Rémy Anogmain Dabiré, Sylvain Nafiba Ouédraogo, Lucien Sawadogo, Muhammad Umair Ajmal, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed et al.

Mango is one of the economically important fruits of Burkina Faso, being exported to many European and American countries. Interception and rejection of mango exports at ports and airports can be reduced by improving their supply chains, particularly at the pa…