Vol. 42, Iss. 4

Aerobic Treatment of Olive Mill Wastewater by a Microbial Consortium: Enhanced Decolorization and Depollution

Hassan Bouigua, Soumaya Choukri, Karima El Kabous, Aicha Rossafi, Mohamed El Yachioui, Mohammed Ouhssine

The olive mill wastewater produced by a three-phase extraction system (OMW 3P) is a high load of pollutants, which poses a significant environmental problem in regions where olives are produced. The primary goal of this study was to determine if a mixed microb…

Analysis of Livestock Resources Potential for the Development of Dairy Cattle in Getasan Sub-district, Semarang Regency

Sutrisno Hadi Purnomo, Lilis Hartati, Rahma Wulan Idayanti

This study aims to determine the potential of livestock resources for the development of Dairy Cattle in Getasan sub-district, Semarang Regency. The research was conducted in June-August 2025 located in Getasan Sub-district, Semarang Regency. The data used are…

Determinants of Commercialization of Dairy Cattle Farms in Nepal

Jyoti Dhungana, Devendra Gauchan, Hari Krishna Panta, Krishna Prasad Timsina, Lok Nath Paudel

Dairy cattle farming are a vital source of income for rural farmers in Nepal. Despite its potential to enhance economic growth, milk marketing has received little attention. This study aims to identify the determinants of dairy cattle farm commercialization. I…

Screening of Indigenous Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Germplasm for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits

Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Huzaifa, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Tayyab Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Ali Huzafa

Improving the production potential of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop is crucial to ensure food security worldwide, including Pakistan. This study aimed to screen out available wheat germplasm for parent selection through Line × Tester mating design. T…

Strengthening Smallholder Centered Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (AKIS) in Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Kaleem Abid, Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Luqman, Shoaib Nasir, Muhammad Usman

Small land holder farmers are in majority in Pakistan like other regions of the developing world. These smallholders possess limited access to agricultural knowledge and information. AKIS enables the flow and exchange of agricultural knowledge and information…

Isolation and Functional Characterization of Indigenous Phosphate-Solubilizing Microbes from Shallot Rhizosphere in Andisol of Karo, Indonesia

Agustina E. Marpaung, Tengku Sabrina, Abdul Rauf, Dwi N. Susilowati

Phosphorus (P) availability for plants is low in Andisol due to its high retention phosphate capacity. It can be increased by utilizing phosphate-solubilizing microbes (PSMs) that live in the rhizosphere of plants, including shallots. This study aims to qualit…

Biological and Molecular Detection of Huanglongbing in Citrus Orchards of Layyah, Pakistan

Sonum Bashir, Yasir Iftikhar, Mustansar Mubeen, Rida Fatima, Muhammad Asif Shabbir, Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan et al.

Huanglongbing (HLB) is an economically devastating disease affecting citrus production in Pakistan. This study was conducted during 2022–2023 to biologically and molecularly characterize HLB in citrus orchards of Layyah district. Infected budwood from sy…

Synergistic Effects of Parthenium Biochar, Fertilizers, and Weed Management Strategies on Morphological Development of Maize (Zea mays L.)

Muhammad Ibrahim, Haroon Khan, Bakhtiar Gul

Field experiments were conducted in 2022 and 2023, respectively, at the Agronomy Research Farm (ARF) of the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan. To investigate the “synergistic effects of Parthenium biochar, fertilizers, and weed management str…

Development of Nano-Taraxacum Officinale Synbiotic and its Effects on Gut Health and Blood Physiological Indices in Laying Hens

Rasool H. Khalati, Alhusnah A. Mansoor, Arshed H. Alhafadhi

This study evaluated a host-derived nano-synbiotic formulation based on probiotic strains isolated from laying hens and incorporated into a plant-derived nano-carrier as a dietary strategy to improve gut health and physiological status. A total of 168 laying h…

Untitled

Reproductive Biology of Hamri Fish (Carasobarbus luteus) from Al-Chibyesh Marsh, South of Iraq

Faleh Musa Al-Zaidy, Abdul Hussein Jaafer Abdullah, Falah Maarouf Mutlak, Ali Taha Yaseen

Due to the large reduction in the stock of Hamri fish, Carasobarbus luteus stock, the present research highlighted the most important aspects of reproductive biology of these fish from January to December 2021 in the Al-Chibyesh Marsh, southern Iraq. The work…

Comparative Efficacy of Exogenous Chemical Applications for Controlling Citrus Scab (Elsinoë fawcettii) in Citrus reticulata Blanco

Malik Abdul Rehman, Shafqat Ali, Muhammad Ghayoor Husnain, Mujahid Ali, Salman Ahmad, Ruidar Ali Shah

Citrus scab caused by the pathogen Elsinoë fawcettii represents a prevalent and economically important phyto-pathological disorder of citrus species, especially under agroecological conditions characterized by elevated temperature and high relative humidi…

Effect of Foliar Potassium Application on Physiological and Anatomical Traits of Bread Wheat Under Water Stress

Zaman Salah Al-Dulaimi, Zainab N.M.A. Al-Zubaidy, Alaa Ahmed Obaid, Maher Nazim Al-Fatlawi

An experiment was carried out at the Babylon Extension and Training Center (experimental farm, the Al-Mahnawiyah area) in the Babylon Governorate, Iraq, near the Saddah Al-Hindiyah District Latitude: 32.61° N, Longitude: 44.30° E wheat (Triticum aestiv…

Optimizing Maize Residue Levels and Application Methods with Co-Application of Waste Decomposer for Enhancing Wheat Productivity

Muhammad Numan, Abbas Saleem, Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Ahmad Saleem, Muhammad Nouman Khan, Haris Ahmad et al.

Wheat production in Pakistan is often limited by poor soil fertility and inefficient nutrient management, especially in cereal-based cropping systems. This study aimed to determine the optimal combination of maize residue management and waste decomposer applic…

Effect of Adding Different Levels of Curcumin Powder to the Diet of Broiler Breeders on Some Productive and Physiological Traits

Emad Abdulgabbar Ali, Ola Hussein Abdul Amir, Marwa T. Lafta, Nihad Abdul-Lateef Ali, Dhurgam Abbas Jasim, Amjed Razzaq Jasim

The period of the experiment was from 1,11, 2023, to 8,2, 2024, for a period of 14 weeks. The study investigated the effect of adding curcumin powder to the diets of broiler breeders on some productive and physiological traits. The study used 72 60-week-old Ro…

Climate Change as a Threat to Pollinators, Food Security and Biodiversity

Hamza Iftikhar, Ranra Jalal, Syed Anas Shah Bacha, Saddam Hussain, Misbahullah, Syed Majid Rasheed

Pollinators play significant roles in preserving the production of food globally, environmental stability and biodiversity. Around 75% of the total crops are dependent on pollination for their production through animals like beetles, flies, butterflies, bees,…

Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Adaptation through Pulses Cultivation: A Comprehensive Review

Shoaib Zawar, Muhammad Waqas Yonas, Muhammad Mujahid Akbar, Mudassir Aziz, Muhammad Ibrahim, Taha Ishfaq

Pulses, which include a wide range of leguminous crops such as lentils, beans, chickpeas, and peas, play an important part in sustainable agriculture due to their numerous benefits. This comprehensive review aims to provide insight into the benefits of soil en…

In Vitro Polyploidization and Growth Identification of Chrysanthemum Cultivars

Sitti Inderiati, Muhammad Farid BDR, Feranita, Katriani Mantja

Improving genetic of ornamental varieties can be created via artificial polyploid induction. In the present study, in vitro technique was used to examine the effects of Bio-Catharanthine extracted from periwinkle plants in induction and growth of the tetraploi…

In vitro Regeneration Responses of Dendrobium Orchids to Different Plant Growth Regulators

Rizwan Rafique, Bilquees Fatima, Muhammad Usman, Monis Hussain Shah, Tanzila Rafique, Muhammad Rafique Sajjad

Plant growth and development are regulated by growth regulators. Cytokinin and auxin are crucial for in vitro propagation and act either synergistically or antagonistically to regulate several key developmental processes, such as callogenesis, embryogenesis, a…

Spatial Analysis of Vegetation, Water Stress and Land Surface Temperature in Baghdad Using Landsat Data

Susan Abed Hassan, Aaya W. Al-Azzawi

The agricultural areas in Baghdad governorate is facing increasing environmental and climatic challenges, including drought and a noticeable increase in surface temperatures. This study aimed to assess the state of agricultural vegetation cover and water resou…

Consumer Purchasing Behavior for Thai Shrimp Paste: Evidence from a Traditional Agri-Food Product

Chaiyawit Muangmee, Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn

In most developing countries, traditional agri-food products are significant for rural livelihoods and the development of value chains (VCs). This study focuses on the buying behavior of a traditional fermented seafood product, Thai shrimp paste, which is main…