Issue · 2026
Vol.2, Iss. 1
7 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleStandardizing In-vitro Embryogenic Callus Induction and Plant Regeneration Protocol for the Indigenous Wheat Varieties
Jawaria Urooj, Fareeha Sharif, Muhammad Junaid, Aqib Iqbal
Plant regeneration through in-vitro culture is an important step in genetic transformation and wheat amenability to in-vitro propagation is influenced by genotypes and phytohormones. In present study, an efficient plant regeneration system was developed by eva…
2 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.35.46
Mini-ReviewPlant Growth Regulators (PGRs) for Enhanced Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance: Mini-Review
Abdul Hakeem, Basma Elhendawy, Essam Elatafi, Ghullam Mustafa, Taha Majid Mahmood Sheikh
Abiotic stresses (salt, drought, oxidative, and ionic imbalance) severely reduce global food security and sustainable agriculture by disrupting cellular function, water balance, germination, and generating oxidative damage. The exogenous application of plant g…
10 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.55.68
Research ArticleProximate Composition, Aflatoxin Screening and Larvicidal Activity of Asplenium platyneuron Against Culex quinquefasciatus
Amir Suhail, Ghani Subhan, Zia Ud Din, Gul Rahim, Asma Begum, Habib Ullah Khan et al.
Medicinal plant materials require evaluation for chemical composition, contamination risks, and reproducible biological activity. This study characterized the proximate composition, screened for aflatoxin contamination, and evaluated the aqueous-leaf larvicida…
7 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.jphee/2026/2.1.69.80
Research ArticleA Systematic Evaluation of Growth, Phenology, and Yield Responses of Wheat to Various Tillage Practices and Row Spacing
Wakeel Ahmad, Shazma Anwar, Arsalan Zahid
To assess the yield response of wheat to various tillage practices and row spacing, a field experiment was conducted with randomized complete block design with split plot arrangement replicated thrice. Tillage practices were assigned to main plots and row spac…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.01.12
Research ArticleUnlocking the Phytochemical Wealth of Berberis aristata: An Endangered Himalayan Medicinal Shrub
Nisha Tariq, A.R. Malik, P.A. Sofi, Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada, Amerjeet Singh, Tahir Mushtaq et al.
Berberis aristata (Berberidaceae) is a well-known medicinal plant widely used in traditional systems due to its diverse pharmacological properties. However, the species is increasingly threatened due to extensive root harvesting, raising serious concerns regar…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.24.34
Research ArticleEvaluation of Gamma Rays-Induced Effects on Vegetative, Floral and Yield Parameters of Okra Varieties
Saira Naz, Muhammad Tayyab, Wasif Rasool, Abdul Muqeet Nawaz, Maham Jamshed, Iqra Arooj et al.
Radiations on fresh fruits as well as on vegetables not only have a quick and direct impact upon the chemical constitution, but also have an indirect consequence of physiological and biochemical alteration. There is a lack of systematic evaluation of dose-depe…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.13.23
Research ArticleGrowth and Floral Performance of Zinnia Dreamland Seedlings Under Different Media Amendments of Perlite and Leaf Mould
Yasir Ali, Khalid Khan, Noor Ul Amin
Growing Media is a significant feature for growing ornamental plants in pots. In this study, the seedling of Zinnia dreamland (white, red and yellow) were tested against 25 Percent Perlite + 75 Percent Leaf mould (1:3), 50 Percent Perlite + 50 Percent Leaf mou…
10 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2026/2.1.47.54