Issue · 2019
Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Pages 53-120
10 articles · pp. 53-120 · All issues →
Research ArticleEconomic Losses Due to Trypanosomiasis of Camels in Balochistan
Ihsanullah Kakr, Sarwar Khan, Khalid Khan, Sajjad Ahmed
The present study was designed to evaluate the present status of Trypanosomiasis in Province Balochistan of Pakistan. The two districts Musa Khail and Jhal Magsi with thick populations of camels and have different climate and geographical distribution were sel…
13 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.65.71
Research ArticleLemon Juice and Microwave Assisted Modification of Date Seed Husk for Arsenic Biosorption
Tahira Moeen Khan, Irum Riaz, Shahida Hameed, Bushra Khan
Arsenic poisoning and its removal from drinking water has become a serious issue now a days. For arsenic removal batch studies were conducted using low cost adsorbent (raw date seeds husk and lemon juice microwave activated date seeds husk) by taking 25ppm/50m…
1 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.106.114
Research ArticleBiology of Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) of Cauliflower under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Ramzan, Unsar Naeem-Ullah, Mahreen Hanif, Muhammad Nadeem, Mirza Abdul Qayyum, Muhammad Javaid
Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella is the serious and cosmopolitan pest for crops and vegetables especially cauliflower all over the world. The larvae feed on foliage and cause severe damage. Present study was carried out under laboratory conditions to elic…
13 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.89.94- Research Article
Renal Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke Subjects
Saima Sharif, Farkhanda Manzoor, Tasnim Farasat, Shaugfta Naz, Raheela Tabasum
To determine whether decreased kidney function is a risk-factor in first-ever ischemic stroke. The study was conducted from Jan, 2013 to Jan, 2014 in Services and Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 150 subjects were included in this study, divided in…
13 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.59.64 
Research ArticleTaxonomic Divergence of Medically Important and Toxigenic Aspergillus minisclerotigenes from Aspergillus flavus
Amna Shoaib, Zoia Arshad Awan, Naureen Akhtar
Molds produce noxious mycotoxins and cause more than 30% yield losses. The aflatoxins producer Aspergillus minisclerotigenes and Aspergillus flavus are morphologically similar species that belong to the Aspergillus section Flavi. A. minisclerotigenes and A. fl…
20 Mar 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2. 53.58- Research Article
Insecticidal Influence of Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid against Trogoderma granarium (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
Hamza Rehman, Nida Ahmad Khan, Asad Ali, Warda Batool, Kanwal Razzaq
The khapra beetle is categorized as notorious species, an extended standing species around the world and at the same time it is perceived among the world’s 100 most essential intrusive species. Thiamethoxam and imidacloprid are Neonicotinoids with a minu…
13 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.83.88 - Research Article
Allelopathic Effect of Weed Species on Germination and Seedling Traits of Wheat Varieties
Pushpa, Nighat Seema Soomro, Shahla Karim Baloch, Mehmooda Buriro, Aijaz Ahmed Soomro, Muhammad Tahir Khan et al.
Wheat productivity and quality is significantly impaired by weeds’ infection which compete for water, nutrients and sunlight. This study was conducted to determine the allelopathic effect of weed species on germination and seedling traits of wheat (Triti…
23 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.100.105 
Research ArticleFeeding Potential of Chrysoperla carnea on Myzus persicae (Sulzer) under Laboratory Conditions
Muhammad Farhan, Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Waqar Sabir, Muhammad Arsalan Rafique, Saif Ullah
Chrysoperla carnea is a major predator of soft bodies insects like aphid, white fly and thrips. The feeding potential of Chrysoperla carnea larvae on different nymphal instars of Myzus persicae was investigated in ambient laboratory conditions at University of…
23 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.95.99
Research ArticleSuitability of Different Rootstocks to Overcome the Reduction of Size Problem in the Feuter’s Early (Citrus reticulata) Mandarin
Akbar Hayat, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Ehsan Ul Haque, Ahmed Raza, Faheem Khadeeja
Performance of different exotic citrus root stock was studied at Citrus Research Institute Sargodha from 2013-18. The trail was conducted according to RCB design with three replications. The Five Treatments four exotic and one local root stock (To Rough…
13 May 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.115.120
Research ArticleImpact of Different Integrated Pest Management Modules on Pest Infestation, Pesticide Residue and Yield in Mango Fruits
Muhammad Asif Farooq, Muhammad Jalal Arif, Muhammad Dildar Gogi, Bilal Atta, Ahmad Nawaz
Integrated pest management (IPM) relies on a merger of rational practices and always considered as an effective and environment-friendly approach to managing pests. The present study was conducted at different locations in the Multan District, Punjab Province,…
13 Apr 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2019/5.2.72.82