Issue · 2023
Vol.39, Iss. 1, Pages 1-297
32 articles · pp. 1-297 · All issues →
Research ArticleRole of Non-Timber Forest Products in Income Enhancement of Mountainous People of Swat and Mansehra Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ayaz Ahmed, Muhammad Zulfiqar, Saadutullah Khan
This study analyzed the role of non-timber forest products in income enhancement of mountainous people of purposively selected two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa namely Swat and Mansehra. From these districts six villages were selected purposively and from th…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.201.210
Research ArticleImpact of Climate Change on Agriculture: A Case of Farmers’ Perception in Rural Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Luqman, Sheer Abbas, Usman Saleem, Abdul-Gafar Ahmed, Muhammad Salman Aslam
Climate change is a global issue and becoming severe day by day. Pakistan is developing country, which is also affected by climate change and has no proper resources to hand over these problems creating through change in climate. While Pakistan is country in w…
7 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.269.277
Research ArticleSensitivity of Different Isolates of Pythium aphanidermatum to Old and Novel Fungicides
Ghulam Sarwar Shah, Maqsood Anwar Rustamani, Rab Dino Khuhro, Rehana Naz Syed, Abdul Mubeen Lodhi
Pythium aphanidermatum is one of the most devastating soil-borne pathogens in the warmer climates of the world. It is more damaging in vegetables by causing seedling rots, root rot, pre- and post-emergence damping-off, cottony-leak, cottony blight, and stalk r…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.182.192
Research ArticleEvaluation of Some Selected Local Phytoextracts Against Wheat Aphid Schizaphis graminum Rondani (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under Laboratory and Field Conditions
Saleem Hussain, Muhammad Tayyab, Tauqir Anwar, Talha Nazir, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Zohaib Asad et al.
Plant-derived insecticides have been focused for biorational pest management because these are relatively quickly biodegradable, cost-effective, less persistent and exhibit low mammalian toxicity than synthetic pesticides. This study assessed the toxicity pote…
6 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.242.250
Research ArticleSeasonal Variation in Aquatic Biota in Relation to Physico-Chemical Parameters of Sonmiani, Balochistan, Pakistan
Nasratullah Baloch, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Hamida Narejo, Muhammad Farooq Hassan, Muhammad Hanif Chandio, Faheem Saddar et al.
Seasonal variation in phyto- and zooplankton (aquatic biota) in relation to physico-chemical parameters from Sonmiani Bay, Balochistan, Pakistan was studied from January to December 2016. For month-wise analysis of zoo- and phytoplankton was performed by using…
6 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.251.255
Research ArticleEffect of Growth Regulators on Callus Induction and Plant Regeneration in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Explants
Muhammad Adeel Qureshi, Raza Ahmad, Bilal Ahmed, Tanzim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Yasin
The main objective of this study was to find a best protocol for callus induction and plant regeneration of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). The experiment was carried out in complete randomized design (CRD). Leaves and internodes of potato cv. Desiree were used…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.140.146- Research Article
The Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Organic Fertilizer Adoption among Almond Smallholder Farmers in Uruzgan, Afghanistan
Abdul Hadi Wasil, Jasmin Arif Shah, Nur Bahiah Mohamed Haris, Sardar M. Hashimi, Khal Mohammad Ahmadzai
This study examined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward organic fertilizer adoption in Uruzgan, Afghanistan. A total of 116 structured questionnaires were distributed to almond smallholder farmers in the Tarin Kowt district. The results revea…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.29.38 
Research ArticleStudy of Wild and Transgenic Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in In Vitro Condition for Salt Stress Tolerance
Kalsoom, Nasir Shah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Tahira Bibi, Kazim Ali, Zahir Shah
Potato is amongst the important staple starchy food throughout the world but its salt sensitive. A large portion of irrigated land in major countries is affected by salinity or is likely to be salinized in near future. This study assessed the impact of various…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.1.12- Research Article
In-Vitro Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Associated Symbiotic Bacteria and their Metabolites against Armyworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius
Hina Safdar, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Arshad
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are effective biocontrol agents against different insect pests. However, very little work has been done in Pakistan on the symbiotic bacteria associated with EPNs and their metabolites. In this laboratory study, two bacterial…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.13.20 
Research ArticleRegulatory Effects of Garlic Extract (Allium sativum L.) on Hematobiochemical Markers in Rabbits Intoxicated with Paracetamol
Bashir Ahmad, Ali Muhammad Yousafzai, Waqar Ali, Ikram Ilahi, Farman Ullah, Saeed Ahmad et al.
The current research was aimed to examine the effects of garlic aqueous extract on the levels of hematobiochemical parameters and several liver related serum parameters in paracetamol-intoxicated rabbits. Moreover, the amount of (DPPH) free radicals that garli…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.50.57
Research ArticleResistance to Fusarium Head Blight in Some Syrian Wheat and Barley Cultivars
Nachaat Sakr
Fusarium head blight (FHB) can have a destructive effect of barley and wheat along the whole world. To defeat it, sources of host resistance and pathogenic variation of FHB species need to be identified. Although barley and wheat are crucial crops in the dried…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.80.94
ReviewRice Sheath Blight: A Comprehensive Review on the Disease and Recent Management Strategies
Aqleem Abbas, Mustansar Mubeen, Yasir Iftikhar, Qaiser Shakeel, Hafiz M. Imran Arshad, Maria del Carmen Zuñiga Romano et al.
Rice sheath blight (RSB) disease became one of the major threats to rice crops worldwide. The causal agent of RSB is the necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia solani. Finding appropriate management strategies to combat the disease to minimize rice yield losses and r…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.111.125
Research ArticleTomato Yield Losses Due to Attack of Insects/Pests in Pakkhal Valley of District Mansehra Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ahmad Abrar Khan, Ghulam Qadar, Asif Ali Abro, Muhammad Awais
The research study was carried out with the aims to find tomato insects/pests responsible for yield losses in Pakkhal valley of district Mansehra. Data were collected from tomato growers by using an interview schedule in the union council Baffa of the study ar…
20 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.21.28
Research ArticleEffect of Seed Rate and Variety on Yield and Yield Contributing Traits of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) at Andracha Woreda, Southwestern Ethiopia
Tilahun Bekele, Abebaw H. Georgis
Black cumin is grown as one of Ethiopia’s main seed spice crops. But its production and productivity are constrained by a shortage of improved varieties and poor cultural practices including seed rate. Therefore, studies were carried out in Andracha wore…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.58.69- Review
European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Foraging Activities, Impacts and Potential Factors of Decline- A Review
Tariq Mahmood, Mamoona Wali Muhammad, Sami Ullah, Bilal Ahmad, Zarmina Aslam, Naveed Ahmad Khan et al.
Honey bees pollinate various crops, fruits, vegetables, and nuts (Apis mellifera L.) is known to participate in foraging. Foraging behaviors in honey bees include seeking for food, recognizing and remembering the location of food sources, transporting and stor…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.39.49 
Research ArticleMorphological and Spectral Taxonomic Study of Some Ficus carica L. Cultivars Growing in Northern Iraq
Raad Hamad Mahmood Al-Badrany, Aamer Mohsen Mahmood Al-Ma’thidy
In the current research, have a comparative taxonomic study of the morphological and spectral characteristics of (6) cultivars of Ficus carica L. namely; (Shynik, Akrah, Benatty, Rubari, Brown Turky and Jordan) cultivated in northern Iraq. The morphological st…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.70.79- Research Article
Management of Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borerleucinodes orbonalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) through Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii) (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and Selective Use of Insecticides
Ahmad-ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Sadar Iqbal, Imtiaz Khan
The efficacy of Voliam flexi (thiamethoxam 17.6% + chlorantraniliprole 8.80%), Neem oil (5%), Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera:Trichogrammatidae) was evaluated against brinjal fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalisGuenee) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae)…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023.39.1.134.139 
Research ArticleComparative Potential of Different Modified Biochar Sources on the Ionic Composition of Soil and Stress Mitigation in Maize under Saline-Sodic Conditions
Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Naeem, Asad Jamil, Muhammad Younas
Soil salinization is a global issue regarding decline in productivity of agricultural fields. It is the major abiotic factor behind loss of crop production in arid to semi-arid zones. High temperature and low rainfall lead to accumulation of salt on the soil s…
15 Feb 2023DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.156.165
Research ArticlePhosphorus Application on Grain Yield, Uptake and P Utilization Efficiency of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.)
Ambrin Rajput, Mehrunisa Memon
Mungbean represents second largest crop after chickpea which mostly grow without nutrients. Among leguminous pulse food grain, phosphorus application shows an important part in enhancing plant productivity of the crop. Keeping in view the role of plant nutriti…
6 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.256.268
Research ArticleInfluence of Harvesting Stages and Packaging on Storage Life of Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) Cv. Trevett
Rashid Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Saud Khan, Jehanzeb, Aslam Noor
Supply of quality fruits to consumer is a major challenge due to storage and packing issues in developing countries. The current study was designed to evaluate postharvest quality of apricot at different harvesting stages i.e., M1 (greenish), M2 (light yellow)…
28 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.278.286
Research ArticleA Comparative Study of Bacterial Contamination from Shrimp Ponds in Two Different Environments
Tariq H.Y. Al-Maliky, Mahmood S. Hashim, Amal S. Al-Sheraa
The bacterial content of the water of Metapenaeus affinis and Macrobrachium nipponense juvenile shrimp cultured in two salinities (3 and 15 g.L-1) were observed during 45 days. The initial and final weights of M. affinis were (0.939 ± 0.069 and 1.581 &p…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.126.133
Research ArticleDevelopment of Bagh-o-Bahar Raya: A Newly Bred High-Yielding Mustard Cultivar Released for General Cultivation in Punjab, Pakistan
Idrees Ahmad, Muhammad Jamil, Hafiz Muhammad Zia Ullah, Saira Saleem, Syed Ahtisham Masood, Umair Faheem et al.
The edible oil import bill is posing a huge burden on the foreign reserves of Pakistan. Enhancing local production through breeding high-yielding cultivars is the possible solution. The present research work was carried out at Oilseeds Research Station Khanpur…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.95.100- Research Article
Quality and Yield of Wheat Grown Under Organic and Inorganic Nutrients Management
Kainat Bibi, Sajjad Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Gurmani, Fahad Karim Awan, Sajid Ali
Organic agriculture is a climate friendly and sustainable farming system to produce quality foods. An experiment on comparison of organic and inorganic wheat production was designed to study the field performance and quality of wheat grown under two regimes. T…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.193.200 
Research ArticleEffects of Feeding Levels on Production Characteristics of Pond- Raised African Catfish in Pond Culture System of Pakistan
Hasina Basharat, Muhammad Ramzan Ali, Aziz Ahmed, Rehana Kausar, Shamim Akhter
A fish species (African catfish, Clarias gariepinus) with high growth and production potential was imported from Thailand and acclimatized in the local environment of Pakistan. For the successful culture of any fish species, the knowledge about the proper feed…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.166.173
Research ArticleEffectiveness of Public and Private Extension Services in Building Capacity of the Farmers: A Case of Bangladesh
Muhammad Humayun Kabir, Md. Saiful Islam
There is a debate since long ago that which one is better, a public or private extension service. In this context, the objectives of the study were to measure the degree of effectiveness of public and private extension services for the building capacity of the…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.101.110
Research ArticleHazardous Impact of Industrial Wastewater Utilization on Quality Parameters of Tomatoes
Rehman Shabbir, Ghulam Sarwar, Noor us-Sabah, Mukkaram Ali Tahir, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Fahad Ullah et al.
Due to shortage of good quality water and being enriched in nutrients industrial wastewater is commonly employed for irrigation of crops. The industrial state of Sargodha directly discharges its effluents that flow into a stream. This industrial wastewater was…
22 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.221.228
Research ArticleEvaluation of Elite Candidate Maize Hybrids for Growth and Development Under the Agroclimatic Conditions of Peshawar Valley
Syed Hilal Sardar, Yousaf Jamal, Iltaf Ullah, Abdul Basir, Hidayat Ullah, Mukhtar Alam et al.
In the present climatic scenario crop varietal/hybrid adaptation for a specific region is an eminent concern of agronomists. In this regard the current study aiming to evaluate different maize hybrids (PSHW-201910, PSHW-201911, PSHW-201912, PSHW-201913, PSHW-2…
6 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.236.241
Research ArticleFusarium sp., an Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Sengon (Falcataria moluccana) Gall Rust, Shows Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential
Noor Rahmawati, Alfi Rumidatul, Sopandi Sunarya
Many problems caused by antibiotic resistance encourage the exploration of new antibiotic compounds from natural materials, especially from endophytic fungal cultures. This study aims to evaluate different culture media that can support endophytic fungi to pro…
3 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.229.235
Research ArticleIntegrated Use of Boron and Zinc for Enhancing growth, Yield and Quality of Canola
Muhammad Ehsan Safdar, Muhammad Asif, Amjed Ali, Ahsan Aziz, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Shahid Gulrez et al.
To identify the influence of the integrated boron and zinc application on canola’s (Brassica juncea) growth, quality and yield, a field trial was performed at research farm, Agriculture College, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan during winter seas…
28 Mar 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.287..297
Research ArticleEfficacy of Different Synchronization Protocols on Generation of Fertile Estrus, Hormonal Profile, and Conception Rate in Bos indicus Achai Cows
Shah Murad Khan, Hamayun Khan, Younas Muhammad, Haq Aman Ullah, Muhammad Tariq Tunio, Ali Gohar et al.
This study evaluated the efficiency of two different estrus synchronization protocols in Achai breed of cattle. Twelve lactating Achai cows were divided into two equal groups and subjected to Presynch Ovsynch (POP) or Modified 7-day Select Synch (MSS) protocol…
22 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.211.220
Research ArticleReal Time Estimation of Wheat Chlorophyll Content Retrieve from Landsat 8 Imagery Under Rainfed Condition
Syed Shah Mohioudin Gillani, Muhammad Naveed Tahir, Adeel Anwar, Syed Ijaz Ul Haq, Muhammad Awais, Mujahid Iqbal et al.
Monitoring crop bio-physical characteristics through non-destructive methods enable us to understand the different environmental impacts and help to respond to them precisely and rapidly. Chlorophyll pigmentation in plants is a supreme factor to assess the hea…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023.39.1.147.155
Research ArticleEstimation of Combining Ability for Within-Boll Yield Components in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Mishal Bano, Amir Shakeel, Waqar-ul-Haq, Muhammad Nouman Khalid, Nadia Hussain Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid Sharif et al.
In this study, three varieties Tarzon-05, FH-342, and VH-329 were crossed in line ×tester fashion with three testers CIM-595, CRS-2, and BS-80 during the 2021–2022. The F1 hybrids and their parents were planted in the fields, Plant Breeding and Gen…
15 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.174.181