Issue · 2024
Vol.37, Iss. 1, Pages 1-87
10 articles · pp. 1-87 · All issues →
Research ArticleAssessment and Economic Returns of Lemons at District Naushahro Feroze, Sindh, Pakistan
Wali Muhammad Mangrio, Hakim Ali Sahito, Faheem Ahmed Jatoi, Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito
District Naushahro Feroze of Sindh also known as “Sahatia Pargana” is the main hub and robust zone of Lemon cultivars with rich productivity. The research study was carried out to study the economic feasibility and production potential of Lemons fr…
13 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.48.55
Research ArticleImpact of Grafting Techniques on Vegetative Growth of Different Avocado Cultivars
M. Imran Kasana, Rashid Iqbal Khan, Noor Ullah Khan, M. Noman, Shahid Ali, Saima Mumtaz et al.
Avocado being an energetic fruit owing to its high nutritional value has gained global popularity. Its global production has witnessed a two-fold increase in the last decade. This scenario has led a pressure on avocado nursery production. Generally, avocado ha…
13 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.39.47
Research ArticleEvaluation of Five Different Botanical Extracts Against Some Pests and Predators in Laboratory Conditions
Bilal Saeed Khan, Muhammad Aneeb Shahzad, Muhammad Irfan Ashraf, Zahid Mahmood Sarwar, Muhammad Farooq, Awias Rasool
The current study was conducted to evaluate the toxicity and repellency of leaf aqueous extracts i.e., Melia azedarach (Bakain), Nicotiana tabacum L. (Tobacco), Eucalyptus globulus Labill (Eucalyptus), Moringa oleifera L. (Moringa) and Mentha piperita L. (Pepp…
21 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.62.69
Research ArticleReproductive Characters and Yield of Selected Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties in a Rainforest Agroecology of Nigeria
Ndubuisi Chinedu Adikuru, Paul Inyang, Abraham Agwu Ngwuta, Chinyere Prisca Anyanwu, Rosemond Adaohuru Alagba
Soil moisture deficit in the rainforest agroecology of Nigeria emanates from altered rainfall pattern caused by climate variability and change. Selected maize (Zea mays) varieties developed for drought tolerance were evaluated over two years to identify those…
16 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.70.78
Research ArticleEffect of Potassium Sources and Soil Calcareous Levels on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Growth at the Early Stage
Abdul Aleem Memon, Inayatullah Rajpar, Ghulam Murtaza Jamro, Javaid Ahmed Shah
The arid and semi-arid climate and geology of Pakistan have caused the formation of calcareous soils on many regions. High calcium amount in soil solution suppresses potassium (K) uptake by plants possibly due to K-fixation and variation in cation ratios. Soil…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.13.32
Research ArticleSpecies Complexity of Order Odonata in District Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Inayat ul Islam, Rooh Ullah, Ahmed Zia, Abdul Rauf Bhatti, Maryum Ilyas, Sohail Hayat et al.
With an important palearctic biogeographical position, district Dir Upper is located at Latitude 35.3356°N, Longitude 72.0468°E and altitude of 1840.57m within the Himalayan foothills in the northwestern Pakistan. Present study brought forward first da…
12 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.56.61
Research ArticleEfficacy of Botanical Insecticides Against, Batrachedra amydraula on Phoenix dactylifera at Field Conditions
Wali Muhammad Mangrio, Faheem Ahmed Jatoi, Hakim Ali Sahito, Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito, Bhugro Mal, Naseem Qureshi
Lesser date moth, a potential key insect pest species, extremely harming fruit of Phoenix dactylifera L, inducing tremendous date fruit yield and economic lossess. The research study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of bio-rational insecticides against…
7 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.79.87
Research ArticlePuddled Soil Settling Period and Seedling Age Affect Growth, Productivity and Economic Benefits of Mechanically Transplanted Rice
Ali Zohaib, Muzzammil Hussain, Ishtiaq Hassan, Muhammad Tahir Latif, Tahira Tabassum, Naeem Faisal
Seedling age and soil condition after puddling affects stand establishment, growth and productivity of mechanically transplanted rice (MTR). Study was performed to evaluate different puddled soil settling periods (24, 48 and 72 hours) and seedling age (20, 25…
17 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.29.38- Research Article
Strengthening Rural Women in Anbar Province: Assessing the Influence of Small-Scale Agricultural Initiatives
Adnan I Khamis, Jasim Mohammed Saleh, Najwa Ali, Anwer T Gaffoori
The study aimed to identify the extent to which small agricultural projects contribute to the development and development of the capabilities of rural women in the Fallujah district and its sub-districts through eight areas that represent the focus of capacity…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.1.12 
Research ArticleAssessing Hydrological Characteristics in Iraq Dams
Huda M. Hamid, Fadia W. Al-Azawi, Zaid F. Makki
A dam is a hydraulic structure of impervious material constructed across a river or natural stream to create a reservoir to allow off-season storage of vital water supplies and for impounding water. Iraq is a country of limited water resources and a high deman…
7 Jan 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.1.23.28