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Research ArticleFeeding and Circadian Behaviour of Spiders (Aranae: Arachnida) in the Sugarcane Fields of Matiari and Hyderabad Districts, Sindh
Samina Malik, Tahira Jabeen Ursani, Naheed Mehmood Soomro, Naeem Tarique Narejo, Jawaid Ahmed Khokhar, Asif Soomro
Feeding and circadian behavior of spiders occurring in two agricultural districts of Sindh, Pakistan were investigated over a four-year period from 2015-2018. Sample size was 2808 specimens which were arranged into 25 species, 15 genera and ten spider families…
25 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.75.79
Research ArticleRETRACTED: Enhancing Grain Yield and Improving Oil Quality of Canola Through the Application of Sulfur and Nitrogen in Agro-Climatic Condition of Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Bakhtiar, Fayaz Ali Niaz, Asim Muhammad, Mamoona Munir, Wajiha Seerat, Sadiqullah Khan et al.
Canola is significant oil crop and Nitrogen and sulfur act as the key plant nutrients that promote the plant growth and also raise the quality of its oil. It is very crucial to find a suitable dose of N and S for the oil crops, so keeping in view this experime…
25 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.60.67
Research ArticleEvaluation of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Performance under Different Levels of Zinc and Phosphorus
Abdul Qadoos, Muhammad Bakhtiar, Wajiha Seerat, Asma Bibi, Sohail Rahman, Muhammad Noman Khan et al.
The aim of this research was to assist the performance of wheat under several levels of Zinc (Zn) and phosphorus (P). This research was planned in RCB design (split-plot Structure). All the treatments were repeated 4 times to reduce the chances of natural erro…
25 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.68.74
Research ArticleGrowth, Quality and Nutritional Profiling of Kinnow Mandarin Augmented through Rootstocks under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Sargodha, Pakistan
Akbar Hayat, Marayam Nasir, Ehsan-Ul-Haque, Muhammad Asim, Sohaib Afzaal, Shagufta Naz et al.
Citrus fruit production is getting much popularity throughout world, due to its high minerals and vitamin contents. The nutritional quality of citrus fruits primarily depends upon the selection of rootstock. Kinnow ‘Mandarin’ is a major citrus cult…
25 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.88.96
Research ArticleAntioxidant Activity of Six Selected Medicinal Plants, Pakistan
Iram Liaqat, Umaima Bibi, Muhammad Arshad, Najma Arshad
Presently, there is universal interest to discover new and safe antioxidant compounds from natural sources, to reduce oxidative injury to the cells and overcome oxidative deterioration of foods affecting human life. The study was designed to assess the antioxi…
23 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.13.19
Research ArticleSecondary Structural Conformation of Lysozyme at Lipid Membrane Interface Using Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy
Abdul Majid, Farah Naz, Nasrullah Laghari, Sanaullah Abbasi, Sham Lal, Safdar Ujjan
This study employs the Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy (CDS) to unfold the possible changes in secondary structural conformation of lysozymes in different pH, temperature and lipid bilayer interfaces. The choice of solvents for the proteins functionality is re…
23 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.29.35
Research ArticleMorpho Yield Attributes of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes under Various Water Regimes
Adil Ali Gadahi, Wajid Ali Jatoi, Saima Mir Arain, Jay Kumar Sootaher, Piar Ali Shar, Sadaf Memon et al.
A fast change in the climate has perplexed the world by creating drought and its related issues. In this way, plenty of hexaploid wheat is influenced in our Pakistan. For combating this situation, research was carried out on sixteen bread wheat genotypes to se…
23 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.36.52
Research ArticleEffect of Different Irrigation Intervals and Sowing Methods on Growth and Productivity of Lentil Crop Grown in Semi-Arid Conditions
Junaid Ali, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Ilyas, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha et al.
Lentil is one of the most valuable pulse crops in the world that is enriched with a good quantity of mineral and protein. Sowing methods and irrigation application are an important agronomic consideration to get maximum production of lentil crop. Therefore, th…
23 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.20.28
Research ArticleHistopathological Effects of Cadmium on Various Tissues of Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fingerlings
Samia Azad, Iram Liaqat, Riffat Iqbal, Uzma Rafi
The present study documented the histopathological changes in liver, kidney and intestinal tissues of Rohu (Labeo rohita) exposed to sub lethal concentrations of heavy metal cadmium (Cd). CdCl2 was used as cadmium (heavy metal) source. Five concentrations of C…
22 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.01.07
Research ArticleToxicity of Different Insecticides against Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti Larvae under Laboratory Conditions
Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Irfan Fareed, Noshaba Munawar, Muhammad Nadeem Khan, Gul-E- Zahra, Taskeen Ahmad et al.
The mosquito Aedes aegypti is a serious public health concern since it is the principle vector of several arboviruses. Insecticide application is the most essential component of the present global strategy for the control of mosquito-associated diseases, and v…
22 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2022/8.1.08.12
Research ArticleResponse of Sucking Insect Pest Fauna Towards Bt and Non Bt Cotton Genotypes under Varying Climatic Condition
Tamoor Ali, Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Bilal Saeed Khan, Abdul Ghaffar, Danish Riaz, Muhammad Zia ul Haq et al.
The experiment was conducted at Faisalabad in the trail region of UAF during 2018 to understand response of sucking insect pest fauna against the transgenic and non-transgenic cotton varieties. To figure out the response of these pest with the meteorological f…
15 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.304.311
Research ArticleHost Plant Resistance, Physio-Morphic Character and Screening of Chickpea Pod Borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)
Qurban Ali, Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Asad Aslam, Muhammad Shehzad, Muhammad Jamal, Humaira Malik et al.
Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) is economically vital insect pests for chickpeas and caused huge yield losses in south Asian countries. Host plant resistance, physio-morphic characters counteract the ability of insect to demage and to cause minimum reduction…
15 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.312.217
Research ArticleResponse of Wheat Genotypes Having Different Stature to Early Period Drought Stress
Mubeen Zahra, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Muhammad Ashraf Bhatti et al.
Drought is serious constrain to global food production and shortage of water at any stage of plant life can be damaging for growth, physiological processes and yield. Thus, present study was executed to determine the impact of drought on growth and yield of di…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.296.303
Research ArticleTo Assess the Diversity and Abundance of Seasonal Migratory Waterbirds at Chashma Lake, Pakistan
Ruqia Bibi, Najam-un-Nisa, Sania Komal, Hafiza Nimra Ghani Qureshi, Maryam Safdar, Hafiza Hina Jameel et al.
The present study was conducted to estimate various species of Avifauna found at Chashma Lake during winters (2017-2018 and 2018-2019). As the birds are the best indicators for environmental changes, the migratory bird’s fauna was observed from September…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.288.295- Review
Wastewater Irrigation Possess a Risk on Food Chain, Health, and its Treatment with Constructed Wetlands
Hasnain Raza, Maryam Maqsood, Muhammad Muzamil Nazir, Iqra Tariq, Kaynat Ahmed, Qurat-ul-Ain et al.
Currently, wastewater irrigation is increasing to combat the depletion of freshwater resources and the water stress caused by climate change. In many countries, wastewater irrigation has been highlighted as a serious environmental concern due to heavy metal bu…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.258.266 - Review
Effects on Biodiversity in Climate Change Scenario
Huda Bilal, Hasnain Raza, Kaynat Ahmed, Iqra Tariq, Qurat-ul-Ain, Sana Sarfaraz et al.
Climate changes and subsequent loss of biodiversity are threatening human existence. Due to its significance in ecosystem functioning, biodiversity is very important but difficult to replenish and recover when eroded. A severe threat to the anthropological sys…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.267.274 
Research ArticleStudy of Biochemical Characters Gives an Insight into the Genetic Variation Present in F2 Populations of Ethiopian Mustard (Brassica carinata L.)
Muhammad Nauman, Iftikhar Ali, Nazir Ahmad, Fazli Ahad, Touheed Iqbal
The selection of useful variation in crop plants has been a major thrust of early farmers since the dawn of agriculture. This study aimed to estimate genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance for quality characters in Brassica carinata L. A total…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.275.280
Research ArticleDiversity and Abundance of Birds at Dhapchapak Riverine Forest, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Najam-un-Nisa, Ruqia Bibi, Balqees Riaz, Bushra Khalil, Iqra Maheen, Saima et al.
This study aims to assess the avifauna diversity in Dhapchapak lake and forest areas. There is no previous record of any detailed research on bird species in Dhapchapak lake and the forest area.The study was conducted to estimate the diversity and abundance of…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.236.243
Research ArticleEvidence of Antibacterial Potential of Spider Silk (Araneae: Araneidae) as Borrowed Property
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Iram Liaqat, Junaid Nadeem, Hammad Aamir, Shaukat Ali
The notion that spider silk possesses antibacterial potential dates back to the time of ancient Greece when it was frequently used as wound dressings. In recent years, several studies have investigated the alleged antibacterial potential of spider silk but the…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.251.257
Research ArticleEncouraging Rural Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Case Study of District Sargodha
Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Umer Mehmood
Involvement of rural youth in agricultural activities, factors hindering their involvement, and what they think about having a career in the sector have the vigor to provide us with facts about rural youth. Keeping in view the importance of rural youth in agri…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.244.250