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Research ArticleAnalysis of Fungal rDNA for the Identification of the Pathogen Associated Black Rot of Pumpkin
Sidra Hafeez, Tayyaba Sanaullah, Hafsa Naeem, Mah Noor Hassan, Muttalib, Farhana Kausar et al.
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo: Cucurbitaceae) is a heat-labile plant, having nutritional value containing large number of active compounds like carotenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids and necessary for food security against disease causing agents like bacteria, fungi…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.360.368
Research ArticleMorphologial and Anatomical Studies of Tea Varieties and Clones Grown at Nthri, Shinkiari, Mansehra, Pakistan
Danish Kamal, Muhammad Abbass Khan, Ghulam Mujtaba-Shah, Naveed Ahmed, Maryam Iqbal¹, Basharat Hussain Shah et al.
The primary knowledge gap and problem statement for all tea varieties and clones in my study field relate to their morphological and anatomical features. Tea belongs to family Theaceae and Camellaceace. The experiment was carried out for the morphological, ana…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.341.349
Research ArticleImpact of Different Irrigation Regimes on Growth, Yield and Nodulation of Mung Bean
Muhammad Mansoor, Shahid Hameed Khalil, Muhammad Arshad Khan, Ghani Akbar, Muhammad Shahzad Khan, Rana Naveed Mustafa et al.
A field study at the Arid Zone Research Center in D.I Khan, Pakistan, assessed the impact of varied irrigation methods on mung bean growth, yield, and nodulation. Results showed superior performance in raised beds compared to flatbed systems, indicating their…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.335.340
Research ArticleUnlocking the Medicinal Potential of Sarcococca saligna: Green Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antibacterial and Antifungal Applications
Sabi Ur Rehman, Laiba Arshad, Saman Ali, Shazma Massey, Safeer Khan, Abdul Samad et al.
A notable advancement in nanotechnology is the eco-friendly and cost-efficient production of metal nanoparticles utilizing botanical extracts. Silver nanoparticles are particularly noteworthy due to their potent antibacterial properties and relevance in nanome…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.327.334
Research ArticleIsoconversional Thermal Analysis of Cydonia oblonga Mucilage Composite Wound Dressing
Aniqa Nasir, Rashid Masih, Shazma Massey, Laiba Arshad, Sabi Ur Rehman, Irva Waqar et al.
Stability and shelf life of commodities are crucial aspect in product development in the field of pharmaceutics, food, and other consumer goods. In today’s world, non-adherent bandages are essential for reducing the pain and discomfort of people after su…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.318.326
Research ArticleComparative Study of Chapatis Made with Different Flour Combinations Using Organoleptic Properties and Image Analysis
Hassan Anwar, Talha Anwar, Khurram Muaz, Muhammad Riaz, Rabia Anwar
Wheat is a widely used cereal around the globe. Over 759 million metric tons of wheat consumption was reported in the year 2020-21. Although, barley and oat are also nutrient rich but are less appealing to consumers due to their texture, taste, and chewability…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.311.317
Research ArticleRejected Lime as Soil Conditioner for Growth of Vigna radiata: A Case Study from Mountainous Ranges of Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Amna Ali Mohammed Makoof Zabanoot, Al Wafaa Ahmed Suhail Qatan, Amal Salim Mahad Hubais, Khadijah Hamid Musallam Bait Said, Selvaraju Sivamani
Rejected lime is a residual by product generated during the calcination of rejected limestone. In the present study, the aim is to utilize rejected lime as a soil conditioner and evaluate its effectiveness for the growth of the green gram (Vigna radiata) plant…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.304.310
Research ArticleMealybug (Drosicha sp. Monophlebidae: Hemiptera) Population Density on Different Host Plants and Their Management
Muhammad Ayub, Syed Arif Husain Rizvi, Ishtiaq Hussain, Musa Ali Hashmi, Iqbal Hussain, Shahid Hussain et al.
Mealybug (Drosicha sp.) is an invasive insect pest of forest trees in Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan). Currently, its management relies on the use of synthetic chemical insecticides. The massive use of these synthetic chemical insecticides results in environmental p…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.297.303
Research ArticleRole of Carbon Sequestering and Commercial Fertilizers for Minimizing Bio Available K Losses Using Wheat as Test Crop Under Aridisols
Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor-us-Sabah, Muhammad Waryam Warraich, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhammad Aftab, Fakhar Mujeeb et al.
Potassium (K) fertilizer is costly in Pakistan and K from soil is depleting with intensive cropping which made it necessary to find out innovative ways to conserve native K in soil. Following study was carried out to possibly find a way to overcome bioavailabl…
3 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.270.276
Research ArticleEvaluation of Sunflower-Maize Silage for Yield and Quality Traits
Zain Ali, Amjed Ali, Bilal Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Ather Nadeem, Muhammad Asif, Adnan Ashraf et al.
Silage is the term used for forage with a high moisture content preserved by fermentation. The main objectives of making silage are to preserve forage for use in those seasons when fresh forage is not available, to preserve forage when there is a surplus of it…
3 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.263.269
Research ArticleNew Record of Genus Melolontha Fabricius 1775 (Melolonthinae: Scarabaeidae) from Sindh, Pakistan
Waheed Ali Panhwar, Mehtab Ali Mahar, Abdul Manan Shaikh
Scarabaeid beetles are major defoliator of cultivated plants and plants of barren areas. Survey was conducted to collect beetle fauna from different localities of Sindh Province. 46 specimens were captured and sorted out into Genus Melolontha Fabricius, 1775 o…
3 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.285.289
Research ArticleVarietal Preferences of Leafminer, Tuta absoluta on Tomatoes in Field
Abdul Hayee Gabol, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Lubna Bashir Rajput, Jamal-U-Ddin Hajano, Muhammad Ishaque Mastoi, Ghulam Qader Mangrio et al.
Tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta has emerged as a serious oligophagous pest of tomatoes and other allied vegetables. It has recently been reported from Sindh, Pakistan, where studies on its biology and management are lacking. Therefore, studies were conducted t…
3 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.290.296
Research ArticleBioactive Potential of Leaf Extracts (Tulsi, Curry and Ashoka) Through Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Analyses
Hafiza Mehwish Iqbal, Salman Khurshid, Saqib Arif, Qurrat-ul-Ain Akbar, Saba Iqbal, Shahid Yousaf et al.
The current research was carried out for the antimicrobial potential of leaves Tulsi, Curry and Ashoka, targeting two Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) as well as two Gram-negative bacteria (Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Escher…
3 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.277.284
Research ArticleMungbean Yellow Mosaic Begomovirus: A Comprehensive Review
Hafiz Nawaz, Kashaf Nawaz, Attiq ur Rehman, Muhammad Bashir, Mussera Hira, Mariyam Nawaz
Pakistan grows 200 thousand hectares of barani (rain-fed) and irrigated mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). 80–85% of mungbean area is in Mianwali, Bhakkar, and Layyah of Punjab. Some viral diseases cause little economic damage, while some do. Thus, m…
28 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.250.262
Research ArticlePest Recognition and Cloud Monitoring in Aeroponic System
Ehtesham Khan, Talha Ahmed, M. Irfan Anis, Syed Ahsan Rehman
An advanced form of hydroponics, aeroponics farming is the procedure of plant cultivation in a mist environment by spraying micro droplets of nutrient solution on the roots of plant in a closed habitat in order to procure fast and healthy plant growth. It is a…
28 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.239.249- Research Article
Impact of Biofertilizer EM1 Combined with NPK on Growth, Flowering, Corm Production, Chemical Composition and Reduction of Mineral Fertilization of Gladiolus Hybrida cv. Rose Supreme
Sona Salem El-Nwehy, Assem Abbas Mohammed El-Naggar, Adel Badr El-Nasharty
Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) is regarded as one of Egypt’s most important flowering bulbs. Gladiolus flower output may be harmed by unbalanced fertilizing over reliance on chemical fertilizers to increase crop productivity, on the other hand, ha…
12 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.217.229 
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity Estimation of Rice Genotypes based on Morphological and Quality Parameters through Principal Component Analysis
Salma Sharif, Rana Arsalan Javaid, Abid Majeed, Muhammad Shahzad Ahmed, Qurat ul Ain Sani, Faiza Siddique et al.
For more than half of the world’s population, rice (Oryza Sativa L., family=Poaceae, 2n=24) is the second most important food crop after wheat. It is produced in several states all around the world, while primarily being grown in river deltas of Asia and…
12 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.207.216
Research ArticleEffect of Different Plant Spacing on Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality of Kinnow Mandarin Citrus reticulata in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Raza Salik, Muhammad Babar Shahzad Afzal, Ayesha Komal, Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Ihsan Ullah, Faheem Altaf et al.
In genus citrus and family Rutaceae, Kinnow mandarin Citrus reticulata Blanco is widely grown edible species in the world including Pakistan. It is enriched with vitamin C and many other phytochemicals that are beneficial for health. In Pakistan, Citrus reticu…
12 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.230.238
Research ArticleMorpho-Taxonomic Identification and Seasonal Correlation between Algal Diversity and Water Physico-Chemical Parameters in District Bajaur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Nabi Ullah, Abdul Samad Mumtaz, Lubna Anjum Minhas, Muhammad Kaleem, Rooma Waqar, Amber Jabeen et al.
Abstract | The current study was carried out to identify morpho-taxa and determine the seasonal link between algal diversity and water physico-chemical parameters in District Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Total of 52 algal species belonging to 2 classes, 6 order…
14 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.193.206- Research Article
Comparing Traditional and Contemporary Approaches to Integrated Pest Management in Major Field Crops
Muneer Abbas, Sohail Abbas, Imran Faraz, Niaz Hussain, Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Irshad et al.
Conventional methods of insect control have faced significant challenges, primarily due to the extensive use of pesticides. This overreliance on pesticides has led to issues such as pest resistance and environmental pollution. Some formerly minor pests have tr…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.3.183.192