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Research ArticleTermites Onslaught in Pakistan: An In Depth Review of Agricultural Impacts
Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Asrar, Usama Saleem, Dilbar Hussain, Muhammad Sohail Qadir, Muhammad Saleem et al.
Pakistan faces considerable losses in the field of agriculture every year as a result of termite activity. Numerous crops, particularly sugarcane, cotton, and wheat, are severely damaged by termites, resulting in substantial economic loss. Termites can potenti…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.146.157
Research ArticleGrain Losses and Head Rice Yield of Paddy Under Different Harvesting Methods
Muddassir Ali, Fraz Ahmad Khan, Mohsin Ali Raza, Muhammad Shahid Munir, Muhammad Usman Saleem
Rice harvesting is generally done by hand or with a combine harvester. The major challenges include loss of yield and quality during the harvesting process. Rice yield and quality losses may be minimized with the use of a suitable harvesting method. This study…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.127.133
Research ArticleManaging Bean Thrips (Megalurothrips distalis) on Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.): A Comparative Study of Natural and Synthetic Control Methods
Muhammad Nadeem, Jamshaid Iqbal, Muneer Abbas, Niaz Hussain, Muhammad Tariq Javeed, Abdul Ghaffar et al.
During the study, different control practices, such as host plant resistance, imidacloprid seed treatment combined with the use of blue sticky traps, neem seed kernel extract, the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana and synthetic insecticides (acephate…
5 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.134.145
Research ArticleAllelopathic Potential of Aqueous Extracts of Fresh Leaves of Mucuna bracteata DC and Cymbopogon citratus DC on Weed Germination and Growth
Siti Fatonah, Herman, Dewi Yuni Safitri
Mucuna bracteata and Cymbopogon citratus are fast-growing plants, easy to find and contain various secondary metabolites. Therefore, these two types of plants can be used as an alternative bioherbicide for weed control. This study aims to determine the effect…
3 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.115.126
Research ArticleInvestigation of Bovine Disease and Events through Machine Learning Models
Ghalib Nadeem, Muhammad Irfan Anis
Bovine disease identification utilizing multiple information sources and methods is widely applicate in the field of bovine disease prevention and health monitoring. Bovine disease detection is an emerging subject today to accomplish the farms demands of indiv…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.102.114
Research ArticleUnraveling the Genetic and Geographic Diversity of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. Tritici (Pst) Populations for Effective Control of Stripe Rust in Global Wheat Production
Amir Afzal, Sairah Syed, Hafiz Husnain Nawaz, Ruqeah Mustafa, Marjan Aziz, Madeeha Khan et al.
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f.sp. tritici (Pst), results in reduced yield and grain quality substantially, and increases production expenses, leading to billions of dollars in economic damages globally every year. Understanding the lifecycle of…
10 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.2.88.101
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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- 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 Article
Effect 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 ArticleMicrobiological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Camel Milk from Southwestern Algeria
Nafissa Sahel, Fadela Chougrani, Abderrahim Cheriguene, Zineb Hamani
This study investigates the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of fresh camel milk collected from different regions of Southwestern Algeria. Samples were collected from 48 camels of El Bayadh, Bechar, Adrar and Tindouf. A wide variation was o…
14 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.377.388
Research ArticleBiology and Feeding Efficiency of Zigzag Beetle, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Fed on Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (kalt.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Under Controlled Conditions
Ashfaq Hussain, Javed Khan, Ammara Blouch, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Ashraf Khan, Zaheer Sikandar
Research was conducted to evaluate the biological attributes and feeding efficiency of Menochilus sexmaculata fed on Lipaphis erysimi under laboratory conditions. The mean developmental time from egg till adult emergence was 41.60±0.70 days under labora…
14 Dec 2023DOI Biology-and-Feeding-Efficiency-of-Zigzag-Beetle-Menochilus-sexmaculatus- Research Article
Strengthening Rural Youth in Anbar Province: Assessing the Influence of Small-Scale Agricultural Initiatives
Adnan Ibrahim Khamis, Jasim Mohammed Saleh, Najwa S. Ali, Anwer Thamer Ghaffoori
Small agricultural projects represent great importance in the growth of the economies of societies, regardless of the extent of their development or the difference in their economic systems and concepts, and the varying stages of their social transformations,…
14 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.389.403 
Research ArticleDevelopment of Protein Based Artificial Diet for Mass Rearing of Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Agha Mushtaque Ahmed, Ali Zachi Abdul Qadeer Alhilifi, Fahad Nazir Khoso, Muhammad Ibrahim Kubar, Tehniyat Naz Shah, Touseef Ahmed
Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is one of the significant insect pests of agricultural crops due to its polyphagous nature. The plants on which it feeds possess variable chemical and physical properties which may influence its biology pa…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.350.359