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Research ArticleAssessment of Botanical and Synthetic Insecticides Against Aphids (Lipaphis Erysimi (Kalt.)) and their Effect on the Natural Predators Associated with Canola Crop
Fazli Amin, Saboor Naeem, Abdul Qadar, Qurratul Ain Tahira, Muhammad Junaid
Aphids are devastating insect pest of canola and can cause 10–90% damage depending upon the severity of the infestation and crop stage. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of various synthetic insecticides and botanical extract against mustard aphid…
19 Jan 2026DOI Assessment-of-Botanical-and-Synthetic-Insecticides- Research Article
Optimizing Chickpea Production Through Strategic Management of Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. in District Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Imtiaz Khan, Abdullah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Ishfaq Khan, Muhammad Saleem, Shah Alam Khan et al.
This study aimed to explore effective weed control methods for the troublesome weed Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. (wild onion) in chickpea growing areas of district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A randomized complete block design with three replications w…
19 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.4.258.265 
Research ArticleGenotype-Specific Influence of Exogenous Silicon on Wheat Under NaCl-induced Salinity: A Pot Experiment
Abdullah, Sartaj Aziz, Muhammad Amir Zia, Ihsan Ullah Khan, Ashtar Khan, Husnal Maab et al.
The objective of this study was to evaluate how exogenously applied silicon improves the agronomic performance of three wheat varieties namely (Bakhtawar, Akbar, and Pirsabaq) under different salinity levels, considering its role in enhancing crop vigor and co…
13 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.4.217.227
Research ArticleEvaluation of Climate-Resilient Wheat Lines for Yield-Related Traits Under Different Sowing Dates
Muhammad Asif, Khilwat Afridi, Aysha, Kashmala Jabbar, Farooq Jan, Ikramullah Khan et al.
Climate change has significantly reduced wheat production, while practicing wheat sowing at flexible dates can alleviate this impact on its output. This study aimed to determine the optimal sowing time of eleven (11) wheat genotypes under different climatic co…
3 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.3.204.216
Research ArticleEfficacy of Sowing Orientation and Maize Intercropping on Potato Crop at Higher Elevations
Zahid Hussain
Sowing orientation and intercropping are environment friendly methods to manage the weed menace in agricultural crops. In this connection, a field experimentation was conducted at Agriculture Research Station, located at Seenlasht area of Chitral, Pakistan dur…
17 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.3.196.203
Research ArticleTrenched and Open-Field Segments Affecting Qualitative Traits of CP77/400 Sugarcane Variety
Shahid Ali, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Ismail, Adnan Nasim, Muhammad Arif, Wajid Khan et al.
Sugarcane holds a unique status worldwide based on its economic and nutritional value, as well as its ability to grow under different environmental conditions. The roles of sugarcane stalk portions and the number of setts on the qualitative characteristics of…
8 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.3.182.189
Research ArticleExtraction and Production of Ergot Alkaloids Produced by Fungal Consortium
Zohaib Anjum, Memuna Ghafoor Shahid, Ikram-ul-Haq, Awais Anjum, Mehak Iftikhar, Nazish Mazhar Ali
The current research focused on the Extraction and Production of Ergot alkaloids produced by a fungal consortium utilizing the surface culture fermentation approach. The Ergot alkaloids production was optimized utilizing fermentation parameters and the OFAT (o…
8 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.3.190.195
Research ArticleSurvey of Plant Communities at UC Birote District Abbottabad
Saadia Afzal, Sana Abbasi, Khadija Bibi, Rutba Farooq
Vegetative sampling of plant communities in UC Birote area of Abbottabad District was carried out. Analytical, synthetic and physiognomic Characteristics of community were worked out. Our main focus was on analytical and physiognamic characters of the communit…
22 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.3.167.181
Research ArticlePerformance of Different Wheat Cultivars in Semi-arid Ecological Conditions
Zarghoona, Khilwat Afridi, Ruby Wali Khan, Haseeba, Rahmat Elahi, Nadia et al.
A field trial of 49 wheat genotypes was performed in an alpha lattice design to evaluate the phenological and morphological traits. The data analysis revealed considerable variations among genotypes for traits like days to heading (81–97), days to maturi…
2 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.132.150
Research ArticleMitigation of Salinity Stress in Maize (Zea mays L.) Using the Endophytic Fungus GR7
Rahid Khan, Nazli Rahid, Wasim Khan, Naila Shah, Lubna Shakir, Habiba Ghafoor et al.
Endophytic fungi are gaining recognition as natural allies in agriculture, capable of enhancing crop tolerance against environmental stresses. In this study, the potential of the endophytic strain GR7, isolated from Senna occidentalis L., was examined for its…
2 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.151.166
Research ArticlePharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Antimicrobial Potential of Pteris cretica L. Collected from Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Fazal Manan, Imtiaz Ahmad, Fayaz Asad, Lubna Shakir, Shakir Ullah
The term Pharmacognosy is derived from the Greek words “pharmakon” (drug) and “gnosis” (knowledge). It is defined as “the science that provides infrastructure for the evolution of traditional medicines.” Pteris cretica L., a…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.117.131
Research ArticleFloristic Diversity and Life Form Spectrum of Vegetation in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Huma Gul, Anwar Hussain Khan, Nasira Bibi, Rayyan Komal, Shabir Ahmad
The current study was conducted to investigate floral structure, life form and leaf size spectrum and habitat status of plants of Swabi District, Pakistan. Regular visits were organized between the years of 2022 to 2023 to collect plant samples of the region a…
23 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.104.116
Research ArticleEthnobotanical Study of Indigenous Medicinal Plants of District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Huma Gul, Iqra Anwar, Khair Ul Ibrar, Anwar Hussain, Maira Fazal
An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in district Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to investigate medicinal flora of the study area. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with traditional healers and local residents. Interviews with ei…
24 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2024/31.2.90.103
Research ArticleEcological Study of Weeds of Sugarcane in District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ubaid Ullah Khan, Maqsood Anwar, Muhammad Saqlain, Numan Tufail
The present research explains ecological study of weeds of Sugarcane in District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study was conducted during weeds growing seasons in sugarcane fields from October 2022 to January 2023. The weed flora of sugarcane in stu…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.83.89
Research ArticleEffect of Copper Toxicity on the Growth Parameters of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn
Uzma Sahib, Atta Ur Rahman, Sajjad Ahmad, Fahmeeda Kausar, Sana Khan, Sumaira Noor et al.
This study investigated the effect of copper contamination (100 to 500 ppm) on the germination and growth of Silybum marianum. The germination of seed was maximum at 500 ppm and minimum in the control soil (0 ppm). Maximum biomass were investigate at 400 ppm o…
2 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.74.82
Research ArticleIndigenous Knowledge of Medicinal Plants Used by the Tribal Communities of Hasham Valley, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shakir Ullah, Muhammad Saeed, Mohammad Sohail, Sajid Ali, Laila Aziz, Azmat Noreen et al.
The study was conducted to investigate the ethnobotanical information of plants used by people and the relationship of plants with the people of Hasham Valley. The field survey was conducted in 2021 to document the ethno-medicinal importance of plants, folk re…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.37.55
Research ArticleAlternate Substrates for the Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Muhammad Faiq, Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Qayash, Muhammad Ikram, Kashmala Jabbar, Guleena Khan et al.
This study aims to find alternate sources (agro-based wastes) for mushroom cultivation due to the increasing demand and price of wheat straw. These alternate sources include sugarcane leaves, sugarcane bagasse, and spear grass. This study explored the effects…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.66.73- Research Article
Controlling of Cotton Leaf Worm in Solanum nigrum L. at District Swat (Switzerland of Pakistan) Under Semi-Field Conditions
Shakir Ullah, Lubna Shakir, Mohammad Sohail, Azmat Noreen, Laila Aziz
Solanum nigrum L., commonly known as Makoi or Black Nightshade, is a widely cultivated fruit vegetable crop valued for its high nutritional content. However, its production is significantly threatened by the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis). This highly…
15 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.56.65 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Genetic Variability and Yellow Rust in Selected Wheat Lines
Muhammad Sadiq, Nadia, Abdur Rauf, Khilwat Afridi, Muhammad Qayash, Saman Yaqub et al.
Genetically diverse wheat genotypes are one of the major sources of variation that contribute to addressing climate change-related challenges, including both biotic and abiotic stresses. The F3 wheat populations were evaluated for genetic variability, heritabi…
26 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.16.36
Research ArticleComparative Assessment of the Agronomic Traits of White Maize Hybrids with National and Multinational Hybrids
Syeda Khshnood, Muhammad Yasir Khan, Qayash Khan, Farooq Jan, Saman Yaqoob, Kashmala Jabbar et al.
A field trial was conducted for the comparative study of the 34 maize hybrids (CHT-I to CHT-34) along with two control lines i.e., Azam (Check-I) and Pioneer 30-K08 (Check-II). The seeds were sown in a randomized complete block design with two replications. Di…
13 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.1.7.15