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Research ArticleThe Relative Efficiency of Some Plant Essential Oils against Carpomya vesuviana Costa, 1854 and Carpomya incompleta (Becker, 1903) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Infesting Jujube Fruits Ziziphus mauritiana Lam., 1789
Eyas Yaseen Al-Jboory, Feryal Bahjat Hermize
Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.) is a fruit crop of high economic importance in arid regions, but its production and quality are severely constrained by fruit fly infestations. Therefore, A field study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of three plant ess…
11 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1017.1025
Research ArticleAppraisal of Yield and Nitrogen related Traits of Chickpea in Response to Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphorus Application
Hamayoon Khan, Tahreem Shah, Rozina Gul, Amina Khan, Maaz Khan, Tahir Nadeem
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a major grain legume, cultivated worldwide. This research study was carried-out during the chickpea cropping season (2023–024) at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. Total 20 chickpea genotypes were evaluate…
9 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.999.1007
Research ArticleFirst Report on Morpho-Molecular Identification of Pathogenic Fungal Isolates Associated with Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Plants in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
Sarah Tareq Al-Ameri, Hussam M Kahdim, Raad Farhan Shahad, Dalal Tareq Al-Ameri, Ali Sabah Alhasan
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is one of the important ornamental, aromatic, and medicinal plants belonging to the family Lamiaceae. This plant is infected by several plant pathogens, causing considerable economic losses to its growth and production. Amo…
9 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.1008.1016
Research ArticleAnalysis of Unpaid and Invisible Labour Force Supporting Family Farming in the Punjab, Pakistan
Safdar Ali, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Yaseen, Moula Bux Peerzado, Rao Sabir Sattar
It is considered that family farming is the backbone of agriculture worldwide. It is that type of farming in which all the adult family members of a household including men and women participate in various agricultural activities. Contribution of females…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.968.974
Research ArticleField and AI Based Screening Against Drought Stress With Morpho-Physiological Assisted Characterization of Bread Wheat Genotypes
Ali Saeed Alkhalifa, Mueen Alam Khan, Sajjad Hussain Qureshi, Adel A. Rezk
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), is staple food for human in various regions across the globe. Variations in average rain fall, frequency and pattern are limiting factors for wheat yield and growth. A field trail was conducted to evaluate ffifty genotypes o…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.938.950
Research ArticleInformation Seeking Behaviour and Knowledge Exchange Roles of Farmers under AKIS Framework in Pakistan
Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Usman, Tahir Munir Butt, Muhammad Yaseen
Present research study was designed to examine information seeking behaviour of farmers and their knowledge exchange roles within AKIS framework. The study was conducted in all the four provinces of Pakistan using cross-sectional survey research design. Mix me…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.961.967
Research ArticleIdentification of Volatile Oils From Mentha Spicata Plant Based on GC Gas Chromatography Technology
Raghad Khalil Alarkwazi
The aim study is identificationthe medically effective volatile oils in Mentha spicata and to know their proportions and concentration. Mentha spicata is one of the most important medicinal plants in both Iraq and the Arab world. Cultivated in almost all types…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.961.967
Research ArticleMultivariate Selection of Doubled Haploid Rice Lines Based on Agronomic Traits and Blast Resistance
Bambang Sapta Purwoko, Iswari Saraswati Dewi, Ratna Kartika Putri, Iskandar Lubis
Breeding high-yielding and blast-resistant rice cultivars is essential to sustain rice production under increasing disease pressure and environmental challenges. Integrating multiple agronomic traits through multivariate approaches and blast-resistance can imp…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.975.990
Research ArticleDistribution of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Sediments from Fish Farming Cages in Different Areas of Shatt Al-Arab Basrah /Iraq
Balqees S. Al-Ali, DhafarDhaherAl- Khion
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are found in large quantities in the environment and are poisonous, persistent, and bioaccumulative due to their high stability and propensity to build up in living things’ bodies, which can have detrimental consequences…
4 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.991.998
Research ArticleResilient Nursery Practice for Enhanced Rice (BRRI dhan89) Productivity in the Old Brahmaputra Floodplain (AEZ-9), Bangladesh
Md. Parvez Anwar, Projna Roy Kongkon, Md. Liton Mia, Sumona Akter Jannat, Md. Omar Ali, Md. Shafiqul Islam et al.
Developing resilient nursery practices is essential to enhance seedling vigor, transplanting success, and overall productivity of BRRI dhan89 rice under stress-prone growing conditions in Bangladesh. The rice variety BRRI dhan89 was used in a field trial at th…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.898.915- Research Article
Incidence and Management of Major Arthropod Pests of Poultry and Livestock Sectors
Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Asghar Ali, Laiba Idrees, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Tayyab Raza, Adeela Manzoor
Poultry and livestock sectors are the primary sources of animal protein for humans. However, the production of poultry birds and livestock animals is hindered by many factors, and the incidence of different insect and other arthropod pests is one of the major…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.916.937 
Research ArticleReproductive Performance of Bali Cattle and Stakeholder Satisfaction in the SIKOMANDAN Program of Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan
Owen Ega Irfanda, Panjono, Tri Anggraeni Kusumastuti, Adi Tiya Warman
The Indonesian government accelerated the growth of its cattle population through a program named SIKOMANDAN. This study evaluated the performance of Bali cattle and the implementation of the SIKOMANDAN program in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan, and formulat…
19 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.886.897
Research ArticleEffect of Functional Feeding Strategies Based on Nano-Biological Additives on the Productive Performance of Laying Hens
Nibras M. Abaas, Hiba Sh. Hussein, Zainab A. Shakeer, Saif Sh. Kamel
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of functional feeding strategies based on nano-synbiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus gasseri and Lactobacillus helveticus loaded onto an inulin-rich plant carrier (Nano-Taraxacum officinale) on productive perfor…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.878.885
Research ArticleResponse of Katokkon Chilli to Coconut Husk Biochar and Liquid Organic Fertilizer: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture in Toraja, Indonesia
Nurlina Kasim, Nuniek Widiayani, Nataria Sallao, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Chilli (Capsicum spp.) is a high-value horticultural crop in Indonesia. Among the various types, katokkon chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is a local variety of Toraja, which is known for its distinctive aroma and spiciness. Despite the high demand for daily c…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.858.868
Research ArticleAssessing the Effect of Peptone and Coconut Water in the Micropropagation of Dendrobium enobi Purple ‘Splash.’
Noor Anilizawatima Sulong, Afiqah Atiqah Mohd Jeffri, Intan Hidayah Mohamad Jamal, Nurin Irdina Ismail, Nur Fatin Amira Noor Haimay, Siti Suhaila A Rahman
Dendrobium enobi Purple ‘Splash’ (DEPS) is a commercially valuable orchid hybrid requiring efficient in-vitro propagation. This study evaluated the effects of two natural additives, coconut water and peptone, on DEPS micropropagation. Protocorm-lik…
18 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.869.877
Research ArticleFactors Influencing the Adoption of Smart Farming among Vegetable Farmers in Malaysia
Omar, Saili, A.R, Abd Aziz, A.S, Yusup et al.
To increase agricultural production, sustainability and food security, smart farming technologies have emerged as viable tools. However, there is a significant disparity between technological progress and its practical application, as seen by the low adoption…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.775.792
Research ArticleIdentification of Molecular Markers Linked to Rust Resistance Genes in Pakistani Spring Wheat
Aisha Zeb, Armghan Shahzad, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Fayyaz, Asad Jan, Shoukat Ali et al.
Wheat diseases such as leaf rust and stripe rusts are common in Pakistan, resulting in considerable yield loss. The best solution for the problem is growing varieties containing rust resistance genes. Gene-specific DNA markers are employed to introgress the ru…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.793.811
Research ArticleComparative Study of the Influence of Artificial Diets on Protein Levels, Antioxidants and Midgut of Honey Bee Workers, Apis mellifera L.
Mahmoud M.A, Y.A. Abdel-Rahman, Z.H. Ahmed, Mahran Tony
Pollen replacement diets are growing more vital for the survival of healthy and powerful honey bee colonies. The current study revealed the impact of different protein-rich diets on protein and antioxidant contents and morphological changes in the midgut of Ap…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.835.847
Research ArticleComprehensive Physicochemical and Fatty Acid Profile Characterization of Cold-Pressed Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Oil from Western Morocco
Aicha Rossafi, Sana El Moutaouakil, Soukaina Njili, Siham Belkacemi, Hassna Leknizi, Safaa Rhaimi et al.
This research reveals the first in-depth physicochemical and fatty acid profile characterization of cold-pressed chia (Salvia hispanica L.) oil from an experimental cultivation in Western Morocco. Oils were extracted from mechanical pressing and analyzed accor…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.848.857
Research ArticleAntioxidant Activity and Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of the Combination of Cat’s Whiskers Herb and Stevia Leaf
Nursafira Khairunnisa Ismail, Tzazkia Febriyana Akbar, Dhiffa Namira Alifia Putri, Soraya Riyanti, Ari Sri Windyaswari, Fahrauk Faramayuda
Indonesia ranks fifth worldwide in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Oxidative stress is a major contributing factor to this condition and its associated complications. Therefore, there is an urgent necessity for natural antioxidant agents to mitigate this…
9 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.2.812.824