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Research ArticleNitrogen and Sulphur Fertilization Effects on Maize Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Contrasting Soils
Ibadullah, Dost Muhammad, Carl Rosen, Maria Mussarat, Mohammad Jamal Khan, Fazli Wahid et al.
Nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) are critical macronutrients influencing maize (Zea mays L.) growth, yield, and nutrient use efficiency. This study investigated the interactive effects of N and S fertilization on maize performance across two contrasting soil types…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.277.289
Research ArticleEffect of Dietary Supplementation of Mannan Oligosaccharide on Gut Morphology of Pre-Weaning Calves
Muhammad Usman, Saima Ashraf, Muhammad Shahbaz Yousaf, Hafiz Iftikhar Hussain, Nabeel Ijaz, Qudrat Ullah et al.
Calf raising is a costly and labor-intensive area of animal production. The gastro-intestinal tract of new born animals is specialized to a diet consisting of milk. However, milk supply to pre-weaning calves in Pakistan is limited because farmers primarily use…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.326.338
Research ArticleEffect of Using Corn DDGs Fortified with Xylanase and Mannanase Enzymes in Broiler Ration on Growth Performance, Nutrients Digestibility and Economics
Muhammad Waqas, Sarzamin khan, Rafiullah, Umer Saddique
Poultry feed often includes Distiller’s Dried Grain with solubles (DDGS) as a source of protein and energy. However, DDGS is high in non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), which can harm broiler performance and digestibility. This study aimed to counteract t…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.290.305
Research ArticleBridging the Digital Gap: Socioeconomic Impact of ICT Utilization in Rural areas of Punjab- Pakistan
Muhammad Hammad Raza, Raheel Saqib, Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Babar Shahbaz, Syed Mufeed Hadi Naqvi, Abdus Salam
The present study investigated the impact of farmers’ demographic characteristics on using ICTs. The population for this study consisted of individuals from the Punjab province of Pakistan. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the responden…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/41.2.306.312
Research ArticleEffect of Nitrogen De-Astringency Treatment on Five Persimmon Varieties: A Comparative Study
Shah Alam, Muhammad Ayub
Persimmon is one of the major fruit grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. However, the short shelf-life of persimmon and texture loss after ripening create challenges for traders and processor during storage. Therefore, current study was designed to check the…
16 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.339.355- Research Article
Physiological, Biochemical and Morphological Responses of Tomato Plants to lead Exposure
Mohammed I. Alkhalaf, Maryam, Adel A. Rezk
lead (Pb) toxicity can cause damage to tomato seedlings growth and development which leads to serious threats to food safety and crop productivity on sustainable basis. Lead is considered most persistent, its continuous addition into existing agroecosystem is…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.219.225 
Research ArticleIn-Situ Decomposition Dynamics of Cotton Fruiting Structures Under Changing Environmental Conditions
Abdullah Keerio, Ghulam Murtaza Jamro, Zia-ul-hassan, Pir Ahmed Naqi Shah, Javaid Ahmed Shah
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) sheds a significant portion of its fruiting structures, however the decomposition of these residues and their contribution to soil nutrient cycling remain poorly understood. This study was conducted during 2020 and 2021 across th…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.203.218
Research ArticleSuitability and Carrying Capacity Analysis for Grouper Aquaculture in the Gili Ketapang Island Marine Conservation Area, East Java, Indonesia
Gilang Rusrita Aida, Indra Wirawan, Mirza Ramadhani, Rhochmad Wahyu Illahi, Dudi Muhammad Wildan, Nico Rahman Caesar
The Gili Ketapang Aquatic Conservation Area, designated as a Marine Tourism Park by the Indonesian government, encompasses 476.78 ha, including 23.50 ha allocated for aquaculture. Floating-net-cage (FNC) aquaculture of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.247.261
Research ArticleGenetic Gain in Yield and Yield-Related Traits of Bread Wheat Over the Past 40 Years in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Muhammad Anas, Khushal Khan, Hira Ali, Ateeq Ur Rahman, Mian Ahmad Raza, Atta Ul Wahab et al.
Periodic estimation of genetic gains in yield and associated traits is essential to know the effectiveness and impact of an ongoing crop breeding program in a specific region. Eighteen landmark wheat cultivars (Pak-81, Pirsabak-85, Suleman-96, Saleem-2000, Pir…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.262.276
Research ArticleEffect of Indigenous Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria on Phosphorus Availability and Shallot Productivity in Andisol
Agustina E. Marpaung, Tengku Sabrina, Abdul Rauf, Dwi N. Susilowati
The high P fixation capacity of amorphous minerals in Andisol soils frequently restricts plant growth due to limited phosphorus (P) availability, an essential macronutrient. Utilizing native phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) from the shallot rhizosphere of…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.191.202
Research ArticleMonitoring of Some Physico-Chemical Parameters of Groundwater and Variations in Static and Pumping Levels of Wells of Badra and Zurbatiyah Districts of Iraq
Ban Firas Jalil Al-Saaeidi, Layth Saleem Salman Al-Shihmani, Jamal Naser Abedalrahman
Water scarcity is one of the most significant and escalating problems, receiving particular attention in arid and semi-arid regions. In recent years, efforts have been made to find solutions, methods, or alternatives to address this problem. This has increased…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.226.237- Research Article
Response of Cereals Crops and Associated Weeds to Moringa Aqueous Extract Application on Their Growth Metrics
Iqtidar Hussain, Muhammad Ammar, Rashid Abbas, Mohammad Safdar Baloch, Syeda Asma Batool, Saleem Nawaz Malik et al.
Allelopathy has emerged as a pragmatic approach to address multiple issues in modern agriculture. Allelochemicals released from plant residues in the rhizosphere improve nutrient acquisition through solubilization, biological nitrification, inhibition, chelati…
9 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.238.246 - Research Article
Adoption of Chip Bud Technology in Sugarcane Farming: Investigating Influential Factors in Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Arshad Farooq, Abdul Hassan, Muhammad Ishaq, Asif Nawaz3* Abdul Qadar, Muhammad Usman
The uses of chip bud technology in sugarcane cultivation increasing yield, uniform growth, requires reduced seed material and have high returns to the growers. The current study was undertaken to identify the factors influencing the adoption of sugarcane chip…
5 Feb 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.179.190 
Research ArticleSelection of Salt-Stress Tolerant Chickpea Cultivars and Their Characterization Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc-Uv)
Uzma Qayum, Zakia Ahmad, Israr Khan, Khadija Bibi, Ali Hazrat, Gul Rahim et al.
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) eight released cultivars: KC-98, LAWANGHAR-2000, SHEENGHAR-2000, FAKHR-E-THAL, CHATTAN, KARAK-1 (KK-1), KARAK-2 (KK-2), and KARAK-3 (KK-3) received in 2021-22 from Ahmad Wala Agricultural Research Station, Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhw…
31 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.171.178
Research ArticleProspects of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Farming in Mountainous Agriculture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Hayat Zada, Muhammad Zamin, Shahzad Ahmad, Moudassir Habib, Muhammad Shakur, Irfan Ullah et al.
Mountainous agriculture in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, faces low productivity, fragmented landholdings, and climate related constraints. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a high-value crop, offers potential for income diversification, livelihood improvement,…
26 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.162.170
Research ArticleDoes Farmer Education Help Smallholder Coffee Farmers be More Technically Efficient? Evidence From Stochastic Frontier Analysis
Puryantoro, Yuli Hariyati, Joni Murti Mulyo Aji, Fitriyaningsih
This study addresses the global surge in coffee consumption, highlighting Indonesia’s production fluctuations. Focused on smallholder farmers in East Java to assess the technical proficiency of small-scale Arabica coffee growers in the East Java Province…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.94.104
Research ArticlePopulation Abundance, Development and Survival of Peach Fruit Fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Different Citrus Cultivars in Wasit Province, Iraq
Hasan Al-Khshemawee, Khais Muri Laabusi, Hassnen T. Kareem
Mandarins and oranges are prime citrus cultivars being cultivated in eastern Iraq. Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is one of the challenging pests of citrus production in Wasit province, Iraq. This study aimed to monitor the population abun…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.123.130
Research ArticleGrain Yield and Agronomic Performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrids Obtained From Improved Maize Populations
Monsif Ur Rehman, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Ali, Samrin Gul, Aamir Iqbal
Hybrids obtained from genetically diverse populations are genetic reservoirs which can lead to greater adaptability and resilience and is therefore of great potential for food security in maize. Combining ability is a powerful tool to identify good parents, wh…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.141.149
Research ArticleExploration of Epidemiological Factors for the Management of Early Blight of Tomato
Asghar Ali, Safdar Ali, Luqman Amrao, Yasir Iftikhar, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Salma Malik et al.
Early blight, caused by Alternaria solani, is a destructive disease of tomatoes with significant yield and quality losses. Twelve lines/cultivars (Bonita, Lima, Zarnitza, Legend, Rockey, Nagina, Saad-49, Pakit, Nadir, Naqeeb, Rio Grande, and Roma) were screene…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.150.161
Research ArticleAnalysis of Radiosensitivity and M1 Mutation Variance in Double Haploid Rice Induced by Gamma Ray Irradiation
Muh. Fikri Al Qautzar, Muhammad Fuad Anshori, Abd Haris Bahrun, Bambang Sapta Purwoko, Iswari Saraswati Dewi, Wijaya Murti Indriatama et al.
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital food commodity that significantly contributes to global food security. The impacts of climate change pose a threat to crop production, particularly rice, potentially leading to crop failures. A proposed strategy to address thi…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.105.111