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Research ArticleRole of Biochar and Potassium Fertilization in Improving Soil Fertility, Soil Chemical Properties, and Wheat Growth and Yield
Ameer Adnan Jafaar, Zahraa Al-Mamouri, Ahmed F.M. Al-Enzy
A field experiment was carried out to study the effects of biochar application and potassium fertilizer levels on selected soil chemical properties and wheat growth and productivity, in a sandy loam soil texture, using Randomized Complete Block Design (R.C.B.D…
23 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.131.140
Research ArticleInspection of Citrus Orchards in Multiple Populations for its Health Assessment Against Greening Disease
Sonum Bashir, Yasir Iftikhar, Mustansar Mubeen, Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan, Talha Shafique, Muhammad Shah Jahan et al.
An extensive survey of District Layyah was conducted for quantification, mapping and analysis of spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of citrus greening disease-CGD (Huanglongbing-HLB) and patterns of disease prevalence, incidence and severity. Overall,…
23 Jan 2026DOI Inspection-of-Citrus-Orchards-in-Multiple
Research ArticleProduction and Partial Purification of Lipase and Esterase from a Local Isolate of Bacillus subtilis
Mustafa Shakir, A.H. Bayar
At present, microbial Lipases and Esterase are achieving much awareness with the fast progress of enzyme technology. Lipases and Esterase signify the most important group of biocatalysts for various industrial applications, Like fat and oleo-chemical industry,…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.85.93
Research ArticleSocioeconomic and Technical Responses of Farmers Toward Agroecological Knowledge and Innovations in Java, Indonesia
Joko Mariyono, Siwi Gayatri, Kadhung Prayoga, Agus Subhan Prasetyo, Wulan Sumekar
A package of agroecological technologies has been developed and disseminated to the farming community to make intensive farming practices sustainable. This paper evaluates farmers’ socioeconomic and technical responses to the introduction of agroecologic…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.63.73
Research ArticleStudy of Effect of Using a Bio-Alginate Coating Enhanced With Lemongrass Oil Cymbopogon Citratus to Reduce Microbial Spoilage in Edam Cheese
Al-Badri Hamed Wafeeq1 Azhar J. S. Al-Moussawi, Sahar G. Imran
The study was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of an edible coating composed of sodium alginate enriched with lemongrass oil in inhibiting fungal growth and protecting Edam cheese during refrigerated storage. The experiment involved laboratory-produced Ed…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.44.55
Research ArticleAssessment of Fertility Status of Soils Under Wheat Cultivation in Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq Using Geographic Information Systems
Talib Shamkhy Jaber AL-Humaydawi, Kahraman Hussein Habib Al-Khazaei
The fertility of agricultural soils plays a crucial role in sustainable crop production. Agricultural soils in different areas of Iraq exhibit a differential nutrient status. This study was conducted in the areas of Qalat Sukkar and Al-Rifai situated in the no…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.56.62
Research ArticleIntegration of Urea-N with Biogas Slurry, Compost and FYM for Improving Aproductivity of Wheat
Rafi Ud Din, Mansoor Khan Khattak, Muhammad Ramzan, Sohail Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Hanif et al.
This study evaluated the effects of conventional fertilizers replaced by different nitrogen management strategies on wheat crop yield. The experiment consists of urea as a control and three organic sources (OS) as treatments, namely biogas plant slurry (BPS),…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.35.43
Research ArticleEmphasizing Small Farmers' Need to Develop Poultry Farming in District Tank; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Muhammad Nisar, Muhammad Idrees, Khalid Nawab, Yousaf Hayat
Like other developing countries in Asia, poultry farming is the most prevalent practice among small farmers as backyard chicken production mostly owned by women for food security, economic and cultural aspects in Pakistan. Birds are mostly indigenous, scavenge…
22 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.74.84
Research ArticleFarmers’ Perception in Boosting Maize Production: The Role of Agricultural Extension in Muzaffarabad AJK
Hamza Khalid, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Urooba Pervaiz, Irfan Ullah, Uzair Ahmed
This study was carried out with the aim to evaluate the farmers’ perception about the knowledge of agricultural extension workers in improving maize production by using purposive sampling technique in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) District Muzaffarabad and a…
9 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.14.23
Research ArticleBioaccumulation of Some Heavy Metals in the Tissues of Needlefish Tylosurus crocodilus (Péron and Lesueur, 1821) from Iraqi Marine Waters
Rajaa N. Al-yassein, Kadhim H. Younis, Ghassan A. Al-Najare, Khalid W. Farnar, Zainab J. Obaid, Zahraa K. Shakir
Heavy metals pollution is one of the main reasons for water quality decline. The accumulation of toxic metals in fish tissue and their potential harm to humans are still a major concern. In the current study, the heavy metals levels (Pb, Ni, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Cd…
9 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.24.34
Research ArticleGrowth Response of Himalayan Spruce to Climate Change in Dry and Moist Temperate Forests of Pakistan
Tanvir Hussain, Kafeel Ahmad, Asif Ali, Nazir Ullah, Muhammad Inamullah Khan, Kamal Khan Kakar et al.
Growth response of trees in the context of climate change has important implications for future forest dynamics, accurate carbon accounting and sustainable forest management.The present study was conducted to assess the growth response of Himalayan Spruce grow…
9 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2026/42.1.01.13
Research ArticleThe Role of Community Capacity Development in Optimizing Assets as a Factor For Sustainable Livelihoods of the Bajo Tribe in the Tomini Bay Coast, Gorontalo
Mahludin H. Baruwadi, Fitri Hadi Yulia Akib, Mohammad Zubair Hippy, Iin Susilawati Lantu, Dewi Indrayani Hamin, Siti Rahmatia Machieu
The uniqueness of the Bajo tribe has attracted researchers from various disciplines to study this group. However, there has been limited exploration of their sustainable livelihoods, particularly in the context of social, economic, and environmental challenges…
4 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.359.374
Research ArticleDeterminants of CSA Technologies Adoption in Coastal Bangladesh
Prema Das Antu, Md. Mamun-Ur-Rashid, A.K.M. Kanak Pervez, Moriom Akter Mousumi, Md. Ektear Uddin
Climate change impact is a global problem which has been affecting food security, health, environment and livelihoods as well. As coastal Bangladesh is the hotspot of climate change impact, continuous adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technology is a…
4 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.346.358
Research ArticleEffect of Bioslurry-Based Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield and Quality of Tomato, Carrot, and Spinach
Md Tariqul Islam, M Hossain Sumon, Jobaida Shovna Khanam, Nasrin Sultana, M Ashraful Islam
A field experiment was carried out from November 2018 to July 2019 at the horticulture field of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) to evaluate the integrated effects of bio-slurry and inorganic ferti…
4 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.375.391
Research ArticleEvaluating the Impact of Farmyard Manure and Urea on Growth and Harvest Yield of High-Altitude Onion (Allium cepa L.)
Hamida Bibi, Mubashar Ayaz, Mudassar Iqbal, Hajra Haroon, Hassan Wahab
In many agricultural lands, soil nitrogen levels are limited to support optimal crop yields therefore to address the agriculture sustainability integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers has emerged as a promising solution. Herein this study aimed to…
4 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.334.345
Research ArticleClustering of Sago Palm Metroxylon sagu Rottb. in Luwu District South Sulawesi Based on Morphology and Genetics Similiarity Using RAPD Markers
Mir Alam, Juhriah
The main objective of this study is to explore the characteristics of morphology and genetic diversity with RAPD markers to clustering sago in Luwu Regency. The 17 sago plants were used from 6 villages in 4 Sub-districts and 1 City. DNA analysis using 10 RAPD…
28 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.321.333
Research ArticleStudying the Antibiotics Resistance Pattern in Pathogenic Strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in District Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Hammad Ahmad, Farzana Shahin, Faiza Zubair, Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Muhammad Shahid Nisar, Sanaullah Yasin et al.
Antibiotics are the chemicals that inhibit or destroy microbes, especially bacteria. Antibiotic resistance is a process by which bacteria become able to grow even in the presence of antibiotics. This study identifies the effectiveness of mostly prescribed anti…
28 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.282.289
Research ArticleEvaluation of Biological Activities of Eryngium foetidum Leaf Extracts under Different Drying Temperatures and Extraction Solvents
Syafiq Hamizan Othman, Nur Azra Aliah Roslan, Siti Aishah Abu Bakar, Dhiya Dalila Zawawi, Noor Muzamil Mohamad, Tajul Afif Abdullah
Eryngium foetidum, known as ‘Ketumbar Jawa’ in Malay, is a traditional medicinal herb recognized for its antioxidant, antiproliferative, and antimicrobial properties. Despite its traditional use, limited scientific data exist on the bioactivities o…
28 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.300.314
Research ArticleEffect of Organic Acids and Trichoderma harzianum in Reducing the Effect of Sodium Chloride on Wheat Growth
Qasim H.A.Aljboori, A.V. Kurovsky, Andrey Babenko, Ekaterina Kornievskaya
Salinity is an abiotic factor affecting the growth and production of wheat plants, which poses a significant threat to global food security. This study aimed to evaluate the synergy of organic acids (folic acid, salicylic acid, and humic acid), together with T…
28 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.315.320
Research ArticleSustainability Supply Chain Through Collaborative Strategies
Yayat Rahmat Hidayat, Yuhanin Zamrodah, Siti Wahana
Collaboration for food supply chain sustainability is a widely adopted business strategy in developed countries; however, research on this topic remains limited in developing countries, including Indonesia. This study examines several factors influencing colla…
28 Dec 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.5.290.299