Issue · 2024
Vol.37, Iss. 3
18 articles · All issues →
Research ArticlePithecellobium dulce (PD) and Cassia senna alata (CA) Incorporated Food Packaging Films with Antioxidant Properties
Beenish Khanzada, Shagufta Jabeen, Asif Ali, Amna Fatimah, Ishfa Zahid, Esha Israr et al.
Past practices of using medicinal plants as compounds to develop phyto-medicines has directed their more advanced use as active packaging as another way to preserve medicinal plants. The traditional plant extracts known for their antimicrobial or antioxidant p…
24 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.338.344
Research ArticleEnhancing Growth and Productivity of Gloxinia Flower Through Nano-Particles
Jalal Ahmed Khan, Ishfaq Ahmed Hafiz, Ayesha Maryam, Sher Muhammad, Rashid Iqbal Khan
Gloxinias flowers having vibrant shades, colors and splendid inflorescence are most suitable for decorating the gardens. However, its growth has been prone to several environmental conditions. The current study was planned to evaluate the impact of silver nano…
20 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.320.325
Research ArticleExploring the Effect of Phenotypic Variability on Genetic gain in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Yield under Semi Drought Conditions
Shiguftah Khalid, Muhammad Jahanzaib, Haris Khurshid, Rabia Khalid, Sundas Waqar, Faiza Siddique et al.
Peanut breeding has gained importance gradually by the awareness of the tremendous benefits of this crop from the health and nutritional point of view, arousing considerable production in Pakistan. The pod that encloses the seeds is an economically vital part…
26 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.300.313
Research ArticleAssessing Drought Conditions in Southern Baghdad (1988-2023) Using NDVI Anomaly and Its Impact on Soil and Vegetation
Auras Muhi Taha, Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim, Hassanein Abduladeem, Mohammed Qais Yassen, Omaima Khalid Ahmed, Tabark Najim Abdul-Allah
This study was conducted in southern Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, and the geographical coordinates of the study area consist of the circle of latitude 32°55’15.6989”N to 33°13’40.7824”N and longitude 44°14’26.9843&rdq…
28 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.241.249
Research ArticleCalcium Carbide Induced Ethylene Regulates Seed Dormancy and Post-Germination Growth of Sweet Pepper
Wazir Ahmed, Muhammad Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Waseem Akhtar, Muhammad Nauman Hanif, Aiman Salah ud Din, Ahmad Mahmood
Seed dormancy impacts seed germination success and seedling health. Ethylene plays a crucial role in facilitating the breaking of seed dormancy by initiating essential biochemical and physiological changes that are necessary for successful seed growth and deve…
28 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.223.231
Research ArticleDietary Diversity by Provinces and Administrative Divisions with Rural-Urban Divide in Pakistan
Abid Hussain, Bilal Khan Yousafzai, Muhammad Ishaq
One of the biggest factors affecting human health and nutrition is diet. The study is based on Pakistan Social and Living Standard Measurement Survey (PSLM)/ Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2018-19 and PSLM 2013-14 with an objective to determine di…
20 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.326.337
Research ArticleThal-2020: High Yielding and Stress Tolerance Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Cultivar to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
Niaz Hussain, Muneer Abbas, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Aslam, Mudassar Khaliq, Khalid Hussain et al.
The continuous development of crop cultivars with desired attributes is crucial due to the vulnerability of crop varieties to various biotic and abiotic stresses over time. This necessitates the replacement of existing varieties with genotypes that exhibit enh…
31 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.250.259
Research ArticleIdentification of Promising Groundnut Genotypes Using Stability Analysis
Saleem Abid, Muhammad Jahanzaib
Nine groundnut genotypes were studied for their stability analysis under national uniform yield trials in different agro-climatic zones of Pakistan. The combined variance effects (Anova) based on AMMI model confirmed significant differences (P<0.01) among g…
26 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.314.319
Research ArticleSpatiotemporal Distribution of Sucking and Bollworm Insect Pests on Transgenic and Conventional Cotton Cultivars at Sahati Region of Central Sindh
Wali Muhammad Mangrio, Hakim Ali Sahito, Abdul Hafeez Mastoi, Sanaullah Sattar, Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito, Shahid Ali Jakhrani
Gossypium hirsutum L. is referred as the “king of fiber”, “white gold” cash crop with prominent economic value. This study aims to seek out and examine the potential resistance against infestation of sucking and bollworm insect pests on…
6 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.282.289
Research ArticleEffects of Multiple Harvests and Different Manure Fertilization levels on the Yield and Feed Value of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.)
Byamungu Mayange Tomple, Ik-Hwan Jo, Rajaraman Bharanidharan, Seun-Gun Won, Muhammad Mahboob Ali Hamid
Investigation to evaluate the effect of varying levels of manure fertilization on the productivity and feed quality of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) during bi-weekly harvests was conducted in Gyeongbuk province, Republic of Korea, over a span of two years. Th…
1 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.195.206
Research ArticleMaximizing Vegetable Growth Potential: Evaluating the Synergistic Impact of Vermicompost and NPK Fertilizer Amended Soil
Sairah Syed, Rafia Urooj Saman, Ayesha Manzoor, Muhammad Arsalan, Abdul Latif, Madeeha Khan et al.
The beneficial effects of Vermicompost (VC) as an organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of plants are well studied. However, studies related to its utilization and effect in combination with reduced chemical fertilizers on plant growth are still limited.…
1 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.207.216
Research ArticleMethane Emissions and Dry Matter Intake under Impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Supplementation on Dairy Cow
Bilal Ahmed, Faheem Ahmed Khan, Nuruliarizki Shinta Pandupuspitasari, Muhammad Rizwan Yousaf, Asep Setiaji
Methane emissions from livestock, particularly enteric methane, significantly contribute to global warming. As concerns about climate change intensify, the livestock sector, especially dairy and beef cattle, is under scrutiny for its substantial role in greenh…
31 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.260.266- Research Article
The Cardiovascular Advantages of Dark Chocolate: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Health Implications
Mehak Muhammad Ashfaq, Aqsa Naeem Chawla, Muhammad Umaid Ali, Adnan Ahmed Bhutto
Chocolate rich in cocoa is referred to as “the drink of the Gods”. Originally called Theobroma cocoa, the cocoa tree” (meaning drink). Nutrient-dense flavanols are found in cocoa. Flavanols are unconjugated chemicals found in plants that comp…
28 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.217.222 
Research ArticleAssessment of Toxicity of New Chemistry Insecticides against Coccinella Septempunctata under Laboratory Conditions
Aasma Rasheed, Dilbar Hussain, Usama Saleem, Saddam Hussain, Zeeshan Javed, Mashal Shahzadi et al.
Ladybird beetle (Coccinella septempunctata) is present in various crops like cotton, sunflower, fruit plants, and vegetables. C. septempunctata is the free living predatory specie of sucking insect pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies and consume ma…
31 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.275.281
Research ArticleEffect of Drying Temperature on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Carrot Peel Powder
Nguyen Tuyet Giang, Le Thi Thuy Hang, Phan Phuong Loan, Le Thi Thuy Loan
The objective of this study was to evaluate the physio-chemical properties of carrot peel powders obtained at four hot-air drying temperatures (50, 60, 70, and 80°C). The drying process ended when the materials achieved the moisture content of about 5-7%.…
28 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.232.240
Research ArticleEffects of Different Combination of Fertilizer on Growth and Yield in Plantago ovata (Forsk.) Isapghol
Malik Muhammad Yousaf, Abou Bakar Siddique, M. Jahangir Shah, Mumtaz Hussain, Bashir Ahmad, M. Bilal Zafar et al.
Plantago ovata (Forsk.) is an important cash and medicinal crop belonging to Plantaginaceae family. Isapghol is popular in traditional and modern medicinal plants due to its pharmacological properties and placed in leading medicinal crop in worldwide. Research…
18 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.190.194
Research ArticleEffect of Irrigation With Household Detergent on Germination, Activities of Oxidative Stress Enzymes and Chlorophyll Content of Pod Maize
Ngele Blessing Alfred, Agba Mary-Ibenreh Ogaboh, Bassey Rosemary Anietie, Egeh Ajah Egwu
Detergents, used for cleaning in both domestic and industrial settings, contain surfactants and other compounds that can affect crops through discharge and environmental runoff. In many underdeveloped areas, untreated wastewater is used to irrigate crops, pote…
11 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.290.299
Research ArticleMorphometric Life Attributions of Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) under two Controlled Consecutive Temperatures
Wali Muhammad Mangrio, Yasmeen Buriro, Hakim Ali Sahito, Faheem Ahmed Jatoi, Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito
The present research was carried out at (20±2°C) and (30±2°C) temperatures under laboratory conditions during, 2023 to determine the morphological attributions of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. The female eggs color patterns were milky white…
31 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2024/37.3.267.274