Issue · 2025
Vol.41, Iss. 2
47 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleEffect of Different Insect Pollinators Conservation Strategies on Fruit Yield Parameters of Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo L.
Ghulam Haider, Shahid Iqbal, Umar Farooq, Faisal Noor, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Dawood
This study aimed to have a comparative evaluation of different insect pollinators’ conservation strategies on fruit yield parameters of pumpkin Cucurbita pepo L. Treatments included the installation of a bee hotel (perforated wooden block) to support nes…
6 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.476.482
Research ArticleTaxonomic Study of Sub-Family Epilachninae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of Gilgit-Baltistan
Muhammad Ashfaque, Mian Sabahatullah, Farman Ullah, Falak Naz, M. Ather Rafi
Sub-family Epilachninae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of Gilgit-Baltistan was explored during 2006 to 2011. The examination of the specimens collected during the survey showed that there are three species of epilachnine beetles in two genera including one specie…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.497.504
Research ArticleEnvironmental DNA for Disclosing of Luciobarbus barbulus (Cyprinidae: Teleostei) in the Shatt Al-Arab River, Iraq
Mustafa S.F. Ziyadi, Rafid M. Karim, Amar Yasser Jassim
Shatt Al-Arab River represents the estuary in the North-West Arabian Gulf. It is affected by many ecological challenges. Conditions of freshwater reduction from upstream and penetration of marine tide of the Arabian Gulf cause a decrease of many intolerant nat…
30 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.653.659
Research ArticleEnhancing the Photosynthetic Efficiency, Stomatal Conductance and Nutrient Uptake in Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense) Seedlings Using Sargassum polycyctum and Spirulina platensis Extract
Md. Tajol Faeiz Md. Tajudin, Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Nurul Elyni Mat Shaari, Nor Hasima Mahmod
Algal extracts are emerging as a promising, sustainable solution for enhancing plant growth and physiological performance. This research investigated the biostimulatory impacts of algae extracts of Spirulina platensis and Sargassum polycystum on the photosynth…
30 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.660.673
Research ArticleFood Nutrition Security Status During Pandemic Covid-19 in Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Yaseen, Abdul-Gafar Ahmed, Muhammad Luqman, Ahmed Saifullah Ahmed, Ayuba Abdulsalam, Usman Saleem et al.
This research assesses the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the accessibility/affordability components of the basic food nutrition in Punjab. The fear for another lockdown as a result of spread of new COVID-19 variants agitated this empirical study on the impact…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.852.859
Research ArticleLength-Based Fishery Status of Indo-Pacific King Mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) in the Iranian Part of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Waters
Seyed Ahmadreza Hashemi, Mastooreh Doustdar, Rahimeh Rahmati, Asadullah Ali Muhammad
Between the months of August 2020 and February 2023, the exploitation ratio and population dynamics of the king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) in the Indo-Pacific region were investigated. The data for this study was collected from three different landing s…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.918.927
Research ArticleTemporal Effect of Calcium Foliar Application on Fruit Quality and Postharvest Physiological Disorders During Storage
Nasra Begum, Abdul Mateen Khattak
Field and laboratory experiments on the impact of foliar calcium application on fruit quality and the incidence of postharvest physiological disorders were conducted at Swat regions of Kalam and Matta and Postharvest Laboratory of Horticulture, University of A…
26 May 2025DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.780.795
Research ArticleInfluence of Varying Salinity on Germination Indices and Threshold of Salt Tolerance in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Muhammad Azim Khan, Muhammad Fawad, Aftab Jamal, Arsalan Ali, Rizwan Ahmad
A laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of varying NaCl concentrations on germination indices of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). The study aims to determine the threshold level of salinity tolerance in alfalfa. Six salinity levels (50, 100,…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.528.537
Research ArticleRelative Susceptibility of Rice Variety (D-98) (Oryza sativa L.) to Red Flour Beetle Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Storage
Nosheen Jehajo, Naheed Shah
The commercial availability of rice has been increasing due to consumer demands, which raises new challenges for the management of stored grain insect pests since little is known about the vulnerability of aromatic rice varieties to infestation of Tribolium ca…
24 Apr 2025DOI Relative-Susceptibility-of-Rice-Variety
Research ArticleResponse of Physical Properties of Sandy Soil Treated with Different Levels of Natural Soil Conditioners Zeolite and Perlite
Mustafa Qais Hamid
Sandy soils are prone to degradation due to their weak structure, which affects water movement and retention. This study was conducted to know the response of physical properties of sandy soil when treated with different levels of zeolite and perlite Condition…
24 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.591.599
Research ArticleThe Effectiveness of Institutional Governance in Controlling Agricultural and Plantation Land Conversion in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
La Ode Alwi, R. Marsuki Iswandi, Abdul Gafaruddin, La Ode Kasno Arif, La Ode Arfan Dedu, Musram Abadi et al.
Agricultural and plantation land is essential in ensuring the sustainability and availability of food security, the welfare of farming communities, and ecosystem diversity. However, converting agricultural and plantation land for various purposes can significa…
30 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.684.699
Research ArticleUnderstanding Farmer Perceptions of Herbicide Efficacy and Resistance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Shah Fahad, Saima Hashim
A field survey was conducted in the wheat fields of four districts (Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda and Swat) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, during 2018-19. A questionnaire was used to collect data from the farmers. Among the interviewed farmers, 40% were betwee…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.727.736
Research ArticleResponse of Abiotic Factors and Physico-Morphic Characters on Population Fluctuation of Jassid, Amrasca biguttella biguttela on Traditional and Transgenic Cultivars of Cotton
Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Imran, Habib Anwar, Sohail Alam, Khuram Zia, Shafqat Saeed et al.
The jassid, Amrasca devastans (Dist), is a significant pest causing serious infestations in cotton crops. Various chemical insecticides have been employed for its management; however, these chemicals negatively impact beneficial insects, lead to insecticide re…
3 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.807.816
Research ArticleThe Efficiency of Predatory Beetle Cybocephalus rufifrons Reitt. (Coleoptera: Cybocephalidae) on Date Palm Scale Parlatoria blanchardi (Targioni-Tozzetti) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Mustafa Abbas Al-Jbouri, Feryal Bahjat Hermize
White or armored scale insect Parlatoria blanchardi Targ. (Homoptera: Diaspididae) is a destructive pest of date palm plantations in tropical and subtropical regions of the world including Iraq. This study evaluated the efficacy of a predatory beetle Cybocepha…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.875.880- Research Article
Effect of Replacing Soybean Meal with Corn Steep Liquor on Growth Performance and Blood Metabolites in Beetal Goats
Muhammad Usman, Saeed Ahmed, Imran Mohsin, Ghulam Qadir, Muhammad Noman Tariq, Mohsin Ali et al.
The objective of present study was to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meal with corn steep liquor on dry matter intake (DMI), growth performance and blood metabolites in Beetal bucks. Twenty-four Beetal bucks of age 12 ± 1 months having body we…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.910.917 - Research Article
Screening of Bottle Gourd Cultivars against Powdery Mildew under Natural Epiphytic Conditions at Tarnab, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sohail Ahmad, Irshad Ali Khan, Sidra Ahmad, Nayab Ahmad, Shakoor Wisal, Ikram Ullah
Powdery mildew is a significant fungal disease affecting bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) production. This study evaluated the resistance of four bottle gourd cultivars (Anokhi, Super B2, C-01, and ISC 441) to powdery mildew under field conditions at the Agr…
1 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.958.961 
Research ArticleEffect of Culture Medium, pH and GA3 on Germination and Seedling Growth of Capsicum frutescens
Bernardo Ganchozo-Zambrano, Genesis Bravo-Vélez, Francisco Arteaga-Alcívar, Liliana Corozo-Quiñónez, Luis Alberto Saltos-Rezabala, Fátima Macias Ponce et al.
Capsicum frutescens L. has a great relevance in terms of nutritional value and economic importance worldwide. In vitro culture is one of the methods used to reproduce high-quality materials. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of diffe…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.505.516
Research ArticleAssessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Soil in West of Karbala City by Using Geospatial Analysis
Huda A. Mohsen, Kamal M. Abood, Linaz A. Fadhil
Contamination of soil with heavy metals is a global issue that has a significant impact on ecosystems and human health. Soil contaminated with heavy metals presents a serious risk to human health and ecosystems. This study quantified the level of heavy metal p…
24 Apr 2025DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.579.590
Research ArticleEffect of Different Root Stocks on Kaghzi Lime During First Year of Growth and Insecticidal Suppression of Citrus Leafminer
Akbar Hayat, Muhammad Hasnain, Atif Iqbal, Muhammad Akram, Ghulam Mustafa, Naeem Arshad Mann et al.
This study highlights the performance of Kaghzi lime when grafted by using T-grafting on ten different root stocks during the first year of growth. About 90-100% bud-take success was observed in all cases. 70-80% grafted plants sprouted after two months of gra…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.700.708
Research ArticlePlant Species in Immature Oil Palm Plantation Areas in Kolaka Regency, Indonesia
Damhuri Damhuri, La Ode Muh. Munadi, Lili Darlian, Sitti Wirdhana Ahmad
This study analyses the botanical composition, species diversity, dominance, and evenness of plant species in immature oil palm plantation areas in Kolaka Regency. The study area is 7.698,46 hectares, with 2.732,91 hectares of immature oil palm plants. The stu…
13 May 2025DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.737.751
Research ArticleFirst Record of Bellybarred Pipefish, Hippichthys spicifer (Rüppell, 1838), (Syngnathiformes: Syngnathidae) from Balochistan Coast, Northern Arabian Sea
Asadullah Ali Muhammad, Ateeqa Baloch
This study reports the first record of the Bellybarred Pipefish, Hippichthys spicifer (Rüppell, 1838), from Kataow Beach, Pasni, Balochistan, on the Northern Arabian Sea. A single specimen measuring 153 mm in total length was collected from a shallow brac…
3 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.835.841
Research ArticleFloristic Composition, Structure, and Diversity of a Fragmented Forest Remnant in the Ecuadorian Chocó: The Case of ‘La Montaña enclave’
Raúl Valentín Mora-Yela, Cesar Tapia Bastidas, Joaquín Giménez de Azcárate-Cornide, Fernando David Sánchez-Mora, Carlos A. Salas-Macías, Adriana Beatriz Sánchez-Urdaneta
Floristic composition is a key indicator of a region’s biodiversity, as it helps identify the species present, their interactions, and the special distribution of plant communities. The objective of this study was to assess the floristic composition, str…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.928.945
Research ArticleComparative Evaluation of Different Microbial Biocontrol Agents against Rhizoctonia solani Kühn, the Causative Agent of Root Rot of Pepper Capsicum annuum L.
Yousra A. Swadi Al-Anzi, Kadhim Z.K. Al-Karaawi, Iman Jawad Kadhim
Pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn (Basidiomycota, Cantharellales) is one of the most destructive and economically important ubiquitous soil-borne necrotrophic fungal pest that inflicts injury to a wide range of crop plants. This study isolated and diag…
30 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.674.683- Research Article
Effect of Sowing Times and Nitrogen Application on the Growth and Production of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Junaid Irfan, Masood Ahmad, Sumbal Ayaz, Sultan Akbar Jadoon, Khwaja Junaid, Muhammad Reshteen Khattak et al.
An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of sowing times and nitrogen applications on the growth and production of fennel at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan. Experiment was laid out as Randomized Complete Block Design in split…
6 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.483.488 
Research ArticleInteraction of Nitrogen and Tricho Compost Dosages on Sinhas 1 as Synthetic Maize Variety
Abd Rahman Arinong, Rusnadi Padjung, Muh Farid, Burhanudin Rasyid, Nirwansyah Amier, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Optimizing synthetic maize varieties can be applied with chemical fertilizers, such as nitrogen, and organic fertilizers, such as tricho compost. Therefore, the interaction of nitrogen fertilizer and compost fertilizer is essential research in supporting the y…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.867.874
Research ArticlePropagation of Guava Stem Cuttings through Different Concentrations of Indole Butyric Acid
Zahoor Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid
Guava cutting propagation is a very difficult phenomenon; for this reason, appropriate stem portion and different concentrations of IBA due to its known rooting ability were optimized. The present experiment titled “Propagation of guava cv. Safeda stem c…
24 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.628.636- Research Article
Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on the Growth and Yield Characteristics of Chili (Capsicum annum L.)
Tehseen Ali Jilani, Javaria Sherani, Sadaf Javaria, Kashif Waseem, Muhammad Salman Hameed, Noor Ul Ain et al.
Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) is a popular food spice along with many medicinal benefits. The experiment to investigate the impact of plant growth regulator on the growth and yield characteristics of chili was conducted during Kharif season 2022 at the Horticultu…
20 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.764.769 
Research ArticleEffect of Feed Supplementation with Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) Oils on Some Productive Traits of Broiler Chicks
Maytham Youssef Dakhil, Mohammed Jard Kadhim
Supplementation of poultry feed with herbal oils has shown promising effects on feed utilization, growth and performance of broiler chickens. This research work studied the impact of supplementing routine poultry feed with anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clov…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.860.866
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Biogas Production Efficiency from Anaerobic Digestion of Cow Dung and Mixed Dung Substrates
Haseeb Khaliq, Muhmmad Younas, Muhammad Sharif, Shujaat Hussain, Umair Younas, Muhammad Sajid et al.
This study evaluated the efficiency of biogas production from cow dung co-digested with wheat straw, goat manure, and poultry manure at 10%, 20%, and 30% proportions respectively. Laboratory-scale anaerobic digesters were used, and biogas yield was monitored d…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.881.893- Research Article
The Effect of Diet Supplementation with Ginseng (Panax) Root and Juniper Leaf Powders on The Productive Performance of Broiler Chicks
Mohammed Jard Kadhim
Herbal supplementation of poultry diet induce significant growth and performance of chicks. This trial was conducted to assess the effects of ginseng (panax) root and juniper leaf powders on the broiler chick’s productive traits. Trial was carried out un…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.554.560 
Research ArticleSustainable Model of Agricultural Enterprises in the Environment of Digital Transformation
Cui Haitao, Chaiyawit Muangmee, Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn, Tatchapong Sattabut
This study delves into the influence of digital transformation and the corporate environment on the performance of agricultural enterprises, with a primary focus on the mediating function of dynamic learning capabilities. Rooted in dynamic learning theory, a r…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.894.909
Research ArticleEffects of Different Seed Dressers and Varietal Response of Maize Against Maize Stem Borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Infestation
Muhammad Salim, Ali Qadar, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Shahid Sattar Khan, Amjad Usman, Haroon Khan et al.
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple crop of significant agricultural importance worldwide. However, its productivity is severely threatened by the maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), a destructive pest that affects maize at variou…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.842.851
Research ArticleEvaluation of Different Pre and Post Emergence Herbicides for Controlling Weeds in Direct Seeded Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Sargodha Zone Pakistan
Ali Raza, Ammara Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Tanveer Ahmed, Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Ishfaq et al.
Rice is the main crop which fulfills the need of 50% population of the country. In Pakistan rice is cultivated on area of 2.97 million ha with production 7.322 million tons. The production of rice decreased during last year due to high input price and lack of…
24 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.620.627
Research ArticleVarietal Response of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) against Different Sucking Insect Pests
Muhammad Ihsan Ullah, Muhammad Hasnain, Zaib Un Nisa, Saeed Ahmad, Javeed Shabbir Dar, Naeem Arshad Mann et al.
Nine cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) varieties were tested for resistance against whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttila), and thrips (Thrips tabaci) at the Cotton Research Institute, Multan. This study investigates the population dyna…
3 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.826.834
Research ArticleComparative Influence of Different Concentrations of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) on the Propagation Success of Two Olive Varieties
Saeed Ur Rahman, Basharat Hussain Shah, Sheraz Qamar, Riaz Alam, Waleed Akhtar, Imtiaz Ahmed et al.
The application of various plant growth regulators hormones like auxins in form of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) improve root development in asexual propagation of olive crop. In order to investigate the “Comparative effect of different doses of Indole Butyr…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.709.715
Research ArticleImpact of Sargassum polycystum and Spirulina platensis Extracts on Growth, Development and Morphological Characteristics of Wax Apple (Syzygium samarangense) Seedlings
Md. Tajol Faeiz Md. Tajudin, Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Nurul Elyni Mat Shaari, Nor Hasima Mahmod
Utilising algal extracts as biostimulants presents a sustainable approach to enhancing plant growth and development. This study investigates the biostimulatory effects of Spirulina platensis and Sargassum polycystum extracts on the growth, development and morp…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.538.553
Research ArticleGrowing Substrate Influenced Production and Quality of Oyster Mushroom Strains
Muhammad Irshad, Haris Khan, Muhammad Noman Khan, Abubakar Sadeeq, Muhammad Israr, Mohammad Sohil et al.
In Mushroom cultivation growing substrate is a critical determinant of biomass accumulation and secondary metabolites production. In this study, three Strains of Oyster Mushroom namely (Pleurotus eryngii, Pleurotus pulmunarius, and Pleurotus ostreatus) were cu…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.716.726
Research ArticleBiodiversity of Foliar Fungi Associated with Angiosperms of Bajaur District with Taxonomic Notes on Some New Records from Pakistan
Rafi Ullah, Hamid Ullah, Muhammad Abdul Haq, Aminul Haq
Fungi are considered to be the most common and dangerous plant pathogens. Fungal diseases cause significant harm to leaves, the site of food synthesis, and thus they pose a major risk to biodiversity and global food security. The foliar fungal infections…
6 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.489.496
Research ArticleShaping Healthy Future through Improved Dietary Pattern and Food Security of Agricultural Households Access to Basic Services and Productive Assets? Evidence from Kashmir Valley
Arshad Bhat, M. H. Wani, Abid Sultan
The point of this investigation contemplate is to look at the conceivable impacts of rural assets and essential administrations on the level of dietary differences and nourishment security in rural family units in the Kashmir valley. A sample of 300 family uni…
14 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.517.527
Research ArticlePublic Awareness About Native and Exotic Plants: An Approach to Develop Sustainable Urban Plantation Plan
Muhammad Umair Shafique, Muhammad Muzamil Ijaz, Adnan Younis, Arslan Tufail, Syed Muhammad Hamayun Tahir, Munawar Hussain Almas et al.
Public attitudes toward urban trees, as well as an understanding of their ecological services and drawbacks, may significantly affect urban tree management decisions, with significant implications for urban plantation sustainability. The present study was cond…
24 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.567.578
Research ArticleBalanced Fertilization Optimizes Nutrient Efficiency in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grown Under Sodic Soil Conditions
Carlos Loor-Bravo, Edisson Cuenca-Cuenca, Francisco Arteaga-Alcívar, Luis Alberto Saltos-Rezabala
Mineral nutrition plays a determining role in the production of rice crops (Oryza sativa L.). In order to determine a balanced fertilization scheme that optimizes the efficient use of nutrients in rice under sodic soil conditions, five fertilization programs (…
28 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.637.652
Research ArticleBird Diversity in The Plantation and Conservation Area of Oil Palm in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi
Sitti Wirdhana Ahmad, Amirullah, Adi Karya, Muhammad Yusuf, La Ode Muh. Munadi, Damhuri Damhuri
his study aimed to assess the diversity, evenness, and conservation status of bird species inhabiting the palm oil plantation and conservation land in Besulutu, Konawe Regency. Data collection conducted using the Point Count and Transect methods, with observat…
26 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.770.779
ReviewPotential Use of Insect-Based Feed as an Alternative to Conventional Feeds in Aquaculture: A Sustainable Approach
Muhammad Salman Khan, Ikram Ullah, Muhammad Khubaib, Nafees Ahmad, Khan Anwar Ullah, Syed Rahmanullah Shah et al.
The world population is predicted to surpass 10 billion by the year 2050, intensifying the burden on environmental resources and escalating the demand for food consumption. The increase in the aquaculture industry, at an average of 5.70% is attractive and cruc…
24 Apr 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.600.619
Research ArticleSustainable Apple Production with Improved Quality through Integrated Nutrient Management in High Altitude
Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid
The technology for producing fruits enriched with essential nutrients beneficial to human health. Due to the widespread popularity of apple cultivation in Pakistan, extensive research has been conducted. This experiment aimed to investigate the foliar applicat…
20 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.752.763
Research ArticleSynergistic Effects of Hormonal Priming and Trichoderma asperellum on the Morphological and Physiological Traits of True Shallot Seeds
Syatrianty A. Syaiful, Katriani Mantja, Farida Faisal, Irmayanti Irmayanti, Purnama Isti Khaerani, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
This study examines the effects of hormonal priming and Trichoderma asperellum on the germination and growth traits of true shallot seeds. The research was conducted in two phases: seed testing in a controlled laboratory environment and field experiments. Labo…
27 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.796.806
Research ArticleEvaluation of Biotic Potential of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) as Feed Supplement for Some Production Traits of Broiler Chicks
Ahmed Noori Al-Hussany, Mohammed Jard Kadhim
Employment of herbal plant extracts as feed additives and antibiotic alternates has been a prime focus of animal production research. This study was aimed to assess the impact of aqueous extract of perennial medicinal herb wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) on…
3 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.817.825
Research ArticleGeospatial Analysis of Management Indicators for Some Ghammas Soils in Integration with Sentinel Data
Aurass Muhi Taha Al Waeli, Fadia W. Al-Azawi
For the purpose of assessing the state of soils suitability to cultivate spelt and rice with spatial analysis based on complementarity between field investigations and laboratory tests with Sentinel data, this study carried out in Ghammas county of Iraqi Diwan…
26 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.946.957