Issue · 2021
Vol.34, Iss. 1
30 articles · pp. 1-253 · All issues →
Research ArticleManaging the Growth and Flower Production of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) through Benzyle Amino Purine (BAP) Application and Pinching
Sajid Ali, Abdul Basit, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Syed Tanveer Shah, Izhar Ullah, Noor Alam Khan et al.
Benzyl amino purine (BAP-C12H11N5) generally act as a plant metabolite and growth retardant. It encourages the growth and cell division of dormant buds and bushiness of plant by reducing its height. Similarly, pinching of terminal branches increase the cytokin…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.29.40
Research ArticlePrincipal Component and Cluster Analyses as Tools in the Assessment of Genetic Diversity for Late Season Cauliflower Genotypes
Saba Aleem, Mehvish Tahir, Iram Sharif, Muqadas Aleem, Muhammad Najeebullah, Ali Nawaz et al.
Genetic diversity is the baseline of any breeding program as determining the variability of germplasm is an indispensable assist for crop improvement strategies. Multivariate analyses such as cluster and principal component analysis measures the amount of gene…
4 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.176.183
Research ArticleApposite Sowing Techniques to Optimize Productivity and Profitability of Berseem
Muhammad Riaz Gondal, Sultan Ahmad Rizvi, Aaqib Riaz, Waqas Naseem, Ghulam Muhammad, Mazher Iqbal et al.
Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) is an important fodder crop of Pakistan that provides nutritious and palatable fodder in repeated cuttings. Gap in its yield is required to be addressed, which is aim of the current study. This study was carried out to selec…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.128.135
ReviewAgronomic Bio-Fortification of Wheat to Combat Zinc Deficiency in Developing Countries
Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhammad Aamer, Muhammad Nawaz, Abdul Rehman, Talha Aslam, Ubaid Afzal et al.
Zinc (Zn) deficiency is well reported problem around the globe causing severe reduction in crop yield and quality. The intake of inadequate foods low in Zn is the major cause of Zn deficiency in humans, especially in developing countries. The deficiency of Zn…
6 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.201.217- Research Article
Alleviating the Drought Stress in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Foliar Application of Amino Acid and Yeast
Imran Haider, Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Rashid Iqbal, Salman Ahmad, Muhammad Usman Aslam, Muhammad Israr et al.
Drought stress is in spotlight as a main limiting factor for crop production across the globe especially in arid to semi-arid regions. Overcome this, various management practices are used one of them is the use of a growth enhancer. In the present study drough…
9 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.239.246 
Research ArticleOptimization of Drying Process of Rambutan by Combined Method of Osmosis Ultrasound and Complementary Drying of Hot Air
Muhammad Farooq, Elham Azadfar, Zohre Bahrami, Mahniya Sharifi, A. Shakoor, Shabir Ahmed et al.
Drying is widely known to be one of the common processes in the food industry to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Using osmosis-ultrasound before drying with hot air causes the preservation of nutrients in products and reduces heat energy to r…
6 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.218.226
ReviewA Review of White Mango Scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead; Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Distribution, Impact and Management Strategies
Hillary M.O. Otieno
White mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead) pest is threatening mango production in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Being a new pest, there are no clear adaptable management practices ready for farmers to implement. This has caused farmers to rely on nature…
6 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.227.238
Research ArticleEffect of Morphological Characters of Indigenous Sugarcane Varieties on Population of Chilo infuscatellus (Snellen) and its parasitoid, Cotesia flavipes (Cameron)
Bina Khanzada, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Bhai Khan Solangi, Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani
Sugarcane stem borer, Chilo infuscatellus Snellen. has caused severe losses in cane growing areas of Pakistan. Among natural enemies, Cotesia flavipes Cameron has been widely used in different regions of the world for its management. Considering the significan…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.154.163
Research ArticleEvaluation of Best Dose of Micronutrients (Zinc, Iron and Boron) to Combat Malnutrition in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Zafar Abbas, Shahzada Munawar Mehdi, Muhammad Nasir, Muhammad Ashraf, Salma Kausar, Nadeem Iqbal et al.
The study was carried out in the farmer’s fields of Bahawalpur during Kharif-2018 and Kharif-2019 to examine the impact of different doses of micronutrients (Zn, Fe and Boron) on the yield and quality of brinjal. The experiment was laid out in Randomized…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.164.168- Research Article
Assessment of Stability for Seed Cotton Yield of Cotton Genotypes Across Different Environmental Conditions of Sindh Province
Zaheer Ahmed Deho, Saifullah Abro, Muhammad Rizwan
Trials were carried out to evaluate seed cotton yield stability of cotton lines beneath four diverse climatic conditions. Three strains NIA-94, NIA-95 and NIA-96 and two commercial check varieties in Sindh province of Pakistan viz. Sadori and CRIS-342 were pla…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.108.112 - Research Article
Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Soymilk Carrot Blend
Ambreen Akhtar Saddozai, Amer Mumtaz, Naseem Rauf, Saeeda Raza, Nouman Rashid Siddiqui, Muhammad Naeem Safdar et al.
Shelf life of carrot supplemented soya milk was studied at two different temperatures to improve its pro vitamin A profile. Soymilk being potential source of protein was used as a carrier of pro- vitamin A. Carrot powder was blended in soya milk at three diffe…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.85.90 
Research ArticleQuantitative Studies in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) using Multivariate Techniques
Muhammad Rizwan, Jehanzeb Farooq, Muhammad Farooq, Aqeel Sarwar, Abid Ali, Farrukh Ilahi et al.
Sustainable production of cotton be contingent upon development of genotypes having better yield, tolerance with respect to abiotic and biotic stresses and enhanced fiber quality. Forty five elite lines of cotton were used to evaluate the genetic variability f…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.113.120
Research ArticleEffect of Room Condition on Sweetening and other Chemical Components of Different Cultivars of Potato in Swat District
Shujaat Ali, Tariq Ahmad Jan, Khalil Ur Rahman, Shah Masaud Khan, Ijaz Hussain, Waseem Ahmad et al.
The lab experiment was conducted in 2016-2017, to evaluate the influence of storage at room condition on sweetening and other chemical components of potato tubers in Swat District, Pakistan. Tubers of the three cultivars, Desiree Diamont and Kruda were stored…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.41.48
Research ArticleEffect of Temporal Application of Gypsum on Mineral Uptake and Economically Important Morphometric Traits in Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) under Rain-fed Conditions
Muhammad Jahanzaib, Nazakat Nawaz, Muhammad Arshad, Shehzadi Saima, Muhammad Suhaib, Muzammil Husain et al.
Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) is an important cash crop grown in semi-arid regions of Pakistan. Groundnut is a good source of protein, edible oil, and vitamins. A gradual decline in groundnut yield has been reportedly subjected to various agro-climatic conditi…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.1.7
Research ArticleDynamics of Salinity and Land Use in Punjab Province of Pakistan
Arshad Mahmood Malik, Hafiz Muhammad Tayyab, Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Muhammad Talha Bilal
Agricultural economy of Pakistan is vital for provision of food and employment for 207.77 million populations. This economy is mainly threatened by salinity which is expanding to 6.28 mha, thus developing wasteland of 2 m ha due to presence of highsalinity. Th…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.16.22
Research ArticleEfficacy of Seed Size to Improve Field Performance of Wheat under Late Sowing Conditions
Muhammad Muhsin, Muhammad Nawaz, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Sadia Khan, Muhammad Talha Aslam et al.
Delayed wheat sowing is the main factor responsible for the lower yield of wheat owing to low temperature during emergence and early growth. Seed size has an appreciable potential to improve stand establishment, growth, and yield under late sowing conditions.…
9 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.247.253
Research ArticleEffect of NPK Fertilization Strategies on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Use Efficiency and Economic Benefits of Relay Intercropped Wheat in Cotton
Ali Zohaib, Habib Ullah, Shakeel Ahmad Anjum, Tahira Tabassum, Muzzammil Hussain, Mohsin Nawaz et al.
Crop nutrient requirements vary in sole/mono and multiple cropping systems indicating the need for optimization of fertilization programs. This 2-years study was performed to investigate the influence of different strategies related to NPK fertilization timing…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.49.57- Research Article
Effect of Different Levels of Naphthalene Acetic Acid at Various Phenological Stages of Hybrid Sorghum to Enhance Fodder Productivity
Iqtidar Hussain, Muzafar Ali, Imam Bakhsh, Muhammad Waqas Imam Malik
Goal of the study was to examine optimum level of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) as foliar application at various growth stages to increase the fodder productivity of hybrid sorghum. A field trial was carried out in RCBD having 3-replications with split-plot ar…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.121.127 
Research ArticleGrowth and Yield Response of Sunflower to Organic Amendments in Aridisol
Hafiz Hammad Ahmad, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor-us-Sabah, Ghulam Sarwar, Sher Muhammad, Muhammad Aftab et al.
Phosphorus (P) is a limited natural reserve and a major limiting factor for global crop production. The adverse soil biogeochemical characteristics of alkaline-calcareous soils make P the least available macronutrient. Therefore, alternative P source such as r…
4 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.193.200
Research ArticleEffect of Seed Priming on Radish with Different Nutrients at Various Soaking Durations
Bilal Pervaiz Khan, Neelam Ara, Shujaat Ali, Kamran Khurshid Baigh, Abdul Wahab
The study was conducted at Agriculture Research Station Baffa Mansehra (ARSBM), Khyber Pukhtunkhwa in winter 2016, from the behalf of Agriculture University Peshawar, on the influence of priming of seed on radish cv. Green Neck with various nutrient sources; w…
15 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.77.84
Research ArticleEvaluation of Wheat Cultivars for Growth and Yield Traits under Agro-Ecological Condition of Tandojam
Tofique Ahmed Bhutto, Mahmooda Buriro, Niaz Ahmed Wahocho, Safdar Ali Wahocho, Muhammad Iqbal Jakhro, Zulfiqar Ali Abbasi et al.
Cultivation of low genetic potential cultivars is one of the main factors which cause yield reduction in wheat. In this regard, the selection of new high yielding cultivars with better adaptability to local conditions is important for growth and yield associat…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.136.143
Research ArticleToxic Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on Growth and Yield of Rice
Zohaib Ahmad Hassan, Ghulam Sarwar, Noor-Us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Muhammad Aftab, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
In Pakistan many soils out of total lands are occupied by sodic soils which in turn is upsetting farmer’s income and cause soil quality decline. This trial was led to appraise the toxic consequences of NaHCO3 on growth as well as rice yield parameters. V…
15 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.70.76
Research ArticleMorpho-Molecular Characterization of Xanthomonas Axonopodis Pv. Citri Associated with Kinnow (Mandarin) and its Management
Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ehetisham ul Haq, Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Idrees, Shahid Nazir, Ihsan Ullah et al.
Millions of dollars have been spent annually on quarantines, prevention, eradication and management programs around the globe. The present study was coined to record the incidence of the disease in the Sargodha districts of the Punjab province. Furthermore, is…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.8.15
Research ArticleDevelopment and Growth: Influence of Sowing Dates on Performance of Cotton Cultivars
Amjed Ali, Rafi Qamar, Muhammad Ehsan Safdar, Salman Saleem, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Arshad Javed et al.
Agriculture has a principal impact on Pakistan’s economy since its existence. The cotton crop is considered the backbone of agriculture and research are mandatory to augment its production. Indigenous cultivars have an impressive production potential whi…
7 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.23.28
Research ArticleEvaluation of Irrigation Frequencies and Seed Priming with Plant Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Genotypes
Muhammad Nawaz Kandhro, Zulfiqar Ali Abbasi, Aijaz Ahmed Soomro, Naimatullah Leghari, Muhammad Ibrahim Keerio, Ahmed Naqi Shah et al.
The role of proper irrigation frequency is very essential to obtain optimum yield potentials. Seed priming by water and different nutrients enhances the germination, establishment of seedling, growth and ultimately yield of crop. The experiment was conducted a…
15 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.58.69
Research ArticleImpact of NaCl Toxicity on Yield and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza sativa) Grown in Aridisol
Hafiz Muhammad Wasim, Ghulam Sarwar, Noor-Us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Muhammad Aftab, Sher Muhammad et al.
Measurement of soluble salt content in soil is termed as soil salinity. Both positive and negatively charged ions are contained in such soils and being free can be absorbed by plants. A pot study was performed to assess the poisonous impact of NaCl salinity on…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.102.107
Research ArticleAn Update on Biology, Extent of Damage and Effective Management Strategies of Chickpea Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera)
Muhammad Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Akhtar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Saleem, Ali Aziz, Irfan Rasool et al.
Helicoverpa armigera is considered as widespread and cosmopolitan insect responsible for drastic decline in chickpea productivity across the world. Management of H. armigera is of prime importance to achieve sustainable chickpea yields. Its life cycle passes t…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.91.101
Research ArticleDeleterious Impact of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Toxicity on Chemical Properties of Soil and Ionic Composition of Rice
Hafiz Muhammad Wasim, Ghulam Sarwar, Noor-Us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Muhammad Aftab, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
This experiment was conducted to assess the deleterious impact of NaCl salinity on rice growth parameters. Selection of soil with customary characteristics was done. Various levels of salinity; < 4, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 dS m-1 were established precisely u…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.169.175- Review
Techniques for Micropropagation of Olive (Olea europaea L.): A Systematic Review
Inam Ul Haq, Humara Umar, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Azhar Iqbal, Muhammad Ijaz
Micropropagation is one of the most significant applications of biotechnology in the field of horticulture. This technique is used for proliferation of olive (Olea europaea L.) tree which is globally cultivated for centuries and its value added products are co…
4 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.184.192 
Research ArticleYield and Nutritional Status of Mungbean as Influenced by Molybdenum and Phosphorus
Junaid Ahmad, Shazma Anwar, Anwar Ali Shad, Fazal Yazdan Saleem Marwat, Hamida Bibi, Farhan Ahmad et al.
Legumes are most important crops after cereals having provide a range of essential nutrients and nitrogen fixation for soil fertility particularly for the subsequent crops and yield productivity. In order to improve the nutritional profile of mungbean a study…
3 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.144.153