Issue · 2021
Vol.34, Iss. 2
30 articles · pp. 254-493 · All issues →
Research ArticleInvestigation of Soil Erosion in Pothohar Plateau of Pakistan
Chen Tongde, Fakher Abbas, Jiao Juying, Shahzada Sohail Ijaz, An Shoshan, Muhammad Ansar et al.
The research aims to investigate soil erosion in Pakistan in order to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of soil erosion in Pakistan and for the understanding of the ecological environment status in Pan-Third Pole. The Pothohar Plateau w…
7 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.362.371
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Umair Riaz, Shazia Iqbal, Muhammad Irfan Sohail, Tayyaba Samreen, Muhammad Ashraf, Fatima Akmal et al.
The medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are current hot topic in the industries for their products. MAPs used in various items like pharmaceutical industry, health care items, cosmetics, organic food items etc. MAPs are gaining global admire and most of the p…
9 May 2021
Research ArticleDrought Stress Mitigation in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through Physiological Enhancements
Safdar Hussain, Muhammad Naeem Mushtaq, Ali Bakhsh, Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Muhammad Sarwar, Muhammad Jan et al.
Drought stress is a major production constraint in wheat. There are promising mechanisms by which wheat can tolerate drought stress that can be measured in terms of foliar application of plant growth regulators and plant extracts. Wheat genotypes (Triple dwarf…
31 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.424.430
Research ArticleInfluence of Foliar Application of Zinc on Growth, Yield and Zinc Concentration in Strawberry
Saleem Maseeh Bhatti, Muhammad Aslam Panhwar, Zohaib ur Rehman Bughio, Muhammad Saleem Sarki, Allah Wadhayo Gandahi, Niaz Ahmed Wahocho
Deficiency of zinc (Zn) in the soils of Pakistan is now well recognized and hence its application in crop husbandry is essentially required. In a field experiment, the impact of foliar Zn fertilization was quantified on growth, yield, and Zn concentration in s…
5 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.486.493
Research ArticleNutrients Use Efficiency of Different Crop Residues Management Techniques under Wheat-Rice Cropping System in Semi Arid Climate
Aamer Sattar, Sadia Sultana, Abid Niaz, Muhammad Aftab, Ghulam Sarwar, Irfan Rasheed et al.
Burning of crop residues in semi-arid region with hot climate and less than 1 % soil organic matter not only pose severe threat to global climate but also become the reason of ever decreasing organic matter status. Keeping in view the objective to monitor the…
3 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.444.453
Research ArticleInstrumental Characterization of Crop Residues and Coal Derived Humic Substances and their Impact on Soil Organic Matter
Raza Ullah Khan, Ahmad Khan, Mohammad Zameer Khan, Fayyaz Hussain, Zafar Islam, Muhammad Asad Hameed
Post-harvest crop residues and coal have potential to be used for the extraction of humic substance, a macroorganic molecule. The humic substances were extracted quantified and characterized using techniques such as spectrophotometer, High Performance Liquid c…
5 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.472.478
Research ArticleInfluence of Location on Quality Attributes and Storage Performance of Sweet Orange (Blood Red)
Aurang Zeb, Abdur Rab, Shujaat Ali, Ijaz Hussain, Shah Masaud Khan, Israr Ahmad et al.
The lab experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of location on quality attributes and storage performance of Sweet orange (Blood red). The Sweet oranges were collected from four different locations i.e. location-1 (Torwarsak, Buner), location-2 (Rab…
2 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.438.443
Research ArticleStudy of Antioxidant Activity of Spinach Extract in Stabilization of Sunflower Oil under Accelerated Storage Conditions
Memoona Tehseen, Sajila Hina, Alim-un-Nisa, Naseem Zahra
The antioxidant efficacy of the spinach extract was evaluated by addition in sunflower oil (SFO) as natural antioxidant. Three different concentrations of spinach extract, SFO-800, SFO-1600 and SFO-2400 ppm were supplemented to sunflower oil at 25oC and 60oC a…
31 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.414.423
Research ArticleImproving the Growth and Yield of Maize Through Multi-Strain Inoculation (PGPR) under Saline Conditions
Hafiz Imran Iqbal, Zahir Ahmad Zahir, Obaidur Rehman, Rizwan Khalid, Abdul Waheed, Raja Abad Raza et al.
Growth of maize plant affect by saline stress conditions. Salt stress can be reduced through beneficial rhizobacteria that may increase the growth of plants. An experiment in pot was conducted to assess the effect of combined use of rhizobia and plant growth p…
15 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.400.406- Review
Heat Stress and its Management in Dairy Cattle: Current Scenario in South Asia
Sohail Akbar, Muhammad Shafiq, Muhammad Yaqoob, Muhammad Farooq Iqbal, Kashif Ishaq, Muhammad Kamran et al.
Heat stress is failure of heat dissipation of body when too much heat is produced. Summer season is the most detrimental for production in animals especially reared in tropical and sub tropical area. Exotic dairy cows are more prone to environmental stress as…
15 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.407.413 
Research ArticleInvestigation of Gardening Patterns Effects on Field Performance of Various Cucumis sativus L. Genotypes
Haseeb Khattak, Imran Ahmad, Abdul Basit, Izhar Ullah, Syed Tanveer Shah, Humaira Wasila et al.
Diverse genotypes of cucumber under different cropping patterns may signify to examine the potential of best and desired selection for quality crop. The study was carried out to evaluate cucumber genotypes (IT-145, Damaz, Yayla, Eva, Chinese Slanger, Poinsett-…
8 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.372.380
Research ArticleImpact of NPK Fertilization on Growth and Yield of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) under Different Planting Methods
Muhammad Nawaz Kandhro, Nadia Mangrio, Aijaz Ahmed Soomro, Zia-ul-Hassan Shah, Ghulam Sughra Mangrio, Nihaluddin Mari et al.
The use of inorganic fertilizers in Pakistan is imbalanced and inappropriate. It is very important to use proper doses of balanced fertilizers to exploit the maximum yield potential of cane crop. This study focused on hypothesis that application of suitable pl…
4 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.346.355- Research Article
Effect of Cooking Methods on Nutritional and Quality Characteristics of Fish
Salman Ali, Ayaz Ali, Riaz Ali Rind, Majid Ali, Zulfiqar Ali Mastoi, Shagufta Naz et al.
The study was carried out during the 2019-20 at laboratory of Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. The treatments included in the study are: Grilled fish T1=, Fried fish T2=, Microwave T3 = respectively, and treatm…
27 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.325.328 
Research ArticleDevelopment and Physico-Chemical Characterization of Apple-Peach Fruit Leather
Sadaf Javaria, Anum Marwat, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Zerlasht, Aiman Kareem, Iqra Rubab et al.
Fresh fruit leathers, a dehydrated snack have the potential to increase fresh fruit utilization especially in the children. The present investigation was designed to standardize the formulation of apple peach mixed fruit leather. Exact formulation has very imp…
27 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.318.324
Research ArticleSeasonal Abundance of Fruit Fly, Bactrocera species (Diptera: Tephritidae) with Respect to Environmental Factors in Guava and Mango Orchards
Muhammad Hamayoon Khan, Niaz Hussain Khuhro, Muhammad Awais, Muhammad Usman Asif, Raza Muhammad
The tephritid fruit flies are the major pests of horticultural crops across the globe. In Pakistan, two fruit fly species, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) and B. dorsalis (Hendel) cause severe qualitative and quantitative damages to various fruits. The present st…
23 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.266.272- Research Article
Evaluation of Different Planting Technique in Ratoon Sugarcane under Semi-Arid Conditions
Muhammad Mohsin Raza, Hera Gul, Malik Muhammad Yousaf, Sami Ullah, Ghulam Sabir Hussain, Mumtaz Hussain et al.
Effect of different planting patterns on the productivity of first ratoon of sugarcane genotype SPSG-394 was determined under field condition throughout the year 2017-18. Planting patterns under study comprised 100 cm spaced 30 cm wide single row ditches, 100…
23 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.254.258 
Research ArticleComparative Response of Seedlings of Heat Tolerant and Sensitive Maize Genotypesregarding Early Growth Traits against Heat Stress
Asima Batool, Ghulam Abbas, Zuhair Hasnain, Nasira Perveen, Muhammad Naeem Akhtar
Ten maize (Zea mays) commercial hybrids were screened for checking their comparative response against high temperature / heat stress at Botany Department, Agriculture University, Faisalabad. Germinated maize seedlings / plants were placed in the glass fitted c…
27 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.329.336
Research ArticleInsecticidal Potential of some Fermented Native Plant Extracts for the Management of White Grub (Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera) Infestation on Potato Tubers in Skardu Baltistan
Muhammad Ayub, Munir Hussain, Sher Ahmad, Syed Arif Hussain Rizvi, Shahid Hussain, Muhammad Qasim et al.
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the fourth major food crop of the world and it is gaining status of cash crop in Gilgit Baltistan. White grub is most destructive insect pest damaging potato tubers and causes economic loss of Gilgit-Baltistan. The study was co…
23 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.259.265
Research ArticlePhosphorus Utilization Efficiency by Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) from Sparingly Soluble P Source under P Deficient Environment
Hafiz Hammad, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor-Us-Sabah, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhammad Aftab, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
In order to scrutinize the phosphorus acquisition efficiency of sunflower from sparingly soluble P source i.e. Rock Phosphate (RP), a pot research was conducted by growing sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in P deficient environment at research area, College of…
7 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.294.299- Research Article
Mineral Profiling of Chickpea Wilt against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris
Hafiz Tassawar Abbas, Tamoor Khan, Ghulam Khaliq, Muhammad Aqeel Sarwar, Muhammad Rashid, Intazar Ali et al.
Chickpea (Cicer arietinurn L.) is a rich source of plant protein. A number of diseases attack chickpea crop but wilt disease is the principle one. In mineral contents i.e. nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, iron and copper were…
15 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.393.399 
Research ArticleOptimization of Motorized Backpack Mistblower for Efficient Application of Insecticides against the Bagworm, Metisa plana Walker
Syed Mazuan, Syed Mohamed, Insyirah Ishak, Dzolkhifli Omar, Norhayu Asib
Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a crucial economic crop in Malaysia which has become susceptible towards pests and diseases. Studies showed the major leaf defoliator of oil palm in Malaysia is the bagworm, Metisa plana. Various spraying methods had been…
5 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.479.485
Research ArticleGermination Response of Jojoba Seeds under Different Temperature Conditions of the Cholistan Desert of Bahawalpur
Malik Muhammad Yousaf, Muhammad Mohsin Raza, Mumtaz Hussain, Jahangir Shah, Rao Wali Muhammad, Sami Ullah et al.
Among arid zone plant species, Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), being an evergreen, perennial, multi-stemmed, and multipurpose plant has attracted wide attention due to its economic value, potential by-products and ability to withstand vagaries of the desert env…
23 Mar 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.273.277
ReviewFusarium spp. Mycotoxin Production, Diseases and their Management: An Overview
Saba Shabeer, Riffat Tahira, Atif Jamal
In total, more than 1.5 million fungal species exist in the world, amongst them pathogenic species can attack plants at different stages causing considerable damage amounting to millions of rupees. One of the plant pathogenic fungi is Fusarium spp. Fusarium sp…
7 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.278.293- Review
Chemical Composition and Health Benefits of Melon Seed: A Review
Waseem Khalid, Ali Ikram, Muhammad Rehan, Farukh Adeem Afzal, Saadia Ambreen, Marryam Ahmad et al.
Food waste is a big problem today. On the other hand, the market for natural composites for health is growing. Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a very common fruit, eaten all around the world, containing significant quantities of seeds as well as peels that have bee…
27 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.309.317 
Research ArticleAnalysis of Genetic Variability, Heritability and Correlation among Bangladeshi Local Rice Cultivars (Oryza sativa L.)
Md. Sabbir Ahamed, Md. Rayhan Chowdhury, Md. Atik Mas-ud, Sujat Ahmed, Md. Shahadat Hossain, Mohammad Nurul Matin
Here genetic variability, correlation coefficient and character association of yield and yield contributing traits of 13 local rice cultivars grown in Bangladesh were estimated. Results indicated that most traits including, plant height (PH), panicle length (P…
4 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.356.361
Research ArticleMathematical Modeling and Optimization of Physical Properties of Paddy as Influenced by Drying
Shakeel Ahmed Soomro, Sikandar Almani, Lal Bux, Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Muhammad Sohail Memon, Farman Ali Chandio et al.
Present study was conducted to assess the effect of drying on physical properties of Nanjing 9108 paddy variety using response surface methodology. A mathematical model was used predicting the effects of indicators i.e. temperature (40.86, 45, 55, 65 and 69.14…
4 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.337.345
Research ArticleDrying of Onion Paste to Develop Powders by Foam-Mat Drying Process using Egg Albumin as Foaming Agent
M. Javed Iqbal, Rizwan Shukat, Muhammad Farooq, Iftikhar Ahmed Solangi, Naila Ilyas, Rahman Ullah et al.
Onion (Allium cepa) is a biennial, herbaceous, winter seasoned and cross-pollinated bulb crop belonging to Family Alliaceae. High moisture content of onion render it to be affected by microbial and enzymatic spoilage. Drying is a very effective way to preserve…
31 May 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.431.437
Research ArticleEffect of Last Fodder Cut on Fodder and Seed Yield of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.)
Muhammad Musa, Muhammad Riaz Gondal, Aaqib Riaz, Sikander Hayat, Iftikhar Haider
Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L) provides nutritious and palatable fodder in repeated cuttings during winter and early summer. However, its seed yield per unit area in Pakistan is relatively low as compared to other countries. The present study was aimed to…
5 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.463.471- Research Article
Impact of Biochar on the Growth and Physiology of Tomato Grown in the Cadmium Contaminated Soil
Khaliq Dad, Muhammad Nawaz, Rumsha Hassan, Kainat Javed, Asma Shaheen, Fengliang Zhao et al.
Heavy metals Pollutants are not only dangerous to human life but also to fauna and flora. The existence of cadmium (Cd) in soil, atmosphere or water may unfavorably affect growth and physiology of plants. The experiment was conducted to study the impacts of bi…
3 Jun 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.454.462 
Research ArticleCarbon Sequestration and Biomass Assessment of Mott Grass (Pennisetum purpureum), in three Growth Stages in Barani Areas of Pothwar, Pakistan
Sheza Shehzadi, Mohammad Umar Farooq, Rukhsana Kausar, Ijaz Ali, Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Maqbool Shahbaz
Alternative renewable energy is getting progress in current era keeping in view of energy insecurity in the coming years and the ever increasing threat of environmental and social health due to the use of fossil fuel. Lingo-cellulosic biomass has seen getting…
7 Apr 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.2.300.308