Issue · 2022
Vol.38, Iss. 2
42 articles · pp. 388-758 · All issues →
Research ArticleComparative Ovipositional Preference of the Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for Selected Fruits under Free-Choice Laboratory Setting
Muhammad Salman, Muhammad Hamayoon Khan, Muhammad Zahid, Gul Zamin Khan, Fazli Rahim, Usman Khalique
Bactrocera zonata (Saunders), the peach fruit fly is a severe pest of many important fruits in Pakistan causing massive economic losses. Experiments were executed to reveal the ovipositional preference of B. zonata for four selected fruits belonging to differe…
11 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.572.577
Research ArticleAssessment of Agricultural Knowledge Level Increased Among the Mobile Phone Users in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan
Arshad Farooq, Muhammad Ishaq, Abdul Hassan, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Asif Nawaz
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Telenor-Pakistan (mobile operator company) to provide agricultural advisory services to the farming community in district Mardan. This study was conducted with the objective t…
20 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.751.758
Research ArticleNewly Reported Species of Genus Enicospilus (Hymenoptera; Ichneumonidae; Ophioninae) from Pakistan
Adnan Ihsan, Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Usman, Syed Fahad Shah, Misbahullah, Riaz Hussain et al.
Pakistan is rich with entomo-fauna but very little is known about genus Enicospilus due to lack of taxonomic work and expertise. Based on recent collected specimens of Enicospilus from District Swat Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, the species Enicospilus adustus…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.685.692
Research ArticleAnalysis of Investment Scenario in Pakistan: Time Series Evidence
Azra, Muhammad Awais, Alam Khan, Muhammad Shoaib
This paper made an attempt of econometric analysis of the investment situation in Pakistan for the period 1990-2017. The variables including domestic credit, national savings, lagged investment (IV), imports, and the real exchange rate were found to be the maj…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.669.675
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Performance of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Genotypes for Yield Related Agro-Morphologic and Fiber Quality traits under Water Deficit Natural Environment
Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Asim Bhutta, Saghir Ahmad, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid et al.
Development of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars with natural tolerance to drought stress is the foremost agenda of cotton breeders these days under the current scenario of climate change. The major purpose of the present study was to evaluate the cotto…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.657.668
Research ArticleForecasting Rapeseed and Mustard Production In Pakistan: A Time Series Approach
Zahid Iqbal, Farhat Ullah Khan, Jalal-ud-Din
The study is designed to forecast, production of rapeseed and mustard in Pakistan by using time series analysis. Among different appropriate models like (1,0,0), (1,0,1), and (2,0,0) it is based on Normalized Bayesian criterion (NBIC), Akaike information crite…
11 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.578.584
Research ArticleSignificance and Implications of Farming Practices, Knowledge and Methods of Disease Management in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Peach Farmers in Pakistan
Palwasha, Siraj-ud-Din, Muhammad Fahim
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) have been formulated by the United Nations to address global issues including food insecurity around the world. However, in developing countries, like Pakistan, a number of basic factors are the major impediments in impleme…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.595.610
Research ArticleSpawning Periodicity of Catfish, Ompok pabda (Hamilton 1822) from River Indus, Sindh, Pakistan
Dharti Shahnawaz Thebo, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Muhammad Hanif Chandio, Faheem Saddar, Shahnaz Rashid, Asma Fatima et al.
The spawning periodicity of Ompok pabda from Indus River was elucidated for collection on monthly basis during February 2017 to January 2018. The measurement of egg size, somatic index of gonads and productive potential (fecundity) was considered of the fish u…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.611.616
Research ArticleMandarin Exports from Pakistan and its Macroeconomic Determinants
Shumaila Nazir, Iqbal Javed, Muhammad Luqman, Azra
The study was conducted to estimate the macroeconomic determinants of Mandarin (Kinnow) export from Pakistan. In this study, the dynamic panel data of 29 importing countries for the period of 2005 to 2018 was estimated by GMM (Generalized Method of Moment) mod…
25 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.563.571
Research ArticlePrevalence of Concurrent Infections in Broiler Population of District Chakwal, Pakistan
Saima Parveen, Altaf Mahmood, Ayesha Azad, Sajid Umar, Nosheen Shoukat, Mirza Muhammad Arsalan Azam et al.
Broiler population is one of the most important segments of livestock due to its significant contribution in white meat production. Infectious disease outbreaks adversely influence the production potential and consequently cause economic losses. Epidemiologica…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.480.488
Research ArticleEfficacy of Phosphorus Application on Yield in Different Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes
Hera Gul Mohmmand, Rozina Gul, Hamayoon Khan, Sheraz Ahmed, Laila Fayyaz, Ajmalud Din et al.
Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential nutrients needed for plant growth and development. The P has a significant ecological and economic importance; therefore, its application is considered to maximize the yield of various crops, including chickpea. The curre…
3 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.439.447
Research ArticleContamination of Groundwater Resources and its Impact on Milk Productivity and Efficiency of Dairy Farms: An Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
Mahreen Alam, Muhammad Ashfaq, Sarfraz Hassan, Asghar Ali
Poor groundwater quality is a fundamental problem for the dairy sector. Pakistan is ranked fourth among the top ten milk-producing countries. However, it is also among those countries having the lowest milk productivity. Milk yield is declining due to a number…
3 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.430.438
Research ArticleStudies on Haematological and some Serum Biochemical Changes by Oral Administration of Gossypol from Cotton Seed Cake in Rabbits
Altaf Mahmood, Muhammad Athar Khan, Saima Parveen, Tanveer Hussain, Ayesha Azad
In present experimental study, haematological and some serum biochemical alterations were explored in six months old commercially raised eight female rabbits after oral administration of gossypol. Cotton seed cake with 0.25% free gossypol concentration was dai…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.417.421
Research ArticleEffect of Salt Stress on the Germination and Early Seedling Growth in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Shehzadi Saima, Faiza Ghaffar, Ghulam Yasin, Muhammad Nawaz, Khalid Masood Ahmad
Salinization has severe affects on agriculture worldwide. For successful survival and better yield, ability of seeds germinations under high salt concentration is very vital. With this object we observed the effects of various levels of NaCl (0, 25, 50 and 75…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.388.397
Research ArticleGenus Exitianus Ball, 1929 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae). A Taxonomic Revision from Pakistan
Waqar Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, Waseem Abbas, Muhammad Shakeel, Hammad Uddin, Bismillah Shah
In the current study, the leafhopper genus Exitianus Ball is reviewed based on around 200 specimens sampled from various regions of Pakistan during 2019–­2021. The study revealed the presence of two species, Exitianus nanus (Distant) and Exitianus in…
7 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.709.715
Research ArticleGeneration of all Possible Cycle Shifts in Crossover Design
Aasma Younas, Ijaz Iqbal, Atif Akbar
An important feature of this method is the properties of a design can be easily obtained from the sets of shifts instead of constructing the actual blocks of the design. This paper presents the results of a study in which the computer algorithm MATLAB has been…
18 Feb 2022DOI DOI | https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.504.517
Research ArticleGeospatial Assessment of Site Suitability for Tilapia Cage Culture in Cross River State, Nigeria
Chukwudi Njoku, Inyang Etim-Inyang, Prince-Charles Itu, Arinze Uzoezie
This study applies geospatial technology to determine the most suitable sites for the development of Tilapia cage culture in Cross River State, Nigeria. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) technique was applied using secondar…
17 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.456.469
Research ArticleRadar Analysis of Spring Wheat Genotypes at Seedling Stage Against Limited Water Conditions
Hafiz Ghulam Muhu-Din Ahmed, Aziz Ullah, Muhammad Asim Bhutta, Amna Bibi, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Umar Farooq
Drought is globally a severe issue overall and current environmental changes have even exacerbated it in the numerous areas of the world. Adverse effects were observed on plant growth and productivity under drought conditions. Total 40 wheat genotypes with div…
24 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.548.554
Research ArticleExploring the Rewards and Consequences of Wastewater Irrigation in Vegetables: Case Study of Central Punjab, Pakistan
Tahir Munir Butt, Azra, Muhammad Luqman, Naveed Farah, Muhammad Yaseen
The main focus of the study was to explore the rewards and consequences of wastewater irrigation in vegetables in the central Punjab. Two highly populated districts of the Punjab (Lahore & Faisalabad) were purposively selected as the targeted research area…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.585.594
Research ArticleEffect of Yeast Culture (Sacchromyces cerevisiae) on Production Performance in Achai Cattle
Muhammad Hanif Khan, Syed Muhammad Suhail, Hayaz uddin, Aitbar Khan, Rashid Ahmed Magsi, Rajwali Khan et al.
The current study was carried out at Livestock Research & Development Station Surezai, Peshawar in order to examine the efficacy of yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on feed intake, milk yield, and milk composition of Achai cattle. Cows were kept in…
18 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.626.632
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Correlation Analysis in F2 Wheat Populations
Abdul Haleem, Ghulam Hassan, Arshad Iqbal, Fahim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Farhad Ahmad et al.
Development and evaluation of segregating derived from diallel cross provides an opportunity to identify potential transgressive segregant in early generation. To assess genetic variability, broad sense heritability and traits varied from, 36 lines of wheat we…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.398.408
Research ArticleScreening of Selected Canola Cultivars for Yield and Tolerance against Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Noor Muhammad, Shah Alam Khan
Canola (Brassica napus L.) is one of the economically important crops of Pakistan and mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is a serious threat to this crop. This experiment was conducted with an aim to screen out selected canola cultiv…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.497.503
Research ArticleSpecies Diversity and Damage Incidence of Termites (Isoptera) in different Agro-ecological Zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Maid Zaman, Imtiaz Ali Khan, Amjad Usman, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi
Termites are eusocial insects living in the colonies as workers, soldiers, and reproductive caste found across the globe specifically in tropics acting as invertebrate decomposer excluding the only 3% species which are the leading pests causing damages to agri…
19 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.518.524
Research ArticleDiversity and Species Distribution of Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in District Sargodha (Punjab, Pakistan)
Muhammad Faisal Riaz, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Talha Nazir
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are small soft-bodied sap-sucking insects with about 5,000 described species worldwide. Many of the aphid species are destructive pests of a wide array of horticultural and agricultural plants. This study determined the prevailing…
24 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.540.547
Research ArticleDetermination of Chemical Composition of Essential Oils Extracted from Conventional and Organically grown Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) from Different Geographical Regions
Riaz Shah, Shaikha Hilal Al Ismaili, Sheikha S. Al-Siaby, Amal Mohammed Al Nasiri, Thuraiya Hafidh Al Maskari, Jamal AlSabahi et al.
Origin, growing conditions and drying methods of basil may change its essential oil quantity and composition. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of essential oils extracted from commercially available fresh and dried organic or con…
24 Feb 2022DOI Determination-Chemical-Composition-Essential-Oils-Extracted-Conventional
Research ArticlePhenotypic Diversity in Yield Determining Traits of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Genotypes under the growing Conditions of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tehseen Ali Jilani, Muhammad Saleem Jilani, Javeria Sherani, Kashif Waseem, Muhammad Sohail Khan, Hasnain Saleem et al.
Field experiments were conducted to assess the phenotypic diversity in diverse pea genotypes for yield determining traits under the growing condition of D. I. Khan, KPK. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated thrice durin…
7 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.701.708
Research ArticleEmpirical Analysis of Total Factor Productivity of the Agriculture Sector and Economic Growth of Pakistan
Abdul Wadood Khan, Sabahat Subhan, Asif Ali Abro, Riaz Shahid
The current research describes the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of the agriculture sector and economic growth of the Pakistan from 1980-2018. To analyze the long run relationship among the variables, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model was used. While…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.648.656
Research ArticleOptimization of Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Almond Hull
Nabila Khan, Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq
Ultrasonic assisted extraction (UAE) of total phenolic content (TPC) from almond hull was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). TPC and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity were used as response variables. Almond hull ex…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.676.684
Research ArticleGanoderma lucidum as a Biocontrol agent for Management of Alternaria solani, A Pathogen of Early Blight of Tomato
Muhammad Asif, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Nasir Ahmad
Tomato is a beneficial, economically important and highly consumable crop. Several fungal diseases may affect its yield. Early blight is one of its most destructive diseases. Biocontrol agents are the best-known source to minimize the attack of pathogen. Tomat…
20 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.734.741
Research ArticleEconomic Viability and Profitability Analysis of Mechanical Transplanting of Rice in Rice-Wheat Cropping System of Pakistan
Muhammad Tahir Latif, Muzzammil Hussain, Ayesha Latif, Majid Hamid Bajwa, Iftikhar Ahmad, Ali Zohaib et al.
A field survey was conducted in rice-wheat cropping system of Gujranwala zone, Pakistan during Kharif season 2020 to estimate the economic viability and profitability analysis of mechanically transplanted rice (MTR) in comparison to conventional manual transpl…
20 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.743.750
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity of Alnus nitida Reported from Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Javed Khan, Abdul Majid, Mohammad Nisar, Ali Hazrat, Nausheen Nazir, Muhammad Zahoor et al.
Morphological characterization is important in determining the genetic variation of genotypes among different plant species and its knowledge help the breeders and farmers to select the best variety. Alnus nitida is one of the native and most important plants…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.489.496- Research Article
Economic Evaluation of Advanced Production System Module in Saffron by using an Economic Surplus Model in India
Masudul Haq Wani, Arshad Bhat
The cultivation of saffron started around three or four centuries back in Arabia and Spain, afterwards its cultivation spread to Iran, Sweden and India. In India, around 5,707 ha. of land are under its cultivation with annual production of around 16,000 kgs. T…
16 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.716.722 
Research ArticleDeterminants of Renewable Energy Technologies Adoption and Energy Source Choice of Households in Boset District, Ethiopia
Seble Mulugeta, Amenu Leta
Renewable energy technologies are the best option for rural peoples until hydroelectric power is well disseminated in the country. Ethiopia has been faced with critical energy access and supply problems with poorly ventilated cooking places. The current study…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.422.429
Research ArticleImpact of Tenancy Status on Wheat Productivity in Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sajad Ali, Naeem Ur Rehman Khatak, Shahab E. Saqib, Saleem ur Rehman
This study aims to evaluate the impact of farmers’ tenancy status on wheat productivity in selected districts of Central Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In this context, 350 wheat growers were purposively selected with 150 landowners and 200 tenants in the study are…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.693.700
Research ArticleEconomic Analysis of Plum Production in Izmir Province, Turkey
Kubilay Ucar, Görkem Oruk, Sait Engindeniz
Plum ranks third in the world in stone fruit production after olives and peaches. In Turkey, plum production comes after olive, apricot, peach, cherry and cherry production. Turkey is among the important plum producing countries of the world. Izmir province ha…
31 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.409.416
Research ArticlePesticide Residue Analysis of three Different Pesticides used against Helicoverpa Armigera (Hubner) in Tomato Crop
Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Sumayya Amin, Muhammad Salim, Taufiq Nawaz, Farida Anjum
Pesticide residue analysis experiment of three different pesticides used against Helicoverpa armigera was conducted in tomato crop during 2019. The experiment was carried out in (RCBD) Randomized Complete Block Design. There were four treatments i.e., Cypermet…
17 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.448.455
Research ArticleImpact of Tubewell Irrigation on Agricultural Production in District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan
Muhammad Niamatullah, Abdur Rehman, Raheel Saqib
An empirical study was conducted to investigate the role of tube well irrigation on overall agriculture production in District D.I. Khan during 2018. In this respect, only 100 sampled farmers were interviewed with the assistance of a well-designed struct…
19 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2021/38.2.525.531
Research ArticleSeroprevalence of Bluetongue Disease among Domestic Ruminants Raised in International Border Areas of Nepal
Bikash Puri, Anil K. Tiwary, Bharata Regmi, Dinesh K. Singh, Doj R. Khanal, Manoj K. Shah
This study was aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Bluetongue disease and understand its associated risk factors from the international border areas of Nepal. A total of 220 blood samples were collected randomly from apparently healthy ruminants (cattle, buf…
25 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.555.562
ReviewBiosolubilization of Phosphate Rock Using Organic Amendments: An Innovative Approach for Sustainable Maize Production in Aridisols - A Review
Noor-us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhammad Luqman, Amir Aziz, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
Phosphate rock is naturally occurring cheaper mean of phosphorus (P) availability but having drawback of poor solubility. Pakistan is a resource poor country. Economy of Pakistan mainly relies upon agriculture. Phosphorus (P) application (like other essential…
18 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.617.625
Research ArticleDeterminants of Non-Timber Forest Products Collection and its Contribution to Rural Household’s Income in District Swat
Ibrarul-Haq, Malik Muhammad Shafi
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) plays a vital role in driving the economy of people who inhabits within or near forests. This study aims to examine how the NTFP’s collection affects the rural households’ income in district Swat, Pakistan. In add…
16 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.723.733- Research Article
Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nutrient Status of Soils in Selected Land Use Types and Soil Depths
Nzube Thaddeus Egboka, Olajire Fagbola, Ugochukwu Nnamdi Nkwopara, Nnaemeka Henry Okoli, Akaninyene Isaiah Afangide, Tochukwu Victor Nwosu
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are one of the most beneficial components of the soil biota whose abundance in soil varies with land use type, soil depth and location. The study investigated the density of the AMF and nutrient status of soils in selected la…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.633.647 
Research ArticleImproving Water use Efficiency Through Various Planting Techniques in Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Saba Iqbal, Asmat Ullah, Muhammad Luqman, Hafiz Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Kashif Munir, Nawal Zafar
Water scarcity across the globe greatly emphasizing agriculture sector to adapt such practices that have more water use efficiency in the context of seasonal variability and climate change. Hence it is crucial to explore useful techniques in crop production th…
18 Feb 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.470.479