Issue · 2021
Vol.7, Iss. 2
15 articles · pp. 206-317 · All issues →
Research ArticleResponse of Sucking Insect Pest Fauna Towards Bt and Non Bt Cotton Genotypes under Varying Climatic Condition
Tamoor Ali, Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Bilal Saeed Khan, Abdul Ghaffar, Danish Riaz, Muhammad Zia ul Haq et al.
The experiment was conducted at Faisalabad in the trail region of UAF during 2018 to understand response of sucking insect pest fauna against the transgenic and non-transgenic cotton varieties. To figure out the response of these pest with the meteorological f…
15 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.304.311
Research ArticleTo Assess the Diversity and Abundance of Seasonal Migratory Waterbirds at Chashma Lake, Pakistan
Ruqia Bibi, Najam-un-Nisa, Sania Komal, Hafiza Nimra Ghani Qureshi, Maryam Safdar, Hafiza Hina Jameel et al.
The present study was conducted to estimate various species of Avifauna found at Chashma Lake during winters (2017-2018 and 2018-2019). As the birds are the best indicators for environmental changes, the migratory bird’s fauna was observed from September…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.288.295
Research ArticleResponse of Wheat Genotypes Having Different Stature to Early Period Drought Stress
Mubeen Zahra, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Muhammad Ashraf Bhatti et al.
Drought is serious constrain to global food production and shortage of water at any stage of plant life can be damaging for growth, physiological processes and yield. Thus, present study was executed to determine the impact of drought on growth and yield of di…
21 Dec 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.296.303
Research ArticleEncouraging Rural Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Case Study of District Sargodha
Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Umer Mehmood
Involvement of rural youth in agricultural activities, factors hindering their involvement, and what they think about having a career in the sector have the vigor to provide us with facts about rural youth. Keeping in view the importance of rural youth in agri…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.244.250
Research ArticleEvidence of Antibacterial Potential of Spider Silk (Araneae: Araneidae) as Borrowed Property
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir, Iram Liaqat, Junaid Nadeem, Hammad Aamir, Shaukat Ali
The notion that spider silk possesses antibacterial potential dates back to the time of ancient Greece when it was frequently used as wound dressings. In recent years, several studies have investigated the alleged antibacterial potential of spider silk but the…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.251.257
Research ArticleDiversity and Abundance of Birds at Dhapchapak Riverine Forest, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Najam-un-Nisa, Ruqia Bibi, Balqees Riaz, Bushra Khalil, Iqra Maheen, Saima et al.
This study aims to assess the avifauna diversity in Dhapchapak lake and forest areas. There is no previous record of any detailed research on bird species in Dhapchapak lake and the forest area.The study was conducted to estimate the diversity and abundance of…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.236.243
Research ArticleStudy of Biochemical Characters Gives an Insight into the Genetic Variation Present in F2 Populations of Ethiopian Mustard (Brassica carinata L.)
Muhammad Nauman, Iftikhar Ali, Nazir Ahmad, Fazli Ahad, Touheed Iqbal
The selection of useful variation in crop plants has been a major thrust of early farmers since the dawn of agriculture. This study aimed to estimate genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance for quality characters in Brassica carinata L. A total…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.275.280- Review
Effects on Biodiversity in Climate Change Scenario
Huda Bilal, Hasnain Raza, Kaynat Ahmed, Iqra Tariq, Qurat-ul-Ain, Sana Sarfaraz et al.
Climate changes and subsequent loss of biodiversity are threatening human existence. Due to its significance in ecosystem functioning, biodiversity is very important but difficult to replenish and recover when eroded. A severe threat to the anthropological sys…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.267.274 
Research ArticleThe Use of Surface Active Agents for Effective Removal of Dyes/Pigments: A Perspective Review on Solubilization and Foam Fractionation
Reena Ambreen, Sadaf Sarfraz, Fouzia Qamar, Shomaila Skinadar
Surfactants are characterized as having amphipathic structures. The solubilization of water insoluble products in water solvent-surfactant mixtures plays a significant role in numerous fields of industries such as polymer industry, enhanced oil recovery, emuls…
31 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.222.228
Research ArticleEvaluation of Pakistani Wheat against Aphid, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) under Favourable Weather Conditions in Peshawar, Pakistan
Usman Khalique, Muhammad Zahid, Noor Fatima, Syed Jawad Ahmad Shah
Aphid is a serious pest of wheat crop which causes significant damage to wheat production in Pakistan. The present study was conducted to evaluate 125 Pakistani wheat varieties under high aphid infestation period from February to March, 2020 at experimental ar…
31 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.215.221- Research Article
Assessment for Agronomic and Grain Qualitative Attributes of Wheat Cultivars under Agro-ecological Conditions of Faisalabad
Muhammad Dawood, Naeem Sarwar, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Faiz Hussain et al.
Wheat plays a major role in food security and nutritional needs of people across the globe. Management considerations play an imperious role in the final yield and quality. The cultivars differed significantly in terms of growth and yield. Therefore, cultivars…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.229.235 
Research ArticleFood Safety Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of University Students, KPK Pakistan, 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study
Junaid Ahmad, Shahzeb Javed, Mehmood Khan, Shadman, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Saleem et al.
Food safety and cleanliness are becoming increasingly important in Pakistan, as new incidences of food contaminants emerge, which, if overlooked, can result in a variety of health risks, illness, outbreaks, and even death. The goal of this study was to look at…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.281.287- Review
Wastewater Irrigation Possess a Risk on Food Chain, Health, and its Treatment with Constructed Wetlands
Hasnain Raza, Maryam Maqsood, Muhammad Muzamil Nazir, Iqra Tariq, Kaynat Ahmed, Qurat-ul-Ain et al.
Currently, wastewater irrigation is increasing to combat the depletion of freshwater resources and the water stress caused by climate change. In many countries, wastewater irrigation has been highlighted as a serious environmental concern due to heavy metal bu…
7 Nov 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.258.266 
Research ArticleHost Plant Resistance, Physio-Morphic Character and Screening of Chickpea Pod Borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)
Qurban Ali, Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Asad Aslam, Muhammad Shehzad, Muhammad Jamal, Humaira Malik et al.
Pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) is economically vital insect pests for chickpeas and caused huge yield losses in south Asian countries. Host plant resistance, physio-morphic characters counteract the ability of insect to demage and to cause minimum reduction…
15 Jan 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.312.217- Research Article
Development of an Innovative Tool for Assessment of Dietary Intake in the Fasting Month of Ramadan- A Ramadan-Specific Food Frequency Questionnaire
Rahmat Gul, Imran Khan, Iftikhar Alam, Zia Uddin, Zafar Iqbal
Dietary habits, both in terms of amount of food and variety of food, during the month of Ramadan are different from those during non-Ramadan period of the year. Therefore, general Food Frequency Questionnaire are not capable to report on dietary intake i…
31 Oct 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.jis/2021/7.2.206.214