Issue · 2022
Vol.38, Iss. 5
42 articles · pp. 1-396 · All issues →
Research ArticleDeveloping Maize Silage and Ryegrass Blends based Fattening Ration for the Low-Input Small and Medium Scale Fattening Farmers in Pakistan
Khalid Farooq, Muhammad Tahir, Nazir Ahmad Khan
The growth rate of fattening animals under smallholder production systems in Pakistan is very low, partly because of the scarcity of good quality forages, and no or insufficient feeding of concentrates. The present study was carried out to address this issue,…
18 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.311.320
Research ArticleOptimizations of Modified Machine Learning Algorithms Using K-Fold Cross Validations for Wheat Productivity: A Hyper Parametric Approach
Farrukh Shehzad, Muhammad Islam, Muhammad Omar, Syed Ijaz Hussain Shah, Rizwan Ahmed, Naeem Sohail
An optimized wheat crop productivity model can play a crucial role for evolving effective agricultural policy decisions for food concerns and trepidation. This study measures the efficacies of modified machine learning algorithms using multiple linear regressi…
14 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.271.278
Research ArticlePerformance Evaluation of Sub1 Rice Genotypes for Vegetative Stage Submergence Stress and Reproductive Stage Drought Stress
Ifrah Amjad, Muhammad Nouman Khalid, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Noman, Sajid Ali, Rizwan Ahmed Shaikh et al.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the genotypes having Sub1 gene under submergence and drought stress in field conditions at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad. A pot experiment was also performed to study the influence…
2 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.240.251
Research ArticleAdoption of Agricultural Innovations: Does the Awareness Raising through Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is Functional
Faisal Khurshid, Asad Ullah, Sana Manan
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Agricultural Innovations Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in adoption of agricultural innovations among the farmers community. The data were collected by using stratified random sampling technique. A…
25 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.335.340
Research ArticleRural Advisory Services to Improve Food Security in District Sargodha, Pakistan
Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Luqman, Bushra Pervaiz, Rana Shahzad Noor, Muhammad Ameen, Sadia Hassan et al.
Food insecurity is becoming more alarming for Pakistan due to a range of issues including market instability, climate change, natural disasters and natural calamities. Therefore, rural advisory services to improve food security among the farming community are…
25 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.328.334
Research ArticleThe Knowledge Level of Agricultural Extension Workers in the Climatic Changes Filed and Their Effects on Agriculture in Duhok Governorate, Iraq
Hashem Saeed Murad, Salah Jassem Amin, Rawa’a Muhammad Al-Chalabi, Mahmood Khalaf Wasmi, Sundus Salim
The current research aimed to estimate the knowledge level of agricultural extension workers in the Domain of climate change in Duhok Governorate Furthermore, the correlation of knowledge degree among the agricultural extension workers was determined based on…
17 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.279.288
Research ArticleEffects of Sand and Clay Compositions on Growth and Biochemical Aspects of Hordeum vulgare (L.) and Soil Physico-Chemical Properties
Humaira Gul, Muhammad Junaid Yousaf, Fawad Ali, Mamoona Rauf, Farhad Ali, Iqthedar Ali
Crop productivity mainly depends on soil type, soil composition and texture particularly, the ratio of sand and clay. The current research was carried out to investigate the effect of different ratios of sand and clay composition on growth and biochemical aspe…
29 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.181.192
Research ArticleYield Performance of Cotton Genotypes Across Diverse Environments in Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Jamil, Rao Sohail Ahmad Khan, Rana Abdul Hameed Khan, Khezir Hayat, Saeed Ahmad, Abdul Sattar et al.
An ideal genotype must possess yield constancy under erratic environments to become a popular cultivar. The genotypes contributing least towards genotype by environment interaction (GEI) are considered stable ones. The present experiment was carried out at fiv…
28 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.152.157
Research ArticlePrevalent Poverty Incidence and Technological Innovations: Implications for Agricultural Development in West Africa
Olatokunbo Hammed Osinowo, Maria Gbemisola Ogunnaike, Esther Toluwatope Tolorunju
This study investigated the impact of agricultural innovation technology on poverty and the feedback effect of widespread poverty on agricultural development in West Africa. The study used 25-year (1991-2015) panel data from the Statistics on Public Expenditur…
28 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.143.151
Research ArticleAntioxidant Activity and Determination of Total Polyphenol Levels in White Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis L.)
Fahrauk Faramayuda, Soraya Riyanti, Sitty Mahanadhiandinie
White tea from the shoots is picked and dried by simple processing. Brewing white tea leaves have been shown to have antioxidant activity. This study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity of white tea leaves grown in Indonesia using extraction methods ot…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.111.120
Research ArticleEvaluation of Different Chemicals Response on Rooting Behavior of Olive (Olea europaea L.) Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Inam Ul Haq, Humara Umar, Farah Umar, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Jan
Olive (Olea europaea L.) is an important emerging oil crop in Pakistan. To ensure the provision of true to type healthy saplings, there is a dire need to optimize the protocols for nursery production. In order to attain success in this sector, investigation wa…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.79.86
Research ArticleHas the COVID-19 Pandemic created a New Pattern of Sugar Cane Trading?
Mochamad Rizal Umami, Zainuri, Sebastiana Viphindrartin, Rafael Purtomo Somaji
The pattern of sugar cane trading that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new pattern of sugar cane trading in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the pattern of the trading system undertaken by sugarcane farmers, to reveal the role of soc…
14 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.263.270
Research ArticleManagement of Nitrogen Sources with and without Beneficial Microbes and its Application Timing for Wheat Crop stand and Phenology Improvement
Faiq Ahmad, Shahen Shah, Muhammad Amin, Ikram Ullah, Sajid Ali, Maaz Khan et al.
To manage nitrogen sources i.e. farmyard manure (FYM), poultry manure (PM) and urea with and without beneficial microbes (BM) for improving phenology and crop stand of wheat, research was conducted at the Agronomy Research Farm, The University of Agriculture P…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.65.78
Research ArticleMultidimensional Poverty Profile of Rural Households and its Determinants: Evidence from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Urooj Shakoor, Syed Attaullah Shah
This study examined multidimensional poverty profile in rural Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan), using Alkire-Foster Method, and a binary logit analysis was conducted to identify its determinants. Data set of 3035 rural households, extracted from Pakistan Social a…
6 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.372.382
Research ArticleImpact of Land Uses on Drinking Water Quality in Selected Areas of Lahore City
Sanwal Masood, Dildar Ahmed, Silvia Machado, Sohaib Aslam
The biggest threat to the quality of rapidly diminishing groundwater resources is the uncontrolled pollution by different human activities such as industries, sewage/wastewater drains, and agricultural practices. In the present study, water samples were collec…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.53.59
Research ArticleWater Productivity of Furrow, Drip and Flood Irrigated Rice under Loam Soil
Ghani Akbar, Zafar Islam, Muhammad Umar, Shahi Salam
The low water productivity is making rice production unsustainable in Pakistan. Therefore, this study evaluated the water saving and productivity benefits of rice on furrow irrigated narrow beds (NB-65cm furrow spacing with 2 crop rows), drip irrigated w…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.95.103
Research ArticleInsecticidal Efficacy of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) and Ricinus cummunis (L.) Seed Oil Against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) on Stored Mung Beans (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek)
Nosheen Jehajo, Nasreen Memon, Mansoor Ali Shah, Naheed Shah
Stored pulses suffer from great damage and weight loss due to attack of Cowpea seed beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), thus, it was important to handle the pest infestation on legume grains in order to reduce the economic…
29 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.166.172- Research Article
Phytase in Feed Positively Affected the Phosphorus Digestibility and Growth Performance in Broilers
Muhammad Bilal Munawar, Saima Naveed, Shafqat Nawaz Qaisrani, Jibran Hussain, Shahzad Munir, Ayesha Ahmed et al.
The effect of post pelleting liquid phytase supplementation was evaluated in broilers on the basis of growth production, plasma and tibia phosphorus. The (n=504) day-old broiler chickens procured randomly allocated into 6 treatments dietary treatments were: B…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.121.129 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Various Agro-Morphological and Genetic Parameters of Single Cross Doubled Haploid Maize Hybrids
Madad Ali, Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Zubair Akram, Samreen Nazeer
Maize (Zea mays L.) is among the most important crops in the world for its nutritional value and productivity. Skyrocketing populations demand more food to consume without expansion in agricultural land which can be achieved by utilizing hybrid vigor. A field…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.1.11
ReviewCarotenoid Metabolism, Regulation in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Health Benefits: An Updated Review
Samina Kausar, Rana Badar Aziz, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Ahmad, Hamza Shafiq, Muhammad Asim et al.
Carotenoids are natural pigments, synthesized in photosynthetic organisms e.g., plants, bacteria, and algae, while carotenoids also be synthesized in some non-photosynthetic fungi or bacteria. The color gamut of carotenoids is from colorless to yellow, orange…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.12.25
Research ArticleEffect of Drying Methods on Physiochemical Characteristics and Mineral Composition of Mulberry Fruits
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Muhammad Nafees, Maryam, Irfan Ashraf, Ambreen Maqsood, Muhammad Saqib
Mulberry fruits (Morus alba and M. nigra) are highly nutritious that can be used to mitigate malnutrition of human beings, however have very low shelf-life. The present study was aimed at evaluation of different drying methods to improve shelf-life of dry mulb…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.35.42
Research ArticleSupply Response Analysis of Gram in the Context of Prices and Non-Prices Factors in Punjab, Pakistan
Naheed Zahra, Muhammad Qasim, Muhammad Azam Niazi, Muhammad Ishaq, Mubbashira Nazir
Pluses play a very vital role in nutritional food security however in Pakistan this sector was neglected in the past. This study aims to examine the supply response of major pulse gram in the context of price and non-price factors and to analyze gram productio…
1 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.193.201
Research ArticleImpact of Integrated Application of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Potassium in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Noor-us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Tayyab Boota, Muhammad Luqman, Ghulam Sarwar, Amir Aziz et al.
Organic fertilizers incorporation to soil has become an imperative need in order to achieve sustainable agricultural productivity. Since, incorporation of organic fertilizers improve soil properties and subsequently increased availability of nutrient particula…
1 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.203.210
Research ArticleStatistics of Rice Farming Activities During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: The Case of Niger State, Nigeria
Ahmed Abdul Gafar
The impact of the infamous 2019 pandemic on agriculture has in most cases been generalized. However, the impacts affected sectors and subsectors differently which would advocate different approach to the challenges faced. The main objective of this study is to…
2 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.234.239
Research ArticleIsolation and Molecular Identification of Enterotoxigenic Strains of Escherichia coli in Raw and Pasteurized Milk
Rahman Ullah, Muhammad Junaid, Nabila Gulzar, Rahat Ullah Khan, Baseer Ahmad, Ambrina Tariq et al.
As milk is a staple food in human diet consequently the microbiological quality of milk is very important. Therefore, a study was carried out for the molecular characterization (identification) ETEC (Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli) strains in both raw and pa…
17 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.289.299
Research ArticleTemporal Variation of Biometric Indices for Megalaspis cordyla (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Most. Shakila Sarmin, Md. Ashekur Rahman, Most. Farida Parvin, Mst. Shefaly Khatun, Kazi Ahsan Habib, Wasim Sabbir et al.
This study described the population sizes structure, growth pattern, maturity size (Lm), and optimum catchable size (Lopt) of Megalaspis cordyla. Fish were sampled (male = 720, female = 793) from commercial vessels operating in the Bay of Bengal (BoB), Banglad…
18 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.300.310
Research ArticleChemical Pretreatment Method for Enhanced Production of Bioethanol from Sugarcane Bagasse using Bacillus sp.
Nazish Manzoor, Alim Khan, Muhammad Yaseen, Abid Ullah, Zulqarnain, Iftikhar Jan
Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is usually considered agricultural lignocellulosic biowaste attracting worldwide attention as a potential substitute for fossil fuels derived from the sugar and alcohol industry. In this study, ethanol was produced from the acid and alk…
25 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.321.327- Research Article
Fecundity and Gonadal Periodicity of Snakehead, Channa striata from River Indus, Near Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
Shabana Parveen, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Ayaz Hussain Qadri, Ghulam Dastagir, Muhammad Hanif Chandio, Pervaiz Khan et al.
Fecundity and gonadal periodicity of Channa striata from River Indus, near Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan was examined from 240 samples (120 for each sex) during October 2020 to September 2021.The experimental fish was procured from the commercial catch of local fi…
25 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.341.345 
Research ArticleEstimation of Crop Water Demand for Rice by the FAO Penman Monteith Evapotranspiration Model
Phan Truong Khanh, Tran Thi Hong Ngoc
An Giang is one of the most important rice producing provinces in Vietnam. However, while water is generally abundant, some parts of the province experience seasonal water shortages. This, coupled with the increasing frequency and severity of droughts, perhaps…
28 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022.38.5.158.165
Research ArticleEffect of Various Toasting Conditions of Full Fat Soybean on Nutritive Value and Growth Performance in Broiler Chickens
M. Mansoor Javed, M. Aslam Mirza, M. Aziz ur Rehman, M. Saif ur Rahman
This experiment was conducted to check the effect of various processing conditions on the nutritive value of full-fat soybean (FFSB), apparent metabolizable energy (AME), nitrogen retention and growth in broiler chickens. Full-fat soybean was prepared by subje…
14 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.252.262
Research ArticleMaize Yield Performance Under Planting Patterns and Row Spacing in Semi-Arid Zone of Pakistan-Mardan
Shakir Ali, Zia Ul Haq, Abdul Malik, Tariq Mahmood Khalil, Ijaz Ahmad Khan
A field study was conducted to investigate the effect of different planting patterns and row spacing on maize yield in the semi-arid zone of Pakistan–Mardan. The experiment was set in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. Effect…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.26.34
Research ArticlePerception of Cassava-Based Farmers to Climate Variability in the Rain Forest and Derived Savannah Biomes of Nigeria
Adefunke Fadilat O. Ayinde, Peter Allison Johnston, Olanrewaju Olusoji Olujimi, Purnamita Dasgupta, Dare Akerele
Climate variability influences the pattern of agricultural production, especially in those parts of Africa, where agriculture is mainly rain-fed. A disparity exists in how farmers perceive and adapt to climate variability that influences their production decis…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.43.52
Research ArticleEffect of Host Pupae Age and Depth in Plant Debris on the Searching Efficiency of Pupal Parasitoid Dirhinus giffardii (Silvestri) on Oriental Fruit Fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)
Zarnosh Habib, Muhammad Ibrahim, Nasir Shah, Israr Ullah, Norman Javed Gill
This research study reports the effect of pupal parasitoid Dirhinus giffardii on oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) at various host pupae depths (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cm) in plant debris and at different host pupae ages (24, 48, 72 and 96 h)…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.87.94
Research ArticleApplication of Plant Growth Regulators to Promote the Yield of Wheat Crop in Pakistan
Muhammad A. Ahmad, Shabbir Hussain, Humera A. Awan, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Saeed
The growth of plants and their productivity can be improved by the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs). The PGRs have pronounced effects on the yield, biochemistry, physiology and plant morphology of wheat crop. Current studies were performed to investigate…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.104.110
Research ArticleSpatial Hotspots of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Attock, Pothwar, Punjab, Pakistan
Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Asam Riaz, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Waqas Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed
Hotspot information leads to precision in the application of control strategies. Mosquitoes inhabit diverse types of habitats depending upon host preference, biotic and abiotic characteristics of the habitats. This study mainly targeted the collection, identif…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.60.64
Research ArticleA Study of the Distribution of the Tigris River Sediments and the Variation of their Chemical, Physical and Mineral Properties and the Effect Caused by Kut Dam
Layth Saleem Salman Al-Shihmani
A study was conducted for the sediments of the Tigris River in Wasit Governorate, Iraq, near the Kut Dam, to determine its chemical, physical and mineral properties. After the soil horizons of the study were determined , samples were taken from each horizon ac…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.130.142
Research ArticleEfficacy of Plant Seed Oils Against Callosobruchus maculatus L. on Chickpea Grains
Agha Mushtaque Ahmed, Fahad Nazir Khoso, Ali Zachi Abdulqader Alhilfi, Sohail Ahmed Otho, Qurban Ali, Din Muhammad Soomro et al.
Pulse beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus L.) often damage the stored grains to such an extent that a huge quantity of total production is significantly affected. For last few years, a substantial consideration has been given globally to different botanical oils…
2 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.222.233
Research ArticlePerformance Evaluation of New Rotary Blades and Roller Cutter of Versatile Multi-Crop Planter on Residue Management
Abdullah Al Musabbir, Md Abedur Rahman, Naveed Anjum, Mustajab Ali
The present study clarified the effectiveness of rotary blades and roller cutters on residue management in the planter. A new rotary blade (Blade B) along with roller cutter was designed and their effect on the residue management was investigated. However, to…
2 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.211.221- Research Article
What Determines Food Security among the Farm Households of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan? A Binary Logistic Regression Analysis
Muhammad Azam, Shaista Naz, Malik Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Jamil Afridi, Ahmad Waheed
Food insecurity being a global issue has immense concerns in developing countries like Pakistan. Where this problem prevails with extensive severity. In this connection, this study was carried out to evaluate the determinants of food security and coping strate…
25 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.346.354 
Research ArticleAssociation among Yield and Grain’s Physical Attributes in Spring Wheat Genotypes
Hafiz Ghulam Muhu-Din Ahmed, Aziz Ullah, Muhammad Asim Bhutta, Ammara Yasmeen, Hafeez ur Rehman, Umar Farooq
The physical properties of wheat grain strongly influence on yield and have direct or indirect impact on the wheat milling and baking quality. Association of yield and physical traits of grain in 33 spring wheat genotypes were examined under field experimental…
29 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.173.180
Research ArticlePrecise Yield Estimation through Improvised CASA Model by Development of Soil and Atmospheric Constants (Sᵮ) and (Aþ)
Rao Mansor Ali Khan, Syed Amer Mahmood
Net Primary Production (NPP) is an indicator that is widely used to determine the supply of food and wood. NPP incorporates almost all factors that participate in the growth and development of a particular crop. These factors include various heat fluxes (e.g.,…
29 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.355.371- Review
Women’s Participation and its Determinants in Livestock Management Across the Developing World: A Systematic Review
Shaista Naz, Muhammad Arif, Akhtar Ali
Women are the prime contributors to livestock management and their increased participation can lead towards not only their own empowerment but also towards the development of the sector. Review of the empirical research across the developing world in the said…
9 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.383.396