Issue · 2016
Vol.32, Iss. 4
18 articles · pp. 258-423 · All issues →
Research ArticleEffect of Biochar, Farmyard Manure and Poultry Manure on Zn Adsorption in Calcareous Alkaline Soil
Abida Saleem, Sajida Parveen, Muhammad Jamal Khan
The effect of Farm Yard Manure (FYM), Press Mud (PM), and Biochar (BC) applied to a fresh soil was evaluated on Zn adsorption potential in calcareous alkaline soils [Piedmont alluvium, silty clay loam, Ustochrept]. The Zn adsorption capacity was determined by…
2 Nov 2016
Research ArticleImpacts of Agriculture Land use Changes on Mobile Pastoral System in Naran Valley of Western Himalayan Northern Pakistan
Muhammad Khurshid, Muhammad Nafees, Inam-ur-Rahim, Wajid Rashid
The upland pastures in western Himalayan of Northern Pakistan are traditionally used by mobile pastoralists for livestock grazing during summer. Since the late 1980’s, these pastures have been used for off season vegetables cultivation which leads…
29 Sept 2016
Research ArticleAlternative Milk Marketing Channels and Dairy Performance of Smallholders in Pakistan: A Case of South Region of Punjab Province
Mazhir Nadeem Ishaq, Li Cui Xia, Rukhsana Rasheed, Zeeshan Ahmad, Muhammad Abdullah
This study attempts to measure the economic benefits of milk marketing cooperatives working in two districts (Vehari and Muzzafargrah), geographically located in the southern region of Punjab province of Pakistan. The study analyzed the significance of milk ma…
13 Oct 2016
Research ArticleOff-Farm Employment among Small Farm Holders of Different Tenurial Status in Peshawar Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkwa
Haidar Ali, Malik Muhammad Shafi, Himayatullah Khan
The present study investigated the off-farm employment among small farm holders of different tenurial status in Peshawar Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A sample of 201 farm households (Owners, Owner-cum-tenants and tenants) was selected using random sampling te…
26 Oct 2016
Research ArticlePhotoperiodic Effect on Vegetative Growth and Flower Quality of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Jacq.)
Safdar A. Wahocho, Tanveer F. Miano, Noor U.N. Memon, Niaz A. Wahocho
The photoperiodic effects on vegetative growth and flower quality of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Jacq.) were examined during 2015 at the Horticulture orchard, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam in a three replicated RCBD design. The zinnia plants were grown unde…
18 Oct 2016
Research ArticleImproved Soil Physical Properties, Yield and Water Productivity under Controlled Traffic, Raised-Bed Farming
Ghani Akbar, Muhammad Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Asif, Iqbal Hassan, Qurban Hussain, Greg Hamilton
Excessive irrigation application and intensive tillage is the norm on Pakistani farms, which exacerbate water logging and salinity and reduce the water productivity of major crops. Addressing these issues, a long term experiment (2000 to 2009) under wheat-maiz…
25 Oct 2016
Research ArticleEffects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Spores Density and Root Colonization of Four Hybrids of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Different Rock Phosphate Levels
Sayeda Sarah, Muhammad Ibrar
The present experiment was carried out in a net house at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. The main purpose of this research was to find out the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) inoculation (with and without Mycorrhiza) along with application…
26 Sept 2016
Research ArticleTechnical Efficiency of Cotton Production in Pakistan: A Comparative Study on Non BT and BT-Cotton Farms
Hina Fatima, Muhammad Azeem Khan, Mahreen Zaid-Ullah, Abdul-Jabbar, Khurram Nawaz Saddozai
This study has estimated the technical efficiency of Non-BT cotton and BT cotton production in Pakistan. Those farmers were selected as the respondents for the study that used to cultivate Non-B…
29 Sept 2016
Research ArticleAmelioration of Cotton Leaf Reddening with Boron and Zinc Application through Balanced Nutrient Management Practices
Allah Wadhayo Gandahi, Khalilluah Panhwar, Rabail Gandahi, Muhammad Saleem Sarki, Mahmooda Buriro
A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of nutrient management on growth, yield characters and leaf reddening in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Cotton variety Haridost was studied under 4 NPK treatments (000 NPK kg ha-1, 120-0-0 kg N ha-1,…
29 Sept 2016
Research ArticleEstimating the Structural Shifts in the Demand for the Selected Food Groups in Pakistan
Mehreen Zaidullah, Hina Fatima
Pakistan is the fastest urbanizing country among all of the South Asian Countries and its rural population may equalize that of the urban till 2030. There are other changes as well like population growth and the wealth effects that have been observed in Pakist…
31 Oct 2016- Research Article
The Effect of Land Use Type and Climatic Conditions on Carbon Dynamics and Physico-Chemical Properties of Inceptisols and Mollisols
Aqila Shaheen, Mehwish Matien
Carbon has an important role in soil fertility; its sequestration is essential for sustainable agriculture. Soil organic carbon of three land uses viz. forest land, grassland, and cultivated land were quantified. These land uses belonged to two soil groups hav…
3 Nov 2016 
Research ArticleThe Implementation of WTO and its Impact on Pakistan External Trade
Robina Karim, Dawood Jan
This study aims at analyzing the status of implementation of WTO and its impact on Pakistan external trade (Imports + Exports). To achieve the stated purpose, study adopted methodology which required testing of hypothesis which states “Pakistan’s f…
15 Nov 2016
Research ArticleFloristic Composition of Verges of Motorway (M-1) Peshawar to Charsadda, Pakistan during Winter Season
Syeda Farzana Bibi, Lal Badshah, Siraj-ud-Din
Detail study was carried out on the flora of road sides and central green belt of Motorway (M-1) from Peshawar to Charsadda Interchange. A total of 30 different species ,which belong to 29 genera and 16 families, were recorded from the area.Poaceae was the mos…
20 Dec 2016
Research ArticleAn Estimation of Food Demand in Pakistan Using LA/AIDS
Irfan Ullah, Abbas Ullah Jan
This paper aims to examine the food consumption decisions of the urban and rural household in order to understand the demand for different food commodities and to determine the effects of important economic factors such as prices and income. Flexible Linear Ap…
14 Nov 2016
Research ArticleIncome Inequality Estimation of Rural Region of KP Province: A Gini Coefficient Approach
Zaheer Ahmad Qureshi, Khuram Nawaz Sadozai
This research paper is designed to estimate the income inequality of rural region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province, Pakistan. This study utilized cross sectional data of House Hold Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) collected by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics…
14 Nov 2016
ReviewAgricultural Productivity Current Scenario, Constraints and Future Prospects in Pakistan
Muhammad Aslam
This review paper intends to portray current scenario of agricultural productivity through yields and gaps of five major crops; wheat, cotton, rice, maize and sugarcane. The review discusses major constraints, identifies future prospects and makes policy recom…
13 Oct 2016- Research Article
Population Dynamics of Sunflower Insect Pests and their Natural Enemies
Muhammad Basit, Shafqat Saeed, Mushtaq Ahmad Saleem, Rana Zulfiqar
A field study was carried out during 2008 and 2009 to evaluate the population fluctuation of insect pests and their predators in sunflower ecosystem. The data revealed that B. tabaci and Empoasca spp were present throughout the cropping season. Their average m…
20 Dec 2016 
Research ArticleVermicompost and Mycorrhiza Effect on Yield and Phosphorus Uptake of Wheat Crop
Sadiq Hussain, Muhammad Sharif, Sarmad Khan, Fazli Wahid, Hina Nihar, Wiqar Ahmad et al.
A pot experiment was conducted to assess the effect of mycorrhiza inoculation with vermicompost on yield and P uptake of wheat. The experiment was carried out in Completely Randomized Design replicated four times during season 2014-15. Phosphorus (P) was appli…
13 Nov 2016