Issue · 2023
Vol.36, Iss. 4
12 articles · pp. 297-403 · All issues →
Research ArticleDevelopment of Protein Based Artificial Diet for Mass Rearing of Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Agha Mushtaque Ahmed, Ali Zachi Abdul Qadeer Alhilifi, Fahad Nazir Khoso, Muhammad Ibrahim Kubar, Tehniyat Naz Shah, Touseef Ahmed
Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is one of the significant insect pests of agricultural crops due to its polyphagous nature. The plants on which it feeds possess variable chemical and physical properties which may influence its biology pa…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.350.359
Research ArticleMicrobiological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Camel Milk from Southwestern Algeria
Nafissa Sahel, Fadela Chougrani, Abderrahim Cheriguene, Zineb Hamani
This study investigates the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of fresh camel milk collected from different regions of Southwestern Algeria. Samples were collected from 48 camels of El Bayadh, Bechar, Adrar and Tindouf. A wide variation was o…
14 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.377.388
Research ArticleIsoconversional Thermal Analysis of Cydonia oblonga Mucilage Composite Wound Dressing
Aniqa Nasir, Rashid Masih, Shazma Massey, Laiba Arshad, Sabi Ur Rehman, Irva Waqar et al.
Stability and shelf life of commodities are crucial aspect in product development in the field of pharmaceutics, food, and other consumer goods. In today’s world, non-adherent bandages are essential for reducing the pain and discomfort of people after su…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.318.326
Research ArticleUnlocking the Medicinal Potential of Sarcococca saligna: Green Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles for Enhanced Antibacterial and Antifungal Applications
Sabi Ur Rehman, Laiba Arshad, Saman Ali, Shazma Massey, Safeer Khan, Abdul Samad et al.
A notable advancement in nanotechnology is the eco-friendly and cost-efficient production of metal nanoparticles utilizing botanical extracts. Silver nanoparticles are particularly noteworthy due to their potent antibacterial properties and relevance in nanome…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.327.334
Research ArticleAnalysis of Fungal rDNA for the Identification of the Pathogen Associated Black Rot of Pumpkin
Sidra Hafeez, Tayyaba Sanaullah, Hafsa Naeem, Mah Noor Hassan, Muttalib, Farhana Kausar et al.
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo: Cucurbitaceae) is a heat-labile plant, having nutritional value containing large number of active compounds like carotenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids and necessary for food security against disease causing agents like bacteria, fungi…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.360.368
Research ArticleComparative Study of Chapatis Made with Different Flour Combinations Using Organoleptic Properties and Image Analysis
Hassan Anwar, Talha Anwar, Khurram Muaz, Muhammad Riaz, Rabia Anwar
Wheat is a widely used cereal around the globe. Over 759 million metric tons of wheat consumption was reported in the year 2020-21. Although, barley and oat are also nutrient rich but are less appealing to consumers due to their texture, taste, and chewability…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.311.317
Research ArticleMorphologial and Anatomical Studies of Tea Varieties and Clones Grown at Nthri, Shinkiari, Mansehra, Pakistan
Danish Kamal, Muhammad Abbass Khan, Ghulam Mujtaba-Shah, Naveed Ahmed, Maryam Iqbal¹, Basharat Hussain Shah et al.
The primary knowledge gap and problem statement for all tea varieties and clones in my study field relate to their morphological and anatomical features. Tea belongs to family Theaceae and Camellaceace. The experiment was carried out for the morphological, ana…
10 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.341.349
Research ArticleRejected Lime as Soil Conditioner for Growth of Vigna radiata: A Case Study from Mountainous Ranges of Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Amna Ali Mohammed Makoof Zabanoot, Al Wafaa Ahmed Suhail Qatan, Amal Salim Mahad Hubais, Khadijah Hamid Musallam Bait Said, Selvaraju Sivamani
Rejected lime is a residual by product generated during the calcination of rejected limestone. In the present study, the aim is to utilize rejected lime as a soil conditioner and evaluate its effectiveness for the growth of the green gram (Vigna radiata) plant…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.304.310
Research ArticleStrengthening Rural Youth in Anbar Province: Assessing the Influence of Small-Scale Agricultural Initiatives
Adnan Ibrahim Khamis, Jasim Mohammed Saleh, Najwa S. Ali, Anwer Thamer Ghaffoori
Small agricultural projects represent great importance in the growth of the economies of societies, regardless of the extent of their development or the difference in their economic systems and concepts, and the varying stages of their social transformations,…
14 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.389.403
Research ArticleMealybug (Drosicha sp. Monophlebidae: Hemiptera) Population Density on Different Host Plants and Their Management
Muhammad Ayub, Syed Arif Husain Rizvi, Ishtiaq Hussain, Musa Ali Hashmi, Iqbal Hussain, Shahid Hussain et al.
Mealybug (Drosicha sp.) is an invasive insect pest of forest trees in Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan). Currently, its management relies on the use of synthetic chemical insecticides. The massive use of these synthetic chemical insecticides results in environmental p…
6 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.297.303
Research ArticleBiology and Feeding Efficiency of Zigzag Beetle, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Fed on Mustard Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (kalt.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Under Controlled Conditions
Ashfaq Hussain, Javed Khan, Ammara Blouch, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Ashraf Khan, Zaheer Sikandar
Research was conducted to evaluate the biological attributes and feeding efficiency of Menochilus sexmaculata fed on Lipaphis erysimi under laboratory conditions. The mean developmental time from egg till adult emergence was 41.60±0.70 days under labora…
14 Dec 2023DOI Biology-and-Feeding-Efficiency-of-Zigzag-Beetle-Menochilus-sexmaculatus- Research Article
Impact of Different Irrigation Regimes on Growth, Yield and Nodulation of Mung Bean
Muhammad Mansoor, Shahid Hameed Khalil, Muhammad Arshad Khan, Ghani Akbar, Muhammad Shahzad Khan, Rana Naveed Mustafa et al.
A field study at the Arid Zone Research Center in D.I Khan, Pakistan, assessed the impact of varied irrigation methods on mung bean growth, yield, and nodulation. Results showed superior performance in raised beds compared to flatbed systems, indicating their…
7 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.335.340