Issue · 2017
Vol.30, Iss. 3
12 articles · pp. 209-309 · All issues →
Research ArticleQuality Evaluation of Grapefruit Juice by Thermal and High Pressure Processing Treatment
Rana Muhammad Aadil, Xin-An Zeng, Saqib Jabbar, Akmal Nazir, Abid Aslam Mann, Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan et al.
The effects of control, thermal and high pressure processing (HPP) techniques on some quality parameters of grapefruit juice were investigated based on pH, acidity, ºBrix, viscosity, cloud value, hunter color values, bioactive compounds, microorganisms an…
20 Oct 2017
Research ArticleNutritional Assessment of Basil Seed and its Utilization in Development of Value Added Beverage
Masooma Munir, Aqsa Qayyum, Saeeda Raza, Nouman Rashid Siddiqui, Amer Mumtaz, Naeem Safdar et al.
Basil seeds are used not only as pharmaceutical plant but also for culinary purpose. The current study has been undertaken to develop a nutritious, healthy and value added drink. Proximate, mineral analysis, total polyphenol content and mineral analysis of bas…
20 Oct 2017
Research ArticleDesign and Development of a Portable Sisal Decorticator
Tanveer Ahmad, Hafiz Sultan Mahmood, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Azeem Khan, Shahid Zia
The demand of natural fibres is increasing in the world for industrial uses to make high value products. An enormous potential of sisal fibre is present in Pakistan for making ropes, twines, paper, carpets, cloth and handicrafts, which has not been exploited s…
20 Sept 2017
Research ArticleField Assistants Impact on Agricultural Extension Activities: A Case Study of District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Rehmat Ullah, Kalim Ullah, Inam Ullah, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Asif Nawaz
To investigate the role and performance of field assistants in Agricultural Extension, the present study was commenced in district Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during year 2014. Eight villages were selected randomly. Among all the farmers, 120 farmers…
3 Nov 2017
Research ArticleImproving the Stand Establishment, Phenology and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L.) by Various Physiological Enhancements
Muhammad Tariq Saeed, Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, Mumtaz Akhtar Cheema, Muhammad Shahid, Abdul-Shakoor et al.
Soybean is one of the most important legumes rich in high quality protein and oil. Its cultivation in Pakistan is restricted to few areas due to poor germination and low seed viability. The optimum yield and quality of this oil seed crop is noticeably affected…
21 Sept 2017
Research ArticleStatus of Carbon Pool in Grazed and Un-Grazed Range Lands, Pabbi Hills, Pakistan
Mohammad Umar Farooq, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ghulam Nabi, Ijaz Ali, Imtiaz Ahmad
Carbon sequestration study was conducted in grazed and in un-grazed sites at Pabbi hills Kharian, District Gujarat, Pakistan. The study area was surveyed and homogeneous sites for conducting experiment were selected for grazed and un- grazed range land at Pabb…
3 Oct 2017
Research ArticleEffects of Gamma Irradiation on some Growth Attributes in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Saleem Khan, Amir Hamza, Farhadullah Khan, M. Subhan, Aziz Khan, Irfan Ali Shah et al.
For the analysis of gamma rays-induced changes in different growth related end point using cotton as a model plants, the present study was designed. For this purpose, dry seeds of four cotton genotypes (Gomal-93, Bt-131, Bt-121 and Bt-CIM-602) were exposed to…
3 Oct 2017
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Satisfaction of Smallholder Rice Growers with Public and Private Extension Organizations and Development of a Strategy to Enhance the Effectiveness of Extension Work in the Punjab
Umair Talib, Ijaz Ashraf, Khalid Mahmood Chaudhary, Riaz Ahmad
Abstract | Agricultural extension is the main source for addressing technical issues and dissemination of current technologies among the smallholder farmers in Pakistan. Since the late 1980s, the government of Pakistan include private sector in extension…
11 Oct 2017
Research ArticleRheological and Qualitative Assessment of Wheat-Pea Composite Flour and its Utilization in Biscuits
Aqsa Qayyum, Masooma Munir, Saeeda Raza, Mussarat Gillani, Saima Kanwal, Nouman Rashid et al.
The present study aimed to develop composite flour by substituting wheat flour with pea flour at different levels and to check its suitability in biscuits through its rheological and qualitative study. Results indicated rheological parameters including water a…
20 Oct 2017
Research ArticleResponses of Strawberry Plant to Pre-Harvest Application of Salicylic Acid in Drought Conditions
Nargis Bano, Khalid Mahmood Qureshi
Salicylic acid is classified as a compound that effectively reduces the sensitivity and environmental stress of crops as it alleviates the adverse effects of numerous stress causing factors. Numerous SA levels are found to protect several species of plants aga…
24 Oct 2017
Research ArticleDynamics of Soil and Foliar Applied Boron and Zinc to Improve Maize Productivity and Profitability
Shakeel Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, Muhammad Shahid, Abdul Shakoor, Muhammad Safeer, Imran Khan et al.
Zinc and Boron dearth is an imperative soil constraint in Pakistan. Zinc (Zn) and boron (B) deficiency in soil is primary hindrance to achieve yield potential of maize. An experiment was conducted with the objectives to optimize methods of B and Zn application…
3 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExploring the Ratooning Potential of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Genotypes under Varying Harvesting Times of Plant Crop
Mahmood-Ul-Hassan, Naeem Fiaz, Muhammad Akhlaq Mudassir, Muhammad Yasin
Abstract | Ratoon keeping of sugarcane is very popular in Pakistan for its better economic benefits however harvesting schedule of plant crop is essential since low temperature severely effects the sprouting of subsequent ratoon in cane growing areas. A field…
7 Nov 2017