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Research ArticleQuantitative Studies in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) using Multivariate Techniques
Muhammad Rizwan, Jehanzeb Farooq, Muhammad Farooq, Aqeel Sarwar, Abid Ali, Farrukh Ilahi et al.
Sustainable production of cotton be contingent upon development of genotypes having better yield, tolerance with respect to abiotic and biotic stresses and enhanced fiber quality. Forty five elite lines of cotton were used to evaluate the genetic variability f…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.113.120
Research ArticleAssessment of Stability for Seed Cotton Yield of Cotton Genotypes Across Different Environmental Conditions of Sindh Province
Zaheer Ahmed Deho, Saifullah Abro, Muhammad Rizwan
Trials were carried out to evaluate seed cotton yield stability of cotton lines beneath four diverse climatic conditions. Three strains NIA-94, NIA-95 and NIA-96 and two commercial check varieties in Sindh province of Pakistan viz. Sadori and CRIS-342 were pla…
23 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.108.112
Research ArticleToxic Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on Growth and Yield of Rice
Zohaib Ahmad Hassan, Ghulam Sarwar, Noor-Us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Muhammad Aftab, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
In Pakistan many soils out of total lands are occupied by sodic soils which in turn is upsetting farmer’s income and cause soil quality decline. This trial was led to appraise the toxic consequences of NaHCO3 on growth as well as rice yield parameters. V…
15 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.70.76
Research ArticleEffect of Seed Priming on Radish with Different Nutrients at Various Soaking Durations
Bilal Pervaiz Khan, Neelam Ara, Shujaat Ali, Kamran Khurshid Baigh, Abdul Wahab
The study was conducted at Agriculture Research Station Baffa Mansehra (ARSBM), Khyber Pukhtunkhwa in winter 2016, from the behalf of Agriculture University Peshawar, on the influence of priming of seed on radish cv. Green Neck with various nutrient sources; w…
15 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.77.84
Research ArticleEvaluation of Irrigation Frequencies and Seed Priming with Plant Nutrients on Growth and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Genotypes
Muhammad Nawaz Kandhro, Zulfiqar Ali Abbasi, Aijaz Ahmed Soomro, Naimatullah Leghari, Muhammad Ibrahim Keerio, Ahmed Naqi Shah et al.
The role of proper irrigation frequency is very essential to obtain optimum yield potentials. Seed priming by water and different nutrients enhances the germination, establishment of seedling, growth and ultimately yield of crop. The experiment was conducted a…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.58.69
Research ArticleEffect of NPK Fertilization Strategies on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Use Efficiency and Economic Benefits of Relay Intercropped Wheat in Cotton
Ali Zohaib, Habib Ullah, Shakeel Ahmad Anjum, Tahira Tabassum, Muzzammil Hussain, Mohsin Nawaz et al.
Crop nutrient requirements vary in sole/mono and multiple cropping systems indicating the need for optimization of fertilization programs. This 2-years study was performed to investigate the influence of different strategies related to NPK fertilization timing…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.49.57
Research ArticleEffect of Room Condition on Sweetening and other Chemical Components of Different Cultivars of Potato in Swat District
Shujaat Ali, Tariq Ahmad Jan, Khalil Ur Rahman, Shah Masaud Khan, Ijaz Hussain, Waseem Ahmad et al.
The lab experiment was conducted in 2016-2017, to evaluate the influence of storage at room condition on sweetening and other chemical components of potato tubers in Swat District, Pakistan. Tubers of the three cultivars, Desiree Diamont and Kruda were stored…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.41.48
Research ArticleManaging the Growth and Flower Production of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) through Benzyle Amino Purine (BAP) Application and Pinching
Sajid Ali, Abdul Basit, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Syed Tanveer Shah, Izhar Ullah, Noor Alam Khan et al.
Benzyl amino purine (BAP-C12H11N5) generally act as a plant metabolite and growth retardant. It encourages the growth and cell division of dormant buds and bushiness of plant by reducing its height. Similarly, pinching of terminal branches increase the cytokin…
8 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.29.40
Research ArticleDevelopment and Growth: Influence of Sowing Dates on Performance of Cotton Cultivars
Amjed Ali, Rafi Qamar, Muhammad Ehsan Safdar, Salman Saleem, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Arshad Javed et al.
Agriculture has a principal impact on Pakistan’s economy since its existence. The cotton crop is considered the backbone of agriculture and research are mandatory to augment its production. Indigenous cultivars have an impressive production potential whi…
7 Feb 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.23.28
Research ArticleDynamics of Salinity and Land Use in Punjab Province of Pakistan
Arshad Mahmood Malik, Hafiz Muhammad Tayyab, Muhammad Arshad Ullah, Muhammad Talha Bilal
Agricultural economy of Pakistan is vital for provision of food and employment for 207.77 million populations. This economy is mainly threatened by salinity which is expanding to 6.28 mha, thus developing wasteland of 2 m ha due to presence of highsalinity. Th…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.16.22
Research ArticleMorpho-Molecular Characterization of Xanthomonas Axonopodis Pv. Citri Associated with Kinnow (Mandarin) and its Management
Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ehetisham ul Haq, Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Idrees, Shahid Nazir, Ihsan Ullah et al.
Millions of dollars have been spent annually on quarantines, prevention, eradication and management programs around the globe. The present study was coined to record the incidence of the disease in the Sargodha districts of the Punjab province. Furthermore, is…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.8.15
Research ArticleEffect of Temporal Application of Gypsum on Mineral Uptake and Economically Important Morphometric Traits in Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) under Rain-fed Conditions
Muhammad Jahanzaib, Nazakat Nawaz, Muhammad Arshad, Shehzadi Saima, Muhammad Suhaib, Muzammil Husain et al.
Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) is an important cash crop grown in semi-arid regions of Pakistan. Groundnut is a good source of protein, edible oil, and vitamins. A gradual decline in groundnut yield has been reportedly subjected to various agro-climatic conditi…
31 Jan 2021DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2021/34.1.1.7
Research ArticleAmeliorating Effects of Salt Stress (KCl, NaCl) on Growth and Germination Parameters of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum americanum)
Zubia Rahim, Gulnaz Parveen, Salma Gul, Khushnood-ur-Rehman
Plants facing many abiotic stresses in which salinity is considered as most pronounced factor to effect the plant growth. This research was performed to assess the effects of NaCl, KCl, a mixture of NaCl + KCl in various concentrations on the growth and germin…
31 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.951.956- Research Article
Impact of Row Spacing on the Growth and Yield Parameters of Lentil (Lens culinaris L) under Semi-arid Region of Pakistan
Mohammad Mohsin Faqeer, Muhammad Aquil Siddiqui, Nighat Seema Soomro, Shameem Raja, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Ghulam Shah Nizamani et al.
Lentil is an important annual legume crop in the semi-arid regions of Pakistan. The current two years study was conducted to determine the impact of row spacing on the growth and yield parameters of lentil varieties. Three lentil genotypes (M-85, NIA Masoor 20…
31 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.945.950 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Bird of Paradise for Commercial Flower Production by using Organic Manures
Samia Ikram, Riaz ur Rehman, Farwa Batool, Atyab Amjad
Crane flower commonly known as Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) belongs to family Strelitziaceae. Bird of paradise is a beautiful multi color cut flower with a distinct flower shape of a bird and is an important commercial crop of tropical area. The prese…
31 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.940.944
Research ArticlePGP Characterization of Rhizobacteria Associated with Apple Gourd (Praecitrullus fistulosus L.)
Taqi Raza, Sergio de Los Santos Villalobos, Muhammad Shehzad, Shakeel Imran, Derly José Henriques da Silva
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial group of microorganisms which improve plant and soil health by enhancing nutrient availability and protecting plant against stresses. The current study was carried out to characterization of rhizobacte…
19 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.926.939
Research ArticleInfluence of Explant Sources on in vitro Callogenesis and Regeneration in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Zulekha Zameer, Samreen Mohsin, Ammarah Hasnain, Asma Maqbool, Kauser Abdulla Malik
Maize is an important cereal crop that is widely consumed all around the world. Until now extensive work has been conducted to determine the efficiency of various explants sources for maize tissue culture, especially the immature embryos. However, the manipula…
13 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.917.925
Research ArticleIncidence of Different Aphid Species on Various High Yielding Wheat Varieties
Muhammad Ramzan, Muneer Abbas, Sohail Abbas, Niaz Hussain, Muhammad Aslam, Javed Anwar Shah et al.
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major crop with one of the largest area under cultivation playing a significant role in economic stability of Pakistan. Among other pests aphid is a major one which contributes towards low yield on wheat farms. Different wheat…
13 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.911.916
Research ArticleEffect of Rice and Wheat Straw and K-Silicate Application on Maize Growth
Amir Aziz, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor-us-Sabah, Ghulam Sarwar, Sher Muhammad
Maize is one of the valuable cereal crops consumed in Pakistan. Silicon (Si) ranked second in terms of abundance on earth surface and is very important for the growth of plants particularly under stress. Silicon is considered as quasiessential element for plan…
13 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.905.910- Research Article
Impact of Zero Tillage on Productivity of Traditional Mung Bean-Wheat Cropping System of Punjab, Pakistan
Imtiaz Hussain, Azhar Mahmood Aulakh, Muhammad Sohail, Khalid Hussain, Ansaar Ahmed, Abdul Hamid et al.
Conventional mung bean-wheat production system in Punjab, Pakistan involves intensive tillage practices that increases cost of production and declines soil fertility. Zero tillage planting method provides an opportunity to improve crop yield, reduce production…
13 Dec 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2020/33.4.896.904