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Research ArticleToxicological Effects of Heavy Metal (Pb+2) on Peroxidase Activity in Freshwater Fish, Catla catla
Nosheen, Sajid Abdullah, Huma Naz, Khalid Abbas
Freshwater ecosystems have been contaminated with a wide range of pollutants. Heavy metals are important contaminants of aquatic system and can cause oxidative stress in fish. Evaluation of antioxidant in fish can reveal metal toxicity in the water ecosystem.…
26 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.656.661
Research ArticleRole of Light Traps in Attracting, Killing and Biodiversity Studies of Insect Pests in Thal
Muneer Abbas, Muhammad Ramzan, Niaz Hussain, Abdul Ghaffar, Khalid Hussain, Sohail Abbas et al.
Light traps play important role in field sampling, monitoring, capturing, killing and biodiversity studies of nocturnal insect population. Funnel shaped light traps were used in mungbean and gram crops throughout the year. Effects of light traps were assessed…
26 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.684.690
Research ArticleEffect of Common Vetch (Vicia sativa L) Legume on Growth and Yield of Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorium L)
Aamir Saleem, Arshad Mahmood Malik, Najam Ul Hassan, Imtiaz A. Qamar
This study has summarized research and field observations of the work that was conducted from 2015 to 2016 at field area of the Range Land Research Institute (RRI), National Agriculture Research Centre(NARC), Islamabad to evaluate the effect of Common Vetch (V…
26 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.675.683
Research ArticlePollen Viability an Index of Abiotic Stresses Tolerance and Methods for the Improved Pollen Viability
Muhammad Khuram Razzaq, Saeed Rauf, Mohsin Khurshid, Shahid Iqbal, Javaid Akhter Bhat, Ayaz Farzand et al.
Pollen represents the substantial stage in plants and fertile pollen are important for proficient plant reproduction. Abiotic stresses reduce the photosynthates production, thus genotypes also reduce the reserve mobilization for tapetum cells which induce the…
25 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.609.624
Research ArticleDynamics of Nutrients and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) under Different Crop Sequences and Tillage Systems in Subtropical Dry Land
Asma Hassan, Zuhair Hasnain, Shahzada Sohail Ijaz, Muhmmad Ansar, Muhmmad Rasheed, Ajaz Ahmad et al.
Correct choice of crops and appropriate tillage systems are economically valuable for former depends on sufficient nutrient supply and satisfactory soil and climatic conditions. Moldboard plough (MP) (control), tine Cultivator (TC) and minimum tillage (MT) as…
25 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.601.608
Research ArticleEvaluation of Sugarcane Genotypes for Different Ecologies of Pakistan by Employing Gge-Biplot Technique
Muhammad Zubair, Sagheer Ahmad, Awais Rasool, Muhammad Asad Farooq, Ibni Amin Khalil
The aim of this study was to identify sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L) genotypes that combine high yield and stability across environments via Genotype and Genotype × Environment (GGE)-Biplot Technique to identify best potential varieties of sugarcane…
24 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.579.588
Research ArticleRichness and Distribution of Odonata in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Ahmed Zia, Iqtidar Hussain, Sardar Azhar Mehmood, Shabir Ahmad, Muzaffar Shah, Abdul Rauf Bhatti
District Kurram represents an important geographical position. It shares its border with Afghanistan and possesses unlimited water resources. Due to prolonged uncertain ground conditions, this area remains unexplored for insect fauna. Present study was carried…
24 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.589.594- Research Article
Effect of Different Control Methods on the Population of Sugarcane Whitefly (Aleurolobus Barodensis Mask.)
Illahi Bux Bhatti, Imran Khatri, Maqsood Anwar Rustamani, Riffat Sultana
The sugarcane whitefly Aleurolobus barodensis Mask has become one of the serious threats to the sugarcane crop in Sindh province and other parts of the sugarcane growing areas. Experiment was conducted on integration of different control methods i.e. cultural,…
24 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.595.600 
Research ArticleWildlife Hazard and Airports, an Emprical Analysis of Birdstrikes at Benazir International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan
Sameera Arshad, Arshad Mahmood Malik, Iftikhar Hussain
Pakistan is a signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Like many other countries, bird strike risk to aviation is increasing at most of the airports in the country. Analysis of bird strike data of Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islam…
23 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.572.578
Research ArticleEvaluation of Essential Oils for the Management of Parasitic Bee Mites, Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) In Vitro
Muhammad Abu Bakar, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Rashid Mahmood, Ziyad Abdul Qadir, Muhammad Arshad et al.
The experiment was conducted at University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha during 2015. The apiary had 20 Langstroth standard colonies of Apis mellifera naturally infested with Varroa destructor. Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman…
21 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.566.571- Research Article
Response of Cabbage Cultivars to Different Concentrations of Gibberellic Acid
Naveed Ahmed, Abdul Waheed, Farrukh Siyar Hamid, Imtiaz Ahmed, Muhammad Abbas Khan, Sohail Aslam et al.
The experiment was carried out at Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, National Tea and High Value Crops Research Institute Shinkiari, Mansehra during the season of 2018. There were two cabbage cultivars (Asha and Red) and four concentrations of Gibberellic…
18 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.4.562.565 - Research Article
Influence of Subjective Norms on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Agricultural Risk Management: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia
Muhammad Ali, Norsida Man, Farrah Melissa Muharam
Social influence plays a significant role in the adoption of new technologies exclusively in the context of climate change. Although various studies have been undertaken to manage agricultural risk from the field perspective. However, less attention has been p…
15 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.555.561 
Research ArticleLeaching Fraction: An Effective Tool to Mitigate Ill Effects of Brackish Water
Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor, Ghulam Sarwar, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor-Us-Sabah, Ayesha Zafar, Sher Muhammad
The general response of plants to soil and water salinity depends upon climate, soil characteristics, topography and management strategies. Water, even may be saline, is becoming more precious natural resource. Hence, there should be more crops and jobs per dr…
15 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.549.554- Research Article
Feeding Potential of Adult Menochilus sexmaculata and Coccinella septempunctata on Passionvine Mealybug, Planococcus minor Eggs and Nymphs
Muhammad Ishaque Mastoi, Ibtasam Riaz, Syed Muneeb Haider, Arfan Ahmed Gilal, Anjum Shehzad, Ahmed Zia et al.
Passionvine mealybug, Planococcus minor has caused severe losses to many important crops and vegetables. However, many natural enemies, particularly predators have demonstrated key influence on its population regulation. Thus, this laboratory study was conduct…
15 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.544.548 
Research ArticleSoil Properties and Crop Yield under Different Tillage Practices in Upland of Balochistan
Muhammad Sharif, Sadullah, Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Nasir Khan, Zubair Rehman, Ahmed Khan et al.
Soil degradation due to structural instability and low contents of organic matters are serious challenges for land and crop production in the upland of Balochistan. It is important to explore an alternative farming system which improves soil properties, enviro…
12 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.535.543
Research ArticleEfficacy of Manually Prepared Single Super Phosphate Fertilizer on Rain-Fed Wheat Crop under Sub-Humid Climate
Matiullah Khan, Shameemul Sibtain Shah, Atiqullah Khan, Muhammad Sarwar, Shoaib Ahmed
Field experiments were conducted during 2015-16 at National Agricultural Research Center Islamabad to evaluate the availability of P from different particle size of Hazara rock phosphate (HRP) by manual preparation of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) through the p…
12 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.527.534
Research ArticleNutritional Analysis of Some Rangeland Species for Camel Browsing at Thatta District of Pakistan
Asad Ali Khaskheli, Gulfam Ali Mughal, Gul Bahar Khaskheli, Allah Jurio Khaskheli, Arshad Ali Khaskheli, Abdul Samad Magsi et al.
Study was conducted at the Department of Animal Nutrition, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam during the year 2018. Investigation was themed to monitor and assess major nutrients in different camel browse vegetations over Thatta district. Results of curre…
11 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.498.506- Research Article
Optimization of Cultural Conditions for the Treatment of Pulp and Paper Industrial Effluent by Pleurotus ostreatus (L.)
Azeem Haider, Muhammad Mohsin Alam, Azhar Ali Khan, Muhammad Asif Zulfiqar
The efficacy of different Pleurotus ostreatus (L.) isolates to treat pulp and paper industrial effluent on a shake flask were studied. In the shake flask studies, Pleurotus ostreatus (L.) decolorized the effluent 69.68 %, on 7th day of incubation. Various cult…
11 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.507.513 
Research ArticlePhysiological Manipulation and Yield Response of Wheat Grown with Split Root System under Deficit Irrigation
Rashid Iqbal, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza, Muhammad Adil Rashid, Salman Ahmad
Water shortage is the main limitation for agricultural production in many parts of the world. Drought or unavailability of water may seriously limit plant growth as well as yield. A pot experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of various irrigation s…
11 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.514.526
Research ArticleAddition of Spinach Enhanced the Nutritional Profile of Apricot Based Snack Bars
Masooma Munir, Abdul Ahad, Asra Gull, Aqsa Qayyum, Nouman Rashid Siddique, Amer Mumtaz et al.
Fruit based products are major part of healthy diet ever since human life began on earth. Now a day, consumers prefer ready to eat and convenient food. Food bars are healthy nutritious, small meals having sensory attributes as well. In the present study, apric…
10 Aug 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2019/32.3.490.497