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Research ArticleUse of Barley Residue Water Extract Combined with Pendimethalin Herbicide for Weed Control in Mungbean
Muhammad Sajid Mahmood, Muhammad Ashraf, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Khubaib Abuzar, Sohail Latif, Muhammad Aqeel Sarwar et al.
A field trial was conducted at University Research Farm, Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Chakwal Road, Rawalpindi to find out the influence of barley water extract alone and in combination with low doses of pendimethalin (pre-emergence) for weed…
21 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.259.263
Research ArticleThriving Situation of White Backed Planthopper (Sogatella furcifera H.) in Sindh Province Pakistan
Muhammad Haroon Hullio, Abdul Ghani Lanjar, Abdul Rahman Dhuyo, Imran Khattri, Agha Mushtaque Ahmed
White-backed planthopper (WBPH) Sogatella furcifera is one of the most important insect pests of rice throughout the Asia. The recent abundance of pest in Pakistan is in ascending order that requires high attention. Therefore, this study was designed to observ…
18 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.246.253
Research ArticleGenetic Diversity Analysis of Major Intrinsic Proteins (MIPs) among Maize (Zea mays L.), Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and Barrel Medic (Medicago truncatula L.) by using Phylogenetic Inferences
Muhammad Amir Maqbool, Muhammad Aslam, Waseem Akbar, Muhammad Waheed Anwar, Ehtisham Shakeel Khokhar
Major intrinsic proteins (MIPs) of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), barrel medic (Medicago truncatula L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) were targeted in current studies. Amino acid sequences of major intrinsic proteins of chickpea, barrel medic and maize were retrieve…
10 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.234.245
Research ArticleEffect of Lead (Pb2+) on Different Morpho-Physiological and Yield Traits of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata L. Wilzeck) under Water Deficit Conditions
Fiaz Ahmad, Mumtaz Hussain, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Jawad Asghar, Muhammad Rizwan
Plant growth and development are adversely affected by different abiotic stress especially lead and water stress. Therefore, present study was conducted with the aim to investigate the response of two mungbean varieties to three different Pb2+ concentrations u…
29 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.223.233
Research ArticleEntomopathogenicity and Modeling Aptness of Fungi (Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae) against Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Bruchidae: Coleoptera)
Wasim Javaid, Farid Asif Shaheen, Farah Naz, Muhammad Usman Raja
Aptness of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae was evaluated to manage pulse beetle (PB), Callosobruchus chinensis by using different fungal concentrations of 1×106, 1×107 and 1×108 spores/ml in stored…
19 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.202.206
Research ArticleIntegrated Management of Fertilizer Nitrogen and Poultry Manure Enhance Wheat Production
Tanzim Ullah Khan, Mohammad Tariq Jan, Ahmad Khan, Gulzar Ahmad, Muhammad Ishaq, Khilwat Afridi et al.
Integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers enhances wheat productivity. This research was conducted on integrated management of fertilizer nitrogen and poultry manure for wheat improvement at New Developmental Research Farm, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricul…
19 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.207.215
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Heritability for Yield and Yield Associated Traits of Wheat Genotypes in Nowshera Valley, Pakistan
Imadud Din, Fazal Munsif, Irfan Ahmad Shah, Hamayoon Khan, Fahad Ullah Khan, Ibrarullah et al.
Variation of traits is the basic tool involved in the natural assessment and causes to produce sustainable crop under various environmental conditions. The aim of the present study was to assess twenty-four different wheat genotypes for morphological traits an…
19 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.3.216.222- Research Article
In Situ Evaluation of Different Refractive Color Sheets and Reduced-Risk Insecticide Formulation Against Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Abdul Basit, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Sohail Ahmed, Gohar Ali, Muhammad Javaid
Bitter gourd or bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is an important summer vegetable of tropical and subtropical world. Melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) is the key pest of M. charantia and other cucurbitaceous vegetables incurring 30 to 10…
25 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.166.172 
Research ArticleEffect of Foliar Applied Magnesium Sulphate and Irrigation Scheduling on Quality and Yield of Maize Hybrid
Muhammad Rehan Aslam, Muhammad Maqsood, Zahoor Ahmad, Sajjad Akhtar, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Usama Hameed
The application of nutrients to crops at different development stages can enhance their yield and also adjust water stress levels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different levels of foliar applied magnesium sulphate and irrigation scheduli…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.173.179
Research ArticleYield Response of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) to NPK Fertilizers under Arid Climatic Conditions
Malik Muhammad Yousaf, Mumtaz Hussain, Muhammad Jahangir Shah, Bashir Ahmed, Muhammad Zeshan, Muhammad Mohsin Raza et al.
This study was carried out to access the response of castor (Ricinus communis L. Var. DS-30) for varying level of Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium under arid climatic conditions of Bahawalpur on clay loam soil. This experiment was laid out in randomized comp…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.180.185
Research ArticleEffect of Drought on Morpho-Physiological Traits of Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus L) Hybrids and their Parental Inbred Lines
Rizwana Qamar, Maria Ghias, Fida Hussain, Sajida Habib, Muhammad Khuram Razzaq, Muhammad Aslam et al.
Water stress is the most significant restrictive factor for agricultural production in Pakistan. Sunflower productivity is sturdily delimited by the inaccessibility of water. Developments of sunflower hybrids having greater drought tolerance are the effective…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.186.193- Research Article
Early Pruning and Potash Fertilizer Improve the Recovery and Growth of Deeply Pruned Tea (Camellia sinensis L)
Fayaz Ahmad, Noorullah Khan, Farrukh Siyar Hamid, Qamar uz Zaman, Shamsul Islam, Muhammad Abbas Khan et al.
The experiment was conducted at National Tea and High Value Crops Research Institute, Shinkiari Mansehra during the years 2012-13 with the objectives to find out the most suitable time of pruning and doses of potash fertilizer for deep pruning of tea bushes an…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.151.157 
Research ArticleGenetic Analysis of Yield and Yield Components for the Improvement of Mungbean Germplasm
Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Jawad Asghar, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Akram, Jaffar Hussain, Fiaz Ahmad
Mungbean is an important pulse crop and gaining popularity in the farming community of Pakistan. Improvement of mungbean germplasm for high seed yield requires information on genetic variability and correlation of traits. For this purpose, fifty eight exotic a…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.158.165
Research ArticleSynergistic Action of Isaria fumosorosea Wize (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Spirotetramat against Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) under Field Conditions
Muhammad Fiaz, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed
Combing pesticides with different modes of action is a crucial component of pest management strategies. In this study, field efficacy of spirotetramat and Isaria fumosorosea formulations was assessed in spring 2016 and 2017 against Asian citrus psyllid Diaphor…
25 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.194.201- Research Article
Future of Cotton Sector in Pakistan: A 2025 Outlook
Saleem Ashraf, Ashiq Hussain Sangi1Zakaria Yousaf Hassan, Muhammad Luqman
Major objective of this study was an overtime analysis of secondary data to calculate compound growth and forecast area, production and average yield in the Punjab Pakistan For this purpose, data collected from government reports for the period of 1990-2017 wa…
13 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.145.150 
Research ArticleAssessment of Different Exotic Sunflower Hybrids for their Agro-Ecological Adaptability
Qasim Iqbal, Safdar Ali, Muhammad Naveed Tahir, Obaidullah Shafique, Bashir Ahmed Khan, Ijaz Ahmad et al.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oil seed crop in Pakistan having the potential of bridging gap between production and consumption of edible oil in the country. The experiment was conducted at National Agriculture Research Center (NARC) Islamab…
13 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.122.132
Research ArticleHydroponic Tomato Production and Productivity Improvement in Pakistan
Arshad Mahmood Malik, Khalid Mahmood Mughal, Sarfraz Ahmed Mian, Atta Ullah Khan
Hydroponics production system is state of the art technology, ensuring round the year high quality vegetables free from any residual effects and multiple time productivity in specially developed glasshouses under controlled weather conditions during summer and…
13 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.133.144
Research ArticleApplication of Organic Sources and Nitrogen affect dry matter partitioning in Wheat under Tillage Systems
Madeeha Alamzeb, Shazma Anwar, Asif Iqbal, Song Meizhen, Mazhar Iqbal, Sara et al.
Organic manure and mineral nitrogen both plays an important role in improving soil fertility and crop productivity. Field experiment was conducted at The Agronomy Research Farm of The University of Agriculture Peshawar, during winter 2015 to investigate the ef…
8 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.106.115- Review
A Review about Perspectives of Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Safdar Ali, Obaidullah Shafique, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Amir Hanif, Ijaz Ahmed, Bashir Ahmad Khan
Nanotechnology plays a significant role in promoting agriculture and agricultural products. Agriculture and food industry aims for the sustainability and the protection of agricultural products, including crops for human and livestock. Nanotechnology hel…
8 Jun 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.pjar/2018/31.2.116.121 - Articles
EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENTS FOLIAR APPLICATION ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF MAIZE
Muhammad Tahir, Neelam Yasin
Micronutrients have globally proven importantance in agriculture. The deficiency of micronutrients is an expected trend among cereal crops which confines yield and nutritional value of grains. A field trial was laid out to evaluate the effect of micronut…
1 Apr 2018