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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…
28 Sept 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…
26 Sept 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…
25 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…
25 Sept 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…
18 Sept 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…
18 Sept 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Grape Fruit Albedo Powder on the Physicochemical and Sensory Attributes of Fruit Cake
Aneela Qureshi, Ammara Ainee, Muhammad Nadeem, Masooma Munir, Tahir Mahmood Qureshi, Saqib Jabbar
Abstract | In thisstudy, fruit cakes were made by replacing fat in different proportion with grape fruit albedo powder. The effect of fiber source on physicochemical, sensory attributes and microbiological properties of fruit cakes were examined during 30 days…
29 Jun 2017
Research ArticleNew High Yielding Mungbean [(Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Variety "Inqalab Mung" for the Agro-Climatic Conditions of KPK
Muhammad Mansoor, Amanullah, Zafar Islam, Sher Muhammad, Muhammad Umair, Mehmood Ayaz et al.
Abstract | Inqalab Mung (DM-3) was developed through cross between VC1482 C (AVRDC line Vigna cross, bold seeded, small stature and susceptible to Mungbean Yellow Mosac Virus (MYMV) and NM-92 (a promising variety of Pakistan, bold seeded, high yielding an…
29 Jun 2017
Research ArticleFactors Affecting Adoption of Recommended Citrus Production Practices in the Punjab
Mazher Abbas, Irfan Mahmood, Arshed Bashir, Tahir Mehmood, Khalid Mahmood, Zubair Ikram
Abstract | The present study was conducted to examine the awareness and adoption of recommended citrus production practices and to investigate the factors that can affect the adoption of recommended citrus production practices. A farm level survey was conducte…
29 Jun 2017
Research ArticleEfficacy of Essential Oils and Formic Acid in the Management of Tropilaelaps clareae in Apis mellifera Linnaeus Colonies in Relation to Honey Production
Noor Islam, Muhammad Amjad, Ehsan ul Haq, Elizabeth Stephen, Falak Naz
The brood ectoparasitic mites, Tropilaelaps clareae is causing greater damage to Apis mellifera colonies and major economic losses (a serious threat) to beekeeping industry in Pakistan. Seven treatments including five essential oils of basil (Ocimum basilicum)…
29 Jun 2017- Research Article
Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Compost of Different Socio-Economics Groups of Peshawar City, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Oaj Khurshid, Naureen Aurangzeb, Ayaz Khan, Alia Naz, Abdullah khan, Sobia Nisa et al.
An experimental study was piloted to evaluate the possibility of composting of source separated organic substance of municipal solid waste (MSW) produced in low, middle and high income areas of Peshawar having the a population more than 2 million. Outcomes of…
29 Jun 2017 
Research ArticleGrain Quality Aspect Indicates Hybrid Rice Development Concern to Indigenous Inbred Varieties
Rauf Ahmad, Karam Ahad, Aziz Ullah Shah
Abstract | Milling, physical and cooking quality of candidate hybrid varieties of fine and coarse rice category, were tested for their performance against the respective standards. In hybrid category, 58% candidates milling quality found excellent or good (hea…
25 Jun 2017
Research ArticlePostharvest Life of Guava (PsidiumguajavaL.) Varieties as Affected by Storage Intervals at Room Temperature
Said Rawan, Farzana bibi, Nadeem Khan, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Zahir shah, Asif Iqbal et al.
The research study entitled“Postharvest life of guava (PsidiumguajavaL.) varieties as affected by storage intervals at room temperature” was conducted at post harvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, d…
20 Jun 2017
Research ArticleAntibacterial Activity by Chlorogenic Acid Isolated through Resin from Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca L.)
Ahmed Mujtaba, Tariq Masud, Asif Ahmad, Waqar Ahmed, Saqib Jabbar, Robert E. Levin
A number of studies concluded the antibacterial activity of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) and its by-products. The aim of the study were to test the activity of chlorogenic acid isolated from apricot cv. Habi, against different food borne pathogens and quantif…
20 Jun 2017
Research ArticleResponse of Onion Yield under Field Conditions to Humic Substances Derived from Different Sources
Ahmad Khan, Raza Ullah Khan, Muhammad Zameer Khan, Fayyaz Hussain, Muhammad Ehsan Akhtar, Jalal-Ud-Din
A field experiment was conducted at NARC, Islamabad to evaluate the effect of humic substances (HSs) derived from coal, sunflower, and maize waste materials on onion yield. Four HSs rates; 0, 20, 30 and 40 kg/ha were applied to onion (variety Red Swat) transpl…
20 Jun 2017
Research ArticleResponse of Wheat to Tillage and Sowing Techniques under Arid Condition
Abdus-Subhan, Qudratullah Khan, Muhammad Mansoor, Muhammad Jamil Khan, Ammanullah, Matiullah Khan
Heavy textured soil leads to insufficiency of water in arid region. To investigate the effect of soil pulverization (P) and sowing methods (S) on Water Use Efficiency (WUE), wheat yield and economics, a field experiment was carried out at Arid Zone Research Ce…
19 Jun 2017
Research ArticleAssociation of Leaf Related Traits and Boll Weight in Cotton
Muhammad Qadir Ahmad¹, Farheen Ashraf Raza¹, Abdul Qayyum¹, Waqas Malik¹, Rao Wali Muhammad, Muhammad Asif Saleem et al.
Cotton is an important cash crop that provides financial assistance to many people across the world. Leaf morphology and physiology provides a balance between leaf temperature, leaf energy exchange and photosynthesis. The experiment was undertaken to study the…
18 Jun 2017
Research ArticleResponse of Spring and Autumn Sunflower to Chemical and Bio-Fertilizers for Yield and Quality Traits
Muhammad Tahirand Memoona Shehzadi
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the major oilseed crops grown worldwide for the production of edible oils. In order to increase the oil production there is dire need to grow more sunflower by using the economical and environment friendly techniques.…
12 Jun 2017