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Model for Improving the Competence of Livestock Extension Workers in the Indonesia-Timor Leste Border Region

Ture Simamora, Ody Wolfrit Matoneng, Brigida Antonia Correia, Ligia Tomas Correia

The aim of the current research is to develop a model that will help improve the competence of livestock extension agents in the Indonesia–Timor Leste border region with 120 respondents. Results reveal that majority of the extension workers had moderate…

Impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) Levels on Soil Properties, Productivity, and Nutrient Uptake of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

Muntadher Hammadi Al-Budeiri, Zahraa K. K. Al-Salihi, Yahya Ajib Oudah Al-Shami

This experiment was carried out in the Rashidiya region of Iraq on seven-year-old Wonderful pomegranate trees to evaluate the effect of different application rates of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) on soil properties, tree growth, and fruit attributes. Fou…

Ecotoxicological Effects of Sevin10% and Chlorofet on Soil Fungal Community Dynamics

Balqees S. Al-Ali, Dhafar Dh. Al-Khion, Fadhil Jabbar Farhan, Salah N. Aziz, Ameer A. Mohammed

Fungi play an essential role in nutrient cycling and soil health, but they are adversely affected by pesticide application in the soil. This study evaluates pesticide effects on agricultural soil fungi growth in Abu Al-Khaseeb to understanding ecological risks…

Enhancing Bioactive Recovery From Amla Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction

Yanna Syamsuddin, Nabila Mulya Rahma Rizky, Dini Hayatul Nufus, Satriana, Auliyaa Raaf, Muhammad Dani Supardan

Amla (Emblica officinalis) contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and ascorbic acid, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study utilized ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) process to enhan…

Development of Apple and Beetroot Blended Ready-to-Serve Drink with Enhanced Nutritional Properties

Ibrar Alam, Majid S. Hashmi, Mukaram Shah, Muhammad Ayub, Ayaz Ahmad, Sahib Alam et al.

With the advancement in scientific research, the development of functional beverages with improved nutritional profile is gaining popularity. For this purpose, different vegetables are being blended with fruits to increase the functionality of finished product…

Comparative Evaluation of Some Unconventional Non-Chemical Approaches to Eradicate Bed Bugs Cimex Lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)

Mohammed Saheb Abed, Meeri Kadhim Al-Fatlawi, Hussein Ali Salim, Waleed Khaled Kaddem Al-Sudani, Dan Florin Mihailescu

Bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) are notorious and nuisance pests and are hematophagous ectoparasites of humans. Their infestations in human dwellings pose a serious threat to human populations. The extensive use of synthetic insecticides against bed bugs resul…

Autoclave-Assisted Mycosynthesis of Copper Nanoparticles from Pleurotus ostreatus Extract: Characterisation and Toxicity Analysis

Roslina Ainna Roslan, Nurul Aili Zakaria, Sharifah Aminah Syed Mohamad, Norfatimah Mohamed Yunus, Lyena Watty Zuraine Ahmad

Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) have gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications, particularly in antibacterial treatments. In this study, we synthesized CuNPs using an eco-friendly mycosynthesis approach with Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster…

Ethnobotanical Values in Ecosystem Conservation of Coffee-Based Agroforestry System on the Slope of Mt. Semeru, East Java

Luchman Hakim, Jehan Ramdani Hariyati, Erona Wafaretta

Planting coffee farms using agroforestry practices is one strategy to create an important ecosystem to assist numerous rural development programs and supported biodiversity conservation in Mt. Semeru National Park, Poncokusumo, East Java. The aim of this resea…

Epidemiological and Taxonomic Insights into the Tomato Mycobiota of Bajaur, Pakistan

Rashid Ahmad, Muhammad Iqbal, Hazrat Bilal, Muhammad Abdul Haq, Aminul Haq

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), a globally significant vegetable crop, faces significant productivity constraints due to fungal pathogens. This study investigated the diversity, prevalence, disease incidence, and yield losses of tomato crops in Bajaur Distri…

Assessment of Key Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Cultivars Against Sucking Insect Pests and Economic Analysis Under Field Conditions in Peshawar, Pakistan

Mehran Ullah, Muhammad Anwar Khan

An experiment was conducted to study the population dynamics of sucking insect pests along with economic parameters on key brinjal cultivars at Newly Developmental Farms (NDF), The University of Agriculture Peshawar. Six different treatments, i.e., Nirala (T1)…

Phytochemical Composition of Fruit and Leaf Terpenoid Extracts of Melia azedarach L. and Their Bioactivity Against Culex pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae)

Wail Ismael Hassan, Abbas Ali Zamani, Yousif Dakheel Rashid, Arezoo Jamshidi

Culex pipiens L. mosquitoes are among the most medically important vectors, transmitting pathogens such as West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and filarial worms. The development of resistance to conventional insecticides has intensified the search for ec…

Multivariate Analysis in Detecting the Selection Criteria for Rice Breeding Under a Direct Seeding System

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Department of Plant Breeding, Genetics, Punjab, Bahawalpur, University of Agriculture et al.

Biocontrol Potential of Paenibacillus sp. and Bacillus thuringiensis Against Fusarium proliferatum in Melon Manis Terengganu

Sarina Mat Rosid, Siti Nurul Aini Abdul Rahman, Noor Afiza Badaluddin, Mariana Mohammad, Mohammad Moneruzzaman khandaker, Mohd Eeyad Arief Mohd Nor Asri

Cucumis melo var. Inodorus cv. Manis Terengganu 1 or Melon Manis Terengganu (MMT), is an iconic fruit widely cultivated in Terengganu, Malaysia. However, over-reliance on chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers has degraded soil fertility, posed health r…

Exploring the Potential of Potato Germplasm Against Streptomyces Scabies and its Management Through Plant Extracts, Bactericides and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs) Under Lab and Field Condition

Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Mubeen, Shahneeza Aimal Nadeem, Muhammad Umar Shahbaz, Muhammad Kamran, Salman Ahmad et al.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important staple food in most parts of the world. The aim of this study was to find the resistant potato germplasm alone and through the application different amendments (plant extracts, bactericides, and PGPRs) against Strepto…

An Investigation to The Technical Abilities (Climatic Change) of Agriculture Officers Serving in Agriculture Extension Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Shah Saud, Muhammad Zafar Ullah Khan

The key role of agriculture extension services is to facilitate and uplift the socio-economic condition of the farming community. Keeping in view recent trends and evolving flukes in the agriculture sector, Agriculture Officers (AOs) would be capable of assist…

Potential of Seed Bulbs as an Inoculum Source of Molar Pathogens and the Effectiveness of Various Fungicides in Reducing Infection Index

Salim Widono, Supyani, S.H. Poromarto, Hadiwiyono

Basal rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cepae is the most detrimental disease in all world shallot producers. Diseased shallots show rotting at the base of the bulbs, and the leaves turn yellow and twist, so in Java, it is known as “moler disease.&r…

Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency and Wheat Productivity through Application of Humic Acid and Farmyard Manure with Synthetic Fertilizers

Sobia Bibi, Maria Mussarat, Dost Muhammad, Zaryab Murad, Seon Yeong Im, Ping Zhuang et al.

The excessive use of chemical fertilizers for enhancing crop yields has led to negative effects on soil properties and plant growth, necessitating the exploration of integrated nutrient management approaches. A field experiment was carried out at the Research…

Length-Weight Relationship, Growth Pattern and Condition Factor of Hypophthalmichthys nobilis from the Farming System of Bahawalnagar, Pakistan

Maria Younas, Rehmat, Zara Naeem, Waheed Ali Anjum, Nida Maqsood, Mughisa Hashim et al.

Length-weight relationships (LWRs) and condition factor play a crucial role in fisheries assessment, offering valuable insights into information on fish overall fitness,  health status and growth pattern. Hence, this study investigates the LWR, condition…

Impact of Nixtamalization and Pre-gelatinization on Functional, Cooking and Sensory Attributes of Noodles Made from Flour of High, Medium and Low-Amylose Maize Varieties

Wasif Shah, Ihsan Mabood Qazi

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important cereal crops of the world including Pakistan. This study aimed to assess the impact of nixtamalization and pre-gelatinization on some functional, cooking and sensory properties of the noodles made from the flour…

Effect of Phosphorus and Calcium Application via Drench on the Development of Banana Plantlets (Musa paradisiaca)

Marcos Raúl Heredia-Pinos, Jonathan Bismar López-Bósquez, Rubén Darío Rivera-Fernandez, Sesan Abiodun Aransiola, Naga Raju Maddela

The cultivation of banana (Musa paradisiaca) faces challenges in nutritional management that affect its development. This study evaluated the effect of phosphorus and calcium application via drench on the growth of banana suckers. Different treatments with (i.…