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Research ArticleThe Effectiveness of Tryptophan and Foliar Spraying in Improving some Production and Quality Characteristics of Oats
Ahmad Thamer Kamil Al-Sultani, Ali S. Hassoon, Farah A. Almosawi
During the winter agricultural season (2022–2023), an experiment was carried out in one of the fields in the Al-Mahawil district (30 km north of the Babil Governorate) to investigate the efficacy of the seaweed extract and the amino acid tryptophan in en…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1734.1741
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Grain Yield and Filling Pattern in Maize Genotypes Under Irrigated and Rainfed Conditions in the Old Brahmaputra Floodplain, Bangladesh
Md. Azihullah, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Abdul Kader, Md. Liton Mia, Md. Rakibul Hasan Sanet, Md. Atikur Rahman et al.
In water-scarce locations, creative and sustainable methods are consequently necessary for the efficient management of water for agricultural production. An experiment was conducted at Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1710.1733- Research Article
Relative Effectiveness of Mineral Fortification and Biofertilization on Some Bioactive Constituents of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Seeds
Ahmed Najm Al-Mosawy, Zahraa Mohsen Al Assafi
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a vital herb with great ethnomedicinal importance. As biofortification of plants with essential minerals, nutrients, and fertilizers can enhance their bio-constitution, this study assessed the effect of acadian marin…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1660.1666 
Research ArticleAssessing Beauveria Bassiana and Orange Oil for Controlling Bemisia Tabaci in Greenhouse Tomatoes Compared to Neonicotinoid Insecticides
Ahmed Amin Ahmad Saleh, Eman Mohammed Fekry Arafa, Moshiera Ahmed Saed Ahmed, Said Abdel Fattah Mahmoud Amer, Mohamed Farag Mahmoud Zawrah
This study evaluated the effectiveness of various insecticides including Agriflex, Pelexam, Merland, Midore, Orange oil, and Beauveria bassiana(Balsamo) in controlling whiteflies in greenhouse tomatoes during 2024 and 2025. The findings showed that Merland, Mi…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1755.1762
Research ArticleEfficacy of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae for the Management of Tomato Fruit Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Abdul Basit, Usman Khalique, Muhammad Salim, Ahmad Ur Rahman Saljoqi
The present experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera under controlled laboratory condit…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1698.1709
Research ArticleFarmers’ Satisfaction With Crop Extension Services Provided by Department of Agricultural Extension – A Case from Rural Bangladesh
Saifur Rahman, Mohammad Jiaul Hoque, Mohammed Nasir Uddin, Joseph L. Donaldson
Bangladesh is primarily an agriculture-based country, with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) serving as the nation’s largest crop extension service provider. As with other organizations, client satisfaction is crucial to DAE’s effectiv…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1742.1754
Research ArticleDevelopment of Gluten-Free Rice Flour-Based Muffins Enriched With Flaxseed and Cinnamon Powder
Komal Fatima, Majid Suhail Hashmi, Muhammad Asim Irshad, Ayaz Ahmad, Ayesha Riaz, Sahib Alam
This study investigates the formulation and quality assessment of gluten-free muffins made from rice flour, enriched with flaxseed and cinnamon powder, and preserved through irradiation. Five formulations were developed: T₀ (control, all-purpose flour), T₁ (10…
5 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1837.1845
Research ArticleSoil Quality Index for Dragon Fruit Plantations in Aimas District Sorong Regency
Nurul Fajeriana, Akhmad Ali, Muzna Ardin Abdul Gafur
This study was conducted to assess soil quality in dragon fruit plantations in Aimas District, Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua, with the aim of identifying factors affecting agricultural productivity and sustainability. The methods employed included surveys wi…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1616.1626- Research Article
Potential of Probiotics in Sustainable Aquaculture Production in Pakistan
Sadaf Aman, Sajid Mahmood Shahzad, Rahman Ullah
Probiotics may affect the gut microbiota of many different kinds of animals, including aquatic organisms. Probiotics are well known for reduction the risk of illness and stress, boosting immunity, altering gut microbiota, digestion, and nutrition, as well as i…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1635.1644 
Research ArticleNutritional Characteristics of Almond (Prunus dulcis) Leaves for Livestock in the Baltistan Region
Asiya Batool, Ammarah Kanwal, Ghulam Raza, Shazia Kausar, Ishrat Jamil
Almond (Prunus dulcis Miller D. A. Webb) is a member of the Rosaceae family and is commonly known as sweet almonds. It is one of the oldest cultivated nut trees in the world. It is also a widely cultivated fruit species in the Baltistan region of Pakistan. Alm…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1627.1634
Research ArticleSynergistic Effects of Biostimulant and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF) on Agronomic Traits of Sugarcane Seedling
Rafiuddin, Ambo Ala, Willy Agung, Purnama Isti Khaerani
Improving vegetative growth of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is essential to enhance productivity and promote sustainable future agriculture. This study investigates effects of different concentrations of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) application and…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1645.1659
Research ArticlePhosphorylated Banggai Yam Starch Edible Film: Effect of Glycerol Concentration on Its Mechanical and Functional Properties
Ramadhani Chaniago, Asriani Hasanuddin, Abdul Rahim, Darni Lamusu
Phosphorylation, a chemical modification technique, increases the hydrophilicity, film-forming ability, and mechanical strength of starch, making it suitable for edible film applications. This study investigated the effect of glycerol concentration on the mech…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1604.1615
Research ArticleImpact of Breed, Age and Gender on Beef Quality Traits; A Comparison from Native to Crossbred Cattle
Abdur Rahman, Zahid Ullah, Ibrar Muhammad Khan, Siraj Uddin, Muhammad Yasir Khan, Ikram Ullah
The diversity of native Pakistani cattle genetic resources is important as a human food source. With the increase in beef demand, the development of beef production is considered important by the state. Beef quality characteristics, i.e., marbling, flavor, jui…
23 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1596.1603
Research ArticleLunar Cycle and Lobster Seeds: Distribution and Abundance Patterns in Spelman Strait Waters, Indonesia
Pamaruddin, La Sara, Yusnaini, Andi Irwan Nur
This study examines the distribution and abundance of lobster seeds based on the moon phase in the waters of the Spelman Strait, Buton Tengah, Indonesia. Sample collection was based on the moon in the sky (Muharram, Safar, Rabiul Awal, and Rabiul Akhir) coinci…
18 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1564.1573- Research Article
Synergistic Effects of Organic Amendments and Plant Extracts on Growth, Minerals Content, and Phytohormones of Pomegranate cv. Wonderful
Akram. A.A. Hadi, Mawaheb M. Hussein
Pomegranate is an important fruit crop because of its higher nutritional and phytochemical properties. Different management practices can be employed to improve the growth and yield of pomegranate cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions globally. The aim of t…
18 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1574.1582 
Research ArticleEffect of Different Herbicides and Mulches on Yield and Yield Components of Maize Cultivars
Muhammad Saddique, Ijaz Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Fawad, Meher Ali
Reducing invasive weeds to enhance crop productivity is a major challenge in agriculture. A field study was conducted at the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), Tarnab, Peshawar, Pakistan, during the 2023 Kharif season to evaluate different weed management…
18 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1583.1595
Special Issue: Novel Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology for Sustainable Farming in Tropical RegionEffectiveness of Pineapple Extract in Improving Microplastic Hepatotoxicity in Male White Rats of Wistar Strain
Diah Hermayanti, Roy Hendroko Setyobudi, Meddy Setiawan, Suherman Suherman, Mohammed Ali Wedyan, Muhannad Illayan Saleem Massadeh et al.
Microplastics (MPs) are free radicals, and exposure towards them can cause hepatotoxicity by increasing serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) and serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) enzymes in the blood, leading to liver cell damage. Aiming to…
10 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s1.220.231
Research ArticleProductivity and Brix Content of Several Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Varieties under Various Concentrations of Liquid Nano-silica Fertilizer
Fahmi Sahaka, Yunus Musa, Muh Farid, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Silicon is considered a beneficial element known to enhance both the productivity and brix content of sugarcane. This study aimed to determine the optimal concentration of liquid nanosilica fertilizer across several sugarcane varieties to achieve the highest p…
9 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1507.1522
Research ArticleApplication of Weed Extracts from Billygoat (Ageratum Conyzoides) and Siam (Chromolaena Odorata) to Control Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) on Potatoes
Gayuh Prasetyo Budi, Toti Ariya Pangestu, Aman Suyadi, Oetami Dwi Hajoeningtijas, Hafid Firmansyah
Late blight is an important disease in potato plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. The disease can develop quickly, be very severe and cause up to 100% loss in potato yields in high rainfall, humidity and temperature at 18°-20°C. The res…
9 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1523.1530
Research ArticleFirst Report on Temporal Variation of Conditions of Clupisoma garua in the Ganges River Through Multiple Functions
Taiba Akter Laboni, Md. Akhtar Hossain, Mst. Shahinur Khatun, Md. Golam Sarwar, Nur-E-Farjana Ilah, Kamruzzaman et al.
The Garua bacha, scientifically known as Clupisoma garua, is a fish species of significant commercial and nutritional value. This research presents the initial exploration of condition factors, including Fulton’s condition factor (KF), allometric conditi…
9 Oct 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.4.1481.1493