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Research ArticleEffect of Sowing Methods on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Kidney Bean in the Pothohar Region
Sheheryar, Muhammad Mansoor, Syed Muhammad Saqib Raza, Iqtidar Hussain, Asma Batool
As a legume crop, kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are important for Pakistan’s increased food security and nutrition. Better agronomic practices are required since suboptimal sowing methods have generally lowered the crop’s quality and output.…
25 Aug 2025DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1339.1345
Research ArticlePhytochemical Profiling, Antimicrobial Potential, and Biological Activity of Cuscuta reflexa from Semi-Arid Regions of Pakistan
Shoukat Hayat, Irfan Ashraf
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. a parasitic plant with significant ethnomedicinal importance, was investigated for its phytochemical composition, physicochemical properties, and antimicrobial potential. Using Soxhlet extraction, methanol was identified as the most effec…
25 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1323.1330
Research ArticleTackling The Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus Disease Intensity By Opting Multiple Approaches
Muhammad Saqlain Naseer, Safdar Ali, Amer Habib, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Yasir Iftikhar, Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan et al.
Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) is a vital source of iron, protein, vitamins and minerals. Its yield and quality are extremely affected by mungbean yellow vein mosaic virus (MYVMV) that is transmitted by whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). The present study was conducted t…
25 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1331.1338
Research ArticleLocal Community Wisdom in Maintaining the Balance of Dryland Agricultural Ecosystems (Case Study of the Tolaki Community in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia)
R. Marsuki Iswandi, La Ode Alwi, La Ode Arfan Dedu, La Ode Muh Munadi2 Akhmad Kadir3 dan Suharno Suharno, Muhammad Luqman
Local wisdom plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of dryland farming ecosystems, particularly in the remote areas of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. This study aims to explore the application of local wisdom by the Tolaki people, with a fo…
25 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1346.1355
Research ArticleInteraction Effect of Planting Dates and Genotypes on Yield Related Traits of Chickpea
Hamayoon Khan, Rooh Ullah, Rozina Gul, Aftab Jehan, Aizaz Akbar, Muhammad Haris
Chickpea is one of the most important pulse crop grown both in arid and semiarid regions of Pakistan. Productivity of chickpea is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. Therefore, in this field experiment, 23 chickpea genotypes were examined under thr…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1306.1322
Research ArticleSynthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Silver and Gold Nanopartical by Using Isatis costatal L. Flovoniod Extract
Nazim Ullah, Abdul Basit, Alia Gul, Irshad Ali Khan, Abdur Rehman, Noshin Shafqat et al.
Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field, with nanoparticles (1-100 nm) playing a crucial role in various disciplines such as medical chemistry, atomic physics, and material science. These nanoparticles exhibit unique properties due to their small size, whi…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1255.1265
Research ArticleField Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and Botanical Insecticide Oxymatrine and Mineral Oil Nautilus against Oriental Yellow Scale, Aonidiella orientalis (Newstead) (Homoptera: Diaspididae)
Yosif Rashed Dakheel, Ahmed M.Tariq, Ameer Kamil Hamzah, Khalid Hasan Sahen
Citrus is an important horticultural crop of Iraq. Its production is hampered by the incidence of many insect pests. The oriental yellow scale, Aonidiella orientalis (Newstead) (Homoptera: Diaspididae), is one of the most destructive insect pests of citrus, ca…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1300.1305
Research ArticleEnhancing Spring Maize Performance Through Strategic Soil Potassium and Foliar Boron Application
Amir Rahman, Shazma Anwar, Said Badshah, Muhammad Ibrar, Sheraz Ahmed, Haris Khan et al.
Application of potassium (K) and boron (B) plays a vital role in enhancing maize growth and yield by supporting key physiological processes. Optimizing the application rates of these nutrients is essential to achieve maximum productivity. To investigate this,…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1288.1299
Research ArticleCombined Impact of Ethanol Priming and Storage Conditions on the Dormancy Termination of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Mini-Tubers
Ghani Gul, Fazli Wahab, Muhammad Umair Khan, Syed Awais Ali Shah, Ijaz Naeem Khan, Iqrar Hussain et al.
Dormancy in seed potato (mini-tubers) significantly impacts seed production and planting schedules, necessitating effective strategies for its termination. This study was conducted in the Agriculture Research Institute Tarnab, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pak…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1266.1274
Research ArticleSuccessful Internal Marketing Factors on Entrepreneurial of Small and Medium Enterprises in China
Li Ling, Chaiyawit Muangmee, Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn, Tatchapong Sattabu
The enhanced competition in the market and continuous change in the business environment, encouraging employees, increasing organizational commitment, and guaranteeing the enterprise’s long-term stability and sustainable development have turned into key…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1275.1287- Research Article
Effect of Schanginia Aegyptiaca Residues and Humic Acid Application on Soil Chemical Properties and Growth of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Kamal H. Al-Dulaimi, Salwa Hashim Khalaf Al Shamary, Ahmed F.M. Al-Enzy, Jabbar Sh. E. Al-Esawi
This study aims to investigate the combination effect of Schanginia aegyptiaca residues and humic acid on soil chemical properties and growth of Maize. The first factor included three levels of Schanginia aegyptiaca residues, namely without Schanginia aegyptia…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1223.1232 - Research Article
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nano Zinc Oxide in Increasing Growth and Yield of Five Broad Bean (Vicia faba L.) Genotypes
Ali S. Hassoon, Ahmad Thamer Kamil, Rafal Salih Mahdi
In order to ascertain the degree to which nano-zinc oxide successfully improved the development and production of five broad bean genotypes, this study was carried-out in the winter of 2023–2024 in the research farm (Al-Mahawil area), Babil Governorate.…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1233.1240 
Research ArticleComprehensive GC-MS Analysis of Aromatic Profiles in Wild Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Volatile Oil
Ali Sabah Al-Hasan
Thymus vulgaris L., also known as wild thyme, is a well-known aromatic herb important for its therapeutic uses and is extensively used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. This study focused on exploring the chemical profile of essential oil ext…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1249.1254- Research Article
Sunflower Response to Different Potassium Rates in Artificially Developed Calcareous Soils
A.A. Memon, I. Rajpar, G.M. Jamro, M.S. Memon, A. Rajput, J.A. Shah et al.
The ideal productivity of sunflowers is severely constrained by the dual problems of high soil calcareousness and inadequate potassium (K) availability. This issue needs to be fixed since improving sunflower growth, maximizing the efficiency of K fertilizer an…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1214.1222 
Research ArticleRole of QS Genes in QS-Dependent Virulence Factors and the Inhibitory Effect of Clove Oil
Sadia Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Ifra Siddique
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacteria found in various environments, including plants, soil, and water. It is a significant opportunistic pathogen in humans, particularly in immune compromised individuals like cancer patients, severely burned pati…
4 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1241.1248
Research ArticleEnhanced Resistance in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Against Okra Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus Through the Application of Trichoderma spp.
Zina Abdul-Hussein Jawad, Nabeel Al-Kaeath, Malik H. Karem
This study investigates the efficacy of Trichoderma atroviride and Trichoderma asperellum in Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR) in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) against Okra Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (OYVMV). The experiment was conducted using a controlled rando…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1163.1170
Research ArticlePrioritizing the Training Needs of Extension Field Staff regarding Professional Development in Punjab, Pakistan
Syed Mufeed Hadi Naqvi, Raheel Saqib
Pakistan being an agricultural country depends on its agricultural production; it contributes 24.0% to GDP and provides employment to 37.4% of the labor force. Professionalism is the major competency for Extension Field Staff, particularly sub-competencies of…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1153.1162- Research Article
Effect of Planting Density and Rhizospheric Administration of Humic Acid on Growth and Yield Parameters of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Ali Amer Dahham, Aws Jawad Kadhim, Ali Ibadi Manea, Sarmad Salim Ali
Optimization of planting geometry and supplementation with biostimulants can significantly enhance the growth and yield of the potato crop. This in-situ experiment aimed to investigate the effect of planting distance and humic acid application on the growth an…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1206.1213 
Research ArticleCost Effective and Season Independent Micropropagation Protocol for Ficus carica L. using Plant Natural Growth Substances (PNGS)
Saad Hussain Shah, Israr ud Din, Asad Jan
Ficus carica (Fig) is a native Asian tree with great nutritional, cultural, and environmental significance. The consequences of climate change and shortening growing seasons necessitate for a cost-effective, season independent, simple and potent propagation me…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1143.1152
Research ArticleImpact of Social Media on Agricultural Information Dissemination in District Sanghar, Sindh Province
Nabeel Ahmed Jat, Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Basit Ali Talpur, Azeem Shahzad, Waqas Raza
This study examines the impact of social media on agricultural information dissemination among small-scale farmers in District Sanghar, Pakistan. The study employed a multistage cluster sampling technique with a sample size of 160 respondents from two tehsils…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.3.1171.1180