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Research ArticleEffects of Different Seed Dressers and Varietal Response of Maize Against Maize Stem Borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Infestation
Muhammad Salim, Ali Qadar, Ahmad-Ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Shahid Sattar Khan, Amjad Usman, Haroon Khan et al.
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple crop of significant agricultural importance worldwide. However, its productivity is severely threatened by the maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), a destructive pest that affects maize at variou…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.842.851
Research ArticleSustainable Model of Agricultural Enterprises in the Environment of Digital Transformation
Cui Haitao, Chaiyawit Muangmee, Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn, Tatchapong Sattabut
This study delves into the influence of digital transformation and the corporate environment on the performance of agricultural enterprises, with a primary focus on the mediating function of dynamic learning capabilities. Rooted in dynamic learning theory, a r…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.894.909
Research ArticleEffect of Replacing Soybean Meal with Corn Steep Liquor on Growth Performance and Blood Metabolites in Beetal Goats
Muhammad Usman, Saeed Ahmed, Imran Mohsin, Ghulam Qadir, Muhammad Noman Tariq, Mohsin Ali et al.
The objective of present study was to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meal with corn steep liquor on dry matter intake (DMI), growth performance and blood metabolites in Beetal bucks. Twenty-four Beetal bucks of age 12 ± 1 months having body we…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.910.917
Research ArticleFood Nutrition Security Status During Pandemic Covid-19 in Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Yaseen, Abdul-Gafar Ahmed, Muhammad Luqman, Ahmed Saifullah Ahmed, Ayuba Abdulsalam, Usman Saleem et al.
This research assesses the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the accessibility/affordability components of the basic food nutrition in Punjab. The fear for another lockdown as a result of spread of new COVID-19 variants agitated this empirical study on the impact…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.852.859
Research ArticleFloristic Composition, Structure, and Diversity of a Fragmented Forest Remnant in the Ecuadorian Chocó: The Case of ‘La Montaña enclave’
Raúl Valentín Mora-Yela, Cesar Tapia Bastidas, Joaquín Giménez de Azcárate-Cornide, Fernando David Sánchez-Mora, Carlos A. Salas-Macías, Adriana Beatriz Sánchez-Urdaneta
Floristic composition is a key indicator of a region’s biodiversity, as it helps identify the species present, their interactions, and the special distribution of plant communities. The objective of this study was to assess the floristic composition, str…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.928.945
Research ArticleLength-Based Fishery Status of Indo-Pacific King Mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) in the Iranian Part of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Waters
Seyed Ahmadreza Hashemi, Mastooreh Doustdar, Rahimeh Rahmati, Asadullah Ali Muhammad
Between the months of August 2020 and February 2023, the exploitation ratio and population dynamics of the king mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) in the Indo-Pacific region were investigated. The data for this study was collected from three different landing s…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.918.927
Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Biogas Production Efficiency from Anaerobic Digestion of Cow Dung and Mixed Dung Substrates
Haseeb Khaliq, Muhmmad Younas, Muhammad Sharif, Shujaat Hussain, Umair Younas, Muhammad Sajid et al.
This study evaluated the efficiency of biogas production from cow dung co-digested with wheat straw, goat manure, and poultry manure at 10%, 20%, and 30% proportions respectively. Laboratory-scale anaerobic digesters were used, and biogas yield was monitored d…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.881.893
Research ArticleEffect of Feed Supplementation with Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) Oils on Some Productive Traits of Broiler Chicks
Maytham Youssef Dakhil, Mohammed Jard Kadhim
Supplementation of poultry feed with herbal oils has shown promising effects on feed utilization, growth and performance of broiler chickens. This research work studied the impact of supplementing routine poultry feed with anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clov…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.860.866
Research ArticleInteraction of Nitrogen and Tricho Compost Dosages on Sinhas 1 as Synthetic Maize Variety
Abd Rahman Arinong, Rusnadi Padjung, Muh Farid, Burhanudin Rasyid, Nirwansyah Amier, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
Optimizing synthetic maize varieties can be applied with chemical fertilizers, such as nitrogen, and organic fertilizers, such as tricho compost. Therefore, the interaction of nitrogen fertilizer and compost fertilizer is essential research in supporting the y…
17 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.867.874
Research ArticleResponse of Abiotic Factors and Physico-Morphic Characters on Population Fluctuation of Jassid, Amrasca biguttella biguttela on Traditional and Transgenic Cultivars of Cotton
Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Imran, Habib Anwar, Sohail Alam, Khuram Zia, Shafqat Saeed et al.
The jassid, Amrasca devastans (Dist), is a significant pest causing serious infestations in cotton crops. Various chemical insecticides have been employed for its management; however, these chemicals negatively impact beneficial insects, lead to insecticide re…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.807.816
Research ArticleEvaluation of Biotic Potential of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) as Feed Supplement for Some Production Traits of Broiler Chicks
Ahmed Noori Al-Hussany, Mohammed Jard Kadhim
Employment of herbal plant extracts as feed additives and antibiotic alternates has been a prime focus of animal production research. This study was aimed to assess the impact of aqueous extract of perennial medicinal herb wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) on…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.817.825
Research ArticleVarietal Response of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) against Different Sucking Insect Pests
Muhammad Ihsan Ullah, Muhammad Hasnain, Zaib Un Nisa, Saeed Ahmad, Javeed Shabbir Dar, Naeem Arshad Mann et al.
Nine cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) varieties were tested for resistance against whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), jassid (Amrasca biguttula biguttila), and thrips (Thrips tabaci) at the Cotton Research Institute, Multan. This study investigates the population dyna…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.826.834
Research ArticleSynergistic Effects of Hormonal Priming and Trichoderma asperellum on the Morphological and Physiological Traits of True Shallot Seeds
Syatrianty A. Syaiful, Katriani Mantja, Farida Faisal, Irmayanti Irmayanti, Purnama Isti Khaerani, Muhammad Fuad Anshori
This study examines the effects of hormonal priming and Trichoderma asperellum on the germination and growth traits of true shallot seeds. The research was conducted in two phases: seed testing in a controlled laboratory environment and field experiments. Labo…
26 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.796.806
Research ArticleBird Diversity in The Plantation and Conservation Area of Oil Palm in Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi
Sitti Wirdhana Ahmad, Amirullah, Adi Karya, Muhammad Yusuf, La Ode Muh. Munadi, Damhuri Damhuri
his study aimed to assess the diversity, evenness, and conservation status of bird species inhabiting the palm oil plantation and conservation land in Besulutu, Konawe Regency. Data collection conducted using the Point Count and Transect methods, with observat…
26 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.770.779
Research ArticleTemporal Effect of Calcium Foliar Application on Fruit Quality and Postharvest Physiological Disorders During Storage
Nasra Begum, Abdul Mateen Khattak
Field and laboratory experiments on the impact of foliar calcium application on fruit quality and the incidence of postharvest physiological disorders were conducted at Swat regions of Kalam and Matta and Postharvest Laboratory of Horticulture, University of A…
26 May 2025DOI ttps://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.780.795
Research ArticleSustainable Apple Production with Improved Quality through Integrated Nutrient Management in High Altitude
Iftikhar Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid
The technology for producing fruits enriched with essential nutrients beneficial to human health. Due to the widespread popularity of apple cultivation in Pakistan, extensive research has been conducted. This experiment aimed to investigate the foliar applicat…
19 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.752.763- Research Article
Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on the Growth and Yield Characteristics of Chili (Capsicum annum L.)
Tehseen Ali Jilani, Javaria Sherani, Sadaf Javaria, Kashif Waseem, Muhammad Salman Hameed, Noor Ul Ain et al.
Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) is a popular food spice along with many medicinal benefits. The experiment to investigate the impact of plant growth regulator on the growth and yield characteristics of chili was conducted during Kharif season 2022 at the Horticultu…
19 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.2.764.769 
Special Issue: Novel Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology for Sustainable Farming in Tropical RegionExploring the Diverse Benefits of Pine Needle Litter for Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Ida Ekawati, Rizal Audi Syabana, Isdiantoni Isdiantoni, Maharani Pratiwi Kountjoro, Endry Nugroho Prasetyo, Patmawati Patmawati et al.
Pine leaf litter is a valuable natural resource but has yet to be fully utilized. This systematic review highlights its potential use across various sectors through cross-disciplinary research to integrate pine leaf litter into sustainable practices. This rese…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s1.153.162
Special Issue: Novel Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology for Sustainable Farming in Tropical RegionMotivation and Utilization of Social Media in Agricultural Extension Performance
Adil Basir, Sutawi Sutawi, Bambang Yudi Ariadi, Rusli Tonda, Waris Ali Khan, Sapar Sapar et al.
The advancement of digital technology has transformed the way agricultural extension services are delivered, with social media emerging as a crucial tool for disseminating information and connecting extension agents with farmers. However, despite the emphasis…
13 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s1.141.152
Specail Issue: Memories of the Agricultural and Livestock Area of the VI CCIUTM, EcuadorEffects of Organic and Chemical Fertilization on Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in a Semi-Protected Cropping System
Mayra Falcones-Vélez, Robinson Pachay-Santana, Caridad A. Torres-García, Liliana Corozo-Quiñonez, Francisco J. Arteaga-Alcívar, Silvia Velecela- Abambari et al.
This study exposes a comparative analysis between organic and chemical fertilization on pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in a semi-protected cropping system. To this end, four organic and one chemical treatment were applied. The response variables were plant height…
13 May 2025