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Research ArticleValidity and Effectiveness of Online Platform Connecting Farms to Customers: A Case Study of Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Yaseen, Talha Mohsin Tanvir, Tahir Munir Butt, Muhammad Usman, Abdus Salam
The research investigated the impact of online farm-to-consumer platform on various aspects of agricultural efficiency and consumer behavior in Pakistan. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire to ensure reliability and validity, and structured int…
11 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.435.444- Research Article
Analysis of Proximate Body Composition under the Influence of Different Ammonia Concentration in Confined Condition of Pangasius pangasius
Shoaib Hassan, Muhammad Naeem
Proximate body composition was analyzed to determine the effect of ammonia exposure on various body constituents (water, ash, fat, protein, and organic content) of P. pangasius. Oven dried method was used for estimation of water content; muffle furnace for ash…
11 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.445.456 
Specail Issue: Memories of the Agricultural and Livestock Area of the VI CCIUTM, EcuadorPhysico-Chemical Characterization of Maqueño Banana (Mussa acuminata) Fruits
Diego Armando Tuárez García, Hernán Humberto Chevez Véliz, Luis Humberto Vásquez Cortez, Kerly Estefanía Alvarado Vásquez, Jaime Fabián Vera Chang, Cynthia Yadira Erazo Solorzano et al.
The banana (Mussa acuminata) is a fruit native to Asia and has been a staple food for centuries due to its high nutritional value and versatility. The Maqueño banana “Red Dacca” is a unique variety with a reddish-purple skin, smaller size, a…
10 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s2.145.152
Research ArticleEffect of Two Types of Plant Host on the Population Density of Aphis fabae, Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and their Parasitoids
Dalal Tareq Al-Ameri, Khalid J. Al-Hussainawy, Hasan Al-Khshemawee
This experiment was conducted to determine the population density of Aphis gossypii and Aphis fabae on Borage (Borage officinalis: Boraginaceae) and Flora (Stachys macrosperma: Marcrosperma) plants and to know their attractive and repellent effects on both aph…
9 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.401.407
Research ArticleImpact of Water Management Techniques on Yield and Quality of Basmati Rice: A Study on Alternate Wetting and Drying Strategies
Muddassir Ali, Fraz Ahmad Khan, Hafiz Mutther Javed, Syed Ali Zafar, Atif Naeem, Ahmad Jawad et al.
Maintaining rice quality while reducing water inputs is a critical for sustainable rice production. This two-year (2016 and 2017) study investigated how different water irrigation regimes influenced the total irrigation mm (TI), water productivity kg/m3 (WP),…
9 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.383.395
Research ArticleMolecular Identification of Mushroom Flies by Utilizing 28S rRNA
Dalal Tareq Al-Ameri, Ali Sabah Alhasan
On Al-Qadisiyah farms, mushroom flies can cause several damages by reducing growth of mushroom body. Recently, mushroom flies have significantly reduced mushroom production in Iraq. moreover, larvae and adults of these pest cannot be identified due to their la…
9 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.396.400
Research ArticleComparison of Capsicum Genotypes under In Vitro Saline Stress Induced by Different Concentrations of NaCl and CaCl2
Katherine D Leones, Danny J. Zambrano, Liliana Corozo-Quiñónez, Fátima Macías-Ponce, Luis Alberto Saltos-Rezabala, Álvaro Monteros-Altamirano et al.
Five cultivated species of Capsicum are reported as moderately sensitive to salinity and their germination can be affected by high levels of salts in the soil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro response of different Capsicum spp. genotyp…
20 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.360.372
Research ArticleEffect of Insecticides Spartan EC, Appland WP and Bestor10EC on the Pathogencity of Some Soil-Borne Fungi
Salwan A.Z.J. Allobawi, Ali Ajil Al-Haidery, Malik H. Karem, Adeeb Kitab Abdul Zaid Al-Shafiee
The study investigated the impact of the insecticides Spartan EC, Appland WP, and Bestor 10EC on the pathogenic interactions of soil-Borne non-target organisms. The results showed these pesticides stimulated the growth of certain fungi, including Aspergillus t…
20 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.373.382
Research ArticleMeasurement of Allocative Efficiency in Tomato Production and its Determinants: Evidence from District Bajaur- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Khuram Nawaz Sadozai, Amjad Ali, Munawar Raza Kazmi, Rizwan Ahmad, Hazrat Younas
Current study was conducted to estimate allocative efficiency of tomato growers in district, Bajaur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during crop season 2024. Data was collected from 214 tomato growers in tehsil Utman khel villages Gul Dehari and Matako Gulibage through rand…
20 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.349.359
Research ArticleDiagnosis of Sarcocystis spp. in Slaughtered Cattle by Molecular Technique in Babylon Province in Iraq
Wisam Naser Kadhim, Qassim Gawad Ameer
This study considered the first study in Iraq to determine the Sarcocystis hominis by molecular diagnosis in slaughtered cattle. It is the most important species between humans and animals, causing diseases in humans. This is also determined the Sarcocystis he…
17 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.330.339
Research ArticleComparative Evaluation of Different Varieties of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) at Seedling Stage Under Normal Conditions
Ikram-ul-Haq, Muhammad Huzaifa, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Abdul Hannan Afzal, Iqra Bibi, Tashfeen Fatima et al.
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the major cruciferous crops in Pakistan. It contributes significantly in the food security of country. This study aimed to evaluate different commercially grown cauliflower cultivars including three hybrid and two n…
17 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.323.329
Research ArticleThe Effect of the Brassinolide Growth Regulator and Organic Fertilizer on The Nutritional and Mineral Elements of Orange Seedlings
Israa Kareem Abdulhussein Al-Kanani, Harith Mahmood Azeez Al-Tamimi
The fruit tree planting business has continually experienced growth because of increasing demand for fresh, locally grown fruits. This experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Station located in the Al-Hindiya district of Kerbala, Iraq, during the 2023 g…
17 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.340.348
Research ArticleSpatio-Temporal Distribution of Invasive Species (Prosopis juliflora, Arundo donax) in Kundian Irrigated Plantation, Mianwali
Hareem Fatima, Lubna Ansari, Sajjad Haider Zaidi, Shazia, Saqib Mehmood, Nasim Iqbal Butt
Invasive alien species are the species that are not native to the certain ecosystem and have adverse effect on the native plant species. Prosopis juliflora and Arundo donax are invasive plants in Kundian irrigated plantation and produce competition for native…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.293.303
Research ArticleThe Future of Horticultural Crops: Navigating Climate Uncertainty in the Context of Farmers Perception and Metrological Data
Muhammad Zamin, Fazli Rabbi, Hamayoon Khan, Muhammad Zahid, Raheel Saqib, Shafi Ullah et al.
Food security and farmers’ livelihood is greatly affected by climate change. It is imperative to design strategies for combating the impacts of climate change and thus minimizing the risk for food security and survival of plants. The study was conducted…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.263.274
Research ArticleEffects of Dietary Bypass Fat Supplementation and Varying NDF Levels on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, Blood Metabolites and Nutrients Digestibility in Beetal Goat Bucks
Ahmed Abdullahi Salad, Saeed Ahmed, Ehsan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Shahbaz Zafar, Imran Mohsin, Mubarik Ahmad et al.
The objective of current study was to evaluate the effects of bypass fat supplementation with ration of varying levels of NDF on growth performance, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility in Beetal goat bucks. A total of thirty-two Beetal goat bucks of 1…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.275.282
Research ArticleEvaluation of the Effectiveness of Spraying Nano-Silica and Aqueous Rice Extract to Alleviate the Phenomenon of Redness to Barhi Cultivar Date Palm Fruits under Basrah Conditions, Iraq
Hassan A. Faisal, Ahmad Y.L. Hzaa, Yahya N. Kalaf
Severe changes in climate over the past three years have caused various problems for palm orchards in Basrah, Iraq. One of the main challenges has been the phenomenon of redness and immaturity of the fruits. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.315.322
Research ArticleBamboo Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Hemocyte Count Differentiation Given a Combination of Three Mollusca Meat Meals
Wellem H. Muskita, Agus Kurnia, Muhaimin Hamzah, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, La Ode Muh. Munadi, Achmad Selamet Aku et al.
The research aims to determine the total and differentiation of hemocyte count of bamboo lobsters given a combination of three mollusca meat flours, which was carried out in August-December 2023, at the Fisheries Cultivation, Hatchery and Production Laboratory…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.283.292
Research ArticleComparative Foraging Behavior of Honey Bee Species A. cerana (F) and A. mellifera (L)
Hamza Iftikhar, Ranra Jalal, Mansoor Ali Shah, Syed Anas Shah Bacha, Amjid Ali, Syed Majid Rasheed
An experiment was conducted to compare the foraging behavior of two honey bee species i.e., A. mellifera and A. cerana in Langstroth hives and A. cerana in traditional mud hives across eight weeks and three-time durations (T1, T2 & T3) at the Directorate o…
14 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.304.314
Specail Issue: Memories of the Agricultural and Livestock Area of the VI CCIUTM, EcuadorCharcoal Rot on Cotton in Ecuador: Symptoms, Etiology and Management with Seaweeds
Frank G. Cedeño-Lozano, Freddy Zambrano-Gavilanes, Felipe R. Garcés-Fiallos
In this work, the effect of commercial algal extracts was examined based on Ascophyllum nodosum, Sargassum spp., and Spirulina spp. on the incidence of dead plants (%), Area Under the Disease Progress Curve (AUDPC) concerning that variable, severity (%) of rot…
10 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s2.118.128
Specail Issue: Memories of the Agricultural and Livestock Area of the VI CCIUTM, EcuadorÂPhysicochemical Factors Affecting Nitrogen Mineralization in Soil Cultivated Tropical Pastures
Gerardo J. Cuenca-Nevárez, Juan Carlos Menjivar-Flores
At present, there are no reliable criteria for how much nitrogen fertilizer to add in pasture soils, so it is important to improve the efficiency of nitrogen (N) fertilizer use in pasture soils. It is therefore necessary to identify a fast and reliable soil N…
10 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39/s2.129.138