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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
Research ArticleManagement of Citrus Canker Caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri Using Essential Oils and Plant Extracts Under Laboratory Condition
Yasir Iftikhar, Talha Shafique, Shahzaib Asghar, Sonum Bashir, Malik Abdul Rehman, Maham Ikram et al.
Citrus fruits are the most common commercially grown fruit in the Rutaceae family worldwide. They are very nutritious and have a significant impact on the global economy. Its widespread cultivation has allowed it to rank first in fruit production in Pakistan.…
4 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.253.262
Research ArticleStudy of Effect Ultra-Violet Rays on Egg Hatching of the Sunn Pest Eurygaster testudinaria
Ahmed Shamkhi Jabbar
The mature sunn pest E. testudinaria insects were gathered from wheat fields and transported to the laboratory. A physical control method was used as it has been identified as serious pest of wheat yield. It was exposed to varying durations (5,10, and 15 minut…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.248.252
Research ArticleEffects of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Seedling Density on Morphologic Characteristics and Nutrient Content of Corn Fodder
Renny Fatmyah Utamy, Ambo Ako, Syahdar Baba, Zulkharnaim, Sri Gustina, Laode Alhamd et al.
This research assesses the impact of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and seedling density on morphology and nutritional quality of fodder (Maize or Corn). The research was arranged according to a randomized, complete factorial design. Factor A was PGPR le…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.209.219
Research ArticleImpact of Fulvic Organic Fertilizer and Planting Distance on Growth Attributes of Maize
Ghassan Adnan Abdul Ameer
The experiment was conducted as a field trial during the spring of 2024 in the Mashroo sub-district area, within the fields of Technical College Al-Mussaib in Babylon Governorate. The study aimed to examine the response of different concentrations of organic f…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.220.226
Research ArticleAssessing the Adoption of Superior Pepper Variety in Increasing the Efficiency: An Evidence of Pepper Farming in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Rakhmad Hidayat, Dwidjono Hadi Darwanto, Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo
The pepper commodity as a high-value product has the potential to be developed in West Kalimantan but is hampered by low productivity. The use of local pepper varieties and foot rot disease have caused a decrease in the production and efficiency of pepper farm…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.234.247
Research ArticleEffect of Replacing Egg with Whole Milk in the Production of Mayonnaise: Physicochemical and Sensory Analysis
Alejandra Gómez, Valeria Almeida, Emilia Vintimilla, Manuel Coronel, Geovanny Rodriguez, Elena Balarezo
The use of raw eggs in the preparation of artisanal mayonnaises can cause illness in consumers because the egg may contain salmonella. This study aimed to analyze the effect of replacing eggs with whole milk in the production of mayonnaise. This involves asses…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.227.233
Research ArticleDissecting the Impact of Brassinolide Levels on Different Tomato Varieties
Gulzar Ullah, Riaz Alam, Gohar Ayub, Ibrar Hussain
A field experiment was carried out to study the role of brassinolide treatments (0, 0.5 ppm, 1 ppm and 1.5 ppm) on growth and development of three tomato varieties (Yaqui, Roma and Rio Grande) at Horticulture Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, The Un…
28 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.198.208
Research ArticleClimate Change, and Anthropogenic Impacts Threats to The Northern Arabian Sea Rocky Shore Communities
Imtiaz Kashani, Asadullah Ali Mohammad, Abdul Hameed, Ali Jan, Nazeer Ahmed, Kishwar Kumar Kachhi
This study delves into the fascinating world of intertidal life, comparing the biodiversity and abundance of two distinct rocky shores along the Sindh and Balochistan coasts in the northern Arabian Sea. Climate change and anthropogenic driver ultimately effect…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.134.141
Research ArticleGenetic Variability Among Advanced Wheat Lines for Yield and Yield Related Traits
Aizaz Akbar, Ijaz Ahmad, Aftab Jehan, Imtiaz Ali, Muhammad Haris
Wheat, a staple crop in Pakistan is vital for food security and economic stability. A set of 49 advanced wheat lines and one commercial cultivar (Swabi-1) were tested for the estimation of different genetic parameters and association of yield with yield compon…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.154.164
Research ArticleDeterminants of Durian Post-Harvest Practices Adoption: A Smart PLS Approach
Tengku Halimatun Sa’adiah T. Abu Bakar, Norsida Man, Nolila Mohd Nawi, Jasmin Arif Shah Shah, Munifah Siti Amira Yusuf
Durian is a commercially valuable fruit with a short shelf life and high susceptibility to deterioration if not handled properly after harvest. Therefore, good post-harvest is vital to maintain the quality of durian. Unfortunately, farmers’ adoption of p…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.165.175
Research ArticleMultivariate Clustering of Grapes Cultivars for Productivity and Quality Enhancement under Rainfed Conditions
Naveeda Anjum, Muhammad Aqeel Feroze, Rizwan Rafique, Monis Hussain Shah, Tehseen Ashraf, Muhammad Asim et al.
Grape yield and quality traits are interlinked and understanding their interactions is highly critical. This challenge is more obvious under rain fed conditions which impose physical constraints for normal plant growth. The present study was designed to find i…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.142.153
ReviewRole of Nanoparticles in Stored-Product Insect Pest Management: A Review
Ahmed Saeed Mohmed
Currently, nanotechnology has provided numerous solutions to the problems of using chemical pesticides, especially in controlling insect pests of stored, because of its specifications that make it promising in the field of controlling insect pests. One of the…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.176.183
Research ArticleImplementation Model of Dryland Rice Business Supporting Food Security Buton Utara, Indonesia
Sitti Rosmalah, Hartati, Harianti, Selvi Diliyanti Rizki, Rustam, La Ode Muh. Munadi et al.
Buton Utara Regency is known as the centre of dryland rice production in Southeast Sulawesi Province, playing an essential role in meeting the community’s food needs with agricultural potential that continues to grow. This drives the government’s c…
24 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.184.197
Research ArticleComparative Study on Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Bovine Tuberculous Lesions
Asad Ullah, Faizan Hafeez, Raheela Taj, Shumaila Gul, Imad Khan, Brekhna Faheem et al.
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an infectious and zoonotic disease. A tentative diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis was made following the macroscopic detection at necropsy of typical lesions. Histopathological examination of the lesion enhances the confidence of th…
20 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.110.125- Research Article
Assessing Awareness Level of Agricultural Extension Agents Regarding Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture Sector and Coping Strategies
Adnan Ibrahim Khamis, Jasim Mohammed Saleh, Najwa S. Ali, Anhar Mohamed Ali Hasan
This study was aimed at identifying the awareness level of the agricultural extension staff in the Agricultural Extension, Department of Training and its affiliated training centers in Baghdad Governorate, regarding climate change and its effects on the agricu…
20 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.100.110 
Research ArticleEffect of Lab Prepared and Commercially Available Activation Media on the Milt Quality and Fertilization Rate of Clarias gariepinus (Bruchell, 1822) African Catfish
Zarifshan Malik, Muhammad Ramzan Ali, Hasina Basharat, Aziz Ahmed, Sabina Noor
African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is an improved source of nutrition because of its high biological value, high protein deposition compared to the fat content and low cholesterol level. African catfish is cultured widely all over the world through artificia…
20 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.126.133
Research ArticleThe Effects of Storage and Maturity Index on the Quality of Virgin Olive Oil from “Pendolino” Cultivar Produced in Nowshera, Pakistan
Ata Ullah, Tariq Masood, Zafar Ali Shah, Azmat Ali Awan, Sahib Alam, Nasiruddin et al.
Olives of the Pendolino cultivar were harvested at three different levels of maturity index (0, 3, and 6) from an olive orchard located in the district Nowshera, Pakistan. The harvested olives were crushed using a stone mill and the oil was extracted through a…
12 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.88.99
Research ArticleImpact of Organic Soil Amendments Using Nerium oleander Powder on Bacterial Wilt Severity in Tomato
Aamir Sohail, Irshad Ali Khan, Ahmed Shamkhi Jabbar, Mehran Gul, Sidra Ahmad, Nayab Ahmad et al.
This study evaluated the efficacy of dried Nerium oleander powder in controlling bacterial wilt (BW) in tomatoes. The experiment applied the powder to pathogen-contaminated soil using mulching and mixing techniques, testing two particle sizes (fine and coarse)…
12 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.66.77- Research Article
Fruit Fly Control Practices and Losses in Peach Orchards of Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Arshad Farooq, Abdul Hassan, Muhammad Ishaq, Asif Nawaz
Being a pest of quarantine importance, fruit flies have been considered among top ten world’s most severe agriculture pests which cause huge threats worldwide in terms of quantitative and qualitative losses in orchards. In order to assess the losses caus…
12 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2025/41.1.78.87