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Research ArticleOptimizing Seed Cotton Yield: Exploring the Synergistic Effects of De-topping Stage and Plant Spacing
Muhammad Iqbal, Saba Iqbal, Arbab Jahangeer, Muhammad Arshad, Naveed Akhtar, Ansar Hussain et al.
Cotton being an important cash crop of Pakistan contributing substantially to foreign exchange earnings and playing a crucial part in the industry, agricultural sector and overall economic development. Achieving a high cotton yield is closely linked to optimal…
21 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1277.1287
Research ArticleEffectiveness of Parthenium hysterophorus L. Extracts Against Wheat Aphid, Sitobion avenae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under Field Conditions
Muhammad Salim, Muhammad Zakria, Ahmad Ur Rahman Saljoqi, Shahid Sattar, Ayhan Gökçe, Amjad Usman et al.
The present study regarding the effectiveness of Parthenium hysterophorus L. extracts against wheat aphid, Sitobion avenae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and lady bird beetle under field conditions was conducted at Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Tarnab, Peshawa…
21 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1288.1294
Research ArticleEuphorbia helioscopia L.: A Morphological and Anatomical Study of Wild Populations in Faisalabad
Shahid Ali Khan, Farooq Ahmad, Fatima Urooj, Shabana Ehsan, Yan Tongyu, Tahira Batool et al.
The family Euphorbiaceae ranks as the sixth largest among the Anthophyta class of plants and has 340 genera and 9000 species and is found in many parts of the world. Plants of this family exhibit various habits, including annuals, perennial herbs, shrubs, and…
21 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1295.1303
Research ArticleEfficacy of Various Packaging Materials on the Postharvest Life of Hydroponically Grown Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum, Mill)
Arshad Iqbal, Shahid Javed Butt, Zia Ul Haq, Ismara Naseem, Qaisar Ali Khan, Muhammad Sajid
Hydroponics is an innovative off-season vegetable/fruit production technique, especially for water-scarce, urban environments, and uneven weather conditions. Such types of weather conditions decrease the shelf-life of hydroponically grown fruit. Almost 30-40%…
19 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1260.1268
Research ArticleUnderstanding the Spread and Impact of Stemphylium Leaf Blight in Onion Crops: An Epidemiological Study
Muhammad Ahmad, Safdar Ali, Amer Habib, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Humaira Kalsoom, Yasir Iftikhar et al.
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important vegetable crop commonly cultivated throughout Pakistan. It is a good source of vitamins B and C, phosphorus, and potassium. The production of onion is decreasing due to different abiotic and biotic factors. Among the biot…
19 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1269.1276
Research ArticleInfluence of Formal Mechanisms on Irrigation Water Distribution: A Farmer Centric Analysis in Pakistan
Abdul Zahir, Asad Ullah, Yonis Gulzar, Mohammad Shuaib Mir, Abdus Salaam, Arjumand Bano Soomro
This study investigates the formal influences on irrigation water distribution practices in central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, and its impacts on farmer satisfaction. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used for interview schedule, an…
19 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1247.1259
Research ArticleLAT-Based Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis in Small Ruminants in Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad Saqib, Shahbaz ul Haq, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Khurram Ashfaq, Urfa Bin Tahir et al.
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease of protozoan origin infecting wide range of domesticated animals and poses significant threat to human population as well. Toxoplasma gondii is transmitted to ruminants through ingestion of oocytes-contaminated herbage. T…
16 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1215.1221
Research ArticleDevelopment and Optimization of a Meal Planning Exchange List of Commonly Consumed Breakfast in Peshawar
Farida Bibi, Zahin Anjum, Imran Khan, Shaista Ali, Rabia Chishti
Nutrient composition data is essential for the development of meal planning exchange list of frequently consumed breakfasts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Twelve (N=12) commonly consumed breakfast were selected. Breakfasts were prepared according to averaged and…
16 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1222.1232
Research ArticleEvaluation of Yellow Maize Candidate Population for Yield and Associated Traits
Farhan Anjum, Sheraz Ahmad Khan, Raees Muhammad, Yousaf Jamal, Durrishahwar, Jawad Ali Shah et al.
During the Kharif season of 2022, an experiment was carried out at the Agricultural Research Station, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to evaluate the yield and yield-related features of three local landraces and one exotic maize variety of yellow genotype…
16 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1241.1246
Research ArticleStock Assessment of Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis Cantor, 1849) in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea (Iranian Southern Waters), Using Data Limited Approach
Seyed Ahmadreza Hashemi, Mastooreh Doustdar, Asadullah Ali Muhammad, Reza Abbaspour Naderi
To develop a framework for investigating the catch tendency and valuation of the optimized catch limit of the Euthynnus affinis (Kawakawa) stock by gathering catch records in the Iranian southern waters. In this study, two methods were used to determine the bi…
16 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1233.1240
Research ArticleEffect of Various Growing Substrates on Growth and Development of Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.)
Aimen Raza, Muhammad Muzamil Ijaz, Adnan Younis, Nasir Ahmad Khan, Ahsan Akram, M. Abdul Salam khan et al.
The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.) is a member of the asparagaceae family and is used as an indoor and outdoor ornamental plant. In horticulture, using sustainable growing substrates is an appropriate method of environmental management and provides…
16 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40.4.1206.1214
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyPhysicochemical Properties and Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) Content of Kelulut Honey Processed Using Ultrasound Method
Nor Adila Zulkifli, Nurul Zaizuliana Rois Anwar, Zalilawati Mat Rashid, Zarinah Zakaria, Norshazila Shahidan, Lee-Hoon Ho et al.
Honey produced by stingless bee is commonly known as Kelulut honey. Honey is frequently heated to purify, filter, and permit packing in order to inhibit the growth of microbes. However, heating could increase the amount of the potentially cancer-causing substa…
14 Oct 2024
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyEffects of Antibiotic and Sugar-Free Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Based Extender on Cryopreserved Sperm of Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)
Siew Ing Nguang, Nur Syafiqah Binti Zainal, Ahmad Mukhlis Bin Hafas, Hou Chew Ha, Connie Fay Komilus, Asmad Kari
Fish sperm cryopreservation is important for preserving sperm viability and genetic potential during freezing and thawing. Each fish species requires a specific extender because of diverse sperm characteristics. Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) popular in Malaysia fo…
14 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.152.160
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyIn vitro Prebiotic Selection of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacterium, Lactobacillus mindensis CA4
Dyana Louis Anak Peter, Elldiwirna Saimen, Lucky Poh Wah Goh, Mohd. Khalizan Sabullah, Rahmath Abdulla, Jualang Azlan Gansau et al.
Prebiotics are indigestible fibre components that are only fermented by the gut microbiota and provide benefits to the host’s wellbeing and health. However, probiotic substrate preferences vary according to the strain, and choosing a suitable prebiotic i…
14 Oct 2024
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyEvaluating Growth Performance of Saanen Doe Fed Napier Pak Chong (Pennisetum purpureum × Pennisetum glaucum) Silage with Azolla microphylla Supplementation
Nurul Aini Kamaruddin, Nur Qistina Afiqah Muhamad Asri, Nur Alya Adila Rosli
Ruminant growth performance is significantly dependent on adequate nutrient intake, as these animals obtain essential nutrients from their diets. This study aims to determine the nutrient composition of a basal diet supplemented with Azolla microphylla and mea…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.89.100
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyEffects of Storage Time on the Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Pasteurized Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) Juice with Enzyme Extraction and Clarification
Abdussalam Muhyideen Zainab Funmilayo, Lee-Hoon Ho
Unprocessed beetroot juice has a short shelf life. Pasteurization had been one of the common techniques practised in beverage industry for prolonging shelf life of juice. This research was conducted to determine effect of storage time on the biochemical and mi…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.69.80
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyPhysical Stimulations of Electrical Shock and High Light Intensity on the Growth Performance and Yield of Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju)
Roshita Ibrahim, Anis Nursyazwani Aminuddin, Mohd Nizam Lani
High demand, low-cost production, and vigorous mycelium growth of grey oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) make it popular among small farmers to commercially cultivate it in Malaysia. This study explored the impact of different physical stimulations on the…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.81.88
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyThe Effect of Azolla (Azolla pinnata) Extract on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Corn under Reduced Nitrogen Fertilization Practice
Mok Sam Lum, Nurul Fadhilah binti Aldam, Clament Fui Seung Chin
Sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. saccharata) is an important palatable grain grown for human consumption, for both fresh and processed foods. In this study, efficacy of Azolla pinnata aqueous extract on the growth and yield of sweet corn through foliar a…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.101.109
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyMacronutrients Comparison of Commercial Cat Foods in Malaysia
Mohd Aiman Hamdan, Muhammad Fitri Yusof, Hajar Fauzan Ahmad, Mufafikri Musa, Najmuddin Mohd Ramli, Mohd Najib Razali
There are many cat food products sold in the current retail market. The cat food product industry is rapidly expanding due to the enlargement of middle-class citizens and the increase in spending on pets per capita. However, there is no validation of the actua…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.122.129
Special Issue (UniSZA), Malaysia: ICAFT 2023: 3rd International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Food TechnologyEffects of Extraction Solvents and Drying Techniques on Antioxidant Content and Radical Scavenging Activity of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Calyx
Nur Anis Hashim, Nor Hasima Mahmod, Abubakar Abdullahi Lema, Lee-Hoon Ho, Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker
Abstract | Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle is well known for its high antioxidant content. This species is originated in West Africa and spread to Asia by the colonials in 1700s. The optimal conditions for the preparation of dried materials for further processi…
9 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2024/40/s1.110.121