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Research ArticleVegetative Growth Characteristics and Flower Sex Expression of Cucumis sativus Affected by Exogenous Application of Plant Growth Regulators
Getulio A. Barcenas Jr, Luisa Marie I. Barcenas
The effects of plant growth regulators gibberellic acid (GA3), paclobutrazol (PBZ), naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), benzyl amino purine (BAP); and ethrel at 100 ppm concentration on the vegetative and reproductive expression of cucumber were studied at the cotyl…
1 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.4.815.822
Research ArticleExploring Genetic Diversity in Cotton Genotypes Using EST-SSR and ISSR Markers: A Comparative Study
Jaweria Iqbal, Muhammad Tanveer Altaf, Muhammad Faheem Jan, Waqas Raza, Waqas Liaqat, Ikram ul Haq et al.
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a significant global crop and a vital raw material for industries. Studying existing cotton germplasm is crucial for discovering new genetic resources for future breeding. In this study, the effectiveness of EST-SSRs and ISSRs…
1 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.4.800.814
Research ArticleDoes Access to Basic Services and Productive Assets Influence Agricultural Households’ Dietary Diversity and Food Security? Evidence from Ogun State, Nigeria
Shakirat Bolatito Ibrahim, Raheem Olatunji Aminu, Aisha Olushola Arowolo, Adams Sanusi Musa
This study aimed to examine how basic services and agricultural assets could affect the status of food security and dietary diversity among agricultural households in Ogun State, Nigeria. Data were collected cross-sectionally from 208 households containing 154…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.4.787.799
Research ArticleRestricted Feeding and Re-Alimentation: An Approach to Improve Growth Performance of Beetal Kids Under High-Input Feeding System
Muhammad Umar Farooq, Kashif Ishaq, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Farooq Iqbal, Tanveer Ahmad, Jamil Akbar et al.
The high input feeding system has been found most efficient in fodder-scarce areas of Pakistan. However, the economic worth of the system is questionable due to the high feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the goats. The current study was planned to improve the Bee…
30 Oct 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.4.781.786
Research ArticleEvaluating the Performance of Genetically Engineered Serine acetyltransferase 4 (NtSAT4) Overexpression Brassica napus L. Lines under Xenobiotics Exposure
Fariha Qahar, Muhammad Sayyar Khan
Glutathione (GSH) is a powerful antioxidant thiol compound that is critical for the detoxification of xenobiotics in plants. The genetic manipulation of GSH biosynthesis-related genes is considered a prime strategy to achieve higher in planta GSH contents. In…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.765.772
Research ArticleEntomopathogenic Fungi: As an Eco-Friendly Approach for the Management of Thrips Megalurothrips distalis Karny (Thysanpotera: Thripidae) and their Impact on the Yield in Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Muhammad Nadeem, Jamshaid Iqbal, Tariq Mustafa, Gul Rehman, Muhammad Faisal Shahzad, Muhammad Younas et al.
The use of living organisms, Predators, parasitoids and microorganisms likewise fungi, bacteria and viruses has proven to be a viable and sustainable pest management technique. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are currently used as biocontrol agents and are altern…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.757.764
Research ArticleAssessment of Genetic Variability in Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Genotypes for Better Yield, Quality and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Resistance in Central Punjab, Pakistan
Naeem Akhtar, Sana Noureen, Muhammad Asif, Ahsan Aziz, Usman Saleem, Talat Mahmood et al.
Sugarcane is the most valued sugar crop and main source of sucrose. Sugarcane is economic crop grown in tropical and subtropical areas world widely. It is also used for the production of biofuel and ethanol. Sugarcane yield is decreasing due to biotic and abio…
29 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.773.780
Research ArticleHealth or Taste: Understanding Consumers' Preferences Towards Cooking Mediums in Pakistan
Sami Ullah, Choudary Ihtasham Ali, Umar Ijaz Ahmed, Shoaib Nasir, Amjad Masood
Consumption patterns are rapidly changing worldwide, subject to awareness, literacy, health concerns, taste, and many other socio-economic factors. In Pakistan, cooking oil is used in two forms; vegetable oil and hydrogenated oil which is commonly known as van…
26 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.738.744
Research ArticleApplication of Amino Acids on Mango Tree (Mangifera indica L.) cv. ‘Rataul No. 12: Assessment of Fruit Fly Infestation and Postharvest Parameters
Muhammad Hasnain, Ghulam Mustafa, Asif-ur-Rehman, Ali Raza, Abrar Ahmad, Taj Muhammad et al.
Mango cv. ‘Rataul No. 12’ is one of Pakistan’s finest mango cultivars. It produces small to medium-sized fruits that are flavorful, fragrant, and well-suited for preserving. Assessment of the pre-harvest amino acids application on the posthar…
26 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.745.756
Research ArticleSpatio-Temporal Variations of Land-Use Land-Cover in Response to RUSLE Model in Swat Basin Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Sumaira Kousar, Safdar Ali Shirazi
Soil erosion stands as a formidable challenge, particularly in regions susceptible to a confluence of natural and anthropogenic factors. This study endeavors to unravel the intricacies of soil erosion within the Swat district, employing the Revised Universal S…
20 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.722.737
Research ArticleStatus of Wheat Germplasm Resistance Against Virulent Races of Leaf and Stripe Rust in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Hussain, Yasir Ali, Baber Iqbal, Muhammad Azhar Iqbal, Salman Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed et al.
Leaf and stripe rusts are the most destructive diseases of wheat all over the world. Although host genotype resistance and fungicides are used to combat crop diseases, evaluation of wheat germplasm is still needed to reduce disease management costs and to incr…
15 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.684.691
Research ArticleWheat Yield, Physiology and Phenology Response to AM Fungi Application and Phosphorus Management
Mehran Ali, Inamullah
Calcareous soils, particularly having high calcium and carbonate contents reduce Phosphorus (P) solubility and forming complex P compounds, make it unavailable to plants. Inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi could be helpful in the sustainable mana…
15 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.704.715
Research ArticleEvaluation of Different Triazole Fungicides for the Management of Leaf Rust of Wheat Under Agro-Ecological Zone of District Layyah
Yasir Ali, Muhammad Shahbaz, Hafiz Muhammad Aatif1, Salman Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Saqib Saeed et al.
The present study was designed to evaluate seven different foliar fungicides such as Cholorothalonyl+metalyxl @ 2000 ml/ha; Pyraclostrobin @ 375 ml/ha; Sulphur @ 2500 g/ha; Diphenoconazole @ 375 ml/ha; Tubiconazole+trifloxystrobin @ 303 g/ha, Polyram DF @ 625…
15 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.716.721
Research ArticleProduction of Bio Fortified Vermicompost and its Efficacy Against Onion Basal Rot Disease Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae
Kandiah Pakeerathan, Konesalingam Jeyavithuyan, Aruchchunan Nirosha, Gunasingham Mikunthan
The success of organic agriculture is relied on biologically fortified super compost to sustain the yield potential of high-yielding improved varieties as well as boost the soils that substantially store water, and nutrients, and suppress soil-borne diseases.…
15 Sept 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.692.703
Research ArticleThe Damage Caused by Cowpea Weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) to Some Stored Pulses at Different Temperature and Humidity Levels
Nosheen Jehajo, Naheed Shah
Cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), is one of the major stored grain insect pests of pulses throughout tropical and subtropical world. As pulses are important food source for many people, it is imperative to protect the…
28 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.678.683
Research ArticleResponse of Different Concentration of Salt Stress on the Morphological Traits of Maize (Zea mays)
Arshad Khan, Mohammad Ihsan, Maryam Bibi, Gul Rahim, Fazl Ullah, Komail Khan et al.
The global threat posed by rising soil salinity to agricultural production is serious. The Harmonized World Soil Database is the only database that currently offers data on worldwide soil salinity; however, it has a number of limitations regarding the way soil…
28 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.672.677
Research ArticleEffect of Different Levels of Organic Matter and Genotypes on Seed Yield and Fiber Quality in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L)
Saeed Ahmad, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid, Muhammad Shahid, Taj Muhammad et al.
The addition of organic matter improves yield, fiber quality and seed germination of cotton. The present studies were conducted at Cotton Research Station Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan during 2016 to find out the impact of organic matter on growth and yield of cott…
28 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.665.671
Research ArticleExploring the Potential of Carbon Sequestration in Sub-Tropical Pine Forest Ecosystem: A Case Study in District Kurram, Pakistan
Jamshid Ali, Sabeeqa Usman Malik, Muhammad Irfan Ashraf, Jia Zhongkui, Zuhair Husnain, Saeed Gulzar
Carbon sequestration is of recent international focus to mitigate human-induced climate change. Nature has its mechanisms for carbon storage. Forests are important natural storehouses of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems. Estimation of forest biomass in various…
25 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.647.654- Research Article
Assessment of Fish Biodiversity in Sonmiani Bay, Balochistan, Pakistan (North Arabian Sea)
Nasratullah Baloch, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Hamida Narejo, Muhammad Farooq Hassan, Ghulam Abbas, Shahnaz Rashid et al.
The current study aimed to evaluate fish biodiversity from Sonmiani Bay of Balochistan, Pakistan during January to December 2019. Total 36 families, 68 genus and 91 species were recorded from this research work. Out of which, 4 species were reported as dominan…
25 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.641.646 
Research ArticlePotassium Fertilizer Source and Timing Regulate Growth, Flowering and Yield in Trees of Sweet Lime (Citrus limetta L.)
Muhammad Noman Khan, Ghulam Nabi
Sweet lime has acquired great commercial importance globally particularly in juice and medical industry. However, its poor yield discourage farmers from its cultivation. Plant nutrients particularly Potassium plays critical role in growth and yield of citrus c…
25 Aug 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.3.655.664