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ReviewRice Sheath Blight: A Comprehensive Review on the Disease and Recent Management Strategies
Aqleem Abbas, Mustansar Mubeen, Yasir Iftikhar, Qaiser Shakeel, Hafiz M. Imran Arshad, Maria del Carmen Zuñiga Romano et al.
Rice sheath blight (RSB) disease became one of the major threats to rice crops worldwide. The causal agent of RSB is the necrotrophic fungus Rhizoctonia solani. Finding appropriate management strategies to combat the disease to minimize rice yield losses and r…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.111.125
Research ArticleManagement of Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borerleucinodes orbonalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) through Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii) (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and Selective Use of Insecticides
Ahmad-ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Sadar Iqbal, Imtiaz Khan
The efficacy of Voliam flexi (thiamethoxam 17.6% + chlorantraniliprole 8.80%), Neem oil (5%), Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera:Trichogrammatidae) was evaluated against brinjal fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalisGuenee) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae)…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023.39.1.134.139
Research ArticleEffectiveness of Public and Private Extension Services in Building Capacity of the Farmers: A Case of Bangladesh
Muhammad Humayun Kabir, Md. Saiful Islam
There is a debate since long ago that which one is better, a public or private extension service. In this context, the objectives of the study were to measure the degree of effectiveness of public and private extension services for the building capacity of the…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.101.110
Research ArticleA Comparative Study of Bacterial Contamination from Shrimp Ponds in Two Different Environments
Tariq H.Y. Al-Maliky, Mahmood S. Hashim, Amal S. Al-Sheraa
The bacterial content of the water of Metapenaeus affinis and Macrobrachium nipponense juvenile shrimp cultured in two salinities (3 and 15 g.L-1) were observed during 45 days. The initial and final weights of M. affinis were (0.939 ± 0.069 and 1.581 &p…
14 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.126.133
Research ArticleMorphological and Spectral Taxonomic Study of Some Ficus carica L. Cultivars Growing in Northern Iraq
Raad Hamad Mahmood Al-Badrany, Aamer Mohsen Mahmood Al-Ma’thidy
In the current research, have a comparative taxonomic study of the morphological and spectral characteristics of (6) cultivars of Ficus carica L. namely; (Shynik, Akrah, Benatty, Rubari, Brown Turky and Jordan) cultivated in northern Iraq. The morphological st…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.70.79
Research ArticleDevelopment of Bagh-o-Bahar Raya: A Newly Bred High-Yielding Mustard Cultivar Released for General Cultivation in Punjab, Pakistan
Idrees Ahmad, Muhammad Jamil, Hafiz Muhammad Zia Ullah, Saira Saleem, Syed Ahtisham Masood, Umair Faheem et al.
The edible oil import bill is posing a huge burden on the foreign reserves of Pakistan. Enhancing local production through breeding high-yielding cultivars is the possible solution. The present research work was carried out at Oilseeds Research Station Khanpur…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.95.100
Research ArticleResistance to Fusarium Head Blight in Some Syrian Wheat and Barley Cultivars
Nachaat Sakr
Fusarium head blight (FHB) can have a destructive effect of barley and wheat along the whole world. To defeat it, sources of host resistance and pathogenic variation of FHB species need to be identified. Although barley and wheat are crucial crops in the dried…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.80.94
Research ArticleEffect of Seed Rate and Variety on Yield and Yield Contributing Traits of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) at Andracha Woreda, Southwestern Ethiopia
Tilahun Bekele, Abebaw H. Georgis
Black cumin is grown as one of Ethiopia’s main seed spice crops. But its production and productivity are constrained by a shortage of improved varieties and poor cultural practices including seed rate. Therefore, studies were carried out in Andracha wore…
4 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.58.69- Research Article
The Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Organic Fertilizer Adoption among Almond Smallholder Farmers in Uruzgan, Afghanistan
Abdul Hadi Wasil, Jasmin Arif Shah, Nur Bahiah Mohamed Haris, Sardar M. Hashimi, Khal Mohammad Ahmadzai
This study examined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward organic fertilizer adoption in Uruzgan, Afghanistan. A total of 116 structured questionnaires were distributed to almond smallholder farmers in the Tarin Kowt district. The results revea…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.29.38 - Review
European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Foraging Activities, Impacts and Potential Factors of Decline- A Review
Tariq Mahmood, Mamoona Wali Muhammad, Sami Ullah, Bilal Ahmad, Zarmina Aslam, Naveed Ahmad Khan et al.
Honey bees pollinate various crops, fruits, vegetables, and nuts (Apis mellifera L.) is known to participate in foraging. Foraging behaviors in honey bees include seeking for food, recognizing and remembering the location of food sources, transporting and stor…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.39.49 
Research ArticleRegulatory Effects of Garlic Extract (Allium sativum L.) on Hematobiochemical Markers in Rabbits Intoxicated with Paracetamol
Bashir Ahmad, Ali Muhammad Yousafzai, Waqar Ali, Ikram Ilahi, Farman Ullah, Saeed Ahmad et al.
The current research was aimed to examine the effects of garlic aqueous extract on the levels of hematobiochemical parameters and several liver related serum parameters in paracetamol-intoxicated rabbits. Moreover, the amount of (DPPH) free radicals that garli…
2 Feb 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.50.57- Research Article
In-Vitro Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Associated Symbiotic Bacteria and their Metabolites against Armyworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius
Hina Safdar, Nazir Javed, Sajid Aleem Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Arshad
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are effective biocontrol agents against different insect pests. However, very little work has been done in Pakistan on the symbiotic bacteria associated with EPNs and their metabolites. In this laboratory study, two bacterial…
21 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.13.20 
Research ArticleTomato Yield Losses Due to Attack of Insects/Pests in Pakkhal Valley of District Mansehra Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ahmad Abrar Khan, Ghulam Qadar, Asif Ali Abro, Muhammad Awais
The research study was carried out with the aims to find tomato insects/pests responsible for yield losses in Pakkhal valley of district Mansehra. Data were collected from tomato growers by using an interview schedule in the union council Baffa of the study ar…
21 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.21.28
Research ArticleStudy of Wild and Transgenic Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in In Vitro Condition for Salt Stress Tolerance
Kalsoom, Nasir Shah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Tahira Bibi, Kazim Ali, Zahir Shah
Potato is amongst the important staple starchy food throughout the world but its salt sensitive. A large portion of irrigated land in major countries is affected by salinity or is likely to be salinized in near future. This study assessed the impact of various…
21 Jan 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.1.12- Review
Women’s Participation and its Determinants in Livestock Management Across the Developing World: A Systematic Review
Shaista Naz, Muhammad Arif, Akhtar Ali
Women are the prime contributors to livestock management and their increased participation can lead towards not only their own empowerment but also towards the development of the sector. Review of the empirical research across the developing world in the said…
29 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.383.396 
Research ArticlePrecise Yield Estimation through Improvised CASA Model by Development of Soil and Atmospheric Constants (Sᵮ) and (Aþ)
Rao Mansor Ali Khan, Syed Amer Mahmood
Net Primary Production (NPP) is an indicator that is widely used to determine the supply of food and wood. NPP incorporates almost all factors that participate in the growth and development of a particular crop. These factors include various heat fluxes (e.g.,…
29 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.355.371
Research ArticleMultidimensional Poverty Profile of Rural Households and its Determinants: Evidence from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Urooj Shakoor, Syed Attaullah Shah
This study examined multidimensional poverty profile in rural Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan), using Alkire-Foster Method, and a binary logit analysis was conducted to identify its determinants. Data set of 3035 rural households, extracted from Pakistan Social a…
29 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.372.382- Research Article
Fecundity and Gonadal Periodicity of Snakehead, Channa striata from River Indus, Near Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
Shabana Parveen, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Ayaz Hussain Qadri, Ghulam Dastagir, Muhammad Hanif Chandio, Pervaiz Khan et al.
Fecundity and gonadal periodicity of Channa striata from River Indus, near Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan was examined from 240 samples (120 for each sex) during October 2020 to September 2021.The experimental fish was procured from the commercial catch of local fi…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.341.345 
Research ArticleRural Advisory Services to Improve Food Security in District Sargodha, Pakistan
Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Luqman, Bushra Pervaiz, Rana Shahzad Noor, Muhammad Ameen, Sadia Hassan et al.
Food insecurity is becoming more alarming for Pakistan due to a range of issues including market instability, climate change, natural disasters and natural calamities. Therefore, rural advisory services to improve food security among the farming community are…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.328.334- Research Article
What Determines Food Security among the Farm Households of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan? A Binary Logistic Regression Analysis
Muhammad Azam, Shaista Naz, Malik Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Jamil Afridi, Ahmad Waheed
Food insecurity being a global issue has immense concerns in developing countries like Pakistan. Where this problem prevails with extensive severity. In this connection, this study was carried out to evaluate the determinants of food security and coping strate…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.346.354