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Research ArticlePrevalent Poverty Incidence and Technological Innovations: Implications for Agricultural Development in West Africa
Olatokunbo Hammed Osinowo, Maria Gbemisola Ogunnaike, Esther Toluwatope Tolorunju
This study investigated the impact of agricultural innovation technology on poverty and the feedback effect of widespread poverty on agricultural development in West Africa. The study used 25-year (1991-2015) panel data from the Statistics on Public Expenditur…
28 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.143.151
Research ArticleAntioxidant Activity and Determination of Total Polyphenol Levels in White Tea Leaves (Camellia sinensis L.)
Fahrauk Faramayuda, Soraya Riyanti, Sitty Mahanadhiandinie
White tea from the shoots is picked and dried by simple processing. Brewing white tea leaves have been shown to have antioxidant activity. This study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity of white tea leaves grown in Indonesia using extraction methods ot…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.111.120
Research ArticlePhytase in Feed Positively Affected the Phosphorus Digestibility and Growth Performance in Broilers
Muhammad Bilal Munawar, Saima Naveed, Shafqat Nawaz Qaisrani, Jibran Hussain, Shahzad Munir, Ayesha Ahmed et al.
The effect of post pelleting liquid phytase supplementation was evaluated in broilers on the basis of growth production, plasma and tibia phosphorus. The (n=504) day-old broiler chickens procured randomly allocated into 6 treatments dietary treatments were: B…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.121.129
Research ArticleA Study of the Distribution of the Tigris River Sediments and the Variation of their Chemical, Physical and Mineral Properties and the Effect Caused by Kut Dam
Layth Saleem Salman Al-Shihmani
A study was conducted for the sediments of the Tigris River in Wasit Governorate, Iraq, near the Kut Dam, to determine its chemical, physical and mineral properties. After the soil horizons of the study were determined , samples were taken from each horizon ac…
27 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.130.142
Research ArticleSpatial Hotspots of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Attock, Pothwar, Punjab, Pakistan
Arif Mehmood, Muhammad Asam Riaz, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Waqas Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed
Hotspot information leads to precision in the application of control strategies. Mosquitoes inhabit diverse types of habitats depending upon host preference, biotic and abiotic characteristics of the habitats. This study mainly targeted the collection, identif…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.60.64
Research ArticleApplication of Plant Growth Regulators to Promote the Yield of Wheat Crop in Pakistan
Muhammad A. Ahmad, Shabbir Hussain, Humera A. Awan, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Saeed
The growth of plants and their productivity can be improved by the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs). The PGRs have pronounced effects on the yield, biochemistry, physiology and plant morphology of wheat crop. Current studies were performed to investigate…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.104.110- Research Article
Water Productivity of Furrow, Drip and Flood Irrigated Rice under Loam Soil
Ghani Akbar, Zafar Islam, Muhammad Umar, Shahi Salam
The low water productivity is making rice production unsustainable in Pakistan. Therefore, this study evaluated the water saving and productivity benefits of rice on furrow irrigated narrow beds (NB-65cm furrow spacing with 2 crop rows), drip irrigated w…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.95.103 
Research ArticleManagement of Nitrogen Sources with and without Beneficial Microbes and its Application Timing for Wheat Crop stand and Phenology Improvement
Faiq Ahmad, Shahen Shah, Muhammad Amin, Ikram Ullah, Sajid Ali, Maaz Khan et al.
To manage nitrogen sources i.e. farmyard manure (FYM), poultry manure (PM) and urea with and without beneficial microbes (BM) for improving phenology and crop stand of wheat, research was conducted at the Agronomy Research Farm, The University of Agriculture P…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.65.78
Research ArticleEvaluation of Different Chemicals Response on Rooting Behavior of Olive (Olea europaea L.) Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Inam Ul Haq, Humara Umar, Farah Umar, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Jan
Olive (Olea europaea L.) is an important emerging oil crop in Pakistan. To ensure the provision of true to type healthy saplings, there is a dire need to optimize the protocols for nursery production. In order to attain success in this sector, investigation wa…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.79.86
Research ArticleEffect of Host Pupae Age and Depth in Plant Debris on the Searching Efficiency of Pupal Parasitoid Dirhinus giffardii (Silvestri) on Oriental Fruit Fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)
Zarnosh Habib, Muhammad Ibrahim, Nasir Shah, Israr Ullah, Norman Javed Gill
This research study reports the effect of pupal parasitoid Dirhinus giffardii on oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) at various host pupae depths (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cm) in plant debris and at different host pupae ages (24, 48, 72 and 96 h)…
17 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.87.94
Research ArticlePerception of Cassava-Based Farmers to Climate Variability in the Rain Forest and Derived Savannah Biomes of Nigeria
Adefunke Fadilat O. Ayinde, Peter Allison Johnston, Olanrewaju Olusoji Olujimi, Purnamita Dasgupta, Dare Akerele
Climate variability influences the pattern of agricultural production, especially in those parts of Africa, where agriculture is mainly rain-fed. A disparity exists in how farmers perceive and adapt to climate variability that influences their production decis…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.43.52
Research ArticleImpact of Land Uses on Drinking Water Quality in Selected Areas of Lahore City
Sanwal Masood, Dildar Ahmed, Silvia Machado, Sohaib Aslam
The biggest threat to the quality of rapidly diminishing groundwater resources is the uncontrolled pollution by different human activities such as industries, sewage/wastewater drains, and agricultural practices. In the present study, water samples were collec…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.53.59
Research ArticleEffect of Drying Methods on Physiochemical Characteristics and Mineral Composition of Mulberry Fruits
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Muhammad Nafees, Maryam, Irfan Ashraf, Ambreen Maqsood, Muhammad Saqib
Mulberry fruits (Morus alba and M. nigra) are highly nutritious that can be used to mitigate malnutrition of human beings, however have very low shelf-life. The present study was aimed at evaluation of different drying methods to improve shelf-life of dry mulb…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.35.42
Research ArticleEvaluation of Various Agro-Morphological and Genetic Parameters of Single Cross Doubled Haploid Maize Hybrids
Madad Ali, Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Zubair Akram, Samreen Nazeer
Maize (Zea mays L.) is among the most important crops in the world for its nutritional value and productivity. Skyrocketing populations demand more food to consume without expansion in agricultural land which can be achieved by utilizing hybrid vigor. A field…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.1.11
ReviewCarotenoid Metabolism, Regulation in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Health Benefits: An Updated Review
Samina Kausar, Rana Badar Aziz, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Ahmad, Hamza Shafiq, Muhammad Asim et al.
Carotenoids are natural pigments, synthesized in photosynthetic organisms e.g., plants, bacteria, and algae, while carotenoids also be synthesized in some non-photosynthetic fungi or bacteria. The color gamut of carotenoids is from colorless to yellow, orange…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.12.25
Research ArticleMaize Yield Performance Under Planting Patterns and Row Spacing in Semi-Arid Zone of Pakistan-Mardan
Shakir Ali, Zia Ul Haq, Abdul Malik, Tariq Mahmood Khalil, Ijaz Ahmad Khan
A field study was conducted to investigate the effect of different planting patterns and row spacing on maize yield in the semi-arid zone of Pakistan–Mardan. The experiment was set in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. Effect…
8 Nov 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.5.26.34
Research ArticleResponse of Different Wheat Cultivars Towards Wheat Aphids, (Rhopalosiphum padi L.) and their Associated Natural Enemies
Ahmad-ur-Rahman Saljoqi, Muhammad Tayeb, Muhammad Salim
The current study on population trends of wheat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) and its associated natural enemies on different wheat cultivars was carried out at Agriculture Research Institute (ARI) Tarnab, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)-Pakistan during rabi…
25 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1540.1546
Research ArticleComparative Study on Absorption of Heavy Metal Residues in Broiler Chicken Available in the University Campus Peshawar, Pakistan
Zahin Anjum, Mubashra Tarana, Shaista Ali, Faryal Yousaf, Amina Rahat, Sumbla Yousaf
The study was conducted to analyze three different tissues (liver, gizzard and muscle tissue) of the broiler chicken for absorption of four heavy metal contents (Cu, Zn, Pb and Ni). In addition, analysis of five electrolytes (Ca, Na, K, P and Mg), moisture con…
22 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1533.1539
Research ArticleEffect of Genotypes and Planting Dates on Yield and Fibre Quality Parameters of Cotton
Muhammad Jamil, Muhammad Ihsan Ullah, Taj Muhammad, Syed Waqar Hussain Shah, Khezir Hayat, Muhammad Zahid Aslam et al.
The present experiment was carried out at Cotton Research Station, Vehari, Punjab during 2020-21. The objectives of this experiment were to assess the effect of cotton genotypes and sowing dates on yield and fibre quality parameters. Three upland cotton genoty…
20 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1526.1532
Research ArticleBiodiversity Estimation in Chilli (Capsicum frutescens) Germplasm through Morphological Traits
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Muhammad Akbar Anjum
Capsicum frutescens, one of the domesticated species of pepper grown around the globe, is considered to be highly valued horticultural crop due to high productivity and intense aroma. The present study was carried out to evaluate genetic diversity among 78 sel…
19 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1500.1509