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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
Research ArticleAn Investigation into Competencies of High School Teachers Teaching Agriculture in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ and K)
Ghulam Qadar, Khalid Nawab
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJandK) is a state territory of Pakistan; it is located at the foot hills of the Himalayas, North East of Pakistan, between longitude 70o–75o and latitude 33o–35o. The AJandK large population around 80% lives in rural ar…
19 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1485.1499
Research ArticleGenetic Variation in Chickpea Genotypes against Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum F. sp. Ciceris) and their Management
Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Younas, Niaz Hussain, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Raheel, Anees Akhtar et al.
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important food legume. In Pakistan, yield potential of chickpea is low due to the prevalence of Fusarium wilt. Present investigations were conducted at Arid Zone Research Institute, Bhakkar, Punjab, Pakistan during winter 20…
19 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1519.1525
ReviewRole of Organic Manure Bokashi Improving Plant Growth and Nutrition: A Review
Chooi Lin Phooi, Elisa Azura Azman, Roslan Ismail
Bokashi is an organic fertilizer fermented with organic waste, beneficial microbes, and sugar. Bokashi improved soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties and eventually enhanced plant growth and yield production. Bokashi enhances the plant&rsq…
18 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1478.1484
Research ArticleEffects of Seed Physical Characteristics of Benin Soybean Germplasm on their Resistance to Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
Yêyinou Laura Estelle Loko, Joelle Toffa, Azize Orobiyi, Gbèblonoudo Anicet Dassou, Rolande Okpeicha, Dieudonné Gavoedo et al.
The pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) is an important pest of stored soybean grains. It is imperative to screen out the prevailing genotypes of Beninese soybean cropping systems in order to find out the resistant ones agai…
18 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1468.1477
Research ArticleEffect of Vitamins and Hormones during different stages of Lactation in Lohi Sheep and Beetal Goats
Sonia Kanwal, Muhammad Naeem, Zaib Un Nisa, Rabia Farhat, Zia Ur Rehman
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of vitamins and hormones during different stages of lactation in Lohi sheep and Beetal goats. The experiments were performed on 30 ewes and 30 goats between 1.5 to 5 years age group were selected from Bahadar Nag…
18 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1462.1467
Research ArticleScreening of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Germplasm for Chilling Stress Tolerance during Two Growing Seasons
Kokab Nazim, Asghari Bano, Ghulam Jellani
Forty-five tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) lines were evaluated for chilling tolerance using morpho-biochemical parameters. Experiment was performed in polytunnel conditions (30±2 °C) as control and open field conditions (10±2 °C)…
18 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1452.1461
Research ArticleAn Assessment of Off-Season Vegetables Production in District Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Ejaz Ul Haq, Urooba Pervaiz, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Ayesha Khan
Agricultural production has been increased due to adoption of modern agriculture techniques and practices. This study analyzed off-season vegetables production in District Peshawar with the objectives to highlight the problems faced by farmers in cultivation o…
9 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1443.1451
Research ArticleNew Records of Subfamily Opiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan with Description of a New Species
Mian Sabahatullah, Maqsood Shah
Genus Opiognathus, of the subfamily Opiinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) is recorded for the first from Pakistan. A new species Opiognathus nitidus M. Sabahatullah & Shah sp.nov. is described and illustrated. Five species of the subfamily Opiinae are reported…
5 Oct 2022DOI New-Records-Subfamily-Opiinae-Hymenoptera-Braconidae-Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Research ArticleCurrent Status of Citrus Tristeza Virus in Major Citrus Growing Areas of Sargodha, Pakistan
Asim Ali Khan, Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan, Yasir Iftikhar, Mustansar Mubeen, Maham Sohail, Sonum Bashir et al.
Tristeza disease is caused by citrus tristeza virus (CTV) expresses salient symptoms like stem pitting, yellowing of leaves, stunted growth of large, small lateral branches and twigs. The study was carried out to quantify the spatial and temporal distribution…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1412.1418
Research ArticleUse of Information and Communication Technologies among Farming Community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Shandana, Ayesha Khan
Through the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) tools, farmers can get timely, up-to-date, relevant, accurate technical information and advice and extension agents can effectively answer farmers’ abundant information needs. T…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1381.1391
Research ArticleEmerging Supply Chain of Pork and the Opportunities for Small-Scale Raisers in Catbalogan City in the Philippines
Marcos E. Bollido, Renell Jay G. Villaluz, Ronald L. Orale
The emerging supply chain of pork and its effects on small-scale raisers in Catbalogan City was examined using mixed methods. Supply and consumption were forecasted using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models. Pork prices increased by 22-50%…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1370.1380
Research ArticlePerformance Stability Assessment in upland Cotton Strains throughout Cotton-growing Belt in Pakistan
Muhammad Jamil, Ghulam Sarwar, Imran Akhtar, Ghayour Ahmad, Saeed Ahmad
Cotton is a real cash crop and contributes to the national economy by enhancing exports. The yield performance of cotton is fluctuating under erratic test conditions due to genotype into environment interaction. The present study was executed at 14sites throug…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1361.1369
Research ArticleEcofriendly Management of Green Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Insect Pests through Plant Extracts
Riaz Hussain, Adnan Ihsan, Azaz Ali Shah, Najeeb Ullah, Hamza Iftikhar, Ranra Jalal
Plant extracts appear as promising biorational alternatives to hazardous synthetic insecticides. This research was carried in a farmer’s field in Malam Jaba (Swat, KPK) during 2019-2020 Rabi season to evaluate the efficiency of some selected botanical ex…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1405.1411
Research ArticleLand use and Cover Changes in the Northern Mountains of Pakistan; A Spatio-Temporal Change using MODIS (MCD12Q1) Time Series
Shakeel Ahmad, Muhammad Israr, Rasheed Ahmed, Anam Ashraf, Muhammad Amin, Nafees Ahmad
In the sustainable management of natural resources, land use and land cover (LULC) changes play an essential role. Pakistan is rich in biodiversity and provides ecosystem services to the country’s population, especially the mountains of the northern high…
5 Oct 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1419.1429
Research ArticleA Critical Analysis of the Economic Valuation of Canal Irrigation Water in Punjab, Pakistan
Hafiz Qaisar Yasin, Dora Marinova, Muhammad Naveed Tahir
Economic valuation of irrigation water is one of most critical water governance issues in Pakistan. In the agriculture‑dominant province of Punjab, low irrigation water charging rates lead to its inefficient use by farmers. Under the rapidly increasing water s…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1352.1360
Research ArticleResponse of Different (Capsicum annuum L) Genotypes for Callus Induction, Plant Regeneration and Plant Transformation
Muhammad Shafiq, Tehseen Ashraf, Sehrish Mushtaq, Naveeda Anjum, Muhammad Asim, Muhammad Aqeel Feroze et al.
Chilli (Capsicum annuum), which belongs to the family Solanaceae, is an important spice crop cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries. A Protocol for chili plant regeneration with hypocotyl and cotyledon explants was established. The study was conducte…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1332.1343
Research ArticleInstitutional Interventions and Climate-Smart Practices of Farmers in Nigeria
Onwusiribe Ndubuisi Chigozirim, Okpokiri Chibuzo Ikechukwu, Agu-Aguiyi Fortune Nneka, Oteh Ogbonnaya Ukeh
This research examined the institutional interventions and climate-smart practices of smallholder farmers in southeast Nigeria. The policies, programs, projects, activities of private and public organizations to intervene on climate change-related issues are r…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1314.1321
Research ArticleEvaluation of Weeds Against Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Vegetables
Oluwatoyin Adenike Fabiyi
The indiscriminate use of pesticides by small holder farmers under unregistered informal sector in vegetable farming has culminated in severe environmental pollution, increase in unacceptable percentage of residue in vegetables and resistance of nematodes to t…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1289.1299
Research ArticlePerformance Evaluation of Downdraft Gasifier with Syngas Cleaning System
Sidrah Ashfaq, Muhammad Nadeem, Muhammad Yamin, Talha Afzal, Muhammad Waqar Akram, Rabia Anam et al.
Energy is a crucial factor and a capital of a country’s resources leading indicator. World’s energy focus is shifting towards alternate renewable, cheap and environment-friendly resources that can provide long-term sustainability for survival. Due…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1322.1331