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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
Research ArticleAssessment of Genetic Parameters, Agro-Morphologic Stability and Clustering Pattern of Promising Candidate Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Lines
Zulqarnain Haider, Muhammad Akhter, Syed Sultan Ali, Tahir Latif, Rana Ahsan Raza Khan, Awais Riaz et al.
In the present study, genetic parameters, agro-morphologic stability and clustering pattern of twenty promising elite basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines including three checks were investigated in advance generation. Triplicated randomized complete block des…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1300.1313
Research ArticleAn Investigation into Food Consumption Patterns and Related Poverty in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Robina Karim, Farhan Ali, Ali Muhammad, Nasrullah, Azra, Tahir Mehmood
The main theme behind this research work is to describe the food consumption patterns of households and estimate the related poverty line based on daily calories intake in district Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa- Pakistan. The average total household size is 5.75…
28 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1344.1351
Research ArticleAssessment of Genetic Variability in Onion against Purple Leaf Blotch Disease under Field Conditions and its Management
Muhammad Younas, Khalid Hussain, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Atiq, Niaz Hussain, Wasim Abbas et al.
Purple blotch disease is exerting a severe threat on onion production. The current study was conducted for screening of accessions against purple blotch disease and determining the source of resistance against Purple blotch disease of onion caused by Alternari…
26 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1273.1278
Research ArticleSpatio-Temporal Expansion of Built-Up Areas and its Impact on Farmland and Food Security of Peshawar Valley, Pakistan
Sajjad Ali, Atta ur Rahman, Sher Ali
The study emphasizes the spatio-temporal expansion of built-up areas and its impact on farmland and primary crop production of Peshawar valley, Pakistan. The build-up needs to be with more significant planning to avoid any inconvenience among agricultural land…
26 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1260.1272
Research ArticlePopulation Structure and Length-Weight Relationships of Anadara granosa and Meretrix lamarckii from the Bay of Bengal
Muhammad Rabiul Hasan, Zannatul Mawa, Muhammad Ashekur Rahman, Selina Yeasmin, Yahia Mahmud, Muhammad Yeamin Hossain
Mussels play a significant role in marine benthic ecological construction because they accumulate into beds, changing the nature and intricacy of the bottom. Population structure and length-weight relationships of two mussels (Anadara granosa and Meretrix lama…
25 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1254.1259
Research ArticleAgriculture Labour Supply in Irrigated Plains of Punjab Options for Small Rural Household
Arshad Mahmood Malik, Nigah Hussain, Nasim Akhter
Due to modernization in agriculture sector, agricultural labour migration from on-farm to off-farm work and from rural to urban areas is becoming common practice. Punjab Labor Policy 2018, addresses agriculture labor on the lines of industrial labor to improve…
21 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1246.1253
Research ArticleComputational Structural Calculation of N-Methyl Benzothiazolium Iodide as an Antifungal Candidate
Sohail Nadeem, Muhammad Aziz, Ayesha Mohy ud Din, Tayyaba Jamil
The aim of the current study is to elucidate the structural information, infrared and raman spectra of N-Methyl Alkyl Benzothiazolium iodide through computational methods as well as to evaluate its antifungal properties. In order to achieve the goal, softwares…
21 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1235.1239
Research ArticleRelative Resistance of Seed of Advance Genotypes of Cicer arietinum Against Callosobruchus Chinensis During Storage
Muhammad Waseem Akhtar, Khalid Mahmood Khawar, Muhammad Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Rafique, Khalid Hussain, Sharmin Ashraf et al.
Pulse beetle (Callosbruchuschinesis) causes serious damage to the seed of chickpea, and other pulses during storage. Seed viability and other quality parameters are affected by its infestation. This pest is controlled by phosphine fumigation and synthetic inse…
21 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1228.1234- Research Article
Bacteriology, Antimicrobials Resistance and Susceptibility Profiles of Bacteria from Mastitic Cattle and Buffaloes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tariq Ali, Kamran, Abdur Raziq, Inam Ullah Wazir, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Ijaz Ali et al.
Mastitis is one of the major prevailing and costly diseases in dairy cattle and buffaloes. This study describes the current prevalence of mastitis in lactating cattle, and buffaloes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 2019-2020, to identify bacterial pathogens of mas…
21 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1240.1245 
Research ArticleOccurrence and Toxicity of Mycotoxins from Food and Feed Resources
Shomaila Sikandar, Imran Afzal, Sadaf Sarfraz
Mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites produced by different filamentous fungi. The significance of these low molecular weight compounds lies in the fact that they are the contributors of severe health issues in livestock and humans. Every year mycotoxins in…
20 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1211.1218- Research Article
An Assessment of Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Agents: A Study of Three Selected Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan
Ayesha Khan, Zubair Ahmad Khan, Urooba Pervaiz
The main purpose of the present study was to assess the training needs of the extension agents, to identify weaknesses in training programs and find obstacles in the use of computer technology which hamper the proper execution of extension services in three se…
20 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1203.1210 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Varieties for Yield and Yield-Related Traits
Gudeta Nepir Gurmu, Tade Bitima Mulisa, Alemu Lenco Gemechu, Kegna Gadisa Amena, Gemechu Nedi Terfa
Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is one of the leguminous crops that is rich in protein and essential amino acids. A field experiment was conducted during the 2019 cropping season consisting of eight (Bursa, Burkitu, Adi, Herena, Hortu, Letu, T/shaman, and Weyib)…
20 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1219.1227
Research ArticleInfluence of Planting dates, Cutting types and IBA Concentrations on Rooting of Silvery (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Nagina Zeb, Noor ul Amin
The current experiment was executed to study impact of different planting dates during 2016-2017 (July 01, July 16, July 31, August 15 and August 30) and two cutting types i.e. Hard wood and Semi-hard wood cuttings on rooting response of Silvery treated with v…
16 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1160.1171- Research Article
Haematological and Biochemical Profile of Extensive Kept Male Barela (Camelus dromedarius) Camel during Breeding and Non-Breeding Season
Asim Faraz, Nasir Ali Tauqir, Abdul Waheed, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Riaz Hussain Mirza et al.
This trial was undertaken to study the effect of breeding season on haematological and blood biochemical parameters of Barela male camel under extensive conditions in Desert Thal Pakistan. The clinically healthy male Barela camels (n=5) from 6-10 years old hav…
15 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1184.1188 
Research ArticleDevelopment and Evaluation of a Maize Cob Based Bait Formulation against Subterranean Termites (Odontotermes spp.)
Hassan Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed, Muhammad Irfan Majeed, Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, Muhammad Asam Riaz
Subterranean termites are devastating pests of many agricultural and horticultural crops, forest plantations and wooden infrastructures. Farmers rely primarily on direct applications of liquid insecticides which usually get off the target site resulting in uns…
15 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1172.1183
Research ArticleMorphological Characterization of Phytophthora infestans and its Growth on Different Growth Media
Waqas Raza, Muhammad Usman Ghazanfar, Muhammad Asif, Ikram-ul-Haq, Muhammad Zakria, Laith Khalil Tawfeeq Al-Ani
Phytophthora infestans is a destructive pathogen in the tropical and the sub-tropical areas of the world. Identification of pathogens is very important to find successful disease control strategies. Here, we isolated and identified P. infestans, as well as, de…
15 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.4.1189.1202- Research Article
Response of Maize Growth to Phosphorus, Foliar Zinc and its Application Stage
Sajid Ali, Shahen Shah, Muhammad Amin, Asad Ali Khan, Sajjad Khan, Dawood Ahmad et al.
Phosphorus (P), Zinc (Zn) and its application timing play a very important role in crop productivity. To study its effect on maize, an experiment was conducted at Fodder and Forage Crops Section Harichand, district Charsadda- Pakistan. Two levels of P (90 and…
13 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.3.1140.1146 
Research ArticleDoes Education and Farming Experience Affect Technical Efficiency of Rice Crop Growers? Evidence from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Shahid Ali, Murtaza, Waqas Ahmad, Nargis Bibi, Aftab Khan, Jahangir Khan
Education and farming experience of farmers are considered the most important factors in allocation of inputs during production process. This study, therefore, aimed at evaluating effect of education and farming experience on technical efficiency of rice farme…
13 Sept 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.3.1147.1159
Research ArticleAn Analysis of Marketing Costs and Margins of Potato in District Peshawar Pakistan
Auzair Javaid Butt, Irfan Ullah, Shahid Ali, Khurram Nawaz Saddozai, Jahangir Khan
Vegetables are perishable in nature, and it requires a well-established market to facilitate the farmers for selling their produce at a reasonable price and make it accessible for ultimate consumers in preferred shape and location in the required duration. Thi…
29 Aug 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.3.1132.1139