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Research ArticleAssessment of Agricultural Knowledge Level Increased Among the Mobile Phone Users in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan
Arshad Farooq, Muhammad Ishaq, Abdul Hassan, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Asif Nawaz
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Telenor-Pakistan (mobile operator company) to provide agricultural advisory services to the farming community in district Mardan. This study was conducted with the objective t…
20 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.751.758
Research ArticleGanoderma lucidum as a Biocontrol agent for Management of Alternaria solani, A Pathogen of Early Blight of Tomato
Muhammad Asif, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Nasir Ahmad
Tomato is a beneficial, economically important and highly consumable crop. Several fungal diseases may affect its yield. Early blight is one of its most destructive diseases. Biocontrol agents are the best-known source to minimize the attack of pathogen. Tomat…
20 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.734.741
Research ArticleDeterminants of Non-Timber Forest Products Collection and its Contribution to Rural Household’s Income in District Swat
Ibrarul-Haq, Malik Muhammad Shafi
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) plays a vital role in driving the economy of people who inhabits within or near forests. This study aims to examine how the NTFP’s collection affects the rural households’ income in district Swat, Pakistan. In add…
16 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.723.733
Research ArticleEconomic Evaluation of Advanced Production System Module in Saffron by using an Economic Surplus Model in India
Masudul Haq Wani, Arshad Bhat
The cultivation of saffron started around three or four centuries back in Arabia and Spain, afterwards its cultivation spread to Iran, Sweden and India. In India, around 5,707 ha. of land are under its cultivation with annual production of around 16,000 kgs. T…
16 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.716.722
Research ArticleGenus Exitianus Ball, 1929 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae). A Taxonomic Revision from Pakistan
Waqar Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, Waseem Abbas, Muhammad Shakeel, Hammad Uddin, Bismillah Shah
In the current study, the leafhopper genus Exitianus Ball is reviewed based on around 200 specimens sampled from various regions of Pakistan during 2019–­2021. The study revealed the presence of two species, Exitianus nanus (Distant) and Exitianus in…
7 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.709.715
Research ArticlePhenotypic Diversity in Yield Determining Traits of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Genotypes under the growing Conditions of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tehseen Ali Jilani, Muhammad Saleem Jilani, Javeria Sherani, Kashif Waseem, Muhammad Sohail Khan, Hasnain Saleem et al.
Field experiments were conducted to assess the phenotypic diversity in diverse pea genotypes for yield determining traits under the growing condition of D. I. Khan, KPK. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated thrice durin…
7 May 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.701.708
Research ArticleOptimization of Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Almond Hull
Nabila Khan, Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq
Ultrasonic assisted extraction (UAE) of total phenolic content (TPC) from almond hull was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). TPC and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity were used as response variables. Almond hull ex…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.676.684
Research ArticleAnalysis of Investment Scenario in Pakistan: Time Series Evidence
Azra, Muhammad Awais, Alam Khan, Muhammad Shoaib
This paper made an attempt of econometric analysis of the investment situation in Pakistan for the period 1990-2017. The variables including domestic credit, national savings, lagged investment (IV), imports, and the real exchange rate were found to be the maj…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.669.675
Research ArticleNewly Reported Species of Genus Enicospilus (Hymenoptera; Ichneumonidae; Ophioninae) from Pakistan
Adnan Ihsan, Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Usman, Syed Fahad Shah, Misbahullah, Riaz Hussain et al.
Pakistan is rich with entomo-fauna but very little is known about genus Enicospilus due to lack of taxonomic work and expertise. Based on recent collected specimens of Enicospilus from District Swat Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, the species Enicospilus adustus…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.685.692
Research ArticleImpact of Tenancy Status on Wheat Productivity in Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sajad Ali, Naeem Ur Rehman Khatak, Shahab E. Saqib, Saleem ur Rehman
This study aims to evaluate the impact of farmers’ tenancy status on wheat productivity in selected districts of Central Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In this context, 350 wheat growers were purposively selected with 150 landowners and 200 tenants in the study are…
28 Apr 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.693.700
Research ArticleEmpirical Analysis of Total Factor Productivity of the Agriculture Sector and Economic Growth of Pakistan
Abdul Wadood Khan, Sabahat Subhan, Asif Ali Abro, Riaz Shahid
The current research describes the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of the agriculture sector and economic growth of the Pakistan from 1980-2018. To analyze the long run relationship among the variables, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag model was used. While…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.648.656- Research Article
Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nutrient Status of Soils in Selected Land Use Types and Soil Depths
Nzube Thaddeus Egboka, Olajire Fagbola, Ugochukwu Nnamdi Nkwopara, Nnaemeka Henry Okoli, Akaninyene Isaiah Afangide, Tochukwu Victor Nwosu
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are one of the most beneficial components of the soil biota whose abundance in soil varies with land use type, soil depth and location. The study investigated the density of the AMF and nutrient status of soils in selected la…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.633.647 
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Performance of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Genotypes for Yield Related Agro-Morphologic and Fiber Quality traits under Water Deficit Natural Environment
Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Asim Bhutta, Saghir Ahmad, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid et al.
Development of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars with natural tolerance to drought stress is the foremost agenda of cotton breeders these days under the current scenario of climate change. The major purpose of the present study was to evaluate the cotto…
31 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.657.668
Research ArticleEffect of Yeast Culture (Sacchromyces cerevisiae) on Production Performance in Achai Cattle
Muhammad Hanif Khan, Syed Muhammad Suhail, Hayaz uddin, Aitbar Khan, Rashid Ahmed Magsi, Rajwali Khan et al.
The current study was carried out at Livestock Research & Development Station Surezai, Peshawar in order to examine the efficacy of yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on feed intake, milk yield, and milk composition of Achai cattle. Cows were kept in…
18 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.626.632
ReviewBiosolubilization of Phosphate Rock Using Organic Amendments: An Innovative Approach for Sustainable Maize Production in Aridisols - A Review
Noor-us-Sabah, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Ghulam Sarwar, Muhammad Luqman, Amir Aziz, Muhammad Zeeshan Manzoor et al.
Phosphate rock is naturally occurring cheaper mean of phosphorus (P) availability but having drawback of poor solubility. Pakistan is a resource poor country. Economy of Pakistan mainly relies upon agriculture. Phosphorus (P) application (like other essential…
18 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.617.625
Research ArticleExploring the Rewards and Consequences of Wastewater Irrigation in Vegetables: Case Study of Central Punjab, Pakistan
Tahir Munir Butt, Azra, Muhammad Luqman, Naveed Farah, Muhammad Yaseen
The main focus of the study was to explore the rewards and consequences of wastewater irrigation in vegetables in the central Punjab. Two highly populated districts of the Punjab (Lahore & Faisalabad) were purposively selected as the targeted research area…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.585.594
Research ArticleSpawning Periodicity of Catfish, Ompok pabda (Hamilton 1822) from River Indus, Sindh, Pakistan
Dharti Shahnawaz Thebo, Naeem Tariq Narejo, Muhammad Hanif Chandio, Faheem Saddar, Shahnaz Rashid, Asma Fatima et al.
The spawning periodicity of Ompok pabda from Indus River was elucidated for collection on monthly basis during February 2017 to January 2018. The measurement of egg size, somatic index of gonads and productive potential (fecundity) was considered of the fish u…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.611.616
Research ArticleSignificance and Implications of Farming Practices, Knowledge and Methods of Disease Management in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Peach Farmers in Pakistan
Palwasha, Siraj-ud-Din, Muhammad Fahim
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) have been formulated by the United Nations to address global issues including food insecurity around the world. However, in developing countries, like Pakistan, a number of basic factors are the major impediments in impleme…
17 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.595.610
Research ArticleForecasting Rapeseed and Mustard Production In Pakistan: A Time Series Approach
Zahid Iqbal, Farhat Ullah Khan, Jalal-ud-Din
The study is designed to forecast, production of rapeseed and mustard in Pakistan by using time series analysis. Among different appropriate models like (1,0,0), (1,0,1), and (2,0,0) it is based on Normalized Bayesian criterion (NBIC), Akaike information crite…
11 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.578.584
Research ArticleComparative Ovipositional Preference of the Peach Fruit Fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for Selected Fruits under Free-Choice Laboratory Setting
Muhammad Salman, Muhammad Hamayoon Khan, Muhammad Zahid, Gul Zamin Khan, Fazli Rahim, Usman Khalique
Bactrocera zonata (Saunders), the peach fruit fly is a severe pest of many important fruits in Pakistan causing massive economic losses. Experiments were executed to reveal the ovipositional preference of B. zonata for four selected fruits belonging to differe…
11 Mar 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2022/38.2.572.577