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Research ArticleHeterotic Studies in Flue-Cured Tobacco across Environments
Qaizar Ahmed, Fida Mohammad, Hidayat-ur-Rahman, Sheraz Ahmed, Fakharuddin
Abstract | This research was conducted to determine heterosis for various agronomic and biochemical traits in Flue Cured Virginia tobacco. Seven tobacco varieties/lines, ‘NC606’, ‘K399’, ‘Spt G 126’, ‘Spt G 28’,…
20 Jun 2016- Research Article
Growing Conditions and Planting Dates Affect the Vegetative Growth of Silvery (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Imtiaz Hussain, M. Sajid, Noor ul Amin, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Abrar Hussain Shah, S. Mussarat Hussain et al.
The influence of growing conditions and planting dates on vegetative growth of Silvery was studied at Ornamental Horticulture Nursery, Department of Horticulture, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, during January to September…
14 Jun 2016 
Research ArticleGenetic Variability and Heritability in F4 Populations of Brassica napus L.
Tahir Khan, Raziuddin, Fakharuddin, Muazam Jamal Razi
An experiment was conducted to estimate genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for important attributes in Brassica napus using 10 parental lines and their 21 F4 populations. Significant differences were observed among genotypes, parents, F4 pop…
14 Jun 2016- Research Article
Effect of Drying Techniques and Storage on Mulberry (Morus alba) Quality
Murtaza Ali, Yasser Durrani, Muhammad Ayub
This research work was carried out to check the effect of selected dehydration techniques sun drier cabinet drier, tunnel dryer, solar drier and portable solar dryer, on the white mulberry fruit (Morus alba) variety grown in District Skardu, Gilgit B…
9 Jun 2016 
Research ArticleYield Comparison of some Improved Wheat Varieties under Different Sowings Dates as Rainfed Crop
Mukhtarullah, Jawad Ali, Mohammad Akmal
Abstract | Wheat is among the staple food crops in the world. In Pakistan, it is planted on a significant cropped area (Ca. 38%) every year. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), wheat is also a popular crop in the cropping system, however, average yield differs by 100%…
9 Jun 2016
Research ArticleImpact of Weed Control Techniques on Intercropping of Mungbean with Maize under Agro Climate Condition of Peshawar
Shahida Bibi, Ijaz Ahmad Khan
The efficiency of maize + mungbean intercropping method for yield and yield attributes were studied under different crop combination at the Research Farm of The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan during the year 2012. The study was carried out in a s…
5 Jun 2016
Research ArticleStudy of Heavy Metals in Soil and Wheat Crop and their Transfer to Food Chain
Nazish Huma Khan, Mohammad Nafees, Adila Bashir
The present study was conducted in orchard field of peach and comparative non-orchard field with an attempt to know about the soil and wheat crop contamination caused by heavy metals (Cd, Cr and Ni). Soil samples were collected from both orchard and non-orchar…
5 Jun 2016
Research ArticleAflatoxin B1 Contamination Status of Concentrate Feeds of Dairy Goats in Lahore, Pakistan
Haq Aman Ullah, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Ijaz, Aqeel Javeed
Abstract | Aflatoxins are the secondary metabolites produced by molds particularly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin B1 is the most common metabolite highly toxic for humans and animals. In the present study contamination status…
19 May 2016
Research ArticleYield Performance of Summer Season Sunflower under N-Rate by Change in Climate of Northwest of Pakistan
Ilham Ulla, G. Arjumand, Nawab Ali, Mohammad Akmal
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), a non-conventional oil seed crop, can successfully be fit in the cropping system as spring or summer season crop. However, its planting in summer is at risk of the moon-soon outbreak duration in the season. Present study was a…
18 May 2016
Research ArticleEvaluating Productive Capacity of Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Farming: A Panacea for Sustainable Rice Production in Patigi, Nigeria
Abiodun D. Olabode
Rice, a staple food in Nigeria is experiencing decrease in yield over the years. This study evaluates the productive capacity of some selected rice farms in Kwara State, Nigeria, with a view to identify farm management practices that enhance sustainable produc…
28 Mar 2016
Research ArticleProfitability and Physiological Traits of Canola as Affected by Various Green Manure Management Scenarios and Inorganic Nitrogen Application
Khalid Ali, Amanullah Jan
Integration of green manuring crops along with the inorganic fertilizers in the prevailing cropping system may increase crop productivity and net profitability through improving soil physico-chemical properties and fertility. Two years field experiments were c…
26 Mar 2016
Research ArticleConstraints and Gap Analysis of Model Farm Services Center Approach
Rehmat Ullah, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, Kalim Ullah
Constraints and gap analysis of Model Farm Services Center (MFSC) approach was investigated in District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, during year 2015. For the present study, a sample of 306 respondents was selected based on Sekaran sampling…
26 Mar 2016
Research ArticleIntegration of Organic, Synthetic Fertilizers and Micronutrients for Higher Growth and Yield of Wheat
Muhammad Amjad Nadim, Mohammad Safdar Baloch, Ejaz Ahmad Khan, Abdul Aziz Khakwani, Kashif Waseem
An experiment to investigate the effect of organic, synthetic fertilizers and micronutrients on growth and yield of wheat was conducted at the Agricultural Research Institute, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. The trial was laid out in a randomized complete block de…
26 Mar 2016
Research ArticleAge-Specific Response of Atteva sciodoxa Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) to Beauveria bassiana (Bals.)
Ghulam Ali Bajwa, Faizah Abood, Yusof Bin Ibrahim
Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) was bio-assayed against three larval instars of Atteva sciodoxa under laboratory conditions of 27±2ºC, 75% RH and 12:12 h photoperiod. Instar 3rd responded with 100% mortality at 5x107 conidia ml-1, while same level of mo…
10 Mar 2016
Research ArticleAssessment of Establishing Plant's Crop Cane Portions and Setts Placement Methods on the Attributes of Sugarcane
Shahid Ali, Habib Akbar, Mohammad Tariq Jan, Mohammad Jamal Khan, Abdul Bari
The response of planting sources i.e. standing (fresh canes-frost exposed) trenched (stored canes-frost protected), cane portions and setts placement methods on the attributes of sugarcane were assessed at Sugar Crops Research Institute, Mardan-Pakistan. The e…
19 Dec 2015
Research ArticleEffect of Seeding Depth, Nitrogen Placement Method and Biochar on the Growth, Yield and its Related Parameters of Sugar Beet
Mushtaq Ahmad, Habib Akbar, Mohammad Tariq Jan, Muhammad Jamal Khan Khattak, Abdul Bari
The present study was conducted to see the effect of seeding depth, nitrogen placement method and biochar on the growth, yield and its related parameters of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) at Sugar Crops Research Institute Mardan during 2011-12 and 2012-13. The…
13 Dec 2015
Research ArticleHeterosis and Inbreeding Depression for Grain Yield Variables in Indigenous Maize Germplasm
Tauseef Taj Kiani, Mozammil Hussain, Hidayat ur Rahman
Heterosis is one of the greatest practical contributions of genetics to the agricultural world and has its most signi cant expression in maize than other cereal crops. Exploitation of this phenom- enon of superior performance of F1 progeny over their parents n…
12 Dec 2015- Research Article
Effect of Potassium and Maleic Hydrazide on Growth and Flower Quality of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflorum)
Nagina Zeb, Muhammad Sajid, Abdul Mateen Khattak, Imtiaz Hussain
An experiment on the effect of potassium and maleic hydrazide on growth and flower quality of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflorum) was carried out at Ornamental Nursery, Department of Horticulture, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar duri…
9 Dec 2015 - Review
Some Important Factors Influencing Tissue Culture Response in Wheat
Ummara Waheed Khan, Raza Ahmed, Irum Shahzadi, Mohmmad Maroof Shah Email | mmshah@ciit.net.pk
Various methods and techniques have been developed and tested to improve important cereal crop species since quite long time. Among the prominent techniques, traditional plant breeding has been on leading edge. The discovery of molecular genetics and…
7 Dec 2015 
Research ArticleImpact of Government Agricultural Policies on Major Staple Food Prices in Nigeria (1966 - 2011)
Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde, Kayode Ayinde, Tofunmi Emmanuel Ilori, Raphael Olanrewaju Babatunde1 E-mail | opeyemi@unilorin.edu.ng
This study assessed the impact of government agricultural policies on the prices of major staple food in Nigeria. Secondary data were sourced from various organizations and used for this study. These data were transformed from their nominal value to…
30 Sept 2015