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Research ArticleCitric and Lactic Acid Effects on the Growth Inhibition of E. coli and S. typhymurium on Beef during Storage
Gultaj Hussain, Abdur Rahman, Tariq Hussain, Siraj Uddin, Tariq Ali3 E-mail | abdur_rahman@aup.edu.pk
Abstract | Preservative and antibacterial effects of citric acid and lactic acid treated beef were studied previously on Escherichia coli O157: H7 and Salmonella typhymurium. This was aimed to investigate the effects of these acids on the total viable count (T…
30 Sept 2015
Research ArticleEffect of Allelopathic Water Extract of Sorghum and Sunflower on Weed Mortality and Cotton Yield
Muhammad Nawaz Kandhro, Habib-Ur-Rehman Memon, Muhammad Ali Ansari, Ahmed Naqi Shah
Sorghum and sunflower have been reported to contain several allelochemicals. Utilization of these allelochemicals is considered low-cost and natural sources for weed suppression. Field trials were undertaken at Cotton Section, Agriculture Research In…
27 Sept 2015
Research ArticlePhysicochemical Analysis of Residual Water from Treated Olive Fruits (Olea europaea)
Ali Muhammad, Muhammad Ayub
Olive fruit is the most important part of the olive tree which is popular for their medicinal values. Due to its bitter taste the fruit is unable to eat directly because the fruit contain high level of bitter glucoside such as oleourepean. Aim of this research…
27 Sept 2015
Research ArticleComparative Study of Crop Water Productivity at Farm Level under Public and Civil Canal Irrigation Systems in Peshawar, Pakistan
Rabnawaz, Muhammad Jamal Khan, Tahir Sarwar, Mohammad Jamal Khan
Agriculture consumes more water than any other human activity. In Pakistan, the contribution of irrigated agriculture is more than 90%, thus the sustainable water supply to meet the food and fibre demand of the ever increasing population is a big cha…
24 Sept 2015
Research ArticleManagement of Macro- and Micro Nutrients in Soil and Mulberry Foliage in Peshawar, Pakistan
Ghulam Ali Bajwa, Muhammad Arshad Khan
Macro- and micro nutrients were managed in soil and mulberry foliage through application of urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP). Urea at the rate of 608 kg/ha and DAP at the rate of 260 kg/ha was applied on six mulberry varieties. The results showed a deficien…
23 Sept 2015
Research ArticleUse of Multivariate Analysis in Determining Characteristics for Grain Yield Selection in Wheat
Shahid Iqbal Awan, Syed Dilnawaz Ahmad, Muhammad Amjad Ali, Muhammad Shahzad Ahmed, Aurangzeb Rao
Multivariate analysis was used to assess the diversity in 176 wheat genotypes for morpho-physiological traits. Simple correlation coefficients indicated that grain weight had a significant positive relationship with residual transpiration, osmotic adjustment,…
30 Jun 2015
Research ArticleGrowth and Yield Maximization of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Through Integrated Nutrient Management Applied to Rice-Chickpea Cropping System
Imdad Sohu, Allah Wadhayo Gandahi, Ghulam Raza Bhutto, Muhammad Salim Sarki, Rabail Gandahi
The chickpea is a major legume crop of Pakistan cultivated under rice-chickpea cropping system. Integrated nutrient management is important for higher crop yields and sustainable agriculture. A field experiment was conducted to study the residual effect of int…
26 Jun 2015
Research ArticleRole of Education in Enhancing Sugarcane Yield in Mardan and Charsadda Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Faheem Khan, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
Sugarcane is important cash crop in Pakistan, however, its yield per hectare remains low. The present research aims at evaluating the role of education in enhancing sugarcane yield. Two districts namely Mardan and Charsadda of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province were…
25 Jun 2015
Research ArticleInfluence of Wheat Varieties on Technical Efficiency and Production of Wheat Crop in Pakistan (In Selected Area of Punjab)
Hina Fatima, Muhammad Azeem Khan
Wheat is the main staple food item of the country’s population and the largest grain crop as well. Pakistan has been regularly importing wheat, except for the few years. Wheat’s domestic production has remained short of its domestic demands. To est…
25 Jun 2015
Research ArticleIn vitro Screening of Salt Tolerance in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties
Muhammad Shah Zaman, Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Aish Muhammad, Khalid Farooq, Iqbal Hussain
Salinity is one of the major abiotic constraints that severely affect the productivity of agricultural crops in arid and semiarid regions. In vitro screening of eight potato varieties (Asterix, Cardinal, Challenger, Desiree, Hermis, Kroda, Sh-5 and Sante) was…
24 Jun 2015
Research ArticleAphidicidal Potential of Ethyl Acetate Extract from Pleurotus ostreatus
Asma Noshad, Mudassar Iqbal, Zafar Iqbal, Hamida Bibi, Saifullah, Salma Bibi et al.
This study was conducted to evaluate the insecticidal activity of the ethyl acetate extracts from fruit bodies, mycelia and fermentation filtrate obtained from Pleurotus ostreatus also known as the oyster mushroom. The percent mortality of Macrosiphum rosae (r…
23 Jun 2015- Research Article
Analysis of Farmers Perception of the Accountability of Agricultural Extension Services in Oyo State, Nigeria
Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho, Isreal Ogunlade, Opeyemi Eyitayo Ayinde
Participatory approaches to agricultural extension service delivery emphasize the need for accountability of extension to the end users. This study analysed farmers’ perception of the accountability of agricultural extension services rendered in Oyo Stat…
22 Jun 2015 - Research Article
Evaluation of DNH-105 Strain for Fibre Yield and Quality in Comparison to Standard Cotton Varieties of Pakistan
Khalid Usman, Niamatullah Khan, Fazal Yazdan
Yield and fibre quality performance of DNH-105 strain in comparison with standard cotton varieties (CIM-573, CRIS-342, Gomal-93, NIAB-112 and CIM-612) was assessed at Cotton Research Station, D.I. Khan, Pakistan, during growth season 2011‑2013 in…
19 Jun 2015 
Research ArticleEvaluation of Selected Host Plants for Basic Life Cycle Parameters of Cotton Mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley under Laboratory Conditions
Hayat Badshah, Farman Ullah, Abid Farid, Ahmad-U-Rahman Saljoqi, Sajjad Ahmad
In order to establish a good mass-rearing production techniques of Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (a parasitoid of the cotton mealybug) in the Laboratory, it is necessary to know the development capacity of the cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus…
17 Jun 2015- Research Article
Fertilizer Management Strategies under Rainfed Conditions in Lentil Based Cropping Systems
Aqeel Ahmad, Zammurad Iqbal Ahmed, Irfan Aziz
To optimize fertilizer management strategies for rainfed cultivation under lentil (lens culinaris) based cropping systems field trials were conducted at University Research Farm, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi during 2007-2009. Lenti…
31 Mar 2015 - Research Article
Enrichment of Flaxseed for Developing Functional Rabbit Meat
Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Muhammad Issa Khan, Aysha Sameen, Mahr un Nisa
Meat from rabbits is mostly recommended by dietitians because of its low calories compared to other traditional meat. The current study was carried out to investigate the dietary responses of flaxseed on the meat of rabbits. Rabbits were divided into three gro…
30 Mar 2015 - Research Article
Impact of Agricultural Credit on Wheat Productivity in District Jhang, Pakistan
Nisar Ahmad, Inayatullah Jan, Saif Ullah, Sidra Pervez
Agriculture is a major sector of Pakistan’s economy as it has a significant contribution to GDP, employment generation, and export earnings in the economy of Pakistan. Due to modernization in agriculture sector over the last few decades, credit needs of…
22 Mar 2015 - Research Article
Response of Spring Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to Induced Water Stress at Critical Growth Stages
Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Anser Ali, Tanveer ul Haq, Muhammad Nasir Majeed, Dong Jin Lee
The extent of yield reduction with water deficit depends not only on the magnitude of water deficit but also on the stage of plant growth at which it develops. A pot study was conducted during 2011-12 at College of Agriculture, Dera Ghazi Khan, to assess the e…
18 Mar 2015 - Research Article
Comparison of Six-Week Growth Performance in Four Different Strains of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Ahmed Sultan Jatoi, Shahid Mehmood, Jibran Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Yassar Abbas, Muhammad Akram
The present study was conducted to investigate the six-week growth performance in four different strains of Japanese quails maintained at Avian Research and Training Centre, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. For this purpose, 2160 newly hat…
18 Mar 2015 - Research Article
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization Rates on Growth, Quality and Economic Return of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.)
Malik Ikram Ullah, Abdul Aziz Khakwani, Muhammad Sadiq, Inayatullah Awan, Muhammad Munir, Ghazanfarullah
A field trial was conducted to determine the effect of nitrogen fertilizer on forage production and quality and economic return of fodder maize cultivar Kissan. The experiment was conducted on silt loam soil at Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University, Dera Is…
17 Mar 2015