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View article: Impact of Probiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance and Gut Health in Poultry
Impact of Probiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance and Gut Health in Poultry Open
The study investigated the impact of probiotic supplementation on growth performance and gut health in broiler chickens as a sustainable alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. A total of 240 day-old Ross 308 chicks were allocated into…
View article: Influence of Leaf and Seed Powder Extracts of Moringa oleifera on Muscle Traits, Bone Morphometry and Retention of Tissue Minerals in Broilers
Influence of Leaf and Seed Powder Extracts of Moringa oleifera on Muscle Traits, Bone Morphometry and Retention of Tissue Minerals in Broilers Open
The current research was designed to determine the effect of leaf, and seed extract of Moringa oleifera on muscle characteristics, bone health and retention of minerals in chickens. Total 280 sample were divided into seven groups each havi…
View article: Multivariate Analysis of Elite <i>Bt </i>Cotton Genotypes for Seed Cotton Yield and Fiber Quality Traits Under Semi-Arid Conditions
Multivariate Analysis of Elite <i>Bt </i>Cotton Genotypes for Seed Cotton Yield and Fiber Quality Traits Under Semi-Arid Conditions Open
Cotton production in semi-arid regions like Pakistan is constrained by water scarcity and heat stress, resulting in yields significantly lower than global leaders like China. This study evaluated ten elite Bt cotton genotypes (BH-318, BH-3…
View article: Probing Family Acceptance and Mental Health of Homosexual People
Probing Family Acceptance and Mental Health of Homosexual People Open
This study was aimed at probing the relationship between family acceptance and mental health of homosexual people. Correlational research design was used to conduct this quantitative research. Survey was administered with closed ended ques…
View article: Genetic Association of Plant Physiological Parameters with Agronomically Important, Yield-Related Traits in American Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.)
Genetic Association of Plant Physiological Parameters with Agronomically Important, Yield-Related Traits in American Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) Open
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) productivity in semi-arid regions like Pakistan is severely constrained by water scarcity and heat stress. With an average yield of 570.99 kg/ha, Pakistan lags behind major cotton-producing countries such as …
View article: Etiological Spectrum of Lymphadenopathy Among Children on Lymph Node Biopsy
Etiological Spectrum of Lymphadenopathy Among Children on Lymph Node Biopsy Open
Background Pediatric peripheral lymphadenopathy is commonly a benign condition and most cases resolve spontaneously; however, it can be a manifestation of a serious underlying disease. This study aimed to determine the etiological spectrum…
View article: Modern Approaches to Enhancing Rust Resistance in Wheat Leading to Global Food Security
Modern Approaches to Enhancing Rust Resistance in Wheat Leading to Global Food Security Open
Rust diseases pose significant threats to wheat production. The deployment of wheat cultivars endowed with rust resistance stands as the most potent strategy for effective rust management. This resistance is primarily inherited through Men…
View article: Impact of various irrigation levels and nitrogen rates on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield and nitrate leaching
Impact of various irrigation levels and nitrogen rates on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield and nitrate leaching Open
Background: Nitrogen (N) is a crucial macronutrient for plants and serves as a significant measure of soil productivity. The leaching of N-nitrate creates significant hazards for human health and ground water quality. Supplemental irrigati…
View article: Influence of Zirconium (Zr<sup>4+</sup>) Substitution on the Crystal Structure and Optical and Dielectric Properties of Sr<sub>0.8</sub>Mg<sub>0.2</sub>(Sn<sub>1–<i>x</i></sub>Zr<sub><i>x</i></sub>)O<sub>3</sub> Ceramics
Influence of Zirconium (Zr<sup>4+</sup>) Substitution on the Crystal Structure and Optical and Dielectric Properties of Sr<sub>0.8</sub>Mg<sub>0.2</sub>(Sn<sub>1–<i>x</i></sub>Zr<sub><i>x</i></sub>)O<sub>3</sub> Ceramics Open
In this work, new compositions of Sr0.8Mg0.2(Sn1-xZrx)O3 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.06 ceramics are designed and synthesized by the conventional solid-state route. The influence of Zr doping on the phase, microstructural, optical, and dielectric propert…
View article: Indexation of Soil Physico-Chemical Parameters and Fertility Status of Soils of D.G. Khan, South Punjab (Pakistan) in the Light of Climate Change Scenario
Indexation of Soil Physico-Chemical Parameters and Fertility Status of Soils of D.G. Khan, South Punjab (Pakistan) in the Light of Climate Change Scenario Open
Ever increasing population and urbanization are the major threat to food security. Therefore, it is inevitable to use the scarce resources in an efficient manner. Further the application of different fertilizers prior considering the actua…
View article: Mathematical Modeling and Review of Pine Wilt Disease
Mathematical Modeling and Review of Pine Wilt Disease Open
Pine Wilt Disease (PWD), caused by the pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, causes significant losses in coniferous forests in eastern Asia, including Japan, China, and South Korea, as well as western Europe, including Portu…
View article: Enhancement of Anaerobic digestion of cow manure through inoculation under mesophilic conditions
Enhancement of Anaerobic digestion of cow manure through inoculation under mesophilic conditions Open
Now a days, anaerobic digestion (AD) systems are using a wide range of techniques to improve their performance, including co-digestion, inoculation, and addition of various accelerants. The AD of cow-manure (CM) was inoculated with ruminan…
View article: Potential of Coupling Heavy Metal (HM) Phytoremediation by Bioenergy Plants and Their Associated HM-Adapted Rhizosphere Microbiota (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Growth Promoting Microbes) for Bioenergy Production
Potential of Coupling Heavy Metal (HM) Phytoremediation by Bioenergy Plants and Their Associated HM-Adapted Rhizosphere Microbiota (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Growth Promoting Microbes) for Bioenergy Production Open
There is growing concern for the contamination of our soils and waters worldwide with heavy metals (HMs), as a result of indiscriminate use of agrochemicals for feeding growing population which require optimal use of resources and sustaina…
View article: Nano-Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Wastewater Ecosystems and Wetlands by Constructed Wetlands Planted with Waterlogging-Tolerant Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vetiver Grass
Nano-Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Contaminated Wastewater Ecosystems and Wetlands by Constructed Wetlands Planted with Waterlogging-Tolerant Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vetiver Grass Open
Wetlands and aquatic ecosystems, which are an important part of the ecological system and national resources that need to be well managed, are becoming polluted by toxic heavy metals (HMs) from the industrial mining and smelting of metalli…
View article: Performance of Spring and Summer-Sown Maize under Different Irrigation Strategies in Pakistan
Performance of Spring and Summer-Sown Maize under Different Irrigation Strategies in Pakistan Open
Pakistan is facing severe water shortages, so using the available water efficiently is essential for maximizing crop production. This can be achieved through efficient irrigation practices. Field studies were carried out to determine the d…
View article: EFFECTS OF VARIOUS SOIL ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON THE OCCURRENCE, DISTRIBUTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF VA MYCORRHIZAE
EFFECTS OF VARIOUS SOIL ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON THE OCCURRENCE, DISTRIBUTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF VA MYCORRHIZAE Open
The vesicular - arbuscular (VA) mycorrhizal fungi are geographically ubiquitous soil inhabitants and form universal symbiotic relationship with plants from every phylum. These fungi link host plants with host soils and their biota in the m…
View article: Delineation of nutrient management zones in Chunian using soil attributes database developed by soil fertility research institute, Punjab, Pakistan
Delineation of nutrient management zones in Chunian using soil attributes database developed by soil fertility research institute, Punjab, Pakistan Open
A significant increase in food production, approximately 70%, is needed to feed the estimated 9.1 billion world population by 2050. Site-specific nutrient management through adoption of Precision Agriculture (PA) technologies can potential…
View article: Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilization Impact on Irrigated Corn Yields, and Soil Chemical and Physical Properties Under Semiarid Climate
Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilization Impact on Irrigated Corn Yields, and Soil Chemical and Physical Properties Under Semiarid Climate Open
study evaluated the effects of tillage (deep tillage (DT), conventional tillage (CT), minimum tillage (MT) and no-till (NT)), and nitrogen (N) rates (0 (N0), 200 (N200), 250 (N250), and 300 (N300) kg ha-1) on: i) corn growth and yields, ii…
View article: Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilization Effect on Wheat Yield, and Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen
Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilization Effect on Wheat Yield, and Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Open
Carbon sequestration and increases in soil organic matter have direct positive impacts on soil quality and fertility. This two-year study was conducted to evaluate effect of tillage (zero, minimum, conventional and deep tillage) and nitrog…