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View article: Assessment of physical parameters and potentially toxic elements in municipal water distribution systems
Assessment of physical parameters and potentially toxic elements in municipal water distribution systems Open
View article: Bionomical observations of Small Carpenter Bee, Ceratina smaragdula Fibricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Bionomical observations of Small Carpenter Bee, Ceratina smaragdula Fibricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Open
The small carpenter bee, Ceratina smaragdula Fibricius is a non-Apis pollinator of many economically important crops. The nesting biology, nesting preferences, architects, foraging, hibernation, and mating behaviour of this solitary bee we…
View article: Biochar as sustainable input for nodulation, yield and quality of mung bean
Biochar as sustainable input for nodulation, yield and quality of mung bean Open
View article: In Silico Characterisation of the Aedes aegypti Gustatory Receptors
In Silico Characterisation of the Aedes aegypti Gustatory Receptors Open
Aedes aegypti, also known as the dengue mosquito or the yellow fewer mosquito, is the vector of dengue, chikungunya, Zika, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses. The A. aegypti genome contains an array of gustatory receptor (GR) proteins that ar…
View article: Salicylic acid-mitigates abiotic stress tolerance via altering defense mechanisms in Brassica napus (L.)
Salicylic acid-mitigates abiotic stress tolerance via altering defense mechanisms in Brassica napus (L.) Open
Under the changing climate due to global warming, various abiotic stresses including drought (D) and salinity (S) are expected to further trigger their devastating effects on the already vulnerable crop production systems. This experiment …
View article: Genomes of the cosmopolitan fruit pest Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) reveal its global invasion history and thermal adaptation
Genomes of the cosmopolitan fruit pest Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) reveal its global invasion history and thermal adaptation Open
This study provides insights into the evolutionary history and genetic basis of temperature adaptation in B. dorsalis.
View article: AGRONOMIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STEM ROT OF BERSEEM (Trifolium alexanderinum L.) IN SARGODHA, PAKISTAN
AGRONOMIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STEM ROT OF BERSEEM (Trifolium alexanderinum L.) IN SARGODHA, PAKISTAN Open
Stem rot of berseem (SRB) caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (SS) is the most devastating and cosmopolitan plant disease, and infecting more than 400 species of plants worldwide. The disease is reported to cause more than $200 million loss…
View article: Range expansion decreases the reproductive fitness of Gentiana officinalis (Gentianaceae)
Range expansion decreases the reproductive fitness of Gentiana officinalis (Gentianaceae) Open
Plants living at the edge of their range boundary tend to suffer an overall decline in their fitness, including growth and reproduction. However, the reproductive performance of plants in artificially expanded habitats is rarely investigat…
View article: A novel gene, CaATHB-12, negatively regulates fruit carotenoid content under cold stress in Capsicum annuum
A novel gene, CaATHB-12, negatively regulates fruit carotenoid content under cold stress in Capsicum annuum Open
Our research will provide insights into the formation of fruit color in pepper and contribution of CaATHB-12 in response to cold stress. Further study should be focused on the interaction between CaATHB-12 and its target gene.
View article: Grazing and Cutting under Different Nitrogen Rates, Application Methods and Planting Density Strongly Influence Qualitative Traits and Yield of Canola Crop
Grazing and Cutting under Different Nitrogen Rates, Application Methods and Planting Density Strongly Influence Qualitative Traits and Yield of Canola Crop Open
Canola crop has the potential for both seeds and grazing. Optimal planting density, time of nitrogen (N) fertilizer application and rates are the major aspects for successful qualitative traits and canola yield formation. In this content, …
View article: Biochar Integration with Legume Crops in Summer Gape Synergizes Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Enhance Maize Yield
Biochar Integration with Legume Crops in Summer Gape Synergizes Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Enhance Maize Yield Open
Besides carbon (C) sequestration, biochar (BC) is recently believed to deliver multiple eco-friendly benefits to the soil for enhancing crop productivity. Use of mineral fertilizers coupled with BC been suggested a promising sustainable st…
View article: Selection Criteria to Assess Drought Stress Tolerance in Wheat Genotypes Using Physiological and Biochemical Parameters
Selection Criteria to Assess Drought Stress Tolerance in Wheat Genotypes Using Physiological and Biochemical Parameters Open
Wheat is an important “rabi” (post-rainy season) crops cultivated on more than 8.0 million hectares in Pakistan. Selection based on different secondary traits enhances the progress and accuracy by which drought tolerant genotypes can be id…
View article: RNAi-Mediated Knockdown of Chitin Synthase 1 (CHS1) Gene Causes Mortality and Decreased Longevity and Fecundity in Aphis gossypii
RNAi-Mediated Knockdown of Chitin Synthase 1 (CHS1) Gene Causes Mortality and Decreased Longevity and Fecundity in Aphis gossypii Open
Chitin is a vital part of the insect exoskeleton and peritrophic membrane, synthesized by chitin synthase (CHS) enzymes. Chitin synthase 1 (CHS1) is a crucial enzyme in the final step of chitin biosynthetic pathway and consequently plays e…
View article: Insect pollinators diversity and abundance in Eruca sativa Mill. (Arugula) and Brassica rapa L. (Field mustard) crops
Insect pollinators diversity and abundance in Eruca sativa Mill. (Arugula) and Brassica rapa L. (Field mustard) crops Open
View article: Foraging behavior of the giant honey bee, Apis dorsata F. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Peshawar District of Pakistan
Foraging behavior of the giant honey bee, Apis dorsata F. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Peshawar District of Pakistan Open
Foraging of honey bee is of great importance from pollination point of view, as sunflower production mainly depends on insect visitors in common and honeybee in particular.Keeping in view the importance of pollinators, foraging behavior of…
View article: General distribution of different arthropods species associated with sunflower in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: (A survey of Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi District:)
General distribution of different arthropods species associated with sunflower in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: (A survey of Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi District:) Open
A field survey was carried out to record different insect pests, pollinators and natural enemies associated with sunflower, in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa i.e.Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi during 2012 and 2013.The collection was foc…
View article: An illustrated key to the subfamilies of Braconidae (Hymenoptera) in Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
An illustrated key to the subfamilies of Braconidae (Hymenoptera) in Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
Braconids collection was made from different areas of district Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the course of study, a total of 350 specimens were collected and examined later on. Results revealed that 32 genera in thirteen subfamilie…
View article: Studies on Visitation Pattern of Honeybee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and its Impact on the Yield and Oil Contents of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seed in Peshawar Valley, Pakistan
Studies on Visitation Pattern of Honeybee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and its Impact on the Yield and Oil Contents of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Seed in Peshawar Valley, Pakistan Open
View article: Assessment of the varietal preference and resistance against Lipaphis Erysimi (K.) in segregating mustard genotypes under agro-ecological conditions of Peshawar, Pakistan
Assessment of the varietal preference and resistance against Lipaphis Erysimi (K.) in segregating mustard genotypes under agro-ecological conditions of Peshawar, Pakistan Open
A total of 46 genotypes were screened in the field for susceptibility/resistance to aphids at flowering to pods stage. In preliminary screening 31 lines were selected. Further data were collected for percent (%) infestation and mean number…
View article: Genus Epitranus Walker (Chalcididae: Chalcidoidea) with two species, new records for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Genus Epitranus Walker (Chalcididae: Chalcidoidea) with two species, new records for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Open
Insects were identified from Chalcidid collection, collected from different ecological zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, present in Entomology Museum, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan. Among them, 2 species of genus E…
View article: Efficacy of botanical and microbial extracts against Angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) under laboratory conditions
Efficacy of botanical and microbial extracts against Angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) under laboratory conditions Open
Larval mortality, food consumption and percent (%) repellency of S. cerealella was assessed for 10 days against the chemical (Chlorpyrifos @ 5000ppm), microbial (Aspergillus, Penicillium @ 10000ppm) and botanical (Melia azedarach, Polygonu…
View article: Distribution and population dynamics of thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Pakistan
Distribution and population dynamics of thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Pakistan Open
The current study aims to know the prevailing distribution of Thrips tabaci as well as its level of infestation associated with onion crop in selected districts i.e. Charsadda, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Swat and lower Dir of Khyber Pakhtunk…
View article: Integrated pest management of maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in maize crop and its impact on yield
Integrated pest management of maize stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in maize crop and its impact on yield Open
Two years studies on integrated pest management of maize stem borer, Chilo parttellus in maize and its impact on yield were conducted during the crop seasons 2008 and 2009 at the Cereal Crops Research Institute, Pirsabak, Nowshera. In thes…
View article: Influence of various biochemical factors on the occurrence of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Tomato
Influence of various biochemical factors on the occurrence of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Tomato Open
Experiment on the influence of various biochemical factors on the occurrence of Helicoverpa armigera in tomato was carried out under field conditions, following RCBD on fourteen commercially available tomato genotypes viz. Mission 102, Sul…
View article: Comparative efficiency of certain indigenous plant extracts and a chemical pesticide against Amrasca devastans (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Comparative efficiency of certain indigenous plant extracts and a chemical pesticide against Amrasca devastans (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Open
The present research study on comparative efficiency of certain indigenous plant extracts and a chemical pesticide against Amrasca devastans (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) was carried out at New Developmental…
View article: Foraging behavior of the Himalayan Honeybee, Apis cerana (Hymenoptera: Apidae) associated with sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Peshawar District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
Foraging behavior of the Himalayan Honeybee, Apis cerana (Hymenoptera: Apidae) associated with sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Peshawar District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Open
This paper presents foraging behavior of the Himalayan Honeybee, Apis cerana associated with sunflower, Helianthus annuus L. The current study was conducted under field conditions at New Developmental Farm (NDF), The University of Agricult…