Hafiz Muhammad Usman Aslam
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View article: Effects of milling followed by different gradation sizes of lawrencepur sand on the properties of cementitious mortar
Effects of milling followed by different gradation sizes of lawrencepur sand on the properties of cementitious mortar Open
View article: EVALUATION OF BRASSICA GENOTYPES FOR MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ATTRIBUTES
EVALUATION OF BRASSICA GENOTYPES FOR MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ATTRIBUTES Open
View article: First Report of <i>Pythium ultimum</i> Causing Pythium Leak Disease in Potatoes in Colorado
First Report of <i>Pythium ultimum</i> Causing Pythium Leak Disease in Potatoes in Colorado Open
Potatoes are among the most important vegetable crops globally and in the United States. The San Luis Valley (SLV), CO, produces about 95% of Colorado's potatoes ranking as the second fresh potato producer nationwide (Daniel & Chikh-Ali, 2…
View article: Evaluating the mechanical and durability properties of sustainable lightweight concrete incorporating the various proportions of waste pumice aggregate
Evaluating the mechanical and durability properties of sustainable lightweight concrete incorporating the various proportions of waste pumice aggregate Open
Traditional waste management faces significant environmental, social, and economic challenges, while concrete's high resource consumption highlights the need for improved, low-density alternatives. Consequently, lightweight concrete (LWC) …
View article: Epigenetic modulation of fungal pathogens: a focus on Magnaporthe oryzae
Epigenetic modulation of fungal pathogens: a focus on Magnaporthe oryzae Open
Epigenetics has emerged as a potent field of study for understanding the factors influencing the effectiveness of human disease treatments and for identifying alternations induced by pathogens in host plants. However, there has been a pauc…
View article: Understanding rhizospheric microbial dynamics in gladiolus corms through quorum sensing and quorum quenching for disease control and growth promotion
Understanding rhizospheric microbial dynamics in gladiolus corms through quorum sensing and quorum quenching for disease control and growth promotion Open
View article: Traditional Strategies and Cutting-Edge Technologies Used for Plant Disease Management: A Comprehensive Overview
Traditional Strategies and Cutting-Edge Technologies Used for Plant Disease Management: A Comprehensive Overview Open
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in ensuring global food security, yet plant diseases remain a significant threat to crop production. Traditional methods to manage plant diseases have been extensively used, but they face significant dr…
View article: Morphogenetic characterization of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and its management
Morphogenetic characterization of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and its management Open
Background: Pakistan’s economy largely depends on citrus cultivation, and citrus fruits generate significant foreign exchange. Xanthomonas citri pv. citri (Xcc) is the primary cause of citrus canker (CC), which poses a significant threat t…
View article: Investigating the synergistic effects of biochar, trans-zeatin riboside, and Azospirillum brasilense on soil improvement and enzymatic activity in water-stressed wheat
Investigating the synergistic effects of biochar, trans-zeatin riboside, and Azospirillum brasilense on soil improvement and enzymatic activity in water-stressed wheat Open
Background Water stress is a major danger to crop yield, hence new approaches to strengthen plant resilience must be developed. To lessen the negative effects of water stress on wheat plants, present study was arranged to investigate the r…
View article: Utilizing of Apparel Industry Waste for the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete: A Step Toward Green Concrete
Utilizing of Apparel Industry Waste for the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete: A Step Toward Green Concrete Open
View article: Epidemiological Markers for Citrus Canker caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. citri
Epidemiological Markers for Citrus Canker caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. citri Open
Climatic factors have a significant impact on the growth and development of citrus canker disease, which is one of the biggest threats to the citrus industry caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri pv. citri (Xcc). The growth stage, host…
View article: EFFECT OF WASTE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE BOTTLE FIBERS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED CONCRETE
EFFECT OF WASTE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE BOTTLE FIBERS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED CONCRETE Open
The use of beverage containers, most of which are made of polyethylene terephthalate bottles, results in several problems with regard to sustainability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and contrast the impact on the mechanical ch…
View article: Morpho-physiological and biochemical response of wheat to various treatments of silicon nano-particles under drought stress conditions
Morpho-physiological and biochemical response of wheat to various treatments of silicon nano-particles under drought stress conditions Open
Silicon nanoparticles (Si-NPs) have shown their potential for use in farming under water-deficient conditions. Thus, the experiment was accomplished to explore the impacts of seed priming of Si-NPs on wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) growth a…
View article: Biofortification of Cereals and Pulses Using New Breeding Techniques: Current and Future Perspectives
Biofortification of Cereals and Pulses Using New Breeding Techniques: Current and Future Perspectives Open
Cereals and pulses are consumed as a staple food in low-income countries for the fulfillment of daily dietary requirements and as a source of micronutrients. However, they are failing to offer balanced nutrition due to deficiencies of some…
View article: Sub-Lethal Effects of Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimmermann)-Derived Partially Purified Protein and Its Potential Implication in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Defense against Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Aleyrodidae: Hemiptera)
Sub-Lethal Effects of Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimmermann)-Derived Partially Purified Protein and Its Potential Implication in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Defense against Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Aleyrodidae: Hemiptera) Open
Whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Aleyrodidae: Hemiptera), are a polyphagous economically destructive pest of several solanaceous crops around the world. Many secondary metabolites are synthesized by different biotrophic and necrotroph…
View article: Compatibility of some botanicals and the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.), against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Compatibility of some botanicals and the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.), against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Open
View article: First Report of Brown Leaf Spot of Rice Caused by <i>Bipolaris zeicola</i> in Pakistan
First Report of Brown Leaf Spot of Rice Caused by <i>Bipolaris zeicola</i> in Pakistan Open
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the highly consumed cereal grain crops in Pakistan. In September 2017, leaf samples of cultivar Basmati-385 showing brown to dark brown spots (5 to 9 mm in diameter) that were oval or cylindrical in shape w…
View article: Effect of sulfate activator on mechanical and durability properties of concrete incorporating low calcium fly ash
Effect of sulfate activator on mechanical and durability properties of concrete incorporating low calcium fly ash Open
View article: A comparison between synthetic wheat derivatives and bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) at seedling stage under various levels of temperature and GA3 priming
A comparison between synthetic wheat derivatives and bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) at seedling stage under various levels of temperature and GA3 priming Open
View article: Assessment of grain yield indices in response to drought stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Assessment of grain yield indices in response to drought stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Open
View article: Combined Influence of Fly Ash and Recycled Coarse Aggregates on Strength and Economic Performance of Concrete
Combined Influence of Fly Ash and Recycled Coarse Aggregates on Strength and Economic Performance of Concrete Open
Recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) and fly ash (FA) are materials with least to very low global warming potential. Considering long term strength and durability, various studies have suggested to use RCA in concrete with FA. This research pa…
View article: First Report of Rhizopus stolonifer Causing Rhizopus Bunch Rot on Grapes in Pakistan
First Report of Rhizopus stolonifer Causing Rhizopus Bunch Rot on Grapes in Pakistan Open
During June 2016, a postharvest survey of table grapes was carried out in the main fruit markets of Attock (33°46'07.9"N 72°21'43.0"E) and Jehlum (32°56'22.3"N 73°43'31.4"E) districts of Punjab Province. At the time of sampling, two cultiv…
View article: Impact of Climate Change on Epidemiology of Various Pests of Wheat Crop in Punjab Pakistan
Impact of Climate Change on Epidemiology of Various Pests of Wheat Crop in Punjab Pakistan Open
Wheat [Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae)] is the staple diet of people in Pakistan. It is attacked by many types of pests. Therefore the purpose of this study was to assess the impact of climate change on the ecology and epidemiology of vario…
View article: Impact of biochemical changes on the development of powdery mildew of pea
Impact of biochemical changes on the development of powdery mildew of pea Open