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View article: Bioherbicides: revolutionizing weed management for sustainable agriculture in the era of One-health
Bioherbicides: revolutionizing weed management for sustainable agriculture in the era of One-health Open
The main objective of agricultural weed management is to increase crop productivity to maintain a delicate balance between food demand and supply for an increasing population and ensure food security globally. Agriculture plays a significa…
View article: Applications of dry chain technology to maintain high seed viability in tropical climates
Applications of dry chain technology to maintain high seed viability in tropical climates Open
Seed storage life in tropical areas is shortened by high humidity and temperature and the general inaccessibility to dehumidifying and refrigeration systems, resulting in rapid decreases in seed viability in storage as well as a high incid…
View article: Alleviation of arsenic toxicity-induced oxidative stress in lemon grass by methyl jasmonate
Alleviation of arsenic toxicity-induced oxidative stress in lemon grass by methyl jasmonate Open
Arsenic (As) is a toxic and non-essential metalloid, with known detrimental effects on sustainable agricultural production. Therefore, this study assessed the negative effects of As on lemon grass and how methyl jasmonate (MeJA) mitigated …
View article: Role of Media in Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change in the Rice-Wheat Cropping Zone in the Punjab Province, Pakistan
Role of Media in Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change in the Rice-Wheat Cropping Zone in the Punjab Province, Pakistan Open
The objective of this research was to analyze the role of media information in addressing the challenges of climate change in the rice-wheat cropping zone in the Punjab province, Pakistan. The study specifically analyzed the relationship b…
View article: Alleviation of temperature stress in maize by integration of foliar applied growth promoting substances and sowing dates
Alleviation of temperature stress in maize by integration of foliar applied growth promoting substances and sowing dates Open
Temperature is a key factor influencing plant growth and productivity, but its sudden rise can cause severe consequences on crop performances. Early sowing and application of growth promoting agents as a foliar spray can be a sustainable a…
View article: Foliar Application of Boron Improves the Growth and Yield in Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.)
Foliar Application of Boron Improves the Growth and Yield in Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Open
Crop productivity is limited by several environmental constraints. Among these, micronutrients availability to plants plays a key role in agricultural crops production. Boron is an important micronutrient for crops and it significantly aid…
View article: Interactive effect of shade and PEG-induced osmotic stress on physiological responses of soybean seedlings
Interactive effect of shade and PEG-induced osmotic stress on physiological responses of soybean seedlings Open
Intensively farmed crops used to experience numerous environmental stresses. Among these, shade and drought significantly influence the morpho-physiological and biochemical attributes of plants. However, the interactive effect of shade and…
View article: Analyzing poverty reduction and community development programs of Pakistan: outcomes, challenges and lessons learned
Analyzing poverty reduction and community development programs of Pakistan: outcomes, challenges and lessons learned Open
Pakistan is the home to a large number of poor, constituting about one-third of its population. The government of Pakistan launched several poverty reductions and rural development programs to increase the productivity of the rural poor th…
View article: Assessment of women’s economic empowerment in the rice cultivation sector of the upper Punjab region, Pakistan
Assessment of women’s economic empowerment in the rice cultivation sector of the upper Punjab region, Pakistan Open
The present study was conducted to identify and discuss the social norms, perceptions, and expectations which shape or constraint men’s, and women’s economic empowerment. The current study was conducted in the rice cultivation sectors of S…
View article: Associated Health Risks from Heavy Metal-Laden Effluent into Point Drainage Channels in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Associated Health Risks from Heavy Metal-Laden Effluent into Point Drainage Channels in Faisalabad, Pakistan Open
detergents, agrochemical residues, hydrocarbons etc.) and microbial (Bacteria, protozoa, virus, fungi etc.) pollutants from human and animal fecal waste which can be lethal to humans (Yi et al., 2011).Sedimentation of microorganisms into d…
View article: An analysis of urban sprawl in Pakistan: consequences, challenges, and the way forward
An analysis of urban sprawl in Pakistan: consequences, challenges, and the way forward Open
Pakistan is urbanizing at a tremendous tempo in South Asia and is the world’s 6th most populous country. The key objectives of this review paper were to evaluate the general situation of urban sprawl in Pakistan, investigate the methodolog…
View article: An analytical study of child labour in the agriculture sector of the rural areas of central Punjab, Pakistan
An analytical study of child labour in the agriculture sector of the rural areas of central Punjab, Pakistan Open
Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS) publishes social science articles on topics relevant to Sri Lanka in particular and South Asia in general. The journal also has a website at http://www.nsf.gov.lk/.
View article: Evaluating the integrative response of moringa leaf extract with synthetic growth promoting substances in maize under early spring conditions
Evaluating the integrative response of moringa leaf extract with synthetic growth promoting substances in maize under early spring conditions Open
The performance of spring maize is severely hampered by high temperature at reproductive phase, causing marked reduction in grain yield. Early sowing of spring maize can be a good adaptive approach however, due to low temperature causes ad…
View article: Urban Population Behaviour and Knowledge Assessment about Water Quality, Consumption, and Conservation in Pakistan
Urban Population Behaviour and Knowledge Assessment about Water Quality, Consumption, and Conservation in Pakistan Open
The scarcity of potable and drinking water has created great economic constraint upon the urban public in South Asia.The demand has increased ten folds while the supply although being abundant in ground and surface water rich areas has dwi…