Muhammad Irfan Ullah
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View article: The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders: Missense and Nonsense Variants in Three Pakistani Families With Syndromic Intellectual Disability
The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders: Missense and Nonsense Variants in Three Pakistani Families With Syndromic Intellectual Disability Open
Background Neurological disorders affect both the central and peripheral nervous systems, exhibiting broad genetic and clinical variability and posing a significant public health concern. These conditions range from common disorders, such …
View article: Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of High-Sensitivity Troponin T (hs-TNT) and HEART Score in Risk Stratification of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department
Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of High-Sensitivity Troponin T (hs-TNT) and HEART Score in Risk Stratification of Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department Open
View article: Environmental relevant concentrations of copper sulphate induce biochemical and molecular toxicity in Labeo rohita
Environmental relevant concentrations of copper sulphate induce biochemical and molecular toxicity in Labeo rohita Open
Copper is an important element involved in the catalysis of many vital reactions in the body of an organism. However, excessive copper causes cellular damage by accelerating the production of reactive oxygen species and disrupting the phys…
View article: Sublethal Effects of Voliam Flexi on <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Insights From Life Table Theory
Sublethal Effects of Voliam Flexi on <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Insights From Life Table Theory Open
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a major insect pest that is responsible for huge economic losses to maize crops. The study on the sublethal effect of insecticide on S. frugiperda is crucial fo…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Essential Oils and Metarhizium anisopliae on Controlling Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Assessing the Impact of Essential Oils and Metarhizium anisopliae on Controlling Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
View article: Role of Elites in Local Politics of Punjab Particularly in Jhang
Role of Elites in Local Politics of Punjab Particularly in Jhang Open
This paper examines how the landed elites switch between different prerogatives in the context of the local government system of Punjab – District Jhang (2000-2016). Therefore, to understand the socio-political positions of these elites, t…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Serological Study to Assess the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaplasmosis in Dromedary Camels in Punjab, Pakistan
A Cross-Sectional Serological Study to Assess the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaplasmosis in Dromedary Camels in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease transmitted by ticks and caused by obligate intracellular pathogen of belonging to genus Anaplasma Infections of one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) and llamas (Lama glama) have been reported previ…
View article: PERCEPTIONS OF MEDICAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM AMONG PRACTICING PHYSICIANS OF AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR: A MIX-METHOD STUDY OF ETHICAL DILEMMAS
PERCEPTIONS OF MEDICAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM AMONG PRACTICING PHYSICIANS OF AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR: A MIX-METHOD STUDY OF ETHICAL DILEMMAS Open
Background: The evolving nature of clinical practice, patient interactions, and advancements in medical technology may influence how practicing physicians perceive and apply medical ethics and professionalism. Aim: Therefore, this study as…
View article: Effects of environmental relevant concentrations of acetochlor on growth, hematology, serum biochemistry and histopathology of Japanese quail
Effects of environmental relevant concentrations of acetochlor on growth, hematology, serum biochemistry and histopathology of Japanese quail Open
Acetochlor is frequently applied to various food crops in agriculture sector, and long-term exposure can cause significant endocrine-disrupting effects in exposed animals including impacts on human health. This study aimed to evaluate the …
View article: Nutritional Physiology of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Fed on Different Wheat Varieties
Nutritional Physiology of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Fed on Different Wheat Varieties Open
Within the context of agricultural ecosystems, understanding the nutritional physiology of insects and their host plant preferences is essential for optimizing pest management strategies and improving crop production. In this study, we con…
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Artificial Coma and Natural Coma
A Comprehensive Review on Artificial Coma and Natural Coma Open
Recent research has provided additional insight into the changes occurring at molecular and cellular levels during coma states induced by various methods.For example, Burkhart et al. [6] analyzed gene expression changes in rat brains durin…
View article: Faunal and Habitat Distribution of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan
Faunal and Habitat Distribution of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan Open
Mosquitoes have different preferences for habitats on the basis of their feeding habits and behavior.Spatial hotspots are the target areas in precise control.The diversity indices and habitat web structures are the tools which can be helpf…
View article: Investigating the Efficacy of Various Plant Essential Oils in Controlling Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Investigating the Efficacy of Various Plant Essential Oils in Controlling Red Flour Beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Open
View article: Assessing the Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin as a Biological Control Agent against Rose Sawfly Larvae
Assessing the Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin as a Biological Control Agent against Rose Sawfly Larvae Open
Increasing concerns over the environmental impact of chemical pesticides have prompted the exploration of alternative, and eco-friendly solutions for controlling insect pests. The use of entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) as a biological contro…
View article: Insights into sublethal effects of Metarhizium anisopliae on the biotic potentials of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize
Insights into sublethal effects of Metarhizium anisopliae on the biotic potentials of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize Open
Background Entomopathogenic fungi are an important biological agent in integrated pest management, playing a critical role in controlling insect populations. In the present study, the sublethal effects of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metar…
View article: Temperature-dependent effects on some biological aspects of two ectoparasitoids of Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Temperature-dependent effects on some biological aspects of two ectoparasitoids of Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) Open
Background Temperature alters host suitability for the development of parasitoids through direct (thermal effect) and indirect (parental effect) pathways. The effects of three temperature regimes on the development and survival of two para…
View article: Functional genomics analysis of Leptin-Melanocortin system genes reveals candidate genes associated rapid growth and high carcass yield in sheep
Functional genomics analysis of Leptin-Melanocortin system genes reveals candidate genes associated rapid growth and high carcass yield in sheep Open
The Leptin-Melanocortin System (LMS) is an important regulatory system involved in appetite and energy balance in many organisms, including sheep. Functional genomics analysis of LMS genes can provide insights into the genetic factors that…
View article: Endophytic Colonization by Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae in Maize Plants Affects the Fitness of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Endophytic Colonization by Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae in Maize Plants Affects the Fitness of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Noctuidae; Lepidoptera), is a serious threat to food security as it has the potential to feed on over 353 plant species. To control this insect pest, endophytic colonization of entomopathogenic fun…
View article: Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants
Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants Open
Ullah, M.I., M. Arshad, W. Ahmed, N. Altaf, A. Arroj and M. Afzal. 2023. Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 1-7. https://doi…
View article: Relationship Between Mass Loss and Fruit Quality of Sweet Orange at Two Different Storage Conditions
Relationship Between Mass Loss and Fruit Quality of Sweet Orange at Two Different Storage Conditions Open
View article: Superior Genotypic Selection, Epidemiological Variables and Fungicides Application Analysis Associated with Wheat Leaf Rust Development and Grain Yield
Superior Genotypic Selection, Epidemiological Variables and Fungicides Application Analysis Associated with Wheat Leaf Rust Development and Grain Yield Open
View article: Toxicity and Feeding Deterrence Properties of Selected Insecticides against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith): Implications for Pest Management in Agriculture
Toxicity and Feeding Deterrence Properties of Selected Insecticides against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith): Implications for Pest Management in Agriculture Open
The Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J.E.Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a significant agricultural pest that can cause extensive damage to maize crop.We determined the effectiveness of various insecticides against S. frugiperda and…
View article: COVID-19 impact on dairy sector: The mediating role of knowledge sharing and trust on innovation capability
COVID-19 impact on dairy sector: The mediating role of knowledge sharing and trust on innovation capability Open
Background: In the current era, innovation has become the basis for the success of all industries. In reality, fast innovation facilitated by rapidly changing technological discoveries is critical to global economic progress. Aim: The prim…
View article: Influence of Bacterial Secondary Symbionts in Sitobion avenae on Its Survival Fitness against Entomopathogenic Fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum
Influence of Bacterial Secondary Symbionts in Sitobion avenae on Its Survival Fitness against Entomopathogenic Fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum Open
The research was focused on the ability of wheat aphids Sitobion avenae, harboring bacterial secondary symbionts (BSS) Hamiltonella defensa or Regiella insecticola, to withstand exposure to fungal isolates of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhi…
View article: Entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of oriental fruit fly Bacterocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of oriental fruit fly Bacterocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
Background: Fruit fly species are most damaging pests around the globe which reduced the commercial value of fruits at maturity. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) from genera Heterorhabditis and Steinernema cause death by inducing septicim…
View article: Biotic Potential Induced by Different Host Plants in the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Biotic Potential Induced by Different Host Plants in the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a polyphagous insect pest of many important crops. To evaluate the influence of host plants on the biology and survival of the Pakistani population of S. frugip…
View article: Control of Aedes mosquito by targeting dengue fever virus in local mosquito population
Control of Aedes mosquito by targeting dengue fever virus in local mosquito population Open
Mosquitoes are causing plenty of diseases including dengue fever, malaria, japanese encephalitis. Mosquitoes were collected from 1006 sties of six tehsils of district Sargodha. Different containers were inspected for mosquito sampling. RNA…
View article: Control of Aedes mosquito by targeting dengue fever virus in local mosquito population
Control of Aedes mosquito by targeting dengue fever virus in local mosquito population Open
Mosquitoes are causing plenty of diseases including dengue fever, malaria, japanese encephalitis. Mosquitoes were collected from 1006 sties of six tehsils of district Sargodha. Different containers were inspected for mosquito sampling. RNA…
View article: Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae on the nutritional physiology of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae on the nutritional physiology of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
Background The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), was recorded for the first time in Pakistan in 2019, and now it has spread in several regions, i.e., Punjab and Sindh, affecting maize production. F…
View article: Synergized Toxicity of Promising Plant Extracts and Synthetic Chemicals against Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Pakistan
Synergized Toxicity of Promising Plant Extracts and Synthetic Chemicals against Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Pakistan Open
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a destructive pest of a wide array of agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. This in vitro research assessed the combined effect of methanolic extracts o…