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View article: Mitigating the salinity imposed impact of brackish water on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) through application of biogypsum and bioassimilable sulfur
Mitigating the salinity imposed impact of brackish water on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) through application of biogypsum and bioassimilable sulfur Open
Water scarcity is becoming an issue of concern which necessitates the use of underground brackish water for crop production. Poor quality underground water is harmful owing to its adverse effect on soil properties and crop growth. The effe…
View article: Mitigating the salinity imposed impact of brackish water on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) through application of biogypsum and bioassimilable sulfur
Mitigating the salinity imposed impact of brackish water on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) through application of biogypsum and bioassimilable sulfur Open
Water scarcity is becoming an issue of concern which necessitates the use of underground brackish water for crop production. Poor quality underground water is harmful owing to its adverse effect on soil properties and crop growth. The effe…
View article: Influence of Seasonal Temperature and Shading on Citrus Seedling Growth with Citrus Red Mite Population Dynamics
Influence of Seasonal Temperature and Shading on Citrus Seedling Growth with Citrus Red Mite Population Dynamics Open
This study explores two critical aspects of citrus cultivation during the summer season: the impact of shading on citrus seedling performance and the seasonal variation in citrus red mite (Panonychus citri) populations. In the first part, …
View article: OVIPOSITIONAL PREFERENCES OF THE PEACH FRUIT FLY (BACTROCERA ZONATA, SAUNDERS) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) AMONG DIFFERENT HOST FRUITS
OVIPOSITIONAL PREFERENCES OF THE PEACH FRUIT FLY (BACTROCERA ZONATA, SAUNDERS) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) AMONG DIFFERENT HOST FRUITS Open
The Peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata S. (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a highly polyphagous pest responsible for significant damage to orchard fruits due to the egg-laying behavior of females. However, understanding and manipulating this ovi…
View article: Evaluation of New Chemistry Insecticides against Sucking Insect Pests of Cotton
Evaluation of New Chemistry Insecticides against Sucking Insect Pests of Cotton Open
An evaluation of the efficacy of many novel pesticides against important sucking pests on cotton in field situation was carried out in 2023 at the Cotton Research Station, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute (ARRI), Faisalabad.A number of …
View article: Phosphate solubilizing bacterial inoculation on seeds and fertilizers for improved wheat yield in semiarid field conditions
Phosphate solubilizing bacterial inoculation on seeds and fertilizers for improved wheat yield in semiarid field conditions Open
Global warming stimulates soil salinization and calcification, resulting in phosphorus (P) deficiency in arid and semiarid regions worldwide. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can enhance phosphorus availability, but their role has bee…
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: Plant growth-promoting bacterial consortia improved the physiology and growth of maize by regulating osmolytes and antioxidants balance under salt-affected field conditions
Plant growth-promoting bacterial consortia improved the physiology and growth of maize by regulating osmolytes and antioxidants balance under salt-affected field conditions Open
This study was undertaken to see how microbial consortia influenced maize development and yield under salt-affected conditions. The efficacy of the pre-isolated bacterial strains Burkholderia phytofirmans, Bacillussubtilis…
View article: Value-added organic fertilizer with salicylic acid and naphthyl acetic acid improves the tomato quality and productivity in saline-sodic conditions
Value-added organic fertilizer with salicylic acid and naphthyl acetic acid improves the tomato quality and productivity in saline-sodic conditions Open
Edaphic factors, especially soil salinity, are a more significant challenge to food security irrespective of introducing technical innovations in agriculture. Saline-sodic soils continue to deteriorate the yield of a crop, causing a severe…
View article: Bio-Efficacy of Some Acaricides for Controlling Red Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae Koch. (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Brinjal Solanum melongena L.
Bio-Efficacy of Some Acaricides for Controlling Red Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae Koch. (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Brinjal Solanum melongena L. Open
S olanum melongena L., sometimes known as brinjal, aubergine or eggplant, is a significant vegetable crop that is a member of the Solanaceae family.It is a well-liked summer vegetable that is produced around the world in tropical and subtr…
View article: Potential of plant growth promoting bacterial consortium for improving the growth and yield of wheat under saline conditions
Potential of plant growth promoting bacterial consortium for improving the growth and yield of wheat under saline conditions Open
Owing to inconsistent results of a single bacterial strain, co-inoculation of more than one strain under salinity stress could be a more effective strategy to induce salt tolerance. Co-inoculation of more than one bacterial strain could be…
View article: Impact of Biochar Application on Germination Behavior and Early Growth of Maize Seedlings: Insights from a Growth Room Experiment
Impact of Biochar Application on Germination Behavior and Early Growth of Maize Seedlings: Insights from a Growth Room Experiment Open
Reduced germination and early crop maturity due to soil compaction, nutrients stress, and low moisture are major constraints to achieve optimum crop yield, ultimately resulting in significant economic damages and food shortages. Biochar, h…
View article: Impact of Corn Cob-Derived Biochar in Altering Soil Quality, Biochemical Status and Improving Maize Growth under Drought Stress
Impact of Corn Cob-Derived Biochar in Altering Soil Quality, Biochemical Status and Improving Maize Growth under Drought Stress Open
Biochar enhances soil fertility by improving the soil physical, chemical and microbiological properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of corn cob-derived biochar on soil enzymatic activity, organic carbon, aggregate …
View article: Biochar Mediated-Alleviation of Chromium Stress and Growth Improvement of Different Maize Cultivars in Tannery Polluted Soils
Biochar Mediated-Alleviation of Chromium Stress and Growth Improvement of Different Maize Cultivars in Tannery Polluted Soils Open
Soil pollution with heavy metal is a serious problem across the globe and is on the rise due to the current intensification of chemical industry. The leather industry is one of them, discharging chromium (Cr) in huge quantities during the …
View article: EFFECT OF METHYL JASMONATE ON Bt COTTON (Gossipium hirsutam .L) GENE EXPRESSION AND MORTALITY OF PINK BOLL WORM (Pectinophora gossypiella)
EFFECT OF METHYL JASMONATE ON Bt COTTON (Gossipium hirsutam .L) GENE EXPRESSION AND MORTALITY OF PINK BOLL WORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) Open
Transgenic cotton was improved genetically by introducing bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis to produce Bt δ-endotoxins to kill the key pests of Lepidoptera. However, with passage of time low expression of Cry1Ac gene limited the glory of Bt…
View article: Survival efficacy and potential of Mesorhizobium Ciceri for enhancing the growth and yield of imidacloprid-treated chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Survival efficacy and potential of Mesorhizobium Ciceri for enhancing the growth and yield of imidacloprid-treated chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Open
Chickpea relies on inoculation with N2-fixing bacteria to fulfill its N requirement. The efficacy of the inoculation process hangs on the success of association between N2-fixing bacteria and Chickpea plants. Seed treatment with insecticid…
View article: Effect of dietary nickel concentrations on the growth and feed conversion efficiency of fish
Effect of dietary nickel concentrations on the growth and feed conversion efficiency of fish Open
During this investigation, the growth performance (wet weight and length) of three fish types was studied under the sub-lethal nickel (Ni2+) concentrations of 70.40g, 71.99g and 79.11g for Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhina mrigala, re…
View article: Beneficial and pathogenic plant-microbe interactions: A review
Beneficial and pathogenic plant-microbe interactions: A review Open
Just like animals and human beings, plants also accommodate a countless number of microorganisms as hosts. Microorganisms enjoy this hospitality by developing an interaction with the plants either in a synergistic way benefiting each other…
View article: Bioherbicidal potential of some allelopathic agroforestry and fruit plant species against Lepidium sativum
Bioherbicidal potential of some allelopathic agroforestry and fruit plant species against Lepidium sativum Open
Herbicide resistance and environmental pollution are the risks associated with chemical control of weeds. Allelopathic plant extracts may be exploited for weed management as an alternative to commercial herbicides. Before development of al…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing Bacillus subtilis strain Q3 and Paenibacillus sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing Bacillus subtilis strain Q3 and Paenibacillus sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions (v0.1)" Open
Background: Low phosphorus availability limits crop production in alkaline calcareous soils in semi-arid regions including Pakistan.Phosphate solubilizing bacteria may improve crop growth on alkaline calcareous soils due to their ability t…
View article: Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> strain Q3 and <i>Paenibacillus</i> sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions
Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> strain Q3 and <i>Paenibacillus</i> sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions Open
Background Low phosphorus availability limits crop production in alkaline calcareous soils in semi-arid regions including Pakistan. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria may improve crop growth on alkaline calcareous soils due to their ability t…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing Bacillus subtilis strain Q3 and Paenibacillus sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions (v0.2)"
Peer Review #2 of "Preliminary study on phosphate solubilizing Bacillus subtilis strain Q3 and Paenibacillus sp. strain Q6 for improving cotton growth under alkaline conditions (v0.2)" Open
Background: Low phosphorus availability limits crop production in alkaline calcareous soils in semi-arid regions including Pakistan.Phosphate solubilizing bacteria may improve crop growth on alkaline calcareous soils due to their ability t…
View article: Role of Wheat Varieties and Insecticide Applications against Aphids for Better Wheat Crop Harvest
Role of Wheat Varieties and Insecticide Applications against Aphids for Better Wheat Crop Harvest Open
Wheat varieties,