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View article: EVALUATION OF WHEAT PRODUCTIVITY UNDER REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT IN RAINFED AREAS OF POTHOWAR
EVALUATION OF WHEAT PRODUCTIVITY UNDER REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT IN RAINFED AREAS OF POTHOWAR Open
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal crop, significantly contributing to global dietary protein and calorie intake. In semi-arid rainfed regions, drought, irregular rainfall, low soil organic matter, and weed infestations se…
View article: INFLUENCE OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON INVITRO MICROPROPAGATION OF POTATO VARIETIES
INFLUENCE OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON INVITRO MICROPROPAGATION OF POTATO VARIETIES Open
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a dicotyledonous, tuberous and starchy plant of Solanaceae family. After wheat and rice, it is third most important food crop. Cytokines and auxins together are reported to be effective for plants in-vitro …
View article: Effect of Heat and Drought Stress on the Growth of Selected Grass Species of Pothohar Region
Effect of Heat and Drought Stress on the Growth of Selected Grass Species of Pothohar Region Open
View article: Reviving Contaminated Soils: Microbe-Aided Phytoremediation for Sustainable Metal Pollution Cleanup
Reviving Contaminated Soils: Microbe-Aided Phytoremediation for Sustainable Metal Pollution Cleanup Open
View article: Remediation quantum of organic amendments to immobilize potentially toxic heavy metals in wastewater-contaminated soils through maize cultivation
Remediation quantum of organic amendments to immobilize potentially toxic heavy metals in wastewater-contaminated soils through maize cultivation Open
Wastewater is considered a good reservoir of mineral elements that can be used for agriculture, aquaculture, and some other activities after adopting suitable measures. The gap between supply and demand for water is increasing exponentiall…
View article: Minimization of heavy metal toxicity in radish (Raphanus sativus) by strigolactone and biochar
Minimization of heavy metal toxicity in radish (Raphanus sativus) by strigolactone and biochar Open
View article: Application of machine learning for identification of heterotic groups in sunflower through combined approach of phenotyping, genotyping and protein profiling
Application of machine learning for identification of heterotic groups in sunflower through combined approach of phenotyping, genotyping and protein profiling Open
Application of machine learning in plant breeding is a recent concept, that has to be optimized for precise utilization in the breeding program of high yielding crop plants. Identification and efficient utilization of heterotic grouping pa…
View article: Enhancing maize resilience to drought stress: the synergistic impact of deashed biochar and carboxymethyl cellulose amendment
Enhancing maize resilience to drought stress: the synergistic impact of deashed biochar and carboxymethyl cellulose amendment Open
Drought stress poses a significant challenge to maize production, leading to substantial harm to crop growth and yield due to the induction of oxidative stress. Deashed biochar (DAB) in combination with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) presen…
View article: Machine and Deep Learning: Artificial Intelligence Application in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Management in Plants
Machine and Deep Learning: Artificial Intelligence Application in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Management in Plants Open
Biotic and abiotic stresses significantly affect plant fitness, resulting in a serious loss in food production. Biotic and abiotic stresses predominantly affect metabolite biosynthesis, gene and protein expression, and genome variations. H…
View article: Biochar Production and Characteristics, Its Impacts on Soil Health, Crop Production, and Yield Enhancement: A Review
Biochar Production and Characteristics, Its Impacts on Soil Health, Crop Production, and Yield Enhancement: A Review Open
Rapid urban expansion and a booming population are placing immense pressure on our agricultural systems, leading to detrimental impacts on soil fertility and overall health. Due to the extensive use of agrochemicals in agriculture, the nec…
View article: Modulations of wheat growth by selenium nanoparticles under salinity stress
Modulations of wheat growth by selenium nanoparticles under salinity stress Open
View article: Melatonin-Mediated Induction of Salt Tolerance in Maize at Germination and Seedling Stage
Melatonin-Mediated Induction of Salt Tolerance in Maize at Germination and Seedling Stage Open
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture of saltiness is reported to be more pronounced at germination, where salty conditions cause significant reductions of seed germination (Ucarli, 2020).The excessive concentrations of salts in the soil restricts…
View article: Wheat Varietal Comparison at Different Sowing Intervals for Rainfed Cultivation Under Climate Change Scenario
Wheat Varietal Comparison at Different Sowing Intervals for Rainfed Cultivation Under Climate Change Scenario Open
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture ha, yielding 23.86 million tonnes of grain annually.Wheat is grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on roughly 0.78 million acres, yielding 1.2 million tonnes of grain (MNFSR, 2014).KP's average yield is almost hal…
View article: Response of Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Different Fertilizer Doses for Sugar Recovery and Biomass Production Under Irrigated Conditions of Dera Ismail Khan
Response of Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Different Fertilizer Doses for Sugar Recovery and Biomass Production Under Irrigated Conditions of Dera Ismail Khan Open
I n terms of climate, Dera Ismail Khan is categorized as an arid to semi-arid region of Pakistan.Low and infrequent rainfall, high evaporation during the Kharif season (crops that are planted in summer and harvested in winter), and clay-
View article: Epigenetic‐based control of flowering and seed development in plants: A review
Epigenetic‐based control of flowering and seed development in plants: A review Open
Plants grown at different latitudes perceive and interpret seasonal variations in day length (photoperiod) and exposure to cold winter temperatures (vernalization). These factors control the expression of various genes involved in flowerin…
View article: Moringa Leaf Extract Mitigates the Adverse Impacts of Drought and Improves the Yield and Grain Quality of Rice through Enhanced Physiological, Biochemical, and Antioxidant Activities
Moringa Leaf Extract Mitigates the Adverse Impacts of Drought and Improves the Yield and Grain Quality of Rice through Enhanced Physiological, Biochemical, and Antioxidant Activities Open
Agriculture, around the globe, is facing great challenges including the need to increase the production of nutrient-dense food and to withstand climate change’s impact on water and soil conservation. Among these challenges, drought stress …
View article: Exogenous Application of Growth Regulators Improves the Growth and Quality of Dahlia variabilis L.
Exogenous Application of Growth Regulators Improves the Growth and Quality of Dahlia variabilis L. Open
Dahlia (Dahlia variabilis L.), a bulb crop sold as cut flower, garden ornamental/potted plant, becomes a popular cut flower in the world. This experiment was designed to study the effects of foliar applied gibberellic acid, zinc, ascorbic …
View article: Zinc Nanoparticles (ZnNPs): High-Fidelity Amelioration in Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) Production under Drought Stress
Zinc Nanoparticles (ZnNPs): High-Fidelity Amelioration in Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) Production under Drought Stress Open
The detrimental effects of drought have adverse impacts on the crop yield as global climatic changes put unusual pressure on water resources. The challenge of attaining water security is key for the sustainable development of crops. Zinc (…
View article: Impact of Press Mud and Animal Manure in Comparison with NPK on the Growth and Yield of Triticale (Triticosecale wittmack) Genotypes Cultivated under Various Irrigation Regimes
Impact of Press Mud and Animal Manure in Comparison with NPK on the Growth and Yield of Triticale (Triticosecale wittmack) Genotypes Cultivated under Various Irrigation Regimes Open
It is needful to have alternative nutritious cereal crops to feed the ever increasing population and meet food security in the long run. Triticale (Triticosecale wittmack) is used for both livestock feed and human consumption as it contain…
View article: Preliminary Study on Growth and Yield Potential of Ten Elite Lines of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Cultivated under Varying Sowing Dates
Preliminary Study on Growth and Yield Potential of Ten Elite Lines of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Cultivated under Varying Sowing Dates Open
Optimization of agronomic practices for cultivation of quinoa, a super food and climate resilient crop, is critical to obtain its maximum grain yield under the current scenario of climate change. In the present experimentation, we evaluate…
View article: Molecular markers-based DNA fingerprinting coupled with morphological diversity analysis for prediction of heterotic grouping in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Molecular markers-based DNA fingerprinting coupled with morphological diversity analysis for prediction of heterotic grouping in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Open
Cultivated sunflower holds a very narrow genetic base and the efficient utilization of available genetic diversity is very important for a successful breeding program. In the present study, 109 sunflower genotypes were assessed for diversi…
View article: Impact of different levels of zinc and nitrogen on growth, productivity, and quality of aromatic rice cultivated under various irrigation regimes in two districts of Pakistan
Impact of different levels of zinc and nitrogen on growth, productivity, and quality of aromatic rice cultivated under various irrigation regimes in two districts of Pakistan Open
Rice is a staple food for more than 50% of the global population and it is one of the most valuable cereal crops. To fulfill the dietary requirement of the ever-growing world population, an increase in per-unit production of rice is direly…
View article: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Coated With Zinc Improves the Productivity and Grain Quality of Rice Grown Under Anaerobic Conditions
Nitrogenous Fertilizer Coated With Zinc Improves the Productivity and Grain Quality of Rice Grown Under Anaerobic Conditions Open
An ample quantity of water and sufficient nutrients are required for economical rice production to meet the challenges of ever-increasing food demand. Currently, slow-release nitrogenous fertilizers for efficient inputs utilization and max…
View article: Agri-Nanotechnology and Tree Nanobionics: Augmentation in Crop Yield, Biosafety, and Biomass Accumulation
Agri-Nanotechnology and Tree Nanobionics: Augmentation in Crop Yield, Biosafety, and Biomass Accumulation Open
Nanomaterials (NMs) are the leading edge as an amazing class of materials that consists of at least one dimension in the range of 1–100 nm. NMs can be made with exceptional magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties different from thei…
View article: Impact of varying levels of soil salinity on emergence, growth and biochemical attributes of four Moringa oleifera landraces
Impact of varying levels of soil salinity on emergence, growth and biochemical attributes of four Moringa oleifera landraces Open
Salinity in soil and water is one of the environmental factors that severely hinder the crop growth and production particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of salinity levels (1.5…
View article: Foliar application of potassium and moringa leaf extract improves growth, physiology and productivity of kabuli chickpea grown under varying sowing regimes
Foliar application of potassium and moringa leaf extract improves growth, physiology and productivity of kabuli chickpea grown under varying sowing regimes Open
Chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) is of prime importance because of vital source of protein as major food legume. Globally, it is cultivated on large area to meet dietary requirements of humans. Climatic extremes (erratic rainfall, extreme hi…
View article: Application of Moringa Leaf Extract as a Seed Priming Agent Enhances Growth and Physiological Attributes of Rice Seedlings Cultivated under Water Deficit Regime
Application of Moringa Leaf Extract as a Seed Priming Agent Enhances Growth and Physiological Attributes of Rice Seedlings Cultivated under Water Deficit Regime Open
Population growth, food shortages, climate change and water scarcity are some of the frightening challenges being confronted in today’s world. Water deficit or drought stress has been considered a severe limitation for the productivity of …
View article: Biological Response of Quinoa Plants to Various Nitrogen Levels and Priming Techniques
Biological Response of Quinoa Plants to Various Nitrogen Levels and Priming Techniques Open
C lassified selection of crops leads to food security issue, especially in the rained area due to unavailability of quality inputs and environmental constraints.Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild) plant species, which is found in the Andean z…
View article: Exogenous Application of Biostimulants and Synthetic Growth Promoters Improved the Productivity and Grain Quality of Quinoa Linked with Enhanced Photosynthetic Pigments and Metabolomics
Exogenous Application of Biostimulants and Synthetic Growth Promoters Improved the Productivity and Grain Quality of Quinoa Linked with Enhanced Photosynthetic Pigments and Metabolomics Open
Modern agriculture is mainly concerned with maximum resource use efficiency linked with greater productivity to feed the growing global population. The exogenous application of biostimulants is considered a sustainable approach to improve …
View article: Exogenous application of moringa leaf extract improves growth, biochemical attributes, and productivity of late-sown quinoa
Exogenous application of moringa leaf extract improves growth, biochemical attributes, and productivity of late-sown quinoa Open
Quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) has gained significant popularity among agricultural scientists and farmers throughout the world due to its high nutritive value. It is cultivated under a range of soil and climatic conditions; however, …