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Assessment Of The Genotoxic Effect Of Pesticide (Profenophos And Cypermethrin) On Allium Cepa L. Through Comet Assay, Ali Hasnian, Muhammad Rizwan, Hamed Dadkhah-Aghdash ., Zahid Mehmood, Ayesha Iqbal, Zarbab Zulfiqar, Bin Yameen, Hafiz Naveed Anjum, Sohaib Muhammad, Muhammad Luqman, Andleeb Anwar Sardar, Muhammad Umer Farooq Mar 2024

Assessment Of The Genotoxic Effect Of Pesticide (Profenophos And Cypermethrin) On Allium Cepa L. Through Comet Assay, Ali Hasnian, Muhammad Rizwan, Hamed Dadkhah-Aghdash ., Zahid Mehmood, Ayesha Iqbal, Zarbab Zulfiqar, Bin Yameen, Hafiz Naveed Anjum, Sohaib Muhammad, Muhammad Luqman, Andleeb Anwar Sardar, Muhammad Umer Farooq

Journal of Bioresource Management

Pesticides are specially designed to control pests and help in increasing the yield of crops. This study aims to investigate the genotoxic effect of the major ingredients of commonly used pesticides (Profenophos and Cypermethrin) on Allium cepa L. in different regions of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Profenophos and Cypermethrin pesticides are extensively used by local farmers. six different dilutions of Profenophos and Cypermethrin pesticide ranging from, 0.5 ml/L, 1 ml/L, 1.5 ml/L, 2 ml/L, 2.5 ml/L and 3.0 ml/L were applied initially on seeds germination. Seeds grown in a 3.0 ml/L concentration showed a lower radical length percentage as …


Impact Of Infestation Of Flour By Stored Food Pest Insects Ephestia Kuehniella On Quality Flour: Physico-Chemical Analyses, Hadjira Bendjedid, Samira Yezli-Touiker, Asma Taffar, Amina Yezli, Nabila Souileh Mar 2024

Impact Of Infestation Of Flour By Stored Food Pest Insects Ephestia Kuehniella On Quality Flour: Physico-Chemical Analyses, Hadjira Bendjedid, Samira Yezli-Touiker, Asma Taffar, Amina Yezli, Nabila Souileh

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The primary reason for significant post-harvest losses globally stems from the infestation of insect pests. These beetles, as they progress through their life cycle, lead to the deterioration of stored food, capable of decimating an entire inventory within a remarkably brief timeframe. Quality control is a system that monitors product quality, assuring and detecting any spoilage of a product, the impact of infestation of flour by pairs of stored food pest insects E. kuehniella on quality flour was evaluated by physicochemical analyses over time. Provoked exposure of 200 g of flour to 5, 10, and 20 couples of Ephestia keuhniella …


Review On Locusta Migratoria Cinerascens (Fabricius, 1781)., Laib Djamel Eddine, Benzehra Abdelmadjid, Laib Imen, Aouzal Badis, Salah Akkal Dec 2023

Review On Locusta Migratoria Cinerascens (Fabricius, 1781)., Laib Djamel Eddine, Benzehra Abdelmadjid, Laib Imen, Aouzal Badis, Salah Akkal

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The migratory locust, scientifically known as Locusta migratoria (Linnaeus, 1758), is a captivating insect species that has drawn the interest of scientists, farmers, and the general public. Recognized for its notorious swarming behavior, this insect has the potential to cause extensive damage to crops, leading to agricultural plagues and food shortages. However, beyond its reputation as a pest, the migratory locust is a subject of scientific fascination due to its intricate life cycle, remarkable ability to undergo rapid and dramatic transformations, and its crucial role within the ecosystems it inhabits. This review delves into various facets of L. migratoria, including …


Microbes Mediated Keratin Extraction From Poultry Waste And Assessment Of Its Efficacy In Growth Promotion Of Zea Mays And Triticum Aestivum, Imran Ahmad, Aisha Waheed Qurashi, Roheela Yasmeen Dec 2023

Microbes Mediated Keratin Extraction From Poultry Waste And Assessment Of Its Efficacy In Growth Promotion Of Zea Mays And Triticum Aestivum, Imran Ahmad, Aisha Waheed Qurashi, Roheela Yasmeen

Journal of Bioresource Management

Feathers are a waste product of the poultry industry and are considered a major pollutant of the environment. Soil associated with poultry farms is a rich source of indigenous bacteria that are involved in biodegradation of keratin of the feathers of Gallus gallus domesticus. The present study was designed to understand the role of microbes in the degradation of a feather’s keratin and its possible utilization as a bio-protein for plants. In our studies, Keratinolytic activity was high at 37-45 ℃ and at 7.5-9.5 pH. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified by 16S rRNA sequencing as the most active keratinolytic strain. …


Utilizing An Extract From Endophytic Fungus, Alternaria Alternata, Isolated From Ricinus Communis L. Leaves As A Biological Agent For Controlling The Migratory Locust In Algeria, Laib Djamel Eddine, Benzehra Abdelmadjid, Laib Imen, Aouzal Badis, Akkal Salah Dec 2023

Utilizing An Extract From Endophytic Fungus, Alternaria Alternata, Isolated From Ricinus Communis L. Leaves As A Biological Agent For Controlling The Migratory Locust In Algeria, Laib Djamel Eddine, Benzehra Abdelmadjid, Laib Imen, Aouzal Badis, Akkal Salah

Journal of Bioresource Management

In this research, we aimed to explore the insecticidal potential of Alternaria alternata, an endophytic fungus derived from the leaves of castor oil plant. To test its insecticidal efficacy, various doses of A. alternata mycoextract were administered to Locusta migratoria L. through both topical and oral pathways. The findings revealed that the insects displayed the highest susceptibility to a concentration of 2 g/L, leading to an impressive mortality rate of 87.5 % and 93.75 % for topical and oral administrations, in the same order. The extract displayed remarkable insecticidal properties, demonstrating LC50 values of 1.09 g/L for the topical …


Isolation And Characterization Of Microbes From Agricultural Fields And Their Evaluation For The Control Of Plant Pests, Hira Liaqat Ali, Sumaira Mazhar, Afeefa Chaudhry Dec 2023

Isolation And Characterization Of Microbes From Agricultural Fields And Their Evaluation For The Control Of Plant Pests, Hira Liaqat Ali, Sumaira Mazhar, Afeefa Chaudhry

Journal of Bioresource Management

Plant diseases due to pests cause huge loss to crop fields every year. For the control of plant pest, pesticides are under use. Fusarium wilt is caused by phytopathogen Fusarium oxysporum. More than 100 species were affected due to this disease caused by this virus. Fungi also affect onion plant crop yield every year, when chemical pesticides are applied to onion crop field. It will increase the cost of onion production and it is also dangerous for the environment and living organism other than the targeted pests. A number of microorganisms like fungi, bacteria and nematode are currently being …


Influence Of Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite On Soil Physicochemical Properties And Vertical Distribution Of Heavy Metals, Chukwuebuka V. Azuka, Chikamso Ezeme Sep 2023

Influence Of Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite On Soil Physicochemical Properties And Vertical Distribution Of Heavy Metals, Chukwuebuka V. Azuka, Chikamso Ezeme

Journal of Bioresource Management

The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) through open dumping or open burning has been a very common practice in Nigeria. The work investigated the impact of these practices on soil physicochemical properties and the vertical distribution of heavy metals at two dumpsites at Obollo-Afor and Nsukka in Southeastern Nigeria. Soil samples were collected at 10 m apart at depths of 0-20, 20-40, 40-60 cm from the dumpsite and at 100 m away from the dumpsite for the determination of soil physicochemical properties. A profile pit was dug at the centre of each dumpsite while soil sample collection was done …


Genotype × Environment Interaction For Fiber Quality And Yield Related Traits Under Climatic Conditions Of Dera Ghazi Khan Division, Irum Aziz, Wajad Nazeer, Muhammad Faheem, Maria Basheer, Ali Bukhsh, Nouman Bilal Sep 2023

Genotype × Environment Interaction For Fiber Quality And Yield Related Traits Under Climatic Conditions Of Dera Ghazi Khan Division, Irum Aziz, Wajad Nazeer, Muhammad Faheem, Maria Basheer, Ali Bukhsh, Nouman Bilal

Journal of Bioresource Management

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a fibre and oilseed crop and offers raw materials to industries and livelihood for the rural poor. During the last decade, climate change has negatively affected crop production all over the world. Under such scenarios of climate change, plant breeders must explore the genetics of crops for better yield and fibre quality. Considering the Extent of Cotton in Pakistan's economy, the present research was planned to evaluate six cotton varieties in different locations for yield stability. Six varieties namely IUB-13, CIM-600, S-32, FH-Lalazar, CIM-616 and Z-33 were surveyed at farmer fields in Rajan Pur, …


Characterization Of Nacl Stress In Young Bismarckia Palm (Bismarckia Nobilis), Muhammad Afzal Naeem, Iqra Hanif, Midrar Ullah, Muhammad Hassaan Khan, Tahmina Nazish Aug 2023

Characterization Of Nacl Stress In Young Bismarckia Palm (Bismarckia Nobilis), Muhammad Afzal Naeem, Iqra Hanif, Midrar Ullah, Muhammad Hassaan Khan, Tahmina Nazish

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Salinity is a major problem caused by the accretion of excess salts composites in the form of ions like sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+) and chloride (Cl-). The possible out-turns of the salinity on the morphology; physiology and biochemical variables of bismarckia palm (Bismarckia nobilis) were investigated in this study. The seedlings of bismarckia palm were grown in pots and periodically irrigated with various concentrations of NaCl solution to assess the various biological variables at the regular intervals. The experiment was performed by following the …


Study Of Production And Adaptation Characters Of Some Newly Obtained Genotypes Of Durum Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.) In Sub-Humid Region (El Harrouch North-Eastern Of Algeria), Lamia Bourouh, Nabila Souilah, Boulacel Mouad, Ghania Chaib, Tahar Hazmoune, Bendif Hamdi Jun 2023

Study Of Production And Adaptation Characters Of Some Newly Obtained Genotypes Of Durum Wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.) In Sub-Humid Region (El Harrouch North-Eastern Of Algeria), Lamia Bourouh, Nabila Souilah, Boulacel Mouad, Ghania Chaib, Tahar Hazmoune, Bendif Hamdi

Journal of Bioresource Management

The experiment was carried out at DAOUDI Larbi pilot farm in El Harrouch, during the 2021/2022 crop year, under sub-humid weather conditions. The main objective of this research is based on the study of production and adaptation characters of seven durum wheat newly obtained genotypes (Triticum durum Desf.). The results of descriptive sheets according to UPOV recommendations (2014-2017), showed diversity between the varieties studied, such as: plant height, straw section, awns (presence, disposition, anthocyanin pigmentation, color, and length), ear (density, color, shape, length and glaucescence), lower glume (shape, color, weight and shape of shoulder, length and curvature of beak), …


In Vitro Antifungal Potential Of Vanillic Acid Against Sclerotium Rolfsii, Muhammad Yousaf, Amna Shoaib, Qudsia Fatima, Shanila Bukhari, Numan Ali, Uswa Fatima Jun 2023

In Vitro Antifungal Potential Of Vanillic Acid Against Sclerotium Rolfsii, Muhammad Yousaf, Amna Shoaib, Qudsia Fatima, Shanila Bukhari, Numan Ali, Uswa Fatima

Journal of Bioresource Management

The worldwide demand for making agriculture greener, safer, and more efficient can be met aptly by the application of biopesticides. Vanillic acid is a naturally occurring versatile phenolic molecule with promising antifungal activity, however, there have been no studies of the possible use of vanillic acid for its antifungal activity against a serious soil-borne fungal plant pathogen namely Sclerotium rolfsii. This study was performed to assess the antifungal potential of vanillic acid by analyzing growth, morphological, and biochemical changes in S. rolfsii under laboratory conditions. The results revealed that vanillic acid (0.003-0.10 %) significantly reduced fungal growth, distorted fungal …


Assessment Of Human Health Risk Of Zinc And Lead By Consuming Food Crops Supplied With Excessive Fertilizers, Kafeel Ahmad, Asma Ashfaq, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Sana Rani, Farzana Siddique, Shamayem Aslam, Ghulam Mustafa, Rana Muhammad Zubair, Hafsa Memona, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Nadeem, Javed Shoukat, Shahzadi Mahpara, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Ilker Ugulu, Hamid Raza, Muhammad Ameer Hamza Jun 2023

Assessment Of Human Health Risk Of Zinc And Lead By Consuming Food Crops Supplied With Excessive Fertilizers, Kafeel Ahmad, Asma Ashfaq, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Sana Rani, Farzana Siddique, Shamayem Aslam, Ghulam Mustafa, Rana Muhammad Zubair, Hafsa Memona, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Nadeem, Javed Shoukat, Shahzadi Mahpara, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Ilker Ugulu, Hamid Raza, Muhammad Ameer Hamza

Journal of Bioresource Management

For the study of heavy metals impact on human beings, areas in Sargodha city that were supplied with various types of fertilizers were chosen. The three industrial areas; (Bhalwal, Sillanwali, and Sahiwal) of this city were explored for research reasons. The researchers wanted to know how much heavy metal was in the soil, food crops, and human. Excess fertilizer use contributes to global pollution. Farmyard manure, urea, and potassium chloride were used on Site 1; urea phosphate, manure, and ammonium sulphate were used on Site 2; and super phosphate, ammonium phosphate, and nitrate phosphate were used on Site 3. Samples …


Morphological And Physiological Responses Of A Halophyte (Atriplex Halimus) To The Effect Of Heavy Metal Case Of Cadmium, Abderrezzeq Chebout, Hana Souahi, Zahia Kadi, Rania Gacem Mar 2023

Morphological And Physiological Responses Of A Halophyte (Atriplex Halimus) To The Effect Of Heavy Metal Case Of Cadmium, Abderrezzeq Chebout, Hana Souahi, Zahia Kadi, Rania Gacem

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Today, cadmium (Cd) contamination challenges the environmental quality and food security. This experiment was realized to study the morphological and physiological response of the halophyte species Atriplex halimus L to cadmium toxicity by applying different concentrations of Cd (0, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 ppm) on the plant A.halimus for two weeks after 60 days of seeding. The morphological parameters and physiological wish evaluated the stem length (SL), root length (RL), leaf area (LA), chlorophylls (a, b, t and carotenoids), and the relative water content (RWC). The results show a decrease in stem elongation, (11.333 ± 3.512 cm in Cd treatments …


Rearing Of Trilocha Varians (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) On Ficus Benjamina And Its Parasitization With Trichogramma Chilonis, Hafiz Muhammad Sajid Ali, Amna Batool, Zeeshan Javed, Abdul Ghaffar, Usama Saleem, Mubshar Saleem, Muhammad Kashif, Sajid Abbas Khan, Muhammad Ramzan Mar 2023

Rearing Of Trilocha Varians (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) On Ficus Benjamina And Its Parasitization With Trichogramma Chilonis, Hafiz Muhammad Sajid Ali, Amna Batool, Zeeshan Javed, Abdul Ghaffar, Usama Saleem, Mubshar Saleem, Muhammad Kashif, Sajid Abbas Khan, Muhammad Ramzan

Journal of Bioresource Management

Ficus benjamina commonly known as weeping fig is an ornamental that planted alongside the road to increase the aesthetic value. Leaf eating caterpillar, Trilocha varians was observed on Ficus benjamina and many other ornamental plants in the surrounding area of Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University. Large larval population was recorded on fig plants with 100 % defoliation. The rearing of Trilocha varians on F. benjamina was carried out under controlled conditions and parasitism of Trichogramma chilonis on eggs were checked. Incubation period was 5-6 days while single female laid 150-210 eggs in her whole life period. With five larval instars, duration …


Phenotypic Diversity Among Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Germplasm Of Pakistan, Shumaila Khalil, Shazia Erum, Mahrine Rashid, Arifa Khan, Asif Javaid, Areej Abbasi, Irum Raza Mar 2023

Phenotypic Diversity Among Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Germplasm Of Pakistan, Shumaila Khalil, Shazia Erum, Mahrine Rashid, Arifa Khan, Asif Javaid, Areej Abbasi, Irum Raza

Journal of Bioresource Management

Fennel is facing continuous challenge with reference to biotic and abiotic stresses that can be solved with the knowledge of available germplasm of fennel in the country or worldwide. Selection of fennel genotype on the basis of research interest can never been accomplished without gene pool. The aim of the present study was to explore the phenotypic diversity among selective fennel accession and identify lines having high yielding potential. In the present study thirty fennel accessions were sown in PGRI, NARC. Irrigation practice was carried out during the growing period. Data was recorded during different growth stages and after harvesting. …


Traditional Products Made From Plant Fibers Produced By The Local Population Of The Wamba Valley In Democratic Republic Of Congo, Ntalakwa Makolo Theophane, Mayanu Pemba Bibiche, Mapey Efifi, Kidikwadi Tango Eustache, Belesi Katula Honore, Lubini Ayingweu Constantin Mar 2023

Traditional Products Made From Plant Fibers Produced By The Local Population Of The Wamba Valley In Democratic Republic Of Congo, Ntalakwa Makolo Theophane, Mayanu Pemba Bibiche, Mapey Efifi, Kidikwadi Tango Eustache, Belesi Katula Honore, Lubini Ayingweu Constantin

Journal of Bioresource Management

This study on the traditional, socio-cultural and commercial values of handicrafts based on fiber plants made by the local populations of the Wamba Valley was carried out within the framework of the development of local forest resources. The main objective was to study the socio-cultural and commercial values of handicrafts made from fiber plants in the study area with a view to considering the conservation and sustainable use of plant resources. The methodological approach was based on observations, inventories of objects made on the basis of fiber plant products supported by survey techniques. The main results show that several objects …


Effects Of Fertilizers On Copper And Nickel Accumulation And Human Health Risk Assessment Of Vegetables And Food Crops, Kafeel Ahmad, Sana Rani, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Asma Ashfaq, Iqra Anwar, Hafsa Memona, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Nadeem, Javed Shoukat, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Shahzadi Mahpara, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Ameer Hamza, Ilker Ugulu, Hamid Raza, Iram Saba, Abrar Hussain, Shamayem Aslam, Mobeen Fatima, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Anum Bashir Mar 2023

Effects Of Fertilizers On Copper And Nickel Accumulation And Human Health Risk Assessment Of Vegetables And Food Crops, Kafeel Ahmad, Sana Rani, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Asma Ashfaq, Iqra Anwar, Hafsa Memona, Aima Iram Batool, Muhammad Nadeem, Javed Shoukat, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Shahzadi Mahpara, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Ameer Hamza, Ilker Ugulu, Hamid Raza, Iram Saba, Abrar Hussain, Shamayem Aslam, Mobeen Fatima, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Anum Bashir

Journal of Bioresource Management

Despite the fact that fertilizers have been used for millennia for sustainable crop production, this high and considerable dependence on fertilizers heightens environmental concerns with the indirect human exposure due to accumulation of toxins in food chain via soil contamination. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the application of fertilizers to the soil and their effect on the accumulation of copper and nickel in spinach (Spinacia oleracea), garlic (Allium sativum), wheat (Triticum aestivum), maize (Zea mays), and barley (Hordeum vulgare); as well as potential health concerns associated with …


Factors Responsible For Resistance In Okra Against Aphid, Aphis Gossiypii Glover (Homoptera: Aphididae), Shazia Rehman, Bashir Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Ilyas, Ayesha Irum, Muhammad Arif, Imtiaz Khan, Sehrish Jamil, Muhammad Muzaffar Raza, Muhammad Jamil, Noor Muhammad, Faran Muhammad Dec 2022

Factors Responsible For Resistance In Okra Against Aphid, Aphis Gossiypii Glover (Homoptera: Aphididae), Shazia Rehman, Bashir Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Ilyas, Ayesha Irum, Muhammad Arif, Imtiaz Khan, Sehrish Jamil, Muhammad Muzaffar Raza, Muhammad Jamil, Noor Muhammad, Faran Muhammad

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Aphids are herbivores that feed on plant’s sap and are widespread throughout the globe. To assess the factors affecting the infestation of Aphis gossypii (Glover) and to use antixenosis a trial was conducted using 5 okra genotypes (Sabz Pari, Advanta, Durga, Kaveri, and Shandar) during spring, 2017 at “Agriculture Research Institute” (ARI) Tarnab, under Random Complete Block Design (RCBD) in field and Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in lab with 3 and 8 replications, respectively. Weekly data gathering for mean percent infestation of A. gossypii on each genotype to note variation among genotypes. The aphid infestations (2.5 Aphid leaf-1) …


A Review On Strong Impacts Of Thermal Stress On Plants Physiology, Agricultural Yield; And Timely Adaptation In Plants To Heat Stress, Alam Sher, Yasmeen Asghar, Abdul Qayum, Muhammad Shabaz, Fatima Kiran, Laraib Arshad, Nadia Mehdi, Uzma Bibi, Shema Iqbal, Zainab Bibi, Rashna Anjum, Humaira Rasool, Javeria Mazher Dec 2022

A Review On Strong Impacts Of Thermal Stress On Plants Physiology, Agricultural Yield; And Timely Adaptation In Plants To Heat Stress, Alam Sher, Yasmeen Asghar, Abdul Qayum, Muhammad Shabaz, Fatima Kiran, Laraib Arshad, Nadia Mehdi, Uzma Bibi, Shema Iqbal, Zainab Bibi, Rashna Anjum, Humaira Rasool, Javeria Mazher

Journal of Bioresource Management

In this review, we checked the harsh influence of high temperature or heat stress on plant metabolism and crop yield. Plants can bear a minimum range of temperature; temperature more than this optimum range comes in the term of heat stress. Climate changes increase the number and severity of heat waves that reduced the development of plants and resulted in the death of the entire plant. Heat stress is a major stressful environment that destroys plant growth, biochemical reactions, and the yield of crops across the world. High-temperature influences many physiological and chemical reactions in plants. HS is now a …


Economic Analysis Of Sawn Wood Production And Determinants Of Sawn Wood Supply In Selected Sawmill In Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area Of Ogun State Nigeria, Taiye Oluwasola Babatunde, Oluyemisi Omowunmi Babatunde, Kehinde Oluwafemi Babatunde Sep 2022

Economic Analysis Of Sawn Wood Production And Determinants Of Sawn Wood Supply In Selected Sawmill In Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area Of Ogun State Nigeria, Taiye Oluwasola Babatunde, Oluyemisi Omowunmi Babatunde, Kehinde Oluwafemi Babatunde

Journal of Bioresource Management

The study investigates the economics of sawn wood production and its supply determinants in a selected sawmill in Ogun State's Ijebu ode local government area. The purpose was to find socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, profitability of the business factors and the determinants of sawn wood supply in the study area. Fifteen sawmills were chosen at random out of 60 sawmills in the area. Cross sectional data were collected from 150 plank sellers through the use of structure questionnaires and oral interview out of which 143 were retrieved. Results indicated that most of the respondents were male, married with age …


Population Fluctuation Of Bemisia Tabaci (L) And Its Associated Predators Under Combined Effects Of Sowing Date And Varieties, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid, Muhammad Farooq, Wajid Nazeer, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Akram, Anser Ali, Abrar Ahmad, Khurram Shahzad, Ali Raza, Saghir Ahmad, Maryam Iqbal Sep 2022

Population Fluctuation Of Bemisia Tabaci (L) And Its Associated Predators Under Combined Effects Of Sowing Date And Varieties, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid, Muhammad Farooq, Wajid Nazeer, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Akram, Anser Ali, Abrar Ahmad, Khurram Shahzad, Ali Raza, Saghir Ahmad, Maryam Iqbal

Journal of Bioresource Management

The sowing date is very crucial among agronomic techniques for ensuring productivity and controlling insect pest. In 2018 and 2019, sowings were carried out 15 days intervals, starting on March 1 and ending on June 16. The dates were: March 1, March 16, April 1, May 1, May 16, and June 1. On advanced cultivars of Bt cotton, namely MNH-1026, MNH-1050, and IUB-13, the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Aleyrodidae: Hemiptera), and beneficial/predatory fauna were researched (control). The statistical analysis was multivariate. The relationship between the predatory fauna and the prey (whiteflies) in the correlogram was favourable. Predators showed a positive association …


Impact Of Mineral Fertilization, Home Compost And Farm Manure On Yield Components And Nutritional Parameters Of Tomato Fruit, Karima Ghebbi, Mohamed Meziane Bellal Sep 2022

Impact Of Mineral Fertilization, Home Compost And Farm Manure On Yield Components And Nutritional Parameters Of Tomato Fruit, Karima Ghebbi, Mohamed Meziane Bellal

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Mineral fertilization, home compost and farm manure were tested on tomato hybrid variety cultivated in open field (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) evaluating the effect on growth, yield components and nutritional parameters of fruit. Tomato variety was grown on clay-loam soil poor in potassium and nitrogen but rich in phosphor and fairly well provided with organic matter. The test was carried out in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Results showed that supply by home compost revealed to be better on most of parameters measured compared with farm manure and mineral fertilization. Fruit yield was positively affected by home …


Toxicity And Repellency Of Plant Extract And Termiticide Against Fungus Growing Subterranean Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae), Muhammad Shahid Nisar, Talha Nazir, Shah Zaman, Syed Ismat Hussain, Nasir Ahmad Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Usman Aslam, Wajad Nazeer, Muhammad Akhtar Jun 2022

Toxicity And Repellency Of Plant Extract And Termiticide Against Fungus Growing Subterranean Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae), Muhammad Shahid Nisar, Talha Nazir, Shah Zaman, Syed Ismat Hussain, Nasir Ahmad Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Usman Aslam, Wajad Nazeer, Muhammad Akhtar

Journal of Bioresource Management

Different methods such as physical, biological and chemical are used to manage soil fungus increasing termites. Synthetic insecticide plays a vital part in the management of termites. The pesticide used in big quantities causes phytotoxicity, mammalian toxicity and resistance to pesticides in target pests and insect outbreaks. Intensive pesticides exert chronic effects on living organisms with annoyance for beneficial insects. It also accompanied with environmental hazards and developed resistance. Plant leaves extracts provide a distinct variety of biochemical compounds with diverse prospective uses. Resistance development requires the discovery of fresh biological compounds with a wide spectrum of action. Plant leaves …


A Comprehensive Review On Impact Of Microorganisms On Soil And Plant, Tasaddaq Younas, Muhammad Umer, Aqarab Husnain Gondal, Huma Aziz, Muhammad Shehzad Khan, Abdul Jabbar, Haroon Shahzad, Nadia Masaya Panduro-Tenazoa, Muhammad Jamil, Franklin Ore Areche Jun 2022

A Comprehensive Review On Impact Of Microorganisms On Soil And Plant, Tasaddaq Younas, Muhammad Umer, Aqarab Husnain Gondal, Huma Aziz, Muhammad Shehzad Khan, Abdul Jabbar, Haroon Shahzad, Nadia Masaya Panduro-Tenazoa, Muhammad Jamil, Franklin Ore Areche

Journal of Bioresource Management

Soils have the most diversified microbial communities of any environment on the planet. Bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa are all found in abundance in soil. Maintaining a healthy environment for crops requires a strong link between plants and soil microorganisms that are essential for good crop development. Soil bacteria are key regulators of the nutrient cycle. Mineralization, legume nitrogen fixation, and ammonia conversion to plant-available nitrate would all be impossible without bacteria. Effective microorganisms have the ability to boost crop growth and yield. When used in conjunction with organic amendments, these bacteria performs better than to the sole application. It …


Efficacy Of Insecticides Against Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) In Maize, Fawzan Masood Mian, Imtiaz Khan, Najeeb Ullah, Aqarab Husnain Gondal, Muhamad Saqib Ajmal, Muhammad Sajid Qureshi, Adnan Ihsan, Muhammad Raziq, Imran Qazi, Abdul Jabbar Jun 2022

Efficacy Of Insecticides Against Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) In Maize, Fawzan Masood Mian, Imtiaz Khan, Najeeb Ullah, Aqarab Husnain Gondal, Muhamad Saqib Ajmal, Muhammad Sajid Qureshi, Adnan Ihsan, Muhammad Raziq, Imran Qazi, Abdul Jabbar

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Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is most destructive specie of genus Spodoptera for several agricultural crops. In Pakistan's Sindh province, the invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda was first documented causing serious maize damage in 2019. There is need to develop management strategies against this pest in the country. The current study was conducted to check the toxicity of different insecticides against FAW in maize field. The results showed among tested insecticides, deltamethrin was recorded most toxic insecticide followed by chlorantraniliprole and emamectin benzoate. At 1d days after first spray, least number of larvae were recorded with deltamethrin (0.07 …


An Investigation Of Weeds In The Wheat Crops In Tehsil Paharpur District Dera Ismail Khan, Nazish Akhtar, Samreen Afzal Jun 2022

An Investigation Of Weeds In The Wheat Crops In Tehsil Paharpur District Dera Ismail Khan, Nazish Akhtar, Samreen Afzal

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Weed infestation is a serious problem for crop yield. It causes a huge yield loss. A comprehensive study to investigate the main wheat weeds within Tehsil Pharpur (Dhakki, Headbilot, Dhupsari, Malakheil, Kalapani, Laar, Rakh Bandkura) in the Dera Ismail Khan region was conducted during the 2020-21 harvest. About 21 species were collected and the weeds competed with the wheat crop for nutrients, water, and light and disrupted the wheat crop. Data was collected in a weed growth phase and a quadratic method was used. Homophobic (RD), relative frequency (RF), relative coefficient (RCC), and value index (IVI) were recorded. It was …


Comparative Efficacy Of Insecticides Against Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne Brassicae, A Pest Of Oilseed Rape, Brassica Napus (L.) Under Controlled Conditions, Hassoba Hira, Habib Ali, Arbab Ihsan, Zunnu Raen Akhtar, Salma Ameer, Muhammad Yasin, Asim Ali, Shanzay Nawaz Jun 2022

Comparative Efficacy Of Insecticides Against Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne Brassicae, A Pest Of Oilseed Rape, Brassica Napus (L.) Under Controlled Conditions, Hassoba Hira, Habib Ali, Arbab Ihsan, Zunnu Raen Akhtar, Salma Ameer, Muhammad Yasin, Asim Ali, Shanzay Nawaz

Journal of Bioresource Management

Rapeseed and mustard is the same group of oilseed crops (Brassica sp.) as well as a significant source of edible oil in Pakistan. The cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae is considered a major insect pest of oilseed rape, Brassica napus L. and causes significant yield loss. An experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of four insecticidal treatments i.e. Confidor 200 SL (imidacloprid), Mospilan 20 SP (acetamiprid), Arrivo (cypermethrin), Triazophos 40 EC (triazophos) at low to high concentrations along with control treatment to estimate the efficacy of canola leaves against aphid population. Among all insecticide applications …


Toxicity Of Four New Chemistry Insecticides Against Spodoptera Litura (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) Under Controlled Laboratory Conditions, Ali Ahmad, Nawwal Kaleem Butt, Muhammad Aqib Idrees, Najmul Hassan, Muhammad Raheel Saleem, Muhammad Umair Ali, Muhammad Ramzan, Ali Asnan Jun 2022

Toxicity Of Four New Chemistry Insecticides Against Spodoptera Litura (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) Under Controlled Laboratory Conditions, Ali Ahmad, Nawwal Kaleem Butt, Muhammad Aqib Idrees, Najmul Hassan, Muhammad Raheel Saleem, Muhammad Umair Ali, Muhammad Ramzan, Ali Asnan

Journal of Bioresource Management

Leaf worm, Spodoptera litura is one of the most destructive insect pests of several agricultural and horticultural crops all over the world including Pakistan. Insecticides have been widely used against different instar larvae of S. litura to minimize the pest population on various crops. New chemistry insecticides were tested to check their toxicity against S. litura on cabbage under laboratory conditions during 2019. Emamectin benzoate was highly toxic followed by chlorantraniliprole, flubendiamide and fipronil. LC50 and LC 90 values of emamectin benzoate were 30.54, 19.73 ppm and 459.07 and 275.65ppm after 24 and 48 h, respectively. 100% mortality of …


Efficacy Of Botanical Plant Extracts On The Population Dynamics Of Cotton Aphid, Aphis Gossypii Glover (Hemiptera; Aphididae), Habib Ali, Salma Ameer, Muhammad Qasim, Sajid Fiaz, Shahbaz Ali, Adnan Noor Shah, Saqlain Zaheer, Basharat Ali, Muhaamad Nawaz, Yasir Ali, Nazir Ahmad Jun 2022

Efficacy Of Botanical Plant Extracts On The Population Dynamics Of Cotton Aphid, Aphis Gossypii Glover (Hemiptera; Aphididae), Habib Ali, Salma Ameer, Muhammad Qasim, Sajid Fiaz, Shahbaz Ali, Adnan Noor Shah, Saqlain Zaheer, Basharat Ali, Muhaamad Nawaz, Yasir Ali, Nazir Ahmad

Journal of Bioresource Management

Synthetic pesticides are excessively consumed to control crop pests but abundant use of chemicals may implicate the whole ecosystem badly in the end. Despite the growing concern, few natural products are commercialized for pest control whilst on-farm use of existing botanically-based pesticides remains a small, but growing, component of crop protection practice. The experiment was conducted to assess the potential trade-offs of using botanical extracts (Neem leaf extract, NLE, and Moringa leaf extract, MLE) along with synthetic insecticide, Confidor 200 SL, against Aphis gossypii Glover. Meanwhile, impact of these insecticides on natural enemies were also determined in the field experiment. …


Application Of Vibration Technique For The Control Of Physical Properties Of Yam (Dioscorea Spp.) Sprouts During Storage In Funaab, Nigeria Environment, Kifilideen Lekan Osanyinpeju, Adewole A. Aderinlewo, Olawale U. Dairo, Olayide R. Adetunji, Emmanuel S.A. Ajisegiri Mar 2022

Application Of Vibration Technique For The Control Of Physical Properties Of Yam (Dioscorea Spp.) Sprouts During Storage In Funaab, Nigeria Environment, Kifilideen Lekan Osanyinpeju, Adewole A. Aderinlewo, Olawale U. Dairo, Olayide R. Adetunji, Emmanuel S.A. Ajisegiri

Journal of Bioresource Management

Early sprouting of yam tuber is a typical problem during storage resulting into weight losses, deterioration, shrinkage and reduction in quality. This research work therefore carried out investigation on the application of vibration technique for the control of physical properties of yam (Dioscorea spp.) sprouts during storage in FUNAAB, Nigeria environment. The physical properties (length, number and weight of sprout, number of leaves and weight of roots) of the yam sprouts were determined for 140 white yam tubers. The yam tubers were divided into 108 experiment and 32 as control. The factors of the experimental design examined were frequency, …