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The International Journal of Biological Research (TIJOBR)

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The International Journal of Biological Research is a peer-reviewed, open access, international journal that publishes articles providing novel insights into the major fields of biology.

Topics covered in The International Journal of Biological Research but are not limited to:

  1. Molecular biology
  2. Cytology
  3. Agriculture Sciences
  4. Genetics
  5. Evolutionary biology
  6. Morphology
  7. Development and differentiation
  8. Taxonomy
  9. Bioinformatics
  10. Physiology
  11. Marine biology
  12. Ecology and conservation

Although TIJOBR is published monthly, all papers will appear as PDF files in the journal's site after their acceptance for publication.

TIJOBR is indexed in: Google Scholar, Scopus, Cross Ref, ResearchGate, Mendeley, ProQuest and DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals).


NOTE: TIJOBR is in the evaluation to get indexing of WoS (Web of Science, ISI Thomson) and Science Direct. Soon we will reach you with an update once we received official note.



2022 / Vol: 5 / Issue: 3



A Break in Science: Gene Editing with CRISPR-Cas9

Anum Saira1, Iqra Rehman2, Bilal Ahmad3, Muhammad Mubashar2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan2Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad3Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan*Corresponding author: anamsaira51@gmail.com


2022 / Vol: 5 / Issue: 2



Role of Zn nanoparticles for the management of abiotic stresses

Laiba Ashfaq1, Usman Ur Rashid2, Maria seher31Institute of biochemistry, biotechnology & bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.Corresponding email” mariaseher1221@gmail.com


2022 / Vol: 5 / Issue: 1



General overview of cotton pests and their management strategies

Laiba Ashfaq1*, Shumaila Boota2, Waseem Akhtar31Institute of biochemistry, biotechnology & bioinformatics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.                            *Corresponding email: laibaashfaq5101998@gmail.com


Impact of salinity on photosynthesis and antioxidant system of plants

Aliabbas1, Afsah Urooj1, Tafseer Zahra2, Aqsa Iqbal2*1Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.Corresponding email: aqsaiqbal0333@gmail.com


Biotechnological revolution in plants against salt stress

Shehnaz Jamil1, Shair Ahmad2, Rukhsana Nazir1,1Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding email:  stepahmad01@gmail.com; shehnazjamiluaf@gmail.com


The origin and current situation of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici in Pakistan

Rukhsana Nazir1, Hamza Khalid Khan2, Muhammad Shahzad Sharif1, Muhammad Uzaif Khan1, Abdul Rehman1, Amer Habib1, Muhammad Wahab1, Ghulam Fatima31Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,2Institute of Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan,3Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan“Corresponding Email”: rukhsananazir99@gmail.com; Hamza2696555@gmail.com


Taxonomic studies of freshwater algae from different sites in Kassowal, Tehsil Chichawatni, Punjab

Amina Fareed1, Mashal Javed1, Syeda Rida Zahra1, Umal Bashir1, Shehnaz Jami21Department Botany, Government College University, Lahore2Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.“Corresponding email” amina.fareed.414@gmail.com; shehnazjamiluaf@gmail.com


Zea mays L. Germplasm Characterization Based on Various Morphological Attributes

Zea mays L. Germplasm Characterization Based on Various Morphological AttributesTayyaba Mahmood1, Muhammad Qasim2, Saeed Ahmad3, *Hamza Bin Sajid4, Muhammad Abdullah5, Rabia Dilshad6, Naeem Tahir71,2,3,4,5,6Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad7Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan*Corresponding Author: hamzabinsajid786@gmail.com


Response of Water Deficit Conditions on Various Genotypes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

*Zeshan Arshad1, Muhammad Qasim2, Maria Ubaid3, Rabia Dilshad4, Aizaz Ali5, Rujab Nadeem6, Sheryar Abbas7,1Institute of Soil and Environmental Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad2,4,6,7Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad3Faculty of Agriculture Science, University of the Punjab Lahore5Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of Agriculture Peshawar*Corresponding Author: - Zeshanarshad075@gmail.com


Morphological Performance of Several Double Haploid Zea mays L. Hybrids in Drought and Normal Environment

Waleed Khalid1, *Maria Ubaid2, Iqra Ali Ahmad3, Naeem Tahir4, Muhammad Umar51,5Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad2 Faculty of Agriculture Science, University of the Punjab Lahore3Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad4Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan*Corresponding Email:- mariaobaid786@gmail.com


Assessment of the Effect of Intercropping on Yield Parameters of Maize and Groundnut

Attah Okpanachi1, Anyeagbu Polycap2, Oguche Christopher Joseph3, Lawal Ismaila Temitayo4,1,2Department of Crop Production, University of Abuja, Nigeria3,4National Agricultural Seeds Council Sheda, Abuja, Nigeria


A Review: Various Management Strategies Against Antifungal Activities in Citrus

*Nooruddin Bangulzai1, Manzoor Ahmed 2, Mariam Fatima3, Muhammad Abdullah4, Muhammad Inzamam Ul Haq5, Muhammad Ahmad Khan6, Muhammad Qasim71Department of Plant Pathology, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science, Uthal, Pakistan2Department of Entomology Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam Sindh Pakistan3Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad4,7Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad5Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad6Institute of Agricultural Extension Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture Faisalabad*Corresponding Author E-mail: meernooruddin45@gmail.com


2021 / Vol: 4 / Issue: 1



Herbs variation at different canal bank of Tehsil Depalpur

Naila MukhtarDepartment of Botany, University of OkaraCorresponding Email: nailamukhtar@uo.edu.pk


Traditional Spices are Potential Immunity Booster During COVID-19

Asad SohailNational Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, PakistanCorresponding Email: asadsohail117@gmail.com


Correlation study to devise a potential non-invasive biomarkers panel for early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in local patients

Muhammad Aftab1* Faheem Uz Zaman Kamboh2, Muhammad Numan Atiq3, Maria Rasheed4, Muhammad Mumtaz Ali51Zhengzhou University Hubei China2CAMB University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan3Huazhong Agriculture University Wuhan China4Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan5Senior Lecturer department of computer science, University of South Asia Lahore*Corresponding author: Aftabnoor321@hotmail.com. faheemuzaman,1@gmail.com


Purification and Characterization of antimicrobial peptide from plants

Muhammad Aftab1* Faheem Uz Zaman Kamboh2, Muhammad Numan Atiq3, Maria Rasheed4, Muhammad Mumtaz Ali5 1Zhengzhou University Hubei China 2CAMB University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan 3Huazhong Agriculture University Wuhan China 4Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan 5Senior Lecturer department of computer science, University of South Asia Lahore *Corresponding author: Aftabnoor321@hotmail.com. faheemuzaman,1@gmail.com


SARS-CoV-2: A NEW CHALLENE FOR PREVENTION AND THERAPY

Muhammad Aftab1*, Sumroon Ephraim2, Muhammad Numan Atiq3, Maria Rasheed4*1Zhengzhou University Hubei China2Formen Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan3Huazhong Agriculture University Wuhan China4Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan*Corresponding author: Aftabnoor321@hotmail.com; mariaashab97@gmail.com


Effect of soil pollutants on DNA damage of pheretima spp. of Earthworm

Maria Rasheed1* 1Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan *Corresponding author: mariaashab97@gmail.com


Breeding Potential of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) for Seed Oil and Quality Traits

Rimsha Ishaq1*, Zainab Shahbaz2, Imrana Kousar3, Ali Imran2*, Muhammad Aftab41Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya university, Multan, Pakistan.4Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Government College Women University Faisalabad, Pakistan4Formen Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan*Corresponding author: rimshahbutt04@gmail.com;  aliimranuaf10@outlook.com


Genetic Analysis of Heterosis for agronomic traits in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

Mahwish Mustafa1*, Momina Iqbal2, Rimsha Ishaq3, Zainab Shahbaz4, Ali Imran4*, Muhammad Aftab51Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), Unicersity of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad-Pakistan.2Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan3Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya university, Multan4Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.5Formen Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan*Corresponding author: mahwishmustfa@gmail.com; aliimranuaf10@outlook.com


2020 / Vol: 3 / Issue: 4



Extraction of Curcumin and Evaluation of Its Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Naila MukhtarDepartment of Botany, University of Okara, Okara-Pakistan.Corresponding email: nailamukhtar@gmail.com


Assessment of some parents and their hybrids for agronomic traits in Cotton (Gossypium hirsuitum L.)

Tahira Bano1, Hassan Zafar Khari1, Hira Aslam2*1Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Physiology, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding email: maherhira385@gmail.com


Assessment and management of microbial pathogens associated with chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) grains

Ilyas Ahmad1*, Hira Aslam2*, Sahar Jameel1 and Kaneez Fatima11Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2Department of Physiology, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author: ilyasrana001@gmail.com; maherhira385@gmail.com


Genetic variability study for fiber quality traits in some F1 hybrids of Cotton (Gossypium hirsuitum L.)

Tahira Bano1*, Qurat Ul Ain Nazeer2, Hira Aslam31Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.3Department of Physiology, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding email: tahirabano561@gmail.com


Anatomical modification of Cyperaceae family from Rasool Headworks, District Mandi Bahauddin

Raeesa Batool1* , Hamza Aslam1 , Mehwish Farooq1 , Zakia Zia1 , Sadia Bibi2 , Maria Choudhary1 , Ayesha Khalid1 , Iqra Malik2 , Hasnain Abbas3*1 Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Biotechnology, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan3 Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author email: agronomist.514@gmail.com; raeesabatool372@gmail.com


2020 / Vol: 3 / Issue: 3



Response of Wheat Lines to Different Levels of Phosphorus Application

Muhammad Zubair Shah1*, Riaz ahmad2, Haleema Sadia1, Maryam Zulfiqar1, Sobia Riaz3,Abdul Kareem4, Rizwan Mehmood5, Faisal Iqbal11Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.4College of Grassland Agricultural Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.5Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad*Corresponding author’s: zubairshah97@yahoo.com


COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Medical and Non-Medical Students of Karachi, Pakistan -- A Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Roheen Sohaira1,2*, Hersha1, Varsha3, Aqsa Kabir3, Sadia Ayub1, Shahanza Lucky Ariz3, Hiba Quraishi1,Arham Sulaiman1, Aiman Ismail11Jinnah Sindh Medical, University Karachi.2Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.3Dow Medical College, Karachi*Corresponding Author: roheensohaira@gmail.com


ESTIMATION OF SERUM CREATININE AND UREA LEVELS AMONG PATIENTS OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS

Maryam ishaq, Muhammad Farhan, Nida AndlibFaculty of Life Science, University of Central Punjab, Lahore*Corresponding Author: farhanlatif6242@gmail.com 


Relative Susceptibility/Resistance of advance genotypes of Hordeum vulgare on the basis of quantitative and qualitative losses caused by insect pests during storage

M. Waseem Zulifqar1*, Zahida Noreen1, Muhammad Awais21Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan2Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan*Corresponding Authors: waseemaqib98@yahoo.com


Socio-Economic constraints affecting the performance of banana value chain system in Pakistan

Ahmad Bilal1*1Institute of Business Management sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author email: bilalvirk173@gmail.com


Polyphasic Taxonomy of Fusarium causing wilt in cut flower crops (Chrysanthemum and Marigold) and its chemical management

Umar Muaz1*, Arooba Nawaz2, Akasha Mansoor2, Amar Ahmad Khan1, Zulnoon Haider1, Kamran Ahmad21Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author email: umarmuaz175@gmail.com


2020 / Vol: 3 / Issue: 2



Detection of Bla (Bic) Bla (Gim) Tem-116 Metallo Beta Lactamases Gene In Pseudomonas Aeruginosa From Cancer Patients

Nida andlib1, Muhammad Farhan1*, Basit Zeeshan1, Summiyan Nizamuddin21Faculty of Life Science, University of Central Punjab Lahore2Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital& Research Center*Corresponding author: farhanlatif6242@gmail.com 


Detection and identification of seed associated fungi of sesame (Sesamum indicum) during storage and their management

Zulnoon Haider1, Rafia Asghar2, Sadia Nazir3, Maham Mustafa1, Azra Razzaq1, Nazish Raza1, Faisal Imran41Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Food Crop & Sciences, PMAS Aid Agriculture University3Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.4Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding email: zulnoonhaider51214@gmail.com


Ameliorating hyperglycemia by Ananas comosus leaves extract

Muhammad Adeel1, Muhammad Awais Mansha1, Ali Asghar1, Atiq ur Rahman1, Muhammad Aqib Saeed11National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: ch.awais3802@gmail.com  


Isolation of SODA gene from Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its expression through Escherichia coli.

Saad Yousaf Cheema*, Mishaim Khalid, Saba Gulzar and Nimra Malik.Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Defense Road Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.*Corresponding Author: Email: saadyousafcheema@gmail.com 


Essential Oils of Spice Plants Prevent DNA Damage

*Ghulam Zahara Jahangir1, Durre Shahwar2, Madeha Sadiq1 , Idrees Ahmad Nasir3, Habiba Khalil4, Muhammad Iqbal11 Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab,Lahore-53700, Pakistan.2 Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore.3 National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab,Lahore-53700, Pakistan.4 Department of Zoology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan.*For correspondence: Email zahra_jahangir@yahoo.com


Foliar Application of Ascorbic Acid, H2O2 and Moringa leaf extract on Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) to induce terminal heat tolerance

Sana Shaukat1, Ayesha Idrees1, Asma Hanif2, Mehwish Munir2, Ammarah Maqbool2, Qurat-ul-ain Zara3, Sana Rasheed2, Sahar Jameel41Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Botany, Govt. Sadiq College, Women University Bahawalpur, Pakistan3Center of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.4Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.


2020 / Vol: 3 / Issue: 1



DETECTION OF CARBAPENEM RESISTANT METALLO-BETA LACTAMASES GENE AMONG PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA STRAINS ISOLATED FROM CANCER PATIENTS

Muhammad Farhan1*, Nida andlib1, Javed Iqbal Wattoo1, Basit Zeeshan11Faculty of Life Science, University of Central Punjab Lahore*Corresponding author: farhanlatif6242@gmail.com 


Genetic & biochemical management of Alternaria leaf spot disease of cabbage and cauliflower

Amar Ahmed Khan1*, M. Tamoor Hassan Khan2, Iqra Kanwal1, Anam Nazir3, Amer Habib1, Faisal Imran41 Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3 Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.4Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author email: amarkhan4555@gmail.com 


Comparative study of yield and growth performance of oyster mushroom on two different substrates (carrot leaves and cotton waste)

Mehwish Ramzan1*, Haleema Sadia1, Shakila Kausar1, Qamar Shahzad1, Noman Ahmad Khan21Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author email: mehwishramzan636@gmail.com


Effect of multi-strain inoculation on NPK contents grain and straw of rice under field conditions

Rafia Zainab1, Amina Ramzan2, Amira Athar3, Muzammel Abbas4, Muhammad Shahzad4, Muhammad Qasim Kakar5, Zain Ullah5, 1Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Pakistan2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan3Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.4Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.5Department of Agriculture & cooperative, Research Wing, Balochistan, Pakistan*Corresponding author’s email: rafiaz160@gmail.com 


Isolation, purification and management of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae causing bacterial leaf blight disease in rice

Sana Rubab1*, Naeem Ullah1, Faiz-ul-Hassan1, Zulnoon Haider2, Muhammad Athar shafique1, Rabia Zafar1, Hamza Aslam1, Bushra Rehman1, Ayesha Idrees11Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s: rubhashmi@gmail.com 


Effect of multi-strain inoculation of PGPR on growth and production of rice under field conditions

Aqsa Liaqat1, M. Asim Raza2, Amira Athar2, Umar Nasser3, Fatima Farooq1, Uzma Rasool1, Sana Shaukat1, Ayesha Idrees1, Zulnoon Haider4*,1Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Pakistan4Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding email: zulnoonhaider51214@gmail.com


Effect of cadmium chloride stress on maize and its management by gibberellic acid (GA)

Ayesha Liaquat1, Moez Ullah Khan2*, Muhammad Qasim Kakar3, Zain Ullah3, Sana Shaukat1, Zulnoon Haider4, Rafia Asghar5, Ayesha Idrees1,1Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Pathology, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan 3Department of Agriculture & cooperative, Research Wing, Balochistan, Pakistan4Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.5Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Food Crop & Sciences, PMAS Aid Agriculture University*Corresponding email: moeez.ghilazi@gmail.com 


Effects of gibberellic acid (GA) under cadmium chloride stress on maize (Zea mays L.)

Zoya Batool Naqvi1*, Lubaba Shamsi1, Sadia Nazir1, Ayesha Idrees1, Rimsha Abid1, Sania Yaqoob2, Aqsa Mumtaz2, Hina Firdous3*1Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan2Department of Biological Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sub Campus Bhakkar, Pakistan3Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan*Corresponding author’s email: zoya786bk@gmail.com; hinafirdous72@yahoo.com


2019 / Vol: 2 / Issue: 4



Effect of Ananas comosus L. Dried Cuts and Leave Extract on hypercholesterolemic Rats

Muhammad Saad Majeed1, Muhammad Inam ur Raheem1, Muhammad Awais Mansha1*, Muhammad Adeel1, Muhammad Aqib Saeed1, Mehnaz Mushtaq1, Hassan Raza21National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of food science and Technology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur*Corresponding author’s email: ch.awais3802@gmail.com


Utilization of cotton waste enriched with carrot pomace for king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) production

Noman Ahmad Khan1*, Hasnain Sharafat Ali1, Muhammad Zubair Khan1, Dawood Shaukat1, Muhammad Adnan Sadique2, Umar Muaz3, Muhammad Nawaz Munir1, Muzammel Abbas31Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan3Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: nomankhanpshs@gmail.com


Response of salt stressed maize genotype to the foliar treatment of iron sulphate.

Shiasta Jabeen1*, Ayesha Liaquat2, Zunaira Anwar2, Sidra hameed1, Tahira Bano4, Muzammel Abbas4, Muhammad Shahzad4, 1Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Pakista2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: shiastajabeen678@gmail.com


Evaluation of rhizobial isolate inoculants for their effectiveness for the growth promotion of maize (Zea mays L.) under salinity stress

M. Asim Raza1, Zunaira Anwar2, Fatima Farooq2, Nimra Asghar2, Maryam Noor2, Umar Muaz3, Muhammad Shahzad3, Hina Firdous3 1Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan3Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: aasimraza350@gmail.com


2019 / Vol: 2 / Issue: 3



Biochemical and physiological study of two maize genotypes under salt stress

Ayesha Idrees1*+, M. Asim Raza2+, Zoya Batool Naqvi1, Lubaba Shamsi1, Sana Shaukat1, Sana Rubab1, Imrana Mushtaq1, Aneela Ameer11Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: ayeshaumair12@yahoo.com


Effects of Abiotic Stresses on Rice Plant

Rabail Afzal1*, Rabia Yasin2, Ammara Saeed2, Rida Nawaz2,Muhammad Mubashar Zafar31 National Key Lab of Crop Genetics Improvements, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.2 Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3 State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Key Laboratory of Biological and Genetic Breeding of Cotton, The Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China.*Corresponding Authors emails: rabail.afzal.10@gmail.com; m.mubasharzafar@gmail.com 


Effects of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in the Alzheimer’s disease and depression treatment

Zain-Ul-Abedin1*, Amina Jamil1, Muhammad Fahad Latif1, Ali Raza1, Neelum Shahzadi1, Sana Mehmood1, Yasmeen Bano21National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Sub campus Burewala, Vehari, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: zaing0092@gmail.com 


Comparative Morpho-Physiological Responses of Pea Genotypes Under Water Stress With the Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

 Shomaila Ashraf1*, Rafia Zainab1, Sumiya yasmeen1, Umar Naseer1, Aqsa Liaqat2*, Fatima Farooq2, Dawood Shaukat3, Zoya Batool Naqvi21Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore Sargodha Campus Pakistan2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan3Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding Authors E-mails: aqsaliaqat101@gmail.com; Shomaila14t@gmail.com


2019 / Vol: 2 / Issue: 2



Improvement of germination & seedling vigour of maize (Zea mays L.) through different priming methods under salt stress

Zunaira Tahir1*, Amer Habib1, Barira Shoukat Hafiza2, Bismillah Khan2, Samina Imam2, H. Abdul Basit2, M. Wasiq2, H. Farwa Shafaqat21Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: zunairatahir07@gmail.com


Detection and Identification of Fungi Associated with onion (Allium cepa L.) Seeds and their management through Bio Agents and Chemicals

Bismillah Khan1, Mustansar Mehmood2, Aaliya Batool1, Zoya Batool Naqvi1, M. Anas Bahoo3, Rida Hayat1, Urwa tul Wusqa1 , Umar Muaz21Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s email: bismillahk823@gmail.com 


Genetic studies of agronomic characters in Brassica napus L.

H. M. Umair Waqas1*, Farooq Ahmad Khan1, Areeba Jahan1, M. Zubair Khan1, M. Sheraz Rasheed1, H. Ahsin Ali1, Aqsa Liaqat21Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.2Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.Corresponding author’s email: umairpbg75@gmail.com 


Genome Editing and Speed Breeding; Game Changers to Boost the Crop Production

Muhammad Haroon1* Rabail Afzal2, Fahad Idrees1, Ahmar Sunny1, Abdul Saboor Khan1,1National Key Lab of Crop Genetics Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University China.2Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan.*Corresponding Author: muhammadharoon974@gmail.com


Various quantitative regimes of NPK influence the growth and quality of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

Mohsin Bashir1*, Muhammad Asif1, Rashad Waseem Khan Qadri1 and Nazar Faried 21 Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.2 Department of Horticulture, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.*Corresponding author’s e-mail: mohsinbashir99@gmail.com


2019 / Vol: 2 / Issue: 1



Effect of Foliar Application of Fertilizer and Growth Media on vigor of Strawberry

M. Adnan Sadique1, M. Umer Farooq1, Asad Shehzaib2, Dawood Shaukat2, Shafiq Ahmad3, Ayaz Ahmad3, Riaz Ahmad1, Noman Ahmad Khan2, M. Nawaz Munir21Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan2Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.3Department of Agronomy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan*Corresponding author’s email: adnansadique094@gmail.com


Study of combining ability effects and the contribution of gene action for various plant parameters in Gossypium hirsutum L.

Zafran Khan1*, Ajmal Khan1, Ahmad Khan1, Ata Ur Rehman1, Saheera Tazein1, Nimra Gul1, Faiza Khan1, Fahad Hassan1*Corresponding author: zafrankhan.mandokhail@gmail.com


Estimation of correlation and heritability of agronomic characters in cotton

Areeba Jahan1, H. M. Umair Waqas1*, M. Waqar Anwar1, H.M. Waseem2, Ali Imran1, M. Hadi Abbas3, Hafiza Hadiqa Anum3*Corresponding author: umairpbg75@gmail.com


Extraction and utilization of pomegranate seed oil in cookies to alleviate hyperlipidemia in rats

Muhammad Fahad Latif1*, Muhammad Tayyab Aleem2, Murad Bakhsh3, Asad Sohail1, Talha Riaz1, Ahmad Bilal4*Corresponding author:  fahadlatif77@gmail.com


Effect of topping under different nitrogen levels on agronomic characters of cotton

Rao Saad Rehman1, Khadar Khan1, Ahsan Zaka1, Mujahid Ali1*, Nabi Ahmad1, M. Junaid Zaghum1, Muhammad Umar1, Abdul Arham1, M. Usman Anwar2*Corresponding author: mujahid.ali2k18@outlook.com 


Characterization of Environmental Factors Conducive for Ascochyta Blight of Gram and its Chemical Management

Safoora Asjad1, Safdar Ali1, Amer Habib1, Muhammad Muntazir Mehdi Khan1*, Ahsan Abdullah1, Anosh Razzaq1, Muhammad Jabran1, Abdul Wahid1, Junaid Asghar1*Corresponding author: mehdikhanniazi92@gmail.com


Evaluation of different insecticides against wheat aphid

Mirza aizaz Asim1, Aneeb Ali1*, Sumer Zulfiqar1, Hafiz Ehtsham Ali2, Aamir Ali3, Ahsan Abdullah4, Muhammad Ishtiaq Sarwar1, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq1, Muhammad Umair Gulzar1*Corresponding author: aneebali771@gmail.com


Effect of Different Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Planting Densities on Weed Control in Intercropping System with Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Varieties at Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia

Dejene Tadesse Banjaw1*, Mohamed Worku Adem2, Belstie Lulie1  *Corresponding author: dejenebanjaw@gmail.com


Bio-Economic Assessment of Linseed Garden Cress Intercropping Grown in Multiple Row Strips

M. Zahid1, Saeed Ahmad2*, Sobia Manzoor2, M. Usama Javed3, Farukh Nawaz3, H. M. Waseem1, Aamir Ali1, M. Asim Raza1, Abdur Rehman1 *Corresponding author: saeedahmad.uam55@gmail.com


GIS and RUSLE Based Estimation of Annual Soil Loss at Tekeze Sub Watershed, Tigray, North Ethiopia

Gebrekiros Gebremedhin1**Corresponding author: kiroskey@gmail.com 


Effect of Spacing & Potassium Application on Growth and Yield of Radish Raphanus Sativus Cv Mino Early

R.K. Chhetri1*, R. Panta1 * and R.K. Shrestha2*Corresponding author: rajankc2052@gmail.com


Heterosis studies of yield and fiber quality traits in (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Nabi Ahmad1, Rao Saad Rehman1, Mujahid Ali1*, Abdul Arham1, Ahsan Zaka1, Yousuf Shafiq1, M. Junaid Zaghum1, Ali Raza2, Naurez Hasnain1 *Corresponding author: mujahid.ali2k18@outlook.com 


The Effect of Bran and Corn Flour Composition on Swadust Media Materials Towards the Growth and Result of White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

Muh. Syawal1, Sri Anjar Lasmini2, Ramli2*Corresponding Author: ramlimohali07@gmail.com


Evaluation of genetic potential of barley genotypes against salt stress under hydroponic conditions

Fahad Bashir1, M. Zeeshan Basheer1, Ali Anwar2*, M. Adil1, Shuja-Ur-Rehman3, Muhammad Saqib Mushtaq5, M. Waqas4, Abbas Shoukat1, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar6*Corresponding author: alianwaruaf@gmail.com


Estimation of combining ability for yield and fiber quality traits in Gossypium hirsutum L.

Muhammad Sheraz Rasheed1, Rabail Afzal1*, H. M. Umair Waqas1, Sana Zia1, Azka Muneer1, Abdul Manan1, Uzma Fatima Soomro1, Jawaria Johar1*Corresponding author: rabail.afzal.10@gmail.com 


Seed associated mycoflora of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) its effect on seed germination and management through seed treatment chemical

Muhammad Muntazir Mehdi Khan1*, Amer Habib1, Ahsan Abdullah1, Aqib Manzoor2, Zunaira Tahir1, Khizra Zahid1, Ahsan Shabbir1, Sadia Latif1 & Muhammad Saqib Mushtaq1Corresponding author: mehdikhanniazi92@gmail.com 


Hydroponic assessment of tomato genotypes against salt stress

Maria Anjum1, M. Kamran1**, M. Qusain Saeed1***, Sunaina Sajid1, M. Asad Shabbir1, M. Azam1, Misbah Hanif1 & Wajeeha1Corresponding author: : kamran7551@gmail.com, qusainsaeed@gmail.com 


Safety assessment of some sweeteners and confectionery products with reference to adulteration in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Fahad Latif1*, Muhammad Tayyab Aleem2, Shahzal Babar2, wahaj Fatima2, Hina Saif2, Muhammad Adeel Anjum1, Mubasher Nazir1 and Ali Ahmad Leghari1Corresponding author: fahadlatif77@gmail.com 


Confirmation of ALS inhibitor herbicide resistance in Echinochloa colonum

Faisal Mushtaq1*, Abdur Rehman1, Shumila Shahid2, Hafiz Muhammad Umair Waqas4, Hafiz Muhammad Waseem1, Saeed Ahmad3, Sobia Manzoor3 and Zeeshan Latif1Corresponding author: faisalmushtaq3767@gmail.com


Evaluation of genetic potential of Amaranthus sp. as an alternate crop in Pakistan

Muhammad Ahmad1*, Abu Bakar Siddique1, Abbas Shoukat2, Hafiza Hadiqa Anum3, Faisal Mushtaq4, Ahmad Bilal5, Muhammad Hamza Ishaq Rao1 and Muhammad Mubashar6Corresponding author:  Muhammad Ahmad (Email: ahmad31710@gmail.com)


Evaluation of different fungicides for the management of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides cause of mango anthracnose.

Shahid Iqbal1, Nasir Ahmad Khan1, Mujeeb Ur Rehman1, Muhammad Usman1, Muhammad Hadi Abbas2, Hafiza Hadiqa Anum2, Hina Firdous1 and Mirza Waqas Safder1-Corresponding author: shahidjahanian1@gmail.com 


Epidemiological factors increasing the Alternaria leaf spot of cabbage and their management strategies

Aboomer1, Mirza Waqas Safder1, Muhammad Usman1, Shahid Iqbal1, Muhammad Hadi Abbas2, Hafiza Hadiqa Anum2, Hina Firdous1 and Muhammad Ishtiaq Sarwar3-Corresponding author: sharafzaiomer@gmail.com


2018 / Vol: 1 / Issue: 1



Investigating the difference of salt tolerance determinants in contrasting bread wheat (triticum aestivum l.)

Abbas Shoukat1*, Muhammad Ahmad2, Nawal Zafar3, Mazhar Ullah Bashir4, Allah Nawaz1, Aqib Manzoor4, Muhammad Dilawaiz Khan5 and Muhammad Mubashar Zafar4 -Corresponding author: abbasshoukat3854@gmail.com


Assessment of varying concentrations of wheat germ oil in defatted cookies on serum lipid and protein profile of albino rats.

Ali Ahmad Leghari1*, Muhammad Saad Akram1, Muhammad Waseem Akbar1, Adil Mehmood1, Muhammad Abdullah1, Safeer Ahmad1, Hafiz Nabeel Ahmad1, Jahanzaib Ashraf1-Corresponding author: alileghari881@gmail.com


Genetic studies and heritability estimates of yield contributing traits of Brassica napus L.

Mazhar Ullah Bashir1*, Rabail Afzal1, Muhammad Rizwan Gulzar1, Ahtsham Bilal1, Sana Zia1, Ifrah Amjad1, Azka Muneer1, Aqib Manzoor1and Muhammad Kamran1-Corresponding author: aamizg167@gmail.com


Assessment of various seed-borne fungi association in onion (Allium cepa L.) seeds by blotter paper and PDA method of isolation and detection

Hafiza Hadiqa Anum1*, Muhammad Hadi Abbas1, Muhammad Ali Ahsen1, Mirza Waqas Safder2, Sami Mohsin1, Hasham Ali1, Shahid Iqbal2, Muhammad Muneeb Shabbir3 and Muhammad Tariq4-Corresponding author: hadiqaanum120@gmail.com  


Efficacy of insecticide treated on packaging materials against Tribolium castaneum and Trogoderma granarium

Muhammad Ishtiaq Sarwar1, Muhammad Nabeel saleem1, Muhammad Muneeb Shabbir1*, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq1, Mubashir Tariq1, Atif Suhail1, Muhammad Mujeeb2, Ateeq-UR-Rehman1, Aqib Manzoor3-Corresponding author: mianmuneebfsd@gmail.com