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Interactive effects of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi Glomus intraradices and Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium wilt of tomato
Biological control agents (BCA) are important as some establish symbiosis with plants hence controlling plant diseases, improving plant nutrients uptake and water absorption. Use of BCA in soil borne disease management is not fully harnessed and is also faced with inconsistencies in developing their formulations. We therefore investigated the use of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungus (AMF), […]
Yield improvement of direct sown rice on raised beds using different priming techniques in salt affected soils
The principal method for rice establishment is transplanting, however, water scarcity and labor shortage limited the transplanting method and required an alternative approach. One of the most pragmatic and economical approach is the direct seeding of rice in an aerobic condition, but problems associated with direct seeding rice are weed infestation, uneven crop stand and […]
Synergistic effect of weeds extracts on growth parameters of three different cultivars of wheat crop (Triticum aestivum L.)
This study was designed to evaluate the synergistic effect of 6 different weeds (Chenopodium album, Avena sativa, Lathyrus sativus, Cirsium arvense, Rumex dentatus, and Phalarus minor) on the growth and related attributes of three cultivars (Faisalabad1, Sahar6 and Galaxy) of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Current study aims to exploit the allopathic potential of weeds on […]
Agronomic response of soybean to first and second cropping season cultivation in different agro-climatic zones in Sierra Leone
Field experiments were conducted in 2012 and 2013 rainy season to evaluate the agronomic response of soybean to first and second cropping season cultivation in different agro-climatic zones in Sierra Leone. The experimental design was a randomized complete block in a split-plot arrangement with three replications. Cropping seasons (first and second) and soybean genotypes (TGx […]
Evaluation of phosphate solubilizing bacteria role with biochar on the growth of wheat
Deficiency of phosphorus (P)in calcareous soils significantly reduces plant growth and yield. High pH and more Ca availability are major hurdles in the way of phosphorus mobilization in thesoil. The ability of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) to solubilize fixed P for plant uptake is a documented fact. As far as the co-application of PSB and […]
Evaluation of PGPR strains having ACC deaminase activity for their efficacy to induce water stress tolerance in sunflower under varied moisture regimes
Sunflower is an important oil seed crop in Pakistan but incidence of drought stress considerably hampers its growth and productivity. The present pot study was performed to evaluate the potential of PGPR strains having ACC deaminase activity for their efficacy to induce water stress tolerance in sunflower. Ten PGPR strains (KS7, KS8, KS10, KS15, KS17, […]
Screening of salt tolerant transgenic and non-transgenic cotton varieties under various levels of NaCl induced salinity stress
Salinity induced stress is one of major hurdle for crop production that significantly decreased crops yield. Higher levels of salts reduced the uptake of water, osmotic imbalance, poor germination and restriction of cell division. However, crops varieties that are tolerant towards salts accumulation can grow better under salinity stress. As cotton is moderately salt tolerant […]
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and biochemical analysis of mutated and cultivated Momordica charantia
Momordica charantia has long been regarded as a food and medicinal plant. It plays a major role as a source of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins minerals and other nutrients in human diet. The aim of the study was to analyse antimicrobial activity, biochemical and antioxidant contents of cultivated and mutated Momordica charantia plant extracts. Two types […]
Genetic diversity of pea (Pisum sativum L.) landraces using morphological markers
These studies were conducted during 2015and 2016 at the University of Poonch Rawalakot. The present study aim to screen the diverse landraces of peas under agro-ecological conditions of Rawalakot. Mean values for germination percentage ranged from 70% to 90%. Maximum value was recorded for M-25, M-102, M-91 and M-72 (90%). Maximum plant height (80 cm) […]
Response of maize (Zea mays L.) against aqueous extracts of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus weed species
The response of maize against Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus aqueous extracts were carried out under laboratory conditions. The importance of this study was to create consciousness in maize farmers about the allelopathic effect of Diodia scandens and Croton hirtus, if not properly controlled will cause economic losses in maize production. The phytotoxic properties of […]