http://publicationslist.org/data/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/atom.xmlJournal of Plant Production and Sustainability's Publications ListJournal of Plant Production and Sustainability//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability$basepathfavicon.icoRecent additions to Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability's PublicationsList.org page//publicationslist.org/publications.png2026-06-14T14:02:27Z//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid52026-06-14T12:51:46ZManipulating integrated pest management technique by using marigold intercropping and foliar vegetable extracts in tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) cropTomato is one of the global crops essential for nutritional security. In Pakistan tomato cultivation is threaten by pest infestation including aphids, whitefly, lepidopteran, leaf minors, mealy bug, red spider mites and nematodes. These pests are severely destroying the crop. This research study was conducted to find out the efficiency of two bio-friendly techniques to reduce pest pressure in toma...<br/><br/>Abdul Ahad Qureshi, Muhammad Farhan Akhtar, Usman Shoukat Qureshi and Khurram Ziaf (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 50-60<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid62026-06-14T13:33:10ZAllelopathic effect of Moringa oleifera on germination and physiology of seedlings in maize (Zea mays L.)A greenhouse experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of leaf extract of Moringa oleifera on germination and physiology of maize seedlings at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, during the kharif season 2023. The experiment was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications and five treatments of Moringa oleifera leaf extract at concentrations of 2.5 %, ...<br/><br/>Rashid Abbas, Iqtidar Hussain, Mohammad Safdar Baloch, Umar Khitab Saddozai, Asghar Ali Khan, Bismillah Khan and Rashid Khan (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 61-69<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid42026-06-14T12:47:38ZEffectiveness of World Wide Fund advisory services for integrated pest and disease management in sugarcane farming in Jhang, PakistanSugarcane is a vital cash crop in Pakistan, yet national yields remain lower than those of leading sugarcane-producing countries. Since 2009, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has provided advisory services in Jhang to improve sugarcane farming practices, particularly in integrated pest and disease management. This research study evaluated the effectiveness of WWF’s advisory services in tehsi...<br/><br/>Ubaid-Ur-Rahman (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 33-49<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid32026-06-14T12:43:15ZDeciphering the role of socio-economic factors and agronomic practices on wheat production in Shujaabad, Multan, PakistanWheat productivity in Shujaabad remains suboptimal, largely due to a complex interplay of socio-economic constraints, inconsistent agronomic practices, and limited access to agricultural information and resources. To address this issue, the present study investigates the influence of farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, agronomic practices, and information sources on wheat production in Shuj...<br/><br/>Muhammad Safder, Muhammad Ali and Mehfooz ul Haq (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 20-32<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid12026-06-14T12:33:21ZAssessment of growth and yield traits under irrigated and rainfed environments for genotypes selection in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)Barley is increasingly valued as a climate-resilient cereal crop, especially in regions like Pakistan where wheat production cannot meet rising food demands. Despite its potential, barley cultivation in the country has declined due to limited research and investment in high-yielding, stress-tolerant varieties. This study aimed to evaluate the growth and yield performance of different barley (Horde...<br/><br/>Ayesha Rafique, Ahsan Iqbal, Muhammad Riaz and Hafiz Ghazanfar Abbas (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 1-11<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid22026-06-14T12:39:12ZCo-expression of ZmVPP1, ZmNAC111, and ZmTIP1 confers enhanced drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays)Maize plants are adversely affected by abiotic stresses, among which drought is one of the most challenging hazards to production. Abiotic stress significantly affects plant development and production, necessitating the identification of stress-responsive genes for crop improvement. In the current study, drought stress was applied on maize cultivar C. Pak and we analyzed their effects on their phy...<br/><br/>Abdullah, Muhammad Amir Zia, Shehla Shoukat, Sartaj Aziz, Ihsan Ullah Khan, Ashtar Khan, Husnal Maab and Shah Zaib (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 12-19<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid72026-06-14T13:36:21ZExogenous application of 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid on morphological and yield traits of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) during summer cultivationTomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most economically important vegetable crops in Pakistan. However, its productivity is severely limited during the summer season due to high temperature and humidity, which adversely affects reproductive processes such as pollination, fruit setting, and flower retention. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of exogenous application of 4-chlo...<br/><br/>Tahira Noor, Amna Muhammad, Anila Latif, Ghulam Jellani, Nausherwan Nobel Nawab and Shaukat Ali (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 1 70-78<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid82026-06-14T13:40:55ZExploring stage-specific responses of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to supplementary irrigation under agro-climatic conditions of Bahawalpur, PakistanChickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), a nutritionally rich legume, holds promise for food security, yet its productivity is severely affected by drought stress. This study investigated the performance of ten chickpea genotypes under two water regimes: supplemental irrigation (SI) and rainfed conditions (RC), to evaluate genotype-specific responses in morphology, physiology, and biochemistry. Significant ...<br/><br/>Basharat Ali, Arshad Hussain, Muhammad Alamgeer, Wajiha Anum and Abid Ali (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability </i> 1: 2 1-15 <br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid122026-06-14T13:56:05ZAssessing the role of value addition of deciduous fruits in poverty reduction in Tehsil Danyor District GilgitThis study investigates the impact of value addition in deciduous fruit production on household income and poverty reduction among smallholder farmers in Tehsil Danyoure, District Gilgit, and Pakistan. Despite favourable agro-climatic conditions, the region suffers from significant post-harvest losses (50–70%) due to minimal processing and poor market linkages. The results revealed that cherry (...<br/><br/>Altaf Hussain, Zakir Hussain, Raja Tajuddin and Ajmal Khan Kakar (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability </i> 1: 2 63-73<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid132026-06-14T13:59:16ZChemical characteristics, functional properties and health benefits of Panax ginseng: An updated reviewPanax ginseng (C.A. Meyer) is a highly valued medicinal plant widely recognized for its bioactive compounds and health-promoting properties. The roots, leaves, and berries of P. ginseng contain a complex mixture of bioactive constituents, including ginsenosides, polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, flavonoids, peptides, and phenolic compounds. Ginsenosides, the primary pharmacologically active compone...<br/><br/>HE Bo, Faisal Ahmad and Ayesha Maryam (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 2 74-84<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid112026-06-14T13:51:38ZAssessing the role of agriculture in enhancing livelihoods in rural Tehsil Lawa, District Chakwal, PakistanThis study examined the role of agricultural farming in the livelihood of rural communities in Tehsil Lawa, District Chakwal. It focused on the impact of high input costs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers), small landholdings, limited innovation adoption, lack of guidance, illiteracy, and market insecurity on farmers’ socio-economic conditions. The research also aimed to identify best practices fo...<br/><br/>Saif Ullah and Muhammad Imran (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability</i> 1: 2 50-62<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid102026-06-14T13:47:52ZComparative in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial potential of ethanolic leaf extracts from different Artemisia species against infection-causing pathogensArtemisia species are commonly administered in polyherbal drugs to treat various infectious diseases. The main component of Artemisia species is artemisinin that showed a multi-dimensional biological activity. Focusing on the therapeutic potential, the aim of this study was to provide scientific evidence for the antimicrobial activity of six Artemisia species viz. Artemisia scoparia, Artemisia per...<br/><br/>Hina Fazal, Iram Fatima, Gohar Rahman, Abdul Haq, Nisar Ahmad, Arshad Iqbal and Mohammad Ali (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability </i> 1: 2 38-49<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid92026-06-14T13:44:12ZEvaluating the effect of exogenous application of salicylic acid on heat stress tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Heat stress is a major abiotic constraint that impairs photosynthesis, disrupt cellular homeostasis, and reduce grain yield in wheat. Salicylic acid (SA), an important signalling molecule, enhances tolerance to several abiotic stresses, but its role in improving wheat performance under heat stress remains insufficiently explored. Therefore this research study was was conducted to evaluate the effe...<br/><br/>Syeda Gulshan Batool, Abdul Wahid, Aysha Kiran, Zahid Abbas Malik and Zeshan Hassan (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability </i> 1: 2 16-37<br/>//publicationslist.org/journal_of_plant_production-and_sustainability/refid142026-06-14T14:02:21ZSoil management practices improve physical properties of soil, movement of water within the soil and yield of crops: A reviewSoil is a fundamental medium for plant growth, and its health and productivity are largely determined by its texture and structural characteristics. Soil management is part of production technology and plays an important role to ensure yield productivity of all crops. Water holding capacity, pH and nutrient absorption vary with respect to the soil type. Crop requirement also depends upon the speci...<br/><br/>Abdul Latif and Aown Abbas (2025) <i>Journal of Plant Production and Sustainability </i> 1: 2 85-93<br/>