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Housefly is a significant domestic pest, which causes nuisance. The use of insecticides is discouraged to manage housefly; therefore, alternative management strategies are inevitable. The current study investigated the impact of different plant extracts, i.e., Moringa oleifera (moringa), Allium sativum (garlic) and Piper nigrum (black pepper) on biological parameters of house fly. Two different concentrations (i.e., 25 and 50%) of the extracts were blended in larval diet made through mixing of wheat bran, yeast and dried milk powder. The results indicated significant differences for larval duration. Maximum larval duration was recorded for garlic followed by black pepper and moringa, respectively. In case of pupal duration, non-significant differences were observed among plant extracts. Increase rate of oviposition was noticed with moringa at 25% concentration, while decreased oviposition rate was noted for garlic with 50% concentration. Egg hatching percentage remained non-significant for the botanical extracts. The highest survival was observed with moringa, while garlic resulted in the lowest survival. The highest repellency was noticed for garlic followed by black pepper, whereas moringa resulted in the lowest repellency after 30, 60 and 90 min. Prolonged developmental time was observed for bot concentrations of garlic, whereas moringa noted the shortest developmental time. Thus moringa was found to be a promoter of housefly development. Minimum adult emergence was found with both concentrations of garlic followed by 50% concentration of black pepper. The 50% concentration of black pepper promoted the population of adult males, while both concentrations of moringa and 25% concentration of black pepper encouraged the population of female adults. Study outcomes depicted that tested botanical extracts had significant potential for disturbing biological parameters of housefly. The garlic extracts can potentially be used to manage housefly. However, further investigations on the larval and adult mortality are needed.
Muhammad Shahid Nisar; Muhammad Awais Ismail; Hassan Ramzan; Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool; Tasneem Ahmad; Hamed A. Ghramh; Ahlam Khalofah; Jaroslav Kmet; Marek Horvát; Shahid Farooq. The impact of different plant extracts on biological parameters of Housefly [Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)]: Implications for management. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 2021, 28, 3880 -3885.
AMA StyleMuhammad Shahid Nisar, Muhammad Awais Ismail, Hassan Ramzan, Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Tasneem Ahmad, Hamed A. Ghramh, Ahlam Khalofah, Jaroslav Kmet, Marek Horvát, Shahid Farooq. The impact of different plant extracts on biological parameters of Housefly [Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)]: Implications for management. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021; 28 (7):3880-3885.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Shahid Nisar; Muhammad Awais Ismail; Hassan Ramzan; Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool; Tasneem Ahmad; Hamed A. Ghramh; Ahlam Khalofah; Jaroslav Kmet; Marek Horvát; Shahid Farooq. 2021. "The impact of different plant extracts on biological parameters of Housefly [Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)]: Implications for management." Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 28, no. 7: 3880-3885.
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), a member of the Arecaceae family is grown on large areas in the world with varying climatic and soil conditions. However, date palm productivity is severely being affected by ongoing climate changes. Identifying suitable production areas for date palm under changing climatic conditions could help to sustain its production. The objective of the current study was to predict the range expansion/contraction in the production areas of date palm in a semi-arid region. CLIMEX model was used to estimate the expected expansion/contraction in the potential distribution areas of date palm under current and future climatic conditions. Two climate change scenarios [(CCSs) i.e., A1B and A2] were used and production suitability was predicted for three timespans [i.e., 2030 (early-century), 2050 (mid-century) and 2100 (late century)]. The model estimated significant suitable area (71.21%) for date palm cultivation under current climatic conditions. Climate change seemed to have no impact on production areas until early-century. However, range contraction (8 and 10% decline under A1B and A2 scenarios, respectively) in the suitable areas was predicted for mid-century. Nonetheless, severe range contraction (27.98 and 33% decline under A1B and A2 scenarios, respectively) was predicted in the production areas for late-century. Most of the climatically suitable areas during early-century became unsuitable during late-century. Moreover, the model predicted northward shift in the production areas for date palm. The range contraction was higher under A2 climate change scenario due to higher warming trend compared to A1B scenario. The results of the current study indicate that plenty of areas are suitable for date palm cultivation. Thus, date palm cultivation could be increased in these areas for augmenting the production. Climate warming will result in the range shifts; thus, cultivation of future orchards should be planned in the most suitable areas in order to avoid the negative consequences of climate change on date palm production in the country.
Shahid Farooq; Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool; Muhammad Amjad Bashir; Muhammad Ihsan Ullah; Rahmat Ullah Shah; Hayssam M. Ali; Dunia A. Al Farraj; Mohamed S. Elshikh; Ashraf A. Hatamleh; Saqib Bashir; Yong-Feng Wang. Production suitability of date palm under changing climate in a semi-arid region predicted by CLIMEX model. Journal of King Saud University - Science 2021, 33, 101394 .
AMA StyleShahid Farooq, Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Muhammad Ihsan Ullah, Rahmat Ullah Shah, Hayssam M. Ali, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Ashraf A. Hatamleh, Saqib Bashir, Yong-Feng Wang. Production suitability of date palm under changing climate in a semi-arid region predicted by CLIMEX model. Journal of King Saud University - Science. 2021; 33 (3):101394.
Chicago/Turabian StyleShahid Farooq; Muhammad Mudassar Maqbool; Muhammad Amjad Bashir; Muhammad Ihsan Ullah; Rahmat Ullah Shah; Hayssam M. Ali; Dunia A. Al Farraj; Mohamed S. Elshikh; Ashraf A. Hatamleh; Saqib Bashir; Yong-Feng Wang. 2021. "Production suitability of date palm under changing climate in a semi-arid region predicted by CLIMEX model." Journal of King Saud University - Science 33, no. 3: 101394.
This two-year study observed the influence of various barley-based cropping systems on soil physicochemical properties, allometric traits and biomass production of barley sown under different tillage systems. Barley was cultivated in different cropping systems (CS), i.e., fallow-barley (fallow-B), maize-barley (maize-B), cotton-barley (cotton-B), mungbean-barley (mungbean-B) and sorghum-barley (sorghum-B) under zero tillage (ZT), minimum tillage (MT), strip tillage (ST), conventional tillage (CT) and bed-sowing (BS). Interaction between different CS and tillage systems (TS) positively influenced soil bulk density (BD), total porosity, available phosphorus (P), ammonical and nitrate nitrogen (NH4-N and NO3-N), available potassium (K), allometric traits and biomass production of barley. The highest soil BD along with lower total porosity were noted in ZT leading to lesser leaf area index (LAI), leaf area duration (LAD), specific leaf area (SLA), crop growth rate (CGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR) of barley. Nonetheless, bed-sown barley produced the highest biomass due to better crop allometry and soil physical conditions. The highest postharvest soil available P, NH4-N, NO3-N, and K were recorded for zero-tilled barley, while BS followed by CT recorded the lowest nutrient contents. Barley in mungbean-B CS with BS produced the highest biomass, while the lowest biomass production was recorded for barely sown in fallow-B cropping system with ZT. In conclusion, barley sown after mungbean (mungbean-B cropping system) with BS seems a pragmatic choice for improving soil fertility and subsequently soil health.
Muhammad Naeem; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Shahid Hussain; Hayssam M. Ali; Mubshar Hussain. Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems. Agronomy 2020, 11, 8 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Naeem, Noman Mehboob, Muhammad Farooq, Shahid Farooq, Shahid Hussain, Hayssam M. Ali, Mubshar Hussain. Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems. Agronomy. 2020; 11 (1):8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Naeem; Noman Mehboob; Muhammad Farooq; Shahid Farooq; Shahid Hussain; Hayssam M. Ali; Mubshar Hussain. 2020. "Impact of Different Barley-Based Cropping Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Barley Growth under Conventional and Conservation Tillage Systems." Agronomy 11, no. 1: 8.