SCIENCE
Impact of railway traffic activities on growth of Pithecellobium dulce Roxb. Benth
Zia-Ur-Rehman Farooqi, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Shafiq, Muhammad Kabir
The rail transport is an important mode of land transportation for cargo goods and public. The railway transportation activities release different types of pollutants in environment and produce toxic effects on soil.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e61d1226
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Effects of chromium on sun flower and pearl millet in sand culture experiments
Madiha Rehman, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Shafiq
Chromium metal is an alarmingly global issue due to industrial, automobile and anthropogenic activities. Chromium metal at higher level produce toxic effects on living organism, crop productivity and agricultural land.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e62d1243
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Effects of nickel toxicity and tolerance in seedling growth of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. and Helianthus annuus L.
Shumaila Fazal, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Shafiq
The impact of nickel salt on the seedling development of two important agriculture crops viz. Lycopersicon esculentum and Helianthus annuus belonging to family Solanaceae and Compositeae were observed.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e63d1242
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The effect of different treatments on Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seed germination
Abdulraoof M El-Wasif
This study deals with the germination of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seeds by using different treatments such as, distilled water, different degrees of temperature, boiling distilled water and different sulphuric acid concentrations.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e64d1239
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Economic and environmental impact assessment of rainwater harvesting system for a small scale residential area in a typical rural setting
Emmanuel C Chukwuma, Jeremiah L Chukwuneke, Joseph I Uba, Joy N Chukwuma
Rainwater has become an important water source in the face of climate change; it is an important water source in many areas with significant rainfall that lack any conventional, centralized supply system.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e65d1240
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Assessment of n-decane concentration in the diffusion of crude oil in different soil environment of Aluu in Niger Delta
Wecheonwu BC, Onyekwulu CS
The assessment of n-decane concentration in the diffusion of crude oil in different soil environment was investigated by the help of experiment. Three cylindrical reactors 125cm high and 13.8cm in diameter were designed.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e66d1247
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Comparative evaluation of two Canola germplasm under varying levels of NPK fertilizer in Layyah irrigated zones
Zain-Ul-Sajjad, Zohaa Fatima
Canola (Brassica napus L.) is a vital oilseed crop globally, renowned for its high nutritional and oil content. This study aims to assess and compare the growth and yield performance of two canola germplasm, namely Punjab and Faisal.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e67d1249
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Factors influencing passengers’ choice of intercity bus operators in Lagos State, Nigeria
Feyisola O Akinsehinwa, Mobolaji S Stephens, Adedotun J Adenigbo
The importance of intercity bus services in the world cannot be overemphasized as it enhances long-distant travel on the road. This study examined the factors influencing passengers’ choice of intercity bus operators in Lagos, Nigeria.
Discovery, 2023, 59(330), e68d1244
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Toxicity of seed oils of neem (Azadirachta indica) and desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca) on the development of tropical warehouse moth (Ephestia cautella) in maize (Zea mays)
Medugu Marcel Alexander, Malgwi Anna Mohammed, Okrikata Emmanuel, Shehu Ali
One major constraint to sustainable production and availability of maize is its susceptibility to infestation by insect pests both in the field and during storage of the grains and its products.