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S. A. Mir

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Studies on Mineral Nutrient Concentration of different Cultivars of Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) in Kashmir

Inayat M. Khan, S. A. Mir, M. H. Chesti, Amir H. Mir, Shehnaz Wani, Shahid Hakeem, Rakshanda Anayat, Aneesa Manzoor, Shereen Mehraj & Asma Shakeel · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2022

The aim of the study was to investigate the differences in leaf nutrient concentrations among the three cultivars (Misri, Double and Makhmali) of Sweet Cherry even though they are grown in same conditions. The other goal of the study was to determine variation in nutrient concent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2022/v44i130790

Modelling and Allocation of Crops: Mathematical Programming Approach

M. A. Lone, S. A. Mir & Tabasum Mushtaq · Advances in Research · 2019

Mathematical programming techniques are commonly used by decision makers for achieving efficiency in agricultural production planning. Due to increasing demands of growing population of world, one needs to utilize the limited available resources in the most efficient and economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2019/v18i630105

Statistical Model for Yield Estimation of ‘Gala Red Lum’ Apples after Bloom in Northern India

Tabasum Mushtaq, S. A. Mir, Nageena Nazir, T. A. Raja, A. H. Pandith, Khalid Rasool & Mushtaq A. Lone · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

The objective of this paper is to develop the best fitted model for estimating yield in Gala Red Lum after bloom. The data used for this research were primary data collected from high density apple block of SKUAST-Kashmir (HDP, Plate-1). The study was undertaken at experimental f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/43430

Statistical Model for Yield Estimation of ‘Gala Red Lum’ Apples before Bloom in Northern India

Tabasum Mushtaq, S. A. Mir, Nageena Nazir, T. A. Raja, A. H. Pandith, Khalid Rasool & Mushtaq A. Lone · Advances in Research · 2018

In order to solve the problems of damage in crops due to natural disasters like frosts and hail storm, it is common to insure crops against the damage. After damage, crop loss must be evaluated by comparing what amount of crop is left with the amount that would have been obtained...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/43391

A New Modified Approach for the Improvement of New Estimator Using Known Value of Downton’s Method as Auxiliary Information for Estimating the Population Variance

M. A. Bhat, S. A. Mir, S. Maqbool, T. A. Raja, Ab. Rauf Shah, Z. M. Dar & Immad A. Shah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In the present study we have suggested a newly modified ratio estimator for estimating the population variance by utilizing the auxiliary information of Downton's method. Properties associated with proposed estimators are assessed by mean square error and bias through numerical d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41963

Intuitionistic Fuzzy Assignment Problem: An Application in Agriculture

M. A. Lone, S. A. Mir, Y. Ismail & R. Majid · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Assignment problem is a well known and most suited for solving real world problems.  This paper deals with Intuitionistic fuzzy assignment problem whose cost  has been considered as an Intuitionistic triangular fuzzy numbers. By defuzzifying, the assignment costs are converted in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31967

Estimate of Population Variance by Introducing Gini’s Mean Difference as Auxiliary Information

M. A. Bhat, S. Maqbool, S. A. Mir, T. A. Raja, Ab. Rauf, N. A. Sofi & Immad A. Shah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In this study we have introduced a new reliable and robust ratio estimator for estimating the population variance by utilizing the auxiliary information as Gini’s mean difference. Efficiency conditions along with bias and mean square error has been worked out through a numerical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41962

An Improvement of Robust Estimator Using Known Values of Probability Weighted Moment for Finite Population Variance

M. A. Bhat, S. Maqbool, S. A. Mir, N. A. Sofi, Ab. Rauf, Immad. A. Shah & Mir Subzar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

In this study new improved robust estimator has been proposed for precise estimation of finite population variance in simple random sampling by incorporating as auxiliary information of probability weighted moment. Properties associated with proposed estimators are assessed by me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/41961

A Robust Approach to Survey Estimation Using Non-conventional Auxiliary Population Parameters

M. A. Bhat, S. Maqbool, S. A. Mir & Tehleel . · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In the present study, we have utilized the tool of modification technique for the precision and improvement of estimators to estimate the finite population variance, when the survey under investigation does not account for some of the important conditional distribution properties...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/40222

Modified Variance Estimators for Non Response Problems in Survey Sampling

M. A. Bhat, T. A. Raja, S. Maqbool, S. A. Mir & Nageena Nazeer · Advances in Research · 2018

In this present study, we have discussed the issue of presence and absence of non-response that we often face in survey estimation. We have suggested the estimators to estimate the finite population Variance in the absence and presence of non-response, using the linear combinatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/39643

Comparative Evaluation of Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Medicinal Plants on Growth Performance of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)

Iqra Rafiq, S.A. Bhat, F. A. Malik, I. Ahad, S. A. Mir, M.D. Shah, Q. P. Hassan, N. A. Ganie & K. A. Sahaf · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Sericulture is an important agro-based industry that plays a significant role in rural livelihoods, especially in developing countries like India. The productivity and quality of silk depend largely on the health and nutrition of silkworms, which can be enhanced through natural a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92876

Altitudinal Variation in Floristic Composition and Phytosociology of Temperate Forests in Langate Forest Division of Kashmir Himalayas

Asma Sultan, T. H. Masoodi, Akhlaq A. Wani, Nazir. A. Pala, S. A. Mir, Vaishnu Dutt & P. A. Sofi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

The present study investigates the altitudinal variation in floristic composition and phytosociological attributes of temperate forests in the Langate Forest Division of the Kashmir Himalayas, with a particular focus on habitats of Arnebia benthamii, a critically rare and medicin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64907

Effect of Weed Management Approaches on Leaf Nutrient and Chlorophyll Content in Apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) Nursery Plants Raised on Clonal Rootstock

Asrar Ul Haq, Angrej Ali, Amit Kumar, F. A. Khan, S. A. Mir, B. A. Alie, Fasil Fayaz & Fazal M. Mir · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2022

The present study aimed to determine the effects of various weed management approaches on the leaf nutrient and chlorophyll content in apple nursery plants raised on clonal rootstock M9-T337. Weed management approaches evaluated consisted of seven treatments viz; manual weeding,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i1231706

Studies on Relative Economics of Apple Nursery Production under Different Weed Management Practices in Kashmir Valley, India

Asrar Ul Haq, Angrej Ali, Amit Kumar, F. A. Khan, S. A. Mir, B. A. Alie, Fazal M. Mir & Fasil Fayaz · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the relative economics of various weed management practices in apple nursery in Kashmir valley, India. Study Design: A Randomized Complete Block Design with seven treatments and three replications was employed as the experimental desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i830958

Effect of Weed Management Approaches on Weed Density and Weed Control Efficiency in Apple Nursery Plants Grafted on Clonal Rootstock

Asrar Ul Haq, Angrej Ali, Amit Kumar, F. A. Khan, S. A. Mir & B. A. Alie · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the influence of different weed management approaches on weed density and weed control efficiency in apple nurseries. Study Design: The experimental method used in this study was a Randomized Complete Block Design with seven treatments, each repl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1731040

Weed Management Practices Affects Vegetative Growth and Graft Survival of Apple cv. Silver Spur/M9-T337 Nursery Plants

Asrar Ul Haq, Angrej Ali, Amit Kumar, F. A. Khan, S. A. Mir & B. A. Alie · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2022

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of different weed management practices on vegetative growth and graft survival of apple nursery. The experiment was laid out at the Experimental Farm, Division of Fruit Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2022/v44i630829

Rearing Performance of Some Popular Bivoltine Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Breeds during Spring Season

Z. I. Buhroo, M. A. Malik, N. A. Ganai, A. S. Kamili & S. A. Mir · Advances in Research · 2017

Twelve popular bivoltine silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) breeds viz., CSR2, NB4D2, SK-1, CSR4, DUN6, SH6, SK-6, CSR19, SK-28, DUN22 and SK-31, were evaluated for their performance during spring 2012 and 2013. The data generated in respect of different traits during two years was record...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2017/32853

Effect of Antibiotics on the Haemocyte Count and Rearing Performance of Silkworm Bombyx mori L.

Iqra Rafiq, Z. I. Buhroo, K. A. Sahaf, N. A. Ganie, M. F. Baqual, S. A. Mir, Shahina A. Nagoo & Sabiha Ashraf Kirmani · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Background: Antibiotic agents have been used in recent years to increase the growth of silkworm larvae and to improve production. In this context, the present investigation reported the effects of ceftiofur sodium, oxytetracycline and enroflaxcin on total haemocyte count (cells/m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4831274

Performance of Double Hybrid of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Fed on Leaf Raised under Different Fertilizer Schedules

Naveena Nazim, M. R. Mir, M. F. Baqual, . Noor-ul-Din, Farida Akther, S. A. Mir & Sameera Qayoom · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Aim: The present study was aimed to see the performance of silk worm (Bombyx mori L.) double hybrid fed on leaf raised through splitting the recommended dose of chemical fertilizers. Study Design:  Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: College of Temper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4831256