Publication of Pakistan Sugar Journal

Printing of research papers in PSJ started from 1985.  Research papers published so far in Pakistan Sugar Journal were 416 covering most of the areas on agriculture milling and processing.  International standard organization allotted ISSN 1028-1193 to PSJ in 1997.   Research work published in the sugar world is also abstracted.  It is distributed to various research organization, universities, sugar mills in the country and abroad. BOG of SSRI has approved to induct a proposed panel of international referees for scrutiny; this would help improve quality and recognition of PSJ at national and international levels.

A Manual on Production Technology

A manual was prepared on sugarcane production technology and refresher courses were started for the cane development staff.

Publication of an Urdu Book

The objective was to disseminate information on multifarious aspects of production technology of sugarcane crop. Publication of the Urdu book entitled ‘Kamad ki Munafa Bakhsh Kasht wa Bardash’ was allotted the International Standard Book Number (ISBN 969-8705-00-7).  More emphasis was given on sugarcane planting techniques, new cane varieties integrated pest management, use of bio compost appropriate fertigation, weed control and post harvest care of the cane crop.  So far 5,000 copies have been distributed among Shakarganj’s cane growers. 

Research Publications

So far 75 research papers have been published on agronomy, entomology, pathology, breeding and cane development in research journals of national and international repute.

Publication of Pakistan Sugar Journal (PSJ)   

Printing of SSRI research papers in the PSJ started in 1985 on a quarterly basis and has continued on bimonthly basis from 1999. It is encouraging to know that not a single issue has been skipped in the 22 years of the PSJ publication. A total of 416 research papers have so far been published in the Pakistan Sugar Journal, covering areas such as agriculture milling and processing.  Research work published in the sugar world is also abstracted in the Pakistan Sugar Journal. About 150 printed copies of each issue have been distributed among various research organisations, universities and sugar mills in the country and abroad. The Institute’s BOG has approved to induct a proposed panel of international referees to scrutinise research papers received from within the country and abroad for publication in the PSJ. This process will help improve quality and recognition of the PSJ at both national and international levels. Work in this regard is in progress and will hopefully be initiated from the first issue of 2008.

Library

It consists of books, manuals, proceedings, research journals and audio-video aid. All the departments of Shakarganj now have access to search catalogue and current status of receipts and issuance of the stuff can be seen.