Issue · 2012
Vol. 62, Iss. 1
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ArticlesPerformance based genetic variability of four Paulownia species at Peshawar
Muhammad Bilal Zia, Muhammad Tahir Laeeq
Fast growing deciduous Paulownia species have caught greater attention in afforestation and agroforestry programmes. A trial comprising four Paulownia species was conducted at the Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, to asses the genetic variability based on g…
25 May 2024- Articles
Wood anatomy of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes)
Ghulam Mustafa Nasir, Khalid Hussain Solangi
Basic structure of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes) wood was studied to ease its identification and provide the anatomical data helpful in different practices of wood testing and processing and assess its better utilization. Results revealed that in Pilu wood, the fi…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Effect of different nursery techniques on survival and growth of seedlings of Azadirachta indica
Muhammad Tahir Laeeq, Muhammad Asif Aziz
Azadirachta indica (L) A. Juss. (Neem) is native of Indo-Pak sub-continent and Burma. It is a multipurpose tree species, especially having medicinal and pesticidal value. Neem is propagated primarily through seed, but seeds are having viability for short perio…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Comparative anatomy of teak (Tectona grandis) wood grown in different countries
Tanvir Hussain, G. M. Nasir
Anatomical properties of Teak wood produced in Pakistan on trial basis and that of internationally traded were studied in wood anatomy laboratory at Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar to observe variations. Results revealed that Teak wood grown in Indonesia,…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Habitat preferences of Chukar partridge in Sewagali game reserve of Swat district Kyhber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan
Fazal Baqi Kakakhel
This paper is based on a research project carried out to study comparative ecology of Black partridge (Francolinus francolinus), Grey partridge (Francolinus pondicerianus) and Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar) in Sewegali Game reserve District Swat Khyber Pa…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Water and watershed management of northern Pakistan
Syed Said Badshah Bukhari, Muhammad Yousaf Khan Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Khalid Jan
The road map of peace and development, flood control, mitigation of energy crises, Job opportunities for the world largest youth force of the country. Pakistan is situated in the watershed of Indus river having 154 million acre feet annual run off. The Indus r…
25 May 2024