Issue · 2006
Vol. 56, Iss. 1
10 articles · All issues →
ArticlesTrees and livelihood of Gabral valley, Swat Kohistan, Pakistan
Asad Ullah, Abdur Rashid, Sher Aman
This study was carried out to analyze the folk knowledge of the inhabitants about the Tree species of the area. Twenty tree species belonging to eleven families and nineteen genera viz. Abies pindrow, Acer caesium, Aesculus indica, Betula utilis, Cedrus deodar…
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Studies on the effect of two mulberry varieties on the larval growth and cocoon characters of silkworm, Bombyx mori L.
Wali-ur-Rahman, Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Nawaz Rajpar
Studies were conducted on the effect of PFI-1 and Kanmasi mulberry varieties of Morus alba L. on the larval growth, cocoon characters and larval and pupal mortality of 6 silkworm strains of Bombyx mori L. Silkworm strains fed on the PFI-1 mulberry variety show…
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Seasonal variation in chemical composition of twigs and leaves of kikar (Acacia nilotica)
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Amjad Ali Ch, Javaid Ahsan, Shahzad Fazal
Twigs and leaves of Acacia nilotica are excellent fodder for livestock. The samples of Acacia nilotica were collected bimonthly from Rakh Dagar Kotli for two years. The proximate analysis indicated 32.86 - 40.72 percent dry matter (DM), 11.18 - 15.29 percent c…
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Trapping methods used for the migratory falcons in Pakistan
Mian Muhammad Shafiq, Muhammad Idrees
Falcons belong to family Falconidae. These are migratory birds. Many species of falcons visit Pakistan i.e. Saker Falcon (Falco charrug) Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) etc. The survey of migratory falcons was conducted in D.I.Khan, Mardan, Swabi and Nowsh…
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Pulping characteristics of Melia azedarach (Red bakain) grown in N.W.F.P. areas
Maryam Aziz, Noreen Fatima, Ghulam Mustafa Nasir, Tanvir Ahmad Qureshi, Kanwar Muhammad Suleman
Pulping characteristics of Melia azedarach (Red Bakain) grown in NWFP were determined. The results of the study reveal that Melia azedarach wood may be pulped by Kraft process. At 15 percent active alkali and 25 percent sulphidity, yield of the pulp was about…
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Technological properties and suitability determination of some non-commercial timbers on the basis of anatomical properties
Ghulam Mustafa Nasir, Noreen Fatima, Kanwar Muhammad Suleman
In order to decrease the pressure on commercial timbers grown and utilized in the country, some non-commercial timbers grown in NWFP such as Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana), Bakain (Melia azedarach), White Bakain (Ailanthus altissima), Phulai (Acacia modesta), Amalt…
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Inter-species grafting of Chalghoza pine scion-wood on chir pine root - stock
Mohammad Khan
Chalghoza pine (Pinus gerardiana) is an important forest cash crop, growing naturally in North-Western Himalayas and Suleman ranges of Pakistan. The chief value of the tree lies in its edible seeds. In order to bring chalghoza pine under clonal propagation at…
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Nutrients (P, K and Na) leaching from leaf litter of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.)
Hasanuzzaman, H. Mahmood, H.L. Sharif, Md. N. Islam
Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.) is best known as a premier timber species of the rosewood genus. This species deserves greater consideration for agroforestry applications for its multiple uses, tolerance to light, frosts and long dry seasons. Nutrients (P, K and Na)…
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Developing Seabuckthorn as livelihood source in untapped mountain ecologies of Pakistan
A.W. Jasra, Imtiaz Ahmad
Seabuckthorn is a bushy plant growing in mountainous areas of Pakistan. It naturally grows in 30 countries of Europe and Asia. Seabuckthorn a multipurpose plant, has been historically used for its medicinal value especially in China and Tibet. A methodical app…
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Investigations on insect pests infestation levels of dried fig in Aydin and Izmir provinces
Ferit Turanli
This study was carried out to determine the infestation level of dried fig pests during the year 2001 and 2002. The samples were collected from Aydin and Izmir provinces and villages where the production is extensively made and were kept in dark room with 25&#…
25 May 2024