Issue · 1981
Vol. 31, Iss. 2
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ArticlesGrowth of response of Pinus Roxburghii seedlings to NPK fertilizers
Sarfaraz Hussain Bangash, Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
Intro:One year old healthy plants of Pinus roxburghii (Bazkhan Seed source) grown in polythene tubes (7.5 x 18 cm) filled with 50:50 sand-soil mixture, were arranged for this study. Initial height of plants was recorded. The fertilizers were added in a water s…
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A note of the density of Pakistan timbers
Mohammad Ayaz
Density is the best single criterion of wood. There is a close correlation between density and strength properties of timber (Kollmann, 1968 and Williams and Hamilton, 1961) and therefore, needs to be correctly determined. Available information on the density…
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A note for poplar planters
Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
Intro: In 1971, a populetum of 49 clones was established over an area of 2.5 hectares in compartment No. 55. One year old plants were planted at 5 x 5 m spacing. Their performance was evaluated in 1981 and the ten clones were found to be the best amongst all c…
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Natural vegetation of Abu Dhabi Emirate
M. Ihsanur Rahman Khan
Intro: Abu Dhabi Emirate with the rest of the United Arab Emirates being situated in the dry warm sub-tropical latitudes of the northern hemisphere is not bestowed naturally with the lush green vegetation common to the wetter and more moist regions of the worl…
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Obituary / Condolence
Editor
Obituary / Condolence
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Filled and empty juniper seed can be separated by water floatation
Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
Intro: Ripe berries of juniper collected in November were de-pulped by rubbing on wire gauze and on cement floor with a piece of brick. The material was then washed under tap to drain off the refuse and pulp. The clean seed was soaked in water for 20 hours ari…
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Effect of Greenzit nutrient solution on growth of different forest tree species
Sarfaraz Hussain Bangash, Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
To test the effect of Greenzit nutrient solution on different forest tree species at seeding stage, a study was conducted in Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar during 1980. Data indicate that the Greenzit nutrient solution significantly increases the height g…
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Introduction trials of winter species in sub-tropical subhumid zone at Peshawar
Mohammad Noor
Six grass and six legume species were sown i.e. November, 1977 under barani conditions at Peshawar (av, rainfall 350 mm) in eleven blocks. Festuca arundinacea (R.M. No.70) produced maximum green and air dried forage in April 1978. There was no significant diff…
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Performance of four varieties of Sesame (Sesamum indicum) and their response to fertilizer
Shakil Haider Zaidi, Anwar Ahmad Khan
Cultivation trials were conducted on four sesame (Sesamum indicum) varieties to judge their performance and response to fertilizers under Peshawar climatic conditions during the years 1978 and 1979. Varieties S-17 gave higher seed yield as compared to Calinda,…
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Seed Storage and Germination studies in Blue Pine
K.M. Siddiqui, Mohammad Pervez
This paper describes results of studies on seed storage and germination of Himalayan blue pine. The effects of seed storage and germination temperatures and stratification, insecticidal and fungicidal treatments on germination of blue pine seed were determined…
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