Issue · 2024
Vol. 74, Iss. 2
7 articles · All issues →
Research ArticlePhytosociology of Subtropical Chir Pine Forest of Matta Forest Subdivision
Muhammad Ashfaq Khan, Basheer Ahmad, Sami Ul Haq, Bilal Ahmed Qazi, Saifullah
A study was carried out to quantitatively describe the phytosociological characteristics of the Chirpine forest in the Matta Forest subdivision of Swat valley. The phytosociology of the study area has been analyzed using a total of 35 sample plots in the field…
27 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.63.69
ReviewSignificance of Cultivating Genus Paulownia and its Utilization in Different Sectors: A Review
Asim Karim, Anwar Ali, Bilal Ahmed Qazi, Nowsherwan Zarif, Wadood Shah
This review’s objective is to determine the present level of knowledge about the origin and use of paulownia trees, especially in European countries where paulownia has just recently been introduced. Numerous studies on paulownia hybrids have demonstrate…
15 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.70.78
Research ArticleFirst Report of Fusarium circinatum Associated with Declining Pinus wallichiana Forests in Kumrat Valley, Dir Kohistan Division
Mahnoor Baloch, Sanam Zarif Satti
The study reports the occurrence of Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of Pine Pitch Canker, in Pinus wallichiana forests in Kumrat Valley, Pakistan. The disease was first observed in early 2023, leading to widespread damage in affected forest areas. The pa…
22 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.85.91
Research ArticleNutritional Evaluation of Three Panicum Forage Species at Different Growth Stages
Ashar Farooq, Mohammad Salim, Zahid Rauf, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Asad Abbas Khan
Forages play a crucial role in livestock feed, significantly influencing overall livestock production. Understanding nutritional value of forages is essential for making informed decisions in sustainable livestock production systems. This study was focused to…
3 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/74.2.101.107
Research ArticleSpecies Richness and Diversity in Sub-Tropical Chir Pine Forest in Abbottabad City
Hammad Ali, Basheer Ahmad, Asim Karim, Saifullah, Salman Ahmad
Species richness is generally measured by counting the number of distinct species within a specific area or sample. Species richness serves as a physiologically meaningful indicator for alpha (α) diversity. The purpose of this research was to examine the…
16 Nov 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.79.84
ReviewUtilization of Non-Wood Fibers as Raw Materials for Pulp and Paper Production in Pakistan: A Review
Muhammad Umair Khan, Abdur Rehman, Mansoor Ali Khan, Abdur Rahman Khan, Sajid Ali, Zeeshan Ahmad
Pulp and paper raw materials are in huge demand due to the growth of the pulp and paper sector in Pakistan and around the world. Because of scarce forest resources and abundance of agricultural leftovers, Pakistan has a great opportunity to produce pulp and pa…
27 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.53.62
Research ArticleAssessment of Soil Physico-Chemical Characteristics in Response to Biochar and Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Field
Mujeebur Rahman, Muhammad Ilyas, Arshad Ullah, Rooh Ullah, Sanam Zarif
A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season, 2017 at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, to examine the impact of biochar and inorganic fertilizers on soil physico-chemical properties in a maize field. The experiment followed a two-factor ra…
27 Jan 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.2.92.100