Issue · 2025
Vol.31, Iss. 2,
7 articles · All issues →
Research ArticlePharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Antimicrobial Potential of Pteris cretica L. Collected from Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Fazal Manan, Imtiaz Ahmad, Fayaz Asad, Lubna Shakir, Shakir Ullah
The term Pharmacognosy is derived from the Greek words “pharmakon” (drug) and “gnosis” (knowledge). It is defined as “the science that provides infrastructure for the evolution of traditional medicines.” Pteris cretica L., a…
24 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.117.131
Research ArticlePerformance of Different Wheat Cultivars in Semi-arid Ecological Conditions
Zarghoona, Khilwat Afridi, Ruby Wali Khan, Haseeba, Rahmat Elahi, Nadia et al.
A field trial of 49 wheat genotypes was performed in an alpha lattice design to evaluate the phenological and morphological traits. The data analysis revealed considerable variations among genotypes for traits like days to heading (81–97), days to maturi…
2 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.132.150
Research ArticleEffect of Copper Toxicity on the Growth Parameters of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn
Uzma Sahib, Atta Ur Rahman, Sajjad Ahmad, Fahmeeda Kausar, Sana Khan, Sumaira Noor et al.
This study investigated the effect of copper contamination (100 to 500 ppm) on the germination and growth of Silybum marianum. The germination of seed was maximum at 500 ppm and minimum in the control soil (0 ppm). Maximum biomass were investigate at 400 ppm o…
2 May 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.74.82
Research ArticleEcological Study of Weeds of Sugarcane in District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ubaid Ullah Khan, Maqsood Anwar, Muhammad Saqlain, Numan Tufail
The present research explains ecological study of weeds of Sugarcane in District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study was conducted during weeds growing seasons in sugarcane fields from October 2022 to January 2023. The weed flora of sugarcane in stu…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.83.89
Research ArticleMitigation of Salinity Stress in Maize (Zea mays L.) Using the Endophytic Fungus GR7
Rahid Khan, Nazli Rahid, Wasim Khan, Naila Shah, Lubna Shakir, Habiba Ghafoor et al.
Endophytic fungi are gaining recognition as natural allies in agriculture, capable of enhancing crop tolerance against environmental stresses. In this study, the potential of the endophytic strain GR7, isolated from Senna occidentalis L., was examined for its…
2 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.151.166
Research ArticleEthnobotanical Study of Indigenous Medicinal Plants of District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Huma Gul, Iqra Anwar, Khair Ul Ibrar, Anwar Hussain, Maira Fazal
An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in district Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to investigate medicinal flora of the study area. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with traditional healers and local residents. Interviews with ei…
24 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2024/31.2.90.103
Research ArticleFloristic Diversity and Life Form Spectrum of Vegetation in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Huma Gul, Anwar Hussain Khan, Nasira Bibi, Rayyan Komal, Shabir Ahmad
The current study was conducted to investigate floral structure, life form and leaf size spectrum and habitat status of plants of Swabi District, Pakistan. Regular visits were organized between the years of 2022 to 2023 to collect plant samples of the region a…
23 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2025/31.2.104.116