Issue · 2022
Pakistan Journal of Forestry, Vol.72, Iss. 2
6 articles · All issues →
ReviewReview on Potential of Poplar (Populus deltoides) Based Agroforestry for Economic Benefits and Climate Change Mitigation
Ali Nawaz, Qazi Bilal, Anwar Ali, Nowsherwan Zarif, Faizan Ahmad, Asim Karim et al.
The world is experiencing increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, increasing temperatures, precipitation fluctuation patterns, and other climate change impacts due to increased fossil fuel consumption which affects community activities. Poplar (Populus…
15 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.84.93
Research ArticleExploring the Intricate Biochemistry of Silk Protein: From Structure to Function
Mir Manzar Ud Din, Naveed Ahmad, Muhammad Salman, Fazli Amin, Saeed Ud Din
Silk protein is a natural biomaterial with remarkable mechanical properties, making it a promising candidate for various applications in the fields of biomedicine, textiles, and engineering. This paper provides an overview of the biochemistry of silk protein,…
9 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.63.68
Research ArticleAssessment of Climate Sensitivity of Himalayan Fir (Abies pindrow) Grown in Ayubia National Park, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Khalid Hussain, Tanvir Hussain, Zahid Rauf, Nowsherwan Zarif
In this research study time series of 270-year (1750 -2020CE) was used to assess climatic sensitivity of the Blue Pine (Abies pindrow) one of the dominant species in the moist temperate forest of Ayubia National Park (ANP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study reveal…
9 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.55.62
Research ArticleQuantification of Vitamin C Content in Rosa brunonii Lindl Rosehips: A Potential Vitamin Supplement
Salim Saifullah, Muhammad Ilyas, Bashir Ullah, Sanam Zarif Satti
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is as vital to flora as it is to animals. It is modulating the regeneration of antioxidants, hormone biosynthesis, and photosynthesis. This study includes the collection of Rosa brunonii rosehips from various locations in Murree Hil…
9 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.69.75
Research ArticleDicot Flora of Malakand Pass Hills, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Muddasir Khan, Siraj-Ud-Din, Muhammad Farooq, Sanam Zarif
In the taxonomic study of dicot of Malakand Pass Hills a total of 113 species belonging to 54 families of Angiosperms, were recorded. Maximum genera and species were in case of Lamiaceae i.e 9 genera being (9.782%) and 11 species (9.734%) of the total genera a…
17 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.94.101
Research ArticleRevolution of Timber Based Industry’s Landscape Through Paulownia Plantations
Muhammad Bilal Zia, Ashar Farooq, Hammad Ud Din, Barkat Ullah Khan, Samee Ud Din
Paulownia is amongst the fastest growing trees in the world having a wide range of distribution. It has gained greater attention as a bioenergy crop in agro-forestry systems for its application as industrial raw material and a promising afforestation agent for…
15 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.76.83