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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 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
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 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
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
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 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
Research ArticleIsolation of Nepetin (6-Methoxyluteolin) from Artemisia vulgaris and Spectroscopic Characterization: A Bioactive Flavonoid
Salim Saifullah, Achyut Adhikari
Artemisia vulgaris, a medicinal plant with various pharmacological properties, has a longstanding history of global utilization. The biochemical components substantially impact the economy and pharmacological sector, providing various advantages. Nepetin, a fl…
11 Oct 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.49.52
Research ArticlePhytosociological Analysis of Moist Temperate Forest in Shah Pur, District Shangla
Sami ul Haq, Basheer Ahmad, Bilal Ahmed Qazi
This study investigates the species composition of moist temperate forests in Shahpur Valley, District Shangla. Fifty 20x20 meter plots were randomly selected across the valley, considering factors like spacing, tree population, size, density, crop variation,…
9 Oct 2024DOI DOI | https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.40.48
Research ArticleComparative Study of Willow (Salix tetrasperma) Wood and Lachi (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) Hardwood Species for Pulp and Paper Manufacture, Grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Umair Khan, Zahid Rauf, Saeed Akhtar, Abdur Rahman Khan, Mansoor Khan
Pulp and Paper sector has been expanding throughout the world because of increasing literacy rate and population, hence substantial request for pulp and paper raw material. To fulfill the eco-friendly sources demand and The longevity of their forthcoming indus…
26 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.32.39
Research ArticleLand Use Land Cover Change Detection of District Lahore Using GIS and Remote Sensing (1993-2023)
Mohsin Rafique, Muhammad Atif Majeed, Aamir Shakeel, Tahir Iqbal, Ziad Raza
The urban landscape of Lahore, Pakistan, has undergone profound transformations from 1993 to 2023. This study employs advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to comprehensively analyze the evolving Land Use and Land Cov…
11 Sept 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.24.31
ReviewInvasive Species in Pakistan: Impacts, Challenges and Management Strategies
Muhammad Farooq, Sanam Zarif
Ecosystems around the world, including Pakistan, are becoming increasingly concerned about invasive species, both plant and animal. These species, which are non-native to the area, seriously threaten native biodiversity and disturb local ecosystems. Invasive s…
21 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.18.23
Research ArticleTrend Analysis of Climate Variables in Urban Microclimate of Peshawar District
Ali Nawaz, Qazi Bilal Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Nowsherwan Zarif, Faizan Ahmad, Asim Karim
The study explores the temporal trends of climate variables in Peshawar’s micro-urban climate, focusing on maximum temperature, minimum temperature, relative humidity, and annual rainfall from 1985 to 2022. Data sourced from the PFI Meteorological Observ…
9 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.9.17
ReviewReview of Dry Land Afforestation Practices in Pakistan
Bilal Ahmed Qazi, Nowsherwan Zarif, Anwar Ali, Faizan Ahmed, Asim Karim, Ali Nawaz
Dryland afforestation is a primary tool for controlling soil erosion, land degradation, and desertification. Pakistan is predominantly a dry country, where 51.5% of the area is arid and 36.9% is semi-arid. The two-thirds of the livelihood of Pakistan is growin…
8 Aug 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/74.1.1.8
Research ArticleQuantifying Pattern of Recorded Biodiversity Observations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from GBIF Database
Barkat Ullah Khan, Ayaz Ahmad, Ashar Farooq, Muhammad Bilal Zia, Hammad-Ud-Din, Muhammad Atif Majeed
This paper analyzes species occurrence data obtained from multiple sources through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to understand the distribution and density of recorded biodiversity observations patterns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakista…
10 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.94.102
Research ArticleSocioeconomic Impacts of Agroforestry Practices in District, Charsadda
Kashif Haleem, Basheer Ahmad, Muhammad Rayyan, Nowsherwan Zarif, Saif Ullah Khan, Salman Ahmad et al.
A survey was carried out in Tehsil Charsadda of Charsadda District to ascertain the socio-economic profile of the farmers resulting from Agroforestry and to evaluate the impacts of Agroforestry practices in the study area. Using two-stage random sampling, data…
4 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/73.2.70.81
Research ArticleSurvival Rate, Regeneration Status and Growth Performance of Plantations Raised Under the Billion Trees Afforestation Project in District Karak
Asad Ali, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Basheer Ahmad
The present research aimed to evaluate the survival rate, status of natural regeneration, and growth performance of plantations established under BTAP in Karak district. A total of 99 sample plots measuring 0.1 hectares were established across the selected sit…
4 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.82.93
ReviewPhysiological, Biochemical and Morphological Responses of Plants to Water Deficit Conditions: A Review
Wadood Shah, Sanam Zarif Satti
It is now universally accepted that global warming is the cause of climatic changes and that it is a major threat for the twenty-first century. The current climate crisis has made water shortage stress worse and limits plant growth and productivity by reducing…
25 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.62.69
Research ArticleUnveiling the Dendroclimatic Potential of Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiana) Growing in Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tanvir Hussain, Zahid Rauf, Mansoor Ali Khan, Khalid Hussain
Dendroclimatic potential of coniferous trees reflects their ability to serve as a valuable tool for understanding the past climatic conditions and predicting future trends of the region. Blue pine (Pinus wallichiana ) with well-defined annual growth rings offe…
25 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.56.61
Research ArticleCurrent Status and Stand Structure of Riverine Forests of Sukkur, Sindh
Anwar Ali, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Muhammad Atif Majeed, Nowsherwan Zarif
A study was conducted to assess the current status, structure, and growing stock of riverine forests in Sukkur District. Data was collected from 751 sample plots laid out in different forest areas through a systematic random sampling design using a grid of 500…
9 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.50.55