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Research ArticleIdentification and Morphological Characteristics of Weed Flora Associated with Wheat, Rice and Maize crops in Batkhela, District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Bibi Maryam, Syed Mukarram Shah
The ecological exploration of weed of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), maize (Zea mays L.) and rice (Oryza sativa L.) was conducted in Batkhela region, District Malakand. The data were collected about the weed diversity and morphological characteristics through f…
6 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.3.254.268
ReviewTraditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides (G. Don) DC. (Oleaceae): A Review
Muhammad Adnan, Akhtar Zaman, Hansa Gul, Alevcan Kaplan, Muhammad Nauman Khan, Sana Wahab et al.
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides is a plant with several pharmacological and biological properties. It is commonly termed “Afghan ash”. It is distributed in Afghanistan, Morocco, Algeria, India, the Hindu Kush, and the Himalayan mountains of Pakistan. Build…
2 Oct 2026DOI PJWSR/2026/32.3.240.253
Research ArticleIncidence of Alternaria Leaf Spot and Resistance Evaluation of Okra Genotypes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Jehan Sher, Sana Ishtiaq, Amna Shafi, Bilad Ullah, Ghani Gul, Tamana Bakht
Alternaria leaf spot, caused by Alternaria alternata, is a major constraint to okra production in Pakistan. This study was conducted during 2021 to assess the incidence of Alternaria leaf spot in major okra-growing areas of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (Peshawar and Now…
15 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.3.229.239
Research ArticleEthnomedicinal Plant Knowledge of Dheri Julagram, District Malakand, Pakistan: Diversity, Traditional Uses, and Conservation Implications
Nizakat Bibi, Mohsin Khan, Murad Ali, Ghani Subhan, Gul Rahim, Shakir Ullah
Medicinal plants represent an important component of traditional healthcare systems, particularly in remote mountainous regions where indigenous communities rely on local plant resources for treating various health conditions. However, traditional ethnobotanic…
14 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.3.211.228
Research ArticleA Review of Grass Allelopathy and its Role in Tropical Grassland Management
Mahamarakkalage Nethmi Ayodya Perera, Peliyagodage Chathura Dineth Perera, Muhammad Azim Khan
Allelopathy is the term for chemical interactions in which organisms, especially plants, release biochemicals that affect other species’ ability to grow, survive, and reproduce. Over 2000 plant species have been found to have allelopathic effects and eco…
30 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.3.188.197
Research ArticleProximate Composition and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination of Onosma hispida Aerial Parts Powder from District Malakand, Pakistan
Amir Suhail, Kainat Ali, Gul Rahim, Shazia Ali, Sahar Nasim, Sheema Rahman et al.
Medicinal plants are widely used as household remedies in Pakistan; however, information on the nutritional composition and mycotoxin contamination of locally used plant materials remains limited. This study evaluated the proximate composition and aflatoxin Bâ…
30 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.3.198.210
Research ArticleParthenium hysterophorus: A Silent Threat to Agricultural Productivity and Crop Sustainability
Gulnaz Parveen, Huma Gul, Saba Iqbal, Nazara, Tariq Nadeem, Roseena
Parthenium hysterophorous is one of the most aggressive invasive weeds worldwide, posing a serious threat to agricultural productivity, crop sustainability, and ecosystem health. Owing to its rapid growth, prolific seed production, and strong competitive abili…
22 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.2.175.187
Research ArticleAllelopathic Effects of Populus nigra L. Leaf Powder on Germination and Early Growth of Wheat Cultivar Akbar-19
Aafaq Ahmad, Shahid Ali, Ayaz Akhtar, Muhammad Muneeb, Sohail Bacha, Munsif Ali et al.
This research was conducted in the Botanical Garden of Government Postgraduate College, Swabi, from 28 January 2025 to 15 March 2025. Triticum aestivum L. is one of the most important cereal crops cultivated worldwide as a staple food source. However, wheat pr…
1 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.2.168.174
Mini-ReviewClimate Change Impacts on Weed–Crop Interactions and Their Implications for Agricultural Productivity: A Review
Iqtidar Hussain, Sheheryar, Mohammad Safdar Baloch, Muhammad Zubair Khan
Climate change is progressively altering weed activities, crop–weed interactions, and the success of weed management techniques modifying the dynamics of agroecosystems. The review links plant physiological responses to shifts in weed communities, crop&n…
19 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.2.125.143
Research ArticlePhytodiversity Assessment of Maidan Valley Dir Lower, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Ashfaq, Huma Gul, Waqas Ahmad, Mujahid Khan, Syeda Ume Rubab, Zakir Ullah et al.
This study aims to assess the phytodiversity assessment of the vegetation of Maidan valley Lower Dir, Pakistan. Field surveys were conducted during different seasons from 2023-2024 to document plant diversity across the study area. The region covers approximat…
19 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.2.149.167- Research Article
Morphological Responses of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Mustard (Brassica nigra) to Plant-Derived Smoke Solution Under Heavy Metal Salt Stress
Nazish, Shahida Naveed, Kalsoom, Riffat, Inayat Ullah Khan
Heavy metal stress, particularly from cadmium (Cd), represents a major abiotic constraint that significantly reduces crop productivity. Plant-derived smoke (PDS) has previously been reported to enhance seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass accumulatio…
19 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.2.144.148 
Research ArticleMedicinal Plant Diversity and Ethnobotanical Applications in Tehsil Khall, Dowab, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mohammad Sohail, Falaknaz, Lubna Shakir, Ghani Subhan, Naveen Dilawar, Ikram Ullah et al.
This study aims to document floral diversity and associated ethnobotanical knowledge in Tehsil Khall, Village Dowab, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 58 plant species belonging to 34 families and 48 genera were recorded, with Rosace…
1 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.2.69.97
Research ArticleEffect of Allelopathic Trees on the Morphological Features of Rice (Oryza sativa)
Tariq Aziz, Basit Ali, Nazli Rahid, Rahid Khan, Abdul Basit, Ghani Subhan et al.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the allelopathic effects of selected tree species on seed germination and morphological traits of Oryza sativa. Allelopathy is an important ecological mechanism influencing crop performance, particularly in rice-base…
1 Jun 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.2.98.124
Research ArticlePurification and Characterization of α-Amylase Produced from Penicillium citrinum
Mehak Iftikhar, Memuna G. Shahid, Zohaib Anjum, Awais Anjum, Ikram-ul-Haq, Nazish Mazhar Ali et al.
This research work was conducted on the Purification and Characterization of α-Amylase enzyme by Penicillium citrinum using surface culture fermentation technique. The optimization study was done for α-Amylase enzyme production using fermentation p…
26 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.1.62.68
Research ArticlePharmacological Evaluation of Withania coagulans Dunal
Ahmad Jamal Hasham, Gul Jan, Abdullah
A member of the Solanaceae family, Withania coagulans was collected from Palosi Payan Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and its pharmacological characteristics are the subject of these investigations. In albino mice, the results demonstrate its strong an…
13 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.1.55.61
Research ArticleEndophytic Fungus Sgr2 Enhances Zea Mays L. Growth and Biochemical Resilience Under Salinity Stress
Rahid Khan, Nazli Rahid, Wasim Khan, Abdul Basit, Naveen Dilawar, Tariq Aziz et al.
Salinity stress is a major constraint affecting crop productivity worldwide, necessitating sustainable strategies to enhance plant tolerance. This study evaluates the influence of the endophytic fungus SGR2 on growth performance and biochemical responses of Ze…
19 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.1.14.39
Research ArticlePhytoclimatic Patterns and Seasonal Variation in Plant Life Forms and Leaf Size Spectra in District Dir Lower, Pakistan
Falak Naz, Mohammad Sohail, Azmat Noreen, Sajid Ali, Hasnain Khan, Lubna Shakir et al.
A year-long ecological investigation was conducted in District Dir Lower (Timergara, Fazal, and Tehsil Munda), Pakistan, to assess seasonal variation in plant life forms and leaf size spectra. The objective of this study was to evaluate phytoclimatic patterns…
19 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.PJWSR/2026/32.1.40.54
Research ArticleEvaluation of Allelopathic Effects of Leaf Litter Contaminated Soils from Invasive Weeds (Calotropis procera and Paspalum distichum) on Wheat Germination and Seedling Growth
Muhammad Asad, Iqtidar Hussain, Faisal Nadeem, Hafiz Muhammad Jhanzab, Muhammad Saad, Muhammad Saqib et al.
This experiment has studied the allelopathic effects of two invasive weed species, Paspalum distichum L. and Calotropis procera L. on wheat (variety Akbar-2019), germination and initial vegetative growth. This was done in soil-filled pots that took place in Go…
3 Mar 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2026/32.1.01.13
Research ArticleSalicylic Acid as a Potential Growth Regulator Under Salinity Stress in Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Plants
Junaid Khan, Irshad Ali Khan, Muhammad Yaser Ali, Abdullah Shahid, Muhammad Sohaib, Muhammad Ibrahim et al.
Salicylic acid (SA) is extensively documented for its ability to alleviate the detrimental impacts of abiotic stressors, such as salt, in plants. This study aims to assess the efficacy of SA foliar application in enhancing the growth and yield of pea (Pisum sa…
19 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.4.228.237
Research ArticleBryophytes Flora of Maidan Valley, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Khaliq Ur Rahman, Shahid Khan, Wahid Ullah, Inam Ullah, Sajad Hussain, Tufail Ahmad Zeb et al.
The present research study was conducted through integrated field survey and laboratory analysis from March to June 2025, to explore the Bryoflora of Maidan Valley, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 50 bryophytes species were collected from d…
19 Jan 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjwsr/2025/31.4.238.247