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ArticlesAquatic organisms used as food by certain freshwater fishes of district Dera Ismail Khan
S. Rashid Ali, S. Izhar Hussain
AQUATIC ORGANISMS USED AS FOOD BY CERTAIN FRESHWATER FISHES OF DISTRICT DERA ISMAIL KHAN S. Rashid Ali and S. Izhar Hussain Zoology Department, Gordon College. Rawalpindi Abstract: Aquatic organisms and fishes were collected from the freshwater bodies of Dera…
25 May 2024- Articles
The Astore Markhor
Ghulam Rasul
THE ASTORE MARKHOR Ghulam Rasul Range Forest Officer, Gilgit Abstract: The Astore Markhor (Capra falconeri falconeri) which is known as bom locally, is the most important game animal of Gilgit Agency and Northern Area. It belongs to genus Capra, family Bovidae…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Polythene tube size in relation to seedling growth in the nursery
Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
POLYTHENE TUBE SIZE IN RELATION TO SEEDLING GROWTH IN THE NURSERY Mohammad Hafeez, PFS-1. Abstract: In order to standardise the size of the polythene bag and the number of perforations in it, an experiment was started in 1970 in the Research Garden, Peshawar.…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Diseases of Acacia modesta Wall.
Mohammad Hafeez
DISEASES OF ACACIA MODESTA WALL. M. A. Quraishi and Manzoor Ahmad Botany Branch, Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar Acacia modesta is a medium sized thorny deciduous tree with a bushy rounded crown and drooping branches. Bark is rough with numerous irregular…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Wood quality evaluation for rationale utilization of Paulownia wood species grown in Peshawar
Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Salim, Nowsherwan Zarif, Zahid Rauf, Muhammad Naqash, Ahmad Hussain
Evaluation of various wood species for their physico-mechanical properties and further recommendations for rationale utilization of studied wood species on the bases of strength (physico-mechanical) properties was accomplished in this research study. ASTM inte…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Comparative study on effect of the working system on production, processing, and marketing of Mazri palm (Nannorhops ritchieana (Griff.) aitchison) in Kohat forest division and Paniala, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Inam Ullah, Zahid Ahmad, Syed Hasnain Abbas, Kaleem Shah
To find best sustainable management systems for Mazri (local name) Palm resource, a comparative study was conducted in the two-major Dwarf Palm growing areas i.e. Kohat Forest Division (Govt. controlled) and Paniala, Dera Ismail Khan (D. I. Khan) (Privately co…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Properties and utilization of locally grown Chinar (Platanus orientalis Linn.) wood
Zahid Rauf, Syed Jawad Raza
Chinar (Platanus orientalis) wood grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was tested for its physico-mechanical properties and pulping characteristics to find out its better utilization. Results revealed that the comparatively high value of cleavage made it better for car…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Wood anatomy of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes)
Ghulam Mustafa Nasir, Khalid Hussain Solangi
Basic structure of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes) wood was studied to ease its identification and provide the anatomical data helpful in different practices of wood testing and processing and assess its better utilization. Results revealed that in Pilu wood, the fi…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Evaluation of Rhizobial strains for root nodulation, growth and yield, in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) under natural conditions
Ghazala Yasmeen
The study was carried out to determine the effect of two rhizobial strains (i)Thal 8 and (ii)TAL 620,on three varieties of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) differ in nodulation capacity viz ICC 4948 High nodulating (HN), ICC 4948 Low nodulating (LN), ICC 4948 Non-no…
25 May 2024 
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.62.69
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.50.55
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/73.2.70.81
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.56.61
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.94.102
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…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.2.82.93
Research ArticleEffect of Feeding Mix Mulberry Varieties on Growth and Development of C-21 Strain of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) and on their Cocoon Characters
Muhammad Salman, Naveed Ahmed, Mir Manzar Ud Din, Fazli Amin, Arsalan Ali
The present study was carried out to observe and study the growth and developmental stages of mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) C-21 strain by feeding different mulberry varieties and its effect on their cocoon characters during spring and autumn silkworm rea…
18 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.1.49.54
Research ArticleComparative Study of Socio-Economic Factors Responsible for the Degradation of Forest in Sherani District
Moazzam Baig, Sohaib Ahmed, Arz Muhammad Umrani
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that a variety of socioeconomic factors have an impact on the district Sherani due to overall forest degradation. Because in the study area there is a very low level of literacy, most people are not aware that defore…
13 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/21.1.21.27- Research Article
Uses of Nanostructures in Innovative Composite Wood Products and Their Applications
Abdur Rahman Khan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Umair Khan
Composite wood products are the engineered products manufactured from wood saw dust and fibers with synthetic organic adhesive like urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde. The uses of nanotechnology in present day are flourishing in many fields, because of…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2024/73.1.24.34 
ReviewThe Impact of Agroforestry on Resource Management in Pakistan: A Review
Basheer Ahmad, Nowsherwan Zarif, Saif Ullah Khan, Salman Ahmad, Anwar Ali
Around the world, forest ecosystems are in decline, facing various factors both living and non-living that negatively affect their health. Pakistan is not exempt from this challenge, as its population continues to grow, reaching 208 million, leading to increas…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.1.35.49- Research Article
Assessing the Adaptability of Newly Introduced Sesame Varieties
Zia Ur Rahman, Naveed Ahmad, Adnan Ahmad, Hammad Ud Din, Fazli Amin
Sesame has the potential to be cultivated as a forage plant in hot and dry climate regions, and it can be used to increase the food security of a herd. A field experiment was conducted in 2022 at Medicinal Plants Farm, located in the Peshawar region of Khyber…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.1.1.5