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Research ArticleRelationship Between Fiber Characteristics and Pulping Properties of Ipil Ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) Tree Grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Muhammad Umair Khan, Zahid Rauf, Abdur Rehman, Tanvir Hussain, Mansoor Ali Khan
Identification of new species for pulp and paper production is the need of the day. In this regard, a little work has been done in Pakistan instead of abundance of various hardwood species which would be regarded as fine sources of pulp and paper production. T…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.1.17.23
Research ArticleDecoding the Nutritional Mystique: A Comparative Analysis of Guava and Peach Varieties from Diverse Climatic Regions
Mansoor Ali Khan, Khalid Imran, Zahid Rauf, Tanvir Hussain, Muhammad Umair Khan, Sajid Ali
Climatic conditions and genetic modifications play an important role in determining the nutritional value of the fruit. Fresh guava fruit samples were collected from Kohat, Lahore (Punjab), Mardan, and Karak. Four varieties of fresh peach including one genetic…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.1.11.16
Research ArticleAssessment of Species Composition and Carrying Capacity in Pothwar Scrub Rangeland of Kherimurat, Punjab
Ashar Farooq, Farrukh Waheed, Asad Abbas Khan
The present study was designed to assess the species composition and carrying capacity in scrub rangeland of Kherimurat, Punjab. For field data collection, two homogeneous sites i.e., grazed and un-grazed were randomly selected in Compartment No.12 of Kherimur…
26 Jun 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/73.1.6.10
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…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.94.101
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…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.84.93
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…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.55.62
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…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.76.83- Research Article
Exploring 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,…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.63.68 
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…
26 Dec 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.2.69.75
ReviewChemistry, Air Quality, and Climate Change: Uniting the Pieces of the Puzzle
Salim Saifullah, Tasmina Kanwal, Khadija Rehman
Chemistry plays a major role in learning the underlying mechanisms responsible for changes in air quality, which subsequently exert substantial effects on climate patterns. Various chemical processes, including the production of greenhouse gases and photochemi…
27 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2023/72.1.1.20
Research ArticleLand Cover and Land Use Change Detection Using Object-Based Image Analysis in Kaghan Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Aamir Shakeel, Anwar Ali, Tahir Iqbal, Ziad Raza
Since 2000, the anthropogenic and natural drivers have a great impact on the land use land cover of the Kaghan valley in Mansehra District. Rapid, unplanned and unsustainable urbanization in the area has changed the landscape of the area to a great deal. Fores…
27 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.1.28.35
Research ArticleComparative Assessment of Carbon Stocks in Guzara and Reserved Forests of Siran Valley, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Anwar Ali, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Nowsherwan Zarif
A study was conducted in Moist Temperate Forests of Siran Valley of District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to estimate and compare carbon stocks in Guzara and Reserved Forests. Data was collected from 253 sample plots using a systematic random sampling techniqu…
27 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2022/72.1.36.41
Research ArticleClimate Change and Plant Anatomy: Assessment of Adaptability Potential of Walnut (Juglans regia) Grown in Swat, Pakistan
Khalid Hussain, Tanvir Hussain, Muhammad Inamullah Khan
Trees specie s as living entity response to climate and record variations in climate; thus are commonly used to study climate change. The aim of this study was to explore the dendrochronological and dendroclimatological potential of broad-leaved species, speci…
27 Jun 2022DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2022/72.1.42.48