The grape belongs to genus Vitis which comprises about sixty species. However, the principal species from which the cultivated grape has been derived is Vitis vinifera. There are three broad division of grapes: Dessert grapes, wine grapes and Raisin grapes.…
Garlic is the second most widely used cultivated Allium after onion. It has long been recognized all over the world as a valuable spice for foods and a popular remedy for various ailments and physiological disorders. It is grown throughout…
The following ecological conditions in Pakistan are suitable for date cultivation: Elevations ranging from 100-200 m Suitable temperatures range from 3 to 45o. Date palms like a warm climate where summers are considerably longer than winters. It is generally said…
Carrot (Daucus carota) is a very popular vegetable in Pakistan. It is rich in carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, and contains appreciable quantities of thiamine and riboflavin. It belongs to the Umbelliferae family and is probably a native of…
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L) of family Solanaceae is both a vegetable and a spice crop of significant economic value in Pakistan. It is mainly used for flavouring and imparting the pungency to cooked vegetables and meal. It is a rich…
The cultivated apple (Malus domestica Borkh ) is reported to have originated in the temperate region of western Asia, between Black sea and Caspian sea. Apple is a symbol of health, beauty and love. This fruit has universal cultivation and…
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) of family cruciferae is a good source of vitamins and minerals. There has been a progressive increase in area and production of cabbage in Pakistan. In 2004-05, the area increased to 4.4 thousand ha,…
Almond (Prunus amygdalus) is one of the important stone fruit grown in Pakistan. It is also included in nuts according to its usage. It is very delicious with high nutritional value because of its oil contents. Almond is a high…
Pakistan is blessed with vast agricultural resources on account of its fertile land, wellirrigated plains, extremes of weather, and centuries old tradition of farming. It is because of its central importance in the economy that the Government has identified agriculture as one…
One of the ubiquitous features of Pakistan is the dilapidated state of roads. Urban populations constantly complain about their poor conditions. But they have little idea of what fate be falls the rural Pakistan. There may be thousands of miles…
