Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit because of its nutritional value and wide adaptability to varied soil and climatic conditions. However, guava does not lend itself easily to the various asexual propagation methods. The only method of its…
Greening also known as yellow shoot disease or Huanglongbing greatly reduced the production of citrus in Pakistan and rest of the world also. The disease was first described in 1929 and first reported in China in 1943, where it is…
Introduction Olive (Olea europea)is a good source of high quality edible oil which contains ployphenols, vitamin E and other natural antioxidants. Though cultivated species of olive are rare in occurrence, wild olives are common in northern areas of Pakistan, indicating…
Introduction Protected vegetable production technology is popular in several countries as it enables to grow vegetables when it is not otherwise possible under field conditions. This coupled with enhanced crop yield of high quality produce allows the growers to invest…
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is a tropical plant that grows favourably within latitudes 20◦ north and south of the equater. Pakistan is facing a chronic deficit of edible oil. Considering its importance, the PARC made efforts in 1980 to…
Elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum) cv. Mott is a perennial high yielding, nutritious and palatable bunch grass of tropics and subtropics. It has high leaf: stemratio and digestibility (70-75%) compared to other summer forage crops such as maize (62%), sorghum (64.32%)…
Onion (Allium cepa L) is one of the important condiments widely used in all households all the year round. The green leaves and immature and mature bulbs are eaten raw or used in preparation of vegetables. Onions are used in…
CITRUS stands as the second most important fruit worldwide after grapes in terms of area and production. Although citrus is very popular, its present status is threatened by a number of problems including low production due to pests. Of all…
Weeds are opportunists. They will find bare spots or places where your grass is weak and exploit those problems to their advantage. Perennial weeds (those that regrow from their roots every year) can spread and make a lawn unsightly. Annual…
Proper mowing gives grass a competitive advantage over weeds and helps keep your lawn healthy. Over the course of the season, mowing is the single most time-consuming lawn-care chore. You may as well do it right!
