INTRODUCTION Maize being the highest yielding cereal crop in the world, is of significant importance for countries like Pakistan, where …
Sugarcane Over View
Sugarcane is an important cash crop of Pakistan. It is mainly grown for sugar and sugary production. It is an …
Carrot
Carrot (Doucus carota) is a very poplar vegetable in Pakistan. It is rich in carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, …
Marigold poor man’s saffron
Marigold, calendula officinalis, with its pale-green leaves and golden orange flowers, is a familiar sight in spring in homes and …
Gene Transfer Technology for Mushrooms: The Power and Potential for Significant Crop Improvement
Birth of Recombinant DNA Technology In the early 1970’s, California scientists first succeeded at splicing viral and bacterial DNAs in …
Eying Export Of Citrus Fruit
The export prospects of citrus fruits have improved as production is up and exporters anticipate sending larger shipments to a …
Duck Farming
Domestic Ducks From ancient times domestic ducks have served as a source of food and income for people in …
Fisheries management, policy and implementation: a review
The term fishery is used to describe the waters where fishing takes place or the species of fish being harvested. …
Threat to poultry industry
The KP government’s ban on exports of poultry products to Afghanistan has added one more to the list of many …
Milk: What Pakistan thinks?
Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of milk with volumes cumulated across formal and informal sectors. At present, the rate …
Inefficient fertiliser use damaging soil fertility in Punjab
THE unsustainable management practices in Punjab have damaged soil fertility and health, leading to promotion of chemical fertilisers which too …