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Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

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The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FAS) at the University of the Punjab (PU) in Lahore is a leading institution dedicated to agricultural education, research, and development. It is located on the university's Quaid-e-Azam Campus. https://pu.edu.pk/home/faculty/52/Agricultural-Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. Tehmina Anjum has taken charge as the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Punjab. Her extensive expertise in plant pathology and academic administration is expected to drive the faculty toward new heights of research excellence. Establishment and Evolution The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences has a progressive history of development at the University of the Punjab: Origin (2002): The foundation was laid with the establishment of the Department of Mycology & Plant Pathology (MPPL) . Institute Status (2011): The department was subsequently upgraded to the Institute of...

Date Palm Tree

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Introduction The Date Palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family ( Arecaceae ). It is one of the oldest cultivated fruit crops, having been grown in the Middle East and North Africa for over 6,000 years. The tree is synonymous with desert oases and is a staple food source for many arid populations due to its highly nutritious and long-storing fruit (the date). Etymology Phoenix : The genus name, possibly derived from the Phoenician word for date palm, or the legendary Egyptian bird, suggesting renewal after fire or damage. dactylifera : Derived from the Greek word dactylus (finger) and the Latin ferous (bearing), referring to the finger-like shape and clustered arrangement of the fruit. Description Feature Details Tree Evergreen, single-stemmed palm, growing tall and columnar, reaching up to 30 m (100 ft) in height. It is very long-lived, often over 100 years. Trunk Cylindrical, covered with rough scars from old, detached leaf bases. Leaves Large, pinnate (feather-like) fro...

Sumbal (Red Silk Cotton Tree)

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Introduction The Sumbal tree ( Bombax ceiba ) is a magnificent, tropical, deciduous tree native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest trees in its native range and is easily recognizable by its buttress roots, prickly bark (especially when young), and the spectacular display of large, bright red, cup-shaped flowers that appear in early spring when the tree is bare. Etymology Sumbal / Semal: Common names used across the Indian subcontinent. Red Silk Cotton Tree: Refers to the color of the flowers and the cotton-like fiber (Kapok) produced in the fruit pods. Kapok: The name given to the floss produced by the fruit, which is also applied to other trees in the same family. Description Feature Details Tree Large, fast-growing, deciduous tree, reaching 20–30 m (65–100 ft) tall. The trunk is massive with distinctive buttress roots and is covered in large, conical prickles when the tree is young. Leaves Large, palmately compound (like a hand), with 5 to 9 leaflets spr...