Vegetables are important part of food for all. Any contamination in vegetables would ultimately risk human life. The present study was conducted to evaluate the sewage waters impact on soil and vegetables quality with respect to heavy metals in Lahore, Pakistan. Twenty five samples each of water, soil and vegetables leaves and edible portions were collected from 25 diverse localities around Lahore city. Water from River Ravi, polluted with sewage or waste water, was being used as irrigation source in these localities. The water and soil samples were analyzed for pH, EC and heavy metals...

The book examines in detail the fascinating evolution of the history of democratization in India and Pakistan. The appeal of democracy, nevertheless, has persisted. Although negative meaning also attached to term, its essence was not lost to ordinary citizens. The historical background of democratic process in different region remained under discussion. The institutionalization process has started with independence of India and Pakistan under principle line of constitution. Both states have to afford either civil or military authoritarian leadership. Both countries are ethnically diverse. The...

En los ultimos 25 anos se ha deforestado mas de 1,29 millones de km2 en el mundo, siendo la produccion agropecuaria considerada en varios foros como danina para el medio ambiente, donde los ganaderos centroamericanos han sido senalados de ser parte de los causantes del proceso de deforestacion, desertificacion y contaminacion ambiental de la region. Los sistemas silvopastoriles son una alternativa para brindar produccion sostenible y servicios ecosistemicos en el paisaje agricola. El presente estudio realizado en cuatro paises de Centroamerica muestra informacion util sobre la productividad...