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Abstract

ABSTRACT Intro: A few years back seed of some exotic Acacias was imported for comparative trials in arid areas of Pakistan. One of the studies was laid out near Jamrud, Peshawar (av. ann. rainfall 350 mm). The soil is sandy loam, with scattered pebbles in the soil horizon as the areas has been an old bed. One year old plants of 3 species viz. Acacia victoriae, Acacia aneura (Australia) and A. tortilis (Sudan) were planted in August 1979. One hand watering was given at the time of planting. 16 plants of each species were planted in one plot at 2 x 2 m, in 5 replications; 80 plants each of the three species, 240 plants in all. The study was assessed in October, 1982.