Oyais Ahmad Wagay

Exploring the Floral Biology of Salix alba: Insights into Reproductive Dynamics, Pollen Production and Pollen Morphology in Kashmir Himalayas

Oyais Ahmad Wagay, J.A. Mugloo, T.H Masoodi, Nazir A. Pala, Barkat Hussain, Imran Khan, M Iqbal Jeelani, G. M. Bhat & Jauhar Rafeeq · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

This study investigates the floral phenology, pollen production and pollen characteristics of Salix alba (white willow) over the years 2022 and 2023, highlighting inter-annual and individual tree variations. In 2022, male catkins began flowering between March 8 and March 10, whil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74312

Floral Biology of Chinar (Platanus orientalis L.) under Temperate Conditions in the Kashmir Himalayas

Oyais Ahmad Wagay, Anup Raj, P. A. Khan, J. A. Mugloo, Aashfaq A. Mir & Jauhar Rafeeq · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Chinar, Platanus orientalis is a huge, widely distributed, and long-lived deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is the only species of the Platanaceae family found in India and grows throughout the valley. Since ancient times, this particular species has garnered...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i64217

Arnebia benthamii (Wall. ex G. Don) Johnst.: An Endangered Medicinal Plant of the Western Himalayas-Pharmacological Insights, Phytochemistry and Agrotechnological Advances

Asma Sultan, T.H Masoodi, P.A Sofi, Qurat ul ain Binte Syed, Oyais Ahmad Wagay & Jauhar Rafeeq · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The use of medicinal plants dates back to ancient times, with a significant boost in discoveries during the 17th century, known as the "Age of Herbal Medicines." Traditional medicine was widely relied upon before modern pharmaceuticals, endorsed by the World Health Organization....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72655