oa FOREWORD

The Natural Products Journal has completed its first year successfully and now enters its second year. The journal has attracted articles from many active scientists in this field. The first volume contained interesting articles on thermophilic fungal enzyme systems, cytotoxic fatty acids, natural pesticides for bio-control agents, novel anti-tumor compounds and on many other frontier fields. I am confident that with the contributions from eminent scientists, the journal will grow rapidly and become a leading journal in the field. I would like to thank the Co-Editor Dr. Iqbal Choudhary, Regional Editors Dr. Yulong Lin and Dr. Francesco Epifano, and the Editorial Advisory Board Members for their enthusiastic support for the journal. I would also like to thank the Bentham staff members, Ms. Madiha Rauf, Senior Production Editor, Ms. Nida Naeem and Mr. Faraz Khan for their help and assistance.