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Effect Of The Partial Substitution Of A Commercial Feed For Corn Meal On Growth Performance Of Chickens, Óscar Amilcar García Portillo

Theses and Dissertations

Nutrition is a primary human need. Families often will raise their own animals to meet these nutritional needs. However, high feed costs can severely limit the viability of these small family enterprises. This study addressed ways to improve poultry production as a means for families to ameliorate their diets and increase income. Research was conducted at the Centro Universitario de Oriente (CUNORI), Chiquimula, Guatemala. For this study, commercial poultry feed was supplemented with corn flour at three treatment levels and fed to poultry. Results indicated that partial substitution of commercial feed with corn flour at these three treatment levels did …

Changes In Nitrogen Status Of Soybean Under Influence Of Symbiotically Fixed And Bound Nitrogen, A. G. Gadimov, P. M. Safaraliev, C. N. Troistskaya, Surhay Allahverdiev, S. Nafi̇si̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The contribution of different nitrogen sources (nitrate 15 N-NO 3 and symbiotic N-N 2 ) to the nitrogen status of soybean in ontogenesis was studied. Nitrate was assimilated effectively during the vegetative growth, whereas later on the nitrogen-fixation by root nodules became the basic source of nitrogen. The applying of a low dose of nitrate (22.2 mg N/plant) increased the total nitrogen content in the plant and did not depress the nitrogen fixation. Distribution of the symbiotic and nitrate nitrogen among organs of soybean was proportional.

Effect Of Salinity On Phosphorus Induced Zinc Deficency In Pepper ( Capsicum Annuuml.) Plants, Aydin Güneş, Ali̇ İnal, Mehmet Alpaslan, Yakup Çikili

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The combined effects of NaCl salinity and increasing rates of P on the Zn nutrition of pepper were studied. The applied P increased fruit yield in the absence of salinity, but decreased it in the presence of salinity. Fresh and dry weights of the plants were increased by the applied P and decreased by salinity. Both salinity and increasing levels of P (except 300 mg kg -1 ) decreased the Zn concentrations and Zn uptake of the plants. Zinc deficiency symptoms were observed at P levels of 300 and 500 mg kg -1 , a result which was more pronounced …

Effect Of Conventional And Microwave Cooking Methods On Some Nutritive Contents And Quality Properties Of Chicken Meat, Ayla Soyer, Nuray Kolsarici, Kezban Candoğan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Chicken leg and breast meat samples were cooked in a microwave oven, electric oven and boiling water, and cooking loss, yield, nutritive contents and their retentions after cooking, thiobarbituric acid (TBA) value, total mesophile aerobic bacterial (TMAB) counts and sensory properties were determined. Cooking losses of leg and breast meat were 29.20% and 24.80% respectively. The highest yield (79.69%) was in a breast meat cooked in a microwave oven (P

A Study On The Nutrient Status Of Starking Delicious Apple Cultivar Grown In Erzincan Plain, Muharrem Güleryüz, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Serdar Bi̇len

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was carried in 1993 and1994, in order to determine the nutritional status of the orchards established with S.Delicious apple cultivar in Erzincan plain. In this research, 20 apple orchards was selected and soil and leaf samples taken from the orchards in August. According to the analysis, at the experimental site's soils, pH ranged from 7.38 to 7.95, lime ranged from 0.89 to 13.05%; organic matter 0.24 to 3.07%; P ranged from 1.1 to 25.00 ppm; K ranged from 61 to 731 ppm; Zn ranged from 1.2 to 3.6 ppm and Mn ranged from 3.9-15.0 ppm. The soils generally …

Effect Of Iron And Zinc Applications On Growth And On Concentration Of Mineral Nutrients Of Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Grown In Artificial Siltation Soils, M. Rüştü Karaman, A. Reşi̇t Brohi̇, Ali̇ İnal, Süleyman Taban

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The study was carried out in greenhouse conditions by growing the Yalova field bean variety (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with different iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) applications in an alluvial soil which was collected from the artificial siltation area (0-20 cm depth) of the Kelkit River in Niksar-Tokat. A colluvial soil was also used for comparison. Iron was applied at 0, 10 and 20 ppm Fe in the forms Fe-EDDHA, FeSO_4.7H_2O and Fe-EDDHA + FeSO_4.7H_2O (1:1 ratio). Zinc was applied at 0, 10 and 20 ppm Zn in the form ZnCl_2. The plants were harvested after six weeks of growth in …

Variation In Biomass And Chemical Composition Of Dominant Rangeland Plants During The Growing Season I. Changes In Biomass, Root/Shoot Ratio, Stem, Leaf, Flower Ratios, Adi̇l Bakoğlu, Ahmet Gökkuş, Ali̇ Koç

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to determine annual variations in the below- and above-ground biomass, root/stem, stem, leaf and flower ratios of crested wheatgrass, subalpine brome, sheep fescue, junegrass, needlegrass, hybrid alfalfa and cat thyme. The specimens were collected during the growing season of 1994 from protected rangelands in Erzurum area. Plant height increased slowly at the onset of growth, accelerated in the middle of a growth stage and levelled off after the blossom stage. The accumulation of below- and above-ground biomass was similar to the trend of growth in plant height. Root/stem rations were highest at the beginning of the …

Anatomical, Phytosociological And Ecological Properties Of Pterocarya Fraxinifolia (Poiret), Hamdi̇ Güray Kutbay, Nesi̇me Merev, Tolga Ok

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study wood anatomical structure, ecological and phytosociological proporties of Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Poiret) Spach which one of the relict species of Turkey and occuring locally at Hacı Osman flooded forest (Tekkeköy-Samsun) have been investigated. The distribution area of the species in Turkey have also been determined. As a result of the study of wood anatomy of P. fraxinifolia have been determined and anatomical properties of P. fraxinifolia have been compared with Juglans regia L. belonging to same family. Leaf and soil samples belonging to P. fraxinifolia were taken and it has been determined that macro element concentrations are between …

A Research On The Analysis Of Heterotic Effects For Certain Agronomical Characters In Cross Population Of Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus L.), Abdurrahi̇m Tanju Göksoy, Aydin Türkeç, Zeki̇ Meti̇n Turan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was carried out to determine the hybrid vigour (heterosis) for certain agronomical characteristics in the new - improved hybrid combinations in sunflower, during the years 1994 - 1995 at the Experimental and Research Centre of Faculty of Agriculture, Uludağ University. In the first year of this research, 7 CMS (female) lines and 4 Restorer (male) testers were crossed in all the possible combinations and 28 F_1 hybrids were obtained. In the second years, 28 F_1 hybirds, 11 parents and a standard variety (a commercial hybrid variety) were tested in a randomized block desing with three replications. According to …

Determination Of Nutritional Status Of Pepper Grown In The Kumluca And Kale Regions, Sahri̇ye Sönmez, İlker Uz, Mustafa Kaplan, Tevfi̇k Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This experiment was carried out to investigate mineral nutritional status and to determine the nutrient problems of pepper plants grown in greenhouses in the Kumluca and Kale regions. For this objective, 70 soil samples (from a depth of 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm) were collected to analyze for pH, CaCO_3, total soluble salt, texture, organic matter, total N, available P, exchangeable K, Ca, Mg, available Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu, and 35 leaf samples were collected to analyze for N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu. The pH of the soil samples was slightly alkaline. Most of …

Determination Of Maize Genotypes Tolerates To Low Temperature At Early Developing Stages, Engi̇n Kinaci, Ekrem Kün

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research has been carried to identify maize genotypes which germinate and emerge under the temperature commonly known as minimum and tolerate to low degrees of temparatures at early developing stages. Samples have been used were collected from regions or locations where early planting of maize is risky and/or growing period is not sufficient. Variations were determined for germination rate, number of 50% germination days, number of 50% emergence days, number of primary roots and their total length and coleoptile length. These samples were germinated at 9 o C and showed resistance to 4.8 o C air temperature at early …

Effects Of Various Iron Fertilizers And Rates On Some Micro Nutrients Contents Of Peach Trees, Haluk Başar, Ahmet Özgümüş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This research was implemented in order to determine the effects of various iron fertilizers and doses on some micronutrients contents of peach leaves. The filed experiments were established in randomized plots experimental design with six replications in three different orchards at Karabalçık, Çağlayanköy and Barakfaki districts in Bursa plain. As iron fertilizers, Sequestrene 138 Fe (100, 200 and 300 grams per tree) and iron sulphate (500 and 1000 grams per tree) in combination with 10 kg of FYM were applied to soils in early spring. According to the results, Sequestrene 138 Fe applied trees had significantly lower Mn levels than …

Problem Identification And Priority Setting In Agricultural Research: The Case Of The Eastern Margin Of Central Anatolia, Vedat Uzunlu, Ahmet Bayaner, Surendra P. S. Beniwal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Since the resources available to research institutes are scarce, and experimentation is the most costly phase of a research program, researchers must make sure that the possible solutions to identified problems have a high chance of success. Consequently, problems should be carefully prioritized for experimentation. Factors limiting increased productivity in crop production in the Eastern Margin of Central Anatolia (EMCA) along with agro-ecological factors, apart from political concern, are agronomic constraints. Limiting factors in livestock production are insufficient feed supply, poor conditions of natural grazing areas, and housing of animals. Increasing the adoption rate of the recommended production practices among …

Nebline, January 1999

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

This year I resolve...
Ten steps to good gardening
Lilac renewal
Protect trees from animal damage
Winter care of houseplants
Dispersal of blackbirds, crows and starlings from urban roosts
Environmental book review for kids
Beginning beekeeping training
Treasures in the trash
Tips to enhance the art of using snap-traps for mice
Attention land owners and renters
1999 integrated crop management winter programs
Grain stubble rental rates
Learn about soil fertility/crop nutrient needs in your spare time
Farm tractor, combine fires cost millions annually
Controlling eastern redcedar
Tractor safety tips (part 1)
Acreage reply
Rural living clinics scheduled
Use information at …

1999 Issue-Based Review, Darrell Nelson

Southeast Research and Extension Center: Reports and Administration

Introduction

Review Team Schedule

Review Team Members

SCREC Faculty

SCREC Staff Structure

SCREC District County Staff Structure

SCREC District Map

Facilities

Ag Profitability and Global Competitiveness

4-H Youth Development

Nebraska's Changing Communities

Healthy Families

Resource Utilization and Environment

Review Update

1993 Exit Report

1993 Exit Report Response

Questions

The Effect Of Different Plant Densities Of Two Peanut Genotypes ( Arachis Hypogea L.) On Yield, Yield Components, Oil And Protein Content, H. Ahmet Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out in Kahramanmaras ecological condition in 1994 and 1995. In this study peanut cv "Bocaunba" and peanut line "PI 260690" were planted at 60, 70 and 80 cm row spacies and 15, 20 and 25 cm intrarow seed spaces and the effects of sowing densities on yield and yield components were investigated. The effects of row spaces on pod number per plant, 100 seed weigth, yield per da, and kernel ratio, were significant in both years , on plant height, branche number per plant and oil content were insignificant in first year, while were significant in …

Effect Of Leaf Phosphorus And Potassium Concentration On Chlorophyll Meter Reading In Rice, Shaobing Peng, Arnel L. Sanico, Felipe V. Garcia, Rebecca C. Laza, Romeo M. Visperas, Josue P. Descalsota, Kenneth G. Cassman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Chlorophyll meter (SPAD) is a convenient tool to estimate leaf nitrogen (N) concentration of rice plants. There is no information on the effects of leaf phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) concentration on SP AD readings and on the relationship between SPAD values and leaf N concentration in the literature. In 1996 dry season, cv IR72 was grown at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) under various N, P and K fertilizer combinations. SPAD measurements were made on the topmost fully expanded leaves at mid-tillering and panicle initiation. The leaves were then detached, dried …

Investigation On Changes In Physical And Chemical Properties Of Palm Kernel Oil During Hydrogenation, İhsan Karabulut, Muammer Kayahan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Palm kernel oil was hydrogenated discontinuously for a period of 100 min at 165°C and 2,5 atm in the presence of nickel catalyst (%0,18). The changes in iodine number, fatty acid composition, trans fatty acid content and solid fat content during the hydrogenation were investigated for samples taken at 10 min intervals. According to the findings, while iodine number was gradually decreased during the reaction, trans fatty acid content increased significantly. Reaction conditions had increased effect on stearic acid formation from monoens. Trans fatty acid and total saturated fatty acid amounts increased proportionally with increase in SFC values.

Reactions Of Some Maize Hybrids To Different Nitrogen Rates, Mehmet Ali̇ Çullu, Ahmet Can Ülger, Nuri̇ Güzel, İbrahi̇m Ortaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this pot experiment, reaction of five different maize genotypes grown in Çukurova Region to different rates of nitrogen were measured. Responses of the genotypes employed to different rates of nitrogen were measured using uptake of nitrogen, root and top dry matter yield, number of leaves, plant height and other nutrient contents of the plant and the intetactions among the plant characterictics were examined and interpreted. Total top dry matter yield, number of leaves, plant height, root development and percent calcium contents of the all genotypes increased as the rates of nitrogen increased. P and Mn contents and levels of …

Variation In Biomass And Chemical Composition Of Dominant Rangeland Plants During The Growing Season Ii. Changes In Chemical Composition, Adi̇l Bakoğlu, Ahmet Gökkuş, Ali̇ Koç

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to determine the annual variations in crude protein, crude cellulose, P, K, Ca and Mg contents, and the ratio of K/(Ca+Mg) of crested wheatgrass, subalpine brome, sheep fescue, junegrass, needlegrass, hybrid alfalfa and cat thyme in Erzurum rangelands, during the 1994 growing season. Crude protein, P, Mg and K contents steadily decreased toward to end of the growth stage although cellulose content increased. Ca content increased until blooming stage in all plants. Plant leaves had richer nutrient contents than the stems in all growing periods. The K/(Ca+Mg) ratio was high at the beginning of the vegetative …

Effects Of Different Harvesting Times On Yield And Quality Of Sorghum Silage (Sorghum Bicolor L.), Sadik Çakmakçi, İrfan Gündüz, M. Ali̇ Tüsüz, Semi̇ha Çeçen, Bi̇lal Aydinoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different harvesting times on yield and quality of sorghum silage. To achieve this aim, the Rox variety of sorghum was planted in randomized complete block design with three replications in two years at the Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute in Antalya. The plants were harvested during five physiological growth stages. In this study, the effects of different harvesting times on fresh weight, proportion of leaf, stem and panicle, proportions and yields of dry matter, and crude protein, the proportions of leaf, stem and panicle crude protein were determined. The results …

The Production Technique Of Mycorrhizal Spore For Using In Large Arable Land, İbrahi̇m Ortaş, Betül Ergün, Derya Ortakçi, Server Ercan, Ökkeş Köse

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Almost %96 of plant species are mycorrhizal infected. Some of them request definitely mycorrhizal infection. Since growth of spores are obligate to the living plant roots, it is nearly impossible to produce mycorrhizal spores under the laboratory conditions. Production of mycorrhizal spores is one of the important step of mycorrhizal work. It is also very important to know the minimum amount of inoculum in order to reach the maximum percentage of infection. The aim of this research was to select the best host plant, in order to obtain high level of mycorrhizal infection, mycorrhizal species and to find the best …

Effects Of Temperature And Ripening Stage On The Respiration Rate Of Tomatoes, Ali̇ Batu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of storage temperature and ripening stage on the ripening rate of freshly harvested tomatoes before storage were determined. Respiration was slower in tomatoes harvested at mature green stage of ripening, and the respiration rate increased until the tomatoes reached to the pink and light-red stages of maturity. The maximum CO 2 production occurred in toma-toes harvested at pink, light-red and red stages of maturity, whereas the minimum O 2 consumption occurred in tomatoes harvested at turning, pink and light-red stages of maturity. The highest levels of ethylene were produced by tomatoes harvested at breaking, turning and pink stages …

Cultivation Of Pleurotus Floridaon Forest And Agricultural Wastes By Leaves Of Tree And Wood Waste, Hüseyi̇n Si̇vri̇kaya, Hüseyi̇n Peker

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Some forest and agricultural wastes of Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey were subjected to mushroom ( Pleurotus florida) cultivation in this study. 1:1, 1:3 and 3:1 (w:w) mixtures were prepared mainly by tree leaves wood wastes of timber work shops, cupola of nut trees (NC) and leaves (NL), corn stalks (CS), waste tea leaves (WTL) of tea factories, wheat straw (WS) and waste paper(WP). P.floridaof which the strain was numbered darmycel by Fungi Perfect co. (USA) was used in inoculations of pre-pared series of substrates after being sterillized in an autoclave by direct vapor. Results indicated that wood waste …

Studies On Mushroom Production In Aquaculture With Tuff And Perlite, Şeref Aksu, Ati̇la Günay

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study perlite, volcanic tuff and peat moss media were investigated for their possible use in mushroom production in aquaculture between 1994-1995. In mushroom feeding studies, 2% sucrose medium was found to be the most suitable solution for mushroom mycelium growth. Among the 6 different media each containing 2% sucrose, the effect of different rates of micro and macro elements were studied and mycelium growth was investigated. The best liquid medium in relation to the highest dry weight of mycelium was the medium labelled No. 1 which consisted of 10^-3 mol/l of macro and 10^-6 mol/l of micro nutrient …

Bulletin 4384 - New Asian Vegetables From Western Australia - At A Glance, Vynka Mcveigh, Soon Chye Tan Dr, Geraldine Pasqual

Bulletins 4000 -

Western Australia produces a range of horticultural commodities including fruit, vegetables, flowers, nursery products and wine as part of its fast growing $400 million horticultural industry. Natural advantages such as climate and clean environment, soils and water make Western Australia an ideal place to supply a variety of high quality produce to domestic and international markets.

Western Australia is Australia's largest exporter of fresh vegetables, sending a range of products to over 20 countries. A strong export trade has developed with South East Asia and growing opportunities exist in other markets in Asia and in the Northern Hemisphere. Western Australia …

Validation Of The Small Scale Agricultural Production Model In The Community Of Tunshi-San Nicolas, Monica Alexandra Zuniga Donoso

Theses and Dissertations

The model developed in the experimental environment inside the ESPOCH presented satisfactory results. Because of this, it is necessary that the model of production be validated in the farming communities with the purpose of making adjustments before recommending its massive production. In other words, a comparative study should be done on what happened in the experimental farm and what would happen in the community. This is reason why this investigation is titled Validation of the Small-Scale Agricultural Production Model in the Community of Tunshi-San Nicolás. The objectives of the investigation were as follows: Validate the small-scale agricultural production model of …

Obtaining And Sampling Of High Quality Energetic-Protein Mixtures (Pottages) Of Tuber-Cereal-Leguminous Bases In The Candelaria Area, Maria Lilian Maldonado Chavez

Theses and Dissertations

Specially designed foodstuffs destined for children of weaning age in the community of Candelaria were developed and evaluated biologically. These victuals had as bases combinations of tubers-cereals-legumes of high nutritional quality to be implemented in the home. Based on the availability of food and alimentary habits of the region, seven mixtures were formulated of triples and quadruples containing tubers (potato, oca, papaliza, and isano); cereals (rice, wheat, corn, and quinua); and legumes (tarwi, broad bean, and peanut). The cereal-leguminous proportion was maintained as one complement and the addition of the tubers. These mixes were subjected to biological tests, obtaining incremental …

Ard News December 1998

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

SEASON'S GREETINGS
"Pioneering the Future" Database
CSREES Appropriation for FY 1999
Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research
ARD Ranking Among Agricultural Experiment Stations
Success of ARD Faculty in USDA Competitive Grant Programs
Internal Search for Director of CRCRD
Royalties and the ARD Faculty
CRIS Enhancement Project
Professional Workers Directory in Agriculture
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects
Grants and Contracts Received October and November, 1998

Nebline, December 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Holiday legends,traditions & fun
Gardening resolutions
Keep trees fresh
Cyclamen care
Painting with plants
Pruning vines and groundcovers
Combing—a non-toxic method that can eliminate head lice
Our Christmas tree
A mouse in the house
A “must read” book
It’s a hit–20,000 hits!
Use and care of home humidifiers
Deadline near for requesting free inspection in compliance with Livestock Waste Management Act
Private applicators training
Crop Protection Clinic
The Power of a PTO
Beef home study course begins fifth year
Landlords need to reduce cash crop rental rates for '99
Developing your marketing plan
Chain saw operation
Commercial handling of fresh …