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Rootstock Potential Of Turkish Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm For Watermelon: Plant Growth, Yield And Quality, Fati̇h Karaca, Hali̇t Yeti̇şi̇r, İlknur Solmaz, Eli̇f Çandir, Şener Kurt, Nebahat Sari, Zehra Güler
Rootstock Potential Of Turkish Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm For Watermelon: Plant Growth, Yield And Quality, Fati̇h Karaca, Hali̇t Yeti̇şi̇r, İlknur Solmaz, Eli̇f Çandir, Şener Kurt, Nebahat Sari, Zehra Güler
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The rootstock potential of 21 bottle gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) collected from the Mediterranean region (Turkey) was investigated for watermelon with regard to plant growth, yield, and fruit quality. The Crimson Tide watermelon cultivar was used as a scion and 2 commercial rootstocks (L. siceraria) were also used for comparison. In greenhouse conditions, the survival rate of grafted plants and the effect of rootstocks on plant growth were determined. The grafted plants were planted under low tunnels in early spring and the effects of the rootstocks on early yield, total yield, and fruit quality were evaluated. The survival rates of the …
Identification Of Species Of Vicia Subgenus Vicia (Fabaceae) Using Chloroplast Dna Data, Nadia Haider, Imad Nabulsi, Nizar Mirali
Identification Of Species Of Vicia Subgenus Vicia (Fabaceae) Using Chloroplast Dna Data, Nadia Haider, Imad Nabulsi, Nizar Mirali
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Vicia subgenus Vicia (Fabaceae) contains several economically important food and forage legume species. Generally, the taxonomy and identification of these species have relied heavily on a few diagnostic morphological characters (e.g., the number of flowers per inflorescence). However, there are several specimens with intermediate morphological characters that make diagnosis of these species using those characters a difficult task for nonspecialists and render results that are not always accurate. The use of molecular markers, therefore, is the most attractive alternative strategy for a more accurate identification of species of the subgenus Vicia. In the present study, an attempt was made to …
The Effects Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi On The Seedling Growth Of Four Hybrid Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Cultivars, Şefi̇k Tüfenkci̇, Semra Demi̇r, Suat Şensoy, Hüsameddi̇n Ünsal, Emre Demi̇rer Durak, Çeknas Erdi̇nç, Şeyhmus Bi̇çer, Ayteki̇n Eki̇nci̇alp
The Effects Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi On The Seedling Growth Of Four Hybrid Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Cultivars, Şefi̇k Tüfenkci̇, Semra Demi̇r, Suat Şensoy, Hüsameddi̇n Ünsal, Emre Demi̇rer Durak, Çeknas Erdi̇nç, Şeyhmus Bi̇çer, Ayteki̇n Eki̇nci̇alp
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effectiveness of different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on different hybrid cucumber cultivars has not been well documented, even under normal seedling conditions. The present study therefore aimed to evaluate colonization, nutrient uptake, dependency, and other seedling traits of 4 cucumber hybrids (Ceren F_1, Beta F_1, Silyon F_1 and Maraton F_1) inoculated by 3 different AMF [Glomus intraradices (Gi), Glomus etunicatum (Ge) and Gigaspora margarita (Gm)]. Traits were evaluated in a growth chamber experiment consisting of a 4 × 4 factorial design (4 cucumber hybrids, 3 AMF plus 1 control) with 3 random replications. AMF-inoculated cucumber seedlings had shorter hypocotyledons …
Oilseed Rape (Brassica Napus L.) Genotypic Variation In Response To Boron Deficiency, Jasna Savic, Volker Römheld, Miroslav Nikolic
Oilseed Rape (Brassica Napus L.) Genotypic Variation In Response To Boron Deficiency, Jasna Savic, Volker Römheld, Miroslav Nikolic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Boron efficiency of 16 oilseed rape genotypes was tested using both hydroponic and pot-soil growing techniques. From the nutrient solution experiment (0.1 and 10 µM B), 4 representative contrasting genotypes were selected based on relative root and shoot growth. These were then grown in pots with low-B soil (0.25 mg kg^{-1}). From the nutrient solution experiment, 2 genotypes selected as B-inefficient did not show any growth disorders, and the concentration of B in the shoots was above critical. Furthermore, 4 contrasting genotypes were subjected to the stable 11B isotope-enriched uptake solution for 6 h to verify possible low B-induced active …
Response Of Maize And Soybeans To Liming, Luka Andric, Mirta Rastija, Tihana Teklic, Vlado Kovacevic
Response Of Maize And Soybeans To Liming, Luka Andric, Mirta Rastija, Tihana Teklic, Vlado Kovacevic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
A field trial with the application of 3 rates (0, 5, and 20 t ha^{-1}) of hydratized calcite (73% CaO + 2%-3% MgO + 21% H_2O) was set up in the spring of 2006. The experiment area had 3 plots of 630 m2. Each plot was divided into 4 subplots for replications. Over the next 2 years, the residual effects of liming on plant yield and nutrient uptake were investigated using maize hybrid OsSK499 in 2006 and 2007 and soybean variety Ika in 2008. The ear leaves of maize at flowering (mid-July 2006 and 2007) were analyzed for P, K, …
Seed Priming With Antioxidants Improves Sunflower Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Under Unfavorable Germination Conditions, Ivana Draganic, Slavoljub Lekic
Seed Priming With Antioxidants Improves Sunflower Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Under Unfavorable Germination Conditions, Ivana Draganic, Slavoljub Lekic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The results of studying the effects of sunflower seed priming with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid (A), tocopherol (T), and glutathione (G) performed prior to accelerated ageing and a cold test are presented in this paper. Germination, the percentage of abnormal seedlings, and the lengths of both roots and shoots were monitored. The results showed that the cold test caused a drastic drop in germination, an adverse effect on the shoot length, an increase in the percentage of abnormal seedlings, and no effect on the root length. Germination of seeds primed with the solution of A, T, and G …
Morphological And Biochemical Evaluation Of Selected Almond [Prunus Dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb] Genotypes In Northern Serbia, Slavica Colic, Vera Rakonjac, Gordan Zec, Dragan Nikolic, Milica Fotiric Aksic
Morphological And Biochemical Evaluation Of Selected Almond [Prunus Dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb] Genotypes In Northern Serbia, Slavica Colic, Vera Rakonjac, Gordan Zec, Dragan Nikolic, Milica Fotiric Aksic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In order to determine the overall degree of polymorphism and detect similarities among genotypes, 19 almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb] genotypes were studied. Variation in traits related to phenology, morphology, and fruit quality was observed, and the results indicated a high morphological diversity of almond genotypes. The majority of important correlations were determined among the traits representing nut size (nut width, nut length, nut thickness, and nut weight) and leaf size (leaf length, leaf width, and leaf area). The lack of correlation between kernel size and chemical compounds enables the creation of a new almond cultivar with large kernels and …
Effect Of Wetted Soil Area On Trunk Growth, Yield, And Fruit Quality Of Drip-Irrigated Sour Cherry Trees, Osman Yildirim, Hati̇ce Dumanoğlu, Nurdan Güneş, Murat Yildirim, Ahmet Aygün, Beki̇r Şan
Effect Of Wetted Soil Area On Trunk Growth, Yield, And Fruit Quality Of Drip-Irrigated Sour Cherry Trees, Osman Yildirim, Hati̇ce Dumanoğlu, Nurdan Güneş, Murat Yildirim, Ahmet Aygün, Beki̇r Şan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effect of wetted soil area on trunk growth, yield, and fruit quality in drip-irrigated Kütahya sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) trees grafted on mahaleb (Prunus mahaleb L.) seedlings was investigated over 3 seasons in a semiarid zone of Central Anatolia, Turkey. Percentages of wetted soil area ranging from 8.8% to 35.6% were obtained by applying 7 treatments consisting of 1 or 2 lateral drip lines per tree row and various dripper numbers per tree. Adequate irrigation was applied to all treatments based on daily evapotranspiration values estimated by the FAO-modified Penman-Monteith equation. The highest yield was generally obtained at …
Effects Of Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids On Phosphorus Sorption Characteristics In Some Calcareous Soils, Neda Moradi, Mirhasan Rasouli Sadaghiani, Ebrahim Sepehr, Babak Abdollahi Mandoulakani
Effects Of Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids On Phosphorus Sorption Characteristics In Some Calcareous Soils, Neda Moradi, Mirhasan Rasouli Sadaghiani, Ebrahim Sepehr, Babak Abdollahi Mandoulakani
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Understanding the role of organic acids in phosphorus sorption in soils is very important for economic and environmentally friendly management of soil P. Thus, calcareous surface soils (0-30 cm) from West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, were sampled to study the effect of different organic acids on P sorption. Soil samples (2.5 g) were equilibrated with 25 mL of 0.01 M CaCl_2 solution containing 0-20 mg P L^{-1} and 5 mmol L^{-1} of different organic acids (citric, oxalic, and malic acid). The sorption data were well fitted to Freundlich and linear equations but not to the Langmuir equation. The standard P requirements …
Determination Of The Bread-Making Quality Of Flours Using An Automatic Bread Machine, İsmai̇l Sai̇t Doğan, Önder Yildiz, Burhan Taşan
Determination Of The Bread-Making Quality Of Flours Using An Automatic Bread Machine, İsmai̇l Sai̇t Doğan, Önder Yildiz, Burhan Taşan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, the possibility of bread machine utilization as a quality control tool in the baking industry was investigated. Three different flour samples (F_1, F_2, and F_3) having different protein contents were obtained and then 12% wheat starch and 2% vital gluten were added to these flours to adjust protein ratios. The physicochemical and rheological properties of these flour combinations were analyzed. Specific volume, crumb grain attributes, crust and crumb color, and bread firmness in terms of compressibility (g) were measured. Specific volumes changed between 5.22 and 6.69 mL g^{-1} and between 4.87 and 6.29 mL g^{-1} for hearth …
Comparison Of Hybrid Maize Obtained From Inbred Lines That Are Selected Via Top-Crossing And Discriminant Analysis, Ahmet Öz
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This research was done at the Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute in Samsun, in 2006 and 2007. The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of discriminant analysis in determining the parents among inbred lines in hybrid corn breeding. Grain yield and some yield components of the hybrid maize, which was obtained from inbred lines that were selected in accordance with top-crossing and discriminant analysis, was examined in the research. According to the average of 2 years, the average grain yield of 11 maize hybrids obtained via top-crossing was 9160 kg ha^{-1}, whereas the average grain yield of 8 maize …
Evaluation Of Fatty Acid Compositions And Some Seed Characters Of Common Wild Plant Species Of Turkey, Muhammet Tonguç, Sabri̇ Erbaş
Evaluation Of Fatty Acid Compositions And Some Seed Characters Of Common Wild Plant Species Of Turkey, Muhammet Tonguç, Sabri̇ Erbaş
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Seeds of 14 commonly found plant species from 3 different families (Brassicaceae, Dipsacaceae, and Asteraceae) were investigated for 1000-seed weights (g), total oil (%), total protein (%), total soluble sugar contents (TSS; mg g^{-1}), and fatty acid compositions (%). Correlation coefficients of fatty acids from different families were investigated, as well. Palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, eicosenoic, and erucic acids were present in varying amounts. Within the family Brassicaceae, only Cardaria draba did not contain eicosenoic and erucic acids, while species of the Asteraceae and Dipsacaceae did not contain linolenic, eicosenoic, or erucic acids. The 1000-seed weights ranged between 0.17 …
Prohexadione-Ca And Young Cane Removal Treatments Control Growth, Productivity, And Fruit Quality Of The Willamette Raspberry, Milena M. Poledica, Jasminka M. Milivojevic, Dragan D. Radivojevic, Jelena J. Dragisic Maksimovic
Prohexadione-Ca And Young Cane Removal Treatments Control Growth, Productivity, And Fruit Quality Of The Willamette Raspberry, Milena M. Poledica, Jasminka M. Milivojevic, Dragan D. Radivojevic, Jelena J. Dragisic Maksimovic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Plant growth retardants' applications have a practical use in fruit production, generally resulting in better vegetative growth and cropping level balance. Foliar applications of the gibberellin synthesis inhibitor prohexadione-Ca (ProCa), removal of young canes, and the combination of these treatments were evaluated in the Willamette raspberry (Rubus idaeus L). The experiment consisted of 5 treatments, including 1 untreated control. ProCa was applied during the period of April-May, as a foliar spray at active ingredient concentrations of 100 ppm (first application) and 200 ppm (second application) at a 3-week interval, either in treatment with ProCa alone or in combination with young …
Effect Of Some Botanicals For The Management Of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes And Soil-Inhabiting Fungi Infesting Chickpea, Rose Rizvi, Irshad Mahmood, Sartaj Ali Tiyagi, Zehra Khan
Effect Of Some Botanicals For The Management Of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes And Soil-Inhabiting Fungi Infesting Chickpea, Rose Rizvi, Irshad Mahmood, Sartaj Ali Tiyagi, Zehra Khan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
A field experiment was conducted during 2009-2011 at the University Agricultural Research Farm to evaluate the efficacious nature of some botanicals such as Argemone mexicana, Calotropis procera, Solanum xanthocarpum, and Eichhornia echinulata in combination with normal as well as deep ploughing against plant-parasitic nematodes and soil-inhabiting fungi infesting chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivar K-850 in relation to its growth characteristics. Significant reduction was observed in the multiplication of plant-parasitic nematodes Meloidogyne incognita, Rotylenchulus reniformis, Tylenchorhynchus brassicae, and Helicotylenchus indicus and in the frequency of parasitic fungi such as Macrophomina phaseolina, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani, Phyllosticta phaseolina, and Sclerotium rolfsii by …
Estimating Wetting Front Coordinates Under Surface Trickle Irrigation, Ahad Molavi, Aliashraf Sadraddini, Amir Hossein Nazemi, Ahmad Fakheri Fard
Estimating Wetting Front Coordinates Under Surface Trickle Irrigation, Ahad Molavi, Aliashraf Sadraddini, Amir Hossein Nazemi, Ahmad Fakheri Fard
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, wetting front or wetted bulb coordinates in soil under surface trickle irrigation were measured for 1 loam soil and 2 sandy loam soils with 2 different emitter discharges of 2 and 4 L h^{-1} by using the trenching method. A model is presented for estimating wetted bulb coordinates with a function of emitter discharge, water application time, average variation in volumetric water content, and saturated hydraulic conductivity of soil. For calculating the distance of the maximum wet surface, relationships are presented based on saturated hydraulic conductivity and water application time. By comparison of measured values of wetting …
Reproductive Biology Of Ludwigia Leptocarpa And L. Adscendens Subsp. Diffusa In Ile Ife, Nigeria, Matthew Oziegbe, Julius Olaoye Faluyi
Reproductive Biology Of Ludwigia Leptocarpa And L. Adscendens Subsp. Diffusa In Ile Ife, Nigeria, Matthew Oziegbe, Julius Olaoye Faluyi
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ludwigia L. (Onagraceae) species are known to be invasive in most parts of the world, serving as a threat to native plant species and blocking navigational channels. In Africa, they block waterways and are serious weeds in wet fields, most especially in rice paddies. The floral morphology, mode of sexual reproduction, and mechanism of fruit dispersal in water of L. leptocarpa (Nutt.) H.Hara and L. adscendens (L.) H.Hara subsp. diffusa (Forssk.) P.H.Raven were assessed in the Department of Botany of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, from March 2006 to March 2009. L. leptocarpa produced cylindrical, hairy fruits of 34.80 …
Induction Of Phytochelatin And Responses Of Antioxidants Under Cadmium Stress In Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Seedlings, Shahram Namdjoyan, Shahrokh Namdjoyan, Hossein Kermanian
Induction Of Phytochelatin And Responses Of Antioxidants Under Cadmium Stress In Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Seedlings, Shahram Namdjoyan, Shahrokh Namdjoyan, Hossein Kermanian
Turkish Journal of Botany
We investigated the role of antioxidant compounds (e.g.,\alpha-tocopherol, phytochelatins, glutathione, and other non-protein thiols) in the cadmium (Cd) tolerance of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. cv. Arak2811) seedlings exposed to different concentrations of Cd (0-100 \muM) for a week. A concentration- and tissue- dependent response to Cd was observed. Increasing Cd supply markedly reduced the dry weight of roots. Plants accumulated a substantial amount of Cd, especially in the roots. Levels of \alpha-tocopherol showed a significant increase with an increase in the concentration of Cd in leaves. Upon Cd exposure, \alpha-tocopherol levels followed a similar pattern in the root tissue with …
The Autecological Characteristics Of Desmostachya Bipinnata In Hyper-Arid Regions, Akbar Fakhireh, Majid Ajorlo, Alireza Shahryari, Shahram Mansouri, Soheila Nouri, Ahmad Pahlavanravi
The Autecological Characteristics Of Desmostachya Bipinnata In Hyper-Arid Regions, Akbar Fakhireh, Majid Ajorlo, Alireza Shahryari, Shahram Mansouri, Soheila Nouri, Ahmad Pahlavanravi
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to investigate the main autecological characteristics of Desmostachya bipinnata L. (Poaceae) in a hyper-arid region. The study was carried out on Sistan plain, south-eastern Iran. The habitats of D. bipinnata were identified and then the climatic and edaphic characteristics of habitats were determined. Phenological stages, reproduction, root system, and nutritive and preference values of D. bipinnata were also studied. One single habitat of D. bipinnata was identified on Sistan plain. Average annual rainfall and temperature of the habitat were 60 mm and 21.8 °C, respectively. Loamy and loamy sand soils of the habitat had EC and pH …
The Response Of The Xerophytic Plant Gypsophila Aucheri To Salt And Drought Stresses: The Role Of The Antioxidant Defence System, Aşkim Hedi̇ye Sekmen Esen, Rengi̇n Özgür, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, Ahmet Di̇nç
The Response Of The Xerophytic Plant Gypsophila Aucheri To Salt And Drought Stresses: The Role Of The Antioxidant Defence System, Aşkim Hedi̇ye Sekmen Esen, Rengi̇n Özgür, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, Ahmet Di̇nç
Turkish Journal of Botany
The aim of the present study was to determine the antioxidant system responses of a xerophytic plant to salinity and drought, which were not elucidated before. Physiological and antioxidant responses of the xerophytic plant Gypsophila aucheri Boiss. were investigated under salinity (100 and 300 mM NaCl) and drought (withholding watering) treatment for 2 weeks in a controlled growth chamber. Besides growth responses (relative growth rate (RGR)), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and glutathione reductase (GR) activities, and SOD and CAT isoenzymes activities were determined under stress conditions. Moreover, the level of lipid peroxidation was determined …
The Relationship Between Symptoms And The Results Of The Skin Prick Test In Patients With Allergic Rhinitis, Hayri̇ye Karabulut, Emre Günbey, Mehmet Ali̇ Babademez, Baran Acar, Emrah Çeli̇k, Tevfi̇k Pinar, Riza Murat Karaşen
The Relationship Between Symptoms And The Results Of The Skin Prick Test In Patients With Allergic Rhinitis, Hayri̇ye Karabulut, Emre Günbey, Mehmet Ali̇ Babademez, Baran Acar, Emrah Çeli̇k, Tevfi̇k Pinar, Riza Murat Karaşen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the relationship between skin prick test results and allergic symptoms and to discover which symptom or symptoms are more commonly associated with the skin prick test. Materials and methods: Of the 1462 patients with a prediagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR) who underwent the skin prick test, 495 subjects completed the symptoms inquiry form and were included in the study. Results: Out of 495 cases, the skin prick test was found to be positive in 358 and negative in 137. No significant relationship was found between sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, nasal obstruction, headache, postnasal drip, and skin prick …
Infant Mortality In Northeastern Anatolia And Associated Factors, Serhat Vançeli̇k, Memet Işik, Ahmet Ruhi̇ Toraman, Zekeri̇ya Aktürk
Infant Mortality In Northeastern Anatolia And Associated Factors, Serhat Vançeli̇k, Memet Işik, Ahmet Ruhi̇ Toraman, Zekeri̇ya Aktürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To explore the causes of infant mortality. Infant mortality is the most important criterion for the evaluation of the sufficiency of mother and child health care and the planning of health care provision. In this study, we investigated infant mortality and associated factors in 7 provinces located in northeastern Turkey. The main outcome of this study was reasons for neonatal mortality. Materials and methods: We created a cross-sectional study and included all babies born in the year 2009 who died during the first 365 days of life. Data were collected from the primary care providers. A data collection form was …
The Effect Of Soya Bean Meal On Tibial Articular Cartilage Growth In Mice After Suckling Period: A Histomorphometric And Biochemical Study, Simin Fazelipour, Seyed Babak Kiaei, Amir Hossein Eghtesad, Zahra Tootian
The Effect Of Soya Bean Meal On Tibial Articular Cartilage Growth In Mice After Suckling Period: A Histomorphometric And Biochemical Study, Simin Fazelipour, Seyed Babak Kiaei, Amir Hossein Eghtesad, Zahra Tootian
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To examine the effects of an oral supplement of soya bean meal on the histomorphometric alteration of tibia cartilage and the serum levels of calcium and alkaline phosphatase in 3-week-old female mice using a computer-assisted histomorphometric method. Materials and methods: Forty immature BALB/c female mice were selected and divided into 4 groups. They were fed for 3 months with 4 different regimens: a low-protein regimen without soya bean meal, 23% protein without soya bean meal, 20% of the total protein being provided by soya bean meal, and 40% of the total protein being provided by soya bean meal. After 3 …
Antioxidative And Antimicrobial Effects Of Garlic In Ground Camel Meat, Hamid Reza Gheisari, Vahid Reza Ranjbar
Antioxidative And Antimicrobial Effects Of Garlic In Ground Camel Meat, Hamid Reza Gheisari, Vahid Reza Ranjbar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidative and antimicrobial effects of equivalent concentrations of garlic derivatives in ground camel meat during storage at 4 ± 1 °C. The addition of either garlic or butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) (0.1 g/kg) significantly delayed lipid oxidation when compared with the control. The antioxidant activities of the various ingredients added followed the order of fresh garlic (FG), garlic powder (GP), BHA, and garlic oil (GO). After 14 days' storage, the aerobic plate count (APC) of both FG- and GP-formulated meat was significantly lower than that of either the control or BHA-formulated samples. …
Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz
Relations Between Electrical Conductivity, Somatic Cell Count, California Mastitis Test And Some Quality Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows, Güven Kaşikçi, Ömer Çeti̇n, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Mehmet Can Gündüz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity (EC) method on the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows comparing with somatic cell count (SCC) and California mastitis test (CMT), and also to investigate the effect of these values on the amount of total viable bacteria, density, freezing point, and mineral substances. A total of 386 milk samples collected from quarters of 188 cows at 10 different farms were used as materials. Of the samples, 258 (66.85%) were CMT (+), 85 (22.02%) were CMT (++), and 43 (11.13%) were CMT (+++). The mean EC and SCC …
Seasonal And Group Effects On Dairy Cow Behavior In Large Yards, Akbar Nikkhah, Rasool Kowsar
Seasonal And Group Effects On Dairy Cow Behavior In Large Yards, Akbar Nikkhah, Rasool Kowsar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In mechanized modern dairy facilities with competitive environments, monitoring behavior provides opportunities to manipulate and optimize the nutritional, health, and social status of high-merit cows. The objective of the current study was to determine seasonal and cow group effects on the eating, ruminating, standing, and lying behaviors of dairy cows in large yards. Seasonal data on various behaviors of lactating cows in different production and lactation stages were collected continuously for 26 months, from December 2006 through February 2008. The herd had approximately 3000 dairy cattle housed in groups within specific yards. A total of 415 multiparous high-producing cows (MH), …
Effects Of Cold Stress During Transportation On Hatchability And Chick Quality Of Broiler Breeder Eggs, Ahmad Salahi, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Abbas Pakdel, Ali Baghbanzadeh
Effects Of Cold Stress During Transportation On Hatchability And Chick Quality Of Broiler Breeder Eggs, Ahmad Salahi, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Abbas Pakdel, Ali Baghbanzadeh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this experiment 72,000 broiler breeder eggs (Ross 308 strain) collected from 36-week-old flocks were subjected to cold stress during transportation. Eggs were allocated to 4 temperature groups (treatments): 1.2 °C, 1-2 °C, 2.5-3.9 °C, 4-6 °C, and a control group, 21-22 °C. Each treatment had 14,400 eggs, and data were analyzed in a completely randomized design. The results of this study showed that cold stress had a significant effect on percentage of egg weight loss (P < 0.001), and minimal egg weight loss occurred in the control group. The percentage of exploders and early hatched chicks and chick weight were higher in the below zero temperature treatment than the other groups (P < 0.01). Cold stress had a significant effect on chick length, hatchability, and the hatching of fertile eggs (P < 0.001). The effects of cold stress on chick yield and body weight uniformity were significant (P < 0.01). The effect of cold stress on hatchery byproduct efficiency was significant (P < 0.001), but did not affect fertility. Cold stress also had significant effects on early (1-8 days), middle (9-17 days), and late mortality (20-21 days); total embryo mortality; and exposed brain. Ectopic viscera was significant (P < 0.001), and most mortality was observed in below 4 °C treatments. Total percentages of malpositions and deformity (P < 0.001) and egg contamination at 1-9 days (first stage) and 10-21 days (second phase) were affected by cold stress (P < 0.001). Cold stress also had a significant impact on the number of cull chicks; percent of string navel, button navel, total string, and button; omphalitis; full body cavity; red hocks; dehydration; dirty chickens; and stubby down. Cold stress affects performance during incubation and overall chick quality.
Immune System Dysfunction In Broiler Chickens Experimentally Inoculated With Fowl Adenovirus Serotype-4 Associated With Inclusion Body Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Imran Arshad, Masood Akhtar, Fazal Mahmood, Azhar Rafique
Immune System Dysfunction In Broiler Chickens Experimentally Inoculated With Fowl Adenovirus Serotype-4 Associated With Inclusion Body Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Imran Arshad, Masood Akhtar, Fazal Mahmood, Azhar Rafique
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Inclusion body hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome (IBH-HPS) in broilers is caused by an adenovirus, here referred to as inclusion body hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome virus (IBH-HPSV). This study describes the immune status of broiler chickens experimentally inoculated with an isolate of fowl adenovirus-4 serotype-1, involved in IBH-HPS in various trials. When compared with the unchallenged controls, IBH-HPSV-inoculated broilers had significantly higher atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius (BF) by up to 2-fold, as well as of the thymus (up to 9-fold) and spleen (up to 1.5-fold) (P < 0.05), with up to 60% mortality. Upon challenge with sheep red blood cells (SRBCs), IBH-HPSV-inoculated birds had from 2- to 3-log lower anti-SRBC antibody titers than the control. Response to phytohemagglutinin-P (PHA-P) was significantly reduced in IBH-HPSV-inoculated birds (P < 0.05) as compared to the control. Results of the studies revealed that the immune status of broilers is compromised significantly during IBH-HPSV infection in terms of lymphoid organ integrity, humoral, and cell-mediated immune responses, respectively. These findings suggest that immune dysfunction could be a contributing factor in the increased mortality of birds affected by IBH-HPS, which renders the birds immunosuppressed for the rest of their lives.
Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari
Assessing The Nutritive Value Of Fruit And Vegetable Residues As Ruminant Feed, Keyvan Karkoodi, Hassan Fazaeli, Sadegh Mirghaffari
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was carried out to assess the nutritive value of summer fruits and vegetable residues (FVR) as ruminant feed. Samples of FVR were collected from the central terminal of Karaj in different summer months and homogenized before being analyzed for chemical composition. In situ degradability was determined, as were in vitro and in vivo digestibility. The results of chemical composition analysis for a period of 3 months showed significant differences in terms of dry matter (DM), Pb, and Mn contents. The higher Mn content was more than the allowance level established for livestock feeding. Although the in vitro digestibility …
Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇
Short Term Effects Of Genistein On The Testes Of Quail (Coturnix Coturnix), Meli̇ke Belkiz Erkan, Serap Eki̇nci̇
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Although there have been a number of studies on the effects of phytoestrogens, especially genistein, on testes, its effects on the testis tissue of birds have not been studied yet. The present study aims to reveal the effects of genistein on quail testes through the use of histological and immunohistochemical methods. In the study, a total of 64 male quails (Coturnix coturnix) were used, each of which was 50 days old. Three different doses of genistein were administered by gavage to the separate groups at intervals of 15 and 30 days. According to the results of the histological analysis and …
The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi
The Influence Of Egg Shell Crack Types On Hatchability And Chick Quality, Mozhdeh Moosanezhad Khabisi, Ahmad Salahi, Seyed Naser Mousavi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Fertile eggs were obtained from a commercial flock of Ross broiler breeders (51 weeks old) and candled to determine the presence of hairline or star cracks. Eggs (5400 total) were assigned in equal numbers to 3 treatments (hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs) and incubated for 21 days. Upon hatching, 10 chicks per treatment were euthanized, and organ weights were measured. Compared with normal eggs, the presence of egg shell cracks (regardless of type) resulted in higher egg weight loss at the time of transfer; a decrease in hatchability, hatch of fertile eggs, chick length, yolk-free body mass (P < 0.01), and percentage of hatchling breast and liver weight (P < 0.05); and an increase in the contamination rate of eggs (P < 0.01). Weight loss in hairline-cracked eggs was significantly higher than in star-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Percentage hatchability and body weight of chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs was higher than in chicks from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Crack type did not have a significant effect on chick length and body weight uniformity; however, the Pasgar score as a quality indicator was higher in chicks hatched from star-cracked eggs than those from hairline-cracked eggs (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences among treatments in terms of heart and small intestine weight. The contamination rate of hairline-cracked eggs was higher than that of star-cracked (P < 0.01). A higher incidence of embryonic mortality was observed during days 1-8 of incubation for shell-cracked eggs (P < 0.001). Total embryonic mortality in hairline-cracked, star-cracked, and normal eggs was 51.1%, 36.6%, and 13.3%, respectively. This study showed that egg shell cracks reduced incubation parameters and chick quality. The negative effects of hairline cracks were more pronounced than those of star cracks.