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Maize Root-Soil Microbial Interactions And Their Effects On Soil Health And Yield, Wei Yang, Qiyuan Zhang, Hongyu Cai, Tianhang Bai, Xuejiao Ren

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In agroecosystems, interactions between maize root systems and soil microbes have significant effects on soil health and plant yield. In order to quantitatively assess the impact of this mutualism, the study used field experiments and soil analysis methods to analyze the effects of different sludge applications on soil physicochemical properties and microbial activity. The experiments were studied in a controlled trial with different sludge treatment gradients. The results showed that the sludge-applied soil exhibited positive changes in structure and biological activity compared to the control. The mass fraction of soil macro-aggregates increased after sludge treatment, from 48.9% to 51.1% after …

Determination Of Turfgrass Varieties With High Green Area Performance And Winterhardiness For High-Altitude Regions, Abdullah Yazici, Mustafa Tan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to determine the best turfgrass varieties to create green areas under long and cold winter conditionsin high-altitude regions. In 2018, 14 varieties of Lolium perenne, Festuca arundinacea, Poa pratensis, Festuca rubra, and Agrostis tenuiswere planted. In 2018 and 2019, the results of the turf quality parameters were evaluated. The research was carried out in a randomizedcomplete blocks experimental design with three replications at the Plant Production and Application Center of Atatürk Universityin Erzurum. Emergence speed, ground cover speed, the start date of growth in spring, the date of dormancy in autumn, the winterhardiness, the regeneration power …

Characterization Of Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Leave And Sherbet (A Traditional Beverage): Physico-Chemical And Volatile Compositions, And Sensory Properties, İsra Yi̇ği̇tvar, Ali̇ Adnan Hayaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Sherbet is one of the most popular traditional beverages in Türkiye and it has existed since the early times of the Ottoman Empire. The production of sherbet consists of the dilution of mixed syrups made from various plants, flowers, fruits, roots, barks, or seeds. In this study, purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) sherbet was produced, and the physical changes, phenolic content, volatile profile and sensory properties were evaluated. Comparison of analytical results of fresh basil and sherbet samples showed that the colour values of fresh basil increased after sherbet production. The total polyphenol contents were 4.85 and 15.53 mg GAE …

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis For Assessment And Prevention Of Obesity In Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Anna Claire Miskelly

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often results in significant weight gain, which can lead to obesity and its associated health risks. This quality improvement project aimed to assess the use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for the estimation of body composition and basal metabolic rate for the prevention of obesity in pediatric ALL patients. BIA was conducted on pediatric oncology patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Retrospective BIA data was pulled at Cook Children’s Health Care Center. Participants (n=25) who met inclusion criteria (6-21 years of age and within weeks 20-50 of continuation in the TOTAL …

Mechanistic Understanding Of Hormone Regulation Of Abiotic Stresses In Horticultural Plants: A Review, Faisal Hayat, Ummara Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Nazir Ahmed, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Karthishwaran Kandhan, Wasef Al-Zayadneh, Saad Sulieman, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohammed Alyafei

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plants encounter considerable challenges due to environmental changes induced by anthropogenic activities or abrupt seasonal patterns. As sessile organisms, plants are continuously subjected to various abiotic stresses that adversely affect growth and productivity. Researchers have been studying for years to understand how plants develop resilience and respond to these environmental stressors. The application of phytohormones is widely recognized as a practical approach to mitigate the adverse effects of abiotic stresses on horticultural plants. Phytohormones play a crucial role in enhancing plant resilience by modulating key physiological functions such as seed germination, seedling growth, root formation, and photosynthetic efficiency. They also …

The Purification, Characterization, And Inhibition Profile Of Some Herbicides Ofglutathione S-Transferase From Broccoli, Hacer Erdem Kiziltunç, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Mi̇ne Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Herbicide selectivity is determined by the variability of herbicide degradation processes in weeds and crops. GlutathioneS-transferases (GSTs) have been widely studied in plants because of their role in herbicide metabolism. GSTs metabolize herbicides bycatalyzing reduced glutathione (GSH) conjugation. The significance of GSTs in herbicide metabolism has been understood by examiningGST in some plants. In this study, a GST enzyme was purified from broccoli using an affinity chromatography (glutathione agarose)method to contribute to the elucidation of plant GSTs. A characterization of the purified broccoli GST enzyme was then carried out.In the last step, the inhibition profiles of some selected types of …

Physicochemical, Bioactive, Microbial, And Sensory Characteristics Of Homemade Vinegar Produced With A Local Apple Variety Using A Traditional Method, Hasan Kiliçgün, Fi̇li̇z Yangilar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Apple is one of the most widely grown fruits in the world and can be found fresh in the market throughout the whole yeardue to its excellent storage ability. In addition to fresh consumption, apples are processed into a variety of products including fruitjuice, vinegar, jams, and pies. In this study, the bioactive contents and microbial, physicochemical, and sensory properties of sevenvinegars traditionally produced using a local apple variety, Kara Sakı, with different yeast materials (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, chickpea,buckwheat, barley, whey, natural home apple vinegar, and commercial apple cider vinegar) were assessed. The results indicated significantdifferences among vinegar samples for dry …

Grafting Success And Quality Of Hazelnut Plants: Impact Of Grafting Methods, Clones And Bonding Materials, Sava Džankić, Sandra Bijelić, Borivoje Bogdanović, Goran Jaćimović, Hülya Ünver

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Despite favourable agro-ecological conditions, there is a significant gap between the real demand for hazelnut fruits and the state of production in the Republic of Serbia. However, over the past few decades, hazelnut production has been significantly enhanced through establishing orchards with grafted seedlings. As hazelnut grafting has predominantly relied on the whip and tongue method until recently, there has been a need to explore other grafting methods of Corylus avellana L. on generative rootstocks of Corylus colurna L. The aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the grafting of three clones of C. avellana using four grafting methods, …

Glutathione Alleviates Boron Toxicity By Modulating Nitrogen Metabolism And Boronuptake In Rice Seedlings, Lei Zhang, Lizhu Suo, Yan Shan, Bo Wang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Boron (B) toxicity is an abiotic stressor in plants due to the narrow threshold range between B deficiency and B toxicity.Glutathione (GSH) has been reported to reduce abiotic stress in plants, but its effect on B toxicity alleviation, particularly in riceseedlings, is not clear. Therefore, the present research yields information on the antioxidant mechanism, nitrogen metabolism, cell wallcomponents, and B concentrations that allow rice seedlings to withstand the adverse effects of B toxicity by GSH application. The resultssuggest that B toxicity suppressed the growth traits of rice. However, GSH treatment exhibited a positive influence on the growth ofrice seedlings. GSH …

Morphological And Physiological Root Traits And Expression Of The Gene Relationship Withnitrogen Uptake In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Hafeez Noor, Pengcheng Ding, Farhana Kausar, Fida Noor, Zhai Wenbo, Min Sun, Zhiqiang Gao, Sajid Faiz, Kotb A. Attia, Latifa Alhusnain

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is considered important cereal crops worldwide, ensuring food security post green revolution. Our study results displayed an elevation of 10.6% in root weight density, 15.0 % of root volume density during flowering stage, respectively. The highly significant values for root weight density, root length density and root bulk density were recorded under nitrogen application of 180 kh ha-1 both at flowering and maturity stage. Moreover, delayed senescence and increase in photosynthetic rate were observed during middle and late stages of flowering enhancing light energy interception and improvement in its utilization. The cultivar Yunhan-20410 exhibited a significant …

Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins

Departmental Papers (Biology)

Recent studies indicate that central administration of oxytocin (OT) reduces body weight (BW) in high fat diet-induced obese (DIO) rodents by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure (EE). Previous studies in our lab have shown that  administration of OT into the fourth ventricle (4V; hindbrain) elicits weight loss and stimulates interscapular brown adipose tissue temperature (TIBAT) in DIO rats. We hypothesized that OT-elicited stimulation of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation of IBAT contributes to its ability to activate BAT and reduce BW in DIO rats. To test this, we determined the effect of disrupting SNS activation of IBAT on …

Cultural Responsiveness And Its Effect On Rural Science Achievement, Nerissa C. Deramus

College of Education

Low student achievement in science was explored to determine if teachers with high culturally responsive education (CRE) self-efficacy levels matched the student science achievement in rural, suburban, and urban schools in Alabama. The study aimed to determine if rural teachers with high CRE self-efficacy could improve science achievement. The self-efficacy theory was formulated by Bandura (1977) based on the idea that individuals with a high belief in their abilities to perform tasks have greater outcomes. CRE self-efficacy was measured using the Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy (CRTSE) scale based on the culturally responsive teaching theory. The theory incorporates the works of …

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Role Of Nanoparticles In Mitigating Chromium Toxicity: Implications, Mechanisms, Andfuture Prospects, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Adnan Noor Shah, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Tahir Abbas Khan, Mehmood Ali Noor, Fang Luo, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Huang Guoqin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Chromium (Cr) is an extremely toxic metal for all living organisms and its concentration in the environment is constantly increasing due to human activities. Plants quickly absorb the Cr subsequently, it enters the human food chain and poses serious health issues. Chromium toxicity causes a serious reduction in plant growth by inducing oxidative damage and disturbing protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and nutrient uptake. Plants use diverse mechanisms to mitigate the Cr toxicity however, they are inadequate against higher concentrations of Cr. Thus is essential to diminish Cr toxicity and increase the ability of plants to tolerate Cr stress. Nano-particles (NPs) …

Influence Of Nitrate Levels On Plant Growth And Carbon And Nitrogen Metabolismin Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Under Low Light Stress, Syed Aizaz Ali Shah, Yuzi Shi, Jing Nie, Xuehui Yao, Yicong Guo, Muhammad Ahmad, Syed Atizaz Ali Shah, Faisal Hayat, Yasmin Niamat, Hali̇l İbrahim Öztürk, Xiaolei Sui

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Photosynthesis is critically dependent on both adequate light and nitrogen availability. In controlled agricultural environmentswith limited natural light, cucumber faces substantial challenges, including reduced photosynthetic efficiency and biomass accumulation.Nitrogen (N) is a vital component for the synthesis of various macromolecules, metabolites, and signaling molecules in plants. This studyassessed the impact of different nitrate levels (LL-N, LL-1/2N, and LL-2N) on the physiological, biochemical, and metabolic responsesof cucumber under low light conditions (80–100 μmol m–2 s–1 photosynthetic photon flux density) in comparison to standard light(400–500 μmol m–2 s–1 photosynthetic photon flux density) and unchanged nitrate. We observed that increasing nitrate levels to …

Different Irrigation Strategies Affect Proximate Composition And Fatty Acid Profiles Of Grape Seeds Under Semi-Arid Conditions, Mehmet İlhan Odabaşioğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most widely cultivated horticultural plants with high socioeconomic value, and itis extensively appreciated for its colorful berries and the wines made from its berries. Variations in the phytochemical compoundsof different tissues of grape berries under different cultural practices have been explored in numerous studies in recent years. In thisstudy, variations in the physical, proximate, and fatty acid compositions of grape (Vitis vinifera L. ‘Red Globe’) seeds under differentpartial root-zone drying and deficit irrigation treatments were investigated. The results showed that different irrigation treatments andirrigation levels affected the vitality, moisture, and oil contents of …

Optimal Pollen Viability And Vigor Among Varieties Of Tagnanan Tall Coconut(Cocos Nucifera L.), Xi Yun Liew, Mohd Norsazwan Ghazali, Mohd Firdaus Ismail, Zarina Abd Ghafar, Mohd Syarbani Bin Ismar, Vasudevan Venkatachalam, Uma Rani Sinniah

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Controlled pollination, involving the transfer of pollen from Tagnanan Tall palm (male parent) to the Malayan Yellow or Red dwarf (female parent) is essential for producing MATAG coconut hybrids. However, the pollen from Tagnanan Tall (TAGT), usedin hybridization, has been reported to have a germination percentage of less than 40%. This is further complicated by Tagnanan Tall varieties varying in color, TAGT Orange, TAGT Gold, and TAGT Green. TAGT Orange is claimed to have lower pollen viability than TAGT Gold and Green. Hence, a study was conducted to compare inflorescence characteristics, pollen yield, size, viability, and vigor of three Tagnanan …

Bioethanol Yield Of The Sorghum × Sudangrass Hybrid Under Arid And Semiaridconditions: Nitrogen Dose Effects, Orthogonal Comparisons, And Component Analyses, Hali̇t Tutar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The sorghum x sudangrass hybrid is highly significant as a biofuel crop due to its high biomass production, drought tolerance, ability to adapt to various climatic conditions, and high sugar content in its stems. This research aimed to determine the effects of six different nitrogen dose treatments on ethanol yield, yield parameters, and fertilizer use relationships in sorghum x sudangrass hybrid plants at two locations in 2021 and 2022. The experiment was established according to the randomized block design with three replicates. Nitrogen treatments were applied as N0 (0 kg da-1), N5 (5 kg da-1), N10 (10 kg da-1), N15 …

Advances In Hyperspectral Remote Sensing For Precision Fertilization Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Overview, Jing Nie, Ke Wu, Yang Li, Jingbin Li, Bohan Hou

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IOT), big data analysis, artificial intelligence and other technologies, precision agriculture is receiving more and more attention and emphasis worldwide. Precision agriculture (PA), also known as fine agriculture and precision agriculture, refers to an agricultural method that obtains spatial and temporal variability information on crop yields and environmental factors (e.g., soil structure, topography, plant nutrients, water content, pests and diseases, etc.) in farm plots through high-tech to achieve positioning, timing, and quantification of the implementation of modern farming operation techniques and management.And fertilizer application plays an indispensable role in agricultural production. Reasonable …

Optimizing Lab Methods For Consistent Rice Milling Analysis, Samuel Olayiwola Olaoni, Bindu Regonda, Kaushik Luthra, Griffiths Atungulu

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background and Objectives

Milling is one of the most important postharvest processes in rice production. Traditionally, the McGill #2 mill has been used for lab milling to assess rice milling performance as per the recommendation of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). However, as the FGIS is phasing out the use of the McGill #2 mill, there is a need to recalibrate milling assessments for standardized milling evaluation across various labs. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the milling performance of three laboratory mills (McGill #2, Satake, and Zaccaria mills) on the head rice yield (HRY), milled …

Predictors Of Mortality In African Americans With Alzheimer’S Disease-Related Dementias, Latrice Camille Noonan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. There is a need to identify the link between modifiable risk factors and the association with ADRD mortality. This study addresses the disproportionately high burden of ADRD among African Americans, aiming to inform targeted prevention strategies and promote health equity. In this study, the longitudinal relationship between ADRD mortality and the presences of diabetes, smoking, and obesity among older African Americans residing in the United States was examined, while controlling for age, gender, education, and socioeconomic status. The biopsychosocial model served as the theoretical framework for this study. The …

Perceptions Of Parents And Guardians Regarding Home-To-School Involvement, Brie Merritt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study was the decline in home-to-school partnerships within a local, public, and ethnically diverse middle school (DMS) in the Southeastern United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore parents’ perspectives on the decline in home-to-school partnerships at a DMS. Using Epstein’s six types of family involvement as a guide, a qualitative, exploratory design was used, with data collected through semi structured interviews with 12 Black mothers of eighth-grade students from DMS in the 2022–2023 school year. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis revealed the following four themes: communication satisfaction, parent-school engagement, …

Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low employee engagement often leads to employee dissatisfaction, reduced morale, and employee turnover. Frontline distribution warehouse managers who struggle to engage employees risk retention challenges. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies frontline distribution warehouse managers use to increase retention. The participants were six frontline distribution warehouse managers who had successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and increased employee retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, public documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) effective leadership and …

Adiposity Throughout Adulthood And Risk Of Young-Onset Breast Cancer Tumor Subtypes In The Young Women's Health History Study, Lydia Marcus Post, Dorothy R. Pathak, Ann S. Hamilton, Kelly A. Hirko, Richard T. Houang, Emily H. Guseman, Dan Sanfelippo, Nicole Bohme Carnegie, L. Karl Olson, Hallgeir Rui, Ann G. Schwartz, Ellen M. Velie

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The role of adult adiposity in young-onset breast cancer (YOBC) subtype risk is not well understood.

METHODS: In this population-based case (n = 1812)-control (n = 1,381) study of invasive YOBC (ages <50 >years), cases were identified from the Los Angeles County and Metropolitan Detroit Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registries, 2010 to 2015. Area-based, frequency-matched controls were sampled from the 2010 Census. General adiposity [body mass index (BMI)] and central adiposity (waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio) across adulthood and covariates were collected from in-person interviews and measurements. ORs and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for adiposity and YOBC tumor subtypes …

Biodata Drives Treatment Success, Steve Carstensen Dds

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article explores the growing role of biosignals and digital health technologies in dentistry, emphasizing how devices like wearable rings and sensors are enhancing the diagnosis and management of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, periodontal disease and chronic pain. By integrating biosignal data into patient care, dentists can provide more precise, personalized treatments, improving outcomes and supporting collaboration with primary care providers in managing chronic diseases.

Articulator Q4 2024

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This issue serves as a preview for the 117^th Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) and features articles from subject matter experts speaking at the convention in January 2025. Content includes:

• A Reflection from MDDS Co-Editor, Dr. Amisha Singh on the connection between human happiness and meaningful relationships.
• A feature from Registered Dietician, Ms. Liz Pearson, on the impacts an anti-inflammatory diet can have on oral and periodontal health.
• A feature from Dr. Brooke Fukuoka on the challenges of providing oral health care to residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities.
• An article from professional career coach, Dr. Laura …

Perceptions Of Parents And Guardians Regarding Home-To-School Involvement, Brie Merritt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study was the decline in home-to-school partnerships within a local, public, and ethnically diverse middle school (DMS) in the Southeastern United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore parents’ perspectives on the decline in home-to-school partnerships at a DMS. Using Epstein’s six types of family involvement as a guide, a qualitative, exploratory design was used, with data collected through semi structured interviews with 12 Black mothers of eighth-grade students from DMS in the 2022–2023 school year. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis revealed the following four themes: communication satisfaction, parent-school engagement, …

Exploring Successful Employee Retention Strategies In The Distribution Warehouse Industry, Meriam Sunday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low employee engagement often leads to employee dissatisfaction, reduced morale, and employee turnover. Frontline distribution warehouse managers who struggle to engage employees risk retention challenges. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies frontline distribution warehouse managers use to increase retention. The participants were six frontline distribution warehouse managers who had successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and increased employee retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, public documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) effective leadership and …

Perceptions Of Parents And Guardians Regarding Home-To-School Involvement, Brie Merritt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study was the decline in home-to-school partnerships within a local, public, and ethnically diverse middle school (DMS) in the Southeastern United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore parents’ perspectives on the decline in home-to-school partnerships at a DMS. Using Epstein’s six types of family involvement as a guide, a qualitative, exploratory design was used, with data collected through semi structured interviews with 12 Black mothers of eighth-grade students from DMS in the 2022–2023 school year. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis revealed the following four themes: communication satisfaction, parent-school engagement, …

Sintesis Etil 2-(4-Formilfenoksi)Asetat Melalui Substitusi Gugus Hidroksil 4-Hidroksibenzaldehida, Arif Fadlan, Moch. Nurhasan

Chimica et Natura Acta

Senyawa 4-hidroksibenzaldehida merupakan salah satu senyawa fenolat yang mengandung gugus aldehida dan dapat mengalami transformasi struktur melalui berbagai reaksi kimia menghasilkan produk dengan aktivitas biologis yang potensial. Pada penelitian ini struktur senyawa 4-hidroksibenzaldehida dimodifikasi melalui substitusi gugus hidroksil oleh etil kloroasetat dengan perbandingan mol 6:10 (metode A), 5:10 (metode B), dan 2,5:10 (metode C) menghasilkan etil 2-(4-formilfenoksi)asetat. Spektroskopi resonansi magnetik inti 1H dan 13C NMR, inframerah, dan massa digunakan untuk menetapkan struktur hasil sintesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode B memberikan produk berupa padatan berwarna putih dengan yield sebesar 70% yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan metode A (yield 23%) dan metode …