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Poisonous And Mechanically Injurious Grasses, James P. Smith Jr Oct 2026

Poisonous And Mechanically Injurious Grasses, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Profiles In Fermented Artemisia Annua Leaf Extract, Mabitine Daniel Malo, Ohemu Adaofoyi Isaiah, Igaznda Terhemba James, Obamuwe Rebecca Joy, Ugber Erdoo Charity, Itodo Monday Christopher Sep 2026

Evaluation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Profiles In Fermented Artemisia Annua Leaf Extract, Mabitine Daniel Malo, Ohemu Adaofoyi Isaiah, Igaznda Terhemba James, Obamuwe Rebecca Joy, Ugber Erdoo Charity, Itodo Monday Christopher

Journal of Bioresource Management

This study evaluated the presence, profile and concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the fermented leaf extract of Artemisia annua, a medicinal plant widely used for its antimalarial and skin-benefiting properties. Given the plant’s increased use in Nigerian traditional medicine, this research examines how fermentation a process known to enhance bioactive compound availability may influence PAH levels, which are of concern due to their carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects. The A. annua leaves were fermented using Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures and subsequently analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to detect and quantify PAHs. The analysis identified 24 distinct PAH …


Multivariate Ecological Assessment Of Flora Of Village Karri Haider, District Tank, Kp, Numan Khan, Muhammad Azeem, Muhammad Adnan Hamza, Muhammad Aleem, Arshad Rasool, Ammara Wakeel, Sehrish Sadia Sep 2026

Multivariate Ecological Assessment Of Flora Of Village Karri Haider, District Tank, Kp, Numan Khan, Muhammad Azeem, Muhammad Adnan Hamza, Muhammad Aleem, Arshad Rasool, Ammara Wakeel, Sehrish Sadia

Journal of Bioresource Management

Spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation change are influenced by multiple factors, including the physical environment, land-use history, prior disturbance, and initial vegetation composition. The primary aim of this study was to understand floristic vegetation features, species diversity, and the classification of plant communities in Village Karri Haider, District Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Samples were collected from each transect using quadrats of 1 m × 1 m for herbs. Soil from three quadrats was mixed to make composite samples, and soil elements were quantified through laboratory analyses. Two surveys were conducted from July to December, 2023. In the first survey, …


Saffron By-Products As Underused Resources: An Ethnobotanical Survey And Phytochemical Study In The Taliouine Region, Zineb Khadfy, Rachid Mamouni, Sm Jadouali, Imane Kasimi, Hajar Atifi, Abd Elghani Tahiri, Youssef Karra Sep 2026

Saffron By-Products As Underused Resources: An Ethnobotanical Survey And Phytochemical Study In The Taliouine Region, Zineb Khadfy, Rachid Mamouni, Sm Jadouali, Imane Kasimi, Hajar Atifi, Abd Elghani Tahiri, Youssef Karra

Journal of Bioresource Management

Saffron (Crocus sativus ) is a very traditional plant in Morocco, especially in the Taliouine region. Saffron stigmas are traditionally used as a food additive due to their secondary metabolites. Our study aims to assess the traditional uses of saffron by-products, generated after the harvest of saffron stigmas, by local populations of Taliouine and regions. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted with 42 local people in six communities. The survey consisted of two parts: the first part was about the demographic information of the respondents (name, age, sex, and level of education.). While the second part concerns questions that target …


Genetic Improvement Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) For Enhancing Grain Yield And Adaptability Under Changing Climate, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Fida Hussain, Mehvish Makhdoom, Najaf Batool, Javed Ahmad, Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, Minahel Shahzadi Sep 2026

Genetic Improvement Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) For Enhancing Grain Yield And Adaptability Under Changing Climate, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Fida Hussain, Mehvish Makhdoom, Najaf Batool, Javed Ahmad, Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, Minahel Shahzadi

Journal of Bioresource Management

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a fundamental major crop that serves a critical role in ensuring worldwide food availability and sustainability, particularly in developing countries such as Pakistan. Its productivity and yield stability are increasingly threatened by climate change induced stresses such as heat, drought, salinity, evolving pests and disease dynamics. These abiotic and biotic stresses disturb key biological and developmental processes, consequently leading to a decline in grain production and quality. This review synthesizes recent advances in wheat genetic improvement, focusing on breeding strategies and emerging technologies for enhancing grain yield and climate resilience. i.e., how genetic variation, …


Antiplasmodial Activity Of Detarium Senegalense J.F.Gmel. (Fabaceae) Stembark Ethanol Extract, Cletus Anes Ukwubile, Hananiya Hamza Milagawanda Sep 2026

Antiplasmodial Activity Of Detarium Senegalense J.F.Gmel. (Fabaceae) Stembark Ethanol Extract, Cletus Anes Ukwubile, Hananiya Hamza Milagawanda

Journal of Bioresource Management

Malaria is a persistent public health impediment in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitating an incessant search for new, effective, and low-cost antimalarial agents from medicinal plants. This study was designed to evaluate the antiplasmodial efficacy of the ethanol crude extract of the stembark of Detarium senegalense. Standard methods were employed to identify the major secondary metabolites. In vivo antiplasmodial activity of the extract in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice was carried out as per the standard suppression test. The LD50 was elicited in mice using a standard procedure. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of important bioactive components such as alkaloids, flavonoids, …


Construction And Use Of Strawberry Planting Tools For Transplanting Bare Root Strawberry Transplants, Justin Ballew, Zachary Snipes, Christiana Paige Huss, Brittney King Sep 2026

Construction And Use Of Strawberry Planting Tools For Transplanting Bare Root Strawberry Transplants, Justin Ballew, Zachary Snipes, Christiana Paige Huss, Brittney King

Horticulture

Planting strawberries requires a degree of attention and skill to ensure that transplants are set at the correct depth and that their roots are not folded or bunched in the planting holes. This article describes how to construct and use a simple, cost-effective planting tool that makes proper planting easier for workers. Plans for constructing the tools are included, as are links to English and Spanish training videos.


Organic Cherry Pest Management, Marion Murray, Ann Mull Sep 2026

Organic Cherry Pest Management, Marion Murray, Ann Mull

All Current Publications

Tart cherry (Prunus cerasus) and sweet cherry (P. avium) are important commercial crops and popular backyard trees. Tart cherries are commonly processed into dried or canned products, while sweet cherries are generally eaten fresh. Organic cherry production in the Intermountain West can be challenging because of pests such as western cherry fruit fly and arid growing conditions. However, with careful planning and appropriate management practices, it is possible to produce a good crop using organic pest management strategies. This fact sheet outlines general, pest, and disease management options.


Combined Antifungal Activity Of Secondary Metabolites From Piper Aduncum And Additive Oils Against Sclerotium Rolfsii, A Causal Agent Of Stem Rot On Patchouli Cuttings, Herwita Idris, Nurmansyah Nurmansyah, Syahrial Abdullah, Riska Riska, Tri Budiyanti, Afrizon Afrizon, Jonharnas Jonharnas, Siti Rosmanah, Taufik Hidayat, Helfi Gustia Sep 2026

Combined Antifungal Activity Of Secondary Metabolites From Piper Aduncum And Additive Oils Against Sclerotium Rolfsii, A Causal Agent Of Stem Rot On Patchouli Cuttings, Herwita Idris, Nurmansyah Nurmansyah, Syahrial Abdullah, Riska Riska, Tri Budiyanti, Afrizon Afrizon, Jonharnas Jonharnas, Siti Rosmanah, Taufik Hidayat, Helfi Gustia

Makara Journal of Science

This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of Piper aduncum secondary metabolites along with additive oils against Sclerotium rolfsii, causing stem rot on patchouli cuttings. It was conducted in two stages—an in vitro experiment using a completely randomized design with seven treatments: P. aduncum oil, combinations of P. aduncum oil with citronella grass, lemongrass, cinnamon leaf, and cloves leaf oils, a synthetic pesticide (propineb 70%), and without essential oils. The second was carried out in vivo using a factorial completely randomized design, in which the first factor was five antifungal formulations, and the second was the spraying interval. …


Differential Gene Expression Of Ethylene Biosynthesis And Signaling Associated With Climacteric Behaviors In Indonesian Melon, Vida Rahma Latifah, Adib Fakhruddin Yusuf, Karso Suryo Putro, Dian Sartika, Anjar Tri Wibowo, Awik Puji Dyah Nurhayati, Karlia Meitha, Miftahudin Miftahudin, Budi Setiadi Daryono Sep 2026

Differential Gene Expression Of Ethylene Biosynthesis And Signaling Associated With Climacteric Behaviors In Indonesian Melon, Vida Rahma Latifah, Adib Fakhruddin Yusuf, Karso Suryo Putro, Dian Sartika, Anjar Tri Wibowo, Awik Puji Dyah Nurhayati, Karlia Meitha, Miftahudin Miftahudin, Budi Setiadi Daryono

Makara Journal of Science

Fruit ripening in melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a complex developmental process that is characterized by the coexistence of climacteric and non-climacteric varieties within the same species. This study characterized the ripening behavior of four local Indonesian melon cultivars (“Melona”, “GMP”, “Tacapa Gold”, and “Kinaya”) by integrating morphophysio-logical traits with transcriptional expression analysis of ethylene biosynthesis (CmACS, CmACO) and signaling (CmATH, CmEREBP) genes. The results revealed a strong agreement between the phenotypic traits and molecular regulation. “Melona” and “GMP” exhibited a strong climacteric profile, which was characterized by natural fruit abscission, sweet aroma …


Plants Introduced Into Hawaii By The Polynesians, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

Plants Introduced Into Hawaii By The Polynesians, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


Poisonous And Injurious Vascular Plants Of The United States: An Introduction, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

Poisonous And Injurious Vascular Plants Of The United States: An Introduction, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


The Campus Flora, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

The Campus Flora, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


Medicinal Plants: An Introduction, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

Medicinal Plants: An Introduction, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


Grasses That Are Not Grasses, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

Grasses That Are Not Grasses, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


A List Of The Vascular Plants Of Iowa, James P. Smith Jr Sep 2026

A List Of The Vascular Plants Of Iowa, James P. Smith Jr

Botanical Studies

No abstract provided.


Harvest And Retting Method Alter The Composition Of Hemp Fiber For High Performance Concrete, Abigail Lazier, Jennifer Macadam, Srishti Banerji, Bruce Bugbee Sep 2026

Harvest And Retting Method Alter The Composition Of Hemp Fiber For High Performance Concrete, Abigail Lazier, Jennifer Macadam, Srishti Banerji, Bruce Bugbee

Plants, Soils and Climate Student Research

Recently, the use of natural fibers in place of polymer fibers in high performance concrete has been explored for improved mechanical properties (including reduced spalling) and greater sustainability. This project aims to recycle biomass waste produced by the medical cannabis industry by using it in concrete. We have designed and conducted multiple studies to determine efficient methods for fiber harvest and processing from our in-house medical cannabis waste. Harvest method, (including fresh harvest and defoliation or physically induced senescence), storage condition, ( 4 C or 25 C), and processing technique, (mechanical or biological) were trialed. Additionally, we used standard forage …


High Tunnel Pollinators, Miranda L. Jones, Sheriden Hansen, Kelsey Graham, Robert Nelson Schaeffer, Brent Black Sep 2026

High Tunnel Pollinators, Miranda L. Jones, Sheriden Hansen, Kelsey Graham, Robert Nelson Schaeffer, Brent Black

All Current Publications

High tunnels are used to extend the growing season. Unlike greenhouses, high tunnels are semi-permanent and not heated or cooled by a climate-control system. Instead, they use plastic sheeting to trap solar heat, allowing for season extension in temperate climates around spring and fall. Bee pollination can improve yields for several valuable crop species grown in high tunnels. Because high tunnels are largely enclosed, bees are typically released and managed within the structure. This fact sheet provides information on how to obtain and manage bee pollinators in high tunnels.


Field Guide To Common Plant Species Of Uinta Mountain Fens, Samantha Kurkowski, Blake Wellard, Karin M. Kettenring Sep 2026

Field Guide To Common Plant Species Of Uinta Mountain Fens, Samantha Kurkowski, Blake Wellard, Karin M. Kettenring

All Current Publications

Fens are a unique class of wetland that host many specialized plant species globally and, in Utah, occur primarily in the Uinta Mountains. This guide provides an easy-to-use resource for amateurs and professionals who want to identify plants in fens. This guide includes key characteristics for identifying species, details on similar species and how to tell them apart, and information on habitat and frequency of occurrence. Species range from wetland obligates to upland plants that occasionally make their way into fens, with the purpose of including most species that may be encountered in a fen.


Red Light Accelerates Adventitious Root Primordium Initiation And Differentiation In Phoebe Bournei Cuttings By Modulating Auxin Signaling And Hormonal Balance, Yuewang Niu, Yuanyang Bi, Chenyu Gong, Shipin Chen Sep 2026

Red Light Accelerates Adventitious Root Primordium Initiation And Differentiation In Phoebe Bournei Cuttings By Modulating Auxin Signaling And Hormonal Balance, Yuewang Niu, Yuanyang Bi, Chenyu Gong, Shipin Chen

Turkish Journal of Botany

Adventitious root formation in stem cuttings of Phoebe bournei, an economically and ecologically significant woody species, is a major bottleneck in clonal propagation. To elucidate the impact of spectral quality on early adventitious root development, we characterized the morphological, hormonal, and transcriptomic dynamics of primordium initiation and differentiation under white, red, and blue light. Under red light, cuttings exhibited the earliest and most pronounced formation of white filamentous structures at lenticels, indicative of root primordium initiation, as early as 20 days after cutting, whereas white and blue light treatments showed delayed responses. Paraffin section analysis confirmed the induced origin of …


A Brief History Of Irrigation In Utah, Burdette Barker, Reagan Wytsalucy Sep 2026

A Brief History Of Irrigation In Utah, Burdette Barker, Reagan Wytsalucy

All Current Publications

Irrigation is essential for most crop production in Utah. With an ever-increasing population, regular drought cycles, and environmental concerns, there is a public discourse about agricultural irrigation water use. This fact sheet is an effort to step back in time to consider the heritage of irrigated agriculture in Utah, from prehistory to the present, and the modernization of irrigation driven by global industrialization and the information age.


Involvement Of Melatonin In The Regulation Of Reactive Oxygen Species Levels In Plants, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Tolga Yalçinkaya, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, İsmai̇l Türkan, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday Sep 2026

Involvement Of Melatonin In The Regulation Of Reactive Oxygen Species Levels In Plants, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Tolga Yalçinkaya, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, İsmai̇l Türkan, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday

Turkish Journal of Botany

Abiotic stress conditions impair plant metabolism partly by inducing the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Melatonin, a multifunctional indoleamine, has emerged as an important regulator of plant responses to oxidative stress. This review highlights recent findings on the interactions among phytomelatonin, ROS homeostasis, antioxidant metabolism, photosynthetic protection, stress priming, and abiotic stress tolerance. We discuss how melatonin modulates the antioxidative response under diverse stress conditions and evaluate its effects on photosynthetic performance, ROS signaling, and membrane stability. Special attention is given to priming studies showing that melatonin pretreatment can improve stress tolerance. Emerging evidence from plant tissue culture …


Complete Chloroplast Genome Analysis Of Critically Endangered Endemic Prangos Denticulata And Insights Into Its Evolutionary Dynamics, Ayşenur Bozkurt, Doğa Seli̇n Kayihan, Hali̇s Batuhan Ünal, Ceyhun Kayihan Sep 2026

Complete Chloroplast Genome Analysis Of Critically Endangered Endemic Prangos Denticulata And Insights Into Its Evolutionary Dynamics, Ayşenur Bozkurt, Doğa Seli̇n Kayihan, Hali̇s Batuhan Ünal, Ceyhun Kayihan

Turkish Journal of Botany

Prangos denticulata (Apiaceae) is a critically endangered and narrowly endemic species restricted to Ankara, Türkiye. To provide genomic resources for its conservation and evolutionary study, we sequenced, assembled, and annotated its complete chloroplast genome using short-read next-generation sequencing. The circular plastome was 153,486 bp in length, exhibiting the typical quadripartite structure with a large single-copy (86,440 bp), small single-copy (17,894 bp), and two inverted repeats (49,152 bp), and an overall GC content of 37.8%. A total of 116 genes were identified, including 92 protein-coding, 31 tRNA, and 5 rRNA genes, of which 20 contained introns. Comparative analyses with P. trifida, …


Drought Priming Improves Waterlogging Tolerance In Alfalfa, But Less Effectively Than Waterlogging Priming, Gürkan Demi̇rkol, Ni̇lüfer Kara Sep 2026

Drought Priming Improves Waterlogging Tolerance In Alfalfa, But Less Effectively Than Waterlogging Priming, Gürkan Demi̇rkol, Ni̇lüfer Kara

Turkish Journal of Botany

Waterlogging severely restricts growth and productivity in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), necessitating effective strategies to improve stress tolerance. This study investigated whether drought priming or waterlogging priming could enhance tolerance to subsequent waterlogging stress in the alfalfa cultivar “Bilensoy-80”. Plants were subjected to drought priming, waterlogging priming, or no priming prior to progressive waterlogging stress for 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 days. Waterlogging priming consistently alleviated growth inhibition, maintained chlorophyll content, and reduced oxidative damage under prolonged stress. Drought priming was associated with partial cross-tolerance, particularly through improved root growth, plant water status, and oxidative stress responses, although …


Irrigation Management With A Field Water Balance And Virus Incidence In Dahlia Cut Flowers, Chloe Seeborg, Melanie Stock, Claudia Nischwitz, Xin Dai, Cambry Adams, Burdette Barker Sep 2026

Irrigation Management With A Field Water Balance And Virus Incidence In Dahlia Cut Flowers, Chloe Seeborg, Melanie Stock, Claudia Nischwitz, Xin Dai, Cambry Adams, Burdette Barker

Plants, Soils and Climate Student Research

Irrigation guidelines are needed for the field production of emerging specialty crops to support the sustainability and economic viability of small farms. The goal of this study was to establish crop coefficients (Kc) of dahlia (Dahlia × hybrida), a popular, profitable cut flower crop, while documenting virus infection. A two-year field study was conducted with two industry-important cultivars that vary in production timing and bloom: ‘Boom Boom White’, an earlier and mid-sized formal decorative, and ‘Café au Lait’, a later and large informal decorative bloom type. A field water balance was used to evaluate five irrigation …


Organic Pesticides: A General Overview, Marion Murray, Ann Mull Sep 2026

Organic Pesticides: A General Overview, Marion Murray, Ann Mull

All Current Publications

Organic pesticides are naturally occurring, nonsynthetic, or minimally processed substances that control unwanted organisms in the environment. Categories include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and miticides.


Gender-Responsive Knowledge Management Strategies For Vegetable Farmers Of Atok, Benguet , Philippines, Marianne R. De Luna, Farawyn E. Sarmiento Sep 2026

Gender-Responsive Knowledge Management Strategies For Vegetable Farmers Of Atok, Benguet , Philippines, Marianne R. De Luna, Farawyn E. Sarmiento

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Knowledge transfer in Philippine vegetable production often follows centralized pathways that neglect gendered roles, perpetuating productivity gaps. This study evaluated gender-responsive knowledge management pathways and technology adoption among smallholder vegetable farmers in Atok, Benguet, Philippines. Using a mixed-methods approach combining household surveys (n = 85), Social Network Analysis (SNA), vignettes, and key informant interviews, data were disaggregated by sex to map institutional disparities. Results showed that while women farmers demonstrate higher college completion rates (29%), men farmers cultivate larger average plots (0.57 vs. 0.37 ha), have higher off-farm income, and enjoy greater irrigation access (70.69% vs. 59.26%). Additionally, women derive …


Effect Of Sprayer Type, Nozzle Selection, And Herbicide Properties On Spray Deposition And Weed Control Efficacy, Mary Joy M. Abit, Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez Sep 2026

Effect Of Sprayer Type, Nozzle Selection, And Herbicide Properties On Spray Deposition And Weed Control Efficacy, Mary Joy M. Abit, Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Sprayer application efficiency is influenced by sprayer performance, nozzle characteristics, and herbicide properties, which collectively affect spray deposition and weed control. This study evaluated the effects of backpack sprayer type and nozzle configuration on spray output, droplet characteristics, spray coverage, and deposition under Philippine field conditions and compared these characteristics with weed control responses to glyphosate and glufosinate in separate field experiments. Battery-operated (BO) and hand-pumped (HP) backpack sprayers equipped with flat fan and hollow cone nozzles were evaluated. The BO sprayer provided more consistent spray output and maintained discharge rates closer to the target application volume than the HP …


Spatial Dependence Of Technical Efficiency Of Rice Farms In Camagong San Vicente Farmers Irrigators Association Inc., Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Philippines, Anthony James C. Albis, Julieta A. Delos Reyes, Antonio Jesus A. Quilloy, Jaine C. Reyes, Valerien O. Pede Sep 2026

Spatial Dependence Of Technical Efficiency Of Rice Farms In Camagong San Vicente Farmers Irrigators Association Inc., Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Philippines, Anthony James C. Albis, Julieta A. Delos Reyes, Antonio Jesus A. Quilloy, Jaine C. Reyes, Valerien O. Pede

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

This study assessed the technical efficiency of rice farms and examined how neighboring farms influence productivity among members of the Camagong San Vicente Farmers Irrigators’ Association Inc. in Cabusao, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Employing Stochastic frontier analysis and spatial econometric models, the research identified key determinants of productivity and technical efficiency. Moran’s Index and visual geospatial analysis revealed significant clustering of technical efficiency, confirming spatial dependence among farm locations. The spatial lag model was selected after robust diagnostic tests, including Lagrange multiplier tests, to capture the influence of neighboring farms on individual efficiency levels. Results indicate substantial variability in technical efficiency …


Assessment Of Rabbit Production And Marketing Systems In Selected Regions In Luzon, Philippines, Cristy M. Bueno, Maria Cynthia R. Oliveros, Dinah Pura T. Depositario, Kaito O. Furusho Sep 2026

Assessment Of Rabbit Production And Marketing Systems In Selected Regions In Luzon, Philippines, Cristy M. Bueno, Maria Cynthia R. Oliveros, Dinah Pura T. Depositario, Kaito O. Furusho

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Rabbit meat is emerging as an alternative protein source in the Philippines. To strengthen this growing industry, this study assessed existing rabbit production and marketing systems in selected regions in Luzon, Philippines, identifying key challenges and areas for improvement. Survey interviews were conducted with 67 raisers from 6 regions (Cordillera Administrative Region, Regions I, II, III, and IV-A, and the National Capital Region) using convenience sampling. A descriptive cross-sectional design with a mixed-method approach was employed, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics. Respondents were mostly smallhold raisers with ≤50 dam level of New Zealand White and California White as the …