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The Effects Of Weaning Age On The Growth, Milk And Milk Fat Characteristics Of Brown Swiss Cattle, Mete Yanar, Recep Aydin Jan 2000

The Effects Of Weaning Age On The Growth, Milk And Milk Fat Characteristics Of Brown Swiss Cattle, Mete Yanar, Recep Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this research, the effects of early weaning on the growth rate and milk production characteristics of Brown Swiss cattle in later years were investigated. The calves used in the study were weaned at 5, 7 and 9 weeks of age, and the weights obtained at 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months of age were not significantly affected by the age of weaning. The weight gains determined between 6 and 18 months of ages with 3-month intervals were also not significantly affected by the different ages of weaning. The various ages of weaning did not result in a significant …


Cost Of Mastitis In Scottish Dairy Herds With Low And High Subclinical Mastitis Problems, Cengi̇z Yalçin Jan 2000

Cost Of Mastitis In Scottish Dairy Herds With Low And High Subclinical Mastitis Problems, Cengi̇z Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of mastitis and the contribution of each cost component of mastitis to the total mastitis induced cost in herds with low and high levels of subclinical mastitis under Scottish field conditions. It was estimated that mastitis cost £140 per cow/year to the average Scottish dairy farmer in 1996. However, this figure was as low as £69 per cow/year in herds with lower levels of subclinical mastitis, and as high as £228 cow/year in herds with high sub- clinical mastitis. The magnitude and proportion of the cost components in the total …


Effects Of Dietary Oils On Lipoproteins, Lipid Peroxidation And Thromboxane A_2 Production In Chicks, Recep Gökçe, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Mustafa Yöntem, Mustafa Ay, Ahmet Gürel, Osman Çağlayan, Sai̇d Bodur, Serdar Ergün Jan 2000

Effects Of Dietary Oils On Lipoproteins, Lipid Peroxidation And Thromboxane A_2 Production In Chicks, Recep Gökçe, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Mustafa Yöntem, Mustafa Ay, Ahmet Gürel, Osman Çağlayan, Sai̇d Bodur, Serdar Ergün

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of some commonly consumed oils on plasma lipids, lipid peroxidation and thromboxane A_ 2 (TxA _2 ) production in chicks were studied. A total of 150 1-day-old chicks were divided into 5 groups and selected as butter, margarine, sunflower oil, olive oil and corn oil groups. The oils were added to their chow as 5% (w/w) at the beginning and 7% at the end. After a period of 45 days, blood samples were obtained from the vena axillaris. Then, plasma levels of total cholesterol, HDL-C, HDL_ 2 -C, HDL _3 -C, LDL-C, thiobarbutiric acid reactive substrates (TBARS) as …


Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes Jan 2000

Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was carried out to determine the diurnal feeding patterns of broiler chickens given a choice between ascorbic acid (AA) supplemented and unsupplemented feeds under heated or unheated conditions. Broiler chickens were offered supplemented (with 200 mg AA/kg feed) and unsupplemented feeds, and the feeding behaviour for each feed was monitored by continuous recording of the weight of the feed container for 4 days under unheated (UH) and the next 4 days under heated (H) conditions. The weight and timing of each meal was used to calculate cumulative feed intake, AA intake, number of meals, mean meal size …


Analysis Of Fluids Of Hydatid Cysts From Sheep By Sds-Page, And Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Ayşe Burgu, Ahmet Doğanay, Bahadir Gönenç, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu, Funda Kalinbacak Jan 2000

Analysis Of Fluids Of Hydatid Cysts From Sheep By Sds-Page, And Determination Of Specific Antigens In Protein Structure By Western Blotting, Ayşe Burgu, Ahmet Doğanay, Bahadir Gönenç, H. Oğuz Sarimehmetoğlu, Funda Kalinbacak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Protein bands of hydatid fluids of sheep liver were determined by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting, and this was followed by the determination of specific bands of hydatid cysts for sheep and humans. For diagnostic purposes, 30 positive and 20 negative sheep sera, 1 commercially obtained non-infected sheep serum, and 10 posi- tive and 10 negative human sera were used in this experiment. According to our results, the specific protein band for hydatid dis- ease in sheep was determined as 116 kDa, while the specific protein bands for hydatid disease in humans were determined as 68 and 8 kDa. We determined …


The Monthly Variations In The Blood Glucose Level Of Capoeta Capoeta Capoeta (G.Ldenstaedt, 1772) Living In Aras River, Seyi̇t Aydin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan Jan 2000

The Monthly Variations In The Blood Glucose Level Of Capoeta Capoeta Capoeta (G.Ldenstaedt, 1772) Living In Aras River, Seyi̇t Aydin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the monthly variation in the blood glucose level of Capoeta capoeta capoeta caught from Aras between August 1995 and June 1996 was determined. The average blood glucose level was determined to be 112.04±5.19 mg/dl in males and 106.32±9.68 mg/dl in females and 110.06±4.19 mg/dl in the population. The blood glucose level was highest (141.07±13.67 mg/dl) in April, and lowest (69.14±9.75 mg/dl) in September. It was deter- mined that the level of blood glucose was related to temperature and reproduction.


Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Breeds Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditionus Ii. Milk Production, Fleece Yields And Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m Jan 2000

Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Breeds Kept Under Semi-Intensive Conditionus Ii. Milk Production, Fleece Yields And Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This paper is the second part of a study carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effect of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and Imroz ewes kept in a single flock under semi-intensive conditions. In this part of the study milk yields, lactation lengths and fleece weights and characteristics were considered. Mean lactation lengths and milk yield of Chios ewes were 203 days and 73.92 kg respectively; the comparative values for Imroz ewes were 223 days and 102.04 kg respectively. At the first shearing (6 months of age), average fleece weights of Chios and …


Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m Jan 2000

Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This paper reports the third part of a study carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and Imroz ewes kept in a single flock under semi-intensive conditions. In this report, the effects of some environmental factors on production characteristics are considered. The effects of genotype, sex (except in the case of fleece qualities) type of parturition, the age of the mother and years of birth on the fleece yields and body weights of lambs at different periods and first-shearing (6 months of age) fleece yields were investigated. …


Determination Of The Association Between Heart Diameter And Myocardial Thickness With Body Weights In English Racing Horses By M-Mode Echocardiography, Tarik Bi̇lal, Yücel Meral Jan 2000

Determination Of The Association Between Heart Diameter And Myocardial Thickness With Body Weights In English Racing Horses By M-Mode Echocardiography, Tarik Bi̇lal, Yücel Meral

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the heart structures of 30 English racing horses with different weights were examined by M-mode echocardiography. Horses were separated into 3 groups of 10 horses. Group A consisted of the horses weighing between 350 and 400 kg, group B between 400 and 450 kg, and group C between 450 and 500 kg. M-mode sections were taken from transducer I (M. papillaris), transducer II (C. tendinei), transducer III (Mitral valve) and trans- ducer IV (Aortic root) using 2-D and measurements were made in four standard-transducer positions. The internal dimension of the left ventricle, the myocardial thickness of the …


The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k Jan 2000

The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of water current on omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids of trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. Compared with group B the fish of group A showed a higher content of the individual n-3 fatty acids C18:3 n-3, C18:4 n-3, C20:4 n-3, C20:5 n-3 (p


The Acar Oid Mites From The Nests Of The Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis) (Rodentia) Of The Lesser Caucasus Within Azerbaijan, Edmi̇la Ali̇evna Abdullaeva Jan 2000

The Acar Oid Mites From The Nests Of The Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis) (Rodentia) Of The Lesser Caucasus Within Azerbaijan, Edmi̇la Ali̇evna Abdullaeva

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The results are given of a study on Acaroid mites collected in the summer (July-August) from the nests of the common vole (Microtus arvalis) in the subalpine zone in Shahbuz, Lachin, Keebajar and Kedabek regions of Azerbaijan. Under the specific conditions of the high mountain subalpine meadows of Azerbaijan, the fauna of acaroid mites in the nests of rodents is sufficiently diverse. The presented species list includes 19 species belonging to 2 families and 11 genera. In this region, with its extreme climatic conditions, the nests, with a stable microclimate, serve as a concentration and survival site for the acaroid …


Lessepsian Fishes Spreading Along The Coasts Of The Mediterranean And The Southern Aegean Sea Of Turkey, Hati̇ce Torcu, Savaş Mater Jan 2000

Lessepsian Fishes Spreading Along The Coasts Of The Mediterranean And The Southern Aegean Sea Of Turkey, Hati̇ce Torcu, Savaş Mater

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The taxonomy and biological characters of 22 Lessepsian fishes living on the coasts of the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea were examined and 8 species were determined to have commercial importance. Of these, Upeneus moluccensis and Saurida undosquamis have become economic fishes of the Eastern Mediterranean trawl fisheries, having significant stocks. The species previously misidentified as Upeneus asymmetricus was determined to be Upeneus pori. It has been pointed out that new species can be added to the recorded ones by the consequent influx of Red Sea biota into the Levant.


Short Term Secondary Production And Population Dynamics Of Crustacea Rotifera In Three Different Biotops Of Neusiedler See (Austria), Nuray Emi̇r Akbulut Jan 2000

Short Term Secondary Production And Population Dynamics Of Crustacea Rotifera In Three Different Biotops Of Neusiedler See (Austria), Nuray Emi̇r Akbulut

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper describes the population dynamic parameters of the two crustaceans Diaphanosoma mongolianum, Arctodiaptomus spinosus and four rotifer species which are Filinia longiseta, Hexartra mira, Brachionus angularis and Polyarthra vulgaris.


Reproduction Characteristics Of Thinlip Grey Mullet, Liza Ramada(Risso 1826) Inhabiting Akgöl-Paradeniz Lagoons (Göksu Delta), Serap Ergene Gözükara Jan 2000

Reproduction Characteristics Of Thinlip Grey Mullet, Liza Ramada(Risso 1826) Inhabiting Akgöl-Paradeniz Lagoons (Göksu Delta), Serap Ergene Gözükara

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In order to determine the reproduction characteristics of Liza ramada, a fish of economical importance, the GSI, egg diameter, sex maturity, age and sex ratio were examined in 228 specimens caught periodically, between February 1992 and July 1994 in Akgöl-Paradeniz Lagoon. According to the GSI % and egg diameter, the reproduction period of Liza ramada was determinedto be November and December. The lowest GSI % obtained for Liza ramada was 4.99 % in February and the highest values were16.67 % in November and 11.67 % in December. The average egg diameter of Liza ramadaranged from 0.15 to 0.69 mm. It …


A Preliminary Study On The Reproduction Of The Rabbitfish (Siganus Rivulatus (Forsskal, 1775)) In The Northeastern Mediterranean, Hacer Yeldan, Dursun Avşar Jan 2000

A Preliminary Study On The Reproduction Of The Rabbitfish (Siganus Rivulatus (Forsskal, 1775)) In The Northeastern Mediterranean, Hacer Yeldan, Dursun Avşar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out to identify some aspects of the reproductive cycle of the rabbitfish ( Siganus rivulatus) inhabiting the northeastern Mediterranean. For this reason, monthly sampling was conducted between February 1995 and June 1996, and a total of 473 specimens were used. By using the monthly changes in the values of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) and Condition Factor (K), it was found that their reproduction takes place during July and August. The mean diameter of ripe gonadal eggs was 0.44 mm; and mean fecundity and its standard deviation was found to be 434761±181006. Fecundity-total length, fecundity-total weight and …


Toxicity Of Crude Neem Leaf Extract Against Housefly Musca Domestica L. Adults As Compared With Ddvp, Dichlorvos, Mohammad Farahullah Khan, Syed Muzaffar Ahmed Jan 2000

Toxicity Of Crude Neem Leaf Extract Against Housefly Musca Domestica L. Adults As Compared With Ddvp, Dichlorvos, Mohammad Farahullah Khan, Syed Muzaffar Ahmed

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Toxicity of neem extract in comparison with DDVP (Dichlorvos) was determined against the housefly ( Musca domestica L). Neem leaf extract was applied at 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 microgram/fly and DDVP was treated in 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 microgram/fly doses. Lethal dose values were calculated with probit analysis and LD 50 and LD 90 values were found to be 8.4 and 169.8 ug/fly of neem extract respectively, whereas, values of 0.44 and 3.58 ug/fly of DDVP were found for LD 50 and LD 90 against house flies.


Electrophoretic Aspects Of Blood-Serum Proteins Of Apodemus Mystacinus And Apodemus Agrarius (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Reyhan Çolak, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt Jan 2000

Electrophoretic Aspects Of Blood-Serum Proteins Of Apodemus Mystacinus And Apodemus Agrarius (Mammalia: Rodentia) In Turkey, Reyhan Çolak, Ercüment Çolak, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Sözen, Şaki̇r Özkurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, globulin and albumin proteins of Apodemus mystacinus and Apodemus agrarius were examined using the SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) technique. In A. mystacinus, there were 7-8 bands in the globulin region and 2-3 bands in the prealbumin zone. It was determined that there were variations in both the globulin region and prealbumin zone in populations of A. mystacinus. In specimens of A. agrarius, nine bands appeared in the globulin region, and two bands were observed in the prealbumin zone. These findings showed that A. mystacinus differs from A. agrarius in respect to electrophoretic aspects of albumin …


The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda (Amphibia: Anura)-Ii Nyctotherus (Nyctotheridae: Heterotrichida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz Jan 2000

The Ciliate Fauna In The Digestive System Of Rana Ridibunda (Amphibia: Anura)-Ii Nyctotherus (Nyctotheridae: Heterotrichida), Naci̇ye Gülkiz Şenler, İsmai̇l Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new ciliate species, Nytotherus oektemae n. sp. and common rectal ciliate of anuran amphibians, Nyctotherus cordiformis were isolated from the rectums of Rana ridibunda collected in the vicinity of Van. The morhological characteristics of these Protozoa were described and their similarities and differences were discussed.


Growth Conditions And Stock Analysis Of The Carp (Cyprinus Carpio, Linnaeus 1758) Population In Gölhisar Lake, Ahmet Alp, Süleyman Balik Jan 2000

Growth Conditions And Stock Analysis Of The Carp (Cyprinus Carpio, Linnaeus 1758) Population In Gölhisar Lake, Ahmet Alp, Süleyman Balik

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, growth in the carp population was investigated using samples caught with longline nets of different mesh sizes. Mortality rate and stock analysis were calculated by length frequency data taken from commercial fisheries. The age composition of the samples was from I to VI. The fork lengths were between 10.5 and 49.4 cm, the total weights were found to be between 20.19 and 1922.20 g. and condition factors ranged from 1.298 to 2.388. The total mortality rate (Z) was found to be 1.36±0.10, the natural mortality rate (M) was 0.35 and the fishing mortality rate (F) was 1.01. …


A Review Of Ecological Features Of Fishes Inhabiting Chatkal Biosphere Reserve In Uzbekistan, Ulughbek T. Mirzaev Jan 2000

A Review Of Ecological Features Of Fishes Inhabiting Chatkal Biosphere Reserve In Uzbekistan, Ulughbek T. Mirzaev

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper provides brief data on the distribution, morphology, biology and way of life of the fishes inhabiting rivers located in Chatkal Biosphere Reserve. The rivers of this reserve are inhabited by cold-loving fishes adapted to mountain conditions. These fishes are characterized by low fecundity, bigger size of eggs and a slower growth. Most of these fishes are small inhabitants of stony-pebble parts of the rivers and are capable of pressing themselves to the bottom and hiding themselves behind stones.


Laboratory Evaluation Of Bromethalin Against Lesser Bandicoot Rat, Bandicota Bengalensis, Abdul Azi̇z Khan, Syed Waqar Ali̇ Ri̇zvi̇ Jan 2000

Laboratory Evaluation Of Bromethalin Against Lesser Bandicoot Rat, Bandicota Bengalensis, Abdul Azi̇z Khan, Syed Waqar Ali̇ Ri̇zvi̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Results of no-choice and choice feeding tests against Bandicota bengalensis showed that bromethalin is highly toxic and efficacious rodenticide. However, its susceptibility differed between sexes. In no-choice test minimum time of cent-percent mortality was 1.2 days (range 1-2). The amount of toxicant consumed per rat resulting in complete mortality was 4.92±0.78 and 5.09±0.22 mg/kg in female and male rats respectively. In choice tests, mean days to death was 2.1 (range 1-4 days) and the amount of toxicant consumed per rat averaged 5.56±0.30 mg/kg. The latency period exceeded 210 minutes of the poisoning.


Histological And Histochemical Studies On The Extensor Muscle Of The Pectoral Fin Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral Jan 2000

Histological And Histochemical Studies On The Extensor Muscle Of The Pectoral Fin Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Fati̇me Geyi̇koğlu, Abdullah Özkaral

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, taking the extensor muscle out of the pectoral fin of trout, lipid and mitochondria contents of muscle fibres were examined. Succinic dehydrogenase and Sudan black B stain methods were applied on the sections removed by freezing microtomy. Haematoxylen and eosin staining were also applied on the sections obtained from paraffin blocks. It was observed histologically that nuclei of muscle fibre were located just under the sarcolemma. Three types of fibres red, intermediate and white were identified by the applied histochemical methods. It was observed that this muscle was rich in red and intermediate fibres. As a result, …


Faunistic And Taxonomic Studies On The Family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) In Erzurum, Erzincan, Artvin And Kars Provinces Ii. Sphenoptarinae, Chalcophorinae, Chrysobothrinae, Agrilinae, Cylindromorphinae And Trachyinae, Göksel Tozlu, Hi̇kmet Özbek Jan 2000

Faunistic And Taxonomic Studies On The Family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) In Erzurum, Erzincan, Artvin And Kars Provinces Ii. Sphenoptarinae, Chalcophorinae, Chrysobothrinae, Agrilinae, Cylindromorphinae And Trachyinae, Göksel Tozlu, Hi̇kmet Özbek

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A faunal and taxonomic study on the family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) was carried provinces of Artvin (Central, Ardanuç, Borçka, Hopa, Şavşat and Yusufeli), Erzincan (Central, Tercan and Üzümlü), Erzurum (Central, Aşkale, Çat, Horasan, Ilıca, İspir, Narman, Oltu, Olur, Pasinler, Pazaryolu, Şenkaya, Tortum and Uzundere) and Kars (Digor and Sarıkamış) in 1993-1997. A total of 38 species were recorded belonging to 6 subfamilies, namely Sphenopterinae (7 species), Chalcophorinae (8), Chrysobothrinae (3), Agrilinae (17), Cylindromorphinae (2) and Trachyinae (1). Of these taxa, Sphenoptera (s.str.) ixion Kerremans is a new record for the Turkish fauna. Agrilus (s.str.) aurichalceus Redtenbacher, Coraebus elatus (Fabricius), Coraebus rubi …


Genomic Imprinting: A Specialized Form Of Generegulation, Fatma Fi̇li̇z Çoşkun Ari Jan 2000

Genomic Imprinting: A Specialized Form Of Generegulation, Fatma Fi̇li̇z Çoşkun Ari

Turkish Journal of Biology

Genomic imprinting is a process resulting in the preferential expression of certain genes depending on whether the genetic material has been inherited from the mother or the father. Many imprinted genes have been identified as having important roles in mammalian development, and the loss of imprints as well as non-imprinted alleles causes a variety of developmental abnormalities and pathological conditions in both mice and humans. In this article, the phenomenon of genomic imprinting, the developmental implications of imprinting and the molecular mechanisms proposed for this process are reviewed.


An Investigation On The Pollen Production Capacities And Germination Rates Of Some Strawberry Cultivars, Fatma Koyuncu, Hüdai̇ Yilmaz, M. Ati̇lla Aşkin Jan 2000

An Investigation On The Pollen Production Capacities And Germination Rates Of Some Strawberry Cultivars, Fatma Koyuncu, Hüdai̇ Yilmaz, M. Ati̇lla Aşkin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This investigation was conducted to determine the pollen germination rates and the pollen production capacities of some strawberry cultivars grown in Van ecological conditions. The experiments were carried out at the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Yüzüncü Yıl in 1997-1998. The examinations of pollen germinations were done in vitro by the 'agar in plate' method (0, 10, 15, and 20 % sucrose solutions with 1 % agar). The pollen production capacities were determined by the hemacytometric method. Seven strawberry cultivars (Cruz, Tufts, Brio, Tioga, Vista, Aliso and 216), which were tested in germination experiments, gave the best …


Isosteric Sorption Heat Determination For Some Starchy Grains, Serdar Özteki̇n, Yurtsever Soysal Jan 2000

Isosteric Sorption Heat Determination For Some Starchy Grains, Serdar Özteki̇n, Yurtsever Soysal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

InIn this study, isosteric sorption heat for 8 different starchy grains was determined by the application of the Clausius- Clapeyron equation to sorption isotherms. The latent heat of vaporisation of free water was not significantly different from the isosteric sorption heats of barley, durum wheat, oats, sorghum (31) and sorghum above 14% d.b. moisture content. There was no significant difference among the latent heat of vaporisation of free water and isosteric sorption heats of soft wheat, hard wheat and wheat (Waldron) above the 17% moisture content. Isosteric sorption heat of soft wheat was calculated to be 3341.5 kJ kg -1 …


Determining The Efficiency Of Forward-Sloped Bench Terraces On Soil Conservation: The Case Of The Aydın-Bozdoğan-Alamut Terracing Area, Alaetti̇n Taysun, Hali̇l Baki̇ Ünal, Altan Şahi̇n, Hasan Zafer Vurgun Jan 2000

Determining The Efficiency Of Forward-Sloped Bench Terraces On Soil Conservation: The Case Of The Aydın-Bozdoğan-Alamut Terracing Area, Alaetti̇n Taysun, Hali̇l Baki̇ Ünal, Altan Şahi̇n, Hasan Zafer Vurgun

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The study was carried out to determine the efficiency of forward-sloped bench terraces on soil conservation in the Aydın- Bozdoğan-Alamut terracing area. For this purpose, the shape specifications, and physical and chemical properties of the soil that belong to the sample terraces in the project area were determined and the factors of K and LS that are needed for calculating soil losses were are found through the Universal Soil Losses Equation. According to the evaluation, especially the determined factors of K and LS were higher for the sample terraces interfered with by farmers and this result shows that the probable …


Effects Of Humic Acid And Phosphorus Applications On Growth And Phosphorus Uptake Of Corn Plant (Zea Maysl.) Grown In A Calcareous Soil, İbrahi̇m Erdal, Mehmet Ali̇ Bozkurt, Keri̇m Mesut Çi̇mri̇n, Si̇yami̇ Karaca, Mustafa Sağlam Jan 2000

Effects Of Humic Acid And Phosphorus Applications On Growth And Phosphorus Uptake Of Corn Plant (Zea Maysl.) Grown In A Calcareous Soil, İbrahi̇m Erdal, Mehmet Ali̇ Bozkurt, Keri̇m Mesut Çi̇mri̇n, Si̇yami̇ Karaca, Mustafa Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different humic acid and phosphorus levels on corn plant ( Zea mays L.) growth and P availability in a calcareous soil. Four levels of P (0, 20, 40, 80 mgkg^{-1}) and 3 levels of humic acid (0, 250, 500 mgkg^{-1}) were used in the experiment. The results showed that the dry weight, plant P concentration, P uptake and residual available P amount increased with humic acid applications, and that the effect of humic acid on the above parameters combined with P fertilisation was higher than that of humic acid …


The Effect Of Soil Profile Depth On Fallow Efficiency Under Ankara Conditions, Oğuz Başkan, İlhami̇ Ünver Jan 2000

The Effect Of Soil Profile Depth On Fallow Efficiency Under Ankara Conditions, Oğuz Başkan, İlhami̇ Ünver

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study was to compare the fallow efficiencies of shallow and deep soil profiles and to examine the effects of nitrogen fertilization on the grain yields in continuous wheat and fallow-wheat systems in the Ankara Region. The experimental study was conducted at the Beytepe (Lodumlu) Research Institute in two different fields. Soil moisture contents were determined at six depths between 0 and 90 cm in deep soil and four depths between 0 and 40 cm in shallow soil. Continuous wheat and fallow-wheat plots were fertilized with (NH_4)_2SO_4 in 2 kg/da and 4 kg/da N doses. The results …


Change In Tissue Mineral Elemental Concentration During Root Initiation And Development Of Salvia Officinalis L. Cuttings And Iba Effects, Fi̇li̇z Ayanoğlu, Cevdet Fehmi̇ Özkan Jan 2000

Change In Tissue Mineral Elemental Concentration During Root Initiation And Development Of Salvia Officinalis L. Cuttings And Iba Effects, Fi̇li̇z Ayanoğlu, Cevdet Fehmi̇ Özkan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Variations in the tissue elemental concentration in stem cuttings of sage ( Salvia officinalis) and the effects of IBA on the variation of plant nutrients and rooting were studied during the initiation and development of adventitious roots. In the study, three different treatments, 100 ppm, 200 ppm IBA application and no IBA application (control) were used on S. offic- inalis L. cuttings and on the 15 th and 30th days their rooting ability was investigated. In addition, macro and micro element con- centrations of cuttings were determined on the 1 st day, 15 th day (root initiation) and 30 th …