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Characterization And Bioremediation Potential Of Heavy-Metal Resistant Bacteria Isolated From Agricultural Soil, Kheira Dahnoun, Fatima Djadouni, Badiaa Essghaier, Chahnez Naccache, Nadia Zitouna, Salwa Zehdi-Azouzi, İsmai̇l Bayyi̇ği̇t, Hijran Rafiyeva Latif, Maha Mezghani-Khemakhem, Hedia Bourguiba Aug 2024

Characterization And Bioremediation Potential Of Heavy-Metal Resistant Bacteria Isolated From Agricultural Soil, Kheira Dahnoun, Fatima Djadouni, Badiaa Essghaier, Chahnez Naccache, Nadia Zitouna, Salwa Zehdi-Azouzi, İsmai̇l Bayyi̇ği̇t, Hijran Rafiyeva Latif, Maha Mezghani-Khemakhem, Hedia Bourguiba

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Heavy metal pollution is a major environmental issue that has a negative impact on soil quality and food security. As a result, heavy metal removal or remediation from hazardous sites has become mandatory. Bioremediation based on microorganisms is a promising method to remediate heavy metal-contaminated areas due to its eco-friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient characteristics. This study aimed to isolate, identify and characterize rhizospheric bacteria able to resist, reduce, and detoxify heavy metals (chromium [Cr], nickel [Ni], and aluminum [Al]) from agricultural soil. Two isolates were chosen due to their high level of heavy metal resistance and could serve as …


Legal Regime Of The Application Process For Gmo Products In Türkiye, Ünal Yildiz, Özgür Temi̇z, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Nesri̇n Yildiz Aug 2024

Legal Regime Of The Application Process For Gmo Products In Türkiye, Ünal Yildiz, Özgür Temi̇z, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Nesri̇n Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In Turkiye, in accordance with EU harmonization laws, Biosafety Act No. 5977 entered into force on 18.09.2010. The basic legislation regarding the application process is composed of the Biosafety Act, Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms and Their Products, and Regulations on Working Procedures and Principles of Biosafety Board and Committees. Biosafety legislation foresees a special application procedure for GMO food, food products, feed, and other products. The application regulated in the Biosafety Law is a special administrative procedure in nature. The primary objective of this study is to explain the legal regime of this application procedure. While explaining this issue, …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Qtl Mapping For Fatty Acid Composition In Olive Oil Using A High-Density Genetic Map Based On Snp Markers, Ali̇ Can Kaya, Meryem İpek, Ahmet İpek, Mehmet Ali̇ Gündoğdu, Nesri̇n Aktepe Tangu, Sevi̇n Teoman Duran, Murat Şeker, Mustafa Akbulut Aug 2024

Qtl Mapping For Fatty Acid Composition In Olive Oil Using A High-Density Genetic Map Based On Snp Markers, Ali̇ Can Kaya, Meryem İpek, Ahmet İpek, Mehmet Ali̇ Gündoğdu, Nesri̇n Aktepe Tangu, Sevi̇n Teoman Duran, Murat Şeker, Mustafa Akbulut

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Olive (Olea europaea L.) is an evergreen tree species that grows naturally in regions with Mediterranean climates. Its oil and fruits are commercially valuable. Olive oil contains high levels of omega-9 (oleic acid). Because the high percentage of oleic acid makes olive oil deterioration-resistant, the development of olive varieties containing high oleic acid is one of the major goals of olive breeding programs. Therefore, this study aimed to determine quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting fatty acid composition of olive oil. Thus, early selection of olive genotypes with a high oleic acid content can be possible. For the determination of QTLs …


Identification And Extraction Method Of Fragrant Pear Based On Image Detection Under Internet Of Things Applications, Peng Zhou, Huan Wnag, Pengwei Zhang, Shengzhi Liu, Wei Cehn, Weihang Zhao, Bingyu Cao Aug 2024

Identification And Extraction Method Of Fragrant Pear Based On Image Detection Under Internet Of Things Applications, Peng Zhou, Huan Wnag, Pengwei Zhang, Shengzhi Liu, Wei Cehn, Weihang Zhao, Bingyu Cao

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

With the continuous development of society, agricultural production technology is also improving. Due to the continuous improvement of economic level, the quality of life has also put forward higher requirements, the quality of agricultural products has gradually received more people’s attention. In the picking and sorting process of traditional fragrant pear, the quality control process is not perfect, and the identification and extraction method is not mature enough. In the complex environment of insufficient light or shade of branches and leaves, the pear picking work cannot quickly and accurately locate the target fruit. Therefore, the traditional identification and extraction methods …


Quantitative Variation Of Phenolic Compounds In Different Tissues Of Pistachio(Pistacia Vera L. Cv. Uzun) Associated With Alternate Bearing, Müjgan Güney, Muhammet Ali̇ Gündeşli̇, Murat Güney, Nesi̇be Ebru Kafkas, Sali̇h Kafkas, Zeynep Ergün Aug 2024

Quantitative Variation Of Phenolic Compounds In Different Tissues Of Pistachio(Pistacia Vera L. Cv. Uzun) Associated With Alternate Bearing, Müjgan Güney, Muhammet Ali̇ Gündeşli̇, Murat Güney, Nesi̇be Ebru Kafkas, Sali̇h Kafkas, Zeynep Ergün

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Alternate bearing is a common challenge in horticultural plants, leading to irregular yield in successive years. The potentialrole of phenolic compounds in regulating this phenomenon, however, is not well understood. This study aimed to investigate thepotential role of phenolic compounds in alternate bearing in pistachio trees by analysing samples from different parts of the “Uzun”cultivar over two consecutive years. Seven phenolic compounds (gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid,catechin, and quercetin) were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography at 10-day intervals. Significant variations wereobserved in the levels of certain phenolic compounds between “ON” and “OFF” years, suggesting a …


Developing Micropropagation Protocol For Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.), Merve Özkul, Nevzat Sevgi̇n, Mehmet Özkul, Neelam Prabha Negi, Sadi̇ye Peral Eyduran, Bi̇rsen Yilmaz, Melekşen Akin Aug 2024

Developing Micropropagation Protocol For Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.), Merve Özkul, Nevzat Sevgi̇n, Mehmet Özkul, Neelam Prabha Negi, Sadi̇ye Peral Eyduran, Bi̇rsen Yilmaz, Melekşen Akin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study aims to develop a suitable micropropagation protocol for black mulberry, which cannot be easily clonally propagated like other mulberry species. Clonal propagation of this species is gaining importance due to its health benefits and utilization in pharmacology. The effects of culture media and cytokinin types on micropropagation of Morus nigra L. were investigated. Single-axillary bud explants grown on MS, DKW, and NRM containing 0.25 mg/l benzyl adenine (BA) plus 0.01 mg/l indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) were compared to cultures grown on NRM with thidiazuron, metaTopolin (mT) or BA at 1.25, 2.5, 5.0 or 7.5 mg/l plus 0.01 mg/l IBA. …


Investigation Of Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (Nades) For Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds From Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit, Melek Zor Aug 2024

Investigation Of Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (Nades) For Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds From Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit, Melek Zor

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, for the extraction of polyphenolic compounds found in high amounts in aronia fruit, three different extraction methods (classical, ultrasound, ultrasonic), three different traditional solvents (water, ethanol, acidified 80% methanol) as well as five different natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) were used. Color indices as L*, a*, b*, C* and H° values, total phenolic, total flavonoid, total monomeric anthocyanin, total antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays) and phenolic compounds of aronia fruit extracts were analyzed. There were significant differences in the measured parameters depending on the extraction method and solvent type. Extracts in ultrasound extraction and classical …


Biostimulant-Mediated Cellular Repair By Improving Antioxidant Dynamics And Osmoregulation Against Metal Stress In Canola, Hina Kanwal, Iram Shoaib, Ali Noman, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Rashda Naheed, Omar Mahmoud Alzoubi, Mohamed Hashem, Rehab Elnour, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Noreen Khalid, Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Muhammad Aqeel Aug 2024

Biostimulant-Mediated Cellular Repair By Improving Antioxidant Dynamics And Osmoregulation Against Metal Stress In Canola, Hina Kanwal, Iram Shoaib, Ali Noman, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Rashda Naheed, Omar Mahmoud Alzoubi, Mohamed Hashem, Rehab Elnour, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Noreen Khalid, Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Muhammad Aqeel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Global crop yield and growth are severely impacted by hazardous heavy metal contamination of the soil and water. This study examined the effects on a range of physiological, biochemical, and morphological parameters of two canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars, Punjab (V1) and Super (V2), when they were subjected to three different levels of cadmium (Cd) stress (0, 1.5, and 2.25 mM) and foliar application of biostimulant, i.e., Moringa leaf extract (MLE). Plants in V1 (Punjab) collect more Cd in both their aerial and subterranean sections than in V2 (Super).The morphological and physiological indicators showed a substantial (p < 0.05) deterioration as a result of the Cd buildup. Ascorbic acid and malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were considerably (p < 0.05) elevated under Cd stress. V1 has considerably higher H2O2 values than Super (V2), which suggests that oxidative stress levels there are higher. Additionally, the activity of some antioxidant enzymes, such as catalase and peroxidase (65 and 40%, respectively), were reduced by a higher concentration of Cd (2.25 mM). V2 demonstrated stronger antioxidant defence mechanisms than V1, as seen by a 115% rise in POD activity, a 70% increase in shoot fresh weight, and a 49% increase in amino acids following MLE spray. Despite this, the V2 was still able to withstand Cd. Under Cd stress, foliar treatment of MLE increased both kinds' yield, growth, biochemical, and physiological characteristics. The findings indicated that applying MLE foliar spray can improve crop productivity and lessen the impacts of metals on B. napus L.


Biostimulation Effect On Crithmum Maritimum L. Root Development In Controlled Environment, Stefano Zenobi, Marco Fiorentini, Biagio Di Tella, Vesna Milanovic, Andera Marcelli, Luigi Ledda, Paola Antonia Deligios, Lucia Aquilanti, Roberto Orsini Aug 2024

Biostimulation Effect On Crithmum Maritimum L. Root Development In Controlled Environment, Stefano Zenobi, Marco Fiorentini, Biagio Di Tella, Vesna Milanovic, Andera Marcelli, Luigi Ledda, Paola Antonia Deligios, Lucia Aquilanti, Roberto Orsini

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Biostimulants can find application in sustainable agriculture contexts as they are regarded as inputs with minimal environmental impact. Microbial inoculants, when applied to the root systems of certain plant species, confer physiological and morphological benefits to the entire plant. In the present study, we focused on some morphometric parameters of the root system of two Crithmum maritimum L. spontaneous populations (Mediterranean and Atlantic). We compared the effects of two different (for number of strains) biostimulants on the weight, length, diameter and number of tips on the root system. The experiment was conducted within two types of controlled environments: i) an …


Determination Of Dry Matter Yield, Some Morphological Characteristics And Rootworm Infestation In Local Sainfoin Populations, Zeynep Gül, Mustafa Tan Aug 2024

Determination Of Dry Matter Yield, Some Morphological Characteristics And Rootworm Infestation In Local Sainfoin Populations, Zeynep Gül, Mustafa Tan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa L.) is a valuable forage plant which is drought resistant and has good nutritional value. However, for a long time, some rootworms that damage sainfoin have caused a decrease in its cultivation areas. As a result of many studies, a variety resistant to rootworms has not been developed yet. Local populations are of great importance in the studies to develop resistant varieties. This research was planned to determine the hay yield, forage quality, morphological characteristics and rootworm infestation of local sainfoin genotypes from 6 different villages in Erzurum province of Türkiye. The research was established in 2017 …


Evaluation Of Turkish Shallot Genetic Resources For Morphological, Biochemical And Sensory Properties, Gülay Beşi̇rli̇ Aug 2024

Evaluation Of Turkish Shallot Genetic Resources For Morphological, Biochemical And Sensory Properties, Gülay Beşi̇rli̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Shallots, a subspecies of onion, are considered the gourmet onion and are preferred especially in French and Asian cooking. Its unique taste and aroma especially being caramelized through heat treatment increases its importance for boutique restaurants and niche tables. This study examined the morphological, biochemical, and sensory properties of seven generatively (GMSY-2, GMSY-3, GMSY-4, GMSY-5, GMSY-6, GMSY-7, GMSY-8) and one vegetatively propagated (GMSY-1) shallot genotypes in 2021 and 2022. Sixteen morphological and fifteen biometric features of UPOV were used in characterization. Total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity, and total monomeric anthocyanin and pyruvic acid contents were determined as biochemical markers. …


Gps Accuracy Of Smartphones For Crowdsourcing Research, Derron L. Dike Aug 2024

Gps Accuracy Of Smartphones For Crowdsourcing Research, Derron L. Dike

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management Projects

ABSTRACT GPS Accuracy of Smartphones for Crowdsourcing Research Derron Dike Utilizing crowdsourcing with smartphones as a method for field data collection can contribute an array of data for scientific studies and land management applications. This study used crowdsourcing to examine smartphone built-in GPS performance for providing location-specific information with potential forestry applications. The usability of smartphones for GPS data collection in forestry studies or other practical applications is dependent on the level of accuracy required for those applications. A Smartphone Accuracy Trial was designed to test the GPS accuracy performance of current smartphones. Participants used the ArcGIS Field Maps application …


Mixing Trembling Aspen And White Spruce Increases The Understory Vegetation Cover And Improves Soil Properties But Effects Vary With Broadleaf Density, Mostarin Ara, Bradley D. Pinno, Philip G. Comeau Jun 2024

Mixing Trembling Aspen And White Spruce Increases The Understory Vegetation Cover And Improves Soil Properties But Effects Vary With Broadleaf Density, Mostarin Ara, Bradley D. Pinno, Philip G. Comeau

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Despite the importance of species mixtures to ecosystem-based forest management, density effect of broadleaf trees in the mixture on understory vegetation and soil properties are poorly understood. In this study, we examine the effects of trembling aspen [aspen] (Populus tremuloides Michx.) -white spruce [ spruce] (Picea glauca (Moench) Vos) mixtures that vary in the proportion of aspen on understory vegetation cover, soil nutrient supply rates, and soil properties. Data were collected from an established study located in Alberta, Canada at age 20 and included the following treatments: 1. Natural regeneration of pure aspen; 2. Retaining only …


Soil And Organic Carbon Losses By Water Erosion In Coffee-Growing Areas In Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, Derielsen Brandão Santana, Guilherme Da Silva Rios, Guilherme Henrique Expedito Lense, Felipe Gomes Rubira, Flávio Roberto Araújo Franceschi, Velibor Spalevic, Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes Ayer, Ronaldo Luiz Mincato Jun 2024

Soil And Organic Carbon Losses By Water Erosion In Coffee-Growing Areas In Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, Derielsen Brandão Santana, Guilherme Da Silva Rios, Guilherme Henrique Expedito Lense, Felipe Gomes Rubira, Flávio Roberto Araújo Franceschi, Velibor Spalevic, Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes Ayer, Ronaldo Luiz Mincato

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Organic carbon performs essential functions in soils. Soils act as sources or sinks of atmospheric organic carbon. Agricultural management influences soil organic carbon, impacting climate change. One of the crops most vulnerable to climate change is coffee. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, with a predominance of management under a conventional system, with sloping terrain and the absence of conservationist practices. The absence of conservationist practices results in an increase in soil loss rates due to water management and carbon emissions, as well as a reduction in coffee production. This paper aimed to estimate soil and organic carbon losses …


Comparative Analysis Of Closed Hydroponic Systems And Planting Seasons For Lettuces, Demet Çeki̇n, Mostafa Hassanen, Mariam Hassanen, Nayira Hassan, Ricarda Lothmann, Hani Sewilam Jun 2024

Comparative Analysis Of Closed Hydroponic Systems And Planting Seasons For Lettuces, Demet Çeki̇n, Mostafa Hassanen, Mariam Hassanen, Nayira Hassan, Ricarda Lothmann, Hani Sewilam

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Hydroponic cultivation techniques offer innovative solutions to address challenges in conventional agriculture, such as soil infertility, disease outbreaks, and poor drainage. This study focuses on comparing the performance of different closed hydroponic systems for lettuce cultivation across distinct winter and summer planting seasons. Four closed hydroponic systems—Deep Water Culture (DWC), Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Media-bed system (MB), and Sandponic (SP)—were evaluated for their impact on vegetative growth parameters, leaf nutrient content, chlorophyll and carotene levels, and water consumption. Our findings reveal that the DWC and NFT systems exhibited greater yield increases in winter (81.90% and 75.64%, respectively) and in summer …


Evaluation Of Arginine Decarboxylase (Fvadc) And Spermidine Synthase (Fvspds) Genes Of Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca L.) In Nicotiana Tabacum, Ákos Mendel, Erzsebet Kiss Jun 2024

Evaluation Of Arginine Decarboxylase (Fvadc) And Spermidine Synthase (Fvspds) Genes Of Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria Vesca L.) In Nicotiana Tabacum, Ákos Mendel, Erzsebet Kiss

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

A comparative analysis was performed under in vitro conditions using Nicotiana tabacum lines overexpressing the genes of arginine decarboxylase (FvADC) and spermidine synthase (FvSPDS) enzymes. The transgenic and native lines were tested under controlled conditions and exposed to long-term treatment of arginine (150 mg/L), putrescine (10 mg/L), and spermidine (10 mg/L). Chlorophyll and lignin contents of the samples were measured spectrophotometrically, while proline, putrescine, spermidine, and spermine contents were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography methods. The experimental results showed that the arginine decarboxylase enzyme affects polyamine metabolism. As it is involved in several other biosynthetic pathways, this effect is significant …


Local Organic And Inorganic Amendments To Improve Table Grape Production In Mediterranean Vineyards Of Southern Türkiye, Semi̇h Tangolar, Simone Priori, Serpi̇l Tangolar, Meti̇n Turan, Erhan Akça Jun 2024

Local Organic And Inorganic Amendments To Improve Table Grape Production In Mediterranean Vineyards Of Southern Türkiye, Semi̇h Tangolar, Simone Priori, Serpi̇l Tangolar, Meti̇n Turan, Erhan Akça

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the Mediterranean Region, calcareous soils are generally considered to be of low fertility. The use of large amounts of chemicals and irrigation to compensate for low productivity reduces the producer’s net profit and degrades physical and chemical properties of the soils. As a result, the selection of adaptable genotypes is important in agriculturally limited lands. Grapevine is one of the leading crops in the Mediterranean Basin due to its high tolerance to abiotic conditions. However, the fact that the grapevine grows in extreme soils does not mean that such crop does not respond to a good nutritional program, especially …


Effects Of Nutrient Solution Strength, Pgpb, And Mycorrhizal Inoculation On Growth,Yield, And Quality Of Strawberry, Masoud Haghshenas, Sander H. Van Delden, Mohammad Javad Nazarideljou Jun 2024

Effects Of Nutrient Solution Strength, Pgpb, And Mycorrhizal Inoculation On Growth,Yield, And Quality Of Strawberry, Masoud Haghshenas, Sander H. Van Delden, Mohammad Javad Nazarideljou

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch) cultivation is not without difficulty since its root environment is sensitive to many biotic and abiotic stresses. In addition, production is often phosphate limited, even at relatively high phosphorus levels, as the high fruit yields greatly exceed the capacity of the phosphorus supply by the root system. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB), and combinations of both are known to mitigate stress and enhance nutrient uptake, particularly phosphorus. Therefore, we studied the effects of AMF (Glomus mosseae, and Glomus intraradices), PGPB (Azospirillum lipoferum DSM1691, and Pseudomonas fluorescens DSM 50090), and their combinations …


Photovoltaic Fault Detection Based On Infrared And Visible Image Augmentation And Fusion, Xuewei Chao, Lixin Zhang, Yang Li, Chao Huang, Jing Li Jun 2024

Photovoltaic Fault Detection Based On Infrared And Visible Image Augmentation And Fusion, Xuewei Chao, Lixin Zhang, Yang Li, Chao Huang, Jing Li

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The rapid development of the agricultural photovoltaic integration model holds significant importance in improving land utilization and green energy economic benefits. However, due to the harsh working environment and prolonged exposure to natural conditions, photovoltaic (PV) components are prone to hot spot faults, leading to severe consequences. In this article, we propose a fine-grained PV hot spot fault detection framework based on the fusion of infrared and visible light images, addressing various factors that contribute to hot spot faults. Firstly, multiple sets of infrared and visible light image pairs under different hot spot fault conditions are collected. We employ generative …


Underutilized Edible Fruit Species Of The Indo-Gangetic Plains: A Systematic Review For Food Security And Land Degradation Neutrality, Dinesha S, Rakesh S, Deepranjan Sarkar, Prakash Kumar Jha, Raghupathi Balasani, Shikha ., Saswat Kumar Kar, Vishal Seth, Amitava Rakshit, Rahul Datta, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇ Jun 2024

Underutilized Edible Fruit Species Of The Indo-Gangetic Plains: A Systematic Review For Food Security And Land Degradation Neutrality, Dinesha S, Rakesh S, Deepranjan Sarkar, Prakash Kumar Jha, Raghupathi Balasani, Shikha ., Saswat Kumar Kar, Vishal Seth, Amitava Rakshit, Rahul Datta, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Many underutilized edible fruit species (UEFS) are found in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), which support food security (FS) for many other dependent communities as well as the indigenous people. Unfortunately, there is little study and fragmented information available about these naturally edible products. The UEFS of the IGP was the subject of a systematic review utilizing the PRISMA Protocol, which produced implications for FS and land degradation neutrality (LDN). This review aims to survey, summarize, and annotate the published information about the angiosperms native and naturalized UEFS of IGP to identify and make use of this species, particularly for the …


Using Computational Modeling To Design Antiviral Strategies And Understand Plant-Virus Interactions, Hira Kamal, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Abdul Razzaq, Aqsa Ijaz, Zunaira Anvar, Hayat Topçu, Khalid M. Elhindi, Asif Saeed, Urooj Fatima, Xuefei Jiang Jun 2024

Using Computational Modeling To Design Antiviral Strategies And Understand Plant-Virus Interactions, Hira Kamal, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Abdul Razzaq, Aqsa Ijaz, Zunaira Anvar, Hayat Topçu, Khalid M. Elhindi, Asif Saeed, Urooj Fatima, Xuefei Jiang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Using a bioinformatics approach to identify binding pockets between proteins is a preferable method before modifying the genome to delineate host interactions with viruses. Based on extensive proteomics data in numerous databases, several interaction prediction methods are available to identify binding sites between viruses and hosts at the individual residue level, but little is known about the interaction prediction strategy for plant viruses. Begomoviruses, belonging to the family Geminiviridae, constitute a group of circular single-stranded (ss) DNA viruses that encode multifunctional proteins responsible for viral replication, causing severe diseases in multiple host plants. These viruses usually escape through plant defense …


Eco-Friendly Management Of Helicoverpa Armigera Using Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Sustainable Approach, Hafiz Husnain Nawaz, Gülşah Kekli̇k, Yamin Bibi, Javed Iqbal, Attiq Ur Rehman, Mubashar Hussain, Shahzad Toufeeq, Rashid Azad, Khalid Ali Khan, Abid Farid, Abdul Qayyum Jun 2024

Eco-Friendly Management Of Helicoverpa Armigera Using Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Sustainable Approach, Hafiz Husnain Nawaz, Gülşah Kekli̇k, Yamin Bibi, Javed Iqbal, Attiq Ur Rehman, Mubashar Hussain, Shahzad Toufeeq, Rashid Azad, Khalid Ali Khan, Abid Farid, Abdul Qayyum

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Helicoverpa armigera Hübner, 1808 (Noctuidae; Lepidoptera) is one of the major pest problems causing production constraints in both conventional and organic agricultural systems. Chemical and semichemical, along with biotechnological approaches, like the sterile insect technique, are used to manage pest populations. However, these methods raise environmental concerns. Therefore, the current study was undertaken to assess the biocontrol potential of the entomopathogenic fungal strains Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Akanthomyces lecanii, and Purpureocillium lilacinus against H. armigera. These strains, identified through morphological and molecular techniques, were evaluated for their effectiveness in controlling H. armigera. A total of eight fungal strains were identified …


Elucidating Melatonin-Mediated Distinct Mechanistic Of Specific Gene Expression Of Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Under Chromium Stress, Arwa Abdulkreem Al-Huqail, Suliman Mohammed Suliman Alghanem, Haifa Abdulaziz Sakit Alhaithloul, Nayab Naeem, Wajiha Sarfraz, Noreen Khalid, Baber Ali Jun 2024

Elucidating Melatonin-Mediated Distinct Mechanistic Of Specific Gene Expression Of Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Under Chromium Stress, Arwa Abdulkreem Al-Huqail, Suliman Mohammed Suliman Alghanem, Haifa Abdulaziz Sakit Alhaithloul, Nayab Naeem, Wajiha Sarfraz, Noreen Khalid, Baber Ali

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The current investigation demonstrates that the application of MEL (0, 1 and 2 µmol L−1) mitigates the effects of Cr stress 0 (no Cr), 50 and 100 mg kg−1 on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) plants. Results from the present study showed that the increasing levels of Cr concentration in the soil induced a significant decrease in shoot length, root length, shoot fresh weight, root fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, total chlorophyll, carotenoid contents, net photosynthesis, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance by 36%, 24%, 17%, 64%, 27%, 23%, 19%, 29%, 36%, 18%, 73%, 83% and 43% …


Physiological And Biochemical Responses Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Cultivars Under Salinity Stress, Nosheen Iftikhar, Shagufta Perveen, Baber Ali, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Mohammad Khalid Al-Sadoon Jun 2024

Physiological And Biochemical Responses Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Cultivars Under Salinity Stress, Nosheen Iftikhar, Shagufta Perveen, Baber Ali, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Mohammad Khalid Al-Sadoon

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Salt stress is a serious threatening factor for cereal crops such as maize (Zea mays L.) by affecting their growth and development. In the current era, the requirement for staple crops is increasing, so it is important to screen out salt-tolerant genotypes. For this purpose, a pot experiment was designed within three replications on ten different genotypes of the maize. The plants were planted in plastic pots and salt stress (0, 40, 70, 100 mM) was maintained. The salt stress induced a noticeable reduction in plant growth traits (shoot length, root length, shoot, root fresh and dry weight, and leaf …


Proposing Urban Agroforestry Designs For Lincoln, Nebraska: A Model From Berlin, Germany, Noah Johnson May 2024

Proposing Urban Agroforestry Designs For Lincoln, Nebraska: A Model From Berlin, Germany, Noah Johnson

Honors Theses

Given the threat of a worsening climate crisis, there is a strong need for community and ecosystem resilience. Diverse urban agroforestry systems have the potential to accomplish both and meet many of the objectives outlined in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska’s climate action plan. Additionally, Berlin, Germany could provide an effective model for Lincoln in this regard given the city’s extensive history of established urban agroforestry systems. The objective of this study then is to develop a design for an urban agroforestry site modeled on Berlin’s allotment gardens and tailored to Lincoln’s needs. The methods for creating this design included …


Mapping Quaking Aspen Using Seasonal Sentinel-1 And Sentinel-2 Composite Imagery Across The Southern Rockies, Usa, Maxwell Cook, Teresa Chapman, Sarah Hart, Asha Paudel, Jennifer Balch Apr 2024

Mapping Quaking Aspen Using Seasonal Sentinel-1 And Sentinel-2 Composite Imagery Across The Southern Rockies, Usa, Maxwell Cook, Teresa Chapman, Sarah Hart, Asha Paudel, Jennifer Balch

Aspen Bibliography

Quaking aspen is an important deciduous tree species across interior western U.S. forests. Existing maps of aspen distribution are based on Landsat imagery and often miss small stands ( < 0.09 ha or 30 m2), which rapidly regrow when managed or following disturbance. In this study, we present methods for deriving a new regional map of aspen forests using one year of Sentinel-1 (S1) and Sentinel-2 (S2) imagery in Google Earth Engine. Using observed annual phenology of aspen across the Southern Rockies and leveraging the frequent temporal resolution of S1 and S2, ecologically relevant seasonal imagery composites were developed. We derived spectral indices and …


Sustainability And Drivers Of Populus Tremuloides Regeneration And Recruitment Near The Southwestern Edge Of Its Range, Connor D. Crouch, Nicholas P. Wilhelmi, Paul C. Rogers, Margaret M. Moore, Kristen M. Waring Apr 2024

Sustainability And Drivers Of Populus Tremuloides Regeneration And Recruitment Near The Southwestern Edge Of Its Range, Connor D. Crouch, Nicholas P. Wilhelmi, Paul C. Rogers, Margaret M. Moore, Kristen M. Waring

Aspen Bibliography

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) ecosystems are highly valued in the southwestern United States because of the ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits they provide. Aspen has experienced extensive mortality in recent decades, and there is evidence that many areas in Arizona, United States lack adequate recruitment to replace dying overstory trees. Maintaining sustainable levels of regeneration and recruitment (i.e. juveniles) is critical for promoting aspen ecosystem resilience and adaptive capacity, but questions remain about which factors currently limit juvenile aspen and which strategies are appropriate for managing aspen in an increasingly uncertain future. To fill these critical knowledge gaps, …


Where Have All The Flowers Gone? A Call For Federal Leadership In Deer Management In The United States, Bernd Blossey, Darragh Hare, Donald M. Waller Apr 2024

Where Have All The Flowers Gone? A Call For Federal Leadership In Deer Management In The United States, Bernd Blossey, Darragh Hare, Donald M. Waller

Aspen Bibliography

Forests in the United States continue to lose biodiversity and many fail to regenerate due to high deer (family Cervidae) abundance. Declines in biodiversity and overall ecosystem health due to high deer populations increases prevalence of wildlife and human diseases associated with increasing tick abundances and decreases forest resilience and the ability to deliver benefits provided by healthy ecosystems. In the eastern and midwestern United States, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are the main stressor, while in the western U.S. elk (Cervus elaphus) and black-tailed and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) can become equally problematic. Federal …


In-Silico Analysis For Structural And Functional Characterization Of Phosphorus-Starvation Tolerance 1 (Pstol1) Gene, Quratulain Mehdi Khan, Muhammad Aqeel, Maryam Murtaza, Wajya Ajmal, Muhammad Uzair, Sajid Fiaz, Kotb A. Attia, Asmaa M. Abushady, Itoh Kimiko, Muhammad Ramzan Khan, Ghulam Muhammad Ali Apr 2024

In-Silico Analysis For Structural And Functional Characterization Of Phosphorus-Starvation Tolerance 1 (Pstol1) Gene, Quratulain Mehdi Khan, Muhammad Aqeel, Maryam Murtaza, Wajya Ajmal, Muhammad Uzair, Sajid Fiaz, Kotb A. Attia, Asmaa M. Abushady, Itoh Kimiko, Muhammad Ramzan Khan, Ghulam Muhammad Ali

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

As an important macro element for all living cells, phosphorus is essential in agricultural production systems as well and is required in large quantities by elite varieties of crops to maintain yields. Approximately 70% of worldwide cultivated land suffers from phosphorous deficiency, and it has recently been estimated that worldwide phosphorous resources will be shattered by the end of this century thus increasing the demand for crops to be more efficient in their P usage. A greater understanding of how plants can maintain yield with lower phosphorous availability is highly desirable to both breeders and farmers, therefore, significant to develop …