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Berberidaceae From Moist Temperate Forests, Northern Areas, Pakistan, Nafeesa Hanif Qudsia, Kishwar Sultana, Safdar Ali Shah
Berberidaceae From Moist Temperate Forests, Northern Areas, Pakistan, Nafeesa Hanif Qudsia, Kishwar Sultana, Safdar Ali Shah
Journal of Bioresource Management
A quick visit of the protected forests of Banjosa, Dhirkot, Pir Chanasi, Pir Lassura and Tolipir was carried out. Berberidaceae belong to a family also known as the Barberry family (Elpel, n.d.). In Pakistan, there are 3 genera and 22 species belonging to this group (Jafri, n.d.). Species of this family are extensively cultivated due to their aesthetic and medicinal value. In the past, researchers would consider this family to get an idea about the habitat degradation of temperate areas. This study was aimed to produce a comprehensive list of species richness of this family in five National Parks of …
Historical Population Increases And Related Inciting Factors Of Agrilus Anxius, Agrilus Bilineatus, And Agrilus Granulatus Liragus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) In The Lake States (Michigan, Minnesota, And Wisconsin), Robert A. Haack, Toby Petrice
Historical Population Increases And Related Inciting Factors Of Agrilus Anxius, Agrilus Bilineatus, And Agrilus Granulatus Liragus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) In The Lake States (Michigan, Minnesota, And Wisconsin), Robert A. Haack, Toby Petrice
The Great Lakes Entomologist
Three native species of tree-infesting Agrilus have regularly reached outbreak levels in the Lake States (Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin), including A. anxius Gory (bronze birch borer), A. bilineatus (Weber) (twolined chestnut borer), and A. granulatus liragus Barter & Brown (bronze poplar borer). The main host trees for these Agrilus are species of Betula for A. anxius, Castanea and Quercus for A. bilineatus, and Populus for A. granulatus liragus. Based on 197 annual forest health reports for Michigan (1950–2017, 66 years), Minnesota (1950–2017, 64 years), and Wisconsin (1951–2017, 67 years), A. bilineatus was the most often reported Agrilus …
Diversity And Abundance Of Soil Microbes Differ Along A Forest-Pasture Transect, Hannah Suli, Ashley Schumann, Cleo Bickley, Jasmine Rodriguez
Diversity And Abundance Of Soil Microbes Differ Along A Forest-Pasture Transect, Hannah Suli, Ashley Schumann, Cleo Bickley, Jasmine Rodriguez
IdeaFest: Interdisciplinary Journal of Creative Works and Research from Cal Poly Humboldt
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Shrews From Moist Temperate Forests Of Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Andleeb Batool, Muhammad Asif Gondal, Jibran Haider
Shrews From Moist Temperate Forests Of Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Andleeb Batool, Muhammad Asif Gondal, Jibran Haider
Journal of Bioresource Management
The soricidae family comprises of nearly 23 genera out of which approximately 200 species have been associated with the Eurasian region (IUCN, 1995). A lot of ambiguity surrounds this family, especially where taxonomic classification is concerned; also, not much is known about their geographic location. Five protected parks from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) were explored for population trend studies of family soricidae. Dhirkot Nature Reserve (DNR) was observed in February, 2008, Banjosa Nature Reserve (BNR) in May-June, 2009, Tolipir National Park (TNP) in April to May, 2008, Pir Chanasi National Park (PCNP) in April to May, 2010 and Pir …
Insect Diversity In Some Rural Areas District Bagh Jammu And Kashmir (Pakistan), Abu Ul Hassan Faiz, Mehboob Ul Hassan, Mikhail F Bagaturov, Ghazal Tariq, Lariab Zahra Faiz
Insect Diversity In Some Rural Areas District Bagh Jammu And Kashmir (Pakistan), Abu Ul Hassan Faiz, Mehboob Ul Hassan, Mikhail F Bagaturov, Ghazal Tariq, Lariab Zahra Faiz
Journal of Bioresource Management
The present study was designed to find species composition and diversity of insects in (Cultivated area, wild area, suburban) existing at different trophic level of food chain in Bagh. The study was conducted from November, 2017 to September, 2018. Fifty-two species of insects belonging to 33 families were recorded. The diversity of insects in all studied area were same but significant difference in density of insects was found.
Fire History Of A Georgia Montane Longleaf Pine (Pinus Palustris) Community, Nathan Klaus
Fire History Of A Georgia Montane Longleaf Pine (Pinus Palustris) Community, Nathan Klaus
Georgia Journal of Science
Montane longleaf pine forests, woodlands, and savannas are endangered, fire-dependent ecosystems of the Piedmont, Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, and Cumberland Plateau physiographic provinces of Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. Compared to other longleaf pine ecosystems, e.g., longleaf pine-wiregrass, little has been published about montane longleaf pine ecosystems. Understanding the historic fire regimes that once maintained montane longleaf pine ecosystems is an important first step toward achieving restoration and conservation goals for this ecosystem. I used two approaches to investigate historic fire regimes: 1) a dendrochronological study of fire scars on Sprewell Bluff Natural Area and 2) calculations of the average …
Mapping Wilderness Character In Adams County, Pennsylvania, Alyssa J. Kaewwilai
Mapping Wilderness Character In Adams County, Pennsylvania, Alyssa J. Kaewwilai
Gettysburg Social Sciences Review
The spatial trends in wilderness character in Adams County, Pennsylvania were examined to evaluate how influenced specific areas are impacted by human activity and development. Indicators of wilderness character were selected as natural, untrammelled, undeveloped, along with solitude and unconfined recreation by the Death Valley National Park staff in which a 0-4 ranking system was based upon to portray a range of most degraded to optimal land. This was executed through examination of factors such as abundance of biodiversity and human development within the given area before a Monte Carlo simulation was run to show sensitivity of change. It was …
Relative Abundance And Diversity Of Rosaceae From Protected Parks In Northern Areas Of Pakistan, Kishwar Sultana, Madeeha Manzoor, Mohammad Sikandar Farooq
Relative Abundance And Diversity Of Rosaceae From Protected Parks In Northern Areas Of Pakistan, Kishwar Sultana, Madeeha Manzoor, Mohammad Sikandar Farooq
Journal of Bioresource Management
The Rosaceae family is also considered as the rose family. There are 27 genera and nearly 160 species from this family in Pakistan. This study was carried out to determine the diversity and population size of species belonging to the Rosaceae family in selected national parks from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Unbiased stage-sampling was carried out. Four species belonging to the Rosaceae family were observed in Banjosa Game Reserve. Rosa brunonii and Duchesnea indica present, were not enough to calculate relative abundance. Only two species from this family were recorded from Dhirkot National Park, Rubus fruticosus and Fragaria nubicola …
Ethnobotanical Importance And Relative Abundance Of The Mulberry Family From Temperate Highlands, Pakistan, Kishwar Sultana, Sher Wali Khan, Safdar Ali Shah, Jibran Haider
Ethnobotanical Importance And Relative Abundance Of The Mulberry Family From Temperate Highlands, Pakistan, Kishwar Sultana, Sher Wali Khan, Safdar Ali Shah, Jibran Haider
Journal of Bioresource Management
Five protected areas from temperate highlands of Pakistan were gauged for biodiversity of the Moraceae family. The National Park in Pir Lasura was studied from June to July 2009, in Banjosa from May to June 2009, in Pir Chanasi from April to May 2010, in Dhirkot (February 2008) and in Tolipir from April to May 2008. From the five protected areas surveyed, only three had species belonging to the family Moraceae. Three species were observed from Banjosa Game Reserve, two from Tolipir Nature Reserve and six from Pir Lasura National Park. The species commonly found were Ficus carica, Ficus …
The Effects Of Matthew’S Storm Surge On Coastal Loblolly Pine And Wax Myrtle Understory Regeneration, Brynn D. Wilkinson
The Effects Of Matthew’S Storm Surge On Coastal Loblolly Pine And Wax Myrtle Understory Regeneration, Brynn D. Wilkinson
Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science
Hurricanes have detrimental effects on the environment and the economy. Not only are these effects felt immediately after the hurricane, but they last long after the winds have died down. They can affect future plant growth and mortality. In October of 2016 South Carolina was hit by Hurricane Matthew, a category 5 hurricane. Hobcaw Barony, our study site, was in the direct path of the storm. This created an opportunity to study the immediate effects on regeneration after a hurricane. Regenerations rates were measured along and around a surge line to determine regeneration and mortality rates. This data also allowed …
Occam's Razor Vol. 9 - Full (2019)
Highly Polymorphic Novel Simple Sequence Repeat Markers From Class I Repeats Inwalnut (Juglans Regia L.), Emre Eser, Hayat Topçu, Sina Kefayati, Mehmet Sütyemez, Md Rashedul Islam, Sali̇h Kafkas
Highly Polymorphic Novel Simple Sequence Repeat Markers From Class I Repeats Inwalnut (Juglans Regia L.), Emre Eser, Hayat Topçu, Sina Kefayati, Mehmet Sütyemez, Md Rashedul Islam, Sali̇h Kafkas
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is the most important species in the genus Juglans due to the high commercial value of its nuts and timber. Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are considered as the markers of choice owing to their codominant nature. Since very few SSRs have been developed in walnut, this study aimed to develop numerous polymorphic SSRs from Class I repeats by using DNA sequences of the Chandler cultivar. In all, 800 SSRs were designed and tested in 8 Turkish, 3 French, and 5 US walnut cultivars, of which 88 (11%) did not produce bands, 161 (20.1%) were monomorphic, and …
Increased Soil Temperature Stimulates Changes In Carbon, Nitrogen, And Mass Loss In The Fine Roots Of Pinus Koraiensis Under Experimental Warming And Drought, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Guanlin Li, Yowhan Son
Increased Soil Temperature Stimulates Changes In Carbon, Nitrogen, And Mass Loss In The Fine Roots Of Pinus Koraiensis Under Experimental Warming And Drought, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Guanlin Li, Yowhan Son
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of warming (+3 °C) and drought (-30% precipitation) on the fine root decomposition of Pinus koraiensis seedlings were examined using a litter bag method. The study site included a full factorial design with two temperature and two precipitation levels, with three replicates. Litter bags containing fine root litter of 2-year-old P. koraiensis seedlings were retrieved after 3, 6, and 12 months of decomposition. After 12 months, the mass loss of fine roots was significantly increased in response to warming (control = 31.1%, warming = 35.9%, drought = 29.2%, and warming plus drought = 35.5%); no change was observed …
A Comparative Analysis Of The Volatile Components Of Green Tea Produced From Various Tea Cultivars In China, Lin-Long Ma, Dan Cao, Yan-Li Liu, Zi-Ming Gong, Pan-Pan Liu, Xiao-Fang Jin
A Comparative Analysis Of The Volatile Components Of Green Tea Produced From Various Tea Cultivars In China, Lin-Long Ma, Dan Cao, Yan-Li Liu, Zi-Ming Gong, Pan-Pan Liu, Xiao-Fang Jin
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
China is a major producer and consumer of green tea and possesses numerous high-quality tea cultivars, which can be used to make green tea. However, the green teas produced from these tea cultivars vary markedly in aroma. In this study, a sensory evaluation method and headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with GC-MS were employed to determine the primary substances that contribute to the aromas and key differences in the aroma components of green tea produced from 20 tea cultivars. The results revealed 57 major volatile components, among which aldehydes, alcohols, and esters were the most prevalent. For the volatile components, the …
Agroforestry Livelihood Strategies And Factors Influencing Agroforestry Adoption In Nakai Resettlement Villages, Khammouan Province, Lao Pdr, Khampasith Sengsouvan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Evelie P. Serrano, Ma. Lpurdes S. Edaño
Agroforestry Livelihood Strategies And Factors Influencing Agroforestry Adoption In Nakai Resettlement Villages, Khammouan Province, Lao Pdr, Khampasith Sengsouvan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis, Evelie P. Serrano, Ma. Lpurdes S. Edaño
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
The study characterized the agroforestry livelihood strategies of resettled communities and the economic benefits associated with these, discussed the socio-economic factors associated with the adoption of the agroforestry livelihood strategies, and examined the agroforestry livelihood strategies in relation to perceived food sufficiency. Data gathering methods employed were survey, key informant interviews, and transect walk. Randomly selected adopters of agroforestry served as main respondents. Data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that adopters practiced five different agroforestry livelihood strategies. Rice (Oryza sativa)-based livelihood strategies assured farmers of rice supply, vegetable-based provided the highest income, and pineapple (Ananas comosus)-based …
Effect Of Rhizobacteria Treatments On Nutrient Content And Organic And Amino Acid Composition In Raspberry Plants, Muzaffer İpek
Effect Of Rhizobacteria Treatments On Nutrient Content And Organic And Amino Acid Composition In Raspberry Plants, Muzaffer İpek
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been found to be beneficial to plant growth, yield, crop quality, the environment, and sustainable agricultural production. Therefore, six bacterial strains were tested to determine their effects on raspberry's nutrient content and organic and amino acid composition. The experiment was performed from 2015 to 2017. Two-year-old raspberry plants were inoculated with bacterial suspensions by a dipping method and were planted in 30-L pots. The mineral content and organic acid and amino acid composition of the leaf and root were compared in the Alcaligenes 637Ca, Staphylococcus MFDCa1 and MFDCa2, Agrobacterium A18, Pantoea FF1, and Bacillus M3 …
Effects Of Plant Growth Regulators On The Plant Height And Quantitative Properties Of Narcissus Tazetta, Sevi̇m Demi̇r, Fi̇sun Gürsel Çeli̇kel
Effects Of Plant Growth Regulators On The Plant Height And Quantitative Properties Of Narcissus Tazetta, Sevi̇m Demi̇r, Fi̇sun Gürsel Çeli̇kel
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of flurprimidol, paclobutrazol, and ethephon treatment as soil drench on plant height and quantitative and other properties of native narcissus (Narcissus tazetta L.) plants grown in pots were investigated. When the plants were 7?10 cm tall, flurprimidol and paclobutrazol at 0, 1, and 2 mg/pot and ethephon at 0, 37.5, and 75 mg/pot were applied as soil drenches. The effects of plant growth retardant treatments on plant height, leaf length, time of flowering, number of flowers, and flower life were determined. In addition, quantitative measurements (leaf area ratio, specific leaf area, leaf thickness, leaf weight ratio, and stem …
Design, Development, And Evaluation Of A Target Oriented Weed Control System Usingmachine Vision, Ömer Bariş Özlüoymak, Ali̇ Bolat, Ali̇ Bayat, Emi̇n Güzel
Design, Development, And Evaluation Of A Target Oriented Weed Control System Usingmachine Vision, Ömer Bariş Özlüoymak, Ali̇ Bolat, Ali̇ Bayat, Emi̇n Güzel
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The objective of the study was to develop and test an automatic machine vision-based spraying robot for the detection, tracking, and spraying of artificial weeds by using LabVIEW programming language. The greenness method was used to distinguish green objects in the image. A time-controlled spray nozzle was run according to the presence of an artificial weed and its coordinates. A mobile test bench was built and the spraying system with a webcam was operated at speeds of 0.42, 0.54, 0.66, 0.78, and 0.90 km h-1, so as to be able to see the performance of the system. The amount of …
Individual Tree Measurements In A Planted Woodland With Terrestrial Laser Scanner, Hüseyi̇n Yurtseven, Süleyman Çoban, Mustafa Akgül, Anil Orhan Akay
Individual Tree Measurements In A Planted Woodland With Terrestrial Laser Scanner, Hüseyi̇n Yurtseven, Süleyman Çoban, Mustafa Akgül, Anil Orhan Akay
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Terrestrial light detection and ranging technology provides an accurate measurement of individual tree parameters that are essential for managing forest resources, modeling forest fires, planning forest operations, etc. This study aimed to measure individual tree parameters to model a single tree using terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) data. A high-resolution digital terrain model (DTM) was generated using point cloud data (2,800,430 points) to obtain the tree parameters. Next, the diameter of breast heights (DBH), tree heights, tree lengths, tree projection areas, and crown parameters were calculated using 3D Forest 0.42 software. In order to evaluate the capabilities of TLS data, estimated …
Effects Of Moisture Content, Internode Region, And Oblique Angle On The Mechanicalproperties Of Sainfoin Stem, Mustafa Gökalp Boydaş, Mustafa Çomakli, Bahadir Sayinci, Mazhar Kara
Effects Of Moisture Content, Internode Region, And Oblique Angle On The Mechanicalproperties Of Sainfoin Stem, Mustafa Gökalp Boydaş, Mustafa Çomakli, Bahadir Sayinci, Mazhar Kara
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of moisture content, internode region, and oblique angle on several mechanical properties of sainfoin stem were determined. The selected mechanical properties used were the shearing stress, specific shearing energy, bending stress, and modulus of elasticity when bending. The experiments were carried out with wet basis (WB) moisture contents of 71.76%, 45.57%, and 25.57%, at the third and second internode regions from the bottom up to the top, and 2 oblique angles (0° and 28°). The research results showed that the shearing stress of sainfoin stem increased as the moisture content increased, but decreased towards the upper internode of …
Mesophyll Protoplast Isolation Technique And Flow Cytometry Analysis Of Ancient Platycladus Orientalis (Cupressaceae), Qianyi Zhou, Zhaohong Jiang, Yiming Li, Tian Zhang, Hailan Zhu, Fei Zhao, Zhong Zhao
Mesophyll Protoplast Isolation Technique And Flow Cytometry Analysis Of Ancient Platycladus Orientalis (Cupressaceae), Qianyi Zhou, Zhaohong Jiang, Yiming Li, Tian Zhang, Hailan Zhu, Fei Zhao, Zhong Zhao
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Platycladus orientalis (Cupressaceae) is a native tree species used widely for landscaping and afforestation in arid and semiarid areas in Asia. Ancient P. orientalis trees not only have an important humanistic and historical value but also have a significant scientific value in aging mechanism research. Mesophyll protoplasts are an important material for studies of plant regeneration, transient gene expression, and senescence. Although an easy and effective technique of mesophyll protoplast isolation from mature trees is urgently needed, the isolation parameters have great material specificity. The young tissue of plants is an ideal material for protoplast preparation. In this study, we …
Authentication Of Gemlik Olive Cultivar Using 1h Nmr Spectroscopy Andchemometric Analysis, İbrahi̇m Sani̇ Özdemi̇r, Somer Beki̇roğlu
Authentication Of Gemlik Olive Cultivar Using 1h Nmr Spectroscopy Andchemometric Analysis, İbrahi̇m Sani̇ Özdemi̇r, Somer Beki̇roğlu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, 1H NMR spectroscopy was used to discriminate Gemlik olives cultivated in a protected designation of origin (PDO) region from those cultivated in non-PDO regions. For this purpose, 95 Gemlik olive samples (47 from PDO and 48 from non- PDO regions) were collected. 1H NMR spectral analysis was carried out on the oils extracted from these olive samples. The results of the partial least squares-discriminant analysis showed that olives from the PDO and non-PDO regions could be discriminated on the basis of their NMR profiles. The prediction ability of the model was better when olive samples from the …
The Applicability Of New Training Systems For Sweet Cherry In Turkey, Di̇lek Soysal, Leyla Demi̇rsoy, İdri̇s Maci̇t, Gregory Lang, Hüsnü Demi̇rsoy
The Applicability Of New Training Systems For Sweet Cherry In Turkey, Di̇lek Soysal, Leyla Demi̇rsoy, İdri̇s Maci̇t, Gregory Lang, Hüsnü Demi̇rsoy
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The use of training systems for cherry trees is significantly important, as they form the basis of future shoots, which are potential producers of fruits. Numerous studies have been carried out on training systems for cherries around the world. It is well known that new training systems result in a shorter fruiting time and ease mechanical operations, such as harvesting and pruning. Unfortunately, new systems have never been tried for sweet cherry in Turkey. This study was aimed at determining the effect of different training systems, such as tall spindle axe (TSA), super spindle axe (SSA), upright fruiting offshoots (UFO), …
Different Harvest Times Affect Market Quality Of Lycium Barbarum L. Berries, Ayşen Melda Çolak, Volkan Okatan, Mehmet Polat, Sultan Fi̇li̇z Güçlü
Different Harvest Times Affect Market Quality Of Lycium Barbarum L. Berries, Ayşen Melda Çolak, Volkan Okatan, Mehmet Polat, Sultan Fi̇li̇z Güçlü
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Goji berry is a lesser-known fruit species and its berries have been used in traditional medicine for centuries as remedies to treat eye, liver, and kidney ailments, as well as for the prevention of cancer symptoms due to its high phytochemical content. This study aimed to investigate changes in the pomological, biochemical, and phytochemical properties of the berries of 4 goji berry genotypes harvested during 4 months (June, July, August, and September) of the same year. The results indicated that the highest berry dimensions (height and width) and soluble solid content were obtained from Genotype 2, harvested in June. The …
Effects Of Tillage Method And Fertilizer Type On The Yield Of Sudan Grass(Sorghum Bicolor L.), Bojan Stipesevic, Bojana Brozovic, Danijel Jug, Irena Jug, Vesna Vukadinovic, Boris Djurdjevic
Effects Of Tillage Method And Fertilizer Type On The Yield Of Sudan Grass(Sorghum Bicolor L.), Bojan Stipesevic, Bojana Brozovic, Danijel Jug, Irena Jug, Vesna Vukadinovic, Boris Djurdjevic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The Sudan grass plant (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii) density and yield were determined in this 2-year research with different tillage systems and fertilization at 3 locations. After harvesting the main crops, 3 tillage treatments were applied: conventional (CT) mouldboard ploughing (25-30 cm deep), followed by disk harrowing and sowing: reduced tillage 1 (HDH) with 2 passes by a disk harrow (15-20 cm deep), followed by seedbed preparation, and reduced tillage 2 (LDH) with a single pass by a disk harrow. Soil penetration resistance was measured at each tillage treatment. A total of 5 side dressing fertilizer treatments were …
Determinants Of Maternal Health Care Utilization In The Philippines: Implications On Information Dissemination Strategies, Nancy M. Landicho
Determinants Of Maternal Health Care Utilization In The Philippines: Implications On Information Dissemination Strategies, Nancy M. Landicho
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
From 2000 to 2017, maternal deaths in the Philippines considerably decreased. With COVID-19, the mechanisms to ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth for mothers have been greatly challenged. To find possible means by which women can access health care services remotely, the study looked into the factors affecting Filipino women’s utilization of maternal health care services using the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey. Place of residence and employment status significantly affect the frequency by which women read newspaper or magazine, listen to the radio, and access the internet. Wealth status is the sole socio-demographic characteristic that has significant relationship …
Production And Marketing Of Indigenous Cash Crops: The Experience Of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs In Mountain Province, Philippines, Joyce D. Cuyangoan
Production And Marketing Of Indigenous Cash Crops: The Experience Of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs In Mountain Province, Philippines, Joyce D. Cuyangoan
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
This study focused on the production factors and marketing mix of five indigenous cash crops cultivated by 67 women farmer- entrepreneurs in the municipalities of Tadian and Lower Bauko in Mountain Province, Philippines. The study used descriptive statistics and applied profit analysis in the analysis of its findings. Results of this study show that the factors that limit the respondents’ production are limited access to transportation, rainfed irrigation, and limited access to agricultural inputs and loans. In marketing their produce, it was found that the respondents have limited knowledge on processing, packaging, labeling, promoting and financial record keeping. They can …
Effect Of Rootstocks On Phytochemical Properties Of Apricot Fruit, Müttali̇p Gündoğdu
Effect Of Rootstocks On Phytochemical Properties Of Apricot Fruit, Müttali̇p Gündoğdu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The phytochemical influence of rootstocks on the Hacıhaliloğlu apricot cultivar was examined in this study. Myrobolan 29-C, Myrobolan GF-31, Marianna 2624, Pixy, and Tokaloğlu rootstocks were used and organic acid, sugars, vitamin C, total antioxidant capacity, and phenolic compounds were identified. The highest phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity were observed in Tokaloğlu rootstock. While Myrobolan GF-31 stood out in terms of organic acids and vitamin C, Pixy stood out in terms of sugar. The highest sugar content (sucrose) was recorded as 24.178 mg 100 g-1 in 'Pixy'. It was determined that Tokaloğlu rootstock had increased organic acid (1030.730 mg 100 …
Salt Stress By Nacl Alters The Physiology And Biochemistry Of Tissue Culture-Grownstevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, Rabia Javed, Ekrem Gürel
Salt Stress By Nacl Alters The Physiology And Biochemistry Of Tissue Culture-Grownstevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, Rabia Javed, Ekrem Gürel
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study reports the response to salinity stress (100 mM, 200 mM, and 300 mM NaCl concentration) exposure of the commercially valuable medicinal plant Stevia rebaudiana during micropropagation for 4 weeks. The significant enhancement of physiological parameters, steviol glycosides (SGs), i.e. rebaudioside A and stevioside, as examined by high-performance liquid chromatography, and nonenzymatic antioxidant activities, i.e. total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, total antioxidant capacity, total reducing power, and DPPH-free radical scavenging activity, was observed during the shoot formation process under up to 100 mM NaCl stress. Callus formation produced similar results regarding physiology and antioxidant assays, except that it …
Occurrence And Seasonal Variation Of The Root Lesion Nematode Pratylenchus Neglectuson Cereals In Bolu, Turkey, Abdelfattah Dababat, Şenol Yildiz, Vahdetti̇n Çi̇ftçi̇, Nagi̇han Duman, Mustafa İmren
Occurrence And Seasonal Variation Of The Root Lesion Nematode Pratylenchus Neglectuson Cereals In Bolu, Turkey, Abdelfattah Dababat, Şenol Yildiz, Vahdetti̇n Çi̇ftçi̇, Nagi̇han Duman, Mustafa İmren
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The root lesion nematode Pratylenchus spp. is one of the most important plant-parasitic nematodes causing global cereal yield losses. Effective management of plant-parasitic nematodes depends on reliable management strategies and comprehensive datasets estimating the distribution, abundance, and population change of nematode species. This study reports the occurrence of Pratylenchus neglectus in wheat-growing districts during the 2014/15 and 2015/16 cropping seasons in Bolu, Turkey. Pratylenchus neglectus was identified by both morphological and molecular methods. The nematode was detected in 11.6% of samples collected from five districts. On average, P. neglectus numbered 1556 nematodes/kg soil, while 12% of samples had more than …