Changes In Metabolomics And Tissue Architectural Alterations Jointly Ameliorate Salt Mediated Injuries In Nigella Sativa L., Noreen Akhter, Ayesha Ali, Muhammad Aqeel, Muhammad Muslim Shahnaz, Saima Iqbal, Ayesha Riaz, Mohammed O. Alshahrani, Ali Noman, Noreen Khalid, Khairah M. Alwutayd Alomran, Fahad Mohamed Al-Zuibar
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study evaluated plant resistance to salinity across varying salt concentrations: 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 mM NaCl. Thestudy revealed how these salt levels affected the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and developmental characteristics of theplants. At the 50 mM NaCl treatment level, plant height dropped by 8% in comparison to the control. The shoot fresh and dry weightsof every plant subjected to different levels of salt stress decreased noticeably. At 200 mM NaCl, the plants fresh weight of root decreasedby the greatest percentage (42.8%). The total number of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in Nigella sativa L. was significantly lower …
Accumulation Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Amelanchier × Lamarckii Fruit In Conditions Of Southwestern Slovakia,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Accumulation Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Amelanchier × Lamarckii Fruit In Conditions Of Southwestern Slovakia, Luba Durisova, Tunde Jurikova, Monika Ondrasova, Pavol Elias Jr., Deni̇z Hazar, Jiri Mlcek
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In Slovakia, snowy mespilus (Amelanchier × lamarckii F. G. Schroed.) is recognized both as an ornamental plant and alesser-known fruit species, prized for its high levels of bioactive compounds, particularly polyphenols. The aim of this study was todetect the polyphenolic profile of snowy mespilus and to assess polyphenol accumulation in cells. The total polyphenol content wasdetermined by the Folin–Ciocalteu method, antioxidant activity by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assayand the 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) method, and individual polyphenolic compounds by the highperformanceliquid chromatography (HPLC) method. The results of analyses revealed that among the phenolic acids, chlorogenicacid was the most prevalent [44.24 …
Evaluation Of 18 Broccoli Cultivars For Summer Harvest In Southwest Michigan In 2025,
2026
Michigan State University
Evaluation Of 18 Broccoli Cultivars For Summer Harvest In Southwest Michigan In 2025, Ben Phillips
Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports
A broccoli cultivar trial was planted at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (42.081985, -86.354087, Benton Harbor, Michigan). Bejo (BJ), Rijk Zwaan (RZ), Sakata (SK), and Tozer (TZ) seed companies donated 18 broccoli cultivars for plastic mulch-bedded hand harvest. Overall, the trial quality was good for collecting data on stressed plants from both heat and fertility.
Evaluation Of 9 Cauliflower Cultivars For Summer Harvest In Southwest Michigan In 2025,
2026
Michigan State University
Evaluation Of 9 Cauliflower Cultivars For Summer Harvest In Southwest Michigan In 2025, Ben Phillips
Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports
A cauliflower cultivar trial was planted at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (42.081985, -86.354087, Benton Harbor, Michigan). Bejo (BJ), Rijk Zwaan (RZ), Sakata (SK), and Tozer (TZ) seed companies donated nine cauliflower cultivars for plastic mulch-bedded hand harvest. Overall, the trial demonstrated poor growth in cauliflower before heading amidst high heat, resulting in small plants, small heads and poor head quality.
Pest Management For Utah Cut Flower Production: Insects And Their Relatives,
2026
Utah State University
Pest Management For Utah Cut Flower Production: Insects And Their Relatives, Nick Volesky, Marion Murray, Melanie Stock
All Current Publications
Pest management is important in cut flower production, marketability, and farm profitability. This fact sheet focuses on animal pests (insects, arthropods, mollusks, and vertebrates), not diseases or weeds, and has two parts. Part 1 applies Integrated Pest Management (IPM): using preventive techniques, pest thresholds, and best management practices with pests in cut flower crop production. Part 2 highlights the top 10 common pests of cut flowers in Utah and their management.
Assessing Tree Species Diversity In Forests Using Combined Remote Sensing Data,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Assessing Tree Species Diversity In Forests Using Combined Remote Sensing Data, Tufan Demi̇rel
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Tree species diversity (TSD) is a critical biological variable for ecosystem functioning and sustainable forest management.This study aimed to model TSD in forest ecosystems using spectral and texture metrics extracted from Sentinel-2, WorldView-3,and PlanetScope satellite imagery, and structural metrics derived from LiDAR data. Tree species data collected through field surveyswere used to calculate Shannon, Simpson, and species richness biodiversity indices. These biodiversity indicators were then related toexplanatory variables derived from remote sensing (RS) metrics. The Boruta algorithm was applied for variable selection and randomforest regression analysis was used for modeling. The results show that combining LiDAR and satellite data is …
Examining The Effect Of Different Polycarbonate Greenhouse Cover Materials On Tomato Yield And Plant Development With Thermal Imaging, Candan Korkmaz, Nefi̇se Yasemi̇n Tezcan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, the effects of different polycarbonate (PC) greenhouse covering materials on the environmental microclimateand plant growth were examined using three research greenhouses. Two types of PC covering materials were tested: the first greenhousewas covered with UV-additive PC (UV PC), the second greenhouse with UV+Infrared (IR) additive PC (UV+IR PC), and the third(control) greenhouse had UV-additive PC on the sidewalls and polyethylene (PE) covering material (UV PC+PE) on the roof. Themeasured fundamental parameters included total radiation transmittance, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) transmittance,temperature, and relative humidity. Plant development was monitored and leaf temperatures were measured using a thermal camera atvarious …
Chrysin Alleviates Salt Stress By Enhancing Antioxidant Enzymes, Nutrient Balance, And Phytohormone Contents In Forage Pea,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Chrysin Alleviates Salt Stress By Enhancing Antioxidant Enzymes, Nutrient Balance, And Phytohormone Contents In Forage Pea, Sedat Severoğlu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study aimed to evaluate the potential protective effects of chrysin (Chr), a flavonoid compound, on growth, biochemical,hormonal, and nutrient levels in forage pea (Pisum sativum ssp. arvense L.) seedlings under NaCl-induced salt stress. The experimentwas conducted under controlled greenhouse conditions in a completely randomized design with three different concentrations of Chr(Chr0: 0 mM, Chr1: 0.1 mM, and Chr2: 0.5 mM Chr) and three levels of salt stress (S0: 0 mM, S1: 100 mM, and S2: 200 mM NaCl),resulting in nine treatment combinations (T0: Chr0S0, T1: Chr0S1, T2: Chr0S2, T3: Chr1S0, T4: Chr1S1, T5: Chr1S2, T6: Chr2S0, T7: Chr2S1, andT8: …
Effects Of Gamma Irradiation On Antioxidant Enzyme Activities In Black Carrot Callus Under Drought Stress,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Effects Of Gamma Irradiation On Antioxidant Enzyme Activities In Black Carrot Callus Under Drought Stress, Damla Turan Büyükdi̇nç, Di̇lruba Tabay Sümbül, Sheikh Mansoor
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Daucus carota L. (carrot) is a commercially significant root vegetable widely cultivated in temperate regions for its edible taproot and valued for its high nutritional content. This study aimed to investigate the effects of drought stress on callus tissues of the Hatay black carrot (Daucus carota L. ssp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.) genotype and to determine the impact of different gamma radiation doses on antioxidant enzyme activities. Black carrot callus tissues were exposed to gamma irradiation at doses of 0, 7, 8, and 9 Gy to evaluate their responses to drought stress. Antioxidant enzyme activities, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), …
Bioactive Profile And Mineral Composition Of Fruit Extracts From Four Wild Hawthorn (Crataegus Spp.) Species,
2026
Mardin Artuklu University, Vocational Higher School of Kızıltepe
Bioactive Profile And Mineral Composition Of Fruit Extracts From Four Wild Hawthorn (Crataegus Spp.) Species, Özlem Çakir, Kübra Çinar Topçu, Abdurrahman Sefali, İshak Bayyi̇ği̇t, Gülçe İlhan, Jyoti̇ Singh
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study compared the antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content (TPC), phenolic composition, lipid oxidation level, andmineral profiles of extracts obtained from four wild hawthorn species (Crataegus tanacetifolia, C. orientalis subsp. orientalis, C. orientalissubsp. szovitsii, and C. monogyna) collected from northeastern Türkiye. Significant interspecific variations were observed in DPPH,FRAP, and CUPRAC assays. While C. monogyna had the highest reducing capacity and TPC, C. orientalis subsp. szovitsii had the highestDPPH activity. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry analysis showed that catechin,epicatechin, chlorogenic acid, and quinic acid were the major phenolics, and were particularly abundant in C. monogyna. Despitehaving a …
Production Of The Antitumor Compound Deoxyharringtonine By Suspension-Culturedcells Of Cephalotaxus Hainanensis,
2026
TÜBİTAK
Production Of The Antitumor Compound Deoxyharringtonine By Suspension-Culturedcells Of Cephalotaxus Hainanensis, Liang Wang, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Chongyu Wu, Zhiqiang Xiong, Jingyi Sun, Huapeng Sun, Hanqing Cong, Xuefei Jiang, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Fei Qiao, Peter Nick
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Plant cell fermentation can be a sustainable biotechnological alternative to the wild collection of medicinal plants. As aparadigm, we explored the potential of using the highly endangered endemic tree Cephalotaxus hainanensis, which accumulatescephalotaxine esters—potent anticancer compounds. We successfully established a suspension cell line able to convert cephalotaxineinto its esters, including deoxyharringtonine, harringtonine, isoharringtonine and homoharringtonine at a remarkable maximalconversion rate of up to 86%, when supplemented with L-homoleucine, a precursor for the side chains of these esters. Furthermore, byadding elicitors, we were able to enhance the yield significantly beyond the values expected from the complete conversion of the addedcephalotaxine. In …
An Examination Of Trends And Factors Influencing Teen Retention In 4-H Youth Development Program: A Case Study,
2026
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
An Examination Of Trends And Factors Influencing Teen Retention In 4-H Youth Development Program: A Case Study, Bethany R. Corona
LSU Master's Theses
Teen participation in 4-H has declined nationally in recent years, raising concerns about long-term program sustainability and youth engagement. Understanding the factors that influence teens’ decisions to remain involved in 4-H is critical for informing program design and delivery. Guided by the theory of planned behavior, this qualitative study explored teen perceptions of 4-H programming, youth voice, social influences, communication, and barriers to participation. Data were collected through two group interviews with teen 4-H members representing multiple parishes. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the constant comparative method through a three-phase coding process consisting of open, axial, …
Conditioned Feed Aversion As A Means Of Conditioning Livestock To Avoid Consuming Toxic Plants Growing In South Africa : An Overview,
2026
Toxicology and EVM, ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Private Bag X05, Onderstepoort, 0110, South Africa
Conditioned Feed Aversion As A Means Of Conditioning Livestock To Avoid Consuming Toxic Plants Growing In South Africa : An Overview, Leendert D. Snyman, Frederick D. Provenza
Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)
Significant economic losses to the livestock industry are caused by the ingestion of toxic plants in South Africa, among which the most dangerous ones are Moraea pallida (geeltulp), Urginea/Drimea sanguinea (rooislangkop), Senecio latifolius (Staggers Ragwort), and Geigeria ornativa (vermeerbos). Conditioned feed aversion is a potential means to address this issue. Treating animals with an aversive substance along with an extract of the sensory characteristics of a specific plant conditions animals to avoid the plant. Geigeria ornativa, unlike the other three plants, is non-aversive. Following treatment for aversion, the induced aversion fades with time and eventually breaks down. Continuous exposure …
Utah's Value-Added Food Processing Options,
2026
Utah State University
Utah's Value-Added Food Processing Options, Karin E. Allen, Kynda R. Curtis, Makaylie Langford
All Current Publications
This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits of producing and marketing value-added foods and outlines key considerations for new ventures. It also details the two primary programs available to smaller-scale processing in Utah—the Cottage Food Program and the Homemade Food Act—assisting producers in evaluating their products, markets, and resources to choose the best path forward.
Applied Research For Corn Production In Indiana, 2022,
2026
Purdue University
Applied Research For Corn Production In Indiana, 2022, Daniel Quinn
Purdue University Press Books
The 2022 edition of Applied Research for Corn Production in Indiana offers accessible, research-based tips for farmers who want to improve corn production practices by using applied field-research trials. Daniel Quinn and the Purdue University Corn Agronomy team reveal practical ways to boost yields, reduce costs, and improve sustainability on the farm. Their findings are derived from applied research trials across the state and relate to important topics such as planting practices, fertilizer use, crop nutrition, cover crops, and new technologies. Applied Research for Corn Production in Indiana distills complex research into clear insights and supplies corn producers with effective …
Advanced Design Topics For The Engineering Of Agricultural And Mechanical Equipment,
2026
Purdue University
Advanced Design Topics For The Engineering Of Agricultural And Mechanical Equipment, Robert M. Stwalley Iii, Roger Tormoehlen
Purdue University Press Books
Off-road equipment designs contend with some unusual challenges and environmental conditions that are not seen by standard on-road vehicles. Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment offers design topic reviews related to areas that need special consideration within off-road applications. CAN-BUS systems, soil compaction, composite bearings, field welding practices, and weld strength in bending applications are examined, among other subjects. Providing comprehensive coverage of these matters with the current state-of-the-art technologies and best practices as they relate to equipment design for the agricultural, construction, forestry, and mining industries, this book is well-aligned with collegiate advanced agricultural …
Mechanized Tube Well Installation,
2026
Purdue University
Mechanized Tube Well Installation, Robert M. Stwalley Iii, Grace L. Baldwin Kan-Uge, Roger Tormoehlen
Purdue University Press Books
Mechanized Tube Well Installation provides detailed information on the design development of a mechanized means to install shallow tube wells using a hydraulic driver attached to a small vehicle. This book explores the creation of this technique through the merging of available components, selection of the components, testing of the assembly, and the driving of wells. It also provides comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art engineering, technology, and best practices as they relate to driving water wells for human consumption, animal care, and irrigation. Mechanized Tube Well Installation is well-aligned with collegiate humanitarian aid, environmental and natural resources engineering, and agricultural equipment …
Horse Evaluation: A Multibreed Text For Competitive Youth Equine Judges,
2026
Purdue University
Horse Evaluation: A Multibreed Text For Competitive Youth Equine Judges, Colleen M. Brady
Purdue University Press Books
Horse judging is one of the most popular activities in 4-H, FFA, and other youth-development organizations. Judging teaches youth how to both critically analyze animals based on a specific set of criteria and justify their decisions through oral reasoning. This book includes information on examining a wide variety of breeds—from quarter horses and Arabians to Saddlebreds, Drafts, and Miniatures—and covers a range of disciplines. Both halter and performance classes are explored, and the rules and regulations used to govern contests at the national level are provided. Example sets of reasons are supplied for most classes, as are lists of potential …
Systematic Synthesis Of Crispr/Cas Applications For Enhancing Salt Tolerance In Crops: A Decade Of Progress And Challenges,
2026
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Systematic Synthesis Of Crispr/Cas Applications For Enhancing Salt Tolerance In Crops: A Decade Of Progress And Challenges, Xindi Sun, Fusheng Wu, Zhuanzhuan Ma, Guohao Liang, Shumei Chen, Xutong Hu, Shugao Fan, Ying Zhao
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications
Soil salinity is a major constraint on global crop productivity, driving the need for salt-tolerant varieties. While CRISPR-Cas genome editing offers targeted solutions for trait improvement, significant biological and technical bottlenecks limit its application in conferring salt stress resilience. This systematic summarizes findings from 83 peer-reviewed studies (2015–2024) employing CRISPR/Cas technologies to improve salt tolerance in five major crops (rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, barley). Our systematic review reveals that early single-gene edits achieved modest gains (30–50% Na⁺ exclusion) but often showed limited yield gains in field settings, potentially due to compensatory regulation and environmental variation. The literature suggests that multiplex …
Stocks And Shocks: Assessing The Relative Roles Of Public And Private Inventories In Buffering Rice Price Volatility In The Philippines,
2026
Purdue University
Stocks And Shocks: Assessing The Relative Roles Of Public And Private Inventories In Buffering Rice Price Volatility In The Philippines, Bernhard Dalheimer, Kenneth Foster, Gerald E. Shively, Valerien O. Pede, Dela-Dem Doe Fiankor, Jacob Ricker-Gilbert, Pratibha Bist
Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications
Public stockholding of food is politically contentious and economically challenging. Although private stocks are generally understood to be more efficient than public stocks at providing a reliable buffer against production shortfalls, private stocks often fail to stabilize prices during extreme food market shocks. Moreover, maintaining large public stock programs in which the government acts as the buyer or seller of last resort, can be very costly. This paper analyzes the recent historical success of public and private rice stocks in stabilizing domestic rice prices in the Philippines, the world’s largest net importer of rice. Relying on competitive storage theory and …
