July 2010
The importance of marine cadastre for Turkey
Human’s have used the sea for nourishing, getting raw material, advancing technology and providing transportation throughout history. The society have been destroying the eco balance as a result of the manufacturing technologies they use and demolishing many facilities of the future in the long run in an anxiety to earn their keep in the short run. The marine environment, which is the most convenient environment...
July 2010
Impacts of Zimbabwe European Union micro-project programme (Zim/Eu MPP) in funding smallholder irrigation projects on food security and income levels: A case study of Mopane irrigation scheme in Zvishavane, Midlands province, Zimbabwe
At least 70% of smallholders live in the semi-arid regions IV and V where rainfall is erratic and soils in these regions are derived from granite and generally shallow, light textured and of low fertility. As a result, farmers cannot produce adequate grain to meet their annual household requirements by dry land farming. The Zimbabwe/EU Micro-projects Programme has funded smallholder irrigation projects since 1982 to...
July 2010
Digitizing, preparing application and setting plan by using GPS: A case study from agricultural faculty area of Tekirdag
The objective of this study was digitizing and preparing application and setting plan of TekirdaÄŸ Agricultural Faculty Area by using handling type GPS. Three different methods were used in the measurement of application area. These are; 1.) To measure the area and surrounding by using electronic planimeter; 2.) To measure the area by using electronic theodolit; 3.) To measure with GPS, the results of the measurement...
July 2010
Structure, conduct and performance of farm gate marketing of natural rubber in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
The study examined the structure, conduct and performance of farm gate marketing of natural rubber in Edo and Delta States of Nigeria. Copies of questionnaires were used on 75 randomly selected rubber farmers. Data collected were analyzed using Gini coefficient and budgetary technique. The results indicated that gross margin and net profit were N17,821.31 and N17,278.47 while the gross margin and net profit...
July 2010
Using precipitation effectiveness variables in indexing drought in semi-arid regions
This study proposes a new drought index based on several precipitation-based parameters to quantify drought hazard in semi arid region. In addition to the practice of using only rainfall volume for indexing drought, the proposed index verifies the potentials of nine other precipitation effectiveness variables (PEVs) onset of rain, cessation of rain, length of rainy and dry season, wet days and dry days within a wet...
July 2010
Effect of vermiwash and vermicompost on soil parameters and productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Guyana
Present investigations were carried out during the year 2006 - 2007 at University of Guyana, Georgetown focusing on recycling organic waste using vermitechnology and use of vermicompost and vermiwash obtained from the vermitech in varied combinations for exploring the effect on soil and productivity of Okro (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Guyana. The soil quality was monitored during the experiment along with plant growth...
July 2010
Comparative performance of various wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars to different tillage practices under tropical conditions
Various tillage practices can overcome the delay sowing of wheat in the rice-wheat cropping system of Pakistan to sustain the grain yield by increasing the nutrients and water use efficiency. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different tillage practices (zero tillage and conventional) on growth and yield of four wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars viz. Inqalab-91, Chenab-2000,...
July 2010
Phaseolus vulgaris response to Rhizobium inoculation, lime and molybdenum in selected low pH soil in Western Cape, South Africa
The effects of Rhizobium inoculation, lime and molybdenum supply on yield and yield components of Phaseolus vulgaris L. were investigated in a split-split plot design in the greenhouse and field experiment. Results showed that Rhizobiumapplication significantly improved the number of pods per plant, number of seeds per plant, 100-seed weight and seed yield. Furthermore, compared with the...
July 2010
The effects of cold storage of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) corms on morphology, stigma and corm yield
Tests were conducted to determine the effects of cold-storage of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) corms on the first and last flowering dates, harvest periods, saffron stigma yield, flower and leaf numbers, plant height, and asexual daughter corm reproduction in the field and glasshouse at the pre-planting stage. Corms stored at 8°C for 7 and 28 days were compared with controlled corms at room temperature storage at...
July 2010
Effects of hydrocarbons on temporal changes in soil and crops
Changes in soil chemical properties, plant density and crops yield (maize, winter wheat, winter barley, soybean and oilseed rape) grown in soil contaminated by different degrees of crude oil and drilling fluids were monitored for three years. Drilling fluids had a stronger impact on chemical properties of the studied soil, while plant density and yield were strongly affected by crude oil. The influence of crude oil...
July 2010
Pollen susceptibility of Pistacia species to different pH medium
This study investigated the effect of different pH levels on in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube growth in Pistacia palaestina, Pistacia terebinthus,Pistacia atlantica, Pistacia khinjuk, and Pistacia vera cv Kaska. Pollen susceptibility of Pistacia species to acidity or alkalinity of germination medium (pH 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 6.7 (distilled water), 7.0, 8.0 and...
July 2010
Detection of genetic diversity in Moroccan durum wheat accessions using agro-morphological traits and microsatellite markers
Characterization of germplasm by agro-morphological, biochemical and DNA-markers provide powerful tools to precise germplasm identification, quantify the genetic diversity and to estimate the phylogenetic relationship among accessions in many crop species. The objective of the present study was to characterize a subset of 23 Moroccan relevant durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum) accessions selected...
July 2010
Optimization and characterization of an extracellular proteases from Aspergillus flavus â€MTCC 277â€
The present study was undertaken to describe the optimization and characterization of proteases produced by, Aspergillus flavus MTCC 277. This strain exhibited the highest protease production after 4 days of incubation when grown on casein-containing basal salt medium. The optimum temperature of proteases was recorded at 35°C whereas optimum pH was 5 and 9. During the studies on the activity of enzyme with metal...
July 2010
Impacts of alcohol type, ratio and stirring time on the biodiesel production from waste canola oil
The use of alternative fuels in order to reduce the environmental impacts of diesel emissions has been extensively investigated. Trends in the regional use of biomass-derived fuels, such as alcohols, biodiesel and agricultural residues as a proposed control initiative against elevated carbon monoxide levels in urban areas have expanded to a global scale. Waste cooking oil is considered as the most suitable material due...
July 2010
Research of plant type and light distribution of tomatoes determined by imaging technology
In order to determine the canopy structure of tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) that has the advantages of increasing light interception and decreasing planting area, the authors selected two representative tomato plant type strains, namely, leaf-up and leaf-down as testing materials. Plant type structure parameters, leaf area index (LAI) and light distribution (gap fraction) were measured using imaging...
July 2010
An in vitro technique for studying specific Striga resistance mechanisms in sorghum
Witchweed (Striga sp.) is a noxious parasitic weed of many cereals, that causesconsiderable crop damage in the semi-arid tropics. Although, a number of control measures have been suggested, breeding crops which are resistant to the attack is the most feasible and effective way of control. However, breeding efforts have been hampered by the lack of adequate laboratory techniques that uncover critical host-parasite...
July 2010
Evaluation of the control of citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) by leaf extracts of many plants and their effects on plant growth
The citrus nematode is an important nematode that is distributed in citrus gardens worldwide and causes decline and growth reduction of citrus plants. A control way of this nematode is chemical control that it is dangerous to environment. In this research, leaf extract of Allium sativum, Brassica campestris, Capsicumfrutescents, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Datura innoxia, Chenopodium...
July 2010
Persistent effect of a preparation of essential oil from Xylopia aethiopica against Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera, Bruchidae)
Cowpeas, Vigna unguiculata (Walp), are commonly attacked by Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera, Bruchidae) during storage. Current methods to prevent losses during storage involve synthetic insecticides. Although they have insecticidal efficiency, these products have adverse effects on consumers and the environment. Plant products such as those of Xylopia aethiopica (Annonaceae) are...
July 2010
Occurrence and distribution of soil nematodes in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production areas of Kenya
A baseline survey was conducted to determine the occurrence and distribution of soil nematodes associated with cotton in major growing areas in Kenya. Such baseline data on soil nematode abundance, diversity and ecosystem function in cotton ecosystems are valuable in providing a basis for comparison with organisms from transgenic cotton fields. Transgenic cotton plants expressing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab proteins, from the...
July 2010
A survey on recreational use of domestic water supply reservoirs: A case study from KurtboÄŸazi-Ankara, Turkey
Water-based activity is an important element in recreational areas. A dam lake can be used for recreational purpose and has created vast opportunities for camping, scenery watching, fishing, rowing and other water sports. Recreational purpose of the dam lake has used in a growing since 1945. Our country in recent years, lake, pond, dam and dam of the lake for recreation and sports activities with the increasing interest...
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