Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment




Vol 11, Issue 1,2013
Online ISSN: 1459-0263
Print ISSN: 1459-0255


Volume 11, Issue 1, 2013
Journal Contents

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15-18

Effects of microwave power on the drying characteristics, color and phenolic content of Spirogyra sp.

Rittichai Assawarachan *, Mookarin Nookong, Namphon Chailungka, Doungporn Amornlerdpison

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19-24

Effect of some hydrocolloids as adjuncts on the quality of whole egg or egg white coated fried yam chips

Buliyaminu A. Alimi 1*, Taofik A. Shittu 1, Lateef O. Sanni 1, Toyin A. Arowolo 2

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25-27

L-theanine: A promising substance in tumor research

La Li 1, Xiaoru Wang 2, Yan Xiong 3, Wenkai Ren 2*, Mingliang-Huang 1, Guohua Zhao 1, Yangping Ding 1*, Xiaosong Wu 4, Dingding Su 5

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28-35

Risk perception towards food safety issues: GM foods versus non-GM foods 

Latifah Amin 1, Zurina Mahadi 1, Abdul Latif Samian 2, Rozita Ibrahim 1

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36-39

Influence of organic acids on the stability of anthocyanins extracted from residues  of grape processing 

Dirseu Galli, Edmar Clemente *

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40-46

Factors influencing the perception of organic certification logos in Turkey

Özlem Karahan Uysal 1*, Bülent Miran 1, Canan Abay 1, Murat Boyacı1, Meike Janssen 2, Ulrich Hamm 2

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47-50

Effect of 1-MCP intermittent treatments on quality and antioxidative enzymes activities of plums (Prunus salicina L. cv. ‘Oishi Wase’)

Kun Meng 1, ZhiLei Zhao2, Lu Liu 1, YuHong Gu 1*, JianKang Cao 4, GuoHui Qi 3, BaoGuo Li 3

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51-53

Implications of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy 

Claudia Borza, Germaine Sãvoiu Balint, Mihaiela Andoni *, Marius Butur

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54-58

Comparison of muscle properties and meat quality between Jing Ning chicken and Ling Nan Huang Yu meat chicken 

Fengli An 1, 2*, Xiaohong Kang 1, Lu Zhang 1, Leilei 1, JinbaoWang 1, Baoping Shao 1, Jianlin Wang 1*

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59-63

Factors affecting risk perception of culturally sensitive food 

Latifah Amin 1*, Md Abul Kalam Azad 1, 2, Abdul Latif Samian 3, Jamaluddin Md Jahi 3

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64-67

Effect of bioactivity of salvianolic acid B in rats 

Zengyong Qiao 1, 2, Jiangwei Ma 1*, Huajin Liu 1, Sanjun Xiong 1, Shuansuo Yang 1, Guanghao Ge 1, Yawei Xu 2

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68-72

Effects of white cabbage powder on cookie quality 

 Hülya Gül 1*, Alime Yanik 2, Sultan Acun 3

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73-79

Fish gelatin and its applications in selected pharmaceutical aspects as alternative source to pork gelatin 

M. Abd Elgadir 1, Mohamed E. S. Mirghani 2, Aishah Adam 1*

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80-85

Stability of linolenic acid in seed oil of soybean accessions with elevated linolenic acid concentration 

Krishna Hari Dhakal 1, Jeong-Dong Lee 1*, Yeon-Shin Jeong 2, Hong-Sig Kim 3, J. Grover Shannon 4, Young-Hyun Hwang 1

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86-90

Simultaneous analysis of AY and amino acids in corn oligopeptides by HPLC-fluorescence detector with OPA/FMOC-Cl pre-column derivatization 

Xiaoying Zeng 1, Mingfeng Wang 1, Baokun Zhu 1, Liang He 1, Tougen Liao 1, Shuying Wang 2, Wei Zhe 1*

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91-94

Changes in chemical composition and peroxidase activity of turnip (Brassica rapa) during processing and frozen storage

Zühal Okcu 1*, Fevzi Keleş 2, İhsan Güngör Şat 2

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95-98

Effects of production factors on the antioxidant activity of protein hydrolysates from little hairtail (Trichiurus haumela) of East China Sea

Ting Jin *, Yuxue Wu

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99-104

Development of low-fat mayonnaise containing combined mixtures of different types of inulin

Mazdak Alimi 1*, Maryam Mizani 1, Ghasem Naderi 2, Amir Mohammad Mortazavian 3, Mohammad Bameni Moghadam 4

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105-109

Effect of pomegranate peel extract on the melanosis of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during iced storage

Xu-Bo Fang 1, 2, Hai-Yan Sun 1, 2, Bing-Yu Huang 1, Gao-Feng Yuan 1, 2*

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110-114

Thermal degradation of anthocyanins and its impact on in vitro antioxidant capacity of downy rose-myrtle juice

Guoling Liu 1, 2, Yuanming Sun 1, Honghui Guo 2*

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115-117

Design on wireless SO2 sensor node based on CC2530 for monitoring table grape logistics

Jian Zhang 1, Xiaoshuan Zhang 2, Lei Zhang 2, Shengjie Li 1, Jinyou Hu 3*

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118-120

Antihypertensive effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) hydrolysate in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Jin-Chao Wu *, Xiao-Lai Shi, Miao Yu

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121-125

Effect of pH, temperature and heating time on the formation of furan from typical carbohydrates and ascorbic acid

Shao-Ping Nie 1*, Jun-Gen Huang 1, Jie-Lun Hu 1, Ya-Nan Zhang 1, Sunan Wang 2, Chang Li 1, Massimo F. Marcone 2, Ming-Yong Xie 1*

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126-131

Influence of polyphenolic compounds on the oxidative stability of virgin olive oils from selected autochthonous varieties 

Mirella Žanetić 1*, Lorenzo Cerretani 2, Dubravka Škevin 3, Olivera Politeo 4, Elda Vitanović 1, Maja Jukić Špika 1, Slavko Perica 1, Mirjana Ožić 5

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132-135

Packaged food safety in urban area: An observation from the Malaysian law of tort on negligence 

Muhammad Rizal Razman 1*, Nor Azam Ramli 2, Azrina Azlan 3, 4, Mohamad Suhaily Yusri Che Ngah 5

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136-140

Amino acid composition and in vitro digestibility of protein isolates from Silybum marianum

Shuyun Zhu *, Ying Dong, Jie Tu, Yue Zhou, Chunhua Dai

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141-145

Development of an integrated grating and slicing machine for starchy vegetables

Chung Yee Lok 1, M. K. Siti Mazlina 1*, B. T. Hang Tuah 2

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146-150

Gelling strength improvement and characterization of a gelatin from scales of bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)

Yan Tong, Tiejin Ying

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151-155

Molecular typing of four major toxins of Clostridium perfringens recovered from Egypt

Ashgan M. Hessain 1*, Abdullah A. Al-Arfaj 2, Moussa I. Mohamed 3

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156-158

Oil pumpkins – Important source of antioxidants 

Edita Juknevičienė *, Judita Černiauskienė, Jurgita Kulaitienė, Živilė Juknevičienė

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159-164

Consumer characteristics influencing organic milk consumption preference in Tokat,Turkey 

H. Sibel Gülse Bal

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165-171

Morphological, microscopic and chemical comparison between Nigella sativa L. cv (black cumin) and Nigella damascena L. cv

Delphine Margout 1, Mary T. Kelly 2*, Sylvie Meunier 1, Doris Auinger 3, Yves Pelissier 1, Michel Larroque 1

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172-177

Kinetics of heat-induced microgels of whey proteins and casein micelles

Zhen-Yan Liu 1, Hong-Hua Xu 1*, Guo-Ping Yu 1, Bao-Hua Kong 1, Yan-Jie Zhang 2

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178-183

Fluoride levels in different types and forms of tea drinks consumed in Taiwan and daily human exposure from tea drinks

Tsyr-Horng Shyu 1, 2, Jiann-Hwa Chen 2*

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184-189

Pre-processing of aged carioca beans: Soaking effect in sodium salts in the cooking and nutrition quality

Vanderleia Schoeninger, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho *, Divair Christ, Silvio Cesar Sampaio, Ana Julia Bispo de Almeida

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190-194

Preparation of aflatoxin B1 polyclonal antibody and development of an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Hao Zhang 1, 2, Hai-zhen Mo 2*, Hua Li 3*

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195-197

Molecular characteristics of egg white protein-dextran conjugates 

Wei Xu 1, Yu-jie Chi 1*, Yu-miao Hong 2

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198-202

Effects of free lipid enrichment on the quality factors of wheat flour

 Qi Yu Lu, Shao Bing Zhang *, Dan Dan Meng, Xiao Yuan Guo, Yan Lin Yuan

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203-211

Effect of hot-air drying on the physicochemical properties of kaffir lime leaves (Citrus hystrix)

Nurul Hanisah Juhari 1, Ola Lasekan 1, 2, Muhammad Kharidah 3, Shahrim Ab Karim 1

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212-214

Genetic modified food: Distribution, consumption, problems and future in Saudi Arabia

Fathy Saad El-Nakhlawy 1*, Mohamed A. Shaheen 1, Abdulmohsin R. Al-Shareef 2

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215-220

Moisture dependent physical and mechanical properties of organic beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Eşref Işik

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221-226

Optimization of wine decolorization by microfiltration on polyurethane membranes 

Igor Cretescu 1, Alexandru Savin 1, Carmen Cimpeanu 2, Roxana Dana Bucur 3*, Maria Harja 1

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227-230

Construction and identification of mouse R-spondin 1 eukaryotic expression vector

Sha Peng 1,2, 3*, Wei Han 1,2, 3, Xi Yao 1,2, 3, Jinlian Hua 1,2, 3

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231-233

Main factors influencing the spread and consumption of organic food in Saudi Arabia

Mohamed Abdul-Rahim Shaheen 1*, Fathy S. El-Nakhlawy 1, Abdulmohsin R. Al-Shareef 2

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234-243

Fuzzy Bayesian network research on knowledge reasoning model of food safety control in China

Jianming Sun 1*, Zhihui Sun 2, Xiaofei Chen 3

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244-245

The evaluation of the leptin implication in postmenopausal osteoporosis

Diana Camelia Bonte 1*, Adrian C. Ilie 1, Radu E. Iacob 2, Rodica Lighezan 1, Ovidiu H. Bonte 3, Daniela Iacob 1, Andrei Anghel 1

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246-249

Use of different carbon sources in cultivation of baker’s yeast for production of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase

Edwil A. L. Gattas, Maristela F. S. Peres

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250-252

Microbial growth kinetics models of raw milk in storage and transportation

Liwei Hou 1*, Shaohua Xing 2, Yong Wang 3

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253-258

Using association rules mining for sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Slovenia: A case study

Nataša Kunstelj 1, Dragan Žnidarčič 2*, Branko Šter 3

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259-263

Batch drying characteristics of dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata Sturt.)

Nazmi Izli *, Esref Isık

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264-267

A hedonic analysis of Bursa’s Black Fig bid prices and product quality characteristics in Turkey

S. Turhan 1, M. Nargeleçekenler 2*, B. Cetin 1

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268-272

Nutritional and antinutritional factors during the storage process of common bean

Thais Cesar Mariotto-Cezar, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Divair Christ, Vanderleia Schoeninger, Ana Julia Bispo de Almeida

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273-277

Effect of maceration on the making of Fetească neagră wines

Cezar Bichescu, Gabriela Bahrim, Nicoleta Stănciuc, Gabriela Râpeanu *

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278-280

Increase of fitness level assessed through heart rate, body mass index and muscular mass as component of a healthy life style

Cristian Negrea

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281-287

The effects of different levels of β-glucan on yoghurt manufactured with Lactobacillus plantarum strains as adjunct culture

Gülden Başyiğit Kılıç *, Didem Akpınar

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288-293

Antioxidant activity of different pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) fruit fractions

Adna P. Massarioli 1, Tatiane L. C. Oldoni 2, Ivani A. M. Moreno 1, Aderbal A. Rocha 2, Severino M. de Alencar 1*

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294-298

Lime-phosphate relation and soybean growth in an oxisol from no-tillage system

Antonio Nolla 1*, Ibanor Anghinoni 2, Tiago Roque Benetoli da Silva 1*, Maria Anita Gonçalves da Silva 3

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299-301

Evaluation of growth and yield of organically-grown basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in soilless culture

Abdolhossein Aboutalebi 1*, Marzeh Ghanbari Jahromi 2, Mehdi Hosseini Farahi 3

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302-305

Alteration in yield, gas exchange and chlorophyll synthesis of ramie to progressive drought stress 

Cheng-jian Huang 1, 2, Si-yi Zhao 2, Long-chang Wang 1*, Shakeel Ahmad Anjum 1, Bing Zhang 1, Man Chen1, Lei Wang 1, Yan Yang 2

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306-308

Results obtained in the biological control of western corn root worm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte (2007-2010)

Teodora Florian *, Ion Oltean, Horia Bunescu, Firuţa Camelia Todoran, Vasile Florian

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309-315

Computer aided calculation of the cost of multi-span greenhouses

Kenan Büyüktaş1*, Sevket Yilmaz 2, Ismail Sari 3

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316-319

Effect of canopy management on growth and yield of mango cv. Amrapali planted at close spacing 

Bikash Das *, B. R. Jana

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320-323

Allelopathic effects of sorghum stem and maize inflorescence residues on the germination and growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Modupe Janet Ayeni, Joshua Kayode*

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324-328

Food security and agricultural structural adjustment in Yarkant River Basin, northwest China 

Hong Tang 1, 2, Degang Yang 1*, Yufang Zhang 1

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329-332

Effect of solarization under different applications on soil temperature variation and microbial activity 

Kemal Doğan 1*, Alhan Sariyev 2, Mustafa Gök 2, Ali Coşkan 3, Yusuf Tülün 4, Sertan Sesveren 5, Hesna Pam ralan 2

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333-337

Effects of hydrogen peroxide on yield and quality parameters of watermelon 

İbrahim Duman 1*, M. Kadri Bozokalfa 1, Sinan Yığıt 2, Necip Tosun 2

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338-339

A seroprevalance survey of Toxoplasma gondii amongst slaughter cattle in two high throughput abattoirs in the North West Province of South Africa

Rendani V. Ndou *, Nomthandazo M. Maduna, Blessing M. Dzoma, Mathew Nyirenda, Lebogang E. Motsei, Francis R. Bakunzi

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340-345

Tillage effects on SOC and CO2 emissions of Mollisols

Lu-Jun Li 1,†*, Meng-Yang You 1,†, Hong-Ai Shi 1, 2, Wen-Xiu Zou 1, Xiao-Zeng Han 1*

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346-348

Development of breeding objectives for dairy cattle: Determination of economic value

Reza Seyedsharifi *, Abdol Ahad Shadparvar, Navid Ghavi Hosseinzadeh 1

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349-352

Effect of the application of jasmonic acid and benzoic acid on grafted watermelons yield under greenhouse conditions in the southeast of Spain for mitigation of stress 

Humberto Bojórquez-Pereznieto 1, Fernando Toresano-Sánchez 1, Fernando Diánez-Martínez 1, Daniel Palmero-Llamas 2, Francisco Camacho-Ferre 1*

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353-356

The role of microcredit institutions of agriculture sector in Albania

Dori Risilia, Ina Pagria *, Irma Tabaku, Edmond Kadiu

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357-360

The morphological characteristics of regenerative plants of hairy root cultures in maize and its effect on water use efficiency 

Xiaofu Zhou 1, Hui Wu 1, Xiaowei Wei 1, Jie Lv 1, Rui Cai 1, Jinhu Cui 2*, Hongwei Xu 1*

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361-367

An analysis of the recent trends in U.S. chile pepper production, consumption and imports 

J. M. Gandonou, T. M. Waliczek

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368-372

Compatibility of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin with fungicide thiophanate-methyl assessed by germination speed parameter

Carlos Eduardo S. Fabrice 1, Rafael L. Tonussi 1, Ravely C. Orlandelli 1, Daniela A. L. Lourenço 2, João Alencar Pamphile 1*

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373-378

Effect of water distribution patterns on productivity, fruit quality and water use efficiency of Ziziphus jujuba in arid regions under drip irrigation system

Saleh Mahmoud Ismail 1, 2*, Mohammed Hussien Salem Almarshadi 1

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379-382

Effects of different weed management practices on production and quality of wine grape cultivar Kallmet in North-Western Albania 

Lush Susaj 1*, Elisabeta Susaj 2, Majlinda Belegu 1, Silvana Mustafa 1, Baki Dervishi 1, Bardhosh Ferraj 1

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383-388

Effects of water stress on photosynthesis and evapotranspiration in common bean plants

Diego Brandão ¹, Paulo S. L. de Freitas 2 *, Roberto Rezende 2, Rivanildo Dallacort 3, Mayara M. Garcia 4

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389-397

A comparative field study of the alternate every other furrow surge irrigation and the every furrow surge irrigation techniques 

Burçak Kapur 1*, Mustafa Ünlü 2, Rıza Kanber 2, Servet Tekın 2, Deniz Levent Koç 2, Ugur Kekeç 2

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398-400

MyHC fiber type composition in Rongchang and Landrace pigs of similar body weight

Fei-Yun Yang 1, 2, Jin-Xiu Huang 1, 2, 3, Xiao-Rong Zhou 1, 2, 3, Yan-Chu Yao 1, 2, 3, Shan Jiang 1, 2, Yong Huan 1, Jin-Long Yang 1, 2, 3*, Zuo-Hua Liu 1, 2 *

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401-404

Morphological and agronomical characterization of eggplant genetic resources from the Sicily area

Fabio D’Anna, Leo Sabatino *

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405-409

Callus induction and plant regeneration from anther walls in Ziziphus jujuba Mill.

Zheng Hao, Li Dai, Jiurui Wang, Xiaohong Wu, Mengjun Liu*

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410-415

In vitro propagation and acclimatization of pepino (Solanum muricatum)

Aysun Cavusoglu *, Melekber Sulusoglu

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416-421

The influence of morphological features of spelt wheat (Triticum aestivum ssp. spelta) and common wheat (Triticum aestivum ssp. vulgare) varieties on the competitiveness against weeds in organic farming system

Beata Feledyn Szewczyk

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422-427

Influence of kraal manure application time on emergence, growth and grain yield of maize grown in two soils with contrasting textures 

Thulasizwe S. Mkhabela 1, Simeon A. Materechera 2*

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428-435

Selecting the optimal levels of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) degrading enzymes for NSP degradation in selected feed ingredient 

Zikui Liu 1, Tiejun Li 2*, Fugui Yin 2*, Shengping Wang 2, Jie Wang 1, Zhichun Zhan 3, Ying Zhou 3, Ruilin Huang 2*

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436-440

Functional analysis of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) production in Turkey: A case study of Thrace region 

Arif Semerci

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441-444

Long-run relationship of the HYV Boro rice yields in the northern region of Bangladesh

Provash Kumar Karmokar 1, 3*, Mahendran Shitan 1, 2, A. B. M. Rabiul Alam Beg 4

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445-448

Molecular characterization of some Onobrychis species growing in the eastern Anatolia region of Turkey

Melih Okcu 1*, Suleyman Sengul 2, Serap Sunar 3, Guleray Agar 3

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449-453

Testing multiregression model in predicting Phytophtora infestans L. attack degree on potato culture developed in climatic conditions from Transylvania, Romania

Ioan Gheorge Oroian, Antonia Odagiu *, Ilie Covrig, Laura Paulette, Teodor Rusu

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454-456

Progress on the screening technologies of differentially expressed genes

Shao-Qin Zhai 1, Hua Zheng 1, 2, Liu Yang 1, 3, Zuo-Hua Liu 1, 2, 3, Yong Huang 1, Jin-Long Yang 1, 2, 3*

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457-460

Effects of bio-organic fertilizer application combined with subsurface drainage in secondary salinized greenhouse soil 

Ting-ting Chang 1, 2, Xiao-hou Shao 1, 2*, Jie Zhang 1, 2, Jiu-geng Mao 3, You-gang Wei 3, Chao Yin 1, 2, Wei-na Wang 1, 2

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461-465

Effects of planting time and variety on the yield and processing quality of potato

Sajeda Akhter 1, Md. Monirul Islam 1, 2 *, Md. Abul Kalam Azad 3, Md. Abdul Hakim 4, Md. Shamshul Alam 1, Md. Waliur Rahman 5

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466-471

Stomatal conductance, mineral concentration and condensed tannin in three Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. intra-specific sources affected by salinity stress

A. A. Elfeel *, Z. Hindi Sherif, Refaat A. Abohassan

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472-476

Studies on potassium uptake and use efficiency of different cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) genotypes by grafting

Ying Xia 1, 2, Cuncang Jiang 3, Xiao Wang 1, Fang Chen 1, 4*

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477-482

The seeding migration trajectory extraction and analysis of pneumatic precision metering device for rapeseed 

Youchun Ding *, Qingxi Liao, Haidong Huang

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483-488

Influences of Portulaca oleracea extracts on in vitro methane emissions and rumen fermentation of forage

Dongsheng Wang 1, Jiangli Huang 1, Zhihong Zhang 1, Xiaojuan Tian 1, Huang Huang 1, Yizun Yu 1, Guohua Zhang 1, Jiannan Ding 1*, Ruilin Huang 2 *

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489-494

The correlation between M. bovis isolation and ELISA using PPD-B and ESAT6- CFP10 mixture on the sera of tuberculin reactor cattle and buffaloes 

Fawzy Riyad El-Seedy 1, Ismail Abd-El Hafeez Radwan 1, Walid Hamdy Hassan 1, Essam Amin Nasr 2, Ahmed Hussein Abed 1, Ihap Mohamed Ibrahim Moussa 3*

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495-497

Assessing genetic diversity in six Iranian indigenous goat populations using AFLP markers 

Sayed Ziaeddin Mirhoseini *, Nejat Badbarin

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498-502

Impact of synthetic zeolite fertilization on radicchio mineral composition and nutritive value

Igor Pasković 1*, Josip Bronić 2, Boris Subotić 2, Marija Pecina 3, Slavko Perica 1, Igor Palčić 3, Mirjana Herak Ćustić 3

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503-510

The effects of different salt source and concentrations on seed germination and seedling growth of pumpkin varieties used as rootstock 

Koksal Aydinsakir 1, Kamile Ulukapi 2, Rana Kurum 1, Dursun Buyuktas 3*

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511-515

Review on QTL for milk production traits and application of non-antibiotic feed additives in dairy cattles

Liang Chen, Xiaosong Wu, Hongmei Jiang, Yu Huang, Mingong Chen, Jine Yi, Jun Fang *

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516-521

Molecular characterization and genetic diversity analysis of mandarin genotypes by SSR and SRAP markers

Yildiz Kacar 1*, Aydin Uzun 2, Ilknur Polat 3, Turgut Yesiloglu 1, Bilge Yilmaz 1, Osman Gulsen 2, Onder Tuzcu 1, Müge Kamiloglu 4, Senay Kurt 3, Ubeyit Seday 5

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522-527

Changes in antioxidant enzyme activities during cold-acclimation in sweet cherry cultivars grafted on different rootstocks 

Asuman Cansev *, Muge Kesici

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528-533

Effect of legume biological nitrogen on cereals grain yield and soil nitrogen budget in double-cropping system 

Lina Sarunaite *, Zydre Kadziuliene, Irena Deveikyte, Leonas Kadziulis

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534-537

Effects of plant maturity stage on silage quality of some silage sorghum cultivars 

Ibrahim Atis 1*, Metin Duru 2, Omer Konuskan 1, Huseyin Gozubenli 1

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538-544

Effects of water management and mulching on weed control and rice grain yield under water saving irrigation model 

Jacob Jeremiah Towa 1, 2, Xiangping Guo 1, Bo Zhen 1

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545-552

Effects of nitrogen fertilization on chlorophyll fluorescence change in maize (Zea mays L.) under waterlogging at seedling stage

Wen-Ming Wu 1, 2, Jin-Cai Li 1*, Hong-Jian Chen 2, Shi-Ji Wang 2, Feng-Zhen Wei 1, Chen-Yu Wang1, Yan-Hong Wang 1, Jin-Dong Wu 1, Yi Zhang 1

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553-556

Research on yield and quality characteristics of some safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) lines and varieties under dry and irrigated conditions in Turkey

Arzu  Kose

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557-559

Effect of actinomycetes on ginseng growth and production of ginsenosides

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560-563

Improvement of cold tolerance in cotton seed by priming 

Hatice Cokkizgin 1, Yuksel Bolek 2, Alihan Cokkizgin 1*

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564-567

Effects of genotype and 2,4,5-T concentrations on callus induction, shoot formation and plant regeneration from young infloresceances in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.)

Ibrahim Atis 1*, Ersin Can 1, Nafiz Celiktas 1, Ruştu Hatipoglu 2

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568-571

Determination of the pomological and morphological properties of white mulberry types growing in transition region between mild and continental climates 

Özgün Kalkışım

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572-575

The evaluation of the elemental sulfur and gypsum effect on soil pH, EC, SO4-S and available Mn content

Murat Ali Turan 1*, Suleyman Taban 2, Ali Vahap Katkat 1, Zeliha Kucukyumuk 3

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576-579

Micropropagation of cherry laurel Prunus laurocerasus L.

Melekber Sulusoglu *, Aysun Cavusoglu

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580-583

Assessment of resistance of wheat genotypes (T. aestivum and T. durum) to copper toxicity

M. Rüştü Karaman 1, Ekrem Tuşat 2, Fatih Er 2, Metin Turan 3, Mümin Dizman 4

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584-587

The proximate composition and quality characteristics in artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) varieties developed with clonal selection

Sevinç Başay 1*, Özlem Tokuşoğlu 2

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588-593

The evaluation of leaf nutrient contents and element ratios of different raspberry varieties

Ayhan Horuz 1*, Ahmet Korkmaz 1, M. Rüştü Karaman 2, Mümin Dızman 3, Metin Turan 4

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594-597

Numerical evaluation of different mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) genotypes against yellow mosaic virus (YMV) under the ecological northern irrigated plain

Munir Ahmad 1, Syed Burhan ud-Din 4, Rao Wali Muhammad 1*, Shoaib Liaqat 2, Abdul Qayyum 2, Amir Hamza 1, Jahangir Shah 1, Ahmad Naveed Ahsan 4, Bashir Ahmad 1, Rana Zulfiqar Ali 4, Malik Najmul Hassan 4, Maqbool Shah 4, Abdul Ghaffar 3, Ahsan Irshad 2, Etrat Noor 2

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598-603

Nitrogen absorption and utilization characteristics in different wheat cultivars and its regulation effect by nitrogen fertilizer under irrigated and dryland conditions 

Min Sun, Zhi-Qiang Gao*, Zhen-Ping Yang, Li-Heng He, Ai-xia Ren, Xiaomin Ge, Feifei Wen, Weifeng  Zhao

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604-608

Effect of K on dry matter accumulation and distribution and changes of root-zone K in different cotton genotypes 

Cun-Cang Jiang *, Yan-Shu Hao, Xiao-Li Wang, Dian Wang, Jing Lei

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609-613

Effects of tillage during fallow period on soil water and wheat yield of dryland

Weifeng Zhao 1, 2, Zhiqiang Gao 1*, Min Sun 1, Lianfeng Deng 1

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614-624

Characteristics and models of spring wheat growth by a modified logistic model in the desert oasis conditions 

Li Ma 1, 2, 4, QuanJiu Wang 1, 3*, Jun Fan 1

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625-628

Structural changes in soybean seed coat due to harvest time and storage 

Bruno Guilherme Torres Licursi Vieira *, Giselle Feliciani Barbosa, Rafael Marani Barbosa, Roberval Daiton Vieira

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629-633

Growth performance, carcass traits and lipid profile of broiler chicks fed with an exogenous emulsifier and increasing levels of energy provided by palm oil 

Yordan Martínez Aguilar 1, 2, Johanna Caicedo Becerra 2, 3, Roman Rodríguez Bertot 2, Javier Chica Peláez 3, Gang Liu 1*, Cesar Betancur Hurtado 4

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634-640

Control of the codling moth (Cydia pomonella L.) in accordance with the special evolution of biology of Iaşi county

Ramona Beşleagă1*, Mihai Tălmaciu 1, Alecu Diaconu 2, Nela Tălmaciu 1, Eugen Cârdei 3, Gelu Corneanu 3

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641-643

Allelopathic influence of the aqueous extract of jatropha on lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. Grand Rapids) germination and development

Karina Sanderson *, Reinaldo Aparecido Bariccatti, Cornélio Primieri, Octávio Henrique Viana, Clair Aparecida Viecelli, Helmuth Guilherme Bleil Junior

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644-647

Genotype-environment interaction in some rice mutants (Oryza sativa L.)

M. Ali 1, M. A. Azam 1, M. A. Malek 1, 2*, M. I. Uddin 1, M. Y. Rafii 2*, M. R. Ismail 2

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648-652

Integrated nutrient management in maize-legume-rice cropping pattern and its impact on soil fertility 

M. H. Rahman 1, M. R. Islam 2, M. Jahiruddin 2, M. Y. Rafii 3*, M. M. Hanafi 3, M. A. Malek 3, 4*

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Fertilization for increased crop production and nutrient b