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Behavioral Study of Morphological Morphophysiological and Productivity Characteristics in (Lathyrus sativus L). under Salt Stress Conditions
Full text linkThe experiment was conducted. in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering - Tishreen University - Latakia during the agricultural season 2022-2023 by planting seeds of four genetic – environmental genotypes of the Lathyrus sativus L. Jalapeno (Latakani, Tartousi, Homsi, and Shami) in plastic bags with a capacity of (5 kg) soil These bags were distributed according to Complete randomization design at a rate of three replicates for each treatment. The research aimed to evaluate the behavior of some morphological, morphysiological and productive traits of the studied Jalapeno genotypes under different levels of salinity of irrigation water with sodium chloride (0, 3, 6, 10 and 15 mmho/cm) in order to determine the most effective salinity levels and the most tolerant genotype for future use in breeding programmes or cultivate it in lands affected by salinity. The results indicated a significant decrease (P<0.05) in the values of all studied traits, and increasingly proportional to the salt concentrations used (3, 6, 10, 15 mmho/cm). The Jalapeno Homsi genotype was superior in control conditions and under conditions of salt stress, especially high levels (10 and 15 mmho/cm), significantly (P<0.05) in most of the studied traits compared to the rest of the genotypes. The results also showed that the largest percentage decrease under the applied salinity levels was primarily noticeable in the characteristics of the leaf surface area of the plant in the Tartousi genotype (5.07) (cm2/plant) at the concentration (15 mmho/cm), number of branches (branch/plant) In the Tartousi genotype (2.33 branches) at the concentration (15 mmho/cm), and the seed weight in the Tartousi and Shami genotypes (1 g) at the concentration (15 mmho/cm), which indicates the possibility of using it in screening the genotypess’ tolerance to salt stress. The research concluded with the proposal to grow the Jalapeno Homsi genotype under control conditions, and under salinity conditions, whether low levels (3 mmho/cm) or high levels exceeding (10 mmho/cm), due to its superiority in most of the morphological, morphophysiological, and production traits studied
Green Tea: Empowering Women's Health Naturally
Full text linkGreen tea, derived from Camellia sinensis, has been recognized for its medicinal properties since ancient times. Rich in catechins, particularly (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), green tea is known for its diverse health benefits. While extensively studied for its antioxidative, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer effects, limited research has explored its potential in female reproductive disorders. This review highlights the bioactive components of green tea and their roles. Specifically, it delves into the potential benefits of green tea, particularly EGCG, in managing conditions such as endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and menopause. Experimental evidence suggests promising effects, including apoptosis induction, anti-angiogenic and antifibrotic properties. Human studies also indicate potential improvements in weight, insulin sensitivity, and bone health. However, conclusive clinical evidence is lacking, necessitating further research to establish the efficacy and safety of green tea in addressing benign gynaecologic disorders
Influence of Integrated Nitrogen-Management and Poultry Manure on Growth Analysis and Yield Responses of Maize (Zea mays) Cultivated in Relay with Pumpkin and Cowpea
Full text linkThe ultimate aimed of any agricultural research program is to enhance the productivity of the test crop thereby ensuring food security for the populace. The research was carried out in the research and teaching field of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru, Zaria during the 2019, 2020 and 2022 wet season. The treatments consist of three rates of poultry manure (0, 3 and 6 t ha-1), and two ways of split N application to maize (three split dose and two split dose) replicated four times. Maize and pumpkin were sown same day whereas, cowpea was relayed at 10 Weeks after sowing (WAS) following the harvesting of pumpkin. Result showed that the expression of growth attributes peaked at 10 WAS with the application of poultry manure at 6 t ha-1 producing the tallest plant, higher shoot dry matter and leaf area index (LAI). Crop physiological attributes such as Crop Growth Ratio (CGR), Relative Growth Ratio (RGR), and Net Assimilation Ratio (NAR) were significantly influenced by poultry manure with 3 t ha-1 rates of application having higher values. The highest grain yield of maize was obtained with the application of 3 and 6 t ha-1 which gave statistically similar average yield of 5115 and 5146 kg ha-1 respectively. Triple N dose application contributed to 19% increase in yield over double dose application, although not significant. In a general note, among the growth parameters, application of N in three split dosage influences plant height at 8 and 10 WAS; contributing 14.93% increase in plant height over the control, shoot dry matter and LAI. Result indicates that application of 6 t ha-1 of poultry manure and triple split application of 45 kg ha-1 of nitrogen enhances growth attributes of maize such as plant height, shoot dry matter and LAI, but did not translate into higher grain yield of maize. Summarily, for higher grain yield of maize, application of 3 t ha-1 of poultry manure together with 45 kg ha-1 of N fertilizer applied in two (2) split is recommended. Whereas, if the target is for increased vegetative growth, 6 t ha-1 of poultry manure with triple split application of 45 kg ha-1 of nitrogen in Urea form is recommended
The Effect of Compaction on the Physical and Hydrodynamic Properties of Soil and on the Growth and Productivity of Soybean Crop
Full text linkThe research was conducted at the Scientific and Agricultural Research Center in Latakia ( Sitkheris Center)in the year of 2022 using Randomized Complete Block Design at which four different levels of pressure were applied to a silty clay soil (0- 163- 216- 297 kpa)at the plastic limit (the optimal tillage limit of the soil). Results showed that soil compaction in the surface layer (5-20 cm) caused an increase in the bulk density by 0.21 g/cm3 at the pressure 163 kpa ,an increase by 0.25 g/cm3 at the pressure 216 kpa and an increase by 0.33 g/cm3 at the pressure 297 kpa. This effect diminished as depth increased, and the total prose size significantly decreased at all levels of the applied pressure compared to the control treatment. A significant decrease, was also noticed in the leaf surface area of the soybean (flowering stage) along with the decrease in the pressure, where the decrease ranged from 4329.93 cm2/plant, in the treatment without pressure, to 1746.22 cm2/plant at the pressure 297 kpa. The results also showed a decline in the soybean productivity and the percentage of both protein and oil in the dry seeds along with the increase in the pressure, where the productivity recorded a decline by 214.22 kg/dunum at the pressure 297 kpa compared to the control treatment
Influence of Poultry and Goat Manures on Some Selected Soil Chemical Properties, Growth and Yeild of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis)
Full text linkA field experiment was conducted during the 2021 cropping season at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Cross River State, Obubra Campus to study the effects of poultry and goat manure on selected soil chemical properties, growth and yield of fluted pumpkin Telfaria occidentalis was conducted in University of Cross River, Agronomy Department, Teaching and Research Farm, Obubra, Cross River State in 2021 cropping season. The experiment was three poultry manure rates (0, 3 and 6 t/ha) and goat manures rates (0, 3 and 6 t/ha) factorial with nine treatment combinations laid out in Complete randomized block design (CRBD) replicated three times. Data collected on growth and yield parameters were statistically analyzed using Analysis of variance (ANOVA) procedure. Results shows that either poultry or goat manure increased growth yield of Telfaria occidentalis and improved some soil chemical properties. The combined use of both (poultry and goat) manures at 3 t/ha produced plants with longest main vines length, highest number of leaves, fresh and dry matter yield per hectare and gave higher soil chemical properties (soil organic matter) 4.27, soil reaction (pH)(5.93), Available P(8.25 mg/kg), Exchangeable K(0.34 Cmol/kg), Exchangeable Mg (3.23 Cmol/kg) and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)(8.24 Cmol/kg) than the initial soil nutrient values obtained before the commencement of this experiment. The trial shows that 3t/ha of combined poultry and goat manure is appropriate for increased soil nutrients, growth and yield of Telferia occidentalis in this locality and therefore very strongly recommended
The Effect of Addition Thymus vulgaris on the Chemical and Microbial Properties of Cupcake Product
Full text linkThis research aimed to study the chemical and microbial properties of the cupcake product after adding thyme extract. Samples were prepared by adding thyme extract (1,2,3,4%) the samples were stored for 90 days at refrigerator temperature. The moisture content of the samples to which thyme extract was added increased compared to the control. The moisture content increased in conjunction with the increase in the concentration of thyme extract, reaching its maximum at a concentration of 4%. The acidity in the cupcake samples fortified with thyme extract also increased in conjunction with the increase in the concentration of thyme extract, reaching 5.41 at a concentration of 4% of thyme extract after 90 days of storage, while the control sample became unfit for consumption. The addition of thyme extract also led to an increase in the value of the total content of phenols, which was accompanied by a decrease in the general count of bacteria as well as yeasts and fungi in the samples fortified with thyme compared to the control during the storage period. The control became unfit for human consumption after 90 days, while the samples fortified with thyme remained fit for human consumption. As for the degree of sensory acceptance of the cupcake samples, the degree of sensory acceptance of these samples decreased compared to the control or remained close to the degree of sensory acceptance of the control. The 1% achieved the highest sensory acceptance score in terms of color, shape, odor, taste and texture, while the 1% achieved the highest acceptance in terms of mouth feel
Foreign Aid and Factors Determining Its Effectiveness on Poverty Alleviation in Ethiopia
Full text linkEconomic development and poverty alleviation are central agendas in Ethiopia where millions of its people are below the poverty line. This article applied a qualitative approach mainly relying on secondary data in dealing with the role of foreign aid and factors determining its effectiveness in contributing to the poverty alleviation efforts in Ethiopia. The economic sector mainly the agriculture sector is believed as the backbone of the country’s economic development and poverty alleviation a means of subsistence and a source of raw materials for its light industries. Foreign aid is believed to contribute to the poverty alleviation efforts in the country but its effectiveness is questioned and debated for many reasons. Some scholars and development practitioners argue for the positive role aid plays in poverty alleviation while others argue against its positive contribution. There are also arguments on aid conditionality, pointing out preconditions to make aid effective in poverty alleviation efforts. This group believes in addressing factors hindering aid effectiveness. In Ethiopia, institutional capacity, poor government expertise, low commitment and poor leadership quality, corruption, and donor interests and procedures affect aid effectiveness. Policy actions are recommended to deal with the factors affecting aid effectiveness and improve its role in poverty alleviation efforts in the country
Genetic Effects of Some Phenotypic Characteristics in Tobacco
Full text linkThe lifespan of tobacco seeds ranges from 5-7 years, and then they begin to deteriorate genetically as a result of hybridization and the occurrence of mutations naturally. Therefore, an genetic improvement process for this crop must be carried out continuously.
The experiment was carried out during the years 2023-2024 in kassab village, Lattakia, Syria, by cultivating three tobacco genotypes (Basma, Prilep, and Gob-Hasan). A half-diallel cross was made between different genotypes of tobacco.
In the following season, an evaluation of the genotypes was performed, which were distributed according to the randomized complete block design (R.C.B.D) with three replicates to estimate the nature of gene action for: plant height, leaves number, internodes length, plant leaf area and leaf area index.
The results show high differ significantly for all traits, which refer to differ among the parents. The genetic analysis shows important both additive and dominant effects to heredity in all studied characteristics. The additive gene action dominated the inheritance of: plant height, internodes length, plant leaf area and leaf area index. But the non-additive gene action dominated the inheritance of leaves number.
The prilep parent exhibited a high means for: leaves number (22 leaf/plant), plant leaf area (192 cm2). However, The Gob-Hasan parent exhibited a high means for: plant height (75.60 cm), internodes length (3.5 cm), leaf area index (1.26).
The hybrid Basma × Gob-Hasan exhibited the highest means for: plant height (72.70 cm), internodes length (3.46 cm). The hybrid Prilep × Gob-Hasan exhibited the highest means for: leaves number (24.6 leaf/plant), plant leaf area (136.20 cm2), leaf area index (1.3). We conclude that the hybridization method can be adopted to obtain new tobacco varieties with high leaf yield
A Randomized Complete Block Design Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Humic Acid on Growth and Productivity Thymus vulgaris L.
Full text linkThymus vulgaris is a versatile plant with various medical and pharmaceutical applications. Thyme has significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and the leaf oil extract shows various medicinal and therapeutic effects. The type of fertilizer and the method of its application can affect the growth and productivity of the thyme crop, which affects the essential oil content. In order to know the effect of humic acid on the growth and productivity of common thyme, a field experiment was conducted in the Qutaylibiyah area, Jableh, Syria, during the agricultural season 2023-2024. The spraying was done with three concentrations of potassium humate solution with the trade name POWHUMUS® WSG 85, which contains 60% humic acid. The experiment was designed according to a randomized complete block design (RBCD) with five replicates for each treatment. The results of the study showed a significant effect of humic acid on all the studied traits. The 200 mg. L-1 concentration was significantly superior to the rest of the concentrations in the traits of plant height (28.15 cm), fresh weight (42.50 g), dry weight (11.75 g), and vegetative production (5.05 tons/ha), the percentage of Essential oil in the leaves (5.75%), and the concentration of 100 mg. L-1 was significantly superior to the control in all the studied characteristics. The study recommends the importance of using humic acids in improving the growth and productivity of medicinal and aromatic plants
A Survey of Awareness about Biomedical Waste Management into Different Health Settings
Full text linkBiomedical waste (BMW) generated in India on a regular basis contains infectious and toxic materials that can pose health risks. It is critical to educate the public about the impact of biomedical waste on the environment, as well as to ensure successful and scientific disposal. The safe and continual treatment of biomedical waste produced by healthcare facilities is a source of worry, since it could cause threats to both health and the environment. It is necessary to make a judgment on the same to determine the level and practice among doctors and nurses in healthcare settings. In this study, an attempt was made to investigate the solid medical waste management issue in and around Kangra. To conduct the study, a closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to 150 personnel from 22 different locations. The results showed that the awareness of the waste management policy among employees is relatively low. 48% of respondents were aware of the colour coding scheme, however 52% were unaware of the colour codes for disposal. Autoclave (55%) was the most commonly employed method of medical waste disposal. 93% of responders use shoes, masks, gloves whereas only 7% were found to wear PPE kit. 95% of respondents utilise plastic bags for biomedical waste food disposal. In our investigation, we discovered that training scenarios from hospitals and other health care settings are missing. Liable respondents (90%) receive training or formal orientations on trash management. 70% of respondents believe that waste management is the government's responsibility, and half believe that safe management will increase the cost burden on healthcare facilities. The current study found that healthcare settings lack knowledge of biological waste management, which might be attributed to a lack of awareness, training, education, and orientation programs among personnel to manage biomedical waste