Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Microwave Radiation and Heat Against Immature Stages of The Chinese Beetle Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Chrysomellidae)
551
559
EN
El-Sayed H.
Tayeb
Plant Protection Dept., Faculty of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alex. Univ., Egypt
Adel-Fattah S. A.
Saad
Plant Protection Dept., Faculty of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alex. Univ., Egypt
Hassan A. A.
Mesbah
Plant Protection Dept., Faculty of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alex. Univ., Egypt
Mai A.
Salama
Plant Protection Dept., Faculty of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alex. Univ., Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.18621
<strong>The present study aimed to investigate the effect of certain physical methods (heat and microwave radiation) as non-pesticidal ways to control the Chinese beetle<em> Callosobruchus chinensis</em> (Coleoptera: Chrysomellidae). Exposure of 100 infested faba bean seeds implying different immature stages of <em>C. chinensis</em>, (egg, larvae or pupae) to a high level of temperature of 50° C for 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 min. showed that all stages were significantly sensitive at the highest exposure period of 120 min. Eggs were more tolerant to the tested level of high temperature of 50°C than larvae and/or pupae. The germination of the exposed broad faba been seeds to the same high temperature (50°C) for different periods was significantly affected and it was found that as the time of exposure increased the germination percentages decreased as compared with control. </strong><br /> <strong>Moreover, the exposure of the infested faba bean seeds with different immature stages of <em>C. chinensis</em> to low temperature levels (25, 10 and -14 ± 1° C) for 24h revealed that all these stages were highly sensitive to the lowest temperature of -14 ± 1° C. </strong><strong>Decrease in temperature level resulted in a decreased the average of the emerged adults and consequently increased the reduction percentage of the produced progeny.</strong><strong> The reduction of the progeny (emerged adults) post the treatment with the lowest tested temperature (-14° C) showed that the reduction percentage reached 100% for the treated eggs, larvae and pupae. </strong><br /> <strong>Results also illustrated that after 24 h post - treatments, the calculated percentages of seeds germination percentage was 46.67% due to their previous exposure to the lowest tested temperature (-14° C), which is less than the half level of full or complete germination of normal healthy faba bean seeds.</strong><br /> <strong>Exposure of the infested faba bean seeds with different developing stages of<em> C. chinensis</em> to microwave (900W) for different periods of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30seconds was found to be effective against all the immatures of insect-pest especially after a period of 30 seconds. These treatments also affected the germination of seeds; the percentages of germination were decreased as the exposure period to microwave radiation increased. The results suggested that both the tested physical methods of heat and microwave radiation could be regarded as suitable ecofriendly and non-insecticidal methods or tools for controlling the developing or the harboured and </strong>
heat,microwave,Chinese beetle Callosobruchus chinensis,immature stages,emerged adults,seed germination
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18621.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18621_4a47826d4529ee210a58c68e44932dac.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Characterization of Land Suitability for Crop and Fruit Production in Wadi Sakher at North West Coastal Zone of Egypt
560
577
EN
Abdalsamad Abdalsatar
Ali Aldabaa
Desert Research Center
abdelstar2004@gmail.com
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.18689
<strong>Land suitability measures the land performance for cultivated crops based on soil qualities. The current study is to evaluate the land suitability of an area under rainfed agriculture system that is depended mainly on harvesting of seasonal rainfall. An integrated approach combined </strong><strong>Land Use Suitability Evaluation Tool (LUSET) </strong><strong>with the local farmer expertise and knowledge was used. </strong><strong>Based on the </strong><strong>farmer </strong><strong>expertise and knowledge, three classes landform priorities were proposed for the selected crops; watermelon, barley, wheat, olive, fig, pomegranate, and almond. These classes were named as high (P1), moderate (P2), and low priority (P3). The study area was delineated into four main landforms called, coastal plain, piedmont plain, escarpment, and tableland. Piedmont plain was reclassified into subunits named as coalesced delta, drainage channel, and summit, while escarpment and tableland reclassified into two subunit; drainage channel and summit. Eight soil mapping units are classified according to variation in slope, soil depth, and soil texture. Based on physical, chemical, and fertility status of these soil mapping units, they differ in their soil suitability response for the selected crops. the study found that, SMU01 and 02 are marginal suitable, while SMU03 and 04 differ from high suitable to moderate suitable for the selected crops. SMU05 and 08 are moderate suitable for watermelon, barley, and wheat while they are marginal suitable for orchard trees. Soil mapping units 06 and 07 are not suitable for orchard tress and marginal suitable for watermelon, barley, and wheat. As for the landform priority, the study revealed that the coastal plain has low priority for orchard trees and watermelon, while it has high and moderate priority for barley and wheat, respectively. The coalesced deltas has high priority for barley and wheat while it has moderate priority for watermelon and orchard trees. The drainage channel is highly priority for watermelon and orchard trees while it is low priority for barley and wheat. On the other hand, summit has high priority for barley and wheat, moderate for watermelon, low for orchard trees. </strong><br />
Suitability Rainfed watermelon barley wheat orchard
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18689.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18689_c98aabd7b0322b66549e24d3eeb1607a.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Potentialities of Agricultural Development for Some Soil Along Aswan-Toshka District
578
595
EN
Abdalsamad Abdalsatar
Ali Aldabaa
Desert Research Center
abdelstar2004@gmail.com
Asmaa
Abdu Shata
Desert Research Center
Kh. M.
Darwish
Desert Research Center
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.18883
<strong>The proficient management of the available natural resources of Egypt is necessary in order to save food demands of the rapidly increasing population. In the processing of land use planning, estimating the agricultural land potentiality is important footstep where the agricultural resources are so limited. Toshka spillway area is one of the greatest promising area for horizontal agricultural extension where the fresh water is available. The main goal of the current study is to produce land priority map based on different thematic layers of some soil parameters that affect on or control the agricultural potentiality by designing a suitable GIS-based model for data integration with relevant logical condition of the area along Aswan Toshka District, south of Egypt. The parameters taken into consideration were slope, soil texture, soil depth, gravel content, calcium carbonate, soil salinity, and soil reaction. By using GIS environment, these parameters were interpolated in order to recognize their spatial variability by differentiating each property as sever, moderate, slight, and no limitations. Accordingly, The analysis showed that the soil depth, soil gravel, and soil reaction were the major limitation factors comparing with the other soil factors. The priority of Land Suitability Potential Index (LSPI) for Agricultural purpose was calculated by the contribution of the abovementioned parameters. The potentiality was categorized as not suitable, marginally suitable, moderately suitable, and highly suitable. These classes were attained by integrating the different thematic layers with corresponding weights in geographical information system (GIS). The output of study indicated that the study area can be mainly described as moderately suitable where it covers about </strong><strong>81.04</strong><strong> % of the total area, while highly suitable, marginal suitable and not suitable attained the lower converge 9.23, 9.01, and 0.72 %, respectively. The study concluded that any given area can be categorized into spatially distributed agricultural potential zones based on the soil characteristics and terrain properties by the profound assist of geographical information system (GIS).</strong>
Potentialities,Agricultural development,Toshka,GIS,Suitability Index
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18883.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18883_f6da564d7b0b1613e3163a51541ce8fa.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Comparative Study of Landform Mapping Using Terrain Attributes and Topographic Position Index (TPI): a Case Study in Al-Alamien – Ras El-Hekma Region, Egypt
596
605
EN
Sami Z.
Mohamed
Land and Water Technologies Department, Arid Land Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt
eng.sami87@gmail.com
M.
Bahnassy
Soil and Water Sciences Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University,Egypt
H.
Gaber
Soil and Water Sciences Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University,Egypt
Kh. M.
Darwish
Land and Water Technologies Department, Arid Land Cultivation
Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications,
Alexandria, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.18884
<strong>The aim of this study is to compare the classification of the landscape of the area located between Al-Alamien and Ras El-Hekma to landform classes using two different classification methods; the terrain attributes method and the topographic position index (TPI) method. Terrain attributes classification method derived from a digital elevation model and were overlaid using cell statistics to generate a landform map with seven classes. The landform classes were: (1) Lower coastal plain (17.86%), (2) Upper coastal plain (43.61%), (3) Piedmont plain (2.33%), (4) Dissected escarpment (2.64%), (5) Plateau (26.79%), (6) Ridges and coastal bars (3.62%), and (7) Inland dunes (3.15%). The topographic position index (TPI) method which generate the landform classes uses only the digital elevation model. The generated landform classes were: (1) Valleys (2.1%), (2) Midslopes drainages and shallow valleys (1.1%), (3) Plains (92.77%), (4) Hills in plains (0.34%), (5) Mesas (2.44%), and (6) Ridges (1.25%). The comparison of the two methods showed that using the terrain attributes method was more detailed. </strong>
Landform Classification,Soil Catena,Terrain Attributes,Topographic Position Index (TPI),Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18884.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_18884_4b827c9ed6c4e3b4eb88746d8972b737.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Response of Two Sweet Sorghum Varieties to Mineral and Bio- Phosphate Fertilization
606
614
EN
Nadia Kamel
El- Safy
Agricultural Research Center, Sugar Crops Research Institute, Alexandria, Egypt
nadia.kamel32@yahoo.com
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.19469
<strong>Two field experiments were carried out during 2016 and 2017 sumer seasons at the farm of the Agricultural Research Station in Al Sabhia, Alexandria, Egypt, to study the response of two sweet sorghum varieties to three mineral phosphates (calcium mono phosphate 12.5 P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) levels and two bio- fertilizer (phosphorein) levels on plant growth and its sugar content. The experiment was set up as Split-split plot design in three replications, the main plots were assigned to two sweet sorghum varieties viz., Sugar drip and Mn 4080 and sub plots were occupied with three levels of calcium mono phosphate (0, 100 and 200 kg/fed). Phosphorein inoculation (uninoculation, and inoculation) were arranged in the sub-sub plots treatments. The studied plant characters i.e. weight (g), height (cm), stalk diameter, saltk sugar content (%), leaf weight/plant (g), leaves number, nodes number, leaf length (cm) and leaf width. The results indicated that the effect of mineral and bio- fertilizer levels had significant effect on yield, yield components and quality traits, varieties differed significantly in all studied characters in both seasons.The highest former traits produced by Mn-4080 and Sugar drip variety. The highest values of plant attributes were obtained by Sugar drip variety with 200 kg/fed (super phosphate 12.5% P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) with inoculation by phosphorein. </strong><br />
Sweet sorghum,varieties,Mineral,Bio fertilization,phosphates
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19469.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19469_547ea769e9271ae1b72bdb699bbf0350.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Canola Seed Meal as a Potential Source of Natural Antioxidant
615
619
EN
Sameh G. M.
Sharaf eldin
Food & Dairy Science & Technology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour university, Damanhour, Behera Governorate, Egypt
sam88_force@hotmail.com
Hamid M. S.
Ziena
Food & Dairy Science & Technology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour university, Damanhour, Behera Governorate, Egypt
Soad T. M.
Khair
Food & Dairy Science & Technology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour university, Damanhour, Behera Governorate, Egypt
Mahmoud A.
Rozan
Food & Dairy Science & Technology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour university, Damanhour, Behera Governorate, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.19582
<strong>In the present study seeds of<em> Brassica napus</em> L. (canola) and its defatted meal were utilized separately in order to obtain methanol extract which used after lyophilization for total phenols content (TPC), total flavonoids (TF) and </strong><strong><em>α-</em></strong><strong>Tocopherolcontents, antioxidant activity determination and phenolic compounds profiling with HPLC. The results showed a high total phenols, total flavonoids and <em>α-</em>Tocopherolcontents with superior antioxidant activity for canola meal extract (32% increase than seeds extract). The major phenolic compounds were Vanillic acid and Syringic acid with levels of 783.66 and 52.24 (µg/g extract); respectively, while, the major flavonoid compound was Rutin (631.13 µg/g extract). Scientific researches should be focused on the utilization of Canola seed meal (CM) as a potential natural source of such phytochemicals. </strong>
canola,antioxidant,phenols,Flavonoids
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19582.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19582_343b9fd6c188d36d5a6f8d41d1ab2ed6.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Health Impact of Traditional Egyptian Ghee"Samna baladi" Comparing to Plant Ghee in Experimental Rats
620
628
EN
Soheir
Nour
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture,Alexandria University, Egypt.
khadiga
Nassr Eldin
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture,Alexandria University, Egypt.
Azza
Abd Alla
Department of Fat and oil Research .Food Technology Research Institute,Agriculture Research Center, Egypt.
Amira
Abd Elhady
Department of Fat and oil Research .Food Technology Research Institute,Agriculture Research Center, Egypt.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.19583
<strong>The present work aimed to compare the health impact of traditional Egyptian ghee (samna baladi) EG and plant ghee (palm oil) PG from through indication fatty acid composition and biochemical effects. The studied parameters included the body weight gain of rats, blood lipid profile, kidney and liver functions and antioxidant enzymes. Twenty one </strong><strong>Albino</strong><strong> rats were randomly divided into three groups of 7 rats each. Control group was fed the basal diet which containing 10% corn oil, and replaced corn oil with 10% ghee(EG) and 10% plant ghee(PG) for the two experimental groups. The results indicated that when EG administered to rats along the feed experiment (6 weeks) insignificantly reduced the body weight gain, and oxidative stress and had protective effects on the liver comparing with the control group and experimental (PG) group. There was a significant increase in the level of TBARS in PG group. The results on blood lipid profiles showed marked and significant elevation in the total lipid, triglycerides, total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein (LDL) in PG group and marked increase in the level of HDL in EG group. Also antioxtidant enzymes activity in liver increased in EG group, while reduced in PG group. The study concluded that the health impact of traditional Egyptian ghee is better than plant ghee, however further research on the health effect of using Egyptian ghee in cooking are needed, to identify the effect of heat on oxidation of the fatty acids.</strong>
traditional ghee,plant ghee,Rats,Lipid profile
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19583.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19583_a4be83e2d2ccf8dc3d4126778764bf09.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Remotely Identification and Differentiation of Ficus Species in Alexandria City Using Spectral Reflectance Measurements
629
641
EN
Nashwa H.
Mohamed
Timber Trees Research Department, Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
Nader A.
El-Shanhorey
Botanical Gardens Research Department, Horticultural Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
Salah E.
Elsayed
Evaluation of Natural ResourcesDepartment, Environmental Studies and Research Institute, Sadat City University, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.19584
<strong>This study was carried out in Alexandria city on eighteen Ficus species (Family Moraceae), to examine how far the remote sensing is considered as an applicable technique and as vegetation indices can differentiate between vegetation cover species depending on spectral reflectance characteristics for each tree species leaves. Results showed that absorption and reflectance spectral characteristics of leaves of each tree species were significantly differentiated by spectral signature curve and average of digital number (DN), that gives the highest value for species with large, thick and dark green leaves such as </strong><strong><em>Ficus platyphylla </em></strong><strong>, <em>Ficus lyrata </em> and <em>Ficus altissima, </em></strong><strong>comparing to</strong><strong> species with small, white green colored leaves like </strong><strong><em>Ficus microcarpa Hawai</em></strong><strong>, which showed the lowest value. The same trend was shown by, </strong><strong>Normalized difference Vegetation index</strong><strong> (NDVI) and </strong><strong>rationally</strong><strong>, the chlorophyll content. </strong><strong>On the other hand results of Simple ratio (SR) index were not significantly differed among studied species</strong><strong>. It is noticeable of that reflectance of (near-infrared (NIR) region) by leaves varied to its color, size, thickness and internal structure, so this electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) region can be used successfully for species classification. There were a highly correlation between chlorophyll content and NDVI and SR, while results showed no significant correlation between chlorophyll content and DN. </strong>
Ficus,Remote Sensing,Vegetation Indices,NDVI,SR index,spectral curve,Chlorophyll
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19584.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19584_a16f0ca203142fc51d281365470a3d87.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Determination of Grain Quality Characters of Some Egyptian Rice Cultivars Under Low Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer
642
650
EN
Dalia M.
Tabl
Rice Research Technology Center (RTTC), Field Crops Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
mohdalia4e@gmail.com
Samah M.
Amer
Rice Research and Training Center (RRTC), Sakha ,33717, Kafr El-Sheikh ,Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.19945
<strong>Tow field experiments on rice crop <em>(Oryza sativa, </em>L<em>.)</em> were conducted during two summer growing seasons, 2016 and 2017 at the Experimental Farm of Rice Research and Training Center (RRTC); Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh Egypt in cooperation with Rice Training and Technology Center (RTTC),Alexandria, Egypt to study grain quality traits of some Egyptian rice cultivars grown under low fertilizer levels . The results revealed that increasing nitrogen fertilization caused significant increase in the mean values of the most studied characters. In connection, decreasing such fertilizer levels to 50% of the recommended rates did not affect the mean values of some tested cultivars of most studied characters.</strong><br />
Rice Production,gelatinization,cultivars
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19945.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_19945_5c8b46c900660d06503e5ea74485ddc1.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
01
Production of Novel Functional Yoghurt Fortified with Bovine Colostrum and Date Syrup for Children
651
662
EN
Azza
S. Abdel-Ghany
Food Science Department (Rural Home Economics), Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Dalia
A. Zaki
Food Science Department (Rural Home Economics),Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.20475
<strong>The aim of this work was to study the effect of adding bovine colostrum and date syrup as natural ingredients on the nutritional value of yoghurt and it's quality during cold storage period. Functional yoghurt was prepared by using buffalo milk 3% fat, date syrup 5% for all treatments except the control and bovine colostrum was added at different ratios 5% (T2), 10% (T3) and 15% (T4). Then, all treatments were inoculated with 2% of yoghurt starter and</strong><strong>stored at 5°C for 12 days. Samples of yoghurt were chemically, organoleptically, and microbiologically analyzed at 1<sup>st</sup>, 4<sup>th</sup>, 8<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup> days of cold storage. It was observed that addition of date syrup and bovine colostrum for yoghurt were found to enhance significantly the content of total Solids (TS), total protein, immunoglobulin G (IgG), lactoferrin and minerals compared to the control. Also, most nutrients hade a slight increment during advanced storage period. The titratable acidity% of yoghurt samples slightly increased during storage periods, while the pH values decreased significantly.</strong><strong>Yoghurt fortified with 10% (T3) and 15% (T4) of bovine colostrum had significantly higher viscosity values than that in the other treatments</strong><strong>. Also, </strong><strong>T4 had significantly lower syneresis than the other yoghurt treatments on 12<sup>th</sup> day of storage.</strong><strong>No significant differences could be traced in flavour, appearance, body and texture and overall acceptability scores among all yoghurt treatments.</strong><strong>The grams consumed of yoghurt to meet the daily requirement (GDR) for children aged 1-3 years of protein and (calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc) significantly decreased by fortification of yoghurt with date syrup and bovine colostrum, while percent satisfaction (P.S.%/100g) of the daily needs in these nutrients significantly increased. </strong><strong>In conclusion, fortification of yoghurt by adding date syrup and bovine colostrum enhanced nutritional value and quality of yoghurt. </strong>
Functional dairy food,yoghurt,bovine colostrum,Date syrup,Sensory evaluation
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_20475.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_20475_0d941d2a7b56092b77f8553c77835d4e.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Effect of Fiber Length and Short Fiber Percent in Cotton on Fiber and Yarn Quality
663
668
EN
Ibrahim
Ibrahim
Plant Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Egypt,
dribrahimabbas@yahoo.com
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.20692
<strong>This study was carried out at Plant Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Egypt, during 2016 season to investigate the effect of fiber length and short fiber percent on fiber and yarn quality. In this work three cotton varieties namely: (Giza 88, Giza 86 and Giza 85) to represent the three categories of fiber length i.e., (</strong><strong>34.37, 32.16 </strong><strong>and </strong><strong>30.12 mm) and t</strong><strong>hree lint cotton grades from each cotton variety i.e., G/FG, G and FGF/G represent three categories of short fiber content (</strong><strong>4.50, 5.30 and 6.60 %). The studied treatments were arranged in completely randomized design (C.R.D.) with three replications.</strong><br /> <strong>The obtained results showed that the longest fibers (</strong><strong>34.37 mm) significantly </strong><strong>surpassed the others under study and gave the highest mean values of fiber bundle strength (g/tex), </strong><strong>fiber stiffness, fiber toughness (g/tex), single </strong><strong>yarn strength (cN/tex) and lea product and the lowest mean values for single yarn elongation (%), yarn C.V. (%), yarn unevenness (%) and hairiness. The lowest short fiber content (4.50 %) recorded the highest mean values for length uniformity (%), fiber bundle strength (g/tex), fiber elongation (%)</strong><strong>, fiber toughness (g/tex), single </strong><strong>yarn strength (cN/tex), lea product, single yarn elongation (%) and the lowest mean values for yarn C.V. (%), yarn unevenness (%) and hairiness.</strong><br /> <strong>In conclusion, to obtain the best quality of both fibers and yarns the longest cotton fibers with the lowest short fiber content should be used.</strong><br />
Cotton,Fiber length,Yarn,Quality,Hairiness and Unevenness
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_20692.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_20692_4b86b2c70acabc39f1fd5e533c7c089d.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Impact of Synthetic Insecticides Against Aphis Gossypii Glover, Bemisia Tabaci (Genn.) and Their Associated Predators on Cotton Plants
669
675
EN
Madeha E.H.
El-Dewy
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
madehadewy96@gmail.com
Aneesa S.
Sadek
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
El- Sayed A.
El-Sarand
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.21865
<strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /> <strong>Pyridinecarboxamide and neonicotinoids insecticides are used in small quantity and economically effective for control sucking pests in cotton fields. Therefore, the current study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of flonicamid, imidacloprid and dinotefuran and its compared with abamectin, carbosulfan, malathion and cholorpyrifos against cotton aphids, </strong><strong><em>Aphis gossypii</em></strong><strong> Glover and whitefly, <em>Bemisia tabaci</em> (Genn.) and its associated predators, </strong><strong><em> Chrysoperle carnea</em></strong><strong> (larvae and adults) and spiders </strong><strong> in cotton fields at Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Kafr El- Sheikh Governorate, Egypt during 2017 and 2018 cotton seasons. Seven insecticides were applied at their field recommended rates. The obtained results proved that imidacloprid, flonicamid and dinotefuran were recorded the highest mean reduction of aphids (92.95, 86.36 and 76.16%) at 2017 and (90.95, 82.48 and 78.44%) at 2018 season. Carbosulfan and chlorpyrifos caused moderate effective against <em>Aphis gossypii,</em> while the least effective compound was malathion. Concerning the whitefly, imidacloprid, flonicamid and dinotefuran statistically exhibited reduction in populations of adults' stage ranged from 67.54-78.46% in 2017 and 2018 seasons and 71.04-87.26% reduction in immature stages in both seasons, while carbosulfan was the least effective compound against<em> Bemisia tabaci</em> (adult and immature stages).It is important to note that flonicamid, imidacloprid and dinotefuran were less harmful effect on populations of tested predators than the tested organophosphates and cabosulfan. Accordingly, flonicamid, imidacloprid and dinotefuran are useful choice for use in IPM programs to control these pests in cotton fields. </strong>
Flonicamid,neonicotinoid,sucking pests,associated predators
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21865.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21865_a8558cd6a17dbc7b960c91e94b2ef1d0.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Importance of Education and Nutrition Intervention on Drug Addiction Recovery
676
685
EN
Soheir Fouad
Nour
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
Ekram R
Soliman
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
Samirah A
Al-Humaidi
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
Mamdouh A
Abou-Rayan
Maamoura Hospital of Psychiatric, Alexandria, Egypt.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.21874
<strong>Addiction causes dietary and health problems that lead to malnutrition and psychological diseases. Therefore this research was carried out to study the impact of educational and nutritional intervention programs that focused on antioxidants and essential fatty acids especially omega 3. These programs aimed to improve the nutritional knowledge and modify attitudes, eating behavior, as well as to improve the nutritional status of the addicted patients.</strong><br /> <strong>The sample comprised 40 addicted males who were treated for rehabilitation at Maamoura Hospital of </strong><strong>Psychiatric</strong><strong> in Alexandria, Egypt. The required research data were collected using an especial questionnaire by interview, and they were treated statistically.</strong><br /> <strong>The duration of the educational program was 10 hours, among 5 days, and it was applied on all of the addicted sample, and individually for about an addition two hours, while the nutritional intervention program was applied for 30 days on 24 patients. Evaluation of the programs was done before, during and after application. </strong><br /> <strong>The results revealed that most of the patients were young, their ages were less than 30 years, and one third of them were suffering from health problems related to the liver, digestive as well as nervous systems. Before applying the nutritional education program, the percentage of patients who had right knowledge, positive attitudes and healthy practices were 25%, 47.5%, and 55%, respectively. These percentages increased after applying the program to be 100%, 60%, and 100%, respectively. The nutrition intervention program improved most of the nutritional studied parameters namely BMI, liver enzymes, and kidney functions, as well as decreased the percentage of patients who suffering from depression and improved their functional health. </strong><br /> <strong>So it was concluded that nutrition education and nutrition intervention programs are very important for treating addicted persons parallel with the medical and psychological treatments. These programs must be applied from the beginning phases of addiction treatment namely drug withdrawal and detoxification to help the liver and the other body organs to do their work efficiently. </strong>
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21874.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21874_f1b3c48538d6f82000b11a8f6a88431d.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Chemical Composition, Nutritional Quality and Anti-Nutritional Factors of Weaning Food Prepared From Maize and Legumes
686
694
EN
Tesby Mohamed
Rashad Lotfy
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Specific Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Asteer Victor
Abd Elnoor
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Specific Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Marwa Zaki
Mahfouz
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Specific Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Asmaa Khaled
Shafik
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Specific Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.21875
<strong>Weaning is a gradual process of introducing solid foods to infant’s diet, alongside breast milk from the age of six months, since the breast feeding along cannot meet the infant nutritional requirement. This study aims to prepared high quality weaning foods from locally available raw materials at low cost. Weaning food was produced from the blends of yellow maize flour with some legumes (soybean, chickpeas and peanut). blends were prepared in a mixed ratio 70:30 using traditional techniques like milling, roasting and drying were evaluated. In samples, chemical composition, anti-nutritional factors, protein digestibility, amino acid content and sensory evaluation were determined. Results showed that the formulated weaning food. The maize used in this experiment were yellow maize of local variety. The results revealed that, the protein content ranged from 12.26% -17.68% of the weaning food blends from yellow maize is similarly close to the recommended daily intake for infants (6 month to 2 year) compared to the raw maize without legumes. The low moisture contents (4.10%), (4.89 %) and 4.72% in maize/ soybean, maize/chickpea and maize/peanut exhibited by the weaning food blends might give a good storage stability. The results of anti-nutrition factors ranges phytic acid (4.81 mg/100 g – 6.25 mg/100 g), Trypsin inhibitor (0.46 TIU/100 g – 0.52 TIU/100 g) and tannins (55.75 mg/100 g – 63.89 mg /100 g) </strong><br /> <strong>Heat treatment of grains resulted in low levels of phytic acid and higher in vitro protein digestibility ranged from 75.43% to 81.76% of the weaning feed mixtures,. Results on sensory evaluation showed that the best blend was contained maize/chickpeas then maize peanut but maize soybean and control lower acceptability.</strong>
Roasted yellow maize,Soybean,Peanut,chickpeas,Chemical composition,protein digestibility,anti-nutritional factors and sensory evaluation
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21875.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21875_0e127a0a758b856270737b6a7ee96929.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Expression Profile of Wheat DNA Methyltransferases Genes in Egyptian Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Varieties Under PEG Induced Dehydration
695
701
EN
Mona M.
Elseehy
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University
Ahmed M.
El-Shehawi
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University
Department of Biotechnology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.21876
<strong>DNA methyltransferases are group of enzymes that add methyl group to cytosine in DNAs. Methylation regulates gene expression under normal conditions as well as in response to adverse conditions. DNA methyltransferases gene expression level was estimated in seven Egyptian wheat varieties; (Misr1, Giza168, Sakha94, Sids1, Gemmiza7, Gemmiza11, and Shandawel1) under drought induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG) using semiquantitative PCR of cDNA generated from total RNA. The seven tested varieties showed variations in four wheat DNA methyltransferase (Met) gene expression. Sids1 variety showed high expression level of Met1, Met2b, CMT, and Met3. The other varieties varied in Met gene expression levels. Met1 gene expression ranged from 66 to 47% of Sids1 gene expression, Met2b was 71 to 44% of Sids1 gene expression, CMT level ranged from 60 to 22% Sids1 gene expression Met3 expression was 78-21% of Sids1 gene expression. The results concluded that, in sidsiratety wheat Mets activities responde faster to PEG-induced dehydration. Also, variation in Mets genes expression may be due to resistance variation of resistance of wheat varieties to abiotic stresses, such as heat, salinity and drought. Consequently, Met genes activities could be used in the evaluation of new wheat varieties and genetic manipulation of wheat resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.</strong>
Gene expression,abiotic stress,wheat resistance
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21876.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_21876_2b3aa4542074ef625cc3bfc8764516c9.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
20
Properties of Some Egyptian Rice Hybrids as Affected by Parboiling Process
702
706
EN
Doaa A.
Abd ElBary
Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
Dalia M.
Tabl
Rice Technology Training Center (RTTC), Field Crops, Alexandria, Egypt.
mohdalia4e@gmail.com
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.22678
<strong>This experiment was conducted at Rice Research Section, Field Crops Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh and the Rice Technology Training Center (RTTC), Alexandria, Egypt during 2016 season to study the effect of parboiling process on characteristics of the three Egyptian rice hybrids i,.e. “Hybrid Rice 1, Hybrid Rice 2 and Hybrid Yasmine” and their grain quality. The results showed that the three hybrids of rice differed in their properties studied when treated by different temperatures and parboiling process improved rice eating and cooking quality by decreasing time to cook and decreasing sticky. The study showed that soaking rice on 70<sup>o</sup> C gave the best results especially hardness that decreases broken and insect infestation subsequently.</strong><br />
rice,Hybrid,Parboiled,properties,Process
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22678.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22678_587247c0124d0650429e298d70fbea82.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Quality Attributes of Some Vegetables and Fruits Preserved by Sun and Oven Drying Methods
707
721
EN
Nareman S.
Eshak
Home Economics Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Assiut University, Egypt
nsaed2009@yahoo.com
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.22785
<strong>Drying is one of the most appropriate techniques for producing of shelf stable food products. However, drying can result in significant loss of available bioactive compounds. This study investigated the effect two methods of drying (sun and oven) on the quality characteristics of vegetables (onions and garlic) and fruits (dates and figs). The vegetables and fruits of both types were dried by the two methods. In comparative to the fresh sample, the dried samples showed a highly significant (P˂ 0.01) difference was observed in moisture between fresh and dried vegetables and fruits. The oven dried samples had the lowest moisture. In contrast, protein, ash, crude fat, fiber and carbohydrates of fresh samples exhibit the least among the three samples in each type of vegetables and fruits. Also, the results showed a highly significant (P<0.01) difference between fresh, sun and oven dried date in potassium and slightly significant (P<0.05) in fig but no significant difference in garlic and date regarding potassium. Sodium</strong><strong>content recorded highly significant difference (P<0.01) between the three crops (onion, date and fig) except garlic. Also, iron content the highest value revolved significant only in the oven drying.</strong><strong>There was generally significant (P<0.01) difference between the three types in each vegetables and fruit in phosphorous. Physical evaluation showed significant differences among sun and oven drying in all samples except in onion. In this study observed the oven dried vegetables and fruits were rated lowest by the panelists in all the sensory attributes and overall acceptability. However, there was significantly difference (P0.05) affect the bulk density of drying samples. Dried vegetables and fruits showed low emulsion properties in which oven drying slightly improved the emulsion activity and emulsion stability over sun drying.</strong><strong>Sun drying samples formed gel quickly at low concentration while oven dried samples formed gel at high concentration.</strong><strong>The highest gelatinization temperature was observed for oven dried samples and the lowest for sun dried samples. </strong><br />
sun and oven drying,quality characteristics,WAC,OAC
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22785.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22785_50fee01ea212973c3830c2e6efc1845e.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Effect of Natural and Bio-Fertilizers on Productivity and Quality of Table Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Grown in Sandy Soil at Siwa Oasis, Egypt
722
738
EN
El-Sayed, M.
A. M
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
M.F.
Attia
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
M. R,
Hafez
Plant Production Dept., Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.22897
<strong>A field experiment was conducted on</strong><strong>table beet </strong><strong>(Detrweet cv.) </strong><strong>throughout two consecutive winter seasons of 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 in Khimisah experimental farm </strong><strong>which is located at the latitude of 29°12' 34.5 N'', and the longitude of 25° 24' 2.56'' E.</strong><strong>, at Siwa Research Station, Matrouh Governorate, Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. The field experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with split plot. The main factor was the mineral fertilizer (MF) at 62kgP<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> + 100kgK<sub>2</sub>O/fed as calcium super phosphate (15.5% P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>) + potassium sulfate (50%K<sub>2</sub>O) i.e. recommended dose (RD), 62kgP<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> as rock phosphate (RP), 100kgK<sub>2</sub>O/fed as rock feldspar (RK) and RP+RK, while the sub main factor have been dedicated to the bio-fertilizers (BF) treatments i.e. without inoculation, with phosphate dissolving bacteria (PDB), with potassium solublizing bacteria (KSB) and PDB+KSB.</strong><br /> <strong>Results indicated that the most effective treatment was the interaction between (RP+RK) + (PDB+KSB) produced the highest significant values of growth, root yield and quality, beside available P and K in soil and their content and uptake by table beet plants as well as, </strong><strong>the microbial densities and </strong><strong>dehydrogenase activity</strong><strong> in the rhizosphere of table beet</strong><strong>. This treatment also resulted in the maximum total net profit and the maximum total benefit cost ratio "BCR" (<em>i.e</em>. total income/total cost) (4.32) as compared to the other treatments. </strong><br /> <strong>It can be concluded that the application of natural P and K rocks fertilizers in combination with P and K solubilizing bacteria in sandy soil such as Khimisah soil will increase soil available and plant uptake of nutrients, yield and quality close to those obtained by chemical phosphorus and potassium application. Thus, replacing these chemical phosphorus and potassium fertilizers by natural one will help in reducing environmental pollution, cheaper in price and produce safe human food especially in Siwa Oasis which is nature reserve.</strong><br />
Rock Phosphate,Rock feldspar,P and K available and uptake,Bio-fertilizers,table beet plant
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22897.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22897_f477bb9bf0b779d5407b28ac3c008ab4.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Influence of Plant Spacing and Number of Seedlings/hill on Yield, Its Components and Some Grain Quality Characters for Three Egyptian Rice Cultivars
739
746
EN
Doaa A.
Abd ElBary
Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
Khaled M.H.
Abd El Salam
Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Alexandria, Egypt.
Ahmed M.
Shaalan
Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, Matrouh University.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.22899
<strong>Two field experiments were conducted at the Agricultural Research Station, Alexandria University, during 2017and 2018 summer seasons </strong><strong>to evaluate the response of three rice cultivars (Giza 179, Sakha 106 and Giza 178) to different plant spacing (15 x 20, 20 x 20 and 20 x 25 cm) and number of seedlings/hill (2, 3 and 4 seedlings/hill). A split split plot design with three replicates was used in both seasons. Comparison between means showed that rice cultivar Giza 178 gave the highest values for number of panicles/m<sup>2</sup>, number of filled grains/ panicle, amylose % and protein % in both study seasons. Furthermore, for 1000-grain weight, grain yield and broken % characters, Giza 179 cultivar gave the highest values for such characters in both seasons. Sakha 106 showed superiority in hulling % and milling % in both seasons. The highest values for number of panicles/m<sup>2</sup>, number of filled grains/panicle, grain yield, hulling %, milling % and protein % in both seasons were noticed by transplanting rice at 20 x 20 cm plant spacing. Furthermore, for 1000-grain weight, broken % and amylose % characters, transplanting at 20 x 25 cm gave the highest values for such characters in both seasons. Three seedlings/hill showed the highest values for number of panicles/m<sup>2</sup>, number of filled grains/panicle, 1000-grain weight, grain yield, hulling %, milling % and protein % in both seasons. Interaction between cultivars and plant spacing showed that Giza 179 rice cultivar and 15 x 20 cm plant spacing showed the highest values for grain yield in both seasons. Moreover, Giza 178 and four seedlings/hill showed highest number of filled grains/panicle and protein % in 2017 season only while, highest amylose % in 2018 season only. </strong><strong>Transplanting rice at 20 x 20 cm plant spacing and 3 seedlings/hill showed superior values for grain yield and milling % in 2017 only, while it recorded the highest values for number of filled grains/panicle and 1000-grain weight in 2018 season only. </strong><strong>Sakha 106 rice cultivar sown at 20 x 20 cm plant spacing and 3 seedlings/hill showed superiority for hulling % in both seasons, respectively and superiority for number of panicles/m<sup>2</sup> in 2017 season only. Moreover, the highest value for number of panicles/m<sup>2</sup> in 2018 was recorded with Giza 178 rice cultivar sown at 20 x 20 cm plant spacing and 3 seedlings/hill. </strong><br />
rice,plant density,cultivars,number of seedlings,yield and quality
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22899.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_22899_c1885f290ed6b85150d9ddf3ea388246.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
31
Response of Pear (Le Conte cv.) Trees Grown in Calcareous Soil to Trunk Injection and Foliar Application of some Micronutrients
747
761
EN
Zaen El-Deen,
E. M. A.
Plant production Dept.,
M. F.
Attia
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept., Desert research center, (Egypt)
Sheren, A.
Abd EL-Hamied
Plant production Dept.,
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.23086
<strong>This study was conducted during the two successive seasons 2016 and 2017 on eleven years old Le Conte pear trees budded on </strong><strong>(<em>Pyrus betulaefolia</em>) </strong><strong> rootstock grown in a private orchard located at El-Hamam, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt to overcome micronutrients deficiency problems in calcareous soils . A commercial mixture of 5%</strong><strong>w/w Fe,</strong><strong>2.48% w/w Zn and 3.5% w/w Mn nutrients dissolved in water and chelated with EDTA were used in three application methods( i.e. </strong><strong>control, (</strong><strong>SA</strong><strong>)soil application </strong><strong>50g/tree, </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>FA</strong><strong>) </strong><strong>foliar application at 0.5, 0.75&1g/L and </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>TI</strong><strong>) </strong><strong>trunk injection at 0.5, 0.75 & 1g/L. The application repeated three times a year (at beginning of growth season in “March”, at fruit maturity in “June” and after harvesting in “August”). The obtained results revealed that all trunk injection and foliar application treatments were very effective in </strong><strong>solving micronutrients deficiency problems</strong><strong> than soil application thus stimulate growth</strong><strong> parameters (</strong><strong>leaf width, leaf length,</strong><strong>leaf area and total chlorophyll)</strong><strong> and leaf mineral contents. The increase in the growth parameters and leaf mineral contents led to improve yield/ tree and fruit quality. Generally, trunk injection (1g/L) was the best treatments which gave the highest growth parameters, leaf mineral contents, yield/ tree, fruit length, diameter, weight, volume, total sugar,</strong><strong> TSS</strong><strong>, and decreased total acidity in both studied seasons. </strong><br />
Pear,Calcareous soil,trunk injection,foliar application,Micronutrients
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23086.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23086_f6b9aa80b274d8314cbefdfe151c42d6.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
31
Influence of Rhizobia Inoculation and Rock-Phosphate on Biomass and Nitrogen Content of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit Seedlings
762
770
EN
Marwa G. S.
Frahat
Forestry and Wood Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
Ahmed A. A.
El-Settawy
Forestry and Wood Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
R. A.
Shehata
Plant Pathology Departments, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.23517
<strong>The study was carried out in the nursery of the Experimental Station of Forestry and Wood Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University during the period from 1<sup>st</sup> may, 2017 to 31<sup>st</sup> March, 2018. It aimed at evaluating the influence of two races of <em>Rhizobium</em> (TAL82 and TAL582) on the overall biomass and the total N content in the leaves of <em>Leucaena leucocephala</em> seedlings. In addition, the study aimed at finding out, if any, the impact of rock-phosphate )RF) amendment on the nodulation and growth efficiency of <em>L. leucocephala</em> seedlings.</strong><strong> Seedlings were inoculated with pure cultures of both strains, then fertilized with rock-phosphate on 7<sup>th </sup>October, 2017 using 4 levels; 0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0g / kg soil. Both strains (TAL82 and TAL582) developed typical nodules. However, solubility of RF potential was affected by the strain tested as expressed in terms of growth parameters. The strain TAL582 showed, better and faster growth promoting effect than TAL82 in <em>L. Leucocephala </em>seedlings. The fertilization with P induced promoting nodule formation earlier than unamended control. Results showed that fertilization with 1g RF/ kg soil is more effective than the higher tested level (2g RF/ Kg soil). Therefore, it is recommended to inoculate seedlings of<em> L. Leucocephala</em> with <em>Rhizobium</em> particularly TAL582 strain and to add P as a fertilizer at the rate of 1gRF/Kg soil to achieve the best plant growth in significant short time. </strong><br />
Rhizobium,Rock Phosphate,Leucaena leucocephala,nitrogen fixation,nodulation,PGPR
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23517.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23517_1a22e263ba42cae029bb694e8ea28668.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
31
Utilization of Whole Mantis Shrimp ( Squilla Mantis ) as an Edible Fish Powder for The Preparation of Value-Added Products
771
782
EN
Samia, A.
Keshk
Meat and Fish Technol. Res. Dept., Food Technology Res. Inst. A. R. C., El-Sabahia, Alex., Egypt
Hoda, H.
Emara
Meat and Fish Technol. Res. Dept., Food Technology Res. Inst. A. R. C., El-Sabahia, Alex., Egypt
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.23689
<strong>The objective of the study was to investigate nutrient and functional properties of edible fish powder prepared from whole mantis shrimp using different heating treatments and its use as a functional food ingredient in some food products such as wheat sticks and potato croquettes. The average weight and length composition of fresh mantis shrimp were carried out. Proximate chemical composition of whole (flesh , head , scale or shell and tail) and flesh of fresh mantis shrimp were 60.23%, 84.42% crude protein, 4.37%, 4.31% crude ether extract, 25.72%, 8.02% total ash and 9.68%, 3.25% carbohydrate (D.W), respectively. The whole body had lower value of crude protein but contained higher level of total ash and carbohydrate which contained the exoskeleton. Na, K, Ca and Mg were 493.48, 292.89, 2946.38 and 865.98 mg/100 g in whole fresh mantis shrimp. A simple process was developed to convert low value mantis shrimp to nutritional rich edible fish powder (EFP). In this study EFP was prepared by four different treatments. The untreated edible fish powder (UnEFP) contained the highest significant protein content (60.18%) followed by steaming edible fish powder (StEFP) (57.70%) and salt edible fish powder (SEFP) (54.90%), while the lowest protein content was (52.60%) in vinegar edible fish powder (VEFP) .So steaming as a method of heating showed the least undesirable effects on protein losses and can be selected as the best treatment in preparing EFP. The yield of EFP obtained by the different treatments ranged from 15.89% to 26.96% and the energy values ranged from 265.54 to 316.99 kcal/100g. The functional properties showed that StEFP had the highest emulsion, foam stability and this is due to higher protein content. Also the result of SDS – PAGE showed that the sample heating in salt solution had the lowest protein content and steaming is the best treatment for producing EFP. Sensory scores for wheat sticks and potato croquettes increased gradually by increasing % of EFP.As a conclution, mantis shrimp can be used as a source of high quality protein, energy and mineral for human consumption.</strong><br />
Mantis shrimp,edible fish powder,Chemical composition,Functional properties,utilization
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23689.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23689_4bbc8795994dcfbdcd16449706e3ba41.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
31
Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilization with Spraying of Fulvic Acid on Nutrients Uptake, Quality and Yield of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Plant Grown in Sandy Soil at Siwa Oasis, Egypt
783
799
EN
Moharam. F.
Attia
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept., Desert research center, (Egypt)
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.23690
<strong>During two successive seasons (2016 and 2017)</strong><strong>at Khimisah experimental farm </strong><strong>which is located at the latitude of 29°12' 34.5 N'', and the longitude of 25° 24' 2.56'' E.</strong><strong>, Siwa Research Station, (Matrouh Governorate), Desert Research Center, Egypt, </strong><strong>a field experiment was executed under irrigation with saline water (4.2dSm<sup>-1</sup>) to investigate the effect of five fertilizer combinations (FC) of both organic and inorganic fertilization as follows; 100%NPK recommended dose i.e. 180kgN, 31kgP and 100kgK ha<sup>-1</sup> (FC1), 50%NPK+6MT compost ha<sup>-1</sup> (FC2), 75%NPK+ 6MTha<sup>-1</sup> compost (FC3), 50%NPK + 12MTcompost ha<sup>-1</sup> (FC4) and 75%NPK + 12 MTcompost ha<sup>-1</sup> (FC5) and foliar application of fulvic acid at four levels i.e. 0.0, 250, 500 and 750mgL<sup>-1</sup> on the vegetative growth parameters, leaf nutrient uptake, yield and quality of roselle (<em>Hibiscus sabdariffa</em> L.) plants in arandomized complete block design with split plot technique in three replications where the main factor was five fertilizer combinations (FC) while the sub main factor was the foliar application of fulvic acid treatments (FA).</strong><br /> <strong> </strong><strong>Results indicated that the single application of FC5 or FA (at 750mgL<sup>-1</sup>) showed the highest significant values for plant height (cm), leaves number/plant, leaves dry weight g/plant, branches number/plant, branches fresh weight g/plant and branches dry weight /plant, leaf N, P, K, Fe, Zn and Mn uptake, sepals yield MTha<sup>-1</sup>, seed yield MTha<sup>-1</sup>, seed fixed oil yield Lha<sup>-1</sup>, sepals anthocyanin, vitamin C and acidity in both study seasons. The dual application of FC5 with FA at 750mgL<sup>-1</sup> resulted in increasing in all studied parameters except sepals acidity which are reduced in both study seasons. </strong><strong>It can be concluded that the dual application of </strong><strong>FC5 with FA at 750mgL<sup>-1</sup> is considered as </strong><strong>a recommended treatment in the cultivation of roselle plants at Siwa Oasis due to </strong><strong>it resulted in</strong><strong> high yield and quality </strong><strong>and the highest net profit (40.450×10<sup>3</sup>ha<sup>-1</sup> ) and the highest net return (29.336×10<sup>3</sup>ha<sup>-1</sup>) and reducing the</strong><strong>environmental pollution because of it had partial replacement of mineral fertilizer with organic one (compost and fulvic), especially under the conditions of Siwa Oasis as a natural reserve.</strong><br />
roselle,inorganic & organic fertilization,leaf nutrients uptake,yield and quality
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23690.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_23690_3959b2309865d4332846c6cef7ab2114.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Economic Study of Desertification in Egypt
403
412
EN
Mahmoud
El-Sharkawy
Agricultural Economics, Department of Economics and Agricultural Business Administration, College of Agriculture, University of Alexandria.
Sherin Ahmed
Sherif
Full-time Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Economics and Agricultural Business Administration, College of Agriculture, University of Alexandria.
Hala
Ali
General Manager of the Egyptian Customs Authority
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127111
Desertification is very briefly the transformation of<br />agricultural land into non-agricultural land where it is<br />lost, The nature of its agricultural economic mission.<br />The problem is that the horizontal agricultural<br />expansion in Egypt through the reclamation of the land<br />is very limited, it does not exceed 37.3 thousand acres<br />annually. The main objective of this research is to study<br />the aspects of the research problem, namely the limited<br />horizontal agricultural expansion, the exposure of the<br />agricultural land to complete and partial desertification,
the identification of the risks and the submission of<br />proposals that help to solve the problem. the results and<br />recommendations of the most important as followes:<br />The total and partial desertification is estimated<br />together through the study of the mobility of the Degrees<br />and the violations by about 748,252 thousand standard<br />acres and that compensation for this loss in agricultural<br />land requires.<br />Agricultural expansion horizontally through the<br />reclamation of land in Egypt is very limited and does not<br />exceed 37.7 thousand acres annually and the total<br />reclamation does not exceed only 6.12% of the target in<br />land reclamation plans.
Desertification,The animator,Ranks
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127111.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127111_31d3c2a3bf39f69f0ca6fd560b1ab2a6.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Intelligence and Its Relationship with Decision-Making and Effective Leadership among Female Leaders in The Educational Institutions in The Northern Region Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
413
429
EN
Azza Ahmed
Morsi
Assistant Professor, Department of Housing and Home Management - College of Home Economics - Arar Northern Border University - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127112
This study aims to identify the strategic intelligence in its dimensions of anticipation, partnership, organizational thinking, motivation, and its relation to both the skill of decision-making and effective leadership of women leaders in educational institutions in the northern border area in Saudi Arabia. This study was applied to 250 women
(Strategic intelligence, decision-making, interactive leadership), and a number of school principals (elementary, middle and secondary) in Arar in the northern border area of Saudi Arabia in some primary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship at the level of (0.001) between strategic intelligence, decision making and interactive leadership. The results also showed statistically significant differences between the responses of the sample
respondents on the strategic intelligence scale and the level of The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the responses of the sample members on the strategic intelligence scale and the level of functional experience
The study recommended recommendations
Provide special programs to enhance the culture of strategic intelligence and strengthen its elements in the managers
The need to use the dimensions of strategic intelligence in the promotion and consolidation of leadership qualities and work to create new leadership such as strategic leadership and creative leadership and other new leaders.
increase the balance of strategic intelligence and upgrade the level of this type of intelligence
Strategic Intelligence,Decision Making,Interactive Leadership,Women Leadership
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127112.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127112_167c16ad160860b7ac2e41d184b3f076.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Studying Some of the Export Marketing Extension Needs for Potato Farmers in One Village in Kom Hamada Province of in Beheira Governorate
430
445
EN
Kamal Salah Issa
Saker
Department of Agricultural Economics - College of Agriculture (Saba Pasha) - University of Alexandria
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127113
This research aimed to identify some of the marketing needs of potato farmers in one of villages in Kom Hamada province of in Beheira Governorate. This area was selected as one of the most important centers of the province where potato cultivation is concentrated, which calculated as 17503 feddan, and El Haden village was selected as of the largest villages in kom Hamada province in terms of area cultivated with potatoes, reaching 1775 feddan for the conduct of this research The statistical data used in the arithmetic mean, the frequency tables, the percentages, the simple correlation coefficient (Pearson), and the multiple regression coefficient were collected by means of the questionnaire by a random sample of the potato crop farmer 85.
The results showed that 81.17% of the total number of investigated farmers had medium and high indicative requirements for export marketing of potato crop. The results indicated a significant correlation between the degree of export marketing extension requirements for potato growing and the variable age, experience in potato crop cultivation at the potential level 0,05, The correlation between the dependent variable: the educational level, the average yield per feddan of the potato crop, the average of feddan return per yield, the participation of rural organizations, the communicative openness, novelty, marketing knowledge, the trend towards potato cultivation and satisfaction with agricultural extension work at the probabilistic level 0.01. The effect of each of the following independent variables was significant: the experience in potato crop cultivation, the average of potato feddan return per t yield, the communicative openness, the marketing knowledge, the trend toward potato cultivation, satisfaction with agricultural extension work, Based on the calculated value of 3,757 - 4,087, - 5,206, - 4,098, 3,886, and 4,264 respectively. Moreover, these variables contribute to the interpretation of about 80% of changes in the degree of marketing extension requirements on R<sup>2</sup> value, that is, 0.796. The most important problems faced by the farmers concerned when marketing the potato crop: The weakness of the marketing role of the agricultural extension in raising the awareness of the farmers about the export specifications of the potato crop, and the intermediaries are the ones who determine the price of the crop Making the difference between the field and logistic price is significant, The absence of a marketing system through export terminals for the potato crop, the absence of a reliable source to obtain the good seeds required for export, the absence of control over the imported seeds, and the lack of identification of new marketing outlets. Exporting companies depend on exporting their crops first without considering the crop of farmers.
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127113_8d72e73579cfd7c3add781ffce8045df.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Characteristics of Functional Carbonated Flavored Probiotic Camel Milk Beverage Enriched with Date Syrup (Dips)
446
463
EN
Al-Otaibi,
M. M.
College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition - King Faisal University,
Saleh,F.A.
F.A.
College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition - King Faisal University,
Al-Eid;
S.M.
College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition - King Faisal University,
Al-jobaily,
T.I
College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition - King Faisal University,
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127114
<em>Bifidobacterium lactis </em>Bb-12 was used for preparing various probiotic camel beverages which has been carbonated , flavored with vanilla (0.3%) and sweetented with date syrup (<em>dips</em>) (12%) , table sugar (12%) or its equal combinations (6%,6%) . Then comparing those treatments with non-carbonated and non-flavored one during storage period of 4 weeks at 5°C. Moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrates and ash has been estimated for all treatments. The probiotic bacteria count, pH, acidity, free fatty acids, soluble nitrogen and sensory evaluation for all treatments were followed weekly during a storage period of 4 weeks at 5°C.The results during storage period indicated slight decreasing of probiotic bacterial counts, pH and increasing in acidity, soluble nitrogen and free fatty acids particularly vanilla flavored treatments. Carbonation of flavored and sweetened fermented camel milk beverages with date syrup (dips), table sugar and its combinations resulted significant deference in probiotic bacterial count. While no significant differences were shown with those non-fermented or non-sweetened treatments. The results of the sensory evaluation showed a deferent acceptance of all flavored and sweetened treatments comparing with those non-sweetened and non-flavored treatments. These results encourage the possibility of using this functional carbonated flavored probiotic camel milk beverage enriched with date syrup (<em>dips</em>) as a healthy alternative to traditional soft soda drinks.
Fermented camel milk,probiotic bacteria,Functional beverage,Carbonation,Date syrub (Dips)
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127114_120d22a1fbd7f48f30c0c11fb426e5fd.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Extention Educational Program to Rationalize Usage of Some Resources among Rural Women in Behaira Governorate
464
485
EN
Samira Ahmed
Kandi
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, El Shatby
Enas
Khamis
Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, El Shatby
Hiam
Hassib
Research Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Alexandria Branch
, Doaa Ibrahim
Mohammed
Research Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Alexandria Branch
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127115
The results of the research are as follows:
1- 46.7% of the respondents had weak awareness about rationalizing the use of electricity, water, mobile and food prior to implementation of the program. The percentage of respondents who had a good awareness after implementing the program increased by 46.7%. In addition, 63.3% of the respondents were weak about rationalizing the use of electricity, water, Before the implementation of the program and the proportion of respondents who have good practices towards rationalization of the use of electricity, water, mobile and food after the application of the program, which amounted to 63.3%
The aim of this research was to construct and implement a pilot program aimed at rationalizing the use of electricity, water, mobile telephones and food for rural women in the governorate of the lake, Through the achievement of the following research objectives: Identify the cognitive, emotional and skills guidance needs on which the program is based, And the establishment of an orientation program aimed at rationalizing the use of resources under the study and evaluation of its effectiveness, and the data was obtained through the questionnaire personal interview of the wives of farmers to the strength of 227 respondents, The number of experiential sample (30) and the use to interpret and display data: percentage, frequency, mean arithmetic, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, conjugation coefficient and t-test.
2- The existence of statistically significant differences between the application of the tribal and the infidel in the awareness, trends and practices towards the rationalization of electricity, water, mobile and food at the level of probability 0.01
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127115_25bfeafcbae5195319b86bb476330ceb.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
01
Leadership Skills of The Agricultural Extension Agents in El-Behira Governorate
486
499
EN
Mahmoud Talha
Saaban
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria.
ElSawy Mohamed
Anwar
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria.
Hassan Ali Hassan
Sharshar
Institute for Agricultural Extension Research and Rural Development, Center for Agricultural Research.
Hoda
Abdel-Monem Maher
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria
Eman Diaa EL-Deen Mohamed
Mahamed Souka
Institute for Agricultural Extension Research and Rural Development, Center for Agricultural Research.
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127116
The main target of this study was studying the leadership skills of agricultural extension agents in El-Beheira governorate. Research data were collected by using personal questionnaire, the sample was 141 agricultural extension agents which represent more than 50% of population. Frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression coefficients by using computer and the analytical program SPSS.
Below are the most important results of the research:
66.7% of the respondents are medium and low in leadership skills, Significant correlation was determined between the leadership skills and 5 of independent variables which are training, the number of agricultural information, achievement motivation, the degree of risk and the degree or self-trust. And concerning multiple regressions the results indicate that the eight independent variables are responsible for the explanation of 31.9% of the possible total variance in the dependent variable and the regression function are significant at probability level 0.01.
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127116_31a50e73e22e36d1f6aa652086aa5d1b.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
Educational Program for Developing Knowledge and Healthy Practices Related to Menstruation for Early Adolescent Girls in The Governorate of Beheira
500
522
EN
Shaimaa Ahmed Ali
Elnggar
Department of Home Economics - Faculty of Specific Education - University of Alexandria
Yathrib Ali Mohamed
Habeeb
Department of Home Economics - Faculty of Specific Education - University of Alexandria
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127117
The research has aimed to develop and implement an educational program to develop knowledge about menstruation and its healthy practices for a sample of girls in early adolescence through clarifying the interrelationships and differences between (some social and economic variables) and (the girls' knowledge of menstruation and their healthy practices during that period).
The study sample has included (321) girls in the early stage of adolescence in the governorate of El-Beheira. The experimental sample has included (48) girls of low knowledge and practices level about the menstrual period. The descriptive analytical method and the Quasi- experimental method have been used. The research tools were a questionnaire about social and economic backgrounds of girls and their families, girls’ knowledge about menstruation and girls' healthy menstrual practices in addition to an educational program to raise knowledge about menstruation and improve the level of healthy practices during that period.<br /> The results of the study has shown a decline in the cognitive level of the research sample about menstruation, an average level of health practices followed during this period, and the existence of a statistically positive correlation between knowledge and healthy practices of the menstrual period on one side and mother's level of education on the other side. There has also been a statistically positive correlation between healthy practices during menstruation and father's level of education. There have been no statistically significant differences in the knowledge about menstruation due to maternal labour, and there have been no statistically significant differences in knowledge about menstruation due to the place of residence. Statistically significant differences have been noticed in the healthy practices of the menstrual period due to the place of residence for the benefit of urban dwellers. Also, girls' grades have been found of no statistical significance in the level of knowledge about menstruation while statistically significant differences have been evident in terms of healthy practices during the same period. The results have also shown the effectiveness of the educational program designed to raise the girls' level of knowledge about menstruation and their healthy practices during that period. The reason is that statistically significant differences have been clearly spotted between the results of the pre-application and the post application of the program on the experimental group concerning the level of knowledge about the period of menstruation for the benefit of the post application results. The study has recommended the need for more such studies which aim to spread awareness of menstruation and its healthy practices, targeting marginalized groups of society.
Educational program Menstruation,Healthy menstrual practices
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127117_bcc67d7da1ad79192bd45a8f88b3eb64.pdf
Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture. A. M. Balba Group for Soil and Water Research
Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
1110-0176
2536-9784
39
OCTOBER- DECEMBER
2018
12
30
The Economics of Production and Marketing of Products, The Egyptian Company for Food (Faragello) (Case Study)
523
536
EN
Mohamed H.
Attya
Department of Economics and Agricultural Business Administration, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria
El-Sayed M.
El-Sharkawy
Department of Economics and Agricultural Business Administration, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria
Saad Z.
Soliman
Department of Economics and Agricultural Business Administration, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria
10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2018.127118
There is no doubt that the private sector has a large economic role in the national economy in general, and the food industries sector is particularly important because it has an effective role in producing and marketing the food products needed by the members of the society, as well as contributing to local self-sufficiency, New markets in the global market. It is therefore important to know the nature of this important production, marketing and export activity and its real role in the national economy. This requires an economic study of this productive activity of one of the private economic establishments, as a case study in terms of production and marketing carried out by the institution under study.
This study aims at evaluating the performance of one of the economic establishments and the role it plays in serving the society and the national economy, and then reaching a number of production, marketing, financial and economic indicators, which can be used to improve the performance of the economic institution under study and other similar establishments, The process that can be followed to increase production and raise the level of quality and increase marketing efficiency, all of which will be reflected in the financial aspects represented in reducing the costs of production and marketing and increase the return of economic activity in this area.
From the study of the productive activity of the company during the study period from 2011 to 2015 showed that the average quantities of the annual production of the company amounted to about167.2 thousand tons of juices at a rate of change of about 22.3%, and for the dairy consumption of about 3954 thousand cartons at a change rate of about 19.4% , Vegetables about 634 thousand cartons at a rate of change of about 13%, and the stock of about 160.5 thousand cartons at a rate of change of about 23.1%, and cheese about 16.6 thousand tons, at a rate of change about -18.3%. The cost of production showed that average annual production costs of direct materials amounted to LE 581.8 million pounds, at a rate of change about 14.6%, direct wages of about 32.1 million pounds, at a rate of change about 15.1%, indirect expenses of about 9% the average cost of production about 729.6 million pounds, at a rate of change about 14.2%.
The study of the company's sales showed that the average annual sales of the company during the period of study amounted to sales about 594 million pounds, at a rate of change about 15.5%, and dairy sales to about 183.8 million pounds, at a rate of change about 16.9%, and sales of cheese about 39.4 million pound, at a rate of change about 9%. The sales of vegetables reached about 50.8 million pounds, at a rate of change about 19.3%, and the sales of broth and powder reached 27.7 million pounds, at a rate of change about 14.5%.
The profits showed that the average dividend distributed was about 46.1 million pounds, at a rate of change about 18%. With an annual average of about 67.4% of net profit, at a rate of change about 7.8%. And the average share per share in the profits amounted to about 42.9 pounds at a rate of change about 14.4%. These results are financial and economic indicators for companies operating in the same activity, which can guide them in correcting their financial and economic conditions and facing competitors in order to continue their presence in this important national agricultural economic activity.
It should be noted that these conclusions and recommendations are very important for all companies working in this field due to the great economic importance of the company under study in the food processing activity both in the domestic market and the foreign market.
These results are considered financial and economic indicators for these companies, which can guide them in correcting their financial and economic conditions and facing competitors in order to continue their presence in this important national agricultural economic activity.
production,marketing,Economic Activity
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127118.html
https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_127118_af1348641e507023880560147eaf1203.pdf