Effect of Sowing Date and Nitrogen Fertilization Level on Growth and Productivity of Some Durum and Bread Wheat Varieties Amal
Amal
G. M. Ali
Crop Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria University, Egypt.
author
Mohsen
A. Omar
Crop Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria University, Egypt.
author
Ali
I. Nawar
Crop Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria University, Egypt.
author
Sami
Sh. El-Tabbakh
Crop Science Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Alexandria University, Egypt.
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2016
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Two field experiments were conducted during the winter seasons of 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 at the Agricultural Research Station, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Egypt, to study the response of two durum (Sohag 3 and Karim) and two bread (Misr1 and Casino) wheat varieties to three sowing dates (November 1st, November 15th and December 1st) and two nitrogen fertilization levels (95.2 and 190.4 kg N/ha). The experimental design was a split- split plot, with five replications, and the main, sub-and sub-sub- plots were assigned to sowing dates, nitrogen levels and varieties, respectively. The November 15th sowing date was the most suitable sowing date which gave the highest values for phonological characters and grain yield and its components, whereas, December 1st showed an apparent increase in grain protein content, compared to the two other sowing dates. Increasing N fertilization level from 95.2 to 190.4 kg N/ha significantly increased all phonological traits, grain yield and its components and grain protein content characters. Misr1 variety was superior to the other cultivars in phonological characters and grain yield and its components, except for the number of spikes/m2, harvest index and protein content where Sohag 3 showed significantly higher values than the other varieties. The three-factor interaction was insignificant, while, the two- factor interactions, D*N, V*D and V*N were significant for different characters in the two seasons. The best combination of the three factors for grain yield was Misr1, sown on November 15th and fertilized with 190.4 kg N/ha.
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Effect of Mineral and Bio-Nitrogen Fertilization on Maize (Zea mays L.), some Soil Properties and Subsequent Wheat (Triticum aestivum, L.) Yield
Mosaad
I. S. M.
Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute,
Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
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2016
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Two field experiments were conducted at El-Serw Agricultural Research Station, Damietta Governorate through summer season 2013 and winter season 2013-2014 at the same location. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of N bio-fertilization (Cyanobacteria and Cerealen) and mineral nitrogen applications (70, 140, 210 and 280 kg N ha-1) on growth and nutrients uptake of the maize crop, and to study the residual of N bio fertilization on the subsequent crop (wheat) with mineral nitrogen rates (0, 70, 140 and 210 kg N ha-1). The results showed that Cyanobacteria inoculation + 280 kg N ha-1 gave high maize plant height, maize yield and yield components as well as nutrients content and photosynthetic pigments in maize leaves. Also, the results indicated that the element N at a rate of 280 kg N ha-1 with Cerealen and Cyanobacteria can increase the maize grain yield by 4.14 to 19.25% and the maize stover yield by 6.89 to 16.98%. Moreover, applying N bio-fertilizers could produce high maize grain yield when it combined with two third doses of the recommend mineral nitrogen (210 kg N ha-1). Also, there was a residual effect from N-bio fertilizations applied to maize crop on the subsequent crop (wheat). The residual effect of Cyanobacteria inoculation on yield achieved the highest yield followed by the residual effect of Cerealen inoculations, respectively. Also, the results showed that wheat was fertilized at a rate of 140 kg N ha-1 after maize cultivation inoculated with Cyanobacteria produced more wheat grain and straw yield than that fertilized with 210 kg N ha-1, thus saving 70 kg N ha-1 with a healthy and high production. Concerning to soil properties after maize harvest, Cyanobacteria surpassed Cerealen inoculations in improving soil properties, since available NPK and organic matter content had increased while soil pH in the root zone was decreased by using Cyanobacteria and Cerealen inoculations.
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Effect of Some Fertilizer Treatments on the Growth of Cormels of Gladiolus and Corms Production
Mahmoud
Khattab
Fac. Agric. Alex. Uni. Depart. of Flori. Orna. Hort.
and Landscape Gardening.
author
Mostafa
Raslan
Fac. Agric. Alex. Uni. Depart. of Flori. Orna. Hort.
and Landscape Gardening.
author
Ali
Nabih
Hort. Res. Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
author
Amira
Selim
Hort. Res. Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt.
author
text
article
2016
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The present experiment was performed throughout two successive seasons of 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 at the nursery of Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt to investigate the effects of different concentrations of some fertilizer treatments alone or with some combinations between them on the vegetative growth, corms production and some chemical constituents of gladioli cormels. The used plant was Gladiolus grandiflorus cv."Rose Supreme" for its popularity in Cairo and Alexandria flower trade. The cormels of the used cultivar were planted in 25 cm. plastic pots filled with an equal mixture of sand and agricultural soil. After one month from planting the fertilizer treatments were started as a soil drench at 333.3 ml/plant and repeated five times at 15 days' interval. The fertilizer treatments were kristalon at 2 g/l, actosol at 2.5 ml/l or 5 ml/l and yeast extract at 5 or 10 g/l alone or with some combinations between them (13 treatments) . The experiment layout was designed to provide complete randomized blocks containing three replicates, each replicate had 13 different treatments and four cormels were used for each treatment in each replicate(plot). Results revealed that using yeast extract at 10 g/l combined with kristalon at 2g/l gave the highest significant increases of plant height, leaves number and the content of the produced corms of phosphorus, potassium and total carbohydrates, compared with the control treatment. While using yeast extract at 10 g/l combined with actosol at 2.5 ml/l achieved the largest circumference of the produced corms (grade number), corms dry weight and the number of cormels/plant, compared with the control treatment. Besides, using yeast extract at 5g/l combined with actosol (2.5 or 5.0 ml/l) gave the highest corms fresh weight, and leaves total carotenoids content, compared with the control treatment. Furthermore, using actosol alone (2.5 or 5.0 ml/l) gave the highest significant values of chlorophyll (a + b) in the leaves, nitrogen in the corms and cormels fresh weight, compared with the control treatment. From the aforementioned results it can be generally recommended to fertilize Gladiolus grandiflorus cv." Rose Supreme" cormels with yeast extract at 5 to 10 g/l (8.35 to 16.66 g/plant/season) combined with actosol at 2.5 to 5 ml/l (4.15 to 8.35 ml/plant/season) at 333.3 ml/plant/time five times to obtain corms with high quality.
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Herbicidal, Insecticidal and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies on Pyranopyrazole and Oxinobispyrazole Derivatives
Samir
A.M. Abdelgaleil
Department of Pesticide Chemistry and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, El-Shatby, Alexandria University,
Alexandria 21545, Egypt.
author
Yonis
M. Badawy
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University,
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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2016
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Nine pyranopyrazole and oxinobispyrazole derivatives were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by spectral analysis. The inhibitory effects of prepared compounds were evaluated on germination and seedling growth of Lolium temulentum. In addition, the insecticidal activity of synthesized compounds was tested against the fourth instar larvae of Culex pipiens. The structureactivity relationships of compounds were disclosed. The results of herbicidal activity assay revealed that the prepared compounds caused significant reduction of L. temulentum seed germination. Compounds 4 and 7 showed the highest seed germination reduction at the tested concentrations (0.5, 1 and 5 mM) with complete inhibition (100%) of seed germination at 5 mM. In contrary, compounds 2 and 9 showed the weakest reduction of germination. The tested compounds also exhibited strong root growth inhibition with compound 7 being the most potent one and compound 1 being the less potent one. Similarly the tested compounds revealed pronounced inhibition of shoot growth of L. temulentum. Compounds 4 and 7 caused the highest shoot growth reduction at the tested concentrations. The inhibition of root growth by all compounds was greater than that of shoot growth. When tested for their insecticidal activity against the fourth instar larvae of C. pipiens, the tested compounds showed variable toxicity. However, compounds 4, 7 and 8 were the most potent toxicants toward the larvae, while compound 2 showed the lowest activity among the tested compounds. The results revealed that compounds bearing cyanide (CN) group at the position C-5 such as 4, 7 and 8 were the most active compounds against the tested weed and insect. In addition, the presence of phenyl moiety at N-1 significantly increased the herbicidal and insecticidal activity of compounds such as 7 and 8 compared with other compounds. Therefore, pyranopyrazole derivatives with these substitutions may be suitable for developing new pesticides.
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Evaluation of Nutritional Balance in Wheat Using Compositional Nutrient Diagnosis Model in Sahl El-Tina, Egypt
Ali
Ali
Department of Soil Fertility and Microbiology, Desert Research Center, Cairo
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Sherif
M. Ibrahim
Department of Soil Fertility and Microbiology,
Desert Research Center, El-Mataryia, Cairo 11753, Egypt
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Ahmed
S. A. Sayed
Department of Pedology, Desert Research Center,
El-Mataryia, Cairo 11753, Egypt
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2016
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This study was conducted to identify nutritional balance of multiple nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu) of wheat grown in Sahl El-Tina, Egypt, using compositional nutrient diagnosis model (CND). Additionally, significant nutrient interactions in wheat using principal component analysis of the computed indexes were assessed. The soils in the study area could be classified into five mapping units, depending on soil texture and profile depth. Moreover, high contents of available K, Mg, Fe, Mn and Cu were detected in most of the soils. Wheat yields were substantially different that ranged from about 3371 to 5925 kg ha-1. The CND indexes of wheat grain for N, K, Ca and Zn in the study area revealed negative imbalance with average values of -1.75, 5.94, -5.03 and -1.25, respectively. Conversely, the CND indexes of P, Mg, Fe, Mn and Cu revealed positive imbalance with average values of 1.13, 2.29, 4.70, 2.05 and 0.46, respectively. These results indicate that K is the most deficient nutrient in wheat, followed by Ca, N and Zn, whereas Fe is the most excessive nutrient, followed by Mg, Mn, P and Cu. Through the principal component analysis of the CND indexes, synergistic interactions of N-P and Mg-Mn, and antagonistic interactions of K-Mg, K-Mn, NCa, P-Ca and Fe-Zn were evidenced. This study revealed that the decline in the productivity of wheat in Sahl ElTina caused by nutrient imbalance associated with multinutrient deficiency (K, Ca, N and Zn) and multi-nutrient excess (Fe, Mg, Mn and P).
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Impact of Potassium Fertilization Rates and Bacillus circulans on the Growth, Yield and Color of processed Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Tubers Chips
Said
A. Z. Elhakim
Agro farm manager.Chipsy for food industries.Pepsico
author
Dina
S. El-Mesirry
Sabaheya Hort. Res.,Horticultural Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt.
author
Mona
M. Yousry
Plant production department, Faculty of Agriculture Saba Basha,
Alex. University
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text
article
2016
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Two field experiments were conducted during the winter seasons of 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 at ELNobarayaRigion 71km, Alex-Cairo desert road, atChipsy Company farm in Beheira Governorate. This investigation aimed to study the effect of BacilliusCirculans (potassium bio fertilizers)in combination with different rates of mineral potassium on the growth, yield and quality characters. Potassium fertilizer at levels 80 and 100kg/fed. with application of bio- fertilizer gave the highest mean number of branches. It was also equivalent to the application of K fertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with application of bio-fertilizer but potassium application at 100 kg/fed, gave the best results ofplantheight equivalent to the application of Kfertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with application of bio-fertilizer while. The application of K fertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with application of biofertilizer gave the highest mean value of total clorophll. Moreover, potassium application at level 100kg/fed,gave the highest mean value of tuber weight(ton)/fed, average tuber weight(kg) dry matter, specific gravity and accepted potato yield for processingequivalent to the application of k fertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with application of biofertilizer. The application of K fertilizer only at 60 kg/fed, or with application of bio-fertilizer gave the highest mean number of tuber. Addition of K fertilizer only at 60 kg/fed, gave the highest mean value of nitrogen concentration in leaves and roots.Application of K fertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with application of biofertilizer gave the highest mean value of K concentration in leaves and tuber. Potassium application at 100kg/fed, gave the highest mean value of starch content equivalent to the application of K fertilizer only at 120 kg/fed, or with applicationof biofertilizer. Application of K fertilizer only at 60 kg/fed, gave the highest mean value of total sugar and reducing sugar. The lowest level of chips defects was also found at the level 120 kg K/fed, only or with application of bio-fertilizer. Potassium at 100 kg/fed, with application of bio-fertilizer gave the same effect in the two seasons.
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Treated Wastewater Irrigation Promotes the Growth and Nodulation of Acacia Species
Nader
Desouky Shetta
Forestry and Wood Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture,
Alexandria University, Alexandria
Range and Forestry Applied Research Unit,
Plant Production Department, Food and Agriculture College,
King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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text
article
2016
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The scarcity of irrigation water is one of the vital factors limiting crop production in arid countries. The critical shortage of water necessitates the development of new water sources, and the use of wastewater is considered one of the best solutions for solving this water scarcity. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of primary treated wastewater irrigation on growth parameters, nodulation, macro and micronutrients for Acacia ampliceps (Maslin.) and Acacia origena (Hunde.) seedlings grown in the Dirab Valley, South of Riyadh City. The study included four irrigation treatments: municipal water plus Rhizobium inoculum (MWR), primary treated wastewater plus Rhizobium inoculum (PTWR), municipal water only (MW), and primary treated wastewater only (PTW). The results revealed that the PTWR and PTW treatments were effective for increasing the growth parameters and nodulation of the Acacia seedlings. The combination of primary treated wastewater and inoculation with Rhizobium significantly improved the growth parameters, nodulation, and nutrient content of the seedlings. Overall, the combination of treated wastewater and Rhizobium can be used as a potential source of nutrients and water for tree legume plantations in the arid areas of Saudi Arabia.
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Aluminum Intoxication through Leaching in Food Preparation
Suraiya
Jabeen
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi,
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Bisma
Ali
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi,
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Moazzam
Ali Khan
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi,
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Muhammad
Bilal Khan
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi,
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Syed
Adnan Hasan
Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Karachi,
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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text
article
2016
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This study has been conducted to identify the correlation between food and aluminum intoxication through leaching. The ingestion is the main route of Aluminum exposure to the human body. Hence it is necessary to identify the aluminum levels in human body leached out from aluminum wares and aluminum foil. Pieces of chicken and red meat were baked with different types of solutions containing tomato juice, fresh yoghurt, salt and vinegar in different combinations, they were wrapped in aluminum foil in different combinations, marinated in aluminum pan and were tested for the pH and weight of pieces and foil. The result showed that citric acid with combination of lactic acid becomes the source for elevated level of aluminum in food items especially in raw beef. Citric acid with combination of tomato juice had highest accumulation rate than other solutions i.e 292.25mg/Kg in beef, while chicken leaching rate was 209.52mg/kg by the combination of yogurt and lemon juice. The fact still remains that once aluminum exceeds the acceptable limit from daily ingestion of food cooked in these pots, coupled with other sources from the environment. This environmental factor may contribute in increase of neurodegenerative diseases. The aim of this research study is to detect leaching out of aluminum levels from aluminum foil in different food solutions as it is becoming a common practice.
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Population Fluctuation of the Main Prevailing Insects on Potato Plants, at ElNobaria Region, El-Behiera Governorate, Egypt
Mesbah
H.A
Dept. plant.protect.,Agric.Fac.,Saba basha,Alex.Univ.,Alexandria
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Nagda
A.A.El-Sayed
Dept. plant.protect.,Agric.Fac.,Saba basha,Alex.Univ.,Alexandria
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Magada
Bahgat El-Kady
Dept. plant.protect.,Agric.Fac.,Saba basha,Alex.Univ.,Alexandria
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Nabil
A.Hassan
plant protect.Res.Instit,Agric Res.center,El-Sabaheia,Alexandria
author
Elham
Abdel Fattah El-sawy
plant protect.Res.Instit,Agric Res.center ,El-Nobaria, El-Behiera
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text
article
2016
eng
In the present field trials were conducted to survey the main prevailing insect-pests and /or beneficial ones on potato plants at El-Nobaria, district, El-Behiera Governorate, Egypt during the elapsing period from December 2014 up to April 2016. It was found that Potato plants are mainly attacked by a large number of insect pests such as Myzus persicae (Sulzer), Aphis craccivora Koch, Aphis gossypii Glover, Trichoplusia ni (Hübner), Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess), Phthrorimaea operculella (Zeller), Thrips tabaci Lind,and Empoasca lybica Beg. Besides, numerous species of Natural Enemies particularly, Chrysoperla Carnea (Stephens), Paederus alfierii Koch, Syrphus corolla Fabricius and Coccinella undecimpunctata Linnaeus. The major abundant insect pest during both of the first and second winter growing seasons was Myzus persicae (31.6 and 106.8/15 plants, respectively) as well as both the first and second summer seasons (59.6 and 28.8/15 plants, respectively). Also, a positive relationship between Myzus persicae or/and Phthrorimaea operculella ,with temperature was detected, versus a negative inspected relationship with the relative humidity.
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Toxicity and Antifeedant Effects of Apricot Kernel Extract and Its Main Components against Cotton Leaf Worm, Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae With Reference To Some Physiological Effects
Wael
M. Khamis
Dept. of Cotton Pesticides Bioassay Research, Plant Protection
Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Al Sabhia,
Alexandria, Egypt.
author
Sahar
E. El-Desouky
Dept. of Cotton Pesticides Bioassay Research, Plant Protection
Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Al Sabhia,
Alexandria, Egypt.
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Abir
A. Gad
Dept. of Applied Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture (El-Shatby),
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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2016
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Toxicity and antifeedant effect of hexane apricot kernel extract (HEAK) and its gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) identified fatty acid (FA) components palmitic acid (PA), Oleic acid (OL) and FA derivatives (Linoleic acid methyl ester (LAME)) were assessed against 2nd and 4th instar larvae of Spodoptera littoralis under laboratory conditions. Methoxyfenozide (Runner 24% SC®) was used as reference insecticide to (HEAK) and its components. The results were statistically analyzed by probit analysis to calculate (LC50) of mortality and the concentrations caused 50% of antifeedant index (AI50) after 24, 48 and 72 hrs of exposure. The results of toxic and antifeedant effects showed the definite prevalence of HEAK versus its FA components against the two instar larvae of S. littoralis throughout 72 hrs of exposure. However the toxic initiation of the extract and its components paced methoxyfenozide by the first 24 hrs of exposure, methoxyfenozide still owned a superior toxicity and antifeedant response on the treated larvae. This work has been associated with some physiological tests including haemocytes count and corpora allata (CA) activity.
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Effect of Glycine, Methionine and Tryptophan on the Vegetative Growth, Flowering and Corms Production of Gladiolus Plant
Mahmoud
Khattab
Fac.Agric. Alex.Uni. Depart. OF Flori.Ornam.Hort. and
Landscape Gardening.
author
Ashraf
Shehata
Fac.Agric. Alex.Uni. Depart. OF Flori.Ornam.Hort. and
Landscape Gardening.
author
Eman
Abou El - Saadate
Hort.Res. Institute, Agric. Research Center, Montazah,
Alexandria, Egypt.
author
Khamis
Al-Hasni
Fac.Agric. Alex.Uni. Depart. OF Flori.Ornam.Hort. and
Landscape Gardening.
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text
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2016
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The present study was carried out during the year of 2015 at two different locations i.e. nurseries. The first location was at The Department of Floriculture, Ornamental Horticulture and Garden Design, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Alexandria at Shatby and the second location was at Montazah Research Branch, Horticulture Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Alexandria Egypt, to investigate the effects of different concentrations of glycine (zero, 75, 225 and 450 ppm), methionine (zero, 150, 300 and 600 ppm) and tryptophan (zero, 300 , 600 and 900 ppm) with two application methods (pre-soaking the corms for 24 h before planting, or foliar spraying three times at stages of formation of 2,4, and 6 leaves) on the vegetative growth, flowering characteristics ,corms production and some chemical analysis of Gladiolus grandiflours cv. "Rose Supreme " plants. The corms of the used cultivars were planted on January 27, 2015 in 30 cm plastic pots filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss at the ratio of 4:1 by volume, respectively. All the normal culture practices of growing Gladiolus corms were applied as usual manner. The experiment layout was designed to provide complete randomized blocks containing four replicates, each replicate had 24 treatments and three corms were used for each treatment in each replicate (plot). Results revealed that using the lowest concentration from any of the used amino acids (glycine at 75 ppm or methionine at 150 ppm or tryptophan at 300 ppm) regardless of the used application method (presoaking or foliar spraying) gave the highest significant increase in most of the studied parameters of gladiolus plant (vegetative growth, flower characteristics, corms and cormels production and some of the chemical analysis) compared with the control treatment. While, leaves number per plant and the time taken by flower buds to show their color did not significantly affect with the used amino acids concentrations and their application methods, compared with the control treatment. Besides, using the highest concentration from any of the used amino acids (glycine at 450 ppm, or methionine at 600 ppm, or tryptophan at 900 ppm) gave the tallest spikes, compared with the other concentrations. The largest corms fresh weight was obtained by using glycine at 75 ppm, compared with the other treatments. Using methionine at 150 ppm or 300 ppm, regardless of the used application method, gave the highest content of nitrogen and total carbohydrates content of the produced corms, respectively, compared with the other treatments. From the previous results, it can be generally recommended treating Gladiolus grandiflorus cv. "Rose Supreme" with presoaking the corms for 24 h before planting in tryptophan solution at 300 ppm or with 100 ppm three times as foliar spraying at formation of two, four, and six leaves to obtain the maximum improvement of the vegetative growth, flowering characteristics, corms and cormels production.
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Proteomic and Physiological Indices-Based Selection of Broadly Diverse Sugarcane (Saccharum Spp) New Genotypes
Nagat
A. Mousa
Breeding and Genetics Department, Sugar Crops Research Institute,
Agriculture Research Centre
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E.S.R.
Salem
Physiology and Chemistry Department, Sugar Crops Research Institute,
Agriculture Research Centre
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M.Z.
Attallah
Physiology and Chemistry Department, Sugar Crops Research Institute,
Agriculture Research Centre
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2016
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Distantly-related 42 (S1-S42) genotypes of sugarcane (Saccharum spp) were selected phenotypically from new genotypes generated from seeds of an open-pollinated parent, EH 26-2 (pedigree, LCP 81-10 X cp76-331) unfortunately, at the age of 100-days-old, two of the selected genotypes, namely S29 and S36, could not adapt to environmental conditions and were excluded from consideration. Proteomic analysis was carried out involving quantitative analysis of total soluble protein of leaf tissue extracts at five month-old plants and electrophoresis separation of proteins. The analysis showed significant differences among genotypes, in the total soluble protein content which ranged from 4.42 ± 0.22 to 2.73 ± 0.06 mg/g tissues, which were observed in genotype S37 and S28, respectively. Despite the results of total protein analysis of sugarcane leaf tissues appeared to vary among genotypes, it did not suggest evidence that protein content alone was a reliable marker for identifying genotypes. The analysis of protein by SDS-PAGE revealed clear differences in intensity and number of bands amongst genotypes. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis of the 40 genotypes elucidated by electrophoresis, showed a wide range of total protein polymorphic variants. At least four (4) distinguishable clusters of genotypes were identified, amongst which was a cluster containing genotypes S17, S18, S25, S26 and S27; which were most distantly-related to the sub-cluster containing S35, S37, S42, S38, S39 and S40. Moreover, the physiological profiles of these genotypes were assessed at the age of 180 days, the leaf physiological characters of the remaining eleven potential sugarcane genotypes, relevant to plant response of drought, were evaluated. The studied parameters; included stomata length, width and number, epicuticular wax, relative leaf water content, chlorophyll content, peroxidase activity and proline content revealed that the distantly-related genotypes S25 and S40 which could be potential as future varieties in addition, the eleven genotypes may be useful parents in future sugarcane breeding programs in crosses to identify hybrids with high specific combining ability.
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Dynamical Seasonal Fluctuations of the Prevailing Insect-Pests on Faba Bean and Garden Pea Plantations at Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Hassan
A.Mesbah
Plant protection Department, Faculty of Agric.,Saba-Bacha,
Alex.Univ., Egypt.
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Osman
A.Zaghloul
Plant protection Department, Faculty of Agric.,Saba-Bacha,
Alex.Univ., Egypt.
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Nagda
A.El-sayed
Plant protection Department, Faculty of Agric.,Saba-Bacha,
Alex.Univ., Egypt.
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Nabil
A. Hassan
Plant protection Research Institute, Agric. Res.,
Center,El-sabaheia, Alex
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Rania
S.Ammar
Plant protection Research Institute, Agric. Res.,
Center,El-sabaheia, Alex
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2016
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A survey of insect- pests and beneficial –insects of faba bean and garden pea plants was conducted during the consequent growing seasons of 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 at Abis, Alex. Egypt. The identified insect- pests of faba beans foliage implied 4 species: Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess), Aphis craccivora (Koch.), Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)and Emposca lybica(De Berg.). The highest recorded number of inspected insects was aphid, versus the lowest recorded one of E. lybica, throughout both the consequent seasons of ( 2014-2015) and (2015-2016). The two inspected and identified insect species on garden peas foliage were Liriomyza trifolii and Bemisia tabaci. Leafminer was recorded at highest numbers throughout both the growing seasons. Additionally both the detected lepidopteran insects; the blue butterfly, Cosmolyce baeticus Polyommatus and bean pod borer,Etiella zinckenella Treitschke injuriously infested faba beans and garden peas pods. Where as, C.baeticus has been registered at high numbers on faba bean pods during both the growing seasons ,versus E.zinckenella, which was relatively high of garden peas pods. The three inspected and identified beneficial insect species on faba beans plants were Diglyphus isaea (Walker) (Or.Hymenoptera) Chrysoperla carne (Stephens) (Or. Neuroptera) & Coccinella undecimpunctate (Linnaeus) (Or.Coleoptera). The calculated numbers of parasitoids and predators on faba bean plants increased as the number of their hosts increased. The calculated number of (Diglyphus isaea) was relatively high followed by Chrysoperla carnea and Coccinella undecimpunctate in both the growing seasons. Two species of natural enemies were also inspected and identified on garden peas plants, ie. D. isaea and C. undecimpunctate. D. isaea was recorded as the highest number of the natural enemies, and C. undecimpunctata as the lowest number of inspected predators.
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Influence of Alternative Irrigation Applied Water on Water Productivity of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)
Mona
A.M.EL-Mansoury
Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute.
Agric. Res. Center, Giza, Egypt.
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2016
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A field experiment was conducted at Sakha Agricultural Research Station Farm, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate. The site is located at middle North of Nile Delta with 30°-57' N latitude, 31°-07'E longitude and altitude of about 6 meters above mean sea level, during the two growing seasons 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 to study the conjunction use of rainfall with irrigation on water productivity (WP) of faba bean. Irrigation treatments were; treatment A (rainfall i.e. given only the sowing irrigation and left to rainfall during the growing season (control), treatment B (given one irrigation following the sowing one), treatment C (given two irrigations after the sowing watering) and treatment D (given three irrigations following the sowing irrigation traditional irrigation) for faba bean cv. Giza 843 in a complete randomized design with three replications. The highest average values of water applied and consumptive use were 465 mm and 442 mm under treatment D in the two growing seasons, respectively. The contribution percentages of rainfall to water applied (Wa) were 36.4% and 55.8 % for treatments D and A, respectively. Given only sowing irrigation (rainfall treatment) produced about 70% from that received 3 irrigations following the sowing one. To get nearly maximum yield, only two irrigations after the planting watering could be applied with saving water 206.5 m3 fed-1 or 10.6%. On the other hand, the highest mean values of water productively (WP) and productivity of water applied (PWa) were recorded under treatment B in the two seasons and the values were 1.23 and 1.12 kg m3, respectively. For faba bean; seed yield, harvest index, plant height, 100-seed weight and No. pods/ plant gave the highest values under irrigation treatment D. Results also showed that all characteristics of faba bean were significantly affected by irrigation treatments in both growing seasons.
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The Drug Silymarin Has Anticlastogenic Activity
Amira
M E Khatab
Faculty of Education, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Silymarin has been so far widely studied as a hepatoprotective agent stabilizing cell membranes. As his effect is caused by alerted lipid composition of membranes, in addition to inhabitation of lipid peroxidation, the data related to the metabolism of liver lipids and plasma lipoprotein remained summarized in order to assess, whether silymarin deserves to be studied as hypocholesteolaemic drug. Present study highlights the anticlastogenic activity of the drug silymarin. Four doses of the drug i.e., 2, 4, 8, and 20 mg/ kg. b. wt. were administrated to mice. Five genotoxic bioassays were performed: estimation of cell proliferation, analysis of chromosomal abnormalities in mice bone marrow cells,in vivo induction of sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) in mice, micronucleus test and analysis of primary spermatocytes. Cyclophosphamide (Indoxan) was used as a positive control. Present data prove that the drug silymarin was capable of causing significant increases in cell proliferation (estimated as mitotic index) of mice bone marrow cells; decreasing in total aberrant metaphases as well as SCEs in vivo. Micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes and aberrant diakinesis were significantly decreased; giving an evidence that silymarin has a strong anticlastogenic activity upon mice genome in somatic as well as germinal cells.
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Genetic Polymorphism between Natural Populations of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Based on Randomly Amplified Polymorphie DNA Markers
Asmaa
A. Khaled
Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture
Saba Basha, Alexandria University
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Nine natural population of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.,) were collected from different governorates in Egypt to calculate the genetic polymorphism with/within the different populations. Collected fish samples were subjected to DNA extraction using arbitrary short (10 nucleotides) primers randomly amplified polymorphie DNA -PCR. In a total of 726 amplification fragments; 430 were polymorphic and 296 were monomorphic with general genetic polymorphism percentage 59.23%. The recorded results indicated that there were high significant variations regarding the population from different location in Egypt. The genetic polymorphism in the different populations were (56.84%) in Marsa Matroh governorate: Siwa oasis (54.43%) and Al-Negelia (59.25%); (60.08%) in Alexandria governorate: Abis (59.34%), Alameryia (60.82%); (59.26%) in El-Beheria governorate: Nobariya (59.21%), Edko (58.02%), Rosetta (60.56%); Kafer Elshikh governorate: Desuq (59.64%) and 59.74% in Aswan governorate. The highest amplification fragments were recorded to OPN-10 (98), OPQ-14 (90) and OPM-5 (86) primers, in respect.
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Response of Peanut to Some Kinds of Organic Fertilizers under Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Abd El-Halim
A. K
Water Requirements and Field Irrigation Department.
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A.M
Awad
Plant Fertility Department.
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M. E
Moursy
Plant Fertility Department.
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2016
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Two field experiments were conducted at EL- Bustan area (Nubaria region) sandy calcareous soil in Two Successive summer seasons, 2007 -2008 and 2008-2009. The main objectives of this study were to test the effect of two irrigation system, (I1 = sprinkler irrigation and I2 = drip irrigation system with 100% of ETp), and 5 treatments of organic fertilizers with two system (sprinkler and drip) on peanut yield, oil percentage, water requirements, water consumption, water productivity. Results revealed that there were significant deference effects due to the interaction between the soluble organic fertilizers and two irrigation systems on the peanut production through the two growing seasons. The highest yield of peanut were 18.99 and 25.52 ardab /fed, in the first and second seasons, respectively with sprinkler system compared with drip irrigation system. Also, the highest peanut yields were 20.47 and 27.53 ardab/fed with soaked poultry glaucoma in two seasons respectively. Also, the effect of irrigation system on the oil% was in second season with sprinkler system, it was 48.2 and 46.2 % with sprinkler and drip irrigation system respectively. And the highest oil% with soaked pigeons manure it were 53.1 and 52.3 % in two growing season respectively. The water requirements for the irrigation of 100% of ETp was 65.5 and 73.0 cm with sprinkler irrigation system and 58.0 and 68.9 cm with the drip irrigation system in two growing seasons respectively. The highest values of water productivity were 1.32 kg peanut seeds/m3 applied irrigation water with sprinkler irrigation in the second season.
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Effect of Potassium Fertilization on Growth, Flowering, Corms Production and Chemical Contents of Gladiolus hybrida, L. Cv. "Rose Supreme"
Assem
A. M. El-Naggar
Ornamental Plants and Landscape Gardening Research Dept.
Antoniades Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Research Institute,
Alexandria, Egypt.
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Adel
B. El-Nasharty
Fertilization Technology Department, National Research Centre,
Dokki- Cairo, Egypt.
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article
2016
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A pot experiment was conducted on Gladiolus hybrida cv."Rose Supreme" throughout the two successive growing seasons 2014 and 2015 in Antoniades Botanical Gardens, Horticulture Research Institute, Alex., Egypt to study the effect of potassium sulphate (48%K2O) foliar spray, applied at (1% and 2%) alone or combined with three percentages of the recommended (2g pot) soil amended potassium (50%, 75% and 100%), on growth, flowering quality and chemical constituents of gladiolus. Whereas, the control treatment was only, applying the complete percentage of the recommended soil amendment of potassium (100%). The results revealed that applying K foliar treatments significantly affected all the studied parameters compared to the control. The results indicated that applying 2% K foliar combined with 100% potassium soil dressing gave the highest significant values of plant height, number of leaves per plant, fresh and dry weight of leaves, number of florets per spike, floret diameter, spike length, fresh and dry weights of florets, new corm diameter, fresh weight and cormlets number per plant as well as leaf chlorophyll a and b contents and petals anthocyanins content. The results revealed that fertilizing the plants with 2% K foliar combined with 75% K as soil dressing advanced flowering dates by 4.47 days and 5.66 days than the control, for the first and second seasons, respectively. Also, it was also observed that applying 2% K foliar combined with 75% K as soil dressing had significant similar effects on floret diameter trait. The data also showed that, fertilizing the plants with 2% K foliar combined either with 100% or 75% K as soil dressing had similar effects on new corm diameter and fresh weight. Applying 2% K foliar combined with 75% K as soil dressing gave significantly superior anthocyanins content values than those obtained with fertilizing the plants with 100% K as soil dressing alone (the control). Regarding the effect of K foliar treatments on leaf nutrient contents, the results indicated that applying 2% K foliar combined with 100% potassium soil dressing gave the highest significant values of leaf N, proteins and P contents. Also, the results revealed that no significant differences were recorded due to applying 2% K foliar combined with 75% K as soil dressing and the control treatment for both of N and proteins contents. Whereas, the highest significant leaf K content values were recorded as a result of applying 100% K as soil dressing. The data revealed that the highest significant values of leaf Fe, Mn and Cu contents (ppm) were recorded as a result of applying 2% K foliar combined with 100% K as soil dressing for both seasons. Also, fertilizing the plants with 2% K foliar combined with either with 75% or 100% K as soil dressing gave similar effects on leaf Fe and Mn contents. It can be concluded that when applying potassium sulphate as a foliar spray combined with potassium soil dressing, it has a potential effect on growth parameters. Also, potassium foliar spray can be used as a partial substitution of the recommended soil amended potassium for increasing nutrients uptake and thus stimulating growth and flowering characteristics of gladiolus hybrida cv."Rose Supreme".
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Assessment of Maize Yield Loss to Determine Economic Injury Levels (Eils) Due To the Infestation by Stem Borers with Insecticidal Control under the Egyptian Conditions
Massoud
A.Magdy
Plant Protection Department Faculty of Agriculture
(Saba-Basha) - Alexandria University - Egypt
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Zaghloul
A.Osman
Plant Protection Department Faculty of Agriculture
(Saba-Basha) - Alexandria University - Egypt
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Barakat
S.Ahmed
Plant Protection Institute – Agriculture Research Centre - Egypt
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Ebieda
M.Ahmed
Suger crops Institute – Agriculture Research Centre - Egypt
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Amr
A.Abou-gleel
Plant Protection Institute – Agriculture Research Centre - Egypt
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2016
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This investigation was conducted in two subsequent (2014 and 2015) summer seasons, for the purpose of appraising grain yield losses to corn plants (Zea mays L.), due to attack by the lepidopteran stem borers, Sesamia cretica Led. (Noctuidae), Ostrinia nubilalis (Hb.) (Pyraustidae) and Chilo agamemnon (Bles.) (Crambidae). Maize plants were treated with the recommended doses of five insecticides:- Chloropyriphose (Pyreban ® 48%), the novel insecticide Spintoram (Radiant® 12%SC), Indoxacarb (Avaunt® 15% EC), Chlorantranliprole (Coragen® 20% SC) and the natural biological agent Azadirachtin (Achook® 0.15 EC). Obtained data revealed that loss percentages were 0.00, 11.23, 24.60, 28.34, 39.04 and 39.25 for Cholorotraniliprol, Indoxacarb, Spintoram, Chloropyrephose, Azadirachtin and control, respectively in 2014. In 2015 the corresponding percentages were as follows: Azadirachtin (36.57), Chloropyrephose (30.69) Spintoram (9.97), Indoxacarb (1.10) and 53.62% for the control. As a general observation, the larval number of each species increased maize grain yield loss. Loss percentages are a prerequisite step for the determination of the economic injury level for each borer, according to the procedure indicated by Pedigo and Higley (1996). Econmice injury levels (EILs) due to infestation with S. cretica were (1.51) for Cholorotraniliprol, (0.93) Indoxacarb, (1.75) Spintoram, (0.83) Chloropyrephose, and (1.31) for Azadirachtin These levels due to infestation by O. nubilalis were 2.42, 1.57, 2.68, 1.38 and 1.75; while they were 0.60, 0.39, 0.66, 0.31 and 0.32 due to infestation with C. Agamemnon when treated with the forementioned insecticides respectively, in 2014. In season 2015 the corresponding respective EILs values were 2.08, 1.40, 2.25, 1.26 and 1.87 for Chlorotraniliprol, Indoxacarb, Spintoram, Chloropyrephose and Azadirachtin, respectively, for S. cretica ; 1.00, 0.69, 1.48, 0.85 and 0.70 for C. agamemnon and 2.33, 1.60, 3.13, 1.57 and 1.75 for O. nubilalis as represented by number of larvae / 10 plant.
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Nutritional Status and Indigenous Mycorrhizal Infection of Berseem Clover and Barley Fertilized with Poultry Litter and Compost in an Organic Farming System
Hala
H. Badry
Soil and Water Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture,
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Heba
S.A. Salama
Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture,
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Ahmed
Ramadan
General Authority of the Executive Device for Soil
Improvement Projects, Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt
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2016
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Organic farming is an agricultural system that is receiving increased attention in forage crop production. The incorporation of composts and manures from different animal and plant sources into forage production systems would positively affect forage yield and quality through enhancing the nutritional status of the plant. Field trials were carried out at SEKEM organic farm, in Egypt, during the winter seasons of 2012 and 2013. Main aim was to study the effect of application of compost and poultry litter on shoot fresh and dry weights (g plant-1), nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) concentration (%) and uptake (g plant-1) of barley and berseem clover, as well as to examine the variation in root mycorrhizal infection under the organic farming system. Results revealed that the tested forage crops responded differently to the applied amendments. When fertilized with compost, barley produced the highest fresh and dry weights, amounting to 99.67 and 17.37 (g plant-1), respectively. Compost application also enhanced P concentration (0.36%) and uptake (6.25 g plant-1) and N uptake (35.61 g plant-1) in barley plants compared to poultry litter and control (no fertilization). On the other hand, berseem clover recorded its highest fresh and dry weights with the application of poultry litter, 2.50 and 0.27 (g plant-1), respectively. In addition, application of poultry litter significantly enhanced P (0.08 g plant-1) and N (0.84 g plant-1) uptake in beseem clover, while P and N concentrations were similar under compost and poultry litter application. Although root mycorrhizal infection was detected in both crops, that were organically fertilized, its percentage didn’t vary significantly among the tested organic amendments. The current results suggest that, under the organic farming system, fertilizing barley with compost and berseem clover with poultry litter would improve yield and quality of the end fodder through improving the nutrients’ uptake and concentration in the plants.
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Role of Biofilm on Granular Wood Charcoal in Enhancing Primary Wastewater Treatment for Irrigation Reuse
Ahmed
A. El-Refaey
Department of Soil & Water Science, Faculty of Desert
and Environmental Agriculture,
Alexandria University (Matrouh Branch), Egypt
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2016
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Increasing water scarcity necessitates safe reuse to narrow the gap between demand and supply of irrigation water. This study investigated the role of biofilm on two different particle sizes (0.5-1mm and 1-2 mm) of granular wood charcoal (GWC) in enhancing the effluent quality of primary wastewater treatment to develop a cost-effective wastewater treatment method. Granular wood charcoal (GWC) was characterized by surface area, pore volume, fourier transforminfrared (FTIR) and scanning electronmicroscopy (SEM) to demonstrate the physicochemical properties. Bench scale column experiments were conducted for the two different particle sizes column (1), 0.5 – 1mm, and column (2), 1-2 mm, with an average flow rate of 10 cm3/min and 6.54 h as average empty bed contact time (EBCT). GWC biofilm formation was confirmed by SEM examination in voids and channels and on surfaces of the GWC. The role of biofilm on the GWC has demonstrated consistently removal organic matter as chemical oxygen demand (COD). COD was monitored with time and extended to 96 day to examine the performance of the biofilter column. COD tended to decrease with time for both columns. Slight increase in the removal efficiency of COD with time in column1 (91.36 %) in comparison to that of column2 (87.69 %) was observed. Such in crease could be due to difference in surface area of the two particles size. Effluent can be characterized as slight to moderate degree of guideline restriction in irrigation reuse for salinity and sodicity for both columns. For safe irrigation reuse, addition disinfection step may be needed even with obtained results of Escherichia coli (E. coli) removal efficiency more than 99%. The results indicated that biofilter process can be an efficient option for upgrading the primary wastewater treatment method.
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Response of Egyptian clover to Nano Clay Flakes in Newly Reclaimed Sandy Soils under Sprinkler Irrigation System
Kristian
P. Olesen
Desert control institute Inc., Nesahaugen 47, N-4076vassoy Norway
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S. M.
Shehata
Developing Agricultural System, Sinai Station. Ismailia, Egypt.
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A.
Bondok
Forage Crops Research Dept. Field Crops Res. Institute,
Agriculture Research Center. Giza,Egypt.
author
Shereen
M. El Nahrawy
Forage Crops Research Dept. Field Crops Res. Institute,
Agriculture Research Center. Giza,Egypt.
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A.y.
El-Kerdany
Developing Agricultural System, Sinai Station. Ismailia, Egypt.
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2016
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Sandy soils are well known as being droughty, erodible, infertile and non economical. The main objective is to vegetate the desert with a water consumption as low as possible. Two field experiments were conducted during 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 seasons. The experiments were carried out in Developing Agricultural System Project, Sinai Station, Sinai Governorate to study the effect of' nanoclay flakes treatments on revegetation of sandy soil under sprinkler irrigation system with Egyptian clover var Gemmiza 1. The experiments were designed as a split-plot design with four replications, the main plots included the source of irrigation dates after 3, 5, 7 and 9 days, the subplot had nanoclay doses (0, 8.5, 17 and 25 kg/plot) at soil depth 10 cm. The results indicated that the water requirement for the Egyptian clover ranged from 2800-3000 m3/fed of water depending on climate and the growing period, Evaportranspiration increases from establishment of flowering stage (5-7mm/day), the irrigation interval of 7 days showed the highest forage yield, the dose of 17Kg/plot nanoclay flakes had significant effect on forage yield. Also, the obtained results revealed that yield components have been increased due to the nanoclay treatment with high significancy compared to the untreated area by increasing the availability of water for crop use by 50%. Treating the sandy soil with clay nano flakes resulted in significant differences in Egyptian clover yield and led to increasing the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, contents and decreasing the water consumption rate by 50%.
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Assessment of Land Suitability for Agriculture in the Southeastern Sector of Siwa Oasis
Ramzy
M. R. Hedia
Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture,
Alexandria University, 21545 El-Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Osama
R. Abd Elkawy
Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture,
Alexandria University, 21545 El-Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
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2016
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In the light of continued population growth and increased congestion in the old Nile Valley and Delta, the need for land reclamation of the desert areas in Egypt appears inevitable. This study attempted to investigate the best agricultural land use for a new land area in the Southeastern sector of Siwa oasis based on its soil characteristics and irrigation water quality. The fieldwork was carried out during the year 2013 where soil and groundwater samples were collected for different analyses. The agricultural land use suitability was assessed using ALESarid-GIS. The main soil characteristics showed high variability where soil salinity, soil alkalinity (ESP, %), total carbonate content, and soil depth ranged from 0.52 to 208 dS m-1, from 8.04 to 91.54%, from 14.33 to 70.1 %, and from 20 to 200 cm, respectively. The study area was represented by seven soil mapping units according to soil depth, salinity and sodicity criteria. Groundwater analysis showed high salinity hazards with low sodium hazards (C3S1). Results of ALESarid-GIS analysis showed that most of the studied area is highly to moderately suitable (S1 to S2) for alfalfa, wheat, barley, sugar beet, and onion, while most of the area is marginally to conditionally suitable (S3 to S4) for pear, date palm, sunflower, cotton, fig, olive, sorghum, and grape in the order indicated. The dominant limiting parameters affecting land suitability for different crops are coarse soil texture, soil salinity, soil permeability, and exchangeable sodium percent. The outcomes of this research represent a valuable resource for governmental agencies concerned about land reclamation projects along with sustainable agricultural development in Siwa oasis.
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Utilization of Karyotypic Analysis of C- Banded of Egyptian Clover Chromosomes and Karyotype Characterization of Fixed Isolation Distances
Bondok
T.A
Forage Crops Res. Dept., Field Crops Res. Institute, ARC, Giza, Egypt.
author
Shereen
M. EL Nahrawy
Forage Crops Res. Dept., Field Crops Res. Institute, ARC, Giza, Egypt.
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2016
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The present study was carried out to study the karyotype characterization of berseem Serw 1 cultivar as male parent and Gemmiza 1 cultivar as female parent, using the satellite chromosomes in Serw 1 as a marker to find out the accurate isolation distances in Gemmiza 1 as female parent, and their first generations polycrosses along 50,100,150 and 200 meter distances from the male parent cultivars (Serw1). The satellites chromsoms were previously found in Serw 1, where Gemmizal has not satellite chromosoms. Satellite chromosoms were not found in the first generations of (Gemmiza 1 x Serw 1) which planted in 100,150,200 m away from the male parent Serw 1, but the satellite chromosomes were found as a markers in the segregated generations of the polycrossed via 50 meter distance (Chromosome number 4 SAT). Also, C – banding technique was used to indentify the parental chromosomes of Serw 1 , Gemmizal and the resulted generations to confirm for how long the pollen grains of Serw 1 could be transfered under the open pollinated conditions for first generation polycrosses along 50,100, 150 and 200 meter distances. In the present study, changes in the chromosomal characterization were detected that indicating pollen grains were transferred from the male parent plants (Serw 1) to the female parent plants, Gemmiza 1 (50 meter distance, at 50 meter distance were recorded the highest percentage of cells containing chromosomal aberrations 24%), significant difference was found in chromosome area. Chromosome length and mitotic index between the isolation distances in all cases, data indicated that differences ranged from the highest score of chromosome area in the variety Serw 1 (male parent plants) to the lowest estimate in the 200 meter, studied isolation distances exhibited variations ranged from the highest score of chromosome length in Serw 1 (male parent plants) to the lowest estimate in the 200 meter distance. The present isolation distance of 50 meter identification of each of the eight pairs of chromosomes of a idiogram. All chromosomes had centromeric bands and a terminal band in the short arm except the satellite chromosome (chromosome Number 4). Interstitial bands were observed in the short arms. Chromosomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 each had one prominent interstitial band in their long arm. The satellite chromosome is easy to identify because of the presence of the secondary constriction. A minstrel degree of minimum recommended isolation distances for Egyptian clover, it includes three minimum distance recommendations : Isolation distance of 200m for foundation seed. Isolation distance of 150m for registered seed. Isolation distance of 100m for certified seed.
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Application of Manure and Phosphorus Bio-Solubilizers with Rock Phosphate in Calcareous Soils to Increase Phosphorus Availability and Productivity of Safflower Plant
Attia
M. F., Hassan
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept.,
Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo
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Hassan
A. Fawy
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept.,
Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo
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Rehab
H. Hegab
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept.,
Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo
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Noha
M.M.
Soil Fertility and Microbiology Dept.,
Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo
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text
article
2016
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Field experiments were carried out in Ras Sudr Research Station (29º 32' 29" N and 32º 39' 27'' E) during two successive seasons of 2013 and 2014. Salinity of irrigation water was 7.36 dSm-1 and that of soil paste extract was 7.96 dSm-1. The experimental design was a randomized complete block, with 3 replicates. The treatments included 4 factors as follows: Factor 1: Farmyard manure, 2: treatments, FYM1 and FYM2 of 24 and 48 m3 farmyard manure per hectare, respectively. Factor 2: P is two types, RP “rock phosphate (9.5% P2O5)”and SP “superphosphate (15.5% P2O5)”Factor 3: P applied at 2 rates of 31 and 62 kg P ha-1, respectively. Factor 4: Biofertilizers applied at 4 treatments as follows: none, VAM (Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza), PS “Psolubilizing bacteria” (Pseudomonas fluorescence and Bacillus megaterium) and VAM+PS. Thus, the total number of treatments in combinations were 32 (2 FYM, 2 P-type, 2 P rates and 4 biofertilzations). An extra treatment was performed involving no application of fertilizers nor biofertilizers (control). The biofertilizer was a mixture of inoculate of the P-solubilizing bacteria of Pseudomonas fluorescence and Bacillus megaterium. VAM was added at 20 kg ha-1. The results showed that plant yield and N, P and K contents and uptake increased by applying bio-fertilizers as well as farmyard manure and pmineral fertilizers. The most effective combinations are as follows: RP2 + (VAM) +FYM1 < SP2 + VAM + FYM1 < SP2 + (PS)+FYM1 < SP2 + (VAM +PS) + FYM1< SP2 + (VAM +PS) + FYM2. The Integration between mineral and bio-P-fertilizers with farmyard manure (FYM) application produced the most effective treatment (SP2+ VAM +PS+FYM2) which achieved the highest safflower yields which recorded 6.59, 3.36 and 36 for stalk (ton ha-1), seeds (ton ha-1) and oil (%) respectively.
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Influence of Starter Fertilizer and Calcium Nitrate Rates on Vegetative Growth, Yield and Nutrational Quality of Cabbage
Shimaa
M. Hassan
Department of Vegetable, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University,
Aflaton street, 21545- El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
author
Abd-ElKader
D.Y
Department of Vegetable, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University,
Aflaton street, 21545- El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt.
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article
2016
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Two field experiments were carried out to study effect of starter fertilizer as soil application, calcium nitrate as foliar application and its interaction on the growth, yield and chemical components of cabbage. Each experiment included four rates of starter fertilizer (SF);SF0: 0-0-0, SF1: 19-54-19, SF2: 38-73-38 and SF3: 76-111-76 gm N- P2O5-K2O 100 l-1and three rates of calcium nitrate (1, 2 and 3 g l-1) as well as its interactions effect. The results showed that soil application of SF2 or SF3 increased the vegetative growth and head yield characters of cabbage plant. However, SF1 or SF2 gave the highest mean value nutrition quality of cabbage head. Three different foliar calcium applications did not effect on head characters and total yield. In general Foliar of calcium nitrate at 1 or 2 g l1, improved some head quality character, in the two growing seasons.
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Effect of Soil Solarization on Soil Borne Fungi, the Growth and Yield of Tomato Grown In Clay Loam Soil at Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Yakout
T.R.
Protected Cultivation Res. Dept., Horticultural Research Institute,
ARC, Giza, Egypt
author
Manal
M.S. Zen-El-Dein
Central Agricultural Pesticides Laboratory; Research Center,
Alexandria, Egypt.
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text
article
2016
eng
Mulching by 100 µ thickness transparent plastic sheets compared with specific fungicides for controlling soil borne fungi were carried out at Al-Sabahia, Horticulture Research Station, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Solar heating resulted from mulching gradually reduced the tested soil borne-fungi to very low levels, comparable with non-mulched treatment. Soil Temperature, fungal frequency and tomato yield were recorded during the experimental seasons. The results indicated that there were no significant differences between the three months mulching and specific fungicides treatments effect against soil borne fungi. So, it could be concluded that possibility of using mulching method to control soil-borne diseases pathogens in the clay loam soil by planting the crop in solarized fields. The results also proved significant effect of the soil solarization on the vegetative growth of tomato plants and enhanced the yield and its components compared with the control. The results for the total yield per feddan proved that there were no significant differences between the treated root with fungicide and the three month soil solarization treatments in both seasons. The percentages increase in the estimated total yield per feddan were 21.40, 18.95, 12.40 and 3.11% for treated root with fungicide, three, two and one month treatments over the control, respectively in 2014 season, whereas, they were 25.65, 22.51, 16.40 and 9.52% for the same treatments, respectively in the 2015 season.
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Natural Resources Assessment and Sea Level Rise Impact Using GIS and RS for North Alexandria and Kafr El Dawar District, Egypt
Ismail
M.
Soil, Water and Environment Res. Inst. (SWERI),
Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza.
author
Yehia
H.
Soil, Water and Environment Res. Inst. (SWERI),
Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza.
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Morsy
I.
Soil, Water and Environment Res. Inst. (SWERI),
Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza.
author
text
article
2016
eng
Timely and reliable information on soils with respect to their nature, extent, spatial distribution is very crucial for optimal utilization of available natural resources on a sustained basis. The technological advances in the field of remote sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) have augmented the efficiency of soil survey. The management of resources on sustainable basis emphasis the overall development of the region without diminishing the environment. The integrated use of advanced computer technologies with database can be used to assist decision makers for future plans. The study area covers an area of 55872.098 ha, divided between Alexandria Governorate (8789 ha.) and Kafr El Dawar District, El Behira Governorate (47083.098 ha.). The agricultural land cover an area about 48142.124 ha, and the urban area occupy about 7729.97 ha. One hundred and four soil profiles were dug to characterize soil prosperities of the study area. One hundred forty-four water samples were collected from different irrigation, drainage network and water table to evaluate the quality of water in the study area. Impact of sea level rise for 50 cm and 100 cm on the natural resource was also investigated in the study area. The results shows that the study area consists of fourteen soil mapping units; the largest one was slightly saline, deep, high clay, calcareous which covered 24.8% of the total area and the smallest one was extremely saline, deep, clay, non calcareous which covered about 0.76% of the total area. The analysis of Digital Elevation Model (DEM) indicated that the elevations ranged between < -20 m A.S.L. to < 60 m A.S.L. The main elevation from -20 m A.S.L. to -5 m A.S.L. covers an area about 29.71% of the total area. The analysis of sea level rise shows that 0.5 m increasing in sea level will submerged about 85.73 % of the total area. If the sea level rise increase to 1 m, 90.73 % of the study area will submerged. Most of the study area about 39096.52 ha. was classified as (C1), which indicated high capability with no limitations followed by (C2 t, Ca), which indicated moderately capability with soil texture and calcium carbonate content as limiting factors and covered an area about 7496.33 ha. followed by (C2, Ece), which indicated moderately capability with soil salinity as limiting factor.
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Utilization of Wastes Resulted From Juice Production in the Fortification of Some Bakery Products for the Protection of Cardiovascular Diseases
Neveen
A. El-wardrdany
Lecturer of Nutrition and Food Science, department of Home Economics,
Faculty of Specific Education, Alexandria University
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article
2016
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Fruits contain thousands of natural chemicals called phytochemicals, providing them with potential health benefits that help in protecting the body from diseases. The antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds is due to their ability to scavenge free radicals. The present study aimed to examine the effect of consumption of dried apple, orange and pomegranate wastes on blood lipid profiles of hypercholesterolemia rats. Nutritional value of apple, orange, pomegranate wastes powder was evaluated. This work was carried out on male white albino aged rats with weight of 197+20, randomly classified into six groups, the first group was fed on basal diet ‘‘negative control”. The other five groups were injected by 1% cholesterol to induce hypocholesterolemia. The second group was fed on basal diet as acute hypercholesterolemia rat’s untreated ‘‘positive control”, the third was fed as ‘‘positive control” with hypercholesterolemia drug, the fourth until sixth groups were fed as ‘‘positive control” containing 5% apple, orange and pomegranate wastes for eight consecutive weeks. The Proximate chemical constituent and Antioxidant compositions (polyphones) were determined. Results revealed that all hypercholesterolemia groups administrated with fruits wastes of (5%) concentration had positive significance in profiles of blood lipid as compared with the positive control group at level 0.01. The highest acceptability score of bakery product are forfeited with fruit wastes, orange cake recorded a score of (7.67 + 1.37) followed by orange cookies with a score of (7.44 + 1.65) at (5%) concentration. Dietary intake like these raw food ingredients could help the healthy individuals to reduce CVD (cardiovascular disease) risk. The study recommended making the powder in the form of flavor which can be taken daily to prevent cholesterol disease on the long run.
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_2651_6c21ae72e22fe782a5f6fa651073d09d.pdf
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Effect of the Administrative Guidance on the Employees, Perception of the Environmental Performance Quality of Water Body and its Resources in Alexandria Port
Mahmoud
T. Shaaban
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Ebtessam
E. El-Sayed
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Ashour
K. Ashour
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Hoda
A. Mohamed
author
Noura
H. Saad Hassan
author
text
article
2016
eng
This research aimed mainly the effect of the administrative guidance on the employees' perception of the environmental performance quality of water body and its resources in Alexandria port, this aim could be achieved through the study of a group of sub- objectives.
A well prepared and pretested questionnaire were used to collect data needed for this research. Data was gathered from a sample, consisted of (206) respondents. Data was analyzed statistically by using SPSS program. Percentage, average, standard deviation, person’s correlation and multiple correlation coefficient, partial and multiple – regression, t (test), F ratio were used to analysis the data.
The averages of the nature and characteristics of respondents were in middle category, with the high variance between the total degrees of respondents.
The total degree of the respondents employees' perception of the environmental performance quality of water body and its resources in Alexandria port: research results showed an average of (412.72) degrees and standard deviation of (67.900) degrees.
The total degree of the respondents administrative guidance: research results showed an average of (287.745) degrees and standard deviation of (59.73) degrees.
Research results revealed that there was a significant positive relationship at the level of probability 0.01 between each of the total degree of the respondents administrative guidance and the total degree of the respondents employees' perception of the environmental performance quality of water body and its resources in Alexandria port as the dependant variable.
Research results showed that one equation of multiple regression relationships, the model indicted the directive responsible for the interpretation of 54.8% of the variation possible it happens in total degree of the respondents employees' perception of the environmental performance quality of water body and its resources in Alexandria port as the dependant variable, and this equation is significant at the level of probability 0.01.
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Farmers’ Attitudes toward Agricultural Production Accessories Traders, Ity Elbaroud District, Behaira Governorate
Moustafa
S. Saleh
author
text
article
2016
eng
The study is mainly aiming to identify the farmers’ attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders, Ity Elbaroud District, Beheira Governorate,This will be achieved through the following objectives:
Studying some social, economic, psychological and communicative variables of the researched farmers.
Identifying the farmers’ attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders.
Studying the correlated variables with the researched farmers’ attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders.
Studying the effective variables in researched attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders.
Identifying the most effective variables in researched attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders.
Data was collected through filling a questionnaire through personal interview for a random sample of 112 subjects from 5 villages, Researcher used a number of statistical methods including percentages, means, frequencies, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, simple correlation and multiple regression analysis .
The most important results are summarized as follows:
The results showed that (27.7%) of the researched farmers havenegativeattitude toward agricultural production accessories traders, (33%) of the researched farmers haveneutralattitude toward agricultural production accessories traders, and (39.3 %) of them have positive attitude toward agricultural production accessories traders.
The results showed that, it was significant relationship at 0.01 probability level with farmers’ attitudes toward agricultural production accessories traders and following variables (Education level, family number, land tenure, social participation, living satisfaction, openness civilization, satisfaction of dealing with agricultural association, dealing with agricultural production accessories traders), it was significant negative relationship at 0.01 probability levelwith A full time farm work and the results showed that no significant relationship at 0.05 probability level with researched farmers age, animal tenure and dealing with agricultural association.
The results showed that (66.2%) from the variance in the dependent variable can be explained by all independent variables (15), and explained (61.5%) from the variance by (4) variables.
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Relationship between Life Satisfaction and Menopause Symptoms
Heba
M. Y. Abdel Aziz
author
Laila
M. I. El-Khordy
author
Ekram
R. M. Soliman
author
text
article
2016
eng
The present study aimed to investigate the factors relationship between life satisfaction and symptoms of menopause. The sample included 200 women in age 45 and more, in Alexandria city.
Data were collected through personal interview with women using especial designed questionnaire sheet.
The important results were:
1- The mean age of the women was 54.5 years ±5.56.
2- 38% of the sample were highly educated.
3- Income per capita was 1133±807.63 L.E
4- For the level of menopausal symptoms the results revealed that 7.5% of the sample had medium levels and 3% had severe symptoms.
5- For the level of life satisfaction the results revealed that 68%,32% of the women respectively had medium and good level .
6- The results showed that there is a significant correlation (P<0.05) between education and the level of symptoms.
7-The results showed that there is a highly significant correlation (P<0.01) between life satisfaction and level of symptoms.
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_154704_b8bb694b0afed3e0940a1bf3c9aec6fa.pdf
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The Way of Dealing with Social Media and its Relation with Marital Adjustment, as by the Wife Realises
wegdan
Abdul-Rahman Hamad AL-Oudah
author
text
article
2016
eng
The study in determining the nature of the relationship between each of the method of dealing with the social networks of the three pivots (trend towards social networking, information, knowledge, practices) and marital adjustment of the four aspects (personal, emotional, sexual and organizational), and between each of the variables (age, number of family members, the duration of the marriage, and the level of education of the head and the head of the family, the categories of the monthly income of the family, and the number of servants, and the number of hours of use of networks, and the number of friends on the network to communicate, and a number of social programs, the number of visits of the page), and define the contrast between the study sample in the way of dealing with social networking three Pivots and marital adjustment according to each of the four aspects of the residential area, and the number of family members, and the type of housing, and educational level of both husband and wife, and categories of monthly income for the family. The current study followed the descriptive and analytical approach, saluting been prepared and rationing questionnaire on the head of the family style in dealing with social networks and a questionnaire for marital adjustment, as by the wife realises, was applied to a sample of 200 heads of families were selected psoriasis way from the city of Riyadh. The results of the study on the presence of correlation is positive statistically significant at 0.01 between the method of dealing with the social networks of the three pivots trend towards social networking, information, knowledge, practices and between marital adjustment four personal and emotional, sexual and regulatory aspects, and the lack of correlation between each of the age, number of family members, and the duration of the marriage, and the number of servants, and the number of hours of use of networks and the method of dealing with the social networks of the three Pivots, and between marital compatibility of the four aspects, and the presence of connectivity positive statistically significant at 0.01 between each of the educational level of the husband and Zouhh and categories of the monthly income of the family relationship, and the number of friends on the network to communicate, and a number of social programs, and the method of dealing with the social networks of the three Pivots, and between marital compatibility of the four aspects, and the existence of a negative correlation statistically significant at the 0.05 relationship between the number of visits to the page, and the method of dealing with the social networks of the three Pivots, compatibility marital four aspects. As well as the lack of statistically significant differences between each of the owners of housing ownership and owners of housing rent, heads of households, workers and non-workers in the method of dealing with the social networks of the three Pivots and marital adjustment aspects Alorbah.ooadha the presence of D. variation statistically between the study sample in the Lord handle style family with social networking three Pivots, compatibility marital four aspects depending on the level of the husband teach at the level of 0.001 for the wives of those with graduate studies, and depending on the level of education of the wife at the level of 0.001 for the benefit of women with graduate studies, and depending on the categories of the monthly income of the family at the level of 0.001 in favor of in favor of earners Real 15,000 or more. While the lack of a statistically significant variation in D. Rabbo deal method explained in the study of family with social networking three Pivots and marital adjustment depending on the four aspects of each of the residential area, and the number of family members, and the type of housing. The study recommended the importance of working to develop regulations for the use of networking sites and be proportionate to the Islamic traditions and customs law, and holding training courses and guidance for users of social networking services, especially heads of households in order to make them aware of a way to deal with social networking. It also recommends that the importance of awareness and extension programs directed to the family on mutual understanding between the couple as the basis for the life of happy marital focus
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Social and Economic Impacts of Small Projects in Rural Households (Field Study in Some Village of Kafr-Elshiekh and Algharbia Governorates)
Enas
S. Elsharnooby
author
text
article
2016
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This study aims to identify the economic and social impacts of small projects in rural households, as well as the most important obstacles facing these projects, determine the nature of relationship between studied variables and the impact of small projects on economic aspects of rural households; in addition to determine the relationship between independent studied variables and the impact of small projects on the social aspects of rural households. To achieve those objectives Shino and Aryamoon villages in Kafr-Elshiekh Governorate, and Nawag and Shouber in Algharbia Govemorate were selected randomly. Intentional sample of 200 households was selected from households which own small projects in a village bank. The data was collected by through personal interview using a questionnaire from the operator of the project. The percentages, frequencies and simple correlation coefficient (Pearson), multi correlation coefficient and "T" Test for differences mean in data analysis.
The most important results that conducted from this study were:
- The economic impact of small projects in rural households locates in medium and high category with percent of 85.5%.
- The social impact of small projects in rural households locates in medium and high category with percent of 97%.
- The most important obstacles of working and continuing of small projects, from workers point of view, is the lack of capital that needed for the project 71.5%.
- There was a positive significant relationship between all of: level of education, and participation in formal organizations, and informal social participation, informal, and the level of ambition, and openness geographical, and cultural openness, and the impact of small projects on the economic and social sides.
- There were differences between means of social and economic impacts of small projects for men; additionally there were differences between means of social impacts of small projects for married.
- The results showed that the independent variable interpret together about 21.2% of the variation of small projects impact in economic side, also the independent variables interpret together about 27.8% of the variation of small projects impact in social side
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Economic Evaluation for The Cultivated Sea Bass and Sea Bream in Different Mari Culture System in Valley Mariout, Alexandria, Egypt
Mahmoud
A. Shafe
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Abd el-naby
B. Ebead
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Mohamed
A. Zaki
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Zeinab
M. Abd el-khalek
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Shaimaa
M. Haggag
author
text
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2016
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This study aimed to evaluate the economic feasibility and economic efficiency of the production of sea bass and sea bream in different marine aquaculture systems in the valley Mariout. In order to achieve this goal, a questionnaire has been prepared for collecting data during the period from May 2015 until October 2015 from a random sample of sea bass and sea bream farms in Valley Mariout in Alexandria for the 2014/2015 production season. Data have been analyzed through the descriptive method of statistical analysis, and through cost-benefit analysis. The study concluded that the farming of sea bass and sea bream fish farming in ponds that depend on natural nutrition is the most economically feasible, then followed by the farming in cages basins, the cages in the valley, ponds that rely on industrial food and pens culture.
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Readability of Agricultural Extension Magazine and Variables Affecting it among Members of Boards of Directors of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, ity Elbaroud District
Moustafa
Sabry Saleh
author
text
article
2016
eng
This study is mainly aiming to study the readability of agricultural extension magazine and variables affecting it among the members of boards of directors of agricultural cooperative associations, Ity Elbaroud District. This will be achieved through the following objectives:
Studying some characteristics of the members of the boardsof directors of agricultural cooperative associations, Ity Elbaroud District.
Identifying the level of readability of agricultural extension magazine among the members of the boards of agricultural cooperative associations, Ity Elbaroud District.
Determining the effective variables in readability of agricultural extension magazine among members of the boards of directors of agricultural cooperative associations, Ity Elbaroud District.
Cloze test and data were collected for a random sample of 50 members of the boards of directors of agricultural cooperative associations, Ity Elbaroud District, from 7 random villages, Researcher used a number of statistical methods including percentages, means, frequencies, standard deviation, t test, f, lsd, simple correlation and multiple regression analysis.
The most important results are summarized as follows:
The results showed that (78%) of the researched in thereadabilityindependent level, (22%) of the researched inreadabilityeducational level, and no researched infrustrationlevel.
The results showed that, it was significant variance between the readability of studied agricultural extension magazine topics
The results showed that (94.1%) from the variance in the dependent variable can be explained by 5 variables.
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The Educational Effect of an Extension Program to Develop Awareness of Family Affairs among University Female Students
Neven
Mostafa Hafez
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Elham
Fraij Al-Owedi
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2016
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Due to the importance of rehabilitation of persons who are intended to get marriage and providing them with the necessary skills for its success was important to pay attention to the preparation of the girl to perform the functions of the family as wives and mothers through the orientation and extension programs, from this point this study was designed to raise the level of knowledge of her family out of Saudi Arabia through the identification of some social and economic characteristics for the respondents girls and their families, as well as to identify the information and skills that must be made known to the girl to perform the functions of family, in addition to the planning and implementation of a extension program addresses the deficiencies in the information and skills of the girl that related to her family functions, (program assessment) and study the impact of implementing the program on the indicative information and skills that related to her family functions, and examine the connectivity between some of the independent and dependent variables in question.
To achieve those goals a descriptive analytical method, was applied and approach the experimental technique based on the use of a single group where it is a test (before me - after me). Where the questionnaire contained a form designed to match the phrases with the framework and objectives of the study, which was distributed on the first sample (total sample), it is An accrdental sample of girls in the first level of university study at the Faculty of Education for Home Economics and Art Education in Jeddah, the number was 232. After that the extension program was applied on the second sample (sub-sample), this sample was selection from the total sample, including the previous data collection has reached 31 students. One of the most important findings of the study as follows:
- Before implementing the program, the level of knowledge on the students respondents regarding the tasks related to husband and care for children by an average 92.67% and 70.26% respectively, while a good level by 81.9% with respect to the task of managing family life. After implementing the extension program the indicative level of knowledge of students has increased to become good in the three areas of study.
- The highest rate of increase in the Average Ratings, and therefore a higher benefit from the program in the area of the relationship between the spouses (26.06%), followed by the area of child care (20.38%) and the management of family life (14.6%).
- There are moral differences at the level of potential (0.01) in all areas of study before implementing the program and after
- the study assured the effectiveness of the Extension Education program to improving the awareness level of the students about family affairs.
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Knowledge and Attitudes of the Family towards Endogamy and The Premarital Medical Examination
Mona
Sharaf Abdelgalil
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2016
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Marriage is the basis for building the family and the family is the core of society.
The current study aims to measure the family’s level of knowledge and attitudes towards the pre-marital medical examination, and their perception on endogamy, to study the differences in knowledge and attitudes between fathers and mothers towards pre-marital medical examination, to study the correlation between parent’s demographic characters (age, education , work status, the duration of marriage and the number of children) and their attitudes towards pre-marital medical examination, to study the relationship between demographic variables of girls (age, education and work status) and their attitudes towards pre-marital medical examination.
The study is a descriptive method; its tool is a questionnaire includes open and closed questions. The study sample included an intentional sample of 150 parents (70 fathers and 80 mother), and 50 girls selected randomly from Alexandria Governorate. The SPSS program was used for percentage, frequencies, Pearson correlation and T test for differences.
Results showed that 58.7% of parents see the medical examination as routine procedures to to get the marriage contract. 82.0% of parents believe it should be optional. 92.0.0% of parents extract this certificate a few days before marriage, the majority of parents (86.0%) are complaining of the charge of medical examination cost. 37.3% of parents prefers endogamy, among them 30.4% to maintain the customs, traditions and financial assets, 89.3% have a precedent experience in successful marriage within the family. 44.0% of the girls promote endogamy, and that 86.4% of them see that costs will be less expensive, and that 90.9% have successful models of marriage. Parent’s decision to complete the marriage procedures despite the existence of some diseases are 5.0%, 6.0%, 5.0% and 80.0 % resp., for whom suffered from genetic diseases, infectious diseases, blood diseases and diseases can be cured resp.,
From the results; it was found that 2.0% and 31.0% of the parents had low level of knowledge and attitudes towards the premarital medical examination; while the level of parents’ Knowledge and attitudes was moderate (14.7% and 59.3%) respectively. The high level of knowledge and attitudes of parents toward premarital medical examination represent 83.3% and 20.0% resp. Results showed that no significant differences between the father’s and mother’s knowledge and attitudes towards the premarital medical examination, a significant correlation between the participants’ education and the knowledge on the premarital medical examination. No significant correlations between parent’s work and knowledge on premarital medical examination. A negative correlation was found between parent’s age and the knowledge, A negative correlation was found between parent’s attitude towards premarital medical examination and both of the duration of the marriage and the number of children.
The study recommend to disseminate the knowledge on the existence of transmitted infectious, genetic and blood diseases through the educational programs of sciences and home economics in middle, secondary schools and higher education. To care about the performance of the medical examination and that must be free of charge and be included under the umbrella of medical insurance.
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_154714_15846542a64fc84a10043ac1dffd0125.pdf
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The Effectiveness of A Guidance Program for Developming the Practies of Mothers with Intellectually Disabled Children at Home Safety Behaviors
Taghreed
Said Ahmed Barak
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Doaa
Mohamed Zaki Hafez
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2016
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Family members, particularly young children are exposed to dangers of many incidents that may lead to death as a result of serious injuries, which may be due ignorance and neglect or as a result of a lack of safety information among family members, this research aimed mainly to study the effectiveness of a program for developming practices of mothers with intellectually disabled children at home safety behaviors. data were optained through the application of research tools including (general data form, and a measure of home safety, behaviors. A program for developing the mothers practices in home safety) behaviors on a subjective sample (153) mothers of intellectually disabled child, from social and economic different levels. The most important findings are:
- There are significant differences at (0.01, 0.001) between the mean scores of mothers of intellectually disabled children practices for home safety behaviors according to the family,s residence for the benefit of urban mothers, depending on the work of the mother in favor of working mothers.
- Theer are statistically significant variation in levels of 0.05 and 0.001 between the mean scores of the mothers of children with disabilities practices of
home safety behaviors according to some demographic variables of the family (the educational level of the mother, family size, monthly income of the family) in favor of mothers with higher education level (university and postgraduate), mothers of large families, the mothers of high-income families.
- There are significant differences at the level of significance of 0.001 between the level of home safety behaviors practices of the experimental sample before and after the post application of the program in favor of the dimensional application. The study recommended the need for media attention, the video and audio to strengthen some of its episodes variety include the application of the content of the prepared program (food safety behaviors, health safety behaviors, tools and household appliances safety behaviors and domestic fumiture safety behaviors) to sensitize the largest possible number of mothers of Egyptian families, which reflected positively on the behavior of other members of the community., interest in the educational level of the mother because of its positive effects on the level of awareness of the safe behaviors in home specially most of the causes of accidents in the home due to ignorance of safety and protection requirements. A researchers in the field of in the field of home management and institutions should conduct several research studies and extension programs on intellectually disabled individuals and their families to identify their life problems and help them solve or reduce its effects.
Key words: the effectiveness of A Guidance Program - the behavior of domestic security- intellectually disabled children
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https://asejaiqjsae.journals.ekb.eg/article_154715_4700ea169ef58776a4f28a7a630c4c5c.pdf
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