Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Official Journal of Agricultural University of Tirana
MANDI MARKU1*, DRITAN AJDINAJ1, PANDELI MARKU1 1Department of Wood Industry, Faculty of Forest Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: mandimarku@yahoo.it Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Planing is the first operation during mechanical processing of wooden work pieces. The quality of this operation is determined by finished surface which consists of a series of […]
BISLIM RRUSTEMI1, VATH TABAKU2, FATMIR LAÇEJ2 1Kosovo Forest Agency, Gjilani Region () 2Agricultural University of Tirana, Department of Forestry *Corresponding author e-mail: bislimrrustemi@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The choice of seed source is decisive for the success of plantings. To avoid mistakes the consumer must know which seed sources are available and to what extent […]
MERITA STAFASANI1*, ARIOLA DEVOLLI1, DHURATA FETA1, EDLIRA SHAHINASI1 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Department of Chemistry, Agricultural University of Tirana Koder Kamez, AL-1029 Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: mstafasani@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Albania has an area of 28,748 km2 where forest cover occupies an area of 1.5 million hectares. Coppice forests dominated by oaks […]
HOLTA ÇOTA1*, ENTELA LATO1, DOKLEA QUKU1 1Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Forest Sciences, Department of Wood Industry, Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: h.cota@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The Teak (Tectona Grandis LF) is one of the most important timber in the world, and recently imported in Albania, rightly famous for its fine color, a regular […]
VALMIR BALOSHI1, FRAN GJOKA1*, ELVIN TOROMANI1, NEHAT ÇOLLAKU1 1Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: rimlav_2004@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Sediments and chemical pollutants generated by soil erosion penetrate into the water bodies damaging their quality. In this study, the potential soil loss and sediment yield has been investigated at the […]
ANISA QOSE1*, ARSEN PROKO1 1Department of Forest, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: anisaqose@gmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Albania is a rich country in aromatic-medicinal plants (AMP), providing a great economic value and contributing to poverty reduction in rural areas. People have believed in plants for thousands of years, […]
LUTFI MIFTARI1*, FRAN GJOKA2, ELVIN TOROMANI2 1Directorate of Forests, Bulqiza Municipality Tirana, Albania 2Department of Agri-environment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, Tirana, Albania 2Department of Forestry, Agricultural University of Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: lut_miftari@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Soil erosion is a serious threat to soil productivity and water quality in central […]
ALMA AHMETI1, SPIRO GRAZHDANI1, ADRIANA ZYFI1 1Department of Physics and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: aahmeti@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The impact of production risks and risk aversion on crop choices is a major research question in agricultural economics. Portfolio optimization is an adequate tool to […]
ADRIANA ZYFI1, SPIRO GRAZHDANI1, ALMA AHMETI1 1Department of Physics and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: azyfi@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: European Water Framework Directive promotes several measures, e.g., the adoption of adequate water pricing mechanisms or the promotion of water-saving irrigation techniques. Since production conditions such […]
EDMOND PASHO1*, ARBEN Q. ALLA1, VASIL MARKU1 1Departamenti i Pyjeve, Fakulteti i Shkencave Pyjore, Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës, Kodër-Kamëz, 1029 Tirana, Albania. *Corresponding author e-mail: epasho@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Trees in the Mediterranean region are facing high growth variability and increased drought stress. Investigation of these issues is critical to understand species-level responses to […]