Seed Priming Effect on Germination, Seedling Growth and Salt Tolerance of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.)

Fatemeh Sadeghi1; Akhtar Shekafandeh2* 1,2Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Download PDF Full Text Abstract The improvement of loquat seed germination, seedling growth was investigated using seed priming technique. The experiment was conducted in completely random design with 3 replications and 24 seeds in each replication. Treatments were different solutions of sodium chloride and […]

Determining Rooting Ability of Ennobled Blueberry Wood Pieces (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) with Presence of Growth Regulators IBA and NAA

SABRI BRAHA1*, PETRIT RAMA2, EDLIRA KUKALI2 1High School Agribusiness and Technology “Zenel Hajdini” Ferizaj – Kosovo 2Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania  Download PDF Full Text Abstract Ennobled blueberry (V. Corymbosum L.) has many specific requirements for optimal growth, therefore, the increase of cultivated areas is limited. It requires acidic soils […]

The Effect of Herbagreen Fertilizer Nanoparticles in Wheat Productivity Through Leaf Pulverization

DOLOREZA PRIFTI1*, ARDIAN MAÇI2 ¹PhD student, University of Korça “Fan. S. Noli”, Korçe -Albania ²Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract The purpose of this research is to further establish a possible significant influence of TMA calcite treatment (Herbagreen organic leaf fertilizers) on improvement of physical properties […]

Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk at Farm, Collection and Manufactory Level in Albania

Elvira Beli1* 1Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract Milk production has a long tradition in Albania due to favourable natural resources for large and small ruminants and still plays an important role in agriculture and rural development. The total domestic milk production in Albania […]

Studying the Intensity of Physiological and Genetic Processes in Plants Treated with Maleic Hydrazide

AFET MAMMADOVA1, RAMIZ ALIYEV1, SEVDA BABAYEVA1, MEHRAJ ABBASOV1,2* 1Genetic Resources Institute of National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, AZ1106, Baku, Azerbaijan 2Baku State University, AZ 1148, Baku, Azerbaijan Download PDF Full Text Abstract Different plant species were analysed for the changes in the physiological and genetic processes in response to the maleic hydrazide treatment. Treatments at […]

Evaluation of New Schemes Efficacy for Blatta Orientalis and Blattella Germanica Control in Food Units with HACCP Implementation

VINELA REFUGJATI1*, BIZENA BIJO2, ENDRI HAXHIRAJ3 1Grifin, Pest Control, Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 3Institute for Environment Policy, Tirana, Albania Download PDF full text Abstract Blatta orientalis and Blattella germanica are the most common pests in the food industry. The aim of this study is the evaluation of new treatment schemes effectiveness as […]

Antimicrobial Activity and Chemical Composition of Albanian Oregano

Edlira neza1*, MARISANnA CENTINI1, ERJON MAMOCI2 1Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Italy 2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract Antimicrobial activity of methanolic and aqueous methanolic extracts of oregano was tested against: Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Pseudomonas spp, Candida albicans ATCC 10231, Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19111 and Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028. Antimicrobial activity […]

Evaluation of Freezing Effect on Nutritive Value and Antioxidant Properties of Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Northern Côte d’Ivoire

PATRICIA OULAI1*, LESSOY ZOUE1, NIAMKEY ADOM1, SEBASTIEN NIAMKE1 1Biotechnology Laboratory, Biosciences Faculty, University Félix Houphouet-Boigny, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22 Download PDF Full text Abstract Postharvest handling is one of the major factors affecting the nutritive value of leafy vegetables and it is important to preserve these nutrients by appropriate processing and storage. Thus, this […]

Taurine as an Important Nutrient for Future Fish Feeds of Aquaculture in Albania

RIGERS BAKIU1*, KASTRIOT KORRO2, VALBONA KOLANECI1 1Department of Aquaculture and Fishery, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Veterinary, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Taurine is a sulfonic acid found in high concentrations in animal tissues. In recent years, a number of studies have demonstrated the essentiality of dietary taurine for […]

The Study of Adaptation of the New Peach Cultivars in the Agricultural Region of Vlora

Bardhosh Ferraj1, Ariola B. Feraj2, Athina gjyli3, Ramo Merkohitaj3 1 Department of Horticulture, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2 Department of International Relations, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 3 Center for Technology Transfer, Vlora, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Drupaceous fruits are placed in the first place in the species structure of Albania’s farms. To anticipate problems […]