Heavy Metal Concentration and Physico-Chemical Parameters in Koder Kamza Soils

IRENA DUKA1*, SEIT SHALLARI1, ARDIAN MAÇI1,  JULIAN SHEHU1 1Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: This study aims to provide information on some physicochemical parameters and some heavy metals concentration in Koder Kamza soils. The sample was taken in 0-30 cm depth. Characterization of soil parameters included moisture […]

Toxicity of Acanthus ilicifolius (L) Fractions Against Pratylechus spp. on Maize (Zea mays)

*OLUWATOYIN ADENIKE FABIYI  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Pollution problems associated with the control of plant parasitic nematodes, necessitated research into alternative nematode management methods. The roots of Acanthus ilicifolius were evaluated for its phytochemical constituents and nematicidal activity. Methanol and n-hexane extracts of A. ilicifolius roots were chromatographed on silica gel column (100-120μm mesh grades).  Six fractions were tested on Pratylenchus spp infecting maize […]

Water and Sediment Heavy Metal Pollution in Ereniku River of Kosovo

FATON MALOKU1, AMELINA AHMETI2, ALBERT KOPALI3, ADRIAN DOKO3, JAMARBER MALLTEZI3, FERDI BRAHUSHI3, SULEJMAN SULÇE3* 1PhD student, Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana -Albania 2Department of Informatic, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana -Albania 3Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana -Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Soil, water and sediment samples were collected in […]

Stability and Hydrological Modifications in a Tilled Soil under Selected Organic Amendments in South-Eastern Nigeria

AHAMEFULE, HENRY EMEKA1*, NWOKOCHA, CHRIS CHUKWUMA2, AMANA, SANNI MATHEW3 1Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin,P.M.B.1515, Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria 2National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria 3Department of Soil Science, Nasarawa state University, Lafia, Nigeria Download PDF Fulltext Abstract A 36 months study was carried out in Nsukka, south-eastern Nigeria to determine the […]

Development of the Local Broiler Industry in Kosovo

ARBEN MUSLIU1, LAVDIJE SOPI1, MARK WOOD2, AFRIM HAMIDI1* 1University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo 2New Opportunities for Agriculture – a USAID Funded Program, Radovan Zogoviç Street, Pejton, 10000, Prishtina, Kosovo Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The aim of the study is to show how the under invoicing of imported fresh broiler […]

Molecular Diversity and Genetic Structure of Durum Wheat Landraces

GULNAR SHIKHSEYIDOVA1, ELLADA AKHUNDOVA1, RAUF QULIYEV1, ROHAM ESHGHI2, SAMIRA SALAYEVA1,3, JAVID OJAGHI3 1Department of Genetics and Theory of Evolution, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan 2Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran 3Department of Biotechnology, Genetic Resources Institute of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku, Azerbaijan  Download PDF […]

Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Tirana

JAMARBER MALLTEZI1*, ROMEO HANXHARI2, GAVROSH ZELA1, SULEJMAN SULÇE1 1Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Municipality of Tirana, Tirana, Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Tirana has recently experienced changing weather patterns such as rising temperatures and occurrence of extreme weather events. Such events – in combination with a rapid increase of urban areas […]

Dairy Farmers Awareness about Food Standards – the Case of Kosovo

MEDIN ZEQIRI1*, HYSEN BYTYQI2, DRINI IMAMI3, YLLI BIÇOKU3 1*Extensionist in Gjilan Municipality, Kosovo and PhD student, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania. 2University of Prishtina, Prishtina- Kosovo 3Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract This is an exploratory study, aiming at assessing farmers’ awareness about food safety standards. We expect that most farmers have […]

Land Use Change in the Corridor Tirana-Durrës caused by Urban Development

ANILA SULAJ1*, HENRJETA THEMELKO2, ARJAN SHUMELI3 1*Department of Management of Rural Truisms, Faculty of Economy and Agro-business, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Department of Agrarian Policies, Faculty of Economy and Agro-business, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 3Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania  Download PDF Fulltext […]

Gaps Analysis of Albanian and International Legislation on Easement: Legal Prospect

 ALDA TAKA, FERDI BRAHUSHI, REDI BASHA, BESNIK LESKAJ, BAHRI MUSABELLIU, SULEJMAN SULÇE 1Department of Agrobusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania 2Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania 3ABKons, Tirana – Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The private property in Albania was reduced for 50 years and became mainly […]