Phylogenetic analyses with proximal promoter from skeletal and cardiac calsequestrins

Rigers Bakiu1*, Giorgia Valle2 and Alessandra Nori2 1Department of Aquaculture and Fishing, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Department of Biomedical Science, University of Padova, Italy Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Calsequestrin (CASQ) is the main calcium binding protein of the sarcoplasmic reticulum. In mammalian muscles, it exists as a skeletal isoform (CASQ1) found in fast- and slow-twitch skeletal muscles and acardiac isoform (CASQ2) expressed in the heart and […]

Metabolic profile and reproduction performance in cows during the puerperal period

ILIR DOVA1  ANA KAPAJ 2  ENKELEDA OZUNI 1  STELA PAPA3 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 3 Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract:The relationship between metabolic profile in cows and the efficiency of reproduction performance involves an integrated complex of the endocrine system as well as the metabolic signals that control themetabolism and the reproduction process in cows. The number services per conception in cows has proven statistically correlative connections with inorganic phosphorus, magnesium and glucose in the before calvingperiod, but there are not proven statistically connections with other metabolic indicators in the same […]

Efficacy of freshly prepared pesta granular formulations from the multi-combination of wild and mutant strain of Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae  and  Pseudomonas aeruginosa AdetunjI Charles1*, and  Oloke Julius2

1Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute, Asa Dam Road, P.M.B. 1489, Ilorin, Nigeria. 2 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Department of Pure and Applied Biology. P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Download PDF Full-text Abstract:This study was carried out to determined the efficacy of freshly prepared pestal granules containing the wild and mutant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae incontrolling weeds in a potted experiment. Six multi-combination formulations of the wild and mutant strains of  Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae were combined […]

Evaluation of drought resistance of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) cultivars using agronomic characteristics and drought tolerance indices

MOHSEN SAEIDI1, MAJID ABDOLI2,3*, MANDANA AZHAND4, MARYAM KHAS-AMIRI4 1Assistant Prof., Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Recourse, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. 2Ph.D. Student in Crop Physiology, Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Maragheh University, Maragheh, Iran. 3Young Researchers and Elite Club, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, […]

Analysis of the sustainability of agricultural farms through agri-environmental indicators at the level of biodiversity and landscape

ALBERT KOPALI Department of Agro-environment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Implementation of conventional agriculture has led to major changes in the agricultural sector, in particular in terms of structural simplification of agro-ecosystems, which has caused directrepercussions on their biodiversity. Demolition of balances between agriculture and biodiversity has decreased self-retaining ability of agricultural systems. The more simplified biodiversity in agro-ecosystems, through […]

Influence of weeding regime on severity of sugarcane mosaic disease in selected improved sugarcane germplasm accessions in the Southern Guinea Savanna agroecology of Nigeria

Taiye Hussein Aliyu* And Olusegun Samuel Balogun Department Of Crop Protection, Faculty Of Agriculture, University Of Ilorin P. M . B 1515, Ilorin – Kwara State. Nigeria Download PDF Full-Text Abstract: Experiment was conducted during 2011 to 2012 cropping season using potted plants, to evaluate the influence of weeding regime on sugarcane mosaic disease severity in selected improved […]

Economic modelling of Oak forests, an important factor for the sustainable development of rural area

Hasan Cani Ministry of Environment Forests and Water Administration Download PDF Full text Abstract: According to the non-legally binding instrument on all types of forests of UNFF and legally binding agreement on forest Europe, sustainable forest management, as a dynamic and evolving concept, aims to maintain and enhance the economic, social and environmental value of all types of forests, for the benefit of present and future generations. This definition leads to […]

Mixed crop-livestock farming in AL-Prespa: recent trends and future challenges and remedies

Dorina Grazhdani* Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Kamëz, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text  Abstract: One alternative approach to diversify agricultural production is to integrate cropping with livestock production at the farm scale. Cropping, when possible, tends to become more important than animal production because, in general, it can feed more people per area unit in terms of calories and protein. […]

Pollen spectrum and physicochemical attributes of sulla (Hedysarum coronarium) honeys of Médéa region (Algeria)

SALIM  ZERROUK1,2*, LARBI BOUGHEDIRI1,  MARÍA CARMEN SEIJO3, BIAGIO FALLICO4, ELENA ARENA4 AND GABRIELE BALLISTRERI4. 1 Laboratory of Plant Biology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Badji Mokhtar, Annaba, Algeria. 2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Amar Telidji, Laghouat, Algeria. 3 Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, Ourense, Spain. […]

Economic Analysis of Rice Production among the Youths in Kwara State, Nigeria

ABRAHAM FALOLA*, OPEYEMI E. AYINDE, VIVIAN E. T. OJEHOMON Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Youths’ unemployment is one the major developmental challenges facing many developing countries. However, the youths usually show apathy towards agriculture, which is a potential solution to this menace, due to […]