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 […]

Behavior of the “Golden Delicious” cultivar on some clonal rootstocks, in the conditions of Dibra region. 

Telat Spahiu1, Fadil Thomaj2*, Hafuz Domi1 1ADAD-Dibër, 2Agricultural University of Tirana Download PDF Full-text Abstract: In this paper we bring data on the behavior of the cultivar “Golden Delicious” on five clonal rootstocks in the conditions of Dibra region. The obtained data showed that Golden, grafted onto the Pi Supporter 80 rootstock, provides a harmonious development between vegetation elements and elements of fructification, while ensuring early entry into production. On MM111 and MM106 […]

Effects ofcoatings on storability of carrot under evaporative coolant system.

Adetunji Charles Oluwaseun1*, Arowora Kayode1, Fawole Oluyemisi Bolajoko 2, Adetunji Juliana Bunmi3 1Nigerian Stored Products research Institute, Km 3 Asa dam road, P. M. B. 1489, Ilorin. 2University of Ilorin, Department of Agonomy, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State 3University of Ilorin, Department of Biochemistry, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State Download PDF Full-text Abstract: Four different coatings were developed from the Mucilage of Cactus and their effects were investigated on the […]

Spatio-temporal distribution of Cœlaenomenodera minuta Uhmann (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a serious insect pest of oil palm (Elaeis guineensisJacq.) in the south-west region of Cameroon

MONDJELI CONSTANTIN1, 2, GODSWILL NTSOMBOH NTSEFONG1*, NGANDO EBONGUE GEORGES FRANK1, WALTER AJAMBANG NCHU1, 2, IGNATIUS AMAH PARH3 AND DIBOG LUC4 1IRAD-Specialized Centre for Oil Palm Research of La Dibamba (CEREPAH), P. O. Box 243 Douala, Cameroon 2Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia 3Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA), University of Dschang, Cameroon 4Central Entomological Laboratory, IRAD, P.O. Box 12 […]

Influence of different levels of gypsum on growth, herb and essential oil yields of lemongrass.

Pandu Sastry Kakaraparthi1*, Priyanka Muthe2, Dharmendra Kumar Rajput1 and   Niranjan Kumar Arigari1 1CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Research Centre, Boduppal,  Hyderabad-500092, Andhra Pradesh, India 2 School of Biotechnology, Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Guntur. Andhra Pradesh, India Download PDF Full-text Abstract: The essential oil obtained from lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) is an industrially important essential oil being used widely for the isolation of citral which can be converted into ionones. Improving […]

Budding of Walnut ( Juglans regia L.)

Majlinda Kasmi, Petrit Rama, Bari Hodaj*, Edlira Kukali, Albert Rabeta Agricultural of University of Tirana Download PDF Full text  Abstract: The walnut is classified as a Strategic species for human nutrition and are included in the FAO’s list of priority plants. Walnut, (Juglans regia L.) propagation is more difficult, compared to most fruit species. Due to walnut heterozygosity, propagation by seeds does not lead […]

Drought and the Impact of Natural Saline River on the Quality of Surface Water Resources In Karoon River(IRAN)

Amir Taheri Dezfuli , Haidar Ali Kashkuli and Mohammad Heidarnejad* Department of Irrigation, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khouzestan, Iran, Download PDF Full-Text Abstract: Karoon River is one of the big important rivers in Iran. Goal of the study is to find a suitable solution to improve the water quality, and also to analyze the water […]