Study of the Rooting Ability of the “Kushan” Olive Cultivar (Olea Europaea L.)

KOZETA BREGU, FADIL THOMAJ Agricultural University of Tirana, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The “Kushan” cultivar is an native cultivar which holds very precious qualities; high oil radius, very good stability against the olive fly and a reduced development of the crown, which provides the adaptation for intensive […]

Preliminary Data from Study of Some Biological Qualities of three Strains of Newcastle Virus, Isolated From Pigeons

Marsel BORAKAJ1, Luljeta QAFMOLLA2 1Aiba Compani- Durrës-Albania 2Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine, Tirana-Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Three virus of illness of new castle with origin from pigeons are isolated from sick pigeon during the years 2012-2013 in our country. Those viral strains are study in laboratory for some of their biological quality […]

The Inventory of Phytoseiid Mite on Apple Orchards in Durrës, Albania

Aurela Suparaku1*, Aris Huqi1, Natasha Haka (Duraj)1 1Departament of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract A survey to determine the presence and abundance of phytoseiid mite on apple orchards has been conducted in Durres (Shena-Vlash), Albania. Leaf samples were taken from five apple varieties: Pink […]

Evaluation of Differences on the Sensory Characteristics of Wine Produced from Non-Dried and Dried Grapes by Using Discriminative Sensory Test, Two out of Five

ANISA PEÇULI1*, ERANDA MANE2.  1Department of Agroalimentary Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër-Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania. 2Food Research Center, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër-Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania. Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Eight wines produced from Kallmet and Cabernet Sauvignon, from non-dried and dried grapes and in two […]

Identification of Microorganisms in Fresh and Dried Fruits Cultivated, Imported and Consumed in Tirana City

OLTIANA PETRI1, ARBEN LUZATI1, ANJEZA ÇOKU1, TOMI PETRI2, SILVANA MARDHA1, ERJONA ABAZAJ1 1Institute of Public Health, Tirana, Albania 2“Ungjillezimi” Clinic, Tirana, Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Fruits products contamination present a particular concern for human health, since many of these products are raw consumed without any prior treatment, which would eliminate or reduce biological, microbiological […]

Analyses of Volatile Components of Albanian Vitex Agnus Castus L. Fruits

DORINA DERVISHI (SHENGJERGJI)1*, VILMA PAPAJANI2, AUREL NURO3, EDERINA NINGA4 1Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University, Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania 3Faculty of Natural Sciences,University of Tirana, Albania 4Toxicology and Quality Department, Food Safety and Veterinary Institute Tirana, Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The aim of the present study is the determination of […]

Knowledge and Practices on Eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee Management in Dhading and Bara Districts of Nepal

RAM PRASAD MAINALI1*, RESHAM BAHADUR THAPA2, SUNDAR TIWARI3, PADMA POKHREL2, ANISUR RAHMAN ANSARI1 1Entomology Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal 2Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences/Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal 3Department of Entomology, Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: A field survey was conducted to study knowledge and […]

The Impact of Task-Based Language Teaching in ESP Education in the Agricultural University of Tirana

ARIANA NEPRAVISHTA1, EMILDA ROSENI2 1Foreign Languages Department, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania 2English Language Department, University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract English for Specific Purposes (ESP) education is required to play an important role in teaching students of the Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) to be more open-minded, so improving English proficiency has […]

Study and possible middle-term developments of the Albanian legislation relevant to Access and Benefit Sharing Related to Animal Genetic Resources

Andon Kume*1 1Lector, PhD, University “AleksanderMoisiu” Durrës, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The analysis of the Albanian legislation shows that when addressing issues relevant to Conservation, Sustainable Economic Development and use of Farm Animal Genetic Resources, no attention is paid for issues related to access and benefit sharing.By signing the Nagoya Protocol on February, 28, […]

An Assessment of Farmers’ Ability to Determine their Agricultural Extension Needs in Kwara State, Nigeria

*OMOTESHO KEMI FUNMILAYO1, OGUNLADE  ISRAEL1. AND ADENUGA ADEWALE HENRY2 1 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 2 Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The ability of farmers to determine their agricultural extension needs is important for the […]