Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Official Journal of Agricultural University of Tirana
ERJON MAMOCI1*, ROZETA HASALLIU1, ENTELA HODAJ2, MYZAFER KAPIDANI1 1Department of Agroalimentary Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana/ Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës, Kodër-Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania. 2Department of Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana/Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës, Kodër-Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania. Download PDF Full-text Abstract Penicillium digitatum (green mould) […]
VUGAR SALIMOV1, GABRIELLA DE LORENZIS2, RAUF ASADULLAYEV3* 1,3Scientific Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking, AZ 0118, Mehdiabad settl., Baku, Azerbaijan 2Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie ed Ambientali, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 2 – 20133, Milano, Italy Download PDF Full Text Abstract The article aims at introducing of some local grapevine varieties cultivated in different areas of Azerbaijan. The cultivars are grown in the ampelographic collection of the Azerbaijani ScientificResearch Institute of Viticulture and Wine-making. The description of their ampelographic specifications was based on the OIV list. Comparing cultivars, it has been found that, although there aresimilarities in various descriptor traits, most of the characteristics are distinctive of specific cultivars. A considerable polymorphism was found concerning the botanical features of leaves, clusters, berries, as well as considering some biological and technological characteristics. In more details, these genotypes differ each other by the morphological features of leaves; the shape, size andstructure of clusters; the shape, color and flavor of berries; the productivity indices; the resistance to pests and diseases; the duration of their vegetative period; the sugar and acid contents; and thenumber of seeds in the berry. This study was carried out on nine grape cultivars grown in region Garabagh, Nakhchyvan and Absheron in 2008- 2012. Analyses of the ampelographic features of the studied grape varieties showed that the genotypes considerably differ by their main morphological, biological and technological characteristics. 42 Azerbaijani grape varieties (including above mentioned) have been investigated comparatively with Caucasian countries` and European grape varieties. Based on the descriptive statistics Azerbaijanisamples appeared having the highest genetic diversity. The first two coordinates of the PCoA differentiated the samples into two main clusters, despite the presence of overlapping zones: i) the groupclusterizing the most part of cultivars from Azerbaijan; ii) the other Caucasian and European varieties. STRUCTURE analysis revealed the optimal K value equal to 3, highlighting 3 groups: i) CentralEuropean group; ii) an admixed group, containing Armenian, Georgian and Moldavian samples; iii) the group of Azerbaijani cultivars (94%) . en investigated comparatively with Caucasian countries` andEuropean grape varieties. Keywords: grape, variety, bunch, berry, ampelographic, collection
MARILDA OSMANI1, AIDA BANI2, BELINDA HOXHA3 1PhD student, Department of AgroEnvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Department of AgroEnvironment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 1,3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, “Aleksandër Xhuvani” University, Elbasan, Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract The metallurgical complex of Elbasan represents a potential […]
Shemsho lamaj1*, gerta dhamo2, ilir dova2 1Regional Agricultural Directory of Gjirokastra, Albania 2Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract Cats are the natural reservoir of Toxoplasma gondii and excrete the resistant oocyst to environments. The Mediterranean climate is favourable for the stable development of many arthropod species, which […]
DRITON SYLEJMANI1*, AVNI ROBAJ1, AFRIM HAMIDI1 1These authors contributed equally to this work 1University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Boul. “Bill Clinton”, 10000 KOSOVO Download PDF FUll Text Abstract This study was undertaken to evaluate antibiotic susceptibility of 26 strains of Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CNS) and 18 strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from samples of dairy cows […]
KUJTIM MERSINAJ1*, ARLA JUMA2, LULËZIME HAXHA2, XHELIL KOLECI3 1National Veterinary Epidemiology Unit, Food Safety and Veterinary Institute, Tirana, Albania 2Animal Health Department – Food Safety and Veterinary Institute, Tirana, Albania 3Veterinary Public Health Department, Veterinary Medicine Faculty, Agriculture University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text AbstractThe live Brucella melitensis Rev-1 strain is considered the best […]
Shemsho lamaj1*, gerta dhamo2, ilir dova2 1Regional Agricultural Directory of Gjirokastra, Albania 2Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan parasite found worldwide and cause a disease known as toxoplasmosis. Cats, as definitive hosts, play an important role in the transmission of Toxoplasma gondii. […]
FELIX OLAYINKA OLADIPO1; ADEGOKE ABIDEMI ADEYELU1,2; OLUFEMI BOLARIN1 1Department of Agricultural extension and rural development, University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria 2Department of Agricultural extension and management, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, PMB 1019, Owo, Nigeria Download PDF Full Text Abstract The study was conducted to determine the adoption of improved processing technologies by fish farmers […]
ALTIN BIDAJ1, IRAKLI PREMTI1, HEKTOR CULLUFI1, ERVIN PACI2 1Department of Mechanics of Structures, Polytechnic University, Tirana, Albania, 2Department of Civil Constructions,Technology and Infrastructure, Polytechnic University, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Full Text Abstract Nowadays cost of highway materials increase every year. In addition, use of marginal materials results in early development of pavement distress, requiring more […]
ERIDANA ÇUNI1, ERTA DODONA1, PETRIT HARASANI2, FATBARDH SALLAKU1, SEIT SHALLARI1* 1 Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Polis University, Tirana, ALBANIA Download PDF Full Text Abstract Developed soils on serpentine rocks occupies a large area in Albania which contains huge reserves of, nickel, chromium and cobalt. The purpose of our study […]