Comparison of Two Approaches for Pasture Inventory in Albania

ZENI MYRTOLLARI1*, EDMOND PASHO2 1State Inspectorate of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Tirana – Albania 2Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Abstract section. This study presents the evaluation of two approaches (field and remote sensing – GIS) applied for inventorying pasture condition in Albania. The field inventory was […]

New Outbreaks of Salmonellosis in Pig Farms

Sulo Kotorri1, Jonida Boci2, Pellumb Muhedini2 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Salmonellosis is an infection wideley spread in both intensive management and back yard pig farms in Albania. The pathogen agent of this infection is S. cholerasuisi var. Kunzerdof. This patogen was isolated […]

Genetic and Filogenetic Characterization of some Newcastle Strains Isolated from Poultry in Albania

MARSEL BORAKAJ1, LILJANA CARA2, LULJETA QAFMOLLA3, KRISTAQ BERXHOLI³ 1“Aiba” Company, Durres-Albania ²Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary Research; Department of Virology and Bacteriology, Tirana-Albania ³Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana-Albania  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Abstract section. In this study, we present the molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of  three strains of NDV, […]

Characterization of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Kalinjot

ELONA HYSI1, RENATA KONGOLI1 Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Tirana, Albania Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Our research consists in characterization of organic extra virgin olive oil of “Musai” company. The evaluation of the components of olive oil: fatty acid, phenols, pigments, fragrance and minor components contribute in the composition of the profile of olive […]

Analysis of Population of Soil Microflora in Cultures of Black Pine Depending of Infection of Fomes Annosus

SEVERIN ŠIKANJA Faculty for Applied Ecology Futura, Singidunum University, Belgrade – Serbia  Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Abstract section. This paper presents the microflora in the cultures of black pine. The aim of the work is based on experimental sample of land, to carry  out the research in healthy and infected cultures of black pine, and […]

The Identification of Ecosystem Goods and Services Provided by Karavasta Lagoon

ROMINA KOTO1*, AIDA BANI1, ANJA DAUTAJ2 1Department of Agroenvironment nad Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Institute of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Corvinus University of Budapest Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The coastal system as the Karavasta lagoon provides a range of goods and services. The Karavasta Lagoon (Ramsar site since 1996), is one […]

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 […]