The role of university partners in the innovation adoption process in the implementation of agricultural extension is very necessary to get attention to realize the success of empowering rice seed farmers. The purpose of this research is (1) to know the role of universities in the process of adopting innovation in IPB 3S seedling in Aceh Province, (2) to know the perception of farmers toward the characteristics of the innovation of IPB 3S varieties, and (3) to know the role of universities in the implementation process of extension agriculture to rice seed farmers. This research uses qualitative descriptive approach with data measurement using Likert scale. The results showed that in general the universities play significant role in innovation adoption process to rice seed farmers. The role is arranged by sequence; (1) implementing cultivation skill (2) strengthening farmer institution, (3) liaison with the government (4) guidance of transfer of technology, and (5) liaison with production market. Farmers perception on the characteristics of innovation optimum production technology package (IPB-Prima) IPB 3S (1) has a relative profitability, (2) easy to try, (3) conformity, (4) observable, and (5) innovation subtly level. The role of partners in the implementation of agricultural extension in sequence (1) conformity of extension materials, (2) intensity of extension, (3) appropriateness of extension method and (4) accuracy of media usage. The university should pay attention on the mechanism of facilitating technology transfer with the use of media and appropriate extension methods to rice seed farmers. The university also should build good communication with private organizations to help farmers in terms of seed price certainty produced by rice seed farmers in Aceh Province, Indonesia.

The use of bioactive compounds has been maintaining its significance from nutritional aspects. Due to the increasing demand for them in potential markets, researchers struggle to create new sources and improve their methods. Plant materials possess plenty and a diverse range of these compounds. However, their availability strongly depends on the extraction techniques in addition to the sampling methods and the applicability of the method to the specific parts of the plant. Thus, it is crucial to develop a common, precise way which will enable to extract all the active components regardless of their origin and their location in the plant material. Besides, the new method ought to have the highest economic value in comparison to the present applications which means that the efficiency of the extraction should be acceptable on industrial scale as well. Even though numerous methods have been improved so far, it seems to be unlikely to achieve a standardized solution with high valorization for the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants until now. This review aims to discuss the novel extraction methods in addition to the conventional techniques focusing on the critical parameters such as the cost, time, yield, feasibility and eco-friendliness of the process.

The study investigated the effects of oregano- or red pepper-essential oil at delayed feeding (0, 24 and 48 h post-hatching) on performance and morphological development of small intestine segments. Female broilers were fed one of 3 rations including a control ration with no essential oil (CONT), the rations added with either oregano essential oil (OEO) or red pepper essential oil (RPEO) at 250 mg/kg to CONT. A total of 18 chicks from each treatment were used to measure the morphological parameters of the small intestine segments on the 14th day. Prolongation of accessing time to ration significantly decreased the body weights of broilers at 3rd, 7th and 14th d, feed intake (FI) from 4 to 7 d and improved feed conversion ratio (FCR) of broilers at the period of 4-7 d. Access to ration for 48 h post-hatching significantly decreased the body weight gains at the period of 4-7 and 7-14 d, FI from 7 to 14 d and improved FCR of broilers at the period of 7-14 d. OEO250 ration significantly increased villus height (VH) and villus surface area (VSA) of jejunum (J) and ileum (I) of broilers fed immediately and the IVH and IVSA of broiler accessed to ration for 48 h post-hatching. VH of duodenum (D), IVH and IVSA of broilers fed for 24 h post-hatching were significantly increased by RPEO250 ration. OEO250 and RPEO250 rations significantly reduced crypt depth (CD) of D and J of broiler accessed to ration for immediate and DCD of broiler fed for 24 h post-hatching. OEO250 and RPEO250 rations significantly increased IVH and IVSA and reduced DCD, JCD and ICD of broilers. In conclusion, OEO250 and RPEO250 rations affected positively VH and VSA of I and reduced CDs of small intestine segments of broilers accessed to ration at different times.

Türkiye, dünya fındık üretiminin 2/3’lük kısmını elinde tutan ülke olduğundan fındık önemli bir ihracat unsuru haline gelmektedir. Dünyada farklı kıtalarda üretim yapılmasına karşın iklim ve arazi koşullarının uygunluğu, yöreye özgü türler ve uzun yıllardır yapılan fındık tarımı, bu üretim potansiyelini pazara sunmaktadır. Fındık arazilerinin bakımı, tarımın makineleşmesi gibi konuların paralelinde fındığın işleme koşullarının geliştirilmesi de endüstriyel ürün pazarının artması açısından önem taşımaktadır. Endüstriyel tesislerde katma değeri yüksek fındık ve fındık türevi ürünlerin işlenebilmesi için, depolamadan paketlemeye bütün adımların verimliliği üst düzeye taşınmalıdır. Bu kalite ve verimin sağlanması için gerekli geliştirmeler, üretimin ilk adımı olan fındık kabuğunun kırılması ve içinin kabuktan ayrılması prosesinde ele alınarak maliyetlerin de azaltılması sağlanabilir. İlk yatırım, bakım onarım gideri kalemlerinin yanında vurgun oranını azaltacak sistemler geliştirilmesi olumlu sonuçlar açığa çıkaracaktır. Bu çalışmada, mevcut fındık kırma sistemleri incelenmiş, avantaj ve dezavantajları değerlendirilmiş, maliyet ve ürün kalitesi olarak mevcut kırma sistemlerinin önüne geçebilecek, pnömatik bir kırma sistemini önerilmiştir. Önerilen sisteme ait katı model ortaya konulmuştur.

Cypermethrin is a large spectrum action insecticide, globally employed to control pests in agriculture and some human and domestic animals ectoparasites. This study aimed to evaluate its toxicity and reproduction impairment in male guinea pig. Forty adult male guinea pigs were divided into 4 groups and orally submitted to 0, 92, 137.5 and 275 mg/kg body weight/day for 90 days. The weight of the liver increased significantly, while that of kidneys decreased significantly in treated animals compared to controls. Serum concentrations of creatinine, urea, ALAT, ASAT, total cholesterol, prostatic acid phosphatase increased significantly, while the testicular total protein level decreased significantly in groups given the insecticide relatively to the control. The testes weight, libido, serum level of testosterone, mobility, sperm count and the percentage of spermatozoa with entire plasma membrane decreased significantly in animals exposed to cypermethrin with reference to controls. The percentages of abnormal spermatozoa increased significantly in animals submitted to 137.5 or 275 mg/kg body weight (bw) of cypermethrin compared to control ones. On the testis histological sections of pesticide-treated animals, immature germinal cells were observed in the lumen of seminiferous tubules. Cypermethrin was toxic in male guinea pig and damaged reproductive parameters.

Bu çalışma 2009-2010 yıllarında Hatay ilinin, Antakya merkez ilçeye bağlı, Narlıca beldesinde bulunan iki farklı yonca tarlasında yürütülmüş olup, yonca bitkisinde bulunan fitofag türler, doğal düşman türleri ve bunların popülasyon yoğunluklarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. İlk yıl iki haftada bir, ikinci yıl haftalık olarak yapılan örneklemelerde, köşegenler doğrultusunda yürüyerek 25 atraplık örnekleme yapılmış, ayrıca farklı doğrultularda yürürken 8-10 adımda bir durularak alınan toplam 30 yonca sapı üzerinde bulunan yaprakbitleri ve thrips bireyleri ile galeri sineklerine ait galeriler sayılarak kaydedilmiştir. Yapılan örnekleme ve sayımlar sonucunda beş takıma ait 14 familyaya bağlı 53 fitofag tür ve altı takıma ait dokuz familyaya bağlı 20 predatör ve 10 parazitoit olmak üzere 30 doğal düşman türü elde edilmiştir. Cicadellidae, 19 tür ile en fazla tür içeren familya olmuş, bu familya içerisindeki türlerden ise Asymmetrasca decedens ve Empoasca decipiens en yoğun bulunan türler olmuştur. Lygus rugulipennis ise tüm fitofag türler içerisinde en baskın bulunan tür olarak görülmüştür. Tüm zararlı tür popülasyonlarının her defasında biçimlerden etkilenerek düşüş gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Tür sayısı bakımından zengin olan doğal düşmanlara bakıldığında ise predatör türlerin ağırlıkta olduğu ve bölgede yılda yapılan yaklaşık 7-8 biçime rağmen tarlada popülasyonlarının süreklilik arz ettiği görülmüştür.

The effects of combinations of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with potassium permanganate (KMnO4) based ethylene scrubbers on the storage life and fruit quality of nectarine (Prunus persica cv. Bayramiç Beyazı) were investigated. Three different types of ethylene sachets (contained 3, 7 and 10 g KMnO4) were used and placed beside fruits in polypropylene baskets then lined with MAP. Fruits were stored at 0-1°C and 90% relative humidity throughout 40 day. During the cooling storage period, O2 and CO2 percentage in MAP, fruit firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, total flavonoid content, total phenolic content, total antioxidant content and chilling injury (CI) were determined at 10 day interval. KMnO4 treated fruits had shown delayed ripening, reduced respiration and retained of higher firmness. As the dose of KMnO4 treatment increased, it was determined more positive effect on fruit quality. 10 g KMnO4 treatment was most effective in the retention of higher biochemical compounds and inhibition of CI symptoms. The results indicate that KMnO4 treatment, as well as MAP application, should be highly recommended for retaining the fruit quality of cold-stored ‘Bayramiç Beyazı’ nectarines and fruits treated with 10 g doses of KMnO4 could be stored for 40 days with good quality.

Vegetable extract oils are now widely used in health, cosmetics and food fields. The oxidation rates of these industrial oils are closely related to their chemical composition. In this study, fatty acid contents of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) oil and Nettle seed (Urtica dioica) oil were investigated by gas chromatography (GS-MS) and the effects on lipid peroxidation time were tried to be related. The peroxidation of oil emulsions was carried out at in a ventilated incubation environment 37°C and pH 7. Pseudo first order constants of primer oxidation products (hydroperoxides) were calculated by Fe (III) SCN method and they found for St. John’s Wort oil and Nettle seed oil, (2.05±0.23)×10-1 and (6.64±0.54)×10-1 hour-1,respectively. This study was conducted by showed that the oxidation rates of St. John’s Wort and Nettle seed oils are closely related to the chemical composition as well as the saturation ratings of fatty acids.

Virüsler, az sayıda gen taşıyan küçük bir genomdan ve bu genomu koruyup konak hücreye girişini sağlayan protein bir kılıftan oluşurlar. Diğer canlılardan farklı olarak aktif bir metabolizmaya sahip değillerdir. Çoğalmak için içine girdikleri hücrenin protein sentez ve enzim sistemlerinin kontrolünü ele geçirir, çok sayıda kopyalarını ürettikten sonra çoğunlukla hücrenin ölümüne yol açarak hücreden dışarı çıkarlar. Gıda içerisindeki sayıları değişmez ancak gıda ile iletilebilirler. Uygun işlemlerle gıdalarda etkisiz hale getirilebilirler. Hastalık etmeni bazı virüsler et, süt ve enfekte olmuş hayvanlardan gelen ürünler arasında bulunabilirler. Virüslere bağlı gastroenteritlerin sıklığının özellikle gelişmiş ülkeler başta olmak üzere giderek arttığı gözlenmektedir. Viral gastroenterit etkenlerinden Rotavirüs ve Enterik Adenovirüsler, çocuklarda akut gastroenteritlerin en sık görülen etkenleridir. Gıdalardaki virüsleri saptama yöntemleri yeteri kadar tatmin edici değildir ve gıda tedarikinin rutin olarak izlenmesinde tespiti çok zordur.

Hemorrhoids are swollen vascular vein pads in the upper part of the anal canal. The deformations in these tissues cause serious disturbances, and most important one is hemorrhoid, which is a symptomatic degenerative disease. Due to various etiologic factors, weakening and disintegration of connective tissue cause this disease. Many methods have been developed in the treatment of hemorrhoids from the past to the present day, and drug therapy is used as primary care. However, surgical treatment methods are applied in advanced stages in which the disease can not be treated with medication and when there is a life-threatening risk. As alternative medicine applications, herbal remedies have been used in hemorrhoid treatment for centuries. Prepared herbal mixtures or extracts are still frequently preferred by the patients today. In this context, in the research we have carried out in Beyköy village of Havza district; Teucrium orientale L. are used by regional people in the treatment of hemorrhoids and it was detected that the awareness of this herbal treatment is limited. In this study, the efficacy of T. orientale L. plant in hemorrhoid treatment was evaluated by conducting a questionnaire survey on the patients using plant extract. Of the approximately 500 patients using plant extracts, 89 agreed to fill out the questionnaire. Due to the results of the survey, it was found that all of the patients using the extract of T. orientale L. plant are healed partly or completely, and the benefit from the extract changed according to the patient's age and the stage of the disease. There has been no study on the use of this plant in the treatment of hemorrhoids in literature, and it is the first study to be done in this respect.