Royal jelly (RJ), is one of the important honey bee products and a functional food item in the regulation of diets and in the cosmetic industry. RJ has a potential towards various human disease treatments. The chemical content of RJ is influenced by some factors. In this study, the effect of the presence or absence of the queen on the amount of 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) and soluble protein in RJ is determined. For this reason, colonies were prepared as queenless, queenright and starter-finisher. RJ yields in colonies queenless, queenright and starter-finisher were determined as 15.2 ± 0.89 g, 12.0 ± 0.90 g and 9.6 ± 0.72 g, respectively. Group queenless was different from the other two groups. While 10-HDA values of the groups were similar (queenless, queenright and starter-finisher, respectively; 2.0 ± 0.06%, 2.1 ± 0.06% and 2.0 ± 0.05%), the soluble protein amounts of the groups (queenless, queenright and starter-finisher, respectively, 9.65 ± 0.179%, 7.68 ± 0.184%, 7.50 ± 0.203%) were found different and significant from each other. As a result, the RJ production colony queenless or queenright affected the amount of soluble protein. The worker bees of queenless colonies secreted RJ containing more soluble protein.

In the present study, it was aimed to determine the volatile aroma composition and antioxidant activity of Maitake mushroom grown in different substrate mixtures comparatively. Five different substrate mixtures except control were prepared. Total polyphenols and antioxidant activities were specified by Folin-Ciocalteu, FRAP and DPPH methods. Furthermore, analyzes were carried out in both dried and frozen samples. Head Space Solid Phase Micro Extraction technique combined with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was used in the analysis of volatile compounds. In the present study, yield was obtained only from S4 (oak sawdust + wheat stalk + bran at 1:1:1 ratios) and S5 (poplar sawdust + wheat stalk + bran at 1:1:1 ratios) growing mixtures. Therefore, the studies have been continued by comparing only these two mixtures. While the yield in S4 mixture was 55.02 g 1 kg bag-1, it was determined as 124.82 g 1 kg bag-1 in S5 mixture. DPPH analysis results of frozen and dried samples were 7.99±0.08 and 8.19±0.05 µmol TE g-1 DM (S4) and 8.07±0.09 and 8.20±0.06 µmol TE g DM-1 (S5) respectively. In volatile aroma profile analysis, 22 and 32 compounds were detected in S4 and S5, respectively. Ketones were the most found compound groups and its ratio was 68.67% in S4 and 52.37% in S5. The highest percentage among ketones was obtained from 4-nonanone and 3-octanone compounds.

Mushrooms used as food have medicinal importance due to their antioxidant compounds. In this context, it is very important to determine the biological potential of fungi and to reveal these medicinal properties. In this study, it was aimed to determine the element contents, total antioxidant status, total oxidant status, oxidative stress index of Suillus collinitus (Fr.) Kuntze mushroom. In this context, the mushroom samples were extracted with ethanol in the Soxhlet extractor. Element contents were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry. Total antioxidant (TAS) and total oxidant (TOS) levels and oxidative stress index (OSI) were determined using Rel Assay commercial kits. As a result of the study, it was determined that the TAS value of S. collinitus was 2.467 ± 0.145 mmol/L, TOS value was 17.845 ± 0.273 µmol/L and OSI value was 0.677 ± 0.030. In addition, the Fe content (350.72 ± 10.23), Cu content (68.11 ± 2.51), Pb content (11.58 ± 2.43), Zn content (10.46 ± 1.28) and Ni content (1.47 ± 0.21 mg.kg-1) of S. collinitus measured. As a result, S. collinitus mushroom is thought to be a natural source of antioxidants. It has also been observed that the element contents are at normal levels.

It is known that plants have been used by humans for a very long time in the treatment of diseases. A wide variety of plant species grown in different regions have been very successful in the treatment of many diseases. In this study, Echium italicum L. plant collected from different regions was used as material. The plant was extracted with ethanol in a soxhlet device. Then, antioxidant and oxidant levels of the plant extract were determined using Rel Assay kits. As a result of the analysis, the TAS values of the plant were determined 5.442±0.240 (Gaziantep), 4.896±0.081 (Hakkari) and 6.056±0.139 (Mersin), TOS values were 21.372±0.747 (Gaziantep), 12.255±0.341 (Hakkari) and 19.107±0.438 (Mersin), OSI values were 0.395±0.027 (Gaziantep), 0.250±0.005 (Hakkari), and 0.316±0.005 (Mersin). It was observed that antioxidant and oxidant values changed as the regions where the plant was collected changed. In addition, it was determined that E. italicum could be a natural antioxidant source.

Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a building material that has gained importance recently because it can easily and spontaneously settle in high buildings, where pouring conditions with frequent reinforcement are difficult. Agricultural structures, on the other hand, are structures that involve many units such as plant and animal barns, storage buildings and residences, and require care in their design and construction. In this study prepared for this purpose, it is used in concrete by replacing marble dust and fly ash with cement in concrete that will be used in agricultural structures. The main factor in these studies is to obtain information about the behavior of KYB with marble powder and fly ash, its fresh properties as well as its effect on durability, as well as to calculate the cost of marble powders in SCC with superplasticizers and similar chemical additives. Within the scope of the study, different ratios of marble powder (MP) and fly ash (FA) mixtures were created instead of OPC 32.5 and OPC 42.5. 100 mm cubic samples were prepared with the prepared mixtures and some of the physical properties of these samples were determined in 3th, 7th and 28th days. Samples were compared with SCC concrete values with traditionally produced references. As a result, it has been determined that the contribution of fly ash to SCC is more effective than the contribution of waste marble powder and can be used as powder material. In terms of cost, it has been observed that it will provide advantages in agricultural structures thanks to the high strengths obtained.

Keban Baraj Gölü ülkemizin en büyük ikinci baraj gölüdür. Bunun yanı sıra gerek su ürünleri potansiyeli gerekse elektrik üretimi açısından ülkemizin en önemli baraj göllerinden biri olma özelliğine de sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, Keban Baraj Gölü Örencik mevkiinden yakalanan Capoeta trutta balık örnekleri kullanılmıştır. Bazı ağır metallerin (bakır, demir, çinko, krom, nikel, kadmiyum, arsenic ve civa) Capoeta trutta’nın kas dokusundaki konsantrasyonları ile bu balığın insanlar tarafından tüketilmesi durumunda sağlık riski oluşturup oluşturmadığı araştırılmıştır. Ayrıca, ağır metal birikimi ile balığın bazı biyolojik özellikleri (ağırlık, uzunluk, cinsiyet) arasındaki ilişki de belirlenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Capoeta trutta’nın kas dokusunda en fazla birkim gösteren ağır metalin çinko, en az birikim gösteren ağır metalin ise kadmiyum olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Capoeta trutta’nın kas dokusundaki ağır metal konsantrasyonlarının balığın ağırlığına, uzunluğuna ve cinsiyetine bağlı olarak değişiklik gösterdiği bulunmuştur. Capoeta trutta’nın kas dokusundaki ağır metal düzeylerinin EPA, WHO ve FAO tarafından önerilen değerlerin altında olduğu, dolayısıyla bu balığın insanlar tarafından tüketilmesi durumunda sağlık riski oluşturmayacağı tespit edilmiştir.

The present study was conducted to determine the seed morphologies and macromorphological characteristics of fifteen local faba bean (Vicia faba L.) genotypes collected from different region of Northern Cyprus. The characteristics in the seeds were evaluated using a light microscope (LM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). SEM pictures were taken of the whole seed and its details. The scope of the research was examined comparatively using LM and SEM, and the seed shapes, surface ornamentation, and quantitative measurements were determined. Different characteristics for seed size and surface were found among the local faba beans accessions. Seed dimensions were between 12.44 and 24.26 mm long and between 9.49 and 17.45 mm wide, colors ranged from yellowish-brown to dark brown, and ornamentation of the seed coat varied. The local faba bean seeds were of subprolate and prolate types. We believe that using this technique to determine the differences among the seeds of different genotypes may play a role in helping to create different programs that can choose specific genotypes to improve cultivars based on the seed characteristics.

İnsan yaşamının sürdürüldüğü tüm yerleşim yerlerinde olduğu gibi Türkiye’de de mekânsal gelişmişlik farklılıkları bulunmaktadır. Bu sosyo-ekonomik farklılıklar tarım sektörü ile karşılıklı olarak etkileşimdedir. Bu sosyo-ekonomik farklılıklar tarım sektörü ile karşılıklı olarak etkileşimdedir. Tarımsal gelişmişlik genel sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişliğe pozitif etki ederken, bölgenin sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişliği de tarımsal alt yapıyı ve tarımsal gelişimi desteklemektedir. Araştırmanın amacı 81 ilin sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişlik endeksinin hesaplanması ve tarımla olan etkileşiminin tespit edilmesidir. Bu çerçevede Türkiye İstatistik Kurumundan elde edilmiş 106 faktör üzerinden açımlayıcı faktör analizi yöntemi kullanılarak sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişlik endeksi hesaplanmıştır. Sosyo-ekonomik gelişmişlik sıralamasının illerin nüfus varlığıyla paralellik gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu nedenle genel sıralama dışındaki sıralamalarda nüfus grupları kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre genel gelişmişlik sıralaması ve öne çıkan tarım faktörleri (tarımsal üretim alanı, tarımsal üretim değeri) sıralamaları oluşturulmuştur. Yapılmış diğer gelişmişlik çalışmalarından farklı olarak analizde tarımsal faktörlere daha fazla yer verilmiştir. Tarımsal faktörlerin öne çıktığı sıralamalarda genel itibariyle en yoğun nüfusa sahip illerin içinde bulunduğu 1. Nüfus grubu bulunsa da ağırlıklı olarak 4, 5 ve 6. Nüfus gruplarının gelişmiş konumda olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu durum tarım potansiyelinin Türkiye’nin birçok ilinde mevcut olmasından kaynaklanmaktadır. Gerek tarım sektörünün gerekse bölgesel gelişmişliğin sağlanması için tarım sektörüne yönelik çalışmaların yürütülmesi gerekmektedir.

Today, the honeybee parasite Varroa destructor is thought to be the most dangerous creature in the beekeeping industry worldwide. In this study, the efficacy of using drone brood cells (known to have no residue concerns in bee products and harmless on bee health) as traps against V. destructor was investigated. A total of 16 honeybee (Apis mellıfera) colonies with V. destructor infestation percentage of less than 5% were used for the trial. The treatment group consisted of 8 colonies that were randomly assigned to molded drone comb (comb with 5.4 mm hexagonal cells). The other 8 were assigned to unmolded comb to form the control group. In the trial groups, after 20 days (from 10th May), all drone combs with complete pupation were removed and destroyed on 30th May, 20th June, 10th July, 30th July, and 20th August. During the trial, varroa mite infestation rate (mean abundance), colony development, and varroa mite preference for drone and work bee brood cells were determined. The results showed that the application of drone brood cells as a control method was statistically significant against V. destructor, and did not negatively affect colony development. On the other hand, V.destructor's preference for both drone and worker bee brood cells among the groups was not statistically significant. In conclusion, drone brood cells ensured an approximately 43% success rate as traps against V. destructor compared to the control group. The effective application of drone brood cells as traps in combination with other Varroa mite control methods should be investigated.