Refine search
Results 551-560 of 598
Türkiye’de Yağlık Ayçiçeği Üretiminin Analizi Full text
2021
Arif Semerci | Eylem Durmuş
Yağlı tohumlu bitkiler, Türkiye’de arz açığı yüksek olan ürün gruplarından biridir. 2018 yılı verilerine göre Türkiye’nin sadece ayçiçeği ve ayçiçek yağı ithalatı için ödemiş olduğu tutar 762 milyon ABD$’dır. Aynı yılın verilerine göre Türkiye’nin yağlı tohumlar üretim miktarı yaklaşık 4 milyon ton olup, üretimden ayçiçeğinin aldığı pay ise %48,62’dir. 2018 yılında ülke yağlık ayçiçeği üretim alanı yaklaşık 650 bin ha, üretim miktarı 1,8 milyon ton ve verim değeri de 277 kg/da olarak gerçekleşmiştir. Ülke genelinde ilk beş sırada yer alan illerin toplam yağlık ayçiçeği ekim alanı ve üretim miktarındaki payı yaklaşık %70 düzeyindedir. Birim alandan elde edilen verim değerinde Konya 408 kg/da ile ilk sırayı alırken, ekim alanı en yüksek il olan Tekirdağ ilinde değer 235 kg/da düzeyindedir. Türkiye’de 1998-2018 arası dönem dikkate alındığında, yağlı tohumlar üretiminde %66,43 oranında artış sağlanmış olup, bu artışta üretim miktarı bakımından en önemli değişim %126,65 pay ile ayçiçeğinde gerçekleşmiştir. Zira, bu dönemde yağlık ayçiçeği verim değeri 146,76 kg/da’dan 277,00 kg/da düzeyine ulaşmıştır. Türkiye’nin yağlık ayçiçeği üretiminde kendine yeterlilik oranı %64,30 olup, önemli düzeyde arz açığı mevcuttur. Yağlık ayçiçeği üretiminde üretici geliri üzerinde en etkili destekleme uygulaması fark desteği uygulaması olmasına rağmen 2017-2019 döneminde ilan edilen birim fiyat değerinde bir değişiklik olmamıştır. 2018 yılında Türkiye’de yağlık ayçiçeği ortalama verim değerinin 277 kg/da olduğu dikkate alındığında fark desteği uygulamasının yağlık ayçiçeğinde üretim değerini birim alanda 110 TL/da artırmaktadır.
Show more [+] Less [-]Effect of Different Inorganic Substrates on Growth Performance of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Full text
2021
Murat Yeşiltaş | Mehmet Ali Turan Koçer | Hüseyin Sevgili | Edis Koru
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) were preferred to grow in aquaponics due to their high and fast productivity growth. However, limited research was conducted on the impact on different inorganic substrates’ growth performance in aquaponics. In this study, lettuce’s growth performance was determined in four different kinds of inorganic substrates in Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) aquaponics by measuring final weight, daily growth rate, stem diameter, plant and root lengths, leaf number per plant and shoot/root ratio. Polyester fiber, rock wool, zeolite, and gravel were used as inorganic substrate materials. A constant flow rate of 0.3 L/min was maintained using with a submersible pump motor. At the end of the study, the African catfish’s feed conversion ratio was estimated to be 0.66, while the specific growth rate (SGR) was 2.3%. Total lettuce yields for polyester fiber, rock wool, zeolite and gravel were obtained as 5.072,22 kg/m2, 4.934,03 kg/m2, 6.067 kg/m2, and 5.382,64 kg/m2 respectively. There were statistically significant differences for daily growth rate between the inorganic substrates that the significantly highest values were recorded in the zeolite. The results revealed that initial plant length and shoot/root ratio were the significant factors on the growth performance for lettuce in aquaponic system tested. The best lettuce yield performance was observed in zeolite substrate but, economically available option was found as gravel for hydroponic troughs.
Show more [+] Less [-]A New Record of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) From Turkey and Contributions to Fauna of Gaziantep Province Full text
2021
Mehmet Yaran | Vedat Görmez | Mürşit Koyuncu
A New Record of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) From Turkey and Contributions to Fauna of Gaziantep Province Full text
2021
Mehmet Yaran | Vedat Görmez | Mürşit Koyuncu
Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) is one of the most important Diptera families, some species damage fruits, and cause millions of dollars in every years. In this study, adult fruit fly materials were collected from Gaziantep province between 2010 and 2021 from possible host plants using insect net. Obtained materials were examined, and were determined that 15 species. All species recorded for the first time from Gaziantep province. In addition, Goniurellia tridens (Hendel, 1910) recorded as a new record from Turkey. With these contributions, Gaziantep fruit fly fauna increased to 44 species. In the article, examined materials, current list of Gaziantep fruit fly fauna and adult and wing figures of Goniurellia tridens (Hendel, 1910) were given.
Show more [+] Less [-]DETERMINATION OF THE FACTORS LIMITING COTTON FIBER QUALITY IN TURKEY Full text
2021
Yasar, Seyhan | Karademir, Emine
This study aims to determine the variation of fiber quality in cotton varieties produced in the Southeastern Anatolia Region and Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir provinces. 1090 fiber samples were obtained from 6 cotton varieties (Lima, Stoneville 468, Candia and Babylon for Sanliurfa, Lima, Stoneville 468, Lodos and Gloria for Diyarbakir) collected from ginning factories in Sanliurfa and Diyarbakir. Statistical analyzes were done with HVI device and obtained data were analyzed by using Excel and TOTEMSTAT programs. In the frequency distribution, cotton varieties of the region are in the medium and long fiber group in terms of fiber length. They were in the medium (only two samples), strong and very strong group in terms of fiber strength. They were generally in the medium and thick group in terms of fiber fineness (micronaire). In terms of fiber uniformity index, the majority of the fibers were in the middle group. In terms of short fiber index, most of the fibers were in the very low and low groups. The majority of the samples were in the high and medium group in terms of fiber elongation, in the mature and very mature group in terms of fiber maturity. In terms of spinning consistency index (SCI) 59,2% of the fibers were between 119,41 and 135,83; 31,3% of them, were between 135,83 and 152,24, 58,2% of the material has a reflectance value of 74 and above. All materials were in white and light-yellow groups in terms of yellowness. It has been observed that the majority of the fibers (66%) are in the low group in terms of trash count. The results obtained from the study of cotton produce of Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey has shown that good fiber quality and to meet the demand of textile industry.
Show more [+] Less [-]Usage of Hypericum perforatum Microcapsules in the Production of Ayran (Drinking Yoghurt) Full text
2021
Fadime Seyrekoğlu | Hasan Temiz
H. perforatum, which is widely used in traditional medicine due to its bioactive compounds was extracted with ethanol-water (3:7). The extract was encapsulated with maltodextrin and gum arabic in a spray dryer in order to protect the phenolic compounds in its structure. Different amounts of microcapsules were added to our traditional drink, i.e. ayran (drinking yoghurt). The total phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity of the microcapsules, extract of HP, and ayran samples were determined. The amount of total phenolic compounds in the microcapsule provided a superior effect than the extract. The ayran samples were supplemented with 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% and 6% of H. perforatum (HP) microcapsules and it is observed that total phenolic content (TPC) and DPPH radical scavenging activity indicated an increase with concentration. TPC and DPPH activity were determined as 256.94 mg GAE / 100mL and 78.05% for 6% of HP microcapsules supplemented samples. As a result of the sensory analysis, ayran samples which supplemented with 4% of HS microcapsule gained the highest scores by the panellists and received more appreciation than the control group. According to sensory analysis, HP4 (ayran produced with 4% HP added microcapsule) sample was determined as the best sample, while the HP6 (Ayran produced with 6% HP added microcapsule) sample had the highest scores in terms of DPPH scavenging activity and TPC results. The overall results of this study revealed that 4% HP supplemented ayran can be produced with its increased health benefits and desirable properties. In this study, the use of H. perforatum microcapsules in ayran, its effect on antioxidant and phenolic components, the usage rates and acceptability of microcapsules were investigated.
Show more [+] Less [-]Age-Related Changes in the Gross Morphology and Morphometry of the Testis and Epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) Full text
2021
Jamiu Oyewole Omirinde | Samuel Gbadebo Olukole | Bankole Olusiji Oke
This study evaluated age-related changes in the gross morphology and morphometry of the testis and epididymis of the African Greater Cane Rat (AGCR). Twenty pathogen-free cane rats used for this study were randomly divided into 4 groups; Group I - prepubertal (≤4 months), Group II - pubertal (>4≤12 months), Group III - adult (>12≤30 months), and Group IV - aged (>30 months) of 5 animals each. On day 8th of acclimatization, testis and epididymis were harvested from sedated cane rat, described grossly and standard morphometric parameters (length, width, circumference, weight, and relative weight) determined. Gross morphological observations in the testes of all the different age categories showed similar characteristically cream to milky-white coloration and ellipsoidal shape. The epididymis in the different AGCR group uniquely presents the same inverted S-shaped outline, loose attachment to the testis, and less distinct division into caput, corpus, and cauda segments. Testicular and epididymal morphometric parameters were significantly reduced in the prepubertal cane rat relative to other groups. The parameters consistently displayed an age-dependent increment with the advancing age of the animal. In conclusion, this study has shown that both testicular and epididymal gross morphometrics increase with age advancement and perhaps might be linked to the varying functional reproductive status of the different age groups of the African greater cane rat.
Show more [+] Less [-]Dairy Buffalo Production and Management Systems in Haor Areas of Sylhet in Bangladesh Full text
2021
Mustasim Famous | Md. Abdul Baset | Md. Nazim Uddin | Md. Nazmul Hossain | Obaidul Islam | Shameema Khatun | Mahfuza Ferdous
Dairy Buffalo Production and Management Systems in Haor Areas of Sylhet in Bangladesh Full text
2021
Mustasim Famous | Md. Abdul Baset | Md. Nazim Uddin | Md. Nazmul Hossain | Obaidul Islam | Shameema Khatun | Mahfuza Ferdous
The aim of the study was to describe the scenario of the present condition of production and management system of dairy buffalo at Haor areas of Sylhet in Bangladesh. Data were collected between February 2019 and January 2020. Sixty dairy farmers and thirty indigenous dairy buffaloes were selected for the study purpose. All respondent farmers were male and 65% were in between 40 to 50 years of age. Parity number had a significant relation in response of body weight. Quality analysis of milk showed that buffaloes which were reared at Haor areas have more fat content on an average 7.88% than buffaloes which were reared conventional dairy farm containing 7.34%. Price of buffalo’s milk and meat were varied with the seasonal changes, lower in winter season. All farmers fed the buffaloes only with green grass in winter. Four major diseases of buffaloes were found in Haor areas where the percentage of foot and mouth diseases was 15.59% followed by black quarter (11.01%), anthrax (7.34%) and hemorrhagic septicemia (6.42%). The buffaloes were not dewormed so parasitic infestations dramatically increased and easily transferred from one to another. The farmers had not enough knowledge about regular vaccination. But in contrast with profitability, total benefit cost ratio from buffalo rearing was 1:1.56 annually.
Show more [+] Less [-]Financial Sustainability and Value of Joint-Stock Companies from Food Industry in Central and Eastern Europe Full text
Zabolotnyy, Serhiy | Wasilewski, Mirosław | Wasilewska, Natalia
The research presents the analysis of relations between financial sustainability and value of joint-stock companies from food industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Increase of volume of assets, shareholders’ equity and revenues demonstrated an improvement of financial sustainability and resulted in growing valuations of companies in the study period. Sample business entities achieved relatively high liquidity and profitability that proved their financial sustainability in terms of risk and return. At the same time rising operating profit margins and liquidity ratios determined higher enterprise value of joint-stock companies. This emphasized a positive relation between enterprise value and financial sustainability. Joint-stock companies demonstrated a robust capital structure with a minor decrease of corporate debt in 2011-2015. However changes in sources of financing could provoke a trade-off between financial sustainability and enterprise value. According to a regression model factors positively influencing enterprise value included revenue, cash and cash equivalents, operating profit, current liabilities and shareholder’s equity. Stimulating revenue and increasing operating profit as well as maintaining higher cash balances improves financial sustainability while debt extension can significantly deteriorate continuity of business.
Show more [+] Less [-]In vitro Propagation of Banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) Plant Using Shoot Tip Explant Full text
2021
Girmay Mekonen | Meseret Chimdessa Egigu | Manikandan Muthsuwamy
Banana is a fruit crop which has high demand in Ethiopia, but its production is constrained by lack of disease free planting material with conventional propagation methods. For shoot initiation, shoot tip explants were cultured on MS medium supplemented with 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mg/L BAP. Similarly, MS medium supplemented with BAP at 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mg/L in combination with IBA at 0.25 and 0.50 mg/L were used for shoot multiplication. Half- strength MS medium augmented with IBA at 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 mg/l were used for root induction. MS medium without PGRs were used as controls. Finally, hardening of the in vitro derived plantlets was carried out in green house both in the primary and secondary acclimatization stages. Results showed that the highest shoot initiation percent (93.40%), highest mean number of shoots per explant (4.67) and lesser day for shoot induction (11.00) were observed in explant cultured on MS + 1.0 mg/L BAP. With shoot multiplication, highest shooting percent (92.60%), maximum number of shoots (7.67) and highest shoot length (5.27 cm) were recorded on MS + 1.5 mg/L BAP + 0.5 mg/L IBA. The highest rooting percent (93.40%), maximum root number per shoot (7.67) and highest root length (11.00 cm) were found on a half strength MS medium + 2.0 mg/L IBA. The survival rate of plantlets were 96.00% in coco peat substrate in primary acclimatization and 97.92% in forest soil, sand and manure substrates mixed at 3:2:1 ratio in secondary acclimatization. Overall, the result showed that the PGRs type, concentrations and combinations used are effective for mass propagation of banana variety studied in this experiment.
Show more [+] Less [-]The Characteristics of A1-A2 β-Caseins in Milk and Their Effects on Human Health Full text
2021
Sema Yaman Fırıncıoğlu | Hatice Nur Kılıç
Despite positive effects on nutrition, it has been reported that milk causes allergic reactions and many health problems. Allergic reaction to milk is called lactose intolerance, but it is estimated that this is not caused by lactose, but by the β -casein structure of milk, which varies depending on animal species. Although there are many fractions of β-casein in the structure of milk, especially A1 and A2 casein attract attention. A1 β -casein causes many health problems because it plays a role in the formation of the bioactive opioid peptide β-casomorphin-7 (β-CM-7). These health problems are allergic reactions, weakening of the immune system and slowing down of the gastro-intestinal system and some systemic diseases (cardiovascular disease, type 1 diabetes, autism, schizophrenia). The underdevelopment of gastro-intestinal system, especially in newborns, causes us to encounter these health problems more frequently. For this reason, the consumption of milk containing A1 β-casein, especially cow’s milk from culture breeds, is not recommended. Since BKM-7 (β-casomorphin-7) formed by A1 β-casein cannot occur in A2 β-casein, these health problems cannot be expected to be observed. However, A2 β-casein causes DPP4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4) enzymes to be regulated in the body and a non-opioid effect is observed. It is recommended to consume goat’s milk and dairy products containing A2 β-casein in newborns, people with celiac disease and stomach disorders. Despite the lack of studies on the subject of A1 and A2 β-casein and the ongoing discussions, in this review, the importance and differences of A1 and A2 β-caseins in cow and goat milk were discussed and their effects on human health.
Show more [+] Less [-]Participation in Forest Management Practices, Livelihood Diversification and Welfare of Forest Dwellers in Gambari Forest Reserve, Oyo State, Nigeria Full text
2021
Abimbola Oluyemisi Adepoju | Ifeoluwa O. Opadiran
The management of forests, a source of livelihood in Nigeria, especially in the rural areas has received little attention in recent times. As a result, most of the forest dwellers who depend on these forests for survival are poor and are beginning to diversify their livelihood into off and non-forest activities as a relevant source of income. This study assessed participation in forest management practices, livelihood diversification and, the welfare of forest dwellers in Gambari Forest Reserve, Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data, collected from 121 respondents using a multistage sampling Procedure were analyzed employing Descriptive Statistics, Logit, Tobit, and Ordinary Least Squares model. The decision to participate in forest management practices was significantly linked to gender, age, and membership in a forest association. Also, participation in forest management practices, gender, age, and credit accessibility significantly influenced livelihood diversification positively while farm size and monthly income had negative effects. The welfare of forest dwellers was found to be positively influenced by being a married indigene, having access to credit, participation in forest management practices, livelihood diversification, and monthly income while age, education, and market distance from homestead negatively affected the welfare of forest dwellers.
Show more [+] Less [-]Erzincan Geleneksel Dut Pekmezinin Bazı Fiziksel, Kimyasal ve Antioksidan Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi Full text
2021
Mehmet Ali Salık | Ayla Arslaner | Songül Çakmakçı
Bu araştırmada, geleneksel yöntemle üretilen Erzincan dut pekmezinin bazı kalite özelliklerinin belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu amaçla, 2018 ve 2019 yıllarında geleneksel olarak üretilen 10 adet dut pekmezi örneğinde, çeşitli fiziksel ve kimyasal özellikler ile antioksidan aktivite tespit edilmiştir. Pekmez örneklerinde; pH 4,86-5,17, titrasyon asitliği %0,53-0,85, toplam kuru madde %71,91-84,07, suda çözünür kuru madde %70,60-83,80, toplam kül %1,44-3,47, protein %1,47-3,19, su aktivitesi 0,59-0,75, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) 5,70-72,62 mg/kg, toplam şeker %64,04-71,40, invert şeker %40,46-56,15, sakkaroz %7,76-26,59, kalori 262,01-294,54 kcal/100 g, viskozite 745-15275 cP, L* değeri 19,19-32,64, a* değeri 5,68-17,53, b* değeri 2,46-9,01, H° değeri 15,78-52,10 ve C* değeri 8,74-19,72 aralığında belirlenmiştir. Toplam fenolik madde (TFM), 1,1diphenyl-2picyrlhydrazyl (DPPH) antioksidan aktivite ve % inhibisyon değerleri ise sırasıyla; 3,92-10,05 mg GAE/g, 1,31-6,25 mg TE/g ve %7,96-30,69 aralığında bulunmuştur. Araştırma sonuçları değerlendirildiğinde; genel olarak pekmez örneklerinin besin değerlerinin yüksek olduğu, antioksidan ve TFM açısından iyi birer kaynak oldukları ve HMF miktarlarının TS 12001 Pekmez Standardı’nda bildirilen limitlerin oldukça altında kaldığı görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak, Erzincan yöresine ait geleneksel üretim tekniği ile doğal, besin değeri yüksek ve sağlığa yararlı pekmezlerin üretilebildiği ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu araştırma sonuçlarının, Erzincan geleneksel dut pekmezinin önemi, tanıtımı, değer kazanması ve koruma altına alınmasında katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Show more [+] Less [-]