This study was conducted to determine the current status of dairy cattle farms in Niğde, to detect basic priority problems and to offer some solutions. In the study, representing all provinces, total 95 dairy farms selected by stratified and random sampling method was taken. The data obtained from the surveys in farms, face-to-face was used. The results showed that the large portion of dairy cattle breeders (60%) were primary school graduates, the average duration of cattle breeding was 15.2 years, a significant proportion of labor (92%) of family labor was used, 54%, 19%, 15%, 6%, 4% and 2% of farms reared only Holstein, Holstein and Simmental, only Brown Swiss, only Simmental, Holstein and Brown Swiss, and Simmental and Brown Swiss respectively, the average number of animals per farm was 33, the number of dairy cows was 13, the average daily milk yield per lactating cow was 16.6 kg. Farmers agreed that the most important problems were the high cost of basic inputs, concentrated feed problem, low cost of products sold, roughage and pasture problem. In addition, according to Likert scale, the most satisfied activities were reared cattle breed (3.95), breeder’s organization services (3.94), milking process (3.76), calving and maintenance duties (3.74) and recording system (3.71). Beside, for the breeders, the worst issues were satisfied that Ministry policies about cattle breeding (1.83), sales price and the market situation of animals (1.96), sales price and the market situation of the milk (2.04), provision of essential inputs such as feed and labor costs (2.06), credit and financial support (2.08).

Kurugöl Lake; Sivas province Hafik county Kurugöl village located within the boundaries of Sivas province, 54 km, Hafik the town 24 miles away, an area of 8.9 ha altitude of 1362 m, an average depth of 3.4 - 4 m with gypsum plateau on the bottom of the boiling water along with rainfall and snowmelt with the lake is fed naturally. Kurugöl (Hafik - Sivas) waters of Lake of the physical and chemical properties during the year changes occurring determining water quality characteristics to reveal the pollution levels are determined, living life in terms of the availability of the detection, water pollution and control regulations by the lake water classification and fishing activities, compliance with were identified. The inland lake in Kurugöl (SKKY) according to the classification of water resources in accordance with the parameters measured I-III water quality varies from class.

In order to study the quantitative variability of malting quality-related traits and to determine the genomic locations which control these traits, an experiment was conducted using one hundred fifty double haploid (DH) lines of barley and their two parents ‛Steptoe’ & ‛Morex’. Protein content (%) was measured using Kjeldahl method, diastatic power calculated with Lintner formula, Malt extract was measured for each by special weight achieved and based on Malt Berix Charts. Transgressive segregation in both directions was observed for all traits. Genetic map is fairly saturated and comprising 327 RFLP markers with a total length of 1226.3cM with an average marker spacing of 3.75cM. Seventeen QTLs by LOD≤2(LRS≤9.21) controlling different studied traits were identified for all studied traits. Total phenotypic variance explained by these QTLs varies from 23.2 to 45.05%. Highest LOD scores were obtained for QTL’s controlling diastatic power (Qdip3Ha) on chromosome 3H, and lowest LOD scores were obtained for QTL’s controlling seed yield per plant (Qsyp1Hb) on chromosome 1H. Therefore gain through marker-assisted selection (MAS) in this population would be limited and some of the “Steptoe× Morex” population was developed with the intention of isolating and advancing barley lines for release to the malting quality.

Carrot produced in all seasons and can be consumed as fresh, cooked, boiled, garnish, juice and pickles. There is a great variation in carrot color from light yellow to dark purple-black. Because of the dark purple-black color and the high anthocyanin content, ‘Ereğli Siyahı’ cultivar is commonly used in the industry. However, ‘Ereğli Siyahı’ has wide variation within its population. In this study, the difference among the phytochemical content of ‘Ereğli Siyahı’ sampled grouped based on their interior color has been examined. Carrot roots grown in same field in Eregli, Konya were sampled and collected. Marketable 700 roots were from ‘Eregli Siyahı’ were randomly sampled. Then, the roots were cut in half and separated 11 different groups (G) according to the interior color. Each group was homogenized in 4 replications and samples were prepared for analysis of phytochemicals. Results of the study showed that G7 had the highest phenolic content (1199.23 µg GAE/g fw) while G5 was the group that had the lowest phenolic content (516.54 µg GAE/g fw). Antioxidant capacity was determined using TEAC ve FRAP methods. The highest TEAC (8.54 µg TE/g fw) and FRAP (15.52 µmol TE/g) were observed in G2. However, the lowest TEAC (2.09 µmol TE/g) and FRAP (1.62 µmol TE/g) were found in G5. The percentage of carrot roots was the highest in G2 (%35). The results indicated that there is a great deal of variation for several phytochemical traits within “Ereğli Siyahı”.