Yabani mantarlardan zehirlenme riski korkusu insanları kültüre alınabilen mantar türleri üretimini artırmaktadır. Bu mantar türleri içerisinde yer alan istiridye mantarı üretimindeki bazı avantajlar nedeniyle son yıllarda tercih edilir olmuştur. Mantar üretiminin artmasında üretim ortamlarında bölgesel çeşitliliğin sağlanması çok önemlidir. Bu çalışmada Van ve çevresine mantar üretimini yaygınlaştırmak ve bölge üreticilerinin kolay temin edebilecekleri saman ve atıl durumda olan demlenmiş çay atıklarında üretimin etkinliğini araştırmak amaçlanmıştır. Buğday samanı, demleme çay atığı ve hazır mantar üretim kitleriyle kurulan çalışma tesadüf parselleri deneme desenine göre dört tekerrürlü olarak tasarlanmıştır. Elde edilen mantarlarda, ilk hasat, karpofor ağırlığı, toplam verim, karpofor ölçüleri, makro ve mikro elementler parametrelerine bakılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmada çay ortamında üretilen mantar verilerinin, mantar üretimi yapan firmalardan alınan hazır kitlerden alınan mantar verilerine daha yakın sonuç alındığı görülmüştür.

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), poses a significant threat to agriculture worldwide. This study examines the potential insecticidal effects of essential oils from Mentha arvensis and Cinnamomum zeylanicum on controlling C. capitata under laboratory conditions. Even at low concentrations, toxicity assays indicated that both essential oils significantly increased the mortality of adult Medflies. The concentration-dependent effect of these oils on C. capitata mortality is demonstrated, with Mentha arvensis achieving 100% mortality within 48 hours at 1% concentration and Cinnamomum zeylanicum exhibiting rapid efficacy, reaching a low LC50 value after only 1 hour of application. The concentration and application time of essential oils were found to have a significant impact on their effectivness. This study highlights the potential of essential oils for controlling C. capitata populations. Essential oils offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for managing C. capitata but further studies are necessary for their successful incorporation into integrated pest management programs.

This study investigates the reactions of four summer pumpkin cultivars (cvs. Çağlayan, Mert Bey, Sena Hanım, TG38) to root and crown rot caused by Fusarium proliferatum by taking into account criteria such as disease severity, plant growth (number of leaves, height, dry and fresh weight of shoot) and the accumulation of phenolic compounds in the roots. Seeds of each cultivar were inoculated with the pathogen and left to develop for 1 month at 25oC in a controlled climate room. The content of phenolic compounds in ethanolic root extracts was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Cv. Sena Hanım had the lowest disease severity (4.40%) among the cultivars, followed by cvs. Çağlayan (10.62%) and Mert Bey (11.07%). Plants developed from inoculated seeds of cvs. Çağlayan and Sena Hanım had no decrease in the number of leaves and in length, fresh and dry weight of shoots in comparison to the control (plants from non-inoculated seeds), while cv. Mert Bey demonstrated a decrease at very low rates in shoot fresh and dry weight (2.24% and 0.77%, respectively). The phenolic compound that exhibited the highest increase in root extracts of cv. Sena Hanım compared to the control among the cultivars was p-coumaric acid (6.57-fold). This study demonstrates that p-coumaric acid can play an important role in the resistance of pumpkin to seed infestation by F. proliferatum.

Microorganisms have various stress response systems to maintain their viability when exposed to different stress conditions. In this study, Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 and Bifidobacterium bifidum ATCC 11863 strains, used in probiotic yoghurt production, were subjected to acid (lactic and hydrochloric acid) stress to induce acid tolerance response (ATR). Yoghurts produced with both acid-adapted and non-adapted strains were stored at +4°C for 21 days. During the storage period, the pH and titratable acidity values of the yoghurts were measured, and the viability levels of the probiotic strains in the yoghurts were determined. In all yoghurt groups, a decrease in pH values and an increase in titratable acidity were observed during storage. The highest viability levels of the probiotic strains were detected on the first day of storage. Lactic acid-adapted Lb. acidophilus ATCC 4356 and B. bifidum ATCC 11863 in yoghurt showed growth at a level of 8.08 ± 0.12 and 8.08 ± 0.09 log10 Cfu/g at the first day of storage, respectively. Additionally, hydrochloric acid-adapted Lb. acidophilus ATCC 4356 and B. bifidum ATCC 11863 in yoghurt exhibited growth at levels of 7.90 ± 0.08 and 5.99 ± 0.03 log10 Cfu/g, respectively. The viability of acid-adapted Lb. acidophilus ATCC 4356 and B. bifidum ATCC 11863 showed a decrease similar way to that of the control group (non-acid adapted) during the storage period.

This study was conducted to evaluate the quality features, antioxidant capabilities, microbiological and sensory aspects of yogurt fortified with 2%, 5%, and 7% red dragon (RD) peel powder. The yogurt was formulated using the classical technology adapted to laboratory conditions. The results of the physicochemical properties showed significant differences in pH (4.73–4.36), acidity (0.18–0.16 g lactic acid/100 g), and ascorbic acid (1.17-1.34 mg/100 g) among different yogurt formulations (P<0.05). In addition, RD peel powder fortification showed increasing trends in crude fiber (1.53-3.34 g/100 g), ash (5.19-5.29 g/100 g), and moisture (76.70-80.19 g/100 g) content, respectively; while the reversed trend was observed for fat (3.48-2.36 g/100 g), and crude protein (4.49-4.07 g/100 g) contents, respectively. Furthermore, gradual progression of RD peel powder in fortified yogurt manifested an improvement of the overall antioxidant activity (1.30-1.57 µmol TE/mL). The analyses of the sensory properties demonstrated that yogurt with RD peel powder in proportions of 2% received the highest hedonic score for consumer approval. Moreover, no coliform was reported in any of the control and fortified yogurts. Therefore, it could be concluded that RD peel powder can be employed as a functional food constituent in yogurt with improved quality attributes and sensory properties compared to plain yogurt.

Robotik hasat sistemlerinde lahana ve brokolinin derin öğrenme kullanılarak sınıflandırılması oldukça önemlidir. Derin öğrenme, yapay sinir ağları ve büyük veri setleri kullanılarak karmaşık modellerin öğrenilmesine olanak sağlayan bir makine öğrenme yöntemidir. Bu yöntem yardımıyla bitki sınıflandırmasında ve görsel tanıma problemlerinde etkili bir şekilde kullanılabilir. Lahana ve brokoli gibi bitkilerin sınıflandırılması için öncelikle bir derin öğrenme modeli oluşturulması gerekmektedir. Bu nedenle yapılan çalışmada derin öğrenme yöntemlerinden olan Inception_v3 görüntü tanıma ve sınıflandırma modellemesi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma oluşturulan 2 sınıf üzerinden yürütülmüştür. Oluşturulan sınıflar lahana ve brokoli’dir. Modelin eğitimi için Google Colab’ın sağladığı tpu donanım hızlandırıcısı kullanılmıştır. Eğitim döngüsü (epoch) sayısı 10’dur.Eğitim parametreleri olarak öğrenme hızı 0,001 tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlara göre brokoli ve lahana data setin eğitimi için Inception_v3 modelinin başarılı olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Eğitim sürecinde modelin kayıp değeri giderek düşmüş ve doğruluk değeri artmıştır. Son aşama olan doğrulama aşamasında kayıp değeri 0,0005, doğruluk değeri 1,0000 olarak gözlenmiştir.

Background: In adults aged 30-70 with primary and moderate hyperlipidemia, the present study took place to investigate the therapeutic benefits of a polyherbal unani preparation called Garlitab. Methods: It was a prospective open label, herbal coded test drug-controlled, randomized trial. Out of total screened patients we were enrolled 212 hyperlipidemic patients of 30–70 years in the study fulfilling the inclusion criteria, we were recruited them from OPD of a hospital in Munshiganj and different Unani clinics of Dhaka, Bangladesh after obtaining written informed consent from the patients. Selected individuals were allocated into two groups at random. Group1 Received 500 mg Garlitab tablets twice daily and Group 2 received tablet atorvastatin calcium 10 mg 2 times daily. Height, weight, and blood pressure were recorded along with blood samples. The random distributions were carried out by a research assistant utilizing a random numbers table. Blood samples were taken at the beginning of the trial, 1.5 months later, and 3 months following the intervention. Results: Results for the test medication revealed a substantial drop in cholesterol levels between baseline and the data collected after three months and in case of male it was from 241.72±38.11 to 218.24±34.06 mg/dL for total cholesterol, from 198.27±30.57 to 173.54±29.34 mg/dL for LDL and from 280.78±85.81 to 207.07±51.40 mg/dL for triglyceride. HDL increases from 33.05±3.21 to 34.69±3.13 mg/dL in male patients. The control drug atorvastatin calcium also showed a significant decrease in lipids between baseline and after 3 months data and in case of male it was from 241.92±31.54 to 174.90±22.87 mg/dL for total cholesterol, from 196.20±30.91 to 130.30±24.29 mg/dL for LDL and from 279.48±115.35 to 141.27±59.55 mg/dL for triglyceride. It increases HDL from 32.00±2.25 to 34.03±2.19 mg/dL in male patients. Between the baseline and the 3-month data, the test medicine for females significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides and it was from 244.64±52.18 to 220.12±45.07 mg/dL, from 200.32±30.57 to 173.54±29.34 mg/dL and from 272.32±99.69 to 195.25±60.68 mg/dL respectively. HDL increases from 33.77±3.36 to 35.03±3.23 mg/dL. Between the baseline and the 3-month data, the control medication for females significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides and it was from 247.74±37.95 to 175.26±29.54 mg/dL, from 197.65±27.89 to 130.91±22.04 mg/dL and from 271.57±94.52 to 142.00±50.88 mg/dL respectively. It increases HDL from 32.22±2.32 to 33.46±2.94 mg/dL. Conclusions: According to the results of the study, the polyherbal formulation Garlitab can lower cholesterol levels. It may be a useful medication for treating primary hyperlipidemia.

Bu çalışma, Eskişehir Geçit Kuşağı Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü (EGKTAE) Tavuk Islah işletmesinde ıslahı gerçekleştirilen 2 saf baba (B1 ve B2) ile 3 saf ana (A1, A2 ve A3) hattında 14-42 haftalar arasında yürütülmüştür. Tüm saf hatlarda artan yaşla birlikte FPD skorlarında artış görülmüştür. Canlı ağırlıkların daha yüksek olduğu baba hatlarında (B1 ve B2) 14 haftalık yaşta daha düşük FPD skorları görülürken, 42 haftalık yaşta ana hatlarından (A1, A2 ve A3) daha yüksek olmuştur. Ana hatlarında 30 ve 42 haftalık yaşlarda baba hatlarına göre daha yüksek yumurta verimi ve kuluçkalık yumurta verimi elde edilmiş ve hatlar arasındaki farklılıklar önemli bulunmuştur (P<0,01). Yumurtlama döneminde A1, A2, A3, B1 ve B2 saf hatlarında gerçekleşen kuluçkalık yumurta oranları sırasıyla %98,55, %96,68, %97,75, %96,39 ve %97,23 olarak belirlenmiştir. Saf hatlarda yumurta ağırlıkları bakımından farklılıklar önemli bulunmuştur (P<0,01). Döllülük oranları bakımından genotipler arasında önemli farklılıklar belirlenmiştir (P<0,01). Ebeveynlerin 14, 20, 30 ve 42 haftalık yaşlarındaki canlı ağırlıkları ile FPD skorları arasında belirlenen korelasyon katsayıları sırasıyla 0,70, 0,64, 0,72 ve 0,67 bulunmuştur (P<0,01). 42. hafta yumurta verimi ve kuluçkalık yumurta verimi ile FPD değerleri arasında -0,56 ve -0,54’lük korelasyon katsayıları belirlenmiştir (P<0,01). Döllülük oranları ile canlı ağırlıklar arasındaki korelasyon katsayıları önemli bulunmamıştır. Canlı ağırlıklar ile yumurta verimi ve kuluçkalık yumurta verimi arasındaki önemli düzeyde negatif yönlü korelasyonlar bulunmuştur (P<0,01). Sonuç olarak, CA ve FPD düzeyleri baba hatlarında daha yüksek bulunurken, KYV bakımından ana hatları üstünlük sağlamıştır. Artan CA ile FPD düzeyindeki artış üreme performansındaki düşüşe katkı sağlamış olsa da döllülük oranı üzerinde olumsuz bir etki ortaya çıkmamıştır.

The aim of this paper was to systematically reviewing the selected feed factors. A worldwide food demand, including animal-derived food is highly predictable to increase at 60% by 2050, particularly in developing countries. By 2030, an annual meat consumption is also estimated to grow from 25.5 to 37 kg per person. In some parts of the world; however, such a growing demand isn’t currently matching with a comparable growth in the local production. For example, by 2050, around 40% of an animal-sourced food could be imported by African countries. Although such insufficiency of an animal-sourced food is generally due to that of the farm-animals’ low productivity, this is specifically believed to be because of the poor quality and inadequacy of the feeds. Both anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) and mycotoxins are the main factors that can contribute to the low quality and less efficiency of the feeds. Although some have beneficial effects, at their low concentrations, anti-nutrients are generally accountable for the harmful effects on the nutrient absorption. For example, up to 50, 23 and 10% of proteins and amino acid digestibility, in non-ruminant animals are reduced by the presence of trypsin inhibitors (TI), tannins and phytates, respectively. Feeds that are toxic for the mono-gastric animals may not be toxic to the ruminants. Soaking/roasting followed by pressure cooking is one of the best treating mechanisms to reduce those of the harmful effects of ANFs. Supplementation of the feeds with typical microbial enzymes, particularly when they are in a combined state enables also to reduce the negative effects of ANFs. A quarter of the world’s crops are being contaminated by the molds and fungi, and hence aflatoxin is an inevitable contaminant. Consequently, when animals eat these contaminated feeds, with aflatoxins the milk, eggs and meat could have the safety concerns to the human consumers. Due to that of some weak regulatory standards, the South-East Asian and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries remain at a high risk of aflatoxin contaminations. In addition to that of the carrying-over impacts of aflatoxins, ANFs and mycotoxins are the main factors that are reducing the feed quality and efficiency, in animal production.