Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato, the bacterial agent for tomato speck disease, can cause serious epidemics with high leaf moisture, mild temperatures, and cultural practices allowing bacterial dissemination among host plants. Boron is an essential micro-nutrient for plant growth and health in agricultural production. In this study, the effectiveness of 14 different Boron compounds at 5 different doses (1, 5, 10, 20 and 40 mM) against P. s. pv. tomato at a concentration of 108 CFU ml-1 in vitro was evaluated and the most successful 4 different Boron compounds (Ammonium tetrafluoroborate, Sodium tetrafluoroborate, Zinc borate and Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate) were coated with 5 mM doses infected cv. H2274 tomato seeds to determine bacterial populations and seed emergence rates in the seeds. Among the 14 different Boron compounds used in the experiments, Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate was the most successful active ingredient 92% ratio in inhibiting P. s. pv. tomato populations in tomato seeds, while 39% success was achieved with sodium tetrafluoroborate applications. According to the results of the research, it is thought that some Boron compounds can be an economical, effective and environmentally friendly chemical in reducing P. s. pv. tomato in tomato seeds within the scope of good agricultural practices.

Se evaluó una población de medios hermanos (B1PD280) proveniente del cruzamiento del parental resistente al deterioro fisiológico poscosecha (DFP) CW429-1 (Manihot esculenta x M. walkerae), y ocho genotipos élite utilizados como padres recurrentes susceptibles. Se evaluaron cinco raíces por genotipo, 7 y 14 días después de la cosecha (d.d.c.) mediante una escala (0 - 100%). Los resultados mostraron reducción significativa de DFP (entre 10% y 46% en relación con los parentales recurrentes). Cincuenta y un genotipos tuvieron alto y medio nivel de resistencia (0 - 35%), 22% y 20% de ellos correspondieron a individuos sin síntomas 7 o 14 d.d.c., respectivamente. Se estableció una posible correlación entre DFP (14 d.d.c.) y escopoletina (0.523, P < 0.001) y materia seca (0.288, P < 0.001). | The accelerated Physiological Postharvest Deterioration (PPD) process limits the potential of cassava crop, diminishing its palatability and commercial value within 24-72 hours after harvest. A source of genes for drastic delay of PPD was identified in an inter-specific hybrid (CW429-1) between Manihot esculenta (cultivated cassava) and Manihot walkerae. The aim in this study was to evaluate the introgression of the resistance to PPD from the donor parent CW429-1 in cassava. A half-sib (BIPD280) population from resistant parental CW429-1 and 8 elite CIAT genotypes, used as susceptible recurrent parents, was developed and evaluated. The method proposed by Wheatley et al. (1985), with some modifications was used to quantify PPD. Five roots per genotype were evaluated 7 and 14 days after harvest (DAH), following a scale (0 - 100%), other relevant traits were evaluated. Results showed significant reduction of PPD (between 10-46% of PPD in relation to the recurrent parents). About 51% of genotypes were found to have high to medium level of resistance (0-35% PPD) of which 22 and 20% genotypes correspond to individuals without PPD after 7 and 14 DAH, respectively. A positive correlation was found between PPD (14 DAH) and scopoletin (0.523, p<0.001), and with dry matter (0.288, p<0.001). These preliminary results indicated that the scheme for introgressing PPD resistance was successful, that confirm the potential of the wild cassava in the scheme of cassava breeding.

This study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of tillage techniques on depth, furrow slice and water retention in Maugo Smallholder Rice Scheme in Kenya. Treatments were arranged in randomized complete block design with four replicates. Four tillage treatments were used. The first one was conventional ox plough practiced by farmers where they first flood the field with water before ploughing. The other three treatments were ox plough, hand hoe and tractor ploughing all with no flooding before ploughing. Data collected included depth of ploughing and harrowing during land preparation. Furrow slices during ploughing and harrowing as well as water retention were recorded. Tractor ploughing had the highest mean depth of ploughing of 42.00 ± 0.81 cm followed by conventional ox ploughing with 17.75 ± 0.75 cm, ox ploughing15.75 ± 0.62 cm and hand hoe ploughing had the lowest mean depth 15.50 ± 0.28 cm. Tractor ploughing had the largest mean furrow size of 62.00 ± 0.91cm followed by conventional ox ploughing 32.25 ± 0.85 cm, ox ploughing 30.25 ± 0.85 cm while hand hoe ploughing had the smallest mean furrow slice of 16.5 ± 0.50 cm. Highest mean of retained water was recorded in week 4 in paddy rice fields prepared using conventional ox ploughing (10.5 cm), ox ploughing (10 cm), hand hoe ploughing (11.5 cm) and tractor ploughing (11.5 cm) while the lowest was recorded in week 15 for conventional plots. There were significant differences in mean depths during both ploughing and harrowing. Tractor ploughing mean depths were significantly different from the other treatments. The weekly mean water depths retained in the plots were more than 6 cm for the entire growing period of rice.

Celem pracy jest ocena poziomu świadomości rolniczej młodzieży akademickiej z woj. małopolskiego oraz określenie wybranych czynników determinujących ten poziom. Ich znajomość może stanowić podstawę działań różnych podmiotów, które przyczynią się do wzrostu świadomości rolniczej młodego pokolenia. Zasadniczym źródłem danych wykorzystanych do analizy i wnioskowania były informacje pierwotne uzyskane z badań własnych, przeprowadzonych metodą PAPI na grupie 436 studentów. Do pomiaru i oceny świadomości młodzieży na temat rolnictwa wykorzystano indeks świadomości rolniczej. Jak wynika z przeprowadzonych badań, większość respondentów nie rozumie roli rolnictwa, którą odgrywa ono w gospodarce, społeczeństwie i środowisku. Determinantami poziomu świadomości rolniczej w grupie studentów były płeć oraz miejsce zamieszkania. | The aim of the work is to assess the level of agricultural awareness of academic youth and to pinpoint selected factors determining this the level. Being familiar with these determinants might serve as the basis for taking some actions by various entities which contribute to the increase in the agricultural awareness of the young generation. The main source of the data used for the analyses and applications was the primary information obtained from personal research. The research was done by using PAPI method on the group of 436 students. In order to measure and evaluate the youth awareness on agriculture the index of agricultural awareness was used. The findings of the studies indicate that the level of agricultural awareness of academic youth on the role in economy, society and environment is low. The determinants of agricultural awareness among students were gender and abode. | świadomość rolnicza, młodzież akademicka, województwo małopolskie | agricultural awareness, academic youth, Voivodship of Lesser Poland | 13 | 195-205 | 1

The aim of the work is to assess the level of agricultural awareness of academic youth and to pinpoint selected factors determining this the level. Being familiar with these determinants might serve as the basis for taking some actions by various entities which contribute to the increase in the agricultural awareness of the young generation. The main source of the data used for the analyses and applications was the primary information obtained from personal research. The research was done by using PAPI method on the group of 436 students. In order to measure and evaluate the youth awareness on agriculture the index of agricultural awareness was used. The findings of the studies indicate that the level of agricultural awareness of academic youth on the role in economy, society and environment is low. The determinants of agricultural awareness among students were gender and abode. Synopsis. Celem pracy jest ocena poziomu świadomości rolniczej młodzieży akademickiej z woj. małopolskiego oraz określenie wybranych czynników determinujących ten poziom. Ich znajomość może stanowić podstawę działań różnych podmiotów, które przyczynią się do wzrostu świadomości rolniczej młodego pokolenia. Zasadniczym źródłem danych wykorzystanych do analizy i wnioskowania były informacje pierwotne uzyskane z badań własnych, przeprowadzonych metodą PAPI na grupie 436 studentów. Do pomiaru i oceny świadomości młodzieży na temat rolnictwa wykorzystano indeks świadomości rolniczej. Jak wynika z przeprowadzonych badań, większość respondentów nie rozumie roli rolnictwa, którą odgrywa ono w gospodarce, społeczeństwie i środowisku. Determinantami poziomu świadomości rolniczej w grupie studentów były płeć oraz miejsce zamieszkania.

This study examined farmers’ level of use of climate change adaptation strategies across selected agro-ecological zones in Nigeria. Edo and Ondo States were selected for the study with three major agro-ecological zones. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used. The correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between year of education and level of use of adaptation strategies (r = 0.15, P = 0.02). The result of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that significant differences existed in most of the adaptation strategies employed except planting different varieties (F = 1.672, P = 0.190), intercropping (F = 0.646, P = 0.525), crop rotation (F = 2.436, P = 0.090) and migration to different sites (F = 0.661, P = 0.517). The study recommended that the issue of climate change should not be taken lightly by all stakeholders as its effect differs among various agro-ecological zones.

The behavior and agricultural characteristics of two kinds of Chrysanthemum (White Marble and Yellow Polaris) were evaluated in terms of yield and quality of the product. Two different kinds of planting systems were applied (single stem and pinched stem). The experimental design in randomized whole blocks for each variety and system including four density treatments (80, 90, 110 and 115 sterns per 1.05 m2) was repeated six times. The experimental unit was of 2.10 m2; 1.26 m2 were harvested. A strong discrepancy between the quantity and quality of the product was observed. The highest yields were obtained with densities of 110 and 115 stems per 1.05 m2. However, the experimental units dis not always met both requirements of a diameter greater than seven cm and three or more marketable flowers per stem. If maximizing production of acceptable bunches is taken as a decision variable, a density of 90 sterns per 1.05 m2 with a 3/3/2/2/2/3/3 arrangement with pinched stern for Yellow Polar is seems a better alternative. As for White Marble, it would be better to have 80 stems per 1.05 m2 with a 3/2/2/2/2/2/3 arrangement in the single stem, but the probability of acceptance is only 0.666. In addition, White Marble showed more susceptibility to dwarfism. | Se evaluó el comportamiento y características agronómicas asociadas con el rendimiento y la calidad del producto en las variedades White Marble y Yellow Polaris, en los sistemas de tallo único y tallo despuntado. El diseño experimental de bloques completos al azar para cada variedad y sistema incluía cuatro tratamientos de densidad (80, 90, 110 Y 115 tallos por 1.05 m2), con seis repeticiones. La unidad experimental fue de 2.10 m2, cosechando 1. 26m2(1.05 x 1.20). Se observó marcado antagonismo entre la cantidad y la calidad del producto comercial. Los mayores rendimientos se obtuvieron con densidades de 110 y 115 tallos por 1.05 m2, pero no siempre la producción cumplía con los requisitos de diámetro de la flor mayor de siete cm y tres ó más flores comerciales por tallo. Tomando como criterio de decisión maximizar la producción de ramos aceptables, se considera como mejor alternativa en la variedad Yellow Polaris la densidad de 90 tallos por 1.05 m2 en un arreglo 3/3/2/2/2/3/3 y con el sistema de tallo despuntado. Para White Marble sería preferible 80 tallos por 1_05 m2, con un arreglo 3/2/2/2/2/2/3 en el sistema de tallo único; pero la probabilidad de aceptación fue de sólo 0.666 y además presentó más susceptibilidad al enanismo.