Due to climate change, the world is negatively affected by drought, temperature, salinity, and flood stress, leading to a significant decline in crop production. Lettuce is particularly significant when considering salt stress. To increase plant tolerance to salinity, various strategies are employed to support the development of agriculture. Rhizobacteria play a key role in regulating phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) homeostasis in plants. According to the study results, Rhizobium bacteria supported plant growth by improving the solubility of zinc and phosphate. These findings highlight the beneficial effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on the antioxidant system, which helps detoxify reactive oxygen species. The relationship between proline accumulation and antioxidant enzyme activities showed that PGPR inoculation enhanced the plant's defense mechanism against salt stress. In establishing this tolerance, increases in chlorophyll content, repair of membrane repair, and higher leaf relative humidity under salt stress were observed. PGPR also improved seedling height, diameter, and fresh and dry weight under stress by 70%, 51.4%, 55%, and 109%, respectively, due to the stress-mitigating effects of P and Zn. In conclusion, it is predicted that there will be a need to develop fertilization programs containing different rhizobacteria and Zn+P combinations. These programs would activate the antioxidant mechanism in saline soils, stabilize physiological processes, and positively impact plant growth.

Bu çalışmanın amacı yumurtlayan bıldırcın karma yemlerine katkı maddesi olarak kapya biberi (Capsicum Annum cv. Kapija) tozu ilavesinin performans ve yumurta kalitesine etkisini incelemektir. Çalışma, 18 haftalık yaştaki toplam 54 adet dişi bıldırcın ile 6 tekerrürden oluşan 3 muamele grubunda yürütülmüş olup her tekerrüre 3 adet bıldırcın yerleştirilmiştir. Muameleler bazal rasyona 0, 5 veya 10 g/kg seviyelerinde kapya biber tozu ilavesiyle oluşturulmuştur. Bıldırcınlar muamele rasyonları ile 8 hafta boyunca serbest olarak yemlenmişlerdir. Canlı ağırlık, yumurta verimi, yemden yararlanma oranı, sarı indeksi, ak indeksi ve Haugh birimi karma yeme kapya biberi tozu ilavesinden etkilenmemiştir. Karma yeme kapya biber tozu ilavesi ile yumurta ağırlığı ve kitlesi ile yem tüketimi ve yumurta sarısı a* değeri artmış, ancak yumurta kabuk oranı azalmıştır. Karma yeme 10 g/kg seviyesinde kapya biber ilavesiyle kabuk kalınlığı ile yumurta sarısı L* ve b* değeri azalmıştır. Bu sonuçlara göre yumurtlayan bıldırcın karma yemlerine kapya biberi tozu ilavesi performansı ve yumurta sarısı a* değerini olumlu etkilerken, kabuk kalitesini olumsuz etkilemiştir.

Ağır metallerin biyolojik olarak ıslahında alternatif bir çözüm olarak funguslar etkili bir yöntem olarak kabul edilmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, uzun süreli ağır metalle kontamine olmuş Samsun Organize Sanayi Bölgesi ve Adalar Orman bölgesinden alınan Pinus brutia ibrelerinde karşılaştırmalı olarak ağır metal konsantrasyonlarını belirlemek ve potansiyel biyoremediatörler olabilecek mantar mikobiyomunu değerlendirmekti. Çalışma sonucunda ibre numunelerinde Cu, Pb, Zn, Mn, Cr, Cd, Ni, Se, As, Li, V ve Co elementlerinin analizleri yapılmış, bu elementlerden Ni, As, Li, V ve Co element konsantrasyonları belirlenebilir limitlerin altında kalmıştır. Diğer elementlerin tamamında ise Samsun OSB’de elde edilen konsantrasyonlar, Adalar bölgesinde elde edilen konsantrasyonlardan daha yüksek seviyededir. Bunun yanı sıra metagenomik analiz sonucunda, Samsun OSB P. brutia ibrelerinde sırasıyla Aureobasidium (%27,5), Gibberella (%20,7), Cladosporium (%14), Articulospora (%5,8), Helicoma (%3,1), Alternaria (%1,7), Hazslinszkyomyces (%1,6) ve Lasiodiplodia (%1) cinsleri belirlenirken Samsun Adalar mikobiyomunda sırasıyla Phaeococcomyces (%22,8), Hormonema (%19,1), Aureobasidium (%13,8), Cladosporium (%6,5), Alternaria (%4,6), Neosetophoma (%3,1), Rachicladosporium (%3), Ophiosphaerella (%2,1), ve Phaeosclera (%1,8) cisleri saptanmıştır. Sonuçlar element konsantrasyonundaki fazlalığa dirençli olduğu bilinen taksonların ortamda dominant olduğunu göstermektedir. Gelecekte bu çalışma sürdürülebilir temiz bir çevre için ağır metal kirliliğinin biyolojik kaynaklar kullanılarak iyileştirilmesi yaklaşımlarına yönelik yenilikçi stratejilerin geliştirilmesine referans teşkil edebilir.

In this study, it was to identify a method for separating the free bulgur bran from the fine bulgur during the production of bulgur. This was attempted by creating an electrostatic field using a PVC surface. It was observed that the issue of free bran, which adversely affects the packaged products visually, was effectively solved by this method. In contrast to conventional techniques, an alternative methodology was employed which utilizing a device comprising a folded PVC surface (folded curved channel). The configuration of the experimental apparatus was developed with dimensions of 4, 5 and 6 cm in width, 20, 40 and 60 cm in length, and angles of 30, 35 and 40 degrees, respectively. At the end of the PVC surface, plates were placed to create an electric field. In order to create the electric field, one of the plates was charged with a positive and the other with a negative charge. The distance between the plates was varied according to the width of the tunnel. The expected results were obtained in the layered PVC system. Consequently, a fine bulgur mixture consisting of 5 g of bran per 1000 g of bulgur was introduced into the experimental system at a flow rate of 0.89 g/s. This resulted in a notable reduction in the free bran content, which decreased from 5 g to approximately 2 g.

Biochar is now gaining awareness as a sustainable tool for soil health improvement, boosting carbon (C) storage and the enhancement of nutrient cycling in agricultural soils. This study assesses the effects of biochar on soil respiration, pH, and electrical conductivity (EC) in savanna soils over a 45-day incubation trail in the laboratory. Four different biochar treatments (0, 2, 4, and 6 t/ha) were used in the study. The treatments were established at 26°C, and after 2, 5, and 10 days, the CO2 levels were recorded. After incubation for 0, 5, 10, and 45 days, the EC and pH were assessed. As the rate of application of biochar increased, the rate of CO2 evolution increased as well. During the first two days of incubation, the CO2 evolution rate rose by a value of 129 at 2 t/ha biochar, 146 at 4 t/ha biochar, and 168 ug CO2/g soil/d at 6 t/ha biochar above the 0 t/ha biochar. Following five days of incubation, the amounts of CO2 evolution that were higher than the control were 99 with 2 t/ha, 116 with 4 t/ha, and 120 ug CO2/g soil/d with 6 t/ha of biochar. The increase in CO2 evolution above the control treatment at 10 days of incubation was 61 with 2 t/ha, 79 with 4 t/ha, and 87 ug CO2/g soil/d with 6 t/ha of biochar. Analogously, rising patterns in CO2 emissions were noted. Throughout the whole incubation period, the biochar treatments' soil EC and pH were greater than those of the control treatment. After applying biochar, there were increases in the evolution of CO2, however after 10 days of incubation, the percentage of C evolved from the addition of biochar decreased as the rates of biochar increased. At two t/ha, four t/ha, and six t/ha, the percentage C developed was 1.74 %, 1.66%, and 0.82% of the applied biochar C, respectively. Although the CO2 evolved ratio to the total amount of biochar C typically reduced with increasing biochar rates, this study shows that the addition of biochar increases soil respiration, EC, and pH.

This study was carried out to determine the effect of different irrigation frequency and levels on silage sorghum plant for yield and quality at the Bingöl University Agricultural Research and Application Field in 2022 using the Master BMR variety as plant material. Randomized complete blocks applying the split-plots experimental design with three replications was used; four irrigation levels (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) and four irrigation frequencies (5, 10, 15 and 20 days) were considered as treatments. Percentage of moisture replacement was determined using total moisture loss from evapotranspiration (ET). Amount of water discharged by emitters were predetermined, hence, time was used to determine the exact amount. Properties related to green forage yield, dry matter yield, crude protein ratio, crude protein yield, acid detergent insoluble fibre, neutral detergent insoluble fibre, digestible dry matter, dry matter consumption and relative feed value were investigated. Statistically significant differences between all the examined features were observed. The highest green forage yield, dry matter yield and crude protein yield were obtained from 5-day frequency and 100% level. Highest crude protein ratio from 5-day frequency and 25% level, lowest acid detergent insoluble fibre rate and highest digestible dry matter rate from 20-day frequency and 25% level, highest dry matter intake and relative feed value with the lowest neutral detergent insoluble fibre rate were observed from 25% level with 10 and 20-day frequencies. In conclusion; it can be stated that, to obtain high yield from silage sorghum, it is necessary to irrigate at 5 days frequencies and 100% level. However, high-quality product can be obtained with a 10-day frequency and a 25% level with low yield.

The study presents findings on comparative analysis of household food insecurity status among rice farmers in the Savanna and the Rainforest agro-ecological zones in Southwest States, Nigeria. Primary data were used and obtained through the administration of a well structured questionnaire. A multistage random sampling was used to select 577 rice farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, household food insecurity access (HFIA) scale, household food insecurity access prevalence (HFIAP) scale, likert scale and linear regression model. The results revealed that majority of the rice farmer’s fall within 31-50 years of age bracket, with household size of 5-8 persons, married, with farming experiences and have small farm size. The findings from average household food insecurity access scale scores in the Savanna and the Rainforest agro-ecological zones were 4.0 (mildly food insecure) and 5.2 (moderately food insecure) respectively. The results of HFIAP indicator revealed that about 39.1% and 33.5% of respondents were classified as food secure, 8% and 13.9% were mildly food insecure, 15.1% and 22.2% were moderately food insecure and 37.8% and 30.4% were severely food insecure in the Savanna and the Rainforest agro-ecological zones respectively. The major coping strategies adopted by the respondents against food insecurity include reduce the quantity of food consumed and eating but not satisfied. The linear regression model revealed that age, sex, years in school, farm size, household size, farming experience, rice farming experience and tenure system significantly affect household’s food insecurity status. To transport from food insecure to food secure, age, sex, years in school, farm size, household size, farming experience, rice farming experience and tenure system alleviation policies are imperative.

In this study, the effectiveness of commercial essential oil mixture application in preventing calf losses due to diarrhea and on the growth, development and health parameters of calves was investigated. For this purpose, 24 newborn Simmental calves were used. Following birth, 20 ml of essential oil mixture was given orally via syringe to the calves in the treatment group after drinking milk in the morning for 5 days. The average birth weight of calves was 39.0 ± 0.72 kg. Birth weight of male and female calves were 42.3 ± 1.01 and 38.6 ± 0.96 kg respectively, the difference between groups were found significant. First month weight was 45.7 ± 1.67, 42.4 ± 1.65 kg in the control and treatment groups, respectively. There was no difference between the control and treatment groups in terms of body measurements taken at birth, but a significant difference was observed in chest circumference in favor of the control group in terms of measurements obtained at the 1st month. There was no difference between the treatment and control groups in terms of hematological parameters detected in the blood taken on the 10th day and in the 1-month period. No differences were observed between groups in terms of immunoglobulin levels (IgM and IgG). There was no effect of the commercial essential oil mixture on the fecal score of the calves included in the trial. It was revealed that the essential oil mixture does not make any difference in the growth, development and health of Simmental calves in a one-month period. In future studies on the subject, it is recommended that higher doses of the essential oil mixture be investigated.

Fish is regarded as an important protein source in human nutrition due to its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids In traditional global cuisine, fish holds a prominent position, with seafood restaurants, fish markets, and eateries serving as popular venues for fish consumption. However, it is imperative to preserve fish freshness as improper storage can lead to rapid spoilage, posing risks of potential foodborne illnesses. To address this concern, artificial intelligence techniques have been utilized to evaluate fish freshness, introducing a deep learning and machine learning approach. Leveraging a dataset of 4476 fish images, this study conducted feature extraction using three transfer learning models (MobileNetV2, Xception, VGG16) and applied four machine learning algorithms (SVM, LR, ANN, RF) for classification. The synergy of Xception and MobileNetV2 with SVM and LR algorithms achieved a 100% success rate, highlighting the effectiveness of machine learning in preventing foodborne illness and preserving the taste and quality of fish products, especially in mass production facilities.