This study was carried out to obtain morphometric measurement values of tongue and esophagus in Swiss Albino and Balb-c mice, to examine the biometric differences of these measurements between sexes and groups. Thirty-two mice, 16 Swiss Albino (8 males, 8 females) and 16 Balb-c (8 males, 8 females), were used for this study. Mice anesthetized with the ketamine-xylazine combination were fixed by the technique. The tongue and esophagus of the mice were carefully dissected and removed. Then, morphometric measurements of the dissected organs were taken, and statistical analysis was performed. When the morphometric measurement values were examined, it was seen that all of the measurement values obtained from both Swiss Albino and Balb-c mice were higher in males than in females. Statistically significant differences were observed between the groups in all morphometric measurement values of tongue and esophagus in both mouse races (p<0.05). Additionally, positive and significant correlations were found between morphometric measurement values of tongue and esophagus in both groups according to gender. Differences in morphometric measurement values of the tongue and esophagus were determined between genders and groups in Swiss Albino and Balb-c mice. Furthermore, this study provided basic morphometric data that will benefit various scientific fields related to the tongue and esophagus in these animals, especially anatomical studies.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of partially replacing the commercial soybean meal (SBM) with a home-treated, locally produced raw-full fat soybean (RFFSB) in the diets of broilers. A 3×2×2+1 factorial arrangement was used to conduct this feeding trial. A test ingredient (RFFSB) was differently soaked (0, 6 or 12 hrs), drained, boiled (25 or 35 min) and sundried. Following this, it was hammered to pass through a 0.2-mm sieve, then 12 experimental diets were formulated, replacing the SBM by such a home-treated-RFFSB at 50 or 75%. The control diet didn’t contain any RFFSBN. Totally 13 experimental diets were prepared and every treatment was replicated 3 times and 10 chicks per replicate. The results revealed that replacing the commercial SBM by a treated RFFSB had no significant interaction effects on any measured parameter. However, soaking and then boiling it (RFFSB) had significant (P<0.05) interaction effect on the BWTG (1-13d and 14-28d). When increasing the soaking time, the FI (feed intake), BWTG (body weight gain) and feed efficiency were significantly (P<0.05) decreased. When increasing the boiling duration, both FI and feed efficiency (14-28d) were improved. But, when increasing the replacement rate of RFFSB, the feed efficiency was deteriorated. Broilers fed on both control and diets, containing a non-soaked RFFSB had higher (P<0.05) BWTG (1-13d). Birds fed on diets containing RFFSB that was soaked for the longest period (12 hrs) had significantly lower BWTG. Birds fed on diets, containing prolonged boiling duration had significantly (P<0.05) higher BWTG and feed efficiency. There was no interaction (P> 0.05) effect on both carcass yield and cut-products. Neither increasing a boiling time nor a replacement rate had (P<0.05) any influence on the WT (weight) of the carcass. Birds on both control and on non-soaked RFFSB diets had better WT of carcass products. There was no interaction (P>0.05) effect on organ developments. However, increasing the soaking-duration significantly (P<0.05) reduced the organ developments. Therefore, it is concluded that commercial SBM can be replaced by a non-soaked, but boiled raw soybean in diets of broilers.

The blanket prescription of nitrogen (N) fertilizer often results in irrational fertilization. To address this issue and align the application of nitrogen fertilizers with the crop-specific demand, it is imperative to save nitrogen resources, maximize the uptake and net income, and subside environmental pollution. In this context, a field experiment was carried out in Kumroj, Chitwan, Nepal during 2022 to assess the growth, yield, and profitability of rice production by comparing different precision nitrogen management practices. The study was carried out in a randomized complete block design with seven treatments and three replications. The treatments included decision support tools for nitrogen management such as the Green Seeker (GS), the Soil plant analysis development Development (SPAD) meter, and the Leaf Color Chart (LCC) combined with basal application of nitrogen at 30 kg ha–1 and the Urea briquette Deep Placement (UDP), the Polymer Coated Urea (PCU), and the Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (RDF, 120 kg N ha–1). The growth, yield, yield attributes, and financial data were taken. Precision nitrogen management techniques significantly enhanced rice growth and yield parameters. GS–guided application required the highest nitrogen demand (155 kg ha–1), while SPAD (80 kg ha–1) and UDP (78 kg ha–1) resulted in lower usage. PCU and UDP enhanced plant height, leaf area index, and above–ground dry matter. Higher grain yield (6.64 t ha–1) was attained with LCC, SPAD (6.44 t ha–1), and UDP (6.41 t ha–1) treatments. GS application exhibited the highest straw yield (11.17 t ha–1), while LCC demonstrated the highest benefit–cost ratio (1.96). This study concluded that SPAD and UDP demonstrated the potential to save nitrogen resources, while LCC and UDP were found profitable.

The present study highlights the ongoing threat of foodborne illnesses to public health, primarily caused by bacterial pathogens. Despite advancements in conventional microbiological testing techniques, which are sensitive but time-consuming, challenges remain in ensuring timely detection of contaminants throughout the food supply chain. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is recognized as a more effective approach to ensuring food safety, emphasizing proactive identification and control of hazards at critical points in production. Emerging technologies like quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and biosensors offer faster and more accurate detection methods, although with certain limitations. Biosensors such as ELISA, SPR, and electrochemical immunosensors, in particular, show promise due to their high sensitivity and specificity, enabling rapid detection of a wide range of contaminants. This paper underscores the importance of integrating advanced technologies with established food safety protocols to enhance the safety and quality of food products, benefiting consumers, producers, and regulatory agencies alike.

This research; it was established under the Sakarya ecological conditions and carried out for 2 years between 2021 and 2023 to determine the yield and quality characteristics of some fodder beet varieties. The experiment was set up with four replications in a randomized blocks trial design. Rekord, Rota, Ursus and Zentaur varieties were used in this research. In the study; in tubers; length (cm), diameter (cm), aboveground length ratio (%), yield (kg/da), dry matter content (%), dry matter yield (kg/da), crude protein ratio (%), sugar ratio (%) and weight loss in storage (%) and in leaves; yield (kg/da), length (cm), width (cm), dry matter ratio (%), dry matter yield (kg/da) and crude protein ratio (%) properties were investigated. The most positive data in the study were obtained from the Ursus variety (In tuber: length; 29.1 cm, yield; 19.309 kg/da, dry matter content; 15.9%, crude protein ratio; 9.30%, sugar ratio; 6.35%, and in leaves; length; 61.0 cm, yield; 2.585 kg/da, dry matter content; 14.0%, crude protein ratio; 23.5%).

In the current study, four different types of yogurt were produced as control samples (no MPP added) and 1, 2, and 3% melon peel powder (MPP1, MPP2, and MPP3). These yogurts were determined by physicochemical, microbiological, sensory, total phenolic, and antioxidant activity weekly for 21 days. While ash, moisture, titratable acidity (TA), viscosity, water holding capacity (WHC), a* and b* values, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant capacity of melon peel powder samples increased, L*, pH, and syneresis values decreased. In concentrations of 1, 2, and 3%, the mean antioxidant activity of powdered yogurt was found to have average values during storage of 30.09%, 32.32%, and 36.26%, respectively. All yogurts continued to contain more than 107 cfu/g of live lactic acid bacteria during fermentation. As the storage time increased, the sample’s pH and syneresis decreased, while titration acidity and texture increased. No yeast or mold (2 log cfu/g) was determined in the samples. The panelists preferred MPP1 and MPP2 samples. According to the findings of the study, melon rind powder, which is a by-product, can be recommended as a functional food additive in yogurts.

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Gümüşhane ili Kelkit, Şiran ve Köse ilçelerinde şeker fasulyesi yetiştiriciliği yapılan işletmelerde demografik ve yapısal faktörlerin dekar başına brüt kar üzerindeki etkilerini belirlemektir. Bu kapsamda brüt kâr ile bazı demografik ve yapısal özellikler arasındaki ilişkiler araştırılarak, bu faktörlerin kârlılık üzerindeki etkileri Karar Ağacı yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bölgesinde, ata tohumu olan ve diğer şeker fasulyesine göre yöreye has özellikleri barındıran Kelkit şeker fasulyesi için coğrafi işaret tescili alınmıştır. Ancak son yıllarda yöre çiftçisi ata tohumunu kullanmak yerine çevre bölgelerden elde ettikleri şeker fasulyesi tohumunu kullanmaktadır. Tescillenen Kelkit şeker fasulyesi ile geleneksel şeker fasulyesi üretiminde brüt kar üzerinde hangi demografik ve yapısal faktörlerin etkili olduğunu ortaya koymak bu araştırmanın temel sorusunu oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre; toplam ekili alandaki şeker fasulyesi payı, toplam ekili alan, Cİ’li Kelkit şeker fasulyesi üretim durumu, mülk arazi büyüklüğü, hanede tarımla uğraşan birey sayısı, toplam tarımsal üretim değeri içerisinde şeker fasulyesinin payı ve üretici yaşı elde edilen brüt kar üzerinde etkili faktörler olarak belirlenmiştir.

Many scientific studies are conducted directly or indirectly with humans, animals, and plants. We believe that body electricity, which is generated and constantly present in the bodies of living beings, should be considered in scientific studies as an effective factor for production activity. We believe that body electricity should be included in the environment to bring the rumen fluids of sheep used in Daisy II rumen simulators closer to reality. In this way, the most realistic environment is created by adding the influencing factors of body electricity and many factors that can affect the outcome. The study was conducted on a total of 16 Karayaka ewes, including 4 lambs, 4 one-year-old ewes, 4 pregnant ewes and 4 lactating ewes. The data obtained in the study were collected by measuring the body electricity of the animals before and after grazing in 3 different periods for each group. At the end of the study, it was found that the value of body electricity of sheep determined at 0.12±0.001 v (volt) before feeding was higher than the value determined at 0.09±0.002 v after feeding. The difference between the two values was found to be statistically significant (P<0.05). However, it was found that the fact that the live weights of the animals in the groups were different and they were in different physiological periods did not cause a significant (P>0.05) difference in the electrical body currents before and after feeding (except in lambs (P<0.05)). It can be said that the measurements made in other periods and groups can change the electrical body currents after feeding and that the electrical body currents differ according to the animals fed in the barn, especially during the grazing period, before going to pasture and when returning to pasture.

In this research, it is aimed to determine the factors affecting the innovation level of agricultural enterprises. Konya province was chosen as the research area because it is one of the important agricultural production centres in Türkiye. Stratified random sampling method was used within the scope of the study. A total of 268 agricultural enterprise owners were interviewed face to face and survey data were compiled. Multiple regression model was applied in the analysis of the factors affecting the perception of innovations by the operator. In this research, considering the characteristics of the data collected by the questionnaire, the linear regression model, which uses functional forms in regression models, was used. In the study, innovation index was taken as the dependent variable in the linear regression model. Independent variables were determined as education, experience, number of parcels, amount of land, active capital, amount of land, agricultural income, following innovations, receiving training on agricultural issues, participating in agricultural activities, following events related to agriculture on social media and cooperation with institutions. As a result of the model, a positive relationship was determined between education, experience, number of parcels, amount of land, active capital, amount of land, agricultural income, following innovations, receiving training on agriculture-related issues, participating in agriculture-related activities, following agriculture-related events on social media and cooperation with institutions and innovation index.

Araştırma Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Bahçe Bitkileri Bölümü arazisinde, ‘Tokat-1’ Mürver genotipine uygulanan kontrol, PGPR bakterileri ve solucan gübresinin bitkisel özelliklerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amacı ile yürütülmüştür. Uygulamalara göre, yazlık sürgün sayıları yaklaşık 14-20 adet/bitki olarak bulunmuş ve uygulamalar arasında istatistiki bir fark olmamıştır. Sürgün boyu en uzun, kontrol uygulamasından 89,39 cm, PGPR uygulamasına 86,48 cm ve solucan gübresi 77,03 cm olarak ölçülmüş ve uygulamalar arasındaki farklılık önemli bulunmuştur. Ağaç taç hacmi ortalaması 1,52-2,43 m3 olarak ölçülmüş ve en yüksek değer kontrol ve PGPR uygulamasından elde edilmiştir. Bitki gövde çapı ve yaprak alanı, uygulamalara göre değişmemiştir. Bitki kök sayısı (46-80 adet/bitki), kök çapı (7,88-10,45 mm) ve kök toplam kuru madde ağırlığına (%28,79-31,63) uygulamaların etkisi benzer bulunmuştur.