International Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment (JFAE)

2008 Volume 6, Issue 2

Print and Online Journal
Print ISSN: 1459-0255 / Online ISSN: 1459-0263

Food and Health

Recovery and stability of oleuropein and other phenolic compounds during extraction
and processing of olive (Olea europaea L.) leaves

Author(s): Nasir S. A. Malik ^* and Joe M. Bradford

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Thermophysical properties of some species of Malaysian freshwater fish in unfrozen state

Author(s): K. A. Abbas ^*, S. M. Abdulkarim and B. Jamilah

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Chemical composition of fermented roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx as affected by microbial isolates from different sources

Author(s): A.O. Ojokoh ^1*, F. C. Adetuyi ¹ and F. A. Akinyosoye ¹

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Growth inhibitory activity of maize “ogi” liquor on common diarrheal bacteria in Southwest Nigeria

Author(s): T. T. Adebolu

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Effects of fermentation on some antinutrients and nutrients contents of sandbox (Hura crepitans) seed

Author(s): M. A. Fowomola ^* and A. A. Akindahunsi

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UV-A treatment delays yellowing of cucumber during storage

Author(s): M. Ufuk Kasim and Rezzan Kasim ^*

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Analysis of the effects of genetically modified organisms on consumers in Tokat province of Turkey

Author(s): Halil Kizilaslan and Nuray Kizilaslan ^*

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Chemical composition, antioxidant activity and anthocyanin profiles of purple
mulberry (Morus rubra) fruits

Author(s): Ilkay Koca ^*, N. Sule Ustun, Ahmet Faik Koca and Bulent Karadeniz

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Application of chemometric tools to compare Algerian olive oils produced in different locations

Author(s): Hamida Benabid ¹, Hacène Naamoune ¹, Hicham Noçairi ² and Douglas N. Rutledge ^2*

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Physico-chemical characteristics of oils extracted from three compartments of the olive fruit (pulp, endocarp and seed) of variety Chemlal cultivated in Kabylia (Algeria)

Author(s): Ramdane Moussaoui ^1*, Wahiba Labbaci ¹, Nassima Hemar ¹, AhcèneYouyou ² and Youcef Amir ³

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Ferric reducing/antioxidant power of Maillard reaction products in model bread
crusts

Author(s): Yusuf Yilmaz ^* and F. Burcu Akgun

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Inhibitory effect of polysaccharides produced by medicinal macrofungus Cordyceps jiangxiensis on cancer cells via apoptotic pathway and cell cycle arrest

Author(s): Jian-hui Xiao ^{1, 2*} and Jian-jiang Zhong ^{1, 3}

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Nutritional status and morbidity among HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 6-9 years in Suba district, Kenya

Author(s): Gertrude M. Were ^1*, Omo Ohiokpehai ², Judith Kimiywe ³, Grace M. Mbagaya ¹, J. B. Okeyo-Owuor ⁴, Joyce Kamau⁵ and Dorcas Mbithe ³

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Some control strategies in agricultural grain driers: A review

Author(s): O. F. Lutfy ¹, S. B. Mohd Noor ¹, K. A. Abbas ^2* and M. H. Marhaban ¹

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Rheological properties of rennet-induced milk gels as affected by high pressure treatment at different temperatures

Author(s): Reyad R. Shaker ^1*, Tareq M. Osaili ¹, Stephanie Clark ², Federico M. Harte ³ and Gustavo V. Barbosa-Canovas ³

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Measurement and determinants of food insecurity in northeast Nigeria: Some empirical policy guidelines

Author(s): Paul S. Amaza ^1*, Adedeji O. Adejobi ² and Tosan Fregene ³

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Chemical composition and pasting properties of CMD resistant cassava clones planted at different locations

Author(s): L.O. Sanni ^{1, 2*}, A. A. Adebowale ², B. Maziya-Dixon ¹ and A.G.O. Dixon ¹

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Gluten-free couscous preparation: Traditional procedure description and technological feasibility for three rice-leguminous supplemented formulae

Author(s): Leila Benatallah ^*, Abdelnacer Agli and Mohammed Nasreddine Zidoune

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Utilization of buckwheat flour in gluten-free egg noodle production

Author(s): Nermin Bilgiçli

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Influence of postharvest water replacement on shelf life of parsley leaves

Author(s): Fernando L. Finger ^1*, Virgínia de S. Álvares ², Jacson R. da Silva ³, Caetano Calestine ¹ and Vicente W. D. Casali ¹

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The physico-chemical, eating and sensorial properties of germinated brown rice

Author(s): Sudarat Jiamyangyuen ^1* and Buncha Ooraikul ²

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Does the amount of phenolic compounds depend on olive varieties?

Author(s): Parvin Ramezani Kharazi

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Validation of analytical method for determination of ochratoxin A in cereals by C₁₈ solid phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection

Author(s): Emad R. Attallah ^*, Ahmed M. Gomaa, Mohamed E. Amer and Sohair A. Gad

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Antimicrobial activity of selected Jordanian medicinal plant extracts against pathogenic microorganisms

Author(s): Basem F. Dababneh

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Safety standards in shrimp export from Bangladesh to the world’s market

Author(s): Mohammad Taj Uddin

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Agriculture

Quantification and characterisation of condensed tannin of selected indigenous browse tree species leaves of north-western Tanzania

Author(s): Chrispinus D. K. Rubanza ^{1, 3}, Martin N. Shem ², Toshiyoshi Ichinohe ³ and Tsutomu Fujihara ^3*

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N and K nutrition levels affect growth and essential oil content of costmary (Tanacetum balsamita L.)

Author(s): M. B. Hassanpouraghdam ^1*, S. J. Tabatabaie ¹, H. Nazemiyeh ² and A. Aflatuni ³

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Effects of deficit irrigation on yield and quality of unheated greenhouse grown green bean

Author(s): Hakan Büyükcangaz ^1*, Senih Yazgan ¹, Serhat Ayas ², Burak Nazmi Candogan ¹ and Fusun Ayas ¹

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Transient expression of β-glucuronidase reporter gene in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) embryogenic calli and somatic embryos via microprojectile bombardment

Author(s): Ali A. Habashi ^1*, Mina Kaviani ¹, Amir Mousavi ² and Soghra Khoshkam ¹

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Development of a tractor mounted wide spray boom for increased efficiency

Author(s): Parish P. Nalavade ¹, Vilas M. Salokhe ^1*, H. P. W. Jayasuriya¹ and Hiroshi Nakashima ²

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Availabilty of energy and agricultural mechanization in Ghana

Author(s): M. N. Josiah, R. J. Bani ^* and A. A. Mahama

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Effects of different irrigation levels on the vegetative growth, flower bud formation and fruit quality of sweet cherry in western part of Turkey

Author(s): Cigdem Demirtas ^1*, Umran Erturk ², Senih Yazgan ¹, Burak Nazmi Candoğan ¹ and Arif Soylu ²

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Chemical composition of some forage Vicia spp. in Iran

Author(s): M. Badrzadeh ^1*, F. Zaragarzadeh ² and B. Esmaielpour ³

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Comparison of RAPD and ISSR marker profiles of cultivated peanut genotypes susceptible or resistant to foliar diseases

Author(s): Suvendu Mondal ^1*, S. R. Sutar ² and A. M. Badigannavar ¹

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Investigation of seed priming on some germination aspects of different canola cultivars

Author(s): Mahmood Reza Saeidi ¹, A. Abdolghaium ¹, Mohammad Hassanzadeh ^1*, Asal Rouhi ² and Parisa Nikzad ²

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Determination of an effective maturity index for white yam (Dioscorea rotundata)

Author(s): Bolanle A. Akinwande ¹, Robert Asiedu ^2*, Busie Maziya-Dixon ² and Isaac A. Adeyemi ¹

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Organic matter and okra growth and yield examination on sandy loam soil amended with cattle and pig manure in humid Southwest Nigeria

Author(s): S. Ewulo Babatunde

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Growth and osmotic adjustment of canola genotypes in response to salinity

Author(s): Ali Bandeh-hagh ¹, Mahmoud Toorchi ^1*, Abolghasem Mohammadi ¹, Nader Chaparzadeh ², Ghasem Hosseini Salekdeh³ and Habib Kazemnia ⁴

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Gene effects of some traits in chickpea

Author(s): B. Tuba Biçer ^* and Doğan Şakar

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Effect of plant growth regulators on somatic embryogenesis from leaf in vitro cultures of Helianthus tuberosus L.

Author(s): Nadir El Mostafa ^1*, Malika Fakiri ¹, Mounsif Benchekroun ¹, Jamila Amzil ¹, Akram El Arbaoui ¹ and Said Hilali ¹

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Analysis of multi-environment yield trials in durum wheat based on GGE-biplot

Author(s): Tesfaye Letta ^1*, M. G. D’Egidio ² and Mohammed Abinasa ¹

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Effects of different priming techniques on seed invigoration and seedling establishment of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik)

Author(s): Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani ^*, Ali Asghar Aliloo, Mustafa Valizadeh and Mohammad Moghaddam

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Genetic variation and genotype × environment interaction in yams (Dioscorea spp.) for root colonization by arbuscular mycorrhiza

Author(s): M. Olajire Dare ¹, Robert C. Abaidoo ^2*, Olajire Fagbola ¹ and Robert Asiedu ²

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The effects of seed size on emergence and yield of durum wheat

Author(s): Cuma Akinci ^1*, Mehmet Yildirim ¹ and Bilge Bahar ²

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Determination of harvesting time effect on quality and quantity of olive (Olea europea L.) oil in Roudbar regions

Author(s): Yousef Hamidoghli ^1*, Sedigheh Jamalizadeh ¹ and Mohammad Ramzani Malakroudi ²

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Effects of sowing periods and P application rates on yield and oil composition of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.)

Author(s): Süleyman Kizil ^1*, Saliha Kirici ², Özlem Çakmak ³ and Khalid Mahmood Khawar ⁴

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Supplementation of Leucaena leucocephala hay as protein enrichment for cassava peels in West African dwarf goats

Author(s): F. K. Otukoya and O. J. Babayemi ^*

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Proximate composition and cyanide content of cassava peels fermented with Aspergillus niger and Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Author(s): C. E. Okpako, V. O. Ntui ^*, A. N. Osuagwu and F. I. Obasi

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Effect of different rates of inorganic fertilization on some agronomic characteristics with emphasis in roots and yield in four flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) varieties

Author(s): Y. Papatheohari ^1*, D. Bilalis ¹, E. Alexopoulou ², P. Papastylianou ¹ and C. Avgoulas ¹

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Evaluation of tropical maize hybrids under drought stress

Author(s): Kehinde O. Oyekale ¹, Isaac O. Daniel ^1*, Alpha Y. Kamara ², Dupe C. A. Akintobi ¹, Adegoke E. Adegbite ³ and Michael O. Ajala ¹

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Variability of rye varieties and breeding strains tested for tolerance to drought in in vitro cultures

Author(s): Danuta Rzepka-Plevneš ^*, Marcelina Krupa-Małkiewicz, Marta Twardowska, Jadwiga Kurek and Katarzyna Wyborska

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Evaluation of salinity tolerance of three canola cultivars at germination and early seedling growth stage

Author(s): Manochehr Shiri Janagard ^1*, Ahmad Tobeh ¹ and Behrooz Esmailpour ²

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Apple firmness measurement based on visco-elastic properties

Author(s): Amir H. Afkari Sayyah and Behrooz Esmailpour ^*

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The role of parentage studies in Arabian and Bactrian camel’s pedigree verification

Author(s): Abdulaziz M. Al-Swailem ^1*, Khalid A. Al-Busadah ², Maher M. Shehata ¹ and Ejaz Askari ¹

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The factors affecting profitability in layer hen enterprises in southern west region of Turkey

Author(s): Hasan Cicek ¹, Aytekin Gunlu ^2* and Murat Tandogan ¹

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Interrelation of irrigation frequency and manuring on the growth and water use efficiency of wheat under arid condition

Author(s): Mitsuhiro Inoue, Muhammad Irshad ^* and Bouya Ahmed Ould Ahmed

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Apparent digestibility of a dietetic feed in equine nutrition

Author(s): N. Miraglia ¹, M. Polidori ¹, D. Bergero ^2*, G. Meineri ² and P. G. Peiretti ³

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Draught animal power utilization in small holder farms – A case study of Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Author(s): G. S. Bawa ¹ and P. I. Bolorunduro ²

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Response of tomato plants to organic nutrition in soilless culture

Author(s): Seçkin Kaya ¹, Ester Caturano ², Yüksel Tuzel ¹, Nur Okur ³ and Cherubino Leonardi ^2*

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Antioxidant activities of newly developed day-neutral and June-bearing strawberry lines

Author(s): Shahrokh Khanizadeh ^1*, Shutian Tao ^{1, 2}, Shaoling Zhang ², Rong Tsao ³, Djamila Rekika ¹, Raymon Yang ³ and Marie Thérèse Charles ¹

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Effect of water deficit on growth, grain yield and osmotic adjustment in rapeseed

Author(s): M. Norouzi ¹, M. Toorchi ^1*, Gh. Hosseini Salekdeh ², S. A. Mohammadi ¹, M. R. Neyshabouri ³ and S. Aharizad ¹

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The contribution of abscisic acid to sorbitol accumulation in drought-stressed Malus hupehensis

Author(s): Yanling Meng ¹, Xuefeng Xu ¹, Shahrokh Khanizadeh ², Maojun Zhang ³, Qiang Wang ³ and Zhenhai Han ^1*

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On-tree and after-harvesting evaluation of firmness, color and lycopene content of tomato fruit using portable NIR spectroscopy

Author(s): Kusumiyati ^1*, Takayoshi Akinaga ^{1, 2}, Munehiro Tanaka ³ and Sheishi Kawasaki ²

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Comparison of genetic and morphological data for inferring similarity among native Dalmatian (Croatia) grapevine cultivars (Vitis vinifera L.)

Author(s): Goran Zdunić ^1*, Ivan Pejić ², Jasminka Karoglan Kontić ², Damir Vukičević ³, Aleš Vokurka ², Ivan Pezo ¹ and Edi Maletić ²

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Effects of plucking methods on yield and quality of black tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Author(s): Moazzam Hassanpour Asil

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Quality oriented fruit breeding: Peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch]

Author(s): R. Infante ^1*, P. Martínez-Gómez ² and S. Predieri ³

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Deficit irrigation effects on lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. Olenka) yield in unheated greenhouse condition

Author(s): Senih Yazgan ^1*, Serhat Ayas ², Cigdem Demirtas ¹, Hakan Büyükcangaz ¹ and B. Nazmi Candogan ¹

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Environment

The impact of urban environment and seasonality on the quality of Ikpoba River in Benin City, Nigeria

Author(s): Peter A. O. Odjugo ^1* and Josephine O. Konyeme ²

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Rethinking policy and institutional imperatives for integrated watershed management: Lessons and experiences from semi-arid India

Author(s): Bekele Shiferaw ^1*, Cynthia Bantilan ² and Suhas Wani ²

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Impact of seasonal variation on rose flower production under greenhouse conditions in Kuwait

Author(s): Habibah S. Al-Menaie ^* and A. A. Al-Shatti

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Vertical and temporal variation of Zn in the soils of a multiple habitat system

Author(s): B. Anjan Kumar Prusty ^{1, 2*}, Rachna Chandra ¹ and P. A. Azeez ¹

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GIS application for forest management in drylands of Pakistan

Author(s): Farooq Ahmad

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In vitro propagation of an endangered medicinal plant: Pancratium maritimum L.

Author(s): Dimitrios Nikopoulos ¹ and Alexios A. Alexopoulos ^2*

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Trapping of stored-product insects using flight traps outside traditional African storage granaries

Author(s): Donald A. Ukeh ^1* and Idorenyin A. Udo ² and Emmanuel I. Ogban ³

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Electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy shows speciation of phytate to be pH dependent

Author(s): Lynne Heighton ¹, Walter F. Schmidt ^2*, Clifford P. Rice ² and Ronald L. Siefert ³

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Effect of graywater on soil chemical composition and yield of tomato plant

Author(s): Yasin Al-Zu’bi ^* and Fadhil Al-Mohamadi

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Water sources and quality at livestock farms in Finland

Author(s): Sanna Sorvala ^1a, Maarit Puumala ¹, Marja Lehto ¹, Hanna-Riitta Kymäläinen ^2* and Anna-Maija Sjöberg ²

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Observations of Citrus aurantium exposed to urban stress in Tunisian cities: Behaviour analysis of in vitro-plants faced to salt stress

Author(s): Samiha Bedhioufi Khelifa ^1*, Hichem Rejeb ² and Naoufel Souayah ³

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Fluctuation of viscosity of a nutrient solution in a fluidization treatment with ceramics influences plant production

Author(s): Md. Abul Kalam Azad ^*, Takahiro Yoshimura, Katsumi Ishikawa, Naima Islam and Sheheli Islam

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Impacts of free trade area (FTA) within Eastern and Southern Africa countries and unilateral tariff elimination by other regions

Author(s): Kelali Adhana Tekle ^1*, Hiroshi Kameyama ², Shoichi Ito ³ and Yoshihito Itohara ⁴

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Integrating biophysical and socio-economic data using GIS for land evaluation of wheat cultivation: A case study in north-west Bangladesh

Author(s): Mst. Farida Perveen ^1*, R. Nagasawa ², A. O. Cherif Ahmed ¹, Md. Imtiaz Uddin ¹ and R. Kimura ³

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Usability of drilled wells as irrigation wells

Author(s): Funda Dökmen ^1* and Cengiz Kurtuluş ²

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Effects of growing medium on some postharvest characteristics of cut flowers in six cultivars of Asiatic hybrid lilies (Lilium longiflorum L.)

Author(s): Moazzam Hassanpour Asil

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Resuscitation of eight-year VBNC Providencia stuartii

Author(s): Amel Dhiaf ^1* and Amina Bakhrouf ²

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