Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology

14 Pages·2008·0.37 MB·English

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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)

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Contents

Title Page
CORN SALAD (VALERIANELLA OLITORIA L.) YIELD RESPONSE TO CELL SIZE OF 304
PLUG TRAYS
INFLUENCE OF THREE DIFFERENT RIDGERS ON YIELD OF POTATO AND RIDGE 311
QUALITIES
INFLUENCE OF RARE EARTHS ON PLANT CHARACTERS AND YIELD OF TARTARY 316
BUCKWHEAT
EVALUATION OF AUXILIARY ENERGY EFFICIENCY ON CUMINUM (CUMINUM 324
CYMINUM) FIELD IN EAST AZARBAIJAN PROVINCE OF IRAN
EFFECT OF 1B/1R TRANSLOCATION ON SELECTED GRAIN QUALITY ARAMETERS 328
IN A SET OF DOUBLED HAPLOID WHEAT LINES
PATTERN OF FIBRE TYPE DISTRIBUTION WITHIN MUSCLE FASCICLES OF PIGS 335
(SUS SCROFA DOMESTICA)
A DURUM WHEAT MUTANT WITH RESISTANCE TO SALT STRESS 339
INFLUENCE OF HIGHLY DILUTED SUCCUSSED THYROXINE ON METAMORPHOSIS 345
OF HIGHLAND FROGS
THE EFFECT OF LIGNOFERT ORGANIC FERTILIZER ON FORMATION AND QUALITY 354
OF HEAD LETTUCE YIELD
YIELD RESPONSE OF ALFALFA AND MAIZE SPRINKLER-IRRIGATED WITH SALINE 359
WATERS: NOCTURNAL VS. DIURNAL IRRIGATION EFFECTS
STUDY EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PLANTING SYSTEMS ON MARKETABLE YIELD, 366
GRADING AND SOME BULB QUALITY TRAITS IN ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.)
INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT SALINITY LEVELS WATER ON DRIP-IRRIGATED CORN 370
YIELDS
Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 304-310(2009)

CORN SALAD (VALERIANELLA OLITORIA L.) YIELD RESPONSE TO CELL
SIZE OF PLUG TRAYS
1Dragan Znidarchich
1 M. Sc. Agr., Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, SI-1111 Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva
Corresponding Author: Dragan Znidarchich
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Abstract:
The research was undertaken to determine if the plug tray cell size had an impact on plant
characteristics and yield of corn salad (Valerianella olitoria L.). Seeds of four cultivars
(‘Ljubljanski’, ‘Holandski’, ‘Flavor’ and ‘Masse’) were sown in styrofoam plug trays with 40 cells
(60 ml cell-1), 84 cells (35 ml cell-1) and 160 cells (20 ml cell-1). Plants growth generally increased
with cell size, though the effect varied with different cultivars. An increase in cell volume resulted
in an increase in leaves height, leaves number and leaves fresh mass, as well as percentage of dry
matter. Cv. ‘Holandski’ was obtained the highest leaves fresh mass regardless of cell volume.
Key Words:Valerianella olitoria, Corn salad, Yield components, Leaves fresh mass.

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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 311-315(2009)

INFLUENCE OF THREE DIFFERENT RIDGERS ON YIELD OF POTATO AND RIDGE
QUALITIES
1Filip Vuchajnk and 1Tone Godesa
1University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty Agronomy Department, Agricultural Engineering
Corresponding Author: Filip Vuchajnk
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Abstract:
Influence of three different ridgers on yield structure and ridge qualities was closely examined in
our block experiment. We compared intra row rotary ridger Grimme driven by P.T.O., traction
ridger Hatzenbichler with toothed rotating discs and Bf ridger with classical ridging bodies. Yield
was the highest on plots where ridges were made by Grimme ridger (28,7 t/ha), then by
Hatzenbichler (27,0 t/ha) and the lowest yield was on plots made by Bf ridger. Percentage of market
tubers (45-65 mm, > 65 mm) is similar by Grimme( 41,7 %) and by Hatzenbichler (41,8 %) and
much lower by Bf (34,4 %). Weight of all market tubers per plant was 648 g by Grimme, 562 g by
Hatzenbichler and 542 g by Bf. Grimme showed best results also in individual market tuber weight
2
(100 g), in number of tubers per plant (7). Ridge area before harvest was 861 cm (Grimme), 631
2 2
cm (Bf), 478 cm (Hatzenbichler) and it decreased on average for 14 % with regard to the first
measuring date. Soil penetration resistance on the area of tractor trails because of spraying was
significantly higher (30-40 %) in comparison with the area of no tractor trails because of spraying.
Penetration resistance in soil layers in ridges also increased.
Key Words:Ridger, Yield, Ridge area, Penetration resistance, Potato.

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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 316-323(2009)

INFLUENCE OF RARE EARTHS ON PLANT CHARACTERS AND YIELD OF TARTARY
BUCKWHEAT
1Li Paliang , 1Cao Jixiang, 1Su Liping, 1 Zhu Jianfeng, 1Shen Ayi and 1Yang Hongying
1Alpine Crops Research Centre, Xichang Institute ofAgricultural Science, Zhaojue, Liangshan,
Sichuan, China
Corresponding Author: Cao Jixiang
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Abstract:
According to characters of fertilizer supplied by soil and the fertilizer requirements rules of tartary
buckwheat in whole growth period, the results of treatments by different dosage of rare earths were
inquired into in this paper, the results showed that, plant height, weight per plant, l000-grain weight
and yield of tartary buckwheat were effected by spreading different solution of rare earths at the
beginning of branch period, however, spraying 200ppm rare earths solution was the best way.
Key Words: Rare earths, Tartary buckwheat, l000-grain weight, Fertilizer.
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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 324-327(2009)

EVALUATION OF AUXILIARY ENERGY EFFICIENCY ON CUMINUM (CUMINUM
CYMINUM) FIELD IN EAST AZARBAIJAN PROVINCE OF IRAN
1Fatemeh Taheri Asbagh, 1Maryam Saber Rezai, 1 Fermisk Valimohammadi, 2Elnaz Motalebi Tala
Tape, 3Javad Khalil Por Asbagh, 1Musa Izadkhah and 4Abdollah Hassanzadeh Gorttapeh
1 Urmia University, West Azerbaijan, Iran.
2 Islamic Azad University, Khoy, Iran.
3 Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
4Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center of West Azarbaijan, Urmia, Iran.
Corresponding Author: Fatemeh Taheri Asbagh
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Abstract:
Cuminum (Cuminum cyminum), belong to the Umbelliferae species, is an annual and herbaceous
plant. This plant is an aromatic and medicinal herb has been used as a treatment of timpanists, colic
and increase of mother's milk. In this consideration, the energy flow in the agriculture ecosystem of
Cuminum was evaluated with the use of statistics and information derived from the local farmers.
(Preparation of questionnaires from 15 local farmers). A detail inventory of average different inputs
(seed, labor, chemical fertilizer, pesticide, machinery …) was prepared. Various inputs and output
data's were converted to their equivalent values in input and output energy. Energy value of used
factors and input of this type cultivation was 7970041 kcal/ha and output (production) energy value
of Cuminum yields 5157000 kcal/ha respectively. Energy efficiency value (output/input) was 0.64.
Data showed the most used of Cuminum cultivation energy in East Azerbaijani, were nitrogen,
machinery and irrigation respectively. In this condition can suggestion that with optimization
management chemical inputs specially fertilizers on basic soil test and need of crop, we can
decrease the use of inputs and increase yield of Cuminum plant. Inputs costs and net income values
were 630.4355 $ and Income/ cost was 1.85.
Key Words: Cuminum Plant, Energy, Yield.
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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 328-334(2009)

EFFECT OF 1B/1R TRANSLOCATION ON SELECTED GRAIN QUALITY ARAMETERS
IN A SET OF DOUBLED HAPLOID WHEAT LINES
Vaclav Dvorachik, Jana Bradova and Zednek Stehon
Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Research Institute of Crop Production, Prague-
Ruzyně, Czech Republic
Corresponding Author: Vaclav Dvorachik
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Abstract:
A set of quality parameters (crude protein content, Zeleny sedimentation test, wet gluten content,
gluten index, albumins + globulins content, gliadin content, sum of glutenins, proportion of
albumins + globulins in crude protein and relative viscosity) was tested in 17 doubled haploid (DH)
wheat lines differing in the presence or absence of 1B/1R translocation. The presence of 1B/1R
translocation (allele Gli 1B3) affected the significantly higher content of albumins and globulins
and significantly lower value of gluten index. Nevertheless, a certain translocation influence on the
other parameters (Zeleny sedimentation test; relative viscosity; proportion of albumins + globulins
in crude protein) was also registered. The deteriorative effect of the 1B/1R translocation on indirect
technological grain parameters was confirmed more markedly in gluten index than in Zeleny
sedimentation test. A high number of significant differences between lines was found in Zeleny
sedimentation test, content of glutenin, content of albumins + globulins and their proportion in
crude protein. In spite of lower variability between lines relative viscosity showed a high
dependence on genotype and was indifferent to the other quality parameters.
Key Words: Grain quality; Gli-/Glu-alleles; 1B/1R translocation, Wheat.
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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 335-338(2009)

PATTERN OF FIBRE TYPE DISTRIBUTION WITHIN MUSCLE FASCICLES OF PIGS
(SUS SCROFA DOMESTICA)
1D. Shkorjanc, 2A. Shalehar, 3 I. Erzen, 2 M. Kastelic
1Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maribor, Slovenia
2Zootechnical Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
3Medical Faculty, Institute of Anatomy, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Corresponding Author: D. Škorjanc
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Abstract:
In order to determine breed differences in the fascicle structure of skeletal muscles, longissimus
dorsi muscles (LD) and semimembranous muscles (SM), Duroc (D), Large White (LW), German
Landrace (GL) and Swedish Landrace (SL) boars were analyzed. Fibre type delineation was based
on the method of myofibrillar ATPase staining. The fibres in a fascicle were divided into layers
according to their relation to the perimysium. In each layer, the proportions of fibre types I, IIA and
IIB were determined and normalized according to the fibre type proportion in the whole fascicle.
Generally, a high proportion of IIB fibres on the periphery, a prevalence of type I and IIA in the
layer below, and altered proportions of type I, IIA and IIB in layer 3 were found to be the main
characteristics of the distribution of fibres in a porcine fascicle. Breed dissimilarity was established
in the arrangement of fibre types, particularly in the first and third layer. The breeds that showed the
highest proportions of type I and IIB fibres in LD and SM muscles were GL and SL boars.
Key Words: Pig, Skeletal muscle, Fascicle, Muscle fibre types.
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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 339-344(2009)

A DURUM WHEAT MUTANT WITH RESISTANCE TO SALT STRESS
M. Russo, L. Mazzucco, G. Nicastro, A. Troccoli, N. Di Fonzo and A. Rascio
Istituto Sperimentale per la Cerealicoltura, Sezione di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Corresponding Author: M. Russo, L. Mazzucco
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Abstract:
A mutant of durum wheat (422), obtained from Sodium Azide-treated seeds, was identified for
potassium accumulation capability in leaves when grown in field. In hydroponic culture the mutant
showed less growth inhibition with respect to the “wild type” and in presence of increasing
concentrations of saline solutions of KNO3, KCl and NaCl. 422 mutant seeds were also able to
germinate at salt concentrations higher than 50 mM. Therefore, this mutant will be studied further
to investigate the genetic basis and physiological mechanisms of salt tolerance.
Key Words: Durum wheat mutant, Salts stress, Growth analysis, Germination, Osmo-tolerance.
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Online International Journal of Agronomy and Biology (OIJAB)
2(7): 345-353(2009)

INFLUENCE OF HIGHLY DILUTED SUCCUSSED THYROXINE ON METAMORPHOSIS
OF HIGHLAND FROGS
1P.C. Endler, 2W. Pongratz, 3R. Van Wijk, 4G. Kastberger and 1M. Haidvog
1 Ludwig Boltzmann Institut fur Homeopathic, Graz, Austria
2 Institut fur strukturelle medizinische Forschung, Graz, Austria
3 State University of Utrecht, Dept. of Molecular Cell Biology, The Netherlands
4 Karl Franzens UniversitSt, Dept. of Comparative Physiology and Neuroethology, Institute
of Zoology, Graz, Austria
5. Technisches Euro fur Biophysik, Graz, Austria
Corresponding Author: R. Van Wijk
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Abstract:
These experiments, performed in Graz and in Utrecht, investigate the influence of extremely dilute
thyroxine in a special "homeopathic" preparation on two transitions in the metamorphosis of
highland amphibia: a) from the 2-legged to the 4-legged stage; b) from the tailed 4-legged stage to
the untailed stage, the juvenile frog (performed in the two laboratories in Graz) or to the stage with
reduced tail, respectively (performed in Utrecht). A homeopathic dilution (SOX) of thyroxine in a
small but significant range slows down the metamorphosis of highland tadpoles as compared to the
reference solution H2O.30X. This effect could be observed for both transitions. The retardation of
metamorphosis was independently shown in all 3 laboratories during the course of the
metamorphosis season of the highland amphibia (from August to October). In one experiment
(Graz), the number of juvenile frogs climbing out of the water in the final stages of metamorphosis
was counted. Fewer "climbers" were observed under treatment with solution T4.30X.
Key Words: Homeopathic effects, Diluted hormones, Thyroxine, Amphibia, Metamorphosis, High
dilution.
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