Volume 3, Issue 1 (2008) | American Journal of Agricultural and Biological SciencesVolume 3, Issue 1 (2008) | American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Science PublicationsenScience Publications<![CDATA[Polymer in Agriculture: a Review]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.299.314
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.299.314In agricultural field, polymers are widely used for many applications. Although they were used, in the first time, just as structural materials (inhert polymers), in the last decades functionalized ...]]>Francesco PuociFrancesca IemmaUmile Gianfranco SpizzirriGiuseppe CirilloManuela CurcioNevio Piccidoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.299.314American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.299.3142008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.299.314https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.299.314<![CDATA[Waste Management: A Case Study of Ongoing Traditional Practices at East Calcutta Wetland]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.315.320
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.315.320Calcutta has a unique waste management system which uses the traditional non conventional practice for treating both the solid as well as soluble waste for its 12 million inhabitants . It not only det...]]>Shaon RaychaudhuriMadhusmita MishraPoulomi NandyAshoke R. Thakurdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.315.320American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.315.3202008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.315.320https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.315.320<![CDATA[The Effect of Adding Zeolite to Soils in Order to Improve the N-K Nutrition of Olive Trees. Preliminary Results]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.321.324
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.321.324This paper describes an experiment performed in order to study the possibility of using zeolite in organic olive groves. Soil and leaf analysis was performed and an increase in soil N levels was obser...]]>R. Perez-CaballeroJ. GilC. BenitezJ. L. Gonzalezdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.321.324American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.321.3242008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.321.324https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.321.324<![CDATA[Compressive Load Resistance Characteristics of Rice Grain]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.325.329
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.325.329Investigation was made to observe the compressive load property of rice gain both rough rice and brown grain. Six rice varieties (indica and japonica) were examined with the moisture content at 10-12%...]]>Sumpun ChaitepChaiy RungsiyakullPipatpong Watanawanyoodoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.325.329American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.325.3292008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.325.329https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.325.329<![CDATA[Specific Heat and Thermal Conductivity of Berberis Fruit (<i>Berberis vulgaris</i>)]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.330.336
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.330.336Berberis fruit was known as a medicinal and ornamental plant in the world. It is used in medicine to cure the liver, neck and stomach cancer, blood purification and mouth scent. In order to design of ...]]>Berberis vulgaris)]]>Mortaza AghbashloMohammad Hossein KianmehrSeyed Reza Hassan-Beygidoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.330.336American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.330.3362008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.330.336https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.330.336<![CDATA[Proteins polymorphism of some populations of <i>Lygeum spartum</i> L. in Algeria]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.337.341
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.337.341Lygeum spartum L. represent a natural barrier in the Algerian high plateaus against the advances of sand and turning into a desert. This species has two levels of ploïdy (diploïd cytotype 2n = 16 an...]]>Lygeum spartum L. in Algeria]]>Abderrezak DjabeurMeriem Kaid-HarcheDouadi Khelifidoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.337.341American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.337.3412008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.337.341https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.337.341<![CDATA[Variables Refinery Process to Ensure Research Unbiasedness (Validity) and Invariance (Reliability) in Agricultural Extension and Education ]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.342.347
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.342.347Involving many variables, usually uncertain discrete, lowers the level of consistency and certainty in complex human studies like agricultural extension education. This research, as a part of a study ...]]>Iraj Malek Mohammadidoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.342.347American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.342.3472008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.342.347https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.342.347<![CDATA[Biochemical and Genetic Responses of Fungi to the Toxic Effect of Synthetic and Natural Fungicides ]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.348.357
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.348.357The objective of the present review is to analyze the molecular basis of fungicide resistance mechanism to both synthetic fungicides and the natural fungicides isothiocyanates. The review is focused m...]]>MarÍa-Elena Báez-FloresRosalba Troncoso-RojasMartin-Ernesto Tiznado-Hernándezdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.348.357American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.348.3572008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.348.357https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.348.357<![CDATA[Factors Affecting Agricultural Land Fragmentation in Iran: A Case Study of Ramjerd Sub District in Fars Province]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.358.363
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.358.363The objective of this study was to examine the factors influencing fragmentation of landholdings commonly regarded as a major obstacle to agricultural development in Iran. A sample of farmers was sele...]]>Khalil KalantariGholamhossein Abdollahzadehdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.358.363American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.358.3632008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.358.363https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.358.363<![CDATA[A Comparative Assessment of Hydroponically Grown Cereal Crops for the Purification of Aquaculture Wastewater and the Production of Fish Feed]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.364.378
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.364.378Hydroponically grown wheat, barley and oats were examined for their ability to remove nutrients from aquaculture wastewater. Wheat, barley and oats seeds were germinated in water in a hydroponics syst...]]>A. M. SnowA. E. GhalyA. Snowdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.364.378American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.364.3782008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.364.378https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.364.378<![CDATA[What Accounts for Growth in African Agriculture]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.379.388
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.379.388Empirical relationships between the rates of growth and total factor productivity growth, physical input accumulation, as well as institutional and agro-ecological change is evaluated using an interna...]]>Guy B. NkamleuKalilou SyllaAbdoulaye Zonondoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.379.388American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.379.3882008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.379.388https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.379.388<![CDATA[Geographic Distribution and Genetic Analysis of Physiological Racesof <i>Setosphaeria turcica</i> in Northern China ]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.389.398
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.389.398Five hundreds and forty-six isolates of Setosphaeria turcica, the causal agent of Northern Corn Leaf Blight, were collected in 61 corn-growing locations throughout six provinces of Northern China duri...]]>Setosphaeria turcica in Northern China ]]>Jingao DongYongshan FanXiumei GuiXinlong AnJifang MaZhiping Dongdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.389.398American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.389.3982008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.389.398https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.389.398<![CDATA[Estimation of Naturally Modified Mineral Water Protection Activity Against Experimental Infections]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.399.402
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.399.402An estimation of protective efficiency of naturally modified mineral water (BAE Synergy Liquid preparation) was performed on animals in models of flue and anthrax infections. The preparation exhibited...]]>Edward Vladimir KrizhanovskyKwong Choong Limdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.399.402American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.399.4022008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.399.402https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.399.402<![CDATA[Growth Performance of the Red-Stripe Weevil <i>Rhynchophorus schach</i> Oliv. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Meridic Diets ]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.403.409
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.403.409Biology and growth performance of Red Stripe Weevil, Rhynchophorus schach Oliv. were studied using meridic diets. The diets consisted of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) bagasse, copra (Cocos nuci...]]>Rhynchophorus schach Oliv. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Meridic Diets ]]>Choon-Fah J. BongChin-Chin ErPang-Hung YiuAmartalingam Rajandoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.403.409American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.403.4092008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.403.409https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.403.409<![CDATA[Variations in Four Genotypes of Lentil under NaCl-Salinity Stress]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.410.416
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.410.416Four lentil cultivars, Eston (E), Rossa of Castelluccio (RC), Pantelleria (P) and Ustica (U) differing in salt sensitivity, were examined for osmolyte contents and activities of α-amylase, β-amylase...]]>M. SidariC. SantonocetoU. AnastasiG. PreitiA. Muscolodoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.410.416American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.410.4162008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.410.416https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.410.416<![CDATA[Establishment and Evaluation of the Vegetative Community in A Surface Flow Constructed Wetland Treating Industrial Park Contaminants ]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.417.432
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.417.432A surface flow constructed wetland, designed to curve in a kidney shape in order to increase the length to width ratio to 5:1 was used to treat runoff from an industrial park. A natural wetland system...]]>C.C. GalbrandA.M. SnowA.E. GhalyR. Côtédoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.417.432American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.417.4322008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.417.432https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.417.432<![CDATA[Optimizing Nano-silver Formation by <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> PTCC 5115 Employing Response Surface Methodology]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.433.437
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.433.437Fusarium oxysporum was grown in medium containing malt, yeast extracts and glucose on shaker at 25±1°C and180 rpm for 96 h. The mycelia were used to convert silver nitrate solution into nano-silver....]]>Fusarium oxysporum PTCC 5115 Employing Response Surface Methodology]]>M. KarbasianS. M. AtyabiS. D. SiadatS. B. MomenD. Norouziandoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.433.437American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.433.4372008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.433.437https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.433.437<![CDATA[Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Forest Dwellers' Participation in Reforestation and Development of Forest Areas (The Case Study of West Mazandaran, Iran)]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.438.443
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.438.443The main purpose of this study was to investigate the links between forest dwellers’ participation in reforestation and development of forest areas in west Mazandaran of Iran and a set of socio-econ...]]>E. FahamA. RezvanfarT. Shamekhidoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.438.443American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.438.4432008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.438.443https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.438.443<![CDATA[Comparative Permeation Studies between Scale Region of Shed Snake Skin and Human Skin <i>In vitro</i>]]>
https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.444.450
American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 31 March 2008; doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.444.450Scales of shed king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) skin from the dorsal portions, (SSS) and human breast epidermis (HE) were used as barrier membranes for comparison in an in vitro drug permeation study o...]]>In vitro]]>Aroonsri PripremChidchanok KhamlertThaned PongjanyakulSarayut RadapongTheera RittirodPadungkwan Chitropasdoi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.444.450American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Published online: 2008-03-31; | doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2008.444.4502008-03-31Science Publications10.3844/ajabssp.2008.444.450https://thescipub.com/ajabs/ajabssp.2008.444.450