Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Response of some white Corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids to Bio-mineral fertilizer application under AL-Frafra Oasis conditions.1124253410.21608/assjm.2018.42534ENAHMED A.Abd El-LateefPlant Production Dept., Desert Research Center, El-Matareya, Cairo, Egypt.Journal Article20180110Yield and quality of white corn may be improved by manipulating the cultural practices to suit the crop with the prevailing environment. Therefore, two field experiments were carried out at AL-Frafra Oasis, New Valley Governorate, Egypt, in sandy clay loam soil, during the early summer seasons 2014 and 2015 growing seasons, to study the response of three corn hybrids of white corn and eightbio-mineral fertilizers treatments (a mixture of bio-fertilizer Rizobium and Aztobacter) and the percentages of recommended mineral fertilizer in the region as combination from mineral NPK on yield, it components and chemical contents on grains of white corn hybrids.
Planting Single hybrid 30 K 8(SH30k8)caused an increase in all yield, and its components and grain chemical composition such as plant height (cm), ear length (cm), ear diameters (cm), no. of grains/ear, 100- grains weight (g), grain and biological yields (kg/fed), N(%), P(%), K(%) and crud protein content( %) in both Seasons except no. of ear/plant, stover yield and total carbohydrate ( %)in first season and P(%) in the second season. Results indicated that, adding F6 treatment led to significantly increased all parameters in both seasons, except no. of ear /plant, stover, crud protein and total carbohydrate in the first season and100 grains weight, grain yield, crud protein content and total carbohydrate (%) in the second season were significantly increased by adding F2 treatment. The interaction between white corn hybrids and Fertilizers on the yield, its components and grain chemical content. Results revealed that maximum criteria were obtained by (SH30k8) and F6 in first season. Similarly, results were obtained in second season except plant height and total carbohydrate were obtained by (SH30k8) and F2.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Effect of population density and nitrogen fertilizer levels on growth, yield components, yield, and fiber properties of Egyptian cotton (Giza 95)13264253510.21608/assjm.2018.42535ENMelad A. S.GhoprialCotton Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptJournal Article20180114Two field experiments were carried out at the Farm of Sids Research Station, BaniSwef Governorate, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt, during the two successive seasons of 2016 and 2017. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of three population density through five plant distribution, <em>i.e.</em> 64615 plants/fed from 10 cm between hills with leaving single plant/hill (A), 64615 plants/fed from 20 cm between hills with leaving double plants/hill (B), 43076 plants/fed from 15 cm between hills with leaving single plant/hill (c), 43076 plants/fed from 30 cm between hills with leaving double plants/hill (D) and 51692 plants/fed from 25 cm between hills with leaving double plants/hill (E) under four nitrogen fertilizer levels, i.e. (30, 45, 60 and 75 Kg N/fed) on growth, flowering, yield components and yield as well as fiber quality properties for the Egyptian cotton (<em>Gossypium</em> <em>barbadense</em>, L.), variety Giza 95.
Significant differences were detected for allmost growth, flowers, yield components and yield as well as fiber properties of cotton among the three plant densities through five plant distributions or four nitrogen fertilizer levels during 2016 and 2017 seasons. Planting pattern of D significantly surpassed the other plant densities and distributions and gave the greatest values in No. of sympodia/plant, No. of fruiting sites/plant, No. of open bolls/plant, boll weight, seed index, seed cotton yield/plant, upper half mean length and uniformity index % as well as significantly gave the shortest period from planting to first flower appearance and lowest values of plant losses % at harvest. Meanwhile, planting pattern of E significantly gave the highest values of seed and lint cotton yields/fed. On the other hand, the greatest values of plant height, No. of days to first flower appearance, lint % and plant losses % were obtained from planting pattern of A. While, planting pattern of B gave the lowest values of micronaire reading. While, the maximum values of strength (g/tex) was recorded from planting pattern of C. plant height, No. of sympodia/plant, No. of days to first flower appearance, No. of fruiting sites/plant, No. of open bolls/plant, boll weight, seed index, seed cotton yield/plant, seed cotton yield/fed, lint cotton yield/fed and uniformity index % showed significantly increased by increasing nitrogen fertilizer levels from 30 up to 75 kg N/fad, except lint % and micronaire reading were significantly decreased in the both seasons. Results revealed that planting pattern of D under soil fertilized by 75 kg N/fed gave the maximum values of No. of sympodia/plant, No. of fruiting sites/plant, No. of open bolls/plant, boll weight and seed cotton yield/plant. While, planting pattern of E with the same level of nitrogen produced the maximum values of seed and lint cotton yields/fed. Meanwhile, the greatest values of plant height and the longest period from planting to first flower appearance were obtained from planting pattern of A when received 75 kg N/fed during both growing seasons. It could be summarized that planting cotton plants (Giza 95) under planting patterns of D or E with soil fertilized by 75 kg N/fad to maximized quantity and quality of cotton yield characters.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Chemical studies on protein profile in albino rats under the effect of aqueous extracts of hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves and pomegranate (punica granatum) peels27404409910.21608/assjm.2018.44099ENMahmoud SH.El-SayedAgricultural Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, P. O. Box: 68, Hadayek Shoubra 11241, Cairo, Egypt.Journal Article20180101<em>Hibiscus rosa sinensis</em> (HRS) leaves and pomegranate (<em>punica granatum</em>) peels (PP) have many medicinal applications. Effect of natural products (aqueous extract of <em>Hibiscus rosa sinensis</em> leaves (AEHRS leaves),pomegranate (<em>punica granatum</em>) peels (AEPP) and their mixture) on protein profile (total protein (TP), albumin (Alb) and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio) concentrations at 7, 14 and 21 days of male albino rats was studied. Seventy two male albino rats were divided into twelve groups of six animals each (n=6). The first group served as the normal health control (I). Animals of the second group (II) were induced hyperglycemia (diabetic control group) by injection of 65 mg/kg bw of streptozotocin (STZ). Three groups (III, IV and V) were given <em>hibiscus </em>aqueous leaves extracts (AEHRS) orally daily, at doses of 250, 500 and 750 mg/kg bw respectively. Also, three groups (VI, VII and VIII) were given <em>P. granatum</em> aqueous peels extracts (AEPP) orally daily, at doses of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg bw respectively. Finally, three groups those IX, X and XI were given mixture of AEHRS leaves and AEPP orally daily, at doses of (125/125,225/225 and 350/350 mg/kg bw). In addition, one of streptozotocin (STZ) rats group was treated with AEHRS leaves and AEPP mixture 400/400 mg/kg bw (XII) respectively. Serum was separated for estimation of total protein (TP) and albumin (alb) as well as albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio was calculated after 7, 14 and 21 days. Protein profile contents results showed different changes at all experimental periods which sometimes observed some increased or decreased values comparing with normal health control group (I) only but highly significant increase was obtained when compared to diabetic control group (II) only. In view of these facts the improving and protective effect of AEHRS leaves, AEPP and their mixture against male albino rats protein profile was showed.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Impact of addition some important herbs on the texture profile analysis of pan bread41504410110.21608/assjm.2018.44101ENM. A.El-AbsyFood Industries Dept., Fac. of Agric. Damietta Univ., Egypt.Journal Article20180107In this study, Fenugreek seeds and some herbs which known from previous studies (Camel grass, Ammi and Roselle) were used to manufacture of pan bread, as a therapeutic assistant for renal patients. Manufacturing pan bread was modified by replacing wheat flour (72% extraction) by 7.5% of the previous four herbs and seeds, based on the sensory evaluation performed. The chemical composition of the processed product was as well as the effect of replaced flour 72% extraction with these materials on the mechanical properties by used texture profile analyzer were estimated. Texture properties such as Firmness, Cohesiveness, Gumminess, Chewiness, Springiness and Resilience for control and treated samples such as (T<sub>1</sub>) replacement by 7.5% Fenugreek, (T<sub>2</sub>) replacement by 7.5% Camel grass, (T<sub>3</sub>) replacement by 7.5% Ammi and (T<sub>4</sub>) replacement by 7.5% Roselle from wheat flour 72% extraction. The results showed that the highest value of Firmness was in (T<sub>4</sub>) 13.18 compared to control sample (8.95), and the Cohesiveness was 0.63 in (T<sub>3</sub>) followed by (T<sub>2</sub>) 0.61, and the highest Gumminess was observed in control sample (35.01N) and the lowest in (T<sub>3</sub>) was 12.69 N. For the Chewiness, the highest value was in control sample (272.70mJ) and the lowest value in (T<sub>3</sub>) was 99.70 mJ. The Springiness was higher value in (T<sub>2</sub>) 10.30 mm, while the lowest value was in the control sample (7.79 mm). As for Resilience the highest value was in the (T<sub>3</sub>) 0.27 and lowest value was in (T<sub>4</sub>) 0.11. It could be noticed that the replacement of wheat flour (72% extraction) with 7.5% of the previous studied materials did not affect the mechanical properties, and all the samples were acceptable for nutrition on organoleptic characteristics.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of gamma irradiated chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) leaves and roots51604410810.21608/assjm.2018.44108ENM. E.El MehyNuclear Res. Cent., Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, EgyptJournal Article20180104The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacies of the ethanolic and methanolic 50% extracts of gamma irradiated chicory <em>(Cichorium intybus</em> L.) leaves and roots powder at dose levels of 0, 4, 8 and 12 kGy as antioxidant and antimicrobial. The total phenolic contents (TPC) and total flavonoid contents (TFC) were determined in leaves and roots extracts followed by identification and quantification of the phenolic compounds using HPLC. The antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and FRAP methods, as well as, the antimicrobial activity was verified by agar well diffusion assay against <em>B. cereus, S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumonia, A. niger </em>and<em> P. expansum. </em>The obtained results showed that, 4 and 12 KGy doses significantly increase the TPC, TFC and enhanced the antioxidant activity of roots and leaves, respectively. Furthermore, twenty three phenolic components were identified in both leaves and roots extracts. The antimicrobial assay in vitro of all extracts exhibited considerable antibacterial activity against of all tested bacterial strains with slightly differences between plant part extract and had no effects against tested fungal strains. Therefore, the extracts of chicory under study would be a potential source of natural antioxidant and antibacterial and offers lots of opportunities for future application in food industry to produce healthy food and can be used in pharmaceutical industry.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Effect of different levels of buds load on bud behavior and fruit quality of Early Sweet grapevine61704411110.21608/assjm.2018.44111ENThoraua S. A.Abo-ELwafaViticulture. Dept. Hort. Res. Institute. Agric. Res. Center, Giza, EgyptJournal Article20180118This investigation was carried outduring both 2016& 2017 seasons in a private vineyard at El-Khatatba region, Minufyia Governorate to studytheEffect of different levels of buds load on bud behavior and the quality of Early Sweet grapes.The chosen vines were 7-yearold, grown in a sandy soil, spaced at 2 X 3 meters ,irrigated by the drip irrigation system, trellised by the Spanish Parron shape system. Vines were trained to quadrilateral cordon and spur- pruned. Vines pruned to three different levels of bud load (48,72 and 96 buds/vine) and number of buds per fruiting spurs adopted to 2,4and 6 buds/spur .The results showed that (48bud/vine)24spurs ×2 budsincreased bud behavior,physical characteristics , vegetative growth, wood ripening and weight of pruning.In addition,total carbohydrates in canes, however, the levelload of (96 bud/vine) 24spurs ×4 budsgave the highest yield per vinein both seasons. Finlay, the best results was (48 bud/vine) namely 24,12 and 8 fruiting spurs adopted to 2,4and 6 buds/spur,respectively.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Antibiotics susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates from clinical samples in Thamar, Yemen.71784411210.21608/assjm.2018.44112ENAbdelmalek M.AmranDepartment of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Thamar University, Yemen.Journal Article20180107This study was designed to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of some bacterial isolates from patients visited different hospitals and medical laboratories in Thamar city, Yemen. One hundred -twenty four bacterial isolates were isolated from various clinical samples namely blood (62), urine (38), stool (35) and analyzed using standard microbiology technique in the Department of Biotechnology and food technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine ,Thamar University. Pathogenic bacteria were identified by their colonial morphology, Gram staining, appropriate biochemical test and API20E. Among the 135 different clinical samples collected 124 Pathogenic bacteria were isolated which includes; <em>Salmonella typhi</em>(33)<em>, Salmonella. paratyphi</em>(13)<em>, Escherichia coli </em>(34), <em>Klebsiella pneumoniae</em>. (22), <em>Shigella Spp.</em>(11),<em> Salmonella Sp.</em>(6),<em> Citrbacteir freundi</em>(3<em>), Enterobacter Sp.</em>(2).Antibiotics susceptibility studies showed that all<em> Salmonella typhi </em>isolates were high resistance to rates Lincomycin,Tetracycline whereas most of them were resistance to ,Rifampicin(87.5%) and Nalidixic acid(50%). Intermediate resistance was observed to Ciprofloxacin(72.7%) and Norfloxacin(62.5%) while, All pathogenic isolates were susceptible to Amoxicillin, Doxycycline,Streptomycin, Gentamycin. All<em> Salmonella paratyphi </em>isolates showed resistance to Lincomycin, Tetracycline, Streptomycin(84.6%) and Nalidixic acid(76.9%) but susceptible (100%) to Amoxicillin, Doxycycline and Gentamycin(84.6%).All<em> Escherchia coli </em>isolates showed high resistance to Ampicillin,Erythromycin, Lincomycin, Amoxicillin and ,Rifampicin whereas, (67.6%) of them were resistance to Ciprofloxacin, Tetracycline, Doxycycline , Streptomycin, Gentamycin(58.8%) and Nalidixic acid(50%). <em> </em>All<em> Klebsiella pneumoniae</em> isolates showed high resistance to Erythromycin, Lincomycin ,Rifampicin , Streptomycin and (72.7%) to Amoxicillin and Ciprofloxacin. All<em> Shigella Sp.</em> isolates showed high resistance to Erythromycin, Lincomycin, Rifampicinand Gentamycin, also to Tetracycline(90.9%), Ampicillin(81.8%),Amoxicillin(72.7%) but less resistance to Doxycycline(54.5%). Most of<em> Shigella Sp.</em> isolates were susceptible to Norfloxacin(72.7%) and Ciprofloxacin(63.6%).All non-typhoid<em> Salmonella Sp.</em> isolates were multi drug resistant to the antibiotics tested.High rates of drug resistance were found in most of the isolates studied and this could be attributed to their prevailing usage and abuse in the area under study. These results suggest that multi-drug resistance among clinical pathogens is common and significant in Yemen and call for nationwide surveillance programme to monitor microbial trends and antimicrobial resistance patterns in Yemen.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Identification of Fusarium Species Causing Onion Basal Rot in Egypt and Their Virulence on seeds, Seedlings and Onion Bulbs79884411310.21608/assjm.2018.44113ENHala A.MahdyPlant Pathology Res. Inst., Agric. Res. Center, Giza, Egypt.Journal Article20180110<em>Fusarium oxysporum</em> f. sp. <em>cepae</em> is the causal agent of onion basal rot disease. Onion basal rot disease caused by various <em>Fusarium</em> species is one of the economically important diseases of onion in Egypt. Identification of the prevalent pathogenic species causing onion basal rot disease is essential for designing management strategies, especially to develop resistant cultivars. Fourteen Fusarium isolates were obtained from onion bulbs collected from infected fields of of four different Governorates (Sharkia, Garbia, Behaira and Monofia) in Egypt. Inoculating onion bulbs (cv. Giza 20) with 14 of Fusarium isolates indicated that the fourteen tested isolates were pathogenic of onion. These isolates were identified as <em>F. oxysporum, F. proliferatum </em>and<em> F. solani</em> based on their morphological and molecular characteristics. As for virulence of each one of the isolates on bulbs and seedlings of onion, <em>F. oxysporum</em> caused severe basal rot and damping-off as a highly virulent species. <em>F. proliferatum </em>attacked onion bulbs while, <em>F. solani</em> caused pre- and post-emergence damping-off over 50%.Benha University; Faculty of AgricultureAnnals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor1110-041956120180301Comparative efficacy of botanical and chemical insecticides for the management of onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lind.89944411710.21608/assjm.2018.44117ENI. A.EL-SAPPAGHPlant Protection Research Institute- Agricultural Research Center- DokkiJournal Article20180110An experiment was conducted at Qaliubiya Governorate during 2016 and 2017 onion seasons to evaluate the efficacy of different chemical and botanical materials for the management of onion thrips (<em>Thrips tabaci</em> Lind) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting onion bulb crop. Five treatments (two chemical insecticides, three botanical materials and control) were replicated four times. The chemical insecticides were actara 25 WG and diazinox 5%. All the materials used caused, significantly, higher reduction in <em>T. tabaci</em> population than the untreated check. Lemon oil proved the best showed (45.89 and 38.62% reduction), followed by neem oil (32.68 and 29.76%) and actara 25 WG (30.65 and 28.81%) during both studied seasons, respectively. The remaining insecticides showed lower percentages of thrips reduction, although those caused but were significantly, better results than control. The results recorded on yield showed significant relationship between the incidence of the pest and the efficacies of applied materials which effected the yield quantity and quality.