University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research最新文献

{"title":"Evaluation of the effectiveness of pomegranate juice on some biochemical and tissue variables in male rats treated with Red Bull energy drink","authors":"Ayat S. Muter, Loay H. Ali","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.304","url":null,"abstract":"The current study was designed to investigate the impact of pomegranate juice on some biochemical and tissue variables resulting from the administration of Red Bull energy drink in male rats. In this study, 28 male white rats were used and divided into four groups, each containing 7 animals, as follows: Group 1 (G1), received physiological saline solution (5 mL/kg) and a normal diet for 120 days. Group 2 (G2), administered Red Bull energy drink (1 ml per 100 g) and a standard diet. Group 3 (G3), given pomegranate juice (5 ml/kg) initially, followed by Red Bull. Group 4 (G4), given Red Bull initially, and after six weeks, administered pomegranate juice. After the completion of the treatment for all animals, blood was drawn from the heart for laboratory analysis. The results of the current study showed that the consumption of Red Bull energy drink led to an increase in the levels of RBS, AST, ALT, and oxidative damage, as indicated by elevated MDA levels. Additionally, there was a reduction in antioxidant levels, including glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT). \u0000Pomegranate juice has the ability to reduce the concentration of RBS, AST, and ALT. The results also demonstrated the ability of pomegranate juice to decrease oxidative stress by lowering MDA levels, along with its capability to increase the levels of antioxidants GSH and CAT in the blood serum. Histological changes in the stomach revealed loss of the histological pattern of the surface tissue, nuclear shrinkage of surface cells, infiltration of inflammatory lymphoid cells, as well as disruption in the muscle layer and thickening of the blood vessel wall compared to the negative control group. Additionally, histological changes in the small intestine tissue showed clear evidence of cell shrinkage (D) in the villi, thickening of the vessel wall (TW), along with pronounced infiltration of inflammatory cells (LI). The results also indicated clear evidence of blood congestion (CON) and degeneration of the muscular layer (DML) in the structure of intestinal tissue, compared to the negative control group. Histological examination results showed that pomegranate juice has the potential for cellular repair of stomach and small intestine tissues, making them closely approximate the histological structure of the control group. This suggests the possibility of using it in the treatment of cellular damage, enhancing the functional efficiency of tissue cells.","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"62 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141280738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of watery extract of Curcuma longa powder (Turmeric) on multidrug- resistant Bacillus cereus recovered from fresh soft cheeses in Kirkuk","authors":"Dahfir Alobaidi","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.314","url":null,"abstract":"Bacterial contamination is an important cause of foodborne diseases. Herbal medicine is known as botanical medicine or phytomedicine, which means a plant or any part of the plant, is used to prepare medicine to assist in the healing process during illness and disease. Medicinal plants contain natural chemicals, which are acceptable to human and animal systems. Curcumin Is extensively used as an aromatic medicinal cosmetic .It has been in traditional use and it is mentioned as a remedy for various diseases. These findings indicated that action of curcumin had significant inactivation effect on foodborne bacteria, the present study investigate action of curcumin on foodborne bacteria Bacillus cereus (B. cereus). \u0000The frequency and distribution pattern of Bacillus cereus in cow soft cheese were investigated indifferent regions in Kirkuk. 50 Pooled soft cheeses samples from different regions in Kirkuk were collected during February until June (2020), ten samples collected monthly from different supermarkets as same as proportion above. Modified procedures for isolation and identification were dependent, Gram stain, oxidase &catalase reaction aid in segregation. Modified Congo red assay used to detect biofilm and Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was used for determination sensitivity of isolates to ampicillin (AM 10µg),cephalexin (CLX, 30µg), azithromycin (AZM, 15µ) and vancomycin (VA 30µg). The results confirmed recovery of \u0000In conclusions. cheese production in Kirkuk are encountered by the problems of bacterial contamination and presence of multidrug resist strain of Bacillus cereus that considered a risk to public health, may be due both insufficient and misuse treatment with antibiotics or in somewhat due to bad quality and/or poor hygiene of processing involved in milk production. Thus recommended monitoring these products for better hygienic status.","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"138 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141281455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Histomorphological study of small intestine between Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and Partridge (Alectoris chukka) in Iraq","authors":"Ektifaa Khayoon, A. Reshag","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.318","url":null,"abstract":"The current study was designed on 24 birds (12 birds for each type)  In the anatomical part reported that the small intestine in both birds Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and Partridge (Alectoris chukka) consisted from 3 segments; duodenum, jejunum and ileum with no any demarcation between them. Both ratio of intestinal length to body length and of intestinal weight to body weight was higher in partridge than those in Harrier. In histological study showed in three parts of small intestine the wall was constituted of similar histological layers; these are mucosa, submucosa, muscularis and serosa. There were same in structure of these tunics but differences in several Histomorphometric measurements of each tunica.  In all parts of small intestine of partridge the goblet cell more than those in Harrier and there were increasing in the number toward the end of intestine  of these cell in both birds for lubricant role. Histochemically of this study showed that in crypts and villi of all small intestinal parts of both birds the secretion of goblet cell is neutral mucin in nature because it showed negative reaction to Alcian blue stain and positive to PAS stain.                                                                                                                                                         ","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"31 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141275918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of adding Fertilizer NPK-Chitosan is Growing and Productive (Zea mays L).","authors":"Basam Mazhar Kazem, Haifa Jassim Hussein, Abdullah Abbas Hussein","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.317","url":null,"abstract":"A field experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah's research station in Karama Ali during the 2022 agricultural season. The study aimed to investigate the impact of three types of fertilizers (commercial NPK as a control and two types of prepared NPK-Chitosan organic fertilizers) at four addition levels (0, 1, 1.5, and 2 ton.h-1) and two levels of organic matter (0% and 2.5%) on the nutrient availability in sandy loam soil. The experimental soil was prepared by plowing, levelling, and dividing it into 6 m² plots. Two levels of composted cattle manure (0 and 2.5 ton.h-1) were mixed with the soil, and fertilizers were prepared at four levels for each fertilizer. Seeds of yellow corn (Zea mays L.) variety \"Sagunto\" from Fito, a Spanish company registered with the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, were sown with 5 seeds per hill and a spacing of 40 cm between hills. Crop management practices, including disease and pest control, irrigation, and weeding, were carried out until the end of the growing season. \u0000At the end of the growing season, soil samples were collected to determine the available nitrogen and potassium content. The results indicated that the addition of slow-release NPK-Chitosan fertilizers and organic matter significantly increased the availability of nutrients in the sandy loam soil. NPK-Chitosan fertilizer with a 1:3 wrapping ratio and NPK-Chitosan with a 1:3 mixing ratio showed superior performance compared to the control fertilizer (NPK) in increasing the concentration of essential plant elements. This enhancement in nutrient availability positively influenced the overall yield of yellow corn plants. \u0000In conclusion, I took samples, and the results showed that the addition of slow-release fertilizers NPK-Chitosan and organic fertilizers led to a significant increase in dry weight and total grain yield for the yellow corn crop. The NPK-Chitosan fertilizer, either in a 1:3 coating ratio or a 1:3 mixing ratio, outperformed the comparative NPK fertilizer in increasing the dry weight and grain yield for the yellow corn crop, which in turn reflected on the overall yield of the yellow corn plants. \u0000The results indicated a significant effect of fertilizer type on increasing the dry weight and grain yield of the yellow corn plants for the added fertilizer type. The NPK-Chitosan fertilizer in a 1:3 coating ratio achieved the highest values of dry weight and grain yield for the yellow corn plants, reaching 41.79, 6.15, and 47.07 kg.h-1, respectively, followed by the treatment of NPK-Chitosan fertilizer with a 1:3 mixing ratio and a fertilizer level of 2 tons/ha, which yielded The results showed a significant effect of fertilizer level on increasing the dry weight and grain yield of the yellow corn plants. The dry weight and grain yield increased with higher levels of added fertilizer. The level 2 achieved the highest values of dry weight for the vegetative part and grain yield for the yellow corn plants, reachin","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"3 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141230703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated control of head blight in wheat caused by the Fusarium graminearum in the Laboratory","authors":"Sabah S. J. Al-Dairi, Dhia S. Al-Waily","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.322","url":null,"abstract":"          The results showed that the most common isolates of the Fusarium spp. in these samples is F.graminearum. It is one of the main pathogen that caused wheat head blight. The results of the experiment showed the effect of different variations and their interactions in Pots contaminated with the pathogen in the wheat variety Ibaa 99, where The highest yield was recorded in the Trichoderma viride, Penicillium commune,  Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf-DS  and fungicide( PcTvPfB) , which reached 70 g, compared to the pathogen treatment , which reached  to 6.00 g. The same treatments were also completely successful, completing 5.00 tiller/plant compared to the control treatment specified for the pathogenic fungus, which amounted to 0.67 tiller /plant. The lowest severity of infection appeared in treatment ( PcTvPfB)  when recorded at 30.67% with compared to the pathogen treatment  of 95%, followed by the treatments PcTvB, PcPfB, and TvPfB, where 48.66, 52.33, and 53.00 g . respectively, and the number of tiller/plant was 3.67, 4, and 4.33 tiller/plant, and the infection severity reached to  37.00, 42.67 and 43.33% respectively.","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"133 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141281685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparing educational tissue slides for students of the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology in southern technical collage","authors":"Fatima Ayad","doi":"10.54174/9gtdk054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/9gtdk054","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this research is to learn how to make a microscopic slide of animal or plant tissue and prepare it for examination by means of a compound microscope. There is no doubt that those concerned with this are students of medical sectors at all stages and those concerned with matters of histology, embryology, anatomy, cell science, animal and plant sciences, and this research was done in the pathological analysis department in The Medical Technical Institute in Basra specifically.\u0000 ","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"42 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141275970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study thyroid gland hormones in female with polycystic ovary syndrome: A Review","authors":"Iman Jaber Hasan Hasan","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.298","url":null,"abstract":"  One metabolic syndrome is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) marked by polycystic ovary the hyperandrogenism, and anovulation. PCOS affects 6–10% of women in their reproductive years. It is a common condition. When no other cause can be identified, polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism, and/or irregular ovulation are the hallmarks of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Since frank (overt) hypothyroidism is linked to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, weight gain, anovulatory cycles, decreased levels of SHBG, and infertility, it shares several characteristics with the PCOS phenotype. Thyroid disorder screening is part of the recommended baseline screening for women who may be suspected of having PCOS, irregular menses, or infertility.Insulin resistance plays a role in PCOS pathogenesis.","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"32 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141274271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EFFECT OF BAP ALONG WITH 2.4, D ON THE INDUCTION OF SHOOTS FORMATION ON POTATO CULTIVAR ARIZONA IN VITRO","authors":"Hadi Hoobi","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.321","url":null,"abstract":"This research delves into the intricate interplay between two key growth regulators, BAP (6-benzylaminopurine) and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), investigating their collective influence on shoot induction in the in vitro cultivation of the esteemed potato cultivar Arizona. The study is meticulously designed to unravel the nuanced impact of these regulators on shoot initiation within a controlled laboratory setting. Potato micropropagation stands as an essential facet of agricultural advancement, and the stimulation of efficient shoot formation serves as a pivotal step in this process. The unique growth characteristics of Cultivar Arizona provide an ideal platform for evaluating the synergistic effects of BAP and 2,4-D on the initiation and proliferation of shoots. \u0000By meticulously observing and quantifying the response of potato explants to varying concentrations and combinations of BAP and 2,4-D, this study aims to discern optimal conditions conducive to enhanced shoot development. Through detailed analysis and observation, the research seeks to contribute valuable insights into refining in vitro cultivation methodologies for potato propagation, aiming at elevating efficiency and yield","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"67 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141276806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"biology A Study of Phenotypic Characteristics of Eggplant Grown via the Sandponic Technique","authors":"Abbas Al Tamimi","doi":"10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/utjagr.v13i1.307","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractSandponic is a developed technology working for the prosperity of food security. It means growing plants and fish together in a recycling environmental system which uses natural bacterial cycles to use fish waste as plant nutrition. Eggplant is regarded as the most important Solanaceae crops because their nutritional benefits. This plant is a major crop in both temperate and tropical regions in this world. Eggplant – French Flomorin varity- was planted in sandponic boards and natural ground. Five plants were selected randomly from each experimental unit in the green-growth phase and the indicators of the green-growth were recorded. The results showed that there are significant differences in the height of the plant regarding the water quality, temporal period and the interaction between them. The quality of water without fish recorded the highest mean of plant height, whereas the period 140 days after growing recorded the highest mean of the plant length in comparison with the period 70 days from the growing time. In addition, the study results indicated significant differences in the number of the plant leaves for each the water quality, temporal period and the interaction between them. That is, the number of leaves in plants irrigated with water without fish was the highest in comparison with the number of leaves of the plants irrigated with fish water. Concerning the temporal period, the period of 140 days from the growing recorded the highest mean of leaves number in comparison with the period of 70 days since the time of growing. Regarding flowers number, the results showed significant differences in the mean of water quality and no significant differences in the temporal period and the interaction between them. The results recorded the highest number of flowers after 70 days from growing in comparison with their number after 140 days from growing. Also, it appeared that the highest number of flowers in plants irrigated with water without fish compared with those irrigated with water having fish. The results showed that there were significant differences between water quality, temporal period and interaction between them concerning the plant height and leaves number. Regarding to the number of flowers, the study results indicated that there significant differences of water quality only, whereas -in regard to temporal period and interaction between them, no significant differences were shown by the results.","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"41 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141280385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Humic Substances on Alleviation of Soil Salinity and the Enhancement of Plant Productivity: a review","authors":"Elham Khalifa Mahmood, Abdullah M.S. Addaheri, Basim Abed","doi":"10.54174/szm42027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54174/szm42027","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000Humic substances (HS) are a major component of organic matter in soil, and they have long been recognized for their ability to promote plant growth in a sustainable manner. Recently, there has been a lot of effort put into using multiple approaches to study the connection between the chemical structure of HS compounds and their effect on plant biological processes. Positive physiological responses at the local and systemic levels have been linked to the presence of specific functional groups in HS. Hormone-like signaling pathways are responsible for eliciting these reactions. This review was written with one goal in mind: to help readers gain a firm grasp on the research surrounding the application of HSs. The spatial arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions, as well as the dosage, source, molecular size, degree of hydrophobicity, and aromaticity, all contribute significantly to HS's biological efficacy. Therefore, our hypothesis explains the beneficial effect of HS in salt-affected rhizospheres, likely attributed to both direct and indirect influences on plant metabolism, soil microorganism metabolism, soil nutrient uptake dynamics, and soil physical conditions. Keywords: Humic substance, germination, salinity, plant growth \u0000 \u0000","PeriodicalId":101768,"journal":{"name":"University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141229955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}