Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences最新文献

{"title":"The Effect of Air Pollution on some Biochemical Parameters of Leaves of Three Tree Species Growing in the Industrial Area in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia","authors":"Shaheen Shaheen","doi":"10.4197/met.26-2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/met.26-2.2","url":null,"abstract":"The effect of industrial emissions on the levels of certain biochemical measurements in leaves of Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), Henna (Lawsonia inermis), and Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) trees growing in the industrial zone in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and Hada Al-Shame area (control) was done. Overall results showed that the content of chlorophyll a and b, total chlorophyll, carotenoids and protein in the plant leaf of the trees growing in the industrial zone were less comparing with the leaves of the trees growing in the control area.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129894788","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":"Deltamethrin and Malathion insecticides residues in workers honeybees(Apis mellifera) and its relationship to these insecticides concentrations","authors":"R. M. Almehmadi","doi":"10.4197/met.26-2.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/met.26-2.11","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124229768","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":"Exposure to Airborne Particulate Matter: An Additional Risk Factor for Metabolic Syndrome in Saudi Arabia","authors":"M. Alghamdi","doi":"10.4197/met.26-2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/met.26-2.7","url":null,"abstract":"Metabolic syndrome is a serious problem in Saudi Arabia. It has been attributed mainly to life style. Exposure to airborne particulate matter is a subject of concern in Jeddah. The present study aimed to find a possible association of metabolic syndrome prevalence with levels of particulate matter and their elemental constituents. The study was conducted in two districts of Jeddah, Al Nuzlah and Al Rehab. PM10 and PM2.5 were measured in each district as well as their elemental composition. Metabolic syndrome was defined by the presence of three components: hyperglycemia, hypertension and obesity. Al Nuzlah district showed higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome, together with higher levels of PM2.5, nickel and cadmium. It can be concluded that exposure to particulate matter may be considered as an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122912145","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":"Future Domestic Water Demand for Jeddah City","authors":"A. Kamis","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.9","url":null,"abstract":"The paper discusses the present and future (1431-1460 A.H.) water demand and water resources for the domestic use in Jeddah city. Projection of both water demand driven by population as well as water resources are illustrated. Three scenarios are presented representing high, moderate and low cases for the population. Under each case, the level of water shortage problem is addressed and it is shown that without water conservation Jeddah city will face significant water shortage.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"34 22","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133008088","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":"Wintertime Temperature Variability over Kingdom of Saudi Arabia","authors":"A. Al-Khalaf, H. Hasanean","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124033435","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":"A Study on the Urban Heat Island of the City of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia","authors":"Ilham Elsayed","doi":"10.4197/met.23-2.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/met.23-2.8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"432 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125759776","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":"Heavy Metal Distribution in Street Dust of Urban and Industrial Areas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia","authors":"M. Khoder, M. A. Ghamdi, Mohamed M. Shiboob","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125669189","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":"Trends of Ambient Concentrations of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Almadinah Al Menawwarah, Central Area, Saudi Arabia","authors":"H. Al-Jeelani","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.3","url":null,"abstract":"Nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4) and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) were measured in Almadinah Al Menawwarah, Saudi Arabia. From Ramadan to Hajj season (October, 2005 January, 2006) daily average concentrations of NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, O3, CO, CH4 and NMHCs, were 0.055, 0.040, 0.095, 0.011, 0.009, 2.82, 3.83 and 1.12 ppm, respectively. The SO2/NOx and SO2/NO2 concentration ratios were 0.12 and 0.28, respectively, suggesting that the mobile emissions are the predominant sources within the study area. The diurnal variations of NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, CO, NMHCs concentrations were similar and showed two daily peaks, in the morning and late evening. These peaks concentrations are linked to traffic density, boundary layer mixing processes and chemical processes in the atmosphere. The diurnal cycles of O3 concentrations revealed a uni-modal peak in the mid-day time. The highest concentrations of the measured pollutants were found in Ramadan and Hajj seasons, due to increasing human activities. Significant positive correlation coefficients (p<0.05) were found between NO, NO2, NOx, NMHCs and CO, and also between SO2 and NO, NO2, NOx, NMHCs and CH4. Significant negative correlation coefficients were found between O3 concentrations and NO2. These results indicate that an increase in O3 level is associated with a drop in the concentration of NO2, CO and NMHCs.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116632241","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":"Prenatal Effects of Plastic Migrants in Commercial Peritoneal Dialysis Solution","authors":"A. Al-Khatim, K. E. Ali","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.5","url":null,"abstract":"Commercial peritoneal dialysis solution (PDS) is widely used in the treatment of uremic patients. This type of PDS is expected to be contaminated with leachable agents originating from the plastic material of the packaging bags. Injection of the solution (280 ml/kg, i.p) into pregnant MF1 mice was applied to investigate the prenatally-induced adverse effects in their progeny due to such plastic leachables. Daily injection started; from Day 0 of gestation and continued up to delivery. The dose was divided into two equal volumes given at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. A group of pregnant mice, of 10 animals, was given the PDS of bags stored at room temperature (25C). A similar group was given the PDS of bags preheated in a waterbath (50C) for overnight. A third group was given a prepared control PDS from the same chemicals, stored in glass bottles from the manufacturing companies, according to the concentrations specified on the PDS bag. After weaning (one-month age), the offspring of each group were subjected to a battery of biochemical tests. The results showed that commercial PDS has induced the following significant effects in the offspring: elevation in the activity of blood alkaline phosphatase (ALP), increase in the blood concentration of the nonprotein nitrogenous (NPN) compounds (urea, creatinine and uric acid), and total blood cholesterol. There were also a higher percentage of stillbirths in the progeny of treated mothers. Most of the previous effects were clearly pronounced in the offspring of mothers treated with preheated-bag PDS. It was concluded that the plastic bags of the investigated PDS were leachable, and the chemical agents originating from the plastic material of these bags were toxic to the mice under study. The PDS concentration of these leachables may increase with time and storage of 78 Al-ser A. Al-Khatim and Khalid El-Tom Ali the bags under hot weathers. Based on the results of this study, strict control of storage temperature is recommended to minimize the leachability of these PDS bags and thus lessening the health problems that may arise in patients undergoing long-term peritoneal dialysis.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129528688","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 Controlled Atmosphere Storage (CAS) on Phosphofructokinase Activity in Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Keitt","authors":"A. Elhefny, S. Gyulakhmedov, S. El-Hefnawi, M. Gad, A. Kuliyev","doi":"10.4197/MET.23-2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4197/MET.23-2.2","url":null,"abstract":"A controlled atmosphere (CA) is an agricultural storage method. It is an atmosphere in which oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen concentration as well as temperature and humidity are regulated. Glycolysis is the basis of both anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration, and it occurs in nearly all organisms. It is regulated by three enzymes catalyzing nonequilibrium reactions: Hexokinase, phosphofructokinase, and pyruvate kinase. In this work we studied the effect of controlled atmosphere storage (CAS) of mango at 13°C on the activity of phosphofructokinase (PFK) and on fruit quality. This study was carried out on mango fruits (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Keitt. The storage of fruits under the CA retarded ripening and did not affect the quality attributes of Keitt mango. There was a significant decreasing in the activity of PFK as compared with control under (CAS) used in this work. These results indicate a potential for the application of CA for postharvest ripening control of mango. The optimal CA for longterm storage of \"Keitt\" mango at 13°C is (3% O2 +6% CO2+ 91% N2); under these conditions the storage life of mango can be extended up to 10 weeks.","PeriodicalId":254766,"journal":{"name":"Journal of King Abdulaziz University-meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131884463","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}