Al-Mukhtar Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences
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description: Al-Mukhtar Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary, and Environmental Sciences is an open-access journal published by Omar Al-Mukhtar University. The journal's scope publishes research in Agricultural, Veterinary, and Environmental Sciences.
publisher: Omar Al-Mukhtar University
language: en
publication name: Al-Mukhtar Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences
issn: 3007-6501
items: The effect of adding different levels of pomegranate peel powder on performance and some carcass traits in broiler chickens(Ross)
items: https://mdp.omu.edu.ly/journals/index.php/mjaves/article/view/1957
items: The influence of turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) supplementation to broiler diets on productive performance and economic efficiency
items: The Influence of Inflation Pressure in Tires and Forward Speed on Tractor Performance
items: Responses of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Vegetative Growth and Yield to Different Numbers of Humic Acid Foliar Sprays
items: Distinguishing between different Environmental habitat of Myrtus communis using vegetative storage protein electrophoresis
items: Relevance of gray mold disease on grapes in different regions of Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Libya.
items: The Allelopathic Effects of Aqueous Extracts from Vachellia nilotica On the Germination and development of Citrullus lanatus L
items: Range Condition in Relation to Climate, Energy Variables, and Beef Cattle Population Dynamics in New Mexico
items: Pollen viability in natural populations of Thymus capitatus the south Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar area, Cyrenaica, Libya.
items: The Use of Enteromorpha prolifera in the Bioremediation of Heavy Metals in Seawater in the Sousa–Al-Haneya Areas
items: Systematic Review of Food Processing by Ohmic Heating and Re-cent Developments
items: Evaluation of Vegetative Growth Efficiency of Kabuli Chickpea under the Interaction of Plant Density and Weed Management Systems in Al-Safsaf Area, at EL-jabal Al-Akhdar
items: The effect of growth environments on the growth of two henna cultivars under the environmental conditions of Mukalla city, Yemen.
items: Impact of Six Distinct Growth substrates on the Survival and Root Elongation of Grafted Tomato and Pepper Seedlings
items: Experimental grow-out of European Sea bream (Sparus aurata) and Gilthead Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Eastern Libya
items: Fertilizer Recommendation Test for Different Types of Fertilizers on Soil Chemical and Fertility Properties, and on Eggplant Productivity
items: Factors affecting olive farmers adoption of the integrated pest management program in Homs Governorate, Syria
items: Effect of Previous Crop Residues on The Growth and Development of Squash Plants
items: The effect of compound mineral fertilizer (NPK) and Humic acid on the vegetative and flowering characteristics of Squash plants ( Cucurbita pepo L)
items: Grain Quality Evaluation of Ten Soft Wheat (Bread Wheat) Genotypes Triticum aestivum L. Grown under rain-fed Conditions
items: Feeding Effects of three Verities of Date fruits on the Biology of Ephestia (Cadra) cautella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
items: Morphological Characterization of Libyan Barbary Sheep
items: Utilization of tractors and implements owned by individual farmers in the Gezira scheme, Sudan
items: Impact of Soaking Wheat Grains in Gibberellic Acid Under Varying Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Concentrations
items: Biochemical study of three legume types by vitamin B12 and aqueous extracts of Cucurbita pepo L. leaves influence
items: Prevalence of Babesia Infection in the Northeastern Part of Libya(Camelus Dromedaries)
items: Evaluation of Quality characteristics of three local soft wheats (bread wheat) varieties and an introduced variety grown under a supplementary irrigation system
items: Study of variation patterns for body shape in four endemic mullet species (Mugilidae) from Umm-Hufayn Lagoon, on the Cyrenaica coast of Libya
items: A descriptive study of the partridge bird in the Green Mountain region of Libya

The effect of adding different levels of pomegranate peel powder on performance and some carcass traits in broiler chickens(Ross)
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description: This study aimed to evaluate the use of pomegranate peel powder as a natural additive in broiler diets and its effect on productive performance indicators and some carcass characteristics. The experiment was conducted at the Higher Institute of Agricultural Technologies -Derna - Libya, from November 6 to December 6, 2023, using 160 Ross strain chicks (14 days old, average weight 294 ± 6.52 g). The experiment was designed according to a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments (0%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%) pomegranate peel powder) and four replicates per treatment (10 birds/replicate). The birds were fed a commercial diet supplemented with pomegranate peel powder, with feed and water provided ad libitum throughout the experimental period. Initial and final weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, as well as carcass and internal organ weights after slaughter were measured. The results showed that the addition of 1% pomegranate peel powder achieved the highest total weight gain (1720.63 g) and the best performance in carcass characteristics (live weight, breast weight, thigh weight) compared to the other treatments (p < 0.05). In contrast, higher levels (1.5% and 2%) led to a slight decline in performance. No significant effect was observed on the feed conversion ratio or on most internal organs, except for an improvement in spleen weight. The results indicated that pomegranate peel powder can be used as an effective natural supplement at a 1% concentration to improve broiler performance and carcass characteristics without adverse effects
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pomegranate peels - broiler - performance characteristics - carcass characteristics.
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creator: عزة يوسف ادريس
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 عزة يوسف ادريس (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 238
ending page: 247
doi: 10.54172/m4ec1414

https://mdp.omu.edu.ly/journals/index.php/mjaves/article/view/1957
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title: Evaluation of oxidation indicators and sensory properties of Libyan Samn packaged in The Traditional (Al- ‘Ukkah) compared to Samn packaged in glass with and without the addition of carob rub during the storage period.
description: This study aims to evaluate the oxidation indicators and sensory properties of Libyan samn packaged traditionally in Al- ‘Ukkah, and compare it with samn packaged in glass with added carob rub, as well as samn packaged in glass without additives, over a four-month storage period. Acidity, peroxide value, and 2-thiobarbutic acid value were measured, the results revealed significant differences in acidity (P≤0.05), with a gradual increase observed in all treatments throughout storage. By the end of the period, acidity values reached 0.70, 0.64, and 0.49 mg KOH/kg fat for samn packaged in Al- ‘Ukkah, samn packaged in glass with added carob rub, and samn packaged in glass without additives, respectively. Peroxide values also showed significant differences, with the lowest rate of primary oxidation found in samn packaged in Al- ‘Ukkah, followed by samn packaged in glass with added carob rub, then samn packaged in glass without additives, recording 0.166, 0.213, and 0.190 meq O₂/kg fat, respectively. TBA values demonstrated significant variations on days 105 and 120 of storage, with values ranging from 0.012 to 0.183 (MDA/kg fat) for the development of Samn stored in Al- ‘Ukkah Overall, oxidation levels across treatments remained below the maximum allowable limits for animal ghee. Sensory evaluation) color, flavor, aroma, and overall acceptability (was conducted using a preference test at monthly intervals. Results indicated that samn packaged in Al- ‘Ukkah received the highest sensory scores throughout storage, followed by samn with carob rub, while samn packaged in glass without additives showed the lowest acceptability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Ghee Peroxide number, Sensory properties
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subject: Peroxid number
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subject: sensory properties
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creator: Hanan Mahmoud salhe
creator: Abdulrasool Awad BoSultan
creator: Mabruka Milad Mwsaa
creator: Huda Amrajaa Bilhasan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Hanan Mahmoud salhe, Abdulrasool Awad BoSultan, Mabruka Milad Mwsaa, Huda Amrajaa Bilhasan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 216
ending page: 227
doi: 10.54172/f9na3m65

The influence of turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) supplementation to broiler diets on productive performance and economic efficiency
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description: The abstract is a digest of the entire paper and should be given the same consideration as the main text. It does not normally include any reference to the literature. Abbreviations or acronyms must be preceded by the full term at the first use. An abstract should be between 150-200 words. It includes a brief statement of problem, a concise description of the research method and design, a summary of major findings, including their significance or lack of it, and conclusions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mohamed Alshelmani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohamed Alshelmani (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 259
ending page: 266
doi: 10.54172/3ynvsb14

The Influence of Inflation Pressure in Tires and Forward Speed on Tractor Performance
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description: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of The Nile Valley, during the 2018 and 2019 winter season to evaluate the effects of forward speed and tire inflation pressure on tractor performance. Tillage operations were carried out using an 83-hp tractor equipped with a three-bottom disc plow. Three levels of tire inflation pressure and three forward speeds were tested. The evaluated indicators included wheel slip, fuel consumption, and field capacity. The results showed that both forward speed and tire inflation pressure significantly affected all studied parameters. Wheel slip and fuel consumption increased with increasing forward speed and tire inflation pressure, whereas field capacity improved with higher forward speeds and appropriate tire pressure levels. A significant interaction between forward speed and tire inflation pressure was observed for wheel slip and fuel consumption, while no significant interaction was found in field capacity. These findings highlight the importance of proper adjustment of operating speed and tire inflation pressure to improve tractor performance and reduce traction losses and fuel consumption.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tire pressure, fuel consumption, slippage, tillage, operational performance
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creator: Mohamedahmed Ali
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohamedahmed Ali (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 267
ending page: 274
doi: 10.54172/pv1amn75

Responses of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Vegetative Growth and Yield to Different Numbers of Humic Acid Foliar Sprays
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description: The experiment was conducted at the farm of the Agriculture Faculty, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, during the growing season 2022, to investigate the effect of humic acid by spraying it with different times on the vegetative and fruit growth of hot pepper, the Starter variety. The experiment included the following treatments: spraying with water only (control), spraying once (two weeks after planting), spraying twice (two weeks after planting and three weeks after planting), and the seedlings were planted in the field on 8th Aug. 2022, and the seedlings were 45 days old. The experiment was designed in completely randomized blocks with three replications. The vegetative traits studied were plant height, number of leaves/plant, number of branches/plant, chlorophyll leaf content, while the fruiting traits were fruit weight, fruit length, number of fruits/plant, and crop weight/plant. The results showed that spraying twice three weeks after planting recorded the highest values for all the vegetative and fruiting traits studied, followed by spraying once two weeks after planting compared to the control treatment, which recorded the lowest values.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Hot pepper- Fruit length- plant height- chlorophyll- fruit weigh
  topic: keywords
creator: Muhammad,F A.H
creator: S.S.O Masoud
creator: F. A. Buojaylah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 199
ending page: 208
doi: 10.54172/68gf4s02

Distinguishing between different Environmental habitat of Myrtus communis using vegetative storage protein electrophoresis
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description: The growing interest in using Myrtus communis in industrial, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications has put this plant at risk due to overharvesting. These Plants occur in small, scattered populations, and their numbers are gradually declining. There are currently no effective programs in place to protect, enhance, or sustainably manage this resource. This study involved collecting Myrtus communis samples from two sites in the Jabal Akhdar region (Wadi Kuf, a relatively humid valley, and Wadi Azlifat, a drier valley), where the plant grows naturally. SDS-PAGE analysis of the plant's storage proteins revealed Pronounced variability in the number of protein bands, the percentage of variation, and the molecular weight. Samples from Wadi Kuf showed fewer bands (12) but a higher percentage of variation (42.85%), suggesting considerable genetic diversity within the population despite the lower number of bands. Samples from Wadi Azlifat showed a higher number of bands (14) but a lower percentage of variation (33.33%), possibly indicating greater homogeneity or similarity in protein profiles among individuals. The differences in molecular weight suggest that the two populations possess diverse proteins in terms of size and type, demonstrating the effect of different environmental factors, such as humidity, soil type, temperature, and other environmental stresses, concerning the expression of storage protein genes in Myrtus communis.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Environmental habitat, Vegetative Storage Protein Electrophoresis, Myrtus communis
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creator: khadiga alhadead
creator: Abuajila Alzntany
creator: kholoud Faraj
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 khadiga alhadead, Abuajila Alzntany, kholoud Faraj (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 228
ending page: 237
doi: 10.54172/x2yjtk73

Relevance of gray mold disease on grapes in different regions of Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Libya.
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description: The abstract is a digest of the entire paper and should be given the same consideration as the main text. It does not normally include any reference to the literature. Abbreviations or acronyms must be preceded by the full term at the first use. An abstract should be between 150-200 words. It includes a brief statement of problem, a concise description of the research method and design, a summary of major findings, including their significance or lack of it, and conclusions
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Gray mold disease, Botrytis cinerea fungus, Grape, Al-Jabal Al-khdar regions.
  topic: keywords
creator: Nwara. A. Mohamed Mohamed
creator: Abdulkhalig Moftah Moftah
creator: Mohamed M. Adam Adam
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 248
ending page: 258
doi: 10.54172/7pgt3861

The Allelopathic Effects of Aqueous Extracts from Vachellia nilotica On the Germination and development of Citrullus lanatus L
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description: This study aims to evaluate the allelopathic effect of leaf extracts from the thorny acacia tree (Vachellia nilotica) on the germination and seedling growth of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L). The experiment was conducted using three different concentrations of the aqueous extract of acacia leaves extract which are (0%, 20%, 40%, or 60%), in addition to a control group treated with distilled water. The effects of these extracts were assessed by measuring the parameters of Germination percentage, plumule and radicle length, seedling dry weight, and imbibition percentage. The results showed that the extracts at 40% and 60% concentrations enhanced the imbibition percentage compared to the control group, while for these concentrations (20%, and 60%) has no significant effect on the germination rate. Lower concentrations (20% and 40%) significantly stimulated plumule growth, whereas the highest concentration (60%) resulted in a reduction in plumule and radicle length. Moreover, the 60% concentration exhibited an inhibitory effect on radicle root growth, suggesting that the plant extracts may contain allelopathic compounds that influence seedling development. These findings confirm that the allelopathic effect of V. nilotica extracts is concentration-dependent (what are the allelopathic active compounds of V. nilotica), with a stimulatory effect at low doses and an inhibitory effect at higher doses. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of allelopathic influence and its potential applications in mixed agricultural systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Allelopathy; plumule and radicle length; Sustainable Agriculture; acacia tree.
  topic: keywords
creator: Mohamed Bogelil Bogelil
creator: Mohamed Ali A Salim Salim
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 73
ending page: 79
doi: 10.54172/53z2y290

Range Condition in Relation to Climate, Energy Variables, and Beef Cattle Population Dynamics in New Mexico
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description: Understanding the relationship between range condition and economic, environmental, and biotic factors and providing a description of the range condition cycle plays an important role in promoting the sustainability of ranching in New Mexico State (NM). This study aimed to understand the linkages between range condition and crude oil production, crude oil prices, mean annual precipitation, mean annual temperatures, and beef cattle population as well as to describe the fluctuation in range condition cycle. Data for all study variables were collected for the period 1958–2017 period. The generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (GARCH) and its exponential version (GARCH) models were used to examine the relationships between range condition and all study variables. Range condition cycle was identified by using spectral analysis and seasonal adjustment function. Crude oil prices (β = -0.2669), mean annual precipitation (β = 0.0963), and mean annual temperatures (β = -13.2914) were the only predictors of range condition. The length of range condition cycle was 10 years. Range condition began to decline from the second year and continued through the third year and then began to increase from the fourth year and continued through the tenth year. Generally, range condition showed a declining trend between the 1970s and the mid of 2010s.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Range condition cycle, crude oil, temperatures, precipitation, beef cat-tle population.
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creator: Ashraf Zaied Zaied
creator: Yasser Almalki Almalki
creator: Adel Mahmoud Mahmoud
creator: Saleh Idhirij Idhirij
creator: Alsanousi Akraym Akraym
creator: Ola Essa Essa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 64
ending page: 72
doi: 10.54172/bcf7pt53

Pollen viability in natural populations of Thymus capitatus the south Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar area, Cyrenaica, Libya.
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description: Viable pollen plays a crucial role in the process of seed formation and acts as the principal mechanism for gene transfer in outcrossing species such as thyme (Thymus capitatus). There is a lack of information on the pollen viability of natural populations of Libyan thyme that grow in the south El-Jabal El-Akhdar area. This research estimated pollen viability using acetocarmine staining method. It was possible to distinguish between viable pollen (non-aborted) and nonviable (aborted) pollen using acetocarmine stain. The viability of pollen percentage in T. capitatus accessions was found to be significantly different. The viable pollen recorded as highest was obtained from the white-flowered population (67.61%) followed by dotted white-flowered population (57.24%), while the lowest viable pollen was obtained from mosaic- lowered population (29.86%). The remaining two populations, violet-flowered and purple-flowered showed 55.73% and 42.38% respectively as pollen viability percentage. Variation was also observed in the pollen viability among different collection periods. These results suggested that pollen viability may be under both environmental and genetic control
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pollen viability; acetocarmine staining method; Thymus capitatus; El-Jabal El-Akhdar; Libya.
  topic: keywords
creator: Ali, Ezzudin S
creator: Khansa A. Omar
creator: Hesaien M. Mustafa
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 54
ending page: 63
doi: 10.54172/90ygmj19

The Use of Enteromorpha prolifera in the Bioremediation of Heavy Metals in Seawater in the Sousa–Al-Haneya Areas
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description: The results of the seawater samples taken from the two study sites (Sousse and Hanieh), and the algae samples taken from a less polluted location, were used to analyze the algae and water to determine the levels of heavy metals (lead (Pb+) and copper (Cu+2).The analysis results showed that the seawater in the Hanieh area, compared to the Sousse area, contained twice as much Cu+2 as the Sousse area, reaching 24.043 ppm, while the Sousse area contained 13.040 ppm. The opposite was true for the Pb+ element, with higher levels in the Sousse area. The percentage of elements in the moss before the experiment was (1.457 ppm Cu+2) (0.063 ppm Pb+). Therefore, after the experiment, these elements increased in the moss at the first study site (Cu+24.430 ppm) (2.730 ppm Pb+) and at the second study site after the experiment (5.557 ppm Cu+2) (4.282 ppm Pb+). This indicates that the moss absorbs heavy metals present in the water, as their percentage decreased and increased in the moss. Therefore, we recommend using this type of moss to combat pollution.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Enteromorpha prolifera - Heavy metals
  topic: keywords
creator: Ali Mahmoud Abu Gharara
creator: Zamzam Ibrahim Al-Sawy
creator: Suad Khalifa Omar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 32
ending page: 40
doi: 10.54172/19rdt516

Systematic Review of Food Processing by Ohmic Heating and Re-cent Developments
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description: The present review aimed to investigate the applications of ohmic heating in food processing and its effect on the microorganisms, bioactive compounds and enzymatic inhibition. It includes fundamental information on the principles of ohmic heating and its operational mechanism. It also discusses its advantages and disadvantages, in addition to its effect on the quality properties of food (microbial and enzymatic inhibition). It also examines its effect on antioxidant compounds and the processing of some foods such as pasteurization and extraction. Ohmic heating (OH) is an advanced thermal process in which food is placed between the electrodes and turns into electrical resistance when alternating electric current passes through it as a result heats the food. Ohmic heating directly depends on the electrical conductivity that increases with increasing temperature, as well as the distance between the electrodes, the area of the electrodes, the potential difference, salts present in the food and the moisture content. Ohmic heating increases the inhibition of enzymes and microorganisms, increases the extraction rate and increases the speed of the fermentation temperature more (the heating rate is high) compared to conventional heating. It also improves organoleptic properties, including color, relative to conventional heating. Keywords: food processing, microbial inhibition, electrical conductivity
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Atheer A Al-Mutury
creator: Sabah M.H Al-Shatty
creator: Asaad R.S Al-Hilphy
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 14
ending page: 31
doi: 10.54172/zg18r718

Evaluation of Vegetative Growth Efficiency of Kabuli Chickpea under the Interaction of Plant Density and Weed Management Systems in Al-Safsaf Area, at EL-jabal Al-Akhdar
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description: Two field experiments were conducted during the 2021 and 2022 seasons at the Food Legume Research Station, Al-Safsaf – EL-jabal Al-Akhdar, to investigate the effect of plant density and weeding frequency on the physiological growth traits of the Kabuli chickpea. A split-plot design with four replications was used, with plant densities (9.52, 13.33, 20.0, and 33.33 plants/m²) in the main plots and weeding treatments (no weeding, one weeding, and two weeding's) in the subplots. Results showed that plant density significantly affected germination percentage and emergence rate index, with higher densities performing better, while no significant differences were detected in mean emergence time, seedling dry weight, plant volume, or canopy persistence. Leaf area, leaf area index (LAI) index, and persistence varied across seasons depending on density. Conversely, two weeding's significantly enhanced seedling dry weight, plant volume, canopy persistence, and leaf area traits. The interaction between plant density and weeding frequency was highly significant for most traits in both seasons. Overall, plant density influenced traits related mainly to germination, whereas weed management played a greater role in improving vegetative growth and canopy sustainability. The interaction between these two factors represents a key strategy for optimizing vegetative growth efficiency of Kabuli chickpea under rainfed conditions. Keywords Kabuli chickpea; growth traits; plant density; weed hoeing
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Kabuli chickpea; growth traits; plant density; weed hoeing
  topic: keywords
creator: Naima Abdel-Bari Al-Qasi,
creator: Tayeb Faraj Hussein
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 7
ending page: 13
doi: 10.54172/ked1ax35

The effect of growth environments on the growth of two henna cultivars under the environmental conditions of Mukalla city, Yemen.
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description: A pot experiment was conducted in the nursery of the Faculty of Science, Hadhramout University, during the period from 21/1 to 21/2/2025 AD for a period of one month to determine the effect of growing media and plant variety on improving the growth of the vegetative group and rooting of stem cuttings of the henna plant Lawsonia inermis L., by studying the trait of branch length, number of roots, branches and leaves, and the fresh and dry weight of leaves. The results were analyzed using a completely randomized block design with two factors: variety factor and growing media factor. Each treatment was repeated four times. The results obtained showed that the Indian variety significantly outperformed the local variety in all studied traits over the local variety, which gave zero readings for all studied traits. The growth environment (2 coconut + 1 sand) (volume/volume) as well as the interaction between the Indian variety and growing media (2 coconut + 1 sand) gave the highest results for all studied traits except for the dry weight of leaves. The study recommends conducting further studies on the local variety to preserve it from deterioration. Including planting monthly throughout the year to choose the appropriate time to take cuttings or use growth regulators.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Henna, Cuttings, Vegetative Propagation, Growth Media, variety
  topic: keywords
creator: Mahrous Abdullah Bahwerith
creator: Maryam Abdullah Bahussain
creator: Bayan Tariq Balahmar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mahrous Abdullah Bahwerith , Maryam Abdullah Bahussain, Bayan Tariq Balahmar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 209
ending page: 215
doi: 10.54172/bcfrts22

Impact of Six Distinct Growth substrates on the Survival and Root Elongation of Grafted Tomato and Pepper Seedlings
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description: A study was conducted at the Horticulture Department at Omar Al Mukhtar University, Al Jabal Al-Khader, Libya in 2022 to investigate the impact of six growth media; peat moss, sand, soil, peat moss and sand (1:1), peat moss and soil (1:1), and soil and sand (1:1), on the survival and root elongation of grafted tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) seedlings. The experiment comprised 12 treatments representing all combinations of the two factors and followed a randomized complete block split-plot design with 4 replications. Findings indicated that among the growth substrates tested, peat moss, followed by the combination of peat moss and sand, exhibited the highest survival rates and root elongation for grafted tomato and pepper seedlings, surpassing the outcomes observed with alternative treatments
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Peat moss; Sand; Survival; Grafting; Root elongation; Splice.
  topic: keywords
creator: Fayrouz Buojaylah
creator: Alsunousi Masoud
creator: Fatma Mohamed
creator: Ali Omar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-30
publication date: 2025-04-30
starting page: 25
ending page: 32
doi: 10.54172/wxn6q608

Experimental grow-out of European Sea bream (Sparus aurata) and Gilthead Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Eastern Libya
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description: Sea bream and sea bass are highly adaptable to different culture systems, making them well suited for aquaculture. Their delicious flesh has contributed to the growing popularity of the aquaculture industry. This research was conducted to evaluate the grow-out of European Sea bream and Gilthead Sea bass in the eastern Libyan coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Fingerlings of the fish obtained from the natural brackish water of the Eastern Libyan coast and stocked in earthen ponds supplied with brackish water. A 120-day rearing trial was conducted which showed that the growth performance of Seabream and Seabass in this experiment varied significantly, even though both were fed similar levels of dietary proteins. The weight gained, specific growth rates, and protein efficiency ratio were significantly higher (P˂0.05) in Seabream compared to Seabass. The survival was not significantly different between the two species at the end of the experimental period. The feed conversion ratio was lower in Seabream (1.77) compared with Seabass (1.98). The moisture (68.10 ± 0.72%) and ash contents (3.90 ± 0.04%) were significantly higher in Seabass, while the crude protein (17.39 ± 0.17%) and lipids (11.36 ± 0.24%) were significantly higher in Seabream in this experiment. The Libyan Mediterranean coast is suitable for the grow-out of the two species, and the Seabream showed better growth and higher nutrition quality compared with Seabass.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Grow-out, Seabream, Seabass, Brackish water
  topic: keywords
creator: basit fade
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 104
ending page: 109
doi: 10.54172/ggwnf456

Fertilizer Recommendation Test for Different Types of Fertilizers on Soil Chemical and Fertility Properties, and on Eggplant Productivity
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description: his research was conducted in the Damascus Countryside in Damascus Governorate in 2023 and 2024, with the aim of studying the effect of Fermi Compost, fermented cow dung manure and mineral fertilizer in some chemical properties and in the productivity of the eggplant. Fertilizer additives (Fermi Compost, mineral and cow manure) in the quantities used according to the agricultural recommendation of summer vegetables, led to the absence of significant differences in acidity and soil conductivity. This shows the safe effect of the studied transactions, and none of the transactions caused soil salinization, Organic fertilizers significantly increased the soil organic matter content compared to the mineral and control treatments, and the Fermicompost treatment exceeded clearly on the treatment of fermented cow manure , the results showed that the fermicompost treatment was superior to the mineral fertilizer coefficient and the control in the soil content of the total nitrogen, while the treatment of the Fermi-compost showed no significant different with the treatment of compost. Fermented cow manure, as the results show more than the values of potassium and phosphorous available in the treatment of cow manure on the control, and with non-clear differences with the rest of the compost treatments, while the differences were not clear and in favor of my fermi treatment. Compost and metal compared to the control. All transactions outperformed the control in productivity. The results also showed significant differences in the fertilizer transactions among themselves, and the productivity was in the order of mineral fertilizers, followed by the Fermi Compost treatment, then the fermented cow manure.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: ababel, hamod
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 61
ending page: 71
doi: 10.54172/dayts727

Factors affecting olive farmers adoption of the integrated pest management program in Homs Governorate, Syria
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description: The research aimed to study the knowledge and adoption of olive farmers for the pest integrated management, and to study impact of the factors affecting the decision to use this technology For data analysis, frequencies, percentages, mean standard deviations, and binary logistic regression were used . The results also showed that (72.55)% of the farmers had weak knowledge, while about (16.18)% had the medium level of knowledge , and the remaining percentage (11.27)% only had good knowledge,.The rate of farmers who adopt this technique was only (19.12)%.. Statistical analysis showed that there was an inverse significant relationship between each of independent variables (age and the area cultivated with olives) and the dependant variable adoption, but there was a positive, significant correlation between adoption of IPM and educational level and the level of knowledge of the integrated pest management program, The study recommends that assistance Farmers through participatory training for develop their positivity and motivation to make the adoption decision, and to use all methods and means that may affect their acquisition of the ability for adoption for pest integrated management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: binary logistic regression, adoption, pest integrated management, olive, Homs.
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creator: Fadi Abbas Abbas
creator: Khetam Adrees
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 45
ending page: 60
doi: 10.54172/79p88751

Effect of Previous Crop Residues on The Growth and Development of Squash Plants
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description: The seedlings of Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) were irrigated with aqueous extract of crop residues of barley, wheat or oat, at a concentration of 50 g.L-1, or olives at 25, 50, 75 and 100 g.L-1, in addition to the control treatment (tap water) until the flowering stage. A completely randomized design was used with the treatments. The results showed that the fresh and dry weight of the shoots decreased by (27, 26, 33%) and (26, 35, 44%), and the number of leaves and flower buds (20, 20, 25%) and (28, 24, 40%) and leaf petiole length (38, 41, 47%), when treated with aqueous extract of the residues of each of barley, wheat, or oats, respectively, compared to the control. The results also showed the effect of the aqueous extract of olive residues on the growth measurements of squash plants, and the rate of decrease was directly proportional to the increase in the concentration of the aqueous extract, and thus both the fresh and dry weight of the shoots decreased by 51% and 42%, roots 43% and 25%, plant length 40%, number of leaves 29%, and leaf area 70%, respectively, compared to the control. The results obtained show that the aqueous extract of different plant residues have a clear role in reducing the growth of squash plants, and thus, this will be reflected in productivity later. This type of effect is clearly due to the presence of an "allelopathic" effect from growth-inhibiting substances present in the tissues of previous plant residues or their presence simultaneously with squash plants in the field.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Allelopathic; Cucurbita pepo L.; Squash; Aqueous extract; Crop residues, Olive residues
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creator: sami alasheebi
creator: Idress A. Al Gehani
creator: Taher M. Mohammed
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 sami alasheebi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 8
ending page: 14
doi: 10.54172/8scd6863

The effect of compound mineral fertilizer (NPK) and Humic acid on the vegetative and flowering characteristics of Squash plants ( Cucurbita pepo L)
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description: The study was conducted to determine the effect of combined mineral NPK and organic fertilization with humic acid on the vegetative and flowering characteristics of Squash plants. A field experiment was conducted during the 2020 and 2021 in Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the Al-Wasita area. A randomized complete block design split in three replications was used, as the experiment included 25 factorial treatments representing all possible combinations between the levels of the factors studied for both NPK complex. fertilizer (0, 45, 90, 135 and 180 kg/ha) and levels of humic fertilizer ( 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg/ha. The results showed that the increase in the levels of mineral fertilizer led to significant differences in all the vegetative and floral traits response to the increase in the levels of NPK. The rate of 180 NPK kg/ha gave the highest values compared to the control treatment for all vegetative and floral traits The study showed that the increase in humic fertilizer rates from 0 kg/ha to 80 kg/ha was accompanied by a significant increase in vegetative growth and floral traits, The rate of 80 kg Humic/ha gave the highest significant values compared to the control treatment for all traits The results of the effect of the interaction between NPK and humic on the vegetative and floral traits indicated that there were clear significant differences, and that the best compatible treatment that gave the highest significant increase in both vegetative and floral traits was (180 NPK and 80 kg/ha humic.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: حمض الهيوميك
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subject: نبات الكوسا
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subject: تسميد
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subject: عضوي
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subject: معدني
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creator: Hasan Bendres Albaba
creator: Fatma. Muhammad
creator: Abdella Ateq
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Hasan Bendres Albaba , Fatma. Muhammad , Abdella Ateq (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 82
ending page: 94
doi: 10.54172/ba863n63

Grain Quality Evaluation of Ten Soft Wheat (Bread Wheat) Genotypes Triticum aestivum L. Grown under rain-fed Conditions
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description: <a href="https://mdp.omu.edu.ly/journals/index.php/mjaves/The study aimed to evaluate the grain quality of ten bread wheat genotypes grown at Al-Awailia zone, eastern region, Libya. The experimentation was conducted in the 2020-2021 agricultural season under rain-fed conditions. The results showed a significant difference among the tested genotypes in the grain quality characteristics, represented in, test weight, thousand kernel weight, falling number, hardness, moisture content, protein content, wet gluten, gluten index and sedimentation volume. The tested genotypes met the quality requirements for test weight, thousand kernel weight, moisture content and gluten index with means of 80.5 Kg/hl, 43.3 g, 11.4 % and 83.1 % respectively. while, all of them failed to meet the quality requirements for falling number and grain hardness. Genotype EBW 22 was able to record the highest value for protein and wet gluten content amongst the others with values of 13.02 % and 26.3 %, respectively. Only the genotype EBW 11 exceeded the minimum quality requirement for sedimentation volume with value of 17 ml. None of the tested genotypes were able to possess all the quality characteristics required and necessary for good bread making.">The study aimed to evaluate the grain quality of ten bread wheat genotypes grown at Al-Awailia zone, eastern region, Libya. The experimentation was conducted in the 2020-2021 agricultural season under rain-fed conditions. The results showed a significant difference among the tested genotypes in the grain quality characteristics, represented in, test weight, thousand kernel weight, falling number, hardness, moisture content, protein content, wet gluten, gluten index and sedimentation volume. The tested genotypes met the quality requirements for test weight, thousand kernel weight, moisture content and gluten index with means of 80.5 Kg/hl, 43.3 g, 11.4 % and 83.1 % respectively. while, all of them failed to meet the quality requirements for falling nu…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: soft wheat, genotypes, bread wheat, rain-fed, grain quality
  topic: keywords
creator: Jamal Omar Nasr
creator: Nasir Khatab
creator: Salha El-bakoush
creator: Nadia Shmaila
creator: Souad Zraig
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 جمال نصر, Jamal Nasr, Nasir Khatab, Salha El-bakoush, Nadia Shmaila, Souad Zraig (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 72
ending page: 81
doi: 10.54172/9nreqa56

Feeding Effects of three Verities of Date fruits on the Biology of Ephestia (Cadra) cautella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
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description: The study investigates the impact of feeding the fig moth, Ephstia (Cadra) cautella (Walker), on three varieties of Libyan dates (Saeidi Awjila, Saeidi Gallo, and Bekrary from the West Coast) under laboratory and incubator conditions. The main findings reveled that the life cycle duration of C. cautella was significantly affected by the rearing environment. The life cycle lasted 60.1 ± 6.1 days outside the incubator and 79.2 ± 6.6 days inside the incubator when larvae were fed mixed date varieties. Inside the incubator, the larval stage duration was not significantly influenced by the date varieties. Outside the incubator, a significant difference in the larval stage duration was observed between the Bekrary variety and the Saeidi Awjila and Saeidi Gallo varieties. The longest life cycle was recorded on cut Bekrary dates outside the incubator, averaging 85.8 ± 9.9 days. The shortest life cycle was observed on perforated Saeidi Awjila dates inside the incubator, averaging 53.8 ± 2.6 days. The physical form of the dates (cut or perforated) influenced the development period, highlighting its role in the insect’s life cycle. The variety of dates significantly affected the completion time of the life cycle, suggesting that fruit characteristics, such as texture or nutrient composition, play a critical role in fig moth development. This study underscores the importance of both environmental conditions and the type of date variety in determining the life cycle longevity. Such findings can help optimize pest management strategies by identifying date varieties and storage conditions that may hinder the rapid development of C. cautella.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Date palm pests, Ephstia cautella, life cycle, fig moth, Libyan date fruits, insect rearing, insect feeding.
  topic: keywords
creator: Ali A. Bataw
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ali A. Bataw (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-04-30
publication date: 2025-04-30
starting page: 95
ending page: 103
doi: 10.54172/f6btpe31

Morphological Characterization of Libyan Barbary Sheep
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description: The objective of this study was to morphometric characterize the Libyan Barbary sheep to determine if sheep located in eastern, western, central and southern regions belong to same population. Ten qualitative and eleven quantitative characteristics of 853 rams and 3008 ewes from the above mentioned regions were used for this study. The Libyan Barbary sheep are medium size sheep belong to the fat-tailed and carpet wool type, the coat mostly white in color. The overall mean of Head Length, Horn length, High at wither, Chest girth, Canon circumference, Body length, Ear length, staple length, Tail length, Teat length and Scrotum circumference were 11.9, 56.52, 72.65, 92.14, 8.33, 72.06, 13.92, 8.29, 42.55, 2.63 and 29.8 cm, respectively. Analysis of variance results showed that there is a significant effect of region and gender on the measurements. Variance components procedure resulted in all traits showing a high degree of intra-region (residual) variability. Head length, body length, Wither height and chest girth have more discriminant power than the others between sub-populations. The all pairwise distances between regions were highly significant (P < 0.001), with distances ranged between 0.8 and 3.62, and the canonical discriminant analyses showed that the groups differ on the linear combination of the measured variables. Although the Libyan Barbary Sheep under study is geographically dispersed, they exhibit remarkable phenotypic similarities, and they may belong to the same population. Molecular genetic analysis is required to verify the phenotypic description in future studies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Abdulkarim Ahtash
creator: F. M. Abousaq
creator: M. M. Edahmani
creator: H. Agoob
creator: O. K. Alsibae
creator: I. Ibrahim
creator: A. Shiba
creator: K. M. Abdulkarim
creator: A. M. Targy
creator: A. A. Tarhuni
creator: H. A. Alfaleedni
creator: M.A. Ashteba
creator: A. Mahmod
creator: A. Eltashani
creator: E. Zaatot
creator: S. A. Shaykh
creator: M. H. Abounouwarah
creator: N. A. Aboubareeq
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Abdulkarim Ahtash, F. M. Abousaq, M. M. Edahmani, H. Agoob, O. K. Alsibae, I. Ibrahim, A. Shiba, K. M. Abdulkarim, A. M. Targy, A. A. Tarhuni, H. A. Alfaleedni, M.A. Ashteba, A. Mahmod, A. Eltashani, E. Zaatot, S. A. Shaykh, M. H. Abounouwarah, N. A. Aboubareeq (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-08-31
publication date: 2025-08-31
starting page: 41
ending page: 53
doi: 10.54172/xhyn3e85

Utilization of tractors and implements owned by individual farmers in the Gezira scheme, Sudan
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description: Gezira scheme, in Sudan, is the largest one in the region. Recently, many individual farmers owned tractors and implements. This study aimed at analyzing the use of those tractors and implements. Data were collected through questionnaire and statistically analyzed. 154 tractors (75 to 80 hp.) accompanied with 678 implements were studied. Massey Ferguson represented 58.4 % of the tractors. Tractors’ average age was six years. Land preparation, seeding, spraying, threshing and post harvesting implements, represented 86.7%, 4.1%, 2.1%, 6.0% and 1.1%, from the total number of implements, respectively. Implements average age was between two and six years. Sprayer obtained the highest work rate (9 fed/h). Disk plow consumed the greatest fuel (6.6 l/fed) and the highest annual working hours (310 hours). The ridger covered the highest annual area (365 fed). Tractor annual working hours was between 774 and 535 hours. Several combinations of implements accompanying a tractor were found. Combinations three and four implements were the most frequent, they repeated 36 and 35 times, respectively. The combination of disk plow, ridger and ditcher were repeated ten times; while the combination of disk plow, leveler, ridger and ditcher was repeated eight times. The furnished information help in determining implements that necessary in the scheme. Economic feasibility of tractors and implements owned by individual farmers in the Gezira scheme is suggested.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tractor, implements, performance, annual use, Gezira irrigated scheme, Sudan
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creator: Mohammed A. Abd Elmowla
creator: Lotfie A. Yousif
creator: Shaker Babiker Ahmed
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mohamedahmed Ali, Proffeser, proffeser (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-23
publication date: 2025-06-23
starting page: 33
ending page: 44
doi: 10.54172/s6c8ys29

Impact of Soaking Wheat Grains in Gibberellic Acid Under Varying Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Concentrations
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description: an experiment was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, during the 2022-2023 season to study the effect of gibberellic acid GA3 on the germination and growth characteristics of wheat seedlings (Salambo) under salt stress. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design (C.R.D) in three replications, the treatments were (soaking wheat grains in gibberellic acid, no soaking) and concentrations of sodium chloride salt (NaCl) (distilled water compared to control, 4000ppm, 6000 ppm, and 8000 ppm). The results indicated that the treatment of soaking grains in gibberellic acid was significantly superior to the treatment without soaking in all the studied traits represented by "germination percentage %, seedling length (cm), root length and shoot length "cm", seedling wet and dry weight "g" and Seedling vigour index ". The results showed highly significant differences between sodium chloride salt concentrations compared to the (Control) treatment, where the germination percentage %, seedling length "cm", shoot and root length "cm", seedling wet and dry weight (g), and Seedling vigor index decreased with increasing salt concentration up to (8000 ppm). The results showed no significant differences in the interaction between soaking treatments and sodium chloride salt concentrations in all studied traits except for germination percentage, where the treatment of soaking grains in gibberellic acid with distilled water (control) recorded the highest values compared to the lowest values recorded when grains were not treated with sodium chloride concentration (8000 ppm).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: wheat
  topic: keywords
subject: seeding growth
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subject: gibberellic acid
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subject: conditions of salt stress
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creator: Imbarkah F Aboubakr
creator: Ahmed S. Issa Buhedma
creator: Ayiman F Ahmed
creator: Gamila S. Muhammed
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ahmed S. Issa Buhedma, Imbarkah F Aboubakr, Ayiman F Ahmed , Gamila S. Muhammed (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 48
ending page: 55
doi: 10.54172/v66q4w65

Biochemical study of three legume types by vitamin B12 and aqueous extracts of Cucurbita pepo L. leaves influence
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description: This study was conducted in the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul, and included a greenhouse experiment to investigate the allelopathic effects of Cucurbita pepo L. (squash) leaf aqueous extracts at concentrations (2% and 6% w/v), vitamin B12 at concentrations (2 and 6 ppm), and their combined effects on certain biochemical characteristics of seedlings from three leguminous crops (chickpeas, cowpeas, and beans). The study assessed chlorophyll content, carbohydrate content, and the activity of antioxidant enzymes (catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD)). The results revealed varied responses among the tested species to the applied treatments. However, the most notable observation was the stimulatory effect of vitamin B12, which significantly enhanced the studied traits and outperformed the squash leaf aqueous extract treatment. Chickpea plants exhibited a decrease in chlorophyll content, accompanied by a reduction in carbohydrate levels across most treatments. The results further showed that the combined application of the aqueous extract and vitamin increased chlorophyll content while reducing carbohydrate levels in both cowpeas and beans. Additionally, an increase in antioxidant enzyme activity was observed in plants treated with the squash leaf extract, indicating elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels due to the effect of released allelopathic compounds. It was evident that the 2% concentration was more effective in enhancing CAT and POD enzyme activity, whereas their effectiveness declined at the 6% concentration. Furthermore, vitamin B12 led to an increase in CAT and POD enzyme activity across all tested leguminous crops.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Cucurbita Pepo
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subject: Peroxidase
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subject: Catalase
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subject: Carbohydrate
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subject: B12
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creator: Wasan salih Hussain
creator: Ban Abdul-Aziz Edan
creator: Noor Al-huda Ahmad Mohammed Taher
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Wasan salih Hussain, Ban Abdul-Aziz Edan, Noor Al-huda Ahmad Mohammed Taher (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 105
ending page: 113
doi: 10.54172/7bmg0e37

Prevalence of Babesia Infection in the Northeastern Part of Libya(Camelus Dromedaries)
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description: A study was conducted to investigate Babesia spp. infections in one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in northeastern Libya. Blood samples were randomly collected from camels of both sexes (115 females and 45 males) across seven selected regions: Tobruk Khoury, Alhamamuh, Sultana, Alqabah, Ajdabiya Road, Qanduluh, and Imsaeid. The sampling period spanned from February 2021 to January 2022. Giemsa-stained blood smears were used to diagnose Babesia spp. infections. The results revealed an overall infection prevalence of 35% among the tested samples. The highest prevalence rates were recorded in Tobruk Khoury (70%), followed by Ajdabiya Road (60.6%), Alhamamuh (60%), Sultana (46.6%), Alqabah (28.57%), Qanduluh (19.35%), and Imsaeid (7.1%).The prevalence among females (42.6%) was significantly higher than that among males (15.5%). Regarding age groups, middle-aged camels (1–15 years) exhibited the highest prevalence rate (45.1%). Seasonally, the highest infection rate was observed in autumn (50%), followed by spring (47.36%).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Veterinary Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Babesia Haemoparasitic
  topic: keywords
subject: protozoa
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subject: Piroplasma
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subject: camels
  topic: keywords
subject: North-eastern , Libya
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creator: Salwa. M.S. fzany
creator: Radya A. A. Mustufa
creator: Mohamed S.M. Elgther
creator: Nawara M. B. Eissa
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Salwa. M.S. fzany (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 56
ending page: 62
doi: 10.54172/sya2wa19

Evaluation of Quality characteristics of three local soft wheats (bread wheat) varieties and an introduced variety grown under a supplementary irrigation system
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description: This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the grain quality of three local bread wheat cultivars with an introduced variety known for its high productivity in its native region. The experiment was carried out at the Musrata Experimental Station, affiliated with the Agricultural Research Center, Libya, during the 2020-2021 growing season under supplemental irrigation conditions. The results revealed significant differences among the studied cultivars in all grain quality traits, except for hectoliter weight. The evaluated parameters included thousand kernel weight, falling number, hardness (particle size index method), moisture content, protein content, wet gluten, gluten index, and sedimentation value. The introduced Salambo variety recorded the highest values for hectoliter weight (81.6 kg/hl), thousand kernel weight (52.1 g), falling number (523 seconds), and moisture content (12.59%). Among the local cultivars, Bohouth 208 showed the highest values for protein content (15.66%), wet gluten (37.7%), and sedimentation value (32.8 ml). Meanwhile, Bohouth 210 exhibited the best hardness and the highest gluten index (86.0%), with hardness recorded at 14.7%. In contrast, Bohouth 212 displayed excessive hardness, reaching 9.0%. The findings indicate that Bohouth 210 and the introduced Salambo variety demonstrated superior adaptability to the environmental conditions of the region, possessing most of the essential quality traits required for bread-making.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: Bread wheat
  topic: keywords
subject: Supplementary irrigation
  topic: keywords
subject: Grain quality
  topic: keywords
subject: Wheat varieties
  topic: keywords
subject: Agricultural research center
  topic: keywords
creator: Jamal O. Nasr
creator: Salaheldin M. Abo-Gharsa
creator: Mohamed A. Elkekli
creator: Nasir M. Khatab
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Jamal O. Nasr, Salaheldin M. Abo-Gharsa, Mohamed A. Elkekli, Nasir M. Khatab (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 95
ending page: 104
doi: 10.54172/1b3jh176

Study of variation patterns for body shape in four endemic mullet species (Mugilidae) from Umm-Hufayn Lagoon, on the Cyrenaica coast of Libya
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description: The study investigates the morphometric characteristics of four mullet species from the Umm-Hufayn lagoon on the Cyrenaica coast to analyze their morphomeristic variation and possible factors contributing to it. The morphometric analysis showed significant variation in the body shape of mullet species. The results of Discriminant Function Analysis (DFA) show significant variation to separate the four mullet species without any overlap. While Canonical Variate Analysis (CVA) shows the presented four distinct phenotypes differing by mullet species of body shape, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed a wider distribution of body shape variations among the data points, indicating a greater range of body shapes within the sample population. The morphometric differences may be attributed to weight, size, or genetic differences. The study highlights the importance of geometric morphometric analysis to in identifying and differentiating the selected fish species in the same habitat.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Mullet species
  topic: keywords
subject: Umm-Hufayn Lagoon
  topic: keywords
subject: Goemetric Morphometric
  topic: keywords
subject: Body Shape
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creator: Fatma R. Solieman
creator: Nadia A. Alrwab
creator: Abdulghani A. Abdulghani
creator: Sara A. A. Al Mabruk
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Fatma R. Solieman, Abdulghani A. Abdulghani, Sara A. A. Al Mabruk (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-06-30
publication date: 2024-06-30
starting page: 21
ending page: 28
doi: 10.54172/0f20eb14

A descriptive study of the partridge bird in the Green Mountain region of Libya
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description: This study was on the Barbary partridge found in the Jabal Al Akhdar region / Cyrenaica / Libya, (8) birds were captured, 4 males and 4 females, their estimated age (25 months). Body weight, body length, tail length and claw leg length were non-significantly increased in males. The distance between the tips of the wings was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in males. Beak length was non-significantly longer in females. The weight of the viscera in females was significantly higher (P < 0.05). The weight of the liver and gizzard of females was non-significantly higher. Heart weight in males is high without significance. The weight of the crop, glandular stomach and intestine was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in females. Red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelets, glucose, calcium, magnesium, alkaline phosphatase, GOT, and LDL were elevated in females without significance. The urea concentration of males was significantly higher (P < 0.05). Triglycerides and VLDL were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in females. The level of uric acid, protein, albumin, potassium, cholesterol, GPT, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin was high without significance in males. Creatinine, sodium, chloride, and globulin are almost identical between males and females.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Agricultural Sciences
  topic: category
subject: partridge
  topic: keywords
subject: blood
  topic: keywords
subject: blood biochemistry
  topic: keywords
subject: External Measurements
  topic: keywords
subject: Viscera
  topic: keywords
creator: Tarek A. S. Altief
creator: Raiqa A. Saeid
creator: Salem A. Amaizik
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Tarek A. S. Altief , Raiqa A. Saeid , Salem A. Amaizik (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 38
ending page: 47
doi: 10.54172/n5r61847