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Agronomic assessment of 32 sour passionfruit genotypes in federal district

The production of passion fruit is important in Brazil. In order to contribute to the development of the most promising cultivars of passion fruit, this study aimed to evaluate the agronomic performance of 32 genotypes of passion fruit in Federal District of Brazil, and to estimate genetic parameters for use in breeding programs. Thirty-two genotypes were used in a randomized block design, with eight plants per plot and four replications. The experiment was conducted in field. Twenty-eight harvests were performed, and the variables analyzed were: productivity estimated, total number of fruits per hectare, average fruit weight and these characteristics following classification of fruits in five categories. The genotypes that presented the highest total yield estimated were MAR20 # 23, AR 01 and PLANTA 7. For industrial purposes, genotypes MAR 20 # 21 and BRS Gigante Amarelo were superior. For fresh consumption, the genotypes with the best performance were PLANT 7, AR 01 and MSC. Total productivity estimated and total number of fruits per hectare in the first-class classification showed high values of heritability and CVg/CVe ratio. These results indicate a favorable condition for selection.

One-Pot Enzymatic Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Ganglioside GM3 Derivatives as Potential Cancer Immunotherapeutics.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Recent research studies have revealed that GM3 derivatives have considerable promise as potential therapeutic agents for cancer. To discover novel GM3 derivatives as potential antitumor agents, a one-pot enzymatic synthesis was established, yielding 14 GM3 derivatives in high total yields (22-41%). Subsequently, the inhibitory activities of GM3 derivatives were assessed by wound-healing assays and Transwell assays and tumor-bearing animal models. Among all the GM3 derivatives, N-12 showed excellent migration and invasion inhibitory effects in cells and marked antitumor activity in C57BL/6 mice. The subsequent analysis of cancer tissues and serum samples revealed that N-12 induces tumor inhibition, which was closely related to immune response. Taken together, N-12 can be further developed as an effective therapeutic for the treatment of cancer. An RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis was then performed and indicated that the antitumor mechanism of N-12 involved focal adhesion and ECM-receptor interaction signaling pathways.

Vermikompost Uygulamalarının San Andreas (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) Çilek Çeşidinin Bazı Verim ve Kalite Değerlerine Etkisi

In this study, in which the effects of different applications of vermicompost on the yield and quality of San Andreas strawberry variety were investigated 15, 30, 45, 60 g vermicompost was applied per plant. First flowering, first and last harvest dates, number of fruits per plant, yield per plant (g/plant), fruit weight (g), fruit flavor, macro and micro nutrient content, organic acid amounts were examined. The results showed that the differences between treatments in yield per plant were statistically significant. The highest total yield per plant was obtained from V45 and V30 applications with 972.8 g and 878.9 g respectively and the lowest yield was obtained from the control application with 384.2 g per plant. The largest fruits were obtained from the V60 (19.5 g) application. It was determined that nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, manganese, iron, zinc and boron concentrations in the leaves of strawberry plants fertilized with vermicompost were higher than the control. The highest values in organic acid values were determined in oxalic, propionic, malonic, lactic, fumaric and succinic acids in V60 application (5.62, 11.16, 49.00, 104.98 µg/100 g respectively). It seems that the application of vermicompost fertilizer in strawberry cultivation has a positive effect on yield and quality characteristics.

Evaluation of Dhaincha Genotypes Based on Seedling Biomass Yield

To improve the fertility of the soil, several green manure crops are being cultivated. Dhaincha, is an ideal green manure crop used for the improvement of soil fertility and it also reclaims problematic soils. To screen out the Dhaincha genotypes based on the seedling biomass, a pot culture experiment was carried out at the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, with four different genotypes namely Vellore local, Villupuram local, Sivagangai local and Pant dhaincha. Root length, shoot length, fresh and dry weight of root & shoot, base diameter, and biomass per plant were recorded at ten day of intervals till sixty days after sowing. All the parameters showed significant variation and increased steadily every ten days after sowing. Sivagangai local recorded the highest growth parameters than the other genotypes. The highest biomass yield was observed in Villupuram local (0.029 g/plant) at 10 DAS, indicating that it produces more biomass during the early stages of growth. At 60 DAS, Vellore local recorded a high total biomass yield (2.3 g/plant), followed by Villupuram local (1.2 g/plant), Sivagangai local (1.08 g/ plant), and Pant dhaincha (0.9 g/ plant). Based on the growth parameters and High biomass yield per plant Sivagangai local and Vellore local can be selected for further crossing programmes.

Influence of planting time and mulching on yield and quality of direct sown muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) under low tunnel

An investigation was undertaken to study the impact ofdate of sowing and mulching under low tunnel conditionson the growth, yield and quality of direct sown muskmelonduring 2019-20 and 2020-21 at Vegetable Research Farm andBiochemical Laboratory of Punjab Agricultural University,Ludhiana. Treatments were comprised of four dates ofsowing (15th November, 15th December, 15th January underlow tunnels and 15th February in open conditions) and twomulch treatments (black polythene mulch and non-mulch).Muskmelon hybrid, MH-27 planted on 15th November gavehigher number of fruits (4.0), highest total yield (216.6 q/ha),ascorbic acid (22 mg/100g) and dry matter (8.6 %). 15th Januaryplanting gave highest vine length (186.8 cm), maximum fruitdiameter (17.6 cm), maximum fruit weight (830.3 g) and TSS(12 °Brix). Mulched plants exhibited better growth, yieldand quality when compared with non-mulch plants. It isconcluded that muskmelon sown under low tunnel on 15thNovember with black polythene mulch offers higher yieldand maximum net returns and B: C ratio.

Effects of seedling thickness on the production and quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) ‘Santa Rita’ in Arequipa, Peru

Onion crop begins with seedling preparation and finishes with transplanting. In some Peruvian onion-productive areas, it is assumed that seedling thickness is important to have a better yield. Four different seedling thickness of red onion (Allium cepa L.) were evaluated between February and June 2017 in Santa Rita de Siguas, Arequipa, Peru. The seedling thicknesses evaluated were very thin (2.00 mm – 3.49 mm), thin (3.50 mm – 4.99 mm), standard (5.00 mm – 6.49 mm) and thick (6.50 mm – 7.99 mm). The plant density was 340 000 plants ha−1. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with four treatments and five replications. The variables evaluated were plant height (cm), leaf number, stemlike diameter (mm), bulb diameter (mm), total yield (t ha−1), and marketable yield categories (t ha−1). The leaf number, plant height, and stemlike diameter among treatments were significantly different, with higher values in the “standard” and “thick” treatments up to 60 days after transplanting. The harvest was earlier in the “standard” and “thick” treatments. The “very thin” and “thin” treatments needed more days to harvest than the others. The “thin” treatment showed the highest total yield. There were no significant differences between marketable yield categories in all treatments. It was concluded that seedling thickness upon transplanting influences the yield under the conditions in this study.

Influence of Nitrogen Sources Applied by Fertigation to an Enriched Soil with Organic Compost on Growth, Mineral Nutrition, and Phytochemicals Content of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in Two Successive Harvests.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of nitrogen source applied by fertigation to an enriched soil with organic compost on plant growth, mineral nutrition, and phytochemical contents in two successive harvests in coriander. The treatments were as follows: unfertilized soil, soil enriched with organic compost, and soil enriched with organic compost to which 60 kg N ha−1 as ammonium nitrate and as ammonium sulfate applied by fertigation were added. Ammonium nitrate addition allowed to obtain a high total fresh yield (3.6 kg m−2) with a low inorganic nitrogen input. Ammonium nitrate increased plant shoot dry weight; fresh yield; and shoot N, K, and Ca uptake in the first harvest. Ammonium nitrate relative to organic compost and to ammonium sulfate increased fresh yield by approximately 57 and 25%, respectively. However, ammonium sulfate in the first harvest greatly increased shoot total phenols, from 137 mgGAE/100 g FW in ammonium nitrate to 280.4 mgGAE/100 g FW. Coriander’s fresh yield, in the second harvest, was unaffected by nitrogen addition. However, ammonium nitrate increased shoot total phenols and FRAP activity. Overall, the shoot phytochemical accumulation in the second harvest was lower than in the first. The combined application of ammonium nitrate and organic compost is a strategy to reduce inorganic nitrogen application.

Copper(I)-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis of Unnatural α-Amino Acid Derivatives and Related Peptides Containing γ-(aza)Aryls

Chiral α-amino acids are indispensable compounds in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. Herein, by means of copper(I)-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate addition of derivatives of glycine, serine, cysteine, and β-amino-alanine to electron-deficient vinyl(aza)arenes, an array of novel unnatural chiral α-amino acid derivatives bearing a γ-(aza)aryl is prepared in moderate to high yields with high enantioselectivity. Various azaarenes, such as pyrimidine, 1,3,5-triazine, pyridine, pyridine-N-oxide, quinoline, quinoxaline, purine, benzo[d]imidazole, benzothiazole, and 1,2,4-oxadiazole, are well tolerated. Moreover, the electrophiles are nicely extended to (Z)/(E) mixtures of electron-deficient butadienylpyridine and benzene, which are transformed to the corresponding chiral α-amino acid derivatives in high (E)/(Z) ratio and high enantioselectivity. More importantly, the present methodology is successfully applied in the catalytic asymmetric functionalization of Schiff bases derived from peptides, which finally afforded a new chiral tripeptide bearing two electron-deficient azaaryls and one electron-deficient aryl in high total yield with high diastereo- and excellent enantioselectivities.

Effect of zeolite on the growth and yield of broccoli in the dry season

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck) growth and yield are impacted in warmer climates, especially during the dry season. Broccoli gives low yield and quality although it is heat-tolerant cultivars. Zeolite is an organic material recognized as suitable for dry season plant growth because it can adsorb cations, nutrients and water and release on demand from the plant. Application of zeolite in the soil may improve broccoli growth and yield during the dry season. The trial preparation followed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications involving five amounts of zeolite at 0, 1.56, 3.12, 4.68 and 6.24 t ha-1 using broccoli cultivar ‘Top Green’. Results showed that zeolite applications of 4.68 and 6.24 t ha-1 improved growth and yield parameters including plant width, stem diameter, time to 50% flowering and harvest, head diameter and head weight better than the other treatments. Application of zeolite at 6.24 t ha-1 gave high total broccoli yield of 8.45 t ha-1 but not significantly different (p?0.05) from 4.68 t ha-1 that gave 7.89 t ha-1. Results indicated that application of zeolite at 4.68 t ha-1 was optimal for reducing drought stress and enhancing effective growth and yield of broccoli.

An alternative new casing material in the production of Agaricus bisporus

The study was carried out to investigate the effects of using perlite together with vermicompost on yield and quality of white button mushroom. The research was conducted in the climate-controlled mushroom growing room, located in the faculty of agriculture of Akdeniz University. Peat (Control-1) and perlite (Control-2) used as casing soil, liquid vermicompost 1 (L1) (7.6 ml m-2), liquid vermicompost 2 (L2) (15.2 ml m-2), liquid vermicompost 3 (L3) (22.8 ml m-2), solid vermicompost 1 (S1) (366 g m-2), solid vermicompost 2 (S2) (732 g m-2), solid vermicompost 3 (S3) (1098 g m-2), liquid+solid vermicompost 1 (LS1) (3.8 ml m-2 + 183 g m-2), liquid+solid vermicompost 2 (LS2) (7.6 ml m-2 + 366 g m-2), and liquid+solid vermicompost 3 (LS3) (11.4 ml m-2 + 549 g m-2) were applied into perlite as casing material. Parameters such as total mushroom yield, marketable mushroom yield, first two flushes of total yield of mushroom: 1st flush mushroom yield, 2nd flush mushroom yield, 3rd flush mushroom yield, earliness, average fruit weight, dry matter content, L, a* and b* color value were examined. As a result of the research, the highest total yield was obtained from S2 application with a value of 34.85 kg 100 kg-1 compost compared to Control-1. It was determined that liquid, solid and liquid+solid forms of applications mixed with perlite have the most positive effects on mushroom yield, yield was increased and approved an alternative potential to traditional casing soil. Due to the positive results obtained from the research, the results of the research were recorded in a register book on 26/06/2019 and 2019/09514, through an application made to the Turkish Patent Institute.

The effect of soil biostimulant Agriful on the selected quantitative and qualitative parameters of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus (Hoffm.) Arcang.)

The research task was focused on an important type of root vegetable – carrot (Daucus carota L.), cultivar ´Romance F1´ (family: Apiaceae). The main goal was to verify the application of soil biostimulant Agriful (based on humic and fulvic acids) and its impact on the yield potential and quality of carrot roots. Nowadays, it is the common need to intensify and increase crop production because of the growing human population and look for environmentally friendly cultivation methods. In general, biostimulants are biologically based products and their purpose is to stimulate the natural nutritional processes in cultivated crops. In the realized experiment, Agriful (treatment of 5 L/300 L water/ha) was applied twice per vegetation period by spraying over the pivot. The increase of average root weight after the application of Agriful was found, concretely about +4.47% compared to the control variant. The higher root weight after Agriful application resulted in a higher total yield of carrot about +2.84% compared to the control variant. The quality of consumable parts of carrots were evaluated based on the classification of roots into quality classes according to the valid standard for fresh carrot marketing (UNECE FFV-10). In the ´Extra class´, there was an increase in the average yield after the application of Agriful about +5.4%; The average carrot yield in ´Class I´ was decreased about -1.0% and the root ratio in the ´Class II´ decreased about -1.9%. The ratio of ´Non-standard´ carrot roots was lower about -2.5%. Based on evaluating qualitative substance content (total carotenoids, refractometric dry matter), the positive influence of the effect of Agriful application was found. The content of total carotenoids was higher about +8.7% compared to the control variant. The refractometric dry matter was higher about +4.1% compared to the control variant. The obtained results can be used in further research on biostimulants and it is possible to create clear recommendations for using Agriful for small growers. It should be useful to verify these results in another vegetation period for recommendation to large-scale producers of carrots.

Advanced Packaging Technology for Novel 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional VCSEL Arrays

Abstract In this paper we present an optimized manufacturing technique for special long-wavelength 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Diode (VCSEL) arrays with focus on die bonding and a special wire bonding process as well as additional possibilities to make the manufacturing more productive and to increase the product quality, reliability, and life time. VCSEL arrays have a very broad application potential. Objective of this paper is the development of an assembly technology for long-wavelength VCSEL arrays with high positioning accuracy for automated production with high total yield, using gold-based conductive glue (because silver migration is a concern) securing high yield and extremely high reliability and lifetime. Due to special customer requirements, a final thickness of the conductive glue of 35 micron with low standard deviation is necessary. For highest reliability, gold wire bonding of the top side contact of the VCSEL to a silicon substrate with gold metallization has been a customer requirement. With the described technique we develop and produce customer specific products with dedicated wavelength, performance, and packaging options. Bases on our findings, very flexible and scalable solutions are possible, matching many different applications. Finally, we will present an overview of our results on the physical and electro-optical characterization of the VCSEL devices. This yielded a very productive manufacturing technique, meeting the requirements mentioned above. Special design features of the VCSEL ensure that the relatively high thermal resistance of the cured conductive glue layer does not impair the electro-optical properties or the lifetime of the VCSELs. For the interconnection of the top side contact we used gold wire with 20 microns diameter, using ball-wedge, Stand-Off Stich Bond process with special loop geometry, required by the customer. Due to the properties of the semiconductor material of the VCSELs a low bonding temperature is required, enabled by our special wire bonding process. Gold wire bonding delivered excellent results, by far exceeding the customer specification. The optical spectrum of the VCSELs and other measurements indicate that the assembly processes do not harm the laser diodes or their electro-optical properties. All customer requirements for the 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional VCSEL arrays have been met. The electro-optical and burn-in data furnished proof of the quality of the engineered assembly technology. The technologies developed for low current as well as high current laser arrays will enable new devices for a huge amount of new applications because of the novel manufacturing processes as well as innovative packaging of the VCSEL arrays.

Productivity and quality of tomatoes grown in low-volume hydroponics in glass greenhouses of "Venlo" type

Purpose. To improve the elements of the technology for growing tomato hybrids by the method of low-volume hydroponics in glass greenhouses in the conditions of IV light zone of Ukraine. Conduct an economic and biological assessment and establish the response of new F1 tomato hybrids to environmental factors; study the dynamics of fruiting of F1 tomato hybrids and determine the most early-ripening and productive ones; determine influence of plant productivity on the dynamics of yield formation and tomato productivity when grown by the method of low-volume hydroponics in glass greenhouses; choose a method for the formation of grafted plants. Methods. Laboratory production experiments were carried out during 2015–2017. In glass winter greenhouses of “Venlo” type in Private Joint Stock Company “Combine “Teplychnyi” (Kalynivka village, Brovary district, Kyiv region), located in IV light zone of Ukraine. Standard statistical me­t­hods were used to analyze the research results. Results. The dynamics of yield growth and monthly yield under the influence of the methods of plant stem formation were analyzed. The studies were carried out during 2015–2017 in block hydro­ponic winter greenhouses of “Venlo” type. Yield analysis revealed the advantage of the option of forming two stems after the 3rd raceme on every second plant in the mat and after 9th one on every fourth plant in the mat. The obtained research results indicate a significant increase in the total yield with new methods of plant formation. The formation of two stems in plants after the 3rd raceme on every second plant and after 9th one on every fourth plant in the mat contributed to an increase in yield by 9.45 kg/m2 (or 16.9%), which will significantly increase the economic effect of the technology of growing greenhouse tomatoes. Analysis of the biochemical composition of tomatoes did not reveal significant diffe­rences between the variants with different methods of plant formation. Conclusions. When growing a hybrid ‘Merlis F1’, it is advisable to apply the formation of plants according to the following scheme: in two stems after the 3rd raceme on every second plant in the mat and after the 9th one on every fourth plant in the mat. In this case, the plant bears maximum fruit, and high productivity of one plants, due to the formation of a larger number of fruits, provides a high early yield at the level of 31.7 kg/m2. The highest total yield on average over the years of research (65.3 kg/m2) was obtained when plants were formed in two stems after the 3rd raceme on every se­cond plant in the mat and after the 9th one on every fourth plant in the mat. Analysis of the biochemical composition did not reveal a significant difference between the variants.

Weed Control, Growth, Nodulation, Quality and Storability of Peas as Affected by Pre- and Postemergence Herbicides

Weeds represent a major constraint for successful pea cultivation, resulting in loss of green pea yield and quality. Two field experiments were carried out during the winter seasons of 2018/2019 and 2019/2020. The objectives of the current study were to evaluate the efficacy of pendimethalin, butralin, fluazifop butyl, bentazon, and hoeing on weed control, and their impact on pea growth, nodule formation, yield, quality, and storability. The results indicated that hoeing and fluazifop butyl were the most effective treatments for weed control in terms of the lowest values of total weed dry weight. The bentazon and fluazifop butyl herbicides didn’t affect active nodules number, plant height, plant weight, root length, or number of leaves and branches. Additionally, bentazon and hoeing resulted in the highest total yield per plant and protein content. Butralin and pendimetalin achieved the lowest yield, and butralin also resulted in the lowest plant height and weight. Bentazon-treated peas had the highest chemical compositions in terms of chlorophyll, carotenoids, total sugar, and vitamin C contents in pea pods at harvest and during cold storage at 4 °C and 95 RH for 45 days. No detectable residues of the four herbicides under study were detected in green pods, suggesting that pods can be safely consumed at the time of harvesting. It can be concluded that nodules formation in pea was not affected significantly by the application of the tested herbicides, except pendimethalin and butralin. Furthermore, bentazon had a positive impact on nodules formation and pods quality and could be used effectively for controlling the broadleaf weeds, and it was simultaneously a selective and safe herbicide in pea cultivation.

Description of Microbacterium luteum sp. nov., Microbacterium cremeum sp. nov., and Microbacterium atlanticum sp. nov., three novel C50 carotenoid producing bacteria.

We have identified three Microbacterium strains, A18JL200T, NY27T, and WY121T, that produce C50 carotenoids. Taxonomy shows they represent three novel species. These strains shared < 98.5% 16S rRNA gene sequence identity with each other and were closely related to Microbacterium aquimaris JCM 15625T, Microbacterium yannicii JCM 18959T, Microbacterium ureisolvens CFH S00084T, and Microbacterium hibisci CCTCC AB 2016180T. Digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) values and average nucleotide identity (ANI) showed differences among the three strains and from their closest relatives, with values ranging from 20.4% to 34.6% and 75.5% to 87.6%, respectively. These values are below the threshold for species discrimination. Both morphology and physiology also differed from those of phylogenetically related Microbacterium species, supporting that they are indeed novel species. These strains produce C50 carotenoids (mainly decaprenoxanthin). Among the three novel species, A18JL200T had the highest total yield in carotenoids (6.1 mg/L or 1.2 mg/g dry cell weight). Unusual dual isoprenoid biosynthetic pathways (methylerythritol phosphate and mevalonate pathways) were annotated for strain A18JL200T. In summary, we found strains of the genus Microbacterium that are potential producers of C50 carotenoids, but their genome has to be investigated further.

Promising varieties and hybrids F1 sweet pepper for the central zone of Uzbekistan

Relevance. The State Register of agricultural crops recommended for sowing on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan includes 47 hybrids and varieties of sweet pepper. Of these, 8 varieties and one F1 hybrid of domestic selection and 31 F1 hybrids of foreign selection (State Register, 2021). However, many of them, especially those of foreign selection, do not meet the requirements of the local market and are not adapted to local climatic conditions. In this regard, a preliminary test of varieties and hybrids included in the State Register, as well as F1 hybrids offered by foreign producers, was carried out in order to identify the most promising varieties for the conditions of the Central zone of Uzbekistan.Material and research methods. A preliminary tests included 20 varieties and F1 hybrids: 7 varieties and 1 hybrid F1 of domestic selection, 2 varieties and 10 F1 hybrids of foreign selection. The experiments were laid on the experimental base of the Research Institute of Plant Genetic Resources.Results. As a result of a comprehensive assessment of 20 varieties and hybrids of F1 sweet pepper, promising samples were identified for both breeding and industrial use. The sources of early maturity can be the Abai and Claudio hybrids, with the duration of the period "seedlings - biological ripeness of fruits" 97-99 days. To create large-fruited varieties in breeding work, F1 hybrids should be used: Procraft, Dallas, Magno, Claudio, Gemini and Zumrad variety. For breeding thick-walled and very thick-walled varieties and hybrids, the varieties Dar Tashkenta, Sabo, Nargiza, Lastochka, Podarok Moldova, Shodlik, Zumrad, etc., as well as F1 hybrids Procraft, Cadia should be used. High total (43.0-54.1 t/ha) and marketable (40.1-50.5 t/ha) yield was noted in hybrids F1. The most promising hybrids are Cadia, Procraft, Magno, Dallas with a total yield of 50.1-54.1 t/ha, against 47.5 t/ha for the F1 Zhaikhun standard. The total and marketable yield of the tested varieties was significantly lower compared to hybrids F1 and amounted to 33.5-38.6 and 30.7-35.7 t/ha, respectively.

Characteristics of inulin from mangrove apple (Soneratia caseolaris) with different extraction temperatures

Mangrove apple (Soneratia caseolaris) is a mangrove species from Sonneratiaceae family, rich in dietary fibre, from which they are composed of soluble dietary fibres. Inulins are carbohydrates and act like dietary fibre. The study on elucidating the characteristics of inulin from mangrove apples with different extraction temperatures has never been published. This present study aimed to determine the characteristics of inulin extracted from mangrove apples at different temperatures during the extraction process. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and further test Duncan's Multiple Range Test (P&lt;0.05) and the experimental design in this study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four different extraction temperatures (60, 70, 80, and 90°C). They were relatively higher total yield (p&lt;0.05), inulin content (p&lt;0.05), solubility (p&lt;0.05), soluble dietary fibre (p&lt;0.05), FOS, but lower in the total sugar and reduction sugar in the extraction temperature at 90°C. The study indicated that the temperatures during the extraction process were able to improve the characteristics of inulin from mangrove apple.

Biological features of fruiting of various apple varieties in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania

The results of a long-term ecological testing of 12 apple varieties of domestic and foreign selection in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania are presented. The biological features of fruiting of representatives of the genus Malus in a southern region of Russia were studied with the purpose of identifying the most valuable varieties in terms of a set of indicators for further breeding and production. According to the conducted long-term observations (2012–2019), the following varieties with compact small-sized crowns (volume of 1.48-2.09 m3) were identified: Zolotaya Korona, Lyubimoe Dutovoj, Sunrise and Red Chiff. Among summer triploid varieties, the variety of Soyuz was selected according to the yield factor (total yield was 159.2 t/ha, which was 56.5 t/ha higher than the control). The varieties of early winter and winter ripening period with a high total (198.3–299.2 t/ha) and average (33.05–49.87 t/ha) yield were determined: Ligol, Zolotaya Korona, Lyubimoe Dutovoj, Alanskoe and Pinova. It was established that the varieties of Alanskoe, Zolotaya Korona, Lyubimoe Dutovoj, Sunrise and Pinova exhibit high productivity indicators, with the specific productivity of the crown volume being 17.00–21.87 kg/m3. It was revealed that the fruits of all studied foreign and domestic apple varieties grown under favourable conditions of the region meet modern requirements in terms of diameter (65–75 + mm) and average weight (200–220 g). Among the most promising varieties for breeding and production were found to be Liberty, Zolotaya Korona and Lyubimoe Dutovoj with large fruit (214.5–237.8 g), as well as Soyuz, Ligol, Alanskoe and Prikubanskoe with very large fruit (289.3–330.2 g). It is concluded that the apple varieties of regional selection (Alanskoe, Zolotaya Korona, Lyubimoe Dutovoj, Soyuz) and foreign selection (Sunrise and Pinova) can be recommended when breeding varieties with the required set of valuable agrobiological propertites, as well as when creating intensive industrial plantings and obtaining high-quality domestic fruit products.

The effect of the mole ratio of ethanol solution and palm kernel oil on the pattern of glycerides content of the level I, II and III PKO ethanolysis products

The specific purpose of this scientific article is to obtain scientific information about the pattern composition of monoglycerides (MG), diglycerides (DG) and triglycerides (TG) in palm kernel oil (PKO) ethanolysis products at three stages and of the mole ratios of ethanol in ethoxy solution (ethanol 90% - NaOH 1%) to PKO (assumed as trilaurin). Ethanolysis reactions of PKO had been carried out in three stages, as follows: Level I ethanolysis was carried out at 60°C, at a stirring speed of 1000 rpm for 3 mins, in the treatment of the mole ratios of ethanol in ethoxy solution (ethanol 90% - NaOH 1%) to PKO of the 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20, resulting in ethanolysis product I and the residual reaction I. Level II ethanolysis was ethanolysis of the residual reaction I, resulting in ethanolysis product II and residual reaction II. Level III ethanolysis was ethanolysis of the residual reaction II, resulting in ethanolysis product III. The mean yield of all treatments for PKO Ethanolysis Levels I, II, and III were 12.26±0.46%, 11.20±2.61%, and 11.78±2.99% (w/w), respectively. The highest total yield of PKO ethanolysis level I, II, and III was 41.04±9.74% (w/w) from the mole ratio treatment of 20, while the lowest yield was 27.54±3.39%; (w/w) from the mole ratio treatment of 10. The average amount of MG, DG, and TG from all treatments were 9.740%, 12.801%, and 2.675%, respectively. The highest MG content was obtained from the mole ratio treatment of 20 at Ethanolysis Level I (11.83%).

Utilization of Used Cardboard and Vegetable Waste as Growth Media for White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

White oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a highly nutritious food with simple cultivation process using sawdust as its main substrate. Nowadays, availability of sawdust become a problem for some mushroom farmers. Cardboard and vegetable wastes are easily found and difficult to maintain. Based on their characteristics, those wastes can be used as mushroom growth media. This study aims to determine the effect of cardboard and vegetable waste on mushroom growth and the best media composition to obtain maximum productivity. Those wastes are used as the main substrate in eleven composition variations with complete randomized design (CRD) analysis method using One-Way ANOVA and simple linear regression statistical test. The results showed, variations in media composition affect the condition of the media which then influence the growth of P. ostreatus. Maximum productivity was found in media composition XI with mycelium growth rate up to 3.91 cm/day, media IX with the biological efficiency up to 45.38%, and media X with the highest total yield up to 97.28 grams. From this study it can be concluded that cardboard and vegetable waste can be an alternative growth substrate for P. ostreatus in urban areas with a maximum concentration of vegetable waste no more than 30% by weight of the media used.