Ordu Province Research Articles

Comparison of Fruit Quality Characteristics of Çakıldak, Palaz and Tombul Hazelnut (Corylus colurna L.) Varieties Grown at Different Altitudes of Ordu Province

The hazelnut, which is known to be among the homelands of Anatolia, has been grown in our country for centuries. Hazelnut cultivation in Turkey dates back to ancient times. In the province of Ordu, the hazelnut varieties Çakıldak, Palaz and Tombul are mainly cultivated but other varieties are also grown. This study was carried out between 2022-2023 to determine the effects of altitude and location difference on the fruit characteristics of hazelnut varieties Çakıldak, Palaz and Tombul grown in Fatsa (300 m), İkizce (590 m) and Kumru (400 m) districts of Ordu province. In the study, the lowest average values for nut and kernel fruit weight, nut and shell thickness and kernel size were obtained from trees at 400 m altitude, while the highest values were obtained from trees at 590 m altitude. According to the results, the altitude had a different effect on the weight of the nuts and kernels depending on the variety. While the weight of nuts and kernels increased with increasing altitude in Çakıldak and Palaz varieties, these values decreased in Tombul variety. As a result some fruit quality characteristics of hazelnut varieties grown at different altitudes in Ordu province were found to be different.

Armillaria Species Causing Kiwifruit Vine Decline and Root Rot in Northeastern Türkiye: A Growing Concern for Kiwifruit Health

ABSTRACTKiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) production in northeastern Türkiye is facing an emerging threat from Armillaria root rot. Surveys conducted in August 2021 and 2022 revealed that 10.5%–17.5% of the 200–500 vines within each of 35 kiwifruit orchards in the Perşembe, Gülyalı and Altınordu districts of Ordu province exhibited symptoms of Armillaria root rot, including complete defoliation. Diseased plants exhibited diagnostic signs on their root collars and woody roots, including white mycelial fans, extensive wood rot and rhizomorphs. A single Armillaria isolate was obtained from each of the 35 symptomatic orchards. Molecular identification, employing DNA sequencing of the large subunit (LSU) region of rDNA, the translation elongation factor subunit 1‐alpha (TEF1) gene and the second largest RNA polymerase II B‐subunit (RPB2) gene, identified 20 isolates as Armillaria gallica and 15 as A. mellea. Phylogenetic analyses, based on TEF1 alignments, further supported the species identification with a 100% bootstrap value. To examine genetic diversity, start codon targeted (SCoT) marker 13 was used, successfully differentiating the two Armillaria species and revealing three distinct clades. Clades I and II comprised 15 and 5 isolates of A. gallica, respectively, while Clade III contained all 15 A. mellea isolates. Pathogenicity testing on kiwifruit seedlings (cv. Hayward) revealed the ability of both A. gallica and A. mellea isolates to induce disease. Rhizomorph‐producing isolates in kiwifruit seedlings displayed high virulence, inducing severe leaf necrosis and seedling mortality, while isolates lacking these structures were non‐pathogenic. This study identifies the first global instance of A. gallica causing kiwifruit root rot. This finding, along with the identification of A. mellea as a causal agent in the country, highlights the emerging threat of Armillaria root rot to kiwifruit production in the region.

Physicochemical Analysis of Historical Ordu Taşbaşı Church Mortars and Recommendations for Restoration

Throughout history, the architecture of worship structures has been shaped based on different cultures and belief systems during the Roman, Seljuk, Anatolian Principalities, and Ottoman periods. Additionally, it is understood that the sociocultural and ritual structure in which the worship place is built plays a significant role in church architecture. In province of Ordu, rich in historical and cultural heritage, historical structures outside the city center have not been well preserved. In recent years, neglected historical structures have been restored through various methods with public investments, aiming to reintegrate them into urban life. Through chemical and mineralogical (by microscopy) examinations aimed at determining the types of historical structural materials used for this purpose, the preservation of historical structures in Ordu province and their transfer to future generations is targeted. Church structures, holding a distinct significance in the region’s history, exhibit various characteristics in terms of location, climate, and sociocultural and ritual aspects in the Black Sea region. In this regard, the restoration of the historical Taşbaşı Church in the Altınordu district of Ordu province has been carried out considering scientific techniques and methods, serving as a guide for similar studies in the region in terms of laboratory analysis, studies, planning, project development, and implementation stages.

Factors Affecting Treatment Outcomes for Tuberculosis Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the ten leading causes of death globally. The present study aims to examine the treatment outcomes in TB patients and to determine the factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: This study was a retrospective registry-based cohort study conducted in Ordu pro-vince of Turkey between 2017-2021. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the risk factors asso-ciated with unsuccessful outcomes. Results: A total of 400 TB patients were included in the analysis. The observed overall treatment success rate (TSR) (cured or treatment completed) was 87.7% (351). 49 patients (12.3%) had unsuccessful treatment results (death, failure or loss to follow-up). Age>65 years (odds ratio [OR] =12.2, 95% confidence intervals [CI] =4.03-36.85), male gender (OR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.05-4.45) and being foreign-born (OR = 9.2, 95% CI = 1.16-73.72) were identified as risk factors associated with unsuccessful outcomes in patients (p<0.05). Conclusions: Age>65 years, male gender and foreign-born patients tend to have unsuccessful treatment outcomes. Careful monitoring of patients with any of these characteristics and taking special precautions for them may help to decrease unsuccessful treatment outcomes.

Microplastics characterization, abundance and distribution on the coast of Ordu province (Türkiye)

Plastics, one of the most common materials polluting our seas, are now a serious global problem. These plastics persist in our environment for a long time and gradually turn into much smaller particles that we call microplastics (MPs). In this study, the MPs profile of sand and seawater samples taken from 6 different stations from the coasts of Ordu Province was analysed in detail. As a result of MPs and μ FTIR spectroscopic analyses, the presence of MPs in sand and seawater samples was determined and their characterisation, abundance and distribution characteristics were revealed. In this study, 291.11 items kg-1 MPs was found in sediment samples and 0.263 items L-1 MPs in water samples. A total of 420 MP fragments were detected from seawater and sand samples on the coasts of Ordu Province and analysed for colour, shape, size and species. Fibre and film type MPs fragments were found the most and it was determined that these fragments were generally blue and transparent in colour. It was observed that MPs were commonly in the size range of 0-50µm (50.71%) and the detected MPs were not larger than 800 µm. Most of the MPs observed were polyethylene (56%), followed by polypropylene (19%), polystyrene (15%), polyvinyl acetate (7%) and polytylene tereftelate (3%). In conclusion, MPs pose serious threats to human health and the environment, and it is recommended that waste generation should be reduced, necessary precautions should be taken, monitoring studies should be carried out and necessary removal methods should be applied in order to reduce the risk caused by wastes released into the seas.

Park Equipment Information System the Case of Tayfun Gürsoy Park in Altınordu District, Ordu Province in Türkiye

This study deals with an information system developed to effectively manage and optimize the maintenance processes of the urban furniture used in Tayfun Gürsoy Park located in Altınordu district of Ordu province. Within the framework of the study, Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to make an inventory of the equipments in the coastal parks, to determine their location and to monitor their condition. GIS was used to collect and analyze the location data of the equipments, allowing for more efficient planning of maintenance and management processes. The results of the study show that it will increase the efficiency of the maintenance and management processes of the equipments in the coastal parks and will provide savings in the use of resources.

Assessment of Agronomic Traits and Essential Oil Yield in Various Local Mint (Mentha piperita L.) Genotypes

Objective: Mentha piperita L. has long been used in medicine, pharmaceutical industry, food and cosmetic industries due to the bioactive compounds it contains. This study was carried out to determine some agronomic characteristics and essential oil yield of mint genotypes collected from different regions of Ordu province. Materials and Methods: A total of 44 different genotypes collected from 16 different districts of Ordu province were used in the study. Rooted mint cuttings were grown in unheated plastic greenhouse in balcony type plastic pots. Mint plants were harvested in 3 different periods and shoot length, leaf width, leaf length, colour characteristics, leaf chlorophyll index, total yield and essential oil yield were determined. Principal component analyses were performed using the data obtained from these traits. Unweighted pair group method algorithm (UPGMA) clustering analysis was performed using Euclidean similarity distance and dendrograms of genotypes were formed. Results: At the end of the study, plant length was 12.2-60.6 cm, leaf width 0.8-4.3 cm, leaf length 1.2-9.8 cm, leaf chlorophyll index 4.75-47.8 cci (SPAD), essential oil yield 0.45-2.9% and total yield 0.1-4.2 t da-1 in mint genotypes. As a result of the principal component analysis, the eigenvalues of the first 4 principal component axes were found to be greater than 1. The first 3 axes have high variation percentage compared to other axes. Mint genotypes were divided into 2 main groups and 4 subgroups in the UPGMA dendrogram. While G12 and G33 were the closest mint genotypes, G10 and G11 were found to be genetically distant genotypes. Conclusion: In the study, genotypes that exhibit potential in terms of total yield and essential oil yield have been identified. As a result of the research, agronomic characteristics and essential oil ratios of different mint genotypes were determined and qualified genotypes that can be material for future breeding studies were determined.

Socio-Economic Structure, Production Practices, Observations and Suggestions in Nomadic Sheep Production in Ordu province located in Black-Sea Region of Türkiye

Products obtained from farm animals meet the need for animal protein, which has an important place in human nutrition. In recent years, the demand for the products of small ruminants has been increasing. Products obtained from small ruminants are important in meeting the nutritional needs of the world population. Especially in light of the effect of global warming, small ruminants production has become even more important. Especially considering the production conditions of small ruminants, the nutritional needs of animals are met by grazing in the existing highlands. This study was conducted in Ordu province, located in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. The Black Sea region, with its coasts and springs, is a region where breeders engage in nomadic animal husbandry. In the study, it was determined that 86.6% of the nomadic sheep breeders are producing Karayaka breed sheep while 13.4% are breeding Karayaka crossbreds. In the study, 47.9% of the breeders who participated in the survey live in the village and 45.1% live in the district. Percent 94.4 of the breeders were male and 5.6% were female. It was determined that 32.4% of the breeders were between the ages of 41-50 and 40.8% were primary school graduates. The rate of those who contribute to their livelihood through husbandry is 57.2%. The rate of those who want to continue small ruminant farming in the future is 82.9%. Additionally, it was determined that the majority of breeders attach importance to record keeping and animal health protection practices. In the enterprises where the study was conducted, difficulties were encountered in supplying feed and finding shepherds, and high feed prices and labor costs were stated as the most common problems. In nomadic sheep breeding, grazing and climate parameters in pastures and plateaus have a significant impact on the nutrition of the animals. Therefore, facilitating the transportation of sheep to pastures and plateaus and the sustainability of these areas will positively affect nomadic sheep breeding.

Examining honey production with Geographic Information Systems (GIS): The example of Ordu province

Beekeeping is an example of economic farming with its products that can be done without being dependent on plant and ecological production because of its contribution to pollination. This study aims to examine Ordu province, which has been at the top of Turkey's beekeeping activities and honey production for years, with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based on honey production data between 2013 and 2022. By evaluating the honey production data of registered breeders in Ordu province, cartographic maps were produced to evaluate the spatial projection of honey production for the last ten years. After creating a GIS-based database, district-based shape file (.shp extension) data was used for spatial analysis and mapping of the obtained outputs. After these data were defined in the WGS 84 EPSG:4326 coordinate reference system, the spatial distribution of honey production and yield throughout the study period was analyzed using the open-source QGIS version 3.18.3 software. It was determined that the highest honey production belonged to registered beekeepers in Altınordu district during the relevant time period. Altınordu is also the district with the highest number of registered enterprises. It was determined that the honey production data and the number of enterprises of the beekeepers in Gülyalı district, which is one of the neighbouring districts of this district, are lower than Altınordu district. After Altınordu district, Perşembe, Ulubey, Gürgentepe and Gölköy districts have an important place in honey production. Although these districts are neighbours like Gülyalı district, their high production may have resulted from the difference in cooperation between the districts. As a result, it was determined that honey production activities in Ordu province and districts, which is an important city in terms of honey production, vary depending on the districts. The problem of climate change, which is predicted that the world will be exposed to more in the near future, also directs beekeeping activities towards nomadic beekeeping. It can be said that like most of the breeders in Ordu province, registered beekeepers in other cities will be more orientated towards nomadic beekeeping against the threat of global warming.

Evaluation of Seasonal Hazelnut Workers' Emergency Department Applications in Ordu Province: A Retrospective Study

Objective: In Turkey, agricultural worker migration occurs in order to maintain different regulations and management in different seasons. Seasonal agricultural workers (SAWs) may also cause problems such as not knowing the conditions of the region they go to, experiencing health problems due to seasonal conditions, and increased workload in local institutions brought about by population growth due to humidity. This study aimed to evaluate the emergency service applications of seasonal hazelnut workers during the hazelnut harvesting season and to find solutions to possible health problems. Method: It was a single-center, retrospective study and the applications of seasonal hazelnut workers who applied to the local tertiary emergency department between 01 August 2022 and 30 September 2022 were evaluated. The socio-demographic characteristics of non-pregnant patients aged 18 and over, their reasons for admission to the emergency department, and the treatments they received were recorded. Results: 400 patients with no missing data were included in the study. 60.2% of the patients included in the study were female and 19% were SAWs who were not registered in the population of Ordu province. It was determined that the most common causes of SAWs in emergency department admissions were allergic reactions with at 37.3% and trauma with at 26%. Conclusion: It is observed that SAWs increase the rates of emergency service admissions during the hazelnut harvesting season. We think that in this period, the employment of healthcare personnel should be increased, SAWs should be trained in terms of diseases that may occur due to environmental factors and working conditions, and the necessary health plans should be determined in advance.

Morphological, physiological, molecular, and pathogenic insights into the characterization of Phytophthora polonica from a novel host, hazelnut (Corylus avellana)

Hazelnuts, constituting a significant global crop, hold paramount importance in Türkiye, contributing to approximately 71.14 % of the world's hazelnut cultivation area. In the summer of 2023, hazelnut trees in two orchards situated in the Altınordu district of Ordu province, within the Black Sea region of Türkiye, the largest producer and exporter of hazelnuts, exhibited symptoms of decline associated with root rot. Phytophthora sp. was consistently isolated from necrotic taproots, initiating an in-depth study to discern the causal agent behind the observed hazelnut decline. The species was identified as P. polonica by its distinctive morphological traits, including homothallic characteristics, amphigynous or paragynous antheridia, long nonbranching sporangiophores, and nonpapillate sporangia with internal proliferation. Multiple genetic markers (ITS, tub2, and COI) facilitated a clear differentiation of P. polonica from other Phytophthora species within Clade 9, supporting its classification within Subclade 9b. This investigation also evaluated the impact of diverse nutrient media (CA, V8A, and CMA), temperatures, and pH levels on the mycelial growth of P. polonica HPp-1 and HPp-2 isolates. The optimal conditions for maximal mycelial growth were determined through the D-optimal design of the Response Surface Method, revealing the significant influence of all factors on mycelial growth. The identified optimal conditions were at 26.09 °C, pH 5.12, with CMA as the nutrient medium. Validation experiments conducted under these optimal conditions unveiled mycelial growth of 7.24 ± 0.15 mm day−1 and 6.81 ± 0.09 mm day−1 for P. polonica HPp-1 and HPp-2 isolates, respectively, with an error of less than 5 %. Pathogenicity assessments confirmed P. polonica's virulence on hazelnuts, with distinct lesion development observed in twig inoculation, cut stem segments, and foliar tests. While no statistically significant difference was noted in lesion areas between HPp-1 and HPp-2 isolates in twig and stem segment assays, a statistical difference in leaf lesion areas (19.96 ± 2.04 cm2 and 9.16 ± 3.43 cm2) emerged in foliar tests after only a 5-day incubation period, indicating their high susceptibility to the pathogen. This study is the first to report P. polonica as a hazelnut pathogen in Türkiye and around the world, highlighting the previously non-existent threat of Phytophthora root rot in hazelnuts, given the substantial lack of scientifically documented cases related to hazelnut root rot diseases. The quadratic model design employed in physiological analyses is reliable for optimizing mycelial growth and can serve as a guiding framework for similar investigations.

Determination of general structure of enterprises producing eggs in free range system in ordu province

In this research, the general structure of the enterprises that produce eggs in the free range system in Ordu province was determined from face-to-face surveys with 54 producers. It has been determined that 68.5% of the enterprises producing eggs in the free range system are located in the field under hazelnut, and 42.6% prefer to use concrete materials in the construction of the poultry house. It has been stated that 50% of the enterprises provide ventilation in the hen house with fans, 44.4% use nipple type drinkers and 42.6% prefer thick sawdust as litter material. In addition, 61.1% of enterprises do not use workers. The egg yield was more than 81% in 26.9% of the enterprises. Moreover, the average feed consumption per chicken in 42.5% of the enterprises was between 100-120g. According to the statements, 72.2% of the producers were not members of the "Egg Producers Association" and 81.5% of the producers pointed out that they did not meet the expectations of the “Egg Producers Association”. At the same time, 70.4% of the producers told that the Covid-19 epidemic affected the egg sales prices, and 50% of the producers affected by the epidemic stated that they were negatively affected.

Investigation of social change in cities after participation in cittaslow union in Ordu-Perşembe district

This study presents a case study of the social changes brought about by participation in the Cittaslow Union in cities. The research focuses on the Perşembe district of Ordu province and aims to analyze the effects of Cittaslow on the social structure. Data collection involved the use of 100 valid surveys. The results indicate that significant social changes occurred in the Perşembe district following its participation in the Cittaslow Union. Surveys and observations show an increase in tourism activities. This is due to heightened public awareness, which has been brought about by increased official institutional efforts to inform about Cittaslow. Furthermore, the Cittaslow Union's participation in Perşembe district has resulted in the wider availability of locally sourced food, increased promotion of cycling, and a reduction in vehicle noise pollution. Furthermore, the Cittaslow Union's participation in Perşembe district has resulted in the wider availability of locally sourced food, increased promotion of cycling, and a reduction in vehicle noise pollution. These changes have had a positive impact on the district's quality of life and social structure. The community has adopted a more sustainable and participatory lifestyle because of the Union's involvement. It can be inferred that the city has benefited from the approach. The identified changes demonstrate that participation in the Cittaslow Union in the Perşembe district has positive effects on the adoption of a sustainable and participatory lifestyle within the community. This study on the effects of the Cittaslow Union in the Perşembe district can be considered an important step in promoting sustainability and social participation in cities.

Serbest Sistemde Yetiştirilen Lohmann Sandy Tavuklarında Yumurta Kalite Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the egg quality traits of hens belonging to Lohmann Sandy genotype raised in the free-range system.
 Materials and methods: In the research, eggs obtained from hens belonging to Lohmann Sandy genotype raised in a private enterprise in Ordu province were used. In each period for egg quality determination, 30 daily eggs were used. After keeping the eggs at room temperature for 24 hours, the internal and external quality traits of eggs were determined.
 Results: The albumen index and the Haugh unit values showed a significant change depending on time and were determined as 11.31 and 92.90 on average, respectively. On the other hand, the yolk index value did not show a significant change depending on the time and the average value was found to be 51.21. Egg weight showed a significant change depending on the time and was determined as 58.84 g on average. Shell surface area and egg volume also showed a significant change depending on time and were calculated as 74.58 cm2 and 54.41 cm3 on average, respectively. Shell thickness, shape index and specific gravity values did not show a significant change depending on time.
 Conclusion: It is of great importance that eggs produced with alternative systems are introduced to the market. In order to increase the consumption level of eggs, the place and importance of eggs in adequate and balanced nutrition should be explained, especially targeting children in developmental age and the elderly.

The effect of visual art activities on socialization and stress management of individuals with special needs

This study aims at investigating the impact of visual arts activities on the socialization and stress management of individuals with special needs. This is a qualitative research study that employs "action research" and our data were collected based on the observations of teachers. Over a 20-week period, visual arts activities were carried out with 27 individuals with special needs, including six with autism, seven with Down syndrome, and 14 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, who received education at the third level in the "Fehmi Cerrahoğlu Special Education Practice School" in Ordu province during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years. The study group included a counselling teacher and 19 special education teachers, who observed the activities and their effects on the socialization levels and stress management of educable individuals with special needs. The data obtained from semi-structured interviews were analyzed using content analysis. Most of the participating teachers agreed that visual arts activities contributed to the socialization and stress management of individuals with special needs, and the study found that these activities played an important role in the inclusion of individuals with special needs in society and led to a decrease in stress symptoms.

Ordu ili kıyı ilçelerinden entomopatojen fungusların izolasyonu ve tanımlanması

A total of 250 soil samples were taken from the forest, hazelnut, kiwi, vegetable, and meadow-rangeland areas in the coastal regions of Ordu province, Turkey. Entomopathogenic fungi were isolated from these soil samples using the Galleria-bait method. Eighty-five fungal isolates were isolated from these soil samples, after which they were morphologically and molecularly identified. After morphological characterization, 64 out of 85 isolates were identified molecularly. Based on the molecular characterization results, twenty-three out of the 64 isolates were Beauveria bassiana (35.94%), 11 isolates were Metarhizium brunneum (17.19%), 8 isolates were Metarhizium anisopliae (12.5%), 6 isolates were Metarhizium robertsii (9.38%), 4 isolates were Purpureocillium lilacinum (6.25%), 4 isolates were Clonostachys rogersoniana (6.25%), 3 isolates were Fusarium solani (4.69%), 1 isolate was Clonostachys rossmaniae (1.56%), 1 isolate was Aspergillus flavus (1.56%), 1 isolate was Cordyceps cicadae (1.56%), 1 isolate was Cordyceps fumosorosea (1.56%), and 1 isolate was Fusarium oxysporum (1.56%). In the coastal area of Ordu province, the most common entomopathogen fungal genus is Metarhizium followed by Beauveria bassiana.

A Neural Network Model for Estimation of Maximum Next Day Energy Generation Capacity of a Hydropower Station: A Case Study from Turkey

Energy planning in a hydro power station (HPS) is essential for reservoir management, and to ensure efficient operation and financial usage. For robust energy planning, operators should estimate next day energy generation capacity correctly. This paper investigates use of a robust neural network model to estimate maximum next day energy generation capacity by using reservoir inflow rates for the previous four days, the current level of water in the reservoir, and the weather forecast for the Darıca-2 HPS in Ordu Province, Turkey. The generated energy in an HPS is directly dependent on the level of stored water in the reservoir, which depends on reservoir inflow. As the level of water in a reservoir varies during the year depending on climatic conditions, it is important to be able to estimate energy generation in an HPS to operate the HPS most effectively. This paper uses reservoir inflow data that has been collected daily during 2020 for the training phase of a neural network. The neural network is tested using a data set that has been collected daily during the first four months of 2021. Used neural network structure is called as LWNRBF (Linear Weighted Normalized Radial Basis Function) network, which is developed form of RBF network. In order to be able to be created valid model, LWNRBF network is trained with a two-pass hybrid training algorithm. After the training and testing stages, average training and testing error percentages have been obtained as 0.0012% and -0.0044% respectively.

Ordu ekolojisinde farklı klonal anaçlar üzerinde yetiştirilen elma çeşitlerinin fenolojik, morfolojik ve verim özellikleri

This study was carried out to determine the phenological, morphological traits and yield values of some standard apple cultivars grafted on M9 and MM106 clonal rootstocks in Ordu (Türkiye) ecological conditions. In this context, in regional conditions, blooming periods, harvest dates, rootstock and trunk development, yield and yield efficiency values of rootstock/cultivar combinations were examined. According to the research findings, the earliest first bloom (14/11 April) and full bloom (18/17 April) were observed in the Granny Smith/M9 combination, while the earliest harvest was realized in Mondial Gala/M9 (11 September, 29 August) and Galaxy Gala/MM106 (29 August) combinations. Also, the yield was determined between 2.49 kg tree-1 (Fuji/MM106)-8.95 kg tree-1 (Mondial Gala/M9), and yield efficiency was determined between 0.14 kg cm-2 (Fuji/MM106)-1.16 kg cm-2 (Mondial Gala/M9). In the principal component analysis results, the first component was associated with crown width, canopy volume, shoot diameter, yield, yield efficiency, and shoot length and explained 48.3% of the total variation. The second component explained 33.1% of the total variation of the obtained data and was determined to be related to crown height, rootstock diameter, and trunk diameter. As a result, it was concluded that the morphological development and phenological stages of the examined rootstock/cultivar combinations were generally suitable for the ecological conditions of Ordu province. Key Words: Blooming, Canopy volume, Malus domestica,

The Effects of Football and Volleyball Training on Neurotic Values of 30-40 Age Group Male Police Officers

Backraound: In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of football and volleyball training on the neurotic values of 30-40 age group male police officers and to contribute to the studies and literature in this field.The universe of the research consists of 45 male police officers aged 30-40 working in Altınordu district of Ordu province in 2019. 
 Material and Method: The research is in quasi-experimental research design model. "Eysenck Personality Inventory" was used in the study. Statistical analysis of the data was made with the SPSS 21 program. In the study, the compliance of the data to the normal distribution was tested by using the Shapiro-Wilk test and it was observed that the applied test was suitable for the groups. In comparing the means of more than two groups, one-way analysis of variance (Anova) was used for unrelated samples, and one-way analysis of variance was used for repeated measures in more than two comparisons of a group.
 Results: When the general evaluation is made according to the research results; In the first week of the Eysenck Personality Inventory, it was observed that the volleyball group had the lowest score, while the score of the control group was higher than the volleyball group, and the score of the football group was higher than the control group. In the fourth and eighth week applications of the post-training test, the lowest score was found in the volleyball group, the football group got higher scores than the volleyball group, and the control group got higher scores than the football group. While the overall mean scores of the groups decreased in the volleyball and football groups, fluctuations were observed in the scores of the control group. Considering the neurotic score averages of the test, the volleyball group got the lowest value according to the test applied in the first week, while the football and the control group had a high value with equal values. While the neurotic value averages of the volleyball and football groups decreased after the trainings applied, the neurotic score average of the control group first increased and then decreased. In the study, it was determined that sports positively affect the neuroticism values of individuals. 
 Conclusion: According to the results obtained with this study, it has been revealed that doing sports is one of the most effective options for people who work under high stress, especially for police officers, to get rid of the stored negative energy and to have a more positive perspective on life.The results of the study were evaluated with similar studies, and recommendations were made based on the findings.

Determination of Consumers Consciousness Levels of Consumption of Bee Products

In this study, it was aimed to determine the honey consumption consciousness levels of consumers residing in Ordu province. For this purpose, a face-to-face survey was conducted with 387 people determined by simple random sampling. Determination of the honey consumption consciousness levels of consumers residing in Ordu province was carried out using a face-to-face questionnaire. 38% of the consumers were men and 62% were women, whereas 15% of the consumers were farmers, 15.2% were self-employed, 13.4% were workers, 39.3% were civil servants, 4.1% were retirees and 12.9% were tradesmen. In the study, 65.6% of the consumers stated that they had sufficient knowledge about honey, 26.1% did not, and 8.3% stated that they did not have any idea. Again, it has been determined that 59.2% of the consumers have sufficient knowledge about pollen, 32% did not and 8.8% have no idea about it. Similarly, 50.4% of the consumers stated that they knew about beeswax, 39.5% stated that they did not, and 10.1% stated that they did not have any idea. Moreover, 47.8% of the consumers stated that they knew about royal jelly, 39.8% did not, and 12.4% stated that they did not have any idea about it. Again, it was determined that 46% of the consumers did not know about bee venom, 34.9% knowledge and 19.1% had no idea about it. At the same time, 53% of the consumers stated that they knew about propolis, 33.6% did not, and 13.4% stated that they did not have any idea.