Private Nursery Research Articles

Effect of planting dates and different growing media on seed germination and growth of pistachio seedlings

BackgroundSowing time and suitable planting media are considered basic requirements to get the maximum yield and high profit for their direct and significant impact on seedlings quality and productivity of trees later. So this experiment has been carried out in a private nursery at Gharbiya Governorate, Egypt, during the seasons of 2016 and 2017 to study the effect of seven growing media (GM): sandy soil 100%; sandy soil:peat moss:vermiculite (2:1:1) by volume; sandy soil:peat moss:vermiculite (1:2:1); loamy soil:sandy soil:vermiculite (2:1:1); loamy soil:sandy soil:vermiculite (1:2:1); loamy soil:peat moss:vermiculite (2:1:1); and loamy soil:peat moss:vermiculite (1:2:1). Ashoury pistachio seeds were planted on three different dates viz, 1 February, 20 February, and 10 March and their interaction on seed germination and growth of the resulting seedlings.ResultsThe results obtained from this study showed that the maximum germination percentage, number of leaves/seedling, stem diameter, root length, leaf fresh, and dry weight were recorded when the seed was planted on 10 March and seedlings growing in the loamy soil:sandy soil:vermiculite (2:1:1).ConclusionIt could be concluded that planting seeds of “Ashoury” pistachio on 10 March in growing media contains loamy soil:sandy soil:vermiculite (2:1:1) for maximum germination and growth of subsequent seedlings.

EFFECT OF SILICON, POTASSIUM AND CALCIUM COMPOUNDS ON GROWTH AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF CITRUS SEEDLINGS TO RESIST CITRUS LEAFMINER (Phyllocnistis citrella).

Citrus leafminer is a serious pest of citrus, it cause an economic loses in nurseries and new plantings by decreasing growth rates. Therefore, a greenhouse experiment was carried out during 2014 and 2015 seasons in a private nursery at Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, to study the effect of silicon, potassium and calcium applications on growth and improvement the efficiency of Valencia orange seedlings to resist citrus leafminer. Nine treatments were arranged in randomized complete block design as soil and foliar applications of potassium silicate, silicon oxide, calcium and potassium nitrate beside control.The highest values of most growth measurements were recorded by potassium nitrate followed by potassium silicate as soil and foliar applications compared with the other treatments. All treatments enhanced leaf N, P, K and Si contents as compared to the control. Citrus leafminer infestation % and its severity were reduced with potassium silicate treatment which recorded the lowest values. The best anatomical structures of leaves were recorded with potassium silicate treatments compared to the control.In addition to, the positive effect on increasing the seedlings growth and reducing the percentage of leaves infestation, which help nursery men to get high net income due to sale more seedlings with higher price and preserve environment by reducing amount of insecticide used in controlling citrus leafminer.

EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF PRO.SOL NUTRIENT SOLUTION AND LIQUORICE EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF GERANIUM ( Pelargonium zonale L.)

An Experiment was conducted during growing 1/7/2010 until 30/5/2011. in a private nursery at Hilla governorate (Jannata Ahlam), to study the effect of foliar application of PRO.SOL nutrient solution and Liquorice extract on growth and flowering of Geranium (Pelargonium zonale L). Cultivar Hans Rigler.was experiment included test of three concentrations of Nutrient Solution PRO.SOL (0.0,1.0 and 1.5) g.L­¹ and three concentrations of Liquorice Extract (0,1.5 and 3.0)g.L­¹. The Experiment conducted as a Factorial Experiment Randomized Complete Block Design (R.C.B.D).Duncans Multiple Range test was used at probability of 0.05 to compare means. Results revealed that the interaction between Nutrient Solution of PRO.SOL at concentration of (1.5) g.L­¹ and Liquorice Extract concentration of (3.0) g.L­¹ significantly increased in this parameters ( leaf area, leaf contents of total chlorophyll, total carbohydrate solubility, leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, zinc, number florets.plant­­¹, dry weight of florets and content flowers of anthocyanin by increasing percentage 35%, 25%, 19%, 15%, 71%, 44%, 48% and 27%, 31% and 32% and 46% and 41% for two period first and second respectively, Meanwhile, result revealed that the interaction between Nutrient Solution PRO.SOL at concentration of (1.5) g.L­­¹ and Liquorice Extract concentration of (1.5) g.L­­¹ significantly increased total branch number and shoot dry weight by increasing percentage 20% and 18% as compared to least values in the control treatment.

Effects of Multidimensional Empathy on Burnout among Nursing Teachers in Private Nursery School

Effects of Multidimensional Empathy on Burnout among Nursing Teachers in Private Nursery School

Environmental and social determinants of acute rheumatic fever: a longitudinal cohort study.

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an auto-immune response to a group A Streptococcus infection and precursor to rheumatic heart disease (RHD), remains endemic in many socio-economically disadvantaged settings. A Global Resolution on ARF and RHD was recently adopted at the 71st World Health Assembly where governments committed to improving efforts to prevent and control ARF and RHD. To inform these efforts, the objectives of this study were to examine associations between childhood ARF in the UK between 1958 and 1969 and a range of environmental and social factors. Of 17 416 children from the nationally representative birth cohort of the National Child Development Study, ARF was reported in 23 children during early childhood (between birth and the 7-year follow-up) and in 29 additional children during middle childhood (between the 7- and 11-year follow-ups). Risk factors associated with ARF in both early and middle childhood were: a large family size; attendance at a private nursery or class; a history of nephritis, kidney or urinary tract infections; and a history of throat or ear infections. Risk factors for ARF in early childhood alone were families with fathers in a professional or semi-professional occupation and families who moved out of their local neighbourhood. Risk factors in late childhood alone included overcrowding and free school meals. These data suggest that prevention strategies in ARF endemic settings may be enhanced by targeting, for example, new members entering a community and children in environments of close contact, such as a nursery or shared bedrooms.

Research into Factors for Long Employment of Nursery School Teachers in Private Nursery Schools

Research into Factors for Long Employment of Nursery School Teachers in Private Nursery Schools

Correlates of early reading skills among pre-school children in Iran

This study was carried out to examine some of the factors influencing early reading skills among pre-school children in selected nursery schools in tehran, Iran. Descriptive research design of the correlation type was used. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to identify and measure reading skills and factors influencing their development. Randomly selected 300 teachers and parents from 10 purposively selected private and public nursery schools participated in the study. The results obtained revealed significant factors associated with early reading skills. The findings also indicated the significant correlation between learning environment in the classroom and early reading skills (r=0.29; p<0.05), the significant correlation between home learning environment and early reading skills (r=0.29; p<0.05), and the significant correlation between peer group influence and early reading skills of preschool age children (r=0.22; p<0.05). The study concluded that conducive learning environment in school and at home are important factors that can significantly improve development of reading skills at early childhood period. It was also established that children with higher abilities can positively challenge and influence another child’s skills development. Based on the above findings, the study recommended that educators and parents should always remember to take care of conducive learning environment for pre-school children by providing stimulating atmosphere that enhances all-round development. Peer group influence should be also considered as it may play a positive role in child’s development of early reading skills.

Impact of Growing Media and Compound Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Flowering of Cocks Comb (Celosia argentea) Plants

The present study was conducted during consecutive seasons of 2016 and 2017 seasons in a private nursery belonging to Sakha Horticulture Research Station at Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. This study aimed mainly to investigate the effect of growing media including different mixture of peat moss and sand as 1:1, 2:1 and 1:2 v/v and NPK fertilizer at rates of 0 , 1.5, 3 and 4.5 g/pot and their interaction on growth, flowering and chemical composition of cocks comb (Celosia argentea) plants. The results revealed that growing media containing peat + sand (2:1) had significant positive effect on number of leaves and branches/plant, number of inflorescences and chlorophyll content (SPAD) as well as leaf chemical composition parameters (total carbohydrate, N, P and K %) in both seasons. Applying the complete fertilizer of NPK at 4.5g/pot was the best treatment for vegetative growth, flowering and chemical constituents of leaves. The maximum beneficial effect on the vegetative growth characteristics, number of inflorescences/plant and chlorophyll content (SPAD) and total carbohydrate as well as leaf, N, P and K % were obtained for plants grown in in peat + sand (2: 1 v/v) and fertilized by NPK (20: 20: 20) at rate of 4.5 g/pot. It can be recommended that to produce high inflorescences with a good quality of Celosia argentea plants for different purposes in the gardens by planting them in the mixture of peat moss + sand at 2: 1 v/v and fertilizing with complete fertilizer NPK (20:20:20) at rate 4.5g/pot four times stating after one month from transplant and then 2 weeks intervals.

Graft compatibility for new releasedPrunusrootstocks

Graft compatibility for new Prunus rootstocks recently introduced into the Spanish market or under selection in public and private programmes is assessed in nursery trials. Part of the evaluated material belongs to the Aula Dei Experimental Station (EEAD-CSIC) selection program in Zaragoza, Spain. Another group of rootstocks under test is from the private nursery Agromillora Iberia, S.L. Some of those rootstocks showed good adaptation to Mediterranean growing conditions and resistance to root-knot nematodes. As control, peach-almond (‘GF 677’), peach × P. davidiana (‘Cadaman’), other interspecific plum-based rootstocks (‘Damas GF 1869’, ‘Ishtara’) and different plum species (P. cerasifera: ‘Adara’; P. domestica: ‘Constanti 1’; P. insititia: ‘Adesoto’ and other ‘Pollizo de Murcia’ clones, ‘Saint Julien A’) are used. New evaluated rootstocks include: ‘Densipac R 20’ (P. besseyi × P. cerasifera), ‘Nanopac R 40’ (P. dulcis × P. persica), ‘Replantpac RR’ (P. dulcis × P. cerasifera), ‘AP 45’ [(P. besseyi × P. salicina) × P. armeniaca], ‘Aprimed AP 65’ [(P. armeniaca L. × P. cerasifera Ehrh) × P. pumila L. var. besseyi], and ‘LC 52’ (P. cerasifera × P. maackii), among others. To determine graft-compatibility, commercial cultivars of different Prunus species were budded on some of the evaluated rootstocks. They include: ‘Moniqui’ and ‘Portici’ (apricot); ‘Lauranne’, ‘Nonpareil’, ‘Penta’ and ‘Soleta’ (almond); ‘Angeleno’ and ‘Golden Japan’ (Japanese plum); ‘Big Top’ and ‘Sumergrand’ (nectarine) and ‘Aida’, ‘Carmen’, ‘Cordia’, ‘Ferrovia’, ‘Kovics’, ‘Krupnoplodnaja’, and ‘Sandor’ (cherries). Several degrees of graft incompatibility have been observed for the ‘translocated’ type of incompatibility. In general, peach-almond hybrids and slow-growing plums (P. domestica and P. insititia plums as ‘Adesoto’ and other ‘Pollizo de Murcia’ clones) were graft-compatible with peach, almond and Japanese plum tested cultivars. However, in the case of P. cerasifera, P. besseyi and interspecific hybrids with these species, performance differed substantially depending on the evaluated genotype.

E agora, minha gente, uma história eu vou contar: experiências de formação de leitores no berçário

O presente artigo relata procedimentos e resultados alcançados com projetos de leitura literária desenvolvidos em turmas de berçário I e II de uma escola particular de Educação Infantil de Bagé/RS durante nove meses do ano de 2017. A questão norteadora da investigação foi analisar a interação entre crianças e livros, avaliando em que medida as ações corroboraram para a construção de um comportamento leitor por parte dos pequenos alunos. Nesse sentido, descrevemos e analisamos três projetos de leitura (Eu conto, tu recontas, nós nos encantamos, Cantinho do Era uma vez... e Sacola Viajante) aplicados nas turmas, considerando conceitos e pressupostos teóricos advindos da educação e da teoria literária. Os resultados obtidos nos levam a concluir que projetos de literatura em turmas de berçário propiciam a aproximação aos livros e contribuem para a formação de hábitos leitores, mas que a intenção pedagógica e o engajamento familiar são determinantes na sua concretização.

Assessment of bacterial carriage on the hands of primary school children in Calabar municipality, Nigeria

BackgroundHand washing with soap and water is a good hand hygiene practice which reduces the chance of infection transmission through hand contact. This study was designed to determine the microbial hand carriage among nursery and primary school children in Calabar Metropolis and to assess the effect of hand washing in the reduction of bacterial hand carriage among these children.MethodsA total of 150 pupils aged 2–13 years were enrolled in the study from both private and public nursery and primary schools. Ethical approval was obtained from the Cross River State Ministry of Health, before the collection of the samples. Informed consent was obtained from the management of the schools and the parents and guardian of the children. A structured questionnaire was administered to the pupils for information on demography, hand hygiene practice, and their awareness on the importance of hand washing. Hand swabs were obtained from the pupils before and after hand washing respectively. Samples were subjected to culture, microscopy, and biochemical analysis. Data obtained in the study were analyzed by Epi-Info CDC, 2012 package.ResultsMales had the highest occurrence of the isolates 82 (62.1%) than females 50 (37.8%). This study recorded 88.0% prevalence of bacterial hand carriage among school children. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolate (68.9%) recovered before hand washing followed by Escherichia coli (25.0%). Proteus vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were not found on the pupils’ hands after hand washing. There was a significant difference in the bacterial carriage after hand washing between the two soap types (χ2 = 19.9, p = 0.001) with Dettol soap subjects having a lower bacterial carriage (31.2%) than Tetmosol soap subjects (68.8%).ConclusionThe isolated bacteria were potential pathogens in humans. There was a significant reduction in bacterial carriage after hand washing with antibacterial soaps. School children should be educated on the need to wash hands with clean water and soap and dry with clean towels as this will reduce the risk of transmission of pathogenic bacteria orally or into open wounds.

EFFECT OF MINERAL NITROGEN, BIOFERTILIZERS AND CULTURE MEDIA ON TOMATO TRANSPLANTS PRODUCTION

The present work was done in a private nursery under plastic conditions houses in Belbeis District, Sharkia Governorate (Egypt) during 2015 and 2016 seasons to study the effect of four mineral nitrogen, biofertilizer treatments and three culture media on seed germination (%), vegetative growth characters, fresh and dry weights, growth analyses and chemical composition of tomato transplants at 60 days from seed sowing. The obtained results showed that, the treatments of mineral nitrogen and biofertilizer, the culture media and their interactions recorded a significant effect in both seasons of study on most studied characters, but this effect was varied from treatment to another and from season to another.

Correlates of Early Reading Skills among Pre-School Children in Nigeria

This study was carried out to examine some of the factors influencing early reading skills among pre-school children in selected nursery schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of the correlation type was used. A self-developed questionnaire was administered to identify and measure reading skills and factors influencing their development. Randomly selected 100 teachers and 200 parents (a total number of 300 respondents) from 10 purposively selected private and public nursery schools participated in the study. The results obtained revealed significant factors associated with early reading skills. The findings also indicated the significant correlation between learning environment in the classroom and early reading skills (r=0.29; p<0.05), the significant correlation between home learning environment and early reading skills (r=0.29; p<0.05), and the significant correlation between peer group influence and early reading skills of pre-school age children (r=0.22; p<0.05). The study concluded that conducive learning environment in school and at home are important factors that can significantly improve development of reading skills at early childhood period. It was also established that children with higher abilities can positively challenge and influence another child’s skills development. Based on the above findings, the study recommended that educators and parents should always remember to take care of conducive learning environment for pre-school children by providing stimulating atmosphere that enhances all-round development. Peer group influence should be also considered as it may play a positive role in child’s development of early reading skills.

EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION SALICYLIC ACID ON CITRUS ROOTSTOCKS TOLERANCE TO SOIL SALINITY

This experiment was carried out at the private nursery located at Baquba city/ Diyala governorate during 2015 agricultural season on three years old Citrus rootstocks seedlings to study the effect foliar application of salicylic acid on seedlings tolerance to soil salinity. The experiment included 24 treatment represented three factors: soil salinity levels (1.14,4.62 and 5.30 dSm-1) , two levels of salicylic acid (0 and 250 mg.l -1) and four citrus rootstocks (Sour orange, Cleopatra mandarin, Volkamariana lemon and Troyercitrange ),and their interactions with three replications . The results showed that: increasing soil salinity reduced most studied growth parameters (number and length of branches, number of leaves and fresh weight of the vegetative and root system). Salicylic acid application caused an increment in number of leaves, fresh and dry weight of root system. Citrus rootstocks Troyercitrange was superior on other rootstocks by giving highest values branches length, whereas Cleopatra mandarin rootstock was superior in the number of leaves.

Unravelling genetic diversity and cultivar parentage in the Danish apple gene bank collection

Characterization of apple germplasm is important for conservation management and breeding strategies. A set of 448 Malus domestica accessions, primarily of local Danish origin, were genotyped using 15 microsatellite markers. Ploidy levels were determined by flow cytometry. Special emphasis was given to pedigree reconstruction, cultivar fingerprinting and genetic clustering. A reference set of cultivars, mostly from other European countries, together with a private nursery collection and a small set of Malus sieversii, Malus sylvestris and small-fruited, ornamental Malus cultivars, was also included. The microsatellite markers amplified 17–30 alleles per loci with an average degree of heterozygosity at 0.78. We identified 104 (23%) duplicate genotypes including colour sports. We could infer first-degree relationships for many cultivars with previously unknown parentages. STRUCTURE analysis provided no evidence for a genetic structure but allowed us to present a putative genetic assembly that was consistent with both PCA analysis and parental affiliation. The Danish cultivar collection contains 10% duplicate genotypes including colour sports and 22% triploids. Many unique accessions and considerable genetic diversity make the collection a valuable resource within the European apple germplasm. The findings presented shed new light on the origin of Danish apple cultivars. The fingerprints can be used for cultivar identification and future management of apple genetic resources. In addition, future genome-wide association studies and breeding programmes may benefit from the findings concerning genetic clustering and diversity of cultivars.

Transfery budżetowe dla przedszkoli niepublicznych w Polsce

Private nursery schools are playing an important role in Polish educational system. Finding what determines the amount of public funds sent to these institutions is the main subject of this publication. These studies have shown that the amount of the grant for private nursery schools mostly depends on the remuneration of teachers employed at public nursery schools. Amended provisions of the law did not significantly affect the amount of transfers to non-public nurseries schools. At the same time they made significant facilitation in principles of granting the subsidy for non-public nursery schools. It is more transparent and predictable now. A threat for functioning of that kind of institutions seems to be the unfavourable demographic forecasts which provide for a reduction in the number of children at pre-school age.

An Analysis of the Use of Media and Children’s Spoken Language in an English Curriculum of a Private Nursery School

An Analysis of the Use of Media and Children’s Spoken Language in an English Curriculum of a Private Nursery School

Meal services after the Great East Japan Earthquake at nursery schools in a tsunami-affected town: focus group observations.

This study aimed to collect information on experiences in the Great East Japan Earthquake (hereafter, 3.11), current preparedness, and barriers to building up stockpiles in nursery schools in affected areas. Based on the needs heard from the staff, we decided what contents should be included in our manual developed with the Japan Dietetic Association. A group interview was held in September 2012. We interviewed a principal, nurses, and registered dietitians working for a public and a private nursery school in Town A. We also invited an administrative dietitian who was an employee of Town A. One of the barriers to building up stockpiles was that they did not have any idea of what and how many items they should store. To deal with this situation, we developed a formula that could be used to calculate the quantity of stockpiles for their facilities in a newly developed feeding manual. In terms of current preparedness, the registered dietitians were not prepared for alternative menus in emergencies or how to manage garbage when the garbage collection was disrupted by disasters. The manual recommends to obtain the services of at least two food service personnel and spare space for storing filled garbage bags until garbage collection resumes. Some improvements in stocks were found in both of the public and private nursery schools. To improve the situation further, more financial support and detailed guidelines should be provided by the local government and authoritative organizations. Our manual should be a great asset for all nursery schools to improve their stockpiles.

‘We don't just do what we're told to do!’ Exploring pedagogical technology development needs

ABSTRACTThis article investigates the application of technology to pedagogy in early years. The research considers the perceptions of technology that are held by a variety of practitioners in a range of settings. The research explores the factors influencing the participants’ interpretation of the pedagogical value of technology by asking two questions. Do the participants follow policymakers who support the application of technology to pedagogy? Do the participants mirror academic research in this area by considering that ‘e is only best’ when it is applied to pedagogy to develop creative thinking? The study is based in England and draws on the experiences of 16 practitioners who are working in either private or statutory nursery settings. The research is based on an inductive qualitative methodology that has gathered the participants’ views on the benefits of technology for pedagogy in early years. The research reveals that a range of personal, social and professional factors influence the participants’ pedagogy with technology. The article identifies the challenges that exist for the professional development of these early years educators in this area of pedagogy.

RELIGION, CHILDREN AND EMPLOYMENT: THE BABY LOUP CASE

AbstractThis article offers a systematic analysis of the plenary Chamber of the French Cour de Cassation's final decision in the Baby Loup case which held that a private nursery had acted lawfully when requiring an employee to remove her jilbab at work, in accordance with the religious neutrality requirements of the nursery's policy. The article examines the decision in light of ECHR and French domestic legal requirements. First, it is argued that laïcité—rightly held to be irrelevant—still unduly taints the reasoning. As a result, proportionality and anti-discrimination provisions are not properly applied. Secondly, the decision is compared and contrasted with recent ECtHR cases, notably Eweida and Others v UK. It is argued that a Baby Loup-type restriction does not meet ECHR standards. Additionally the margin of appreciation, used by the ECtHR to save the French ban on the full-covering of the face in the SAS case, should not, as will be demonstrated, come into play in a Baby Loup context.