Archive Volume 22

Number 1

Agricultural Economics

Agribusiness at Global Scale and Smallholders

M. Bruni and F. M. Santucci

Received December, 28, 2015; accepted for printing December, 29, 2015


Determine the Barriers of Organic Agriculture Implementation in Jordan

M. Altarawneh

Received March, 7, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Ecology and Landshaft

Heavy Metal Concentrations in Soil and Tobacco Plants Following Long-Term Phosphorus Fertilization

R. Bozhinova

Received October, 22, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Regosols in „Central Balkan” National Park

L. Malinova

Received April, 23, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Landscape Investigation in the Forest area of „Central Balkan” National Park

D. I. Karatoteva

Received July,15, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Flora of the Belassitsa Mountain

D. S. Dimitrov and V. M. Vutov

Received November, 16, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Plant Sciences

Nutritional Value of Opuntia ficus-indica Cladodes from Portuguese Ecotypes

A. M. Rodrigues, F. I. Pitacas, C. M. G. Reis and M. Blasco

Received August, 3, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


In vitro Propagation of Wild Bulgarian Small Berry Fruits (Bilberry, Lingonberry, Raspberry and Strawberry)

M. Georgieva, I. Badjakov, I. Dincheva , S. Yancheva and V. Kondakova

Received September, 3, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


The Possibility of Maize Gluten Application for Weed Control in Maize and Soybean

S. Šeremešić, Lj. Nikolić, D. Milošev, M. Živanov, Ž. Dolijanović and M. Vasiljević

Received February, 13, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Evaluation of Grain Filling Rate and Path Analysis in Different Combinations of Nitrogen and Zinc in Maize

L. Shafea and M. Saffari

Received February, 27, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Willow Productivity on a Commercial Plantation in Triennial Harvest Cycle

M. J. Stolarski, M. Krzyżaniak , St. Szczukowski, J. Tworkowski and M. Śnieg

Received August, 27, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


High-Frequency in vitro Direct Shoots Regeneration from Axillary Nodal and Shoot Tip Explants of Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea L.)

T. Ghanbar, B. Hosseini, Z. Jabbarzadeh, A. Farokhzad and A. Sharafi

Received January, 5, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Influence of Sodium Chloride onto Growth and Flowering of Isotoma axillaris Lindl

M. U.-Walorska and A. Krzymińska

Received April, 9, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Agrochemistry and Soil Science

Lycopene Quantification of Tomato by SPE And HPLC

N. Thakur

Received August, 19, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Plant Pathology and Protection

Use of Micobioagents to Reduce Soil Pathogens and Root-knot Nematodes in Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes

S. Masheva, V. Yankova, D. Markova, Ts. Lazarova, M. Naydenov, N. Tomlekova, F. Sarsu and Ts. Dincheva

Received December, 18, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Molecular Typing of Bulgarian Specimen of the Phytoplasma Vectors Cacopsylla Pruni Scopoli and Cacopsylla melanoneura (Foerster)

A. Etropolska, W. Jarausch, B. Jarausch and G. Trenchev

Received September, 24, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Investigation on the Microflora of the Long-Tailed Mealybug Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Order to Assess its Importance as a Carrier of Pathogenic Microorganisms

T. P. Popova, K . G. Trencheva and R . I. Tomov

Received December, 18, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus on Giant Hyssop and Common Valerian in Ukraine and Bulgaria

B. Dikova, L. Mishchenko, A. Dunich and A. Dashchenko

Received April, 21, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Plant Genomics

Genetic Diversity in Six-Rowed Winter Barley (Hordeum sativum Jess., ssp. Vulgare L.) Genotypes

B. Dyulgerova, D. Dimova and D. Valcheva

Received June, 1, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Genetic Analysis of Variability and Inheritance of Nitrogen Harvest Index in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

M. Pavlovic, O. Nikolic and Z. Jestrovic

Received December, 22, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Application of Cluster Analysis for Evaluation of New Bulgarian and Macedonian Cotton Varieties and Lines

D. Spasova, D. Spasov, A. Stoilova, B. Atanasova, Lj. Mihajlov and N. Valkova

Received March, 27, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Animal Science

SCD1 Polymorphism and Breeding Value for Milk Production Traits in Cows

H. Kulig, K. Żukowski, I. Kowalewska-Łuczak and P. Łakomy

Received March, 4, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Effect of High Levels Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Performance of Fattening Pigs

D. Kanev, R. Nedeva, S. Ivanova and B. Szostak

Received December, 11, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Study of Performance on Natural Resistance in Pheasants, Infected with Pathogenic Strain of E. coli and Treated with Enterococcus Faecium M74

K. Genova and T. Mehmedov

Received May, 25, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Evaluation of Sow Body Development Throughout the Reproduction Cycle and its Influence on Reproductive Performance in the DanubeWhite Breed

A. Apostolov, R. Nedeva, M. Bojkova, Y. Marchev and P. Penchev

Received September, 30, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Agricultural Resources

An Overview of Agricultural Extension Services in Turkey

M. Boyaci and O. Yildiz

Received November, 4, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Agricultural Technologies

Influence of the Modular Approach on the Production Costs during Introduction of Ewes’ Machine Milking

H. Sabkov, E. Vidinova, E. Raycheva and T. Ivanova

Received September, 8, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Influence of the Type of Heating Furnace on the Process of Burning Briquettes Rolled From Uncut Rye Straw

J. Szczepaniak, P. Frąckowiak and F. Adamczyk

Received February,26, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015


Number 2

Agricultural Economics

Observations on Hazelnut Organic Farming

Al. Roversi

Received October, 07, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Efficiency and Productivity of Bulgarian Farms

Kr. Kaneva

Received February, 7, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Efficiency of Reproduction of Fixed Assets in Polish Agriculture

J. Zwolak and M. Kulynych

Received December, 23, 2014; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Ecology, Agrochemistry and Soil Science

EU Regulated Marine Biotoxins in Sea Food: Origin, Classification, Chemical Structure and Intoxication Effects

Zl. Peteva, M. Stancheva and St. Georgieva

Received December, 4, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Sugar Beet Response to Balanced Nitrogen Fertilization with Phosphorus and Potassium. Part III. Dynamics of White Sugar Yield Development

P. Barłóg, W. Grzebisz, K. Pepliński and W. Szczepaniak

Received December, 17, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Soil Erosion Risk Assessments Using GIS Technologies – Bulgarian experience

S. Rousseva, I. Malinov and V. Stefanova

Received April,23, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Interpretation and Integration of Pedological Data in Land Evaluation Systems

K. Juhos and B. Madarász

Received March, 12, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Research of the Flora and Vegetation of Three Protected Natural Areas of the Sitovo Municipality, District of Silistra (Northeastern Bulgaria)

D. Dimitrov

Received February, 12, 2016; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Plant Sciences

Subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) as a Promising Forage Species in Bulgaria

V. Vasileva, E. Vasilev and R. Tzonev

Received November, 25, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Effects of Rhizobium Strains and Sources of Nitrogen on Fusarium Root Rot Severity and Yield of Bean

M. R. Lak, M. A. Khodshenas and L. Farahani


Ampelographic Evaluation of Population and Clones of Misket Vrachanski Variety

I. Simeonov, T. Mokreva and V. Roychev

Received September, 30, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


The Water Deficiency Effect Over Maize Yield Cultivated for Grain without Irrigation in the Region of South-Central Bulgaria

R. Bazitov, V. Кoteva, V. Bazitov and I. Gospodinov

Received May, 4, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Features of Water Consumption of Cotton on Irrigated Lands of Karakalpakstan

A. B. Mambetnazarov

Received June, 24, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Plant Genomics

Analysing the Function and the Expression Pattern of Auxin Responsе Factor B3 from Medicago truncatula in the Model Plant Lotus japonicus

M. Revalska, V. Vassileva, G. Zehirov and A. Iantcheva

Received February, 12, 2016; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Development and Characterization of Interspecific Hybrids from Hulled x Naked Triticum Crosses in Stressed Environment

N. Daskalova, S. Doneva and P. Spetsov

Received November, 18, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Plant Pathology and Protection

Non-Transmission of Plum Pox Virus through Seeds of Myrobalan and Apricot

I. Kamenova

Received October, 20, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Species Diversity of Parasitods Reared from Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus, 1758) and Plum Fruit Moth, Grapholita funebrana (Treitschke, 1835) (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) in Bulgaria

N. Velcheva and A. Atanassov

Received June, 5, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Animal Science

Rumen Degradability of Dry Matter and Protein in Four Protein Sources and Their Relationships with Milk Protein Yield in Dairy Cows

N. Todorov, M. Simeonov and E. Yildiz

Received December, 9, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Influence of Selected Cereals in Diets of Dairy Cows on the Fatty Acid Composition of Milk

M. Šípalová, O. Hanuš, R. Vicha, T. D. Phan, J. Pozdíšek, S. Kračmar and P. Roubal

Received April, 12, 2014; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Analysis of Changes in Lean Meat Content of Fattening Pigs on Selected Farms in the Lublin Voivodeship in 2012–2014

B. Szostak, P. Witkowski and A. Apostolov

Received September, 14, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Effect of Selenium Fortified Wheat in Feed for Laying Hens on Table Eggs Quality

Z. Kralik, M. Grcević, Ž. Radišić, I. Kralik, Z. Lončarić and Z. Škrtić

Received April, 13, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Changes in Some Biochemical Parameters in Small Ruminant Theileriosis

N. Gunes, D. Arsoy, M. Aktas, S. Ozubek, M. Ozuicli, L. Aydin and O. Selcuk

Received May, 13, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Animal Genomics

Multiplex PCR detection of Haemolysin Genes in β-haemolytic Aeromonas hydrophila Strains Isolated from Fish and Fish Products

D. Stratev, E. Gurova, I. Vashin and H. Daskalov

Received February, 2, 2016; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Molecular Analysis of Ovine Myostatin Gene (MSTN) in Northeast Bulgarian Merino Sheep Breed Using PCR-RFLP Method

I. Dimitrova, M. Bozhilova-Sakova, N. Stancheva and T. Tzonev

Received July, 10, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Food Science and Technologies

Intensive Energy Saving Method of Grain Drying

A. Sh. Dzhamburshyn, A. K. Atyhanov, A. Zh. Sagyndykova, H. Beloev and P. Daskalov

Received April, 6, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Comparison of Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Domestic and Commercial Tarhana in Turkey

O. Cagindi, Z. Aksoylu, N. Y. Savlak and E. Kose

Received January, 7, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Chemico-Technological Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Wholemeal Einkorn Flour and Bread

A. Izambaeva, B. Bozadjiev, Ts. Gogova, A. Durakova, Tz. Dessev, A. Koleva and А. Krasteva

Received May, 3, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Agricultural Extension

Awareness About Food Safety and Animal Health Standards – the Case of Dairy Cattle in Albania

G. Gjeci, Y. Bicoku and D. Imami

Received May, 12, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Number 3

Agricultural Economics

Interactions in Romanian Agritourisms Using a Network Analysis

N. Galluzzo

Received March, 9, 2016; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Role of Socio-Economic Factors on Scale Efficiency of Cotton Farms

M. S. Hashmi, M. A. Kamran, Kh. Bakhsh and M. A. Bashir

Received April, 28, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Ecology, Agrochemistry and Soil Science

Soil-Climate Characteristics during Cultivation of Grape Cultivar Mavrud

М. Banov, A. Atanassov, K. Fartzov and A. Ivanov

Received April, 1, 2016; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


EU Reference Methods for Detection of Marine Biotoxins in Sea Food

Zl. Peteva, M. Stancheva and S. Georgieva

Received December, 04, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Yields of Field Crops and Sod-Podzolic Soil Fertility of West Ural Depending on Fertilizer System

A. Kosolapova, V. Yamaltdinova, E. Mitrofanova, D. Fomin and I. Teterlev

Received October, 23, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Effect of Long-Term Phosphorus Fertilization on the Mineral Composition of Oriental Tobacco

R. Bozhinova

Received October, 23, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Using Humic Acids and Vitis vinifera Seed Extract in Decreasing the Thermal Stress on Prunus avium

M. G. Dumitru, N. I., Vasile and A. Baciu

Received November, 3, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Spatial and Temporal Changes of Soil Organic Carbon After Improper Application of Farmyard Manure – on Farm Study

V. Koutev and M. Nenov

Received July, 1, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Influence of Sodium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate on Zonal Pelargonium and Microorganisms Colonizing Root Environment

T. Trelka, Wl. Bres, B. Politycka and J. Starzyk

Received June, 22, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Plant Science

The Influence of Effective Microorganisms on the Occurrence of Fungal Diseases, Growth and the Quality of the Strawberry Fruits

P. Zydlik and Z. Zydlik

Received May, 14, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Induced Osmotic Adjustment in Alfalfa Plants Confers Tolerance to Water Stress

M. Abid, E. Mansour, A. Ben Khaled, Kh. D. Bachar, L. Ben Yahya and A. Ferchichi

Received Decebmer, 25, 2014; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Yield and Yield Components in Sunflower under Normal and Stress Water Deficit

A. Pourmohammad, M. Toorchi, S. S. Alavikia and M. R Shakiba

Received April, 5, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Estimation of Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance among Local Chili Pepper Genotypes Cultivated in Peat Lands

Rosmaina, Syafrudin, Hasrol, F. Yanti, Juliyanti and Zulfahmi

Received May, 12 , 2016; accepted for printing May, 16, 2016


Plant Genomics

Expression of Four Transgenes in one Tobacco Line

P. Christova, R. Batchvarova and N. Christov

Received April, 13, 2016; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Inheritance of Berry Skin Colour in Vine Seedlings from Complex Interspecies Hybrid Combinations

M. Ivanov and V. Roychev

Received December, 02, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Genetic Diversity of Bulgarian Phaseolus vulgaris L. Based on Phaseolin Type and Seed-Coat Colour

N. Tomlekova, Sv. Sofkova-Bobcheva, F. Sarsu and J.-P. Baudoin

Received September, 28, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Genetic Analysis of Productivity Components in Malting Barley (Hordeum vulgare, L.) Hybrid Progenies

S. Vasileva and M. Marcheva

Received May, 13, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016


Plant Pathology and Protection

Natural Agents Limiting Diseases on Potato Tuber Peel

S. Mazur, H. Kurzawińska, J. Nawrocki and M. Nadziakiewicz

Received May, 28, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Occurrence of Phytoplasmas of the Apple Proliferation Group in Fruit Trees in Kyustendil Region of Bulgaria

A. Borisova and I. Kamenova

Received June, 18, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Insecticidal and Repellent Activities of Essential Oils of Three Medicinal Plants Towards Insect Pests of Stored Wheat

Ch. M. Sh. Hanif, M.-Ul-Hasan, M. Sagheer, Sh. Saleem, S. Akhtar and M. Ijaz

Received October, 12, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Animal Science

Estimation of Beef and Dairy Cattle Welfare in Organic Farms of Lithuania

I. Stuogė, V. Ribikauskas, D. Ribikauskienė, R. Juodka and Z. Jomantas

Received November, 4, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Animal Genomics

PCR-RFLP Analysis of Callipyge Gene (CLPG) in Karakachan Sheep Breed

I. Dimitrova and M. Bozhilova-Sakova

Received July, 10, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Fisheries and Aquaculture

Investigation of Relations Between Abiotic Variables, Their Influence on the Plankton Primary Productivity and the Manuring Effect in Fish Ponds

D. Terziyski, R. Kalchev, H. Kalcheva and V. Alexandrov

Received December, 15, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Food Science and Technologies

Multi-Factorial Mathematical Model for the Flux during Ultrafiltration of Cow‘s Milk

M. Dushkova, S. Kozludzhova, K. Dinkov, M. Miteva-Petrova and S. Petrov

Received March, 11, 2016; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Quality Changes during Postharvest life in White Fleshed Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) Fruits: Preliminary Observations

G. Liguori, G. Sortino, P. Inglese and V. Farina

Received December, 16, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Antibioresistance, Phylogeny and Virulence Markers of Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Chicken Meat Commercialised in Jijel Area (East Algeria)

D. Boudjerda, H. Brugère, D. Bibbal and M. Lehouel

Received December, 5, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Agricultural Extension

Farmers’ Awareness of Agri. Radio and TV Broadcasts and their Preferences for Different Formats in the Punjab, Pakistan

Sh. Muhammad, T. E. Lodhi and Gh. A. Khan

Received June, 17, 2015; accepted for printing April, 14, 2016


Number 4

Agricultural Economics

Economic Profitability Assessment of Mediterranean Olive Growing Systems

T. Stillitano, A. Irene De Luca, G. Falcone, E. Spada, G. Gulisano and Al. Strano

Received December, 2, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Sustainable Rural Development through Organic Production and Community-Supported Agriculture in Bulgaria

V. Terziev and E. Arabska

Received April, 20, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Analysis of Agricultural Emigration from Romanian Rural Areas Using a Quantitative Approach

N. Galluzzo

Received June, 10, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Strategies for Meeting the Fishing Input Requirements of Artisanal Fisheries in Coastal Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria

J. B. Ogunremi

Received August, 5, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Ecology, Agrochemistry and Soil Science

Traditional Agroecosystems and Global Change Implications in Mexico

Y. G. Garcia-Martinez, C. Ballesteros,H. Bernal, O. Villarreal, L. Jimenez-Garcia and D. Jimenez-Garcia

Received March, 9, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Content of Pb in Water, Sediment, Aquatic Plants and Musculature of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) from Different Water Bodies in Stara Zagora Region, Bulgaria

E. Valkova, V. Atanasov, K. Velichkova, G. Kostadinova and G. Mihaylova

Received May, 26, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Content of Nutrients and Heavy Metals and Quality of Tomatoes on Reclaimed Substrates

M. Banov, Iv. Mitova, V. Vasileva and V. Tsolova

Received May, 9, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Macro and Microelement Contents in Soil of Some Grassland Landscape in „Central Balkan” National Park

D. Karatoteva and L. Malinova

Received January, 21, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Plant Science

Lavender Cultivation in Bulgaria – 21st Century Developments, Breeding Challenges and Opportunities

St. Stanev, Tz. Zagorcheva and I. Atanassov

Received June, 1, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Calcium and Potassium Fertilization on Antioxidant Capacity and the Fruit Quality of ‘Hicaz’ Pomegranates (Punica granatum L.)

M. Guneri, M. Yildiztekin, A. L. Tuna and I. Yokas

Received May, 27, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


The Effect of Three Training Systems on the Vegetative and Reproductive Habits of the Apple Cultivar ‘Braeburn’ Grafted on M9 Rootstock

S. Gandev, I. Nanev, P. R Savov, E. Isuf, G. Kornov and D. Serbezova

Received December, 15, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Effect of Weed Control and Sowing Rate on the Baking Quality of Spelt in Comparison with Common Wheat

S. Stankowski, S. Pużyński, M. Sobolewska and W. Biel

Received July, 16, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Plant Pathology and Protection

Potential Use of Atpolan 80 EC for Protecting Some Species of Ornamental Plants against Diseases

A. T. Wojdyła

Received January, 1, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Species Composition and Population Dynamics of the Harmful Insect Fauna (Hemiptera: Cicadomorpha, Fulgoromorpha and Sternorrhyncha) of Winter Triticale

O. Karadjova and H. Krusteva

Received May, 18, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Animal Science

The Infl uence of Different Factors on Bulls Carcass Conformation Class in Lithuania

A. Stimbirys, L. Shernienė, V. Prusevichus, V. Jukna, Al. Shimkus and Al. Shimkienė

Received October, 17, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Food Science and Technologies

Energy Analysis of Cashew Nut Processing Agroindustries: a Case Study

S. Dhanushkodi, V. H. Wilson and K. Sudhakar

Received January, 31, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Comparative Study of Bulgarian White Brined Cheese from Cow and Buffalo Milk

G . Ivanov, T. Balabanova, M. Ivanova and R. Vlaseva

Received February, 25, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Effects of Edible Coating - Semperfresh™, Ascorbic Acid and Whey Protein Treatment on Certain Microbiological, Physical and Chemical Qualities of Peeled Bananas “Musa Sapientum”

S. Yurdugul

Received June, 25, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Agricultural Technologies

Soil Fragmentation Produced by Soil Cutting as Influenced by Various Moisture Contents near Soil’s Sticky Limit

A . Tagar, J. Changying, D. Qishuo, J. Adamowski and J. Malard

Received November, 23, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Portable Canal Irrigation Compared to Drip Irrigation for Tomatoes (Lycopersicum Esculentum Mill.) Production in Greenhouse Condition Biophysics

Y. Ayranci and H. Altunlu

Received December, 28, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Casimir’s Quantum Field Theory of the Vacuum in the Living Cells

G. Petrov, A. Hadzhy and Ts. D. Tsvetkov

Received December, 21, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Number 5

Agricultural Economics

Agribusiness Management of Physalis peruviana L. Fruit in Brazil

L. Bendlin, C. Otavio Senff, C. Kudlawicz - Franco, Al. Souza, C. P. Da Veiga and L. C. Duclos

Received July, 2, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Evolutionary Aspects of Coffee Consumers’ Buying Habits: Results of a Sample Survey

M. Lanfranchi, C. Giannetto and V. Dimitrova

Received August, 2, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Cocoa Export Performance in the World’s Largest Producer

N. Verter

Received February, 17, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Ecology, Agrochemistry and Soil Science

Sewage Sludge as a Source of Nitrogen and Phosphorus for Virginia Fanpetals

J. Wierzbowska, S. Sienkiewicz, S. Krzebietke and P. Sternik

Received August, 20, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Cation Exchange Properties of Soils from Carbonate Landscape in the Central Balkan National Park

L. Malinova and D. Karatoteva

Received February, 25, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Trace Elements Content of Plant Material Growing on Alkaline Organic Soils and its Suitability for Smallruminant Extensive Farming

A. Z. Papazafeiriou, Ch. Lakis, S. Stefanou, M. Yiakoulaki, P. Mpokos and K. Papanikolaou

Received November, 14, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Attraction-Avoidance Response of Mound-Building Mouse, Mus spicilegus in Agroecosystems to Conspecific and Heterospecific Odours

D. Simeonovska-Nikolova

Received March, 29, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Plant Science

New Protocol for in vitro Propagation of Berry Plants by TIS Bioreactor

L. Georgieva, I. Tsvetkov, M. Georgieva and V. Kondakova

Received June, 24, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


The Effectiveness of Nitrogen-Phosphorus Fertilization in Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Cultivation

P. Rusek, M. Mikos-Szymańska, M. Karsznia, U. Sienkiewicz-Cholewa and J. Igras

Received October, 5, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Improvement of Winter Hardiness in Common Vetch Lines for Semi-Arid Conditions

S. Unal, H. K. Firincioğlu and Z. Mutlu

Received November, 4, 2015; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


In vitro Propagation of the Balkan Endemic Species Verbascum eriophorum Godr.

Zh. P. Yordanova, M. A. Rogova and V. M. Kapchina-Toteva

Received May, 5, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Effects of Chemical Fruit Thinning on Fruit Yield and Quality in ‘Gemlik’ Olive (Olea europaea L.)

Z. Ciğdem, M. İsfendiyaroğlu and E. Ozeker

Received October, 22, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Evaluation of Morphology, Productive Potential, Oil Content and Composition of Plant Genetic Resources of Camelina sativa

M. P. Marcheva

Received January, 1, 2016; accepted for printing June, 17, 2016


Plant Genomics

Evaluation of the Function and Expression Pattern of Medicago truncatula Auxin Responsе Factor B3 after Heterologous Expression in Arabidopsis thaliana

M. Revalska, V. Vassileva, G. Zehirov and A. Iantcheva

Received July, 1, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Plant Pathology and Protection

First report of root rot caused by Pythium aphanidermatum and Pythium F-Group on Hydroponically Grown Pepper in Bulgaria. Short Communication

T. D. Vatchev, S. M. Bistrichanov and I. T. Yanashkov

Received March, 31, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Animal Science

Milk Fat Free Fatty Acids in Dependence on Health of Dairy Cows

O. Hanuš, M. Klimešova, P. Roubal, E. Samkova, D. Falta, M. Šlachta, L. Hasoňova and I. Němečkova

Received March, 2, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Seasonal and Altitudinal Variations in Nutritional Quality of Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera L.) in Northwest Greece and Extensive Goat Farming

Ch. Roukos

Received February, 17, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Effect of the Addition of Spirulina platensis on the Carcass Traits, Chemical Composition and Physical Characteristics of М. longissimus dorsi in Fattening Pigs

G . Yordanova, J. Nakev, R. Nedeva, Y. Marchev, T. Popova, E. Kistanova and Al. Simkus

Received September, 16, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Breeding Value and their Relationship to the Cutting Parts in Beef Bull Progeny

J. Řiha and J. Bezdiček

Received December, 27, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


The Effect of Partial Maize Substitution with By-Products in Piglet Nutrition.
I. Productive Results

G. Cilev, Z. Gacovski, B. Petrovska and N. Pacinovski

Received September, 16, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Veterinary Medicine

Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Staphylococci Isolated from Clinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows in Kosovo

A. Hamidi and D. Sylejmani

Received August, 19, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Food Science and Technologies

Production of Melon-Based Juices with Enriching Herbal Supplements

B. Ye. Yerenova, Yu. Pronina and Е. B. Medvedkov

Received February, 19, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Comparison of Fatty Acid Composition of Various Types of Edible Oils

S . Ivanova, G. Marinova and V. Batchvarov

Received February, 16, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Differentiation of Bulgarian Wild Fruits According to their Mineral Content

G. Toncheva, K. Nikolova, D. Boyadzhiev, I. Alexieva, D. Georgieva, G. Antova, A. Aladjadjiyan and D. Buhalova

Received May, 29, 2015; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016


Agricultural Technologies

Theoretical and Experimental Substantiation of the Design of an Opener for Intrasoil Broadcast Sowing of Grain Crops

S. Nukeshev, K. Eskhozhin, D. Karaivanov, T. Sankibaev and N. Kakabayev

Received May, 15, 2016; accepted for printing August, 29, 2016

Number 6

Agricultural Economics

Sunflower Production in Brazil: Sensitivity of the Financial Viability in the Cultivation in Farms through Monte Carlo Simulation

E. G. Suchla, A. Catapan, B. L. S. Bonfim, M. F. Catapan and O. A. Simoes

Received March, 7, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


External Financing of Azerbaijan’s Agriculture

S. I. Humbatova and N. G.-O. Hajiyev

Received August, 11, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Regression Relationship between Production and Factors of Production in Polish Agriculture

J. Zwolak

Received May, 9, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Ecology, Agrochemistry and Soil Science

Diversity of Herbacious Plant Communities and Artemisia herba-alba Asso. at Different Governorates’ Open-lands in Jordan

Al-Ghzawi, A. L. A., K. A. Juma’a, I. M. Al-Rawashdeh, S. D. Al-Kofahi and E. Y. Bsoul

Received March, 2, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


The Influence of Irrigation Management and Genotype on Fiber Content and in vitro Digestibility of NDF in Corn Part Plant

I. Fusaro, A. Palmonari, G. Canestrari, M. Fustini, M. Giammarco, G. Vignola, M. Chincarini, A. Gramenzi, L. Fusaro and A. Formigoni

Received July, 18, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Grower and Reproduced Behavior of Tomatoes on Substrates for Soil Reclamation

I. Mitova, M. Banov and L. Nenova

Received June, 5, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Biological Activity of Soil Depending on Fertilizer Systems

A. Kosolapova, V. Yamaltdinova, E. Mitrofanova, D. Fomin and I. Teterlev

Received February, 1, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Plant Science

Effect of the Environments on the Productivity-related Characters in Common Winter Wheat

T. Gubatov, I. Yanchev and N. Tsenov

Received October, 28, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Which Cover Crop Species are Best Used in Semi-arid Conditions?

M. Sabet, N. M. Hosseini and H. R. Mashhadi

Received April, 20, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Effects of Films on Table Grapes: Italia and Red Globe Cultivars

C. Di Vaio, R. Russo, S. Nocerino, I. Di Mola and F. Famiani

Received August, 3, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Effect of Mowing Term on Biometrics, Yield and Nutritional Properties of Hybrid (Rumex patientia х Rumex tianschanicus)

А. Kukusheva and A. Stepanov

Received April, 12, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Study of the Growth Response of Safflower Cultivars by Nanosilver Priming

B. Pasari, Z. Hossienbor and A. Rokhzadi

Received February, 4, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Plant Genetics

Evaluation of Some Molecularmarkers as Selection Tools for Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) Resistance in Solanum lycopersicum L.

G. Pasev, V. Radeva–Ivanova, D. Ganeva and D. Kostova

Received April, 7, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Inheritance of Flower Type in Vine Seedlings from Complex Interspecies Hybrid Combinations

M. Ivanov and V. Roychev

Received June, 5, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Evaluation of Grain Yield Stability of Superior Triticale Genotypes

S. H. R. Ramazani, H. Tajalli and M. Ghoudsi

Rec eived August, 16, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Application of the Subjective Independent Method for Evaluation of Hybrid Materials Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in the Direction of Mechanized Harvesting

St. Stamatov, M. Deshev, St. Ishpekov and R. Zaykov

Received January, 25, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Plant Pathology and Protection

Formation of Atypical tubulin Structures in Plant Cells as a Nonspecific Response to Abiotic Stress

E. N. Baranova, N. K. Christov, L. V. Kurenina, M. R. Khaliluev, E. G. Todorovska and Е. А. Smirnova

Received November, 1, 2016; accepted for printing November, 15, 2016


First report of Root and Lower Stem Rot Caused by Fusarium equiseti (Corda) Saccardo on Wheat and Rye in Bulgaria

I. Yanashkov and T. D. Vatchev

Received April, 7, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Animal Science

Effects of Some Environmental Factors on Calf Birth Weight and Milk Yield of Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

M. Uğurlu, I. Kaya and M. Saray

Received January, 26, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Hematocrit as a Potential Marker of Acclimatization Capacity and Stress Sensitivity in Sheep Exposed to Transport and High Altitude

P. Moneva, I. Yanchev, M. Dyavolova and D. Gudev

Received February, 29, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sublethal Effect of Methanol Leaves Extracts of Khaya Senegalensis on Growth and Food Utilization of the African Catfish Clarias gariapenius

O. A. Abui and M. M. Matouke

Received December, 21, 2015; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Food Science

Natural and Gamma Induced Free Radicals in Dried Fruits. An EPR Study

K. Aleksieva, I. Nacheva, K. Dimov and Tsv. Tsvetkov

Received May, 16, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


A Modification of Gas Chromatography Method for the Determination of Fatty Acid Composition of Milk Fat

G. Kalinova, D. Mladenova, P. Mechkarova and H. Daskalov

Received August, 30, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Influence of WPC 80 Addition on Colour, Droplet Size and Storage Stability of W/O Emulsions

M. Tabaszewska and D. Najgebauer-Lejko

Received February, 1 5, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Agricultural Technologies

An Intelligent Approach of Determining Relationship between Tomato Leaves Color and Soil Moisture and Temperature

S. S. Atanasov, P. I. Daskalov and V. I. Nedeva

Received August, 12, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


Field Investigation of the Performance of Rotavator under Heavy Straw Condition

H. Fang, Q. Zhang, S. Jian , C. Ji, A. A. Tagar, C. Arslan and M. S. Miemon

Received March, 16, 2016; accepted for printing November, 1, 2016


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