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
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
Received October, 22, 2014; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015
Regosols in „Central Balkan” National Park
Received April, 23, 2015; accepted for printing December, 23, 2015
Landscape Investigation in the Forest area of „Central Balkan” National Park
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
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
Received October, 07, 2015; accepted for printing February, 19, 2016
Efficiency and Productivity of Bulgarian Farms
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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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