Tikrit Journal for Agricultural Sciences (TJAS) is a scientific and open access peer-reviewed start on 1998, scholarly publication aiming to promote scientific agriculture sciences and presented to researchers and academic students of Agricultural Sciences. TJAS is available for authors and readers free of - charge immediately upon publication. TJAS publishes four issues per year and publishes original articles, review papers, and case reports in different areas of agricultural sciences. Tikrit Journal for Agricultural Sciences is published on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Tikrit University.

 

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Effect of nitrogen fertilization and zinc spraying on growth and yield of flax

Waleed K. S. Al-Juheishy; Salim A Younis; Hossam M. Hameed

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 1-10

Abstract
  During the 2021–2022 winter growing season, an experiment was carried out in two distinct locations: Field Crops Department Research Station-College of Agriculture and Forestry and Wana sub-district. The study aimed to investigate the influence of 3 levels from nitrogen fertilizer (0 , 75 , 150 ...  Read More

Response of 'Rubygem' strawberry cultivar plants to balanced NPK fertilizer and humic acid application under greenhouse conditions

Mahmood Fadhil Al-douri; Ehsan F.S. Al-Douri

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 11-20

Abstract
  Strawberry plants have high nutritional requirements for their tiny size; therefore, many experiments are carried out to determine the types of fertilizer and their concentrations that improve vegetative growth, yield, and fruits quality of strawberry. This experiment was conducted in the greenhouse ...  Read More

Effect Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum ) aqueous extract albino mice exposed to aluminum chloride poisoning

Adnan Aldulaimi; Abd-Alhadi I. Al Jumaily; Sami Kh. Saeed

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 21-34

Abstract
  The current study was designed to observe and test the effect of the Wheatgrass aqueous extract on blood parameters and histological changes in liver and kidneys in male albino mice that were exposed to aluminum poisoning (40 mg/kg bw) for 30 days. The animals were divided into (3) groups containing ...  Read More

Response of different potato cultivars to treatment with some growth regulators during the fall seaso

Abrar Akeel Naser

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 35-48

Abstract
  This experiment was conducted to study the response of tubers of different potato cultivars to treatment with growth regulators gibberellic acid before planting and spraying with growth regulator CPPU on vegetative growth using three levels for each (0, 5, 10) mg L-1 and its effect on vegetative and ...  Read More

The structure of production and marketing costs and economic indicators for table eggs in Baghdad and some central governorates for the year 2022

Nagham R. Muhammad; Firas AI-Raheem; Osama K. Jabara

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 49-67

Abstract
  The objective of this research is to quantify profit margins, marketing expenses, and the effectiveness of marketing strategies for table eggs in the central governorates of Iraq. This is achieved through a questionnaire targeting three distinct tiers within the marketing process: the product dealer, ...  Read More

Influence of the BEDGEN 40™ SFA inclusion in the water on growth performance and hematological parameters of broiler chickens

Ahmed Najat Fadhel; Husham. A. Mandalawi; Nidhal Abdulgani Mustafa; Atoof Abdulrahim Aziz

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 68-76

Abstract
  We studied the effect of BEDGEN 40™ SFA inclusion in the water on growth performance and hematological parameters of broilers from 1 to 42 d of age. The experimental design was completely randomized with 3 treatments that consists of C was the control without BEDGEN inclusion, T2 and T3 was treated ...  Read More

Influence of ensiling wheat straw with addition of fermented juice of lactic acid bacteria on changes in structural carbohydrates and nutritive value

Haitham Mohammed; Ali A. Saeed; Mohammed H. Abu-Ellol

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 77-91

Abstract
  This study was carried out to investigate the effect of ensiling wheat straw (WS) with addition of fermented juice of lactic acid bacteria (FJLB) prepared from wild reed plant with different sources and levels of soluble carbohydrates on changes in structural carbohydrates content and nutritive value ...  Read More

Composition changes of eggplant fruits (Solanum melongena L.) after different cooking treatments

Nameer Khairullah Mohammed; Nur Fazhilah Hanim Binti Halim; Anis Shobirin Meor Hussin

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 92-104

Abstract
  The type of cooking method that retains the optimum amount of nutrient in vegetables and fruits is still necessary to understand its impact. This study deals with the effects of three basic conventional cooking treatments (blanching, boiling and stir-frying) on the micronutrient content of three varieties ...  Read More

Marketing economics and determining the factors affecting the marketing efficiency of the tomato crop in Tikrit district for the 2022 production season

Firas I. AI-Raheem

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 105-119

Abstract
  This manuscript aims to determine the marketing costs, the marketing margin, measure marketing, and study the factors which affecting them for the crop for the crop, a random sample of [65] farmers (10%) of the research community of (650 (who produced tomato Crops from the cultivated area was 448 dunums ...  Read More

Effect of dietary supplementation of postbiotics produced by lactic acid bacteria on laying hens performance, egg quality, and serum biochemical parameters

Taha Hasheem Khayoon; Fawziah Ali Abdullah; Rabia Jaddoa Abbas

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 120-131

Abstract
  The study investigated the impact of postbiotics generated from Lactobacillus acidophilus (Lap) and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lpp) on the productive performance, egg quality, and serum biochemical parameters of laying hens. At 40 weeks of age, 126 Lohmann hens were randomly assigned to seven treatments ...  Read More

Vacuum oven drying technology using in the microencapsulation of Limoslactobacillus reuteri

Alaa Kareem Niamah; Asaad SH. A Niamah; Haider I. A.

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 132-144

Abstract
  Microencapsulation processes are used to preserve the viability of probiotic bacteria. This study prepared the encapsulating mixture using whey proteins and gum Arabic to capsulate Limosilactobacillus reuteri bacteria. The vacuum oven was used for the encapsulation process and followed the proportions ...  Read More

New Diagnostic and Bio-control tool for Trogoderma variabile (Ballion) larvae using (DI-SPME) Coupled (GC-MS)

Thamer Al-Shuwaili; Farhan Jasim Mohammed Al-Behadili; Mushtak Talib Mohammadali; Zainab Mohammed Khalaf; Beibei Li; Yonglin Ren

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 145-157

Abstract
  The objective of this study is to analyze Trogoderma variabile metabolism fed  on various host grains (Rice, maize, wheat,  oats, barley and canola) using GC-MS. Also,  hydrocarbons profiling is suggested as a chemo-taxonomical marker/ tool to identify species of insect and especially ...  Read More

Role of sowing date and fertilizers of mineral and organic on qualitative of kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Hussein A. Al-Azzawi; Ghassan J. Z.

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 158-166

Abstract
  The current research aimed to know the effect of sowing date and fertilizers rate of mineral and organic on qualitative of kohlrabi. This study conducted on Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) cv. White Vienna at the Experimental Station of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape, College ...  Read More

Relationship of genetic polymorphism of β-lactoglobulin gene with some milk production traits and its components in local goats

Younis Walid Younis; Dhafer Shakir Abdullah; Ali Najim Abdullah

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 167-176

Abstract
  This study aims to detection polymorphism of β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) and its impact the yield of milk and chemical composition of Iraqi goats. in this project 75 local goats were taken with age (1.5-5.5 years), period of this study obtaining from 31-1-2023 for 28-5-2024, genotyping of this group ...  Read More

Impact of Nano-Chitosan on Proline, Antioxidant Defense Enzyme, Growth and Biochemical Parameters of Papaya Saplings (Carica papaya L.) Exposed to Water Stress

Sabaa Jawad Abdulkadhim; Abbas Hadi Hashim; Akram Abd Alkadem Hadi

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 177-192

Abstract
  The escalating problem of water deficit, along with the surging prevalence of droughts caused by the effects of worldwide climate change, poses a serious threat to plants growth and productivity. Consequently, the current investigation was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of Nano-chitosan in mitigating ...  Read More

Study of Tractor Vibration during Sowing Operation

Flaieh Hammed Kassar; Ahmed Merza Abood; Jawad Kadhim Al Aridhee

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 193-204

Abstract
  A field experiment was conducted during Winter Season 2022- 2023. The aim of experimental to evaluate the effect of tractor engine speeds and gear position on the vibration levels during sowing operation. The first factor was engine speed of tractor (1000, 1500 and 2000 rpm) and the second factor was ...  Read More

Evaluation of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) as a Honeybee Plant and Effect of some Environmental Factors on Nectar Production

Karrar Akram Al Tameemi; Wurood Jabbar Idan; Dunya Mohi Mohsin; Dhurgham Sabeeh Altai; Nóra Mendler-Drienyovszki

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 205-219

Abstract
  Over the past decade, Iraqi beekeepers have begun cultivating canola (Brassica napus L.) to support their bees with natural winter pasture. They applied consecutive planting dates ensuring successive and extended flowering period for their bees. The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of ...  Read More

Evaluation of the efficacy of Cordia myxa fruit on ISO-induced cardiotoxicity in male albino rats.

Loay H. Ali; Mona M. Alkarbolii

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 220-234

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to assess the therapeutic effects of Cordia myxa (Bumber ) against cardiototoxicity caused by Isoprenaline (ISO) in male Wistar rats. Twenty eight adult Wistar male albino rats were equally divided into four groups, In Group I (control group received saline at a dose of (0.1 ...  Read More

Level of Lipid Profile and Liver Enzymes Hypercholesterolemic Rats Treated with Actimel Milk

Hani Ayed; Oroba B. Shihab; Mohammed A. Jassim

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 235-245

Abstract
  This study was designed to determine the effect of Actimel milk on the weights of rats and the level of Total cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG), High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), Very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL- C), and the effectiveness ...  Read More

The Role of Sumac Powder in Enhancing Physiological Parameters in Awassi Lambs

Mohammed Salih; Mohhaiman A. Mohamad; Salih Hussein

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 246-254

Abstract
  The objective of the study was to know biological effect for the Sumac powder in the diets of Awassi lambs. A total of 24 Awassi lambs (12 male and 12 female) were used (age 3-4 months) (16.5±1.5g male and 20±2.5 g female) and divided to four groups (6 animals / 3 replicated). The experimental ...  Read More

The Effect of Brassinolide on Active Compounds Production of Callus of Ocimum basilicum L. In Vitro

Nadhim Salim Ghanim; Ghufran Adnan Jayed

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 255-265

Abstract
  The experiment was carried out at the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape - College of Agriculture - Tikrit University.The experiment aimed to know the effect of Brassinolide(BRs) on the induction of callus formation of the basil plant Ocimum basilicum L and ...  Read More

Selenium with feed and/or water upregulates gene expression in Liver tissues related to immune response, programmed cell death, antioxidant and metabolism in broilers

Ahmed Khalid Ahmed; Nagam Khudhair; Sherif Melak; Zheng Peng

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 266-279

Abstract
  Selenium is a vital nutrient for poultry, crucial for immune system regulation and function. We investigated the effects of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation on the expression genes of an immune response, selenoprotein P, programmed cell death, Antioxidants, and metabolism genes in the development ...  Read More

Green Areas Change Detection in Baghdad South City Using Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study

Hala A. Abed; Rania R. Kadhim; ,Abdul-Lateef A. Jassam; Mustafa A. Raheem; Mohammed Kamil; Mushtaq T. Hamzaa

Volume 24, Issue 4 , December 2024, Pages 280-292

Abstract
  This study employed advanced technology advancements and modern physical examinations to investigate and comprehend the development and utilization of land patterns in the Doura region within a specific timeframe. This study emphasizes the influence of urban geography on the physical expansion of the ...  Read More

Impact of the Light Colors on Embryonic Development, Hatchability, Chick Quality in Broiler Chicken
Volume 24, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 37-49

Abstract
  Light plays a crucial function in the bird embryo's growth and development, and its absence may lead to failure-hatching or embryo deformity. Thus, the investigation aimed to determine the significance of light colors on chickens' growth and embryonic development. This investigation was performed at ...  Read More

Diminish the chances of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata eggs surviving by suppressing the expression of the heat shock protein 27 gene (Hsp27).
Volume 24, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 1-13

Abstract
  The hypothesized role of stress-inducible heat shock proteins is to act as a buffer against environmental variations and affect fitness in suboptimal conditions. Our study examining the functions of heat shock protein 27 (Hsp27) in the eggs of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata). We utilized ...  Read More

Evaluation of oome modifications of langstroth hives used in breeding Apis Mellifera L. honey bees and measuring changes in temperature and humidity using a new computer system
Volume 24, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 14-24

Abstract
  The study was conducted in the researcher's apiary located in the Salah al-Din governorate, Iraq. The experiment took place during the winter months of January, December, and February of the year 2021-2022 Which aims to evaluate the Overwintering period based on the temperature and  humidity inside ...  Read More

The protective effects of L-Carnitine against oxidative toxicity in adult male New Zealand Rabbits
Volume 24, Issue 3 , September 2024, , Pages 1-12

Abstract
  To determine the effectiveness of L-carnitine in reducing oxidative stress in male New Zealand rabbits, twenty adult rabbits were used in this study and randomly divided into four groups: G I (Control): Standard diet and water, G II (OX): 0.5% H2O2 in drinking water with a standard diet, G III (LCA): ...  Read More

Effect of adding natural and synthetic antioxidants to broiler drinking water as antistressor on productivity, antioxidant statues and hematological traits under heat stress
Volume 24, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 94-104

Abstract
  This study was conducted to explore the benefit of adding synthetic and natural antioxidants nutritional additives in drinking water to increase broiler resistance to heat stress in the hot summer climate on productive performance, and physiological status. A total of 600 chicks of broiler (Ross-308) ...  Read More

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