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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

           ISSN: 1313 – 8820 (print)
           ISSN: 1314 – 412X (online)

Indexing: AGRIS (FAO), CABI, EBSCO-host, ROAD and DOAJ

 

Editor-in-Chief:

Prof. Ivaylo Sirakov

About the journal

Agricultural Science and Technology /AST/ was founded in 2009 by Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
It’s is published in English in one volume of 4 issues per year, as a printed journal and in electronic form.

This issue in 2023 is printed with the financial support by Contract No. КP-06-NP4/20 from 1.12.2022, financed by Bulgaria National Science Fund (BNSF), grant "Bulgarian scientific periodicals".

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  • Economic performance of sheep farms of the Local Stara Zagora breed
    S. Slavova* Agricultural Institute, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Agricultural Academy, 1373 Sofia, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 5 December 2022; accepted for publication 15 May 2023) Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to establish the economic performance of sheep farms of the Local Stara Zagora breed. Production and economic results of three private farms in southern Bulgaria were studied for 2022. Data were obtained from the […]
  • Principles of operation of energy management controller
    Y. Ivanova1*, R. Bozhilov1, S. Ivanov2 1Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2Department of Electronics, Faculty of Electronics and Automation, Technical University Sofia, Plovdiv branch, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 30 June 2022; accepted for publication 16 May 2023) Abstract. This paper discusses the basic principles of operation of a controller intended to […]
  • Dynamic biometric data, total soluble solids, ash content, firmness, and color characteristics of two peach varieties
    S. Pandova¹, D. Mihaylova², A. Popova3, S. Savchovska¹, A. Zhivondov¹ 1Department of Breeding and Genetic Resources, Fruit Growing Institute, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2Department of Biotechnology, Technological Faculty, University of Food Technologies, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria 3Department of Catering and Nutrition, Economics Faculty, University of Food Technologies, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 10 June 2022; accepted for publication […]
  • Influence of combined stress by salinity (NaCl) and heavy metals (Pb(NO3)2) on the proline, chlorophyll and lead accumulation in the tissues of the Atriplex canescens (Pursh ) Nutt.
    A. Ouaini*1,2, H.A. Reguieg Yssaad1, T. Nouri3, A. Nani4, S. Benouis5 1Laboratory of Biodiversity and Conservation of Water and Soils, University of Mostaganem, Algeria 2Department of Nature and Life African University Ahmed Draia, Adrar 01000, Algeria 3Laboratory of sustainability in arid and semi-arid zones, team: Water and soil conservation, Salhi Ahmed Naama University Center, Algeria 4Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources, University of […]
  • Inhibitory effect of Greek oregano extracts, fractions and essential oil on economically important plant pathogens on soybean
    A. Lyubenova1, M. Nikolova2, S. B. Slavov1,3 1 AgroBioInstitute, Agricultural Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria 2 Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria 3University of Forestry, Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Plant Protection, 10 Kliment Ohridski blvd., 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 29 June 2022; accepted for publication 16 May 2023) Abstract. The inhibitory potential of Greek […]
  • Assessment of the impact of wastewater from an abattoir in Oyo state on groundwater in Onidundu community, Nigeria
    Kubrat A. Oyinlola1*, Fausat O. Odujebe2, Adefemi O. Ajibare3, Dorcas K. Oriolowo1, Gbemisola E. Ogunleye1, Ezekiel O. Odebunmi4, Muinat O. Kazeem5 1Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 2Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 3Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Olusegun Agagu […]
  • Influence of nitrogen fertilization on the energy value of maize grain in non-ruminants
    R. Bazitov1*, M. Mihaylova1, G. Ganchev2 1Agricultural Institute, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2Department of Fundamental Sciences in Animal husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received June 2022; accepted for publication 18 May 2023) Abstract. Maize is the most widely spread energy source used in rations for farm animals and poultry, especially in countries in America, Southern Europe and […]
  • Diversity and composition of weed species in a continuously grown maize field treated with selected pre-emergence herbicides
    F.O. Takim1*, J. Falola-Olasunkanmi1, O. Osatuyi1, I. Garuba2 1Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Nigeria 2Department of Agricultural Education, College of Education (Technical), Lafiagi-Kwara, Nigeria (Manuscript received 24 August 2022; accepted for publication 24 April 2023) Abstract. This study analyses the floristic composition of field weeds recorded at the University of Ilorin Teaching and Research Farm […]
  • Methodology for monitoring biochemical changes in Holstein cows with ketosis
    V. Marutsova* Department of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 29 November 2022; accepted for publication 22 May 2023) Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to establish the biochemical and pathohistological changes in Holstein cows with subclinical and clinical form of ketosis. A total of 47 Holstein cows from 1st to 4th lactation were included in the […]
  • Multivariate analysis of seed yield and morphological characters of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) accessions
    M.A. Murtadha, S. Adetoro, K.A. Shittu Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production and Management, College of Agriculture, Osun State University, Ejigbo, Osun State, Nigeria. (Manuscript received 18 October 2022; accepted for publication 19 May 2023) Abstract. Enhancement of okra fruit production requires identification of genotypes with promising seed yield attributes, thus multivariate techniques were employed to reveal genetic […]
  • Effect of genotype-environment interaction on some important quality parameters of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
    N. Tsenov1*, T. Gubatov1, I. Yanchev2 1Department of Wheat Breeding and Technology, Agronom Breeding Company, 9300 Dobrich, Bulgaria 2Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Agronomy, Agricultural University, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 15 January 2023; accepted for publication 16 May 2023) Abstract. In ecological field experiment involving common wheat varieties, several quality parameters were analyzed, which express different […]
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