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        1 - Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis of Chaerophyllum macrospermum in spring and summer, and its relation with soil mineral elements in rangelands of Urmia Soluk waterfall in Iran
        Jalil Khara Farogh Soleymani Maasomeh Rabieae
        The symbiosis of plants with microorganisms and other living organisms helps maintain and sustain plant species. In this research, the effect of soil mineral elements with colonization and some soil characteristics on the population of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spor More
        The symbiosis of plants with microorganisms and other living organisms helps maintain and sustain plant species. In this research, the effect of soil mineral elements with colonization and some soil characteristics on the population of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spores in rhizosphere of Chaerophyllum macrospermum in spring and summer season in rangelands of Urmia Soluk waterfall in 2018 was done. The statistical results show that season and station have a significant effect on the amount of AMF spores in the local rhizosphere of the plant. The percentage of mycorrhizal colonization in summer was higher (172.26%) than spring. Also, the number of spores in the soil, the percentage of symbiosis (as root length colonization) and seasonal factor had a significant effect on the essential oil yield of the plant and the highest yield of essential oil was observed in summer. By decreasing the amount of phosphorus in the rhizospheric soil, the colonization percentage was increased. The proper indigenous type of mycorrhiza helps to absorb water, nutrients, potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen of the plant, which has resulted in increased plant life and growth under severe environmental conditions. Considering the importance of mycorrhizal symbiosis and its interaction with soil mineral elements, this information can be effective in the development of cultivation of medicinal plant Chaerophyllum macrospermum. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Evaluation of Some Mineral Elements and Heavy Metals in Rapeseed, Alfalfa, and Spinach after Irrigation with Different Levels of Domestic Waste water
        Hamid Mozafari Amir Hossein Shirani Rad Jahanfar Daneshian
        Introduction: Some mineral elements and heavy metals such as cadmium and lead if consumed regularly for a long period might be quite harmful to human health. In order to investigate the effects of domestic waste water on some mineral elements and heavy metals three plan More
        Introduction: Some mineral elements and heavy metals such as cadmium and lead if consumed regularly for a long period might be quite harmful to human health. In order to investigate the effects of domestic waste water on some mineral elements and heavy metals three plants namely rapeseed, alfalfa, and spinach were selected and the experimental works were carried out at research station at Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, in the year 2011.Materials and Methods: A factorial experiment in randomized complete block design with three replications was implemented. Experimental factors including irrigation water with different degrees of pollution in four-level including the control were applied to rapeseed, alfalfa, and spinach plants.Results: The results indicated that there was significant differences between mineral elements namely potassium, phosphorus and sodium and the concentrations of these elements were highest in the plants that were irrigated with domestic waste water as compared to the control. The concentrations of cadmium and lead did not show significant differences among the sample examined.Conclusion: Irrigation with refined domestic waste water increased mineral elements such as sodium, potassium and phosphorus however significant differences were not observed among heavy. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Composition of Seed Flour of Selected Nigerian Tea (Camellia sinensis) Clones – A Comparative Study
        L. E. Yahaya C. O. Jayeola S. O. Ogunwolu A. Olalekan-Adeniran A. F. Okunade
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        4 - Investigating relative water content, electrolyte leakage, phenolic compounds and activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and tyrosine ammonia-lyase enzymes in triticale leaves treated with sodium chloride and calcium chloride
        Malihe Jahani Mohammad Reza Hadi Mojtaba Jafarinia Sedighe Jahani
        Introduction: Considering the increasing number of saline lands due to water scarcity, it seems necessary to investigate ways to increase tolerance to salinity stress. Also, in order to overcome the negative effect of salinity stress, the use of calcium ion supplement i More
        Introduction: Considering the increasing number of saline lands due to water scarcity, it seems necessary to investigate ways to increase tolerance to salinity stress. Also, in order to overcome the negative effect of salinity stress, the use of calcium ion supplement in the growth environment is very useful and practical to improve the stress factor.Objective: The purpose of this research was to investigate relative water content, electrolyte leakage, amount of mineral elements, antioxidant capacity, phenolic compounds and activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and tyrosine ammonia-lyase enzymes in leaves of triticale (x Triticosecale Wittmack) treated with sodium chloride and calcium chloride.Materials and methods: This experiment was conducted as a completely randomized design with 3 replications in controlled greenhouse conditions. One-week-old seedlings were exposed with sodium chloride doses (0, 50, 100 and 150 mmol L-1) and calcium chloride doses (0, 6 and 10 mmol L-1) for 5 weeks and then some physio-morphological and biochemical characteristics including leaf number and surface, relative water content, ion leakage, contents of phenolic compounds (anthocyanin, total phenol, total flavonoid, total flavonol), enzymes activity (phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, tyrosine ammonia-lyase, glutathione reductase, glutathione S-transferase), antioxidant capacity and amount of mineral elements (sodium, potassium, calcium) were measured in leaves.Results: The results showed that salt stress significantly decreased the number and surface of leaves, relative water content, activity of glutathione reductase enzyme, the amount of potassium and calcium in leaves, but increased ion leakage, the contents of phenolic compounds, activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, tyrosine ammonia-lyase and glutathione S-transferase enzymes, antioxidant capacity and sodium content in leaves. While the addition of calcium to saline environment increased the number and surface area of leaves, relative water content, activity of glutathione reductase enzyme, the amount of potassium and calcium in leaves, but decreased ion leakage, the contents of phenolic compounds, activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, tyrosine ammonia-lyase and glutathione S-transferase enzymes, antioxidant capacity and sodium content in leaves.Conclusion: Calcium reduced the harmful effects of salinity stress in leaves of triticale plant, so adding calcium to salty soils can be a simple, practical and economic solution to deal with salinity stress and increase soil productivity and a step towards to provide sustainable agriculture. Manuscript profile
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        5 - Phytochemical study of mineral elements of the medicinal plant (Tragopogon collinus) collected from the vegetation areas of northwest Iran
        Hojjat Eghbal Mehdi Ahmadi Sabegh
        Therefore, the populations of a medicinal species that have grown in different ecological conditions form different and diverse types in terms of the quantity and quality of effective substances, which, of course, leads to differences in the range of medicinal and biolo More
        Therefore, the populations of a medicinal species that have grown in different ecological conditions form different and diverse types in terms of the quantity and quality of effective substances, which, of course, leads to differences in the range of medicinal and biological activity. to be For this purpose, to investigate the mineral elements of the medicinal plant Sheng from the Asteraceae family from three different habitats: Janvar Daghi from the slopes of the southern mountains at an altitude of 3800 meters, Qashka Balag in the southeast at an altitude of 2400 meters, Yilaq Kara Yatagh in the southwest in 1600 meters high, in Sablan area of ​​Meshkin Shahr city, located in the northwest of Iran and the soil where they grow. Mineral elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc, manganese, copper and cadmium were measured by flame photometer and atomic absorption spectrometer and compared with each other. Statistical analysis and averages by Duncan's test and drawing a graph showed that apart from magnesium, zinc, copper and cadmium elements, other elements under the influence of vegetation area have significant differences. Observations showed that Sheng medicinal plant has the highest amount of nitrogen, calcium and iron in Jenwar Daghi area and phosphorus and potassium in Gara Yatag summer cottage area. Also, the lowest amount of manganese was observed in Janwar Daghi region compared to the two regions of Qarayatagh and Qashqablag. Manuscript profile
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        6 - بررسی ترکیبات معدنی برخی از گونه های Sumac وحشی (Rhus coriaria L.)
        ندا نایب پور حسینعلی اسدی قارنه
        Background & Aim: Rhus coriaria L. (sumac) is usually a wild plant and classified in Anacardiaceae family. The fruits are used as a medicine for curing fever, diarrhea, stomachache, dermatitis disease and some other important disease like cancer, stroke, d More
        Background & Aim: Rhus coriaria L. (sumac) is usually a wild plant and classified in Anacardiaceae family. The fruits are used as a medicine for curing fever, diarrhea, stomachache, dermatitis disease and some other important disease like cancer, stroke, diabetes and liver disease. In this study, some Iranian wild sumac ecotypes were investigated in terms of mineral compositions. Detecting medicinal plants chemical composition is useful for phytochemical scientific source. Experimental: Mature and ripe fruits were collected and dried in laboratory condition, and then the minerals content like Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, P, K, and Zn were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results: In Yahya-Abad samples, potassium, sodium, zinc, phosphorous and manganes were the most abundant minerals. The amount of calcium in Yahya-Abad samples and Firizhand samples was the highest. In Firizhand samples the amount of copper and magnesium were higher than other ecotypes and in Malmir samples, iron was significantly higher than other ecotypes. Also, results from this study indicated that all samples are significantly different from each other in terms of mineral elements. The samples from Yahya-Abad was found to contain appreciable amounts of different minerals. Recommended applications/industries: Minerals are vital chemical elements for the human health and must be in the diet. These findings would be useful for food scientists and nutritionists interested in the nutritive value of plants. Manuscript profile
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        7 - The feasibility for replacement of urea with nitrogen nano-chelated fertilizer in olive (Olea europaea L.) orchards
        Zohre Rohi Vishekaii Ali Soleimani Mahmood Ghasemnezhad Akbar Hasani
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        8 - Determination of nutritional value and mineral elements of red algae Hypnea flagelliformis from Bandar Abbas , Persian Gulf
        Sh. Safaeian K. Larijani M. Talebzadeh Sh. Shabani
        In this study chemical composition (protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, Ash) and mineral elements (Fe, Mg, Ca, K, Na, I, P, Se, Mn, Zn, Cu) in the red algae Hypnea flagelliformis of Persian Gulf coast in winter 2010 and spring 2011 were analyzed in triplicates. Results More
        In this study chemical composition (protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, Ash) and mineral elements (Fe, Mg, Ca, K, Na, I, P, Se, Mn, Zn, Cu) in the red algae Hypnea flagelliformis of Persian Gulf coast in winter 2010 and spring 2011 were analyzed in triplicates. Results showed that amount of energy in100 gr of  red algae H. flagelliformis in spring  was 179. 962 kcal and in winter it was169.872 kcal. Chemical analysis of H. flagelliformis red algae in winter showed that average amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber and ash were %15.366 ± 0. 0283 ,%25.851 ± 0.12037,%0.556 ± 0.0351, %0.976 ± 0.0045  and %14.873 ± 0.040 dry weight respectively. Also in spring amounts of these factors were %17.851 ± 0.0045, %26.3003 ± 0.025, %0.3733 ± 0.0057, %1.177 ± 0.052 and %15.263 ± 0.0416 dry weight respectively. Most protein, carbohydrate and fiber belonged to spring algae. This is considerable because of high amount of protein in red algae than green algae and brown. The analysis of  red algae H. flagelliformis showed  that  the average amount of  this elements in winter was respectively, Fe (290.76 ± 0.1527), Mg (1286.6 ± 2.516), Ca (2618.6 ± 0.577), K (1638.9 ± 0.776), Na  (1854.3 ± 2.081), I (6.338 ± 0.2749), P (56.3 ± 0.3), Se (44.7 ± 0.3605), Mn (4.94 ± 0.305), Zn (2.16 ± 0.208) and Cu (1.16 ± 0.0251) mg  per 100 gr of dry  matter. The amount of these elements in spring, was  Fe (233.9 ± 2.891), Mg (1028 ± 2) , Ca (4356.3 ± 2.516) , K ( 1977.6 ± 5.631) , Na ( 2898.6 ± 0.577) , I (7.16 ± 0.05715) , P (53.6 ± 0.3) , Se (40.7 ± 0.2) , Mn (8.05 ± 0.02) , Zn (  5.2 ±0.173) and  Cu( 1. 43 ± 0.0378) mg  per 100 gr of dry matter respectively. results showed that there is a significant difference between the average chemical composition, macro elements and micro elemans in winter and spring (P<0.01). Average iodine elements in two seasons didn’t show significant difference (P>0.01). The results of chemical analysis in the red algae Hypnea flagelliformis  suggest  more  investigations in case of high level of  Iodine, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium as a good supplement. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Evaluation of foliar application calcium chelated and amino acid on nutritional status, chlorophyll and leaf area surface of Golden Delicious and Granny Smith
        Mohammad Arabloo Ali Imani Mousa Rasouli Masoud Shahmoradi
        Balanced nutrition mineral and organic matter is the most important factors affecting the yield and quality of apple trees. Treatment with calcium chelate and amino acid solution with a concentration of 0, 2, 4 per thousand, and three have been sprayed (After the sprout More
        Balanced nutrition mineral and organic matter is the most important factors affecting the yield and quality of apple trees. Treatment with calcium chelate and amino acid solution with a concentration of 0, 2, 4 per thousand, and three have been sprayed (After the sprouts before harvest once a month). Chlorophyll content, leaf area surface, average nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fruits were determined. The results of these experiments suggest that the type of rootstock had significant impact on the amount of mineral elements, chlorophyll content and leaf area surface. A maximum concentration of mineral elements and leaf area surface in the Granny Smith and chlorophyll content in Golden Delicious were observed. The use of calcium chelated showed the highest phosphorus, potassium and calcium than control fruits. The results showed that the effect of amino acids on chlorophyll content, leaf area surface, nitrogen, potassium and calcium were significant at the 1% level. The results show that foliar application calcium chelate and amino acids have the greatest impact on the Granny Smith in comparison with Golden delicious. Chelated calcium and amino acids at 4% had greatest impact on nutrient status in Granny Smith. Therefore, regarding to beneficial effects of chelate calcium and amino acid on improved the traits measured may be recommended for Granny smith in the study area and in the similar regions. Manuscript profile