Chemical profiling, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Albanian thyme essential oil

ERJON MAMOCI1*, ANISA PECULI2, MARIA FE ANDRÉS3, AZUCENA GONZÁLEZ-COLOMA3 1Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, 1029 Tirana, Albania 2Department of Agro-Food Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, 1029 Tirana, Albania 3Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Serrano […]

3rd International Conference “Challenges in Biotechnological and Environmental Approaches”

Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS) Albanian j. agric. sci. ISSN: 2218-2020,  Volume 18, Special issue (2019) Papers in this issue are presented in the 3rd International Conference  “Challenges in Biotechnological and Environmental Approaches“ hold on Agricultural University of Tirana, April 23 – 24, 2019   pages 3 – 203 “Challenges in Biotechnological and Environmental Approaches”   […]

In silico analysis of osteocalcin gene in Cyprinidae

XHILIOLA BIXHEKU1, ANILA HODA2*, LORENA HYSI2,VILSON BOZGO21Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, 2Agricultural University of Tirana, *Corresponding author e-mail: ahoda@ubt.edu.al; Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Cyprinidae family includes a large number of fish species, where the most popular are zebrafish (Danio rerio), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio).  In this study, osteocalcin in Cyprinus carpio was investigated, regarding […]

Investigation of green space changes in Tirana-Durres region

ENKELEJD LEKAJ; ZYDI TEQJA* Department of Horticulture and Landscape architecture; Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania. *Corresponding author e-mail: zteqja@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Albania is still in a transition period. After 1990 it has gone through very rapid change processes in almost all social-economic aspects of life. An important part of these changes is the […]

The value of laboratory testing of ceruloplasmin, copper and urinary copper in detection of Wilson disesase.

INA TOSKA*, ANILA MITRE Intermedica Laboratory, Faculty of Natural Sciences *Corresponding author e-mail: ina.toska@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Wilson disease is a genetically determined copper accumulation disease that usually presents between 6 and 40 years, but it can affect older and younger as well. Disease results from lack or dysfunction of copper transporting ATP-ase. Copper […]

Participatory approach for a better Governance of Protected areas: The case of Llogara National Park in Albania

ANILA BOSHNJAKU1, LEDIA THOMA2 1Faculty of Economy and Agriobusiness, Department of Economics and Rural Development Policies, Tirana, Albania, aboshnjaku@ubt.edu.al  2Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Department of Agribusiness Management, Tirana, Albania, ledia.thoma@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Despite the engagement and involvement of Albania in international conventions related to sustainable development and environmental protection that promote the concept of […]

Iodine deficiency in Alpine goats in some rural areas of Elbasan district

KASTRIOT BELEGU1*, NEZIR GJONI, BEJO BIZHGA2, PLLUM ZALLA1, GERALD MUÇA1 1Department of Morphofunctional Modules, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University, Tirana, Albania 2Department of Preclinic Subjects, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: kastriot.belegu@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract In the area around the former Metallurgical Combine in Elbasan for the period 1987-2018, the largest […]

Heavy metal accumulation in liver tissue of two fish species of Adriatic sea

ENKELEDA OZUNI, DORIANA BEQIRAJ, PELLUMB ZALLA, ILIR DOVA Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, ALBANIA *Corresponding author e-mail: enkeledaozuni@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The concentration levels of mercury, lead, cadmium and chrome were measured in liver tissue of two valuable fish species of Adriatic Sea, Lophius piscatorius and Trachurus trachurus. The level of heavy metals was […]

Estimation of Extractable Potassium in some Selected Soils in Albania.

JULITA SULA, FATOS HUQI, ILIR KRISTO* Department of Agro-environment and Ecology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: ilirkristo@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Exchangeable and nonexchangeable forms of potassium are important indicators for assessing the potential of soil for the supply plants with potassium. There are carry out […]

Potassium Fixation Capacity in some Selected Soils in Albania.

JULITA SULA, FATOS HUQI, ILIR KRISTO* Department of Agro-environment and Ecology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: ilirkristo@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract Although a lot of studies are conducted in Albania, little is known and published about soil potassium status. Most of studies have been to know […]