LUTFI MIFTARI1*, FRAN GJOKA2, ELVIN TOROMANI2 1Directorate of Forests, Bulqiza Municipality Tirana, Albania 2Department of Agri-environment and Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, Tirana, Albania 2Department of Forestry, Agricultural University of Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: lut_miftari@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Soil erosion is a serious threat to soil productivity and water quality in central […]
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Using integrated assessment analysis for evaluating the climate change impact on crop management options: A case study in the Korça region, Albania
ALMA AHMETI1, SPIRO GRAZHDANI1, ADRIANA ZYFI1 1Department of Physics and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: aahmeti@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The impact of production risks and risk aversion on crop choices is a major research question in agricultural economics. Portfolio optimization is an adequate tool to […]
Evaluating potentials and corresponding risks of optimal irrigation management under weather uncertainty
ADRIANA ZYFI1, SPIRO GRAZHDANI1, ALMA AHMETI1 1Department of Physics and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Forestry Sciences, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: azyfi@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: European Water Framework Directive promotes several measures, e.g., the adoption of adequate water pricing mechanisms or the promotion of water-saving irrigation techniques. Since production conditions such […]
Growth dynamics and drought impact on Quercus macrolepis trees from southwestern Albania
EDMOND PASHO1*, ARBEN Q. ALLA1, VASIL MARKU1 1Departamenti i Pyjeve, Fakulteti i Shkencave Pyjore, Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës, Kodër-Kamëz, 1029 Tirana, Albania. *Corresponding author e-mail: epasho@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Trees in the Mediterranean region are facing high growth variability and increased drought stress. Investigation of these issues is critical to understand species-level responses to […]
The influence of additives and refrigeration on organoleptic and dietic values of meat and processed meat
RIFAT MORINA1, TAFË VESELAJ2*, FATBARDH SALLAKU2 1University of Mitrovica “Isa Boletini”, Faculty of Food Technology, PIM, Trepca 40000 Mitrovice, Republic of Kosovo 2Agriculture University of Tirana -Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Republic of Albania, *Corresponding author e-mail: tafe.veselaj@gmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Meat products are an essential part of diet and are enriched with proteins, […]
Evaluation of the content of polyphenols and flavonoids during the fermentation of white wines (cv. Pulëz and Shesh i bardhë) with and without skins
FATBARDHA LAMÇE1*, KRENAR GOZHDARI1, RENATA KONGOLI2, BESIM META1, ONEJDA KYÇYK1* 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Food Research Center, Tirana, Albania. 2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Department of Food Technology, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: fmeta@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: In white wines, the flavors and bouquets are influenced by the agronomic practices and wine production […]
Indicator bacteria concentrations in three different water sources in Bovilla region in relation to season and flow
ADELA KULLAJ1*, ENKELEDA NIKLEKA2, ARJANA CANGO2, ROZETA HASALLIU2 1Bovilla Water Treatment Plant, Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: kullajadela@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Indicator bacteria are often used to improve water quality management because of the close relation of these microorganisms with most important waterborne disease. These […]
Physico-chemical characteristics and antioxidant activity of pomegranate (Punicagranatum L.) fruit cultivated in Albania
ARIOLA MORINA1*, RENATA KONGOLI1, LUZIANA HOXHA1, TATJANA KOKAJ2, MAMICA SALAJ1, IBRAHIM HOXHA3 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana/PajsiVodina, Kodër Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania 2Institute of Plant Genetic Resource, Agricultural University of Tirana/PajsiVodina, Kodër Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania 3University “Haxhi Zeka”, Pejë / Rruga”UÇK-së” 30000 Pejë, Kosovo *Corresponding author e-mail: alika@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: […]
Optimization of the jellification process in semi-hard cheese production
AIDA SHKURTI (BOGOVIKU)1*, ANILA KOPALI1, ANISA PECULI1 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agriculture University of Tirana, Koder Kamëz, Tirana 1029, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: ashkurti@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Appearance and structure of semi hard cheese is an important factor in the consumer acceptance and directly related to product quality. The appearance or color […]
Epidemiological case study of food allergy in a sample of Albanian population between the ages of 18 to 25
ALKERTA IBRANJI1, ENKELEDA BERBERI2, ELDA DODA2 1Mother Teresa” School of Medicine, Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: alkertaibranji@gmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Food allergy is an immunological response to food proteins. It is also known as food hypersensitivity. Food allergy reactions can be classified […]