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NO : 376
TITLE : Changes in Some Endogenous Chemical Constituents and Anatomical Structure
of Some Olive Cultivar Cuttings in Relation to Root Formation under Assiut
Conditions.
AUTHORS : S.Z. El-Agamy, H.A. Abd El-Galil and M.M.A. El-Akkad
ADDRESS : Dept. of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 6, 2003
ABSTRACT
Olive cuttings of “Toffahi”, “Frantoio” and “Manzanillo” cultivars grown in the Experimental
Orchard of Assiut University under mist technique were used in the present work throughout two
successive seasons during 1995 and 1996 to study the seasonal changes in some chemical
constituents and anatomical structure of olive cuttings in relation to rooting ability. The types of
olive cuttings were a: Softwood cuttings and b: Semi-hardwood cuttings. The obtained results can
be summarized as follows:
-The highest endogenous total phenols occurred in Spring while the least content were found during
Fall and Winter.
-Total carbohydrate contents of shoots used in preparing cuttings during Spring were higher
compared to other collecting dates.
-Higher nitrogen content in cuttings were found during Fall and Winter, whereas, lower nitrogen
contents were
found in Spring and Summer.
-C/N ratio was generally higher in collecting date of Spring for cuttings compared to the other
collecting dates.
-Zinc content was higher during Spring and Summer compared to Fall and Winter collecting times.
-Results did not show significant differences in Phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sodium (Na),
calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), cupper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and cutting contents
except: among cultivars in potassium content, among collection dates in cupper content and
between the types of cuttings in manganese content.
-Anatomical studies indicated somewhat thicker sclerenchyma sheath in Toffahi cv. Compared to
other cvs. In addition, root primordia were found to oroginate at cambial tissue.
It could be concluded that the best date for preparing cuttings is spring under Assiut conditions.
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NO : 377
TITLE : Studies on Flowering and Fruit Set of some Olive Cultivars under Assiut
Environments:
A- The Effect of Mating System on Chemical Characteristics of Fruits .
AUTHORS : Samir Z. El-Agamy, Talaat K. El- Mahdy, Fatma A. Khalil* and Bahaa Abd El-
Sabour*
ADDRESS : Dept. of Hort. Fac. of Agric., Assiut University and * Hort. Res. Inst., Agric. Res.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2003
ABSTRACT
This investigation was carried out on four olive cultivars namely, Kronaki, Cairo 7, Wardan and
Frantoio through three successive seasons (1996, 1997 and 1998) at the Experimental Orchard of
the Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
The objective of the present experiment was to study the relationship of mating system in the
studied cultivars with fruit characteristics such as oil contents, acidity and fatty acids proportions.
The following parameters were studied, Total soluble solids,% (T.S.S.), Acidity (%), Moisture
content%. fatty acid composition.
Obtained results showed. Kronaki pollens induced higher TSS values when used as a pollinizer for
Cairo 7, Wardan and Frantoio cultivars and/or when was used in selfing mating system.
Meanwhile, pollens of Cairo 7 were found to induce lower TSS values when used in cross-
pollination to Kronaki (9.86%) and Wardan (8.66%) compared to other male parents. Kronaki
pollen induced lower fruit acidity regardless of female parent. Selfing in Kronaki was found to have
lower acidity values compared to crossing. Cross-pollination improved oil content compared to
selfing mating system with the exception occurred in Kronaki cv. Kronaki pollens induced the
highest oil percentages when used as a pollinizer with all other female parents. Oleic acid content
was the most dominant fatty acid in olive oil and represented 59.45,60.96,60.31 and 60.21% in
Kronaki, Cairo, Wardan and Franotio cvs, respectively (regardless of mating system) during 1997
and 1998 seasons. In addition, oleic together with palmatic acid represented 85% of all fatty acids.
In Kormaki and Cairo 7 cvs, selfing reduced oleic acid proportion compared to crossing and vise
versa in the other 2 cvs (Wardan and Frantoio). Unsaturated/saturated fatty acid ratio was higher
in Kronaki selfing and in Kronaki combinations when used as a pollinizer to the other cvs., the later
is also in favour of better oil quality.
The present study emphasized the importance of cultivar selection suitable to Assiut site as
Kronaki, Frantoio and Wardan (but not Cairo 7) in addition to varietal combination in mixed plots.
Kronaki proved to be superior male parent under the experiment conditions.
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NO : 378
TITLE : Pharmacognostical Study of Lagonychium Farctum Bobr. (Banks & Sol.)
Family Leguminosae Growing in Egypt.
AUTHORS : Ashraf, N. E. Hamed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Pharmacogonsy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
This study includes three main chapters: Macromorphological study of the different parts of the
plant. Moreover, micromorphological study of the pericarp and seed. Screening, isolation and
identification of compounds from the fruits and flowers. Four compounds isolated for the first time
from the genus: 5 (hydoxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde, sitosterol-3-O-β-glucopyranoside, 6`-O-palmitoyl-
3-O- β-sitosterol glucopyranoside and methyl gallate. Three compounds isolated for the first time
from the plant: Sitosterol, lupeol and palmitic, in addition to gallic acid. Biological studies. The
effective fractions as hypoglycemic drugs are the total aqueous extract and the ethyl acetate
fraction. The total aqueous extract of the fruits is safe to be used as a hypoglycemic drug. The most
effective fraction against gram-positive and negative microrganisms is the ethyl acetate fraction.
NO : 379
TITLE : Pharmacognostical Study of Sinapis arvensis L. Belonging to Family Cruciferae.
AUTHORS : Ehaab, S. Abdel Mageed.
ADDRESS : Dept. of Pharmacogonsy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
Sinapis arvensis L. is a plant belonging to family Crciferae. The study of this plant includes the
following parts: Part I: Botanical Study: This study deals with the macro- and micromorphology of
the leaves flowers, stem and root of Sinapis arvensis L. to differentiate and identify these organs in
the entire and powdered form. Part II : Phytochemical Study: Form the seeds, four compounds
were identified (β-Amyrin, β- Sitosterol, β- Sitosterol-3-glucoside and Syringin) in addition to four
compounds from the flower { (2,2- diacetyloxy – 3,3- dihydroxy) – 1,1-dipropyl ether, Kaempferol-
3-glucoside, Isorhamnetin-3- glucoside-7-rhamnoside, Isorhamnetin-3,7- glucoside}. Part III:
Analysis of the oil: The fixed oil of the seeds was examined to identify the fatty acids, where 14 fatty
acids were identified. Part IV: Biological Study. The alcoholic extract of the leaves and the
flavonoidal content of the flowers showed antibacterial activity. The flavonoidal content of the
flower has a significant anti-inflammatory effect. The oil has insignificant diuretic effect.
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NO : 380
TITLE : Phytochemical Studies on Corchorus olitorius L. (Tiliaceae) and Gladiolus
segetum ker-Gawl (Iridaceae).
AUTHORS : A. M. Nafady
ADDRESS : Dept. of Pharmacogonsy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut Unv.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
In this study, phytochemical investigations viz, fractionation, isolation and structure elucidation of
chemical constituents of seeds and seedling of Corchorus olitorius L. as well as the phytochemical
constituents of bulbs of Gladiolus segetum ker-Gawl were studied. It was found that these plants
provide new sources of natural compounds of important phytochemical, biological and
chemotaxonomical values. Some of these compounds are new (6,11,14-trihydroxy methyl palmitate
and 2β, -16α, -28-tetrahydroxy olean-12-ene-23-oic acid) while others are first report in both plants
(plamitoyl-glycerol, 6`-O-palmitoyl-3-O-β- sitosterol glucopyranosid and medicagenic acid).
Quantitative determination of cardenolides content in seeds and seedling of Corchorus olitorius L.
was carried out. The results showed that the seeds contain the highest percentage of cardenolides
(2.76%) and the percentage decline in seedling at age 3,5 and 7 days and completely disappeard
within 10 days. Moreover this study investigated the biological activities of different extracts of both
plants which showed significant results against bacteria and fungi.
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NO : 381
TITLE : Differential Tolerance of Seedlings of Some Pomegranate Cultivars to Salinity.
AUTHORS : Amin, K.I.A. ; H.M.A. Ragheb*; H. A. Abdel-Galil and Y.S. Ali
ADDRESS : Hort., and *Soil & Water Sci. Dept., Fac. of Agric. Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 33, No.2, 2002
ABSTRACT
The present work was carried out during growth seasons 1996/97 and 1997/98 under a shade house
at the Experimental Orchard of the Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University to study the effects of
saline irrigation water on growth of pomegranate seedlings.
The saline irrigation water was prepared by dissolving a 1:1 mixture of Na C1 and CaC1 2 on
equivalent basis in tab water. Four levels of salinity in irrigation water (tab water as a control, 2000,
4000 and 6000 ppm) and four different cultivars of pomegranate (Punica granatum, L.) seedlings
namely, Manfalouty, Nab El-Gamal, Montakhab, and Rosy of one-and two- years age were used.
The results could be summarized as follows:
1-All studied pomegranate cultivars tolerate to different extents the increases in salinity of irrigate
water. Manfalouty seedlings appeared to be the most tolerant cultivar to high salt concentration in
irrigation water until the end of the experiment (24 months).
2-Nab El-Gamal and Montakhab cultivars were more sensitive to salinity during the two successive
growth seasons.
3-The eldest pomegranate seedlings the all studied cultivars were more tolerant to high salt
concentration in irrigation water than the youngest ones.
4-The number of branches and branches height in both seasons were increased significantly by
increasing the salinity level up to 2000 ppm, while irrigation by saline water of 4000 and 6000 ppm
caused significant reductions compared with the control in both seasons.
5-Increasing the salinity level in irrigation water reduced total fresh and dry weights of
pomegranatc seedling in both season.
6-Root lengths of all studied pomegranate cultivars were reduced with increasing the salinity levels
of irrigation water. Manfalouty cultivar had the longest root length while Montakhnab cultivar
had the shortest one. Irrigate Manfalouty pomegranate seedlings of more than two years old in the
newly reclaimed lands.
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NO : 382
TITLE : Pollen Atlas of The Elora of Egypt 4. Taxa of Resedaceae.
AUTHORS : S.M. El Naggar
ADDRESS : Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut Univ. 31 (I-D), PP. 43-53 (2002)
ABSTRACT
Pollen morpology of 13 species and two subspecies belonging to five genera to five genera (Caylusea
A. St. Hil, Ochradenus Delile, Randonia Coss., Oligomeris Cambess. and Reseda L.) of Resedaceae
in Egypt were investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy. The pollen grains were
separated into three pollen types and six subtypes representing the different taxonomic categories
on the basis of shape, size and exine sculpture. The results are discussed with respect to current
systematic treatments of Resedaceae. Further studies on the pollen of Resedaceae will be useful in
establishing a phylogentic relationships.
NO : 383
TITLE : Effects of K and Some Micronutrients on the Chlorophyll and Growth
Parameters in Vigna Sinensis L. Plants Grown Under Water Stress .
AUTHORS : K. A. Farghali and A. T. Saleh*
ADDRESS : Botany Dept., Faculty of Science and *Biochemistry Dept., Faculty of Medicine,
Assiut University .
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut Univ. 31 (I-I), PP. 241-250 (2002)
ABSTRACT
Effects of matric water potential on the chlorophylls and growth parameters in Vigna sinensis L.
plants tread by potassium, Zn, Mn or Cu nutrients were investigated. The increased chlorophyll
content was greatly affected by Cu supply. However, in water stressed plants the chlorophyll
stability to heat (CSI) mostly increased with Zn treatment. The matric water potential Ψ m had a
dominant role on the Chl content Chl a/b ratio, whereas the interaction (Ψ m x Nr) had a
predominant role on the CSI. The growth stressed roots was improved in the presence of K and Zn
in the root medium. Similarly, the supplied Mn nutrient, was beneficial in the leaf growth and dry
mass production.
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NO : 384
TITLE : Flavonoid Glycosides and Hypotensive Effect of Juglans Nigra L. Cultivated in
Egypt.
AUTHORS : D. W. Bishay, A. A. Attia, S. A. Youssef and I. S. A. Khallaf
ADDRESS : Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Bull. Pharm. Sci., Assiut University, Vol. 25, part 1, June 2002, PP. 15-21.
ABSTRACT
From the methanolic extract of the leaves of Juglans nigra L. (Black Walnut) Family Juglandaceae
(Walnut family), kaempferol-3-O-β-glucoside, quercetin-3-O- β-glucoside and quercetin-3-O-
β-glucuronoide-6"-ethyl ester were isolated for the first time from the family Juglandaceae, in
addition to stigmasterol-3-O- β-glucoside. Most of the structures were established on the basis of UV,
MS and NMR (1H, 13C-NMR and DEPT) spectroscopic data. Moreover, the hypotensive and
toxicological studies were done.
NO : 385
TITLE : Saponins, Naphthohydroquinone and Anthraquinone Glycosides from Rubia
Cordifolia L.
AUTHORS : Zedan Z. Ibraheim
ADDRESS : Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Bull. Pharm. Sci., Assiut University, Vol. 25, part 1, June 2002, PP. 85-94.
ABSTRACT
From the butanol fraction of the chloroform-methanol extract (1:1) of the dried roots of Rubia cordifolia
L, several compounds were isolated and identified viz, the saponins hederagenin-3-O--L-
arabinopyranoside and 3-O--L-arabinopyranosyl-hederagenin-28-O--D-glucopyranosyl-(16)--D-
glucopyranoside ester, the naphthohydroquinone glycosides: 2-carbomethoxy-3-prenyl-1,4-
naphthohydroquinone 4-O--glucoside and 2-carbomethoxy-3-prenyl-1,4-naphtho-hydroquinone 1,4-di-
O--glucoside, the anthraquinone glycosides: 1-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone-11--D-
glucopyranosyl-(16)--D-glucopyra-noside, 2-methyl-1,3,6-trihydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-3-O--
rhamnopyranosyl (12)-(4'-O-acetyl)--glucopyranoside and 2-carbomethoxy, 1,3-dihydroxy-9,10-
anthraquinone-3-O--rhamno-pyranosyl-(12)--glucopyranoside and adenosine. The identification of
the isolated compounds was done using different physical, chemical and spectral methods.
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NO : 386
TITLE : Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies On Pulicaria Orientalis Jaub & Sp
AUTHORS : Zedan Z. Ibraheim and Hatem A. Salem*
ADDRESS : Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Bull. Pharm. Sci., Assiut University, Vol. 25, part 2, December 2002, PP.189-200.
ABSTRACT
The alcoholic extract of the aerial parts of Pulicaria orientalis Jaub & Sp. (Arabic name Arar)
growing in Saudi Arabia and its chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions were subjected to
preliminary hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory screening. The results showed that, the total
alcoholic extract and its chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions showed a significant hypoglycemic
effect in normal and glucose-loaded animals and a significant anti-inflammatory activity using
formalin-induced edema.
From the pharmacologically active chloroform fraction of the total alcohol extract of the dried
aerial part of Pulicaria orientalis six flavonoidal compounds were isolated and identified as
kaempferol 3,7-dimethyl ether, kaempferol 3-methyl ether, quercetin-3-methyl ether, 2R,3R-
dihydrokaempferol, kaempferol and quercetin in addition to -sitosterol and -sitosterol glucoside.
Only one major compound was isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction and identified as quercetin-
3-O--D-glucoside. The identification of the isolated compounds was carried out using different
methods of physical, chemical and spectral analysis.
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NO : 387
TITLE : Growth and Yield of Inbred Zucchini Squash (Cucurbita Pepo L.) Lines
Developed Under Adverse Climatic Conditions.
AUTHORS : M. F. Mohamed, E. F. S. Refaei and G. I. Shalaby
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Ass. Univ. Bull. Environ. Res. Vol. 6 No. 1, March 2003
ABSTRACT
Five pedigree-inbred lines of zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) were developed from the open
pollinated population of the cv „Eskandrani‟. The pedigree selection focused on the enhanced
formation of female flowers under adverse climatic conditions of late summer planting in Assiut.
Field trial of the five lines showed that while a pronounced elevated sex ratio was expressed, the
number of leaves per plant, main stem length and number of nodes below the first female flower
were reduced compared with the original cultivar. All the five developed lines greatly surpassed cv
„Eskandrani‟ in the total fruit yield. As high yield as 200% and 300% were produced by these lines
relative to cv „Eskandrani‟ during the winter and summer seasons, respectively. Among the five
lines, 12-127-219 gave the highest total yield in both summer and winter seasons. Line 18-136-222
was comparable to 12-127-219 only when grown in summer. However, line 18-136-222 gave
significantly lager portion of the total fruit yield that was harvested early than 12-127-219 and cv
„Eskandrani‟ in both seasons. It is proposed that line 12-127-219 and line 18-136-222 may be
introduced for improving the intensive production of summer squash in southern regions of Egypt.
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NO : 388
TITLE : Response of Ficus Wildemanniana (Cyathistipula) Plants to Ethrel Application
And Doses of Nutrient Solution.
AUTHORS : Mohamed M. Gad
ADDRESS : Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 6, 2003
ABSTRACT
A pot experiment was carried out during 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 seasons to study the growth
response of Ficus cyathistipula seedlings to four sprays of ethrel at the concentrations of 0, 100, 200
and 300 ppm in combination with a complete nutrient solution (containing macro and
micronutrients) applied at the rates of 0, 1, 2 or 3 doses per week, with ½ l/pot for each dose.
The results showed that ethrel at 200 and 300 ppm stimulated the vegetative and root growth.
However, the rate of 200 ppm was the most effective treatment in increasing plant height, number
of branches and leaves, and fresh weight of branches. Meanwhile, the concentration of 300 ppm
produced the thickest stem and the greatest leaf area. Both ethrel levels,200 and 300 ppm, showed
similar effect on fresh weights of leaves and roots. In the meantime, all vegetative growth
measurements under study were considerably increased with increasing the number of nutrient
solution doses.
Chemical analysis showed that ethrel at 200 ppm resulted in the highest N, P and K contents in the
leaves and roots, as well as, leaf Fe content. Leaf Ca was decreased with increasing ethrel
concentration, while the reverse trend in root Ca and leaf Mg contents was found. Meanwhile, Mg
and Fe contents in roots were not affected by ethrel application. Chlorophylls (a&b), total
chlorophyll “a+b” and total carbohydrates content in the leaves and roots were increased with
increasing ethrel concentration.
The addition of the nutrient solution at 3 doses/week was the most effective in increasing N, P, K
and Fe contents in leaves and roots, as well as, leaf Mg and root Ca contents. Meanwhile, leaf Ca
and root Mg were not affected by the nutrient solution. Leaf pigments content and total
carbohydrates in leaves and roots were considerably increased with increasing the number of
nutrient solution doses. A positive relationship between the best growth and C/N ratio in plant
tissues was found.
The combined treatment of ethrel at 200 ppm + 3 doses of the nutrient solution per week proved to
be the most effective combination in stimulating plant growth and quality. So, it could be
recommended to apply it for commercial production of Ficus cyathistipula plants.
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NO : 389
TITLE : Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.) Production as Affected by two Natural
Alternatives to Farmyard Manure: I- Growth and Yield.
AUTHORS : El-Keltawi, N.E., A.A. Tawfik and A. M. Ahmed
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 6, 2003
ABSTRACT
Production of local roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) cultivar that has dark red sepals was studied in
response to utilizing organic wastes derived from sugar cane industry in upper Egypt (Filter-mud
cake and "El-Takamolia") comparing with the traditional farmyard manure. Three application
levels (3, 6 and 12 tons/feddan) were used in addition to the control treatment. The study was
conducted during two consecutive seasons (1998 and 1999) in Assiut and in different locations in
1999 (Assiut and Sohag). The soil texture is clay in Assiut while it is sandy calcareous in Sohag.
Results indicated that manure application, generally, enhanced plant growth and fruit and sepal
yield comparing with control. The enhancement of plant growth (plant height, stem diameter,
number of branches and foliage and plant fresh weight) with these manure treatments over the
control ranged from 25% to 138%. Such enhancement in fruit and sepal yield was 16% to 107%.
Mean comparisons of different manure types and their application levels in the sandy soil of Sohag
showed that the greatest values were achieved with the application of 6 tons per feddan of any
manure type. In the clay soil of the Nile Valley in Assiut, use of 3 to 6 tons/feddan from the studied
three manure types seemed to be the most advisable. Because of the great similarity among the
different manure types, it is concluded that filter-mud cake or "El-Takamolia" could be utilized as
naturally organic alternatives to the traditional farmyard manure, especially in the new reclaimed
sandy soil.
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NO : 390
TITLE : Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Production as Affected by two Natural
Alternatives to Farmyard Manure: II- Chemical Assessments of Sepal Quality.
AUTHORS : El-Keltawi, N.E., A.A. Tawfik and A. M. Ahmed,.
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 6, 2003
ABSTRACT
Organic wastes derived from the sugar cane industry in upper Egypt (Filter mud cake and "El-
Takamolia") were compared with the traditional farmyard manure concerning the pH of roselle
sepal extract and its contents of anthocyanin, protein, phosphorus, and potassium. These manure
types were applied at levels of 0, 3, 6 and 12 tons/feddan. The experiment was conducted during two
successive seasons (1998 and 1999) in Assiut (clay soil) and Sohag (sandy calcareous soil) during
1999. The obtained data in Assiut did not show clear effect over years when comparing the different
manure types and the different application levels of each manure type. In Sohag, only slight
increase (protein and phosphorus) or no effects (anthocyanin, pH and potassium) were detected as
the result of manure application. Considering the different locations (Assiut vs Sohag in 1999),
sepals of plants produced in Sohag tended to have higher protein and lower anthocyanin contents
than those plants produced in Assiut. In general, it is suggested that filter mud cake or "El-
Takamolia" could be used as alternatives to the traditional farmyard manure in the production of
roselle concerning the quality of the sepals.
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NO : 391
TITLE : Yield, Physiological and Biochemical Assessments of Drought Responses in some
Tepary Bean Lines (Phaseolus acutifolius).
AUTHORS : Mohamed F. Mohamed
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Ass. Univ. Bull. Environ. Res. Vol. 6 No. 2, October 2003
ABSTRACT
Among four lines of tepary bean (NE#5, NE#7, NE#8A and NE#19), comparatively, two produced
high seed yield under drought conditions in the field. The high yielding lines (NE#8A and NE#19)
exhibited potential dehydration-avoidance mechanisms based on physiological and morpho-
physiological alterations of the root and leaves. NE#19 developed deep penetrating root that had the
greatest mass in the deepest soil profile. This line is characterized by a balanced root: shoot growth
pattern. Its leaves exhibited sensitive stomates in response to progressive drought. Except the less
depth of the root penetration, NE#8A was closely similar to NE#19. However, it appeared to use less
soil water than NE#19 suggesting earlier operation of its sensitive stomates. While NE#5 (low
yielding line) exhibited less efficient dehydration-avoidance ability, it seemed having a more
potential tolerance to withstand severe water dehydration. Primarily the dehydration tolerance of
NE#5 to keep cellular functional integrity could be attributed to a prominent antioxidative role of
peroxidase activity during the severe dehydration period. It is concluded that NE#8A and NE#19
may be useful in rationalizing the water use via prolonged irrigation frequency. Opportunity exists
for bean breeders to employ diversity among lines in dehydration avoidance and tolerance towards
enhancing drought resistance in Phaseolus. Through intra- and interspecific breeding.
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NO : 392
TITLE : Biotechnological Applications of Cellulase and Pectinase Enzymes Produced by
some Fungi Isolated From Soil in Upper Egypt.
AUTHORS : Afifi, M. M.
ADDRESS : Botany and Microbiology Dept., Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut
BULLETIN : Ass. Univ. Bull. Environ. Res. Vol. 6 No. 2, October 2003
ABSTRACT
This investigation was concerning with isolation and identification of fungal species from soil in
upper Egypt (Assiut). Thirty fungal species belonging to eighteen genera were collected and
screened for their ability to produce cellulase and pectinase enzymes. The most potent was Mucor
fuscus (MS22) and was allowed to grow on industrial cellulose and pectin under different cultural
and nutritional conditions and resulted in: the best biosynthetic abilities were induced at substrate
concentrations (%) of 2 and 0.2, pH optima (7 and 8) for cellulase and pectinase respectively.
Carbon source (Maltose), temperature (20C), inoculum concentration was one disk (0.5mm) and
the incubation at static condition was the best circumstances for tested enzymes. Moreover, both
nitrogen source (glycine and urea) and flask‟s volume (ml) (250 and 2000) were the most favorable
conditions for getting the best yields of cellulase and pectinase respectively. Biotechnological
application of these enzymes separately and in comparison carried out with respect to clarification
of ready made mango syrup resulted in: an optima enzymes‟ concentrations were ranged from 25-
50 μl, and clarification time (minutes)150 and 5 at refrigeration condition for cellulase and
pectinase respectively, corresponding to 60 minutes at open air in case of mixed enzymes. The
present enzymes may be of a remarkable application in many fields, such as biodetergents, food
processing technology in large scale from one hand and of silage‟s manufacture on the other hand.
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NO : 393
TITLE : Phytochemical Investigation of Ocimum Basilicum L. and Its Hypotensive and
Cardiovascular Activity
AUTHORS : M.H. Assaf
ADDRESS : Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Assiut University, Vol. 26, Part 2, December 2003, pp. 201-205.
ABSTRACT
Investigation of the lipid contents of Ocimum basilicum L. herb revealed the presence of &
amyrins, -sitosterol, stigmasterol and ursolic acid besides nine fatty acids, the majors were oleic,
linoleic, palmitic and Linolinic acids. Forskolin diterpenoid was isolated and identified from the
semipurified extract. The hypotensive and cardiovascular effects of both ethanolic and the
semipurified extract of the herb was similar to that of Forskolin.
NO : 394
TITLE : Mapping QTL(S) for Resistance to the Beet Cyst Nematode (Heterodera
schachtii Schm.) in Radish (Raphanus Sativus L.).
AUTHORS : Mousa M. A. A, N. M. Kandeel, M. F. Mohamed and M. H. Aboul Nasr
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Ass. Univ. Bull. Environ. Res. Vol. 7 No. 2, October 2004
ABSTRACT
This is the first report of attempt to identify QTL(s) for the Beet Cyst Nematode (Heterodera
schachtii Schm) resistant segregating in an F2 population of the oil radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
cross „Pegletta x Silettanova‟. A total of 290 F 2 individuals were derived from self-pollinating single
F1 plant of the cross „Pegletta x Silettanova‟. The F2 individuals distributed in two discreet genotype
classes, complying with the assumption of monogenic dominant inheritance of the BCN resistance in
oil radish. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) revealed 16 RAPD and AFLP markers differentiating
the resistance and the susceptible bulks based on band intensity. The RAPD OPD-04-568 and the
AFLP E39M48-268(D) markers were the most differentiated candidates be the resistant and the
susceptible bulks. Quantitative trait analysis was applied using MAPQTL 4.0 computer software.
The Kruskal-Wallis and IM results the identified one major QTL dispread on one arm of linkage
group 6. Multiple QTL Model (MQM) analyses indicated that the BCN resistance is controlled by
one major QTL on LG 6. Moreover, the RAPD marker OPD-04-568 and the AFLP marker
E39M48-268(D) were candidate to flanking the QTL of BCN resistance. These markers explained
62% and 48% of the total phenotypic variability, respectively. The detected QTL explanted 83% of
the total phenotypic variations. The implications of these findings for breeders are discussed.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Plants)
NO : 395
TITLE : Response of Sugar Beet (Beta Vulgaris, L.) to Potassium Application and
Irrigation with Saline Water.
AUTHORS : S.E. Abdel-Mawly and I. Zanouny*
ADDRESS : Soil and Water Dept., Fac. of Agric., Al-Azhar University, Assiut and *Soil Sci.
Dept., Fac. of Agric., Minia University, El-Minia.
BULLETIN : Ass. Univ. Bull. Environ. Res. Vol. 7 No. 1, March 2004
ABSTRACT
A pot experiment was conducted during the winter growing seasons of 2001/2002 and 2002/2003 in
the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agric., Al-Azhar Univ., Assiut campus. A complete randomized
design with four replications was used in this study. A combination of four potassium levels (0, 24,
48, and 72 kg K2O /fed) with four levels of saline irrigation water (tap water, 2000, 4000 and 6000
ppm) on root yield and some chemical composition of sugar beet.
The mean effects of these interactions confirmed depressing manner in sugar beet growth with
increasing salt concentration in the irrigation water up to 6000. The same trend holds true
regarding both refineable sugar and purity percentages of the root juice. On contrary, TSS% in
roots was significantly increased under such prevailing unfavourable conditions. The sustainable
results ascertained the significance effect of salinity levels in irrigation water on K, Na or K/Na
ratio in roots of sugar beet. Total soluble solids, refineable sugar, purity percentages of root juice,
total root yield and top yield of sugar beet plants increased as K fertilizer increased. Generally,
sugar beet plants could tolerate saline water up to 2000 ppm without impaired effects on growth
yield and quality. Moreover, K application resulted in improving the quality of sugar beet roots
either irrigated with saline water or with tap water.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Portable Irrigation)
NO : 396
TITLE : Statistical Study of Portable Irrigation Pumps in Assiut Governorate.
AUTHORS : Y. A. El Heny
ADDRESS : Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : J. of Eng. Sci., Assiut Univ., Vol. 31, No. 3, PP. 697-726, July 2003
ABSTRACT
A survey was conducted in Assiut with the help of the Assiut Department of Agriculture in an effort
to obtain more realistic estimates and provide more information regarding types. Capacities and
area served by portable pumps. Field visits were carried out to get an insight into the existing
situation of portable pump practices, to prepare the required measuring instruments suitable for
field testing and to survey of pumps in the Assiut Governorate as a sample of portable pumping
practies. Laboratory experiments were performed on a number of pumps of different types and
sizes including the energy consumption of these pumps. Also, field test performed on different
pump types and sizes to evaluate the actual operating conditions in different pumping sites. Thus, it
was possible to evaluate the pumps total efficiency, productivity, fuel consumption and the total
efficiency of the pump-engine units used in Assiut Governorate.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Poultry)
NO : 397
TITLE : Minimization of Poultry Fodder Cost and its Economic Outcome.
AUTHORS : T. H. Ismail
ADDRESS : Agricultural Economic Dept, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 33, No. 4, 2002
ABSTRACT
This study aims to the determination of the optimum and balanced fodder ingredients which
contains all the necessary foodstuffs for poultry with the lowest possible cost Moreover, the study is
undertaken in order to shed light on the sensitivity of the variations possibly occurred, evaluation of
the shadow prices of the ingredients which not represented in the fodder, and the evaluation of the
economic outcome based in the usage of the proposed fodder.
The study depends on the published and unpublished data issued by the department of nourishment
and fodder-Ministry of Agriculture and land Reclamation.
The study uses the linear programming technique as one of the mathematical analytical methods
that help in achieving the study targets.
The study achives many important result such as :
-The lime stone is the least sensitive ingredient to the price in crease. Rice wastes is one of the
ingredients which dose enter in the optimum solution owing to its low shadow price which reach
zero.
-There is a possibility to achieve an excess in the present fodder production cost if the proposed
fodder is possibly used.
-The added value to the poultry production sector is evaluated at 71.1 ML in case the proposed
fodder is used.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Rabbit)
NO : 398
TITLE : Effect of Fenugreek Seeds on the Pituitary Gland, Ovary and Lactating
Mammary Gland of Female Rabbit. a Histological, Histochemical and
Ultrastructural Study.
AUTHORS : Manal, M. Goma
ADDRESS : Dept. of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
SOURCE : Thesis (Ph.D), 2002
ABSTRACT
This work study the effect of fenugreek seeds on the structure of the pars distalis, ovary and
mammary gland of the lactating rabbit. A total number of 32 lactating animals divided into two
groups: group (I) control and group (II) treated with the seeds. There was apparent increase in the
number of the mammotrophs. In the mammary gland increase in the milk secretion also in the
ovary increase primary follicles and decrease the size of corpus luteum. The uses of fenugreek seeds
increase milk production and suppress the ovary and can used instead of the dangerous hormones.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Red Grape)
NO : 399
TITLE : Productivity Improvement of Roomy Red Grape Under Assiut Conditions:
B- Effect of Training Method and Summer Pruning on Yield and Fruit Quality.
AUTHORS : Samir Z. El-Agamy, Talaat K. El-Mahdy and Basma Saleem
ADDRESS : Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No.3, 2003
ABSTRACT
This investigation was carried out in Al-Amal Orchard, Manfalout, Assiut Governorate on Roomy
Red grapevine during 1997, 1998 and 1999 seasons to study the effect of training (pruning) method
and summer pruning on yield and fruit quality.
Two methods of training pruning including : traditional head method 12 canes each contained 4
buds and T- cane training (pruning) either with 4 fruiting canes; 12 buds on each and cane training
with 6 canes; 8 buds on each (all methods and 48 buds/vine). Each treatment was represented by 15
vines.
In general T - cane pruning method as 6x8 (canes x eyes) induced statistically higher number and
percentage of bud burst compared to T - cane pruning 4 x 12 and the traditional head training
(12x4) method. T-training as 6x8 method induced higher clusters number per vine (48.7) compared
to T-training as 4x12 (43.9 cluster/vine) and traditional head training 12x4 (31.7 cluster/vine). The
former method 6x8 induced an average
Statistical difference was found between T-6x8 and head method. Meanwhile, the head training
method induced slightly higher cluster weight (382.5 g) compared to 380.5 and 371.6 g for T-4x2
and T-6x8 methods respectively. T-cane pruning greatly improved yield of Roomy Red grape
compared to the traditional head method. Shading resulted from vigorous cane produced by T-
Summer pruning experiment included pinching, tipping cincturing and girdling (1 or 2 mm)
treatments were applied.
The results of this study indicated that:. Summer pruning treatments improved initial and
horticultural fruit set, average cluster weight and average 100 berry weight and therefore improved
yield and fruit physical characteristics compared to unpruned grapevine. Girdling at 2 mm
thickness was the best treatment to the best followed - in descending order - girdling as 1 mm,
pinching and tipping. Summer pruning treatments also improved final (horticultural) fruit set as
they reduced fruit drop.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Renal Failure)
NO : 400
TITLE : Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover and Bone Mineral Density In-patients
with Chronic Renal Failure.
AUTHORS : Asmaa Omar Ahmed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2001
ABSTRACT
This study included sixty nine patients with chronic renal failure recruited from renal dialysis unit
of Assiut University in addition to fifteen healthy apparently persons as a reference group and
according to management of chronic renal disease patients were classified into 3 groups. In studied
patients each group showed some of them bone changes as osteopenia, and the remaining showed
normal bone status although all of them showed increased serum levels of PTH and biochemical
bone markers .
(Rheumatoid)
NO : 401
TITLE : The Correlation of Labeled White Blood Cell Studies, Pain and Inflammation to
Predict Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
AUTHORS : Iman Abbas, M. Ali
ADDRESS : Dept. of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (Ph.D), 2001
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on 29 selected adult subjects. They were patients with definite
rheumatoid arthritis. They were outpatients attending a multidisciplinary inflammatory arthritis in
a large teaching hospital (pope Hospital, University of Manchester, UK). The aim of this project
was to investigate the relationship between pain experience, inflammation, joint destruction and
different coping strategies and mood in patients with RA. The results of the studies presented in this
thesis therefore provide some evidences for, firstly, pain is a product of inflammation and
psychological factors. Secondly, disability is a product of psychological factors, Secondly is a
product of psychological factors, systemic measures of inflammation and joint destruction .
Inflammation may be more stable in RA than we had thought. Correlation between pain and
inflammation disappears in depressed patients. Finally, depression only correlated with disability .
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Rocks)
NO : 402
TITLE : Geology and Petrochemistry of the Basement Rocks at Wadi Lahami Area,
Central Eastern Desert, Egypt.
AUTHORS : M. A. Hassan and Bataa H. Ali*
ADDRESS : Geology Dept., Faculty of Science, Assiut University and *Nuclear Materials
Authority, Cairo.
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut Univ. 31 (I-F), PP. 131-151 (2002)
ABSTRACT
Field, petrographic and geochemical characteristics of granitiod rocks from of the Lahami area
enabled the differentiation of two granite plutons, namely Lahami and Naait granites. Both granite
plutons have tonalitic and quartz-dioritic compositions.
Geochemically the two granitoids have a calc-alkaline, sodic affinity and belong to the
compressional, I-type granite that can be related to the volcanic-arc granites.
On the other hand, it was possible to distinguish three mian gneissic varieties; namely hornblende
gneiss, amphibolites and biotite gneiss. The adopted geochemical diagrams indicate that the
hornblende gneiss and amphibolites are of igneous origin while the biotite gneisses are of
sedimentary origin. The ortho-amphibolites possess basalt to basaltic-andesite composition.
Immobile trace elements such as Zr, Y and Ti suggest that the amphibolite was derived from island
arc basalt.
The amphiboles of the studied area are calcic-amphiboles and are magneso-hornblende
composition. Thermobarometeric evolution of the metamorphic conditions indicates a probable
temperature of about 545 0C and a pressure of about 4.98 kbars for the amphiboles in the
hornblende gneiss and 5.79 kbars for the hornblende in the ortho-amphibolites.
Comparison of the average contents of U and Th as well as the Th/U ratio in the studied rocks with
some Egyptian and international averages of similar rocks, shows that the averages of the studied
granitic rocks are close the Clark value (2.7 and 9 ppm for U and Th respectively) while the studied
gneisses are radiometrically enriched. However, both have averages close to the averages of some
Egyptian biotite-hornblende gneisses from Hafafit and Wadi Hangaliya areas (Eastern Desert) as
well as from south Sinai. The relatively high values of U and Th particularly in the studied
hornblende gneisses are mainly due to the presence of radioactive accessory minerals such as
zircon, sphene and apatite observed in their thin sections.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Rocks)
NO : 403
TITLE : Petrogenesis and Mineral Chemistry of the Gneissic Granites and Amphibolites
of the Barud Area, Central Eastern Desert, Egypt.
AUTHORS : M.A. Hassan and Bataa, H. A.*
ADDRESS : Geology Dept., Faculty of Science, Assiut University and *Nuclear Materials
Authority, Cairo
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut University 32(1-F) Geology, Jun. 2003
ABSTRACT
Field, petrographic and geochemical characteristics of the gneissic granites; and amphibolites
indicate an igneous origin. The geochemical characteristics of the gneissic granites of the study area
indicate alkaline with minor calc-alkaline, and metaluminous nature. Different discrimination
diagrams indicate that the gneissic granites are subduction-related, of I-type, and of an igneous
origin generated in a volcanic arc environment. The estimated thickness is 15-30 km, which is in
accordance with the estimated thickness reported for the Pan-African crust.
The amphibolites possess basalt to basaltic-andesite composition. Immobile trace elements such as
Zr, Y and Ti suggest that the amphibolites were derived from island arc basalt.
The TP of the metamorphic conditions for the gneissic granites and amphibolites is estimated using
different geothermobarometers. The amphiboles are calcic-amphiboles and magnesio-hornblende
composition. The chemical character of biotite indicates that they fall in the biotite rather than the
phlogopite field, between the four end-members phlogopite, eastonite, annite and siderophyllite,
and show similarity to the biotite from the amphibolite facies. Plagioclase of both rocks is mainly of
oligoclase composition crystallized at a temperature of about 500 oC. The calculated temperature
for the gneissic granites ranges from 449 oC to 520 oC, under a pressure ranging from 4.24 to 7
kbar; whereas the temperature of the amphibolites ranges from 500 oC to 720 oC under a pressure
ranging from 4.54 to 7 kbar.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Roomy Crape)
NO : 404
TITLE : Productivity Improvement of Roomy Red Crape under Assiut Conditions :
C-The Effect of Thickness of Fruiting Spur and bud Position on Its Fertility and
Fruit Quality.
AUTHORS : Samir Z. El-Agamy, Talaat K. El-Mahdy and Basma Saleem*
ADDRESS : Dept. of Hort., Fac. of Agric., Assiut Univ. and Hort. Res. Inst., Agric. Res.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2003
ABSTRACT
The present study has been conducted in Al-Amal Orchard, Manfalout, Assiut Governorate on
Roomy Red grapevine during 1998 and 1999 seasons. The aim of this experiment was to study:
a- The relation between bud (eye) on fruiting units and its fertility.
b- The effect of thickness of fruiting spur on bud fertility and berry quality.
Bud fertility of fruiting cane from the basal bud (eye); bud # till bud # 12 was studied in horizontal
can training. This included bud opening and number of flowers per cluster. Results indicated that
the middle portion of fruiting cane (5th - 8th eye) produced higher number of clusters compared to
the basal (1st to 4th eye) and terminal (9th - 10th eye) portions; such differences were statistically
significant. Bud fertility of different bud positions was confirmed by number of flowers produced at
each eye. The middle portion buds was found to contribute with 41% of flowers followed by
terminal (32.5%) and basal (26.3%) portions buds.
On other hand 3 levels of fruiting spurs diameters were studied: thin (0.5-0.7 cm), medium (1-1.5
cm) and thick (>2 cm) with 7 vines (replicates) each. Thick (>2 cm) and medium (1.0-1.5 cm) spurs
were found to have higher but burst (%) and fertility (expressed as number of clusters/eye and
flowers/cluster) and fruit quality (expressed as cluster weight, 100 berry weight, TSS (%), acidity
(%) and TSS /acid ratio) compared to thin spurs. Such differences were statistically significant and
reflect the differences in nutritional status (expressed as C/N ratio). Thick and medium spurs will
have extending advantages in produced fruit can in the next season (expressed as length and
thickness).
According to the results of the present study, it could be recommended to use fruits canes with
medium thickness (1.5 to 2 cm) and cane length of 8 eyes to improve yield and fruit quality of
Roomy Red grape.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Sesame)
NO : 405
TITLE : Response of Sesame to Sowing Dates, Nitrogen Fertilization and Plant
Populations in Sandy Soil.
AUTHORS : Abdel-Rahman, K. A., A. Y. Allam, Anaam H. Galal and B. A. Bakry
ADDRESS : Dept. of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No.3, 2003
ABSTRACT
This investigation was carried out at El-Ghorieb Experimental Farm, a reclaimed sandy soil farm,
Assiut Univ., Egypt, during summer seasons of 2000 and 2001 to investigate the response of sesame
cultivar Giza 32 to sowing dates (May 10 th, May 25th and June 10th), nitrogen fertilization rates (60,
80 and 100 kg N/fed.) and plant populations (70,000, 35,000 and 23,333 plants/fed.). The results
indicated that early planting date (May 10 th) was most superior for yield and its components. Delay
in planting to June 10th significantly decreased seed and oil yields. Nitrogen fertilization rate of 80
kg/fed. produced the highest seed and oil yields. The maximum seed and oil yields were obtained
from plant population of 70,000 plants/fed.
The highest seed (6.20 ard./fed.) and oil yields (366.39 kg/fed.) were obtained at early planting date
(May 10th) using 80 kg N/fed. and high plant population (70,000 plant/fed.).
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Seed)
NO : 406
TITLE : Response of some Broad Bean (Vicia faba L.) Lines to Chilling Treatments.
AUTHORS : Metwally A. K.
ADDRESS : Dept. of Hort., Fac. of Agric., Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No. 4, 2003
ABSTRACT
The present experiment was conducted in1999/2000, 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 seasons at the
vegetable experimental farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt to study
the response of some broad bean lines to some chilling treatments. The used temperatures were
room temperature, cool temperature and freezing. All studied lines showed high significant
differences in all recorded measurements. Assiut 104 germinated the highest number of seedlings
and kept the height percentage of survival plants per plot at time of the harvest. Assiut 99 gave the
highest values of number and weight of dry pods per plot. It is the superior in seed yield per plot
and feddan in the three seasons. Freezing of the mother seeds resulted in progress toward flowering
and this trend was correlated with high seed yield especially in Assiut 99. The effect of cold
treatment on seed yield was not clear while Assiut 8 gave higher seed yield in room temperature
than cool temperature. Freezing of the mother seeds for 5 months after the harvest resulted in
shorter period from planting to flowering, higher number and weight of dry pods per plot, higher
number of pods per plant and higher seed yield in most lines. The interaction between lines and
temperature of seed storage was significant.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Sheep)
NO : 407
TITLE : Effects of Photoperiod and Housing System on Growth Performance and some
Blood Parameters During Fattening Period in Sheep.
AUTHORS : S.F. Abbas; M. N. Abd El-Ati; F.F. El-Hommosi and A. M. Abd Allah
ADDRESS : Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University,
BULLETIN : Assiut Vet. Med. J. Vol. 47, No. 94, July, 2002
ABSTRACT
The effect of photoperiod either 16 hours or 8 hours light and two housing systems (group or
individual pens) on growth performance and some blood parameters in twenty four Ossimi (39 kg
live body weight) were studied. Lambs exposed to long photoperiod consumed more 10% dry
matter, 12.5% concentrate mixture and 11% water than short photoperiod ones. Long
photoperiood grouped lambs were more efficient in converting feed to gain. Grouped lambs grew
faster than individual ones in both long and short photoperiods. The overall mean of plasma glucose
and urea-N concentrations increased but the plasma cortisol concentration decreased in grouped
long photoperiod lambs. In conclusion, the results revealed that photoperiod may be useful
management tool in sheep production, as well as housing system. Growth rate and feed efficiency,
plasma glucose and urea-N concentrations increased and plasma cortisol concentration decreased
when lambs were exposed to long photoperiod and raised in group pens.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Soil)
NO : 408
TITLE : Land Classification, Evaluation and Use of Some Soils in Atmur El-Nuqra
Valley, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Egypt.
AUTHORS : S. H. abd El-Aziz and A. Ghallab
ADDRESS : Soils & Water Dept, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 33, No.2, 2002
ABSTRACT
The studied area is located at Utmur El-Nuqra Valley, about 70 Km east of Kom Ombo city, Aswan
Governorate. It is a part of the eastern desert plateau of Egypt. Fourteen soil profiles, representing
4000 feddans, were selected for this study to identify soil taxonomic units of this area with a special
reference to their capability for agricultural purposes and suitability for some main crops.
Based on the physical and chemical soil properties, the studied soil profiles were classified down to
the family level, according to soil taxonomy as a) sandy, mixed (calcareous), hyperthermic or sandy-
skeletal, mixed (calcareous), hyperthermic or sandy siliceous (calcareous), hyperthermic, Typic
Torripsamments, b) siliceous (calcareous), hyperthermic, Typic Quartzipsamments, c) coarse
loamy, mixed (calcareous), hyperthermic, Typic Torriorthents, d) fine Loamy mixed (calcareous),
hyperthermic, Sodic Torriorthents, and e) coarse loamy, mixed (calcareous), hyperthermic or,
loamy-skeletal, mixed (calcareous), hyperthermic, Typic Natrargids.
Data obtained from the study reveal that the soils under consideration are suitable for irrigation,
except some profiles that show severe or very severe limitations and are, in turn, not suitable for
irrigation. Due to their very coarse texture, alkaline (sodic) and/or saline nature, these locations are
useful for pasture.
Results concerning the evaluation of soil suitability for major filed crops vegetable and fruit trees
(24 crops), reveal that most of the studied soils are placed into 52 and 53 classes. Data obtained
indicate that date palm is the most suitable crop (52-53) followed by alfalfa, sorghum, olives, barley
and sunflower, then maize, sugarcane and onions. Soybean, sesame, beans, banana and pineapple
are considered unsuitable crops (Nl and N2).
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Soybean)
NO : 409
TITLE : Effect of Weed Control Treatments and Hill Spacing on Soybean and Associated
Weeds .
AUTHORS : Anaam. H. Galal
ADDRESS : Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 34, No.1, 2003
ABSTRACT
Two field experiments were carried out in Assiut University Exp. Farm, during 2000 and 2001
summer seasons, to study the effect of three-hill spacing (5, 10 and 15 cm) and six weed control
treatments. The weed control treatments were trifluralin, linuron, pendimethalin, bentazon, hand
hoeing and unweeded treatments (control) on the associated weeds, plant growth, yield and quality
of soybean.
All weed control treatments, exerted a significant influence on dry weight of weeds. Hand hoeing
and pendimethalin treatments significantly decreased the dry weight of broad and narrow leaved
weeds than the unweeded treatment. Hand hoeing gave the lowest value of dry weight of total weeds
and the highest efficiency %. In general, closed sown soybean recorded significantly minimum dry
weight of total weeds.
Weed control treatments excreted a significant influence on all character under studies. The tallest
plant, the highest increase in weight of pods and seeds/plant, number of plants at harvest, seed
yield/fed. and lowered the first pod were obtained by hand hoeing. The application of
pendimethalin increased the number of pods/plant. On the other hand, the highest values of
number of branches/plant, seed index, oil and protein contents were obtained from linuron
application.
The wider spacing produced higher number of pods and branches/plant, weight of pods and
seeds/plant, seed index, protein content and lowered the first pod as compared to those plants sown
at closer spacing. The latter produced the highest values of number of plants/fed. At harvest and
seed yield/fed. and oil content.
The first order interaction exerted a significant influence on all character studies, in general, the
highest seed yield/fed. (1146.5 kg) was obtained from sowing plants at 5 cm and hand hoeing.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Students)
NO : 410
TITLE : Psychiatric Aspects of Violence Among Preparatory School Students .
AUTHORS : Khaled, A. M. Mohamed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Neurology and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
SOURCE : Thesis (Ph. D) 2002
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on 6000 preparatory school students in Assiut province two academic
years 1997- 1998 & 1998 – 1999. The study had passed through two stages: Screening stage and in –
depth study. It was found that 35% of the study sample had positive tendency for violence. Urban
residents, special tract school students and the students with psychiatric disorders, disturbed family
and environmental atmosphere and disturbed natal and prenatal events. Also, it was found that the
tendency for violence was associated with low academic achievement .
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Sugar Cane)
NO : 411
TITLE : Sugar Cane Tops Silage as Ruminants Feedstuff :
3-Effect on Lambs‟ Growth Performance, Semen Physical Properties and Blood
Serum Constituents.
AUTHORS : G.A. Abd El-Hafez; I.A. Soliman; S.M. Mousa and M.M. Farghly
ADDRESS : Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Vet. Med. J. Vol. 49, No. 96, January, 2003.
ABSTRACT
A previous study on sugar cane tops silage indicated that the feeding value (TDN, SV and DCP) of
sugar cane tops silage (SCTS) and sugar cane tops silage treated with 1% urea and 3% molasses
(TSCTS) were significantly higher (p<0.01) than those of wheat straw (WS). The present study was
carried out to evaluate the performance of growing lambs fed WS, SCTS, TSCTS and TSCTS plus
brewers yeast in concentrate mixture (TSCTSY). Twelve healthy Ossimi male lambs at six months
of age with 31.75±0.16 kg average live body weight were randomly divided into four equal groups.
Lambs of all groups were kept in individual pens. The experimental period lasted for 240 days.
Feed intake was recorded daily and body weight biweekly. Semen was collected every two weeks at
the last three months of the feeding trial. Blood samples were taken every week during the last three
weeks of the study. The results showed that the daily gain tended to be higher in lambs fed wheat
straw and SCTS than lambs fed TSCTS and TSCTSY. The daily DM intake of lambs fed wheat
straw was significantly (P<0.05) higher than those of all other groups, but there were no significant
differences in DM intake among the groups fed SCTS, TSCTS and TSCTSY. Lambs fed wheat
straw showed significantly (P<0.05) higher DM intake per unit of gain than those fed either SCTS,
TSCTS or TSCTSY, while, no significant differences among all silage treatments were observed.
Feed conversion ratio (g TDN/g gain and g SV/g gain) were improved in lambs fed SCTS than other
treatments. Semen volume of lambs fed TSCTSY was significantly (p<0.05) greater than those fed
SCTS, TSCTS and wheat straw. Motility of sperms for lambs fed wheat straw were higher (P<0.05)
than those fed SCTS, TSCTS and TSCTSY. Sperm concentration per ml tended to be higher for
lambs fed SCTS and TSCTS than those fed wheat straw and TSCTSY. The differences among
groups were not significant. Serum total protein and albumin for lambs fed TSCTSY were
significantly higher (P<0.05) than those fed wheat straw and SCTS. Serum creatinine for lambs fed
TSCTSY was significantly higher (P<0.05) than those fed wheat straw, SCTS and TSCTS. From the
previous results, it could be concluded that SCTS is a forage for growing lambs which improve the
digestibility and performance without physiological disorders. Making silage from SCT without
additives will decrease the feeding cost and alleviate the environmental consequences.
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(Sugar Cane)
NO : 412
TITLE : Sugar Cane Tops Silage As Ruminants Feedstuff:
4-Lambs‟ Carcass Traits, Gastrointestinal Tract Measurements and
Histopathological Examination.
AUTHORS : S.M. Mousa; I.A. Soliman; G.A. Abd El-Hafez; M. Mubarak* and M.M.
Farghly.
ADDRESS : Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture and *Dept. of Pathology,
Faculty of Vet. Med., Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Vet. Med. J. Vol. 49, No. 96, January, 2003.
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate the carcass traits of growing lambs fed wheat straw
(WS), sugar cane tops silage (SCTS), sugar cane tops silage treated with 1% urea and 3% molasses
(TSCTS) and TSCTS plus brewers yeast in concentrate mixture (TSCTSY). Two animals from each
group were slaughtered at the end of the experimental period. Carcass characteristics were
evaluated. The digestive tract was used for anatomical study while liver and kidneys were sampled
for pathological examination. Lambs fed WS or SCTS had heavier hot carcass,. Dressing
percentages were improved in lambs fed on WS or SCTS than TSCTS or TSCTSY. Lambs fed WS
or SCTS had heavier carcass than those fed TSCTS or TSCTSY. No significant differences were
observed in the physiological volume (ml) of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract for lambs
receiving the different experimental rations. Also, no significant differences were recorded between
all groups fed the experimental rations in length and circumference of intestines and anatomical
volume except the anatomical volume of colon-rectum for lambs fed SCTS which were higher
(P<0.05) than those fed WS, TSCT and TSCTSY. All lambs fed TSCTS manifested the following
signs of toxicity at the last month of feeding; unsteady gait (incoordination), increased respiration
rate, fibrillar muscular twitchings, excessive salivation and bloat. Histopathological examination
revealed outstanding changes in liver and kidney of lambs fed either TSCTS or TSCTSY. Hepatic
histological changes were manifested as degenerative and necrotic changes of heptocytes in addition
to hyperplasia of bile duct epithelium and vascular changes in portal blood vessels. Renal
histological changes were in form of tubular degenerative and glomerular proliferative changes.
Both hepatic and renal histological changes were ascribed to a state of urea and subsequently
ammonia overload. It could be concluded that feeding the growing lambs on sugar cane tops silage
(SCTS) is highly recommended while feeding the growing lambs on TSCTS for a long period is not
recommended.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Sugar Industry)
NO : 413
TITLE : Risk Management Programs Evaluation in Sugar Industry and Integrated
Industries.
AUTHORS : Mahmoud A. Meshaal
ADDRESS : Insurance Dept. Faculty of Commerce, Assiut University
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
Sugar and integrated industry company is considered one of the leading companies in the industrial
agricultural and commercial Scope, the investable Capital of it amounts to L.E. 4.4 Milliards
(documentary figure), therefore the prevention of risks will result in maintaining the wealth of
national income. The company adopts significant programs to face such risks but there have been
accidents occurred and resulted in magnitude losses to the industry, that was due to the selection of
risk management programs has depended upon the element of cost regardless of the element of
safety. Therefore the study intended to specify the inadequacy of the existing programs and the way
to treat them so as to prevent the industrial losses taking into account the application of statistical
methods in evaluation. So as to serve the study targets, this research is divided into Four chapters
as follows Chapter 1: Risk evaluation in sugar industry. It handles risk evaluation in Production
Sector, Storage, Labouring and Tort liability. Chapter 2: Scientific techniques in evaluating Risk
management programs. It handles specific risk management programs in industry and their cost as
well as evaluating such programs. Chapter 3: Applying the statistical methods in for casting the
potential losses in industry. It handless for casting losses in both person and properties Risks.
Chapter 4: Prevention of losses in Sugar industry. It handles the broad lines of prevention of losses
in industry focusing on the role of commercial insurance in covering fire risks and assessing
responsibility for prevention of losses in industry sector.
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(Terrestrial Isopod)
NO : 414
TITLE : Effect of Some Ecological Factors and Heavy Metals on the Common Terrestrial
Isopod Porcellionides Pruinosus (Oniscoidea: Porcellionidae) in Assiut, Egypt
AUTHORS : M. A. Hussein, A. H. Mohammad, Z. A. El-Bakary and K. F. Abd El Wakeil
ADDRESS : Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut University 31 (I-E). PP. 57-67 (2002)
ABSTRACT
Porcellionides pruinosus populations collected from four different sites were highly aggregated.
Maximum density was encountered after recruitment during spring and summer, and minimum
density was recorded in winter and autumn.
In the four populations studied, the females outnumbered males. The females. Were polygravid
producing two broods per year: one during spring and the other during autumn.
The relationships of the abundance of males, females, gravid females and juveniles with the
ecological factors and heavy metals in litter and soil were studied, and regression equations were
calculated.
(Toxaemia)
NO : 415
TITLE : Platelet Aggregation in Pre – Eclamptic Toxaemi.
AUTHORS : N. A. Mohamed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
This study was performed in the department of Obestetric and Gynaecology Assiut University
Hospital from June 1995- October 1997. Study group composed of thirty-five patients divided into
three groups: Group number one include fifteen of patents with moderate pre-eclamptic Toxaemia
Group number two include fifteen of patents with severe pre- eclamptic Toxaemia Group number
three include fifteen of patents with eclampsia. From this study wee conclude that pre-eclamptic
toxamnia is a syndrome associated with thromocytopenia and high aggregation which was more
evident in eclamptic group. This direct the attention towards the value of such study with use of low
dosage aspirin to determine the changes in the parameters study. A more numbers of patients for
study will be more parameters study, A more number of patients for this study will be more
valuable.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Traffic)
NO : 416
TITLE : Investigating the Factors Affecting Traffic Flow Variables in Urban Areas a
Case Study: (Assiut City Road Network).
AUTHORS : Ahmed M. A.
ADDRESS : Dept. of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2002
ABSTRACT
The study aims to investigate traffic flow variables and traffic flow characteristics in Urban Areas,
the factors which would affect these variables and contribute to traffic problems. A case study of
Assiut central business district to determine these characteristics was carried–out through extensive
surveys and data collection. Data collected were processed and standard regression. Analysis
program was applied for exploring traffic flow variables and traffic space – speed.
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Nature and Environment Envir. Encyclopedia Ass. Univ., 2004
(Trees)
NO : 417
TITLE : Seedling Responses of some Ornamental Trees to Soil type and NPK
Fertilization.
AUTHORS : Ismail H. El-Sallami
ADDRESS : Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Assiut Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 33, No.3, 2002
ABSTRACT
The response of three ornamental trees (Chorisia speciosa, Leucaena leucocephala and Prosopis
juliflora) to different soil types in combination with NPK fertilization levels was studied during 2000
and 2001 seasons at the Experimental Farm of Assiut University. One-year-old seedlings were
grown in plastic bags (8 litre) filled with any of clay, sand and the mixture of clay/sand (1:1 v/v).
The NPK fertilizer mixture (6-8-6) was supplied at the rates of 0 (control), 60, 90, 120 and 150
g/plant and was divided into ten equal doses added at monthly intervals from March to December.
Data obtained showed that significant increases were found in plant height and stem diameter when
the seedlings of C. speciosa, L. leucocephala and P. juliflora grew in clay, sand the mixture of
clay/sand, respectively. However, clay soil was the most effective in increasing number of branches,
fresh weight of aerial parts per plant and shoot-root ratios of all tree species. Meanwhile, the
heaviest fresh and dry weights of roots were obtained by growing both C. speciosa and L.
leucocephala seedlings in clay/sand mixture, also P. juliflora in sandy soil. Concerning the effect of
NPK fertilization on tree seedlings growth, all measurements of vegetative and root growth of C.
speciosa were increased with increasing NPK level, except stem diameter. However, the rates of 90
and 120 g/plant were the most effective in stimulating seedling growth and raising shoot-root ratios
of L. leucocephala and P. juliflora, respectively.
Chemical analysis showed that the highest foliar concentrations of N, P, K, Mg, Fe, chlorophylls (a
&b) and total carbohydrates, as well as, the lowest contents of starch and phenolic compounds were
closely associated with the best treatments which enhanced and promoted the vegetative growth of
all tree species.
It could be recommended to supply C. speciosa, L. leucocephala and P. juliflora seedlings with NPK
fertilizer (6-8-6) at the rates of 150, 90 and 120 g/plant, respectively, in clay soil alone or mixed with
sand. A rate of 150 g/plant is preferable under sandy soil condition for all species. These
combinations proved to be the most effective for producing better growth characters.
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(Tumer)
NO : 418
TITLE : Comparison of four Methods to Assess Proliferative Activity in Breast
Carcinoma.
AUTHORS : Fatma, A. Badary. Sana S. Krooch and Abeer M. Refaiy
ADDRESS : Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut university
BULLETIN : Assiut Med. J. Vol. 26, No. 4, October, 2002
ABSTRACT
Proliferative activity is an important prognostic marker in breast carcinoma. However, the best
measurement method has not been established. This study was performed to compare the different
proliferative markers in breast carcinoma and to define the most suitable one for daily routine use
in our surgical pathology laboratories. Four methods of estimating proliferative activity of 50 cases
of primary invasive breast carcinomas were compared: mitosis per 10 high power field (MFC),
mitosis per 1.000 tumour cells (MFI). ki-67 immunostaining and detection of nucleolar organizer
regions (NORs) by silver stain. All methods were done on paraffin embedded materials. Statistical
analysis of the results showed highly significant correlation between the four methods of estimating
proliferative activity. The strongest correlation was observed between MFC and MFI. Histological
tumour grade and axillary lymph node status are two important prognostic factors in breast
carcinoma. The grade was strongly correlated with 4 methods of estimating proliferative activity.
Mitotic figure count (MFC) was the only method associated with the presence or absence of axillary
lymph node metastasis. In conclusion, in surgical pathology laboratories that cannot afford the cost
of immunohistochemistry, mitotic figure count (MFC) can provide an estimation of proliferation
fraction close to ki-67 immunostaining.
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(Urban Development)
NO : 419
TITLE : Urban Development of Historical Cities and the Conservation of Monuments
Study of the Urbanisation Impact on Monuments (Luxor City as a Case Study).
AUTHORS : Salwa A. Megahed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2002
ABSTRACT
Urban development of the historical cities in Egypt during different periods paid no attention to give the
city its identity, or at least to save the value of its monuments. The development of Egyptian historical
cities presents as a result of informal and irreversible urban development processes. The result of such
policles is a city with no especial character and with monuments at risk. Therefore this research aims to
develop a general and modular methodology for creating urbanization – risk scenarios that concentrates
on Luxor City, including its monumental areas. The present study aimed to: Investigate the impacts of
the monuments on the formation and development of Luxor city. Document the impacts of the urban
development and the problems resulting from the process of urbanisation on monuments in Luxor city.
Analyse and evaluate the previous experiences of some historical cities such as (Athens, Rome, Cologne
and Cairo). This examination is essential to understand the basic principles of the development and the
procedures that lead to the protection of monuments during the development of such cities. identify the
protective measures that must be adopted during the urban development process for Egyptian historical
cities in general and specifically Luxor. This thesis includes four chapters: Chapter I: Theoretical
approach. Chapter II: Analytical study of the urban development and monuments conservation for some
historical cities. Chapter III: The case study of Luxor. Chapter IV: Discussion and conclusion.
Recommendations as well as the suggested strategies for urban development and preservation of
monuments in Luxor are included in this study.
Urban development of the historical cities in Egypt during different periods paid no attention to give the
city its identity, or at least to save the value of its monuments. The development of Egyptian historical
cities presents as a result of informal and irreversible urban development processes. The result of such
policles is a city with no especial character and with monuments at risk. Therefore this research aims to
develop a general and modular methodology for creating urbanization – risk scenarios that concentrates
on Luxor city, including its monumental areas. The present study aimed to: Investigate the impacts of
the monuments on the formation and development of Luxor city. Document the impacts of the urban
development and the problems resulting from the process of urbanisation on monuments in Luxor city.
Analyse and evaluate the previous experiences of some historical cities such as (Athens, Rome, Cologne
and Cairo). This examination is essential to understand the basic principles of the development and the
procedures that lead to the protection of monuments during the development of such cities. identify the
protective measures that must be adopted during the urban development process for Egyptian historical
cities in general and specifically Luxor. This thesis includes four chapters: Chapter I: Theoretical
approach. Chapter II: Analytical study of the urban development and monuments conservation for some
historical cities. Chapter III: The case study of Luxor. Chapter IV: Discussion and conclusion.
Recommendations as well as the suggested strategies for urban development and preservation of
monuments in Luxor are included in this study.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Water)
NO : 420
TITLE : Incorporating Auxiliary Geophysical Data in to Ground-Water Flow Parameter
Estimation of the Quaternary Aquifer in the Desert Area Northwest Assiut City,
Egypt.
AUTHORS : M. M. Senosy, and A.M. Ebraheem
ADDRESS : Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University.
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut University 31 (2-F), PP. 133-150 (2002)
ABSTRACT
The utilization of resistivity measurements to help in determining the hydraulic characteristics of
an aquifer is a challenging task. In the present study, data of fifty VES stations, six electric well
logs, and ten pumping tests were analyzed and integrated to establish relationships between
geohopysical and hydrological parameters in the area northwest of Assiut City. These relationships
were used for constructing the hydrogeologic setting of the study area. It is found that the degree of
fit between the hydaulic and geophysical parameters remarkably improve when the aquifer is of
homogeneous sand or gravel and free from clay intercalation. At the areas where the clay
percentage is more than 50% of the aquifer formation the correlation is poor. The obtained
empirical relationships are utilizable for most of the surveyed area. However, it is not directly
applicable to other areas.
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(Water)
NO : 421
TITLE : Mineralogical, Geochemical and Textural Characteristics of the Pliocene-
Quaternary Shallow Water-Bearing Sediments, Assiut Environs, Egypt.
AUTHORS : Ahmed-Reda M. El-Younsy
ADDRESS : Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University
BULLETIN : Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut University 31 (2-F), PP. 85-112 (2002)
ABSTRACT
The Neogene and Quaternary sediments, which constitute the shallow groundwater aquifer of Assiut
environ have been investigated for their mineralogical, geochemical and textural characteristics. The
influence of these properties on the groundwater quality is discussed. Generally, the Pleistocene part of
the aquifer rests unconformably on the eroded surface of the top of the Paleonile Pliocene sediments of
the Madamud Formation. This Pleistocene part generally belongs to the Prenile Middle Pleistocene
sediments of the Qena Formation.
The granulometric analysis of the sandstones has revealed that they are poorly sorted and range from
medium to fine sands for the Pliocene sediments, and from coarse to medium sands for the Pleistocene
samples.
The heavy minerals assemblage is represented by garnet, tourmaline, pyroxene, zircon, epidotes, sphene,
rutile, chlorite, amphiboles, staurolite, kyanite, brookites, monazite, silliminite and opaque minerals.
Their characteristics and frequencies suggest their derivation from pre-existing sediments. Also, the
crystalline rocks near the Egyptian-Sudanese borders have contributed to these sediments.
Variations in the clay mineral suite (smectite, kaolinite, illite, chlorite and mixed-layer illite/smectite) in
the Pliocene and Middle Pleistocene sediments are attributed to both the variability in source rocks and
the fluctuations in the climatic conditions between warm humid and temperate semiarid.
Ten major elements and eighteen trace elements have been estimated in the bulk claystone samples of the
Pliocene fluvial sediments. The major oxides SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, MnO and P2O5 are comparable with
those of the average shale, whereas the Fe2O3 (total iron), TiO2 and MgO contents are relatively higher
than this average. Rb, Sr and Pb are depleted in the analyzed claystone relative to the average shale, but
Ba significantly varies. Y, Nb and Th have concentrations similar to, or slightly less than, those of the
average shale. Zr is slightly enriched. The distributions of the chalcophiles (S, Co, Cu, Ni, Zn, V, Cr) in
the analyzed claystone samples are significantly variable. The analyzed major and trace elements suggest
their association with the clay minerals and some Fe-oxide phases.
Comparison of the above mentioned chemical characteristics with the published data of the groundwater
chemistry points to the possible partial derivation of the major and trace elements in these waters from
the leaching of the enclosing fine clastics mentioned above.
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Nature and Environment Ass. Univ. Cent. Envir. Studies
(Women)
NO : 422
TITLE : A Study on the Use of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD)
Assiut Experience.
AUTHORS : O. M. Mohamed
ADDRESS : Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University.
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2000
ABSTRACT
In this study, the effects of the different factors on the acceptance of PPIUD. In addition evaluation
of the performance of three groups of postpartum TCu380A IUD insertions, postplacental,
predischarge and transcesarean. The performance of IUD after these methods of insertion was
compared with that of interval. From this study we can conclude that the immediate postpartum
insertion of Tcu380 A IUD can be a valid option in postpartum family planning. It is safe and with
minimal side effects. It is highly important with crisis oriented type of clientele visit medical care
only after a problem has arisen.
NO : 423
TITLE : Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Master Degree in
Pedistrie Nursing.
AUTHORS : Eman Sayed Masoud
ADDRESS : Pediatric Nursing Dept. Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University
SOURCE : Thesis (M.Sc), 2002
ABSTRACT
The present study aimed to the identification of breast receding problems among mothers and their
babies in Assiut and to obtain the solution related breast receding problem to composed of 500
mothers who have children under 2 years old living in Assiut government and receding their
children them their breast or not attending pediatric in patient or out patient clinical at Assiut
university hospital and 5 nurses in Assiut city which are cel gamman nursey El welidia nuureseygel
readia matakamle nursey El shabet El moslematic nursey and abobake. El seaid nuresy. The study
confirmed that uong mothers that takes contcaptes oils and they hospital the study breast feeding
techniques of exclysev techniques problem and its managementation management clinical in
ontenated potoate and pediotrnc unites avoid preparation of breast and nipples like exercise
hofeman technique, during pregnancy.
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