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View article: Export similarity index as a barometer of Turkey's agricultural machinery and equipment export competitiveness
Export similarity index as a barometer of Turkey's agricultural machinery and equipment export competitiveness Open
This is study aims to evaluate Turkey's agricultural machinery and equipment export performance with the aid of the Export Similarity Index (ESI) from a relative and holistic perspective with the leading countries in the global export mark…
View article: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in fruit production-I: berries, nuts and citrus
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in fruit production-I: berries, nuts and citrus Open
The greenhouse gas emission values obtained from agricultural activities such as tillage, pruning, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and transporting etc. are not at a negligible level when compared to other sectors. Each practice has an e…
View article: CONVECTIVE DRYING OF CHOKEBERRY CV. “VIKING” AND MODELING OF DRYING KINETICS
CONVECTIVE DRYING OF CHOKEBERRY CV. “VIKING” AND MODELING OF DRYING KINETICS Open
In this study, the effects of drying air temperatures (50, 60, 70, and 80°C) and velocities (0.5, 0.8, and 1.2 m/s) on chokeberry quality during convective drying were evaluated. The drying time decreased significantly with increasing dryi…
View article: Energy Analysis for Global Berry Fruit Production
Energy Analysis for Global Berry Fruit Production Open
Fruits have a significant impact on human health due to the mineral substances and vitamins that they contain. Among agricultural activities globally and within Türkiye, fruit cultivation is of great importance. In this study, the energy a…
View article: Convective drying of chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx. Elliot) cv. ‘Viking’ and modeling(Convective drying of chokeberry)
Convective drying of chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx. Elliot) cv. ‘Viking’ and modeling(Convective drying of chokeberry) Open
The effects of drying air temperatures (50, 60, 70 and 80 o C) and velocities (0.5, 0.8, 1.2 m s − 1 ) used for the convective drying of chokeberry on fruit quality were quantified. In addition, the 11 different drying models were used to …
View article: Export competitiveness of Türkiye's agricultural machinery and equipment sector
Export competitiveness of Türkiye's agricultural machinery and equipment sector Open
The aim of the study is to determine the competitiveness of Turkey’s agricultural machinery and equipment sector. Balassa’s Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) approach was used in the period 2002-2021 by using International Trade Center …
View article: Effects of Different Osmotic Pre-Treatments on the Drying Characteristics, Modeling and Physicochemical Properties of Momordica charantia L. Slices
Effects of Different Osmotic Pre-Treatments on the Drying Characteristics, Modeling and Physicochemical Properties of Momordica charantia L. Slices Open
A significant vegetable in the Cucurbitaceae family, the bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is widely recognized for its beneficial health properties, including anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antiviral …
View article: Improvement of Hot Air Dried Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Product Quality: Optimization of Drying and Blanching Process by Experimental Design
Improvement of Hot Air Dried Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Product Quality: Optimization of Drying and Blanching Process by Experimental Design Open
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is a plant species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, growing in tropical regions and containing health-promoting beneficial compounds. In the current study, bitter gourds prepared for drying were …
View article: Some physical properties of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) seeds and kernels
Some physical properties of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) seeds and kernels Open
A noteworthy member of the Cucurbitaceae family, the bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is a slender, vine-like annual summer vegetable. Despite the health promoting features, it is among the neglected vegetables in terms of both produc…
View article: Investigation of Color and Bioactive Compounds of Different Colors from Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana Gams.) Dried in Hot Air Dryer
Investigation of Color and Bioactive Compounds of Different Colors from Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana Gams.) Dried in Hot Air Dryer Open
The popularity of edible flowers is increasing day by day and new solutions are sought due to their short shelf life. For this purpose, in this study, four different colors of Viola × wittrockiana Gams.; white (Fino Clear White), orange (D…
View article: Review on Solar Drying in Nigeria
Review on Solar Drying in Nigeria Open
Nigeria, as one of the countries in the African continent has its challenges regarding to agricultural crops cultivation and its preservation methods. Traditional methods of preserving crops are commonly adopted by the local populace over …
View article: Energy Crops and Methane: Process Optimization of Ca(OH)2 Assisted Thermal Pretreatment and Modeling of Methane Production
Energy Crops and Methane: Process Optimization of Ca(OH)2 Assisted Thermal Pretreatment and Modeling of Methane Production Open
Switchgrass earned its place globally as a significant energy crop by possessing essential properties such as being able to control erosion, low cost of production, biomass richness, and appeal for biofuel production. In this study, the im…
View article: Convective Drying of Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx. Elliot)) cv. ‘Viking’
Convective Drying of Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx. Elliot)) cv. ‘Viking’ Open
The effects of drying air temperatures (50, 60, 70 and 80°C) and velocities (0.5, 0.8, 1.2 m.s− 1) used for the convective drying of chokeberry on fruit quality were quantified. The drying air temperature rise shortened the drying time fro…
View article: Effects of Convective Drying of Quince Fruit (Cydonia oblonga) on Color, Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compounds under Various Fruit Juice Dipping Pre-Treatments
Effects of Convective Drying of Quince Fruit (Cydonia oblonga) on Color, Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compounds under Various Fruit Juice Dipping Pre-Treatments Open
In this study, 3 mm thick quince slices were dipped in bitter orange (BO), tangerine (Citrus deliciosa Mediterranean) (CDM), orange (O), tangerine (Citrus reticulata Owari) (CRO), pomegranate (P) juices and a non-pre-treatment (control) dr…
View article: The Effect of Using the Fire-brick Fragments as a Thermal Energy Storage Material on Thermal Efficiency of Solar Air Heater
The Effect of Using the Fire-brick Fragments as a Thermal Energy Storage Material on Thermal Efficiency of Solar Air Heater Open
Tarım ürünlerinin kurutulması ve mekân ısıtması gibi uygulamalarda ihtiyaç duyulan sıcak hava, hava ısıtıcılı güneş kollektörleri ile elde edilebilmektedir. Suya göre, havanın ısı transfer katsayısı daha düşüktür. Bu sebeple hava ısıtıcılı…
View article: Effects of ripening stages and storage durations on resistance parameters of beef type tomatoes: part 1: spring period
Effects of ripening stages and storage durations on resistance parameters of beef type tomatoes: part 1: spring period Open
Following the harvest, agricultural products are subjected various negative impacts throughout the way to consumers. Mechanical damages such as color darkening, abrasion, cuts or punctures over the fruit surface are irreversible damages an…
View article: Effects of ripening stages and storage durations on resistance parameters of beef type tomatoes: part 1: spring period
Effects of ripening stages and storage durations on resistance parameters of beef type tomatoes: part 1: spring period Open
Following the harvest, agricultural products are subjected various negative impacts throughout the way to consumers. Mechanical damages such as color darkening, abrasion, cuts or punctures over the fruit surface are irreversible damages an…
View article: The Effect of Various Wavelengths of LED Light on the Physiological and Morphological Parameters of Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.)
The Effect of Various Wavelengths of LED Light on the Physiological and Morphological Parameters of Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) Open
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of five different wavelengths of light on the comfrey plant (Symphytum officinale) (family Boraginaceae). The light source and wavelengths used in the study were UV-A (390-410 nm), blue (465-…
View article: NONLINEAR MODELS FOR INFRARED DRYING OF MINT
NONLINEAR MODELS FOR INFRARED DRYING OF MINT Open
In this paper, 105 different semitheoretical and empirical thin layer drying models were used for describing the drying process of the mint leaves. Comparisons of the overall goodness of fit were based on Coefficient of Determination (R2),…
View article: EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES FROM DIESEL CONSUMPTION IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF TURKEY
EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES FROM DIESEL CONSUMPTION IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF TURKEY Open
Agricultural sector is both energy consumer in the form of human labor, fossil fuels, electricity, seeds, fertilizer, and pesticides and energy producer in the form of food, feed, and biofuels.High agricultural use of energy inputs results…
View article: Experimental Investigation of Various Type Absorber Plates for Solar
Experimental Investigation of Various Type Absorber Plates for Solar Open
In this study, four different types’ absorber plates were designed and compared of their energetic performances. These absorber plates were formed as a flat plate (Type I), V-shaped (Type II), wedge-shaped (Type III) and wavy-shaped (Type …
View article: A COMPARISON OF FLAT PLATE AND EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR COLLECTORS WITH F-CHART METHOD
A COMPARISON OF FLAT PLATE AND EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR COLLECTORS WITH F-CHART METHOD Open
Solar energy is used for variety of heating systems such as domestic hot water systems and industrial applications. The use of solar energy for domestic hot water and steam generation in industry is economical and environmentally friendly.…