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BULLETIN OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION - NR.24-25 / 2012-2013

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ANNUAL GLOBAL DYNAMICS OF CHERRY CULTURE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF AN INTEGRATED FOOD CHAIN MANAGEMENT

 Rusu Mihaela1, Câmpeanu Ghe. 2, Neaţă Gabriela 2, Ipate Alina-Mihaela 1
1 Faculty of Agrotourism Management Focşani, University Bioterra Bucharest
2 U.S.A.M.V. Bucharest
 
Abstract:
After the recent overcome of the 7 billion inhabitans limit of our planet and after the very recent World Conference for Sustainable Development, also known as RIO + 20 (20-22 of June, 2012, 19) the complex issue of the food safety comes back with intensity in the economic, social, and ecologic present of the civil society. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Mrs. Rovana Plumb had on June 21st2012 a workshop with Mrs. Marta Szigeti Bonifert, the Executive Director of the Regional Environment Centre for Central and Eastern Europe (REC). They were raised several issues regarding the development of cooperation between the Ministry of Environment and Forests and REC, an international organization that has the mission to support the environmental issues management.
The discutions focused on two main topics of Romania – REC collaboration: green economy and ecological education. „Concerning the green economy it was agreed the priority of development in the next period of a similar pattern with the Great Britain’s, the European leader in this field. A course of action will consist in the strenghtened collaboration with the General Directorship for Climate, Environment, Regional Development and Agriculture of European Commision, so that to be identified financial instruments to promote some projects” (source: http://www.postdoctorat.ro/ Documente/2012-06- 22_comunicate_ministruconferintarioplus .pdf).
 
Key words: cherry, international trade, cherry production
 

 ASSESSMENT OF OVERGRAZING ON DEGRADATION OF SLOPING SOIL

Bondi, G.1, Peruzzi, E.2, Macci, C.2, Doni, S.2, Masciandaro, G.2 and Pistoia, A.1
1 University of Pisa, DAGA, via S. Michele degli Scalzi 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy
 2 CNR, ISE, via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
gbondi@hotmail.it
 
Abstract:
Overgrazing, particularly on slopes, can cause significant alterations in soil quality, determining a greater vulnerability to soil erosion. The aim of this work was to assess the influence of horse overgrazing on sloping (20%) soil properties. Chemical and biochemical parameters have been determined in order to evaluate soil quality. A significant decrease in nutrients was observed after one year. The trend of enzyme activities highlighted a reduction of metabolic processes. However, after one year of resting land, an improvement of soil quality could be noticed by the restoration of the initial level of enzymatic activities.
 
Key words: degradation, soil, italian territory, β-glucosidase activity
 

EVALUATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF DAIRY GOAT SYSTEMS IN TUSCANY

Guilhermino, M.M.1, Almeida, C.C.2, Martini, A.3
1 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brasil
2 PhD. Student, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Areia, PB, Brasil
3 Dipartimento di Scienze dele Produzioni Vegetali, del Solo e Dell 1 ambiente, Universitá degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
 
Abstract:
The sustainability of animal production systems should be understood as a complex concept, multidisciplinary, dynamic and temporal, and has been recommended by FAO to detect the most relevant properties and the tendency of changes of these systems. Studies have emphasized the reduction in the number of sustainability indicators and the importance of using other indicators rather than technical and economic ones. Another important point is to integrate these indicators into a single index, which is capable of reflecting the evolution of the system and its sustainability. The production of goat milk in Tuscany is based on the use of natural pastures and has been stimulated by the value of cheese, however, there is no tradition of production as in other European countries and these systems have been developed and deployed to other marginally productive systems and agrotourism. The objective of this study is to evaluate some aspects of sustainable production of goat milk in Tuscany, taking into account indicators such as: socioeconomic, animal welfare, human development, participation in cooperatives, the presence or no certification, and conservation of natural resources and environmental conservation in order to integrate all of them into a global sustainably index (Sg).
 
Key words: dairy goat systems, goat milk, Tuscany region
 

PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE APPROACHES

Merli Valerio1, Cinelli Fabrizio1 and Ugolini Marco2
1 Department of Energy and Systems, of Land and Construction Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy
2 CA.RE.FOR. Srl. Engineering Carbon Reduction and Forestry, Florence, Italy
 
Abstract:
Intensive agriculture has resulted in the loss of biodiversity and the specialized flora and fauna associated with natural environments, particularly wetlands. Landscape change has been another environmental development speeded up by the common agriculture policy, as a consequence of the intensification of agriculture. The destruction of hedgerows, stone walls and ditches and the drainage of wetlands has contributed to the loss and fragmentation of valuable habitats. Intensification in certain areas has led to an excessive use of water resources and to increased soil erosion. In this work techniques employed to restore these environments through
sustainable agriculture approaches are reviewed.
 
Key words: natural habitats, sustainable agriculture, conversion, protection, restoration
 

AFLATOXIN CONTENT IN ORGANIC MAIZE AND SORGHUM FOR ANIMAL FEED

Pistoia A., Casarosa L., Poli P., Bondi G., Mani D., Ferruzzi G.
Department of Agronomy and Agroecosystem Management
University of Pisa, Italy
 
Abstract:
Recent years the livestock production has been interested by health problems, related to toxicological effects due to mycotoxin infections. Some factors as moisture and tannin content of grain, corn borer attack and climatic conditions, which influence aflatoxin content in maize, red and white sorghum organic grains production, were studied. Controls were carried out during vegetative period and after the physiological grain maturity. Aflatoxin contamination was generally very low, because environmental conditions were not favorable to fungal and its metabolite development. Aflatoxin prevention, based on suitable cultivation techniques as early harvesting and immediate drying of the grain in post-harvest,
represent also in organic agriculture practices, the most effective systems against such infections
 
Key words: maize, sorghum, aflatoxin, organic farming
 

THE EVOLUTION OF SHEEP MILK PRODUCTION ON NATIONAL AND WORLD PLAN DURING TO 1995-2007 PERIOD

Răducuţă I., Strasser Constanţa, Bucătaru T.
Bioterra University of Bucharest
 
Abstract:
In Romania the present trend in sheep exploitation is for milk production and the need to increase this production, regardless of race and her direction of exploitation, is a priority due to its biological and economic features. Thus, because of its content rich in almost all nutrients and essential amino acids in particular, various enzymes, vitamins and mineral salts and refreshing effect and antitox, sheep’s milk is one of the most complete and necessary food for human nutrition and lambs. As regards human consumption, it is known that sheep milk
was used alone or in the form prepared since ancient times, in many countries are putting the foundations of a genuine traditions processing.
 
Key words: evolution, sheep milk, milk production
 

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION-BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY STUDENTS

Iancu Mariana
Bioterra University of Bucharest
 
Abstract:
Through the completion of the curriculum, vocational education provides preparing students for their future profession, the essence of professional education in the formation of a professional cultural horizon through information, formation of capacities, skills and practical skills useful for their future trades. Nutritional education materializes education of students from universities and food specialties, with the foundation biochemical and microbiological sciences, educational sciences, psychology and achieved by completing four information formative stages, namely, cognitive stage, awareness stage of the need and the importance of knowing biochemistry and microbiology food, axiological stage and praxiological stage. Modern teaching concentrates on the student, making it interactive topic, co-participants and co-own training and the discussion centered on fundamental concepts, the divalent scientific concepts and controversies on their future professions adequate scientific advice, results obtained by manage students by teachers reflecting their training and intellectual, vocational education and nutritional education.

Key words: education, vocational education, nutritional education, biochemistry, microbiology
 

PORCINE CARCASS QUALITY EVOLUTION AT ROMSUINTEST S.A. PERIS COMPANY AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF “EUROP” SYSTEM IN ROMANIA

Strasser Constanţa1, Zeneci N.2, Strasser H.1, Bucătaru T.2
1 University Bioterra Bucharest
2 Romsuintest Periş Company
 
Abstract:
Pork production became very competitive in the conditions when the consumer is
interest about a food safety with a quality product at a low price by comparison with other foodstuff having a high percent of protein. The paper wish to emphasize the quality evolution of the carcass at a pig unit on a short term (2006 - 2008) with the aim to comply to the meat market requests in the condition of implementation of the EUROP System in Romania. At a carcass weight of 80 kg, the determined muscle tissue percent with FOM device increased from 51.94% to 57.56%. Framing the EUROP System shown a larger proportion in the superior class E + U (97.86) out of which class E 82.18%, at the level of 2008.
 
Key words: Europ system, Fat-o-Meat’er (FOM), porcine carcass, Peris
 

PROSPESCTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AGROTOURISM IN W AREA

Grigore Violeta
Bioterra University of Bucharest
 
Abstract:
Designed as a necessity for reconciliation between man and nature, as a new king of development that support on long term the human progress, the sustainable development express the need for harmonization interests of the present generation with the future generation. The sustainable development, in order to answer to the present needs without prejudice the development ability of the future generations, is tightly bound with the environment issue, of its maintenance in normal parameters so as to keep along the time the sights and splendors.
 
Key words: agro tourism, sustainable development, climate changes
 

PROMOTING THE TRADITIONAL GASTRONOMY FROM VRANCEA LAND

Vişan Carmen Corina1, Dascălu C.2, Băra Iuliana Csilla3, Stoican Mirela2, Vlăsceanu Lina4, Negrea N.2, Vasilache Cristina2
1 Economic College“Mihail Kogălniceanu” Focsani
2 University “Bioterra” Bucharest
3 University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Jassy
4 Vrancea County School Inspectorate
corinavisan@yahoo.com
 
Abstract:
The traditional gastronomy products from Vrancea Land are obtained from area
specific rough materials, using traditional recipes, inherited for ages, which are used traditional and modern utensil. The obtained products obey the international and international law concerning the consumer protection and environment protection, therefore they are used not only for self consumption but they are also implemented in the package tour leading this way to the agro tourism development
in the Vrancea Land. We invite you in Vrancea Land to enjoy the flavor of the traditional cuisine that emphasize so well the region placed at the confluence of Eastern and Western influences.
 
Key words: traditional gastronomy, ecologic rough materials, agro tourism, sustainability, consumer protection
 

POTENTIAL OF SWEET CHERRY INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONNECTED TO THE ANNUAL PRODUCTION WORLD DYNAMICS

Rusu Mihaela1, Câmpeanu Ghe.2, Neaţă Gabriela2, Ipate Alina-Mihaela1
1 Faculty of Agro-Tourism Management Focşani, University Bioterra Bucharest
2 U.S.A.M.V. Bucharest
 
Abstract:
„A sustainable society is the one that designs the economic and social system in
such a manner the natural resources and life support system are maintained”, emphasized the eco-economics American expert Lester R. Brown. In Foreign Policy Magazine, he describes how,,... the new food geopolitics already begun in 2011 to contribute to revolutions in different countries (13)” In the last period of time increased very much the concern for natural resources preservation and protection. European Commission has as a major interest the establishment of
agro-ecologic indicators. Also, it is asked to the member states the use of good agro-environment practice as additional measures after paying respect to the good agricultural practices. Therefore, the start idea in this scientific paper is the PhD thesis of the main author, that presents the development of an expert system of the fields and orchards management, integrated system that quantify the resources of climate, soil, and those of infrastructure, specific to the orchard fields in general, and for the cherry and sweet cherry orchard in particular.
 
Key words: sweet cherry, international trade, sweet cherry production.
 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO ESTABLISHING THE NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT IN ORCHARDS

Manolache C., Atudosiei Nicole-Livia, Sava Nina
Bioterra University of Bucharest
 
Abstract:
Research was performed at the didactic farm S.C. Frasinu S.A. Buzău, in the period 2006-2011. They were implemented methods of biologic inspection and initiation on the experimental fields. These studies are together with many phyto metric, physiologic, agrochemical measurements, and static determinations.
 
Key words: fruits species, nutrients, fertilization, productivity.
 

DEGREE INCREASE MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL IN WINES. A NEW CHALLENGE FOR THE SELECTED OENOLOGIC YEAST STRAINS APPROACH OPPORTUNITY TO THE VINIFICATION IN WHITE, PINK AND RED

Croitoru C., Pîrvulescu Mihaela, Lazin Valentina, Turcu Simona
Bioterra University of Bucharest
c.croitoru@sodinal.com
 
Abstract:
The increase in the degree of alcohol in wines is a concern for several reasons. On the one hand, in strong concentrations, ethanol can affect the aromatic properties of wines due to its interaction with certain aroma molecules. On the other hand, the current market is in tune with consumers’ health concerns and prevention policies and is thus more interested in easy-to drink wines with moderate alcohol levels. Therefore, there is a strong demand for wines with lower alcohol levels. One attractive option consists of utilizing yeast starters that produce less alcohol for the same amount of sugar consumed. The objective of this paper is to expose advances in research in this filed.
 
Key words: selected easts, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, wine