2023: Recent submissions

  • The influence of treatments with various phytosanitary products (fungicides) on the attack of some phytopathogenic fungi on barley harvest, Donau variety, in 2022 pedoclimatic conditions of the eastern Baragan 
    Velichi, Eugen (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    This study aims at monitoring the dynamics of the occurrence and evolution of the attack of some pathogens to barley, among which we mention: mildew (Blummeria graminis f.sp. hordei), leaf stripe (Pyrenophora graminea) ...
  • Phenotypic evaluation of some spring naked oat lines in the pedoclimate conditions of north-east Moldova 
    Simioniuc, Violeta; Murariu, Danela; Plăcintă, Domnica Daniela; Sârbu, Tiberiu-Emilian; Gabur, Iulian; Simioniuc, Dănuț-Petru (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The testing of some spring naked oat lines (Avena sativa ssp. nudissativa) from the collection of the Suceava Plants Genetic Resources Bank in the pedoclimatic conditions of the Ezăreni farm in Iași county aimed to evaluate ...
  • Research on the pathogen complex causing sugar beet root rot in the north-east of Moldova 
    Puiu, Ioan; Robu, Teodor; Ghițău, Carmen-Simona; Florea, Mihaela-Andreea; Petre, Radu-Paul; Lungoci, Constantin; Haraga, Lucian-Constantin (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The root rot diseases of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) caused by a complex of pathogens includes Rhizoctonia solani, Macrophomina phaseolina, Phoma betae, Aphanomyces cochlioides, Pythium aphanidermatium, Phytophthora ...
  • Contribution to the study of fungi causing storage rot of some tree fruits 
    Florea, Andreea-Mihaela; Gafencu, Andrei-Mihai; Lipșa, Florin-Daniel; Ulea, Eugen (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Pathogens can cause considerable quantitatively or qualitatively losses during storage both by degrading appearance, taste also can be a major food safety problem for the consumer by producing mycotoxins. Thus, the knowledge ...
  • Bread dough rheology study by monitoring energy parameters 
    Cârlescu, Petru-Marian (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The operation of kneading dough for bakery is complex, being influenced by many factors, among which we mention the type of flour used, the amount of water added, the kneading temperature, the speed of the mixer's active ...
  • Characterization of the physico-chemical properties of the soil in the experimental polygon in the framework of the Phd thesis "impact of conservation tillage systems and cover crops on soil quality indicators and yields in Ezăreni farm, Iași” 
    Molocea, Cosmin-Costel; Răus, Lucian; Țopa, Denis-Constantin; Jităreanu, Gerard (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    In this study, initial data is presented in terms of the physicochemical properties of the analyzed plot. In topographic plot 127a, the following soil quality indicators were analyzed: bulk density, soil moisture (initial ...
  • Soil nitrogen fixing bacteria under biofertilizer application in different tillage systems in maize and sunflower crops 
    Ursu, Ana; Gafencu, Andrei-Mihai; Ulea, Eugen; Lipșa, Florin-Daniel; Rusu, Mariana; Jităreanu, Gerard (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    It is well known that chemical inputs are the main determinant of yields, but their impact is considerable, causing significant changes in the soil. Soil microbiota is a very important component of the agricultural ecosystem ...
  • The influence of saline stress on the water regime in bitter cucumbers (Momordica charantia) 
    Ostaci, Ștefănica; Slabu, Cristina; Marta, Alina-Elena; Covașă, Mihaela; Miniață, Iulia; Jităreanu, Carmenica-Doina (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Bitter cucumber (Momordica charantia) is a tropical and subtropical plant widely distributed in China, Malaysia, India and tropical Africa, with a long history of use in traditional medicine. Soil salinity is a major ...
  • The VM Project: the parallel texts method promoting deep learning engagement of medical students 
    Gheorghiu, Irina; Amălinei, Cornelia; Timofte, Andrei-Iulian; Colibaba, Lucia-Cintia (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The article draws on the VM project, Digital Transformation of Histology and Histopathology by Virtual Microscopy (VM) for an Innovative Medical School Curriculum, funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ framework. The ...
  • The effect of using lecithin on the textural and rheological properties of artisanal chocolate 
    Venin, Georgiana-Iuliana; Cârlescu, Petru-Marian; Tulbure, Anca; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Murariu, Otilia-Cristina (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The main objective of current research is to evaluate the influence of lecithin as an emulsifer on the textural properties of artisanal chocolate. With its origins as a cacoa drink in antiquity, chocolate has evolved ...
  • Physiological aspects regarding the sweet cherry water regime in the climatic conditions of 2023 
    Mineață, Iulia; Perju, Ionel; Sîrbu, Sorina; Golache, Iuliana; Ungureanu, Ionuț-Vasile; Slabu, Cristina; Ostaci, Ștefănica; Jităreanu, Carmenica-Doina (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The lack of water in the fruit trees ecosystem can cause atmospheric and pedological drought, under the action of which the plants suffer from cell dehydration through various biochemical and physiological changes. The ...
  • Study regarding estimation of heritability for milk production traits in Holstein cattle 
    Ivancia, Mihaela; Șerban, Andreea; Ciobanu, Andrei; Roșca, Nicoleta (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The goal of this study is to estimate the heritability of milk, fat, and protein yields in Holstein cows from a dairy farm in Iași, Romania. The heritability of these traits during the first lactation is examined using 16 ...
  • Assessment of utilizing annatto seeds powder as a natural food ingredient for cheddar cheese 
    Stoica, Florina; Rațu, Roxana-Nicoleta; Cârlescu, Petru-Marian; Veleșcu, Ionuț-Dumitru; Talpă, Sandu; Arsenoaia, Vlad-Nicolae; Lipșa, Florin-Daniel (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Food products with desirable sensory qualities, safety, and nutrition are in high demand in industrialized countries. Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is a small tree cultivated in tropical and subtropical America and is appreciated ...
  • Characterization of a sausage assortment made from beef and pork liver: a comparative study 
    Manoliu, Diana-Remina; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Ciobotaru, Mihai-Cătălin; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The study aimed to determine the influence of the amount of liver introduced into two varieties of liver sausages, pork and beef, on the quality properties of these products. The sausages were made from raw materials from ...
  • Quantitative characterisation of chicken breast optimised with different amounts of brine 
    Ciobotaru, Mihai-Cătălin; Manoliu, Diana-Remina; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Chicken meat is considered an affordable source of high-quality protein and a complete provider of essential nutrients required for proper bodily functions. It has gained popularity not only in developed countries but ...
  • Comparative study of the effect of dry and wet aging on beef meat colour parameters during maturation 
    Anchidin, Bianca-Georgiana; Manoliu, Diana-Remina; Ciobotaru, Mihai-Cătălin; Gucianu, Ioana; Flocea, Elena-Iuliana; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Meat colour remains one of the most important quality parameters influencing consumers and attracting the attention of meat scientists around the world. The objective of this scientific article was to follow the colorimetric ...
  • Studies on the organoleptic characteristics of some rosé wines from Strunga winery 
    Balint, Andreea-Bianca; Cotea, Valeriu V.; Tulbure, Anca; Colibaba, Lucia-Cintia; Murariu, Otilia-Cristina; Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Climatic conditions, genotype and appropriate technology are very important for successful wine cultivation and obtaining quality products. To describe a wine-growing climatic zone, climatic parameters were used, which ...
  • Studies on the morphological changes of beef during freezing processes 
    Ciobanu, Marius-Mihai; Manoliu, Diana-Remina; Ciobotaru, Mihai-Cătălin; Postolache, Alina-Narcisa; Anchidin, Bianca-Georgiana; Flocea, Elena-Iuliana; Munteanu, Mugurel; Boișteanu, Paul-Corneliu (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The freezing process can cause several morphological changes in meat, with the most significant ones being the formation of ice crystals, damage to muscle fibers, and protein denaturation. During the freezing process, water ...
  • Aspects regarding global food security 
    Boghiță, Eduard; Donosă, Dan; Viziteu, Ștefan (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    At a time when global food security is of utmost importance, the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) shows that the global food environment is deteriorating. After hitting its peak in 2019, the GFSI has since declined amid ...
  • Contribution of agritourism to the sustainable development of rural communities 
    Moraru, Radu-Adrian (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Agritourism encompasses a wide range of experiences and activities related to agriculture and rural life, offering real opportunities for rural development. The primary aim of this paper was to highlight the links that ...