Garden Roses:Large blooms, compact, lots of color in the landscape architecture

Garden roses are predominantly hybrid roses that are grown as ornamental plants in private or public gardens. A rose (Rosa canina L.) is a woody perennial flowering plant. There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars. This group of plants can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that often have thorns. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white, yellows, reds, pinks and purples. Landscape Roses (Rosa x hybrida) are a modern category of rose developed mainly for mass planting. They are collectively known as shrub roses. In the late 20th century, traditional hybrid tea and floribunda rose varieties fell out of favor amid gardeners and landscapers, as they are often labor and chemical intensive plants susceptible to a myriad of pest and disease problems. Most landscape roses having the following characteristics:Lower growing habit, usually under 60 cm;repeat flowering; flower colour; fragrant; disease and pest resistance. Rose in Kosovo has been cultivated for centuries and was one of the most loveliest ornamental plants and growing in parks, family gardens, urban cities, cut roses, etc. Some representative garden roses species in the landscape urban structure in Kosovo are: Rosa floribunda, Rosa grandiflora, Ingrid bergman, Eifel tower Galia, Vicendal, Princess de Monaco, Duble delaght, Lincoln, Don juan, Rosa alba, etc

Effects of the rootstock rosa canina var. laxa on the growth and development of five miniature rose cultivars

Generally, in Republic Kosovo rose propagation by budding resulted in about 100-130 thousand seedlings during a year. In Kosovo the most frequent rootstocks for roses are species Rosa canina’Laxa’. Miniature varieties of roses (Rosa hybrida L.) are among the most important garden plants in our country. The goal of this research was to study the level of compatability for some Miniature Roses, a same rootstock of Rosa canina 'Laxa'. Roses are conventionally propagated by cutting, budding, grafting and layering. Cutting and budding would be the simplest way to increase the desirable rose varieties. Plant propagation by grafting is one of the oldest horticultural practices and one that has intrigued the gardening and non-gardening public alike. In this study there are included five miniature rose cultivars: ‘Zwergkönig’, ‘Roulettii’, ‘Bianco‘, ‘Fire Princess’, ‘Dresden Doll’. The experiment was conducted during 2010-2011, tested in a commercial farm in Prizren, Kosovo. During the vegetation these parameters were measured: number and diameter of roots, length of flower stems, diameter of structural shoots, number of flowers etc. There was found a significant level of compatibility between rootstock with all tested cultivars

ORNAMENTAL PLANT SPECIES FOR URBAN PUBLIC GREEN SPACES

This paper aims to analyze and identify the urban vegetation and green spaces in Prishtina urban area such as; parks and green spaces, vegetation, type of trees, shrubs, urban forests and woodlands, planted public flower beds, greenway, private, public gardens and other vegetation. Urban vegetation plays an important role when it comes to cope with the challenges that are related to the urban infrastructure of 21st century. During our work we have studied vegetation in five urban green spaces in the central and northern parts of the city of Prishtina, capital Republic of Kosovo.Urban vegetation and green areas presents a complex system of natural and semi-natural areas and elements in urban areas, providing a wide range of valuable ecological functions. The emerging of the modern concept of the sustainable city raises afresh the longstanding issue of the place and role of vegetation and green space in urban and suburban areas in Kosovo. Germia park of Prishtina, presents natural beauty, aesthetic and natural resource values, which are of cultural-educational scientific and recreation importance. Urban vegetation of Prishtina is comprised of a wide variety of species such as; landscaping shrubs, urban trees, flowers, woodland, tall shrub, conifers, herbaceous and other vegetation

Effects of the rootstock rosa canina var. laxa on the growth and development of five miniature rose cultivars

Generally, in Republic Kosovo rose propagation by budding resulted in about 100-130 thousand seedlings during a year. In Kosovo the most frequent rootstocks for roses are species Rosa canina’Laxa’. Miniature varieties of roses (Rosa hybrida L.) are among the most important garden plants in our country. The goal of this research was to study the level of compatability for some Miniature Roses, a same rootstock of Rosa canina 'Laxa'. Roses are conventionally propagated by cutting, budding, grafting and layering. Cutting and budding would be the simplest way to increase the desirable rose varieties. Plant propagation by grafting is one of the oldest horticultural practices and one that has intrigued the gardening and non-gardening public alike. In this study there are included five miniature rose cultivars: ‘Zwergkönig’, ‘Roulettii’, ‘Bianco‘, ‘Fire Princess’, ‘Dresden Doll’. The experiment was conducted during 2010-2011, tested in a commercial farm in Prizren, Kosovo. During the vegetation these parameters were measured: number and diameter of roots, length of flower stems, diameter of structural shoots, number of flowers etc. There was found a significant level of compatibility between rootstock with all tested cultivars

Radiation exposure from the raw material and residues of workers in the industrial complex "NEWCO FERRONIKELI COMPLEX L.L." - drenas

In this study there are determined the levels of radiation doses to non enhanced materials (raw material) and the changing level of these doses of radiation after the technological enhances of the materials, respectively NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) & TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material). The directly field measurements are conducted by the detectors: Gamma spectrometer Gr-130; Inspector–EXP-Radiation Alert, TA-PUG-7A and Gama monitor- SGM-29-246. The field measurements indicate that the level of radiation dose of the natural background, raw material (ore, lignite and limestone) and residues (Converter slag, Electro filter dust, Slag from electric furnace and Sludge from electric converter gas scrubber) are from 75.00 nSv/h to 110.00 nSv/h. Then samples from the field are treated in terms of physic-chemical aspect in the Centre of Applied Nuclear Physics in Tirana, where are determined the radionuclide’s and also is determined the concentration of radiation, respectively in the laboratory of Gamma Spectrometry with Gamma instrument spectrometer - CANBERRA It is determined the Radionuclide and specific activity from Converter slag residues [Bq/kg] and the specific activity Gamma Total

Assessment of air pollution in terms particulate matter (PM) in urban areas in Prishtina

Air pollution is one the most significant problems in the present days. Exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been associated with a wide range of effects on health, but effects on mortality are arguably the most important, and are also most amenable to global assessment. Degradation of the atmospheric environment is intensified during the last years in the major cities of Kosovo. The main current air pollution sources in Kosovo are: KEC that includes thermal power plants (Kosova A and Kosova B) and lignite mines in Obiliq, Industrial complex in Mitrovicë, Ferronikeli in Gllogovc, Cement factory - SharrCem in Hani i Elezit, etc. The purpose of our work was the study of air pollution over Prishtina (Kosovo) region, to present the environment pollution from particulate matter and air pollution sources. Particulate matter (PM10 PM 2.5) is a type of air pollution that is generated by a variety of human activities, can travel long distances in the atmosphere and causes a wide range of diseases and a significant reduction of life expectancy in most of the population of Europe. These particles originate from a variety of sources, such as power plants, industrial processes, diesel trucks, and they are formed in the atmosphere by transformation of gaseous emissions. Measurement campaigns were carried out in several area, at two different points, and four different periods in urban centre of Prishtina, during the year 2010-2011

The effect of bedding plants (Tagetes Erecta and Antirrhinum Majus) in the urban landscape architecture

The purpose of our work was the study of characteristics of flowering stage, ornamental values and used bedding plant (Tagetes and Antirrhinum) cultivars as integral components in landscape architecture and urban design in Kosovo. Ornamental plant production in the Republic of Kosovo has a seventy years old tradition. Production of ornamental plants is mainly performed under protected environment while the production of ornamental trees, shrubs, rose seedlings is organized outdoors. Primarly grown are cut flowers, roses, gerbera, carnations, bedding plants, etc. Two bedding plants with five cultivars have been studied: Tagetes erecta ‘Lemon Mum’, Tagetes eracta ’Kilimanjaro White’ and Antirrhinum majus ’Sonnet’, Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Prince' etc. During the vegetation were measured: blooming seasons, number of flowers, diameter of flowers, colour and length of growth. The cultivars studied have a rich range of colors in garden, from white, yellow, green, dark red, etc. Blooming time depends on cultivar, and it begins for Tagetes and Antirrhinum cultivars in May and continues until October. Bedding plants have manifested high decorative values in urban landsacape under the Kosovo climate condition

State of environment hotspots from mining and industry sector in Kosovo

Contamination of water, soil, and air in many parts of the world, but also in Kosovo, is a serious environmental problem, and a permanent risk to public health. The main purpose of this study is to identify potential environmental hot-spots in Kosovo, to provide basic information about their condition, and to provide information which could be used to initiate projects for developing more detailed studies. In this study are presented separately groups hotspots in Kosovo such as: Hotspots from sanitary landfills, industry and mining sector. These areas which are considered to have a significant impact on the environment and public health are evidenced. Environmental hot-spots were mainly created as a result of past industrial activities, caused by mining activities, unmanaged old landfills, stored chemicals, waste oils, expired pesticides, and so on. Data for preparation of the study were collected from site visits, meetings, and contacts with various governmental and non-governmental institutions, from the projects carried out in this area, as well as from public enterprises that manage these areas. During the fieldwork in the entire territory of Kosovo, about 110 sensitive spots are evidenced, whereas, 28 areas with the potential for greater impact on the environment and threat to public health. The total surface of these hotspots is about 9.94 km2 or 0.09% of the territory of Kosovo

Raw material of plant origin:cultivation tomato vegetable plant (Solanum lycopersicum) in Kosovo

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world. Tomatoes contribute to a healthy, well-balanced diet. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, essential amino acids, sugars and dietary fibers. Tomato contains much vitamin B and C, iron and phosphorus. Tomato fruits are consumed fresh in salads or cooked in sauces, soup and meat or fish dishes. They can be processed into purees, juices and ketchup.Tomato is one of the most important and most spread vegetable plants in Kosovo, which has been planted in about 2000 hectares, annually. Have been five hybrids of tomatoes studied (Jaguar, Arleta, Big Beef, Amati, Marfa) in a commercial farm around the region Prizren, Kosovo, during the vegetation 2015-2016. During the vegetation period in the periodical way, the following have been measured: biometrical indicators of vegetative masses, biometric indicators of the fruit, dynamic and a total production according to the hybrids. The scheme during the process of the experiment was randomized block with four replications. In 2014, vegetable production was estimated at 242,490 t: 200,620 t from 14,330 ha of open fields and 12,870 t from 234 ha of greenhouses and plastic tunnels. Average yields for open fields were 14-16 t ha, and for greenhouse 55-65 t ha

Industrial contamination impact on food chain in correlation to poultry eggs

Industrial contamination is one of the biggest concerns nowadays. The town of Mitrovica is located in the northern part of Kosovo, around 40 km north of the capital Pristina, with around 330 km2 and approximately 71,600 inhabitants, excluding the northern part of the city, in an altitude of about 500-550m. The town has the largest complex of mining and metallurgy in Europe - Trepça , known for exploitation of Pb, Zn and Cd, and, as a consequence, Mitrovica continues to be one of the most polluted cities in Kosovo as in air, soil and water. The anthropogenic source of heavy metals in the environment are either as a consequence of mining, smelting and aerosol deposition, or as an outcome of working on the soil such as the application of fertilizer (agriculturally induced), waste pollution via water and landfill sites. Mining is the largest anthropogenic source of heavy metal contamination. The purpose of this paper is to assess the soil pollution with heavy metals in Mitrovica town’s surroundings and to determine its impact and average daily intake dose (ADD) through the food chain, consuming home produced poultry eggs in three different locations in coherence with the impact of the industrial tailings and dumps