Do dental calculi predict the presence of renal stones?

Objective: Pathological calcifications that occur in various parts of the body may cause stone formation over time. The structure of these stones is similar in many regions of the body. We have studied the relationship between dental calculi and kidney stones. Material and methods: A total of 183 patients with dental stone complaints or dental calculi were included between April and August 2016 in the Cagri Dental Hospital, Elazig, Turkey. Patients were evaluated with regard to a urinary tract ultrasonography, urinalysis, oral hygiene, and stone and surgical disease history. All information was statistically investigated. Results: The age of the patients in the kidney stones group was significantly higher than the non-kidney stone patients (p < 0.05). In the group with kidney stones, the percentage of dental calculus formation was significantly higher than the group without stones (p < 0.05). In the groups with and without kidney stones, dental stone recurrence rates did not differ significantly (p < 0.05). Urinary pH was significantly lower in the group with stones than the group without stones (p < 0.05). Conclusions: During a physical examination, the formation of a visible stone, such as a dental calculus, may be an indicator of other types of stones, such as kidney stones, and this should be further investigated

The Fertility and Some Heavy Metal Contents of Vineyard Plantations in Salihli District of The Aegean Region

WOS: 000450763800013The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional conditions and some heavy metal contents of vineyard plantations in Salihli district of the Aegean Region. In this context, ten vineyard plantations were selected from the distinct and leaf samples and soil samples from two different depths were taken. According to the results; the study soils have alkaline reaction, light texture (0-30 and 30-60 cm depths), moderate total salt content and fairly low organic matter content. Lime content of the soils changed between normal and high levels. The study soils were nitrogen (N) in low and very low levels, phosphorus (P) in low level and potassium (K) in very low and moderate levels. The contents of iron (Fe), copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn) of soils were good and sufficient levels but zinc (Zn) was detected as deficit in general. It was determined that there was no pollution for heavy metals in both soil depths. The contents of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) and manganese (Mn) of leaf samples were sufficient, but potassium (K) content changed deficient and sufficient levels. The contents of iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) of vineyard leaves were high and very high, respectively. It was found that there was no pollution for the cadmium (Cd), chrome (Cr) and cobalt (Co) elements in vineyard leaves

The Effects of Vinasse Application as an Alternative to Lime on Nutrition of Pepper Plant (Capsicum annuum var. Cerasiforme) in an Acidic Soil

This study was carried out to investigate the liming materials (granule and powder) with the different form, amount and combinations and sugar beet factory waste (vinasse) on pH, mineral matter content of an acid soil and the yield and nutrition of pepper plant. The experiment was carried out in pots under greenhouse conditions. Lime required to neutralize the total acidity of the soil (6.5 from 5.50) was calculated and then the experiment subjects were determined as follows K (Control), PL (Powder Lime; %90 CaCO3, %5 MgCO3), GL (Granular Lime; %90 CaO), V(Vinasse), 1/4 PL+3/4 V, 1/2 PL+1/2 V, 3/4 PL+1/4 V, 1/4 GL+3/4 V, 1/2 GL+1/2 VL and 3/4 GL+1/4 V. To increase pH of soils, 300 kg.da-1 lime was applied and then the experiment soils were incubated for one month. N, P, K as basic fertilization was applied by mixing the soil before planting. According to the results; the most effective application in increasing soil pH was powder lime, and granular lime had the same effect with slime. The pH of the control soil with a pH of 5.50 has been increased to 6.42 with TK application and 6.41 with TK + 1/2 SL application. The applications significantly increased the total N, available P, Ca, Fe and Zn contents of the soil and the total N, P, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn contents of the plant compared to the control. The first three applications that increase pepper yield showed a ranking as TK> SL> VK. According to the results, it determined that vinasse can be used as an alternative lime material in agricultural fields besides lime applications in acid reaction soils

Effect of Agri-SC as a soil conditioner on runoff, soil loss and crust strengths

WOS: 000298545000032This study was carried out to determine the effect of Agri-SC as a soil conditioner at different doses (0, 18.50, 37.00, 55.50 and 74.00 l ha(-1)) on water erosion and crust strengths under laboratory conditions with three replicates. The Agri-SC solutions were sprayed and two consecutive simulated rainfalls (60 mm h(-1)) were applied on a loamy soil sample into the erosion plots. Erosion plots were waited under a platform including four infrared lamps (250 Watt) at 16 h between two consecutive simulated rainfalls. Results showed that the Agri-SC treatments decreased runoff, soil loss and crust strengths significantly (p <= 0.01) in each of the two simulated rainfalls compared with controls in the experiment

THE EFFECT OF NITROGEN SOURCES ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF SALAD ROCKET GROWN IN DIFFERENT MONTHS OF THE YEAR

WOS: 000287031200001The effects of months of the year and nitrogen (N) sources on salad rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) yield, quality, and nitrate accumulation was investigated during the years 2002 and 2003. In both years, seeds were sown on the first day of April, May, June, July, August and September. Three different nitrogen sources were used: farmyard (cattle) manure (100 tonnes center dot ha-1), calcium nitrate [Ca(NO3)2]-15.5% N (150 kg N center dot ha-1) and ammonium sulfate [(NH4)2SO4)]-21% N (150 kg N center dot ha-1). Yield, leaf color, dry matter, vitamin C and total glucosinolate content and nitrate accumulation was assessed. Growing months affected all the assessed parameters significantly both years, with the exception of hue angle in 2003, whereas nitrogen source only influenced yield and nitrate accumulation in 2003. In both years the highest yield was obtained in April, but vitamin C and total glucosinolate contents were higher during summer months, and leaves were slightly darker colored. Chemical fertilizers increased the yield compared to farmyard manure; however, they also increased nitrate accumulation slightly, without any significant difference between them. Nitrate accumulation never exceeded 300 mg kg-1 fresh weight (FW), which is well below the acceptable daily intake of 3.7 mg nitrate per kg-1 bodyweight set by European Commission's Scientific Committee on Food.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK); Science and Technical Center of Ege University (EBILTEM)Ege UniversityThe authors wish to thank to The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and Science and Technical Center of Ege University (EBILTEM) for the financial support

Yield and quality of garden cress affected by different nitrogen sources and growing period

WOS: 000290664800013The effects of different months of the year and nitrogen sources on garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) yield, quality and nitrate accumulation were investigated during the years 2002 and 2003. In both years, seeds were sown on the first days of September, October, November, January, February and March. Three different nitrogen sources were used: Farmyard (cattle) manure (100 ton.ha(-1)), Ca(NO3)(2)-15.5% N (150 kg N.ha(-1)) and (NH4)(2)SO4)-21% N (150 kg N.ha(-1)). Yield, leaf color, dry matter, vitamin C, total glucosinolate content and nitrate accumulation were assessed. No interaction between sowing date and nitrogen form was observed for any of the assessed parameters. Growing period affected all parameters significantly. Plants obtained from January and February sowings resulted in better yield, leaf color, dry matter and vitamin C content. But the nitrate contents also increased. Highest total glucosinolate content was observed during the warmer months. Nitrate nitrogen application increased yield, leaf greenness, vitamin C and nitrate content while farmyard manure application raised dry matter and total glucosinolate contents. Nitrate content of the garden cress plants did not exceed 391 mg kg(-1) fresh weight, which is below the accepted daily intake of 3.7 mg nitrate per kg(-1) bodyweight set by European Commission's Scientific Committee on Food.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK); Science and Technical Center of Ege University (EBILTEM)Ege UniversityThe authors are grateful to The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and Science and Technical Center of Ege University (EBILTEM) for their financial support

QUALITY PARAMETERS OF VINEYARD IRRIGATION WATER IN A SEMI-ARID REGION: THE PLAIN OF ALASEHIR, TURKEY

WOS: 000349805300017Production of seedless raisins is extremely important in Aegean Region in Turkey. The Plain of Alasehir in province of Manisa in Aegean Region is extremely important for seedless raisin production since 25% of the seedless raisin has been grown in this area. The irrigation water samples were collected from 13 different water distribution locations in the Plain of Alasehir. Results showed that pH and EC (electrical conductivity) values were in a reasonable range except EC levels from two locations were slightly high. The vineyard irrigation water in the region was classified as type of C3S1. It was suggested that, the salt content might be monitored continuously since salinity might increase in the soil through the end of the irrigation season. The most common cations were Ca++ and Mg++, and anion was HCO3-. Trace elements and heavy metals were under the risk limits except Mn was high in three locations. Boron was high in nine sampling locations. Overall, irrigation waters in the Plain of Alasehir were suitable for vineyard irrigation as long as the contents of boron and salinity were continuously monitored

Effects of different types and levels of zinc sulphate applications in vineyards (Vitis vinifera L.) in a semi-arid environment

WOS: 000242775700078The present study was carried out to determine the effect of soil and foliar applications of different rates of zinc in the vicinity of Alasehir, one of the most important viticultural centres in the Western Aegean Region where the round seedless grape cultivar (Vitis vinifera L.) is widely grown, on productivity and some chemical quality characteristics as well as leaf primary and secondary elements. Zinc was applied to soil and foliage as ZnSO4 center dot 7H(2)O in the experiment with four replications. One soil application (0-15-30-45 g ZnSO4 center dot 7H(2)O/vine) in addition to foliar application replicated three times (0.0-0.025-0.050-0.10% Zn). Both soil and foliar zinc sulphate (ZnSO4 center dot 7H(2)O) applications increased the amount of fresh grapes per vine. The highest yield was observed at 30 g ZnSO4 center dot 7H(2)O level per vine in soil application and at the rate of 0.05% Zn in foliar application. Zinc sulphate produced a significant positive effect on the contents of primary and secondary elements (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu) of the leaf (lamina and petiole) with the exception of the leaf petiole manganese content in the soil application and the leaf petiole copper content in the foliar application. Soil and foliar applications of zinc sulphate negatively affected the firmness of the berry flesh. The only fruit quality characteristic positively affected by soil and foliar applications of zinc sulphate was the amount of total soluble solids. Despite the fact that the soil application of zinc sulphate did not have any significant effect on some sugar fractions, the foliar application increased only the fructose and a-glucose significantly. In conclusion, it was established that foliar application of zinc sulphate was slightly more effective on yield as well as some quality characteristics as compared to soil application. Therefore, it was concluded that foliar application could be preferred as it is more economical and easier to apply

Effects of nitrogen fertilizer on yield quality and nutrient content in broccoli

WOS: 000257084600014This study was conducted to determine the effects of nitrogen (N) doses on yield, quality, and nutrient content in broccoli heads. Treatments consisted of 0, 150, 300, 450, and 600 kg N ha(-1). Nitrogen rates significantly increased yield, average weight of main and secondary heads, and the diameter in broccoli compared to control. The highest total yield (34631 kg ha(-1)) was obtained at 300 kg N ha(-1). At harvest, the highest amount of the total N in broccoli heads was measured at 450 kg N ha(-1) application. Potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) content increased with increases in nitrogen treatments but, phosphorus (P), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), boron (B), and sodium (Na) contents were not influenced. Also, removed nutrients by broccoli head were highest at 300 kg ha(-1) N rate