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New Uses of Hawthorn Fruits in Tonic Wines Technology
Authors: MUREŞAN Andruţa Elena , MUSTE Sevastiţa , PETRUŢ Georgiana , VLAIC Romina Alina , MAN Simona Maria , MURESAN Vlad
Published: December 2016

Tonic wines are true natural elixirs, having the property to fortify the organism. To achieve a complex product and to supplement the antioxidant properties of the wine, the hawthorn fruits were added. They completed the product by maceration, so that the tonic wine got major active substances which have great medicinal value being effective in treating cardiovascular diseases. The content of polyphenols of tonic wine is about six times higher than in simple wine, the hawthorn representing a product rich in polyphenols (510.2 mg GAE/100g). Antioxidant capacity increased when hawthorn fruits were added, as they have an important contribution in terms of new product antioxidant properties. Hawthorn, honey and rosemary added extra minerals in the total dry extract. The relative density increased due to the substances present in hawthorn. The concentration of alcohol slightly increased due to the fermentation which triggers during maceration. The acidity of the new tonic wine developed here was higher, as compared to the simple wine. Higher acidity also contributed to the palatability, the new tonic wine showing a pleasant refreshing taste.
Romanian knowledge and attitudes regarding dietary fibers
Authors: TARCEA Monica , FAZEKAS Zita , RUTA Florina , RUS Victoria , ZUGRAVU Corina , GUINE Raquel
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Presently, the scientists recognize the health benefits of food fibers in the menu and also plant food sources are at high interest both for general population and food companies. The food companies are responsible for a clear nutrition labelling that will assist consumers to make informed and healthy choices and health providers has to inform the population about the benefits of fibers. The aim of our study was to evaluate the Romanian knowledge and attitudes regarding dietary fibers from food products.Materials and methods: We made a qualitative survey based on a questionnaire applied in 2015, over a period of 6 months, over 670 Romanian consumers. It was focused on testing the attitudes and knowledge towards ingestion of foods rich in fibers. For all data analysis we used the software SPSS, from IBM Inc.Results and Discussions: Our results showed that the knowledge about dietary fibers and also the ingestion of food products rich in fibers were low, and most of the subjects didn’t have any interest to read the nutritional information from food labels related to fibers. The female participants ate more whole grains and fruits than males and pay more attention to food labelling, the Romanian people prefer to stay and eat home than at restaurants especially in rural areas, and the knowledge about fibers benefits was significantly related to education and urban location.Conclusion: We underline the needs for more efficient community interventions and proper information about the importance of dietary fibers for our health and also to improve and disseminate our nutritional standards and diet recommendation among population.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING MACROALGAE KELP SP.
Authors: BIRIS-DORHOI Suzana Elena , TOFANA Maria , BOGATEAN Cosmina Maria , NAGY Melinda
Published: December 2016

In the present study was used the alga Kelp sp. in wastewater collected from a household, in order to experiment its treatment capacities. Every measurement in this study was made using Spectoquant NOVA 60. The results show an decrease in the main parameters when low quantities of algae were used, but an increase when larger quantities were used.
A Review: The Probiotic Bacteria Viability under Different Conditions
Authors: CALINOIU Lavinia Florina , VODNAR Dan , PRECUP Gabriela
Published: December 2016

This review summarized the current knowledge on probiotics and on the effects that different conditions have under this type of bacteria.The purpose of this review was to evaluate the survival rate/resistance or viability of different probiotic bacteria under several conditions, such as: processing, food composition, storage, freezing, thawing, refrigeration, temperature, oxygen, pH, gastrointestinal environment and package.Nowadays, the demand on probiotic functional foods is increasing rapidly, as the consumers became more aware about the potential health benefits, due to the fact that probiotics help in maintaining the balance and composition of intestinal flora and protect it from pathogens. A daily ingestion of 108–109 CFU ml−1 probiotic microorganisms is crucial in order to be able to demonstrate an effect in our organism, considering the dose and the effect of storage/gastrointestinal environments on the probiotic viability.Microencapsulation of probiotics in different polysaccharides was proven to be an ideal way to preserve and protect the cells from detrimental factors during processing, storage or resistance in the gastrointestinal transit, as many studies demonstrate it.There is a general interest in the improvement of the physical and mechanical stability of the polymers used in probiotics encapsulation, to ensure high population of probiotics not only in food during storage, but also after gastrointestinal digestion. Also, the carrier plays a very important role and should be carefully examined.
Identification and Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Escherichia coli O157: H7 in Foods
Authors: Rotar Ancuta Mihaela , Semeniuc Cristina Anamaria , Apostu Sorin , Pop Carmen , Duma Mihaela , Suharoschi Ramona , Giura Larisa
Published: December 2016

The objective of this study is to investigate the incidence of Escherichia coli in animal and non-animal foods, and mainly the incidence of the serotype O157: H7 producing verotoxin. The presence of common Escherichia coli and Escherichia coli O157: H7 in various foods (of animal and non animal origin) was performed in Transylvania area. We analyzed a total of one hundred forty-one samples of minced meat, one hundred twenty-six samples of meat , twenty six samples of meat products, five samples of alcoholic beverages, three samples of seafood, one hundred samples of cheese from pasteurized milk, seventeen samples of butter, four samples of vegetables and one sample of milk powder, using the standard cultural method and Vidas Eco method for E. coli O157: H7 strains. E. coli was identified in 50 samples of minced meat, 55 samples of meat prepared, 4 samples of meat products, 2 samples of alcoholic beverages, 25 samples of cheese from pasteurized milk, 6 samples of butter and 1 sample of vegetables. In this study were not been identified any foods contaminated with the E. coli O157: H7 serotype. The results of this reasearch have demostrated that E. coli wich represents a hygienic indicator of recent food contamination, can be destroyed with heat treatment and hygienic handling of foods. Our country over the years has been among the few countries where the incidence of the E. coli O157: H7 serotype has been minimal.
Using Dehydrated Vegetables in Some Brown Bread Types
Authors: Man Simona , Paucean Adriana
Published: December 2016

Expanding the range of bakery products in terms of producing supplemented or dietetic products has been an increasingly important trend in contemporary baking. Bakery products as basic and popular food, could be used in the prevention of nutritive deficiencies of many important nutrients, by supplementing the products with biologically valuable ingredients. Such ingredients are dehydrated vegetables in the form of powder. For establishing the bread quality, a special importance shows it’s chemical composition, because the substances that enter in it’s constitution serve to obtaining the energy necessary to the human body. Beside the chemical composition, the bread quality and alimentary use, respectively, depends a large measure on a series of signs: flavor and taste, external appearance, crumb porosity and texture, breads’ volume. This paper belongs to a more complex study, which aims are obtaining some bread assortments with high nutritional value, and improving their sensorial and rheological features, by adding dehydrated vegetables at different levels 4% potato flakes, 2% dehydrated onion, 0.5% dehydrated garlic and 2% dehydrated leek.
Assessment of Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Seafood
Authors: Apostu Sorin , Rotar Ancuţa Mihaela , Semeniuc Cristina Anamaria , Pop Carmen
Published: December 2016

The aim of this work is to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological attributesover a period of 5 months for two products from the category of Seafood:calamari rings and seafood cocktail. Appreciation of the freshness of seafood was tested bydetermining pH, easily hydrolysable nitrogen, the reaction Eber / Nessler andreaction with hydrogen sulphide according to SR ISO 2917:2007, SR 9065-7:2007and SR 9065-7:2008. Theresults of microbiological determinations for batch 1 revealed an increase inthe number of sulphite-reducing clostridia than the maximum limit. Resultsobtained from physico-chemical determinations were within the maximumpermissible by data legislation. The food quality is influenced by non-hygienicconditions of storage, handling and marketing.
The Physicochemical Quality of Traditional Burduf Cheese
Authors: Pop Carmen , Semeniuc Cristina Anamaria , Apostu Sorin , Rotar Ancuţa Mihaela
Published: December 2016

The aim of this study is the assessmentof the quality control of raw milk and traditional burduf cheese obtained fromcow milk mixed with 10% sheep milk. Appreciation of the integrity and freshness assessmentof milk (cow and sheep) was tested by physico-chemical analysis.On theshelf-live were determined the physico-chemical parameters in cheese samples. Theantibiotics residues were tested of the milk samples with portable analyser,model Rosa Charm Reader. Theresults of physico-chemical determinations for the milk and cheese samples werewithin the maximum permissible by data legislation. Regardingthe content of antibiotics, the results were negative both for cow milk and forsheep milk. The sensorycharacteristics of burduf cheese are influenced by the different types of milk.
New Trend on Halva Production: Dietetic Halva and Nougat. Production Technology and Compositions
Authors: Racolta Emil , Muresan Vlad , Ticrea Livia
Published: December 2016

In the last years sugar free confectionery market had grown steadily. This types of products are primarily addressed to diabetics and dieters, but the main driving factor of their growth is the increase of the obese population who raised concern about their health. Halva is known as a high caloric product with its nutritional energy higher than 500 kcal/100g, the demand of a sugar free version for this confectionery products group being those a current need. This work aimed to develop new products – dietetic halva and nougat, their production technology and compositions being in detail described. A new trend on halva production was established by developing a dietetic halva and nougat. The problem which is solved by the current work is to assure a proper technology in order to obtain a dietetic halva similar in taste and texture with the conventional one.
A Geographical and Historical Overview of the Transylvanian Cuisine
Authors: Paucean Adriana
Published: December 2016

The aim of this essay is to describe the Transylvanian cuisine, based on its historical and geographical characteristics, but also, deeply connected to all the other elements that have a thing to say in its definition. Therefore, we will be able to better understand the gastronomic culture in this area and its potential. Geographically speaking, the region in the Carpathian garden is characterized by mountains, meadows and especially hills. The variety of nature’s forms, the moderate climate and the rich hydrographic network are defining elements to the vegetation and fauna of this place. The Transylvanian villages are filled with people who are deeply connected to the nature around them. Any visitor that connects with the daily life here can observe the big number of inland products obtained in personal farms or yards. A prosperous land reveals its numerous types of vegetable and fruit. A Christian nation for as long as it has existed, the Romanians use a variety of dishes at every Christian festal occasion. Therefore, the Orthodox Church has also influenced the culinary tradition in this area. Transylvania’s specific cuisine has its special traits, but it is also influenced by other cultures, whose route somehow intersected with ours, such as: Hungarians, Saxons, Jewish people, Ukrainians or Slovaks. Another trait that needs to be mentioned is the fact that our alimentary tradition is deeply connected to the season we are in. After the body gets a lot of meat and fats during winter, it gets purified during spring and summer when more fruits and vegetables are consumed. The most common gastronomic techniques in the Transylvanian cuisine are: marinating, maturation, fumigation, salting- procedures that use the natural potential and eliminate the use of the chemical additives. In conclusion, we can consider the Transylvanian cuisine one of the most important parts of the multicultural heritage.
Research Regarding High Gravity Brewing in the Pilot Station USAMV Cluj-Napoca
Authors: Borsa Andrei , Mudura Elena , Hadarean Munteanu Vlad Vasile , Muste Sevastita , Cerbu (Muresan) Andruta , Vlaic Romina
Published: December 2016

This paper aims to present preliminary research results obtained while developing and implementing a high gravity beer fermentation process. Production trials were performed in brewery pilot plant from University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Food Science and Technology. The tehnological parameters were adapted and monitored during the making.
Evaluation of Dairy Sector Safety and Security in Three Hypermarkets (A, B, C) from Transylvania County
Authors: Vlaic Romina Alina , Muste Sevastita , Semeniuc Cristina , Muresan Andruta , Borsa Andrei
Published: December 2016

The safety and  security of milk and dairy products were monitored in three hypermarkets from Transylvania County by evaluation of  several essential key parameters. Results showed variations of quality indicators and this leaded to nomination of each source of interference in order to determine the responsibility of each supermarket
Minerals Concentration and Textural Properties of Romanian Beef Row and Cooked Meat and Offal
Authors: Tudoreanu Liliana , Goran Gheorghe Valentin , Crivineanu Victor , Codreanu Mario Darius
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Consumers preferences for solid food are, for the majority of foods groups, influenced by their textural properties. Romanian traditional cuisine is rich in meat foods and therefore this food group has an important contribution to the total mineral intake as well as the ingestion of potentially toxic metals such as Cd and Pb. Although beef liver is an important source of minerals for human consumption, its concentrations in Cd and Pb and heterogeneous textural properties may hinder its acceptability. Aims: The purpose of the work was to estimate raw and cooked beef meat and offal mineral quality including Cd and Pb concentrations and their contribution to a balanced human diet and health  as well as the influenced of thermal preparation on their mineral and textural properties. Materials and methods:  Beef liver, kidney and longissimus dorsi muscle were bought from local markets. Thermal preparation was conducted by microwave and boiling with no water contact. Texture profile analyses was conducted for quantifying textural properties such as  Hardness, Cohesiveness, Springiness, Springiness Index, Chewiness, Adhesiveness and Stiffness. The mineral concentrations of the raw and cooked samples were analyzed by ICP-MS. Conclusion: The offal textural parameters variability was very large within the same organ and compared to the muscle textural parameters variability too. Muscle and offal thermal preparation strongly influenced their minerals’ concentrations as well as their textural properties. Thermal preparation significantly decreased beef liver and kidney samples’ total K and Na concentrations. It is suggested that for improving beef liver acceptability, the consumer has to be advised on the influence of the thermal preparation on beef liver parts’ textural properties as well as minerals concentrations.
Study on Probiotic Icecream
Authors: Cota Cristina , Stanila Andreea
Published: December 2016

Use of probiotics in human diet benefits the consumers by regulating intestinal transit and immune system. Using various foods as a vehicle for probiotics has become increasingly popular practice. Based on these considerations, we wanted to study the possibility of obtaining icecream which contains viable microorganism cells with probiotic role. I chose ice cream because it is a product with a high nutrient content both for microorganisms and consumers. The main objective of this paper is to study the ability of different strains of probiotics to remain viable in the matured icecream compared to icecream stored at -5°C. Five samples of icecream were prepared, all after the same recipe. Molasses was used as a sweetener. The difference between the five types of ice cream consisted of the milk used, which was inoculated with different strains: Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium infantis 4BN, Lactobacillus casei 4BN, Bifidobacterium breve 4BN and a mix prepared from the strains mentioned above. We determined the fat content of the icecream, using the butirometric method and its acidity by titration with NaOH. The results obtained were compared with the acidity and the fat content (determined using the Röse-Gottlieb extraction method) of the homemade icecream. Viable cell counting was performed by Trypane-Blue method and then the Fourier-IR spectra of the samples were evaluated. The cells of Lactobacillus plantarum strain and the bacterial cells in the mix proliferated the best, both in matured icecream and in icecream stored at -5°C. Most of the cells belonging to other strains of bacteria remained viable, but not all. Given these results, we can consider the molasses sweetened icecream as a suitable food product to carry certain types of probiotics.
Variation with the cultivar on the processing of apples as clear juice
Authors: Lazar Vasile , Sima Rodica Maria , Gocan Tincuța , Marian Alexandru
Published: December 2016

The researches done at UASVM Cluj-Napoca in the frame of Horticultural product technology Department between 2014-2015 years followed the behavior of five apple cultivars at processing as clear juice. The apple juice characteristics (soluble solids content, organic acids content and clarification grade) were analyzed at processing of apples as clear juice and three months later, in order to determine how the initial characteristics of raw material were found again in the finished product. In order to provide the microbiological stability of juice, preservation was done with two chemical methods (sulfur dioxide – SO2 and sodium benzoate) and one physical method (pasteurization). The obtained results revealed ‘Florina’ cultivar, which had a processing efficiency as juice about 60%, high soluble solids content, 1% acidity, good clarification grade of juice, and pasteurization as microbiological stabilization method.
Influence of Different soil Management Effects on Chemical Parameters and Soil Enzyme Activities in a Long-Time Viticultural Trial. Part I: The Lanes
Authors: Schaller Klaus
Published: December 2016

Soil tillage and management concepts are basic operations in viticulture because with both interventions the viticultural ecosystem can shift to a stable and sustainable production system or in worst case will partly loose its productivity and getting harmful for surrounding environments. Modern viticulture should therefor focus on stable yield and qualities but also on soil quality and environmental sound production systems.In a longterm test 5 different tillage system (control, permanent grass sod, marginal sod, extensive and intensive shallow tillage) were investigated. In the grassed plots it could be demonstrated that the macronutrients P, K, and Mg changed their availability: inorganic P was reduced, K and Mg got in a new balance, favoring a better nutritional status of grapevines. Micronutrients availability was increased esp. Fe and Mn, which is essential on calcareous production sites. Plots with permanent grass cover showed an significant increase in total C. During the test period of 20 years permanent grass stored in an average ≈3.3 t CO2 x ha-1 x a-1. Neither the control plot nor the tilled ones could significantly increase the soils’ C stock.Biological activity was determined with enzyme assays. Glucosidases are significantly higher in grassed plots and extensive tilling; same is true for phosphatases. Urease is also highest in grassed plots and extensive tilling. A strong and significant stratification with soil depth could be demonstrated for all analyzed parameters.
The Influence of Terroir on Phenolic Composition of Red Grapes
Authors: Artem Victoria , Antoce Arina Oana , Ranca Aurora , Nechita Ancuta , Enache Laura , Postolache Elena
Published: December 2016

A rich content of phenolic compounds (anthocyans and tannins) is a fundamental technological condition for the obtaining of quality red wines - appreciated by increasing numbers of consumers, aware of the benefic health effects brought about by these biologically active compounds. The biosynthesis of phenols and their accumulation in the grape berries during ripening is influenced by a multitude of factors. In this study we focused on terroir and on the biological potential of the authorized red varieties for wines with controlled denomination of origin in four centres of three well-established viticultural regions: the Hills of Dobrogea, the Hills of Moldova, the Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia. The polyphenolic potential of the grapes was evaluated for the crop of 2015 by the standard Glories method, thus obtaining results for the total polyphenolic potential (ApH1), the extractable anthocyans potential (ApH3,2), the percentage of anthocyans extractability (%AE), the maturity of the seeds (MS) and total polyphenols (PT). By classifying the freshly harvested grapes on the basis of their phenolic potential using the statistical method of Principal Component Analysis, the studied varieties are clearly differentiated based on the viticultural terroi
The Study Related to the Execution of a Triangulation Network in the Dump of Rovinari Pit, in Order to be Restored to the Economic Circuit
Authors: Popescu George , Popescu Cosmin-Alin , Herbei Mihai , Dragomir Lucian
Published: December 2016

The lignite mining extraction within the mining perimeter in Rovinari is carried out through mining works in the open, by using large equipments for the excavation, transport and storage of the mining material. These surfaces are currently being set up in the area of level two of the dump, the west and north-west part of Rovinari pit. In order to carry out the set-up works and of follow-up of the stability of the pit levels it is necessary to maintain the triangulation network.
Butterfly Community Conservation Through Ecological Landscape Design in Urban Areas
Authors: Borsai Orsolya , Varga Mircea , Dumitras Adelina , Negrusier Cornel , Keseru Attila
Published: December 2016

Due urbanization and extension of agricultural areas most of the ecosystems are strongly affected. As a result, preservation of biodiversity becomes more and more important aiming to reestablish the lost habitats of different species (mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, etc.). Our research focuses on butterflies which constitute an extremely important group of ‘model’ organisms. We have identified 12 diurnal ‘flying beauties’ specific to Cluj area (threatened and unthreathened species) and investigated their ecological requirements that have to be provided for in any landscapes. Furthermore, based on the data colleted we have illustrated the utility of our approach by applying it to a hypothetical urban landscape (private garden) following the traditional environmental guidelines in our landscape design.
Influence of the Mother Bulb Size on the Growth and Development of Allium ‘Purple Rain’
Authors: Rosca Aurelia Elena , Draghia Lucia , Chelariu Liliana Elena , Brinza Maria
Published: December 2016

The experiment aims was to study the influences of the mother bulb weight on the growth and development, of the plants of ornamental onion. The study was conducted during October 2015 – June 2016 and the biologic material was represented by Allium ‘Purple Rain’. The bulbs were divided in three different weight groups: W1 (15.1-30 g), W2 (5.1-15 g), W3 (< 5 g), which were reprezented the three variants (V1, V2, respectively V3). The bulbs were planted in the field and the plants were studied thrue the biometric determinations. The results were compared with the average of the experiment. The research showed  that  the all the analyzed  characters (number and length of leaves, number and  weight of new formed bulbs, flowers yield, diameter of the inflorescence) were decreasing from V1 to the V3 variant. The highest number of the flowering plants (98.9 %) was resulted from V1 variant. From V2, bloomed only 20% of the bulbs and from V3 the bulbs did not got flowers. The flowering time was earlier for the plants resulted from the biggest bulbs (V1), with around 3 days, then the V2 and around 7 days then V3.  The capacity to form new bulbs, expressed in bulb number or bulb weight per plant, was increased with the increasing of the mother bulb weight. The number of leaves per plant and the length of the leaves were higher for  V1, as against the other two variants
Topographical survey work and stake out of an agroindustrial building from Periam village, Timis county
Authors: Barliba Livia Luminita , Barliba Costel , Smuleac Adrian
Published: December 2016

The main objective of the project was to achieve a topographic survey works and mapping of an agro-purpose storage for vegetables and fruits produced by the existing farms from the village.The work theme includes achieving of cadastral plans base on a 1/5000 scale, using  measurements for all studied locations and land cadastre units. GPS technology used in thickening RGNS, namely the determination of network support, lead to the lifting of all topographical stake out of  the contour points. (Bârliba Luminiţa Livia, et. all.,2004),After that, the points were used as starting points for execution the tracing of the surface construction with the support of a total station.For topographical survey was used a V82 South GNSS receiver with two frequencies and 7 channels which allows RTK positioning in real time and then it was used  permanent topographic station nearby Timisoara (TIM1.2.3). After overlapping the situation plan and  plan developed by an architect, it was made the stake out of industrial building’s foundation with Leica Total Station 1205+, through the dedicated "Stakeout" software.Topographical works generally pursue two base objectives: the topographical survey completed by a digital representation of a small land area and staking out the construction building  respectively implementing the projects on the ground (Bârliba Luminiţa Livia, et. all.,2005). This paper demonstrated that it is possible to achieve the optimal time of all field and office operations with precision and accuracy parameters required by the topographical laws and rules.
Use of a digital information system to achive a topographical embossed plan in Farcasesti village, Gorj county
Authors: Barliba Livia Luminita , Barliba Costel , Eles Gabriel
Published: December 2016

The purpose of this paper is to obtain thematic maps and topographic analyzes determined on the field and processed through the basic programs of AutoCAD, TopoLT and Global Mapper which along with topogeodezical details high up in on the field create a database required to implement a feasibility study, as a previous step of the general cadastre in the Farcasesti village, Gorj county.Topographical surveying were made with GNSS technology using the RTK-Kinematic method, South V-82 type in Real Time  and data processing was performed by specialized graphics programs.Field data collected with GPS RTK were transferred to a computer using specialized software LeicaGeo Combined Office and other software like Notepad, Excel, Word, AutoCad 2013. The imported data from the field in three spatial coordinates, respectively X, Y and Z, were the basis for drawing up planimetric situation plans by outlining the details of the terrain and elevation.In the present paper, we demonstrate that the use of GPS technology made possible topogeodezical data collection from a large area with high precision in a short time using reduced material and human resources. This allowed us to import data from the field by using topogeodezical specialized programs and accurately achieve the outlines of buildings and perimeter, as verified by superimposing them on orthophotomap. Achieving digital plans using AutoCAD Architectural demonstrated that they can be made with accuracy and precision permitting various analyzes of land, including the construction of contour in 2D and 3D.
Responses to Drought and Salinity in the Endangered Species Ligularia sibirica (L.) Cass.
Authors: Matei Andreea Natalia , Al Hassan Mohamad , Boscaiu Monica , Alexiu Valeriu , Vicente Oscar
Published: December 2016

The negative effects of environmental stress factors on plant distribution and survival are increasing due to climate change and anthropogenic activities. We have analysed some responses to abiotic stress in Ligularia sibirica, a postglacial relict that is critically endangered in Europe. L. sibirica seedlings were subjected to water or salt stress treatments in the greenhouse. After the treatments, plant material was harvested and several growth parameters were measured; leaf contents of common osmolytes, the degree of oxidative stress affecting the plants and the level of antioxidant phenolic compounds were also determined. Both, drought and, especially, salt stress had a negative effect on the growth of L. sibirica plants. Treated plants showed an increase in proline (Pro) and total soluble sugars (TSS) levels, stronger under salt stress. Malondialdehyde (MDA, an oxidative stress biomarker) contents almost doubled, and antioxidant phenolics increased significantly in salt-stressed, but not in water-stressed plants. Pro accumulation can be used as a salt and drought stress biomarker in L. sibirica and, together with TSS, likely contributes to osmotic adjustment under stress. Increase of antioxidant phenolics appears to partly compensate the salt-induced generation of oxidative stress.
Drought responses in six hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars
Authors: Shahi-Gharahlar Ali , Fatahi Mohammad Reza , Zamani Zabihollah , Al Hassan Mohamad , Boscaiu Monica , Vicente Oscar
Published: December 2016

Drought is one of the major causes of reduction of crop yields worldwide, a problem that will increase in the next decades due to climate change. We describe here an initial attempt to define biochemical markers associated to water stress in several hazelnut cultivars, by measuring the levels of common osmolytes and the generation of secondary oxidative stress, in plants subjected to water stress, and after recovery from the stress treatment. Proline appears to be a reliable marker in this species, as its accumulation in leaves correlates well with the degree of stress affecting the plants. Differences between cultivars in relative Pro accumulation and oxidative stress suggested that some cultivars are more tolerant than others and could be selected for cultivation in drought-affected areas
The Behaviour of Some Grape Hybrid Elite Varieties Obtained at SCDVV Blaj, in 2014-2015
Authors: Babes Anca Cristina , Iliescu Maria , Tomoiaga Liliana Lucia
Published: December 2016

At Research Station for Viticulture and Enology Blaj (SCDVV Blaj), is a continuous process to improve and to obtain the new grapevine varieties, by sexual crossbreeding and clonal selection, varieties with high sugar accumulation and with equilibrate acidity, which could ensure high quality wines. During 2014-2015 period, the hybrid elite varieties: 5-26 and 6-110 were compared to the control Pink Traminer 60 Bl. and Feteasca Regala 21 Bl. As a study result, the elite varieties, 5-26 and 6-110, stood out by sugar/acidity balance, with good resistance to pests and diseases.
Detection of high endemic and zoonotic risk areas regarding the infestation with Taenia solium larvae in pigs in Romania
Authors: Oleleu Ana Maria , Cozma Anamaria , Toma Naic Andra , Oleleu Ioan , Cozma Vasile
Published: December 2016

In Romania, it is necessary to collect recent data on the prevalence of swine cysticercosis, to detect areas of high endemicity and zoonotic risk, to prevent economic losses through proper implementation of control programs. A retrospective epidemiological study was performed during the period 2009-2013, by accessing report/surveillance systems and management of infected animals by analyzing the temporal and spatial distribution of swine cysticercosis in Romania. The study was conducted on the reporting of cases confirmed after the macroscopic exam in slaughterhouses after slaughtering the animals, in accordance to the national epidemio-surveillance strategic program for swine cysticercosis.In term of spatial spread, outbreaks were discovered in 7 countries (16.66%) of the 42 existing in Romania. During the studied period there were a total of 10 disease outbreaks. In term of temporal spread, cases of disease had been recorded every year taken under study. Links between the same different outbreaks, exist in the same year or in successive years, so we can see evolution trend of infection in the north-west of Romania, where there were discovered five of seven outbreaks.Analyzing the maintaining/recurrence of infection in outbreaks, we can mention Alba country, located in the north-west of the country, where the infestation was maintained 4 years (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). In Cluj, the results obtained were correlated with T. solium infestation in humans by eating pork. The obtained results demonstrated that the control programs currently applied are not sufficient to diminuate and/or eradicate these diseases in Romania. Serological surveillance and molecular diagnostic tests are mandatory to be introduced, besides the slaughterhouse basic exams.
Haematologic and biochemical changes in bitchs with clinical and subclinical mastitis
Authors: Vasiu Iosif , Sarpataki Orsolya , Bedecean Ioana , Pop Raul Alexandru , Brudașcă Florinel Gheorghe
Published: December 2016

Abstract Mastitis in bitch is in general superficially researched and evaluated. Data regarding blood tests during bitch glandular tissue inflammation is scarcely documented, therefore this paper aims to assess blood response in such cases. A total of 74 blood samples were obtained from lactating dams.These included females with Lactatio sine graviditate, with or without overt signs of mammary gland illness and with or without other signs of disease. Routine complete blood count and serum total proteins were evaluated. Complete blood count and total serum protein levels showed great flexibility, thus making it very difficult to establish and describe a clear and common haematological and biochemical pathway during mastitis inflammatory response. Clincians shoulds not relay only on blood tests whenever dealing with such pathology. Complete blood count and total serum protein levels should only be used as complementary tests, alongside other assays such as milk microbiology or cytology.
Clinical Evalualtion in Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Rat
Authors: Ruxanda Flavia , Bel Lucia Victoria , Raţiu Cristian Adrian , Miclăuş Viorel , Peştean Cosmin , Oana Liviu Ioan
Published: December 2016

The present study focused on evaluation of induction, maintenance and emergence of inhaled anesthesia and comparison of these anesthetics times for isoflurane and sevoflurane. The biological material consisted of 12 Wistar rats divided into 2 groups, each containing a number of 6 rats. One group was anesthetized with isoflurane and the other with sevoflurane. We monitorized the rats during all stages of anesthesia, observing how the induction established, the state of the rats throughout the anestesia and the moment of the first recovery signs, the moment the rats became active as well as the moment of full recovery from anesthesia. Both isoflurane and sevoflurane rapidly induced the anesthesia, without excitation signs and the emergence was significantly faster in sevoflurane group in comparison to the isoflurane group, being accompanied by horipilation in both anesthetics.
Anthracosis in a Baboon From a Zoological Garden. A Case Report
Authors: Ruxanda Flavia , Gal Adrian Florin , Boşca Bianca , Matosz Bianca Alexandra , Rus Vasile , Raţiu Cristian , Miclăuş Viorel
Published: December 2016

Anthracosis is a disease encountered in both humans and animals. The present study was conducted on a baboon from a zoological garden, which died of natural causes. During morphopathological examination, we observed pulmonary anthracosis, with coal particles in both macrophages’ cytoplasm and free in septa, interstitium and pleura. The pulmonary anthracosis was moderate, thus the structural and fuctional changes were minimal and the disease evolved without any clinical manifestation.
Legs and Claws Condition and Lameness in Sows
Authors: Relic Renata , Rogozarski Dragan , Savic Radomir , Savic Mila , Bojkovski Jovan , Becskei Zsolt
Published: December 2016

Lameness is a multi-factorial condition that depends on managerial as well as genetic variables, but often is related to legs and feet condition of the animals. The aim of the study was to give an overview of legs and claws condition and the presence of lameness in sows at one industrial farm. Total 130 animals (90 dry i.e. pregnant and 40 lactating sows) were observed. The occurrence of leg joints swellings, than claws condition (toes length, dew claw condition, cracked wall) and lameness (in animals in group boxes) were visually recorded and then classified according to the appropriate protocols. Findings proved the occurrence of one or more of examined conditions in 40% of pregnant sows and in 45% sows in lactation. In more than 20% of pregnant sows lameness was presented. There was statistically significant positive correlation between the occurrence of lameness and leg swellings and between lameness and claw condition in pregnant sows (in both cases p<0.0001). The results show that lameness is a significant problem in the studied farm. In general, more attention should be given to monitoring of sows' physical condition and behaviour, to minimize the occurrence of welfare problems and to reduce production losses.
ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE OF MICROBIAL PATHOGENS ISOLATED FROM CALVES WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Authors: Nadas George Cosmin , Chirila Flore , Bouari Cosmina , Fit Nicodim
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Respiratory disease in calves is an actual problem, a major cause of economic losses due to mortality, growth delay and improper development. These conditions are frequent in calves due to the weaning stress, transport and environmental changes.Aims: The aim of this study was the isolation of bacteria from 30 calves with respiratory disorders and their antibiotic susceptibility testing.Materials and methods: Samples were collected from calves with respiratory disorders (nasal discharge) aged 6 to 9 weeks in 2 series, using sterile swabs. Samples were initially inoculated on blood agar and MacConkey agar following the characteristics of the colonies and microscopic examination that enabled the identification of bacterial species. Isolated strains were used to flood Mueller-Hinton agar to carry out sensitivity testing. The antibiotics tested were represented by: Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, Gentamicin, Florfenicol, Enrofloxacin, Marbofloxacin, Penicillin G, Cefquinone, Tulathromycin, Ceftiofur, Tylosin and Cephalotin.Results: Genus Streptococcus have been identified in 23 samples, followed by Staphylococcus identified in 14 samples, and Bacillus spp., in 10 nasal swabs; The most common bacteria associations were represented by Streptococcus-Staphylococcus, Streptococcus-Staphylococcus-Bacillus, and Streptococcus-E.coli. The most efficient antibiotic was Cefquinome (Cobactan), followed by Penicillin G and Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (Amoxiclav); the least effective antibiotics were Florfenicol and Tulathromycin. Conclusions: The study carried out on nasal discharge samples collected from calves with respiratory disorders and their antimicrobial profile testing led to the following conclusions: 1) Low susceptibility to Florfenicol is caused by previous treatments when this molecule was excessively used and without prior sensitivity testing. 2) Cefquinome may represent an emergency therapeutic antibiotic for respiratory infections in calves, but the administration should always be preceded by susceptibility testing of the isolates.
Behavioural Responses of Stallions to a Novel Object
Authors: Popescu Silvana , Diugan Eva , Oros Daniela , Stepan Caius , Danci Liana , Borda Cristin
Published: December 2016

The aim of this study was to test the response towards a novel object in Lipizzaner and Romanian Draft stallions. In addition the effect of the object’s colour on the behavioural response of the horses was investigated. The novel object test was performed in Lipizzaner (n = 11) and Romanian Draft (n = 8) stallions, in four different stages, observing the stallions during 45 minutes in each stage (15 minute/colour ball), and assessing a series of behavioural indicators. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software. There were no significant differences in the response of the horses to the novel object in the three stages, or between the different breeds. An important result was the absence of discrimination of colour differences; the stallions were behaving similarly, irrespective to the colour of the ball. Based on the obtained results it can be concluded that the stallions were receptive to the novel object, they liked the balls, and these can be used to alleviate the monotony in the periods of individual housing in boxes.
MICROSCOPICAL ASPECTS CONCERNING THE PRESENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MITOCHONDRIA IN INTRALOBULAR AND INTERLOBULAR DUCTS FROM RAT PAROTID GLAND
Authors: Rus Vasile , Matosz Bianca , Ruxanda Flavia , Bogdan Sidonia , Rațiu Cristian , Miclaus Viorel
Published: December 2016

Saliva secreted by acini from parotid gland is concentrated in the excretory ducts. This study aims to highlight certain microscopical aspects concerning the presence, density and disposition of mitochondria in intralobular and interlobular ducts from parotid parenchyma in rats. In the intralobular ducts’ segment lined by cuboidal cells, mitochondria are present throughout the whole cytoplasm, without a regular arrangement. In the area where cells are columnar, mitochondria become more numerous and most of them are disposed in the basal half and have a regular disposition (perpendicular to the basal pole). In the interlobular ducts, mitochondria are somehow less, but their disposition is similar to the one in the previous segment. In intralobular ducts with a thin wall, mitochondria have an irregular disposition and are present throughout the whole cytoplasm, while in striated and interlobular ducts, they have a regular disposition, perpendicularly on the basal pole of the cell and most of them are concentrated in the basal half of the cell.
Hair Mineral Levels in Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis
Authors: Badea Emanuela , Goran Gheorghe Valentin , Crivineanu Victor
Published: December 2016

Atopic dermatitis is a genetic allergic skin disease that can be triggered by various environmental factors. This research aimed to study the possible correlation between heavy metal and mineral concentration and presence of atopic dermatitis. Hair samples from dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis were analyzed and compared to samples from the control group via ICP-OES method. Cu was the only element significantly decreased (p = 0.01) in the study group. No statistical significance was found for heavy metals.
Using Crossmatch tests for serological compatibility assessment intra- and interspecific at dogs and cats
Authors: Muntean Sergiu Adrian , Ștefănuț Cristina Laura , Drăgan Rareș , Ognean Laurent , Barabasi Ildiko
Published: December 2016

Introduction: Selecting compatible blood is essential for the safety and efficiency of transfusion therapy both in cats, which can show preformed alloantibodies, and in canines, which usually do not have such antibodies. Correct performing and repeating Crossmatch tests can prevent both immediate and delayed immune reactions caused by sensitization of patients. In the cats’ case, it is called into question solving low availability of sources of compatible blood donors by using canines, if it would be possible dog-cat xenocompatibility. Aims: The aim of this study is to comparatively analyze serological intraspecific and interspecific compatibility on samples of dogs and cats in order to evaluate the possibility of implementing transfusion therapy with canine blood to feline patients. Materials andMethods: There were conducted Crossmatch tests on blood samples (n=42) collected (on EDTA) from dogs (n=36) and from cats (n=6) from the FMV Cluj-Napoca clinics and from a private veterinary clinic. There were performed 156 Crossmatch tests, predominantly through quick technique on smears (Ognean and Cernea, 2011) and in some cases (15%) the method based on separating the plasma and preparing hematies suspension (5%) from the previously washed red blood cells concentrate.Results: Intraspecific compatibility on dogs was predominantly negative. Remarkable is the case of a canine patient on which we registered all 24 Crossmatch major tests high positive intensity (3+), corresponding to a patient with preformed alloantibodies, without a historical therapy with blood products. Regarding the intraspecific compatibility tests, as we had expected, all 30 xenocompatibility dog-cat tests showed high positive reactions, both for major and minor Crossmatch. (3+/4+).Conclusions: The intraspecific evaluations revealed a high level of blood compatibility in the case of dogs unsensitivized through previous blood transfusions, yet without excluding the possibility of some atypical sensitivization for clinical interest. Having all the interspecific tests exclusively highly positive, we can not sustain a probable xenotransfusion.
Cutaneous Flaps for Closing Skin Defects in Dogs
Authors: Beteg Florin , Muste Aurel
Published: December 2016

Cutaneous flaps are used for closing wounds caused by traumatic accidents, oncological surgery (tumor removal), and burns (thermal, chemical, radiations). Skin grafting has the advantages of requiring just only one surgery for closing the defects once the wound bed is adequately prepared.The objective of the study was  to describe and asses the eficiency  of local cutaneous flaps for closing  skin defects in dogs.Seven dogs  underwent reconstruction of soft tissue wounds resulted from traumatic lesion or  after large tumors removal. Skin defects were located on the trunk and limbs. Cutaneous local flaps(advancement and rotational) were created by surgical preparations and mobilization the full tickness skin fold to enabling closure of adjacent defects. After wound debridment or tumoral removal a very carefull atraumatic and aseptical preparation of the flaps  were performed to preserve vascularization for adecquate blood supply.Cutaneous local flaps  proved effective for closing large defects in all dogs. Partial marginal necrosis of a portion of the flap occurred in one dog because of  procedure and technique errors, but the concurent remanent defects were adequate  to primary closure.  The wounds ultimately healed , without major complications.The skin local flaps(advancement and rotational) are a versatile technique that could be  use in a variety of locations, depending on skin defects shape and localization. The clinical results are comparable with those reported for  advanced reconstructive procedure.