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In 2022, on the chernozem from Caracal, in the wheat soils sown on 1,100 ha in the production farms of SCDA Caracal, the non-didactic department of the University of Craiova, in two locations: Caracal and Stoenești, FOLIQ 36 Nitrogen was administered to 7 wheat varieties: Glosa, Otilia, Izvor, Avenue, Gabrio, Euclide and Caro line. Leaf samples were taken from 13 physical blocks (one not treated with foliar fertilizer and 12 fertilized with foliar in two doses) in accordance with the leaf sampling instructions approved by the Analitycal Services Laboratory of Yara UK Limited-Packlington. Macro- and micro-nutrients were determined by laboratory analysis in England as follows: nitrogen (%), phosphorus (%), potassium (%), calcium (%), magnesium (%), sulphur (%), iron (ppm), zinc (ppm), manganese (ppm), boron (ppm), copper (ppm), molybdenum (ppm). Interpretation of the results showed that a dose of 1 l/ha significantly increased the zinc content, iron content and nitrogen content of the plant; significantly distinctive also the copper and sulphur content of the plant was increased; very significantly increased were the boron content and phosphorus content of the plant. The same dose also influenced yield very significantly. In general, Gabrio, Avenue and Euclide varieties showed high yields but also high nitrogen, boron, copper, calcium and phosphorus contents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background In light of recent increases in tuberculosis notifications in England and Wales, this study examines data on the occurrence of tuberculosis from other sources to see if the increase seen in notifications is corroborated. Methods Tuberculosis notifications for 1988-2000 were compared with laboratory reports of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates (1994-2000), national survey data for 1988, 1993 and 1998, and enhanced tuberculosis surveillance data for 1999 and 2000. Results Data from all three sources reveal a similar overall trend, with the increase most marked in 1999 and 2000 and a steady increase in the number of cases reported from London. The largest increase is seen in the 15-34 year age group. National survey and enhanced surveillance data show a continuing increase in the proportion of tuberculosis patients born abroad, and in number of patients from most non-White ethnic groups. All sources show an increased number of patients with extra-pulmonary disease. Conclusion A similar level in the overall increase in cases, and their distribution by geographic region, age, sex and site of disease, observed using data from all three sources, suggests that much of the increase is likely to be real. Data from additional continuous years of enhanced surveillance will permit more accurate assessment of trends in population subgroups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]