Origin of Initial Microflora of Palm Wine from Oil Palm Trees (Elaeis guineensis)

1973 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 559-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. I. Faparusi
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Palm Trees

Enumeration of Plant Species Inhabiting Oil Palm Trees (Elaeis-guineensis) at Zawlpui Plantation Site, Serchhip District, Mizoram

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-35
Author(s):  
Lal awmpuia ◽  
◽  
H. Lalruatsanga ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Plant Stem

A survey of plant species inhabiting oil palm trees was conducted in Zawlpui area of Serchhip district, Mizoram. The study area is a tropical potent agriculture zone, wherein small-scale business of Elaeis guineensis plantation is carried out by several farmers mainly within the gentle sloppy terrain. Oil palm with a rough bark harbors immense inhabitation by a variety plants, that rooted mostly on the debris at leaf base. Species diversity on the plant stem supposedly encourage insects and termites to establish herewith, thus causing harming to the tree. The sample stands within 400 m–800 m altitude were picked randomly. A total of 50 palm tree were accounted and all associated plants on the stem above 30 cm from the ground are all recorded. Species that cannot be identified on the site were pressed and observed at Botany Research lab, Pachhunga University College. The survey documented 38 vascular plant species which include 4 epiphytes and 1 non-vascular species of lichen, 1 bryophyte and 4 fungal species at that time. Invasive Peperomia pellucida and epiphytic pteridophytes Nephrolepis biserrata was found in most of the stand sample; however, Peperomia population decreases with the increasing elevation. Dynamics of inhabitant species diversity also correlate to location of tree. The study also established that diversity of inhabiting species was comparatively high on parts of the stem facing sunlight.

scholarly journals Screening and molecular characterization of cholesterol-lowering lactic acid bacteria isolated from African oil palm wine (Elaeis guineensis) and corn beer.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betrand Tatsinkou Fossi ◽  
Dickson Ebwelle Ekabe ◽  
Laure Toukam ◽  
Henri Olivier Tatsilong ◽  
Anandine Gagneux-Brunon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Cholesterol Lowering ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Genotypic Identification ◽  
African Oil Palm

Abstract Background: High serum cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to many fatalities. Probiotic supplementation improves health benefits by lowering serum cholesterol. African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) wine and corn beer have been described as potential sources of probiotic bacteria, but their cholesterol lowering activity has not been extensively investigated. Therefore in this study, we isolated and characterized lactic acid bacteria with probiotic and cholesterol lowering properties from these sources.Methods: A total of fifty lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from palm wine and corn beer using de Man Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) agar by pour plate method. Catalase negative and Gram positive colonies were considered as presumptive LAB. For probiotic properties and selection, acid and bile salt tolerance were evaluated based on viable colony count on MRS agar and cholesterol assimilation from culture media was performed by spectrophotometry. The data analysis was performed by One Way Analysis of Variance and p value< 0.05 was considered significant. The isolates with excellent cholesterol assimilation properties were selected and identified with species of morphology and biochemical analysis using API 50 CHL kit and genotypic identification by sequencing of 16 S rRNA gene.Results: Fifty isolates had morphological features similar to LAB. They were catalase negative and Gram positive colonies. Among the fifty isolates, five were considered as acid and bile tolerant (viable count exceeded 6logCFU/ml), with two isolates having excellent cholesterol assimilation property (>80%). The result obtained using API 50 CHL kit did not agree with the genotypic identification which was used to confirm the identity of the isolates as most closely related to Lactobacillus brevis ATCC (Accession No.NR116238) and Enterococcus faeccium NBRC (Accession No. NR113904).Conclusions: The two strains isolated from traditionally fermented drinks in Buea can be considered as potential probiotics. They can therefore be used to formulate food supplement needed to lower cholesterol in hypercholesterolemia patients.

scholarly journals Myxobiota of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: species on oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis, Arecaceae)

Rodriguésia ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 575-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clebson Firmino da Silva ◽  
Laise de Holanda Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Species Abundance ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Forest Fragments ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Forest Species ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Ecological Reserve

Abstract Elaeis guineensis Jacq. (Arecaceae), the oil palm tree, serves as a phorophyte for many different groups of organisms, someof whichhelp decompose organic matter comingfromthe organs of the tree itself or fromremainsof other plants retained in leaf sheaths. To study the myxobiota of E. guineensis, we examined living and dead trunks, leaves, bracts and inflorescences in the Gurjaú Ecological Reserve, in the township of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, Brazil. Incidence and species abundance were determined in three Atlantic forest fragments. The reported species are listed herein, followed the known distribution of each species in Brazil, and which of them occur on palm trees. All of the subclasses and five orders were recorded and 22 species were added to the list of myxomycetes associated with oil palm trees in Brazil. The highest incidence value was recorded on dead leaves. Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (O. F. Müll.) T. Macbr., Arcyria cinerea (Bull.)Pers. and Physarum compressum Alb.& Schwein. werethe most commonspecies, while Hemitrichia serpula (Scop.) Rostaf. ex Lister showed the highest levels of abundance and incidence, thus confirming its preference for the substrates provided by palm trees.

scholarly journals Weed Species Distribution of Juvenile Oil Palm Tree (Elaeis guineensis) Intercropped with Maize (Zea mays), Okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) and Pepper (Capsicum anuum var. abbreviatum)

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-490
Author(s):  
Ayodele Samuel OLUWATOBI ◽  
Kehinde Stephen OLORUNMAIYE
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Control Plot ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Palm Trees

This field experiment was carried out to evaluate the weed species distribution in the experimental plots of an intercrop of juvenile oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) with maize (Zea mays Linn.), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench) and pepper (Capsicum annuum var. abbreviatum). This was carried out during the cropping season between July and October 2012. The crops were intercropped with the juvenile oil palm trees of about 3-years-old. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized block design with five (5) replicates. The treatments comprised of intercropping distances of 1 m, 2 m and 3 m each for the three (3) crops (maize, okra and pepper) and a plot for each of the three (3) arable crops without oil palm trees as control. Weed species distribution was carried out in each of the plots to determine the Simpson’s Diversity Index (D), Simpson’s Index of Diversity (1-D) and Simpson’s Reciprocal Index (1/D). Weed species’ frequency, density, relative density, relative frequency, importance value, abundance, dominance and relative dominance were also computed from data collected at 3WAP and 6WAP. The results showed that the control plot has the highest weed species distribution at 3WAP having the lowest Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) of 0.0930. Okra plot has the least weed species distribution with the highest Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) of 0.2726. At 6WAP, the pepper plot has the highest weed species distribution having the lowest Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) of 0.1741. Control plot has the least weed species distribution with highest Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) of 0.2831.

scholarly journals Ethnobotany of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. and its importance in the household economy of the Ikale and Ilaje of Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakiru Morenikeji Erinoso ◽  
David Olaniran Aworinde ◽  
Olasimbo Anuoluwapo Teniola ◽  
Samuel Omoniyi Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Perennial Crop ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis Jacq ◽  
African Oil Palm

Background: African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.), a perennial crop that originated from Tropical rainforest of West Africa, is one of the most important economic oil crops in Nigeria providing income for rural and semi-urban folks. This study described the ethnobotany of the plant and evaluated the extent to which it contributes to the livelihood strategies of the Ikale and Ilaje speaking people of Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods: Interviews were conducted in the local language and questionnaires were administered to willing respondents. Photographs of tools/machines used in the production of palm oil and allied products were taken. Drawings of the tools were generated on site. Results: The plant is the principal source of palm oil. Major processing tools of palm oil include cracker, presser, digester, and boiling trough. Other products that are derived from oil palm parts are palm kernel oil, kernel meat (for livestock feed), kernel shells (for fuel), palm wine, broom, fish trap, and traditional soap. All these products are made using indigenous methods. They feature in medicinal preparations, traditional ceremonies and are important household commodities. Conclusions: The products derived from oil palm tree serve as means of livelihood in the study communities and are local resources used in everyday activities of the people. The indigenous production methods observed further emphasize the role these products play in the economy of oil palm product makers and sellers. Sustainable tapping of palm wine should be encouraged in order to derive maximum benefits from oil palm tree. Keywords: Ethnobotany, Economic Botany, African Oil Palm, Ondo State, Nigeria

scholarly journals Réaction de deux espèces d’igname (Dioscorea spp.) traitées avec du vin de palme (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.), aux champignons responsables des pourritures d’igname

Afrika Focus ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice Kouamé Assiri ◽  
Attaky Hortense Diallo ◽  
Andres Tschannen ◽  
Severin Ake
Keyword(s):  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
In Vivo Tests ◽  
Natural Fungicide ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis Jacq

The sensitivity of Dioscorea alata var. bètè-bètè and D. cayenensis-rotundata var. krenglè treated with palm wine obtained from oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) to seven fungi isolated from yam rots was assessed. Yam tubers were collected from two markets in Abidjan and also from storage sites in Bringakro (at 180 km from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire). Pathogenecity tests showed that Penicilium oxalicum was the most pathogenic among all fungi isolated. Krenglè was more susceptible than bètè-bètè. In vitro, fermented palm wine totally inhibited mycelial growth of all fungi isolated with the exception of P. oxalicum and Aspergillus niger. Inhibition percentage of mycelial growth of all fungi was more important for krenglè than bètè-bètè. Regardless the yam species, in vivo tests showed that fermented palm wine was more effective than non fermented palm wines when used as a preventive treatment. Key words: natural fungicide, palm wine, integrated disease management 

scholarly journals Antibacterial Effects of Palm Wine (Elaeis guineensis) on Salmonella typhi Isolated from Different Sources

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
O. C. Ojo ◽  
S. A. Agboola
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Antibacterial Effects ◽  
Natural Fermentation ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Plant Products ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition ◽  
Different Sources

Background: Palm wine is a traditional alcoholic beverage produce by natural fermentation of the sap of palm trees. Palm wine is normally use traditionally for the extraction of active ingredients from leaves, barks and stems of some medicinal search for new antimicrobial agents. The discovery of new antimicrobial agents from different sources such as microorganisms, animals, plants and plant products has been the major challenge of researchers. Aims: This research work is to investigate the antibacterial effects of palm wine (Elaeis guineensis) on Salmonella typhi isolated from different sources. Study Design: The samples were collected overnight from palm trees (E. guineensis). And it was assayed for antibacterial activity on S. typhi isolated from different sources using Agar well diffusion method. The effect of dilution and fermentation duration of the palm wines on isolated S. typhi was also determined. Palm wine (E. guineensis) inhibited S. typhi isolated, with diameter zones of inhibition ranging from 6.33±0.67 to 39.33±0.33 mm respectively. Palm wine from both palm trees was found to be more active against S. typhi than the conventional antibiotics (Chloramphenicol, Amoxycillin, Gentamycin and Ciprofloxacin) used, with diameter zones of inhibition ranging from 1.00± 0.33 to 20.67±0.57. The greatest inhibitory effect was on S. typhi isolated from well water (6.67± 0.31 to 44.67± 0.67 mm), while the least effect was on S. typhi isolated from an apparently healthy individual with inhibition ranging from 7.33±0.33 to 29.67± 0.33 mm. Also, the growth inhibitory effects of both palm wines on all S. typhi isolates used increased with increase in period of fermentation with diameter zones of inhibition ranging from 15.67±0.67 to 44.33 ± 0.33 mm for palm wine from R. vinifera and 6.33±0.33to 39.33±0.33 mm for palm wine from E. guineensis. Conclusion: The discovery of new antimicrobial agents from different sources such as microorganisms, animals, plants and plant products has been the major challenge of researchers. It is conceivable therefore that palm wine subjected to natural fermentation could be used to treat infections caused by S. typhi that is typhoid fever.

scholarly journals Algunas pautas de manejo de las malezas para incrementar los insectos benéficos en el cultivo de palma aceitera (Elaeis guineensis Jacquin).

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramón Mexzón
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Annual Plants ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Perennial Plants ◽  
Beneficial Insects ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Pathogenic Agents

We found that weeds most frequentIy visited by insects were, in descending order, the species of Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Leguminose and Malvaceae. Of those, 23 were annuals and 38 were perennials. The annual plants flowered during the dry season and the perennial during various periods along the year. Most ofthose species grew in fields with young oil palm trees without the "Kudzu" cover, as well as on roadsides, along canal s and drainage and on clearings inside adult plantations. Some perennial plants with extra-floral glands, growing in fields with adult oil palm trees, proved to be very attractive to insects. The increase in the arthropod population (including beneficial insects), can be obtained through a conservative management of the vegetation. We point out the need to support such changes in the vegetation, based on ecological studies, in order to avoid favoring damaging insects and or pathogenic agents, and also in order to evaluate the effect of such measures over health and yield of the crop.

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