Diseases of Albizia lebbeck (Black Siris)

This study investigated the influence of treated greywater on growth and protein content of multipurpose (forage and ornamental) transplants, Prosopis juliflora L., Prosopis tamarugo L., and Albizia lebbeck L. Transplants of tested species were irrigated with treated greywater, diluted greywater (grey + distilled water, 1:1/by volume), and distilled water (control) for seven months. Water quality analysis showed that the concentrations of nutrients and heavy metals found in the greywater were within the acceptable range compared with Jordan Institution for Standard and Metrology (JISM) and the World Health Organization (WHO) thresholds for safe use of greywater. Escherichia coli found in the greywater were lower compared to JISM and WHO guidelines for the safe use of greywater. Irrigation with treated greywater increased shoot fresh weight by 24–39% and dry weight by 34–40% compared to diluted greywater and control. No significant difference in crude protein was noticed between water treatments. Prosopis species (P. juliflora Albizia lebbeck L. and P. tamarugo Albizia lebbeck L.) had higher shoot fresh (35%) and dry weight the same species had lower crude protein (44%) when compared to Albizia lebbeck Albizia lebbeck L. The reuse of treated greywater for landscaping or forage production alleviates the demand for water resources and reduces the pressure on wastewater treatment plants. However, considering the controversial findings of previous studies on greywater quality (especially, long-term reuse), the reuse of treated greywater needs to be considered with caution and periodic quality analyses and economic assessments are required.

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Adsorption of p-chlorophenol onto microporous activated carbon from Albizia lebbeck seed pods by one-step microwave assisted activation

Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis ◽

10.1016/j.jaap.2013.01.008 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 100 ◽

pp. 253-260 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Muthanna J. Ahmed ◽

Samar K. Theydan

Keyword(s):

Activated Carbon ◽

Albizia Lebbeck ◽

Microwave Assisted ◽

One Step

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Nutritive value of Albizia lebbek supplements for growing sheep

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1071/ea9920273 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 273 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

i Dwatmadj ◽

E Teleni ◽

AR Bird ◽

JB Lowry

Keyword(s):

Plasma Glucose ◽

Nutritive Value ◽

Environmental Temperature ◽

Daily Maximum ◽

Albizia Lebbeck ◽

N Retention ◽

Grass Hay ◽

Ad Libitum ◽

Dietary Treatments ◽

Albizia Lebbek

This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of supplements of siris (Albizia lebbeck) flowers and leaves on Merino wethers fed Mitchell grass hay (Astrebla spp.). Three groups, each of 6 sheep, were fed the following diets: hammermilled Mitchell grass hay ad libitum (M); M + 181 g DM/day of siris flowers (MF), and M + 216 g DM/day of siris leaves (ML). The experiment, conducted over 17 days, measured feed intake and digestibility, nitrogen (N) retention, and plasma glucose and urea concentrations. The total DM intakes by MF and ML sheep were significantly (P<0.01) higher than those in M sheep. As a result of the supplement of siris flowers, the digestibility of the MF diet was highest (P<0.01). Sheep fed the M diet showed negative N retention, while MF and ML sheep showed positive N retention. The increased (P<0.01) N retention in the MF and ML sheep was associated with increased (P<0.01) urinary N excretion. The improved nutritional state of MF and ML sheep was associated with increases in plasma glucose and urea concentrations. Environmental temperature, which reached a mean daily maximum of 31.3�C, did not interact with the dietary treatments.

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Optimization of transesterification of biodiesel using green catalyst derived from Albizia Lebbeck Pods by mixture design

Renewable Energy ◽

10.1016/j.renene.2016.12.035 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 104 ◽

pp. 185-196 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

N. Subramonia Pillai ◽

P. Seeni Kannan ◽

S.C. Vettivel ◽

S. Suresh

Keyword(s):

Mixture Design ◽

Albizia Lebbeck ◽

Green Catalyst

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The effective removal of heavy metals from water by activated carbon adsorbents of Albizia lebbeck and Melia azedarach seed shells

Soil and Water Research ◽

10.17221/212/2018-swr ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (No. 1) ◽

pp. 30-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mohib Ullah ◽

Ruqia Nazir ◽

Muslim Khan ◽

Waliullah Khan ◽

Mohib Shah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Activated Carbon ◽

Toxic Metals ◽

Low Cost ◽

Future Generations ◽

Carbon Adsorbents ◽

Melia Azedarach ◽

Albizia Lebbeck ◽

Effective Removal ◽

Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽

Concentrated Solution

The removal of toxic metals like lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) is very urgent keeping their hazardous effects in view. In this work, seeds of Albizia lebbeck and Melia azedarach trees were converted into activated carbon adsorbents and applied for the adsorptive removal of Pb and Cd metals from an aqueous solution. The as prepared adsorbents were characterised by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The removal efficiencies of both metals were strongly dependent on their initial concentration, contact time, pH, temperature and the quantity of adsorbents. 0.2 g of both adsorbents removed respectively 75 and 62% Pb and 77 and 66% Cd from from 100 ml of a 40 mg/l concentrated solution in 120 min at pH 5 and a temperature of 20°C. Both the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms were well fitted to the experimental data. We believe that this work will provide a convenient way to synthesise low cost activated carbon adsorbents for the remediation of highly toxic metals from wastewater to safeguard our environment for future generations.

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Évaluation de la qualité de composts à base de biomasses feuillées de deux espèces agroforestières à Cassou, Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso

International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences ◽

10.4314/ijbcs.v14i9.26 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. 3297-3307

Author(s):

Soungalo Soulama ◽

Wendbénédo Bruno Kabore ◽

Dasmané Bambara ◽

Michel Bembamba ◽

Edmond Hien

Keyword(s):

Zea Mays ◽

Arachis Hypogaea ◽

Zea Mays L ◽

Gliricidia Sepium ◽

International Standards ◽

Albizia Lebbeck ◽

Adansonia Digitata ◽

Sclerocarya Birrea ◽

Arachis Hypogaea L ◽

Leafy Biomass

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. and Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp. are species of the leguminosae group which are promoted in agroforestry. This study aimed at assessing the quality of leafy biomass composts of these two species in order to use them as green manure. For this, composts based on leafy biomasses of Albizia lebbeck and Gliricidia sepium have been characterized. The phytotoxicity tests of the composts was carried out using a germination test of Zea mays (L) and Arachis hypogaea (L). The effect of composts on the growth of Adansonia digitata L. and Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst. subsp. Also evaluated. Comparison of means tests and repeated measures ANOVA were used to compare types of composts. The results show that these composts were not toxic. The average carbon, nitrogen, pHe and C / N ratios of the composts of Albizia lebbeck and Gliricidia sepium were in accordance with international standards. The effect of Gliricidia sepium compost on the growth of Adansonia digitata and Sclerocarya birrea was better than that of Albizia lebbeck and cow dung (P <0.05). The compost from the leafy biomass of Gliricidia sepium is of very good quality while that of Albizia lebbeck is of fairly good quality. The biomasses of these two species therefore constitute good material for composting. These results can be used to improve crop production in agroforestry. Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. et Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp. sont des espèces de légumineuses promues dans l’agroforesterie. Cette étude visait à évaluer la qualité des composts de biomasses feuillées de ces deux espèces afin de les utiliser comme engrais verts. Pour cela des composts à base de biomasses feuillées de Albizia lebbeck, de Gliricidia sepium ont été caractérisés. La phyto-toxicité des composts a été évaluée à l’aide d’un test de germination de Zea mays (L) et Arachis hypogaea (L). L’effet des composts sur la croissance de Adansonia digitata L. et Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst.subsp. a également été évalué. Des tests de comparaisons de moyennes et une ANOVA à mesures répétées ont permis de comparer les types de composts. Les résultats montrent que les composts évalués n’étaient pas toxiques. Les teneurs moyennes en carbone, en azote, les pHe et les rapports C/N des composts de Albizia lebbeck et de Gliricidia sepium étaient conformes aux normes internationales. L’effet du compost de biomasse de Gliricidia sepium sur la croissance de Adansonia digitata et de Sclerocarya birrea était mieux que celui de Albizia lebbeck et la bouse de vache (P< 0,05). Le compost de biomasses feuillées de Gliricidia sepium est de très bonne qualité tandis que celui de Albizia lebbeck est d’assez bonne qualité. Les biomasses de ces deux légumineuses constituent donc un bon matériel pour le compostage. Ces résultats peuvent servir à améliorer la production végétale en agroforesterie.

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