scholarly journals Short Communication: Characterization and nutrient analysis of seed of local cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties from Southwest Maluku, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritha Karuwal ◽  
SUHARSONO SUHARSONO ◽  
A. TJAHJOLEKSONO ◽  
N. HANIF
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Local Varieties ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Eye Pattern ◽  
Color Texture

Abstract. Karuwal RL, Suharsono, Tjahjoleksono A, Hanif N. 2021. Short Communication: Characterization and nutrient analysis of seed of local cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties from Southwest Maluku, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 85-91. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is a legume species that have many local varieties across regions in Indonesia, including in Southwest Maluku District. It has been utilized by the community as raw materials, but mainly for food sources of self-consumption. While there are rich local varieties of cowpea in Southwest Maluku, the data about its morphological characters and nutritional compositions are not available. The objectives of the research were to analyze morphological characters and nutritional compositions of local seven cowpea varieties from Southwest Maluku and classify these varieties according to such characters and compositions. Morphological characters observed consisted of shape, color, texture, eye pattern, eye color, size (length, width, thickness), and 100-grain weight. Nutritional composition consisted of proximate analysis tested using AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemist) method and folic acid content using HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) method. The results showed that the varieties have significant variation in morphological characters and nutrition composition. There are differences in shape, color, texture, eye pattern, and color. Seed size in terms of length, width and thickness have range values of 5-9 mm, 4-6 mm, 3-4 mm, respectively while seed weight ranges 11-19 g. Furthermore, nutrition composition is significantly affected by varieties. Moisture content ranges between 11-17%, ash content of 3.13-3.97%, fat content of 0.58-1.42%, protein of 15.5-20.76%, carbohydrate of 58.46-63.48% and folic acid content of 100.13-131.57 µg/mL. There is significant correlation between morphology characters and nutrition composition. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed that local varieties can be classified into three clusters. Therefore, KM1, KM3, KM4 and KM7 varieties that have the highest size, weight, and nutrition composition can be selected in plant breeding.

Folic Acid Content of Milk and Milk Substitutes

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-464
Author(s):  
A. LEONARD LUHBY ◽  
JACK M. COOPERMAN
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Cow’S Milk ◽  
Accurate Assessment ◽  
Cow's Milk ◽  
Milk Substitutes

The "folic acid" content of cow's milk, as listed in the report of the Committee on Nutrition (Pediatrics, 31:329, 1963) is probably too low, as pointed out by Drs. Naiman and Oski. We would agree that these figures should be withdrawn until a more accurate assessment can be made. We are, however, less certain than they appear to be, that the L. casei assay, ascorbate-protected, will provide the information desired, i.e., the true total folate content of foodstuff biologically available to the human. For an understanding of the present situation, it is necessary to review briefly certain pertinent developments in this field.

scholarly journals Relationships among cultivated peas and their wild relatives: Molecular and morphological characterization

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1011-1019
Author(s):  
Fatih Hanci ◽  
Esra Cebeci
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Study ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Local Varieties ◽  
Ssr Loci ◽  
Taxonomic Groups ◽  
Clustering Pattern ◽  
Polymorphism Level ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Simple Sequence

This study was conducted to determine relationship between some wild pea accessions (Pisum fulvum L., P. abyssinicum L., P. sativum var. elatius), local varieties (P. sativum var. sativum L. and P. sativum var. arvense L.) and commercial varieties “Boogie” and “Rondo”. The genetic diversity was evaluated with 14 simple sequence repeat markers and 50 morphological characters. The results of morphology indicated that, genotypes showed a clustering pattern based on the taxonomic groups when considering only flower characters and all morphological characters. During the molecular study, a total of 48 alleles were obtained. Used all primers showed polymorphism in accessions. The number of alleles varied between 2 - 6 among 14 SSR loci revealing the polymorphism level of markers. Similarity coefficient (Dice’s) ranged from 0.100 to 0.800 with an average of 0.378. A dendrogram grouped the 15 genotypes into two main clusters. This information can be utilized for genetic analysis, genotype identification from different sources and development of improved germplasm.

scholarly journals Folic acid content of beetroot leaf and root by different growing stages and genotypes

2019 ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
Tímea Rubóczki ◽  
Mária Takácsné Hájos
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Randomized Field Experiment ◽  
Sowing Dates ◽  
Young Leaves

An increasing interest has been observed of beetroot leaf as a salad component due to recent studies focusing on their nutritional value. The randomized field experiment was carried out on lowland chernozem soil with 6 varieties, 3 replications and 2 sowing dates. Sampling was performed on 23 of August 2018 at the stage of 30 and 50 days of vegetation, where leaf (30 and 50 days) and root (50 days) were collected. Total dry matter, folic acid and nitrate content were evaluated. The results of this investigation show that higher total dry matter content was measured in the root (8.47–10.30%) compared to the leaf in both developmental stages (6.47–9.20%). Nevertheless, higher folic acid content was found in the young leaves of 30 and 50 days of development (58.77–113.86 µg 100g-1). Among the examined varieties, Bonel has presented great amount of folic acid not only in the leaves (99.35–113.61 µg 100g-1), but also in the root (89.99 µg 100g-1). Finally, lower nitrate content was found in Libero (316.16 mg kg-1) at 30 days and in Akela (340.41 mg kg-1) at 50 days of development. Thereby, fresh consumption of beetroot leaves are highly recommended.

The Taxonomic Status of Littorina Neglecta: A Comment to Grahame, Mill, Double and Hull

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 249-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Johannesson ◽  
B. Johannesson
Keyword(s):  
Western Europe ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Littorina Saxatilis ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Close Coupling ◽  
Allozyme Loci ◽  
North Western ◽  
High Shore

In a short communication Grahame et al. (1992) argue against our finding that Littorina neglecta Bean is an ecotype of Littorina saxatilis (Olivi) rather than a separate species (Johannesson & Johannesson, 1990b). Unfortunately, Grahame et al. (1992) have miss-represented our earlier paper, and we feel the need to refute their arguments.In populations from north-western Europe we studied morphological characters used to separate Littorina neglecta from L. saxatilis. We found that intermediate shapes were common and, furthermore, we found no close coupling among characters used to define L. neglecta (Johannesson & Johannesson, 1990a). We further analysed the genetic variation in five strongly polymorphic allozyme loci. In four loci we found a pattern that indicated that L. neglecta is not reproductively isolated from L. saxatilis. In the fifth locus, Aat-1, we found consistent differences between populations of L. neglecta (from the low shore) and L. saxatilis (from the high shore). Similar differences were observed between low and high shore populations in Sweden where, however, no snails of neglecta-type were present.

scholarly journals The Influence of Trace-Mineralized Salt upon the Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Content of Goat's Milk

1953 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.A. Collins ◽  
R.E. Boldt ◽  
C.A. Elvehjem ◽  
E.B. Hart
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Goat’S Milk ◽  
Goat's Milk

Gestational folic acid content alters the development and function of hypothalamic food intake regulating neurons in Wistar rat offspring post-weaning

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Victor Yang ◽  
Emanuela Pannia ◽  
Diptendu Chatterjee ◽  
Ruslan Kubant ◽  
Mandy Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Wistar Rat ◽  
Rat Offspring ◽  
And Function

Participatory varietal selection among elite cowpea genotypes in northern Namibia

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia N. Horn ◽  
Habteab M. Ghebrehiwot ◽  
Fatma Sarsu ◽  
Hussein A. Shimelis
Keyword(s):  
Drought Tolerance ◽  
Gamma Irradiation ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Plant Cover ◽  
Participatory Varietal Selection ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Local Varieties ◽  
Percent Percent ◽  
Cowpea Varieties

The objective of this study was to select cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) varieties that meet farmers’ needs in Namibia, from a set of newly developed and elite cowpea varieties developed through gamma irradiation. Thirty four candidate mutant cowpea varieties derived from three local varieties, (Shindimba, Bira and Nakare), were evaluated for nine agronomic traits. The new genotypes descended from Bira were favourably selected by all participants for their best plant cover. The genotype L1P12 (Bi450) was preferred by 81 percent percent of farmers for its higher pod setting ability. The genotype R4P5 (Nk150) with longer pod size and R3P1 (Bi600) with early maturity were ideal candidates preferred by nearly all farmers. The present study has identified farmers’ most-preferred cowpea varieties selected for their best agronomic performances and drought tolerance. These selected cowpea genotype lines will further be subjected to distinct, uniformity and stability trials for varietal registration and release.

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