scholarly journals Effects of artificial diets with different carotene content on the organoleptic characteristics of the gonads and reproductive condition of Loxechinus albus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea)

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1-1) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cintia Fraysse ◽  
Gabriela Malanga ◽  
Analía F. Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Content ◽  
Sea Urchins ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Oocyte Diameter ◽  
Artificial Diets ◽  
Reproductive Condition ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Loxechinus Albus

The organoleptic characteristics of sea urchins gonads (size and color, among others) can be improved by artificial diets. Loxechinus albus is considered one of the most economically significant resources from the littoral-benthic systems in the South Pacific Ocean from Peru to Chile. The objective was to determine artificial diets effects on the organoleptic traits of gonads, reproductive condition, body growth and survival of Loxechinus albus. Two types of diets were administrated (low carotene content diet (LC): balanced food with 0.02% β-carotene and high carotene content diet (HC): balanced food with 0.045% β-carotene) for 16 weeks. As a measurement of growth rate, test diameter of sea urchins fed with artificial diets was measured at the beginning and at the end of the experiment.  At both times, size (GI) and color (CI) of the gonads were recorded in ten individuals from each treatment and ten from the natural population (NP). Energy density (ED), energy content (EC) and total carotenes (TCC) were determined by calorimetry and spectrophotometry, respectively. Histological sections were examined microscopically and the sex was identified. Each female was assigned to a gametogenic stage (reproductive condition) and determined: number and diameter of the oocytes, gonadal area occupied by oocytes, and relative frequencies of reproductive stages. At the end of the experiment in relation to the NP, it was possible to achieve higher GI values for both artificial diets. The NP showed higher gonadal area occupied by oocytes and larger oocyte diameter at 16 weeks (P<0.01). In addition, individuals fed with both artificial diets, presented “growth” and “advanced growth” gonad stages (both times), while the NP individuals, presented stages of “prematurity”, “maturity” and “partial spawning” at week 16. The data shows the highest CI value for the HC diet at eight weeks (P<0.01). Moreover, TCC values for the NP were significantly higher at week 16 (P<0.01). Loxechinus albus is an appropriate species to be kept in captivity, as their mortality is very low, facilitating the achievement of long-term experiences of gonadal improvement. According to our data the optimal time to improve the organoleptic characteristics is eight weeks with a high carotene artificial diet, since optimal gonad coloration was reached, and GI values did not differ significantly from the ones achieved at the end of the experiment for both diets, or the ones shown in the NP. This is translated into a lower cost by a reduced cultivation time. Rev. Biol. Trop. 65(Suppl. 1): S207-S220. Epub 2017 November 01. 

Artificial diets in sea urchin culture: effects of dietary protein level and other additives on egg quality, larval morphometries, and larval survival in the green sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (11) ◽  
pp. 2080-2090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja de Jong-Westman ◽  
Pei-Yuan Qian ◽  
Beryl E. March ◽  
Thomas H. Carefoot
Keyword(s):  
Sea Urchin ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
High Protein Diet ◽  
Larval Survival ◽  
Strongylocentrotus Droebachiensis ◽  
High Protein ◽  
Protein Diet ◽  
Artificial Diets ◽  
Green Sea Urchin ◽  
Β Carotene

The effect of artificial diets on the size and energy content of eggs and morphometry, survival, and metamorphic success of larvae was investigated in the green sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis, from the standpoint of developing a good broodstock diet for culturists. Groups of sea urchins were fed eight diets over a period of 9 months, then five of these dietary groups were selected for detailed larval-growth studies. The artificial diets differed in protein content and in various additives including mannitol, algin, cholesterol, and β-carotene; a diet of air-dried kelp was also included. Egg-energy content was highest on a high-protein diet with cholesterol and β-carotene additives, and the largest eggs so far recorded for the species (2.39 mm3 × 10−3) were produced on a high-protein diet with cholesterol additive. Larval survival to metamorphosis was >92% for all diets save for kelp (<5%). Kelp-fed adults also produced poorly metamorphosing larvae (<2%), suggesting that air-drying causes chemical changes in the kelp that are ultimately detrimental to larval health. Larval developmental rates were fastest on the high-protein β-carotene formulation. Larvae from this diet group also had the longest arms relative to body length, largest rudiment diameter, largest absolute and relative ciliated-band length (for efficient feeding), and had a high percentage of metamorphosis. These data suggest that a high-protein β-carotene diet will be useful for conditioning broodstock by prospective sea urchin culturists.

scholarly journals Intersexual Partial Diploids of Phycomyces

Genetics ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 158 (2) ◽  
pp. 635-641
Author(s):  
Bina J Mehta ◽  
Enrique Cerdá-Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Dry Mass ◽  
Sexual Cycle ◽  
Genetic Constitution ◽  
Phycomyces Blakesleeanus ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Sexual Interaction ◽  
Sexual Stimulation ◽  
Nuclear Composition ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Β Carotene

Abstract Sexual interaction between strains of opposite sex in many fungi of the order Mucorales modifies hyphal morphology and increases the carotene content. The progeny of crosses of Phycomyces blakesleeanus usually include a small proportion of anomalous segregants that show these signs of sexual stimulation without a partner. We have analyzed the genetic constitution of such segregants from crosses that involved a carF mutation for overaccumulation of β-carotene and other markers. The new strains were diploids or partial diploids heterozygous for the sex markers. Diploidy was unknown in this fungus and in the Zygomycetes. Random chromosome losses during the vegetative growth of the diploid led to heterokaryosis in the coenocytic mycelia and eventually to sectors of various tints and mating behavior. The changes in the nuclear composition of the mycelia could be followed by selecting for individual nuclei. The results impose a reinterpretation of the sexual cycle of Phycomyces. Some of the intersexual strains that carried the carF mutation contained 25 mg β-carotene per gram of dry mass and were sufficiently stable for practical use in carotene production.

A study on the vitamin A activity of carotene in green fodder

1946 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. C. Ray Sarkar ◽  
K. C. Sen
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Relative Efficiency ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
Plant Tissues ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
A Value ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Biological Tests ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Β Carotene

1. With the object of determining the vitamin A value of carotene in different green fodders, an investigation has been undertaken to study (i) the relation between the chemically determined carotene and its biological activity as compared with that of standard carotene, (ii) the purity of apparent carotene from different sources, (iii) absorption of carotene in rats, and (iv) the relative efficiency of the standard carotene and preformed vitamin A.2. Biological tests have shown that the chemical method of assay is a fair index of the true carotene content in green fodders, and carotene in the form of an extract is quite as effective in the system as that present in the plant tissues. β-Carotene appears to be predominant in these materials.

Lutein and β-carotene content of green leafy Brassica species grown under different conditions

LWT ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 378-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance Reif ◽  
Eva Arrigoni ◽  
Florence Berger ◽  
Daniel Baumgartner ◽  
Laura Nyström
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Species ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Β Carotene

APPLICATION OF THE PUMPKIN POMACE POWDER IN ENRICHED CRACKER TECHNOLOGY

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Н.М. ДЕРКАНОСОВА ◽  
И.И. ЗАЙЦЕВА ◽  
А.А. ЕМЕЛЬЯНОВ ◽  
Т.В. ПОНОМАРЕВА ◽  
А.А. СТАХУРЛОВА ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Mathematical Planning ◽  
Chemical Indicators ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Autolytic Activity ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Interstate Standard ◽  
Β Carotene

Рассмотрены аспекты применения вторичного продукта сокового производства – выжимок из тыквы, полученных конвективным вакуумным высушиванием при температуре, не превышающей 50°С, в качестве обогащающего пищевыми волокнами сырьевого ингредиента рецептуры крекера. Дана характеристика высушенных выжимок из тыквы сорта Мускатная. Приведены результаты исследования влияния порошка из выжимок тыквы дисперсностью от 63 до 125 мкм на хлебопекарные свойства муки – количество и качество клейковины, автолитическую активность. Обоснование рецептуры крекера с повышенным содержанием пищевых волокон и β-каротина проведено методом математического планирования – полный факторный эксперимент 22 с последующей оптимизацией методом ридж-анализа. Разработана производственная рецептура. Апробация разработанной рецептуры показала, что крекер с выжимками из тыквы в количестве 11,34 г/100 г муки имеет отличительные органолептические характеристики, обусловленные привкусом и ароматом тыквы, по физико-химическим показателям соответствует требованиям межгосударственного стандарта, по составу, г/100 г, пищевых волокон (3,4) и β-каротина (2,9) может быть отнесен к продукту – источнику пищевых волокон с высоким содержанием β-каротина. The aspects of the use of the secondary product of juice production – pumpkin pomace obtained by convection vacuum drying at a temperature not exceeding 50°C, as an enriching raw ingredient of the cracker formulation with food fibers are considered. The characteristics of dried pumpkin pomace of Muscatnaya variety are given. The results of the study of the influence of pumpkin pomace powder dispersion from 63 to 125 microns on the baking properties of flour – the quantity and quality of gluten, autolytic activity are adduced. The substantiation of the cracker formulation with high content of dietary fibers and β-carotene was carried out by the method of mathematical planning – a complete factorial experiment 22 with subsequent optimization method by ridge analysis. The production formulation is developed. Approbation of the developed formulation showed that the cracker with pumpkin extracts – 11,34 g/100 g of flour has distinctive organoleptic characteristics due to the taste and aroma of pumpkin, on physical and chemical indicators meets the requirements of the interstate standard, by composition, g/100 g, dietary fiber (3,4) and β-carotene (2,9) can be attributed to the product – a source of dietary fiber with a high content of β-carotene.

scholarly journals Climate Change Enhanced Carotenoid Pro-Vitamin A Levels of Selected Plantain Cultivars

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beloved Mensah Dzomeku ◽  
Julian P. Wald ◽  
Jens Norbert Wünsche ◽  
Donatus Nohr ◽  
Hans K. Biesalski
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Uv Index ◽  
Provitamin A Carotenoids ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Β Carotene

Diet diversification and the exploitation of traditional, micronutrient-rich germplasm of staple crops are generally regarded as sustainable and low-cost approaches to increase the micronutrient intake of resource-poor people. Sun’s UV index was collected daily throughout the year. The study assessed the seasonality of provitamin A carotenoids in three plantain cultivars in response to climatic condition. Fruits were harvested at three maturities and freeze-dried before analysis. The results showed that there were high levels of the sun’s UV-B radiations throughout the year with the highest occurring from November to May when the area experienced clear skies with minimal cloud cover. These high levels of the sun’s UV-B index occurred between 9.00 h GMT and 17.00 h GMT. The study also showed that α-carotene content increased with maturity in “Apantu” during the rainy seasons ranging from 95 to 172 μg/100 g of dry pulp. Similar trends were observed during the dry season with a range of 28 to 489 μg/100 g. The α-carotene contents were very high in the periods of high sun’s UV-B radiations compared to the periods of low sun’s UV-B radiations. The α-carotene levels in the giant French plantains showed similar trends. Intermediate French “Oniaba” and False Horn “Apantu” plantain cultivar showed the highest content of β-carotene during the dry season. The high provitamin A carotenoid levels in the cultivars coincided with the high levels of the sun’s UV index.

scholarly journals Characterization of crtRB1 Gene Polymorphism and β-Carotene Content in Maize Landraces Originated From North Eastern Himalayan Region (NEHR) of India

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senthil Natesan ◽  
Thangjam Surchandra Singh ◽  
Thirusenduraselvi Duraisamy ◽  
Neelima Chandrasekharan ◽  
Sarankumar Chandran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Polymorphism ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Maize Landraces ◽  
Eastern Himalayan Region ◽  
Β Carotene

scholarly journals Yield and Quality Characteristics of Brassica Microgreens as Affected by the NH4:NO3 Molar Ratio and Strength of the Nutrient Solution

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onofrio Davide Palmitessa ◽  
Massimiliano Renna ◽  
Pasquale Crupi ◽  
Angelo Lovece ◽  
Filomena Corbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Inorganic Ions ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Half Strength ◽  
Nutrient Solutions ◽  
Β Carotene

Microgreens are gaining more and more interest, but little information is available on the effects of the chemical composition of the nutrient solution on the microgreen yield. In this study, three Brassica genotypes (B. oleracea var. italica, B. oleracea var. botrytis, and Brassica rapa L. subsp. sylvestris L. Janch. var. esculenta Hort) were fertigated with three modified strength Hoagland nutrient solutions (1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 strength) or with three modified half-strength Hoagland nutrient solutions with three different NH4:NO3 molar ratios (5:95, 15:85, and 25:75). Microgreen yields and content of inorganic ions, dietary fiber, proteins, α-tocopherol, and β-carotene were evaluated. Micro cauliflower showed the highest yield, as well as a higher content of mineral elements and α-tocopherol (10.4 mg 100 g−1 fresh weight (FW)) than other genotypes. The use of nutrient solution at half strength gave both a high yield (0.23 g cm−2) and a desirable seedling height. By changing the NH4:NO3 molar ratio in the nutrient solution, no differences were found on yield and growing parameters, although the highest β-carotene content (6.3 mg 100 g−1 FW) was found by using a NH4:NO3 molar ratio of 25:75. The lowest nitrate content (on average 6.8 g 100 g−1 dry weight) was found in micro broccoli and micro broccoli raab by using a nutrient solution with NH4:NO3 molar ratios of 25:75 and 5:95, respectively. Micro cauliflower fertigated with a NH4:NO3 molar ratio of 25:75 showed the highest dry matter (9.8 g 100 g−1 FW) and protein content (4.2 g 100 g−1 FW).

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