scholarly journals Flowering and Nectar Secretion in two Forms of the Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) – A Plant with Extraordinary Apicultural Potential

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Dmitruk ◽  
Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska ◽  
Aneta Sulborska
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Corolla Tube ◽  
Sugar Yield ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Nectar Secretion ◽  
Flower Visitors ◽  
Corolla Length ◽  
Leaf Surfaces ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Dracocephalum moldavica is a valuable reward plant for flower visitors. The aim of the study was to ecologically characterise its flowers and leaves and assess the seasonal and daily dynamics of flowering in two white- and blue-flowered forms of this species in 2004 and 2005. Additionally, the duration and abundance of plant flowering as well as the nectar amount and sugar content were analysed. The signalling attractants of the plant include an intense scent emitted by trichomes located not only on its flowers but also on its stem and leaf surfaces. The average corolla length is 24 mm and the corolla tube, which can be completely filled with nectar, is 8.6 mm long. The floral lifespan was shown to reach 2-3 days and the mean blooming duration of both forms of dragonhead 45-48 days. The white-flowered plants produced a substantially greater number of flowers (5352) than the blue-flowered form (2965). The nectar amount obtained from ten blue flowers was 15.33 mg and that extracted from white flowers reached 17.56 mg, with 49.4% and 51.5% content of sugar, respectively. The total sugar mass produced by one white-flowered plant was 4656 mg, while one blue-flowered plant yielded 2164 mg of sugars. The sugar yield calculated in the study for the white-flowered form (586 kg · ha−1) was two-fold higher than that in the blue-flowered plants.

scholarly journals Heavy Metal Contents and Physical Parameters ofAegiceras corniculatum, Brassica juncea, andLitchi chinensisHoneys from Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nandita Sarker ◽  
Muhammed Alamgir Zaman Chowdhury ◽  
Abu Naieum Muhammad Fakhruddin ◽  
Zeenath Fardous ◽  
Mohammed Moniruzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Brassica Juncea ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Total Sugar Content ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
The Mean

The present study was undertaken to determine the heavy metal levels and the physicochemical parameters (pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and ash, moisture, and total sugar content) of honeys from Bangladesh. Three different floral honeys were investigated, namely, khalsi (Aegiceras corniculatum), mustard (Brassica juncea), and litchi (Litchi chinensis) honeys. The heavy metals in the honeys were determined by using a High Temperature Dry Oxidation method followed by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The mean pH, EC, and ash, moisture, and total sugar contents of the investigated honeys were 3.6, 0.51 mS/cm, 0.18%, 18.83%, and 68.30%, respectively. Iron was the most abundant among all the investigated heavy metals, ranging from 13.51 to 15.44 mg/kg. The mean concentrations of Mn and Zn in the investigated honeys were 0.28 mg/kg and 2.99 mg/kg, respectively. Cd was below the detection limit, and lead was found in some honey samples, but their contents were below the recommended Maximum Acceptable Level. Cr was also found in all of the samples, but its concentration was within the limit. The physicochemical analysis of the honey samples yielded levels within the limits set by the international honey legislation, indicating that the honey samples were of good quality and had acceptable values for maturity, purity, and freshness.

scholarly journals Effects of different fertilization practices on the glucose, fructose, sucrose, taste and texture of carrot

1989 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Aino-Maija Evers
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Sucrose Content ◽  
Glucose Content ◽  
Total Sugar Content ◽  
Contrast Analysis ◽  
The Mean

The effects of different fertilization practices on the glucose, fructose, sucrose, taste and texture of carrot cv. Nantes Duke Notabene 370 Sv were studied in field experiments carried out in southern Finland in 1985 and 1986. The effects of unirrigated and irrigated placement and broadcast fertilization, NPK fertirrigations without basic fertilization, NPK fertirrigations with NPK basic fertilization, and PK placement with N fertirrigations were compared. Further, the effects of single application were compared with those of split applications. Sugar analyses were made by high performance liquid chromatography, and sensory evaluations were performed for taste and texture. The results were analysed by contrast analysis. In 1985, fertilization and fertilization practices had no effects on sugar contents. In 1986, the unfertilized treatments had a tendency to yield higher glucose and fructose, and thus also total sugar contents than did the fertilized treatments on the average. Placement fertilization had a tendency to increase the glucose content as compared to NPK fertirrigations. No significant differences or tendencies were found in sucrose content. The glucose and fructose contents were higher in 1985 than in 1986. The sucrose content was mainly opposite, being higher in 1986.Weather conditions were more favourable for photosynthesis in 1986 than in 1985. The mean total sugar content in fresh weight was 7.8 % in 1985 and 6.7 % in 1986. Indicative results of taste and texture are presented. The sugar content in organically cultivated carrots did not differ from that of conventionally grown carrots, but the taste was worse.

scholarly journals Nectar Production in Abutilon III. Sugar Secretion

1971 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nele Findlay ◽  
ML Reed ◽  
FV Mercer
Keyword(s):  
Osmotic Pressure ◽  
External Medium ◽  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Sucrose Concentration ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Nectar Secretion ◽  
Nectar Production ◽  
Steady Rate ◽  
Two Phases

Analysis of Abutilon nectaries shows that the sugar content of the nectary rises sharply as nectar secretion begins. Nectar secretion on the plant occurs at a steady rate of 2-5 mg total sugar per flower. hour for 36-48 hr. A total of about 100 mg sugar per flower is secreted, and this is about seven times the maximum sugar content of the nectary at any time. Secretion of sugar in nectar by isolated nectaries floating on 0--0� 4M sucrose solution is in two phases. During phase I the rate is independent of concentration of sucrose in the external medium, but the rate is decreased by increasing the osmotic pressure of the medium with mannitol. In phase II the rate of secretion of sugar depends on the concentration of sucrose in the external medium and is independent of increase in osmotic pressure with mannitol. The rate is zero on water and reaches a maximum on about O� 4M sucrose. Secretion is reduced in both phases on media of sucrose concentration

scholarly journals Floral phenology, floral rewards and insect visitation in an ornamental species Geranium platypetalum Fisch. and C. A. Mey., Geraniaceae

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Masierowska
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Skewed Distribution ◽  
Floral Display ◽  
Flowering Pattern ◽  
Flowering Season ◽  
Floral Phenology ◽  
Insect Visitation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Ornamental Species

This 4-year study examined the flowering pattern, floral display, nectar and pollen production as well as insect visitation to a perennial <i>Geranium platypetalum</i> Fisch. and C. A. Mey. <i>G. platypetalum</i> bloomed from the end of May until the end of June. The pattern of flowering shows the skewed distribution with a tendency towards a more symmetrical curve. The flower display size fluctuated during the flowering season. The most intense blooming fell in the 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> flowering week. The flowers exhibit incomplete protandry. Nectar productivity differed significantly between and stage of flower development. Ten and flowers secreted 29.8 mg and 17.6 mg of nectar, on average, respectively, with mean sugar content of 33.9% and 43.1%. The mean total sugar mass in nectar was similar for both stages and the values were 10.2 mg and 8.2 mg, respectively. Pollen mass per 10 flowers was 19.06 mg. Bees (Apoidea) were the principal visitors on <i>Geranium</i> flowers. The peak of daily activity of visitors occurred between 10.00 and 14.00 hrs. The insects gathered mainly nectar. The mean visiting rate was 0.149 visit per flower×min<sup>-1</sup>. Increased use of <i>G. platypetalum</i> in parks and gardens is recommended in order to enrich the nectar pasture for <i>A. mellifera</i> and wild Apoidea.

scholarly journals Flowering, nectar secretion, pollen shed and insect foraging on Aquilegia vulgaris L. (Ranunculaceae)

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bożena Denisow ◽  
Sebastian Antoń
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive System ◽  
Sugar Yield ◽  
Pollen Production ◽  
Nectar Secretion ◽  
Flower Opening ◽  
Flower Visitors ◽  
Insect Visitation ◽  
Female Phase ◽  
Pollen Shed

This study on blooming biology, nectar secretion, pollen production and insect visitation of <i>Aquilegia vulgaris</i> L. was carried out in 2009 and 2011 in Lublin. The peak of flower opening during the day was between 5.00 and 7.00 (GMT +2). The flowers are protandrous with the female phase beginning approx. on the 3rd day of anthesis. The dynamics of nectar secretion and pollen shed from anthers (progressing from the central part of the androecium outwards) support the reproductive system. The amount of nectar accumulated in the spurs increased from the bud stage and was the highest in the phase with approx. ¾ of dehisced anthers, usually on the 3<sup>rd</sup> day of flower life. Then, towards the end of anthesis, the amount of secreted and accumulated nectar decreased. The number of anthers developed per flower varied from 41 to 61 (mean = 49.1). The mass of pollen per 100 anthers averaged 6.7 mg. Pollen production per flower (mean = 3.28 mg) slightly varied between years and was mainly correlated with the number of developed anthers. Estimated pollen yield was 1.69 g per m<sup>2</sup> and sugar yield 1.22 g per m<sup>2</sup>. Species from the genus <i>Bombus</i> were the main flower visitors, with <i>B. terrestris</i> being the most frequent forager.

Mid and near Infrared Study of Carbohydrates by Canonical Correlation Analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Robert ◽  
M.F. Devaux ◽  
A. Qannari ◽  
M. Safar
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Canonical Correlation ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Infrared Region ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
Total Sugar Content ◽  
Near Infrared Spectra

Multivariate data treatments were applied to mid and near infrared spectra of glucose, fructose and sucrose solutions in order to specify near infrared frequencies that characterise each carbohydrate. As a first step, the mid and near infrared regions were separately studied by performing Principal Component Analyses. While glucose, fructose and sucrose could be clearly identified on the similarity maps derived from the mid infrared spectra, only the total sugar content of the solutions was observed when using the near infrared region. Characteristic wavelengths of the total sugar content were found at 2118, 2270 and 2324 nm. In a second step, the mid and near infrared regions were jointly studied by a Canonical Correlation Analysis. As the assignments of frequencies are generally well known in the mid infrared region, it should be useful to study the relationships between the two infrared regions. Thus, the canonical patterns obtained from the near infrared spectra revealed wavelengths that characterised each carbohydrate. The OH and CH combination bands were observed at: 2088 and 2332 nm for glucose, 2134 and 2252 nm for fructose, 2058 and 2278 nm for sucrose. Although a precise assignment of the near infrared bands to chemical groups within the molecules was not possible, the present work showed that near infrared spectra of carbohydrates presented specific features.

scholarly journals Estimation of Starch and Sugar Intake in a Japanese Population Based on a Newly Developed Food Composition Database

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Fujiwara ◽  
Kentaro Murakami ◽  
Keiko Asakura ◽  
Ken Uechi ◽  
Minami Sugimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Sugar Intake ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Age And Sex

Due to a lack of a food composition database on starch and sugars, we developed a comprehensive database on starch and seven types of sugars in commonly consumed foods (n = 2222) in Japan. Dietary record data of 368 toddlers (aged 18–35 months), 376 preschool children (aged 3–6 years), 915 schoolchildren (aged 8–14 years) and 392 adults (aged 20–69 years) were used. The mean starch intake ranged from 55.6 g/day (female toddlers) to 206.0 g/day (male schoolchildren). Irrespective of age and sex, >50% of starch was provided by rice and grains. The mean total sugar intake ranged from 46.1 g/day (female toddlers) to 68.7 g/day (male schoolchildren). In all age and sex groups, the major contributors of total sugar included sucrose (mean: 18.2–34.0 g/day), glucose (7.8–13.1 g/day), lactose (5.3–13.1 g/day) and fructose (7.6–11.1 g/day). The top food sources were dairy products (toddlers) and confectionaries (other age groups) for total sugar, confectionaries for sucrose, fruits (toddlers) and vegetables (other age groups) for glucose, dairy products for lactose and fruits (toddlers and preschool children) and vegetables (schoolchildren and adults) for fructose. In conclusion, this study clarified the starch and sugar intake in Japan and provides a foundation for future research.

scholarly journals Measurement of Total Sugar Content of Residue from Bioenergy Pig Excreta in Marsh-Gas Sinks

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 9421-9422 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Peng ◽  
E.V. Davis ◽  
L.X. Wang ◽  
C.W. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Total Sugar Content

scholarly journals PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF SUGAR CONTENT, TOTAL ACID, PH, AND GANDARIA FRUIT WATER LEVELS (BOUEA MACROPHYLLA GRIIFF) IN DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS IN AMBON ISLAND (AN ANALYSIS OF MALUKU ENDEMIC PLANTS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
Pamella Mercy Papilaya
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Acid Ph ◽  
Acidity Level

Gandaria plant grows with tree habitus with a height of up to 27 m Spread of gandaria plants in Maluku, generally on Ambon Island and Saparua on Ambon Island, gandaria plants are spread from the coast to the hills. This study aims to determine the quality of sugar content, total acid, pH, water content and production of gandaria fruit (Bouea macrophylla Griff) in different geographical conditions on the island of Ambon using a purposive sampling method and laboratory analysis. The results showed that at an altitude of 0-400 asl with a production of 654 kg, 400-700 asl with a production of 681 kg and an altitude of 700-1100 asl producing 925 kg and the height of the place also affected the quality of gandaria with an average total sugar of 12.69%, content water 80.18%, acidity level 6.81% and pH 3. It was concluded that the higher the altitude of the place will affect the production and quality of gandaria fruit (Bouea macrophylla Griff).

scholarly journals Pertumbuhan, Produktivitas dan Hasil Hablur Klon Tebu Masak Awal-Tengah di Tanah Inceptisol

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supriyadi , ◽  
Ahmad Dhiaul Khuluq ◽  
Dan Djumali
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Cane ◽  
Sugar Industry ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Saccharum Officinarum ◽  
Sugar Yield ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Experimental Station ◽  
Randomized Block Design

ABSTRACT<br />    <br />Sugar cane is a strategic commodity for the Indonesian government as raw material for the national sugar industry. Cultivation of sugar cane has been shifted to dry areas dominated by Inceptisol, Vertisol, and Ultisol soil. These conditions require certain clones to obtain high sugar yield. New improved varieties have been developed and 8 early-mid maturiting clones have been obtained. The study was aimed to evaluate and obtain earty-mid maturing clones with higher sugar yield than the existing varieties in dry land of Inceptisol soil. The study was conducted at the Karangploso Experimental Station, Malang from July 2015 to September 2016. The study was arranged in a randomized block design with three replications. The treatment consistsed of eight clones of early to mid maturing sugarcane clones and one control variety (Kenthung). The eight clones were (1) PS 04 117, (2) PS 04 259, (3) PS 04 129, (4) PS 05 258, (5) PS 06 391, (6) PS 06 370, (7) PS 06 188, and (8) JR 01. The results showed that three clones (PS 06 188, PS 05 258 and JR 01) produced higher sugar yield (10.45-11.88 ton ha-1), and the other clones showewd lower sugar yield (6.55-9.37 ton ha-1) than that of Kenthung variety (9.16 ton ha-1).PS 06 188 and PS 05 258 clones obtained the highest sugar yield of 11.88 and 11.49 ton ha-1, respectively.<br /><br />Keywords: dry land, performance, Saccharum officinarum,  sugar content, variety<br /><br />

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