Identification prediction moisture content of Thai coconut sugar (Cocos nucifera L.) using FT-NIR spectroscopy

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-385
Author(s):  
D. Thumrongchote
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Absorbance Spectrum ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Low Glycemic Index

Coconut sugar is a local sugar from the blossoms of a coconut tree. It has been considered a healthy sugar due to its low glycemic index. There is an attempt to add other sugar to it to lower the cost. Thus, this research aimed to identify Thai coconut sugar and to establish models for predicting the moisture content of coconut sugar by using FT-NIR spectroscopy. Thai coconut sugar samples were purchased from local grocery stores in four provinces, online, and the community market. Their moisture contents were varied and equilibrated for 24 hrs prior to the measurements of moisture and FT-NIR spectra. The results showed that FT-NIR spectra of Thai coconut sugar differ from sucrose, glucose and fructose at the absorbance spectrum of 5379-5011 cm-1 . FT-NIR spectroscopy of 54 known moisture samples of Thai coconut sugar was used to obtain a model to predict moisture content. The predicted equation, using the PLS technique with the Spectrum Quant program, was found to give a standard error of prediction (SEP) 0.077% (less than 0.10%), indicating a non-destructive method of accurately and precisely predicting moisture levels in the coconut sugar. The results obtained suggested that FTNIR spectroscopy has the potential to be used as a tool to identify Thai coconut sugar accurately. It can rapidly predict the moisture content in the sample which will be useful in quality control standards.

scholarly journals Functional and numerical responses of the predatory mite Amblyseius aerialis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae)

Acarologia ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Camila Tavares Ferreira ◽  
Aloyséia Cristina da Silva Noronha ◽  
Eduardo Pereira Souza Neto ◽  
Raimundo Parente De Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Manoel Pontes Lins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Predatory Mite ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Physical Barrier ◽  
Aceria Guerreronis ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Coconut Mite ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pest Mite ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, is one of the main pests of the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L.) worldwide. Its control is mainly based on the use of acaricides. However, due to the habitat of this pest mite, which is protected by fruit bracts that act as a physical barrier, chemical control is often inefficient. Thus, natural enemies have been studied as an alternative to acaricides. We evaluated the functional and numerical responses of Amblyseius aerialis (Muma) to increasing densities of A. guerreronis (40, 80, 160, 240 and 360) and additionally the oviposition rates of the phytoseiid A. aerialis over 11 days on different food sources: coconut pollen, A. guerreronis and a mix of pollen and A. guerreronis. Our results showed that Amblyseius aerialis showed a type III functional response, where prey consumption increasing as the density of A. guerreronis increased, with a maximum consumption of up to 175 prey per predator. All the prey densities allowed female oviposition. The number of eggs laid by A. aerialis increased with increasing prey density and stabilized between 240 and 360 A. guerreronis individuals, with an average oviposition of 1.7 eggs/female. Furthermore, our results showed that all the food sources (coconut pollen, A. guerreronis and a mix of pollen and A. guerreronis) supported oviposition. The mean oviposition was approximately 1.5 eggs/female on all the food sources. Our study suggests that A. aerialis can be effective in the biological control of A. guerreronis. However, further studies are needed to investigate whether A. aerialis can explore the habitat of A. guerreronis and if that prey can support the development of immature stages and the reproduction of A. aerialis.

scholarly journals Estimating the total leaf area of the green dwarf coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L.)

2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 597-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Fernandes de Sousa ◽  
Marilaine Campanati Araújo ◽  
Robson Prucoli Posse ◽  
Edenio Detmann ◽  
Salassier Bernardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Empirical Method ◽  
Total Leaf Area ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Total Leaf ◽  
Tree Transpiration ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

Leaf area has significant effect on tree transpiration, and its measurement is important to many study areas. This work aimed at developing a non-destructive, practical, and empirical method to estimate the total leaf area of green dwarf coconut palms (Cocos nucifera L.) in plantations located at the northern region of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. A mathematical model was developed to estimate total leaf area values (TLA) as function of the average lengths of the last three leaf raquis (LR3), and of the number of leaves in the canopy (NL). The model has satisfactory degree of accuracy for agricultural engineering purposes.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SUHU REAKSI, KECEPATAN PENGADUKAN DAN WAKTU REAKSI PADA PEMBUATAN SABUN PADAT DARI MINYAK KELAPA (Cocos nucifera L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Rosdanelli Hasibuan ◽  
Fransiska Adventi ◽  
Rahmad Parsaulian Rtg
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Reaction Temperature ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L ◽  
Impeller Type

Soap is a cleanser made by chemical reactions between sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide with fatty acids from vegetable oils or animal fats. Soaps can be made by several methods, namely saponification and neutralization methods, in this study carried out by saponification method. In the saponification method there are several problems namely operating conditions which include reaction temperature, stirring speed and stirring time. Therefore, need to do research to determine the best conditions of saponification reaction, namely reaction speed, operating temperature and reaction time using an impeller type multiple pitch blade turbine with research variables reaction temperature 60 oC, 70 oC, and 80 oC, stirring speed 300 rpm,400 rpm and 500 rpm and reaction time of 45minutes, 60 minutes, and 75 minutes. Saponification reaction is carried out by heating coconut oil and inserting 30% NaOH slowly and then stirring with a multiple pitch blade stirrer. The product will be analyzed by testing alkaline levels, moisture content and pH of the soap. The best operating conditions obtained from this study were at a temperature of 70 oC, reaction time of 60 minutes, stirring speed of 400 rpm with a pH value of 9.4 and an alkaline level of 0.073 and a moisture content of 9.8.

Pinus Taeda L. Wood Property Calibrations Based on Variable Numbers of near Infrared Spectra per Core and Cores per Plantation

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence R. Schimleck ◽  
Justin A. Tyson ◽  
P. David Jones ◽  
Gary F. Peter ◽  
Richard F. Daniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Wood Property ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Wood Properties ◽  
Single Spectrum ◽  
Near Infrared Spectra ◽  
Pinus Taeda L ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Calibration Development

Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provides a rapid, non-destructive method for the estimation of several wood properties of increment cores. NIR spectra are collected from adjacent sections of the same core; however, not all spectra are required for calibration purposes as spectra from the same core are autocorrelated. Previously, we showed that wood property calibrations that included a single spectrum per core were almost as successful when used to predict the wood properties of sections of new cores, as calibrations based on multiple, consecutive spectra per core. However, it is not known, for calibration purposes, how many NIR spectra should be collected per core, nor how many cores are required to represent a plantation. In this study, we demonstrate that it is unnecessary to use NIR spectra from every section of a core for calibration development. One spectrum per core adequately represents it, provided that sections from other cores representing juvenile, mature and the juvenile/mature wood transition are included in the calibration set. Calibration and prediction statistics can be slightly improved by increasing the number of spectra per core from one to between three and five, with the addition of further spectra unnecessary. For the plantations examined in this study, a minimum of seven cores per plantation is recommended. Increasing the number of cores per plantation to ten (the maximum) is unnecessary and the small improvement is not worth the cost.

scholarly journals Study of adsorption isotherms of green coconut pulp

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábia Carolina Gonçalves Lavoyer ◽  
Ana Lúcia Gabas ◽  
Wanderley Pereira Oliveira ◽  
Javier Telis-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Adsorption Isotherms ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Isosteric Heat ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Heat Of Sorption ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Gab Model ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

Brazil is considered one of the largest producers and consumers of tropical fruits. Green coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) stands out not only for its production and consumption, but also for the high amount of waste produced by coconut water industry and in natura consumption. Therefore, there is a need for utilization of this by-product. This study aims to study the adsorption isotherms of green coconut pulp and determine its isosteric heat of sorption. The adsorption isotherms at temperatures of 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 °C were analyzed, and they exhibit type III behavior, typical of sugar rich foods. The experimental results of equilibrium moisture content were correlated by models present in the literature. The Guggenheim, Anderson and De Boer (GAB) model proved particularly good overall agreement with the experimental data. The heat of sorption determined from the adsorption isotherms increased with the decrease in moisture content. The heat of sorption is considered as indicative of intermolecular attractive forces between the sorption sites and water vapor, which is an important factor to predict the shelf life of dried products.

scholarly journals WEED CONTROL UNDERSTORY WEED MANAGEMENT IN COCONUT LANDS

CORD ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
L. V. K. LIYANAGE ◽  
M. DE. S. LIYANAGE
Keyword(s):  
Weed Management ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Canopy Structure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Small Holder

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is by far the most extensively cultivated plantation crop in Sri Lanka. It is essentially a small holder crop comprising about 86% of small. holdings and homesteads and the balance belonging to the estate sector. The growth habit of the palm and its canopy structure requires a wide, spacing between palms, which permits abundant sunlight to the understory. As a result, the unutilised space beneath the plantation becomes invaded by a wide range of perennial and annual weed species. Such weeds invariably compete with coconut for soil moisture and nutrients, affecting its growth and yield and obstructing routine estate practices. Management of the understory weed growth is, therefore, considered an essential step in maintaining the plantation. In fact, the cost of weeding accounts for a substantial proportion of the total recurrent expenditure for maintenance.

scholarly journals Evaluation des similitudes agromorphologiques des géniteurs et descendances F1 dans le croisement de cocotiers (Cocos nucifera L.) Nain Jaune Malaisie x Grand de Vanuatu (NJM x GVT) en Côte d’Ivoire

2020 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 15125-15139
Author(s):  
KOFFI Eric-Blanchard Zadjéhi ◽  
YOBOUE Koffi ◽  
YAO Saraka Didier Martial ◽  
KONAN Jean Louis ◽  
SIE Raoul Sylvère ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Coconut Palm ◽  
Male Parent ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Côte D'ivoire ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L ◽  
Cultivation Techniques

Objectifs : L’étude a été conduite pour évaluer la ressemblance agromorphologique des descendances hybrides F1 NJM x GVT à celles de leurs géniteurs en Côte d’Ivoire en vue de prédire les caractéristiques des descendants et adopter des techniques culturales et utilisations appropriées. Méthodologie et résultats : Trente variables ont été mesurées sur 18 descendances et leurs géniteurs mâles GVT et femelle NJM. Il ressort que les caractéristiques végétatives des descendances NJM x GVT sont relativement proches de leurs géniteurs mâles GVT. Les héritabilités varient de 10 % à 40 % pour l’ensemble des descripteurs. Elle est plus élevée pour C20, LGF, ILE, ILPRF et Déq avec une valeur de 40 % qui ont plus contribué au rapprochement des descendances de leur géniteur mâle. Des gains agromorphologiques par rapport aux deux géniteurs sont observés pour la plupart des caractères. Les taux varient en moyenne de 0,73 % à 84,26 % selon le caractère et le géniteur. Conclusion et applications des résultats : Ces résultats serviront de guide aux sélectionneurs quant aux résultats attendus d’une descendance F1 de cocotier Grand croisé par cocotier Nain. Ces hybrides peuvent être cultivés et utilisés de la même manière que leur géniteur mâle. Mots clés : Cocotier, caractéristique agromorphologique, hybride NJM x GVT, héritabilité, gain. Assessment of agromorphological similarities between parents and F1 progenies in the crossing of Dwarf Malayan x Vanuatu Tall coconuts in Côte d’Ivoire ABSTRACT Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the agromorphological resemblance of the F1 NJM x GVT hybrid progenies to those of their parents in Côte d'Ivoire in order to predict the characteristics of the descendants and adopt appropriate cultivation techniques and uses. Methodology and results: Thirty variables were measured on 18 descendants and their male parents GVT and female NJM. It appears that the vegetative characteristics of the NJM x GVT descendants are relatively close to their male GVT sires. Heritability ranges from 10% to 40% for all descriptors. It is higher for C20, LGF, ILE, ILPRF and Déq with a value of 40% that contributed more to the approximation of the descendants of their male parent. Agromorphological gains compared to the two spawners are observed for most characters. The rates vary on average from 0.73% to 84.26% depending on the trait and the sire. Conclusion and application of the results: These results will serve as a guide for breeders as to the expected results of an F1 offspring of large coconut palm crossed by Dwarf coconut tree. These hybrids can be grown and used in the same way as their male parent. Key words: Coconut palm, agromorphological characteristic, NJM x GVT hybrid, heritability, gain.

scholarly journals Cocoiculture and Society: an Integrative Review on the Biological Effects of Coconut Oil on Human Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Regina Alves de Freitas Barros
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

The coconut tree (palm) Cocos nucifera L. is a monocot of tropical regions belonging to the Palmae family and to the subfamily Arecoideae, with solitary herbs, fibrous and robust trunks, overlapping stems and which can grow up to 25 m in height. Such characteristics are attributed to the coconut tree, which in turn, originates in Southeast Asia, on islands located between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It has more than 300 ecotypes and two main varieties: Typica (giant coconut tree) and Nana (dwarf coconut tree).

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