Examination the Quality of Oil Obtained from Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) Seeds as an Additive in the Production of Cosmetic Preparations and Food Supplements

From ancient times the natural plant Cornelian cherry is used for various purposes. The healing properties of Cornelian cherry suit the human body and give it the necessary vitamins, acids, and everything else it needs for the body to function normally and healthily. Due to its antioxidant, antiallergic, antimicrobial, and antihistamine properties, it is increasingly used as a dietary supplement, as well as for medical and pharmaceutical purposes. In addition to the fruit of the Cornelian cherry, in the past, the oil of Cornelian cherry seeds was used, the content of which can be up to 30%. However, the data available in the literature are scanty and do not show true values because the oil content depends on many factors, such as the geographical origin of the Cornelian cherry, the harvest period, varieties, etc., which also affects the oil content in the seeds. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the average oil content of Cornelian cherry seeds, and to determine the obtained oil physico-chemical parameters that show the quality of the oil, namely oil viscosity, iodine value, peroxide value, acid value, and saponification value. Based on the obtained results, more information is clearly given about the quality of the obtained oil, as well as its use in the production of cosmetic preparations. Based on the conducted analyzes, it was shown that the oil obtained from the Cornelian cherry seeds was high quality, and that it was analyzed in its fatty acid composition similar to other vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, pumpkin oil, corn oil. The low of the peroxide value showed that the oil used has good resistance to oxidative spoilage, which is attributed to the composition of fatty acids and the presence of oil components that have a pronounced antioxidant effect, while the iodine value indicates that it is oil rich in saturated fatty acids such as palmitic, stearic and arachid, etc. where genotype plays an important role. The saponification value showed that these are fatty acids present in the triacylglycerols of this oil, which are low molecular weight, ie there are fewer of those with a larger number of C atoms. All obtained values of the analyzed physical and chemical parameters are in accordance with the requirements imposed by the Regulations on edible vegetable oils (Official Gazette of the Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina No.21/11.), and as such can be used for cosmetic purposes.

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Chemical composition, oxidative stability, and sensory properties of Boerhavia elegana Choisy (alhydwan) seed oil/peanut oil blends

Grasas y Aceites ◽

10.3989/gya.0463191 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 71 (3) ◽

pp. 367

Author(s):

A. Al-Farga ◽

M. Baeshen ◽

F. M. Aqlan ◽

A. Siddeeg ◽

M. Afifi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Refractive Index ◽

Oxidative Stability ◽

Free Fatty Acids ◽

Iodine Value ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Seed Oil ◽

Peanut Oil ◽

Oil Blends ◽

Saponification Value

This study investigated the effects of blending alhydwan seed oil and peanut oil as a way of enhancing the stability and chemical characteristics of plant seed oils and to discover more innovative foods of high nutraceutical value which can be used in other food production systems. Alhydwan seed oil and peanut oil blended at proportions of 10:90, 20:80, 30:70, 40:60 and 50:50 (v/v) were evaluated according to their physicochemical properties, including refractive index, relative density, saponification value, peroxide value, iodine value, free fatty acids, oxidative stability index, and tocopherol contents using various standard and published methods. At room temperature, all of the oil blends were in the liquid state. The physicochemical profiles of the blended oils showed significant decreases (p < 0.05) in peroxide value (6.97–6.02 meq O2/kg oil), refractive index at 25 °C (1.462–1.446), free fatty acids (2.29–1.71%), and saponification value (186.44–183.77 mg KOH/g), and increases in iodine value and relative density at 25 °C (98.10–102.89 and 0.89–0.91, respectively), especially with an analhydwan seed oil to peanut oil ratio of 10:90. Among the fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acids were most abundant in the 50:50 and 10:90 alhydwan seed oil to peanut oil blends, respectively. Oxidative stability increased as the proportion of alhydwan oil increased. In terms of tocopherol contents (γ, δ, and α), γ-tocopherol had the highest values across all of the blended proportions, followed by δ-tocopherol. The overall acceptability was good for all blends. The incorporation of alhydwan seed oil into peanut oil resulted in inexpensive, high-quality blended oil that may be useful in health food products and pharmaceuticals without compromising sensory characteristics.

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PERBEDAAN SUHU PENGOLAHAN DENGAN METODE STEAM JACKETED SEDERHANA TERHADAP MUTU MINYAK DARI LIMBAH KEPALA IKAN MACKEREL Different Processing Temperatures of Simple Steam Jacketed Method toward Quality of Crude Fish Oil from Head Wasteof Mackerel

SAINTEK PERIKANAN Indonesian Journal of Fisheries Science and Technology ◽

10.14710/ijfst.11.2.78-83 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 78

Author(s):

Rukmana Rahayu Lestari ◽

Ratna Ibrahim ◽

Putut Har Riyadi

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Free Fatty Acid ◽

Fish Oil ◽

Iodine Value ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Acid Value ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Oil Processing ◽

Omega 6

ABSTRAK Proses pengolahan minyak ikan kasar dengan metode steam jacketed di salah satu perusahaan pengolahan hasil perikanan menggunakan bahan baku campuran limbah padat pengalengan ikan Mackerel dengan suhu yang tinggi 90-100 °C menghasilkan produk yang belum memenuhi persyaratan mutu minyak ikan secara nasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan suhu pengolahan minyak ikan kasar ≤ 85 °C dari kepala ikan Mackerel tanpa insang dengan metode steam jacketed sederhana terhadap mutu produknya serta untuk mengetahui suhu dan lama waktu pengolahan yang menghasilkan minyak ikan kasar yang memenuhi persyaratan mutu secara nasional maupun internasional. Materi penelitian berupa kepala ikan Mackerel tanpa insang. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental laboratoris. Percobaan dirancang dengan Rancangan Percobaan Kelompok dengan perlakuan suhu berbeda (85 °C, 75 °C, dan 65 °C). Masing-masing perlakuan diulang tiga kali. Variabel mutu yang diamati adalah asam lemak bebas, bilangan peroksida, bilangan iod, kadar air, rendemen dan nilai sensori, serta uji profil asam lemak untuk produk yang terbaik. Data dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dan perbedaan diantara perlakuan diuji dengan Uji Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan suhu pengolahan minyak ikan kasar dari kepala ikan Mackerel tanpa insang dengan metode steam jacketed sederhana memberikan pengaruh berbeda nyata terhadap nilai asam lemak bebas, bilangan peroksida, bilangan iod, dan rendemen, tetapi tidak menyebabkan perbedaan nyata terhadap nilai sensori. Mutu produk terbaik yaitu produk yang diolah pada suhu 65 °C selama 20 menit, produk tersebut mengandung asam lemak omega-3 dan omega-6. Kata kunci: Kepala ikan Mackerel, Minyak ikan kasar, Steam jacketed sederhana ABSTRACT The process of crude fish oil processing using the steam jacketed method in a fish product processing company which uses the raw material of solid mixed waste of canned Mackerel at 90-100 °C result in the products which have not fulfilled the requirement of national fish oil quality. The purpose of this research is to figure out the effect of processing temperature difference in the processing of crude fish oil below or at 85 °C from gill-less Mackerel fish head using the simple steam jacketed method on the quality of the processing products. This research is also intended to figure out the temperature and duration for the processing which produces the crude fish oil to fulfill both national and international quality standard.The research materials were gill-less Mackerel fish heads. The research was conducted using laboratory experimental method. The experiments were designed into Randomized Block Design with difference temperatures (85 °C, 75 °C, and 65 °C). Each of the temperature treatments was made in triplicate. The quality variables to be observed were free fatty acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, moisture content, yield and sensory value. The quality variables which made the best treatment was then tested using the fatty acid profile test for the best crude fish oil product. The data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA, and the difference among the treatments were tested using HSD test.The research result showed that the temperature difference in crude fish oil processing from gill-less Mackerel fish heads using the simple steam jacketed method gave significantly different effect on free fatty acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, and yield. However, did not give significantly different effect on sensory value. The best product quality was obtained from the product which was processed at 65 °C for 20 minutes, the product contains fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6. Keywords: Crude fish oil, Mackerel fish head, Simple steam jacketed method

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Effect of Double Freezing and Subsequent Long-Term Refrozen Storage at −23 °C on the Quality of Inshore Male Capelin (Mallotus villosus)

Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada ◽

10.1139/f78-078 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 452-456 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

J. R. Botta ◽

D. H. Shaw

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Free Fatty Acids ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Storage Time ◽

Mallotus Villosus ◽

Protein Nitrogen ◽

Capelin Mallotus Villosus ◽

Extractable Protein

Whole inshore male capelin (Mallotus villosus) were stored at −23 °C for 2 mo (C2), or 6 mo (C6) prior to thawing, beheading and eviscerating, and refreezing. Though the quality of the twice-frozen product was in both cases inferior to a once-frozen sample, it was still quite acceptable after 2 yr of refrozen storage. As expected, quality was superior in the C2 samples, but in both sets of samples taste deteriorated to a greater extent than texture. Chemical measurement of peroxide value indicated a possible development of rancidity that could not be detected by sensory analysis. Considerable lipid hydrolysis occurred, with the free fatty acids (FFA) at least doubling during storage; increases were greater in C6. In both experiments FFA production correlated with texture, taste, and with extractable protein nitrogen (EPN). Dimethylamine (DMA), trimethylamine (TMA), hypoxanthine, and EPN appeared to be good indicators of storage time and sensory quality. Key words: capelin, dimethylamine (DMA), extractable protein nitrogen (EPN), free fatty acids (FFA), hypoxanthine, peroxide value, refrozen storage, taste, texture, trimethylamine

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Effect of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on the production and quality of oil in Jatropha curcas L. under the dry and warm climate conditions of Colombia

Agronomía Colombiana ◽

10.15446/agron.colomb.v32n2.43265 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 255-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Omar Montenegro R. ◽

Stanislav Magnitskiy ◽

Martha C. Henao T.

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Oleic Acid ◽

Jatropha Curcas ◽

Oil Content ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Biodiesel Production ◽

Oil Composition

This study was conducted to assess fruit and seed yield, oil content and oil composition of Jatropha curcas fertilized with different doses of nitrogen and potassium in Espinal (Tolima, Colombia). The yields ranged from 4,570 to 8,800 kg ha-1 of fruits and from 2,430 to 4,746 kg ha-1 of seeds. These yields showed that the fertilizer dose of 150 kg ha-1 N + 120 kg ha-1K increased fruit production by 92% and seed production by 95%, which represents an increase of about 100% in oil production, which increased from 947 to 1,900 kg ha-1. The total oil content in the seeds ranged from 38.7 to 40.1% (w/w) with a high content of the unsaturated fatty acids oleic (> 47%) and linoleic acid (> 29%). The highest content of oleic acid in the seed oil was from the unfertilized control plants and plants with an application of 100 kg ha-1 of N and 60 kg ha-1 of K, with an average of 48%. The lowest content of oleic acid was registered when a low dose of nitrogen and a high level of potassium were applied at a ratio of 1:2.4 and doses of 50 kg ha-1 N + 120 kg ha-1 K, respectively. Low contents of the saturated fatty acids palmitic (13.4%) and stearic (7.26%) were obtained, making this oil suitable for biodiesel production. The nitrogen was a more important nutrient for the production and quality of oil in J. curcas than potassium under the studied conditions of soil and climate.

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Physico-chemical and Sensory Properties of Cookies Produced by Partial Substitution of Margarine with Avocado Pear (Persia americana)

Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology ◽

10.17508/cjfst.2021.13.1.12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 96-104

Author(s):

Jelili Babatunde Hussein ◽

Joseph Idowu Olaniyi ◽

Esther Anjikwi Msheliza ◽

Seember Bernadette Kave

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Free Fatty Acids ◽

Iodine Value ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Crude Protein ◽

The Other ◽

Partial Substitution ◽

Standard Methods ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Sensory Qualities

The partial substitution of margarine with mature avocado pear pulp in the production of cookies was investigated. Five cookie samples were produced with avocado pear pulp and margarine blends in the ratios 80:20%, 70:30%, 60:40%, 50:50%, and 100% margarine serve as the control, labeled as B, C, D and E and A, respectively while the other ingredients used remain constant. The physico-chemical (proximate compositions, free fatty acids (FFA), iodine value, and peroxide value) and sensory qualities of the cookies were evaluated using standard methods. The results show ranged in moisture (11.13 to 14.60%), crude protein (6.93 to 7.83%), crude fat (16.00 to 18.03%), ash (1.40 to 2.09%), crude fiber (0.29 to 0.62%), carbohydrate (59.70 to 62.79%), FFA (0.35 to 1.01 mg KOH/g), iodine value (75.63 to 81.17 g I2/100 g) and peroxide value (2.96 to 5.27 meq/kg). The partial substitution of margarine with avocado pear pulp produced nutritious cookies with desirable organoleptic qualities. Also, the results demonstrated that cookies had acceptability up to a 30% level of substitution with avocado pear pulp. The ﬁndings indicated the feasibility of avocado pear pulp in fat-reduced cookies preparation, this will reduce the pressure in using only margarine in cookies making and diversify the use of avocado pear.

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Physicochemical characterization of Jatropha oil seed and suitability as biodiesel feedstock

Tropical Plant Research ◽

10.22271/tpr.2020.v7.i3.071 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 581-586

Author(s):

Aparna Yadav ◽

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Sudhakar Prasad Mishra ◽

P. S. Kendurkar ◽

Ajay Kumar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Iodine Value ◽

Jatropha Curcas ◽

Oil Content ◽

Cetane Number ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Acid Value ◽

Mean Value ◽

Plant Seed ◽

Saponification Value ◽

Plant Seed Oil

The physiocochemical properties of Jatropha curcas kernel oils were characterized as potential biodiesel, including oil yield per plant, seed oil content, kernel oil content, acid value, iodine value, saponification value and cetane number. Twenty-five accessions of Jatropha curcas were used for oil content measurement sranging from 21.14 to 40.66 %with a mean value of 32.85% and Kernels oil 48.59 to 60.45 % with a mean value of 56.28 %. The seed index ranged significantly from a seed weight of 45.45 to 64.45 g. Oil yields per plant ranged from 0.44 to 2.85 kg with a mean value of 1.70 kg per plant, respectively. To understand the properties of acid value, iodine value, saponification and cetane number, experimental physio-chemical studies were performed. Since these properties are critical for determining the current oil condition. The current study confirms that accession seeds performed higher than international saponification value, iodine value and cetane number standards may be an important source for meeting potential energy requirements.

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AKSEPTABILITAS DAN SIFAT DAGING ITIK AFKIR YANG DILAKUKAN CURING MENGGUNAKAN EKSTRAK KURKUMIN KUNYIT UNTUK MENGHAMBAT OKSIDASI LEMAK SELAMA PENYIMPANAN

Jurnal Agritech ◽

10.22146/agritech.9436 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 34 (04) ◽

pp. 415 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sri Hartati Candra Dewi ◽

Niken Astuti

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Frozen Storage ◽

Oxidation Potential ◽

Curing Time ◽

Turmeric Extract ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Fatty Acid Peroxidation ◽

Age Range

Rejected-duck meat was obtained from old laying duck that unproductive aged 24-26 months. The purpose of this study was to determine the oxidation potential of curcumin extract and its potential in curing rejects the acceptability of duck meat and meat properties during frozen storage. The material used was 36 female rejected-duck the age range 24-26months. The experimental design used was completely randomized design with 3x4 factorial variation. This factor of 0.0 %; 0.1 % ; 0.2 % and 0.3 % curcumin extract and the curing time 5, 10 and 20 minutes. The parameters examined included the acceptability of duck meat cured was determined by the method of Hedonic Test, moisture content , fatcontent, fatty acids and peroxide value of frozen storage for 8 weeks. The results showed that duck meatwas acceptable salvage most of duck meat with curing using 0.3 % turmeric extract with a curing time for 10 minutes. The addition of curcumin turmeric extract the meat of rejected-ducks could inhibit fatty acid peroxidation approximately 39.55 m.eq in frozen storage for five weeks. Water content and fat showed no real difference. However, free fatty acids increased significantly up to 5 weeks. Peroxide value increased until the fifth week of 39.55 %, and then decreased. From thisstudy it can be concluded that the best use extract acceptability of curcumin 0.3 % with long curing 10 minutes, the frozen storagefor8weeks.Keywords: Rejected- ducks meat, curcumin, antioxidant, acceptability and quality of the meat ABSTRAKDaging itik afkir diperoleh dari itik petelur yang sudah tidak produktif yang berumur 24-26 bulan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui potensi oksidasi dari ekstrak kurkumin dan potensinya dalam curing daging itik afkir terhadap akseptabilitas dan sifat daging selama penyimpanan beku.Materi yang digunakan 36 ekor itik betina afkirdengan kisaran umur 24-26 bulan. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial 3x4 dengan faktor variasi ekstrak kurkumin 0,0%; 0,1%; 0,2% dan 0,3% dan lama curing 5, 10 dan 20 menit. Parameter yang diteliti meliputi akseptabilitas daging itik curing ditentukan dengan metode Hedonic Test, kadar air, kadar lemak,asam lemak dan angka peroksida penyimpanan beku selama 8 minggu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa daging itik afkir yang paling akseptabel adalah daging itik dengan curing menggunakan 0,3% ekstrak kunyit dengan lama curing selama 10 menit. Penambahan ekstrak kurkumin kunyit pada daging itik afkir mampu menghambat peroksidasi asam lemak sekitar 39,55% pada penyimpanan beku selama lima minggu. Kadar air dan lemak menunjukkan perbedaan yang tidak nyata. Namun asam lemak bebas mengalami kenaikan yang signifikan sampai minggu ke 5. Angka peroksida meningkat sampai minggu kelima sebesar 39,55 m.eq, kemudian menurun. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa akseptabilitas terbaik menggunakan ekstrak kurkumin 0,3% dengan lama curing 10 menit, pada penyimpanan beku selama 8 minggu.Kata kunci:Daging itik afkir, antioksidan kurkumin, akseptabilitas dan kualitas daging

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Compositional characteristics of cherry kernel oil as influenced by gamma irradiation and storage periods

Food Science and Technology International ◽

10.1177/1082013220956739 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 108201322095673

Author(s):

M Al-Bachir ◽

Y Koudsi

Keyword(s):

Refractive Index ◽

Gamma Irradiation ◽

Iodine Value ◽

Peroxide Value ◽

Research Work ◽

Thiobarbituric Acid ◽

Acid Value ◽

Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances ◽

Saponification Value ◽

And Storage

This research work was undertaken to evaluate the physicochemical parameters of oil from the cherry kernel non-irradiated and irradiated at 3 and 6 kGy of gamma irradiation for two storage periods (0 and 12 months). The acid value, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances value, iodine value, saponification value refractive index (peroxide value), and the color parameters of cherry kernel oils were determined. The results indicated that the extracted cherry kernel oils were liquid at room temperature with color varying from light yellow to deep red. The physicochemical properties of cherry kernel oils including acid value, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, iodine value, saponification value, and refractive index values were 1.19 mg KOH g−1, 9.01 meq2 kg−1, 0.014 mg MDA kg−1, 99.48 KOH g−1 I2 100 g−1, 194.50 mg KOH g−1, and 1.472, respectively. Generally, gamma irradiation doses and storage time increased acid value, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and refractive index value of cherry kernel oils, whereas no significant (p > 0.05) change due to irradiation was recorded in iodine value, saponification value, and in color parameter (L*, a*, b*, and ΔE values) of cherry kernel oils. However, the properties of cherry kernel oils revealed that the cherry kernel is a good source of oil which could be used for industrial purposes.

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Influence of Zn, B and S on the yield and quality of groundnut (Arachis Hypogea L.)

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr.v38i6.6732 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bholanath Saha ◽

Sushanta Saha ◽

Ritam Saha ◽

G. C. Hazra ◽

Biswapati Mandal

Keyword(s):

Iodine Value ◽

Oil Content ◽

Foliar Spray ◽

Groundnut Oil ◽

Positive Interaction ◽

Yield Increase ◽

Arachis Hypogea ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Mode Of Application

The effect of zinc (Zn), boron (B) and sulphur (S) on the yield and quality of groundnut in a field experiment with three levels of Zn (0, 5, 10 kg Zn ha−1 as Zn-EDTA as basal), two levels of B (0 and 0.25% boric acid as foliar spray) and three levels of S (0, 25, 50 kg S ha−1as CaSO4.2H2O) in a factorial RBD were studied. Basal application of Zn @ 5 and 10 kg ha1 caused an increase in nut yield by 3.7% and 28.3% respectively over control, whereas, application of S @ 25 and 50 kg ha−1 increased the nut yield by 38.3% and 56.6% respectively over control. Conjoint application of Zn @ 10 kg ha−1 and S @ 50 kg ha−1 caused an increase in nut yield up to 73.4% over the control. Results, therefore, revealed that conjoint effect of S and Zn towards nut yield was more effective than that of B application. Application of Zn, S and B significantly increased their nutrient uptake in nuts. On an average, S, Zn and B uptake by groundnut ranged from 11.4 to 21.0 kg ha−1, 0.14 to 0.40 kg ha−1 and 0.12 to 0.25 kg ha−1, respectively. Integrated mode of application of Zn, B and S showed a positive interaction as yield increase with their uptake in groundnut. Oil content in nuts ranged from 45.3 to 54.4%, while iodine value ranged from 97.8 to 90.5%. Application of S and Zn significantly increased the oil content, while it significantly decreased the iodine value in groundnut. So, application of micronutrients <italic>viz</italic>. Zn and B as well as S fertilization could be a useful strategy not only to increase the yield but also the quality of groundnut.

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Nitrogen and Sulphur Relations in Effecting Yield and Quality of Cereals and Oilseed Crops

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/tsw.2001.381 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 30-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

B.K. Nad ◽

T.J. Purakayastha ◽

D.V. Singh

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Free Fatty Acids ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Chemical Reduction ◽

Structural Elements ◽

Effective Utilization ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Saponification Value ◽

Major Consideration

Nitrogen and sulphur, both vital structural elements, are especially needed for the synthesis of proteins and oils. Investigations revealed the required application of sulphur is one half to one third the amount of nitrogen, and the ratio becomes narrower in mustard (Brassica juncea L.), followed by wheat and rice. The efficiency of an increased level of nitrogen required a proportionately higher amount of sulphur. A critical investigation on the effective utilization of applied vis-à-vis absorbed nitrogen in wheat and mustard envisaged accumulation of NO3-N in vegetative parts when sulphur remained proportionately low. Application of sulphur hastened the chemical reduction of absorbed NO3–for its effective utilization. The effect was more pronounced in mustard than in wheat. Easily available forms of sulphur, like ammonium sulphate and gypsum, as compared to pyrite or elemental sulphur, maintained adequate N to S ratio in rice, resulting in a reduction in the percent of unfilled grain, a major consideration in rice yield. A narrow N to S ratio, with both at higher levels, increased the oil content but raised the saponification value of the oil, a measure of free fatty acids. Whereas, a proportionately narrow N to S ratio at moderate dose resulted in adequately higher seed and oil yield with relatively low saponification value, associated with increased iodine value of the oil, indicating respectively low free fatty acids and higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, an index for better quality of the oil.

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