Nutritional comparison between hydroponically grown leguminous and non-leguminous fodder to identify the adaptability and best harvesting time for sustainable hydroponic grass production

Two types of fodder crops were evaluated in this study, maize (Zia maize) and black gram (BG) (Vigna mungo) and in maize, non-descriptive local maize (LM) and hybrid maize (HM) verity were used. LM was considered as control and changes of the nutritional composition according to the type of fodder (leguminous and non-leguminous) and the day was evaluated. For comparative nutritional analysis, dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), crude fibre (CF), acid detergent fibre (ADF), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), and total ash were analyzed and the biomass yield was measured using weight balance and root and shoot length of experimental fodders. Results revealed that among three types of forages total DM was significantly (P<0.01) higher in HM and significantly (P<0.01) lower in BG. Considering total CP and NDF, it was significantly (P<0.01) higher in BG and HM than LM. The highest biomass yield and shoot length were observed in BG and the lowest biomass yield was observed in HM. Moreover, with the increment of days, all fodder sprouts DM% was constantly decreasing, however, CP% maintained the same level from day 1 to 5. Although from day 6 to 9, CP% increased moderately for HM and BG, CP% decreased slightly for LM. Therefore, farmer can use BG and HM for maximum utilization of nutrients and considering DM and CP% for LM day 6 was the best time for harvesting; however, for HM and BG, day 9 or more than 9 was the best time for harvesting. Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.8(3): 321-328, December 2021

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Some nutritional properties of Taiwan Napier grass leaves (Pennisetum purpureum) harvested at different time

Journal of Phytology ◽

10.25081/jp.2021.v13.6847 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 72-74

Author(s):

Masnindah Malahubban ◽

Nur Zahirah Abd Jalil ◽

Fitri Ab Aziz Zakry ◽

Juriah Kamaludeen ◽

Mohammad Nasir Hassan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Crude Protein ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

Field Conditions ◽

Napier Grass ◽

Pennisetum Purpureum ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Nutritional Properties ◽

Harvesting Time ◽

Acid Detergent Fibre

The effect of different harvesting time on Napier grass's nutrient composition (Pennisetum purpureum) leaves was investigated. Taiwan Napier grass grown under field conditions were harvested at day-15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 after planting. The leaves samples subjected for analyses on dry matter, moisture, ash, crude fibre, crude fat, crude protein and acid detergent fibre, and the data expressed as a percentage. The present study found that the different harvesting time had changed all nutrients composition, except, crude protein where no variation in crude protein during any harvesting time observed. The present study recommends harvesting time for Taiwan Napier grass between 45 and 60 days after planting was the best. This finding is useful as baseline data that provides information on Taiwan Napier's nutritional composition grown at a particular cropping site. It helps plan and strategy for new planting activity, especially when determining the best time for harvesting.

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Harvesting and Threshing Methods on Seed Quality of Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata)

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr-4642 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

P. Masilamani ◽

T. Eevera ◽

T. Ramesh ◽

S. Venkatesan

Keyword(s):

Tamil Nadu ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Block Design ◽

Mechanical Damage ◽

Shoot Length ◽

Seedling Vigour ◽

Root And Shoot Length ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Combine Harvester ◽

The Impact

Background: The present investigation is an attempt to study the effect of different harvesting and threshing methods on germination and seedling vigour of dhaincha. The use of a combine harvester to harvest dhaincha will be an effective alternative method that has not been widely tried. However, work on different methods of harvesting and threshing of dhaincha is limited. Hence, a study was conducted to evaluate the impact of various harvesting and threshing methods on germination and seedling vigour of dhaincha. Methods: This study was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The dhaincha crop was harvested and threshed using four different methods viz., manual harvesting and manual threshing, manual harvesting and threshing by tractor treading, manual harvesting and mechanical threshing and harvesting and threshing by combine harvester. The resultant seeds were tested for mechanical damage and germination potential. The experiment was laid in completely randomized block design. Germination was tested by roll towel method using 100 seeds in four replications. Germination percentage, root and shoot length were measured in seven days after sowing from ten randomly selected seedlings in each replication. For the estimation of dry matter production, ten seedlings were selected at random and kept in a hot air oven maintained at 85oC for 24 hours after measuring their root and shoot length and vigour index was calculated. Mechanical damage to seeds was observed by ferric chloride test. Seed recovery per cent was calculated based on the 100 kgs of dhaincha seeds were cleaned and graded treatment wise using cleaner cum grader and the seeds retained on the bottom sieve were weighed and expressed as per cent of total quantity of seed. Result: The results revealed that the significant difference was found among the different harvesting and threshing methods. The seeds harvested and threshed by manual method recorded 85 per cent germination followed by seeds harvested manually and threshed by mechanical threshing (84 per cent) and seeds harvested manually and threshed by tractor treading (80.5 per cent). The lowest germination of 80.0 per cent was recorded by combine harvesting. From this study, it could be inferred that combine harvester is a modern method for harvesting of dhaincha that saves time and labour when compared to all other methods.

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EFFECT OF FERTILIZER FACTORY WASTES ON SEED GERMINATION, PLANT GROWTH AND ROOT-KNOT DISEASE DEVELOPMENT IN TOMATO (Lycopersicon lycopersicum L.) PLANTS

World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology ◽

10.33865/wjb.002.02.0086 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 151

Author(s):

Gopal Dixit

Keyword(s):

Seed Germination ◽

Plant Growth ◽

Meloidogyne Incognita ◽

Research Paper ◽

Shoot Length ◽

Disease Development ◽

Root And Shoot Length ◽

Percent Germination ◽

Lycopersicon Lycopersicum

In the present research paper studies have been made on fertilizer factory wastes on percent seed germination, root and shoot length of plants and development of root-knot galls by Meloidogyne incognita in five cultivars of tomato. Though all the cultivars showed almost similar impact of fertilizer wastes on seed germination, plant growth and resistance for root-knot disease with little variation. Percent germination of seeds and plant growth was found decreased while the root-knot index was increased along with the increase in concentration of fertilizer wastes.

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Determination of Nutritional Composition of Ackee’s Apple Blighia sapida and Monkey Kola Cola millenii

Earthline Journal of Chemical Sciences ◽

10.34198/ejcs.5121.127136 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 127-136

Author(s):

Oyetade Joshua Akinropo ◽

Bello Lukman Abidemi ◽

Adesiyan Blessing Adedayo

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Proximate Analysis ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

The Other ◽

Mineral Analysis ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Fruit Samples

The proximate analysis of the fruit sample that homogenously sampled from the wild was taken and quartered to get appreciable weight fit for analysis. Due to it perishable nature the quartered sample for each of the fruit was stored in an air tight container and kept in the refrigerator at a temperature of about 4°C. For the determination of the nutritional composition, parameters which include their proximate, minerals, and vitamin C were quantitatively determined while the anti-nutrient composition were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. Compared to ackee’s apple, monkey cola was found to consist of 64.41% moisture content, 1.69% ash, 10.21% crude fibre, 1.25% crude fat, 4.44% crude fibre, 18.06% carbohydrates while ackee’s apple consist of 73.21% moisture, 1.49% ash, 9.38 % crude protein, 13.98% crude fat, 2.08% crude fibre, 0.86% carbohydrates and 4.45% of vitamin C. The mineral analysis for both samples was quantitatively determined using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The minerals determined for ackee’s apple and monkey cola were magnesium which was 1391.65 ppm, calcium 628.23 ppm, sodium 506.96 ppm, potassium 3976.14 ppm, iron 1.0 ppm, copper 5.00, zinc 4.00, cobalt 3.0 and phosphorus 2616.90 ppm the iron however, was not detected. Ackee’s apple on the other hand, consist of magnesium 498.01 ppm, calcium 478.56 ppm, sodium 398.80 ppm, potassium 4970.18 ppm, copper 2.00, zinc 5.00, cobalt 3.0 and phosphorus 373.84 ppm. The qualitative screening of the anti-nutrients revealed the absence of phenol from both fruit samples while tannins were present only in the monkey cola. The flavonoids, phytic acid and oxalate were quantitatively determined to be 1240 mg, 625 mg and 155 mg for Monkey kola and 640 mg, 340 mg and 65 mg for Ackee’s apple.

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INFLUENCE OF CADMIUM ON GROWTH AND BIOCHEMICAL CONTENTS OF TOMATO PLANTS

Journal of Plant Stress Physiology ◽

10.25081/jpsp.2018.v4.3414 ◽

1970 ◽

pp. 04-06

Author(s):

A. Natarajan, P. Vijayarengan ◽

M. Vijayaragavan

Keyword(s):

Root Length ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Sandy Loam ◽

Shoot Length ◽

Phenol Content ◽

Tomato Plants ◽

Biochemical Constituents ◽

Root And Shoot Length ◽

Soil Cadmium ◽

Loam Soil

The increasing concentrations (10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg /kg) of soil cadmium on growth and biochemical contents in tomato plants were analysed on 30th sampling days. Control plants were maintained separately. Plants were grown in pots containing 3 kg of air dried sandy loam soil and treated with different concentrations (mg/kg) of cadmium (0, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ). Treatments decreased the growth parameters such as root and shoot length and biochemical constituents such as, protein,(except, proline and phenol content) contents in tomato plants compared to untreated plants. The shoot length of cadmium treated tomato plants was higher than the root length. proline and phenol content of root of tomato plants was higher than the shoot.

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Evaluation of Herbicidal Potential of Eucalyptus spp for Biological Control of Dactyloctenium aegyptium L.

Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences ◽

10.51984/jopas.v20i1.1305 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 186-191

Author(s):

Amal Ehtaiwesh

Keyword(s):

Foliar Application ◽

Growth Traits ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Inhibitory Effect ◽

Germination Percentage ◽

Shoot Length ◽

Dactyloctenium Aegyptium ◽

Vigor Index ◽

Root And Shoot Length ◽

Germination Traits

Pots culture experiment was conducted to evaluates the herbicidal potential of Eucalyptus spp. (aceae) on growth of Dactyloctenium aegyptium L. (Poaceae). Leaves extract with concentrations of 10, 20 and 40% of Eucalyptus plant were applied as soil and foliar application to seeds and seedlings of D. aegyptium species. The result indicated that the application of Eucalyptus leaves extracts caused significant reduction in germination traits, root and shoot length, seedling fresh and dry weights. Also, the result revealed that the Inhibitory effect of Eucalyptus extract on D. aegyptium L was more noticeable in plant growth traits than on germination traits. Results show that among the different concentration of Eucalyptus leave extracts used in this study, 40% was the most toxic and caused the significant effect on germination and growth traits of Dactyloctenium aegyptium. Application of 40% of Eucalyptus leave extract decreased germination percentage by 30%, mean daily germination by 45%, shoot length by 38%. root length by 54%, number of branches by 61%, number of leavesby59%, seedling fresh weights by 23%, seedling dry weights by 62% and seedling vigor index by 60%. The results of this study concluded that the use of Eucalyptus plants have the potential to be developed further as a bio-herbicide system to control weed such as Dactyloctenium aegyptium L. However, more researches are needed to evaluate the negative impact of Eucalyptus on crop growth.

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Special Low Protein Foods in the UK: An Examination of Their Macronutrient Composition in Comparison to Regular Foods

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12061893 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 1893 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Georgina Wood ◽

Sharon Evans ◽

Kiri Pointon-Bell ◽

Júlio César Rocha ◽

Anita MacDonald

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Composition ◽

Macronutrient Composition ◽

Added Sugar ◽

Nutritional Values ◽

Low Protein ◽

Nutritional Analysis ◽

Upper Limits ◽

Total Fat ◽

The Uk ◽

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Special low protein foods (SLPFs) are essential in a low phenylalanine diet for treating phenylketonuria (PKU). With little known about their nutritional composition, all SLPFs on UK prescription were studied (n = 146) and compared to equivalent protein-containing foods (n = 190). SLPF nutritional analysis was obtained from suppliers/manufacturers. Comparable information about regular protein-containing foods was obtained from online UK supermarkets. Similar foods were grouped together, with mean nutritional values calculated for each subgroup (n = 40) and percentage differences determined between SLPFs and regular food subgroups. All SLPF subgroups contained 43–100% less protein than regular foods. Sixty-three percent (n = 25/40) of SLPF subgroups contained less total fat with palm oil (25%, n = 36/146) and hydrogenated vegetable oil (23%, n = 33/146) key fat sources. Sixty-eight percent (n = 27/40) of SLPF subgroups contained more carbohydrate, with 72% (n = 105/146) containing added sugar. Key SLPF starch sources were maize/corn (72%; n = 105/146). Seventy-seven percent (n = 113/146) of SLPFs versus 18% (n = 34/190) of regular foods contained added fibre, predominantly hydrocolloids. Nine percent of SLPFs contained phenylalanine > 25 mg/100 g and sources of phenylalanine/protein in their ingredient lists. Stricter nutritional composition regulations for SLPFs are required, identifying maximum upper limits for macronutrients and phenylalanine, and fat and carbohydrate sources that are associated with healthy outcomes.

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Quality Characteristics of Fiber – Rich Biscuits From Blends of Sweet Potato and Tigernut Flour (P04-073-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-073-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Rebecca Obafaye ◽

Matthew Ohida ◽

Aderonke Olagunju ◽

Funmilayo Omoba

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Sweet Potato ◽

Dietary Fibre ◽

Slight Modification ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

Gas Liquid Chromatography ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Overall Acceptability ◽

Flour Blends ◽

Content Range

Abstract Objectives This study sought to prepare biscuit from composite flours of sweet potato and tiger nut flour blends as well as to evaluate nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of formulated biscuits. Methods Sweet potato was purchased at Federal University of Technology Research farm, Akure, Nigeria. Tiger nut (brown variety) and other principal ingredients (sugar, fat and salt) were purchased from Oba market in Akure, Nigeria. All chemicals used were of analytical grade. The sweet potato tuber was processed into flour according to the method described by (Noorakmar, et al., 2012) with slight modification. Tiger nut was processed into flour according to the method described by Awolu, et al (2017). Percentage of TNF in SPF was 10% (SWT10), 20% (SWT20), and 30% (SWT30) while SPF 100% (SWT0) served as control. The procedure for making the biscuits was produced according to the method of AACC, (2000) Moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber, and ash contents were determined according to the method described by A.O.A.C. (2005). Carbohydrate was calculated by difference. Mineral analysis were determined as described by A.O.A.C. (2005), The dietary fiber content of PM-OP biscuits was determined using the described method of the A.O.A.C. (2005). Fatty acid composition was analyzed using the gas liquid chromatography (GLC) as described by Stahle, E. (1967). Sensory evaluation of the formulated biscuit was carried out using 9-point hedonic scale as described by Kaur.et al., (2015) Results Protein content range from 1.74 to 7.53%, fat content range from 2.05 to 12.77%, crude fibre range from 0.63 to 3.81%, ash content range from 5.89–6.68%, moisture content range from 3.84 to 9.84%. Potassium was the most abundant mineral content present in the biscuit and its value ranges from 11.50 to 41.20 mg/100 g. DF increased significantly (P < 0.05) with an increase in Tiger nut. The total dietary fibre value range from 7.15 to 8.69%, the ratio of soluble to insoluble dietary fibre was 3:1. The predominant fatty acid in the biscuit is linoleic acid followed by oleic acid. The overall acceptability revealed that SWT20 was the most acceptable of the biscuits. Conclusions Consumption of fibre-rich biscuit from the blends of sweet potato and tigernut flour could serve as a nutritious snacks capable to reduced the menace of degenerated diseases in a riotous economy Funding Sources None. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

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Effect of Sulphate ion on the in Vitro Rumen Digestion of Polysaccharide Constituents of Bagasse

Australian Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.1071/bi9721377 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 1377 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

RFH Dekker ◽

GN Richards

Keyword(s):

Feed Intake ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Heteropogon Contortus ◽

Dry Matter Digestibility ◽

Inorganic Sulphate ◽

Acid Detergent Fibre

The dry matter digestibility (DMD) of poor quality roughages such as spear grass (Heteropogon contortus) by sheep and cattle has been shown to increase on addition of sulphur to the diet. The sulphur is added most frequently as inorganic sulphate, either alone (Playne 1969) or supplemented with urea (Bray and Hemsley 1969; Kennedy and Siebert 1972; Siebert and Kennedy 1972) or gluten (Playne 1969). These supplements have also increased feed intake in sheep (Playne 1969; Kennedy and Siebert 1972; Siebert and Kennedy 1972) and cattle (Siebert and Kennedy 1972), and have improved the nitrogen and sulphur balance (Moir, Somers, and Bray 1967; Bray and Hemsley 1969; Playne 1969; Kennedy and Siebert 1972) within the animal. Sulphates have been shown to increase the in vitro rumen digestion of starch (Kennedy, Mitchell, and Little 1971), crude fibre (Bray and Hemsley 1969), and acid-detergent fibre and cellulose (Barton, Bull, and Hemken 1971).

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