scholarly journals Phytotoxicity of essential oil from Piper nigrum L. on some selected food crops as a potential herbicide in Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
S H Awojide ◽  
K A Oyewole ◽  
O O Abiona ◽  
A W Agbaje
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Piper Nigrum ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Phytotoxic Effect

Phytotoxicity of the essential oil (EO) of Piper nigrum L. against Solanum lycopersicum L., Zea mays L. and Vigna unguiculata L. was studied. The GC-MS analysis of the essential oil of P. nigrum shows that linalool (21.73 %) was the major component of the essential oil. The EO retarded the growth of the root and the shoot of S. lycopersicum, Z. mays and V. unguiculata. The inhibition of the root ranged from 64.8-82.8% after 120 hours with a concentration of 4 mL/L, while for the shoot, 100% inhibition was observed with 4 mL/L of the EO formulation after just 96 hours. The phytotoxic effect on the leaves was highest in V. unguiculata and least in S. lycopersicum. Phototoxicity was also observed when the EO formulations were applied to the root of the seedlings of Z. mays and V. unguiculata recorded 100% distress of the seedlings when 3 mL/L of the graded concentration was used after 24 hours. EO from P. nigrum is a potential bio-herbicide with a wide spectrum of use on plants.

scholarly journals Phytotoxic Effect of Tithonia rotundifolia (Miller) S.F.Blake on Chlorophyll and Protein Contents of Vigna unguiculata L. and Zea mays L.

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Ilori Olasupo John ◽  
Olutobi Oluwafunmilayo Otusanya
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Potted Plants ◽  
Phytotoxic Effect ◽  
Biochemical Analyses ◽  
Germination And Growth ◽  
Range Test

A large number of plants impose inhibitory effects on the germination and growth of neighbouring or successional plants by releasing allelochemicals into the soil. This study investigated the phytotoxic effects of Tithonia rotundifolia (Miller) S.F.Blake on the chlorophyll and protein contents of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers and Zea mays L.. This was with a view to determining the susceptibility of these crops to allelochemicals in the extracts prepared from T. rotundifolia. Seeds of the test plants were sown in pots filled with top humus soil. At two weeks, seedlings in each pot were thinned down to 10 seedlings per pot. Potted plants of the test crops were supplied with 400 ml of the appropriate water extracts while the control potted plants were supplied with 400 ml of water. Biochemical analyses were carried out according to standard methods. The data obtained were analysed by (ANOVA) to determine significant (P< 0.05) effects. The means were compared using Duncan Multiple Range Test. The chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and protein contents in V. unguiculata and Z. mays and were significantly inhibited by the extract from T. rotundifolia. The inhibitory effects of these allelochemicals increased with concentration. The phytotoxic effect of T. rotundifolia was species dependent. It was concluded that the extract contains water-soluble allelochemicals which inhibited the biochemical parameters of the test crops. T. rotundifolia should be controlled where it grows in association with cultivated crops.

scholarly journals Prácticas agrícolas sostenibles que incrementan los rendimientos de diferentes cultivos en Sancti Spíritus, Cuba

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolima Peña ◽  
Juan Carlos Rodríguez ◽  
Dilier Olivera ◽  
Pedro Fidel Fuentes ◽  
Jorge Félix Melendez
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Phaseolus Vulgaris L ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Allium Cepa L

Esta investigación tuvo como escenario 4 agroecosistemas de la Provincia de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. Se estudió la respuesta productiva de diferentes cultivos de hortalizas y granos a la cobertura muerta dispuesta sobre el suelo y al empleo de biofertilizantes en condiciones experimentales de campo y en diferentes tipos de suelo. Dentro de las hortalizas se evaluó la cebolla (Allium cepa L.) y el tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.); para ambas se utilizó diferentes tipos de cobertura muerta sobre el suelo. Con los granos, se empleó Fitomas-E y Biobras 16 en el cultivo del frijol () y microrganismos eficientes en maíz (Zea mays L.). El diseño experimental para los 4 experimentos fue de bloques al azar. En todos el rendimiento de los cultivos fue superior en las variantes tratadas en relación con el control. Cuando se usó cobertura muerta en cebolla y tomate, el mayor rendimiento se obtuvo con el tratamiento con restos de cosecha de arroz: 14,08 y 31,25 t.ha-1, respectivamente. En el cultivo del frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) la mejor combinación fue la aplicación conjunta de Fitomas E y Biobras 16, con un rendimiento de 2,23 t.ha-1. La producción de maíz fue superior en más del 50% cuando se usó microorganismos eficientes en correspondencia con la variante control. Las prácticas agrícolas evaluadas contribuyeron a mejorar la respuesta productiva en todos los cultivos donde fueron aplicadas.

scholarly journals REFLECTANCIA FOLIAR, CRECIMIENTO Y RESPUESTAS FISIOLÓGICAS DE MAÍZ Y TOMATE A UN ABRILLANTADOR ÓPTICO

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Sandra P. Velasco ◽  
Samuel Pineda ◽  
Aricely Méndez ◽  
Ma. Luisa España ◽  
Raúl Cárdenas-Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L

Se evaluó el efecto del abrillantador óptico Tinopal® C1101 (derivado del etenedil bencenosulfónico) a 1 y 3 % (p/v) sobre la reflectancia foliar, crecimiento, fotosíntesis y conductancia estomá-tica de dos cultivos agrícolas, maíz (Zea mays L.) y tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.). La aplicación del abrillantador óptico sobre las hojas de maíz y tomate incrementó el porcentaje de reflectancia en un intervalo de 1.5 a 2.5 y de 1.6 a 1.9 veces, respectivamente, en las longitudes de onda correspondientes al espectro de absorción de las clorofilas a y b. Su aplicación continua a 1 y 3 % sobre plantas de maíz en condiciones de invernadero, afectó la altura de planta, área foliar y peso seco (P ≤ 0.05). En contraste, tales tratamientos no afectaron el crecimiento de las plantas de tomate. La aplicación del abrillantador a 1 y 3 % no afectó la tasa de asimilación de CO2 ni la conductancia estomática de maíz y tomate. Estos resultados indican que el efecto de este abrillantador óptico sobre el crecimiento de las plantas puede estar relacionado con diferencias estructurales o fisiológicas de las mismas.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review on Corn Starch-Based Nanomaterials: Properties, Simulations, and Applications

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2161
Author(s):  
Chella Perumal Palanisamy ◽  
Bo Cui ◽  
Hongxia Zhang ◽  
Selvaraj Jayaraman ◽  
Gothandam Kodiveri Muthukaliannan
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Natural Polymer ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Commercial Scale ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Alternative Materials

Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the major food crops, and it is considered to be a very distinctive plant, since it is able to produce a large amount of the natural polymer of starch through its capacity to utilize large amounts of sunlight. Corn starch is used in a wide range of products and applications. In recent years, the use of nanotechnology for applications in the food industry has become more apparent; it has been used for protecting against biological and chemical deterioration, increasing bioavailability, and enhancing physical properties, among other functions. However, the high cost of nanotechnology can make it difficult for its application on a commercial scale. As a biodegradable natural polymer, corn starch is a great alternative for the production of nanomaterials. Therefore, the search for alternative materials to be used in nanotechnology has been studied. This review has discussed in detail the properties, simulations, and wide range of applications of corn starch-based nanomaterials.

scholarly journals Changes in Chlorophyll and Protein Contents of Vigna unguiculata, Glycine max, Zea mays and Sorghum bicolor Raised in Soil Incorporated with the Shoots of Tithonia rotundifolia

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
O. J. Ilori ◽  
O. O. Otusanya
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Glycine Max ◽  
Sorghum Bicolor ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Protein Accumulation ◽  
Total Chlorophyll ◽  
Chlorophyll Contents ◽  
Sorghum Bicolor L

Tithonia. rotundifolia is an allelopathic weed that grows in association with cultivated crops in Nigeria. Allelopathy is a phenomenon of plant releasing allelochemicals into the environment that can inhibit or stimulate the growth of other plants and microorganisms. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of soil incorporated with the fresh shoots of T. rotundifolia on chlorophyll and protein accumulation of Vigna unguiculata L. Glycine max L., Zea mays L. and Sorghum bicolor L.  250 g of fresh shoots of T. rotundifolia were worked into each plot of 2 m2 dimension and the test crops were sown in the plots. Plots with no T. rotundifolia shoots were included as control plots. The experiment was performed in completely randomized block design (CRBD). The parameters measured were chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b total chlorophyll and protein content. The results showed a stimulation in chlorophyll contents in the test crops except inhibition in chl b and total chlorophyll in Zea mays L. Also, there was a stimulation of protein in Zea mays L. and Sorghum bicolor L. The study suggests that incorporation of shoots of Tithonia rotundifolia could imparts stimulatory allelopathic effects.

scholarly journals TIPOLOGIAS DE PRODUTORES E COMPONENTES DOS SISTEMAS DE PRODUÇÃO IDENTIFICADOS NA COMUNIDADE AÇAIZAL, MONTE ALEGRE, PARÁ

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 316
Author(s):  
Sandy Santos da Fonseca ◽  
Roberta Rowsy Amorim de Castro
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Manihot Esculenta ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽  
Oriza Sativa

Este artigo objetivou identificar e caracterizar as tipologias de produtores e os componentes dos sistemas de produção desenvolvidos nas unidades produtivas da Comunidade Açaizal, localizada no município de Monte Alegre, estado do Pará. Trabalhou-se com um universo amostral de 33 famílias, deste participaram do estudo 21 famílias. Para o levantamento da diversidade de tipologias utilizou-se de formulário semiestruturado. Identificou-se seis (6) tipos de unidades de produção, sendo cinco (5) familiares e uma patronal, algumas destas subdivididas em tipos específicos. Nas unidades familiares predomina a mão de obra familiar, a pequena propriedade e a diversificação de sistemas de produção conforme o tamanho dos lotes. Os sistemas de produção operados por essas famílias são de cultivos de ciclo curto como milho (Zea mays L.), feijão caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.), arroz (Oriza sativa), mandioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) e perenes como pastagens, sistemas de criação de animais como bovinos, aves e suínos e sistema extrativista representado pelas áreas de mata primária e mata ciliar. Com relação às unidades patronais, predomina a criação extensiva de bovinos de corte, mão de obra contratada e mecanização do solo na formação de pastagens. O trabalho aponta para a elaboração de estratégias de acordo com as especificidades das tipologias identificadas, visando à perpetuação das atividades, a reprodução social, melhoria das técnicas de cultivos, criações e manejo do solo.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Agricultura Familiar, Sistema de Produção, Unidade Produtiva.

scholarly journals Endomikoriza yang Berasosiasi dengan Tanaman Pertanian Non-legum di Lahan Pertanian Daerah Transmigrasi Koya Barat, Kota Jayapura

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Supeni Sufaati ◽  
Suharno Suharno ◽  
Iriandi H. Bone
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Capsicum Frutescens ◽  
Agricultural Plant ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Legume Plants ◽  
Brassica Oleracea L

Endomycorrhiza palys important role in nutrient uptake of agricultural plant. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of endomycorrhiza associated with non-legume plants, i.e.:Zea mays L., Solanum lycopersicum L., Capsicum frutescens L., Brassica oleracea L. and Brassica juncea (L.) Czern,  in agricultural area in Koya Barat, Jayapura. Survey was done before collecting root and soil samples. The root of those non-legume plants were cleaned and stained using method developed by Kormanic and Mc.Graw. Wet seaving method was done to analyze soil samples. The result showed that those non-legume plants were infected by endomycorrhiza. The highest infection percentage was on corn (Zea mays L.), while the lowest was on cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.). Furthermore, from spore identification, 14 species of endomycorrhiza were found on the rhizosphere of those plants which were grouped into genus Glomus (5 species), Gigaspora (2 species), Acaulospora (2 species) and Scutelospora (1), however 4 species were remain unidentified yet. Therefore further study should be done to elucidate this problem.Key words: endomycorhiza, exploration, non-legum, Koya Barat, Jayapura.

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