scholarly journals Effect of Foliar Application of Siliceous Nanomaterial on Photosynthesis Performance in Sweet Almond (Prunus dulci)

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Marius Ghiurea ◽  
Cristina Moale ◽  
Florin Oancea
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Diatomaceous Earth ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
Sweet Almond

Siliceous natural nanomaterials, i.e., diatomaceous earth and natural zeolites, are biorational products, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) due to their large utilization as dietary supplement [1] and food/feed additive [2]. [...]

scholarly journals Zeolite clinoptilolite as a dietary supplement and remedy for honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (No. 12) ◽  
pp. 696-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Tlak Gajger ◽  
J. Ribaric ◽  
M. Matak ◽  
L. Svecnjak ◽  
Z. Kozaric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Nosema Ceranae ◽  
Great Benefit ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
Preventative Measure ◽  
Sugar Syrup ◽  
Nosema Disease

Control of the nosema disease poses a major challenge, and therefore, treatment of this serious parasitic disease using natural preparations could be of great benefit. The aim of this study was to test the performance of zeolite clinoptilolite as a curative measure against honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera L.) naturally infected by Nosema ceranae. The histopathological structure, and the content and distribution of mucosubstances and histochemical activity of aminopeptidase and non-specific esterase in the midgut mucosa of honeybees originating from colonies fed sugar syrup supplemented with zeolite minerals was studied. A decline in the number of spores in honeybees fed with zeolite clinoliptolite was observed on the first sampling day (Day 10; 53.25 ± 15.15 million spores/bee), though a statistically lower number of spores in comparison to the control was confirmed on Day 20 (41.08 ± 9.4 million spores/bee), Day 30 (28.42 ± 7.79 million spores/bee) and Day 40 (24 ± 6.25 million spores/bee). The possibility of using natural zeolites as a dietary supplement for honeybee colonies as a preventative measure and for the reduction of the deleterious effects of nosemosis is discussed.

scholarly journals Nisin as a Novel Feed Additive: The Effects on Gut Microbial Modulation and Activity, Histological Parameters, and Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartosz Kierończyk ◽  
Mateusz Rawski ◽  
Zuzanna Mikołajczak ◽  
Sylwester Świątkiewicz ◽  
Damian Józefiak
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Dose Response ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Microbial Activities ◽  
Bacterial Populations ◽  
Bacterial Fermentation

Two independent experiments were performed to evaluate the effect of nisin alone or with monensin on gut microbiota, gut microbial activities, and histomorphology (exp 1) and the effect of nisin application in a dose‒response manner on the growth performance of broiler chickens (exp 2). A total of 900 one-day-old female Ross 308 chicks (400, exp 1; 500, exp 2) were randomly distributed to four groups (exp 1; 10 replicate pens per treatment with 10 birds each), i.e., NA, no additives; MON, monensin (100 ppm); NIS, nisin (2700 IU/kg diet); and MON + NIS, a mixture of monensin (100 ppm) and nisin (2700 IU/kg diet); or 5 treatments (exp 2), NA, no additives; NIS100, nisin (100 IU/kg diet); NIS200, nisin (200 IU/kg diet); NIS400, nisin (400 IU/kg diet); and NIS800, nisin (800 IU/kg diet). Nisin supplementation positively affected the microbiota of the gut by reducing potentially pathogenic bacterial populations in the jejunum and ceca. The bacterial fermentation in the jejunum was significantly lowered by nisin addition. The addition of nisin from 100 IU to 800 IU decreased the FCR value over the entire experimental period. According to the results, nisin can be considered a natural dietary supplement for broiler chickens.

scholarly journals Fossil Shell Flour in Livestock Production: A Review

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olusegun Ikusika ◽  
Conference Mpendulo ◽  
Titus Zindove ◽  
Anthony Okoh
Keyword(s):  
Diatomaceous Earth ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Growth Promoter ◽  
Porosity And Permeability ◽  
Fossil Shell

Fossil shell flour (FSF), also known as Diatomaceous earth, or diatomite, consists of amorphous silicates with important physical and chemical characteristics, including porosity and permeability, low density and thermal conductivity, tiny particle size, high surface area, solubility, hydrophobia, and absorption capabilities, which are molecular filter actors, substituting their integral cations without physical changes. The substance is nontoxic, cheap, and readily available in large quantity in many countries. Recently, FSF has been modified as additives for several uses. Recent studies have supported its use as animal growth promoter, vaccine adjuvant in livestock, water purifier, mycotoxin binder, inert dust applications in stored-pest management, pesticide, animal feed additive, as a natural source of silicon in livestock and as natural anthelmintic. Numerous advantages of FSF include its low-cost and availability, its nontoxic characteristics, and the fact that food grade diatomaceous earth is safe for human consumption. In this paper, we review the main uses of FSF in the livestock industry, with reference to similar works earlier published that elucidate their important roles.

scholarly journals Effects of Siliceous Natural Nanomaterials Applied in Combination with Foliar Fertilizers on Physiology, Yield and Fruit Quality of the Apricot and Peach Trees

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2395
Author(s):  
Cristina Moale ◽  
Marius Ghiurea ◽  
Carmen Eugenia Sîrbu ◽  
Raluca Somoghi ◽  
Traian Mihai Cioroianu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Diatomaceous Earth ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Stone Fruit ◽  
Nanoporous Structure ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
Foliar Fertilizer ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Peach Trees

Siliceous natural nanomaterials (SNNMs), i.e., diatomaceous earth and natural zeolites, have a nanoporous structure with large active surfaces that adsorb cations or polarized molecules. Such nanoporous feature determines the effects related to SNNM utilization as low-risk plant protectants and soil improvers. This work used SNNMs from Romanian quarries as carriers for foliar fertilizers applied to stone-fruit trees, apricot and peach. We determined the effects of SNNMs on the physiology, yield and fruit quality of the treated stone-fruit trees. SNNM application determined impacts specific to the formation of particle films on leaves: reduced leaf temperature (up to 4.5 °C) and enhanced water use efficiency (up to 30%). Foliar fertilizers’ effects on yield are amplified by their application with SNNMs. Yield is increased up to 8.1% by the utilization of SNNMs with foliar fertilizers, compared to applying foliar fertilizer alone. Diatomaceous earth and natural zeolites promote the accumulation of polyphenols in apricot and peach fruits. The combined application of SNNMs and foliar fertilizer enhance the performance of peach and apricot trees.

Synthesis and characterization of ferrous cysteinate nanoparticles as a promising dietary supplement

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (33) ◽  
pp. 13930-13933
Author(s):  
Olga S. Koshcheeva ◽  
Tatyana V. Skiba ◽  
Pavel A. Stabnikov ◽  
Eugene A. Maksimovskiy ◽  
Anna P. Zubareva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
First Time

Ferrous cysteinate nanoparticles were obtained and characterized for the first time and tested as a feed additive on chickens.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Diatomaceous Earth Grain Protectant Activity by Essential Oils

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Carmen Lupu ◽  
Mariana Popescu ◽  
Florin Oancea
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Amorphous Silica ◽  
Diatomaceous Earth ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Grain Protectant

Diatomaceous earth (kieselguhr), composed mainly of amorphous silica, SiO2xnH2O, is largely used as a feed additive [1]. [...]

Influence of the herbal component of a commercial feed additive on serum parameters, fertility and longevity of dairy cows

Planta Medica ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Walkenhorst ◽  
S Ivemeyer ◽  
J Spranger ◽  
G Arndt ◽  
R Schaette
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Serum Parameters ◽  
Commercial Feed

Constituents from the botanical dietary supplement wild yam

Planta Medica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
SH Dong ◽  
D Nikolic ◽  
C Simmler ◽  
F Qiu ◽  
RB van Breemen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Wild Yam
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