INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF AMINO-ACID SUPPLEMENTATION ON ENHANCEMENT OF BETA CAROTENE CONTENT IN FENUGREEK PLANT.

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Shivi Singh Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Amino Acid Supplementation ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Β Carotene

Plants are capable of synthesizing β-carotene but unfortunately humans are not able to do so. However, they are capable of converting β-carotene absorbed from their diets to vitamin A. Hence, an increase in β-carotene content in plants can be an alternative to increase the vitamin A content & prevent from certain diseases content in diet of individuals. Therefore, foliar application of amino acid solution is a technique used for investigating the effect of amino acid supplementation on enhancement of beta carotene content in green leafy vegetables. In this study, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) seeds are treated with proline, tyrosine, tryptophan and proline, tyrosine, tryptophan combination (1:1:1). It was observed that growth and beta carotene content were higher in the treated plants. Exclusive treatment with Proline, tyrosine and the tryptophan resulted in an increase in growth and beta carotene content when compared to control which is lesser than that of proline-tyrosine-tryptophan combination treated seeds.

Serum Retinol of Chadian Nomadic Pastoralist Women in Relation to their Livestocks’ Milk Retinol and beta-Carotene Content

2002 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakob Zinsstag ◽  
Esther Schelling ◽  
Saada Daoud ◽  
Josef Schierle ◽  
Peter Hofmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Human Serum ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Cow Milk ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Nomadic Pastoralists ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Nomadic Pastoralist

Human serum retinol and livestock milk retinol levels were assessed as part of a study on the health status of Chadian nomadic pastoralists and their livestock in close partnership between Chadian public health and livestock institutions. Of the examined women (n = 99), 43% were moderately retinol-deficient (0.35 mol/L < × < 0.7 mol/L 95% CI; 33–54%), and 17% severely retinol-deficient (< 0.35 mol/L 95% CI; 10–26 %). None of the interviewed women (n = 87) reported the consumption of fruit, and only two of fresh vegetables were reported consumed in the past 24 hours. Milk is the almost exclusive source of vitamin A for these populations. Goats (n = 6) had the highest average milk retinol level (329 ± 84 mug/kg [mean ± SEM]), followed by cattle (n = 25; 247 ± 32 mug/kg), and camels (n = 12; 120 ± 18 mug/kg). Milk retinol levels did not differ between the rainy and dry seasons. Human serum retinol depends significantly on livestock milk retinol levels (partial slope 0.23; 95% CI: 0.008–0.47). Our study supports the use of goat and cow milk as an important source of vitamin A in pastoral nomadic settings. However, the levels still require to be complemented further by promoting green leafy vegetables, fruits, and supplements.

Combining Ability of Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] Genotypes for Beta Carotene and Dry Matter Content in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
M.S Afolabi ◽  
G.O Agbowuro ◽  
A.E Salami ◽  
M.O Akoroda
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Diallel Analysis ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Guinea Savanna ◽  
Β Carotene

Roots of orange fleshed sweet potato varieties currently available in Nigeria contain high quantities of β-carotene or pro-vitamin A but have high moisture content. These varieties have been found to be a cheap and important remedy for vitamin A deficiency. The cream or white fleshed varieties on the other hand, have sweet taste with high dry matter content, giving a dry texture, a quality trait preferred in Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to examine the quantitative inheritance of important traits in sweet potato by means of a diallel analysis with a view to estimating the GCA and SCA components of genetic variance, and to determine the associated type of gene action controlling β-carotene content and root dry mass. A diallel crosses experiment using six parental sweet potato genotypes crossed in all possible combinations were carried out. Resultant thirty progenies were evaluated for beta carotene (β-carotene) and dry matter content in Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria during the cropping season of 2012 and 2013. The 30 F1 progenies along with their parental lines were planted in the same field trial. The trial was laid out in 6 x 6 triple lattice in two replications. Highly significant (P≤ 0.01) differences were observed among the genotypes for all the tested traits. The average β-carotene content for the progenies was 2.86 (mg/100 g f.w.) while the dry matter content was 31.89%. The cross combination 199024.2 x Excel recorded the highest beta carotene (14.37 mg/100 g f.w) and dry matter content (40.10%), this candidate is therefore suggested for further evaluation. Key words: Diallel analysis, Dry matter, Southern Guinea Savanna, Sweet potato, Vitamin A, β-carotene.

Mikroenkapsulasi Β-Karoten dari Minyak Sawit Mentah untuk Suplemen Pro Vitamin A

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Suroto Hadi Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Sodium Caseinate ◽  
Crude Palm Oil ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Β Carotene

Crude palm oil (cpo) have a yellow-orange color which is a carotenoid compound. The dominant compounds can found in carotenoids is β-carotene, α-caroten, γ-caroten and lycopene. β-carotene is found in carotenoids can be separated by insulation. β-carotene is easyly oxisidation, to fry these problems coating method can be use.  The purpose of this study is to obtain the best mix of material coating composition of maltodextrin and sodium caseinate.  Research methods used include extraction, fractination, coating and spray drying. The design of experiment of this research is a completely randomized design with a significance level 5%, if there  a real effect then continue with duncant multiple range test (DMRT) using SPSS version 16 software significance level 5%. The results showed that the best composition of the mixture obtained 50 ml of β-carotene: 80 grams of maltodextrin: 40 grams of sodium caseinate with beta-carotene content of 1,500 ppm, water content 3.35%, and  497.275 µm diameter for the composition of a mixture of 50 ml of β-carotene:160 grams of maltodextrin:120 grams of sodium caseinate. ABSTRAKMinyak sawit mentah (crude palm oil) memiliki warna kuning–oranye yang merupakan senyawa karotenoid. Senyawa yang dominan terdapat dalam karotenoid antara lain β-karoten, α-karoten, γ-karoten dan likopen. β-karoten yang terdapat dalam karotenoid dapat dipisahkan dengan cara isolasi. β-karoten  mudah mengalami oksidasi, untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan cara penyalutan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memperoleh komposisi campuran terbaik bahan penyalut maltodekstrin dan natrium kaseinat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan antara lain ekstraksi, fraksinasi, penyalutan dan spray drying. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap dengan taraf nyata 5%, bila terdapat pengaruh nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji duncant multiple range tes (DMRT) SPSS versi 16 taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komposisi campuran terbaik diperoleh 50 ml β-karoten : 80 gram maltodekstrin : 40 gram natrium kaseinat dengan kandungan β-karoten sebesar 1.500 ppm, kadar air 3,35%, dan diamater 497,275 µm untuk komposisi campuran 50 ml β-karoten : 160 gram maltodekstrin : 120 gram natrium kaseinat. Kata kunci : mikroenkapsulasi, minyak sawit mentah, suplement vitamin A.  

scholarly journals Systematic Review of the Interaction between Nutrition and Immunity in Livestock: Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Synthetic Amino Acids

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2813
Author(s):  
Laura Montout ◽  
Nausicaa Poullet ◽  
Jean-Christophe Bambou
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Immune Response ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Feeding Strategies ◽  
Amino Acid Supplementation ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Synthetic Amino Acid ◽  
The Impact

Infectious diseases represent one of the most critical threats to animal production worldwide. Due to the rise of pathogen resistance and consumer concern about chemical-free and environmentally friendly productions, the use of antimicrobials drugs is no longer desirable. The close relationship between nutrition and infection has led to numerous studies about livestock. The impact of feeding strategies, including synthetic amino acid supplementation, on host response to various infections has been investigated in different livestock animals. This systematic review provides a synthesis of the experimental studies on the interactions between synthetic amino acid supplementation and immune response to infectious diseases in livestock. Following PRISMA guidelines, quantitative research was conducted using two literature databases, PubMed and Web of Science. The eligibility criteria for the research articles were: (1) the host is a livestock animal; (2) the supplementation with at least one synthetic amino acid; (3) at least one mediator of immunity is measured; (4) at least one production trait is measured. Data were extracted from 58 selected studies. Articles on poultry were the most numerous; few contained experiments using ruminants and pigs. Most of the authors hypothesized that synthetic amino acid supplementation would particularly improve the animals’ immune response against intracellular pathogens. An increase in T and natural killer lymphocytes and macrophages activation, intracellular redox state, lymphocytes proliferation and antibodies production were the most described immune mechanisms associated with synthetic amino acid supplementation. Most of the selected studies focused on three amino acids (methionine, threonine and arginine), all of which are associated with a significant improvement of the host immune response. The use of synthetic amino acid supplementation appears as an encouraging perspective for livestock infectious disease management, and research must concentrate on more analytical studies using these three amino acids.

scholarly journals Carotene and provitamin A content of vegetables sold in Viçosa, MG, Brazil, during spring and winter

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 527-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pollyanna Costa Cardoso ◽  
Ceres Mattos Della Lucia ◽  
Paulo César Stringheta ◽  
José Benício Paes Chaves ◽  
Helena Maria Pinheiro-Sant'Ana
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
A Value ◽  
Β Carotene

This study investigated the α- and β-carotene content and provitamin A value of four leafy vegetables sold at local and street markets in Viçosa, MG, Brazil, in the spring and winter of 2002. Carotenoids were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. α-Carotene was detected in all samples sold during spring, but was only present in a few samples of smooth and curly lettuce and kale in winter. β-Carotene was found in marked quantities in all leafy vegetables analyzed. Duncan's test (α = 5%) showed significantly higher α-carotene content in curly lettuce and vitamin A value in large-leaved watercress in the spring. Mean β-carotene content and vitamin A value were 7544, 8751, 2584, 2792, 8193, and 5338 μg/100 g and 666, 760, 227, 238, 698, and 460 μg RAE/100 g in large-leaved and hydroponic watercress, smooth and curly lettuce, kale and spinach, respectively. All leafy vegetables analyzed represent important sources of provitamin A and supply an important part of the daily requirements of children and adults.

Meat and Bone Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Groundnut Cake-Based Diets as Affected by Graded Dietary Supplements of Crystalline L- Lysine and DL- Methionine

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 846-852
Author(s):  
Olugbenga Adeniran Ogunwole ◽  
B. C Majekodunmi ◽  
R. A Faboyede ◽  
D. Ogunsiji
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Bone Development ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Amino Acid Supplementation ◽  
Acid Supplementation ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium

Effects of supplemental dietary lysine and methionine in a Groundnut Cake (GNC) based diets on meat and bone characteristics of broiler chickens were investigated. In a completely randomized design, a total of 168 one - day – old Arbor acre broiler chicks were randomly allocated to seven dietary treatments each in triplicate of eight birds per replicate. The Seven starter and finishers’ diets were: GNC based diets without any amino acid (lysine or methionine) supplementation (T1); GNC diet + 0.2% lysine (T2); GNC diet + 0.4% lysine (T3); GNC diet + 0.2% methionine (T4); GNC diet + 0.4% methionine (T5); GNC diet + 0.2 lysine and 0.2% methionine (T6) and GNC diet + 0.4% lysine and 0.4% methionine (T7). Experimental diets and water were offered to birds ad libitum in an experiment lasting six-week. At day 42, two birds per replicate were slaughtered, meat and bone characteristics determined. There were significant variations (P<0.05) in the crude protein (%) and ether extract (%), pH1 and pH2 of meat. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances composition of meat at days 0, 5, and 10 were similar (P<0.05) and were not affected by dietary amino acid supplementation. Tibiotarsal index (mg/mm) of bone (22.10, 27.25, 33.35, 31.40, 28.70, 31.45 and 29.75 for broilers on T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 and T7, respectively) were increased significantly (P<0.05) by amino acid supplementation. Significantly differences (P<0.05) were observed in the calcium, phosphorus and potassium (%) contents of broilers’ bone across treatments. Supplemental lysine and both lysine and methionine improved meat quality and bone development of broiler chickens in this study.

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