Determination of the Proximate Composition, Total Carotenoid, Reducing Sugars and Residual Cyanide Levels of Flours of 6 New Yellow and White Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Varieties

The leaves of Jatropha tanjarensis were collected and assessed for their phytochemical compositions and antimicrobial activities using methanolic and hexane extracts as to determine the bioactive components and their effects on microorganisms. Also, the nutritional potential was investigated through the determination of proximate composition using standard procedures. The result of phytochemical screening indicated the presence of saponins, cardiac glycosides, reducing sugars, steroids, alkaloids and flavonoids in methanolic extract, the same observation was recorded in n-hexane extract except that reducing sugars were absent and phlobotannins were present. The antimicrobial activities of the leaves extract show that it have some antimicrobial properties. Results of the proximate composition and mineral analysis revealed that the plant is a good source of fiber and minerals. Therefore, leaves of Jatropha tanjarensisapart from being used as antimicrobial agents, can serve as good sources of fiber and minerals when used as vegetables.

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Composition of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and the Rheological Characteristics of its Starch

The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico ◽

10.46429/jaupr.v60i1.10589 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 60 (1) ◽

pp. 93-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E. J. Rodríguez-Sosa ◽

O. Parsi-Ros ◽

M. A. González

Keyword(s):

Puerto Rico ◽

Dominican Republic ◽

Acid Content ◽

Proximate Composition ◽

Manihot Esculenta ◽

Tuberous Root ◽

Hydrocyanic Acid ◽

Rheological Characteristics ◽

Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽

Toxicity Level

Proximate composition of two edible commercial varieties of cassava (M. esculenta Crantz) grown in Puerto Rico, and the rheological characteristics of their starch were determined. These included variety Pana which has a light tan skin and a dark-skinned variety known as Zenón, or Yuca Negra de Maca (Black Maca cassava), in the Dominican Republic. Proximate composition was found to be about the same for both varieties. Hydrocyanic acid content was well below the toxicity level (50 to 100 mg HCN/kg of fresh-peeled tuberous root). Although pasting temperatures were the same for both varieties (63° C), viscosity values of the starch of Pana variety were somewhat higher than those of Zenón.

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Evaluation of Iron Concentration of Five Nigerian Shrubs for their Prospective use in the Therapy of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)

Journal of Nutrients ◽

10.18488/journal.87.2021.71.1.7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Obika Ogochukwu Immaculate ◽

Ochekwu Edache Bernard

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Proximate Composition ◽

Manihot Esculenta ◽

Oil Content ◽

Iron Concentration ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Vernonia Amygdalina ◽

Manihot Esculenta Crantz

Medicinal herbs are commonly being used in the treatment of anemia traditionally and Jatropha tanjorensis Ellis & Saroja, Vernonia amygdalina Delile, Manihot esculenta Crantz, Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau, Solanum macrocarpon L. are local shrubs mostly employed. This study aims to analyze the prospective use of some local shrubs in the therapy of Iron Deficiency Anemia. The proximate composition analysis and the iron content in leaves of the shrubs were determined following the methods of the association of official analytical chemists (A.O.A.C). The results obtained for iron concentration show Jatropha tanjorensis 3.11g/kg, Vernonia amygdalina 1.64g/kg, Manihot esculenta 0.57g/kg, Megaskepasma erythrochlamys 1.23g/kg, and Solanum macrocarpon 2.75g/kg. The range of proximate composition as; protein had Megaskepasma erythrochlamys as the lowest value 3.97% and Vernonia amygdalina as the highest value 50.64%, fat & oil content showed Jatropha tanjorensis with the highest value 1.04% and Megaskepasma erythrochlamys having the lowest value 29.77%, Fiber content showed Vernonia amygdalina has the highest value 1.81% and Solanum macrocarpon has the lowest 12.08%, the carbohydrate content showed Megaskepasma erythrochlamys as the lowest value 2.39% and Manihot esculenta as the highest value 21.02%, and the moisture content showed Manihot esculenta has the lowest value 9.98% and Megaskepasma erythrochlamys has the highest value 83.25%. All five plants have great potential for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

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KEMAMPUAN REPRODUKSI TUNGAU PREDATOR FAMILI PHYTOSEIIDAE PADA BERBAGAI KEPADATAN TETRANYCHUS URTICAE DAN POLEN TANAMAN DI SEKITAR TANAMAN SINGKONG (MANIHOT ESCULENTA CRANTZ)

JURNAL HAMA DAN PENYAKIT TUMBUHAN TROPIKA ◽

10.23960/j.hptt.212129-137 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 129-137

Author(s):

Bambang Heru Budianto ◽

Achmad Munadjat

Keyword(s):

Survival Rate ◽

Manihot Esculenta ◽

Research Method ◽

Predatory Mites ◽

Predatory Mite ◽

Ageratum Conyzoides ◽

Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽

Development Period ◽

Experimental Laboratory

The predatory mite of Phytoseiidae family have extensive cruising range that is not only found in cassava, but also a variety of weeds in cassava plants, such as Ageratum conyzoides and Cyperus cyperus. Extensive cruising range is also well explain the survival rate of the Phytoseiidae family at the time of the density of T. urticae decreased. The research objective is to determine the development period, fecundity and survival rate of Phytoseiidae predatory mite populations at different relative densities T. urticae and pollen. The research method used is an experimental laboratory. The procedure include the provision of A. conyzoides and C. rotundus pollen, the multiplication of predatory mite families Phytoseiidae, the determination of the development period, fecundity and survival rate of predatory mite families Phytoseiidae. The results showed that the length of time the development of predatory mites Amblyseius sp. and Phytoseius sp. faster one day of feeding on egg T. urticae feeding compared to the two types of pollen. Predatory mites survival rate Phytoseius sp. higher than the predatory mites Amblyseius sp. eggs fed T. urticae and both types of pollen. Similarly, the fecundity Phytoseius sp. higher than the mites Amblyseius sp. either fed eggs T. urticae as well as to two types of pollen.

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Determination of Tannin, Phytate and Total Oxalate Content in Selected Varieties of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Tubers

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2017.11022 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol V (XI) ◽

pp. 141-145

Author(s):

Haritha M C

Keyword(s):

Manihot Esculenta ◽

Manihot Esculenta Crantz

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Genetic Diversity of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Ecuador by Using SSR Markers

10.20944/preprints202110.0396.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nelly Paredes ◽

Valeria Alulema ◽

Luis Lima ◽

Marten Sørensen ◽

and Álvaro Monteros-Altamirano

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Manihot Esculenta ◽

Staple Food ◽

Ethnic Communities ◽

Manihot Esculenta Crantz ◽

Wide Range ◽

Ssr Primers ◽

Amazonian Region

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), domesticated in the Amazonian region of South America, presents an important diversity in Ecuador, where it is a main staple food; however, only few Ecuadorian cassava accessions have been included in international molecular assessments. The purpose of this study was to apply suitable cassava mi-crosatellites to characterize the genetic variability of the Ecuadorian cassava collection composed mainly of local landraces from the Coast, Andes and Amazonia regions. The use of microsatellite markers allowed the determination of the genetic diversity of the collection. Seven selected SSR primers, permitted to identify homozygous and hetero-zygous materials within the cassava collection of 133 accessions. The loci presented an average genetic diversity value of 0.7 and an average PIC value of 0.67, which is con-sidered high. Low number of duplicates (8.8%) were identified in the Ecuadorian col-lection which is not fully duplicated at CIAT. Currently, a wide range of cassava diver-sity is still cultivated in multi-crop agro-ecosystem, mainly in the Coast and Amazo-nian regions. Especially in the Amazonian region, due to important cultural uses of cassava by local ethnic communities, more in depth studies in the region could unveil the genetic diversity present in situ today.

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