scholarly journals Chemical composition and potential ethanol yield of Jerusalem artichoke in a semi-arid region of China

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zu Xin Liu ◽  
Yosef Steinberger ◽  
Xu Chen ◽  
Ji Shi Wang ◽  
Guang Hui Xie
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Ethanol Yield ◽  
Jerusalem Artichoke ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

scholarly journals XRF Analysis of Carica papaya Leaves of Semi Arid Region of Kachchh

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Pravin N. Ram ◽  
Vijay Ram ◽  
Taslimahemad T. Khatri ◽  
Suhas J. Vyas ◽  
Pragnesh N. Dave
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vanadium Titanium ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Semi Arid

The objective of the present investigation was to study the chemical composition of leaves of Carica papaya belonging to family Caricaceae growing in semi-arid region of Kachchh district, Gujarat, India. The leaves of C. papaya were subjected to Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and were analyzed for different mineral composition. As the X-ray Fluorescence is one of the most reliable and accurate, as well as it is also a consistent and non-destructive method for analysis of major and trace elements using a single pressed pellet. During the study it was found that Oxygen, Calcium, Magnessium, Potassium were noted in higher amounts, compared to that of other elements like Silicon, Sulphur, Phosphorus, Chloride, Strontium, Stanous, Aluminium, Cromium and Mangenese, whereas the elements which were not detected in leaves of C. papaya are Vanadium, Titanium, Cobalt and Tantalum.

Growth and chemical composition of flax cultivars on artificially salinized soil

1995 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
G. J. Beke ◽  
D. P. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Salt Tolerance ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Soil Salinity ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Salt Tolerant ◽  
Ion Concentrations ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Salinized Soil

Seven flax cultivars, grown in a greenhouse in nonsaline, moderately saline, and strongly saline (1, 6, and 12 dS m−1) soils had greater dry weights of plant tops on moderately saline treatment. Tops had higher K+ and Na+ concentrations on the saline treatments, but K:Na ratios decreased with increasing salinity. Tops were less salt tolerant than roots. Cultivars responded differently to the treatments, but appeared, overall, similar in salt tolerance. Key words: Flax cultivars, ion concentrations, ion ratios, soil salinity, semi-arid region

The Molecular Characterization and Biological Assessment of the Leaves Extracts of Loofah Reveal their Nutraceutical Potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takoua Ben Hlel ◽  
Feten Belhadj ◽  
Fatih Gül ◽  
Muhammed Altun ◽  
Ayşe Şahin Yağlıoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Hela Cell ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Biological Assessment ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Hela Cell Lines ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

Background:: Luffa cylindrica is a plant that is widely distributed in Africa and Asia and it can be grown in regions with tropical or subtropical climates. Few patents dealt with Loofah biological properties, including some functional foods formulated from its leaves. Objective:: This study aimed to structurally and functionally characterize the bioactive compounds of L. cylindrica leaves grown in two different environments. Methods:: The extracts of L. cylindrica leaves collected from two Tunisian locations: Essouasi (LE), a semi-arid region and Medenine (LM) an arid region, were investigated for their phenolic compounds and fatty acids using HPLC/TOF-MS and GCMS techniques respectively. Furthermore, the antioxidant capacity was evaluated with DPPH, Chelating effect, Hydroxyl radical and Superoxide anion scavenging activities while the anticancer activity against HeLa cell lines was assessed using xCELLigence real time cell analyzer and lactate dehydrogenase cytotoxicity assay. Results:: The antiproliferative capacity of both extracts was time and dose-dependent with LE presenting the lowest HeLa cell index (CI = 0.035 ± 0.018, 250 μg/ml). LE also showed the best cytotoxic capacity (56.49 ± 0.8%) and antioxidant potential (IC50 = 54.41 ± 1.12 μg/ml for DPPH and 12.12 ± 0.07 μg/ml for chelating effet). 14 phenolic compounds were detected in LE with ferulic acid being the major compound (5128.5 ± 4.09 μg Phenols/g) while LM had only 6 phenolics. GCMS analysis showed the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in LE. Conclusions:: Our findings suggest that L. cylindrica leaves, especially when collected from semi-arid regions, are promising for formulating nutraceuticals of interest.

Space-time monitoring of soil organic carbon content across a semi-arid region of Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. e00367
Author(s):  
Patrick Filippi ◽  
Stephen R. Cattle ◽  
Matthew J. Pringle ◽  
Thomas F.A. Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid
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