scholarly journals Morphological Changes and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> under Water Stress

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (22) ◽  
pp. 3417-3422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpi Srivastava ◽  
Malvika Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Water Stress ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana

scholarly journals Comparative Assessment of the Basic Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Dried Leaves, Grown in Poland, Paraguay and Brazil—Preliminary Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3634
Author(s):  
Teresa Leszczyńska ◽  
Barbara Piekło ◽  
Aneta Kopeć ◽  
Benno F. Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Steviol Glycosides ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni

This study compares the content of basic nutrients (proteins, fats, digestible carbohydrates, dietary fiber and ash), steviol glycosides, selected antioxidants (vitamin C, total polyphenols) and antioxidant activity in dried leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cultivated in Poland, Paraguay and Brazil and available in the direct sale. The basic chemical composition was determined by standard AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) methods. Content of steviol glycosides was determined by the UHPLC-UV chromatographic method. Total polyphenols content was expressed as gallic acid equivalent (GAE) and catechins equivalent (CE). Antioxidant activity was measured as ABTS●+ free radical scavenging activity. Dried leaves of S. rebaudiana grown in Poland had significantly higher contents of dietary fiber, and lower protein and ash content, compared to those derived from Paraguay and Brazil. The former had, however, considerably higher contents of total steviol glycosides, stevioside and rebaudioside D, compared to the remaining two plants. In the Paraguay-derived dried leaves, the content of rebaudioside A, C, E and rubusoside was found to be significantly lower. Dried leaves of S. rebaudiana Bertoni, cultivated in Poland, contained substantially more vitamin C and a similar content of total polyphenols, compared to those from Brazil and Paraguay. The examined material from Brazil and Paraguay plantations showed similar antioxidant activity, while that obtained from Polish cultivation was characterized by a significantly lower value of this parameter.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Vegetative Growth, Chemical Composition, and Antioxidant Capacity of Essential Oil of Peppermint Under Water Regimes

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Diogo Mendes da Silva ◽  
Suzan Kelly Vilela Bertolucci ◽  
Smail Aazza ◽  
Alexandre Alves de Carvalho ◽  
Simony Carvalho Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Water Stress ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Mentha Piperita

The purpose of the present work was to evaluate the vegetative growth of Mentha piperita L. cultivated under different water availability, as well its influence in content, chemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of its essential oil. Plants were propagated by mother plants microcutting and scions were transplanted to 5 L pots with soil and cattle manure. Afterward, were kept at field capacity for 30 days and under treatment for 40 days. It was treated with different levels of water deficit treatments: (T1): 100 of field capacity (FC); (T2): 80 of FC; (T3): 60 of FC; (T4) 40 of FC with 5 blocks. Vegetative growth was evaluated by dry matter contents of all part of plants and by root/aerial rate. The essential oil of the leaves was extracted by hydrodistillation, analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS and in vitro antioxidant potential was evaluated. A significant decrease in the dry matter of leaves and stems accompanied with a decrease in the roots dry matter was observed with an increase in the water stress. Quantitative chemical differences were observed in the chemical composition of the essential oil, according water availability. Total antioxidant activity showed a gradual increase as water stress progressed.

scholarly journals Effects of water stress on phenolic content and antioxidant activity of African nightshades

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
ODHIAMBO PETER OKELLO ◽  
JOSEPH P. ONYANGO GWEYI ◽  
MILDRED PAULINE NAWIRI ◽  
WINFRED MUSILA
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Water Stress ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Solanum Villosum

Okello OP, Gweyi JPO, Nawiri Mp, Musila W. 2017. Effects of water stress on phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of African nightshades. Biofarmasi J Nat Prod Biochem 15: 79-95. This study aimed at mapping out the distribution of different African Nightshade species in Siaya and Kisii Counties of Kenya and to determine water stress effect on total antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content of two selected African nightshade namely, giant nightshade (Solanum scabrum) and black nightshade (Solanum villosum). Before selection of the two varieties, the study involved farmer field visits, mapping of nightshades present and administration of semi-structured questionnaires to farmers to determine the indigenous vegetables being grown, the nightshade species grown and factors affecting their production. The experiments were conducted both in the field and greenhouse conditions. Watering intervals were at 15 cbars, 50 cbars, and 85 cbars. Data on the number of secondary buds, leaf area, shoot height, shoot and root dry weights were gathered. The total antioxidant capacity and the total phenolic content were recorded using DPPH radical scavenging method and Folin-Ciolcalteu method, respectively. The data collected were subjected to ANOVA. In both counties where production was 100% under small scale, Solanum scabrum was the main variety grown is Siaya County (36%) while in Kisii the main variety was Solanum villosum (32%). There were significant differences (P≤0.05) among treatments in leaf area, plant height, shoot biomass, number of secondary buds, leaf and root total phenolic content and leaf and root antioxidant activity. At all stress levels, Solanum scabrum exhibited the tallest plants with a maximum height of 45.17cm at 15cbars, while Solanum villosum had the shortest plants at all stress levels, with the shortest one being recorded at 16.65 cm at 85 cbars. S. scabrum also had the highest root dry weight (7.78g), shoot dry weight (50.78g) and highest leaf area of (304.45cm2). However, Solanum villosum had the highest number of secondary buds at all stress levels with the highest being 24 at 15 cbars. Concerning phytochemicals, Solanum villosum had a higher concentration of both the total phenolics and antioxidant activity in the shoots (46.41g GAE/Kg DM total phenolic content and 52.68% total antioxidant activity). Meanwhile, Solanum scabrum had a higher concentration in the roots (25.06gGAE/Kg DM total phenolic content and 27.18% total antioxidant activity). Water stress cause a decline in all growth parameters but increased phytochemical accumulation in nightshade accessions grown. It is therefore suggested that for better yields, irrigation should be performed at every 15 cbars, however for adequate phytochemical accumulation, the irrigation should be carried out at 50 cbars. Further research to explore and quantify other phytochemical components as affected by different watering regimes need to be undertaken.

scholarly journals Antidiabetic and antioxidant activity of Stevia rebaudiana extracts (Var. Morita) and their incorporation into a potential functional bread

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (12) ◽  
pp. 7894-7903 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Ruiz-Ruiz ◽  
Y. B. Moguel-Ordoñez ◽  
A. J. Matus-Basto ◽  
M. R. Segura-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Functional Bread

scholarly journals Nutrition Quality Parameters of Almonds as Affected by Deficit Irrigation Strategies

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (14) ◽  
pp. 2646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lipan ◽  
Moriana ◽  
Lluch ◽  
Cano-Lamadrid ◽  
Sendra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Water Stress ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Deficit Irrigation ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Nutrition Quality ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Volatiles Compounds

The influence of full irrigation, double-regulated (RDI) and sustained deficit irrigation (SDI) treatments on almond quality was assessed by analyzing different parameters: sugars, organic acids, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content (TPC), and volatile compounds. Almond quality studies for plants submitted to water stress are scarce, and it is essential to understand the biochemical responses of plants to water stress in maintaining fruit yield and quality. Citric acid, sucrose, antioxidant activity, and TPC were not affected by the application of studied deficit irrigation strategies (DI). An increase in malic acid and a decrease in glucose was observed for stressed samples (T3 and T4), while a higher number of total volatiles compounds was found for moderate RDI (T2). Using deficit irrigation strategies, the almond yield and quality was not changed, and in fact, some parameters, such as glucose and key volatile compounds, slightly increased under moderate RDI. This finding might encourage farmers to implement these strategies and contribute to sustainable agriculture.

scholarly journals Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Activity of Stevia and Peppermint as a Result of Organic and Conventional Fertilization

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Lina Garcia-Mier ◽  
Adriana E. Meneses-Reyes ◽  
Sandra N. Jimenez-Garcia ◽  
Adan Mercado Luna ◽  
Juan Fernando García Trejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Mentha Piperita ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Organic Fertilization ◽  
Polyphenol Content ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni ◽  
Chemical Fertilization ◽  
Therapeutic Properties

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and Mentha piperita are plants that generate interest mainly due to the presence of bioactive compounds in their leaves, such as phenolics. Studies indicate that phenolics have pharmacological and therapeutic properties, including antioxidant activity. Phenolic compounds may be affected by the type of fertilization. For this reason, organic and chemical fertilization were evaluated along with antioxidant activity. Results showed significant differences for total phenols in organic peppermint (62% higher content). Also, DPPH test displayed differences for peppermint and stevia (572% and 16% greater in organic). Organic fertilization may be alternative for producing high added agricultural and commercial products.

scholarly journals Characteristic Ice Cream using Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Leaf Powder as Natural Sweetener

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 600-606
Author(s):  
Asri Suko Mayangsari ◽  
Lilis Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Herly Evanuarini ◽  
Purwadi Purwadi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Ice Cream ◽  
Melting Rate ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Total Calorie ◽  
Leaf Powder ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Range Test

Sweetener is one of important factors which affect consumer acceptance as it affects the ice cream texture. Research on an alternative and healthier sweetener to substitute sugar in ice cream production has begun to emerge as consumers’ awareness on healthy food has been increasing. One of the promising alternatives was the utilization of Stevia leaf powder as it is known to have no calorie content. In this research, the best proportion of stevia leaf powder to substitute sugar in ice cream production was determined based on its physicochemical properties (viscosity, overrun, melting rate, sugar and total calories) and antioxidant activity. The research was done through laboratory experiment with a Completely Randomized Design consisted of four sugar and stevia leaf powder combinations and four replications. The treatments were P0 (20% sugar + 0% steviea leaf powder); P1 (17.5% sugar + 0.3% stevia leaf powder); P2 (16.25% sugar + 0.45% stevia leaf powder); and P3 (15% sugar + 0.6% stevia leaf powder). The obtained data was analyzed by ANOVA and further tested by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test upon significant effect.The results showed that the utilization of stevia leaf powder as sugar substitution gave highly significant effects (P<0.01) on ice cream viscosity, overrun, melting rate, sugar content, total calories and antioxidant activity. It can be concluded that the combination of 15% sugar and 0.6% stevia leaf powder (P3) produced the best ice cream characteristics with the viscosity of 1336.25 cP, overrun of 30.01%, melting rate of 37.24 minutes/50 g, sugar content of 34.63%, total calorie of 4.99 kcal and antioxidant activity of 81.92%.

scholarly journals Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities of Some Algae from Western Libyan Coast

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Alghazeer ◽  
Mahboba Enaeli ◽  
Nazlin K. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Hypnea Musciformis

Seaweeds are considered as one of the largest biomass producers in marine environment that is rich in bioactive metabolites and a source of natural ingredients for functional foods. The potential antioxidant activity and the potential inhibition of Caco2 cell proliferation, of crude extracts of: Chlorophyta (Ulva lactuca, and Codium tomentosum), Phaeophyta (Cystoseira crinita, Cystoseira stricta, and Sargassum vulgare), and Rhodophyta (Gelidium latifolium, Hypnea musciformis, and Jania rubens) collected from western Libyan coast were evaluated in vitro. The antioxidant activity was determined by reducing power and DPPH assays while cell proliferation, morphological changes and the cell cycle arrest were assessed by MTT, inverted light microscope and flow cytometry methods respectively. The polyphenols and flavonoids rich extracts showed remarkable reducing power and antiradical properties. After exposure of Caco2 cells to; various concentrations of extracts (50, 100,150 and 200 &micro;g/mL) especially from brown algae for 72 h, significantly reduced cell proliferation. The antiproliferative effect of algae extracts was correlated with their polyphenol and flavonoid contents. Cell cycle analysis further showed that cells were arrested in G phases along with an increment in sub-diploidal cell population (sub-G) after extract application. These results imply that seaweeds which are rich in bioactive compounds may be in anticancer drug research programs. However, further investigations are essential to reveal the molecular mechanisms of the anticancer activities of these algae.

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