Response of Sweet Potato Storability with Different Pre-storage Treatments at Ambient Temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
M.S Afolabi ◽  
W.A Lamidi ◽  
M.O Akoroda
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Alkaline Solution ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Ambient Condition ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata ◽  
Storage Performance ◽  
Tuberous Roots ◽  
Storage Treatment ◽  
Pre Treatment

The storage of sweet potato tuberous roots in tropical countries is a major challenge to farmers and retailers due to unfavourable climatic conditions. In this study, the storage performance of sweet potato roots in an ambient condition was investigated over a 12-week duration. The three different pre-storage treatments used were ash, alkaline solution (1.5 mol dm-3) and Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) extract – to evaluate their effects on weight loss, shrinkage, weevil damage and sprouting. The control comprised tubers with no pre-treatment. It was observed that weight loss increased linearly from the inception of storage while shrinkage became apparent only after two (2) weeks. The percentage shrinkage of the tuber pre-treated with Siam weed increased at decreasing rate from 8 WAP. Treatment of tuber with Siam weed extract provided significantly higher protection against weevil damage (p > 0.05). After this, sprouting was initiated. By the 12th week, the Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) extract treatment yielded better results. The Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) treatment also recorded the lowest weight loss of 28% and lowest shrinkage of 2.8%. It also sustained less weevil damage at 33.5% compared with the other treatments. Sprouting was higher in the tuber without pre-storage treatment. The alkaline solution and ash treatments had varied degree of performance for all the indicators. Keywords: Sweet potato storability, Ambient condition, Pre-storage treatment, Chromolaena odorata

scholarly journals Storage performance of Taiwanese sweet potato cultivars

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 4019-4025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Che-Lun Huang ◽  
Wayne C. Liao ◽  
Chin-Feng Chan ◽  
Yung-Chang Lai
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Potato Cultivars ◽  
Storage Performance

Inhibitory Effects of Purple Sweet Potato Leaf Extract on the Proliferation and Lipogenesis of the 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (05) ◽  
pp. 915-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shou-Lun Lee ◽  
Hsien-Kuang Lee ◽  
Ting-Yu Chin ◽  
Ssu-Chieh Tu ◽  
Ming-Hsun Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Potato Leaf ◽  
Purple Sweet Potato ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Dose Dependent Decrease ◽  
Dose Dependent

Purple sweet potato leaves (PSPLs) are healthy vegetable that is rich in anti-oxidants. A solution of boiling water extract of PSPL (PSPLE) is believed to be able to prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome in the countryside of Taiwan, but its efficacy has not yet been verified. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible anti-adipogenesis effect of PSPLE in vitro. PSPLE was used to treat the 3T3-L1 cells, and the effects on cell proliferation and adipogenesis were investigated. The results showed that PSPLE caused a dose-dependent decrease in the cell proliferation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, but did not alter the cell viability. In addition, PSPLE induced ERK inactivation in the 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Furthermore, pre-treatment of confluent 3T3-L1 cells with PSPLE led to reduced lipid accumulation in differentiated 3T3-L1 cells. The inhibition of lipogenesis could result from the PSPLE-induced down-regulation of the expression of the C/EBPα and SREBP-1 transcription factors during 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation. These results suggest that PSPLE not only inhibits cell proliferation at an early stage but also inhibits adipogenesis at a later stage of the differentiation program.

scholarly journals Effect of different packaging systems and chlorination on the quality and shelf life of green chili

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 729-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Md Miaruddin ◽  
Md. Golam Ferdous Chowdhury ◽  
Md. Hafizul Haque Khan ◽  
MA Matin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Modified Atmosphere Packaging ◽  
Ambient Condition ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Packaging System ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of packaging materials on the quality and shelf life of green chili (Capsicum annuum) using passive modification of modified atmosphere packaging system. The modified atmosphere was created by making perforation in the polypropylene packets. Green chili pre-treated with chlorine water and then packaging in 0.3% perforated polypropylene packet resulted substantial reduction of weight loss and rotting/shriveling. These treatment combinations also considerably retained vitamin C, ß-carotene, moisture content, etc. Under this condition the retention of quality and shelf life of green chili could be extended up to 10 days at ambient condition as compared to non-treated and without packaging. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i4.14397 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(4): 729-736, December 2012

scholarly journals Kajian Variasi Lama Perendaman Dalam Larutan Kalsium Hidroksida Pada Pembuatan Tepung Ubi Jalar Ungu

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 969-976
Author(s):  
Teguh Pribadi Gunawan ◽  
Rita Khathir ◽  
Ratna Ratna
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Potato Flour ◽  
Soaking Time ◽  
Sun Drying ◽  
Sweet Potato Flour ◽  
Purple Sweet Potato

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji proses pembuatan tepung ubi jalar ungu dengan variasi lama perendaman dalam larutan kalsium hidroksida. Tahapan proses pembuatan tepung ubi jalar adalah pengupasan, pemotongan membentuk chips dengan ketebalan 1 cm, perendamandalam larutan kalsium hidroksida Ca(OH)2, blanching pada suhu 85oC selama 5 menit, pengeringan bertahap dengan penjemuranselama 2 hari dan pengeringan oven selama 6 jam pada suhu 60oC sampai kadar air 10%, penggilingan dan pengayakan. Perendaman dalam larutan Ca(OH)2 konsentrasi 1.000 ppm dilakukan dengan  variasi lama perendaman 0, 15, 30 dan 60 menit. Parameter yang diamati meliputi rendemen, susut bobot, kadar air, kandungan pati, vitamin C, derajat keasaman, dan warna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rendemen yang dihasilkan pada berbagai variasi lama perendaman dalam larutan Ca(OH)2adalah 10,63%-10,79%, sedangkan kadar air tepung ubi jalar ungu diperoleh pada kisaran 8,4-10,27%. Susut bobot tertinggi diperoleh pada proses pengeringan matahari yaitu mencapai ±36,36%, sedangkan susut bobot terendah terjadi pada proses pengayakan yaitu ±3,13%. Kandungan pati tepung ubi jalar ungu berada pada kisaran 74,47-84,83%. Vitamin Ctepung ubi jalar ungu terendah diperoleh pada perendaman 60 menit sebesar 4,40 mg/100g, sedangkanvitamin C tepung ubi jalar ungu tertinggi diperoleh pada perendaman 0 menit yaitu 17,60 mg/100g. Secara umum dapat disimpulkan bahwa terjadi penurunan vitamin C selama proses penepungan. Derajat keasaman tepung ubi jalar ungu diperoleh pada kisaran 4,96-5,27. Berdasarkan analisis warna diperoleh tepung ubi jalar ungu dengan warna ungu ke kehitaman (perendaman 0 menit), ungu pucat (perendaman 15 menit), ungu pekat (perendaman 30 menit), dan ungu keabu-abuan (perendaman 60 menit).The study aimed to evaluate the purple sweet potato flour processing under variations of soaking time in calcium hydroxide solution. The steps of flour processing were pilling, cutting with a thikcness of 1cm, soaking in calcium hidroxide solution, blanching at a temperature of 85 oC for 5 minutes, drying at two stages i.e sun drying for two day and oven drying for 6 hour at  60oC until 10% moisture content miling and sieving. Soaking in calcium hidroxide  concentration of 1,000 ppm was done by variation soaking time of 0, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. The parameters observed were yield, weight loss, moisture, starch content, vitamin C, acidity, and color. The results showed that the yield generated due to variations of soaking time in calsium hidroxide solution was 10.63-10.79%, while the moisture content of the purple sweet potato flour was in the range of 8.4-10.27%. The highest weight loss was obtained in the sun drying process (±36.36%), while the lowest weight loss was occured in the sieving process (± 3.13%). The starch content of purple sweet potato flour was in the range of 74.47-84.83%. The lowest vitamin C of purple sweet potato flour was obtained after 60 minutes soaking (4.40 mg/100g), while the highest vitamin C of purple sweet potato flour was obtained without soaking (17.60 mg/100g). In general it can be concluded that vitamin C had been declined during the flour processing. The acidity of purple sweet potato flour was in range of 4.96 to 5.27. The  color analysis by using L*a*b method showed that there was differences in color due to the variation of soaking time.

scholarly journals Changes in physical properties of sweet potato due to effects of thermal pre-treatments for puree production

DYNA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (207) ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
Sonia Gallego-Castillo ◽  
Alfredo Adolfo Ayala-Aponte
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato ◽  
Lower Loss ◽  
Cylindrical Samples ◽  
Intense Color ◽  
Β Carotene

In response to increasing consumer demand for high-quality, easy-to-prepare foods, it is necessary to develop innovative ways to use roots and tubers, such as sweet potatoes, in processed foods. Thus, two thermal processes were evaluated, freezing-cooking (F+C) and blanching-freezing-cooking (B+F+C) on the physical properties of the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) cultivar, which has a high content of β-carotene, in terms of drip loss (Δm), volume variation (ΔV), color, and texture. Cylindrical samples of OFSP were used. Blanched and unblanched samples were stored by freezing, at -18 °C for 2 months, and subsequently cooked at 95 °C. The blanching process was carried out at 95 °C for 2 min. The results showed that, when blanching was used as a pre-treatment for freezing-cooking, a product with fewer physical changes, with a lighter and more intense color (chroma), and with a lower loss of elasticity (Ed) and firmness (F) was obtained.

scholarly journals Assessment of Insecticidal Potency of Eggshell Powder Against Maize Weevil

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Olagunju O.D. ◽  
Rahman M.O. ◽  
Okparavero N.F. ◽  
Abah I.A. ◽  
Odutola B.S. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Ambient Condition ◽  
Maize Weevil ◽  
Synthetic Chemicals ◽  
Grain Damage ◽  
Chicken Eggshell ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Negative Controls

Efficacy of chicken eggshell powder at concentrations 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g /100 g maize, for control of Sitophilus zeamais, were compared with permethrin at dosage rate of 0.167g / 100 g of yellow maize. Experiments were conducted at Biotechnology laboratory (NSPRI), Ilorin under ambient condition (26±3oC 65±5% RH). Mortality of S. zeamais increased with increasing dosages of the CESP as well as with days of exposure. CESP at 2.0g gives 96.67% mortality which is not significantly different from the positive control. The mean progeny emergence (0.00%), weight loss (1.11%), and percentage grain damage (19.68%) by S. zeamais was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) decreased with increased dosage of CESP. However, CESP did not significantly affect seed germination. Total coliform count at 2.0 g (2.48 x 102) was significantly different from both positive and negative controls at p<0.05 Therefore, CESP can serve as a good maize protectant which can be used as substitute for synthetic chemicals.

MYB44 competitively inhibits the formation of the MYB340-bHLH2-NAC56 complex to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-fleshed sweet potato

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeng-Zheng Wei ◽  
Kang-Di Hu ◽  
Dong-Lan Zhao ◽  
Jun Tang ◽  
Zhong-Qin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Regulatory Network ◽  
Anthocyanin Biosynthesis ◽  
Expression System ◽  
Firefly Luciferase ◽  
Anthocyanin Accumulation ◽  
Tuberous Roots ◽  
Regulatory Complex ◽  
Transcriptional Complex ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Background: Anthocyanins, which have important biological functions and have a beneficial effect on human health, notably account for pigmentation in purple-fleshed sweet potato tuberous roots. Individual regulatory factors of anthocyanin biosynthesis have been identified; however, the regulatory network of anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-fleshed sweet potato is unclear. Results: We functionally determined that IbMYB340 cotransformed with IbbHLH2 in tobacco and strawberry receptacles induced anthocyanin accumulation, and the addition of IbNAC56a or IbNAC56b caused increased pigmentation. Furthermore, we confirmed the interaction of IbMYB340 with IbbHLH2 and IbNAC56a or IbNAC56b via yeast two-hybrid and firefly luciferase complementation assays; these proteins could form a MYB340-bHLH2-NAC56a or MYB340-bHLH2-NAC56b transcriptional complex to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis by binding to the IbANS promoter rather than the IbUFGT promoter. Furthermore, it was found by a transient expression system in tobacco leaves that IbMYB44 could decrease anthocyanin accumulation. Moreover, the interaction of IbMYB44 with IbMYB340 and IbNAC56a or IbNAC56b was verified. This result suggested that IbMYB44 acts as a repressor of anthocyanin in sweet potato.Conclusions: The repressor IbMYB44 affected anthocyanin biosynthesis by competitively inhibiting the IbMYB340-IbbHLH2-IbNAC56a or IbMYB340-IbbHLH2-IbNAC56b regulatory complex formation. Overall, the present study proposed a novel regulatory network whereby several vital TFs play key roles in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis, and it provides strong insight into the potential mechanism underlying anthocyanin biosynthesis in sweet potato tuberous roots with purple color.

scholarly journals Effects of obesity treatments on bone mineral density, bone turnover and fracture risk in adults with overweight or obesity

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Harper ◽  
Andrea L. Pattinson ◽  
Hamish A. Fernando ◽  
Jessica Zibellini ◽  
Radhika V. Seimon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Fracture Risk ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Dietary Restriction ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Obesity Treatments

AbstractBackground:New evidence suggests that obesity is deleterious for bone health, and obesity treatments could potentially exacerbate this.Materials and methods:This narrative review, largely based on recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses, synthesizes the effects on bone of bariatric surgery, weight loss pharmaceuticals and dietary restriction.Results and conclusions:All three obesity treatments result in statistically significant reductions in hip bone mineral density (BMD) and increases in bone turnover relative to pre-treatment values, with the reductions in hip BMD being strongest for bariatric surgery, notably Roux-en Y gastric bypass (RYGB, 8%–11% of pre-surgical values) and weakest for dietary restriction (1%–1.5% of pre-treatment values). Weight loss pharmaceuticals (orlistat or the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, liraglutide) induced no greater changes from pre-treatment values than control, despite greater weight loss. There is suggestive evidence that liraglutide may increase bone mineral content (BMC) – but not BMD – and reduce fracture risk, but more research is required to clarify this. All three obesity treatments have variable effects on spine BMD, probably due to greater measurement error at this site in obesity, suggesting that future research in this field could focus on hip rather than spine BMD. Various mechanisms have been proposed for BMD loss with obesity treatments, notably reduced nutritional intake/absorption and insufficient exercise, and these are potential avenues for protection against bone loss. However, a pressing outstanding question is whether this BMD reduction contributes to increased fracture risk, as has been observed after RYGB, and whether any such increase in fracture risk outweighs the risks of staying obese (unlikely).

Cool storage and post-storage treatment of strawberry runners for summer planting

1974 ◽  
Vol 14 (66) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
CR Little ◽  
KH Kroon ◽  
RG Proctor
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Treatment Duration ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Cool Storage ◽  
Storage Treatment ◽  
Polyethylene Bags

Winter dug strawberry runners of the cultivar Red Gauntlet were stored in sealed or ventilated polyethylene bags at -2.2�C for 63 months. After storage and before planting, runners received post storage treatments at 256�C. Crown and root growth occurred where treatment duration at 25.6�C exceeded two days. This did not adversely affect vigour in the field after planting, but did reduce fruit yield in the autumn crop. Pre-storage benomyl dusting reduced mould infection after cool storage and before planting. Crown and root growth and weight loss was reduced where runners were contained in sealed polyethylene bags, and significantly higher fruit yield was subsequently obtained from these treatments.

scholarly journals Germination and performance of seven native wildflowers in the Mediterranean landscape plantings

2017 ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Scarici ◽  
Roberto Ruggeri ◽  
Maria Elena Provenzano ◽  
Francesco Rossini
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Mediterranean Environment ◽  
Seed Collection ◽  
Marginal Areas ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Aesthetic

The use of native species in landscape design is a choice related to environmental sustainability and it contributes to the aesthetic appeal of urban and marginal areas. However, to date, the lack of knowledge of the ecological characteristics and agronomic practices of these species, represents a limit for their use. This study aims to obtain information about germination ecology, morphological traits and ornamental value of 7 selected perennial native taxa, with potential use in meadows seed mixtures for the Mediterranean environment. Seed germination for each taxon was assessed under different conditions (temperature, photoperiod and pre-treatment) in a controlled environment, while data on plant performances was collected from field plots. In general, the dormant seeds showed a positive response to pre-treatment with gibberellic acid (GA3) and chilling within a period of about six months from the time of seed collection. The dependence of germination on light and temperature was observed in most of the tested taxa. Differences in plant height and flowering dynamics gave practical directions in terms of combining seeds of different species to create and maintain a wildflower meadow in low-maintenance areas. Crepis bursifolia L. and Hypochaeris radicata L. were the only two species, which showed good persistence during the two-year field study and met the aesthetic requirements of low-input Mediterranean landscaping. Our study by adding original findings to the limited knowledge available on wildflower sowing in the Mediterranean environment, contributes to the development of sustainable strategies in the greening projects designed for those peculiar climatic conditions.

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