scholarly journals Agronomic Performances and Nutritional Value of C. olitorius in Burkina Faso

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Kiébré Mariam ◽  
Sawadogo Nerbewende ◽  
Kiebre Zakaria ◽  
Sawadogo Boureima ◽  
Sawadogo Zakaridja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Leafy Vegetable ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Nutritional Elements ◽  
Increasing Demand

Jute mallow (C. olitorius) is a traditional leafy vegetable from Africa and Asia. The richness of its leaves in nutritional elements such a (iron, zinc, potassium and beta carotene) makes it an excellent nutritional supplement for pregnant women and children. It is one of the most important leafy vegetable consumed in Burkina Faso. However, leaf biomass yields remain low and production is still unable to meet the increasing demand. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the agronomic performances of four morphotypes identified during our previous studies. It will be also question to evaluate their biochemical composition and to study the relationship between agronomic and biochemical traits. Four morphotypes were evaluate agronomical according to Fisher block design using 12 quantitative traits. Fresh leaves of each morphotype were then used for determination of beta-carotene content and mineral element content.The results of the study showed great variability in the agronomic performance and biochemical composition of the four morphotypes. The morphotype (SBL1) with green and shiny leaves expressed the best performance in biomass and number of primary branches as well as in nutritional elements such as iron, potassium and beta carotene. This morphotype could be used as a breeding parent in an extension program for the valorization of this leafy vegetable.

scholarly journals Seasonal Effect on Growth Performance and Leaf Biomass Production of Two Moringa oleifera Lam. Varieties Grown under Sahelian Condition in Burkina Faso

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
François Wenemi Kagambèga ◽  
Abdoul Rasmane Bagagnan ◽  
Augustine Ayantunde ◽  
Louis Sawadogo
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Biomass Production ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
Seasonal Effect ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Sowing Period ◽  
Foliar Biomass

Aims: An experiment was conducted to compare the growth performance of two varieties of Moringa oleifera (wild variety and PKM-1) under different seasonal period at two locations in northern Burkina Faso, and the potential for improving household nutrition. Study Design, Place and Duration of Study: Two separate trials corresponding to sowing period (cold and warm) were laid out at each site (Bani and Tougou) in a completely randomized block design with three replicates between December 2017 and September 2018. Methodology: Each block was subdivided into two plots of 8 m² (separated from each other by 3 m break) intended to receive each variety of Moringa at each sowing period. The seeds were sown with 2 seeds by pit at 2 cm depth with spacing of 0.5 m x 0.5 m in each plot ploughed up to 30 cm. Watering was done daily during the dry season and consisted of applying 24 liters of water in each plot at two times. Vegetative growth measurements (plant height, number of leaves) were done weekly while leaf biomass production was assessed monthly from the 40th day after sowing. Results: The results showed that seedlings growth parameters and foliar biomass differed significantly (p < 0.001) among the two Moringa oleifera varieties and were influenced by the sowing period and sites. Although the two varieties grew well, Moringa oleifera var PKM-1 grew faster and produced much leaves compared to the wild or local variety. Then, greater growth attributes (height and number of leaves) and foliar biomass were noted for PKM-1. Conclusion: The warm period (March / April) appear to be the most recommendable period for the growth and biomass accumulation of the two varieties of Moringa oleifera.

scholarly journals Effect of Foliar Spray of Boron and their Time of Application on Yield, Quality and Economics of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-225
Author(s):  
Tanay Bhatnagar ◽  
K. D. Ameta ◽  
Mohan Singh ◽  
Jitendra Kumar Tak ◽  
Ramesh Chand Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Net Return

The present investigation was carried out at Hi-Tech Unit, Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur. The twelve treatments comprising of various combinations of 4 levels of boron, i.e., B 0 - 0, B 1 - 100, B 2 - 150 and B 3 - 200 ppm and three spray application times, i.e., D 1 - 30, D 2 - 45 and D 3 - 60 DAS. The treatments for beetroot crop were evaluated with three replications under factorial randomized block design. The experimental results show that different concentrations of boron, application times and their combinations significantly affected yield and quality of beetroot. Among treatments with different concentration of boron maximum yield per plot (45.44 kg), yield of root (454.45 q/ha), dry matter (18.08 %), protein on dry weight basis (2.54 %), ascorbic acid content (3.48 mg 100g-1), total soluble solids (16.10 oBrix) and beta carotene content (1438.34 IU) were recorded with treatment B3D1 (200 ppm boron spray at 30 DAS) and alsosignificantly produced higher gross return (₹ 238340.00), maximum net return (₹ 170230.00) and benefit cost ratio of 2.50, i.e., generating highest net return of ₹ 2.50 per rupee invested.

scholarly journals Effect of NPK Fertilizer on Nutrient Uptake, Growth, Yield and Beta-carotene of Cutleaf Groundcherry (Physalis angulata L.) of Genotypes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.S.D. Yamika ◽  
G.P. Simbolon ◽  
B. Waluyo ◽  
N. Aini
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Physalis Angulata

Background: Cutleaf groundcherry (Physalis angulata L.) has vitamins that are good for health. There were several genotypes of cutleaf groundcherry that have the potential to be widely cultivation, but information of doses of NPK fertilizer for those genotypes was still limited. The objective of this experiment was to determine the response of cutleaf groundcherry to different rates of NPK fertilizer. Methods: The experiment was conducted May - September 2019 in dry land field. The experiment used a factorial randomized block design with three replications. The first factor was genotypes cutleaf groundcherry (PA 01, PA 02 and PA 03) and the second factor was doses of NPK fertilizer (75, 150 and 225 kg ha-1 NPK). Conclusion: The increased in doses of NPK fertilizer to 225 kg ha-1 NPK increased nutrient uptake, plant growth and fresh fruit weight for each genotype of cutleaf groundcherry. Meanwhile ascorbic acid content increased with a dose of 150 kg ha-1 NPK, but decreased with increased NPK fertilizer rates. The beta-carotene content with 75 kg ha-1 NPK fertilizer was higher than with 150 and 225 kg ha-1 doses. The increase of NPK fertilizer doses otherwise decreases the beta-carotene content for each genotype. Shoot dry weight, fresh fruits weight and ascorbic acid in PA 03 genotype higher than PA 01 and PA 02 genotypes.

Forestry Working Groups/Groupes du travail

1989 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-224
Author(s):  
J. J. E. Dosne
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Tropical Forestry ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Definition Of

The advantages and disadvantages of working in developing countries are reviewed. The definition of a developing country and the aid it receives from Canada are analysed. Projects in these countries do not harm the Canadian industry. The development of natural resources is a priority of international organisations, after health, sanitation and education. Organisations interested in this development are listed. A few notes of forestry projects in Turkey, Jamaica, Honduras, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Costa Rica are enclosed; as well as an ideal project in New Caledonia where they have assumed their own responsibility. A message: all Canadian faculties of forestry, should give a few courses on tropical forestry because of its need and the increasing demand for Canadian foresters in this field. All who have worked overseas agree that there is a certain satisfaction in having contributed to the advancement of developing countries.

Retinol and beta carotene content of indigenous raw and home-prepared foods in Northeast Thailand

1999 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongtorn Sungpuag ◽  
Sommai Tangchitpianvit ◽  
Uraiporn Chittchang ◽  
Emorn Wasantwisut
Keyword(s):  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Northeast Thailand ◽  
Carotene Content

Vitamins A, C, and E and beta-Carotene Content in Seeds of Seven Species of Vicia L.

2005 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet SAHIN ◽  
Yasar KIRAN ◽  
Fikret KARATAS ◽  
Senem SONMEZ
Keyword(s):  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Carotene Content

scholarly journals Response of dual-purpose wheat to nitrogen fertilization and seed inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Pase Quatrin ◽  
Clair Jorge Olivo ◽  
Gabriela Descovi Simonetti ◽  
Vinicius Felipe Bratz ◽  
Guilherme Librelotto de Godoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Azospirillum Brasilense ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Forage Yield ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Straw Yield ◽  
Nitrogen Rates

ABSTRACT The use of inoculants containing plant growth-promoting bacteria is an alternative to increase the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizers. Studies evaluating the effects of inoculation on forage yield, straw yield, and grain yield in dual-purpose wheat cultivars are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the forage yield and grain yield in dual-purpose wheat inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense and fertilized with increasing nitrogen rates during two agricultural years (2016-2017) under cutting management. The trial was carried out in a completely randomized block design with four replicates, using a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement. The factors were the inoculation (control or A. brasilense) and nitrogen rates (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 of N). Forage, grain and straw yield, and number of tillers were evaluated. Forage yield differed between treatments with inoculation and without inoculation, 3952 and 3350 kg DM ha-1, respectively. There was no effect of inoculation on grain yield. The forage and leaf biomass yield, the number of tillers and straw yield increased with inoculation.

scholarly journals Biochemical Composition and Consumption Risk of Leafy Vegetables Puts and Babenda Cereals Produced in Five Cities in Burkina Faso

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-124
Author(s):  
Tarnagda Bakary ◽  
Zongo Oumarou ◽  
Traore Korotimi ◽  
Nikiema Fulbert ◽  
Sourabie Bernadette Pane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Biochemical Composition ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Consumption Risk

scholarly journals Efecto de medicamentos homeopáticos en plantas de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Fernando Abasolo Pacheco ◽  
Boris Bonilla Montalván ◽  
Cesar Bermeo Toledo ◽  
Yarelys Ferrer Sánchez ◽  
Andy Jafet Ramirez Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Biomass ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vegetative Development ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Development Stages

Agrochemical use in horticultural cultivations generates negative effects, thus the need for searching to decrease or eliminate its use by means of other less toxic techniques. Agricultural homeopathy represents an alternative for ecological agriculture, impacting positively in cultivation development. The effect of four homeopathic medicines for human use were assessed in two centesimal dynamizations (7CH and 13CH) [(Silicea Terra (SiT), Natrum muriaticum (NaM), Zincum phosphoricum (ZiP) and Phosphoricum acidum (PhA)], and a control treatment (distilled water) on tomato plant germination, emergence, and initial development. The treatments were established under a randomized complete block design with three repiclates. Germination and emergence rate and percentage and morphometric variables (plant height, radicle length, dry and wet weight) were assessed, including the variables in stem diameter and wet and dry leaf weight, number of branches, leaves, and buds in the vegetative development stage. Signif icant differences were observed in all the morphometric variables assessed in function of the different development stages, homeopathic medicines, and their different dynamizations. During germination, greater growth in stem length was observed with ZiP-7CH (5.5 ± 0.98 cm) compared to the control group (4.3 ± 1.10 cm). During the emergence stage, the treatments SiT-7CH (6.6 ± 1.11 cm) and ZiP-7CH (5.9 ± 1.41 cm) increased stem length signif icantly whereas with PhA-7CH, the best effects were obtained in the variables assessed during the vegetative development stage, LT (94 ± 8.31 cm), leaf number (No hojas) (131 ± 27.71), fresh stem biomass (BFT) (17.20 ± 2.45 g), wet leaf biomass (BFH) (30 ± 7.72 g), dry leaf biomass (BSH) (2 ± 0.61 g), fresh root biomass (BFR) (10 ± 6.26 g), dry root biomass (BSR) (1 ± 0.43 g), and number of flower buds (No H) (6 ± 7.10). The homeopathic medicines applied impacted positively during the initial and vegetative development stages of tomato under controlled conditions. This research study represents and advance in the sustainable management of tomato cultivation.

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