The effect of a humic preparation on apple seedlings

Under the conditions of a field experiment the effect of the humic preparation BIO-Don on the growth of apple seedlings of the Vishnevaya variety was studied. The humic preparation was used in the form of a diluted solution in various ways: with irrigation water under the root of the plant, spraying on the leaf, and a combination of application to the soil with foliar treatment. The results have shown that in the first month after treatment, there is a noticeable advance in plant growth in all variants with the humic preparation, however, a statistically significant increase in growth was noted only in the variant with leaf treatment. The greatest increase in the thickness of the trunk was observed in the variant with a combination of the first two methods (application to the soil + foliar treatment). Keywords: HUMIC PREPARATION, APPLE SEEDLINGS, CALCIC CHERNOZEM, NUTRITIONAL ELEMENTS

Assessment of elements in the exoskeleton of the red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii (Girard, 1852) (Decapoda, Cambaridae), indicating distinctly regulated and separate accumulations of nutrition and toxic elements

The red swamp crayfish, as a typical crustacean, grows by moulting periodically. Thus, the exoskeletons of this species, including inter-moult (IME), pre-moult (PME) and the discarded fully moulted exoskeletons (ME), respectively, could be collected from different sites in China in order to assess the nutritional condition and the level of toxic elements. The mean concentration of Na (3650 mg/kg) and K (2420 mg/kg) in IME were significantly higher than those in PME (). Furthermore, the concentrations of the five toxic elements analysed, Al (176 mg/kg), Ti (4.75 mg/kg), Cr (0.38 mg/kg), Ni (0.42 mg/kg) and As (0.80 mg/kg) in ME were significantly higher than those in IME (), whereas the opposite was true for the nutrition elements, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Cu, Zn and Se. Together, these results suggest that the eight nutritional elements monitored could metabolically be retained, but the five toxic elements could be excreted through the series of moulting events during the lifespan of an individual.

Literature Review: Gizi Antenatal terhadap Kejadian Stunting

<p>The period of pregnancy is one of the two causes of stunting. Nutritional intake during pregnancy is necessary for the growth and development of the organs that are being formed. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the factors that cause stunting originating from pregnancy in terms of antenatal nutrition. This study is a literature review which is a primary data research article on antenatal nutrition on stunting conducted in Indonesia. The data source used is in the form of journal publications with research locations in Indonesia. Search for articles using a search engine with databases on Google Scholar and Garuda Portal. Keywords in English and Indonesian, include nutrition, pregnant women, stunting, nutrition, antenatal, pregnancy. Obtained 5 articles that fit the inclusion criteria then synthesized the data. The results showed that the factors causing stunting originating from the period of pregnancy in terms of antenatal nutrition consisted of protein, energy, and iron. One of the actions that can be taken to avoid deficiency of these nutritional elements during pregnancy is by providing education to pregnant women to pay attention to nutritional intake during pregnancy.</p>

DYNAMICS OF NUTRITIONAL ELEMENTS DEPENDING ON FERTILIZER-SOIL-SAFFRON

Тупроқдаги озиқ элементлар динамикасини билиш, ўсимлик озиқланишини бошқариш имконини беради. Ўсимлик озиқ элементларни ўзлаштириш жадаллигига ва қўлланилган ўғит меъёрларига боғлиқ ҳолда тупроқда озиқ элементлар ўзгариб боради, маълум бир фондагина ижобий муҳит юзага келади.

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

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.

Serum Vitamin Levels among Iraqi Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

BACKGROUND: Cancers are an abnormal irregular growth of cells. There is an interaction between cancer cells, immune cells, and neurotransmitters with nutritional elements and vitamins. With the administration of chemotherapeutic agents, many studies have highlighted the importance of these interactions and the role of chemotherapeutic drugs in augmenting or ameliorating such changes. Therefore, early detection of vitamins level changes is vital to improve patients’ short-term outcome and quality of life. AIM: The aim was assessment of serum vitamins level changes in patients with cancer pre- and post-chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cohort study was carried out on newly diagnosed patients with cancer in Al-Amal National Radiation Oncology Hospital/Baghdad/Iraq during the period from January 2019 to July 2019. Assessments of the studied samples were conducted as a baseline before receiving chemotherapy and after the third cycle of chemotherapy. Weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were measured for each subject enrolled in the study. Serum level of the following vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, D, and E was measured using ELISA technique. RESULTS: One Hundred patients who were diagnosed with different types of cancer were enrolled in this study. Seventy seven (77%) females and twenty three (23%) males. Mean age was 50.15 years ranged between (18-75) years old, BMI range (16-42). Serum vitamin levels that have shown a significant decrease post chemotherapy as compared with baseline were: A (0.64 ± 0.23 vs 0.64 ± 0.23, P=0.0003), E (19.47 ± 4.714 vs 14.70 ± 5.354, P<0.0001), B12 (366.0 ± 95.94 vs 291.1 ± 102.6, P<0.001), B9 (16.13 ± 4.13 vs 16.13 ± 4.13, P<0.0001) whereas vitamins B6 and D which showed lower than normal baseline level underwent significant increase after chemotherapy yet remained below normal (vitamin B6 4.19 ± 1.94 vs 8.22 ± 5.39; vitamin D 21.11 ± 7.21 vs 26.55 ± 15.22). CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight the importance of updating and tailoring our regimens to suit the changes of the nutritional elements and parameters of performance status of cancer patients in terms of outcome and patient satisfaction.

Effect of biofertilizers on growth, photosynthetic and biochemical parameters of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

The biofertilizers are commonly called as microbial inoculants which are capable of mobilizing important nutritional elements in the soil from non-usable to usable form by the crop plants through their biological processes. The present investigation was carried out to study the application of soil organic amendments Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Phosphobacteria and Pseudomonas fluorescens significantly increased morphological, photosynthetic and biochemical parameters on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) at all growth stages. It can be concluded that biofertilizer manure can be used for quick stabilization of soil fertility as well as biological activities, which is in turn help in nutrient availability during transition periods. Finally, it was observed that the plants treated with experimental biofertilizer Rhizobium showed excellent results in the morphological and biochemical parameters as compared to the other biofertilizers and also control.

Long term effect of nutrition on thyroid disease

Many forms of thyroid diseases have been classified under autoimmune thyroid disease. These include hyperthyroidism or commonly known as Grave’s disease, and hypothyroidism commonly identified as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Many nutritional elements have been linked to the function of the thyroid gland as any disturbance in these elements can lead to the development of relevant thyroid diseases. The most important elements include iodine, iron, selenium, zinc, and soy. In this current manuscript, we aimed to discuss the effect of these nutritional elements on the development of thyroid diseases by reviewing relevant studies in the literature. Although it is widely known that iodine is an essential component for the synthesis and release of these hormones, exaggerated intake of iodine can also lead to the development of hypothyroidism by negative feedback mechanisms. Besides, it can also trigger abnormal autoimmune reactions which can lead to the development of AITD. Selenium is another important factor and evidence shows that it has been associated with Grave’s thyroiditis, however, further evidence is needed as recommended by previous investigations. Clinicians should also take care of iron, zinc, and soy levels during management to obtain a better prognosis.