Research Article
Evaluation of Nutritional Values of Crude Extract of Abutilon nigrigiana Leaves
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2024
Pages:
14-19
Received:
11 March 2024
Accepted:
25 March 2024
Published:
6 August 2024
Abstract: This research work evaluated the nutritional value of Abutilon nigrigiana leaves to ascertain its usage in herbal medicine. Crude extract of the leaves was screened to ascertain the various nutritional parameters that are present. Parameters like phytochemical composition, vitamins of interest, proximate composition, mineral contents as well as antinutrients composition. Results revealed the presence of phytopchemicals such as; Alkaloids (13.45±0.55), Saponins (9.32±0.64), Tannins (15.44±1.77), Phlobatannins (11.52±2.45), Cardiac glycosides (4.17±0.75), Flavonoids (10.40±1.22), Reducing compounds (11.42±0.81), Polyphenols (11.05±1.55) and Anthraquinone (11.66±2.43), vitamins; Retinol (30.37±0.06), Thiamine (29.69±1.03) and Ascorbic acid (54.32±0.23), proximate components; Total carbohydrate (35.96±0.27), Moisture (31.00±0.20), Crude fibre (10.73±0.31), Crude protein (10.54±0.33), Total ash (10.40±0.52) and Crude fat (1.37±0.05), mineral elements of significant quantity; Zinc (2.79 ± 0.01), Magnesium (2.02 ± 0.14), Calcium (1.09 ± 0.13), Potassium (0.95 ± 0.11) and Iron (0.76 ± 0.04), as well as antinutrients composition; Phytates (1.100±0.91), Tannins (0.014±0.12) and Total oxalates (1.320±1.45). This implies that the consumption of the leaves of Abutilon nigrigiana can help in treatment/management of inflammation as well as in the treatment of common ailments. It is a good medicinal plant that should be encourage in production of pharmaceutical products.
Abstract: This research work evaluated the nutritional value of Abutilon nigrigiana leaves to ascertain its usage in herbal medicine. Crude extract of the leaves was screened to ascertain the various nutritional parameters that are present. Parameters like phytochemical composition, vitamins of interest, proximate composition, mineral contents as well as ant...
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Research Article
Effect of Bio-fertilizers on Growth Performance and Nodulation of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) on Nitisols of Anded District, North-western Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2024
Pages:
20-26
Received:
14 June 2024
Accepted:
5 July 2024
Published:
6 August 2024
Abstract: The increased dependency of applying excessive synthetic input of chemical fertilizers not only increased farmers cost of production but also has caused several environmental problems related to greenhouse effect, soil deterioration, and air and water pollution. Hence, the inoculation of bio-fertilizers could be a desirable alternative as they make the soil more sustainable and environmental-friendly; indeed, the growing crops using bio-fertilizers are worthy for human health. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of bio-fertilizers on nodulation and growth of faba bean under limed and unlimed soil conditions. The treatments includes four types of strains [(BF-17, BF-04, BF-1018 and BF-1035), Control, 21kgha-1 and 150 kgha-1 urea under limed and unlimed condition) was arranged in split plot design with three replications. The growth and nodulation parameters were collected following standard data collection procedure and analyzed using SAS software 9.1.3 version. The study revealed that the highest shoots height (97.73cm) and root length (26.27cm) was recorded from plots treated with FB-17 and FB-04 strains under limed condition. Similarly, maximum value of shoot dry weight (24.87gm) and root dry weight (4.57gm) was measured from plots treated with FB-1018 strain under limed condition. Moreover, inoculation of fababean seeds with FB-17 strain under limed condition produced the highest nodule dry weight (0.4gm) and plant height (141.0cm) and in case of nodule number, the maximum number was recorded from plots treated with FB-04 strain together with lime. While in all measured parameters, the lowest value was recorded from the control plots. Therefore, for better growth and nodulation of fababean, it is recommended to inoculate seeds either FB-04 or FB-17 strains under limed soil condition in acidic areas.
Abstract: The increased dependency of applying excessive synthetic input of chemical fertilizers not only increased farmers cost of production but also has caused several environmental problems related to greenhouse effect, soil deterioration, and air and water pollution. Hence, the inoculation of bio-fertilizers could be a desirable alternative as they make...
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Esther Offiong Asuquo
