This document reports on a comparative study of the chemical compositions and feeding values of leaves from Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera trees. The study found that M. oleifera leaves contained higher levels of crude protein, fat, essential amino acids, and gross energy than M. stenopetala leaves. However, M. stenopetala leaves had higher fiber fractions like crude fiber, acid detergent fiber and cellulose. In vitro gas production analysis showed M. stenopetala leaves produced more gas and had higher metabolizable energy, organic matter digestibility and short chain fatty acids than M. oleifera leaves. Both Moringa species showed potential as protein supplements for ruminants and non
Abstract— Biofuel production from microalgae biomass appears as a promising long term alternative. Dunaliella tertiolecta is a microalgae with high tolerance to salinity, temperature, and light, making it relatively easy to grow. The aim of this study was to establish a pilot-scale culture to evaluate the biomass yield and bioethanol production. The cell culture of D. tertiolecta was started in 20 ml tubes and escalated to 20 L containers. The biomass yield was 0.153 g L-1 of dry basis (db) and its characterization showed protein (37% db) as major component followed by carbohydrates (35.6), lipids (13% db) and ash (6.5%). The carbohydrate fraction was composed of starch (27.1% db) and fiber (8.5 %) and its neutral sugar characterization yield glucose (91% molar). The main components of the lipid fraction were linolenic and palmitic acids. The biomass was subjected to an acid pre-treatment for the saccharification of complex carbohydrates, and the hydrolyzed biomass was fermented by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It was possible to produce 0.615 ml g-1 of ethanol. In conclusion, D. tertiolecta has the potential for bioethanol production, making it a promising option for the biofuels future.
Phytochemical Analysis of some Macrophytes of Lake Kondakarla, Visakhapatnam ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences(IOSR-JPBS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of Pharmacy and Biological Science. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Pharmacy and Biological Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Proximate analysis and in-vitro gas production of predominant forages in Afe ...IJEAB
In Nigeria, the major feed resource for ruminant production is the natural grazeland. However, most forage found on such lands cannot absolutely support ruminant production. Therefore, there is need to ascertain the nutritive values of predominant forages in Afe Babalola University before setting up a ruminant farm. Wet season forages: grasses, legumes, forbes and tresses were sampled and analysed for proximate composition and in-vitro gas production using standard techniques. It was found that crude protein ranged between 12.2 and 27.3% in Terminalia catappa and Leucaena leucocephala respectively. The ash content varied from 6.0-22.0% in Andropogon gayanus and Asclepias syriaca respectively. Crude fibre of the forages was between 12.5 and 28.0% in L. leucocephala and Centrosema pubescens respectively. Gas production was measured for 24hrs at 3hr intervals. At mid-fermentation, gas production ranged between 4.0 and 13.3ml/200mgDM (T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively). While at termination, it was from 9.0 - 22.67ml/200mgDM in T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively. Significant differences (P<0.05) existed among tested forages. Organic matter digestibility was from 37.7-58.54% in Tridax procumbens and A. syriaca respectively. Short chain fatty acid ranged from 0.27 - 0.6µmol in T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively. The methane gas ranged from 3.33-5.67mmol in Terminalia catappa and Calopogonium mucunoides respectively. In conclusion, most of the forages were found to be adequate for ruminant production in crude protein component. They were all noted to be very low in methane gas production which connotes energy loss in ruminant production. A good mixture of examined forages therefore, might serve as adequate feed resources for ruminant production in the area.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Abstract— Biofuel production from microalgae biomass appears as a promising long term alternative. Dunaliella tertiolecta is a microalgae with high tolerance to salinity, temperature, and light, making it relatively easy to grow. The aim of this study was to establish a pilot-scale culture to evaluate the biomass yield and bioethanol production. The cell culture of D. tertiolecta was started in 20 ml tubes and escalated to 20 L containers. The biomass yield was 0.153 g L-1 of dry basis (db) and its characterization showed protein (37% db) as major component followed by carbohydrates (35.6), lipids (13% db) and ash (6.5%). The carbohydrate fraction was composed of starch (27.1% db) and fiber (8.5 %) and its neutral sugar characterization yield glucose (91% molar). The main components of the lipid fraction were linolenic and palmitic acids. The biomass was subjected to an acid pre-treatment for the saccharification of complex carbohydrates, and the hydrolyzed biomass was fermented by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It was possible to produce 0.615 ml g-1 of ethanol. In conclusion, D. tertiolecta has the potential for bioethanol production, making it a promising option for the biofuels future.
Phytochemical Analysis of some Macrophytes of Lake Kondakarla, Visakhapatnam ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences(IOSR-JPBS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of Pharmacy and Biological Science. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Pharmacy and Biological Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Proximate analysis and in-vitro gas production of predominant forages in Afe ...IJEAB
In Nigeria, the major feed resource for ruminant production is the natural grazeland. However, most forage found on such lands cannot absolutely support ruminant production. Therefore, there is need to ascertain the nutritive values of predominant forages in Afe Babalola University before setting up a ruminant farm. Wet season forages: grasses, legumes, forbes and tresses were sampled and analysed for proximate composition and in-vitro gas production using standard techniques. It was found that crude protein ranged between 12.2 and 27.3% in Terminalia catappa and Leucaena leucocephala respectively. The ash content varied from 6.0-22.0% in Andropogon gayanus and Asclepias syriaca respectively. Crude fibre of the forages was between 12.5 and 28.0% in L. leucocephala and Centrosema pubescens respectively. Gas production was measured for 24hrs at 3hr intervals. At mid-fermentation, gas production ranged between 4.0 and 13.3ml/200mgDM (T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively). While at termination, it was from 9.0 - 22.67ml/200mgDM in T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively. Significant differences (P<0.05) existed among tested forages. Organic matter digestibility was from 37.7-58.54% in Tridax procumbens and A. syriaca respectively. Short chain fatty acid ranged from 0.27 - 0.6µmol in T. catappa and A. syriaca respectively. The methane gas ranged from 3.33-5.67mmol in Terminalia catappa and Calopogonium mucunoides respectively. In conclusion, most of the forages were found to be adequate for ruminant production in crude protein component. They were all noted to be very low in methane gas production which connotes energy loss in ruminant production. A good mixture of examined forages therefore, might serve as adequate feed resources for ruminant production in the area.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
YELLOW OLEANDER (THEVETIA PERUVIANA) SEEDS FOR HUMAN FOOD IN KENYApaperpublications3
Abstract:The Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana), is a potential oil seed and a good alternative source of nutrition for food and animal feeds. The seeds of Yellow oleander from four geographical regions (Busia, Bondo, Thika (JKUAT) and Mombasa districts) in Kenya were subjected to a nutritional value study. The oil and the defatted seed cake were analyzed for food values (fatty acids, proteins, minerals, fibre, and carbohydrates). Fatty acid characterization of the oil was done by GC. Minerals analysis was performed using AAS and flame photometer. The crude protein content of the defatted cake was determined by semi-micro Kjeldahl method. Carbohydrates values were determined by difference. Data analysis was done by SPSS program. The results showed that the nutritional values of these seeds were similar to those of other common oil seeds and did not depend on the climatic regions.
Fungal cellulase xylanase production and corresponding hydrolysis using pretr...zhenhua82
Three pretreated corn stover (ammonia fiber expansion, dilute acid, and dilute alkali) were used as carbon source to culture Trichoderma reesei Rut C-30 for cellulase and xylanase production. The results indicated that the cultures on ammonia fiber expansion and alkali pretreated corn stover had better enzyme production than the acid pretreated ones. The consequent enzymatic hydrolysis was performed applying fungal enzymes on pretreated corn stover samples. Tukey’s statistical comparisons exhibited that there were significant differences on enzymatic hydrolysis among different combination of fungal enzymes and pretreated corn stover. The higher sugar yields were achieved by the enzymatic hydrolysis of dilute alkali pretreated corn stover.
Comparative Study of Free Radical Scavenging and Lipid Peroxidation Inhibitio...ijtsrd
Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes have been used in the treatment of aliments varying from colics, diabetes, polyuria and albuminiura, these ethanomedicinal potencies have been attributed to its rich phytochemical contents and free radical scavenging capacity. This work is aimed at investigating the effect of crude oil pollution on total phenolic, flavonoids and free radical scavenging potentials of methanol extract of Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes. The ability of the plant extracts to scavenge 2,2 diphenyl 1 picylhydrazyl DPPH , hydroxyl radical .OH , superoxide radical O2 , nitric oxide radical NO. and ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation was assayed following standard methods, spectrophotometric method was used to assay for total phenolic and flavonoid content. Non crude oil polluted O. abyssinica extract NCOPOAE and crude oil polluted O. abyssinica extract COPOAE in a concentration dependent manner showed a potent antioxidant activity in DPPH radical scavenging assay EC50= 1.03 ±0.01µg ml and EC50 = 1.04 ±1.01µg ml , inhibited hydroxyl radical EC50 = 1.17 ±1.02µg ml and EC50 = 1.46 ±1.21µg ml , superoxide anion radical EC50 =1.30 ±1.21µg ml and EC50 =1.51 ±1.42µg ml and nitric oxide EC50 = 1.40 ±1.23µg ml and EC50= 1.53 ±1.42µg ml also inhibited non enzymatic lipid peroxidation EC50 = 1.58 ±1.42µg ml and EC50 = 2.47 ±2.13µg ml and had more of phenolic and flavonoid contents than COPOAE. This result indicates that NCOPOAE contains more antioxidant compounds than COPOAE, which could make it more potent in ethanomedicinal use. Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje | Kizito Ifeanyi Amaefule | Charles Tochukwu Nwachukwu "Comparative Study of Free Radical Scavenging and Lipid Peroxidation Inhibition Potentials of Oxythenanthera Abyssinica (Rhizomes) Sourced from South Eastern Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29226.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/29226/comparative-study-of-free-radical-scavenging-and-lipid-peroxidation-inhibition-potentials-of-oxythenanthera-abyssinica-rhizomes-sourced-from-south-eastern-nigeria/jonathan-chinenye-ifemeje
Analytical method validation@ american chemical society@ sudeb mandalDr Sudeb Mandal
Analytical Method Validation for the Determination of
Meptyldinocap As 2,4-Dinitrooctylphenol Metabolite in Mango
and Soil Using LC-MS/MS and Dissipation Study of the
Fungicide in Indian Mango Field Ecosystem
Optimization of Cultural Parameters for Cellulase Enzyme Production from Fung...IOSR Journals
Cellulalytic fungi synthesize cellulose enzyme for biodegradation of cellulose. This depends on various condition which include the source f isolation. This study was designed to determine the optimum condition necessary for cellulose production by fungi. Cellulose activities at different temperatures, pH and nitrogen sources by Rhizopus oryzae Aspergillus niger; A. flams, P. expansum and A. oryzae in liquid medium was studied and cellulose enzyme assay carried out by dinitrosalicylic acid method. All the fungal isolates have their highest cellulose activity at 400c except Penicillium expansum whose highest value of 1.28mg/ml was obtained at 320c. Cellulase produced 6m was found to be highest in all the isolate at pH 4.0 exception P expansum which occur at pH 5.5 (1.21mg/ml). The highest value e1.45mg/ml was obtained in A niger. Highest cellulose activity for A. niger, A. oryzae & P. expansum occurred in peptone. The study shows the need to determine the best physiological condition that allow for the optimal cellulose activity of fungal isolate. This will enhance their enzyme production.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
YELLOW OLEANDER (THEVETIA PERUVIANA) SEEDS FOR HUMAN FOOD IN KENYApaperpublications3
Abstract:The Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana), is a potential oil seed and a good alternative source of nutrition for food and animal feeds. The seeds of Yellow oleander from four geographical regions (Busia, Bondo, Thika (JKUAT) and Mombasa districts) in Kenya were subjected to a nutritional value study. The oil and the defatted seed cake were analyzed for food values (fatty acids, proteins, minerals, fibre, and carbohydrates). Fatty acid characterization of the oil was done by GC. Minerals analysis was performed using AAS and flame photometer. The crude protein content of the defatted cake was determined by semi-micro Kjeldahl method. Carbohydrates values were determined by difference. Data analysis was done by SPSS program. The results showed that the nutritional values of these seeds were similar to those of other common oil seeds and did not depend on the climatic regions.
Fungal cellulase xylanase production and corresponding hydrolysis using pretr...zhenhua82
Three pretreated corn stover (ammonia fiber expansion, dilute acid, and dilute alkali) were used as carbon source to culture Trichoderma reesei Rut C-30 for cellulase and xylanase production. The results indicated that the cultures on ammonia fiber expansion and alkali pretreated corn stover had better enzyme production than the acid pretreated ones. The consequent enzymatic hydrolysis was performed applying fungal enzymes on pretreated corn stover samples. Tukey’s statistical comparisons exhibited that there were significant differences on enzymatic hydrolysis among different combination of fungal enzymes and pretreated corn stover. The higher sugar yields were achieved by the enzymatic hydrolysis of dilute alkali pretreated corn stover.
Comparative Study of Free Radical Scavenging and Lipid Peroxidation Inhibitio...ijtsrd
Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes have been used in the treatment of aliments varying from colics, diabetes, polyuria and albuminiura, these ethanomedicinal potencies have been attributed to its rich phytochemical contents and free radical scavenging capacity. This work is aimed at investigating the effect of crude oil pollution on total phenolic, flavonoids and free radical scavenging potentials of methanol extract of Oxytenanthera abyssinica rhizomes. The ability of the plant extracts to scavenge 2,2 diphenyl 1 picylhydrazyl DPPH , hydroxyl radical .OH , superoxide radical O2 , nitric oxide radical NO. and ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation was assayed following standard methods, spectrophotometric method was used to assay for total phenolic and flavonoid content. Non crude oil polluted O. abyssinica extract NCOPOAE and crude oil polluted O. abyssinica extract COPOAE in a concentration dependent manner showed a potent antioxidant activity in DPPH radical scavenging assay EC50= 1.03 ±0.01µg ml and EC50 = 1.04 ±1.01µg ml , inhibited hydroxyl radical EC50 = 1.17 ±1.02µg ml and EC50 = 1.46 ±1.21µg ml , superoxide anion radical EC50 =1.30 ±1.21µg ml and EC50 =1.51 ±1.42µg ml and nitric oxide EC50 = 1.40 ±1.23µg ml and EC50= 1.53 ±1.42µg ml also inhibited non enzymatic lipid peroxidation EC50 = 1.58 ±1.42µg ml and EC50 = 2.47 ±2.13µg ml and had more of phenolic and flavonoid contents than COPOAE. This result indicates that NCOPOAE contains more antioxidant compounds than COPOAE, which could make it more potent in ethanomedicinal use. Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje | Kizito Ifeanyi Amaefule | Charles Tochukwu Nwachukwu "Comparative Study of Free Radical Scavenging and Lipid Peroxidation Inhibition Potentials of Oxythenanthera Abyssinica (Rhizomes) Sourced from South Eastern Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29226.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biochemistry/29226/comparative-study-of-free-radical-scavenging-and-lipid-peroxidation-inhibition-potentials-of-oxythenanthera-abyssinica-rhizomes-sourced-from-south-eastern-nigeria/jonathan-chinenye-ifemeje
Analytical method validation@ american chemical society@ sudeb mandalDr Sudeb Mandal
Analytical Method Validation for the Determination of
Meptyldinocap As 2,4-Dinitrooctylphenol Metabolite in Mango
and Soil Using LC-MS/MS and Dissipation Study of the
Fungicide in Indian Mango Field Ecosystem
Optimization of Cultural Parameters for Cellulase Enzyme Production from Fung...IOSR Journals
Cellulalytic fungi synthesize cellulose enzyme for biodegradation of cellulose. This depends on various condition which include the source f isolation. This study was designed to determine the optimum condition necessary for cellulose production by fungi. Cellulose activities at different temperatures, pH and nitrogen sources by Rhizopus oryzae Aspergillus niger; A. flams, P. expansum and A. oryzae in liquid medium was studied and cellulose enzyme assay carried out by dinitrosalicylic acid method. All the fungal isolates have their highest cellulose activity at 400c except Penicillium expansum whose highest value of 1.28mg/ml was obtained at 320c. Cellulase produced 6m was found to be highest in all the isolate at pH 4.0 exception P expansum which occur at pH 5.5 (1.21mg/ml). The highest value e1.45mg/ml was obtained in A niger. Highest cellulose activity for A. niger, A. oryzae & P. expansum occurred in peptone. The study shows the need to determine the best physiological condition that allow for the optimal cellulose activity of fungal isolate. This will enhance their enzyme production.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Parsi culture in Rohinton Mistry's Tales from Firozsha BaagDhivya Silvester
There is a correction in the presentation. V.S.Naipaul shows dark side of India like Rohinton Mistry.But he is not a parsi writer. He is an Indo-Caribean writer.
Differential antimicrobial activity of the various crude leaves extracts of S...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
Concern about the rising prevalence of antibiotics resistant strains pathogenic micro-organisms has been expressed in the last three decades. However, intensive studies on extracts and biologically active compounds isolated from medicinal plants have also doubled in the last decade. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Sesame radiatum leaves were studied for in-vitro antimicrobial activity using agar diffusion method. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) phytochemical screening showed the presence of essential oils mainly the phenolic and carboxylic acids groups. The ethanolic extract mildly inhibited the growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Candida albicans, while there was no inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aurogenosa and Escherichia coli. However, aqueous extract exhibited no inhibitory effect on all the five tested micro-organisms
Biochemical components of three marine macroalgae (Padina pavonica, Ulva lact...Innspub Net
Green macroalgae Ulva lactuca, brown macroalgae Taonia atomaria and Padina pavonica are spread in the Turkish Levantine Sea. There is limited information about antioxidant activities and fatty acid composition of these species from Levantine Sea. In this study was to determine and compare antioxidant activities, vitamin and fatty acid (FA) composition of U. lactuca, T. atomaria and P. pavonica. The analysis was made with HPLC and GC device. g. Then, the results were analyzed using SPSS software. The results showed; palmitic acid (C16:0) as the most abundant saturate fatty acid (21-41%). The green algae was rich palmitic acid (C16:0) (41.68%). Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) were major components (39.81–42.89%). The total MUFA content for U. lactuca was 40.63%, P. pavonica 42.89% and for T. atomaria 38.81%. Oleic acid (C18:1 n-9) was the most abundant MUFA in all the species analyzed. Eicosapentaenoic acid ( C20:5 n-3) and arahidonic acid (C20:4 n-6) were found in significant levels in T. atomaria. P. pavonica and T. atomaria showed similar amounts of C18 and C20 PUFAs contents. In T. atomaria eicosopentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5n3) accounted 4.78% of total fatty acids. PUFA/SFA ratio in T. atomaria was 1.10%, U. lactuca; 0.26% and for P. pavonica 0.68%.The total phenolic contents ranged from 0.96 to 2.22 mg gallic acid equivalents per 1 g of dry macroalgae material. Phenolic content of the water extract of T. atomaria (2.22 mg GAE /g) was higher than that of the water extract of P. pavonica and U. lactuca. It has been thought that the amount of α-tocoferol was higher than the other lipophilic vitamins in all the three species tested. In Conclusion; these species can be used as food and in food industry.
Characterisation of some Ribes L. accessions from Turkey based on SSRs patternsAgriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The variability of SSRs patterns were analysed for taxonomical delimitations including intra specific variations in 7 Ribes alpinum, 2 Ribes bieberstenii and 1 Ribes uva-crispa accessions from their natural populations. The total amplified produces of 10 SSRs primers were 172 between 50 and 330 bp (average of 17.2 bands per primer), of which 157 bands were polymorphic between Ribes accessions, corresponding to 91.2 % genetic diversity. The number of bands for each SSRs primer varied from 6 to 32. Segregations of Ribes accessions at specific and intraspecific levels were accomplished showing taxonomical and phylogeographical relations. Obtained results can be used as complementary data in characterizations of Ribes gene pool in Anatolia and selection of the germplasms suitable for crop improving.
Protective Effect of Alysicarpus Monilifer L., Against CCl4 induced Hepatotox...ijtsrd
Alysicarpus monilifer L. is a widely used plant in the north coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, India, has been used in indigenous system of medicine. The roots are used for the treatment of leprosy and urinary troubles. The decoction of roots is prescribed for cough. The boiled leaves are used as purgative. The herb is credited with anti- pyretic, anti- periodic and expectorant properties, febrifuge and also recommended for cutanious scabies and boils and to cure pain. Acute toxicity tests were conducted as per OECD guidelines on Alysicarpus monilifer L. whole plant. The hydro-alcoholic extract of the aerial parts at 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg and 800 mg/kg b.w., was tested in Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatotoxicity of rats followed by histopathological examination of the isolated livers of the control and the treated groups . The potential effects in protecting liver function by reducing the elevated levels of various serum biochemical parameters in a dose dependent manner, reducing oxidative stress, and histopathological alterations in the rat model of CCl4 “induced liver damage was demonstrated. The results showed significant protective effect against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats. The study on qualitative phytochemical screening also identified some important bioactive phytochemical principles such as steroids, triterpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, carbohydrates and glycosides in this plant which were also validated as antioxidants and biologically active phytoconstituents. This report of hepatoprotective activity of Alysicarpus monilifer L. throws light on attenuation of hepatotoxic effects of CCl4 challenged rats by membrane stabilization through antioxidation K. Manikya Kumari | V. Padmaja"Protective Effect of Alysicarpus Monilifer L., Against CCl4 induced Hepatotoxicity in Albino Rats" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd114.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/botany/114/protective-effect-of-alysicarpus-monilifer-l-against-ccl4-induced-hepatotoxicity-in-albino-rats/k-manikya-kumari
To study of the genetic variations among the Azospirillum lipoferu isolates u...ijsrd.com
Among free-living microorganisms, which can be practically used in agriculture, bacteria from the Azospirillum genus as well as other endophytes are nowadays thought of as the most active component of associative dinitrogen fixation. The investigation was carried out to study the characterization of Azospirillum lipoferu found in the soils of the ten agro-climatic zones which Karnataka, is classified. By using RAPD markers, 75 bands were scored out of which 78.6 % were found to be polymorphic. Statistical analysis of RAPD data enabled the classification of 10 Azospirillum isolates into two major groups. . In this, the cluster analysis based on 75 RAPD bands revealed that the ten A. lipoferu isolates examined clustered at a linkage distance of about 40 units on the dendrogram. There was no correlation between RAPD and geographical origin of isolates.
Nutrient and Bioactive Potentials of some Agricultural Food WastesPremier Publishers
The current research investigated the proximate, mineral content and phytochemical constituents of five (5) food wastes, namely: Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) seed peels and pod; Artocarpus camansi (breadnut) seed peels and creamy pulp and Mucuna urens (horse eye bean) seed peels. The results of the proximate analysis of the food wastes revealed that the samples have varying percentage range of 51.70-70.25 for carbohydrate, 7.35-11.90 for protein, 1.90-6.20 for fat, 2.80-11.60 for fiber, 3.40-15.25 for ash and 4.40-18.15 for moisture. The percentage carbohydrate content showed that pumpkin seed peel had the lowest yield while pumpkin pod peel had the highest. The result of the mineral analysis revealed that the five food wastes analysed contain Zn, K, P, Ca, Mg, Fe and Na, however, the levels of Fe, Ca, P and Mg were significantly higher (p<0.05) relative to the other minerals. The phytochemical estimation of the samples showed that the food wastes contain several bioactive compounds in different concentrations. Some of the phytochemicals found in the food wastes are spartein, phytate, anthocyanin, tannin, lunamarin, ribalinidine, catechin, rutin, kaempferol, oxalate, epicatechin, phenol and sapogenin. This study revealed that these food wastes possess some nutritive and medicinal potential.
The potential of_moringa_oleifera_for_agricultural_and_industrial_usesSilentdisco Berlin
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Study of moringa_effect_on_gastric_and_duodenal_ulcersSilentdisco Berlin
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Potential of-moringa-oleifera-as-livestock-fodder-cropSilentdisco Berlin
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Nutritive value-of-moringa-stenopetala-and-moringa-oleiferaSilentdisco Berlin
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
Moringa tree-poverty-alleviation-and-rural-developmentSilentdisco Berlin
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
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1. Ethiop .J. Appl. Sci. Technol. 2(2): 31 - 41 (2011) 31
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Comparative assessment on chemical compositions and
feeding values of leaves of Moringa stenopetala and
Moringa oleifera using in vitro gas production method
Aberra Melesse
Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Hawassa University, P.O. Box 05, Hawassa,
Ethiopia
*Corresponding author: E-mail: aberram@fastmail.fm
(Received in revised form: December 18, 2011)
ABSTRACT
Evaluating the nutritional value of indigenous shrubs, trees and browse plants is
important in Ethiopian situation where availability and quality of forages severely
limited during long and dry seasons. A comparative assessment was thus conducted to
investigate the nutrient compositions and feeding values of M. stenopetala and M. oleifera
leaves. Feed samples were analyzed for proximate nutrients, minerals and amino acid
profiles using official methods. In addition, the metabolizable energy (ME), organic
matter digestibility (OMD) and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) were predicated using the
Hohenheim in vitro gas test method. M. stenopetala had 26.6% crude protein (CP), 3.36% fat,
17.9 KJ/kg DM gross energy, 45% nitrogen free extract (NFE), and 38.4% non fiber
carbohydrate (NFC). In M. oleifera, the contents of CP, fat, NFE, NFC and gross energy were
28.9%, 6.73%, 45%, 38.4% and 17.9 MJ/kg DM, respectively. M. stenopetala leaves contained
significantly higher crude fiber, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and cellulose than those of M.
oleifera. However, the acid detergent lignin (ADL) and hemicelluloses contents of M. oleifera
were significantly higher than those of M. stenopetala. The contents of calcium, phosphorous,
magnesium, potassium and sodium in M. stenopetala were 2.47%, 0.57%, 0.76%, 2.45% and
0.11%, respectively. The values of the corresponding minerals in M. oleifera were 2.62%,
0.43%, 0.56%, 2.0% and 0.03%. The concentrations of essential amino acids were significantly
higher in M. oleifera than those of M. stenopetala and were generally comparable with the
contents of soybean meal. The highest in vitro gas production of 47.9 ml was recorded for M.
stenopetala, being significantly higher than for M. oleifera (40.6 ml). Similarly, values of ME
(9.83 MJ/kg DM), OMD (76.4%) and SCFA (101 mmol) in M. stenopetala were significantly
higher than those of M. oleifera. Although not significant, organic matter, CP, fat, ADF and
cellulose contents were positively correlated with in vitro gas production while DM, NFE,
neutral detergent fiber, ADL and hemicelluloses contents were negatively correlated with
gas production. The chemical compositions showed the potential of leaves of both
Moringa species to be used as a protein supplement in ruminant and non-ruminant
feeding during the dry season. Moreover, the enhanced values of ME, OMD and SCFA in
leaf suggest its ability to meet the energy requirements of tropical livestock.
Keywords: Moringa leaves, chemical compositions, in vitro gas production
2. 32 Aberra Melesse
INTRODUCTION
Inadequate nutrition is one of the factors
that generally affect livestock
productivity in the tropical countries.
Total weight gained by ruminants
during the rainy season is lost in the dry
season due to feed scarcity. The use of
tree leaves as fodder for ruminant
livestock has been increasingly
important in many parts of the tropics
particularly during the dry period.
Leaves from browse and fodder trees
form major parts of livestock feed in the
tropical countries (Woods et al., 1994)
and play a major role in improving
dietary protein (Kaitho et al., 1998). Tree
leaves can be rich in crude protein (CP),
minerals and digestible nutrients when
compared to grasses. Moringa stenopetala
(M. stenopetala) known as African
Moringa has a wide range of adaptation
from the arid to humid climates and can
be grown in a various land use patterns.
It grows in the lowlands of West of the
Great Rift Valley Lakes from arid to
semi-humid areas altitudinal ranging
from 390 m to about 2200 m a.s.l. It is a
strategic multi-purpose tree plant in
being a unique food tree in drought
prone areas and has recently been
distributed to other regions of Ethiopia,
beyond its place of origin. Leaves are
used for human consumption and
animal feed (Aberra et al., 2011). A study
conducted by Aberra et al. (2009)
indicated that the leaves of M.
stenopetala are rich in crude protein
(28.2%) and contain reasonable amounts
of essential amino acids.
The Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera)
is native to the sub-Himalayan tracts of
north-west India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
and Afghanistan (Makkar and Becker,
1997). This multipurpose tree has been
introduced to Ethiopia over the last few
years and is grown on nursery sites
parallel to M. stenopetala in southern
parts of the country. Both M. stenopetala
and M. oleifera trees are the most
commonly cultivated Moringa species in
the tropics and subtropics which have
the potential as alternative animal feed
resources during dry periods of the
tropics. However, the suitability and
digestibility of leaves of both Moringa
species in feeding ruminants and non-ruminants
under Ethiopian conditions is
hardly documented. The objectives of
this study were thus to investigate
nutrient compositions and feeding
values of leaves from M. stenopetala and
M. oleifera using in vitro gas production
techniques.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Sample collection
Leaf samples of M. stenopetala and M.
oleifera were collected at Chano Mille
nursery site of Southern Agricultural
Research located at Arbaminch district
of Gamogofa administrative zone,
Ethiopia. The altitude is 1100 m a.s.l
with anual rainfall of 750-900 mm. The
samples were collected from both
Moringa trees aged 6 years old in
December 2009. Each sample was
collected randomly from six different
Moringa trees. After removing the
petioles, leaf samples were dried at 65
oC for 48 h and ground to pass 1 mm
sieve size. Ground feed samples were
labeled and kept in air-tight plastic
containers until analysis.
Chemical analysis
Analyses of proximate nutrients and
fiber fractions were performed as
outlined by Verband Deutscher
Landwirtschaftlicher Untersuchungs-und
Forschungsanstalten (VDLUFA,
2006). The samples were analyzed for
DM (method 3.1), ash (method 8.1),
crude protein (CP, method 4.1.1, N
multiplied by 6.25), petroleum ether
extract (EE, method 5.1.1), and crude
fiber (CF, method 6.1.1, all VDLUFA,
2006). Neutral detergent fiber (NDF)
assayed with a heat stable amylase and
3. Ethiop .J. Appl. Sci. Technol. 2(2): 31 - 41 (2011) 33
acid detergent fiber (ADF) were
analyzed according to VDLUFA (2006;
methods 6.5.1 and 6.5.2) and were
expressed inclusive of residual ash.
Cellulose and hemicellulose were
computed as ADF minus acid detergent
lignin (ADL) and NDF minus ADF,
respectively. Non-fiber carbohydrate
(NFC) content was calculated as 100-
(NDF + CP + crude fat + ash) according
to NRC (2001). Nitrogen free extract
(NFE) was computed by difference of
organic matter and the sum of CF, EE
and CP. Amino acid contents were
measured by ion-change
chromatography using an amino acid
analyzer L8900 (VWR/Hitachi). After a
performic acid oxidation step protein
was hydrolyzed with 6 M HCl for 24 h
at 113 °C. The amino acids were
separated on a cation exchange resin
and detected after post column
derivatization with ninhydrin reagent
using VIS-detection at 570 nm (440 nm
for proline). For mineral analysis,
samples were incinerated at 550 ◦C, and
the remaining ash was treated with 6
mol per L HCl. Minerals were
determined from filtered ash solutions
using an Inductively Coupled Plasma
spectrometer (ICP-OES) (Rodehutscord
and Dieckmann, 2005). All chemical
analyses were conducted in duplicate on
each individual sample.
In vitro studies
Gas production was determined
according to the procedure of VDLUFA
official method (VDLUFA 2006, method
No. 25.1), Menke, and Steingass (1988).
About 200 mg of feed sample was
weighed in two replicates and
transferred into 100 ml calibrated glass
syringes, fitted with Vaseline lubricated
pistons. To prepare the inoculum,
rumen fluid was collected before the
morning feeding from two rumen-cannulated,
non-pregnant, non-lactating
Holstein Friesian cows, fed on medium
quality diet and a concentrate. Details
about feeding are described by Steingass
and Menke (1986). The rumen fluid was
placed directly into pre-warmed thermo
flasks and taken immediately to the
laboratory. It was then filtered through
two layers of cheesecloth and diluted
with buffered mineral solution, which
was maintained in a water bath at 39 °C
under continuous flushing with CO2. A
total of 30 ml incubation medium
consisting of 10 ml rumen fluid, 5 ml of
bicarbonate buffer, 5 ml of macro-mineral
solution and 10 ml of distilled
water was transferred into a pre-warmed
glass syringes containing the
samples (200 mg) and blank syringes.
After filling the glass syringes
with incubation medium, they were
immediately placed in a temperature-controlled
incubator preset at 39◦C.
Incubation was completed in duplicate
within each run and runs were
replicated yielding four observations
per sample. Three blanks containing 30
ml of medium as well as triplicate
samples of reference hay and
concentrate feed of known gas
production were included. The gas
volume was recorded at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,
14, 18, 24, 30, 36 and 48 hours of
incubation according to the time
described by Blümmel and Becker
(1997). The volume of gas produced
(means of two runs) was plotted against
the incubation time and the
fermentation kinetics and estimated
parameters were expressed according to
the equation of Beuvink and Kogut
(1993) described in detail by Boguhn et
al. (2008). The gas produced by test
substrates was corrected for that by the
blank syringes (containing no substrate),
and 24 h gas production was corrected
by the standards for the estimation of
OMD, ME and SCFA. The Metabolizable
energy (ME, MJ/kg DM) and organic
matter digestibility (OMD, %) were
computed as established by Menke et al.
(1979) and Menke and Steingass (1988)
and short chain fatty acids (SCFA,
4. 34 Aberra Melesse
mmol) were calculated as reported by
found 30.6% CP for M. stenopetala
Blümmel et al. (1999) with the following
leaves, which are higher than those of
equations:
both Moringa species in the current
ME (MJ/kg DM) = 2.20 + (0.136*Gv) +
study. The variations in CP contents of
(0.0057*CP) + (0.00029*EE);
the reported values may be due to
OMD (%) = 14.88 + (0.889*Gv) +
differences in agro-climatic conditions
(0.45*CP) + (0.651*XA);
or to different ages of trees, and possibly
SCFA=0.0239*Gv-0.0601;
due to different stages of maturity.
Where: Gv, CP, EE and XA are corrected
Studies conducted by Yang et al. (2006)
24 h gas volume (ml/200 mg DM),
indicated that mature leaves contained
crude protein, ether extract and ash
more CP than young shoots. In general,
(g/kg DM) of the incubated samples,
the CP content of Moringa leaves is
respectively.
higher than those of most tropical forage
legumes reported by Babayemi (2007).
Statistical methods
The fat and ash contents
Results on chemical compositions and
reported by Gupta et al.. (1989) and
calculated gas production parameters
Makkar and Becker (1996, 1997) for M.
were subjected to one-way ANOVA
oleifera leaves are in good agreement
analysis by using SAS GLM procedures
with the current results. However, the
(SAS, 2004) and differences of means
fat contents in M. oleifera leaves reported
were separated by Duncan multiple
by Oduro et al. (2008) are lower than
range test. Pearson correlation
those obtained from the current study.
procedures were also performed with
The gross energy values (17.8 MJ/kg
SAS software. Time series
DM) reported for M. oleifera leaves by
measurements of gas volumes from 2-48
Aregheore (2002) agrees with those of
hrs of in vitro incubation were used for
M. stenopetala but lower than those of M.
the curve fitting to mathematically
oleifera. The gross energy contents of
express gas production over incubation
18.7 and 19.4 MJ/kg DM reported by
time by using the software GraphPad
Makkar and Becker (1996, 1997) for M.
Prism 4.02 for Windows (GraphPad
oleifera leaves are slightly higher than
Software Inc. 2004, La Jolla, CA, USA).
those of M. stenopetala. The M. oleifera
leaves contained high acid detergent
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
lignin (ADL) and hemicelluloses
contents compared with M. stenopetala.
Chemical and mineral compositions
However, the contents of fiber fractions
The proximate nutrients and fiber
(CF, NDF and ADF) and cellulose for M.
fractions of Moringa leaves are
stenopetala were significantly (p<0.05)
presented in Table 1. The contents of
higher than those of M. oleifera. The NDF
crude protein (CP) and fat in M. oleifera
values in M. oleifera are consistent with
was significantly (p<0.05) higher than
those of Makkar and Becker (1997),
those of M. stenopetala. The average CP
Aregheore (2002) and Sanchez et al.
content in M. oleifera was comparable
(2006). The ADF contents of M. oleifera
with that of Oduro et al. (2008) for the
leaves reported by Makkar and Becker
same Moringa specie. Sanchez et al.
(1996) are in agreement with the present
(2006) reported CP contents of 22.8%
findings. However, ADF and NDF
and 23.3 % for M. oleifera leaves,
contents in M. oleifera leaves in the
respectively, which are lower than those
current study are higher than those of
of the current study. Soliva et al. (2005)
Gupta et al. (1989).
reported 32.1% of CP for M. oleifera
leaves whereas Aberra et al. (2011)
5. Ethiop .J. Appl. Sci. Technol. 2(2): 31 - 41 (2011) 35
Table 1. Comparative chemical compositions of leaves of M. stenopetala and M. oleifera (in
% on DM basis)
Nutrients M. stenopetala M. oleifera Overall
mean
Pooled
S.E.M
P
Ash 14.8 a 13.2 b 14.0 0.269 <0.0001
Crude protein 26.6 b 28.9 a 27.7 0.380 <0.0001
Crude fat 3.36 b 6.73 a 5.05 0.392 <0.0001
Crude fiber 10.2 a 8.51 b 9.37 0.600 0.0004
Nitrogen free extract 45.0 a 42.6 b 43.8 0.701 <0.0001
Neutral detergent fiber 16.8 a 16.7 a 16.8 0.708 ns
Acid detergent fiber 14.2 a 12.1 b 13.2 0.861 <0.0001
Acid detergent lignin 5.52 b 6.49 a 6.00 0.516 0.0154
GE (MJ/kg DM)* 17.9 a 16.8 b 17.4 0.137 <0.0001
Cellulose 8.73 a 5.59 b 7.16 1.072 <0.0001
Hemicelluloses 2.55 b 4.66 a 3.61 0.374 0.0004
NFC 38.4 a 34.4 b 3.64 0.836 <0.0001
a,bMeans between Moringa species having different letters are significantly (p<0.05)
different *computed from 0.0239*CP (g) + 0.0398 * EE (g) + 0.0201*CF (g) + 0.0175*NFE (g)
GE= gross energy; ns= not significant
As presented in Table 2, leaves of M.
stenopetala contained significantly
(p<0.05) higher phosphorous (P),
magnesium (Mg), potassium (K) and
sodium (Na) than those of M. oleifera.
However, the contents of calcium (Ca)
and ratio of Ca to P were significantly
(p<0.05) higher in M. stenopetala leaves
than those found in M. oleifera. The
contents of P, K, Mg and Na in M.
stenopetala are generally higher than
those reported by Aberra et al. (2009) for
the same species cultivated in the mid-altitude
of Hawassa district. However,
the Ca content reported by the same
authors for M. stenopetala leaves is
comparable with the present findings. In
M. oleifera leaves, Oduro et al. (2008)
reported 2.01% of Ca, which is slightly
lower than obtained from the present
study. The contents of P and especially
of Ca and Mg in Moringa leaves are
higher than those of native pasture
reported by Gizachew et al. (2002).
Accordingly, the nutritive value of both
Moringa leaves in terms of macro
minerals can play a considerable role for
supplementing ruminant and non-ruminant
feeds in the tropics.
Table 2. Comparative compositions of common major minerals in leaves of
M. stenopetala and M. oleifera (in % on DM basis)
Nutrients M.
stenopetala
M. oleifera Overall
mean
Pooled
S.E.M
P
Calcium (Ca) 2.47 b 2.62a 2.55 0.026 0.0493
Phosphorous (P) 0.57 a 0.43 b 0.50 0.019 <0.0001
Ca:P 0.43 b 0.61 a 0.52 0.018 <0.0001
Magnesium (Mg) 0.76 a 0.56 b 0.66 0.022 <0.0001
Potassium (K) 2.45 a 2.00 b 2.22 0.101 <0.0001
Sodium (Na) 0.11 a 0.03 b 0.07 0.078 <0.0001
a,bMeans between Moringa species having different letters are significantly
(p<0.05) different
6. 36 Aberra Melesse
Concentrations of amino acids
concentrations of leucine, lysine and
The concentration of essential amino
threonine, reported by Booth and
acids in leaves of M. stenopetala and M.
Wickens (1988) for M. oleifera leaves are
oleifera has been presented in Table 3.
comparable with the current findings.
Except for cystein, the concentration of
However, the contents of arginine,
all essential amino acids in M. oleifera
isoleucine, methionine, phenylanaline
was significantly (p<0.05) higher than
and valine reported by the same author
those of M. stenopetala. Most of the
were relatively lower than those of the
essential amino acids in M. oleifera are
present study. These variations might be
slightly higher than those reported by
possibly attributed to age of the tree,
Makkar and Becker (1996) for leaves of
agro-climatic conditions (including
the same Moringa specie. The
altitude) and soil type.
Table 3. Concentrations of essential amino acids in leaves of M. stenopetala and
M. oleifera (g/kg DM)
Amino acids M. stenopetala M. oleifera Overall
mean
Pooled
S.E.M
P
Arginine 13.1 b 15.4 a 14.3 0.366 <0.0001
Cysteine 3.91 a 3.55 b 3.73 0.072 <0.0001
Isoleucine 9.41 b 10.9 a 10.1 0.317 0.0132
Leucine 18.6 b 21.4 a 20.0 0.598 <0.0001
Lysine 12.2 b 13.2 a 12.7 0.220 0.0004
Methionine 3.65 b 4.24 a 3.94 0.136 <0.0001
Phenylalanine 13.7 b 16.4 a 15.1 0.476 <0.0001
Threonine 11.4 b 13.0 a 12.2 0.376 <0.0001
Valine 12.0 b 14.0 a 13.0 0.458 0.0048
a,bMeans between Moringa species having different letters are significantly (p<0.05)
different
Recent studies conducted by Aberra et
basically the result of fermentation of
al. (2011) indicated that Moringa leaf
carbohydrates to acetate, propionate
meal was effectively used to replace
and butyrate. Gas production
soybean meal in the growth
parameters suggest differences in
performance of growing Rhode Island
nutritional values that were generally
Red chickens. Moreover, Moringa leaf
closely related to chemical composition
extracts exhibited anti-microbial activity
(Cerrillo and Juarez, 2004). Leaves of
including inhibition of the growth of
both Moringa species showed rapid gas
Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated
production in the early stage of in vitro
from food and animal intestines.
fermentation which indicates a higher
Moringa added to fodder can be thus
content of rapidly fermentable soluble
used as a potential bioceutical agent to
components.
substitute for antibiotics in livestock
However, the in vitro gas
production (Yang et al., 2006).
volume from M. oleifera significantly
decreased thereafter indicating it may
In vitro gas production and
have had more slowly fermentable
calculated parameters
carbohydrate contents than M.
The pattern of in vitro gas production in
stenopetala in the later incubation
leaves of M. stenopetala and M. oleifera is
periods. The high in vitro gas
presented in Figure 1. Gas production is
production observed in M. stenopetala
7. Ethiop .J. Appl. Sci. Technol. 2(2): 31 - 41 (2011) 37
after the initial phase of incubation may
throughout the incubation periods.
suggest a higher extent of fermentation
0 10 20 30 40 50
50
40
30
20
10
0
M. stenopetala
M. oleifera
Incubation time (h)
Gas volume (ml/200 mg DM)
Figure 1. Pattern of in vitro gas production in leaves of M. stenopetala and M. oleifera
measured over 48 hours of feed samples incubation [plotted according to Beuvink and
Kogut (1993) described in detail by Boguhn et al. (2008)].
The M. oleifera leaves had the highest CP
content and yet they produced lower
gas volume than those of M. stenopetala
(Figure 1). Normally, low gas
production would indicate low
degradability in the rumen, but
feedstuffs high in CP produce less gas
during fermentation, even if their extent
of degradation is high. This is because
protein fermentation produces
ammonia, which influences the
carbonate buffer equilibrium by
neutralizing H+ ions from volatile fatty
acids without release of carbon dioxide
(Cone and Van Gelder 1999). According
to Makkar and Becker (1996) about 24%
of the CP was soluble in phosphate
buffer (pH 7, 0.05 M) for M. oleifera
leaves. Apart from this, the low gas
production from M. oleifera leaves could
be attributed to the low content of NFC
compared with those of M. stenopetala.
Getachew et al. (2004) reported that NFC
was positively correlated with gas
production at 6 h, 24 h and 48 h of
incubation (De Boever et al. 2005).
Furthermore, the lower gas volume of
M. oleifera leaves might be further
explained by the presence of high fat
(6.73% vs. 3.36%), which contribute to
negligible gas production as reported by
Aberra et al. (2009).
As presented in Table 4, M.
stenopetala leaves contained significantly
(p<0.05) higher calculated ME, OMD
and SCFA values compared with those
of M. oleifera. Similarly, values of
estimated parameters for M. stenopetala
leaves were significantly higher than
those of M. oleifera. The ME and OMD
predicted from the extent of
fermentation in the in vitro incubation
reported by Makkar and Becker (1996)
for M. oleifera leaves was 9.5 MJ/kg DM
and 74.1%, respectively, which agrees
with those of the current findings for M.
oleifera (9.3 MJ/kg DM and 72.0%). In
vitro calculated ME and OMD values
reported for M. stenopetala leaves by
Aberra et al. (2009) are consistent with
the present findings for M. stenopetala.
Moreover, consistent with the present
findings of both Moringa leaves, Kiran
and Krishnamoorthy (2007) reported an
average ME value of 10.2 MJ/kg DM for
common protein supplements. In
agreement with the current findings,
Anele et al. (2009) reported ME values of
9.56 - 10.6 MJ/kg DM for leaves of
tropical multi-purpose trees. The
8. 38 Aberra Melesse
calculated SCFA for both Moringa
predominance of SCFA in leaves could
leaves was much higher than reported
probably describe an increased
for different forage species by Babayemi
proportion of acetate and butyrate but a
(2007). Higher production of gas and
decrease in propionate production.
Table 4. Calculated metabolizable energy, organic matter digestibility, short chain fatty
acids and estimated parameters in leaves of M. stenopetala and M. oleifera
Calculated parameters1) Estimated parameters2)
Moringa
species
ME
(MJ/kg
DM)
OMD (%) SCFA
(mmol)
b μr μs
M. stenopetala 9.83 a 76.4 a 101 a 47.9 a 2.85 a 0.197 a
M. oleifera 9.30 b 72.0 b 89.5 b 40.6 b 1.73 b 0.042 b
Overall mean 9.56 74.1 95.4 44.3 2.29 0.119
S.E.M 0.15 0.91 2.79 2.415 0.268 0.029
a,bMeans between Moringa species having different letters are significantly (p<0.05)
different
ME= metabolizable energy; OMD= organic matter digestibility; SCFA= short chain fatty
acids; S.E.M= standard error of the mean
1) Parameters were calculated from 24 hours gas production data.
2) Estimated parameters obtained by fitting gas production data to the equation of
Beuvink and Kogut (1993) [where b is the maximum value of gas production; μr (in
ml/h) is the rapid gas production rate during early stages of fermentation; μs (in ml/h) is
the slower gas production rate during later stages of fermentation].
Correlations of chemical compositions
with in vitro gas productions
Results of correlation analysis of chemical
compositions with in vitro gas production
and estimated parameters are presented in
Table 5. Gasmi-Boubaker et al. (2005)
reported a positive correlation of CP with
gas production at 24 h for tropical browse
species which agrees with the findings of
the current study. It should be noted that
although not significant, CP content
showed a trend of positive correlation
with gas production at 24 h.
Contrary to the present findings,
Getachew et al. (2004) observed a negative
correlation between the volume of gas
produced and the CP content of the feed.
In general, although not significant, the
ADF and ADL contents were negatively
correlated with gas production, which are
consistent with those of Gasmi-Boubaker
et al. (2005). De Boever et al. (2005) and
Parissi et al. (2005) reported a negative
association of gas production with NDF,
ADF and ADL contents. These feed
constituents are known to be less
degradable than soluble carbohydrates
and therefore reduce gas production.
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Table 5. Correlation coefficients (r) of relationship of chemical composition and in vitro
gas production and estimated parameters
Gv at various incubation times1) Chemical compositions Estimated parameters2)
Gv 8h Gv 24h Gv 48h B μr μs
Dry matter -0.186 -0.393 -0.234 0.439 0.164 0.160
Organic matter 0.029 0.282 0.143 0.522 -0.378 -0.342
Crude protein 0.105 0.343 0.204 0.453 -0.290 -0.254
Crude fat 0.602 0.529 0.377 -0.425 0.224 0.217
Crude fiber 0.069 0.029 0.122 0.927** 0.167 0.206
Nitrogen free extract -0.293 -0.296 -0.321 -0.838* -0.183 -0.874*
Neutral detergent fiber -0.593 -0.316 -0.461 -0.017 -0.864* -0.874*
Acid detergent fiber 0.220 0.508 0.551 0.699 -0.542 -0.504
Acid detergent lignin -0.203 -0.518 -0.414 -0.581 0.523 -0.480
Cellulose 0.247 0.555 0.531 0.701 -0.523 -0.480
Hemicellulose -0.687 -0.603 -0.763 -0.423 -0.451 -0.481
Non fiber carbohydrate 0.277 -0.012 0.217 0.151 0.734 0.738
Gross energy -0.093 0.131 0.000 0.492 -0.271 -0.128
*P<0.05; **P<0.01; ***P<0.001; ns= not significant
1) Gv8= gas produced at 8 h; GP24= gas produced at 24h; GP48= gas produced at 48 h.
2) b (ml) is the maximum value of gas production; μr (mL/h) is the rapid gas production rate
during early stages of fermentation; μs (mL/h) is the slower gas production rate during later
stages of fermentation.
A highly significant (p<0.01) positive
association was observed between CF and
parameter b. However, a significant
(p<0.05) negative relationship was found
between NDF and estimated parameters
μr (rapid gas production rate during early
stages of fermentation) and μs (slower gas
production rate during later stages of
fermentation). In agreement with the
findings of Garcia et al. (2005), there were
no correlations observed between the
maximum values of gas production
(parameter b) with some chemical
compositions.
Moreover, the positive
association values of parameter b with
NDF and parameter μr (the rapid gas
production rate during early stages of
fermentation) with NDF and ADL
contents reported by Parissi et al. (2005)
are consistent with the current findings.
However, the presence of a high negative
correlation between the slower gas
production rates during later stages of
fermentation (parameter μs) with NDF
content disagrees with the findings of
Getachew et al. (2004). In conclusion,
leaves of both Moringa species with high
crude protein and essential amino acid
with low structured carbohydrate contents
had a higher nutritive value in terms of
energy content and in vitro organic matter
digestibility. Thus, leaves of both Moringa
species have the potential to contribute
substantially as feed supplements to
ruminants and non ruminants in animal
production systems of Ethiopia and
other sub-Saharan African countries.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author gratefully acknowledges the
visiting scholarship granted by the Food
Security Center of Hohenheim University,
which is part of the DAAD (German
Academic Exchange Service) program
"exceed" and is supported by DAAD and
the German Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The
sponsorship obtained from the Institute of
Animal Nutrition of Hohenheim
University in general and the technical
support received from Mrs. Sibylle Rupp
and Dr. Herbert Steingass in particular is
gratefully acknowledged.
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