Evaluation of Pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan L.) Genotypes for Nutritional Quality

Author(s):  
D. P. Kachare ◽  
R. D. Satbhai ◽  
D. B. Rathod ◽  
R. M. Naik

An experiment was conducted for evaluation of proximate composition of 25 pigeon pea genotypes (Cajanus cajan L.)”differing in colour. The analysis revealed significant differences in the content of moisture (7.04-12.09%); crude protein (17.62- 25.45%); crude fat (1.41-2.93%); carbohydrate, (49.68-60.48) and ash (3.05-5.00%). Limiting amino acids viz tryptophan and methionine were ranged from 0.56-1.03 and 0.70-1.16 g/16g N respectively. The genotype PT-012-16 was found to be high in protein (25.45%), whereas the genotype PT-04-391 recorded the highest fat (2.93%). The higher tryptophan was observed in genotype PT-012-26 (1.03 g/16g N) whereas highest methionine content was recorded in PT-012-6 (1.16 g/16g N). All genotypes under study were found to be deficient in both the limiting amino acids tryptophan and methionine when compared with the WHO/FAO reference standard. This study revealed that the genotypes PT-012-9, PT-012-16 and PT-012-23 were found to be promising for future breeding programme for nutritional quality improvement.

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-270
Author(s):  
S. O. Obasa ◽  
A. A. Dada ◽  
W. O. Alegbeleye

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) meal was substituted for soybean meal in the practical diets for Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. Six iso-nitrogenous diets (35% crude protein) were formulated in which heat-treated soybean meal was replaced at varying levels (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%) with protein from pressure-cooked and sun dried pigeon meal (23% crude protein). Nile tilapia fed 60% pigeon pea meal had significantly (P<0.01) better growth response and nutrient utilisation. Growth was depressed in low pigeon pea fish and also in high (above 60%) pigeon pea diets. The poorest feed conversion ratio was observed from 100% pigeon pea fed fish.


Author(s):  
IVONE YURIKA MIZUBUTI ◽  
LUIZ WALDEMAR DE OLIVEIRA SOUZA ◽  
OSWALDO BIONDO JÚNIOR ◽  
ELZA IOUKO IDA

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo investigar as propriedades químicas e cômputo químico dos aminoácidos da farinha e de concentrado protéico de feijão guandu (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp). A farinha apresentou composição química adequada em relação a outras leguminosas. O procedimento de extração aquosa de proteína, a partir de grãos de feijão guandu com 25,73% de proteína, permitiu a obtenção de concentrado protéico com 52,47% de proteína, em base seca, compreendendo concentração da ordem de 103,85%. O concentrado protéico de feijão guandu apresentou composição química adequada, sendo que cinzas e açúcares solúveis foram concentrados 122,17 e 21,86%, respectivamente, em relação ao grão. Os níveis de aminoácidos no concentrado protéico foram similares aos de farinha de guandu, porém, a metionina foi concentrada em 42,64%. O cômputo químico indicou que os aminoácidos limitantes primários na farinha e concentrado protéico foram os sulfurados totais. A composição química da farinha e do concentrado protéico de guandu indicou potencialidade para utilização de ambos como componentes de alimentos para seres humanos e animais. Abstract The aim of this work was the investigation of the chemical properties of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) (L.) Millsp) flour and protein concentrate. The flour presented suitable chemical composition in comparison to other legumes. The water extraction procedure of protein, from Pigeon pea grains with 25,73% of protein allowed to obtain a protein concentrate with 52,47% of protein in dry basis, resulting an increase in order of 103,85%. The protein concentrate of Pigeon pea showed suitable chemical composition, having an increase of 122,17% in ashes and 21,86 % in soluble sugars in relation to the crude grain. The amino acids levels in the concentrate were similar to those in the flour, however there were an increase of 42,64% in methionine concentration. The chemical score suggest that the primary limiting amino acids in the flour and in the concentrate were the total sulphur amino acids. The chemical composition of the flour and concentrate of Pigeon pea showed perspectives of its utilization as feed components for humans and animals.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Farkhoy ◽  
Mehrdad Modirsanei ◽  
Omid Ghavidel ◽  
Majid Sadegh ◽  
Sadegh Jafarnejad

Four experiments were conducted, in two stages, to evaluate protein and limiting amino acids' (lysine and methionine + cystine) levels in pre-starter diets on broilers’ performance. In each experiment of Stage 1, 640 new-born male Ross 308 cockerels were randomly allocated to eight dietary treatments with a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement. In experiment 1-1, two levels of crude protein (CP: 21% and 23.2%) and four levels of Lys (1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5%) and in experiment 1-2, two levels of CP (21 and 23.2%) and four levels of Met + Cys (0.85, 0.90, 0.95, and 1.00%) were used. In Stage 2, the optimum levels of Lys and Met + Cys obtained from Stage 1 (1.3 and 1.5% Lys, 0.90 and 1.00% Met + Cys in experiment 1-1 and 1-2, resp.) with two levels of CP (21 and 23.2%) were used in two separate simultaneous experiments with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement for male and female birds. The levels of CP significantly influenced BWG and FCR in experiment 1-1. Dietary levels of Lys affect BWG (experiment 1-1) and FI (experiments 1-1 and 2-1) significantly. In experiments 1-2 and 2-2, the different levels of Met + Cys did not affect BWG, FI, and FCR of male or female broilers. The results of these experiments indicated that the optimal level of dietary protein and Lys were 23.2% and 1.5%, respectively. Diets with 1% Met + Cys caused optimal performance.


2009 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 1216-1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Waguespack ◽  
S. Powell ◽  
T.D. Bidner ◽  
R.L. Payne ◽  
L.L. Southern

1981 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 769-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARY-LOU FISHER ◽  
S. LEESON ◽  
W. D. MORRISON ◽  
J. D. SUMMERS

Feather-sexed broiler chicks were reared in litter floor pens in a controlled environment building and offered mash diets meeting National Academy of Science-National Research Council specifications. Ten birds of each sex were killed at weekly intervals and individual feather weight recorded. These feathers were analyzed for crude protein and essential amino acids. From within five replicate pens of each sex, litter was removed weekly from 28 to 49 days, and molted feathers removed, cleaned and weighed. Feather weight was consistently correlated (P < 0.05) with body weight only from 5–7 wk of age. Females lost consistently more feathers than male birds, with this differential being a factor of 3.5. The methionine content of feathers decreased with age, while that of threonine, isoleucine and valine increased with age. The data are presented for use in model prediction of broiler amino acid requirements.


2023 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ayub ◽  
F. Rasool ◽  
N. Khan ◽  
S. N. Qaisrani ◽  
S. Parveen ◽  
...  

Abstract Ninety days study was conducted in hapas installed in earthen ponds. Fish of an average initial weight (220g) were evenly distributed in triplicate groups within fifteen hapas. Five experimental diets labeled as T1 (25% CP and NRC recommended amino acid level) as control diet, T2 (with 2% low protein and 5% amino acid supplementation), T3 (with 2% low protein and 10% amino acid supplementation), T4 (with 4% low protein and 10% amino acid supplementation) and T5 (with 4% low protein and 20% amino acid supplementation) were prepared. Fish were fed with @3% of their body weight twice a day at 10.00 & 16:00 hour. Significantly higher percent weight gain (420.18 ± 66.84a) and specific growth rate (13499.33±1273.54a) along with improved feed conversion ratio (1.29 ± 0.09b) and hundred percent survivals were recorded during the trial. Furthermore proximate analysis of meat showed significant improvement in the crude protein level (81.77 ± 0.19a) served with diet containing 20% limiting amino acids mixture. Therefore, limiting amino acids can be a source of cost effective feed and use safely in L. rohita diet.


10.5219/1657 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 846-857
Author(s):  
Hartati Kartikaningsih ◽  
Yahya Yahya ◽  
Trihartita Yuniar ◽  
Abdul Aziz Jaziri ◽  
Wahidu Zzaman ◽  
...  

The study aimed to evaluate the addition of banana blossom (12.5, 25, 37.5, and 50% w/w) on nutritional quality, histamine content, bacterial count, and sensory characteristic in the fish floss prepared from little tuna (Euthynnus affinis). The crude protein content, essential amino acids, lipid, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) steadily decreased (p <0.05), while the crude fibre, carbohydrate, and ash components of the tuna floss, increased significantly (p <0.05) with increasing levels of banana blossom. The contents of protein, fat, ash, fibre, carbohydrate, and moisture ranged 28.13 – 30.27%, 14.79 – 18.02%, 4.45 – 5.68%, 2.6 – 3.5%, 27.81 – 31.01, and 16.45 – 17.39%, respectively, and most of them met the Indonesian National Standard. For essential and non-essential amino acids, the level varied about 102.82 mg.g-1 to 206.76 mg.g-1 and 79.71 mg.g-1 to 138.76 mg.g-1, respectively in the treated tuna flosses. Moreover, ranging 13.72 – 16.29% of PUFA was found in all treated flosses. The most significant effect was found in the histamine levels of the tuna flosses, especially in the 50% added floss sample. Moreover, bacterial counts and heavy metals content were lower than the maximum limits regulated by the Indonesian National Standard. For sensory evaluation, the banana blossom-added samples significantly increased (p >0.05) the acceptability score for all attributes assessed. Taken together, the tuna floss added with 37.5% of banana blossom may be potentially developed as a low-histamine tuna-based product with high ffibre andEPA+DHA, as well as highly acceptable for consumers.


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 370-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjita Chanu KONSAM ◽  
Kangjam Tilotama DEVI ◽  
Jekendra Singh SALAM ◽  
Potshangbam Kumar SINGH

Ten lesser known wild edible plants (WEPs) from Senapati District, Manipur, were analyzed for their proximate composition and mineral content. The study revealed that different WEPs have crude fat content that ranged between 0.41 - 21.5%, total sugar was found to be between 2.00 - 59.00%, total soluble protein between 1.40 - 8.0% and total amino acids between 1.50 - 5.25 mg/100 g respectively, whereas the highest and the lowest crude protein contents were recorded in H. macrocarpa (27.56%) and S. suaveolens (4.37%) respectively. Among the micronutrients, the highest amounts of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu and Co were recorded in C. hirsuta (155.50 mg/100 g), E. acuminata (105.50 mg/100 g), S. suaveolens (76.50 mg/100 g in Zn and 24.0 mg/100 g in Cu) and R. ellipticum (3.0 mg/100 g), while the lowest amounts were recorded in E. phaseoloides (61.50 mg/100 g), O. indicum (1 mg/100 g), E. acuminate (17.50 mg/100 g) and C. montana (0.5 mg/100 g) respectively. Higher amounts of Ca and Mg were observed in all the plants studied, ranging from 458 to 765 mg/100 g in Ca and 148.50 to 995.0 mg/100 g in Mg. E. lineolatum indicated the highest amount of Ca by containing 765.0 mg/100 g, while A. ciliata recorded the highest value of Mg by containing 995.0 mg/100 g. The nutritive values of the ten WEPs were found to be comparable or even higher than the conventional vegetables, with respect to proteins and minerals, especially for Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn and Zn respectively.


Author(s):  
Beena C. Joseph ◽  
Jayanaik T. Munegowda ◽  
Chandrapal . ◽  
K. Singh ◽  
V. Malathi

A six-week trial was conducted to determine the effect of lowering dietary crude protein levels with supplementation of limiting amino acid on growth performance, and carcass characteristics in one of the Indian improved crossbred Swarnadhara chicks in a completely randomized design having five treatments and four replications of 20 birds in each. Five isocaloric (2800 ME Kcal//kg) experimental diets based on corn-soy bean meal were formulated in a gradual crude protein decline from 21 % (control T1) to 19% by 0.5% interval. The levels of limiting amino acids namely methionine, lysine, threonine and tryptophan were met as that of control (T1) by adding synthetic preparations. Highest body weight was recorded in 2% crude protein reduced group (T5) which was comparable with control (T1). However, cumulative feed intake and feed conversion ratio of different treatments were not significantly different. Moreover, carcass parameters like dressing percentage, breast meat yield, liver and heart weights remained unaffected by the dietary treatments. Relative gizzard weight and abdominal fat weights showed variations and lower dietary protein diets were comparable with control diet (T1). In summary, crude protein content of Swarnadhara chick diet can be reduced to 19% with essential AA fortification without any adverse effect on growth performance and carcass characteristics during 0-6 weeks of age.


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