scholarly journals Effects of different NaCl Concentrations on germination and seedling growth of Amaranthus hybridus and Celosia argentea

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
O Amukali ◽  
B O Obadoni ◽  
J K Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Celosia Argentea

scholarly journals Comparative studies on the effect of processing methods on the nutritional value of Basella alba, Talinum triangulare, Celosia argentea, Amaranthus hybridus and Gnetum africanum leaves

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 044-052
Author(s):  
Tawakaltu Abdulrasheed-Adeleke ◽  
Samson Onuche-Ojo Shaibu ◽  
Abdulhakeem Rotimi Agboola ◽  
Rabiat Unekwu Hamzah ◽  
Muhammad Haruna Garba
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Appreciable Amount ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Basella Alba ◽  
Preservation Method ◽  
Celosia Argentea ◽  
Talinum Triangulare ◽  
Β Carotene

The nutritional composition of vegetables is adversely affected by the method of processing for storage or preservation. This study was designed to determine the effect of blanching, boiling, and drying on the nutritional composition of selected vegetables using standard analytical methods. Proximate analysis was carried out on the fresh and processed leaf samples. Results obtained revealed that all the vegetables analyzed contained an appreciable amount of moisture, ash, protein, fiber, carbohydrate, β-carotene, and vitamins. Results also showed that all the processing methods employed significantly reduced (p < 0.05) the nutritional compositions of the vegetables studied. However, drying under the shade retained more nutrients compared to the other processing methods. Drying significantly increased (p < 0.05) the carbohydrate and protein contents of all the leaves (79.92 % & 7.51 % respectively in Basella alba, 66.74 % & 12.09 % respectively in Amaranthus hybridus, 82.56 % & 10.07 % respectively in Celosia argentea, 70.77 % & 13.05 % respectively in Gnetum africanum and 89.12 % & 4.70 % respectively in Talinum triangulare) compared to blanching, boiling and the control. Thus, from the three processing methods studied, drying was the most effective processing method that retained nutrients and is, therefore, a good preservation method for the vegetables.

scholarly journals Hydrolyzed Organic Fish Fertilizer and Poultry Litter Influence Total Phenolics and Antioxidants Content but Not Yield of Amaranth, Celosia, Gboma, and Long Bean

HortScience ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 768-772
Author(s):  
Loutrina Staley ◽  
D.G. Mortley ◽  
C.K. Bonsi ◽  
A. Bovell-Benjamin ◽  
P. Gichuhi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Litter ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Dry Biomass ◽  
Celosia Argentea

Dietary intake of a variety of vegetables is very important for disease prevention and may help in the treatment of certain maladies. Experiments were conducted to evaluate yield and the content of antioxidants and phenolics of vegetable Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus), Celosia (Celosia argentea), Gboma (Solanum macrocarpon), and Long Bean (Vigna unguiculata) in response to poultry litter (PL) and a hydrolyzed fish fertilizer [Megabloom (MB)]. The experiments were conducted as a randomized complete block design with a four × three factorial treatment and four replications. The treatments were applied based on soil test recommendations in a single band 15 to 20 cm away from the plants 1 week after transplanting. Plants were harvested sequentially during the season as foliage and fruits became physiologically mature and once over at the end of the season. Species were analyzed for vitamin C content, total phenolics, and β-carotene content as well as antioxidant capacity. Organic amendments did not significantly influence biomass production, whereas species impacted fresh and dry biomass. Amaranth, Celosia, and Long Bean produced greater fresh and dry biomass than did Gboma. Vitamin C content was highest among Amaranth and Celosia plants receiving nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium (NPK) compared with the other two treatments, whereas that of Gboma was higher among plants receiving MB.

scholarly journals Nutritional Compositions of Selected Green Leafy Vegetables in Oyo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
S. A. Okewole ◽  
L. O. Oyekunle ◽  
O. O. Akande ◽  
T. T. Adebisi ◽  
T. P. Olubode
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Moisture Contents ◽  
Celosia Argentea

The nutritional compositions of selected green leafy vegetables obtained from major towns in Oyo State, Nigeria, (March and April) were determined using standard analytical methods for proximate analysis. The following nutrients in percentage were determined; moisture contents, ash, fat, crude fibre and crude protein. The green leafy vegetable used are Talium triangulare, Amaranthus hybridus, Launaena taraxacifolia Ocimum gratissimum, Celosia argentea, Cucuribita maxima, Abelimoschus esculentus, Solanum macrocarpon, Vernonia  amygdalina  and Sesamum indicum. All nutrients were present in appreciable quantities. Moisture contents ranged from 5.33 ± 0.06% - 8.33 ± 0.06%, ash (23.07 ± 0.06% - 61.27 ± 0.06%), fat (1.13 ± 0.06% - 3.37 ± 0.06%), crude fibre (2.43 ± 0.12% - 22.03 ± 0.06%), and crude protein (18.50 ± 0.10% - 55.23 ± 0.06%). The functional properties of vegetables were close in term of high protein level indicating that they are more nutritious. Also, the level of their ash content showed that the vegetables are very rich in essential minerals for healthy life when compared with one another and recommended dietary allowance (RDA). Thus, there is a need for farmers in the area to engage in dry season vegetable production so as to ensure availability of leafy vegetables throughout the year.

scholarly journals Determination of Iron Content in Indigenous Vegetables in South West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
O. G. Dawodu ◽  
J. O. Olanike ◽  
R. B. Akanbi
Keyword(s):  
Iron Content ◽  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Amaranthus Hybridus ◽  
Basella Alba ◽  
Telfairia Occidentalis ◽  
Celosia Argentea ◽  
The Common ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

This study was done to determine the level of iron in selected indigenous vegetables (grown in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria) using colorimetric method. The six indigenous and  three common ones selected for the study are; Basella alba (Amunututu), Ocimum gratissium (Efirin), Talinum fruticosum (Gbure), Amaranthus hybridus (Tete adayeba), Amaranthus hybridus (Tete olowojeja), Corchorus olitorius (Ewedu), Telfairia occidentalis (Ugwu), Celosia argentea (Soko) and finally Amaranthus hybridus (Tete). The vegetables were ashed and iron content of the vegetables was determined colorimetrically at 470 nm. The results showed that, amongst the indigenous vegetables the iron concentration ranged from 0.094 to 0.66 ppm with Amaranthus hybridus (Tete adayeba) and the Basella alba (Amunututu) recording the highest and lowest levels respectively. The common vegetables had iron levels ranging from 0.0304 to 0.703 ppm with Amaranthus hybridus (Tete) recording the lowest level and Telfairia occidentalis (Ugwu) recording the highest level respectively. The findings showed that the sampled indigenous vegetables are a good source of iron in diet.

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