scholarly journals Effect of Foliar Zno and Feo Nanoparticles Application on Growth and Nutritional Quality of Red Radish and Assessment of Their Accumulation on Human Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdel Wahab M. Mahmoud ◽  
Suzy M. Abdelaziz ◽  
Mohamed M. El-Mogy ◽  
Emad Abdelhameed Abdeldaym
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Radish Root ◽  
Red Radish ◽  
Feo Nanoparticles

Abstract In order to assess the effects of green synthesized nanoparticles (GNPs) of Zn and Fe oxides on plant growth traits, photosynthetic capacity and nutritional quality of red radish (cv. Champion), two open field experiments were organised based on RCBD with four replicates. Treatments included: chicken manure, foliar application of ZnO + FeO (GNPs at a rate of 60 and 50 ppm, respectively), chicken manure plus ZnO + FeO (GNPs). This study revealed that growth and yield of radish plants significantly increased by ZnO + FeO nanoparticles application. The maximum vegetative growth, leaf pigments and root quality (diameter and weight) were recorded in plants treated with ZnO + FeO (GNPs) alone or in combination with chicken manure. Furthermore, the combined application of chicken manure with ZnO and FeO significantly improved the concentration of anthocyanins, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, crude protein and carbohydrates contents in radish root than single treatment. Similar trends were noted in photosynthesis rate, water use efficiency and values of Zn and Fe contents. In addition, health risk index for Zn and Fe were less than 1, which indicated to red radish plants supplied with ZnO and FeO GNPs were free of risks on human health. It was concluded that combination between chicken manure and ZnO + FeO GNPs can be considered as appropriate strategy for improving yield and nutritional status of red radish.

scholarly journals Role of Proteins and of Some Bioactive Peptides on the Nutritional Quality of Donkey Milk and Their Impact on Human Health

Beverages ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Vincenzetti ◽  
Stefania Pucciarelli ◽  
Valeria Polzonetti ◽  
Paolo Polidori
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Donkey Milk

scholarly journals Utilization of seaweed (Sargassum vulgare) extract to enhance growth, yield and nutritional quality of red radish plants

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami H. Mahmoud ◽  
Dina M. Salama ◽  
Ahmed M.M. El-Tanahy ◽  
Emad H. Abd El-Samad
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Sargassum Vulgare ◽  
Red Radish

scholarly journals Integration of Composts with NPK Improved Soil Fertility, Growth and Yield of Sorghum in Sandy Desert Soils of Sudan

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (02) ◽  
pp. 373-380
Author(s):  
Abdelraheim Mohamed Said Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Organic Soil ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Land Application ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Sandy Desert ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Small Water

Sandy desert soil in Sudan are characterised by low content of organic matter, small water holding capacity and low crop productivity. Methods to enhance crop productivity on these environments, such as land application of composts, are of great importance. Field experiments were conducted on a sandy soil to determine the effects of two types of composted manures on growth and yield of two sorghum varieties grown under rainfed conditions. Two sorghum cultivars (Butana and Arfa Gadmak were sown under chicken manure (CM) compost (5 t ha-1), CM compost with NPK (36 kg ha-1), farm manure (FM) compost (20 t ha-1), FM compost with NPK (36 kg ha-1), CM compost with FM compost (1:1, wt/wt, 12.5 t ha-1), CM and FM composts with NPK (36 kg ha-1), only NPK (36 kg ha-1) and control (no composts or NPK). Application of composts increased organic soil carbon by 50% and available phosphorous (P) between 43 to 105%, whereas, pH and bulk density were decreased by 2 and 6%, respectively. Soil moisture contents in compost treated plots were 56–98% higher than control plots. Mixing compost with NPK increased leaf area index over NPK alone by 28% but the highest values were found in plots treated with chicken compost or integrated with NPK compared to NPK application alone. Incorporation of compost increased dry matter yield compared to control by 17–53% and increased grain yield by 1.8 to 3.1 fold in both sorghum varieties. Grain yield from plots treated with NPK, sole chicken compost or combined with NPK were similar for both varieties in both seasons. In general, the trend of grain yield of sorghum was in the order of NPK = chicken compost with NPK = chicken compost = farm manure compost with NPK  mixed compost with NPK = farm manure  control. In conclusion, integrating composts with NPK improved fertility of sandy soils, sorghum growth and yield. © 2020 Friends Science Publishers

scholarly journals Pollination and Plant Resources Change the Nutritional Quality of Almonds for Human Health

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e90082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Brittain ◽  
Claire Kremen ◽  
Andrea Garber ◽  
Alexandra-Maria Klein
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Plant Resources

Improving nutritional quality of rice for human health

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 1397-1413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingchao Zhao ◽  
Yongjun Lin ◽  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Nutritional Quality

scholarly journals Effect of Different Source of Nutrients on the Performance, Growth and Quality of Summer Onion

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
MG Azam ◽  
M Islam ◽  
MA Gulandaz ◽  
JA Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Calcareous Soil ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Integrated Nutrient Management ◽  
Testing Site ◽  
Absolute Control ◽  
Bulb Yield

The field experiments were conducted for one season rabi 2008-09 at the Multilocation testing site Magura on calcareous soil to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on the growth and yield of onion (cv. BARI piaj 2). The experiment was laid out in a RCB design. There were five treatments involving four inorganic levels and organic levels another absolute control (no manure and no NPK). Higher level of inorganic T1 i.e., (120-45-85-40 kg ha-1 NPK S+ 5 t/ha CD) produced significantly higher bulb yield (18.76 t/ha) which was on par with T4 (17.87 t/ha) i.e., 5 t/ha poultry manure + remaining amount from inorganic fertilizer T2. The results also indicated that the same treatments recorded the highest single bulb weight, bulb yield as well as gross returns and MBCR (7.14) as compared to other treatments.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v6i1.22059 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 6(1): 159-162 2013

scholarly journals Integrated Soil and Crop Management in Organic Agriculture: A Logical Framework to Ensure Food Quality and Human Health?

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2494
Author(s):  
Leonidas Rempelos ◽  
Marcin Baranski ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
Timothy N. Adams ◽  
Kolawole Adebusuyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Organic Food Consumption

The environmental and biodiversity benefits of organic farming are widely recognized, but there is still controversy about the effects of organic production methods on the nutritional composition of food and human health. In the first part of this article therefore, we critically review the evidence that organic farming methods improve the nutritional quality of food crops. Moreover, we summarize our current understanding of how quality gains are linked to the implementation of the “innovations” introduced into conventional crop production during the intensification or “green revolution” of agriculture over the last 100 years. In the second part of the article, we critically review the evidence for the range of health benefits related to organic food consumption. Specifically, we describe and discuss the results from: (i) dietary intervention studies which have found that organic food consumption substantially reduces pesticide exposure in humans and affects feed intake, growth, hormone balances and immune system responsiveness in animal models; (ii) human cohort/epidemiological studies which have reported significant positive associations between organic food consumption and the lower incidence of a range of diseases including obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer, hypospadias, pre-eclampsia, eczema and middle ear infections in infants; (iii) interactions and trade-offs between diet (e.g., whole-grain, fruit and vegetables and reduced red-meat consumption) and food types (organic versus conventional) concerning public health and future food security. The article also identifies knowledge gaps and highlights the need for (i) long-term, factorial field experiments to understand the relative effects of agronomic and pedoclimatic drivers on crop quality and safety, and (ii) clinical trials and additional human cohort studies to confirm the positive health outcomes linked to organic food consumption. The main conclusions from our review are that there is growing evidence that (i) agricultural intensification has resulted in a reduction in the nutritional quality of food and the sustainability of food production, and (ii) organic farming practices not only improve food quality and human health, but also food security. This is particularly true where current nutritional guidelines (increasing whole-grain, fruit and vegetable products, while reducing red-meat consumption) are implemented.

Role of gypsum and sulphur application in ameliorating saline soil and enhancing rice productivity

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Shaban ◽  
A. Helmy ◽  
M. El-Galad
Keyword(s):  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Rice Yield ◽  
Saline Soil ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Proline Content ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Quality Water

The main objective of this work was to study the importance of applying gypsum and sulphur to the soil to inhibit the hazardous effects of soil salinity stress on the vegetative growth and yield quantity and quality of rice plants (Oriza sativa L., cv. Sakha 101) grown on a salt-affected soil irrigated with low quality water from the El-Salam (El-Shikh Zaid) Canal. Two field experiments were carried out during two successive seasons (2011, 2012) at Sahl El-Tina plain, village 4, Gilbana town. Gypsum was applied at a rate of 10.7 Mg ha−1)1 while sulphur was added in two forms, as elemental sulphur at a rate of 4.8 Mg ha−1) or as sulphuric acid at a rate of 1190 L ha−1. The results could be summarized as follows: The highest values of rice yield and its attributes as well as nutrient content and uptake were obtained after treatment with sulphuric acid. The treatment effects decreased in the order: sulphuric acid > sulphur > gypsum > control. The highest proline content (21.3 μmol g−1) was recorded after the gypsum treatment.

Influence of biochar application on nutritional quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (7) ◽  
pp. 747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raffaella Petruccelli ◽  
Alessandra Bonetti ◽  
Maria Laura Traversi ◽  
Cecilia Faraloni ◽  
Massimo Valagussa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Biochar Amendment

The potential of biochar to improve crop productivity has received interest in recent years; however, little is known about the effects of biochar on crop nutritional quality. In this study, effects of three different biochars (wheat straw biochar, poplar biochar and olive residues biochar) were determined on the major fruit-size parameters, physico-chemical and nutritional properties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) cv. Rio Grande. Application of biochar alone was sufficient to sustain the fruit growth, but results were affected by feedstock source of biochar. There were no significant differences in size and weight parameters and the sugar content was not significantly modified by biochar amendment. On the other hand, secondary metabolites showed changes relating to biochar type. Total phenol and flavonoid contents, as well as antioxidant activity, were higher in fruits grown in substrate amended with straw biochar and olive residues biochar. Lycopene, β carotene and lutein concentrations from tomato fruits grown on substrates amended with different biochars were significantly lower than from the control. The data require confirmation in field experiments; however, this study offers new knowledge about the biochar effects on horticultural crops.

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