Adding corn meal into mixed elephant grass–butterfly pea legume silages improves nutritive value and dry matter recovery

Costa, Eva Maria Rodrigues; Mello, Alexandre Carneiro Leão de; Guim, Adriana; Costa, Saulo Barros; Abreu, B. S.; Silva, Pedro Henrique Ferreira da; Silva, Valdson José da; Neto, Djalma Euzébio Simões

doi:10.1017/s0021859622000284

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“…When processing cocoa beans after harvest, local farmers typically remove the cocoa husk, which makes up between 2/3 and 3/4 of the weight of the fruit (the average fruit weighs about 400 g). (Costa et al, 2022) observed a favorable relationship in the chemical compositions of soybean hull, Bermuda grass, and cocoa pod husk. (Omotoso, 2019) stated that ruminants might get a significant amount of their energy needs met by cocoa pod husks.…”

Section: Use Of Cocoa For Agricultural Produc Onmentioning

confidence: 90%

Review on the Biological and Bioactive components of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao). Insight on Food, Health and Nutrition

Edo,

Samuel,

Oloni

et al. 2023

NRFHH

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Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) is a well-known tropical plant extensively cultivated for its beans, which are the primary raw material for chocolate production. This article aims to comprehensively review and analyze the bioactive compounds present in cocoa and their corresponding biological activities, highlighting their potential implications for human health. A systematic literature review was conducted to gather relevant research articles and reviews related to the bioactive compounds of cocoa and their biological activities. The databases used for the search included PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, with keywords such as "cocoa bioactive compounds," "flavonoids," "theobromine," "antioxidant activity," and "cardiovascular health" used for data retrieval. The analysis revealed that cocoa is rich in bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids (e.g., catechins, epicatechins), methylxanthines (e.g., theobromine, caffeine), and polyphenols. These bioactive compounds have been associated with various biological activities, including potent antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory properties, and vasodilation, which may positively influence cardiovascular health. The consumption of cocoa and its bioactive compounds may offer several health benefits due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular-protective properties. However, further research is necessary to fully understand the mechanisms of action and to determine appropriate dosage recommendations for harnessing the potential health benefits of cocoa.

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Section: Use Of Cocoa For Agricultural Produc Onmentioning

confidence: 90%

Review on the Biological and Bioactive components of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao). Insight on Food, Health and Nutrition

Edo,

Samuel,

Oloni

et al. 2023

NRFHH

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Radiation use efficiency and canopy structure of contrasting elephant grass varieties grown as monocrops and intercrops with butterfly pea

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the radiation use efficiency (RUE) and canopy structure of elephant grass varieties (Cenchrus purpureus Schum.) of contrasting statures, under monocropping or intercropped with butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) in cut-and-carry systems. Two tall varieties (elephant B and IRI-381), and two dwarf ones (Mott and Taiwan A-146 2.37), were evaluated as monocrops or binary intercrops with the legume in a 2-year trial with eight harvests. Greater annual leaf biomass accumulation was observed in the monocrops of the tall variety elephant B (7.76 t/ha per year) and dwarf Mott (8.08 t/ha per year). Greater herbage bulk density (59 kg/ha per cm) and leaf area index (3.83) were recorded in canopies of dwarf Mott than in those composed of IRI-381 (37 kg/ha per cm and 3.48, respectively). In the first year, dwarf varieties Mott and Taiwan A-146 2.37 showed less RUE (0.89 and 0.84 g dry matter (DM)/MJ, respectively) than the elephant B (1.46 g DM/MJ). Higher non-fibre carbohydrate (NFC) contents were found in dwarf Mott under monocrop (180 g/kg) and in the intercrop systems. Tall varieties elephant B and IRI-381 showed greater efficiency in intercepting the radiation to accumulate herbage via stem accumulation. Dwarf Mott variety exhibited short stems and great leaf biomass accumulation that favoured denser canopies with higher content of NFCs in vegetal tissue. Planting butterfly pea into rows of elephant grass varieties can be adopted with no significant losses in RUE caused by light extinction, regardless of the grass stature.

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The nutritional value of gliricidia in different fed forms: a systematic review

Silva,

Medeiros,

Carvalho

et al. 2024

Cienc. Rural

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Different types of supplied roughage may cause losses in the chemical composition and digestibility of gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium [Jacq.] Kunth ex Walp.) depending on their making and fed-out management. This study has summarized data from scientific studies on gliricidia and compared its nutritional value in various fed forms using a systematic review approach and principal component analysis (PCA). A robust survey of scientific papers was realized on web indexes of periodicals and databases from 1990 to 2023. Data from 100 scientific researches has been compiled and analyzed. In 40% of the trials, the gliricidia nutritional value was determined as fresh leaves, while 30% was in the form of ‘leaves + thin stems’. Gliricidia was evaluated as silage in 11% of the opportunities, followed by 10% as leaf meal and 9% as hay. Non-fiber carbohydrates, crude protein (CP), and organic matter digestibility (OM) had negative correlations with neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and lignin. Only NDF, ADF, and CP contents could explain 71% of the total data variation (PC1 and PC2). There was no discrimination among fed forms, so they showed similar nutrient compositions. Eventual nutrient losses reported in the scientific researches owing to ensilage, haymaking, and leaf meal-making processes do not mischaracterize the gliricidia nutritional value. The assorted manners of roughage making, and fed-out management traditionally performed by farmers can conserve the excellent nutritional quality of gliricidia.

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Adding corn meal into mixed elephant grass–butterfly pea legume silages improves nutritive value and dry matter recovery

Cited by 8 publications

References 52 publications

Review on the Biological and Bioactive components of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao). Insight on Food, Health and Nutrition

Review on the Biological and Bioactive components of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao). Insight on Food, Health and Nutrition

Radiation use efficiency and canopy structure of contrasting elephant grass varieties grown as monocrops and intercrops with butterfly pea

The nutritional value of gliricidia in different fed forms: a systematic review

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