Evaluation of Nutritional Composition of Plant Species of Soone Valley in Punjab, Pakistan

Ahmad, Kafeel; Khan, Zafar Iqbal; Ibrahim, Muhammad; Ashraf, Muhammad; Hussain, Mumtaz

doi:10.1080/01904160903506241

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“…Similar fluctuations in forage Fe levels have already been reported by Kuhn et al [26] and Angelow et al [27] while studying the mineral contents of various forage crops. Forage Fe values found in the present study were lower than those reported by Prabowo et al [23] in Indonesia, Espinoza et al [20] in central Florida, Khan et al [8,19] and Ahmad et al [28] in Pakistan, and Khalili et al [21] in Finland.…”

Section: Transfer Of Fe In the Soil-plant Systemcontrasting

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A Study on the Transfer of Iron in Soil–Plant–Animal Continuum Under Semi-arid Environmental Conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan

Khan

Ashraf

Mukhtār

et al. 2010

Biol Trace Elem Res

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The present investigation on the iron (Fe) transfer from soil to plant and in turn to animal (cows), as a function of sampling periods was conducted at the Livestock Experimental Station Sargodha, Pakistan which falls under semi-arid conditions. Although the iron transfer from soil to forage increased consistently, the forage Fe content decreased progressively with increase in sampling period. Highest Fe transfer from forage to cow blood plasma was observed during October and lowest during January. The transfer of Fe from forage to animal milk was maximum during the months of October and January and minimum during December. The transfer of Fe to plasma and milk was found to be dependent variably on the growth stage of forage in this investigation. Based on the findings of the present study, it is evident that mineral supplementation with higher Fe availability is urgently warranted to the animals particularly during the months of December and January to enhance plasma Fe in the cows being reared at that livestock farm during the entire grazing period. Thus, obligatory supplementation of Fe to the ruminants is highly recommended. Since the processes involved in iron management system in humans, animals, and plants are basically similar, appropriate elemental management must be provided to the living organisms, otherwise deficient or excessive levels of iron may deteriorate the developing cells of the organisms.

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A Study on the Transfer of Iron in Soil–Plant–Animal Continuum Under Semi-arid Environmental Conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan

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Ashraf

Mukhtār

et al. 2010

Biol Trace Elem Res

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“…From the aerial parts of S. mollis eight compounds were isolated and named as (E)-phytyl epoxide, 7,11,15-trimethyl-3-methylenehexadecane-1,2-diol, loliolide, scopoletin, hexacosanol, octacosanol, β-sitosterol and daucosterol 6 and six new prenylated isoflavanones; sophoronols A-F, together with eight phenolic constituents were isolated from the roots of S. mollis 6,7 where sophoronol C and sophoronol E showed moderate antiplasmodial activity. Some authors [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] have studied chemical analysis and biological properties of various plants, more work is needed to explore the un explored plants. Because of many traditional and medicinal uses of this plant, it was further studied to evaluate phytochemical screening and various biological activities of different extract/fractions of the plant S. mollis.…”

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Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity and HPLC Studies of Sophora mollis

Iram¹,

Rasool²,

Riaz³

et al. 2013

Asian J. Chem.

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Sophora mollis (S. mollis) belongs to Papilionaceae family 1. Genus Sophora contains 45 species which consists of small trees and shrubs. Genus Sophora is rich in flavonoids and alkaloids which include sophocarpine, sophoramine, oxymatrine, sophoridine and matrine. These alkaloids have various pharmacological effects and mainly used to relief from many diseases and chief effects are sedative, antipyretic, antihepatitis B virus inotropic and anti tumor effects 2,3. Numerous species of genus Sophora are traditionally used to treat various diseases like sore throat, dermatitis, dysentery, fever, eczema, inflammation, asthma, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, allergy and diarrhea 4. The seeds of S. mollis are frequently used to heal skin diseases and also helpful to kill vermin like cockroach, flee, rats, lice, pests and parasites 5. Extract of freshly grinded leaves are used to treat sore eyes and also helpful in relieving severe headache. Leaves and branches of S. mollis are also utilized by livestock as food. S. mollis is best soil binder and increase fertility. Roots of S. mollis enhanced the growth of hair and also impart dark colour to hairs. This plant is used

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“…On seasonal impact of dust pollution on plants, amount of rainfall which is maximum in summer, temperature which is quite ideal for most of the plants growth in spring i.e. 25-30°C as revealed by the study of [71] on impact of seasonal variation in soil moisture on plant growth, lower heavy metals concentration in dust during spring and summer which reduces their impact on plant growth as supported by the study of [60](, soil 7-8 range of pH value which supports plant growth according to the work of [51] on soil pH, low soil EC value so less saline soil which is ideal for most of the plant species growth as described by the study of [66] on soil electrical conductivity and high soil moisture in summer followed by spring also supports plant growth as revealed in the ndings of [72] in their study on vegetation dynamics due to variations in seasonal rainfall.…”

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Determination of heavy metals and Morpho-anatomical characteristics of monocots Aristida mutabilis and Cenchrus ciliaris in dust polluted stone crushing industry of Sargodha, Pakistan

Sultan,

Ahmad,

Abbas

et al. 2024

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The current investigation was carried out to examine the population dynamics in the vegetation growing in the severe dust pollution caused by the stone crushing industry in Sargodha's Kirana Hills. The floristic composition of the area was completed and study sites were chosen through a thorough survey. Data about dust, soil, and vegetation were gathered from all study sites at all times of the year in order to investigate seasonal variations in the structure of the plant community and the factors causing these variations. All heavy metal concentrations were higher at extreme dust sites, especially in the winter, according to a heavy metal analysis of the dust. Based on soil analysis, different sites and seasons had different soil compositions. Herbs were collected from all research sites in all seasons to investigate seasonal fluctuations in morpho-anatomical, biochemical, and physiological features in the vegetation and heavy metal analysis. All plants' morpho-anatomical features were severely affected in extreme dust sites, particularly in the winter. However, all plants in these sites also showed high levels of sclerification in their leaves, roots, and stems, as well as the presence of large aerenchyma cells in their roots. These modifications help the plants survive in such a harsh and polluted environment. Extreme dust areas significantly reduced the physiological characteristics of all plants, especially during the winter.Reactive oxygen species (H2O2) production was elevated in extreme dust sites according to biochemical parameters. Additionally, enzymatic, non-enzymatic, and osmoprotective antioxidant activity was elevated at extreme dust sites, primarily during the winter. These modifications aid in the survival of local plants in the severely dust-polluted environment. Heavy metal concentration in all studied ecotypes increased at extreme dust areas, particularly in the winter; this may have been caused by phytoaccumulation.

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Evaluation of Nutritional Composition of Plant Species of Soone Valley in Punjab, Pakistan

Cited by 13 publications

References 16 publications

A Study on the Transfer of Iron in Soil–Plant–Animal Continuum Under Semi-arid Environmental Conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan

A Study on the Transfer of Iron in Soil–Plant–Animal Continuum Under Semi-arid Environmental Conditions in Sargodha, Pakistan

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity and HPLC Studies of Sophora mollis

Determination of heavy metals and Morpho-anatomical characteristics of monocots Aristida mutabilis and Cenchrus ciliaris in dust polluted stone crushing industry of Sargodha, Pakistan

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