Ipomoea aquatica, An Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetable:A Review

Prasad, K. Nagendra; Shivamurthy, G. R.; Aradhya, S. M.

doi:10.3923/ijb.2008.123.129

Cited by 45 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…World lettuce production was extended over 1 million ha and estimated to reach approximately 24 million metric tons in 2009 [21], with about two-thirds of the total area devoted to lettuce production found in Asia [22]. From a nutritional perspective, lettuce belongs to the so-called green leafy vegetables, whose relevance in the diet is associated with their contributions in terms of fibers, vitamins, and minerals (including calcium, iron, and phosphorous) [23]. Under field conditions, Araújo et al [18] assessed the effect of different water levels on the productive behavior of lettuce.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies for Improved Water Use Efficiency (WUE) of Field-Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under a Semi-Arid Climate

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Water use efficiency is a main research target in agriculture, which consumes 70% of global freshwater. This study aimed at identifying sustainable water management strategies for the lettuce crop in a semi-arid climate. Three independent experiments were carried out on a commercial variety of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) by applying different irrigation levels based on crop evapotranspiration (ETc), estimated through both the Hargreaves–Samani and Penman–Monteith equations. In the first experiment, one treatment was also guided by soil moisture sensors. In the second and third experiments, a factorial combination was used, combining the different irrigation levels with two soil mulching treatments, namely soil without mulch, and soil mulched with dried rice straw residues. The application of different irrigation levels significantly affected plant growth, yield, and physiology. Both the adoption of sensors for guiding irrigation and the application of mulching with straw promoted higher yield. As the irrigation water level was reduced, the WUE (water use efficiency) increased. WUE was also increased by covering the soil with mulch. The experiments point out that accurate management of irrigation water using a drip irrigation system associated with soil mulching increases yield and improves the WUE of lettuce crops in the Central Dry Zone, Myanmar.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies for Improved Water Use Efficiency (WUE) of Field-Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under a Semi-Arid Climate

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Ipomoea aquatica , which belongs to the family Convolvulaceae is supposed to be originated in China and is usually consumed as a green leafy vegetable [1]. This plant is widely distributed all around the World, especially India, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong and some parts of USA [2]. This plant is grown as an aquatic plant which grows abundantly in marshy areas.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The dried juice has reported to be a purgative [4], while the leaves and stems possess cooling action. Moreover, it is also traditionally used in the treatment of nervous and general debility, piles, worm infections, leucoderma, leprosy, jaundice and liver complaints [2]. Very few studies have been done in this plant.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ipomoea aquatica Extract Shows Protective Action Against Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatotoxicity

et al. 2012

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:In the Indian system of traditional medicine (Ayurveda) it is recommended to consume Ipomoea aquatica to mitigate disorders like jaundice. In this study, the protective effects of ethanol extract of I. aquatica against liver damage were evaluated in thioacetamide (TAA)-induced chronic hepatotoxicity in rats. There was no sign of toxicity in the acute toxicity study, in which Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were orally fed with I. aquatica (250 and 500 mg/kg) for two months along with administration of TAA (i.p injection 200 mg/kg three times a week for two months). The results showed that the treatment of I. aquatica significantly lowered the TAA-induced serum levels of hepatic enzyme markers (ALP, ALT, AST, protein, albumin, bilirubin and prothrombin time). The hepatic content of activities and expressions SOD and CAT that were reduced by TAA were brought back to control levels by the plant extract supplement. Meanwhile, the rise in MDA level in the TAA receiving groups also were significantly reduced by I. aquatica treatment. Histopathology of hepatic tissues by H&E and Masson trichrome stains displayed that I. aquatica has reduced the incidence of liver lesions, including hepatic cells cloudy swelling, infiltration, hepatic necrosis, and fibrous connective tissue proliferation induced by TAA in rats. Therefore, the results of this study show that the protective effect of I. aquatica in TAA-induced liver damage might be contributed to its modulation on detoxification enzymes and its antioxidant and free radical OPEN ACCESSMolecules 2012, 17 6147 scavenger effects. Moreover, it confirms a scientific basis for the traditional use of I. aquatica for the treatment of liver disorders.

show abstract

“…Water spinach, botanically classified as I. aquatica, is a semiaquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots and leaves. On the basis of the vitamin content of certain varieties, it is considered as a tonic, and used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders in much of southeastern Asia (Nagendra Prasad et al 2008). In the present study, the growth and yield of water spinach were determined by a combination of soil quality and available mineral content (Table 3).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bio-organic-mineral fertilizer can improve soil quality and promote the growth and quality of water spinach

Yun

et al. 2017

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Increasingly, poor soils are used for plant cultivation involving chemical fertilizer (CF) usage which in turn lowers soil quality. To improve the quality of poor soils, promote plant growth, and reduce CF use, bio-organic-mineral fertilizer (BF) was introduced to poor soil to examine its effects on both soil and plants. Organic fertilizer (OF), CF, and mineral powder (MP) were applied as controls. When cotreating water spinach with fertilizer, the soil quality was improved with the increased doses of BF, OF, and MP. The BF treatment produced the most pronounced improvement. Applying CF reduced the soil quality. Under the CF treatment the largest plant-growth-promoting effect was observed within 30 d, whereas plants treated with BF showed the most favorable growth after 50 d. Moreover, for BF, plants' nutritional quality was also higher, particularly in the long term. When poor soil was treated with fertilizer without plants, the soil quality changed as in the previous treatment; however, the change in this treatment was more pronounced and the remaining available elements in soil were higher, particularly in the case of CF treatment. These results indicate that BF treatment without CF can be applied to improve the quality of poor soil, and meanwhile promote plant growth and quality.Résumé : On cultive les plantes sur des sols de plus en plus pauvres au moyen d'engrais chimiques (EC) qui détériorent la qualité du sol. Pour rehausser cette dernière, faire croître les plantes plus vite et réduire l'usage des EC, les auteurs ont ajouté un engrais bio-organique minéral (EB) à un sol appauvri afin d'en examiner les effets sur le sol et les végétaux. Un engrais organique (EO), un EC et de la poudre minérale (PM) ont servi de traitements témoins. Quand on fertilise l'épinard d'eau avec un engrais, la qualité du sol s'améliore avec les doses croissantes d'EB, d'EO et de PM. L'amélioration la plus marquée dérive de l'usage d'EB. L'application d'EC diminue la qualité du sol. La plus forte accélération de croissance a été observée avec l'EC après 30 jours, l'application d'EB entraînant la meilleure croissance après 50 jours. D'autre part, l'EB assure une nutrition de meilleure qualité aux plantes, surtout à longue échéance. Quand on amende le sol appauvri sans le cultiver, sa qualité change, comme avec le traitement précédent, mais le changement est plus prononcé, surtout quand on utilise un EC comme amendement. La concentration d'oligoéléments disponibles qui subsiste dans le sol est aussi plus élevée. Ces résultats indiquent qu'on pourrait se servir d'EB sans EC pour rehausser la qualité des sols appauvris, avec des effets bénéfiques pour la croissance des plantes et leur qualité. (Traduit par la Rédaction) Mots-clés : engrais bio-organique minéral, sol appauvri, amélioration de la qualité, Ipomoea aquatica, croissance, engrais chimique.

show abstract

Ipomoea aquatica, An Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetable:A Review

Cited by 45 publications

References 0 publications

Strategies for Improved Water Use Efficiency (WUE) of Field-Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under a Semi-Arid Climate

Strategies for Improved Water Use Efficiency (WUE) of Field-Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under a Semi-Arid Climate

Ipomoea aquatica Extract Shows Protective Action Against Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatotoxicity

Bio-organic-mineral fertilizer can improve soil quality and promote the growth and quality of water spinach

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About