Nutritional value of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) meals as ingredients in diets for Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei Boone)

Development of Biopolymers as Binders for Feed for Farmed Aquatic Organisms

“…In contrast, in the white shrimp Penaeus vannamei dietary protein level did not influence total protease activity, although modulation of trypsin-and chymotrypsin-like activities has been documented (Muhlia-Almazan et al, 2003). Moreover, no significant difference was observed in protease activity of Litopenaeus vannamei (Rivas-Vega et al, 2006) and Scylla serrata subjected to different dietary treatments (Pavasovic et al, 2004). In Cherax quadricarinatus the digestive enzyme secretion is modified by the diet composition, such as the presence of animal-or plant-derived ingredients (Lopez-Lopez et al, 2005;Pavasovic et al, 2007a).…”

Influence de la substitution des graines de soja (<em>Glycine max</em>) par celles de niébé (<em>Vigna unguiculata</em>) et du taux de protéines du régime sur les performances des pintadeaux de race locale au Burkina Faso

“…Dans le présent essai, les taux d'incorporation ont été réduits de 5 % du fait de la relative fragilité des pintadeaux. En effet, le pintadeau qui partage les mêmes aires de vie avec le poussin pourrait être plus sensible aux facteurs antinutritionnels, notamment antitrypsiques, que les graines de niébé contiendraient (Rivas-Vega et al, 2006), même si ceux-ci sont partiellement détruits par des procédés physiques ou technologiques comme la cuisson, la torréfaction, le dépelliculage ou le traitement au charbon végétal (Akanji et al, 2012 ;Kana et al, 2012 …”

Cowpea Quality Seed Indicators as Influenced by Field Application of Selected Biofertilizers and Mycoinsecticide in Three Agroecological Zones of Cameroon

“…Legumes constitute the main source of dietary proteins; those originating from animals are not affordable by most people in these areas (Baudoin 1991). Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is one of the most important grain legumes widely grown in Africa and some industrialized countries (Rivas-Vega et al 2006). It represents a cheap source of proteins and constitutes one of the most important crops for poor farmers (Boeke 2002).…”

“…Cowpea leaves and seeds are rich in proteins and carbohydrates and contain folic acid, vitamins, and essential microelements such as iron (Fe), calcium (Ca), and zinc (Zn) (Cissé and Hall 2003;Phillips et al 2003). The crop is actively utilized not only in various dishes for human nutrition such as porridge, cake, and legume but also as a complement in cereal meals (Phillips and McWatters 1991;Mbofung, Ribgy, and Waldron 1999;Rivas-Vega et al 2006).…”