Potential of Three Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) Cultivars as Animal Feed

Setyawan, Hidayat Bambang; Yulianto, Roni; Zelin, Oviaki; Purnamasari, Listya

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“…However, because taro corms have low protein content, food products made from them should be improved by combining them with other high-protein sources for optimal nutritive value (Sefa-Dedeh and Agyir-Sackey, 2004). Taro leaves and stems have the potential to be animal feeds, notably for pigs, due to their high protein content (Setyawan et al, 2021), however proximate analysis of taro leaves and stems was not done in this study.…”

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PROXIMATE ANALYSIS AND MINERAL PROFILE OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta) IN EMBU, KENYA

Karuma,

Njuguna,

Gicheru

et al. 2024

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Background. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is one of the underutilized crops in Kenya, grown under a wide range of environmental and edaphic conditions. This crop has exceptional dietary value and numerous culinary applications due to its edible leaves and corms. However, the mineral nutrient composition of taro in Kenya is still not well known due to a lack of scientific information concerning production. Objective. To determine the proximate composition and mineral profile of taro under different watering regimes and planting densities in Embu, Kenya. Methodology. A study was conducted at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – Embu Research Centre, during the long rains (LR) 2021, and short rains (SR) 2021/2022. A factorial experiment with a split-plot layout arranged in a completely randomized block design was adopted. The watering regimes (100 %, 60 %, and 30 % based on the field capacity (FC)) were the main factor while the sub-factor was the planting density, with three replications. The planting densities used were 0.5 m × 0.5 m (40,000 plants ha-1), 1 m × 0.5 m (20,000 plants ha-1), and 1 m × 1 m (10,000 plants ha-1), representative of high, medium, and low planting densities respectively. Proximate analysis and mineral content were determined. Results. Significant differences (P < 0.05) in seasons were noted for protein, fibre, potassium, calcium, sodium, and zinc in the taro corms. The high carbohydrate content observed in this study (35 – 39 %) indicates that taro tubers are a good source of nutritional energy. Potassium (> 5000 mg kg -1) and magnesium (> 1000 mg kg -1) were the most prevalent mineral elements in taro corms and leaves, with copper (< 25 mg kg -1) being the least prevalent. Implications. Consumption of nutrient-rich foods such as taro helps the body to utilize the necessary nutrients to combat malnutrition and promote food security in rural communities. Conclusion. Taro leaves can be recommended as leafy vegetables as they are good sources of potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, and zinc; and the corms have low fat and protein content, high calorific energy, and high carbohydrate content. Taro represents one of the main sources of energy in many parts of the tropics and its production can be recommended in sub-humid areas in Kenya.

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PROXIMATE ANALYSIS AND MINERAL PROFILE OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta) IN EMBU, KENYA

Karuma,

Njuguna,

Gicheru

et al. 2024

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“…Indonesia as a tropical country has a variety of agricultural products that are good enough to be developed, including cladium [3]. In Indonesia, taro is used as a food ingredient which is quite popular and its production is quite high.…”

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“…Food ingredients from taro tubers are very good as a staple food substitute for rice between 20-43 when compared to rice which can reach 97 [3,8]. The consumption of foods with a low glycemic index is beneficial to the health of diabetics due to their ability to decrease the rise of blood sugar.…”

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“…Group I consists of accession numbers 5 and 6 (Talaut Island) and accession numbers 7, 8, 13, 16 and 17 (South Minahasa Regency). Group II consists of accessions numbered 1,2,3,4, 19, 20, and 21 (Tondano) and accession numbers 9,10,11,12,14, and 15 (Tomohon) and accession number 18 (South Minahasa). The similarity analysis revealed that taro accessions in North Sulawesi have a similarity level of between 33,3 and 100 percent.…”

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Diversity of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Germplasm in Northern Sulawesi Based on Phenotypic Characteristics

Yalindua

Sasinggala

Yalindua³

2023

Advances in Science and Technology

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North Sulawesi is a major producer of 'bete' Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott). Taro has beneficial economic value as an excellent source of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and fibre. Taro contains low-calorie foods that can be an alternative consumption as a substitute for rice and become and can normalize sugar for people with diabetes. This study aims to determine the diversity of taro germplasm in North Sulawesi using morphometric characters. This study was conducted from April – October 2022. Explorative and interview-based research exploratively in four districts/cities: Minahasa Regency, South Minahasa, Talaut Islands and Tomohon City. Sampling characterization using a purposive sampling method. Cluster analysis with the Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) was utilized for the analysis of the similarity level data. The results of the qualitative analysis revealed that there were two large groups (I and II). In cluster I, seven accessions was all purple taro, whereas in cluster II, there were fourteen white taro accessions. Group I consists of accession numbers 5 and 6 (Talaut Island) and accession numbers 7, 8, 13, 16 and 17 (South Minahasa Regency). Group II consists of accessions numbered 1,2,3,4, 19, 20, and 21 (Tondano) and accession numbers 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 (Tomohon) and accession number 18 (South Minahasa). The similarity analysis revealed that taro accessions in North Sulawesi have a similarity level of between 33,3 and 100 percent.

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“…Taro is an energy source that is less desirable than human food, so it can be developed as an alternative energy source for animal feed (Adejumo et al 2013). Taro is also recommended as animal feed because of its nutrition in high protein content in leaves and stems (Setyawan et al 2021).…”

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Ethnobotanical study of the non-medicinal plant by village communities in the karst area of Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia

CAHYANINGSIH

ARIFIANI

APRILIA

et al. 2022

Intl J Trop Drylands

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Abstract. Cahyaningsih AP, Arifiani KN, Aprilia D, Nugroho ME, Setyawan AD. 2022. Ethnobotanical study of the non-medicinal plant by village communities in the karst area of Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia. Intl J Trop Drylands 6: 1-10. The local community of Pacitan District, especially in the karst area in several villages of Tulakan Sub-district, has a yard and farm usually planted with many species of plants that have various benefits. These plants are edible, animal feed, spices, biopesticides, and plant growth hormones. However, the knowledge of the local community of Tulakan Sub-district regarding the various benefits of plants is only known from generation to generation, conveyed orally and in daily practice habits, so a study is needed to document this information. This study aims to reveal the knowledge of local communities and the diversity of non-medicinal plant species to meet communities' daily lives. The location of research was carried out in 2 villages located in Tulakan Sub-district, Pacitan District, East Java, Indonesia, namely Bungur Village and Tulakan Village. Data was collected through field surveys and direct interviews using the snowball sampling technique. A total of 40 respondents were interviewed, with details 14 male and 26 female. Respondents with the majority of high school educational backgrounds have around 46-55 years old. The inventory of non-medicinal plants amounted to 60 species of angiosperm plants from 43 families. The plants used consisted of 34 species for the edible plants, 20 species for the fodder plants, 6 species for herbs, 1 species used for biopesticide, and 1 species used for natural growth hormone. Based on the study results, it is known that local people use plants as an edible plants with more diverse plant species compared to other uses.

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Potential of Three Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) Cultivars as Animal Feed

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PROXIMATE ANALYSIS AND MINERAL PROFILE OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta) IN EMBU, KENYA

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS AND MINERAL PROFILE OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta) IN EMBU, KENYA

Diversity of Taro (<i>Colocasia esculenta</i>) Germplasm in Northern Sulawesi Based on Phenotypic Characteristics

Ethnobotanical study of the non-medicinal plant by village communities in the karst area of Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia

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