Mixture Of Seeds Research Articles

Diet and grit characteristics in young Eurasian Bullfinches (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) inhabiting Iberian hedgerows

For the first time, the diet of young Iberian Bullfinches (Pyrrhula pyrrhula iberiae) is studied, specifically in a hedgerow habitat in northwestern Spain, through stomach (younger nestlings up to 8 d of age, which died without researcher intervention) and faecal sac (older nestlings) analysis, and secondarily direct observation (nestlings and dependent juveniles). Also, for the first time, grit use by bullfinch nestlings is described in some detail. Bullfinches fed their young with a mixture of seeds and invertebrates, with greater quantitative importance of the former. The identity of the seeds varied considerably between spring and summer, and animal fraction gradually decreased from May to July for older nestlings, in both cases presumably because of the seasonal changes in food availability. Caterpillars and spiders were the most important arthropod prey in the diet. Apparently, the young were not fed non-arthropod invertebrates. The relative importance of invertebrates, which are very rich in proteins, was greater for younger nestlings than for older ones. Difficult to digest hard-bodied prey, such as beetles, were not present in the stomachs of the youngest nestlings. The frequency of occurrence and amount of grit in stomachs increased with nestling age, along with the need to grind food. There were no remarkable differences in number of units, size, or number of colour types of gastroliths between months. The high floristic diversity in the study area, which has great overall conservation value, provides a wide range of resources for bullfinches, including plenty of food for their young.

Nutritional and Health-Promoting Value of Poultry Meatballs with the Addition of Plant Components.

The aim of the study was to use plant additives in the form of a mixture of seeds (linseed, amaranth and hemp) to increase the nutritional value and health-promoting values of poultry meatballs. Meatballs with 24% addition of wheat roll and three variants of meatballs: M1, M2, M3, with 24% addition seeds were tested. In the meatballs from group M1, the percentage of linseeds was 6%, amaranth 10%, and hemp 8%, respectively; in group M2 it was 8%, 8%, and 8%; and in group M3 it was 10%, 6%, and 8%. When assessing the meatballs quality, the traits taken into account included nutritional value, physical and microbiological traits, and sensory quality. It was found that meatballs enriched with a mixture of seeds were characterized by increased nutritional value (higher content of protein and methionine, polyunsaturated fatty acids, more favorable ratio of n-6 to n-3 acids (3:1), higher content of vitamin E and fiber), brighter color, inferior tenderness compared to meatballs with the addition of wheat roll, and at the same time, desirable sensory traits and acceptable taste. The introduction of a mixture of linseed, amaranth and hemp seeds made it possible to obtain a product targeted at a wide group of consumers, including those on a gluten-free diet.

Assessment of Allelochemicals Potential of Peganum harmala L. for Biological Control of Cynodon dactylon L.

This study was conducted to evaluates the allelopathic potential of Peganum harmala L. (Zygophyllaceae) on the growth of Cynodon dactylon L. (Poaceae). Seeds, stems, and a mixture of (seeds and stems) aqueous extracts of P. harmala plants were applied as a foliar application to three weeks old seedlings of Cynodon dactylon weeds. The result indicated that the application of aqueous extracts of different plant parts of P. harmala caused a significant reduction in growth traits of Cynodon dactylon including plant height, number of branches, number of leaves, and plant weight. Moreover, the result revealed that the Inhibitory effect of P. harmala aqueous extract on Cynodon dactylon L was more pronounced in plant height and number of leave plant-1 traits. In addition, the results illustrated that among the different P. harmala plant parts used in this study, seeds extract was the most toxic and caused the greatest negative effect on growth traits of Cynodon dactylon. According to the results, the degree of toxicity of different P. harmala plant parts can be arranged in the following order: seeds > mixture > stems. The results of this study concluded that the use of Peganum harmala L plant has the potential to be developed further as a bio-herbicide system to control weed such as Cynodon dactylon L.

Influence of taste components on the safety of butter

Fatty foods can be considered healthy food formulas if they meet the following conditions: have a reduced calorie content; balanced fatty acid composition; vitamins and biologically active compounds; They do not contain cholesterol or trans fats. To give a functional orientation to butter, additional flavoring components can be introduced. The authors conducted research to study the storage capacity of butter with flavoring components. As fillers, a mixture of seeds and herbs was added to it. The resulting oil samples had a pronounced creamy taste with a taste of the added filler, without foreign tastes and odors, a dense, plastic texture, a shiny surface on the cut, dry in appearance, with the inclusion of filler particles. The mass fraction of product fat was 62%. The filler has antioxidant activity, reduces the spoilage of the fat fraction during storage. Determination of the resistance of fat at 102 ºС was carried out to test its ability to oxidative processes. The test sample was stored without signs of spoilage for 10 hours, the control one for 8 hours. Studies of the oil acidity index during storage have been carried out. It was found that at the end of the shelf life, the acidity index of the oil was 0.5 ± 0.1 °K less than that of the control sample. Tested for mold susceptibility. The absence of mold after 14 days of storage indicated the relative resistance of the oil to mold. Thus, the use of non-traditional plant components in the production of oil and fat products contributes to the expansion of their range and quality.

Cucumis melo var. momordica as a Potent Antidiabetic, Antioxidant and Possible Anticovid Alternative: Investigation through Experimental and Computational Methods.

Diabetes mellitus is a typical life threatening of disease, which generate due to the dysfunction of β cells of pancreas. In 2014, WHO stated that 422 million people were infected with DM. The current pattern of management of diabetes included synthetic or plant based oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulin but drug resentence is become a very big issues in antidiabetic therapy. Thus, it's very earnest to discover now medication for this disease. Now the days, it is well acknowledged that diabetic patients are more prone towards covid and related complications. Thus, medical practitioners reformed the methodology of prescribing medication for covid infected antidiabetic therapy and encouraging the medication contains dual pharmacological properties. It is also well know that polyphenols specifically hold a significant role in oxidative stress and reduced the severity of many inflammatory diseases. Cucumis melo has rich history as ethano-pharmacological use in Indian subcontinent. The fruit and seed are well-known for the treatment of various diseases due to the presence of phenolics. Therefore, in this study, the combined mixture of flower and seeds were used for the extraction of polyphenolic rich extract and tested for antidiabetic activity through the antioxidant and in vivo experiments. The antioxidant potential measurement exhibited that the selected plant extract has the significant competence to down-regulate oxidative stress (DPPH scavenging IC50 at 60.7±1.05 μg/mL, ABTS IC50 at 62.15±0.50 μg/mL). Furthermore, the major polyphenolic phyto-compounds derived from the Cucumis melo were used for in silico anticovid activity, docking, and complementarity studies. The anticovid activity prognosis reflected that selected phyto-compounds amentoflavone and vanillic acid have optimal possibility to interact with 3C-like protease and through this moderate anticovid activity can be exhibit. The docking experiments established that the selected compounds have propensity to interact with protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B, 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase β-glucuronidase receptor. In vivo experiments showed that 500 mg/kg, Cucumis melo extract ominously amplified body weight, plasma insulin, high-density lipoprotein levels, and biochemical markers. Furthermore, extract significantly downregulate the blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, and very low-density lipoprotein.

Designing antimicrobial polypropylene films with grape pomace extract for food packaging

Grape pomace (mixture of skins and seeds) is a residual by-product of the winemaking process, rich in polyphenolic compounds that have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and can be recycled to manufacture fruit extracts to be used in new technological products. The use of non-toxic substances is exciting for developing packagings that are in direct contact with food, as components present in the polymer might migrate to the food. Moreover, the gradual release of these non-toxic bioactive components confers long-term antimicrobial activity to these PP films enriched with grape pomace extract. In addition, the use of raw materials from natural and renewable origins to manufacture antimicrobial packaging contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly industrial production and to mitigate environmental impacts. In this research, bactericidal isotactic polypropylene (PP) was developed using grape pomace extract as an antimicrobial additive and presents low water vapor permeability and antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis) bacteria, showing potential to function as an active and safer polymeric food packaging.

Changes in Growth of Microgreens and Substrate Nutrients by Seed Mixture Rate in Indoor Agriculture

Changes in Growth of Microgreens and Substrate Nutrients by Seed Mixture Rate in Indoor Agriculture

Effects of cross-pollination among non-Bt and pyramided Bt corn expressing cry proteins in seed mixtures on resistance development of dual-gene resistant Helicoverpa zea.

Seed mixture strategy can guarantee the compliance of planting non-Bt crops to host the susceptible insects for resistance management. However, pollen movement between Bt and non-Bt corn in the mixed plantings could reduce the efficacy of this strategy for ear-feeding insects. Few studies have evaluated the effects of cross-pollination among non-Bt and pyramided Bt corn in seed mixtures on the resistance development of insects possessing multiple resistances. Here, we provided the first study to investigate whether cross-pollination in mixed plantings of pyramided Bt corn producing Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 would increase the dominance of resistance of dual-gene resistant populations of Helicoverpa zea, a target of pyramided Bt corn and cotton in the USA. We compared the survival and development of susceptible, dual-gene resistant (resistance to both Cry1 and Cry2 proteins) and heterozygous genotypes of H. zea in the laboratory on non-Bt and pyramided Bt corn ears collected from mixed plantings and structured plantings in the field. We found higher fitness for F1 heterozygous insects than for the susceptible insects of H. zea on both pyramided Bt corn and non-Bt corn in the mixed plantings. These results suggest that cross-pollination in mixed plantings will significantly increase the dominance of resistance by supporting survival of heterozygous insects for dual-gene resistant populations of H. zea, and therefore accelerate evolution of resistance to pyramided Bt crops. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

New technology of reclamation of slopes of waste and excavated rocks of mines and quarries

The urgent environmental problem of industrial Kryvbas is the reduction of dust formation from wind erosion of bare surfaces, especially slopes, dumps of iron ore mines and quarries. The best way to reduce the dusting of dumps is to afforest their surface with trees and bushes, but naturally this process can take up to 15-20 years, and the well-known scientific developments to solve this problem are ineffective or too time-consuming. The objective of our work is to create the innovative technology for active stimulation of self-organized vegetation of hard-to-reach steep slopes of dumps. To implement the idea, it is proposed to use standard hydroseeders for a new purpose, in particular, HM-0-HARV Turbo Turf hydroseeder, which is able to create hydroflow at a distance of 30-50 m. The article describes in detail the essence of the developed technology, method of organizing and conducting hydraulic sowing from both the lower and upper edge of the dumps. It is recommended to include seeds of herbaceous grass and legumes, deciduous trees and shrubs, mineral fertilizers and nutrient substrate (sewage sludge) in the seeding hydraulic mixture. The proportion of seeds of various plant species, fertilizers and nutrient substrate in the hydraulic mixture for sowing on the slopes of Kryvyi Rih dumps, which have a neutral soil acidity and contain at least 3% of the fine fraction of rocks in the surface structure, is substantiated. According to the results of testing the proposed technology, it is concluded that applying a mixture of seeds of herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs in combination with mineral fertilizers and nutrient substrate to the surface of dump slopes by hydroflow accelerates their self-organized vegetation by about 3-4 times. It is shown that crop care measures in the first year of plant vegetation (periodic watering and, if necessary, fertilizing using hydroseeder) can save up to 60-75% of seedlings and help stabilize newly created biogeocenosis in subsequent years.

The Effect of the Addition of Hemp Seeds, Amaranth, and Golden Flaxseed on the Nutritional Value, Physical, Sensory Characteristics, and Safety of Poultry Pâté

Food producers’ interest in improving the nutritional and pro-health values of meat products has grown. The study aims to assess the effect of replacing poultry pâté products wheat roll (24% group I) in recipes with a mixture of hemp seeds (8% each in groups II, III, IV), amaranth (10% group II, 6% group III, 8% group IV) and golden flaxseed (6% group II, 10% group III, 8% group IV). The quality assessment covered nutritional value, physical properties, the total number of bacteria and assessment of sensory characteristics. The findings indicate that replacing wheat roll with seed mixtures increased the nutritional value (protein, ash, fat, proportion of polyunsaturated and polyene acids) of pâtés in all groups while decreasing the proportion of saturated fatty acids and the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 acids (3:1). This resulted in enhanced brightness and hardness pâtés, as well as greater microbiological safety. Although the spread and firmness of pâtés with seed addition were rated lower than the control, their taste desirability and bonding were rated highest for pâté with 8% plant additives. Pâtés with 24% hemp, amaranth and flaxseed mixture fulfil the requirements to be referred to as functional meat products.

STUDY OF NOODLES MANUFACTURING WITH ADDITION OF CO2-MEAL FROM THE SPICE BLEND

Natural flavoring ingredients were produced from a mixture of coriander seeds, allspice berries, summer savory, black peppercorns, namely fat-soluble extracts and meal, by the method of supercritical CO2-extraction. The CO2-meal from the spice blend was used to prepare the noodles in order to add flavors and stimulate the appetite, being added in a ratio lower than 6%. As the added amount of CO2-meal from the spice mixture increases, so the total content of dietary fiber increases and the energy value of the noodles decreases.

Utilising grape juice processing by‐products as bulking and colouring agent in white chocolate

SummaryIn this study, grape pomace (mixture of grape seeds and skins) powder (GPP), obtained from grape processing, was used at different concentrations [10.0 (GPP10), 20.0 (GPP10) and 30.0 (GPP10) g/100 g] in white chocolate formulation for the partial replacement of sucrose. The results indicated that GPP addition at a higher concentration (>10.0 g/100 g) significantly affected the particle size, moisture content, texture and flow behaviour of white chocolate samples (P < 0.05). However, using GPP at a concentration of 10.0 g/100 g had advantages for physicochemical and flow properties. As expected, under simulated in vitro digestion conditions, the bioaccessibility of total phenolic compounds in saliva, gastric juice and intestinal juice for GPP10 samples was significantly higher than the control (P < 0.05). In conclusion, results of the study showed that it was possible to partially replace the sucrose with GPP at a concentration of 10.0 g/100 g in white chocolate formulations.

Co‐pyrolysis of a coal/biomass blend into biofuel: optimization of operational parameters using central composite design

AbstractResearchers are attempting to replace fossil and petro‐based fuels with renewable and green fuels. Knowing the optimum values of pyrolysis parameters during the production of biofuel from biomass/coal blends is important to obtain biofuel in the desired yield and quality. In this study, a central composite design was used in order to optimize pyrolysis parameters to obtain biofuel from the co‐pyrolysis of a coal (lignite)/biomass (pistachio seeds) mixture in a well‐swept resistance fixed bed reactor. Knowing the optimum values ​​of different parameters affecting the biofuel yield and quality is very important in terms of the most efficient conditions and the economical production of energy. The effects of some operational parameters, like final temperature (factor A), heating rate (factor B) and percentage of lignite (factor C), were optimized through the central composite design method, and their behaviors were analyzed using analysis of variance. While the linear and quadratic effects of the final temperature and heating rate on the biofuel yield were significant, only the linear effect of the percentage of lignite was found to be important; on the other hand, the effects of the binary interaction between the factors were found to be insignificant. A quadratic equation was proposed to predict the behavior of the process under various conditions with an R2 of 98.19. The best condition was predicted at a final temperature of 595 °C, a heating rate of 458 °C/min and a percentage lignite of 16.7% with maximum biofuel yield of 61.23%. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Optimization of separation of two-component mixtures of seeds under horizontal vibration

The paper presents data on the separation of two-component mixtures of agricultural seeds by means of low-frequency horizontal vibration. Experiments were carried out with beans, peas and sunflower seeds. Modelling of the separation process of mixtures by the method studied in this work shows that the trajectory of a particle is a vortex along an ascending or descending line, depending on the combination of the properties of the components and operating parameters. The studies have shown that the minimum time for complete separation of the mixture into components is achieved when the container inclination angle is approximately equal to the repose angle of mixture components. The separation process is carried out only at amplitudes smaller than the particle size of the mixture.

Chapter 18: Seed mixture analysis

Chapter 18: Seed mixture analysis

Impact of Lifestyle and Nutritional Adaptation Strategies on Bone Health of Middle to Older Aged Women at Risk of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is defined as a disorder or impairment in bone mass, strength, and microarchitectur, leading to increased risk for fracture, disability, loss of independence and even death. Optimum nutrition and diet rich in nutrients specific to bone health goes a long way in optimising the bone mass, as well as in prevention against this disorder. This study investigates the impact of nutritional and lifestyle changes on women in middle to older age group who are at risk of osteoporosis. Out of total (N=139 Females) screened participants to get females (n=60) for study in 40-60 years age groups, 43% were found at risk of osteoporosis. Reduced intake of proteins and minerals, ignorance of diversity in fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly (p≤0.05; 0.01) correlated with decreased BMD score, serum calcium and phosphorus levels. After several developmental trials; a formulation of mixture of cereals (20%), soy flour (20%), diverse fruit (30%), honey (20%), fat (6%), two herbs (2%) and flax seeds (2%) with overall acceptability score of 8.25 and significantly (p≤0.05) high in essential nutrients was selected for intervention to 50 % of women ( pre-15n, post-15n) participating in this study for a period of 90 days. The BMD scores, anthropometric and biochemical markers were assessed before and after the intervention period. After random supplementation of both the groups, improvement in biochemical markers specific to skeletal health was reported in test groups. The participants also mentioned decrease in frequent occurrence of pain and related symptoms. The observed effect of supplement has a potential to effectively reduce the risk of osteoporosis among females.

Effect of low caloric diet supplemented by fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds or black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds and its mixture on obese adult female patients

The present work was carried out to study the effect of low caloric diet supplemented with fennel seeds or black cumin seeds and their mixture on obese adult females. The control group (G1) used low caloric diet with 1000 kcal without supplementation, while groups (2 and 3) used low caloric diet supplemented with 5 g black cumin and 5g fennel seeds seeds, respectively. On the other hand, group (4) used low caloric diet supplemented a mixture of 2.5 g fennel seeds and 2.5g black cumin seeds. All supplementation were mixed with a cup of light yoghurt in dinner meal. The study was performed for 4 weeks. Anthropometric measurements and levels of serum triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL and HDL were taken pre and post the study. Females taken low caloric diet supplemented with black cumin (G2) or mixture of black cumin and fennel (G4) recorded significant decrease in their BMI when compared to the control group. Cases supplemented with Fennel (G3) recorded insignificant decrease in their BMI. The total cholesterol decreased significantly in groups (2 and 4), while it was decreased insignificantly in group (3) compared to the control group. HDL levels increased significantly in groups (2 & 4) compared to group (1). Results of the present study indicated that significant decrease were in total body weight, BMI, WC, AC, TSF and AMC in group (2) which received black cumin seeds, followed by group (4) which received mixture of black cumin seeds and fennel seeds, followed by group (3) which received fennel seeds compared to the control group.

Study of the possibilities of using sunflower lines with different colours of seeds to create poultry feed

Abstract Sunflower is used for the production of oil, confectionery and animal feed. Birds are very fond of sunflowers and can be pests of sunflower crops, and are consumers of seeds. Sunflower poultry feed is an emerging market that determines the direction of breeding. Its development is based on the determination of bird preferences and the available variety of sunflower lines. This is what our research is devoted to. Experimental feeding of chickens with a mixture of sunflower seeds of different colours was carried out. Chickens have been found to prefer contrasting striped seeds with white and dark stripes more than others. The white colour of the seeds was eaten less than others. Studies of the genetics of sunflower colour allow us to distinguish two groups of lines by seed colour. The first has white seeds with the EwEwPP genotype, suitable for use in human confectionery and more protected from being eaten by wild birds in the fields. The second is striped seeds with the EstrEstrPP genotype, which can be fed whole seeds to birds. Donors of seed colour traits and other traits important for hybrid breeding were selected from the evaluated collection of sunflower lines. InK1039 line is a donor of small striped seeds and pollen fertility restoration. InK1587 line is a sterility fixer and donor of striped and early maturing seeds. To create hybrids with white seeds for human consumption and thus more resistant to ingestion by wild birds, white seed donors were isolated with KG9 to restore pollen fertility and I2K2218 in a pollen sterility fixer.

Are Cover Crops Affecting the Quality and Sustainability of Fruit Production?

The study of the interaction between fruit trees and cover crops has been addressed in numerous works over the last 50 years or more, evidencing the need to evolve from a productive orchard to an orchard that plays different ecosystem roles in terms of environmental sustainability rather than just productivity. This review, through an analysis of the scientific literature since the 1950s, highlights the development of sustainable soil management models in fruit tree orchards, mostly considering the relationship with fruit quality traits and with the ecosystem services that result from the adoption of cover crops, aiming at identifying and formulating technical recommendations in perennial orchards. Cover crop management surely improves soil features and positively influences fruit quality in perennial woody species, but also helps to develop a better habitat for beneficial insects, thus influencing pollination. A large number of scientific approaches highlight the beneficial use of a mixture of seeds in order to enhance biodiversity, aiming at improving ecosystem services for a transition towards more sustainable systems based on agroecological management.

Plant Community Diversity at Two Reclaimed Mine Tailing Storage Facilities in Québec, Canada

Mining activities generate residues during the ore concentration process. These wastes are placed into large tailing storage facilities, and upon mine closure, these tailings must be reclaimed. This study aimed to determine how different reclamation methods, involving combinations of planted boreal woody species and organic amendments application (paper mill sludge biosolids, chicken manure, and topsoil) affected plant community diversity at two tailing storage facilities in Québec, Canada. We recorded the composition of the plant communities using the percent cover of plant species within 1 m × 1 m quadrats. At the Niobec mine site, paper mill sludge mixed with topsoil enhanced total plant cover was compared with the use of topsoil only; the former amendment, however, reduced evenness (J′) and diversity (1−D) due to the increased growth of grasses and invasive forbs. At the Mont-Wright site, plots having received paper mill sludge mixed with a “Norco” treatment (a mixture of chicken manure, hay, and grass seeds) produced the highest total plant cover. The Norco treatment mixed with topsoil and the single application of topsoil and biosolids produced the highest evenness (J′) and diversity (1−D). Overall, organic amendment applications promoted vegetation cover on tailings and contributed to the colonization of diverse plant communities.