Background:Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott,known as the taro vegetable,possesses various beneficial effects and is traditionally used in folk medicine.This study explores the ameliorative antioxidant and hepatoprotectiv...Background:Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott,known as the taro vegetable,possesses various beneficial effects and is traditionally used in folk medicine.This study explores the ameliorative antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of a methanolic extract of the C.esculenta flower(ME-CEF)against oxidative damage and hepatotoxicity in mice.Methods:The antioxidant efficacy of ME-CEF was assessed using 2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic)(ABTS)and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)scavenging assay.The hepatoprotective effect was investigated by an assessment of liver injury indicators(amino transferase[ALT],aspartate amino transferase[AST],alkaline phosphatase[ALP],bilirubin,creatinine)and normalizing lipid profiles(cho-lesterol[CHO],triglyceride[TG],high-density lipoprotein[HDL],and low-density li-poprotein[LDL])along with histopathological study and antioxidant enzymes(CAT).A phytochemical analysis,both qualitative and quantitative,was conducted,including gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(GC-MS/MS)analysis and an in silico molecular docking study.Results:The Result Showed that ME-CEF Possesses Moderate ABTS and DPPH Scavenging Activity with IC_(50) Values of 117.18 and 160.41μg/mL.As Illustrated by Reducing Liver Enzymes(ALT,AST,ALP,Bilirubin,Creatinine)and Lipid Profile(CHO,TG,LDL)and Raising HDL Levels(p<0.01),ME-CEF Dose Dependently Mitigated CCl_(4)-Induced Acute Liver Injury.Furthermore,ME-CEF Blocked Hepatic Oxidative Stress by Boosting Antioxidant Enzymes(CAT)and Preventing Liver Tissue Damage and Apoptosis.In Silico Investigations Also Showed a Promising Binding Affinity with Tumor Necrosis Factor α(TNF-α),Interleukin 6(IL-6),PRAP-1,and Xanthin Oxidoreductase,which Displayed Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Candidacy while Notable Safety and Efficacy Profile Was Also Documented through ADME/T Studies.Histopathological Analysis Showed Reduced Hepatocellular Necrosis and Vascular Congestion in Silymarin and Extract Groups.Conclusion:Based on these results,our findings strongly recommend the medicinal use of the plant,highlighting its antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials.展开更多
The present PCR assay was conducted to develop rapid and sensitive detection of Phytophthora colocasiae,in order to provide a robust and reliable tool for healthy seedling production of taro and limiting the transmiss...The present PCR assay was conducted to develop rapid and sensitive detection of Phytophthora colocasiae,in order to provide a robust and reliable tool for healthy seedling production of taro and limiting the transmission and spread of the causal organism of taro leaf blight in taro planting regions.The samples were used to extract total DNA and to be detected by PCR with P.colocasiae specific primer pairs PCSP-RL F/PCSP-RL R and PCSP-T F/PCSP-T R,respectively.Distinct fragments of about 200 bp and 240 bp were amplified by PCR using primers PCSP-RL F/PCSP-RL R and PCSP-T F/PCSP-T R,respectively.The analysis of the nucleotide sequence of the PCR products were found to be 99% identical to sequence of RAS-related protein (Ypt1) and phospho-ribosylanthranilate isomerase (TRP1) in P.colocasiae,respectively.It is concluded that rapid and sensitive developed PCR assay for detection of P.colocasiae could be used in routine diagnosis and aid in management practices to mitigate taro leaf blight.展开更多
Taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott)is an important crop in Africa,Southeast Asia,and subtropics and is used as a food and medicine.The purple color pigmentation is an appealing character in taro.We sampled taro corms ...Taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott)is an important crop in Africa,Southeast Asia,and subtropics and is used as a food and medicine.The purple color pigmentation is an appealing character in taro.We sampled taro corms of the cultivar‘Lipu Taro’at four developmental stages,including LPYS1(without purple pigment,50 days of development(DOD)),LPYS2(very few purple pigments,75 DOD),LPYS3(moderate purple pigments,115 DOD)and LPYS4(high purple pigments,205 DOD).The purpose of our study was to identify the key genes underpinning the purple pigmentation in taro based on RNA-sequencing.Through RNA-Seq,6453 differentially expressed transcripts(DETs)were identified between purple and non-purple pigmented samples.We identified 41 and 12 flavonoid and anthocyanin related DETs transcripts,respectively.These DETs were upregulated at LPYS2,LPYS3,and LPYS4 as compared to LPYS1,indicating their positive contribution to the color formation in taro.Moreover,we identified several DETs encoding for transcription factors,including MYB and bHLH,known to be major regulators of structural genes involved in the flavonoid-anthocyanin pathway.Finally,we reported several plant hormones(ethylene,auxin,gibberellin,jasmonic acid,and cytokinin)related DETs,which are predicted to play important roles in the corm coloration.Different regulation of transcripts representing the flavonoid-anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway,plant hormone transduction pathway,and transcription factors may have key roles in purple pigmentation in taro.Our findings will facilitate future research on improving the quality and appeal of taro.展开更多
Hemipteran insects are the most devastating pest for different crops of high economic value. Colocasia esculenta tuber agglutinin (CEA), a mannose binding monocot lectin from araceae family was previously reported by ...Hemipteran insects are the most devastating pest for different crops of high economic value. Colocasia esculenta tuber agglutinin (CEA), a mannose binding monocot lectin from araceae family was previously reported by the present group to be effective against some members of this class of pests. In the present study, efficacy of this potent lectin has been extended to cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii) which is becoming a highly damaging pest of cotton in recent days. Because, like other aphids, A. gossypii not only extracts the phloem fluid but also transmit disease causing viruses and add to the high degree of yield loss. Efficacy of the lectin on cotton aphid as well as other hemipteran insects prompted us further to clone the protein coding gene. Very little sequence information of this gene was available in the database. Hence, attempt had been made to study the protein through liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to have the detailed peptide information. On the basis of the peptide homology information obtained from LC-MS/MS the complete coding sequence of CEA was determined. The coding sequence corresponding to CEA was cloned further using primers designed on the basis of above information and genome walk technology for its potential utilisation in insect management programme.展开更多
Objective:To synthesize silver nanoparticles with Colocasia esculenta as a reducing agent and to evaluate their effect against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp.Methods:The aqueous extract of Colocasia esculent...Objective:To synthesize silver nanoparticles with Colocasia esculenta as a reducing agent and to evaluate their effect against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp.Methods:The aqueous extract of Colocasia esculenta stem was used for nanosynthesis.The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometry,Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction and Zeta potential studies.The toxicity of Colocasia esculenta stem extract and the synthesized silver nanoparticles was evaluated against the larval stages of target human filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus and non-target Chironomus sp.Results:Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy studies revealed almost spherical shape of the synthesized silver nanoparticles with size ranging from 13-50 nm.After 24 hours of exposure,the LC50 and LC90 of the plant extract against 4th instars larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus were 745.56 mg/L and 1258.28 mg/L,respectively,which were higher than those of synthesized silver nanoparticles(5.17 mg/L and 17.32 mg/L after 24 h;1.58 mg/L and 13.01 mg/L after 48 h).In addition,the LC50 and LC90 of silver nanoparticles against Chironomus sp.were 9.71 mg/L and 23.15 mg/L after 24 h as well as 2.38 mg/L and 19.49 mg/L after 48 h,respectively.Conclusions:The aqueous stem extract of Colocasia esculenta is a good agent for synthesis of silver nanoparticles,which are almost spherical with size less than 30 nm.The synthesized nanoparticles show good larvicidal activity without any harmful effect on non-target species.展开更多
Efficient and reproducible sample preparation prior to 2D-PAGE (two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) is a critical step in achieving accurate and reliable data. In this paper, we described a method to p...Efficient and reproducible sample preparation prior to 2D-PAGE (two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) is a critical step in achieving accurate and reliable data. In this paper, we described a method to prepare protein samples of taro that was compatible with subsequent analysis using 2D-PAGE. We compared proteins from shoot basal region from 0 d and 2 d after the beginning of tuberization. By this method we got about (2 000) spots and high reproducibility. Additionally some changes of protein expression were found.展开更多
In vitro organogenesis of an upland species of Colocasia esculenta cv. antiquorum L. was examined in relation to different explants like meristem and parenchymatous storage tissues with or without anthocyanin layer, f...In vitro organogenesis of an upland species of Colocasia esculenta cv. antiquorum L. was examined in relation to different explants like meristem and parenchymatous storage tissues with or without anthocyanin layer, four levels of each of Kn, 2,4-D, NAA and BAP and four incubation environments such as: 1) 16 h 3 Kl light intensity + 24°C ± 2°C;2) 24 h dark + 24°C ± 2°C;3) 24 h dark + 30°C ± 3°C and 4) 12 h diffuse light + 30°C ± 3°C. Only meristems showed proliferation with various degree of intensity both at 16 h 3 Kl light + 24°C ± 2°C and 24 h dark + 24°C ± 2°C conditions and poor response with different levels of Kn + NAA either in light or in the dark. Cultures with NAA + BAP were proliferated very quickly with very high degree of intensity. The cultures under dark did not proliferate for 20 days which upon transfer to light showed high degree of proliferation. Cultures with NAA + BAP formed calluses more pronouncedly at dark than that occurred in the light. Parenchymatous tissues with or without anthocyanin did not proliferate but the tissues with anthocyanin lost pigmentation after 25 - 30 days and turned to grey colour after 50 days while tissues without anthocyanin turned to green colour with shinny pimples indicating that protocorm may be developed. No culture under high temperature environment (30°C ± 3°C) neither survived nor proliferated. The meristems in culture were died within 15 - 20 days while others within 25-30 days. In conclusion, a combination of NAA (0.5 - 3.0 mg/l) and BAP (0.5 - 2.0 mg/l) and an incubation photoperiod of 16 h coupled with temperature of 24°C ± 2°C were found most suitable for in vitro culture of Colocasia esculenta cv. antiquorum L.展开更多
Comparative morphological study of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott present in Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out, in order to furnish plant taxonomists with information which could be of great he...Comparative morphological study of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott present in Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out, in order to furnish plant taxonomists with information which could be of great help in delimitation of the varieties. Significant difference was established at p < 0.05. The result showed that adaxial surface of “kochuo” had a purplish dot on the centre, abaxial leaf surface had a conspicuous purplish colour at the point of attachment to the leaf, and the cormels had numerous striking vertical purple stripes on the surface. There was presence of foliaceous (leaf-like) appendages at the veins of the abaxial surface of the leaf of “ogeriobosi”. The leaf length ranged from 35.6 ± 7.70 cm (“kochuo”) to 49.9 ± 3.55 cm (“ogeriobosi”). Petiole length of “ogeriobosi” was the highest (63.3 ± 3.83 cm), whereas the least was Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum (26.67 ± 2.20 cm). The corm length ranged from 4.10 ± 0.10 cm (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum) to 8.60 ± 0.35 cm (“ogeriobosi”), while the cormel length ranged from 3.70 ± 0.96 cm (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum) to 7.03 ± 0.36 cm (“ogeriobosi”). This work has revealed diagnostic and differential morphological characters, which could be useful for identification and description of varieties of C. esculenta. In addition, it provided additional information which might be helpful in resolving the on-going controversy in the taxonomy of Colocasia, which would, in turn, probably lead to possible delimitation of C. esculenta.展开更多
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of colocasia (Colocasia esculenta) to different levels of 0, 60, 90, 120 and 150 kg N ha-1 under farmer’s field condition at Garhi Usmani Khel, District Malak...A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of colocasia (Colocasia esculenta) to different levels of 0, 60, 90, 120 and 150 kg N ha-1 under farmer’s field condition at Garhi Usmani Khel, District Malakand Dargai during 2013. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block design with three replications and treatment plot size of 2.74 × 2.43 m2. All levels of N in the form of urea along with uniform basal doze of 90 kg P2O5 ha-1 as Triple Super Phosphate (TSPPP) were applied to soil at time of seed bed followed by thorough mixing. Seeds of colocasia c.v. local variety were sown in these plots with row spacing of 30 cm and plant to plant distance of 12 cm in February, 2013. The results showed that application of N produced significantly higher colocasia tuber yield, number of tubers plant-1, 1000-tubers weight and size of tubers (mean length and diameter) over control but the differences among levels of N were nonsignificant. However, some parameters like tuber yield was maximum at 60 kg N ha-1 and tuber size especially the length of colocasia tuber was maximum at 150 kg N ha-1 suggesting that the response of each parameter was different to N levels. Based on maximum relative yield (100%) and increase over control (46.1%) still at lower N levels of 60 kg N ha-1, this level seems to be appropriate level for colocasia under the prevailing soil and climatic conditions.展开更多
Taro is a perennial herbaceous plant whose large leaves are mainly used as vegetables in human food in several tropical countries. However, young taro leaves are not eaten very much in Burkina Faso unlike other countr...Taro is a perennial herbaceous plant whose large leaves are mainly used as vegetables in human food in several tropical countries. However, young taro leaves are not eaten very much in Burkina Faso unlike other countries which have made them a staple diet. In the present work, we collected leaves of taro varieties cultivated in the provinces of Comoe and Kenedougou. Our study aimed to determine the biochemical composition of these leaves in order to detect their nutritional quality. For this purpose, we first determined the total sugars in our different samples;then quantify the proteins and finally assay the lipids contained in the leaves of the different varieties of taro harvested. Analysis of the organic constituents gave the following results: proteins (186.29 to 265.23 μg EQ/100mg fresh leaves), fats (0.28% to 1.90%), carbohydrates (183.03 to 238.57 μg EG/100mg fresh leaves). The highest energy value was obtained with the variety BF/CO/06 (1728.71 kcal/kg) and the lowest with BF/CO/04 (272.15 kcal/kg). This study allowed us to conclude that the taro leaves (Colocasia esculenta) studied are of nutritional interest with regard to their biochemical composition.展开更多
Taro （Colocasia esculenta L. Schott） is an important underutilised crop in South Africa, East Africa and Indonesia. Three taro landraces, namely, Dumbe Lomfula （wild）, KwaNgwanase and Umbumbulu, were collected fro...Taro （Colocasia esculenta L. Schott） is an important underutilised crop in South Africa, East Africa and Indonesia. Three taro landraces, namely, Dumbe Lomfula （wild）, KwaNgwanase and Umbumbulu, were collected from two locations in KwaZulu-Natal （KZN）, South Africa, and planted at two locations, Pietermaritzburg （KZN） and Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Ago-morphological characterisation of vegetative and corm characteristics were done four months after planting and at harvest, respectively. Sampling for DNA fingerprinting using five SSR primers was done using leaf material four months after planting. Agro-morphological characterisation was useful in showing differences between the wild landrace and the two cultivated landraces, as well as identification of dasheen and eddoe types. SSR primer characterisation showed that despite significant morphological difference, the wild Dumbe Lomfula and Umbumbulu landraces were closely related but different from the KwaNgwanase landrace. Although landraces showed great morphological variation, this did not necessarily imply genetic variation. It is concluded that SSR primers are more useful for characterising taro landraces.展开更多
A traditional process used by farmers in Chad consists in soaking slices of taro (Colocasia esculenta L. SCHOTT) in tamarind infusion, or in corn solution or in water over a 24-hour period to reduce the acridity of ta...A traditional process used by farmers in Chad consists in soaking slices of taro (Colocasia esculenta L. SCHOTT) in tamarind infusion, or in corn solution or in water over a 24-hour period to reduce the acridity of taro and facilitate cooking. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of traditional soaking on the in vitro digestibility of taro flour using or not using an α-amylase enzyme. The digestion without the enzyme has shown that the soaking processes improve the digestibility of taro flour (from 39.30% for the control sample to 75.11% (after tamarind infusion) and 78.67% (treatment with water) after 24 hours of soaking). Soaking over a 6-hour period and preferentially in tamarind infusion or in corn solution obtains highly digestible flour (around 95% of digestibility rate after 3 hours of enzymatic digestion).展开更多
基金partially funded by the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) as an R&D project work of the 2022–2023 fiscal year,reference no.:39.02.0000.011.14.157.2022/172 (Date:10.11.2022).
文摘Background:Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott,known as the taro vegetable,possesses various beneficial effects and is traditionally used in folk medicine.This study explores the ameliorative antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of a methanolic extract of the C.esculenta flower(ME-CEF)against oxidative damage and hepatotoxicity in mice.Methods:The antioxidant efficacy of ME-CEF was assessed using 2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic)(ABTS)and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)scavenging assay.The hepatoprotective effect was investigated by an assessment of liver injury indicators(amino transferase[ALT],aspartate amino transferase[AST],alkaline phosphatase[ALP],bilirubin,creatinine)and normalizing lipid profiles(cho-lesterol[CHO],triglyceride[TG],high-density lipoprotein[HDL],and low-density li-poprotein[LDL])along with histopathological study and antioxidant enzymes(CAT).A phytochemical analysis,both qualitative and quantitative,was conducted,including gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(GC-MS/MS)analysis and an in silico molecular docking study.Results:The Result Showed that ME-CEF Possesses Moderate ABTS and DPPH Scavenging Activity with IC_(50) Values of 117.18 and 160.41μg/mL.As Illustrated by Reducing Liver Enzymes(ALT,AST,ALP,Bilirubin,Creatinine)and Lipid Profile(CHO,TG,LDL)and Raising HDL Levels(p<0.01),ME-CEF Dose Dependently Mitigated CCl_(4)-Induced Acute Liver Injury.Furthermore,ME-CEF Blocked Hepatic Oxidative Stress by Boosting Antioxidant Enzymes(CAT)and Preventing Liver Tissue Damage and Apoptosis.In Silico Investigations Also Showed a Promising Binding Affinity with Tumor Necrosis Factor α(TNF-α),Interleukin 6(IL-6),PRAP-1,and Xanthin Oxidoreductase,which Displayed Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Candidacy while Notable Safety and Efficacy Profile Was Also Documented through ADME/T Studies.Histopathological Analysis Showed Reduced Hepatocellular Necrosis and Vascular Congestion in Silymarin and Extract Groups.Conclusion:Based on these results,our findings strongly recommend the medicinal use of the plant,highlighting its antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials.
基金Sponsored by Science and Technology Major Project of Guangxi(AA17204026)Basic Research Special Fund,and Scientific and Technological Fund of Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences(2016YM20,2018JZ37)Guangxi Natural Science Fund(2016GXNSFAA380195)
文摘The present PCR assay was conducted to develop rapid and sensitive detection of Phytophthora colocasiae,in order to provide a robust and reliable tool for healthy seedling production of taro and limiting the transmission and spread of the causal organism of taro leaf blight in taro planting regions.The samples were used to extract total DNA and to be detected by PCR with P.colocasiae specific primer pairs PCSP-RL F/PCSP-RL R and PCSP-T F/PCSP-T R,respectively.Distinct fragments of about 200 bp and 240 bp were amplified by PCR using primers PCSP-RL F/PCSP-RL R and PCSP-T F/PCSP-T R,respectively.The analysis of the nucleotide sequence of the PCR products were found to be 99% identical to sequence of RAS-related protein (Ypt1) and phospho-ribosylanthranilate isomerase (TRP1) in P.colocasiae,respectively.It is concluded that rapid and sensitive developed PCR assay for detection of P.colocasiae could be used in routine diagnosis and aid in management practices to mitigate taro leaf blight.
基金supported by Guangxi Agricultural Products Experimental Station(Gui TS201413)Guangxi Innovation-driven Development Special Project(Gui Ke AA17204045-8).
文摘Taro(Colocasia esculenta(L.)Schott)is an important crop in Africa,Southeast Asia,and subtropics and is used as a food and medicine.The purple color pigmentation is an appealing character in taro.We sampled taro corms of the cultivar‘Lipu Taro’at four developmental stages,including LPYS1(without purple pigment,50 days of development(DOD)),LPYS2(very few purple pigments,75 DOD),LPYS3(moderate purple pigments,115 DOD)and LPYS4(high purple pigments,205 DOD).The purpose of our study was to identify the key genes underpinning the purple pigmentation in taro based on RNA-sequencing.Through RNA-Seq,6453 differentially expressed transcripts(DETs)were identified between purple and non-purple pigmented samples.We identified 41 and 12 flavonoid and anthocyanin related DETs transcripts,respectively.These DETs were upregulated at LPYS2,LPYS3,and LPYS4 as compared to LPYS1,indicating their positive contribution to the color formation in taro.Moreover,we identified several DETs encoding for transcription factors,including MYB and bHLH,known to be major regulators of structural genes involved in the flavonoid-anthocyanin pathway.Finally,we reported several plant hormones(ethylene,auxin,gibberellin,jasmonic acid,and cytokinin)related DETs,which are predicted to play important roles in the corm coloration.Different regulation of transcripts representing the flavonoid-anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway,plant hormone transduction pathway,and transcription factors may have key roles in purple pigmentation in taro.Our findings will facilitate future research on improving the quality and appeal of taro.
文摘Hemipteran insects are the most devastating pest for different crops of high economic value. Colocasia esculenta tuber agglutinin (CEA), a mannose binding monocot lectin from araceae family was previously reported by the present group to be effective against some members of this class of pests. In the present study, efficacy of this potent lectin has been extended to cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii) which is becoming a highly damaging pest of cotton in recent days. Because, like other aphids, A. gossypii not only extracts the phloem fluid but also transmit disease causing viruses and add to the high degree of yield loss. Efficacy of the lectin on cotton aphid as well as other hemipteran insects prompted us further to clone the protein coding gene. Very little sequence information of this gene was available in the database. Hence, attempt had been made to study the protein through liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to have the detailed peptide information. On the basis of the peptide homology information obtained from LC-MS/MS the complete coding sequence of CEA was determined. The coding sequence corresponding to CEA was cloned further using primers designed on the basis of above information and genome walk technology for its potential utilisation in insect management programme.
基金supported by WBDST Memo No:126[Sanc.]/ST/P/S&T/15G-10/2015.
文摘Objective:To synthesize silver nanoparticles with Colocasia esculenta as a reducing agent and to evaluate their effect against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp.Methods:The aqueous extract of Colocasia esculenta stem was used for nanosynthesis.The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometry,Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction and Zeta potential studies.The toxicity of Colocasia esculenta stem extract and the synthesized silver nanoparticles was evaluated against the larval stages of target human filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus and non-target Chironomus sp.Results:Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy studies revealed almost spherical shape of the synthesized silver nanoparticles with size ranging from 13-50 nm.After 24 hours of exposure,the LC50 and LC90 of the plant extract against 4th instars larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus were 745.56 mg/L and 1258.28 mg/L,respectively,which were higher than those of synthesized silver nanoparticles(5.17 mg/L and 17.32 mg/L after 24 h;1.58 mg/L and 13.01 mg/L after 48 h).In addition,the LC50 and LC90 of silver nanoparticles against Chironomus sp.were 9.71 mg/L and 23.15 mg/L after 24 h as well as 2.38 mg/L and 19.49 mg/L after 48 h,respectively.Conclusions:The aqueous stem extract of Colocasia esculenta is a good agent for synthesis of silver nanoparticles,which are almost spherical with size less than 30 nm.The synthesized nanoparticles show good larvicidal activity without any harmful effect on non-target species.
基金Item supported by science and technologycommittee of Shanghai municipality(003113010)
文摘Efficient and reproducible sample preparation prior to 2D-PAGE (two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) is a critical step in achieving accurate and reliable data. In this paper, we described a method to prepare protein samples of taro that was compatible with subsequent analysis using 2D-PAGE. We compared proteins from shoot basal region from 0 d and 2 d after the beginning of tuberization. By this method we got about (2 000) spots and high reproducibility. Additionally some changes of protein expression were found.
文摘In vitro organogenesis of an upland species of Colocasia esculenta cv. antiquorum L. was examined in relation to different explants like meristem and parenchymatous storage tissues with or without anthocyanin layer, four levels of each of Kn, 2,4-D, NAA and BAP and four incubation environments such as: 1) 16 h 3 Kl light intensity + 24°C ± 2°C;2) 24 h dark + 24°C ± 2°C;3) 24 h dark + 30°C ± 3°C and 4) 12 h diffuse light + 30°C ± 3°C. Only meristems showed proliferation with various degree of intensity both at 16 h 3 Kl light + 24°C ± 2°C and 24 h dark + 24°C ± 2°C conditions and poor response with different levels of Kn + NAA either in light or in the dark. Cultures with NAA + BAP were proliferated very quickly with very high degree of intensity. The cultures under dark did not proliferate for 20 days which upon transfer to light showed high degree of proliferation. Cultures with NAA + BAP formed calluses more pronouncedly at dark than that occurred in the light. Parenchymatous tissues with or without anthocyanin did not proliferate but the tissues with anthocyanin lost pigmentation after 25 - 30 days and turned to grey colour after 50 days while tissues without anthocyanin turned to green colour with shinny pimples indicating that protocorm may be developed. No culture under high temperature environment (30°C ± 3°C) neither survived nor proliferated. The meristems in culture were died within 15 - 20 days while others within 25-30 days. In conclusion, a combination of NAA (0.5 - 3.0 mg/l) and BAP (0.5 - 2.0 mg/l) and an incubation photoperiod of 16 h coupled with temperature of 24°C ± 2°C were found most suitable for in vitro culture of Colocasia esculenta cv. antiquorum L.
文摘Comparative morphological study of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott present in Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out, in order to furnish plant taxonomists with information which could be of great help in delimitation of the varieties. Significant difference was established at p < 0.05. The result showed that adaxial surface of “kochuo” had a purplish dot on the centre, abaxial leaf surface had a conspicuous purplish colour at the point of attachment to the leaf, and the cormels had numerous striking vertical purple stripes on the surface. There was presence of foliaceous (leaf-like) appendages at the veins of the abaxial surface of the leaf of “ogeriobosi”. The leaf length ranged from 35.6 ± 7.70 cm (“kochuo”) to 49.9 ± 3.55 cm (“ogeriobosi”). Petiole length of “ogeriobosi” was the highest (63.3 ± 3.83 cm), whereas the least was Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum (26.67 ± 2.20 cm). The corm length ranged from 4.10 ± 0.10 cm (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum) to 8.60 ± 0.35 cm (“ogeriobosi”), while the cormel length ranged from 3.70 ± 0.96 cm (Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum) to 7.03 ± 0.36 cm (“ogeriobosi”). This work has revealed diagnostic and differential morphological characters, which could be useful for identification and description of varieties of C. esculenta. In addition, it provided additional information which might be helpful in resolving the on-going controversy in the taxonomy of Colocasia, which would, in turn, probably lead to possible delimitation of C. esculenta.
文摘A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of colocasia (Colocasia esculenta) to different levels of 0, 60, 90, 120 and 150 kg N ha-1 under farmer’s field condition at Garhi Usmani Khel, District Malakand Dargai during 2013. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block design with three replications and treatment plot size of 2.74 × 2.43 m2. All levels of N in the form of urea along with uniform basal doze of 90 kg P2O5 ha-1 as Triple Super Phosphate (TSPPP) were applied to soil at time of seed bed followed by thorough mixing. Seeds of colocasia c.v. local variety were sown in these plots with row spacing of 30 cm and plant to plant distance of 12 cm in February, 2013. The results showed that application of N produced significantly higher colocasia tuber yield, number of tubers plant-1, 1000-tubers weight and size of tubers (mean length and diameter) over control but the differences among levels of N were nonsignificant. However, some parameters like tuber yield was maximum at 60 kg N ha-1 and tuber size especially the length of colocasia tuber was maximum at 150 kg N ha-1 suggesting that the response of each parameter was different to N levels. Based on maximum relative yield (100%) and increase over control (46.1%) still at lower N levels of 60 kg N ha-1, this level seems to be appropriate level for colocasia under the prevailing soil and climatic conditions.
文摘Taro is a perennial herbaceous plant whose large leaves are mainly used as vegetables in human food in several tropical countries. However, young taro leaves are not eaten very much in Burkina Faso unlike other countries which have made them a staple diet. In the present work, we collected leaves of taro varieties cultivated in the provinces of Comoe and Kenedougou. Our study aimed to determine the biochemical composition of these leaves in order to detect their nutritional quality. For this purpose, we first determined the total sugars in our different samples;then quantify the proteins and finally assay the lipids contained in the leaves of the different varieties of taro harvested. Analysis of the organic constituents gave the following results: proteins (186.29 to 265.23 μg EQ/100mg fresh leaves), fats (0.28% to 1.90%), carbohydrates (183.03 to 238.57 μg EG/100mg fresh leaves). The highest energy value was obtained with the variety BF/CO/06 (1728.71 kcal/kg) and the lowest with BF/CO/04 (272.15 kcal/kg). This study allowed us to conclude that the taro leaves (Colocasia esculenta) studied are of nutritional interest with regard to their biochemical composition.
文摘Taro （Colocasia esculenta L. Schott） is an important underutilised crop in South Africa, East Africa and Indonesia. Three taro landraces, namely, Dumbe Lomfula （wild）, KwaNgwanase and Umbumbulu, were collected from two locations in KwaZulu-Natal （KZN）, South Africa, and planted at two locations, Pietermaritzburg （KZN） and Roodeplaat, Pretoria. Ago-morphological characterisation of vegetative and corm characteristics were done four months after planting and at harvest, respectively. Sampling for DNA fingerprinting using five SSR primers was done using leaf material four months after planting. Agro-morphological characterisation was useful in showing differences between the wild landrace and the two cultivated landraces, as well as identification of dasheen and eddoe types. SSR primer characterisation showed that despite significant morphological difference, the wild Dumbe Lomfula and Umbumbulu landraces were closely related but different from the KwaNgwanase landrace. Although landraces showed great morphological variation, this did not necessarily imply genetic variation. It is concluded that SSR primers are more useful for characterising taro landraces.
基金grateful to Chad French Ambassy for the financing of this project.
文摘A traditional process used by farmers in Chad consists in soaking slices of taro (Colocasia esculenta L. SCHOTT) in tamarind infusion, or in corn solution or in water over a 24-hour period to reduce the acridity of taro and facilitate cooking. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of traditional soaking on the in vitro digestibility of taro flour using or not using an α-amylase enzyme. The digestion without the enzyme has shown that the soaking processes improve the digestibility of taro flour (from 39.30% for the control sample to 75.11% (after tamarind infusion) and 78.67% (treatment with water) after 24 hours of soaking). Soaking over a 6-hour period and preferentially in tamarind infusion or in corn solution obtains highly digestible flour (around 95% of digestibility rate after 3 hours of enzymatic digestion).
