| Yield and mineral content of ten enset (Ensete ventricosum) varieties. | |
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PMID: 18557193 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A study was conducted to evaluate the macro and trace mineral contents often enset varieties collected from Sidama zone of southern Ethiopia. Samples of leaf lamina, leaf midrib, pseudostem and corm were taken from ten enset varieties at the age of 5 to 6 years during the main rainy season. The dry weight of each variety and fraction were also determined. Mineral contents in fractions of different enset varieties were analysed and compared with nutrient requirements of ruminants. The contribution of different enset fractions to the total dry weight was variable (P<0.05), the highest being from pseudostem and the lowest from leaf lamina. There were varietal differences (P<0.05) in macro and trace mineral content in different fractions except phosphorus (P) content of leaf lamina. Most enset fractions were rich sources of major minerals such as P, potassium (K), calcium (Ca) (except corm) and magnesium (Mg). Sodium (Na) content was very low. Most fractions were rich in iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn), but deficient in copper (Cu), except leaf lamina. Zinc (Zn) content was high in corm, but low in other fractions. This account of the macro and trace mineral content of different enset varieties and fractions could help in strategic supplementation intended to alleviate mineral deficiencies. |
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Authors:
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Ajebu Nurfeta; Adugna Tolera; Lars O Eik; Frik Sundstøl |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Tropical animal health and production Volume: 40 ISSN: 0049-4747 ISO Abbreviation: Trop Anim Health Prod Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-17 Completed Date: 2008-08-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1277355 Medline TA: Trop Anim Health Prod Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 299-309 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Animal and Aquaculture Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O.Box, 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway. ajebu_nurfeta@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Metals
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analysis* Musaceae / chemistry* Phosphorus / analysis* Plant Leaves / chemistry Spectrophotometry, Atomic |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Metals; 7723-14-0/Phosphorus |
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