The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of external product attributes on consumers’ perceived acceptance of pea protein as a protein substitute in food products. The interest in pea protein as a possible protein source was investigated and the various advantages of consuming pea protein were highlighted. In previous studies, pea protein was identified as a possible substitute for red meat (Davies & Lightowler, 1998), but also as protein containing the amino acid profile which corresponds with the profile recommended for adults by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (Swendseid, 1981). Additionally the nutritional and health benefits, the environmental benefits of growing pea protein as well as the non-allergen declaration accompanying pea protein were discussed. The various factors that will influence the consumer’s decision making process when introduced to a new and unfamiliar protein source such as pea protein were investigated in terms of the external product attributes as well as the factors indicated in the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975). The external product attributes were identified as the influence of price, marketing of the product, packaging attributes of new food products, branding importance of a product and new product education and knowledge perceived necessary for acceptability of a new food product. The additional factors which were investigated, as indicated by the TRA, included the influence of the subjective norms or significant others, as well as the consumers’ personal attitude. attitude. Due to the limited insight and understanding of the influences that external product attributes have on a consumer’s perceived acceptance of pea protein as a protein substitute in food products, a qualitative exploratory research design was initiated. An exploratory research design was incorporated because this afforded the researcher the opportunity to gather thorough and comprehensive data or information and it also increased the richness and depth of explorations that could be researched (Key, 2002). The fact that an exploratory research design was incorporated, a non-probability sampling strategy was implemented. Additionally a convenient sampling strategy was also implemented because this type of sampling strategy represents sites or individuals from which data can easily be collected and where access is convenient (Cresswell, 2007). The unit of analysis for this research was female shoppers, being the main grocery and food shoppers in the household, who were living in suburban areas. The participants of the research, therefore, resided mainly in the Johannesburg and Pretoria suburban areas, within the Gauteng province and were chosen because these are two of the major suburban cities in South Africa. The data were collected through means of a multi-method approach whereby different data collection instruments were applied. In this regard focus group interviews, sentence completion exercise and a vignette were used which addressed the objectives set out in the study. From the findings of the study on the influence of external product attributes on consumers’ perceived acceptance of new products in general and new products containing pea protein, it was found that there were not any noticeable differences between a new food product and a new food product containing pea protein. The consumer did not indicate a greater willingness to accept general new products in comparison to a pea protein product. On the contrary, the fact that a new product contained pea protein did not make any difference. For consumers external product attributes in general played a major role in their purchasing decision making process. The most important requirement that the consumers had was that additional information regarding the pea protein should be provided. It was indicated by the participants that they would be interested in the pea protein product and consider purchasing it and incorporating it into their daily diet, providing they knew more about the product and had sufficient background information about the new product. Furthermore, the importance of marketing of a new product was highlighted and the fact that the packaging of the new product should be attractive and eye-catching. Price competiveness was mentioned, however, should a new and unfamiliar product be introduced by a well-known brand, this would lower the initial resistance to the new product. One of the main limitations of this study is the relatively small sample size from a particular area in South Africa and, therefore, resulting in a very selective sample. The sample, therefore, remains one of convenience which limits the ability to generalize or transfer findings to a bigger group of consumers. Furthermore the study location was within a limited area, namely Gauteng. For this reason no assumptions were made nor were findings considered to be transferable to other population groups or consumer groups. Another limitation is that the topic of this study is very new and unfamiliar; there are, therefore, no previous studies with which to compare the findings. This study was exploratory in nature and the instruments were chosen specifically to explore a new and unfamiliar topic. The transferability of this study might be limited, but care was taken to describe the research context in as much detail as possible. In doing so, an attempt was made to enhance the transferability, should another researcher wish to duplicate the study. From the findings of this study certain recommendation can be made as most participants were of the opinion that they would be interested in the pea protein product and consider purchasing it and incorporating it into their daily diet provided they knew more about the product and sufficient background information had been supplied. Furthermore, it was noted from the findings that these external attributes would influence the new product acceptability and, therefore, giving the research and developers as well as the marketing team of a manufacturing company the information necessary to understand the requirements from the consumers regarding the product containing pea protein better and how this product should be marketed as a healthy alternative to other vegetable protein sources. Further recommendations are that should a food manufacturing company wish to develop a pea protein product, they would need to promote the product beforehand and create an awareness of the advantages and benefits of pea proteins. This can be done by editorials in magazines as well as promotions in printed media. Additionally, the competition between products and brands is fierce and, therefore, manufacturing companies need to differentiate their products to keep consumers interested in their product or brand. Pea protein is a new and innovative product and can, therefore, add that differentiation and benefit to food products. Future research that can be considered is that of a sensory study, to determine the actual viability of the pea protein products based on sensory evaluation. One of the main criteria indicated for the acceptability of a food product containing pea protein has been the taste. The present research was theoretical and exploratory in nature and, therefore, there were no actual products which the participants could taste. Additionally, the inclusion criteria for this study was identified as female shoppers who are in charge of household grocery and food purchases and were, therefore, specifically recruited to participate in the research. However, based on a study done by Jensen (2011), it is recommended that further studies specifically include males because men are doing more of the household grocery shopping and they are not as brand loyal as females and would, therefore, be more willing to try and experiment with new food products. A study based on the gender differences of the acceptability of new products, could highlight different extrinsic attributes that would influence the purchasing decision. / Business Management / M. Consumer Sc.

Submitted by Eunice Novais (enovais@uepg.br) on 2018-05-21T17:38:07Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 811 bytes, checksum: e39d27027a6cc9cb039ad269a5db8e34 (MD5) Maghnom Henrique Melo.pdf: 1072311 bytes, checksum: 79acf6922562d6c4ef1679b5c261162c (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-05-21T17:38:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 811 bytes, checksum: e39d27027a6cc9cb039ad269a5db8e34 (MD5) Maghnom Henrique Melo.pdf: 1072311 bytes, checksum: 79acf6922562d6c4ef1679b5c261162c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-02-23 / Dentro do atual contexto energético mundial, é crescente a discussão sobre fontes alternativas e renováveis às fontes tradicionais e fósseis de energia. No Brasil, vale destacar a adoção de biocombustíveis em motores de combustão interna, como a utilização do biodiesel como alternativa na substituição de petrodiesel, que é derivado do petróleo. Como existem inúmeras cultivares de soja utilizadas no Brasil, faz se necessário caracteriza-las para teor de óleo e proteína, a fim de auxiliar a indústria na tomada de decisão de quais materiais adquirir de acordo com as finalidades de produção (óleo ou farelo de soja) e também propiciar ao produtor obter valor diferenciado para o seu produto, aumentando os lucros deste. Objetivou-se determinar valores qualitativos e quantitativos dos grãos de diferentes cultivares de soja O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos aleatorizados. Os tratamentos consistiram em 12 cultivares: NS 5959 IPRO®, NS 6906 IPRO®, M 5705 IPRO®, M 6410 IPRO®, BRS 1003 IPRO®, BRS 1001 IPRO®, FTR 2155 RR®, TMG 7062 IPRO®, TMG 7262 IPRO®, BS 2606 IPRO®, Brasmax Garra IPRO® e 96Y90®. O experimento foi instalado no município de Ponta Grossa, estado do Paraná, safra 2016/17. Foi realizado extração a quente do óleo utilizando um hidrocarboneto como solvente (hexano) em aparelho do tipo Soxhlet. A determinação do índice de acidez foi feita através de titulação de amostra com solução aquosa de hidróxido de potássio. A densidade do óleo foi determinada através de densímetro digital na temperatura de 20º C. O teor de proteína foi determinado pelo método de digestão semi-micro-Kjeldahl. Concluiu-se que o índice de acidez do óleo, variou de 1,6 a 15,7 mg KOH g-1 de óleo e a densidade do óleo variou de 915 a 921 kg m-3 entre as cultivares. O teor de óleo dos grãos de soja e de proteína variou de 156 a 179 g de óleo kg-1 de massa de grãos e de 336 a 291 g de proteína kg-1 de grãos, respectivamente. Das variáveis analisadas não houve diferenças significativas entre as cultivares para teor de óleo e de proteína, houve três cultivares com índice de acidez do óleo acima do aceitável pela indústria e a densidade do óleo de todas as cultivares estudadas ficaram acima do limite inferior estabelecido por normas. / Within the current global energy context, the discussion on alternative and renewable sources to traditional sources and fossil fuels is growing. In Brazil, it is worth mentioning the adoption of biofuels in internal combustion engines, such as the use of biodiesel as an alternative in the substitution of petrodiesel, which is derived from petroleum. As there are numerous soybean cultivars used in Brazil, it is necessary to characterize them for oil and protein content, in order to assist the industry in making the decision of which materials to acquire according to production purposes (soy oil or soybean meal) and also provide the producer with differentiated value for their product, increasing their profits. The objective was to determine the oil acidity and density index, oil and protein content of soybean grains extracted from different cultivars in the Campos Gerais region. The experimental design was randomized blocks. The treatments consisted of 12 cultivars: NS 5959 IPRO®, NS 6906 IPRO®, M 5705 IPRO®, M 6410 IPRO®, BRS 1003 IPRO®, BRS 1001 IPRO®, FTR 2155 RR®, TMG 7062 IPRO®, TMG 7262 IPRO®, BS 2606 IPRO®, Brasmax GARRA IPRO® and 96Y90®. The experiment was installed in the municipality of Ponta Grossa, state of Paraná, harvest 2016/17. Hot oil extraction was performed using a hydrocarbon solvent (hexane) in Soxhlet type apparatus. The determination of the acid number was done by titrating the sample with aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. The density of the oil was determined by a digital densimeter at a temperature of 20º C. The protein content was determined by the semi-micro-Kjeldahl digestion method. The measured variables were submitted to F and Scott-Knott tests, with a confidence level higher than 95% of probability. The acid value of the oil varied from 1.6 to 15.7 mg KOH g-1 of oil and the oil density ranged from 915 to 921 kg m-3 between the cultivars. The oil content of the soybean and protein grains ranged from 156 to 179 g of oil kg-1 of grain mass and 336 to 291 g of kg-1 of grain protein, respectively. Of the analyzed variables there were no significant differences between the cultivars for oil and protein content, there were three cultivars with an oil acid value above the industry acceptable and the oil density of all cultivars studied were above the lower limit established by standards .

Thesis (M.Sc. (Horticulture)) --University of Limpopo, 2009 / Field experiments were conducted at the University of Limpopo experimental farm, Syferkuil during 2005/06 and 2006/07 production seasons. This was initiated to examine the effect of leaf removal on cowpea biomass, protein content and grain yield under sole and binary cultures. Treatments consisted of cowpea varieties (Pan 311 and Red caloona), cropping systems (sole and intercropping) and cowpea-leaf pruning regimes (pruning and un-pruned). Sweet corn was planted, as a component crop in the intercropped plots while sole sweet corn plot was included as a treatment. All treatment combinations were laid out as Randomize complete block design (RCBD) with four replicates. Supplementary irrigation was carried out during the plant growth period. Fully expanded leaves were harvested once on all cowpea plants in the two middle rows from designated plots at seven weeks after planting for each year. Growth and yield data were collected from component crops during the course of the trial while the protein content of harvested leaves and immature pods as well as the different cowpea plant parts at harvest were determined. Results of the study revealed that leaves of cowpea variety, Pan 311 harvested prior to the reproductive stage had significantly higher protein content than those of Red caloona. Protein content of immature Pan 311 pods had higher (18.8 to 25.1%) than Red caloona (17.9 to 20.7%) during both planting seasons. The percent protein content of cowpea stem obtained at harvest for Pan 311 varied between 9.3 and 9.4%, and between 9.9 and 12.3% for Red caloona during both planting seasons. Grain yield obtained for Pan 311 and Red caloona were 1703.7 kg ha-1 and 1479.8 kg ha-1, respectively during 2005/06 and 1290.7 kg ha-1 and 511.7 kg ha-1 respectively during 2006/07 planting seasons. Sweet corn intercropped with Red caloona during both planting seasons had higher average grain yield than when intercropped with Pan 311. Although intercropping decreased the partial land equivalent ratio (LER) value of individual component crops, the combined LER values of between 1.1 and 2.3 under intercrop for the different treatment combinations implies that the practice is advantageous. The results of post harvest soil analyses revealed that topsoil has the pH value of 7.11-7.29 indicating neutral soil while subsoil pH value of 6.27-6.91 indicated slightly acidic to neutral soil during both planting seasons. Based on the findings of this study, cowpea variety Pan 311 can be recommended as a better vegetable crop than Red caloona since it has higher leaf and immature pod protein content. It also had higher grain yield than Red caloona when intercropped with sweet corn. Sweet corn had high grain yield when intercropped with Red caloona than when intercropped with Pan 311. Keywords: Cropping systems, protein content, grain yields, leaf pruning and cowpea.

A number of methods to isolate and quantify protein in Pinot noir wines were evaluated. The combination of precipitation by acetone containing 10% w/v trichloroacetic acid followed by quantification with the Bradford assay, reported in yeast invertase equivalents yielded the most accurate results when compared to micro-Kjeldahl analysis. The technique was validated by dialysis and proteolysis experiments and was used to assay protein in 57 Pinot noir wines. These wines were found to contain protein concentrations ranging from 49 to 102 mg/L. The mannan and tannin content of the wines was also measured, but no correlation between protein content and concentrations of these components was found. The presence of protein in red wines greater than 30 years old at concentrations typically found in white wines contradicts the notion that interactions with tannin severely reduce protein levels. / Graduation date: 2011

The importance of maize in sub-Saharan Africa and the potential of quality protein maize (QPM) to alleviate the nutritional gap caused by lack of access to adequate protein rich foods were highlighted. Frustrations from complex inheritance systems of the QPM trait leading to calls for more information on the inheritance and stability of the QPM trait, fear of total loss of the QPM trait due to the recessive nature of the opaque-2 gene to the wild type gene in normal endosperm maize when QPM and normal endosperm maize coexist, lack of information on the nutritional value of contaminated QPM grain, and poor linkages with the smallholder farmers were all cited as drawbacks in the promotion and adoption of QPM. Therefore the objectives of the study were: 1) To solicit the participation of smallholder farmers in the development and setting up of QPM breeding goals, objectives and dissemination strategies; 2) To estimate general combining ability (GCA), specific combining ability (SCA) and reciprocal cross effects on anthesis days, quality traits and grain yield among the publicly available elite QPM inbred lines; 3) To compare experimental QPM hybrids with selected check cultivars, and normal endosperm maize hybrids for grain yield performance and kernel endosperm modification scores; 4) To evaluate QPM hybrids for grain yield and kernel endosperm modification scores in selected sub-Saharan Africa target environments. 5) To determine the level of normal endosperm maize pollen contamination that can occur in quality protein maize without loss of nutritional superiority; 6) To estimate the average levels and the patterns of foreign maize pollen contamination in QPM crops coexisting with normal endosperm maize varieties. The contribution of smallholder farmers in setting breeding goals and dissemination strategies for QPM was solicited. One major finding was that the kernel endosperm qualities of landrace “Hickory King” need to be incorporated into new QPM varieties so as to encourage adoption. Farmers preferred getting information on QPM varieties through their local Agricultural Research and Extension (AREX) officers. A diallel study of 36 F1 QPM hybrids and their reciprocals was conducted across seven environments for agronomic traits and three environments for nutritional value traits. There were significant differences for all traits analysed using Griffing Method 3 model 1. General combing ability effects were significant and important in the control of anthesis days, kernel endosperm modification, protein content, tryptophan content, and Quality Index (QI). Specific combining ability effects were highly significant and important in the control of grain yield. There were significant SCA effects for anthesis days and QI but the proportions were lesser than the corresponding GCA effects in both traits. Kernel endosperm modification had significant GCA effects and nonsignificant SCA effects. Reciprocal-cross differences were significant for anthesis days, tryptophan content and QI. Nonmaternal effects were significant for tryptophan content whilst both maternal and nonmaternal effects were significant for QI and anthesis days. Nonmaternal effects were relatively more important than maternal effects in all the cases where there were significant reciprocal-cross differences. The cross with the highest SCA effects for grain yield was CZL03016/CML144. The most desirable cross with the lowest anthesis days was CZL03016/CML144 whilst the most desirable inbred line with the lowest anthesis GCA effects was CZL03016. The inbred line with the most desirable GCA effects for protein content, tryptophan content and QI was CML264Q. Inbred line CML264Q crossed to CZL03016 had significant SCA effects for QI. The most desirable GCA effects for kernel endosperm modification were associated with inbred line CZL03016 followed by CZL01006. Maternal effects for both tryptophan content and QI were associated with inbred line CML264Q. Genotype by environment interaction effects across all the seven environments were significant for grain yield and kernel endosperm modification. Check hybrids performed better than experimental hybrids for grain yield but were not different for kernel endosperm modification. The normal endosperm maize hybrids were significantly better for both grain yield and kernel endosperm modification. However, in all the comparisons the best check or normal endosperm maize hybrid was not significantly better than the best experimental or QPM hybrid, respectively. The most desirable score for kernel endosperm modification was from the cross of CZL01006 to CZL03016 though not significantly different from the check hybrid with the best score. AMMI1 was the best model for kernel endosperm modification scores and AMMI2 was suitable for grain yield. Both environments and hybrids were diverse. Grain yield of most hybrids was not stable with specific adaptation to environments. The most stable hybrid with no specific adaptation was CML176/CML181f with a mean yield of 6.51t ha-1. The putative nutritional superiority of normal endosperm maize pollen contaminated QPM as measured by the QI depended on the environmental conditions. The moisture stressed environment (CIMMYT Harare) had a lower QI value (0.858) and a lower tolerance to pollen contamination of 15.3% whereas the grain produced under near to optimum growing conditions (ART farm) had a higher QI value (0.915) and a higher tolerance to pollen contamination of 31.9% before total loss of nutritional superiority. Thus contaminated QPM grain had nutritional superiority up to a certain point before total loss of nutritional superiority. Geostatistical analysis was used to determine the levels and patterns of pollen contamination that occur when QPM and normal endosperm maize crops coexist under conditions minimising both temporal and geographical isolation to the lowest possible levels for the two independent crops. Higher pollen contamination levels were restricted mostly to the sections of the QPM crop proximal to the rows of normal endosperm maize crop, with the central parts of the QPM crops experiencing relatively low levels of contamination. For the four experiments (QCS200711, QCS200712, QCS200721 and QCS200722) in which the thresholds to nutritional superiority were determined, 87.9%, 94.8%, 62.2% and 65.6% of the crop areas passed for superior QPM grain, respectively. Estimates for average contamination levels of homogenous mixtures of grain from each of the nine experiments were below 20% contamination. The contamination levels were far less than previously thought. “Hickory King” kernel quality attributes were important in breeding QPM varieties for the smallholder farmers. Parents of the 72 hybrids were diverse for the agronomic characters studied and three of the experimental hybrids were found to be adapted and comparable to the check varieties. Quality protein maize tolerance to foreign pollen contamination without loss in nutritional superiority depended on growing conditions. The coexistence of QPM and normal endosperm maize without total loss of QPM nutritional superiority was feasible. / Thesis (PhD.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2008.

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of external product attributes on consumers’ perceived acceptance of pea protein as a protein substitute in food products. The interest in pea protein as a possible protein source was investigated and the various advantages of consuming pea protein were highlighted. In previous studies, pea protein was identified as a possible substitute for red meat (Davies & Lightowler, 1998), but also as protein containing the amino acid profile which corresponds with the profile recommended for adults by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (Swendseid, 1981). Additionally the nutritional and health benefits, the environmental benefits of growing pea protein as well as the non-allergen declaration accompanying pea protein were discussed. The various factors that will influence the consumer’s decision making process when introduced to a new and unfamiliar protein source such as pea protein were investigated in terms of the external product attributes as well as the factors indicated in the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975). The external product attributes were identified as the influence of price, marketing of the product, packaging attributes of new food products, branding importance of a product and new product education and knowledge perceived necessary for acceptability of a new food product. The additional factors which were investigated, as indicated by the TRA, included the influence of the subjective norms or significant others, as well as the consumers’ personal attitude. attitude. Due to the limited insight and understanding of the influences that external product attributes have on a consumer’s perceived acceptance of pea protein as a protein substitute in food products, a qualitative exploratory research design was initiated. An exploratory research design was incorporated because this afforded the researcher the opportunity to gather thorough and comprehensive data or information and it also increased the richness and depth of explorations that could be researched (Key, 2002). The fact that an exploratory research design was incorporated, a non-probability sampling strategy was implemented. Additionally a convenient sampling strategy was also implemented because this type of sampling strategy represents sites or individuals from which data can easily be collected and where access is convenient (Cresswell, 2007). The unit of analysis for this research was female shoppers, being the main grocery and food shoppers in the household, who were living in suburban areas. The participants of the research, therefore, resided mainly in the Johannesburg and Pretoria suburban areas, within the Gauteng province and were chosen because these are two of the major suburban cities in South Africa. The data were collected through means of a multi-method approach whereby different data collection instruments were applied. In this regard focus group interviews, sentence completion exercise and a vignette were used which addressed the objectives set out in the study. From the findings of the study on the influence of external product attributes on consumers’ perceived acceptance of new products in general and new products containing pea protein, it was found that there were not any noticeable differences between a new food product and a new food product containing pea protein. The consumer did not indicate a greater willingness to accept general new products in comparison to a pea protein product. On the contrary, the fact that a new product contained pea protein did not make any difference. For consumers external product attributes in general played a major role in their purchasing decision making process. The most important requirement that the consumers had was that additional information regarding the pea protein should be provided. It was indicated by the participants that they would be interested in the pea protein product and consider purchasing it and incorporating it into their daily diet, providing they knew more about the product and had sufficient background information about the new product. Furthermore, the importance of marketing of a new product was highlighted and the fact that the packaging of the new product should be attractive and eye-catching. Price competiveness was mentioned, however, should a new and unfamiliar product be introduced by a well-known brand, this would lower the initial resistance to the new product. One of the main limitations of this study is the relatively small sample size from a particular area in South Africa and, therefore, resulting in a very selective sample. The sample, therefore, remains one of convenience which limits the ability to generalize or transfer findings to a bigger group of consumers. Furthermore the study location was within a limited area, namely Gauteng. For this reason no assumptions were made nor were findings considered to be transferable to other population groups or consumer groups. Another limitation is that the topic of this study is very new and unfamiliar; there are, therefore, no previous studies with which to compare the findings. This study was exploratory in nature and the instruments were chosen specifically to explore a new and unfamiliar topic. The transferability of this study might be limited, but care was taken to describe the research context in as much detail as possible. In doing so, an attempt was made to enhance the transferability, should another researcher wish to duplicate the study. From the findings of this study certain recommendation can be made as most participants were of the opinion that they would be interested in the pea protein product and consider purchasing it and incorporating it into their daily diet provided they knew more about the product and sufficient background information had been supplied. Furthermore, it was noted from the findings that these external attributes would influence the new product acceptability and, therefore, giving the research and developers as well as the marketing team of a manufacturing company the information necessary to understand the requirements from the consumers regarding the product containing pea protein better and how this product should be marketed as a healthy alternative to other vegetable protein sources. Further recommendations are that should a food manufacturing company wish to develop a pea protein product, they would need to promote the product beforehand and create an awareness of the advantages and benefits of pea proteins. This can be done by editorials in magazines as well as promotions in printed media. Additionally, the competition between products and brands is fierce and, therefore, manufacturing companies need to differentiate their products to keep consumers interested in their product or brand. Pea protein is a new and innovative product and can, therefore, add that differentiation and benefit to food products. Future research that can be considered is that of a sensory study, to determine the actual viability of the pea protein products based on sensory evaluation. One of the main criteria indicated for the acceptability of a food product containing pea protein has been the taste. The present research was theoretical and exploratory in nature and, therefore, there were no actual products which the participants could taste. Additionally, the inclusion criteria for this study was identified as female shoppers who are in charge of household grocery and food purchases and were, therefore, specifically recruited to participate in the research. However, based on a study done by Jensen (2011), it is recommended that further studies specifically include males because men are doing more of the household grocery shopping and they are not as brand loyal as females and would, therefore, be more willing to try and experiment with new food products. A study based on the gender differences of the acceptability of new products, could highlight different extrinsic attributes that would influence the purchasing decision. / Business Management / M. Consumer Sc.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2009-09-02Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:59:58Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 figueiro_gg_me_ilha.pdf: 1622216 bytes, checksum: 6223c00cd61193ae623babff3571f19a (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / O presente trabalho teve por objetivo evidenciar os principais componentes químicos que influenciam o cultivo do cogumelo Pleurotus florida, bem como avaliar a composição química dos corpos de frutificação cultivados em diferentes resíduos agrícolas. Para tanto, foram utilizados seis resíduos agrícolas: palha de arroz (PA), palha de feijão (PF), palha de trigo (PT), palha de sorgo (PS), folha de bananeira (FB) e sabugo de milho (SM). Estes resíduos, coletados na Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão da UNESP, Campus de Ilha Solteira, foram analisados quanto aos teores de macro (N, P, K, Ca, Mg) e micronutrientes (Fe, Mn e Zn), lignina, celulose, hemicelulose, cinzas e relação C/N. Foram avaliados: o tempo necessário para a colonização do substrato (corrida micelial), o início da formação de primórdios, o tempo total de cultivo, o número de cogumelos, a produção e a eficiência biológica utilizando a fórmula: EB = (peso fresco dos cogumelos/peso seco do substrato inicial) x 100. Além disso, os cogumelos foram avaliados quanto aos teores de macro (N, P, K, Ca e Mg) e micronutrientes (Fe, Mn e Zn) e o teor de proteínas. O substrato PF apresentou resultados semelhantes para produção (189,8 g/kg-1), EB (89,2%) e número de cogumelos (12) à PA, substrato utilizado tradicionalmente no cultivo de Pleurotus em escala comercial. Não foi possível atribuir apenas a um fator químico as altas produções e EB observadas em PA e PF e muito menos para a baixa produção em PS (77,8 g/kg-1) e SM (53,2 g/kg-1). No geral, substratos com conteúdo de N ao redor de 1,0%, relação C/N em torno de 45%, baixo teor lignina, alto conteúdo de cinzas e maiores teores de P, K e Ca foram os melhores para o cultivo de P. florida. Entre os macronutrientes analisados, P. florida apresentou maiores teores de K, seguido por P. O Ca e o Mg estiveram presentes em pequenas quantidades nos corpos... / This study aimed to show the main chemical components that influence the cultivation of the mushroom Pleurotus florida, and evaluate the chemical composition of fruiting bodies grown on different agricultural residues. For that, six agricultural residues were used: rice straw (RS), bean straw (BS), wheat straw (WS), sorghum straw (SS), banana leaf (BL) and cob of maize (CM). These wastes were collected at Teaching, Research and Extention Farm of UNESP, Campus of Ilha Solteira, analyzed for the levels of macro (N, P, K, Ca, and Mg) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn), lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, ash and the C/N ratio. Was evaluated: spawn run time, earliness, the total time of cultivation and mushroom number, production and biological efficiency using the formula: EB = (fresh weight of mushrooms/dry weight of initial substrate) x 100. Moreover, the mushrooms were evaluated for levels of macro (N, P, K, Ca and Mg) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Zn) and protein content. The substrate BS showed similar results for yield (189,8 g/kg-1), EB (89,2%) and number of mushrooms (12) as RS substrate traditionally used for the cultivation of Pleurotus in commercial scale. Unable to allocate only the chemical factors and the high yields and EB observed in BS and RS, much less for the yield low in SS (77,8 g/kg-1) and CM (53,2 g/kg-1). In general, substrates with N content of around 1.0%, C/N ratio around 45%, low lignin content, high ash content, increased by higher levels of P, K, Ca were the best for the cultivation of P. florida. Among the macronutrients analyzed, P. florida with higher contents of K, followed by P. The Ca and Mg were present in small amounts in fruiting bodies. Among the micronutrients, Zn was present in high amount, followed by Fe and Mn. P. florida showed high ability to accumulate Zn. The mushrooms obtained in this work could not be considered a source of minerals... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Syftet med rapporten är att sammanställa samt jämföra olika ätbara makroalgarter från det Rhodophyta, Phaeophyta och Chlorophyta divisionerna utifrån dess näringsinnehåll. Detta för att analysera algernas utvecklade potential som livsmedel och som substitut till animaliska proteinkällor. För att uppnå syftet kommer algarternas näringsinnehåll att sammanställas utifrån protein-, kolhydrat- och fettinnehåll genom datainsamling av tidigare forskning. Rapporten utgörs av en litteraturstudie där insamling av data sker via databasen Google Scholar och enbart originalartiklar väljs ut. Algernas näringsvärde jämförs sedan med värden för sju referensprodukter som används som proteinkällor på livsmedelsmarknaden idag. Rapporten visar att alger hos divisionen Rhodophyta har det högsta proteininnehållet, men att även alger hos övriga divisioner innehåller mer protein än ett flertal av referensprodukterna. De granskade algarterna har generellt sett goda förutsättningar att substituera många av referenslivsmedlen och därmed den näringsinnehållsmässiga potentialen för utvecklad användning inom livsmedelsindustrin. / The aim of the report is to compile and compare different edible macroalgaes from the Rhodophyta, Phaeophyta and Chlorophyta divisions by their nutritional content. This in order to analyze if the algaes have potential for expanded use on the food market and as a substitute for animal protein sources. To achieve the aim, the nutritional content of the algaes will be compiled on the basis of protein, carbohydrate and fat content through a data collection of previous research. This bachelor thesis is a study of literature, where only journal articles and scientific reports are used. The algaes nutritional values are then compared to values for seven reference products, that are used as protein sources on the food market today. The report shows that the algal species from the Rhodophyta division have the highest protein content, and that algae from the other divisions show protein contents higher than most of the reference values. The reviewed algaes generally have good qualifications to substitute many of the reference products and therefore, as regards the nutritional content, big potential for expanded use within the food industry.

Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a variabilidade espacial dos teores de óleo e proteína de grãos de soja e correlacioná-los com atributos do solo. Em uma área aproximada de 9,01ha, foram realizadas 170 coletas de dados em pontos correspondentes aos nós de uma malha regular de 25m. Em um raio de 1m ao redor do ponto central georreferenciado, foram colhidos todos os grãos de soja e coletadas 7 subamostras de solo, totalizando uma amostra composta. A correlação entre dados, visando a explicar a variabilidade espacial da produtividade de culturas agrícolas, é uma das fases mais importantes e sensíveis da Agricultura de Precisão. Muitos são os atributos que podem estar influenciando os teores de óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca - %E.E.M.S.) e proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca - %P.B.M.S.) do grão de soja como, por exemplo, os do solo (compactação, estrutura, nutrientes, textura, umidade), os da planta (nutrientes absorvidos, enraizamento, disponibilidade de água nas folhas, ataque de pragas) e os do clima (radiação solar, vento, temperatura e umidade). Com os atributos utilizados neste estudo não houve correlação satisfatória entre a variabilidade espacial dos atributos da fertilidade e textura do solo com teores de óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca - %E.E.M.S.) e proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca - %P.B.M.S.) da soja da área experimental e também um baixo coeficiente de determinação na análise de regressão linear múltipla para as variáveis óleo e proteína. Quanto à análise geoestatística, as variáveis, óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca - %E.E.M.S.), proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca - %P.B.M.S.), argila e boro não apresentaram dependência espacial. Na área experimental encontrou-se um ótimo coeficiente de determinação entre as variáveis de atributos do solo (silte, H+Al, M.O., Ca, Mg, K, SB, CTC, V%, Mn eCu) todos maior que 85%, apenas a variável K teve um ajustamento que pode ser considerado bom, ficando entre 75% e 85%. / The purpose of the present study was to determine the spatial variability of oil and protein contents in soybean grains and to correlate these characteristics with soil attributes. In a 9.01ha field, 170 samples were taken at the nodes of a 25m regular grid. Within a 1-m radius around the georeferenced node, all soybean grains were collected, as well as 7 soil subsamples, constituting one compound sample. One of the most important and delicate aspects of Precision Agriculture is correlating data to explain the spatial yield variability of agricultural crops. There are several attributes that can influence oil (percentage of ethereal extract in dry matter - %E.E.D.M.) and protein (percentage of gross protein in dry matter - %G.P.D.M.) amounts in soybean grains, such as, those related to the soil (compaction, structure, nutrients, texture, moisture), plants (nutrients absorbed, rooting, water availability in the leaves, pest attacks) and climate (solar radiation, wind, temperature and humidity). Considering the attributes studied, poor correlation was verified between the spatial variability of soil fertility and texture with oil (percentage of ethereal extract in dry matter - %E.E.D.M.) and protein (percentage of gross protein in dry matter - %G.P.D.M.) amounts in soybean grains from the experimental area. A low coefficient of determination for the multiple linear regression analysis was obtained for the attributes oil and protein contents. Using geostatistical analysis, no spatial dependence was verified for the variables oil (ethereal extract in dry matter - %E.E.D.M.), protein (gross protein in dry matter - %G.P.D.M.), clay and boron amounts. The soil attributes (silt, H+Al, D.M., Ca, Mg, K, SB, CEC, V%, Mn and Cu) showed excellent coefficients of determination in the experimental area, with all coefficients above 85%, except for K, which showed coefficients between 75% and 85%, which are considered good.

Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a variabilidade espacial dos teores de óleo e proteína de grãos de soja e correlacioná-los com atributos do solo. Em uma área aproximada de 9,01ha, foram realizadas 170 coletas de dados em pontos correspondentes aos nós de uma malha regular de 25m. Em um raio de 1m ao redor do ponto central georreferenciado, foram colhidos todos os grãos de soja e coletadas 7 subamostras de solo, totalizando uma amostra composta. A correlação entre dados, visando a explicar a variabilidade espacial da produtividade de culturas agrícolas, é uma das fases mais importantes e sensíveis da Agricultura de Precisão. Muitos são os atributos que podem estar influenciando os teores de óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca – %E.E.M.S.) e proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca – %P.B.M.S.) do grão de soja como, por exemplo, os do solo (compactação, estrutura, nutrientes, textura, umidade), os da planta (nutrientes absorvidos, enraizamento, disponibilidade de água nas folhas, ataque de pragas) e os do clima (radiação solar, vento, temperatura e umidade). Com os atributos utilizados neste estudo não houve correlação satisfatória entre a variabilidade espacial dos atributos da fertilidade e textura do solo com teores de óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca – %E.E.M.S.) e proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca – %P.B.M.S.) da soja da área experimental e também um baixo coeficiente de determinação na análise de regressão linear múltipla para as variáveis óleo e proteína. Quanto à análise geoestatística, as variáveis, óleo (Porcentagem de Extrato Etéreo na Matéria Seca – %E.E.M.S.), proteína (Porcentagem de Proteína Bruta na Matéria Seca – %P.B.M.S.), argila e boro não apresentaram dependência espacial. Na área experimental encontrou-se um ótimo coeficiente de determinação entre as variáveis de atributos do solo (silte, H+Al, M.O., Ca, Mg, K, SB, CTC, V%, Mn eCu) todos maior que 85%, apenas a variável K teve um ajustamento que pode ser considerado bom, ficando entre 75% e 85%. / The purpose of the present study was to determine the spatial variability of oil and protein contents in soybean grains and to correlate these characteristics with soil attributes. In a 9.01ha field, 170 samples were taken at the nodes of a 25m regular grid. Within a 1-m radius around the georeferenced node, all soybean grains were collected, as well as 7 soil subsamples, constituting one compound sample. One of the most important and delicate aspects of Precision Agriculture is correlating data to explain the spatial yield variability of agricultural crops. There are several attributes that can influence oil (percentage of ethereal extract in dry matter – %E.E.D.M.) and protein (percentage of gross protein in dry matter – %G.P.D.M.) amounts in soybean grains, such as, those related to the soil (compaction, structure, nutrients, texture, moisture), plants (nutrients absorbed, rooting, water availability in the leaves, pest attacks) and climate (solar radiation, wind, temperature and humidity). Considering the attributes studied, poor correlation was verified between the spatial variability of soil fertility and texture with oil (percentage of ethereal extract in dry matter – %E.E.D.M.) and protein (percentage of gross protein in dry matter – %G.P.D.M.) amounts in soybean grains from the experimental area. A low coefficient of determination for the multiple linear regression analysis was obtained for the attributes oil and protein contents. Using geostatistical analysis, no spatial dependence was verified for the variables oil (ethereal extract in dry matter – %E.E.D.M.), protein (gross protein in dry matter – %G.P.D.M.), clay and boron amounts. The soil attributes (silt, H+Al, D.M., Ca, Mg, K, SB, CEC, V%, Mn and Cu) showed excellent coefficients of determination in the experimental area, with all coefficients above 85%, except for K, which showed coefficients between 75% and 85%, which are considered good.