Four trials were conducted to evaluate the effects of ensiling whole plant maize with wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS) on its preservation and nutritive value. In the first study, WDGS was blended with whole maize plants at 0% (control), 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%, and ensiled for 120 days in bottle silos in a complete randomized design. Fermentation was monitored by taking samples at day 0, 7, 21, 42 and 120. Results showed a steady decrease (P<0.05) in dry matter (DM) concentration with increasing level of WDGS inclusion. Final silage pH was lowest (P<0.05) for the 40% WDGS treatment (pH 3.62) and highest for the 10% WDGS treatment (pH 3.79). There was no effect (P>0.05) of level of WDGS inclusion on initial buffering capacity (day 0), as well as for day 42 and 120 samples. Lactic acid was higher (P<0.05) at day 120 for the control treatment than those blended with WDGS, which did not differ significantly. The concentration of acetic acid was higher value (P<0.05) for silage treatments blended with WDGS than the control, with that of 40% WDGS level of inclusion recording the highest (P<0.05). The control and 40% WDGS treatments had lower (P<0.05) ammonia nitrogen concentration (g/kg N) than the other treatments at day 120. The second trial involved monitoring ruminal fermentation characteristics of cannulated sheep fed three experimental diets. Formulated diets contained maize silage mixed with 24% dried distillers grains with solubles (MS DDGS treatment ), maize silage mixed with 19.5% sunflower oilcake meal (MS SOM treatment), and silage blend of 91% of whole maize plant/9% WDGS (WDGSMS treatment), all on a DM basis, to obtain iso-nutrient diets. The mean value for rumen pH, NH3N and total VFA concentrations among diets did not differ (P>0.05) among treatments. The individual VFA were similar with only butyric acid being lower (P<0.05) in sheep fed WDGSMS. There were no differences in the acetic:propionic acid ratio among treatments. The third trial involved the determination of DM degradability of the three formulated experimental diets using the nylon bag technique. Effective degradability was measured at two outflow rates, 2% and 5%. The diets did not differ (P>0.05) for washing losses (avalue), slowly degradable DM fraction (b-value) and rate of degradation of DM (c-value). Treatment MS SOM recorded the highest effective degradability with MS DDGS having the lowest at 2% outflow rate. The effective degradability value at 5% outflow rate for WDGSMS was not significantly different from that of MS SOM and MS DDGS, which differed significantly. In the final study, experimental diets were fed to three groups of eight lambs in a growth performance trial. The groups offered MS DDGS and MS SOM had superior (P<0.05) final mass (g/head), average daily intake (gDM/kg0.75) and average daily gain (g/head/day), than those offered WDGSMS. The feed conversion ratio did not differ (P>0.05) among all treatments. / Dissertation (MSc(Agric))--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Animal and Wildlife Sciences / unrestricted

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no / Background In traditional medicine whole plants or mixtures of plants are used rather than isolated compounds. There is evidence that crude plant extracts often have greater in vitro or/and in vivo antiplasmodial activity than isolated constituents at an equivalent dose. The aim of this paper is to review positive interactions between components of whole plant extracts, which may explain this. Methods Narrative review. Results There is evidence for several different types of positive interactions between different components of medicinal plants used in the treatment of malaria. Pharmacodynamic synergy has been demonstrated between the Cinchona alkaloids and between various plant extracts traditionally combined. Pharmacokinetic interactions occur, for example between constituents of Artemisia annua tea so that its artemisinin is more rapidly absorbed than the pure drug. Some plant extracts may have an immunomodulatory effect as well as a direct antiplasmodial effect. Several extracts contain multidrug resistance inhibitors, although none of these has been tested clinically in malaria. Some plant constituents are added mainly to attenuate the side-effects of others, for example ginger to prevent nausea. Conclusions More clinical research is needed on all types of interaction between plant constituents. This could include clinical trials of combinations of pure compounds (such as artemisinin + curcumin + piperine) and of combinations of herbal remedies (such as Artemisia annua leaves + Curcuma longa root + Piper nigum seeds). The former may enhance the activity of existing pharmaceutical preparations, and the latter may improve the effectiveness of existing herbal remedies for use in remote areas where modern drugs are unavailable.

O número das espécies microbianas presentes na forragem no ato da colheita é responsável pelo padrão de fermentação da silagem, sendo que o número de unidades formadoras de colônia (ufc) é alterado ao longo do ciclo da cultura e das condições ambientais, e esse fato, influencia fortemente a eficácia de aditivos utilizados no processo. Neste contexto, três experimentos foram conduzidos a fim de caracterizar a população microbiana em plantas de cana-de-açúcar. No primeiro experimento foi caracterizada a população microbiana em plantas de cana-de-açúcar por meio da técnica de plaqueamento. Os tratamentos impostos foram compostos por duas fontes de adubação (NPK e NPK associado a esteco bovino curtido 120kg de N/ha) da cana-de-açúcar colhidas manualmente com vista à quantificação do número de bactérias ácido láticas, leveduras e mofos, bem como relacionar suas freqüências de ocorrência com efeitos ambientais, fonte de fertilizante e estádio de maturação, com colheitas realizadas aos 10, 12, 14 e 18 meses, correspondendo aos meses de Março, Maio, Julho e Novembro de 2009, respectivamente. No segundo experimento foram avaliadas as variáveis biométricas, morfológicas, dinâmica de acúmulo de MS e dos nutrientes em cana-de-açúcar submetida às fontes de fertilização, descritas anteriormente. No terceiro experimento foi realizada avaliação química e bromatológica de cana-de-açúcar submetida à fontes de adubação. O experimento composto por blocos inteiramente casualizados sendo 6 blocos subdivididos em 2 parcelas. Os dados gerados foram analisados pelo procedimento Proc Mixed e Proc NLIN, do programa SAS. Não se observou efeito do tratamento sobre nunhuma variável avaliada. A produtividade média de massa verde variou entre 162 e 188 tMV/ha, podendo ser considerada elevada. O número de folhas verdes partiu de 9,5 aos 10 meses e atingiu cerca de 10 aos 18, o que é esperado, uma vez que ao passar do tempo há aumento da biomassa das plantas. O mesmo se observo para folhas secas, partindo de cerca de zero folhas por planta até cerca de 3 folhas. O peso das folhas também foi crescente. O peso e comprimento do colmo aumentaram de Março para Maio, mas apartir de Maio e Julho esse crescimento foi estagnado, não aumentando significativamente devido à seca. Porém, apartir de Julho esse crescimento voltou a ocorrer com o aumento das chuvas. A cana-de-açúcar apresentou 10 oBrix aos 10 meses, 17oBrix aos 12 meses e 20obrix aos 20 meses. O índice de maturidade aumentou, saindo de 33,46 aos 10 meses e atingindo 88,5 aos 18 meses. Aos 12 meses a cana-de-açúcar apresentou teor de matéria seca de 24%, e aos 18 meses 28%. Os teores de FDN e FDA da planta inteira dimunuiu ao longo do tempo, dos 10 meses (61% e 38,4% de FDN e FDA, respectivamente) para os 12 meses e permanecendo constante até os 18 meses (55% e 35,6% de FDN e FDA, respctivamente). Foi observado que existe correlação positiva entre DIVMS e do oBrix,e a equação, DIVMS = 41,35 + oBrix ; com R2=0,73 e P<0,01 se estabelecendo como ferramenta importante para se estimar a DIVMS. Ao longo do tempo, a contagem de bactérias ácido láticas e de leveduras foi crescente. De forma geral, todas as frações da planta apresentaram contagem numericamente semelhante, partindo de cerca de 4log ufc/gMV aos 10 meses e atingindo cerca de 5,5 log ufc/gMV aos 18 meses. Aos 10 meses a planta inteira de cana-de-açúcar apresentou contagem de leveduras de 4 log ufc/g MV permanecendo constante até os 18 meses, quando atingiu 5,7 log ufc/g MV. A fonte de adubação, quer seja química ou orgânica, não interfere na população de microrganismos, que entretanto, varia em função do período experimental e das condições climáticas. / The numbe of microbial species in forages during the ensiling is responsible for the silage fermentation, and the numbeof colony forming units (cfu) changes during the crop cycle and environmental conditions. It suggests that the initial microbial profile strongly influences the effectiveness of additives used in the process. In this context, we propose three trials to characterize the microbial population in plants of sugarcane. The first trial evaluated the microbial population in plants of sugarcane by the technique of pour plating. The treatment consisted of two levels of fertilization (NPK and NPK associated with solid manure - 120kg N / ha) applied immediately after sugarcane was harvested by hand. The objective was quantify the number of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and molds, as well as relating their frequencies with environmental effects, fertilization and stage of maturation, with samples taken at 10, 12, 14 and 18 months, corresponding to the months of March, May, July and November 2009. The second trial measured the biometric variables, morphological, the accumulation of dry matter and nutrients in sugarcane subjected the sources of fertilization, as mensioned. The third trial performed chemical assessments of sugarcane subjected to the sources of fertilization. The trials consisted of a completely randomized design with six blocks sub-divided into two plots. Data were analyzed by the procedure Proc Mixed and Proc NLIN of SAS program. There was no effect of treatment in any trial. The fresh yield ranged from 162 to 188tGM/ha which can be considered high. The number of green leaves was increased from 9.5 to 10 to 10 to 18, which is expected, since there is an increase of plant biomass across the time. The same was observed for dead leaves, from about 0 leaves per plant up to 3 leaves. The weight of the leaves was also increased. The weight and length of the stem increased from March to May, and became more intensive from July with increasing rainfall. However, during the dry season (May - July) there was a decreased growing rate.The sugarcane oBrix was 10 at 10 months, 17 oBrix at 12 months and 20oBrix to 20 months. The maturity index increased, from 33.46 to 10 months reaching 88.5 at 18 months. At 12 months the sugarcane showed dry matter content of 24% and 28% at 18 month. The NDF and ADF of the whole plant decreased over time from 10 months (61% and 38.4% NDF and ADF, respectively) for 12 months and remained constant until 18 months (55% and 35 6% NDF and ADF, respectively). A is positive correlation between IVDMD and oBrix was observed, and the equation, IVDMD = 41.35 + oBrix, with R2 = 0.73 and P <0.01 is an important tool to estimate IVDMD. Over time, the counts of lactic acid bacteria were increased. In general, all plant fractions showed similar counts, starting from 4 log cfu/gGM to 10 months and reaching about 5.5 log cfu/gGM to 18 months. At 10 months the whole plant sugarcane had yeast count of 4 log cfu/gGM remaining constant until 18 months, when it reached 5.7 log cfu / g MV. The source of fertilizer, whether chemical or organic, does not interfere in the population of microorganisms, however, varies depending on the experimental period and climatic conditions.

O número das espécies microbianas presentes na forragem no ato da colheita é responsável pelo padrão de fermentação da silagem, sendo que o número de unidades formadoras de colônia (ufc) é alterado ao longo do ciclo da cultura e das condições ambientais, e esse fato, influencia fortemente a eficácia de aditivos utilizados no processo. Neste contexto, três experimentos foram conduzidos a fim de caracterizar a população microbiana em plantas de cana-de-açúcar. No primeiro experimento foi caracterizada a população microbiana em plantas de cana-de-açúcar por meio da técnica de plaqueamento. Os tratamentos impostos foram compostos por duas fontes de adubação (NPK e NPK associado a esteco bovino curtido 120kg de N/ha) da cana-de-açúcar colhidas manualmente com vista à quantificação do número de bactérias ácido láticas, leveduras e mofos, bem como relacionar suas freqüências de ocorrência com efeitos ambientais, fonte de fertilizante e estádio de maturação, com colheitas realizadas aos 10, 12, 14 e 18 meses, correspondendo aos meses de Março, Maio, Julho e Novembro de 2009, respectivamente. No segundo experimento foram avaliadas as variáveis biométricas, morfológicas, dinâmica de acúmulo de MS e dos nutrientes em cana-de-açúcar submetida às fontes de fertilização, descritas anteriormente. No terceiro experimento foi realizada avaliação química e bromatológica de cana-de-açúcar submetida à fontes de adubação. O experimento composto por blocos inteiramente casualizados sendo 6 blocos subdivididos em 2 parcelas. Os dados gerados foram analisados pelo procedimento Proc Mixed e Proc NLIN, do programa SAS. Não se observou efeito do tratamento sobre nunhuma variável avaliada. A produtividade média de massa verde variou entre 162 e 188 tMV/ha, podendo ser considerada elevada. O número de folhas verdes partiu de 9,5 aos 10 meses e atingiu cerca de 10 aos 18, o que é esperado, uma vez que ao passar do tempo há aumento da biomassa das plantas. O mesmo se observo para folhas secas, partindo de cerca de zero folhas por planta até cerca de 3 folhas. O peso das folhas também foi crescente. O peso e comprimento do colmo aumentaram de Março para Maio, mas apartir de Maio e Julho esse crescimento foi estagnado, não aumentando significativamente devido à seca. Porém, apartir de Julho esse crescimento voltou a ocorrer com o aumento das chuvas. A cana-de-açúcar apresentou 10 oBrix aos 10 meses, 17oBrix aos 12 meses e 20obrix aos 20 meses. O índice de maturidade aumentou, saindo de 33,46 aos 10 meses e atingindo 88,5 aos 18 meses. Aos 12 meses a cana-de-açúcar apresentou teor de matéria seca de 24%, e aos 18 meses 28%. Os teores de FDN e FDA da planta inteira dimunuiu ao longo do tempo, dos 10 meses (61% e 38,4% de FDN e FDA, respectivamente) para os 12 meses e permanecendo constante até os 18 meses (55% e 35,6% de FDN e FDA, respctivamente). Foi observado que existe correlação positiva entre DIVMS e do oBrix,e a equação, DIVMS = 41,35 + oBrix ; com R2=0,73 e P<0,01 se estabelecendo como ferramenta importante para se estimar a DIVMS. Ao longo do tempo, a contagem de bactérias ácido láticas e de leveduras foi crescente. De forma geral, todas as frações da planta apresentaram contagem numericamente semelhante, partindo de cerca de 4log ufc/gMV aos 10 meses e atingindo cerca de 5,5 log ufc/gMV aos 18 meses. Aos 10 meses a planta inteira de cana-de-açúcar apresentou contagem de leveduras de 4 log ufc/g MV permanecendo constante até os 18 meses, quando atingiu 5,7 log ufc/g MV. A fonte de adubação, quer seja química ou orgânica, não interfere na população de microrganismos, que entretanto, varia em função do período experimental e das condições climáticas. / The numbe of microbial species in forages during the ensiling is responsible for the silage fermentation, and the numbeof colony forming units (cfu) changes during the crop cycle and environmental conditions. It suggests that the initial microbial profile strongly influences the effectiveness of additives used in the process. In this context, we propose three trials to characterize the microbial population in plants of sugarcane. The first trial evaluated the microbial population in plants of sugarcane by the technique of pour plating. The treatment consisted of two levels of fertilization (NPK and NPK associated with solid manure - 120kg N / ha) applied immediately after sugarcane was harvested by hand. The objective was quantify the number of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and molds, as well as relating their frequencies with environmental effects, fertilization and stage of maturation, with samples taken at 10, 12, 14 and 18 months, corresponding to the months of March, May, July and November 2009. The second trial measured the biometric variables, morphological, the accumulation of dry matter and nutrients in sugarcane subjected the sources of fertilization, as mensioned. The third trial performed chemical assessments of sugarcane subjected to the sources of fertilization. The trials consisted of a completely randomized design with six blocks sub-divided into two plots. Data were analyzed by the procedure Proc Mixed and Proc NLIN of SAS program. There was no effect of treatment in any trial. The fresh yield ranged from 162 to 188tGM/ha which can be considered high. The number of green leaves was increased from 9.5 to 10 to 10 to 18, which is expected, since there is an increase of plant biomass across the time. The same was observed for dead leaves, from about 0 leaves per plant up to 3 leaves. The weight of the leaves was also increased. The weight and length of the stem increased from March to May, and became more intensive from July with increasing rainfall. However, during the dry season (May - July) there was a decreased growing rate.The sugarcane oBrix was 10 at 10 months, 17 oBrix at 12 months and 20oBrix to 20 months. The maturity index increased, from 33.46 to 10 months reaching 88.5 at 18 months. At 12 months the sugarcane showed dry matter content of 24% and 28% at 18 month. The NDF and ADF of the whole plant decreased over time from 10 months (61% and 38.4% NDF and ADF, respectively) for 12 months and remained constant until 18 months (55% and 35 6% NDF and ADF, respectively). A is positive correlation between IVDMD and oBrix was observed, and the equation, IVDMD = 41.35 + oBrix, with R2 = 0.73 and P <0.01 is an important tool to estimate IVDMD. Over time, the counts of lactic acid bacteria were increased. In general, all plant fractions showed similar counts, starting from 4 log cfu/gGM to 10 months and reaching about 5.5 log cfu/gGM to 18 months. At 10 months the whole plant sugarcane had yeast count of 4 log cfu/gGM remaining constant until 18 months, when it reached 5.7 log cfu / g MV. The source of fertilizer, whether chemical or organic, does not interfere in the population of microorganisms, however, varies depending on the experimental period and climatic conditions.

L'extraction aqueuse des lipides de la graine de tournesol est étudiée en contacteur agité. La diffusion à l'intérieur des particules est le facteur limitant de l'échange de matière. Les protéines sont impliquées dans l'entraînement et la stabilisation des lipides par l'eau. Le fractionnement de la plante entière est également étudié avec l'eau en extrusion bi-vis. Un extrait et un raffinat sont obtenus séparément et en une seule étape continue. Des rendements d'extraction en huile de 55 % peuvent être obtenus sous forme d'émulsions huile/eau. Leur stabilité est assurée par la présence à l'interface de tensioactifs : les phospholipides et les protéines voire les pectines. Les extraits se composent aussi d'une phase hydrophile. Prépondérante, elle contient des composés hydrosolubles (protéines, pectines…). Riches en fibres, les raffinats présentent une teneur significative en protéines au comportement thermoplastique. Ils peuvent être transformés en agromatériaux par thermomoulage.

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During photosynthesis Plantaginaceae species can produce glucose derivatives such as iridoid glycosides and alcohol sugars that in addition to sucrose can be exported from leaves. Plantago lanceolata transported sorbitol in addition to sucrose especially at warmer leaf temperatures. However, two iridoids, catalpol and aucubin, found in P. lanceolata were not readily labelled from 14CO2 under any conditions examined. In contrast, in two greenhouse, cut-flower cultivars of Antirrhinum majus the iridoids, antirrhinoside and antirrhide, were readily 14C-labelled along with sucrose but little 14C was recovered in alcohol sugars (e.g., mannitol). The amount of 14C-partitioned into antirrhinoside increased at higher temperatures. Exposing leaves of P. lanceolata and A. majus to reduced-photorespiratory conditions (e.g. short-term CO2 enrichment and/or low O2) increased fixation and export. Under low O2 in P. lanceolata sorbitol 14C-labelling increased relative to sucrose and in A. majus 14C-labelling of sucrose increased relative to antirrhinoside. Also 14C-labelling of antirrhide increased more than antirrhinoside. During both short-term and long-term acclimation to high CO2, whole plant NCER, leaf photosynthesis and export increased in A. majus. Taken together the temperature and CO2 enrichment studies show plasticity in Plantaginaceae species to synthesize and transport sucrose and auxiliary glucose esters and alcohol sugars in a species-specific manner (depending on the rate of carboxylation).