Untersuchungen Über den Einflüß einer Wuchsstoffbehandlung von Tomatenpflanzen auf den ernährungsphysiologischen Wert der Früchte

Zusammenfassung An Albinoratten wurde zusätzlich zum normalen Grundfutter Preßsaftkonzentrat von Tomaten wuchsstoffbehandelter Pflanzen und unbehandelter Pflanzen verabreicht. Bei Beginn der Verfütterung und nach Beendigung derselben wurde jeweils eine Paarung durchgeführt und die Sterblichkeit des Nachwuchses registriert. Es konnte eine erhöhte Mortalität bei Zusatz von Preßsaftkonzentrat behandelter Pflanzen beobachtet werden, doch war der Unterschied nicht statistisch gesichert. Die Orgngewichte der Elterntiere nahmen unter dem Einfluß des Zusatzes ab, und zwar verstärkt, wenn er von wuchsstoffbehandelten Pflanzen stammte. Die Differenz zwischen behandelt und unbehandelt war signifikant für Milz und Nebenniere.

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Summary In addition to the usual standard food, albino rats were fed with the concentrated press-juice of tomatoes, grown on plants treated with growth substance and on untreated plants. At the beginning and at the end of the feeding period, the animals were copulated and the mortality of the new generations was registrated. The mortality was higher in the new generations of animals fed with juice of tomatoes from treated plants, however the difference not being statistically significant. The weight of different organs of the parental animals decreased by the influence of the juice. The decrease was greater, when the juice was taken from tomatoes of treated plants. The difference between treated and untreated was statistically significant for spleen and suprarenal gland.

     

Protein quality and digestibility of new high-lysine barley varieties in growing rats

Four new high-lysine barley mutants, the variety Lysimax, with the high-lysine genelys3a and the mutants mother variety Sultan were grown in a field trial in 1993 at Risø, Denmark. Mutants 609, 1242, 1385 and 1405 yielded in the range of 89 to 98 percent and cv Lysimax yielded 102 percent of cv Sultan (100 percent). One-thousand kernel weights for the mutants were in the range of 87 to 97 percent and cv Lysimax 83 percent of cv Sultan (100 percent). Protein contents of the mutants were slightly higher, in the range of 13.2 to 13.6 percent, than of cv Sultan (13.1 percent) and Lysimax which had a protein content of 12.6 percent. Fat content was higher in Lysimax and in the mutants except for mutant 1385 than in cv Sultan while dietary fibre contents of the barleys were similar. The levels of -glucans and starch were usually lower in Lysimax and in the mutants. The highest lysine levels: 4.6, 4.0 and 3.7 g/16 g N occurred in cv Lysimax and mutants 609 and 1405 compared to 3.3, 3.3 and 3.2 for cv Sultan and mutants 1242 and 1385, respectively. Mutants 609 and 1405 and cv Lysimax also had higher levels of threonine, histidine and valine. The increased lysine contents resulted in large, at most 20 percent, increases in biological value; 88.8, 81.7 and 78.3 percent for cv Lysimax and mutants 609 and 1405 compared to 74.2 percent for cv Sultan. True protein digestibilities and energy digestibilities were slightly lower in Lysimax than in Sultan, 5.3 and 4.3 percentage units, respectively. It is concluded that the development of high-lysine barley varieties is very beneficial for meeting the requirements of indispensable amino acids for humans and monogastric animals. In addition, nitrogen excretion into the environment is drastically reduced due to the higher biological values of the mutants.     

Microbiological evaluation of tofu and tempeh during processing and storage

Tofu samples consisting of Fresh Tofu, Herb Tofu, Tofu Paste, Fried Tofu, Tofu Burger, Smoked Tofu and different types of herbs used for making Herb Tofu were analysed for their microbiological load. Tempeh samples consisted of cook water, inoculated beans and fresh tempeh. Fresh Tofu and Herb Tofu had high bacterial counts (10⁵ cfu/g). Tofu Burger and Smoked Tofu had counts around 10⁴ cfu/g. Tofu Paste and Fried Tofu had low counts (<10² cfu/g). Cutting board, knife and frequent hand contact with product were the major sources of contamination for tofu. Herbs used for making Herb Tofu were highly contaminated (>10⁵ cfu/g). Cook water and cooked beans for tempeh production had lower counts (10⁴ cfu/g). Initial count of fresh tempeh was high (about 10⁸ cfu/g). Most products had counts of >10⁶ cfu/g after 7 days of cold storage. The microbiological quality of the product may improve if producers avoid unnecessary contamination during processing.     

Amylolytic-, trypsin-inhibiting-, and urease-activity in three varieties of soybeans and in soybean plant

Summary A comparative study has been carried out on amylase, urease and trypsin-inhibiting activities in the soybean varieties Adams, Harosoy and Lincoln and in soybean plant material of Harosoy. No significant quantitative difference was found between these activities in the three varieties. Two pH optima, at 5.5 and at 6.4 were found for amylase activity from all three varieties of soybeans. Although the temperature of 60° was most favourable for Adams-, Harosoy-and Lincoln-amylase, the latter lost almost all its activity at 70° whereas that of Adams remained constant.No urease and trypsin-inhibiting activities and only slight amylase activity could be detected in the leaves, stems and empty pods of the soybean plant. Young seeds (three weeks after setting) were compared, on the basis of dry weight, to mature seeds and were found to contain 50% of the trypsin inhibiting activity, 34% of the amylase and only 3% of the urease of the latter.

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Zusammenfassung Eine vergleichende Studie wurde durchgeführt über Amylase-, Urease- und Trypsin-hemmende Wirkung der Sojabohnen-Sorten Adams, Harosoy und Lincoln sowie in Sojabohnenpflanzen der Sorte Harosoy. Keine mengenmäßig-signifikanten Unterschiede in der Wirkung fanden sich bei den drei Sorten. Zwei pH-Optima ergaben sich für die Amylase-Aktivität der drei Sojabohnen-Sorten bei 5,5 und 6,4. Obwohl die Temperatur von 60° sehr günstig für die Amylase der Sorten Adams, Harosoy und Lincoln war, verlor die Amylase der letztgenannten Sorte fast ihre gesamte Wirksamkeit bei 70°, während die der Sorte Adams dabei konstant blieb.Keine Urease- und Trypsin-hemmende Wirkung und eine nur leichte Amylase-Aktivität konnte in den Blättern, Sproßachsen und in den leeren Hülsen der Sojabohnen-Pflanze nachgewiesen werden. Junge Samen (drei Wochen nach der Aussaat) wurden auf Trockengewichtsbasis mit reifen Samen verglichen. Es wurde bei den jungen Samen — im Vergleich zu den reifen — eine nur 50%ige Trypsin-hemmende Wirkung, eine 34%ige der Amylase und eine nur 3%ige der Urease ermittelt.

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Resumen Se ha efectuado un estudio comparativo sobre las actividades de la amilasa, la ureasa y el inhibidor de la tripsina en las variedades de porotos de soya Adams, Harosoy y Lincoln, así como en algunas partes vegetativas de la variedad Harosoy. No se encontraron ningunas diferencias cuantitativas entre las actividades de estas variedades. Se encontraron dos valores optimales del pH, 5.5 y 6.4, para la amilasa de todas las tres variedades de porotos de soya. Aunque la temperatura más favorable para la amilasa de las variedades Adams, Harosoy y Lincoln fuera 60°, esta última perdió casi toda su actividad a 70°, mientras que la actividad de la variedad Adams se quedó sin cambiar.No se pudo demostrar la presencia de ureasa y actividad inhibidora de la tripsina en las hojas, los tallos y las cápsulas vacías de las plantas de soya, y se encontró solamante una ligera actividad de amilasa en estas partes vegetativas. Se compararon, en base seca, semillas nuevas (a las tres semanas de formarse) con semillas maduras. Se encontró que las primeras exhibieron 50% de la actividad inhibidora de la tripsina, 34% de la actividad de amilasa y solo 3% de la actividad de ureasa, en comparación con las actividades de las semillas maduras.

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Resumé Une étude comparative a été faite sur les activités de l'amylase, l'uréase et l'activité inhibitrice de la trypsine, dans les variétés de fèves de soya: Adams, Harosoy et Lincoln ainsi que sur différents stades de l'appareil végatatif du soya Harosoy. Aucune différence quantitative, significative, ne fut trouvée entre les activités dans les trois variétés. Deux pH optima à 5.5 et à 6.4 furent trouvés pour l'activité de l'amylase de toutes les trois variétés de fèves de soya. Bien que la témperature de 60° fut la plus favorable pour l'amylase de Adams, Harosoy et Lincoln, l'amylase de ces 2 derniers perdit presque toute son activité à 70° tandis que l'amylase dAdams resta constante.Ni activité d'urease, ni activité inhibitrice de trypsine ainsi que très peu d'amylase ne furent observés dans les feuilles, tiges et gousses vides de la plante soya. De jeunes semences (trois semaines après la fécondation) furent comparées, sur la base du poids sec, à des semences adultes et furent trouvées contenir 50% de l'activité inhibitrice de la trypsine, 34% de l'amylase et rien que 3% de l'uréase par rapport aux graines adultes.

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Physicochemical Properties of Cissus Gum Powder Extracted with the Aid of Edible Starches

Gum powder was extracted from the stem and root of the cissus (Cissus populnea Guill and perr Ampelidacae) plant using water. Extraction was facilitated by the incorporation of 25–50% edible starches of sweet cassava, sweet potato, and maize. Dry samples were milled and sieved through a 250-m sieve. Proximate and physicochemical properties of the gum samples were determined using standard methods. Results of the proximate analyses showed that protein and ash contents of the root gum were appreciably higher than those of the stem gum. Values of the crude fiber and ether extract of the root gum were lower than those of the stem gum. Inclusion of edible starches in the extraction process appreciably lowered proximate values. Results of the physicochemical properties showed that cissus gum samples did not form true gel but a putty-like mass. Addition of starches at various levels did not alter the characteristic putty-like nature of the gum. The gum samples had a remarkably low oil absorption capacity. Cissus gum samples had appreciably higher emulsion capacity and stability than the samples containing starch. The pH of the cissus gum powder and those of the starch-containing samples lie in the low-acid range (5.69–6.49). Cissus gum samples were highly hygroscopic; however, the addition of starch lowered the hygroscopicity. Incorporation of 25% starch into cissus mucilage enhanced extraction of the gum without adverse alteration of the physicochemical properties.     

Developmental changes in composition and quality of prickly pear cactus cladodes (nopalitos)

The composition and quality of edible tender stems or cladodes of 3 Prickly Pear Cactus species (Opuntia amyclaea, O. ficus-indica, and O. inermis) were studied at different stages of development. This traditional Mexican vegetable is called nopalitos in Spanish and cactus leaves in English. Cladodes harvested when 20 cm in length have the following average composition per 100 g: 91.7 g of water, 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of lipid, 1.3 g of ash, 1.1 g of crude fiber, 4.6 g of complex carbohydrates and 0.82 g of simple sugars, 12.7 mg of ascorbic acid and 28.9 µg of carotenes. The cladode's juice has an average pH of 4.6, 0.45% titratable acidity and 6.9% soluble solids. The components which varied most during development of the cladodes were: carotenes, acidity and total carbohydrates which increased, and protein and crude fiber (acid-detergent) which decreased. The nutritive value of the tender cladodes in the stages of growth at which they are commonly harvested and consumed (15 to 25 cm long weighing 50 to 80 g per stem), was similar for the 3 species.     

Das Vorkommen der für Mensch und Tier essentiellen Aminosäuren in Vitalzonen (Aktivzonen) und in Speichergeweben einiger niederen und höheren Pflanzen

Zusammenfassung Eine Auswertung von etwa 15 000 mikrobiologischen Bestimmungen von essentiellen Aminosäuren (EAS) in Nahrungspflanzen bzw. deren Teilorganen und anatomisch differenzierten Zonen ergaben biochemische Zusammenhänge, die zu folgenden Schlüssen führten:Die bisher auf die menschliche Nahrung und das tierische Futter beschränkten Begriffe, essentielle Aminosäuren und EAS-Index nachB. L. Oser, die somit termini technici der Human- und Tierernährung darstellen, bedürfen einer Erweiterung auf die Pflanze, da die für das Tier lebensnotwendigen Aminosäuren nach unseren Befunden auch eine analoge Bedeutung für die Lebensfunktionen der Pflanze besitzen.In bestimmten pflanzlichen Gewebezonen, in denen Zellteilungen oder andere für das Leben der Pflanze entscheidend wichtige Prozesse ablaufen, findet sich eine im Verhältnis zum Rohprotein günstige Anreicherung essentieller Aminosäuren, die wiederum zu einer hohen Biologischen Eiweißwertigkeit führt, ausgedrückt als EAS-Index nachB. L. Oser, während andere Zonen, z.B. Speichergewebe, nur niedrige EAS-Indices aufweisen.Aus diesem Grunde wird vorgeschlagen, solche mit Vitalprozessen verknüpften pflanzlichen Gewebezonen zur besseren Kennzeichnung ihrer ernährungsphysiologischen Bedeutung für Mensch und Tier Vitalzonen oder — gemäß einem Vorschlag vonJ. Kisser, Wien — Aktivzonen zunennen.Beweise für die Richtigkeit der Überlegungen, die zu dieser Benennung führen, werden durch ein umfangreiches Untersuchungsmaterial geliefert.

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Summary About 15 000 microbiological determinations of essential amino acids (EAA) in food plants respectively in their different organs and in differentiated zones (as regard anatomy) showed biochemical relations, which lead us to the following conclusions:Untill present notions as Essential Amino Acids and the EAA-Index (B. L. Oser) are termini technici of human and animal nutrition. They are restricted to the metabolism of men and animals. According to our investigations those notions have to be extended, as the essential amino acids — essential for men and animals — are obviously essential for life function in plants too.In certain zones of plant tissue, where cell division or other active processes, important for plant life, take place, we find a favorable increase of essential amino acids, leading to a high biological value of proteins (EAA-Index according toB. L. Oser), while other zones, e.g. storage tissues, have only a low EAA-Index.In order to better mark the signification (as regard human nutrition) we propose to call those active plant tissues showing a high EAA-Index: Vitalzonen (vitalzones) oder — according toJ. Kisser-Wien — Aktivzonen (active zones).An extensive experimental material justifies the accuracy of our deduction and the necessity of the new term.

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Résumé Environ 15 000 dosages microbiologiques des acides aminés essentiels (EAA) dans les plantes alimentaires, dans leurs organes ou dans les zones anatomiques différenciées ont donné des relations biochimiques qui ont abouti aux conclusions suivantes:Jusqu'à présent les notions acides aminés essentiels et Indice d'amino acides selonB. L. Oser (les deux comme termini technici de l'alimentation des hommes et des animaux) sont limitées à la nourriture de l'homme et au fourrage des animaux. Mais nos travaux expérimentaux montrent que cette notion doit être étendue aux plantes puisque les acides aminés essentiels sont également essentiels pour les fonctions vitales des plantes.Dans certains tissue végétaux dans lesquels se produisent les divisions cellulaires, ou dans les zones qui sont très importantes pour les opérations du métabolisme végétal, on trouve une augmentation favorable des acides aminés essentiels, par rapport à la protéine brute. Cette augmentation amène une haute valeur biologique des protéines (Indice selonB. L. Oser), tandis que d'autres zones (par exemple les tissus de réserve) n'ont qu'une valeur biologique faible.C'est pourquoi nous nous proposons — pour bien marquer leur importance nutritive — de nommer ces tissus vitaux — qui dirigent le métabolisme végétale: Vitalzonen (zones vitales) ou selonJ. Kisser-Wien: Aktivzonen (zones actives).Notre opinion se fonde sur un ensemble considérable de données experimentales.

     

Zusammenhänge zwischen den für die Blaufleckigkeit der Kartoffelknolle verantwortlichen Inhaltsstoffen

Zusammenfassung Mit der Faktorenanlyse nach der Hauptachsenmethode und der aufbauenden multiplen Regressionsanalyse, unter Einbeziehung von 56 Einflußgrößen, konnte gezeigt werden, daß die Blaufleckigkeit von Kartoffelknollen im wesentlichen vom Gehalt an Trockensubstanz, -Aminobuttersäure, Lysin, Isochlorogensäure und den Mineralstoffen Ca und K abhängt. Eine kausale Erklärung des gesamten Komplexes Blaufleckigkeit ist allerdings zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt noch nicht möglich.

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Relationships between black spot of potatoes and several constituents of the tuber. With a factorial analysis and a multiple regression analysis could be shown that from 56 investigated constituents of the potato tuber only the dry matter content, aminobutyric acid, lysine, isochlorogenic acid, and potassium and calcium content influence the appearance of black spots.A causal explanation of the black spot phenomenon at present is not possible. Further investigations are necessary.

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Résumé Relations entre la tâche noire des pommes de terre et divers constituants du tubercule.L'analyse factorielle, l'analyse de la régression multiple ont pu démontrer que sur 56 constituants déterminés dans le tubercule de pomme de terre seuls l'acide aminobutyrique, la lysine, l'acide isochlorogénique, le taux de potassium et de calcium agissent sur la formation de la tâche noire.Une explication causale du phénomène tâche noire n'est pas encore possible pour l'instant. De nouvelles recherches sont nécessaires.

     

Licht- und elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen an Weizen- und Kartoffelstärke

Zusammenfassung Die elektronenmikroskopische Ultradünnschnittechnik lässt sich auf Reservestärken wegen Verquellung der Stärkekorn-Dünnschnitte nicht anwenden, wohl aber nach Lintnerisierung d.i. partielle HCl-Hydrolyse der Stärken bei Zimmertemperatur. Auf diese Weise kann die Schichtung der Stärkekörner elektronenmikroskopisch abgebildet werden (Buttrose 1960); in Übereinstimmung mit Angaben der Literatur wurde an der Peripherie von Weizengrosskörnern eine Schichtbreite bis herab zu 1/10µ und bei Kartoffelstärke eine gleichmässige Schichtung ähnlicher Grössenordnung gefunden. PWS-Nachkontrastierung führt besonders bei Weizenstärke zu einer deutlicheren Darstellung der Schichtung.Die elektronenmikroskopische Darstellung von Radiärstrukturen (Mikrofibrillen) wurde bisher hauptsächlich an Stärkekorn-Bruchstücken versucht. Durchstrahlbare Präparationen ergaben an beiden Stärkearten Andeutungen solcher Radiärstrukturen. Kohleabdrücke von zerriebener lintnerisierter Kartoffelstärke ergaben ähnliche Mikrofibrillen wie sieSterling &Pangborn (1960) abgebildet haben.

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Summary The electronmicroscopic ultrathin-cutting-technique is not successful in case of reserve starch because there is swelling of the thincuttings of starch granules, however, it is possible after Lintnerisation i.e. partial HCl-hydrolysing of the starches at room temperature. In this way the lamellation of starch granules can be demonstrated by the electronmicroscope (Buttrose 1960); in accordance with the literature it was found that in the periphery of the great granules of wheat the periodicity of lamellation was nearly 1/10µ and there was also an equal submicroscopic lamellation in potato starch granules. PWA-poststaining on wheat starch results in more distinct lamellation.Electronmicroscopical studies on radial structure (microfibrils) were carried out till now, especially in fragments of starch granules. Preparations directly used in the EM, reveal such radial structures in both types of starch. Carbon repliques of fragmented lintnerised potato starch yield similar microfibrils as indicated bySterling &Pangborn (1960).

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Résumé La technique des coupes ultrafines électronmicroscopiques n'est pas accessible aux amidons de réserve à cause de gonflement des coupes fines des grains d'amidon, mais c'est possible après Lintnerisation, cela veut dire: HCl-hydrolyse partiale des amidons à température normale. De telle manière la lamellation des grains d'amidon peut être démontrée en électronmicroscope (Buttrose 1960). En accordance avec la littérature, la périodicité de la lamellation dans la périphérie des grands grains de froment était trouvée presque jusqu'à 1/10µ et aussi une lamellation submicroscopique égale dans l'amidon de pomme de terre. PWA-postcoloration rend la représentation de la lamellation, plus distincte spécialement dans l'amidon de froment.La présentation électronmicroscopique des structures radiales (microfibrilles) était essayée jusqu'aujourd'hui principalement aux fragments de grains d'amidon. Préparations irradiées à travers ont rendus telles structures radiales à tous les deux amidons. Appliques de carbon des grains fragmentés lintnerisés d'amidon de pomme de terre indiquaient des microfibrilles similaires commeSterling &Pangborn (1960) les ont présentées.

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Traditional production and chemical composition ofNdaleyi,a Nigerian fermented pearl millet food

Ndaleyi, a fermented, sun dried agglomerated powder produced from pearl millet or sorghum is one of the most popular foods consumed in Nigeria, mostly by the Kanuri people of Borno State. Its traditional production is described. The mean yields ofndaleyi (mainly starch),chir (millet gluten) and bran (overtail orbina) were 30.6, 22.5 and 21.5%, recpectively. A mean yield loss of 20% was observed. Chemical analysis revealed thatchir and bran have higher protein, fat and ash contents thanndaleyi. The titratable acidities (as percent lactic acid) ofndaleyi andchir were 0.9 and 0.3, while their pH values were 3.3 and 3.5, respectively.     

The yield and quality of F1 hybrids of several vegetable plants,compared with standard varieties

Summary In cucumbers some of the F₁ hybrids proved to be more resistant to diseases and more tolerant to a cool temperature. The most productive and the earliest F₁ hybrids, having also the highest percentage of marketable fruits were obtained from crosses, when as a mother parent the inbred line No. 9 of Borszczagowski variety was used and as the father parent the variety 53 BSC white spine.The use of F₁ hybrids seems to improve the possibilities of the production of sweet pepper in cooler countries, like Poland. In experiments, conducted in East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Poland in years 1961 and in Poland also in 1963 the F₁ hybrids gave in all cases earlier and higher yields than the best local standard varieties.In tomatoes the most promising F₁ hybrids seem to be the crosses between a Polish variety Mory 33 and Russian varieties Sztambowy Alpatiewa and Miczurinskij rannij. In the greenhouse trials some of F₁ hybrids, like Nr. 10 x Bizon, Harzfeuer, Weibulls Immuna, Kecskemet Nr. 6, Eurocross gave higher early yields than standard varieties.With onions, most of the F₁ hybrids obtained in the U.S.A. were too early and poor keepers under Polish climatic conditions. Work is conducted to obtain F₁ hybrids of the type of our standard onion variety Wolska, globular in shape and straw yellow in color, but more uniform in all varietal characters.Good results with F₁ hybrids have been also obtained with the Bulgarian F₁ hybrid of Eggplant Nr. 12 x Delikates and also with a Danish F₁ hybrid of Brussel sprouts.

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Zusammenfassung Einige Hybridsorten der Gurke haben sich in unseren Prüfungen als widerstandsfähiger gegen Krankheiten erwiesen und auch ihre Ansprüche an die Temperatur waren geringer. Die besten F₁ Hybriden wurden von Kreuzungen erhalten, bei denen die Linie Nr. 9 der Borszczagowski Gurkensorte als Muttersorte und die Sorte 53 BVC als Vatersorte benutzt wurden.Die Benutzung von Hybridsorten scheint die Möglichkeiten des Anbaues von Gemüsepaprika in Ländern mit kühlerem Klima wie Polen zu verbessern. In den Versuchen, die in Ost-Deutschland, Tschechoslowakei — während zweier—und in Polen — während dreier Jahre — durchgeführt wurden, waren die Hybridsorten immer früher erntereif und lieferten höhere Erträge als die Standardsorten.Bei den Tomaten scheinen die besten Hybridsorten die Kreuzungen zwischen der polnischen Sorte Mory 33 und den sowjetischen Sorten Sztambowyj Alpatiewa oder Miczurinskij rannij zu liefern. In den Versuchen mit Gewächshaustomaten erbrachten manche Hybridsorten wie Nr. 10 x Bizon, Harzfeuer, Weibulls Immune, Keckskemet Nr. 6, Eurocross eine frühere Ernte mit höheren Erträgen als die besten Standortsorten.Fast alle in Amerika erhaltenen Hybridsorten von Zwiebeln waren für polnische Klimaverhältnisse zu früh und deshalb nicht genug lagerfest. Es wird jetzt an der Züchtung einer Zwiebel Hybridsorte mit den Eigenschaften unserer Standardsorte Wolska aber mit der Ausgeglichenheit der Sortenmerkmale einer Hybridsorte gearbeitet.Gute Ergebnisse sind auch mit der bulgarischen Hybridsorte der Eierfrucht (Nr. 12 x Delikates) und mit der dänischen Hybridsorte des Rosenkohls (Jade F₁) erhalten worden.

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Résumé Dans nos expériences nous avons constaté, que les variétés hybrides de concombre sont plus resistantes aux maladies et sont moins exigeantes en chaleur. Nous avons obtenu les meilleurs concombres hybrides F₁ par croisement de la lignée No. 9 de Borszczagowski comme plante maternelle avec la variété 53 BVC comme plante paternelle.Il nous semble possible que l'utilisation de variétés hybrides donnera des meilleures possibilitês de culture du paprica dans les pays de climat frais, par exemple en Pologne. Les expériences menées en Pologne pendant 3 ans ont montré, que les variétés hybrides étaient toujours plus précoces et donnaient toujours plus de fruits que les variétés locales.Nous avons obtenu les meilleurs hybrides de tomate en croisant la variété polonaise Mory 33 avec les variétés de URSS Sztambowyj Alpatieva ou Miczurinskij rannij. Les expériences concernant les tomates cultivées dans les serres ont montré, que quelques varietés hybrides telles que No. 10 x Bizon, Harzfeuer, Weibulls Immune, Kecskemet No. 6, Eurocross ont donné plus de fruits et étaient plus précoces que les meilleures variétés locales.Presque toutes les variétés hybrides américaines d'oignon se sont montrées trop précoces dans les conditions climatiques de Pologne et c'est pourquoi elles se conservent mal pendant le stockage. Une variété hybride d'oignon, ayant toutes les qualités de la variété polonaise standard Wolska et ayant en même temps les qualités d'une variété hybride est encore l'objet des études actuelles en vue de l'amélioration de cette plante.Nous avons en aussi des bons resultats avec une variété hybride d'aubergine de Bulgarie No. 12 x Delikates et avec une variété hybride de chou de Bruxelles d'origine danoise Jade F₁.

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Physical and biochemical properties of green banana flour

Banana flour prepared from two cooking banana varieties, namely Alukehel and Monthan, were evaluated for their physical and biochemical characteristics. The yields of flour averaged 31.3% for Alukehel and 25.5% for Monthan. The pH of the flour ranged from 5.4 to 5.7. The bulk density and particle size distribution were also measured. The average chemical composition (% dry matter) of the flours were as follows: crude protein, 3.2; crude fat, 1.3; ash, 3.7; neutral detergent fiber, 8.9; acid detergent fiber, 3.8; cellulose, 3.1; lignin, 1.0 and hemicellulose, 5.0. Carbohydrate composition indicated the flour to contain 2.8% soluble sugars, 70.0% starch and 12.0% non-starch polysaccharides. Potassium is the predominant mineral in banana flour. Fresh green banana is a good source of vitamin C, but almost 65% is lost during the preparation of flour. Oxalate content (1.1–1.6%) of banana flour is probably nutritionally insignificant. The overall results are suggestive of the potential of green bananas as a source of flour.     

Etude submicroscopique de la structure des reserves nutritives de l'orge

Résumé Dans notre étude submicroscopique des réserves nutritives de l'orge, nous avons pu mettre en évidence d'une façon précise, l'existence des films protéiques longitudinaux et transversaux se trouvant à l'intérieur du grain d'amidon. Un film transversal semble trancher une partie du corps du grain d'amidon, ce qui a été confirmé par l'étude d'une suspension alcoolique (préparée aux Ultra-Sons) et ombragée (métalisée) avec du chrome.Des coupes fines démontrent que les lamelles protéiques sont disposées radialement à l'intérieur des grains d'amidon, et que la structure de l'amidon d'orge est disposée en couches concentriques.Une fissure médiane caractéristique pour les Hordeae a été mise en évidence, ainsi que celle d'une bande pectique à l'intérieur des parois cellulaires. La structure fine de la cellulose en forme de lattice, a pu être ressortie, de même que l'existence de Ponts Intercellulaires avec des Desmosomes.La fixation (OsO₄ suivie de AWP) et l'inclusion dans du methacrylate (buthyl+methyl) 4:1 a été choisie, vu que ce procédé donnait les meilleurs résultats.La fixation avec UO₂ (NO₃)₂ donne aussi de bons résultats, tandis que celle à l'iode doit encore être développée.

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Summary Submicroscopic studies of barley endosperm showed that protein membranes are radialy disposed inside the starch granules. A perpendicular membrane seems to separate a part of the starch granule. The granular consistency of these starch granules has been put into evidence, as well as a medial fissure, caracteristic for Hordeae, well defined.Besides, it was possible to show that the interior of the cell wall consists of a pectic band, and that adjacent cells are connected by intercellular bridges with desmosomes.No great difference was found between fixation with OsO₄ followed by AWP, and the one with H₂ Pt Cl₆.Fixation with uranil nitrate UO₂ (NO₃)₂ was also tried, but the material not yet studied.The fixation with iodide has still to be developped as it is known that iodide, even in dilute concentrations, may form an undesirable coat arround the starch grain.Methacrylate was prefered to araldite, as it can be evaporated under the electronic beam and is well recommended byWykoff (32) andBahr (3). Plexiglas inclusions have still to be tried out.The staining with (O_SO₄+AWP) and evaporation of the inclusion material, gives the possibility to obtain pictures of the cell interior tel quel, which opens new pathways for the future.

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Zusammenfassung Elektronenmikroskopische Studien des Gerstenendosperms zeigten, daß Proteinfilme im Stärkekorn radial gelegen sind. Haftproteine und Lipoproteide konnten besser zur Geltung gebracht werden. Zwickelprotein dagegen nur in einigen Fällen.Ein konzentrischer Aufbau der Stärkekörner, sowie die für die Hordeae charakteristische Medianspalte, wurde nachgewiesen.Es scheint, daß eine Proteinmembran einen Teil der großen Stärkekörner, von der Hauptmasse trennt. Diese Erscheinung konnte außerdem durch Oberflächenstudien hervorgehoben werden.Der Feinbau der Zellwände und das Vorhandensein einer Pektinschicht im Inneren der Zellmembranen konnte durch Fixierung mittels (OsO₄+AWP) und Verdunstung des Methacrylats, hervorgehoben werden.Diese neue Technik erlaubte noch das Vorhandensein von Interzellularbrücken und Desmosomen zu zeigen.Kein großer Unterschied konnte zwischen der Fixierung mit (OsO₄+AWP) und H₂Pt Cl₆, gefunden werden.Wegen Zeitmangel konnte das mit Uranyl-Nitrat UO₂(NO₃)₂ fixierte Material nicht untersucht werden.Methacrylat wurde dem Araldit und Plexiglas als Einbettungsmittel vorgezogen, da es durch Elektronenstrahlen verdampft werden kann.Diese Methode ermöglicht in der Zukunft das Studium der Änderungen, die im Inneren von Zellen durch physikalische und chemische Mittel hervorgerufen werden.

     

Effect of alkaline treatment (‘akanwu’) and supplementary value of corn or crayfish on the protein quality of breadfruit (Treculia Africana)

The effect of treatment and supplementary value of corn (C) or crayfish (CR) on the protein quality of breadfruit (Treculia Africana) flours were studied in eighteen young rats. The 7030 or 701515 (Protein basis) combinations of breadfruit flours and corn or crayfish or both provided 1.6g N/100 g diet for the 35 day study. The addition of akanwu to the cooking water reduced cooking time and crude protein and saved fuel. The addition of akanwu and replacement of CR with C was not beneficial as judged by the parameters tested except for the wt. gain and PER. On the other hand, when crayfish was the only source of supplementary protein (30%) to breadfruit cooked without akanwu there were increases in all parameters tested over those with added akanwu except for the N intake, wt. gain, and PER.These results appear to suggest that addition of akanwu to TA was detrimental to its protein utilization and that TA appears to be an economic source of N in areas where it is a staple. Based on the results of this study, one would suggest that the use of akanwu as a tenderizer should be seriously looked into before further use.     

Beitraege zur Kenntnis mexikanischer Drogen,Pflanzen und Nahrungsmittel

Zusammenfassung Es werden die Charakteristiken und die Zusammensetzung des aus den Samen von Trichilia Specos (Napahuitl) gewonnenen Oels bestimmt.cf. Tesis, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 1946.Vorhergehende Mitteilungen erschienen in Ciencia, Mexico.     

Growth and lipid metabolism as affected by feeding of hull-less barleys with and without supplemental β-glucanase

Three hull-less barleys, Washonupana (WSNP), Waxbar (WXB), and Bangsa (BGS), were fed to broiler chicks in 21% protein diets containing 0.5% cholesterol in replicate trials. A corn-based diet, with added cholesterol, served as a control. Alternate diets were supplemented with -glucanase (ENZ). -glucan content ranged from 4.9% to 6.1% and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) from 3.6% to 7.5% in the barleys. Data from the two trials were pooled for statistical analysis by the SAS General Linear Models procedure. In body weight gain, chicks fed WSNP — ENZ were lower (P<0.05) than all other treatments. The -glucanase supplement to the WXB and BGS barley tended to improve gains, but the differences were not significant for either barley. Feed to gain ratios were lowest (P<0.0001) for corn fed chicks and lower (P<0.05 toP<0.0001) for those fed the barley+ENZ diets compared to barley –ENZ. Chicks fed barley diets had lower (P<0.05) total serum cholesterol (TSC) and LDL-cholesterol than those fed corn diets, regardless of ENZ supplementation. For chicks on barley –ENZ diets, TSC levels for WSNP, WXB, and BGS were 146, 152, and 142 mg/dl respectively and for chicks on barley +ENZ diets, 218, 200, and 178 mg/dl. LDL-cholesterol levels followed the same trend and there was little difference in serum triglycerides. The BGS+ENZ lowered TSC 30% from the corn control compared to 10.7% and 18% for WSNP+ENZ and WXB+ENZ, suggesting additional hypocholesterolemic factors, possibly tocotrienol and SDF other than 13, 14 -D-glucans.Contribution No. J-2487, Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. This research was supported, in part, by a grant from the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, Great Falls, MT, U.S.A.     

Effect of traditional open sun-drying and solar cabinet drying on carotene content and vitamin A activity of green leafy vegetables

Dried green leafy vegetables constitute a major dietary source of provitamin A carotenoids for people living in semi-arid areas of Tanzania. In the present study, eight vegetable varieties commonly consumed in these areas were either traditionally sun-dried or solar-dried, and the amount of provitamin A carotenoids were determined by HPLC. In the fresh blanched leaves, the contents of -carotene, -carotene, 9-cis--carotene and 13-cis--carotene were in the range of 526–917, 12–39, 80–136 and 16–40 g/g dry matter/basis; dmb, respectively. The average amounts of all-trans--carotene in the leaves after blanching, solar drying and open sun-drying were 662, 502 and 353 g/g dmb, respectively, all significantly different from each other (p <0.001). The average amounts of all-trans--carotene were 21, 15 and 8 g/g dmb (p <0.05) and of 9-cis--carotene 101, 82 and 63 g/g dmb (p <0.05) in the blanched, solar-dried and open sun-dried samples, respectively. Estimation of the amount of retinol equivalents provided by the dried vegetables for preparation of an edible portion of 100 g relish showed that solar-dried vegetables contributed more (between 120–275%) than the recommended level of vitamin A, and on average 43% more retinol equivalents than relishes of open sun-dried vegetables.Thus, it is concluded that the amount of provitamin A-carotenes in traditionally treated vegetables were highly reduced by open sun-drying while solar drying resulted in significantly more retention of the carotenes. All-trans--carotene and 9-cis--carotene were similarly affected as all-trans--carotene by the two drying methods. Consumption of a 100 g portion of solar-dried vegetable relish could provide the recommended daily intake of vitamin A.     

Changes in carbohydrate and nitrogenous components and amylase activities during germination of grain amaranth

Grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus), Yercaud local variety, was soaked overnight and germinated for 192 h taking the soaked grains as the zero time (0 h) sample. The changes in the activities of - and -amylases, starch, sugar, protein and lysine contents during germination are reported. Activity of -amylase was high in the 0 h soaked grains, while -amylase activity was high in 72 h germinated grains. The joint action of the amylases resulted in a decrease of starch content from 0 to 192 h in germinated grains and an increase in total sugars during the initial period of germination.Protein nitrogen was found to decrease from 48 h to 192 h accompanied by an increase in free amino acid and non-protein nitrogen contents. Total lysine content was found to be increased by 31% in 24 h germinated grain amaranth. Protein fractionation of raw, soaked and 24 h germinated grain amaranth showed that the distribution of different types of proteins varied during germination of the grains. An increase of water soluble protein content was noticed in 24 h germinated grains.     

In Vitro Digestibility of Banana Starch Cookies

Banana starch was isolated and used for preparation of two types of cookies. Chemical composition and digestibility tests were carried out on banana starch and the food products, and these results were compared with corn starch. Ash, protein, and fat levels in banana starch were higher than in corn starch. The high ash amount in banana starch could be due to the potassium content present in this fruit. Proximal analysis was similar between products prepared with banana starch and those based on corn starch. The available starch content of the banana starch preparation was 60% (dmb). The cookies had lower available starch than the starches while banana starch had lower susceptibility to the in vitro -amylolysis reaction. Banana starch and its products had higher resistant starch levels than those made with corn starch.     

Influence of grain quality,heat, and processing time on the reduction of aflatoxin B1 levels in ‘tuwo’ and ‘ogi’: Two cereal-based products

During the production of tuwo from laboratory-contaminated corn (AFB₁:150 mcg/kg) and sorghum (AFB₁:87.5 mcg/kg) grains, reductions in the aflatoxin-B₁ levels of pastes boiled for 30 min and 60 min were found to be 68.0% and 80.8%, respectively. In the preparation of ogi from contaminated corn and sorghum grains, reductions of about 72.5% and 71.4%, respectively, were obtained after fermentation at ambient conditions. Reconstitution of ogi paste into a porridge (akamu) considerably reduced the AFB level.