Chemical composition and antioxidant capacity in edible biomass of tagasaste (Chamaecytisus proliferus var. palmensis)

Sulas, L.; Canu, Simone; Carroni, Antonio Melchiorre; Re, Giovanni Antonio; Salis, Mauro; Piluzza, Giovanna

doi:10.5897/ajar2016.11664

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“…During the growing season, leaves are one of the most important biomass components. According to [8], TotP, NTP, and TP recorded in Tree Lucerne; it also says that it exceeds the values found in annual Mediterranean grasses, legumes, and plants, such as Lolium rigidum Gaud., Medicago polymorpha L., Medicago arabica L., Plantago lanceolata L., Trifolium cherleri L. and T. resupinatum L.…”

Section: As a Foddermentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Tree Lucerne is a native of the Canary Islands [2,3,7,13,14], but it is not native to the most countries like Australia, South Africa, Rwanda, New Zealand and Ethiopia [15] It is a tree that is well adapted to the cold and tropical regions of Africa, including the tropics of Ethiopia [16]. It is the best suitable tree for the highlands of East Africa [8]. In the published article by [17] showed that the tree Lucerne originated in New Zealand at an altitude of 200-400 m above sea level; the distribution has been found to be extensive (above 2000 m) outside the baseline and adapted to high production [10].…”

Section: Overviews Of Tree Lucerne Origin and Distributionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Growing fast, it blooms first and is easily available in [7,24]. As mentioned in [8], it can be used to correct the current grazing shortages caused by prolonged dry seasons and harsh environmental conditions. It has also been reported that it has a better flower head than recorded in C. citrinus and V. amygdalina [25].…”

Section: As a Foddermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As mentioned by [3], it shows slight morphological changes during the dry season, but the leaves staying green. It may be the best explorative tree for the highlands of East Africa [8]. So it is a quality feed during the year.…”

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“…Ecologically, it is valuable for soil conservation purposes [10]. The leaves, twigs (good stems) and pods are some of the edible ones [8].…”

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Ecological, Commercial and Economic Significance of the Tree Lucerne: A Review

Habtemariam

2021

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci.

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Currently, the Lucerne tree is becoming well-established and adapted in many parts of the world. It can be grow in and around apple trees, near Rahminus prinoides, and within the vegetables. According to African Rising Stations project on Tree Lucerne, line planting, cutting, periodic pruning, and reduce the height by 1.5 m is that the simplest caring mechanism. It has also been shown that this care can result in a 20% increase in DM production on grazing alone. It store about 6 tonnes CO2 equivalent per hectare per year and highest N-fixer among legume, it fixes about 590 kg of N2 per year per hectare. It is mainly used for animal husbandry, treat degraded ecosystems and to have good nutrients. Beyond the nutrients, it is an alternative food guarantee as it can withstand drought and stay green during the summer, especially when there is a shortage of food. Lucerne tree is used as a raw material for pulp and paper work as a group of eucalyptus, holocellulose, lingin, xylan and acetyl groups. However, in addition to fodder, there are significant limitations on energy, paper, tissue and chemical use. The leftovers should be converted into useful products. Therefore, these plants should be used for good quality of wood trim for grain and paperwork.

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confidence: 99%

Section: As a Foddermentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ecologically, it is valuable for soil conservation purposes [10]. The leaves, twigs (good stems) and pods are some of the edible ones [8].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Ecological, Commercial and Economic Significance of the Tree Lucerne: A Review

Habtemariam

2021

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci.

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Application of some trees/shrubs in ruminant feeding: a review

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Subterranean Clover and Sulla as Valuable and Complementary Sources of Bioactive Compounds for Rainfed Mediterranean Farming Systems

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Campesi

et al. 2023

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Mediterranean pasture and forage legumes are important components of sustainable production systems. Subterranean clover and sulla represent key species having proven high agronomic value and traits for production and multiple services. Our research investigated the potential of the abovementioned species as a source of phenolic compounds and antioxidants for contributing to support their full exploitation in the fodder, animal welfare, and nutraceutical sectors. Antioxidant capacity, as well as the content of total phenolic compounds and individual phenolic compounds, was determined in subterranean clover and sulla shoots at the vegetative, flower bud, flowering, and seed ripening phenological stages. The antioxidant capacity and the phenolic content were affected significantly by harvest time. In subterranean clover, 10 individual phenolic compounds were detected, and isoflavones were the most abundant (3.19–18.27 mg·g−1 DM). Eleven phenolic compounds were identified in sulla shoots, and chlorogenic acid (0.76–3.43 mg·g−1 DM) and diosmin (3.64–4.94 mg·g−1 DM) were the most represented compounds at the vegetative and flower bud stage. On the basis of our findings, a complementary utilization of both legume species is suggested; this might ensure the exploitation of all phenolic compounds in view of the potential benefits for animal production and health.

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Chemical composition and antioxidant capacity in edible biomass of tagasaste (Chamaecytisus proliferus var. palmensis)

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Ecological, Commercial and Economic Significance of the Tree Lucerne: A Review

Ecological, Commercial and Economic Significance of the Tree Lucerne: A Review

Application of some trees/shrubs in ruminant feeding: a review

Subterranean Clover and Sulla as Valuable and Complementary Sources of Bioactive Compounds for Rainfed Mediterranean Farming Systems

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