Edible Begonias from the North of Puebla, Mexico

Basurto-Peña, Francisco; Castro-Lara, Delia; Martínez-Alfaro, Miguel Angel

doi:10.1663/0013-0001(2003)057[0048:ebftno]2.0.co;2

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“…Approximately 30 Begonia species have been taxonomically described between the state of Veracruz and the northern highlands of Puebla, Mexico, thus far (Basurto-Peña et al 2003;McMillan et al 2006). Some species commonly grow in coffee plantations in those geographical areas, but only a few are considered edible and/or medicinal (Martínez et al 2007;Alfaro 1984).…”

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“…Begonia nelumbiifolia and Begonia heracleifolia are two of these plants frequently consumed in those regions; however, their nutraceutical potential and biological properties are still unknown (Laferriere et al 1991). Native people of the northern highlands of Puebla usually use the boiled stems of Begonia nelumbiifolia, locally known as ''xocoyoles'' or ''quelites'', to prepare traditional dishes mixed with beans, scrambled eggs and soups (Basurto-Peña et al 2003;Mapes and Basurto 2016). Because of the perennial condition of this plant, fresh stalks are commercialized in local marketplaces throughout the year.…”

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Seasonal variation in phytochemicals and nutraceutical potential of Begonia nelumbiifolia consumed in Puebla, México

Villa‐Ruano¹,

Pacheco‐Hernández

Durán³

et al. 2017

J Food Sci Technol

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is a traditional edible plant consumed and commercialized in the northern highlands of Puebla, México. The present study reports the seasonal variation in proximate analysis as well as organic acids, carotenoids and flavonoids content in both leaves and stalks of this plant. The stalks contained low concentrations of protein (~3%), fiber (~1.5%) and nitrogen free extract (~0.26%) during the time of study. Both organs showed contents of oxalic acid (91-103 mg 100 g FW), ascorbic acid (50-65 mg 100 g FW), lutein (1-2.5 mg 100 g FW), β-carotene (1-3 mg 100 g FW), quercetin (1.3-2.7 mg 100 g DW) and rutin (0.5-1.7 mg 100 g DW). Antioxidant activity against DPPH was observed by the stalk extracts from 30% methanol (IC, 0.21-0.37 mg L), pure methanol (IC, 0.14-0.21 mg L) and hexane: acetone (IC, 0.77-1.21 mg L). In vitro anti-HMG-CoA reductase (IC, 0.07-0.36 mg L) and anti-alpha-glucosidase (IC, 0.28-0.43 mg L) activities were observed in extracts from the edible stalks from pure methanol and 30% methanol. The leaf extracts from 30% methanol inhibited the growth of pv. tabaci TBR2004 (MIC, 254 µg mL), pv. tomato DC3000 (MIC, 423 µg mL), pv. glycinea (MIC, 605 µg mL) and AB299158 (MIC, 162 µg mL). contained valuable phytochemicals associated to nutraceutical and biological properties. However, the consumption of the fresh stalks must be carefully considered because of the high oxalate content.

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Seasonal variation in phytochemicals and nutraceutical potential of Begonia nelumbiifolia consumed in Puebla, México

Villa‐Ruano¹,

Pacheco‐Hernández

Durán³

et al. 2017

J Food Sci Technol

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“…They are used as garden plants and potted plants, in hanging baskets, and as greenhouse flowers [ 8 ]. Begonias have also been used as potherbs or leaf vegetables in many parts of the world, and the roots and tubers of some species have been reported to possess antimicrobial activities and are used to treat various ailments [ 9 – 11 ]. Begonias are divided into three categories based on rootstocks: tuberous, fibrous, and rhizomatous.…”

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Alginate Encapsulation of Begonia Microshoots for Short‐Term Storage and Distribution

Sakhanokho¹,

Pounders²,

Blythe

2013

The Scientific World Journal

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Synthetic seeds were formed from shoot tips of two in vitro grown Begonia cultivars using 3% sodium alginate in Murashige and Skoog medium (MS) salt solution as the gel matrix and 100 mM calcium chloride for complexation. Synthetic seed formation was achieved by releasing the sodium alginate/explant combination into 100 mM calcium chloride (CaCl2 ·H2O) solution for 30 or 45 min. Both control and encapsulated shoots were transferred into sterile Petri dishes and stored at 4°C or 22°C for 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Conversion of synthetic seeds into plantlets for both storage environments was assessed in MS medium or peat-based substrate. No significant difference was found between the 30 and 45 min CaCl2 ·H2O treatments or the two cultivars. Encapsulation of explants improved survival rate over time irrespective of the medium type or storage environment. Survival rates of 88, 53, 28, and 11% for encapsulated microshoots versus 73, 13, 0, and 0% for control explants were achieved in microshoots stored for 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, respectively. The best results were obtained when synthetic seeds were stored at 4°C and germinated on MS medium. Regenerated plantlets were successfully established in potting soil.

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“…It is also proven to have anti-tumor activity and commonly used in the West Indies by herbalists to treat cancer (Jordon 2008). Additionally, there are various reports from several countries from Mexico to India where Begonia species have been used for medicine, vitamin C and in some instances as a source of food (Jain and Dam 1979, Lauferriere 1990, Gaur 1999, Basurto-Pe et al 2003, Lans 2006, Murugkarm 2006, Sajem and Gosai 2006. Wherever they grow they have been important to people.…”

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Traditional Uses of Begonia Species (Begoniacae) in Nepal

Rajbhandary

2015

J. Nat. Hist. Mus.

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In Nepal Begonia L. is represented by 22 species of which ten species are reported in having ethnobotanical value. The 22 Begonia species including the seven endemic species largely belong to 2 sections, Begonia sect. Diploclinium and Begonia sect. Platycentrum. Most Begonia species occur in eastern and central region, and few species in western region. In this paper, ten species of Begonia mostly used as food, ornamental purpose and for medicine in most parts of Nepal is described. Except for Begonia picta, the ethnobotanical uses of other Nepalese Begonia species have not been reported in any previous literature from Nepal.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 27, 2013: 25-34

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Edible Begonias from the North of Puebla, Mexico

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Seasonal variation in phytochemicals and nutraceutical potential of Begonia nelumbiifolia consumed in Puebla, México

Seasonal variation in phytochemicals and nutraceutical potential of Begonia nelumbiifolia consumed in Puebla, México

Alginate Encapsulation of Begonia Microshoots for Short‐Term Storage and Distribution

Traditional Uses of Begonia Species (Begoniacae) in Nepal

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