Identification of <i>Trigonella</i> accessions which lack antimicrobial activity and are suitable for forage development

Thomas, James E.; Basu, S. K.; Acharya, S. N.

doi:10.4141/p05-155

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“…Depending upon geographic origin, genotypes, environmental factors and management, diosgenin contents in fenugreek were reported to vary between 0.3 and 2.0% (Fazli and Hardman, 1968;Puri et al, 1976;Sharma and Kamal, 1982;Kamal et al, 1987;Taylor et al, 2002;Acharya et al, 2006). It was also demonstrated that the diosgenin content affected by the environment as well as the genotype x environment interaction (Taylor et al, 1997;Acharya et al, 2006;Thomas et al, 2006). The present investigation endorses that wide variability exists for diosgenin content among fenugreek genotypes, which may be exploited for developing cultivars suitable for neutraceutical properties.…”

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confidence: 67%

Identification of potential genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisols for yield and diosgenin content

Giridhar

Kumari

Rajani

et al. 2016

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The present study was undertaken for three years to evaluate thirteen promising genotypes from India for both yield and diosgenin content. Maximum yield was recorded in genotype LFC-103 (584.1 kg ha -1 ) followed by HM-348 (542.8 kg ha -1 ). The diosgenin content in the studied genotypes varied significantly, similar observations were recorded with the diosgenin productivity. Local cultivar recorded significantly highest diosgenin content (0.92 %). The highest diosgenin productivity was recorded with UM-364 (3.97 kg ha -1 ) followed by NDM-119 (3.91 kg ha -1 ). The superiority of these genotypes can be attributed to their wide adaptability and robust growth under rainfed conditions.

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Identification of potential genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisols for yield and diosgenin content

Giridhar

Kumari

Rajani

et al. 2016

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“…These studies have firmly established that fenugreek genotypes of diverse origin when grown in western Canada locations vary in agronomic and yield parameters [1,[17][18][19]. These studies also observed strong GE effect on the production of important phytochemicals.…”

Section: Variability and Inconsistent Results Involving Phytochemicalsmentioning

confidence: 78%

Genotype X Environment Interactions and Its Impact on Use of Medicinal Plants

Acharya¹,

Basu²,

Banik³

et al. 2010

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There is a paradigm shift from cure to prevention when it comes to human health. We want to live a healthy life and prevent sickness using substances other than pharmaceuticals. The plant-based nutraceutical products or Natural Health Products (NHPs) as they are some times referred to are the most important groups that have the potential to fit the bill. However, these products are sold without proper science based information in spite of the fact that most researchers acknowledge the need for such information. Evidence-based scientific studies to support health and nutraceutical claims related to the use of medicinal plants and their extracts have to be undertaken. It is only through critical research efforts that we can provide strong endorsements for medicinal plant use and ensure consumer confidence in the industry. Much of the research published on the medicinal value of plants does not take into account variability generated from genetic differences among plants and their interaction with the environment. Research should be directed towards properly identifying plants with known medicinal properties which have been grown in environments that are conducive to consistent production of the active agents attributed to the plants. Production of dependable medicinal plant products can only be attained if we pay close attention to these research-based principles. This article was written with main goals: 1) To discuss the above points in greater detail with examples; and 2) to highlight life time accomplishments and significant contributions of a well respected nutritionist Dr. T. K. Basu and his collaboration in development of fenugreek as a NHP. We believe that collaboration among clinical and agricultural researchers is essential to make the NHPs utilized to its potential and the plants (parts such as seed, foliage or roots) should be developed to the extent that they can be used directly to take advantage of the synergistic effect of the chemical constituents.

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“…More speciically, fenugreek seed itself contain carbohydrates (45-60%) as in mucilaginous iber (galactomannans), proteins (20-30%) enriched in tryptophan and lysine, lipids (5-10%) or ixed oil, alkaloids of pyridine type (0.2-0.38%) as in trigonelline; choline (0.5%), and other materials including carpaine and gentianine, lavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, orientin, quercetin, vitexin and isovitexin) and 4-hydroxyisoleucine (0.09%), lysine and histidine, arginine, calcium and iron, saponins Active Ingredients from Aromatic and Medicinal Plants(0.6-1.7%), glycosides such as, yamogenin, tigogenin, neotigogenin and diosgenin (generating steroidal sapogenins on hydrolysis); and sitosterol and cholesterol, vitamins (A, B1, C) and nicotinic acid; n-alkanes and sesquiterpenes (0.015%) known as volatile oils [6]. Fenugreek has been also reported to be rich in antioxidant [13] and antimicrobial properties [14].…”

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): An Important Medicinal and Aromatic Crop

Zandi¹,

Basu²,

Cetzal-Ix³

et al. 2017

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an annual forage legume and a traditional spice and aromatic crop that has been grown for centuries across the Indian subcontinent. In addition to South Asia, the crop is also grown in some parts of North Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, China, South East (SE) Asia, Australia, the USA, Argentina and Canada. The plant has been used traditionally in Indian Ayurvedic medicines as well as in traditional Tibetan and Chinese medication for several centuries. Modern research has also demonstrated that fenugreek seed and leaves are useful in the treatment of a number of diseases including successfully reducing blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels in both animals and humans. The plant has recently atracted great interest in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and functional food industries due to its rich medicinal properties.

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Identification of Trigonella accessions which lack antimicrobial activity and are suitable for forage development

Cited by 17 publications

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Identification of potential genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisols for yield and diosgenin content

Identification of potential genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisols for yield and diosgenin content

Genotype X Environment Interactions and Its Impact on Use of Medicinal Plants

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): An Important Medicinal and Aromatic Crop

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