Nutrient profile, bioactive components, and functional properties of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

Bawa, S.; Badrie, Neela

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-802972-5.00018-4

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“…The main purpose of this crop is to consume its immature pods as boiled and fried vegetable or add them to soups, stews or salads [1]. Okra is extensively used as vegetable crop and provides important nutritional contents for the human diet, such as minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins [2]. Young okra pods contain 0.2% fat, 2.2% protein, 86% water, 10% carbohydrates and vitamins A, B, C [3].…”

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Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra

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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria with multiple growth-promoting traits play a significant role in soil to improve soil health, crop growth and yield. Recent research studies have focused on the integration of organic amendments with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to enhance soil fertility and reduce the hazardous effects of chemical fertilizers. This study aims to evaluate the integrated application of biochar, compost, fruit and vegetable waste, and Bacillus subtilis (SMBL 1) to soil in sole application and in combined form. The study comprises eight treatments—four treatments without inoculation and four treatments with SMBL 1 inoculation in a completely randomized design (CRD), under factorial settings with four replications. The results indicate that the integrated treatments significantly improved okra growth and yield compared with sole applications. The integration of SMBL 1 with biochar showed significant improvements in plant height, root length, leaf chlorophyll a and b, leaf relative water content, fruit weight, diameter and length by 29, 29, 50, 53.3, 4.3, 44.7 and 40.4%, respectively, compared with control. Similarly, fruit N, P and K contents were improved by 33, 52.7 and 25.6% and Fe and Zn in shoot were 37.1 and 35.6%, respectively, compared with control. The results of this study reveal that the integration of SMBL 1 with organic amendments is an effective approach to the sustainable production of okra.

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Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra

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“…They are considered as vegetables and can be consumed like spinach or as a salad ingredient. They can also be boiled to make tea, used as a seasoning in dried powder form, or added to soup as a thickener (Bawa and Badrie, 2016;Lamont, 1999;Roy et al, 2014). Similar to the fruits, the okra leaves (OKL) also contain a thick mucilaginous liquid due to the presence of polysaccharides and are suitable for medicinal and industrial applications (Ghori et al, 2017).…”

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Effect of extraction conditions on ultrasonic-assisted extraction of polyphenolic compounds from okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) leaves

Olawuyi¹,

Lee²

2020

Korean J. Food Preserv.

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The effects of extraction conditions on ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) of polyphenolic compounds from okra leaves (OKL) were investigated. Dried OKL powder was extracted using different conditions, including ethanol concentration (20-100%), sample-to-solvent ratio (1:10-1:40 g/mL), UAE temperature (10-70℃) and time (15-75 min); and their effects on total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) contents, as well as the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activities, were examined via a single-factor design. The principal component analysis (PCA) was useful in indicating the optimal extraction parameters and aided a clearer understanding of correlative relationships between the extraction variables. The results showed all extraction conditions to have significant effects on OKL polyphenolics yield and antioxidant activities. The extraction conditions of 60% ethanol, 1:40 g/mL solid-to-solvent, at 70℃ for 30 min, favored OKL polyphenolics recovery and antioxidant stability. At this optimal condition, the values for OKL extract yield, TPC, TFC, DPPH, and ABTS were 31.50%, 13.21 mg GAE/g, 29.57 mg RE/g, 16.86 mg AAE/g and 31.90 mg AAE/g, respectively. PCA result substantiated the results obtained for optimal extraction conditions and informed a close correlation between OKL polyphenolics and antioxidant activity. Moreover, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric, and catechin were identified as the major polyphenols in OKL. Conclusively, optimal UAE conditions for OKL polyphenols were obtained, and this could provide a basis for the utilization of OKL as a potential functional material.

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“…Okra seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid, which is essential for human nutrition. [13,14] Okra has health benefits in diabetes and some cancers. The mucilage from the immature pods is found to be suitable for industrial and medicinal applications.…”

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Efficacy of homoeopathic medicinesZincum metallicum6CH andZincum metallicum12CH on growth ofAbelmoschus esculentusL. (Bhindi) in a natural environment: A placebo-controlled study

Jain¹,

Kumawat²,

Gupta

2021

JISH

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Objectives: Homoeopathic dilutions are used to increase active principles in medicinal plants, detoxify plants, increase plant growth rate and fruit production, improve plant metabolism and control diseases. This controlled experimental prospective study was conducted to evaluate the effect of homoeopathic medicines Zincum metallicum 6CH and Z. metallicum 12CH on plant growth of Abelmoschus esculentus L. in a natural environment. This study helps assess and establish the role of homoeopathy in propagating plant growth. Materials and Methods: A. esculentus seeds were cultivated in a designated area of the Homoeopathy University campus. Among these, 30 received Zincum 6CH (20 drops in 1 litre water), while 30 received Zincum 12CH (20 drops in 1 L water) and 30 received normal water. After 60 days, the entire plant was measured for height, pod length and productivity. Results: After 60 days, the number of fruits (plant productivity) in the groups receiving Zincum 6CH and 12CH was 335 and 267, respectively; in the group receiving normal water, the number of fruits was 159. The heights of plants receiving Zincum 6CH (M = 48.4 cm, SD = 2.65) and 12CH (M = 40.1 cm, SD = 2.39) were comparatively more than in plants receiving normal water (M = 31.6 cm SD = 2.26). The length of pods in plants receiving Zincum 6CH (M=13.3 cm, SD = 0.96) and 12CH (M = 10.3 cm, SD = 0.97) was comparatively more than in plants receiving normal water (M = 8.9 cm SD = 0.62). Conclusion: The application of potentised homoeopathic medicines Zincum 6CH and 12CH on A. esculentus demonstrated a beneficial result, as observed through significant differences in plant productivity, mean plant height and mean pod length among the experimental and control groups. Zincum 6CH showed more efficacy than 12CH in all aspects of growth.

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Nutrient profile, bioactive components, and functional properties of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

Cited by 37 publications

References 129 publications

Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra

Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra

Effect of extraction conditions on ultrasonic-assisted extraction of polyphenolic compounds from okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) leaves

Efficacy of homoeopathic medicinesZincum metallicum6CH andZincum metallicum12CH on growth ofAbelmoschus esculentusL. (Bhindi) in a natural environment: A placebo-controlled study

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