Nutritional characterization and changes in quality of Salicornia bigelovii Torr. during storage

Evaluating the Effects of Salicornia Extract on Performance, Egg Quality and Blood Profile of Laying Hens

“…The results also showed that addition of Salicornia extract had a positive effect (P<0.05) on egg weight at weeks 1, 7, and 8 (P<0.05). Lu et al (2010) reported that fresh Salicornia bigelovii contains 0.62 g/kg of Ca. The level of Ca in Salicornia extract was 300 mg/L which is a proper source of calcium for the birds and improved the egg shell quality and led to a decrease in the egg breaking rate.…”

Estimation of Bioenergy Potential for Local Biomass in the United Arab Emirates

“…All date palm fractions had a lignin content higher than 25 g/100g DM, while for the rest of lignocellulosics the content ranged between 13.5 and 16.8 g/100g DM. This pattern indicated that the (Lu et al, 2010), b (Arhab et al, 2006) than 100 kg ethanol/t dry biomass (Pulp and Juice from S. sinus-persica (unwashed and washed), mangrove leaves, H. Uninervis, H. Ovalis, Ulva Sp., P. boergesenii, C. sinuosa, and dung from sheep, goat and cattle). Contributions of xylose and arabinose to bioethanol potential of most biomass and fractions were less than 50%, except pulp of unwashed and washed S. sinus-persica, unwashed and washed S. bigelovii, Ulva Sp., and mangroves stems and leaves.…”

“…Marine habitats have potential for bioenergy production, using seawater for crops production along the coastal deserts may eventually provide 130 million ha of new cropland (Lu et al, 2010). The UAE's 650 kilometers of coastline is abundant in sea grasses and macroalgae.…”

<i>Salicornia bigelovii</i> Torr Attenuates Neuro-Inflammatory Responses in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced BV-2 Microglia by Regulation of NF-kappa B Signaling

“…S. bigelovii has an exceptional salt tolerance, adaptation to marginal lands and hot climates, therefore has great potential as a domesticated biomass, oilseed, and forage crop plant [2]. S. bigelovii has been successfully cultivated as an oilseed and vegetable crop in the desert coastlines of Mexico, India, the Middle East, Africa and in Southeast China [3]. The seed is rich in oil (30%) and protein (35%) with a high content of polyunsaturated linoleic (75%) and linolenic (omega-3) fatty acids.…”

“…In addition to its value in human diet, the oil can be used for the production of biodiesel [4]. Earlier studies suggested that Salicornia species has been used as a folk medicine to treat a variety of diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, tumors and claimed as one of the most promising halophytes as immunomodulators [3,5]. However, till date there have been no reports on the antioxidant and anti-neuroinflammatory properties of S. bigelovii.…”