Review on common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench): A potent Himalayan crop

Verma, Kuldip Chandra; Rana, Amit; Joshi, Nidhi; Bhatt, Dheeraj

doi:10.21276/ap.2020.9.2.10

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“…Common buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum (Polygonaceae) is a plant of many uses. It is grown as a cereal for humans and as a forage crop for livestock, as well as being applied in herbal medicine and beekeeping [12,13]. The areas of research on the non-food use of buckwheat include cleaning the soil of excess metals [14][15][16].…”

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The Possibilities of Using Common Buckwheat in Phytoremediation of Mineral and Organic Soils Contaminated with Cd or Pb

2021

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The results of this study provided accurate guidance on the possibility of using common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) in phytoremediation practices for mineral soil or organic soils contaminated with Cd or Pb. Based on a model pot experiment, the tolerance of buckwheat to elevated contents of cadmium and lead in organic and mineral soils was examined. The soils were differentiated into neutral and acidic, and amended with metals at doses of 10 mg Cd kg−1 DM and 100 mg Pb kg−1 DM of soil. The growth, development, biomass, translocation coefficient, and tolerance index (TI) of the tested plants were examined. The use of metals caused a weakening of plant growth and development, as well as intensified chlorotic and necrotic changes to the buckwheat leaves. The application of Cd caused a statistically significant decrease in shoot biomass. The plants growing in organic acidic soil were most vulnerable to Cd toxicity. The (TI) values confirm the generally low tolerance of buckwheat to Cd, except for the treatment in organic neutral soil, and the high tolerance of this plant to Pb in all the studied soils.

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The Possibilities of Using Common Buckwheat in Phytoremediation of Mineral and Organic Soils Contaminated with Cd or Pb

2021

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“…Raw buckwheat 31.428 ± 0.2 RS 1 43.616 ± 0.6 RS 2 56.100 ± 0.8 RS 3 58.204 ± 0.6 RS 4 59.505 ± 0.9 RS 5 59.109 ± 1.1…”

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“…Moreover, buckwheat has excellent nutritional value, and many components, such as linoleic acid, vitamins, dietary fiber, and mineral elements, provide health benefits. For example, linoleic acid in buckwheat can reduce serum cholesterol and blood lipids, regulate blood pressure, and promote the excretion of cholic acid and fecal sterols [5]. Different types of vitamins in buckwheat, such as vitamins B1 and B2, can prevent inflammation and diseases, such as neuritis and beriberi [6,7].…”

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The Effect of Buckwheat Resistant Starch on Intestinal Physiological Function

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Resistant starch appears to have promising effects on hypertension, cardiovascular and enteric illness. The influence of resistant starch on intestinal physiological function has drawn great attention. In this study, we first analyzed the physicochemical characteristics, including the crystalline properties, amylose content, and anti-digestibility among different types of buckwheat-resistant starch. The influence of resistant starch on the physiological functions of the mouse intestinal system, contained defecation, and intestinal microbes were also evaluated. The results showed that the crystalline mold of buckwheat-resistant starch changed from A to B + V after acid hydrolysis treatment (AHT) and autoclaving enzymatic debranching treatment (AEDT). The amylose content in AEDT was higher than in AHT and raw buckwheat. Moreover, the anti-digestibility of AEDT was also stronger than that in AHT and raw buckwheat. The buckwheat-resistant starch can promote bowel intestinal tract movement. The quantity of intestinal microbe was regulated by buckwheat-resistant starch. Our research demonstrates an effective preparation method for improving the quality of buckwheat-resistant starch and found that buckwheat-resistant starch has the role of adjusting the distribution of the intestinal flora and maintaining the health of the body.

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