Variation of Trace Elements Contents in Asparagus racemosus (Willd)

Negi, Jagmohan S.; Singh, Pawan; Pant, G.; Rawat, Mahiraj Singh; Pandey, H. K.

doi:10.1007/s12011-009-8485-8

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“…Asparagus also contains 52.9% carbohydrates which are the main carbon source for bacterial exopolysaccharide production [37]. This extra carbon source improved curdlan production by supplementing the amount of sucrose in MJDA media since sucrose concentration is crucial for curdlan synthesis by Agrobacterium sp.…”

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Improved curdlan production with discarded bottom parts of Asparagus spear

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BackgroundThis work evaluated the improvement of curdlan production of Agrobacterium sp. ATCC 31749 by using culture medium containing juice of discarded bottom part of green Asparagus spear (MJDA). Curdlan production was carried out using Agrobacterium sp. ATCC 31749 in flasks with different volumes of MJDA and its non-juice-adding control (CK) incubated in shaker at 30 °C, 200 rpm rotation for 168 h.ResultsAll MJDA media increased Agrobacterium sp. ATCC 31749 cell mass and enhanced the cells’ ability to utilise sucrose, the carbon source for curdlan biosynthesis, and thereby produced higher concentration of curdlan than CK which is used for commercial production of curdlan. After 168 h of fermentation, 10% MJDA produced 40.2 g/l of curdlan whiles CK produced 21.1 g/l. Curdlan production was increased by 90.4% higher in 10% MJDA than CK. Curdlan produced by 10% MJDA contains 1.2 and 1.5 µg/ml of Asparagus flavonoids and saponins respectively as additives which have wide range of health benefits. The mass of sucrose needed to produce 1.0 g curdlan by Agrobacterium sp. ATCC 31749 in CK is 1.7-fold more than in 10% MJDA.ConclusionThe results strongly revealed that 5–10% MJDA is a good curdlan fermentation media which increase curdlan production yield with cheaper cost of production and simultaneously reduce environmental waste resulting from the large scaled discarded bottom parts of green Asparagus spear during Asparagus production.

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“…Different levels of vitamins A, C, B 1 , B 2 and E, and folic acid can be found in various AR. Other phytochemical constituents in asparagus are arginine, tyrosine, asparagine, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin and rutin), essential oils, resin and tannins (Negi et al ., ). For example, A. adscendens Roxb roots are rich in vitamin C (Prasad et al ., ), an antioxidant compound that protects the human body against free radicals, strengthens the immune system and keeps human gums healthy (Balasubramani et al ., ).…”

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Phytochemical compounds and biological activity in Asparagus roots: a review

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et al. 2018

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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Asparagus roots (AR) contain many bioactive compounds and their use in Chinese and Indian traditional medicines is well documented. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have indicated AR extracts act as antidiabetic, antioxidant and hypolipidaemic and depict anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic activities and also improve cardiovascular and oral health. The physiological effects against wide range of pathologies are due to the wide range of phytochemicals found in AR including polyphenols, saponins and polysaccharides. The aim of this review is to present an overview of the functional, medical and physiological properties of AR bioactives. This review considers the roots of several asparagus species and provides up-to-date information on Asparagus officinalis that has not been extensively reviewed before.

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“…Negi et al reported that A. curillus (Buch.-Ham.) ex-Roxb roots exhibited the highest concentrations of Zn, Cu, Na, K, Ca, and Li, but Mn, Fe, and Co were the highest in A. curillus leaves ( 84 ). Meanwhile, the concentrations of Cu and Mn were low, Zn, Co, Na, and lithium (Li) concentrations were moderate, and K, Ca, and Fe concentrations were very high in A. curillus roots collected from four different altitudes in three seasons.…”

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Literature analysis on asparagus roots and review of its functional characterizations

et al. 2023

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Asparagus root (AR) is utilized globally as a traditional herbal medicine because it contains various bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, saponins, and minerals. The composition profiles of AR are strongly affected by its botanical and geographical origins. Although minerals and heavy metals are minor constituents of AR, they play a crucial role in determining its quality and efficacy. A comprehensive classification of AR, its phytochemistry, and its pharmacology were reviewed and interpreted herein. Potentially eligible articles (in English) were identified through an electronic search of the Web of Science database (2010–2022) and Google (2001–2022). We used the primary search term “Asparagus roots” combined with the words “pharmacology,” “bioactive compounds,” “physicochemical properties,” and “health benefits” to find the relevant literature. We screened the titles, keywords, and abstracts of the publications obtained from the database. A full copy of the article was obtained for further assessment if deemed appropriate. Different asparagus species might potentially be used as herbal medicines and functional foods. Phytochemical studies have revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds as valuable secondary metabolites. The dominant class of bioactive compounds in AR is flavonoids. Furthermore, AR displayed significant pharmacological effects, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effects, as shown in animal and human studies. This review provides a valuable resource to enable a thorough assessment of the profile of Asparagus root as a functional ingredient for the pharmaceutical and food industries. In addition, it is anticipated that this review will provide information to healthcare professionals seeking alternative sources of critical bioactive compounds.

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Variation of Trace Elements Contents in Asparagus racemosus (Willd)

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Improved curdlan production with discarded bottom parts of Asparagus spear

Improved curdlan production with discarded bottom parts of Asparagus spear

Phytochemical compounds and biological activity in Asparagus roots: a review

Literature analysis on asparagus roots and review of its functional characterizations

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