Frugivory in Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes Schweinfurthii) as Influenced by Fruit Nutrient Composition in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, South Western Uganda | Chapter 7 | Advanced Research in Biological Science Vol. 1

 Chimpanzees are frugivorous anthropoids that eat fruit in abundant quantities compared to added foods. To find suitable product, they must navigate through the vacant fruit resource that form varying concentrations of fibers, toxins, and digestion inhibitors. In this study, two old age all-day trails coupled with faecal analysis were finished to record the fruits bitten by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) of Kalinzu Forest Reserve. A total number of fifteen (15) fresh crops were collected and analysed for their macronutrient and antifeedant content to determine either nutrient arrangement had an influence on chimpanzees' pattern of frugivory. Fruit nutrient content was determined by resolving freeze drained fresh samples using standard methods. Musanga leo-errerae (76.14%) and Ficus spp (66.05 %) formed the most commonly nibbled fruits while added eaten fruits established the remaining 18.68% (N = 2683). With the exception of Musanga feline-errerae, Uvariopsis congoensis, and Aframomum angustifolium, fruit consumption mainly increased for fruits accompanying total phenols and tannins less than 1% per gramm. Only calcium, tannins, raw fat, protein, and energy content significantly envisioned 76.86% of consumption, in accordance with multiple regression study (R2 = 76.86%; P = 0.019). However, the fact that few of the most eaten products like Aframomum angustifolium and Musanga leo-errerae were written to have the highest amounts in tannins shows that chimpanzees have other behavioural augmenting strategies they use to handle such antifeedants. According to this study, Musanga leo errerae unique provided 10253 mg per kilogram of calcium consumed per epoch. Therefore, Chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest have enough calcium intake and its pertaining to food benefits like healthy forceful bones and teeth. Other than product availability, concern of effect of fruit size and management within the existent models of chimpanzees’ diet could hence embellish further the understanding of other crops consumed by chimpanzees.

Author(s) Details:

Grace Kagoro-Rugunda,
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.

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A Study on Nutritional Composition and GC-MS Phytochemical Analysis of Thaumatococcus daniellii Leaves | Chapter 1 | Current Research in Agricultural and Food Science Vol. 5

 The use of artificial materials such as polyethylene or foil for wrapping items before cooking carries a considerable danger. The phytochemical and nutrition composition of Thaumatococus daniellii leaf, a native food wrapper, was studied in this study. This leaf has a long history of use, and a detailed examination found that it has a big surface area and may be used to wrap big quantities of food.

Between April and May 2018, I studied at the Biochemistry Unit of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology at Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo.

Methodology: GC-MS was used to examine phytochemical components, while normal analytical procedures were used to evaluate proximate and vitamin composition.

The existence of eight (8) bioactive chemicals was discovered using GC-MS phytochemical analysis. 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol, d-Glycero-d-idoheptose, Cyclopentane,1-ethyl-1-methyl-, 6-Octyl-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl-, 2-Octenal, E- Octane,1-chloro-,2-Acetoxy-1,1,10-trimethyl-6,9-epidioxydecalin, Bicyclo[Thaumatococcus daniellii leaf contains 10.15 percent ash, 9.67 percent moisture, 20.41 percent protein, 11.42 percent lipids, 13.78 percent fibre, and 34.57 percent carbohydrate, according to proximate analysis.

Conclusion: Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves contain bioactive substances, a significant quantity of vitamins, and high nutritional contents, according to our findings. As a result, Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves can be used in animal feed due to their high protein, fat, and vitamin content. These findings show that it may have important medicinal and nutritional properties, as well as being a safer option to polyethylene paper and aluminium foil wraps, thereby supporting its use as a food wrapper in some areas. The leaves could potentially be used as a model for developing a healthier wrapping material for local foods.

Author(s) Details

A. V. Iwueke
Department of Biochemistry, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria and Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Nigeria.

N. J. Ejekwumadu
Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Nigeria.

E. C. Chukwu
Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

J. A. Nwodu
Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Nigeria.

C. Akalonu
Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Nigeria.

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