Biochemical and Physiological Alteration in Annual Moringa Cv. PKM-1 Leaves Impacted by Termination of Apical Growth | Chapter 6 | Research Highlights in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 9

 A trial was transported to evaluate the physical and biochemical changes in M. oleifera (L.) Millsp. cv. PKM 1 persuaded by terminating sharp progress by way of course back and stingy situations. After the new dash arose from title back and trimming situations superior to flower introduction, the connotations of total phenol, dissolved protein, nitrate reductase, and chlorophyll were calculated. Chlorophyll, nitrate reductase, protein, and phenol content in leaves were powerfully affected by altitude and the point at that sharp development was blocked. Except for dissolved protein, that was bred by title back at 30 cm, the corporeal and biochemical limits were considerably impressed by course back at 70 cm linked accompanying stingy 100 days following in position or time course back.  Disturbing the sharp tumor leads to sideways arm rise, this process delays the progress in addition to dry matter disposal. Accumulation of foods in stem and leaves improves the digestive characteristic of leaves. This plain method concede possibility be used to exploit the nutraceutical characteristics of moringa Cv. PKM-1 leaves.

Author(s) Details:

V. Divyabharathi,
Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agriculture, TNAU, Tiruchirappalli, India.

V. Swaminathan,
Department of Horticulture, Retd., AC & RI, TNAU, Madurai, India.

P. Paramaguru,
Department of Horticulture, HC & RIW, TNAU, Tiruchirappalli, India.

K. Venkatesan,
Department of Crop Physiology, HC & RI, TNAU, Periyakulam, Theni, India.

T. Anitha,
Department of Biochemistry, HC & RI, TNAU, Periyakulam, Theni, India.

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Types of Pruning and Training Systems for Melon Plants of Momordica Variety in the Greenhouse | Chapter 7 | Advances and Trends in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4

In Brazil, the momordica variety of melon is cultivated in the field, growing close to soil and without any cultivation-related treatments. However, when fruits reach physiological maturity they crack, burst or the skin peels off from the pulp, exposing it to the environment and reducing the quantity and quality of the fruits produced. This problem could be minimized by adopting protected cultivation in a greenhouse or roof, with hydroponics and cultivation treatments, in particular vertical staking, pruning and fruit thinning. In this regard, this book chapter addresses the main aspects to be considered for the implementation of momordica melon cultivation in a greenhouse and the adoption of treatments that favor the full development and increase of quality and quantity of fruits yielded. The momordica variety can be grown under greenhouse, with vertical staking and fruit thinning regardless of the pruning technique used with great prospects of favorable results for yield and quality of the fruits produced.

Author (s) Details

Prof. Dr. Ricardo de Normandes Valadares
Agrarian and Environmental Sciences Center, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), Chapadinha, MA, Brazil. 

Danieli Andrade Nóbrega
Department of Agronomy, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE, Brazil.


Jordana Antônia dos Santos Silva
Department of Agronomy, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE, Brazil.


Adônis Queiroz Mendes
Department of Agriculture, Federal Institute of Pernambuco (IFPE), Vitória de Santo Antão, Brazil.


Fabian Santana Silva
Department of Agronomy, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE, Brazil.


Fernando Antonio Tenório Rocha
Department of Agronomy, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE, Brazil.

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