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This article, published in the Chemistry of Natural Compounds journal, explores the lipid contents and mineral elements of different cowpea genotypes. Cowpea is an important crop in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The study examines the nutritional value of cowpea, including its high protein content, low fat content, vitamins, mineral substances, and dietary fibers. The research also analyzes the fatty acid composition of different cowpea genotypes, finding variations in the levels of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Additionally, the study investigates the mineral contents of different genotypes, identifying significant differences in the levels of various elements. This information can be valuable for researchers studying the nutritional composition and potential health benefits of cowpea. [Extracted from the article]

Thirty-three different Hypericum perforatum genotypes were characterized in terms of morphological (plant height, herbage yields), physicochemical (ash, cellulose, protein, and colour), and bioactive properties. The antioxidant and antibacterial capacity were also assessed. All genotype samples were characterized as flower part and whole plant (aerial part). It was observed that the plant height ranged between 21.6 and 96.6 cm and whole plant drog yield was in the range of 11–146 g. Bioactivity showed wide distribution for the samples and all bioactive parameter values were measured as lower for the whole plant compared to the flower part. Total phenolic content ranged between 60.39-110.54 and 49.08–89.53 mg GAE/g for the flower part and whole plant, respectively. Flower extracts also showed good inhibition activity against some Gram (+) bacteria. The GT-Biplot statistical mathematical classification approach was applied to reveal the promising genotypes. • Hypericum perforatum genotypes were morphologically investigated. • The antioxidant and antibacterial capacity were also assessed. • Extracts from flower parts showed higher bioactivity than those from whole plants. • Flower extracts inhibited some Gram (+) bacteria. • GT-Biplot approach was applied to unravel the promising genotypes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seed oil contents, fatty acid compositions and mineral contents of twenty Onobrychis viciifolia genotypes (sainfoin) were investigated in this study. The fatty acid composition of O. viciifolia genotypes had different saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. For saturated fatty acids, O. viciifolia genotypes contained palmitic and stearic acids as the major component and contained small amount of myristic and arachidic acids. The major unsaturated fatty acids were identified as oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids. Total saturated fatty acids contents varied between 10.50 and 14.28% and total unsaturated fatty acid contents varied between 85.72 and 89.50%. Co, Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni and Zn were detected in crop seeds in different amounts. The proximate analysis indicated that seed Co contents varied between 13.53 and 114.83 ppm, Mn contents between 28.14 and 97.20 ppm, Fe contents between 113.7 and 277.7 ppm, Cu contents between 7.19 and 12.24 ppm, Ni contents between 1.14 and 19.73 ppm and Zn contents between 26.03 and 52.39 ppm, respectively. The result of this study suggest that further studies are obligatory to invigorate in terms of animal nutrition and phytochemicals of O. viciifolia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was conducted to assess yield, yield components and chemical composition of springsown grasspea genotypes through GT biplot analysis. For this purpose, 31 different grasspea genotypes were grown for two years (2014 and 2015) in randomized blocks design with 3 replications. Plants were harvested at flowering period, yields were determined and chemical analyses were performed. Present findings revealed positive correlations between ADF and NDF, among DMD, DMI and RFV values and among crude protein yield, green herbage yield, dry matter yield, number of side branches and natural plant height. While making selections for yield parameters, plant height, number of branches and stem diameter should be taken into consideration. Since grasspea genotypes had different responses to climate changes, plants should be tested at different climate and soil conditions. The genotypes 563, Hat 15, Hat 6, Hat 12, IFLS 491 and 481 were found to be prominent with their crude protein yields, green and dry herbage yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was conducted to determine the seed yield, straw yield and straw quality parameters of forage pea lines and cultivars in the years 2014 and 2015. As the plant material, 14 different forage pea genotypes including 6 lines and 8 cultivars were used. Experiments were conducted in randomized complete blocks design with three replications. Seed yield, straw yield, thousand seed weight, crude ash ratio, crude protein ratio, crude protein yield, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), digestible dry matter (DDM), dry matter intake (DMI) and relative feed value (RFV) were investigated. Seed yields varied between 33.8-180.2 kg da-1, straw yields between 160.3-887.0 kg da-1, thousand seed weights between 99.1-150.2 g, crude ash ratios between 9.42-11.19%, crude protein ratios between 6.54-11.91%, crude protein yields between 11.9-104.9 kg da-1, ADF ratios between 29.5-39.8%, NDF ratios between 39.1-51.2%, DDM between 57.9-65.9%, DMI between 2.35-3.08% and RFV between 105.5-157.4. In terms of the examined parameters; Gatem, Ürünlü, Gölyazı and Spring Pea 3-638 genotypes were found to be superior over the others under Bingöl ecological conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In yield experiments conducted at different environments, assessment of Genotype × Environment interactions for investigated traits is a quite significant issue for both agronomists and breeders. GGE biplot analysis was employed in this study to assess the Genotype × Trait, Environment × Trait and Trait Association × Environment of five different traits (silage yield [SY], stem diameter [SD], green leaf weight ratio [GLWR], green stem weight ratio [GSWR], green corn cob ratio [GCCR] and plant height [PH]) of 25 silage maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes grown in six environments. The biplot graphs created in this study to assess Genotype × Trait, Environment × Trait and Environment × Trait correlation interactions were able to explain respectively 86%, 92%, and 83% of total variation of experiments. Current findings revealed that the genotype G18 (Safak), with the greatest silage yield in Genotype Trait biplot (GT biplot) also had the greatest SD; DIY14 (DIYARBAKIR-2014) with the greatest distance from the origin over Environment Trait (ET-biplot) graph was the most distinctive environment; SD with the greatest vector length was the most distinctive trait; DIY14 and DIY15 environments were the best environments for PH, GSWR, SY and SD. It was concluded that GGE biplot method with different perspectives could reliably be used in assessment of silage characteristics of maize genotypes grown in different environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study was conducted to determine the physiological characteristics of silage sorghum and their effects on yields. Experiments were conducted in randomized block design with 3 replications during the growing seasons of 2007-2008. Net photosynthesis rate (Pn), stomal conductance (gs), chlorophyll content (KI), leaf area index (YAI), canopy temperature (BÖS), plant height, plant diameter, green herbage yield parameters were investigated. Results revealed significant positive relationships between vegetative period leaf area index and vegetative period net photosynthesis rate - stomal conductance; between flowering period leaf area index and flowering period chlorophyll content - plant height; between vegetative period chlorophyll content and vegetative - flowering periods stomal conductance; between green herbage yield and flowering period chlorophyll content - plant diameter; between vegetative period net photosynthesis rate and stomal flowering period net photosynthesis rate - stomal conductance; vegetative period stomal conductance and flowering period net photosynthesis rate - stomal conductance. Among the experimented genotypes, the genotypes B 24, ICSB 472 and ICSB 502 with their prominent green herbage yields might be recommended for the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Protein concentrate production conditions were optimized. • Genotype effected the features of protein concentrates. • Some genotypes exhibited superior technological properties. • Color effected the bioactive features. In this study, a comparative investigation on the structural, technofunctional and bioactive properties of protein concentrates from different common bean genotypes was performed. Protein extractions were carried out at different pH and salt concentrations and the highest protein content for the concentrates (77.7%) was determined for pH 11 and 0.4% of salt. The protein content of the common bean flour and their protein concentrates was in the range of 22–26.93% and 72.97–77.99%, respectively. For bioactive properties, total phenolic content ranged between 578.9 and 1355.9 and 313.5–1219.1 mg GAE/kg, for bean flours and protein concentrates, respectively. Two genotypes (G7 and G8) were the samples showing the superior biofunctional properties compared to the others. Thermal characterization showed that T d and ΔH values were in the range of 64.95–94.33 °C and 76.64–122.3 j/g, respectively. SDS-PAGE analysis revealed that the major band corresponded to the 7S vicilin. Principal component analysis showed that G2 and G6 had different characteristics in terms of technofunctional parameters while G7 and G8 were differed from the other genotypes in terms of bioactivity. The results showed that the proteins of common beans could be evaluated as good source due to high bioactivity for the enrichment of food formulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights • The biplot graphs created to assess fatty acid and trace element were able to explain 67.2% and 65.3% of total variation of experiments respectively. • Linolenic acid is the highest unsaturated fatty acid in guar seed. • Palmitic acid is the highest saturated fatty acid in guar seed. • Fe and Mn are the most commonly found elements in guar seed. Abstract Limited information is available on fatty acid and mineral composition of cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) genotype seeds grown in Mediterranean climates including Turkey. This study aimed to evaluate seed composition of thirty cluster bean genotypes according to Genotype Trait (GT) biplot analysis. Genotype fatty acid biplot captured 77.6% and genotype micro element biplot captured 65.3% of variation. The results of the present study indicated that oleic acid ranged from 20.07 to 33.62%, linoleic acid ranged from 31.36 to 40.72% in all genotypes. Concentrations of the six micronutrient elements were considerably different in genotypes. Fe and Mn are the most commonly found elements in cluster bean genotypes. Our results depicted that G13 was the most favorable genotype according to fatty acid profile, while G4 and G10 had the highest Fe and Cu contents, and G6 was the most stable genotype according to micronutrient profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]