Micronutrients - Science topic

Fluoride contamination in water and its subsequent impact on agricultural practices is a growing concern in various regions worldwide, including North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. This study aimed to investigate the extent of fluoride contamination in the region's water sources and evaluate its effects on crop production and quality. A comprehe...

As a result of intensive anthropogenic impact in the biosphere there is a rapid process of accumulation of heavy metal salts. They have led to the aggravation of problems associated with the pollution of ecosystems and basic food products of plant and animal origin. Environmental pollution by these compounds is caused by their persistence in enviro...

Essential minerals in plant-soil system focused on the recent investigations and importance of micro- and macronutrients for overall plant growth and developmental processes. As we know, terrestrial plants are sessile in nature. They faced various adverse situations in different environmental conditions such as soil nutrient-deficiency signals, whi...

Fertigation is widely used in seedling production for different crops, including passion fruit. There is no consensus on the ideal nutrient solution, and as such, nurseries have used fertigation empirically. This study assessed the electrical conductivity of nutrient solution containing macro and micronutrients in passion fruit seedling production...

Zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant metabolism and has been studied in several crops of economic interest. However, there is no evidence of its use in coconut crops. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of foliar zinc fertilization with doses of zinc on dwarf green coconut seedlings based on their nutritional status, g...

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), locally known as kote, are fishery species consumed in Nigeria due to their high nutritional values. This research determined the nutritional composition of the local dried fish, Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus. Results for Scomber scombrus shows the me...

Brown rice is superior to milled rice in terms of bioactive compounds and minerals but also has phytic acid (PA) that may reduce the bioavailability of minerals. Further, various household cooking methods of rice also change the starch matrix, affecting mineral availability. The effect of PA and heat processing methods on Fe and Zn bioavailability...

The demand for mineral fertilizers has increased over the years. In the states of Amazonas and Roraima, acquiring conventional fertilizers used in agriculture is challenging due to the distance from large production centers. In these regions, alternative fertilizers are needed to maintain food security. However, research in agrominerals of silicate...

Plant nutrition is a study that deals with plants’ need for certain chemical elements, including their specific and interactive effects on all aspects of plant growth and development, their availability, absorption, transport, and utilization. These chemical elements are referred to as plant nutrients. A plant nutrient is a chemical element that is...

Nanomaterials, as a source of plant nutrients, play a significant role in cellular metabolism and nutrients uptake by plants, so they have the potential to improve the growth and productivity of Capsicum. A replicated field trial was carried out in 3 x 3 factors Randomized Block Design (RBD) with two factors viz., micronutrients (Cu, B and Mn) and...

Tuberculosis (TB), an airborne pulmonary disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( M. tb ), poses an unprecedented health and economic burden to most of the developing countries. Treatment of TB requires prolonged use of a cocktail of antibiotics, which often manifest several side effects, including stomach upset, nausea, and loss of appetite...

In this study, a self-selected feed design was conducted for Japanese food wastes, considering the macronutrients (protein, lipid, carbohydrate) and six feed options and three options for vegetable wastes, and performance was compared with commercial diet to determine the usefulness of the feed design method and the possibility of using food waste...

In order to achieve rapid detection of galactooligosaccharides (GOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), calcium (Ca), and vitamin C (Vc), four micronutrient components in infant formula milk powder, this study employed four methods, namely Standard Normal Variate (SNV), Multiplicative Scatter Correction (MSC), Normalization (Nor), and Savitzky–Golay Sm...

The Micronutrients perform numerous metabolic functions, and the deficiency of minerals such as zinc is considered a worldwide public health problem. The evolution of knowledge about the importance of micronutrients has increased the interest in obtaining foods capable of fully meeting human nutritional needs. Agronomic biofortification of food eme...

Ramechhap district is well known for the production of sweet oranges. Farmers are often reluctant to invest in orchard management which also accounts for low sweet orange production in the district. A survey study was conducted to assess the adoption of improved orchard management practices of sweet orange in Ramechhap district. The pre-tested semi...

Introduction A healthy diet is essential for promoting good health during adolescence and mitigating disease risks in adulthood. This underscores the need for improved nutrition education and increased access to healthier food choices. However, the accuracy of dietary data poses a significant challenge in nutritional research. Methods We utilized...

The field experiment was carried out using banana as a test crop during 2012-2013 (plant) and 2013-2014 (ratoon) at Soil and Water Management Research Unit, NAU, Navsari. Nutrients Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu content and uptake at harvest by leaves, pseudostem and fruits were found to increases in treatment T (T +M S ) in both plant and ratoon banana compare...

Banana (Grand Nain) is widely grown in India and it plays a crucial role in both agricultural and industrial economy of country. A field experiment was carried out using banana as a test crop during 2012-2013 (plant) and 2013-2014 (ratoon) at Soil and Water Management Research Unit, NAU, Navsari. Present experiment was conducted at fixed site, for...

A Síndrome de Down (SD) é uma alteração genética resultante da expressão de três cópias de genes no cromossomo 21, sendo considerada uma das causas mais frequentes de déficit intelectual e dificuldade de aprendizagem. Além disso, indivíduos afetados por essa condição gênica são mais propensos a apresentarem hipotonia ao nascer, alterações cardíacas...

Though iron is one of the vital micronutrients in biological systems excess of which is associated with various illness. Consumption of contaminated water and crops because of its extensive industrial utility is one of the major sources for excess iron in living beings. Hence, we have designed a sensor based on carbon nanoparticles for the detectio...

Stunting has become a global problem that contributes to many deaths in children and is an indicator of inequality in human development. This study seeks to explain the pathways by which the Indonesian conditional cash transfer (CCT), namely, the Family Hope Program (FHP), can help reduce the stunting rates in Bima City, West Nusa Tenggara, Indones...

Riassunto I biofertilizzanti a base di estratti di microalghe rappresentano un'alternativa ecologicamente sostenibile per potenziare la produzione agricola e proteggere le colture. Questo campo è uno dei più promettenti ambiti della biotecnologia e della bioingegneria, ricco di potenzialità da scoprire. Le microalghe sono organismi microscopici mul...

Objective: Anthropometric and dietary characterization of elderly Venezuelans according to their socioeconomic stratification, determining their nutritional adequacy based on national references. Materials and methods: Through the Graffar technique, 484 older adults were categorized socioeconomically; evaluating their intake pattern through the com...

Triticum aestivum commonly known as wheat. Simple random sampling method was used for collection of samples from twenty different locality of Tarakhola Rural Municipality-1, Majhakharka. The chemical compositions (NPK, Zn, B, and organic matter), EC and pH of Tarakhola Rural Municipality had been investigated. The micronutrients (Zinc and Boron) we...

Flowering time in plants is a complex process regulated by environmental conditions such as photoperiod and temperature, as well as nutrient conditions. While the impact of major nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on flowering time has been well recognized, the significance of micronutrient imbalances and their deficiencies should n...

Background and Objectives One of the pathogenetic hypotheses of delirium is the “neuroinflammatory theory” with consequent neurotoxicity of brain connectivity networks. Micronutrients may play a significant role in the prevention of neuroinflammation. This systematic review addresses the role of micronutrients in the development of delirium in olde...

Aquaculture is a growing industry facing several challenges, including disease control, water quality management, and sustainable feed production. One potential solution to these challenges is the use of trace elements such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), either in their conventional form or as nanoparticles (NPs). Aquatic animals need these micronutri...

The common bacterial pathogens of cultured freshwater fish are mostly aeromonads, especially the pathogenic strains of Aeromonas hydrophyla. Early fry stages of fish reared in hatcheries face severe disease outbreaks caused by aeromonads. Disease challenge studies with pathogenic bacteria including Aeromonas sp. have become a more common tool used...

Recent literature highlights the potential of animal pollinator-dependent (PD) crops in enhancing food and nutrition security, although there is a lack of detailed household-level estimates. In this study, we investigate the nutrient composition, productivity, and contribution of PD and pollinator-independent (PI) crops to household nutrition in fo...

Background Anemia among adolescents (ages 10–19 years) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries and carries long-term health and economic consequences. To address the issue, policymakers and programmers require evidence of the burden of anemia among adolescents in specific contexts, as well as an understandi...

Micronutrients Mn and Zn are essential elements required in trace amounts, although they play an important role in plant growth. This study aimed to investigate the impact of manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) fertilizer on growth and productivity of sorghum. This study was conducted in farmer’s field at Pasar 6 Kwala Mencirim Village, Sei Bingai Distric...

Nickel serves as an essential micronutrient for the human body, playing a vital role in various enzymatic processes. However, excessive nickel entering the environment can cause pollution and pose serious risks to animals, plants, and human health. High concentrations of nickel ions in the human body increase the risk of various diseases, highlight...

The suitability of vegetables in the production of meat products relates to their properties such as water binding, fat retention, yield and sensory properties. Also, vegetables could serve as filer, binders, micronutrient fortifications and sources of dietary fiber and natural antioxidants in meat system. Incorporation of vegetables increased the...

As a consequence of this dynamic period of active growth and mental development in childhood, the nutritional requirements of this age group are greater than those of the preschool years. In order to sustain the approaching growth spurt, necessitating diets rich in both macronutrients and micronutrients, the nutritional requirements of this age gro...

One of the most harmful challenges to our forest is fire. The impact of forest fires on soil physical properties had an emphasis on texture, bulk density, porosity, aggregate stability, and water content and repellency. Following the fire, the surface soil of the burned region had higher soil pH, total nitrogen, accessible phosphorus, potassium, ca...

The nutritional state of pregnant women will affect the growth and development of the fetus from birth to adulthood. One of the nutritional problems of pregnant women is Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). CED is one of the malnutrition problems that often occur in pregnant, caused by a lack of food intake and energy over a long period of time. One of...

Background Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy is a controversial issue. For some micronutrients, for example folic acid or iodine, the evidence regarding supplementation is clear, whereas for others, such as zinc or vitamin E, it is not. Studies show that a large number of pregnant women have deficient levels of folic acid and iodine. H...

This study is a follow-up study from experimental research that provides moringa supplements in the form of flour (GTK) and extract (GEK) as well as iron folate supplements (GBF) to pregnant women. Micronutrients are very important for the development of the child's brain during the womb and infancy. This study seeks to see the extent of the effect...

Endophytic bacteria can promote growth and improve the quality of plant production. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of inoculation of a mix of non-host endophytic bacteria isolates in the nutrition of tomato fruits cultivated, fertilized with rock powder and different doses of nitrogen. The experimental design was in rando...

Background: Poor diet among workers accounts for 20 % of productivity loss as adequate nutrition is essential for optimum work productivity. Unfortunately, little attention is paid to the nutritional status to academics in Nigeria. Objective: This study assessed the nutritional status and nutrient adequacy of food consumed by non-academic staff in...

Background Alterations in DNA methylation play an important role in cancer development and progression. Dietary nutrients and lifestyle behaviors can influence DNA methylation patterns and thereby modulate cancer risk. Introduction To comprehensively review available evidence on how dietary and lifestyle factors impact DNA methylation and contribu...

Background Dietary micronutrients may play important roles in the improvement of the immune responses against SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to assess the effect of micronutrients on platelet activating factor (PAF) and immunity with a special focus on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods All paper published in English on the effects of mi...

Background—Pregnancy represents a nutritional challenge, since macro- and micronutrients intake can affect mother’ health and influence negative outcomes. The aim of this retrospective pilot study is to evidence whether the oral supplementation with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMWHA), in association with alpha lipoic acid (ALA), magnesiu...

Mucosal Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells are a population of innate T cells which play a critical role in host protection against bacterial and viral pathogens. Upon activation, MAIT cells can rapidly respond via both T cell receptor depedendant and independent mechanisms, resulting in robust cytokine production. The metabolic and nutritional re...

A degradação dos solos representa um risco atual e futuro de comprometimento de serviços ecossistêmicos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo caracterizar os atributos do solo de uma área degradada e fragmentos conservados de Cerrado no Triângulo Mineiro-MG. Para tanto, houve avaliação multitemporal de uma voçoroca por meio de fotogrametria em SIG; real...

The cooking time of Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is among the important consumer’s preferred traits. Slow-cooking beans lose some important micronutrients (Fe and Zn) because prolonged cooking degrades the beans at a cellular level. Fast-cooking beans save fuel energy and time which could have been spent on slow-cooking beans. Storage condi...

Vocal health is the major concern because it is very much crucial for human life. Without appropriate function of vocal cord, there is nothing interaction. So, vocal health should keep healthy. Proper diet and physical exercise maintain the vocal cords and the surrounding tissues effectively. Appropriate vocal health ensures that, communication wil...

Aim: To investigate the change in core and associated behaviours of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following micronutrient supplementation. Methods: Adolescents and adults with ASD (N=16, aged 11-22) participated in an 8-week open label study of micronutrients supplements. Measures of behaviour and social responsiveness, using Autism Behaviour Inve...

Micronutrient deficiency also known as “hidden hunger” refers to a condition that occurs when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts for proper growth, development and overall health. These deficiencies are particularly common in developing countries, where a lack of access to a varied and nutritious diet...

Zinc is an essential micronutrient involving in multiple enzymatic reactions of human metabolism and biological functions affecting the cancer development. However, the relationship between dietary zinc intake and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk has been unclear. Herein, our study investigated the relationship between dietary zinc intake and CRC risk,...

Washed rice water (WRW) is the leftover water after washing rice grains and is usually discarded. However, WRW contains nutrients leached from rice, making it a potential plant fertilizer. Reusing WRW promotes better water governance, particularly in the face of increased freshwater needs due to population expansion and climate change. Recent exper...

Background We aimed to investigate the familial resemblance of dietary intakes, including energy and nutrients, and the family-based heritability of dietary intake in different age-sex dyads of the Tehran cardiometabolic genetic study. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 9,798 participants, aged ≥ 18 years, with complete data in ea...

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China, leading to a global pandemic declaration by the WHO in March 2020. The disease exhibits a wide range of symptoms, from mild to severe, including pneumonia and multi-organ dysfunction. Some individuals experience prolonged post-COVID-19 syndrome with severe fatigue, malnourishment, and m...

This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the effect of Suvarnaprashan on the nutritional status of children. Suvarnaprashan, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves the administration of a specific combination of herbs, gold ash, and other natural ingredients to boost immunity and overall health. By considering these additional...

This comprehensive review seeks to deepen our comprehension of the African plant Momordica balsamina L. by elucidating its therapeutically important molecules and micronutrient composition. Commonly referred to as the balsam apple, this plant species is extensively harnessed for its diverse therapeutic potentials across its various organs including...

Shift working is an inevitable part of healthcare organizations worldwide and female nurses are involved in performing rotating shifts of varying length and type which alters their preferential time for physiological activity. Shift work is linked with impaired sleep quality, irregular meal times, and imbalance dietary intakes with compromised nutr...

Extensively, it is imperative to address the pervasive issue of nutrient deficiencies among humans and animals in numerous underdeveloped regions. To tackle this challenge, a field experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of foliar applications of Zinc, Boron, and Iron on the growth, yield attributes, and overall yield of chickpea (Cicer...

Iron is an essential micronutrient for citrus, playing an important role in photosynthesis and yield. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the tolerance to Fe deficiency of five citrus rootstocks: sour orange (S), Carrizo citrange (C), Citrus macrophylla (M), Troyer citrange (T), and Volkamer lemon (V). Plants were grown for 5 weeks in nutrient so...

An experiment took place at the experimental farm of the Main Vegetable Research Centre, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. This occurred during the winter crop season of the years 2019-20 and 2020-21 to investigate the impact of micronutrients and a plant growth regulator on the growth of onions. The twelve different treatments were examined us...

Copper is an indispensable micronutrient for the development and replication of all eukaryotes, and its redox properties are both harmful and beneficial to cells. An imbalance in copper homeostasis is thought to be involved in carcinogenesis. Importantly, cancer cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis cannot be separated from the effects o...

Background Anemia during pregnancy is an important global health concern, affecting 40% of women worldwide, and iron deficiency shares a significant proportion of the burden. From conception to birth, pregnancy is a period when women undergo metabolic and physiological changes. The nutritional needs are higher during pregnancy; thus, adequate nutri...

Introdução: As Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) são um conjunto de quatro categorias de valores utilizados para o planejamento e avaliação de dietas para indivíduos saudáveis. Tendo como base as recomendações das DRI e o consumo habitual, é possível calcular a probabilidade de adequação ou inadequação da ingestão. O cálculo de probabilidade apresent...

Background: Even though iodine is not an essential micronutrient for the plant, it is very much needed for a person's mental and physical development. Due to the presence of negative charge on iodine it is highly susceptible to leaching. Further iodine is also highly prone to volatilization loss due to biochemical and physiochemical properties of s...

Context: Under climate change and local and global food security pressures conversion to agricultural lands on Podzols developed under boreal forests is accelerating across the global north. After conversion Podzols, acid and sandy, are infertile requiring significant management to allow economic production. Biochar, while less useful on fertile so...

The supplementation of multiple micronutrients throughout pregnancy can reduce the risk of adverse birth outcomes and various diseases in children. However, the long-term effect of maternal multiple micronutrient levels in the second trimester on the overall development of preschoolers remains unknown. Therefore, 1017 singleton mother–infant pairs...

In a time of environmental degradation and increasing demand for safe food production, traditional fish farming is gaining global attention. Utilizing indigenous agricultural methods founded on traditional knowledge contributes to sustainability by safeguarding the ecosystem and preserving biodiversity. However, it is still less studied whether tra...

World food security has become largely dependent only on a handful of crops like wheat, rice, and corn which are the major cereals that support more than 50% of the global calorie demand. While these grains are an essential part of various diets, they are devoid of essential micronutrients, the deficiency of which affects an estimated 2 billion peo...

El presente estudio se desarrolló en el área experimental del IASA de cultivos a fin de determinar el contenido mineral y extracción de N y Ca en dos variedades de quinua (Chenopodium quinoa), diferenciadas en el contenido de saponina, bajo la aplicación de dos dosis de Ca y tres dosis de N, cuyos tratamientos fueron colocados en un diseño de parce...

Fortified rice kernels (FRK) are novel extruded products that are rice-shaped and fortified with folic acid, cyanocobalamin, and iron to manage the prevalence of anemia in developing countries like India. Analysis of micronutrient content in FRK is necessary to ensure its compliance with the legal limits requirement of the added micronutrients. The...

This review paper delves into the intricate interrelationships among micronutrient interventions, carbohydrates, and osmostimulants, investigating their collective influence on diverse aspects of mango tree growth and fruit characteristics. Micronutrients, essential elements required in small quantities for plant health, play a pivotal role in shap...

Biofortification, the process of increasing the density of vitamins and minerals in a crop through plant breeding, agronomic practices, or biotechnology, is being increasingly recognized as a cost-effective and sustainable strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition globally. This comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of the role of...

Iron (Fe) is a limiting micronutrient in many marine ecosystems. The lack of sufficient Fe can stunt marine productivity and limit carbon sequestration from the atmosphere to the ocean. Recent studies suggest that biomass burning represents an important Fe source to the marine environment because pyrogenic particles have enhanced solubility after a...