Vigna - Science topic

The plant extracts were extracted by water distillation method from four natural plants products, and its repellent activity and toxicity was investigated against the cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus chinensis F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), is an important pest of stored commodities. For repellency and toxicity assay, the plant extracts were applied on f...

Microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial ecosystems have recently raised concerns; here, we performed a pot experiment and investigated the growth and development by different doses of polyethylene microplastics (PE MPs) in a net house under natural conditions and tested the effects of PE MPs on seed germination, growth performance, physiological functio...

Background: The push for net-zero CO2 emission in the energy sector by 2030 has led to massive investments in clean energy sources in several countries. One such investment is in photovoltaics which are substances that convert solar energy into electricity. Due to the large land requirement for the installation of photovoltaic plants, a significant...

Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar caracteres agronômicos relacionados com o desempenho de cultivares de feijão-caupi em diferentes ambientes de Minas Gerais. Foram avaliadas 10 cultivares de feijão-caupi nos municípios mineiros de Janaúba, Jaíba, Januária e Passos, nos anos/safra 2020/21, 2021/22 e 2022/23, no delineamento experimental de blocos...

This study aims to assess the impact of enriched organic composts on the biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) by Vigna unguiculata in arid lowland zones of the Sahel. Biological nitrogen fixation is a crucial process for improving soil fertility in regions where nitrogen inputs are limited. Compost, primarily composed of local organic materials such...

Cowpeas play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture and nutrition security, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where they serve as a vital food source for millions. Cowpea grains are rich in proteins (20–30%), complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and phenolics, making them an excellent dietary choice for promoting health. Ov...

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of specific pre-treatments—including dry milling (control), soaking-wet milling, blanching, blanching-alkaline soaking-dehulling, vacuum treatment, and germination—on the sensory and aroma characteristics of beverages (termed as milk analogues or milk substitutes) derived from chickpea, faba...

The present investigation was undertaken to observe diversity analysis in green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) during the Kharif season of 2024. The research was carried out in Randomized block design with three replications and 36 genotypes at agriculture research farm, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Lovely Professional University,...

Phosphorus (P) deficiency affects the productivity of fodder legumes and smallholder farmers do not have the resources to purchase Phosphate fertilizers. An alternative solution to the problem of P deficiency is the development of genotypes with the ability to perform well in P-deficient soils. In the present investigation, genotype × environment i...

Geotropism is the movement of plants influenced by the Earth's gravitational force. Hydrotropism plays an important role for plants by helping to improve access to water, a vital factor for successful plant growth. Mung bean plants are rooted by their root system which is divided into two types, mesophytes and xerophytes. Growth affects the length...

Harvesting of cowpea is one of the major operations in the cowpea production. It is carried out when the pods are fully matured and dried but these pods do not mature at the same time because of it staggered flowering period. Traditional handpicking of cowpea is still widely employed by most Nigerian cowpea farmers to harvest the rain fed cowpeas i...

Soil salinity affects crop growth and production, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. The interactions between salt ions and soil particles vary depending on soil texture, mineralogy, and ion composition. The relationship between soil ions and particles and the effects of this interaction on crop plants remains underexplored. Thi...

Leghemoglobin (LegHb) is a plant-derived heme-containing globin found in the root nodules of legumes like soybean that can be used as a food additive for red color and meaty flavor as a plant-based meat alternative. However, conventional extraction methods face challenges of low yield and high costs. To address this issue, precision fermentation wi...

The optimization of compost production in the Sahelian region relies on adjusting the particle size of organic and biological inputs. This study analyzes the effect of different particle sizes of dead Pennisetum sp. biomass, in synergy with biological materials (urine, poultry droppings, cow dung, goat droppings) and organic matter (bones and skele...

Mungbean landraces plays a vital role in maintaining genetic diversity, which is essential for enhancing resilience against both biotic and abiotic challenges. These landraces exhibit distinct characteristics that can lead to improvements in yield, adaptability, and nutritional value. By assessing yield and associated traits, it becomes possible to...

Silicon has emerged as a beneficial element in mitigating water deficit in various crops, although the underlying mechanisms still require further investigation. This study evaluated the foliar content of nutrients (N, P, K, and Ca) and proline, antioxidant activity, growth, water use efficiency, and yield of cowpea cultivars subjected to two irrig...

Mungbean is an important legume crop in South and Southeast Asia and Australia in terms of area coverage and production. However, productivity remains low due to limited genetic diversity, necessitating the dissection of the genetic basis of quantitatively inherited yield-related traits to develop stable and high-yielding varieties. In the current...

Cowpea is a nutritionally and economically valuable legume, known for its adaptability to adverse conditions. However, water stress negatively affects its development, requiring technologies to enhance resilience. This study aimed to induce tolerance to water deficit in cowpea through seed priming with polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) and silici...

Objective: To study the effect of different organic manure practices and biofertilizers on NPK content and uptake, as well as soil properties after the harvest of mung bean. Methodology: A field experiment was conducted during the Zaid season of 2024 at the Research Farm, School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar. The study compri...

A field experiment was conducted on "To study the effect of Rhizobium culture and nitrogen level performance on growth attributes and yield of mung bean crop (Vigna radiata L.)" was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2024. The soil of the experimental site was alluvium in nature and slightly alkaline in reaction, which developed mainly by depos...

Cowpea yields in the sub-Sahara African region are low primarily due to low available soil health, poor varieties and farming management. The present study aims to assess the performance of mutant genotypes of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L) under hydroponic conditions, specifically focusing on different levels of phosphorus concentration. This study...

Subtilisin-like serine proteases (SBTs) are serine proteolytic enzymes that play various roles in plant growth, function and stress responses. Vigna glabrescens, a wild relative of mungbean known to be a potential donor of photo- and thermoperiod insensitivity, was characterized for thermotolerance through reproductive biology and gene expression p...

Our current analysis was designed to determine the relative composition of the fiber profile of mung beans (Vigna Rediata) and its production into high-fiber diets that can reduce plasma glucose levels in hyperglycemic mice. The evaluation of the compositions of mung beans and their byproducts was conducted using percentage analysis. For moisture,...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is the most important grain legume in sub-Saharan Africa where it provides a significant source of human nutrition and animal fodder to millions of low-input farmers. While adapted to a wide range of soils and generally considered climate resilient due to its drought and heat tolerance, cowpea yields are subopt...

Yard long bean [Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis (L.) Verdcourt] is a widely adapted, stress-tolerant legume vegetable crop, grown extensively in tropical and subtropical regions. An investigation was conducted on five F 3 families of yardlong bean and their populations to examine the relationships between yield components and to analyze both t...

The increasing aridity in Sahelian zones necessitates a rethinking of soil fertilization strategies to ensure the sustainable productivity of food crops, particularly Vigna unguiculata, a key plant for food security. This study aims to optimize an organo-biological compost based on dead biomass of Pennisetum sp., enriched with various local natural...

Vigna sesquipedalis is traditionally used for the treatment of various disorders including diabetes but without scientific rational. Therefore, the current study was designed to evaluate its anti-diabetic potential. Antioxidant activity was assessed through DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays, while α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activi...

Ulcerative colitis (UC), an idiopathic and recurrent ailment, substantially influences a patient’s health. Mung bean peptides (MBPs) are bioactive substances derived from mung bean protein that possess notable anti-inflammatory properties. However, their efficacy and underlying mechanisms in UC treatment remain unclear. In this study, the structura...

Vigna radiate also known as mung beans, contains various bioactive compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins. V. radiata therapeutic potential is enhanced by preparation of its extract in Pumpkin oil and soya bean oil by enrichment of bioactive compounds holding antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuro-protective properties. The researc...

Introduction Sclerotium rolfsii is a major pathogen responsible for root rot in various plants, including alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ). Additionally, this pathogen can also cause root diseases in alfalfa relatives, such as Medicago truncatula , soybean ( Glycine max ), and mung bean ( Vigna radiata ). This study aims to explore the interaction mecha...

Heat tolerance is an important trait in cowpea, a crop that constitutes the primary protein source for a large portion of the human population in sub-Saharan Africa. Cowpea grows across this region, with cultivated, landrace, semi-wild, and wild cowpeas germplasm growing across diverse climatic conditions. This study used environmental association...

In the present study, 20 hybrids generated using a line × tester mating design consisting of five lines and four testers were used to determine combining ability for yield and yield contributing components in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp). The results indicated that the general combining ability (gca) and specific combining ability (sca) wer...

A field experiment was conducted at wetland farm of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during the summer season, 2022 to study the influence of integrated application of basal nitrogen and foliar feeding of nano and conventional urea on growth, physiology, yield parameters, yield and quality attributes of irrigated green gram. The exper...

An updated version of the ‘Checklist of the Italian Fauna’ for the families Cicindelidae and Carabidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) is presented here. The list reflects the state of art of taxonomic and chorological knowledge of Italian species in December 2024. The new checklist records 1688 taxa (specific + subspecific rank) of Cicindelidae and Carabida...

A utilização de águas residuárias urbanas e rurais pelo setor primário tem aumentado consideravelmente em várias partes do mundo, com o propósito de reduzir a quantidade de água doce necessária para irrigar lavouras, moderar o uso de fertilizantes e reduzir o descarte nos corpos de água. Avaliou-se a produtividade do feijão-caupi sob adubação e irr...

The increasing challenges of high-temperature (heat stress) significantly impact plant growth and crop yield, including mung bean [(Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek]. Simultaneously, seed quality, encompassing various seed nutrition components, is adversely affected by heat stress. To examine the impact of heat stress, we investigated the seed nutriti...

Background: Heavy metal contamination significantly threatens crop growth and global food security. Understanding plant responses to such stress is crucial to developing stress-tolerant crops. This study explores the physiological and biochemical responses of Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek to mercury, lead, and copper stress, focusing on the role of...

This study was conducted to determine the influence of laterite soil on the growth and yield of cowpea accessions. Five different cowpea accessions (TVU-1335, TVU-11530, TVU-997, TVU-10778 and TVU-4593) were sourced from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State. Three different layer of Laterite soil, Organic laye...

Meat analogs focus on sustainable development, mimicking the physical properties and nutritional components of meat. The main objective of this study was to determine the optimal extrusion process parameters for producing high-moisture meat analogs (HMMAs) by adding 30% isolated mung bean protein (IMBP) using the response surface methodology (RSM)....

Background. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. is an important legume crop, widely cultivated in countries with subtropical and tropical climates. Vegetable pods of this species are highly nutritious and used as food similarly to vegetable cultivars of common bean. The crop is resistant to high temperatures, undemanding to soil fertility, and successfull...

The mung bean hosts endophytic microorganisms that improve soil fertility, particularly in degraded soils. This study aimed to isolate, characterize and evaluate nitrogen-fixing Enterobacter strains derived from mung bean samples collected from four districts in Ethiopia. Thirteen of 20 isolates were identified morphologically, physiologically, and...

Spider silk belonged to the scleroprotein family; a group of structural proteins found in living organisms. Other members of this group include collagen, present in ligaments, and keratin, which forms fingernails, feathers, horns, and hoofs. Specific scleroproteins such as keratin, collagen, elastin, and fibroin were analysed in this study. The scl...

Mung bean is a promising crop in Egypt, but the small seed size (≤ 4 g) of high-yielding varieties like Kawmy-1 limits its widespread adoption. Larger-seeded varieties with higher yield potential, such as VC1973 A (100-seeds > 4 g), are preferred by farmers. However, the impact of plant population densities on growth and yield of these contrasting...

Field trials were conducted at the Agricultural Research Station, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SOADU, Binjhagiri, Khurdha, during the rainy season of 2022 and winter of 2022-23 to evaluate the safety of five biopesticides on predators in cowpea crops. Four species of ladybird beetles and one species of rove beetle (Paederus fuscipes Curtis) we...

This research was conducted to isolate, authenticate and assess the symbiotic effectiveness of cowpea nodulating rhizobia isolated from Centrosema pubescens and Mucuna pruriens at different locations in Ile-Ife, Nigeria with two varieties of cowpea (Ife BPC and Ife Brown). Thirteen Rhizobium and three Bradyrhizobium species were isolated and all of...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is a valuable legume crop for many people in tropical and subtropical countries worldwide and serves as an inexpensive source of proteins for humans and animals. Although it is not considered a major commercial crop in South Africa, cowpea plays an important part in subsistence and smallholder farming systems. C...

Annexins are evolutionarily conserved and multigene family of Ca²⁺-dependent phospholipid and cytoskeleton binding proteins. Annexins are essential for plant growth, development, and stress responses. Although annexin genes have been identified in several plant species, the knowledge about annexin families in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) i...

This study investigates the physiological processes affecting the grain yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), a key protein, vitamin, and mineral source in human diets. Gaining an understanding of these mechanisms can be crucial for developing high-yielding cowpea varieties in breeding programs. A field experiment was conducted with 30 treatments, i...

In evaluating the germination and growth of the seed resources of 322 cultivars of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), we found the development of yellow symptoms on ~50% of the cotyledons of 10 cultivars. RNA-Seq analysis of total RNA extracted from symptomatic cotyledons indicated that the 10 cultivars were infected with the bean common mosaic virus (Pot...

Technological advancements in agriculture are crucial to meeting the increasing global food demand. Mung bean sprout (Vigna radiata) cultivation requires efficient irrigation to ensure optimal growth. This study designs and evaluates an automatic irrigation system based on the ATmega 328P microcontroller to address the challenge of watering every f...

Micronutrient deficiencies and the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases are public health challenges for the sub-Saharan population. Leafy vegetables reportedly contain several minerals, vitamins and antioxidant compounds which could help reduce the above challenges. However, overall vegetable consumption is still low in Uganda, partly...

Blackgram plays a significant role in Indian food as a supplement to cereal based diet. It contains three times higher protein than cereals. In India, unavailability of stable and high yielding varieties is a major issue in blackgram. Yield is a quantitative character and is significantly influenced by environment. A study was carried out with 18 g...

This study investigated the effects of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilization rates on the growth, yield attributes, and seed yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) under pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons in Myanmar. Field experiments were conducted using a two-factor randomized complete block design with three replications, comprising four P...

The rapid increase in tropospheric ozone levels, exceeding the phytotoxic threshold (40 ppb), threatens crop yields in India's Indo-Gangetic plains, necessitating the exploration of antiozonants. Biochar application offers a promising, low-risk solution to mitigate the harmful effects of ozone and other abiotic stressors on agriculture. This study...

The intensification of agricultural practices and restricted use of phosphorus and boron fertilizers have contributed to the depletion of soil nutrients, leading to deficiencies that hinder farmers' ability to reach their desired production targets. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effects of phosphorus (P) and boron (B) applications on th...

Henan mung bean sour (HMBS) is the raw material for mung bean sour noodles (MBSNs), a traditional fermented food. To investigate the characteristic flavor compounds, we have detected the content of free amino acids (FAAs) and key metabolites including organic acids, sugars, and alcohols. The results revealed that the content associated with umami,...

In this study, a thermostable phytase enzyme was produced from Mucor indicus through the optimization of media components, followed by immobilization, with the aim of enhancing the nutritional value of broiler and layer feed via dephytinization process. Various agricultural by-products, including wheat bran, rice bran, chickpea husk, and black gram...

Variety (VR) profiling between yield and other traits over multiple seasons is very important to identify superior lines. The goals of this study were to determine the relationship between various traits and to profile local mungbean accessions under two growing seasons. Field experiments were carried out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD...

Problem: Semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa are characterized by highly variable rainfall and low inherent soil fertility. Maize-cowpea intercropping may offer the prospect of increasing and stabilizing crop productivity in these regions. However, the performance of such cropping systems often varies considerably in space and time. Objective:...

Mungbean (Vigna radiata) is cultivated globally for its high protein content, yet its production remains limited due to zinc (Zn) deficiency in the soil. An experiment was performed to evaluate the response of different mungbean varieties to zinc fertilization. The treatments included two levels of zinc fertilization (0 and 2 kg ha⁻¹), and five mun...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is a vital leguminous crop renowned for its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve soil fertility. Despite its significance, cowpea productivity in Nepal remains low due to physical, biological, and socioeconomic constraints, coupled with inadequate integrated nutrient management (INM) practices. This stu...

Cowpea is a climate-smart crop that can be grown in various conditions, such as drought and sandy soils and it is one of the important grain legumes in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In legume crops like cowpea, N, P, K, sulphur and zinc play a crucial role in plant metabolism. Sulphur is essential for synthesizing amino acids and p...

Physical exercise, especially strength training, has health benefits, including increased muscle mass. Adequate protein intake was essential to optimise these effects, especially leucine, an essential amino acid. Although proteins of animal origin have been considered superior, plant proteins, when combined, could also be effective. This study aime...

The toxicity of As(III) significantly disrupts the growth and development of plants. In this study, black gram plants were exposed to 75 μM NaAsO2 and 10 mg/L SiO2 NPs, and various physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes were observed. Arsenic toxicity led to a notable reduction in plant development, accompanied by an accumulation of ROS...

The study analyses market integration of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp) in selected Local Government Areas of Gombe State, Nigeria. Secondary data were obtained on monthly average retail prices per 100kg bag of Cowpea for the period 2012 – 2019 from Bureau of Statistics, Gombe State. Data collected were analyzed using Augmented Dicky Fuller t...

The study was carried out to investigate the factors influencing compliance with recommended production practices among cassava farmers in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to collect data from 107 cassava farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean and...

A field experiment was conducted at Dr. KSG Akal college of Agriculture Eternal University Baru Sahib, Sirmaur during Kharif 2023 to study the impact of tillage practices on yield attributes of mung bean. The experiment was conducted in randomized block design with six different treatments Viz., T1 – Conventional tillage, T2- Conservation tillage,...

This study was conducted to determine the influence of laterite soil on the growth and yield of cowpea accessions. Five different cowpea accessions (TVU-1335, TVU-11530, TVU-997, TVU-10778 and TVU-4593) were sourced from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State. Three different layer of Laterite soil, Organic laye...

Agro-industrial solid residues (AISR) need to be valued as rich sources of nutrients and energy. This work aimed to obtain reducing sugars (RS) from a mixture of coffee husk (CF), cowpea bean husk (BE) and cocoa pod (CO) to produce bacterial cellulose (BC), a versatile alternative to plant cellulose. The most adequate conditions for pretreatment fo...

Cyclic nutrient processes, soil health maintenance, and plant development are contingent upon soil microbiomes. The microbial makeup of the soil of Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur, is assessed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. QIIME2, in conjunction with the SILVA database, analyzed the sequencing data to examine microbial diversity and compositio...

Low rainfall in semi- arid areas across the globe has contributed to food insecurity. This has mainlyaffected rainfed agriculture in semi-arid areas with few smallholder farmers harvesting enough food fortheir families. The objective of this chapter is to explore various water management technologies whichsmallholder farmers in semi-arid areas can...

Population dynamics of lepidopteran insect pests and natural enemies in blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) was studied during the Kharif seasons of 2023 and 2024 at the Research Farm, College of Agriculture, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The experiment followed a randomized block design using the variety PU-31. The lepidopteran pests Maruca vitrata (Geyer) and...

Allelopathic effect of 2-medicinal plant species. (Aloe vera and Withania somnifera) on germination and seedling growth of 4-crops (Triticum aestivum, Brassica campestris, Pisum sativum and Vigna radiata) was evaluated. The aqueous extracts ≤ 5% concentration of Aloe vera and Withania somnifera stimulated the germination and seedling growth of some...

Vermistabilization is a process where composting earthworm species are used to convert organic waste materials into humus-like substances called vermicompost. The present study involved two experiments to explore the vermistabilization potential of corn cob husk and quality assessment of vermicompost produced through seed germination bioassay of Vi...

This research aims to examine the impact of organic fertilizer on nitrogen mineralization in the soil, nitrogen absorption, and the protein content of green bean seeds in sandy coastal areas. The study was carried out in the sandy coastal region of Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, at an altitude of approximately 10 meters above...

O objetivo avaliar a composição da comunidade infestante na cultura da soja após diferentes culturas de outono/inverno sob diferentes doses e épocas de aplicação de glifosato antes da semeadura da soja. O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa agropecuária oeste, em Dourados MS. Os tratamentos avaliados foram: T1: área de braquiária dessecada 5 dias...

The research aims to determine the response of the evaluated mung bean varieties to various levels of drought and identify at least one variety that is most tolerant to higher levels of drought stress. The study was conducted using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The first factor was the level of drought stress: 100%, 90...