Effect of insect infestation on the chemical composition and nutritive value of maize and cow pea.

Rajan, P. and Sanjeevarayappa, K. V. and Daniel, V. A. and Swaminathan, M. (1975) Effect of insect infestation on the chemical composition and nutritive value of maize and cow pea. Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 12 (10). 325-332; 6 ref..

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Abstract

Maize was infested with Sitophilus oryzae for 6 months and cowpea with Callosobruchus chinensis for 5 months. Kernel damage was 65 and 68%, respectively, in samples of maize and cowpea subjected to infestation. The total uric acid contents of infested maize and cowpea were 110 and 220 mg/100 g. Thiamin content was low in the infested samples. Rats given diets containing the infested samples of maize and cowpea gained less weight than those on diets containing uninfested material. Liver of rats given infested material showed cytoplasmic vacuolation and fatty infiltration in the peripheral region.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	maize-; cowpeas-
Subjects:	600 Technology > 03 Agriculture > 05 Insect/Pest Control 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 22 Legumes-Pulses
Divisions:	Food Protectants and Infestation Control
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	31 Aug 2021 10:04
Last Modified:	31 Aug 2021 10:04
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/8596

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