Productive response of creole lambs fed integral diets with Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr. pods

An Overview on the Biological Perspectives of Samanea Saman (jacq.)merr (rain Tree)

The ancient Indian systems of medicine (AYUSH – Ayurveda, Yunani and Siddha) had explored many medicinal plants which can cure many diseases. The extracts of the medicinal plants possess remarkable biological perspectives. Rain tree (Samanea saman) is one of the tropical tree which possess a wide variety of pharmacological activities. The size of the rain tree generally attains maximum height o...

Ultra-structural studies on root nodules of Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr. (Leguminosae).

Ultra-structural studies were conducted on root nodules of Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr. collected from trees growing under natural conditions. Nodules were distributed singly as well as in clusters on the main and lateral roots. Mature nodules were elongated, branched and coralloid. Root hair curling was found but infection threads could not be observed. Rhizobia entered through the epidermis an...

Potassium Flux and Leaf Movement in Samanea saman

Samanea leaflets usually open in white light and fold together when darkened, but also open and dose with a circadian rhythm during prolonged darkness. Leaflet movement results from differential changes in the turgor and shape of motor cells on opposite sides of the pulvinus; extensor cells expand during opening and shrink during closure, while flexor cells shrink during opening and expand duri...

Nutrient Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy Content of Mucuna pruriens Whole Pods Fed to Growing Pelibuey Lambs

The nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and in vivo metabolizable energy supply of Mucuna pruriens whole pods fed to growing Pelibuey lambs was investigated. Eight Pelibuey sheep housed in metabolic crates were fed increasing levels of Mucuna pruriens pods: 0 (control), 100 (Mucuna100), 200 (Mucuna200) and 300 (Mucuna300) g/kg dry matter. A quadratic (p<0.002) effect was observed for dry m...

Response of layers fed on diets dificient in protein and sulphur amino acids supplemented with lipid