The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Globally, the genus corchorus is known for the production of highcashvalue phloem fibre called jute heywood et al. Biostimulant application with a tropical plant extract. Effect of different growing media on the growth and yield. Jews mallow, wild jute, wildejute, thelele, delele and gushe family.
Materials and methods plant materials corchorus olitorius taiwan was used with a genotype obtained from taiwan. Leaves glabrous to sparsely setulose on main veins. Effects of different concentrations of npk fertilisers on. Abstractthe storage at 4c in darkness of corchorus olitorius l. Before planting, it is imperative the seeds are treated with boiled water to aid fast germination. Corchorus is a commercially important genus of the family malvaceae whitlock et al. Molokhia corchorus olitorius goes by several names, including jute mallow, jews mallow and, more commonly, egyptian spinach. Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant, corchorus capsularis and to a lesser extent from tossa jute c. Corchorus olitorius jews mallow, nalta jute pfaf plant database. It grows on ricepaddy banks, in fallow paddies, in and near settlements throughout the philippines1. Corchorus olitorius is used mainly in the cuisines of southern asia, the middle east, north africa and west africa, corchorus capsularis in japan and china. Vegetative growth of molokhia landraces during 2006 and 2007. In contrast to most textile fibres which consist mainly of cellulose, jute fibres are part cellulose, part lignin.
However, if grown for fibre production, it can reach heights up to 4 m. Growing the plants very close together will prevent some of the branching. Corchorus olitorius, telferia occidentalis and amaranthus hybridus, consumed in nigeria. A conventional tillage practice is best for planting ewedu successfully. Effect of soil moisture stress on the growth of corchorus olitorius l article pdf available in african journal of agricultural research 44. The corchorus olitorius p to other species of this genus. Apr 10, 2017 planting ewedu, as said, earlier is very easy but needs some technical approaches to increase yield and profit in the long run. Corchorus olitorius is widely grown in the tropics for the viscosity of its leaves either fresh or. Oils were obtained by column chromatography and analysed by gas chromatography gc, gas chromatographymass spectrometry gcms and c nmr spectroscopy. Corchorus olitorius, malvaceae, oleanolic acid, 2hydroxyethyl benzoate, chlorophyll a, phytyl fatty acid esters. Comparative study on the chemical composition of corchorus. Native to the middle east, its a tasty, edible green that grows quickly and reliably and can be cut again and again throughout the growing season. This species is very closely related to corchorus olitorius.
These are the forms mainly grown for their edible leaves. Effect of different growing media on the growth and yield of. Jute, a long, soft plant fiber that is spun into coarse, strong threads, is obtained from the plants corchorus olitorius and corchorus capsularis. Cn plant distribution south asia, east asia, tropical africa, middle east, brazil, the caribbean edible parts leaves and tender stems are eaten boiled, stew, stirfried, or. The genus corchorus comprises more than fifty species, but only two species, namely olitorius and capsularis are well known for high output of. Tiliaceae origin and distribution the origin of jews mallow is unknown, but it has reportedly been cultivated for centuries, both in asia and africa. Chromosome studies in jute plant corchorus olitorius. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on growth, quality and yield. Corchorus olitorius jews mallow, nalta jute pfaf plant. Determination of pesticide residues in molehiya corchorus.
The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. With the below tips, you can plant ewedu successful. Seed collection and planting one kilogram of jute plant. Effects on germination of saluyot corchorus olitorius jerald anthony c. A comparative study was done on the dry oils isolated from the leaves and stem portions of corchrus olitorius linn.
Cronicon open access nutrition research article lipid. A number of studies were conducted on the chemical. The plants database includes the following 9 species of corchorus. Capsularis 30 cm, olitorius 25 cm and plant to plant spacing is maintained at 5 to 7 cm and this is done by mechanical means i. Thirty days after sowing september 12, at the two trueleaf stage the jute seedling. Alyousef1, musarat amina1, syed rizwan ahamad2 1department of pharmacognosy, college of pharmacy, king saud university, riyadh, saudi arabia 2central laboratory, department of pharmaceutical chemistry, college of pharmacy, king saud university, riyadh. Effect of different growing media on the growth and yield of jute mallow corchorus olitorius l. Jute fibres are very long 1 to 4 metres, silky, lustrous and golden brown in colour. Land preparation and preplanting activities of planting ewedu. Corchorus, genus of some 40100 species of flowering plants of the hibiscus, or mallow, family malvaceae. Methodology and materials the study was carried out at biological sciences laboratory federal university of technology, minna niger state. Effects of chicken manure on growth and yield of jute. Comparative study on the chemical composition of corchorus olitoriusl leaf and stem dry oils.
They are characterized by a plant height lower than 2 metres, often not more than 1 metre, and a more or less heavily branched plant habit. Keep reading to learn more about molokhia plant care and cultivation. Leaf and seed yield of jute mallow corchorus olitorius l. Jan 02, 2015 farming, selling cooking and eating this slimy vegetable in tamale, northern ghana. But as criteria of improved production technology, it is advocated to sow the crop in. Before planting, it is imperative the seeds are treated with boiled. As pesticides are hazardous substances, there is increasing concern about the safety and quality of food from such farms and in. Pdf effect of soil moisture stress on the growth of. Corchorus olitorius, telferia occidentalis and amaranthus hybri dus, consumed in nigeria 559 citation. Chicken manure fertilizer, corchorus olitorius, jute mallow, wild vegetable, organic fertilizer subject areas. Jews mallow can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers rich, well drained loam soil.
Seeds of jute nehme establishment for trade and agriculture, batroun, lebanon were germinated in vermiculite on august 14, 2017. Effective tips on how to plant ewedu corchorus olitoris. Yield and quality of corchorus olitorius baby leaf grown in a floating system article pdf available in journal of horticultural science and biotechnology 916 july 2016 with 104 reads. The experimental soil was typic ustochrept with sandyloam texture having neutral ph 7. If used in making paper, the fibres are cooked for 2 hours. Corchorus olitorius is an erect herbaceous plant, fairly branched and grows about 1. If used in making paper, the fibres are cooked for 2 hours with lye and then ball milled for 4. The journal of horticultural science and biotechnology. Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer on the yield and nutrient composition of jute mallow 1aluko o. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects.
Corchorus capsularis is called white jute and corchorus olitorius is called tossa jute. Feasibility of growing intercrops with jute corchorus. Corchorus capsularis jute corchorus hirsutus jackswitch corchorus hirtus orinoco jute corchorus olitorius nalta jute corchorus siliquosus slippery burr corchorus torresianus. It requires moist soil, but cannot tolerate waterlogged. Miculob college of agriculture, compostela valley state college, compostela, compostela valley province, philippines corresponding author email. In the trade there are usually two names of jute, white and tossa. Jute mallow corchorus olitorius jute mallow flower. This is due to yields being low, 24 tonsha as compared to expected yield of 58 tonsha. Several quality factors of this produce were evaluated during season spring, summer, autumn considering treatments. The contents and pharmacological importance of corchorus. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to discern effect of nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of mrenda corchorus olitorius morphotypes. Several studies conducted elsewhere indicate that the plant is.
Corchorus olitorius l is a naturally growing green leafy vegetable used for various medicinal purposes worldwide. Corchorus olitorius commonly known as jute and locally known as saluyot is a popular vegetable in the philippines. Pdf yield and quality of corchorus olitorius baby leaf. Effects of chicken manure on growth and yield of jute mallow. The crop species tested for the present experiment was jute corchorus olitorius l. Farming, selling cooking and eating this slimy vegetable in tamale, northern ghana.
Corchorus olitorius is a annualperennial growing to 3. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The center of origin of white jute is said to be indoburma including south china, and that of tossa africa. The seeds are used as a flavouring, and a herbal tea is made from the dried leaves. A soil that is wellpulverized aids root development and good growth. Helaly et al characterization of four molokhia corchorus olitorius landraces. Jute mallow corchorus olitorius world vegetable center.
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on growth, quality and yield of. Corchorus with short and branched stems along with leaves are widely used as a leafy vegetable in many asian, african and european countries furumuto et al. Also, poultry manure should be added fresh to the soil at about two weeks before planting. White jute corchours capsularis, and tossa jute corchorus olitorius. Jute fiber was produced mainly from two important species.
Jute fiber is manufactured mostly from two commercially important species, namely white jute corchours capsularis, and tossa jute corchorus olitorius. Materials and methods plant materialscorchorus olitorius taiwan was used with a genotype obtained from taiwan. Corchorus leaves are consumed in the cuisines of various countries. Introduction jute corchorus olitorius or jew mallow belongs to the family, tiliaceae. Seeds were sown separately at different times in 23 em plastic pots filled with a mixture of loam, peat and. Several studies conducted elsewhere indicate that the plant is used. It is in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen in october. Nutritional profile of cultivated and wild jute corchorus. The jute plant, a native of the indian subcontinent, is a herbaceous annual growing to a height of around 10 to 12 feet with a central cylindrical stem, and 4 to 6inch long light green leaves and yellow flowers.
Jute is an annual herbaceous plant sized 10 to 12 feet 3 to 3. It has a mucilaginous somewhat slimy texture, similar to okra, when cooked. Commercial prospects of corchorus leaves have been highlighted to some extent by developing a skin rejuvenating cream formulation containing corchorus olitorius leaf extract yokoyama et al. Corchorus olitorius growth and flowering, american journal of plant physiology.
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