TITLE: Amaranths For Food or Feed PUBLICATION DATE: March 1992 ENTRY DATE: September 1995 EXPIRATION DATE: UPDATE FREQUENCY: CONTACT: Jane Gates Alternative Farming Systems Information Center National Agricultural Library Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 Telephone: (301) 504-6559 FAX: (301) 504-6409 DOCUMENT TYPE: text DOCUMENT SIZE: 160k (78 pages) ============================================================== ISSN: 1052-5378 United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Blvd. Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351 Amaranths For Food or Feed January 1979 - February 1992 QB 92-40 Quick Bibliography SeriesBibliographies in the Quick Bibliography Series of the National Agricultural Library, are intended primarily for current awareness, and as the title of the series implies, are not indepth exhaustive bibliographies on any given subject. However, the citations are a substantial resource for recent investigations on a given topic. 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SAMPLE CITATIONS Citations in this bibliography are from the National Agricultural Library's AGRICOLA database. An explanation of sample journal article, book, and audiovisual citations appears below. JOURNAL ARTICLE: Article title. Author. Place of publication: Publisher. Journal Title. Date. Volume (Issue). Pages. (NAL Call Number). Example: Morrison, S.B. Denver, Colo.: American School Food Service Association. School foodservice journal. Sept 1987. v. 41 (8). p.48-50. ill. (NAL Call No.: DNAL 389.8.SCH6). BOOK: Title. Author. Place of publication: Publisher, date. Information on pagination, indices, or bibliographies. (NAL Call Number). Example: Exploring careers in dietetics and nutrition. Kane, June Kozak. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 1987. Includes index. xii, 133 p.: ill.; 22 cm. Bibliography: p. 126. (NAL Call No.: DNAL RM218.K36 1987). AUDIOVISUAL: Title. Author. Place of publication: Publisher, date. Supplemental information such as funding. Media format (i.e., videocassette): Description (sound, color, size). (NAL Call Number). Example: All aboard the nutri-train. Mayo, Cynthia. Richmond, Va.: Richmond Public Schools, 1981. NET funded. Activity packet prepared by Cynthia Mayo. 1 videocassette (30 min.): sd., col.; 3/4 in. + activity packet. (NAL Call No.: DNAL FNCTX364.A425 F&N AV). AMARANTHS FOR FOOD OR FEED Search Strategy Set Items Description S1 972 AMARANTH? S2 27671 CULTIVAT? S3 225590 PRODUCTION S4 146495 FOOD S5 130349 NUTRI? S6 17497 GRAIN S7 23244 LEAF? S8 197585 CROP? S9 15864 VEGETABLE? S10 1971 EDIBLE S11 535022 S2 OR S3 OR S4 OR S5 OR S6 OR S7 OR S8 OR S9 OR S10 S12 438 S1 AND S11 S13 1433 CYTOKININ? S14 27120 WEED? S15 642 DYE S16 209 RETROFLEXUS S17 29244 S13 OR S14 OR S15 OR S16 S18 291 S12 NOT S17 S19 266 S18/ENG 1 NAL Call. No.: 79.8 W41 Allelopathic effects of palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) on seedling growth. Menges, R.M. Champaign, Ill. : Weed Science Society of America; 1988 May. Weed science v. 36 (3): p. 325-328; 1988 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Sorghum bicolor; Brassica oleracea var. capitata; Daucus carota; Allium cepa; Amaranthus palmeri; Seedlings; Allelopathy; Growth; Phytotoxicity Abstract: Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats. AMAPA) residue was incorporated into soil to determine its allelopathic effects on the seedling growth of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench.), cabbage (Brassica oleracea, var. capitata L.), carrot (Daucus carota L.), and onion (Allium cepa L.). Root and shoot growths were equally sensitive to the toxic effects of soil- incorporated Palmer amaranth. Growth of 'Grand Slam' cultivar of cabbage was 17 to 30% more sensitive than the growth of 'Sanibel'cabbage. Growth of onion and carrot seedlings was less inhibited than either cabbage or grain sorghum. Growth of grain sorghum root was severely inhibited by 8000 and 16000 ppm of Palmer amaranth in soil and was not affectedby oven dryings other than lyophilization. Seedling growth was more severely inhibited by thyrsus and leaf tissues than by stem and root tissues of Palmer amaranth. 2 NAL Call. No.: 79.9 W52R Allelopathic effects of Palmer amaranth residues in soil on the growth of vegetable seedlings. Menges, R. S.l. : Western Society of Weed Science; 1987. Research progress report - Western Society of Weed Science. p. 136; 1987. Language: English Descriptors: Daucus carota; Allium; Amaranthus palmeri; Seedlings; Allelopathy; Phytotoxicity; Bioassays 3 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 Z8 Allozyme variation and evolutionary relationships of grain amaranths (Amaranthus spp.). Hauptli, H.; Jain, S. Berlin, W. Ger. : Springer International; 1984 Dec. Theoretical and applied genetics v. 69 (2): p. 153-165. maps; 1984 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Genetic differences; Alleles; Genetic distance; Evolution 4 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Aluminum accumulation in vegetable amaranth grown in a soil with adjusted pH values. Makus, D.J. Alexandria, Va. : American Society for Horticultural Science; 1989 Jun. HortScience v. 24 (3): p. 460-463; 1989 Jun. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Vegetables; Leaves; Chemical composition; Chlorophyll; Nitrogen content; Mineral content; Aluminum; Soil ph; Phosphorus fertilizers; Yield response functions; Clay soils 5 NAL Call. No.: aSB320.8.T7U5 Amaranth and celosia, Amaranthus and Celosia (Varieties, includes composition and nutritional values, Puerto Rico). Martin, F.W.; Telek, L. New Orleans, La. : USDA Southern Region; July 1979. Vegetables for the hot, humid Tropics - United States Dept. of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service (pt.6): 21 p. ill; July 1979. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Tropics; Puerto Rico 6 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7398 Amaranth: Composition, properties, and applications of a rediscovered food crop. Teutonico, Rita A; Knorr, Dietrich Chicago, Ill. : Institute of Food Technologists; 1985 Apr. Food technology v. 39 (4): p. 49-61 not consec. ill., charts; 1985 Apr. Includes 85 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Nutritional value; Amino acids; Carbohydrates; Food processing quality; Food production; Flours; Literature reviews Abstract: A literature review summarizes and discusses the history, composition, and present and potential food uses of grain and vegetable amaranth. Other topics include the starch content and its properties, the baking properties of amaranth flour and its blends, the effects of processing (e.g., heat toasting), and potential crop improvements. Eight tables depict the nutrient composition of amaranth and its products. (wz) 7 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Amaranth flour blends and fractions for baking applications. Sanchez-Marroquin, A.; Domingo, M.V.; Maya, S.; Saldana, C. Chicago, Ill. : Institute of Food Technologists; 1985 May. Journal of food science v. 50 (3): p. 789-794; 1985 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Flours; Milling and baking quality; Bakery products 8 NAL Call. No.: SB191.A42A5 Amaranth grain production guide. Rodale Research Center, New Crops Dept, American Amaranth Institute Kutztown, Pa. : Rodale Research Center : Bricelyn, MN : American Amaranth Institute,; 1981-9999. v. : ill. ; 28 cm. Description based on: 1988. Published Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Research Center, New Crops Dept., 1981-19 ; Kutztown, PA : Rodale Research Center ; Bricelyn, MN : American Amaranth Institute, <1988->. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Periodicals 9 NAL Call. No.: 57.8 OR32 Amaranth is coming back. Rodale, R. Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press; 1985 Jan. Organic gardening v. 32 (1): p. 24-27; 1985 Jan. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Food grains; History 10 NAL Call. No.: SB191.A42.A4 Amaranth modern prospects for an ancient crop. National Research Council (U.S.), Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation, Ad Hoc Panel Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press,; 1984. x, 81 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 23 cm. Bibliography: p. 55-58. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seed crops 11 NAL Call. No.: S604.5.E58 Amaranth (pigweed): a crop to help solve the world protein shortage. Rawate, P.D. New York : Praeger; 1983. Environmentally sound agriculture : selected papers, 4th conference, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Cambridge, Mass., August 18-20, 1982 / edited by William Lockeretz. p. 287-298; 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Developing countries; U.S.A.; Protein sources; Food supply; Amaranthus; Crop production; Food composition 12 NAL Call. No.: SB160.N38 1988 Amaranth production in Mexico and Peru. Early, D.K. Portland, Or. Timber Press; 1988. Advances in new crops : proceedings of the First National Symposium NEW CROPS, Research, Development, Economics, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct 23-26, 1988 edited by Jules Janick, J.E. Simon. p. 140-142. ill; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Mexico; Peru; Amaranthus; Crop production; Cultural methods; Uses 13 NAL Call. No.: 100 M66 (2) no.2949 Amaranth, quinoa, ragi, tef, and niger tiny seeds of ancient and modern interest. Robinson, R. G. University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station St. Paul, Minn. : Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota,; 1986. 23 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. (Station bulletin (University of Minnesota. Agricultural Experiment Station) ; 2949.). Cover title. Language: English Descriptors: Grain; Varieties 14 NAL Call. No.: 500 AM322A Amaranth: the once and future crop-- after four conturies of obscurity, a former Aztec crop offers modern farmers a promising alternative. Tucker, J.B. Arlington, Va. : The Institute; 1986 Jan. BioScience - American Institute of Biological Sciences v. 36 (1): p. 9-13. ill; 1986 Jan. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Production possibilities; Food grains; Marketing; Health foods; Nutritional value; Variety trials 15 NAL Call. No.: 1.98 AG84 Amaranth--a hot weather spinach substitute (Cultivation, nutritive value). Berberich, S. SEA-WO AR-BARC Washington, D.C., The Administration; Oct 1980. Agricultural research - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Science and Education Administration v. 29 (4): p. 15; Oct 1980. Language: ENGLISH 16 NAL Call. No.: S79.E37 Amaranth--a potential crop for southwestern Mississippi. Igbokwe, P.E.; Tiwari, S.C.; Collins, J.B.; Tartt, J.B.; Russell, L.C. Mississippi State, Miss. : The Station; 1988 Nov. Research report - Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station v. 13 (10): 4 p. ill; 1988 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Mississippi; Amaranthus; Species; Variety trials; Agronomic characteristics; Sensory evaluation; Food acceptability; Spinach; Kale; Collards 17 NAL Call. No.: S494.5.B563B56 Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.): potential grain and vegetable crops. Flores, H.E.; Teutonico, R.A. Berlin : Springer-Verlag; 1986. Biotechnology in agriculture and forestry v. 2: p. 568-578. ill; 1986. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Plant breeding; Improvement; Tissue culture; Callus; Protoplasts; Cell suspensions; Regeneration; Cereals 18 NAL Call. No.: aZ5071.N3 Amaranths for food or feed, January 1979-December 1989. Gates, J.P. Beltsville, Md. : The Library; 1990 Feb. Quick bibliography series - U.S. Department of Agriculure, National Agricultural Library (U.S.). (90-29): 23 p.; 1990 Feb. Updates QB 88-07. Bibliography. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Foods; Feeds; Bibliographies 19 NAL Call. No.: 80 H41 Amaranths--ancient, almost forgotten crops may be making a comeback. Sauer, J.D. Concord: Herb Society of America; 1983. The Herbarist (49): p. 105-114. ill; 1983. Language: English 20 NAL Call. No.: TS2120.A3 Amaranthus: a potential food and feed resource. Saunders, R.M.; Becker, R. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1984. Advances in cereal science and technology v. 6: p. 357-396; 1984. Literature review. Includes references. Language: English 21 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Amaranthus cruentus: milling characteristics, distribution of nutrients within seed components, and the effects of temperature on nutritional quality (Potential grain crops). Betschart, A.A.; Irving, D.W.; Shepherd, A.D.; Saunders, R.M. Chicago, Institute of Food Technologists; July 1981. Journal of food science v. 46 (4): p. 1181-1187; July 1981. 27 ref. 22 NAL Call. No.: 23 AU792 Amaranthus edulis: an ancient food source re-examined (Minor grain crops, feeding experiments with chickens and rats). Connor, J.K.; Gartner, R.J.W.; Runge, B.M.; Amos, R.N. Melbourne, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization; Apr 1980. Australian journal of experimental agriculture and animal husbandry v. 20 (103): p. 156-161; Apr 1980. 13 ref. Language: ENGLISH 23 NAL Call. No.: aZ5071.N3 Amaranthus for food or feed, 1979-May 1987. MacLean, J.T. Beltsville, Md. : The Library; 1987 Oct. Quick bibliography series - National Agricultural Library (U.S.). (88-07): 12 p.; 1987 Oct. Updates QB 81-01. Bibliography. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Foods; Feeds 24 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Amaranthus hybridus: a potential grain crop for west Africa. Uzo, J.O.; NURIB; Okorie, A.U. Los Altos : Geron-X, Inc; Mar 1983. Nutrition reports international v. 27 (3): p. 519-524; Mar 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Africa 25 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Amaranthus hypochondriacus: starch isolation and partial characterization. Yanez, G.A.; Messinger, J.K.; Walker, C.E.; Rupnow, J.H. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1986 May. Cereal chemistry v. 63 (3): p. 273-276; 1986 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Flours; Starch; Pastes; Isolation; Freezing; Thawing; Digestible starch; Food supplements 26 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C333 Amaranthus: morphology, nutritional value and food potential. Betschart, A.A.; Irving, D.W. St. Paul, Minn., American Association of Cereal Chemists; Sept 1979. Cereal foods world v. 24 (9): p. 457; Sept 1979. Language: ENGLISH 27 NAL Call. No.: 450 F55 Amino acids composition in Amaranthus (Protein, nutritional evaluation, Amaranthus hypochondriacus). Misra, P.S.; Pandey, R.M.; Pal, M. Milano : Inverni della Beffa; 1983. Fitoterapia v. 54 (3): p. 135-139; 1983. Includes references. Language: English; Italian 28 NAL Call. No.: 22 IN283 Annapurna: a new variety of grain amaranth. Joshi, B.D. New Delhi : Indian Council of Agricultural Research; 1985 Nov. Indian farming v. 35 (8): p. 29, 31. ill; 1985 Nov. Language: English Descriptors: Himachal pradesh; Amaranthus; High yielding varieties; Characteristics; Cultivation methods; Drought resistance 29 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Assessment of extruded grain amaranth as a feed ingredient for broilers. 1. Apparent metabolizable energy values. Tillman, P.B.; Waldroup, P.W. College Station, Tex. : Poultry Science Association; 1988 Apr. Poultry science v. 67 (4): p. 641-646; 1988 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Broiler feeding; Dry matter; Digestibility; Metabolizable energy; Amaranthus caudatus; Extrusion 30 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Assessment of extruded grain amaranth as a feed ingredient for broilers. 2. Apparent amino acid availability values. Tillman, P.B.; Waldroup, P.W. College Station, Tex. : Poultry Science Association; 1988 Apr. Poultry science v. 67 (4): p. 647-651; 1988 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Broiler feeding; Feed rations; Amaranthus caudatus; Extrusion; Amino acids; Availability; Digestibility 31 Availability of calcium from three lettuce (Pisonia Alba) on school children. Premakumari, S.; Geetha, G. Coimbatore, Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College; Mar 1978. The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics v. 15 (3): p. 67-71. charts; Mar 1978. 12 ref. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Calcium; Lettuce; School children (6-11 years); Nutrient utilization; Nutrient intake Abstract: Extract: The availability of calcium from tree lettuce to school children was studied in comparison with that available from amaranthus using school lunch as a medium, over a period of three months. None of the children in the three experimental groups had a deficiency in calcium intake. As the intake of calcium increased, the excretion of calcium through urine also increased. The apparent calcium absorption per cent and mean calcium balance observed for the groups receiving 5 g and 25g of tree lettuce were 41:41 and 40:08, and +79 and +144 mg respectively. Both the groups had better calcium utilization than the group receiving 25g of amaranthus. 32 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1J6 Bioavailability of iron by 'invitro method' - I - from selected foods and effect of fortification, promotors and inhibitors. Murthy, N.K.; Annapurani, S.; Premjothi, P.; Rajah, J.; Shubha, K. Coimbatore : Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women; 1985 Mar. The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics v. 22 (3): p. 68-72. charts; 1985 Mar. Includes 6 references. Language: English Descriptors: Iron; Bioavailability; Cereals; Absorption; Analytical methods; Sorghum; Rice; Fortification; Mineral supplements; Inhibitors Abstract: A diet study evaluated: (1) available iron (Fe), with/without Fe fortification in 5 cereals, 3 pulses, and a green leafy vegetable (amaranth); (2) 4 cereal-based diets (using rice, wheat, ragi, or sorghum, with/without Fe supplementation, or with an Fe inhibitor (tannin); and (3) the effect of promotors (ascorbic acid; meat extract) and inhibitors (EDTA; phytic acid) on Fe bioavailability. Conditions similar to those of the duodenum or small intestine were used. High and low Fe availability for cereals, were sorghum and parboiled rice, respectively; for pulses, were Bengal gram and red gram, respectively; and for cereal-based diets, were rice-based and sorghum-based, respectively. Fe fortification did not significantly increase available Fe; however, the use of meat extract and ascorbic acid, did. As expected, tannin, phytic acid, and EDTA reduced Fe availability.(wz) 33 NAL Call. No.: 389.1 W892 Biological utilization of B-carotene from amaranth and leaf protein in preschool children. Devadas, Rajammal P.; WRNDA; Murthy, Nirmala K. Symposium on Vitamin and Carrier Functions of Polyprenoids, (1976, Bangalore,. Basel : S. Karger; 1978. World review of nutrition and dietetics v. 31: p. 159-161. charts; 1978. Includes 7 references. Language: English Descriptors: Carotenes; Vitamin A; Plant sources of foods; Nutrient utilization; Protein; Preschool children (2-5 years); Human nutrition research; Fecal analysis Abstract: A study was designed to estimate the biological utilization of beta-carotene (BC) from 2 BC-rich sources (amaranth and leaf protein) in 15 preschool children (ages 3-5), as compared to the utilization of standard BC. The 3 different sources of BC (40 g amaranth; 8 g leaf protein; 1 ml standard BC solution) were given to the children in 3 separate 1-month periods. The amounts given carried 1.2 mg BC. Feces were collected during the final 3 days of each period to estimate BC excretion (and, hence, BC utilization from the 3 BC sources). The mean BC excretion during the preliminary basal (control) period was 23.2 micrograms/day. The mean BC absorptions (corrected for basal excretion) were 61.4%, 76.7%, and 85.4% from amaranth, leaf protein, and standard BC, respectively. Albumin and vitamin A had a significant positive correlation, but there was no correlation between vitamin A and globulin. (wz) 34 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 C883 Biomass heterosis and combining ability in interspecific and intraspecific matings of grain amaranths. Lehmann, J.W.; Clark, R.L.; Frey, K.J. Madison, Wis. : Crop Science Society of America; 1991 Sep. Crop science v. 31 (5): p. 1111-1116; 1991 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus cruentus; Amaranthus hybridus; Amaranthus hypochondriacus; Interspecific hybridization; Hybridization; Heterosis; General combining ability; Specific combining ability; Inheritance; Biomass production; Crop yield; Growth rate Abstract: To develop a practical foundation for breeding higher- yielding grain amaranths (Amaranthus spp.), 32 amaranth accessions from the World Germplasm Collection were hybridized to produce 87 F1's, which were subsequently evaluated for biomass heterosis and combining ability in three factorial mating designs. On average, interspecific matings of A. cruentus L. and A. hypockondriacus L., in comparison with their parents, produced highly significant (P less than or equal to 0.01) biomass increases. When crossed with A. cruentus African vegetable accessions as females, male parents of both species showed significant (P less than or equal to 0.05) general combining ability (GCA). Mid-parent heterosis for biomass ranged from -13 to 88% and high-parent heterosis ranged from -24 to 40%. Late flowering of interspecific matings was associated with larger biomass yields. Preliminary experiments utilizing intraspecific matings within both A. hypochondriacus and A. cruentus gave no indication of high-parent heterosis. Interspecific hybridization seems to be a promising way to increase biomass productivity of Amaranthus spp. for use as forage, energy feedstock, or a vegetable. 35 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 C3-C4 intermediate species in Alternanthera (Amaranthaceae). Leaf anatomy, CO2 compensation point, net CO2 exchange and activities of photosynthetic enzymes. Rajendrudu, G.; Prasad, J.S.R.; Rama Das, V.S. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1986 Feb. Plant physiology v. 80 (2): p. 409-414. ill; 1986 Feb. Includes 30 references. Language: English Descriptors: Alternanthera; Carbon pathways; Carbon dioxide; Gas exchange; Photosynthesis; Enzyme activity; Leaves; Plant anatomy 36 NAL Call. No.: QH301.N32 Calcium involvement in plant hormone action. Elliott, D.C. New York, N.Y. : Plenum Press; 1986. NATO advanced science institutes series : Series A : Life sciences v. 104: p. 285-292; 1986. In the series analytic: Molecular and cellular aspects of calcium in plant development / edited by A. J. Trewavas. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seedlings; Calcium; Growth regulators; Inhibitors; Nutrient transport 37 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Carbon, nitrogen and water use of C3, C4 and CAM plants. Comparative aspects. Gebauer, G. Wageningen : International Society for Horticultural Science; 1988 Dec. Acta horticulturae (229): p. 73-84. ill; 1988 Dec. In the series analytic: Biological Aspects of Energy Saving in Protected Cultivation / edited by F. Tognoni and G. Serra. Paper presented at a Symposium, September 8-11, 1987, Pisa, Italy. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Atriplex; Kalanchoe; Photosynthetic pathway; Transpiration; Stomata; Conductivity; Water use; Cam pathway; Nitrogen uptake 38 NAL Call. No.: TP368.J6 Carotenoid composition and vitamin A value of some native Brazilian green leafy vegetables. Mercadante, A.Z.; Rodriguez-Amaya, D.B. Oxford : Blackwell Scientific Publications; 1990 Apr. International journal of food science and technology v. 25 (2): p. 213-219; 1990 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Brazil; Amaranthus viridis; Lepidium; Portulaca oleracea; Sonchus oleraceus; Retinol; Xanthomonas; Carotenoids; Food composition 39 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Carrier-mediated uptake of abscisic acid by suspension-cultured Amaranthus tricolor cells. Bianco-Colomas, J.; Barthe, P.; Orlandini, M.; Page-Degivry, M.T. le Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1991 Apr. Plant physiology v. 95 (4): p. 990-996; 1991 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Cell suspensions; Abscisic acid; Uptake; Regulation; Temperature; Ph; Nutrient transport Abstract: Abscisic acid (ABA) uptake by Amaranthus tricolor cell suspensions was found to include both a nonsaturable component and a saturable part with Km of 3.74 +/- 0.43 micromolar and an apparent Vmax of 1.5 +/- 0.12 nanomoles per gram per minute. These kinetic parameters as well as the uptake by intact cells at 0 degrees C or by frozen and thawed cells, are consistent with operation of a saturable carrier. This carrier-mediated ABA uptake was partially energized by deltapH: it increased as the external pH was lowered to pH 4.0; it decreased after the lowering of the deltapH by the proton ionophore carbonylcyanide-m- chlorophenylhydrazone or after the altering of metabolically maintained pH gradient by metabolic inhibitors (KCN, oligomycin). The carrier is specific for ABA among the plant growth regulators tested, is unaffected by (RS)-trans-ABA and was inhibited by (S)- ABA, (R)-ABA, and also by the ABA analog LAB 173711. 40 NAL Call. No.: TX341.P53 Changes in carbohydrate and nitrogenous components and amylase activities during germination of grain amaranth. Balasubramanian, T.; Sadasivam, S. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic; 1989 Dec. Plant foods for human nutrition v. 39 (4): p. 325-330; 1989 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seeds; Germination; Composition; Carbohydrates; Nitrogenous compounds; Enzyme activity; Amylases 41 NAL Call. No.: QK710.A9 Characterisation of leaf fluorescence of sodium- deficient C4 plants: kinetics of emissions from whole leaves and fluorescence properties of isolated thylakoids. Grof, C.P.L.; Richards, D.B.C.; Johnston, M.; Brownell, P.F. East Melbourne : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization; 1989. Australian journal of plant physiology v. 18 (6): p. 459-468; 1989. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Kochia; Amaranthus tRicolor; Leaves; Fluorescence; Sodium; Deficiency; Carbon pathways; Kinetics; Emission; Thylakoids; Mesophyll; Chloroplasts 42 NAL Call. No.: TP368.L4 Characterization of albumins and globulins from amaranth. Mora-Escobedo, R.; Paredes-Lopez, O.; Ordorica-Falomir, C. London : Academic Press; 1990. Lebensmittel - Wissenschaft + Technologie; Food science + technology v. 23 (6): p. 484-487; 1990. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Albumins; Globulins; Amaranthus; Extracts; Leucine; Molecular weight; Lysine; Threonine; Gel filtration chromatography; Sds-page 43 NAL Call. No.: 450 AN7 Chloroplast doublets and differential staining of the cell walls in photosynthetic tissues of Amaranthus dubius Mart. Dixit, A. London : Academic Press; 1985 Jul. Annals of botany v. 56 (1): p. 143-145. ill; 1985 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus dubius; Chloroplasts; Cell ultrastructure; Cell walls; Differential staining; Mesophyll; Plastids; Leaf analysis 44 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Choanephora wet-rot complex of Amaranthus cruentus (L.): effect of plant density and fertilizer nitrogen on its incidence in decapitated direct-sown plants. Mnzava, N.A.; Ntimbwa, T.; Mollel, N.M.N. Wageningen : International Society for Horticultural Science; 1985 Jun. Acta horticulturae (153): p. 231-236; 1985 Jun. Presented at the Ninth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops, Mahe, Seychelles, July 27-29, 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Tanzania; Choanephora cucurbitarum; Amaranthus caudatus; Plant density; Nitrogen fertilizers; Interactions; Direct sowing; Etiology; Tropics 45 NAL Call. No.: S471.I3J6 Comparative efficacy of soil and foliar application of nitrogen through urea yield of leafy vegetable-chaulai (Amaranthus blitum, L.) at various seed rates. Keskar, B.G.; Bhore, D.P.; Patil, A.V.; Sonone, H.N.; Maslekar, S.R. Pune, B.P. Patil; Jan 1981. Journal of Maharashtra agricultural universities v. 6 (1): p. 68-69; Jan 1981. 12 ref. 46 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 C99 Comparative morphology of the somatic karyotypes of vegetable amaranths and its phylogenetic significance. Madhusoodanan, K.J.; CYTOA; Nazeer, M.A. June 1983. v. 48 (2); June 1983. Cytologia v. 48 (2): p. 237-244. ill; June 1983. Includes references. Language: English 47 NAL Call. No.: 8 T86 Comparison of indices of plant water status in two (Celosia argentea L. and Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell) tropical leaf vegetables. Adedeji, F.O. San Jose : Instituto Interamericano de Ciencias Agricolas; 1984 Jul. Turrialba v. 34 (3): p. 387-391; 1984 Jul. Includes 13 references. Language: English Descriptors: Celosia argentea; Amaranthus dubius; Plant water relations; Field tests 48 NAL Call. No.: S601.A34 Comparison of several solid wastes on the growth of vegetable crops. Wong, M.H. Amsterdam : Elsevier; 1990 Jan. Agriculture, ecosystems and environment v. 30 (1/2): p. 49-60; 1990 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Hong kong; Amaranthus tRicolor; Brassica chinensis; Solid waste; Soil amendments; Waste utilization; Heavy metals; Uptake; Chemical constituents of plants; Crop yield; Physico- chemical properties of soil; Sandy soils 49 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 A compositional study of amaranth grain (Potential grain crops, protein quality). Becker, R.; Wheeler, E.L.; Lorenz, K.; Stafford, A.E.; Grosjean, O.K.; Betschart, A.A.; Saunders, R.M. Chicago, Institute of Food Technologists; July 1981. Journal of food science v. 46 (4): p. 1175-1180; July 1981. 30 ref. 50 NAL Call. No.: TX341.E3 Consumption pattern of vegetables and fruits in Andhra Pradesh South India. Pushpamma, P.; Kalpalathika, P.V. Mrudula; Rajyalakshmi, P. New York, N.Y. : Gordon & Breach; 1984. Ecology of food and nutrition v. 15 (3): p. 225-230. charts; 1984. Includes 5 references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Vegetables; Fruits; Meal patterns; Storage; Recipes; Preservation Abstract: Extract: The consumption pattern of vegetables and fruits by rural families of Andhra Pradesh, South India is described. The amounts of vegetables in the daily diet were found to be very low, as 90% of families surveyed did not include leafy and root vegetables. Non-leafy vegetables were consumed daily by only 50% of the families, indicating a very low intake of vegetables and fruits compared with the recommendations of the Indian Council of Medical Research (Gopalan Ramasasbry and Balasobramian, 1968; ICMR, 1976). The survey revealed that the consumption pattern was based mainly on local as well as seasonal availability. Brinjal, ladies fingers, tomato, cluster beans, sour greens, amaranth, potato and onion were the most frequently consumed vegetables. Generally vegetables were not stored. The cooking methods most commonly practised were boiling vegetables with spices and/or with dhal and frying. Vegetables were preserved by sun-drying and pickling. Banana was the only fruit consumed by majority of the families surveyed. (Author) 51 NAL Call. No.: 450 R11 Copper deficiency and toxicity in two tropical leaf vegetables (Celosia argentea L. and Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell). Adedeji, F.O.; Fanimokun, V.O. Oxford : Pergamon Press; Feb 1984. Environmental and experimental botany v. 24 (1): p. 105-110; Feb 1984. Includes references. Language: English 52 NAL Call. No.: 22 IN283 Cultivation of grain amaranth in the northwestern hills (India, Amaranthus spp., germplasm, varieties, yields). Joshi, B.D.; INFAA; Mehra, K.L.; Sharma, S.D. New Delhi : Indian Council of Agricultural Research; Mar 1983. Indian farming v. 32 (12): p. 34-35, 37. ill; Mar 1983. Language: English Descriptors: India 53 NAL Call. No.: 451 L64J Cytology of vegetable amaranths (Amaranthus). Madhusoodanan, K.J.; Pal, M. London, Academic Press; Jan 1981. Botanical journal of the Linnean Society v. 82 (1): p. 61-68. ill; Jan 1981. 22 ref. 54 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 C99 Decrease in quadrivalet frequency over a 10 year period in autotetraploids in two species of grain amaranths (Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus edulis). Pal, M.; CYTOA; Pandey, R.M. Dec 1982. v. 47 (3/4); Dec 1982. Cytologia v. 47 (3/4): p. 795-801. ill; Dec 1982. Includes references. Language: English 55 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Decreased protein utilization in amaranth toxicity and its amelioration by the concurrent feeding of dietary fiber in rats (Food and C Red No. 2). Takeda, H.; Tsujita, J.; Ebihara, K.; Kiriyama, S. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Sept 1981. Nutrition reports international v. 24 (3): p. 481-497; Sept 1981. 22 ref. Language: English 56 NAL Call. No.: 450 P5623 Demonstration of a dual effect of fusicoccin on amaranthin production in Amaranthus tricolor L. var. bicolor ruber Hort. seedlings. Bianco-Colomas, J.; Bulard, C. Paris, Gauthier-Villars; Jan/Mar 1981. Physiologie vegetale v. 19 (1): p. 7-8. ill; Jan/Mar 1981. 22 ref. 57 NAL Call. No.: TP373.5.J6 Detection of adultration of the spice poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) with Amaranthus paniculatas (Rajgeera) seeds. Singhal, R.S.; Kulkarni, P.R. Trumbull, Conn. : Food & Nutrition Press; 1990 Oct. Journal of food quality v. 13 (5): p. 375-381. ill; 1990 Oct. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Papaver somniferum; Amaranthus cruentus; Dietary fat; Squalene; Adulteration; Analysis; Food quality 58 NAL Call. No.: TX341.P53 Development, acceptability and nutritional value of weaning mixtures. Gupta, C.; Sehgal, S. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic; 1991 Apr. Plant foods for human nutrition v. 41 (2): p. 107-116; 1991 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Foods; Weaning; Millets; Barley; Amaranthus; Green gram; Mixtures; Soaking; Malting; Roasting; Protein digestibility; Food acceptability 59 NAL Call. No.: QR53.B56 Development of an enzymatic procedure to produce high-protein amaranth flour. Barba de la Rosa, A.P.; Paredes-Lopez, O. Surrey : Science and Technology Letters; 1989 Jun. Biotechnology letters v. 11 (6): p. 417-422; 1989 Jun. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Flours; Dried milk; Food additives 60 NAL Call. No.: 450 G28 Diallel analysis in grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.). VI. Combining ability for developmental traits. Pandey, R.M.; GEAGA Roma : Istituto sperimentale per la cerealicoltura; 1982. Genetica agraria v. 36 (3/4): p. 287-296; 1982. Includes references. Language: English; Italian 61 NAL Call. No.: 241 AM39 Differential tolerances of Amaranthus strains to high levels of Al and Mn in acid soils. Foy, C.D.; Campbell, T.A. Madison, Wis. : American Society of Agronomy; 1981. Agronomy abstracts (73rd): p. 176; 1981. Includes abstract. Language: English Descriptors: Acid soils; Amaranthus; Soil chemistry; Aluminum; Manganese; Tolerances; Crop yield 62 NAL Call. No.: S19.J3 Differentiation of starch property in perisperm of grain amaranths. Okuno, K.; Sakaguchi, S. Ibaraki, Japan : Tropical Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agric., Forestry and Fisheries; 1984 Jul. JARQ, Japan agricultural research quarterly v. 18 (1): p. 1-5. ill; 1984 Jul. Includes 18 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Starch granules; Food grains; Analysis; Evaluation 63 NAL Call. No.: 307.8 J82 Digestibility and nutritional value of crude oil from three amaranth species. Garcia, L.A.; Alfaro, M.A.; Bressani, R. Champaign, Ill. : The Society; 1987 Mar. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society v. 64 (3): p. 371-375; 1987 Mar. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Seed oils; Digestibility; Nutritional value; Chemical analysis; Food analysis; Rats; Feed intake 64 NAL Call. No.: 381 J8223 Digestibility and protein quality of raw and heat-processed defatted and nondefatted flours prepared with three amaranth species. Garcia, L.A.; Alfaro, M.A.; Bressani, R. Washington, D.C. : American Chemical Society; 1987 Jul. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry v. 35 (4): p. 604-607; 1987 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Amaranthus caudatus; Flours; Protein quality; Protein digestibility; Nutritive ratio; Heat processing; Rats; Diet studies; Hexane; Liveweight; Body parts 65 NAL Call. No.: TX341.P53 Dry heat popping of amaranth seed might damage some of its essential amino acids. Tovar, L.R.; Brito, E.; Takahashi, T.; Miyazawa, T.; Soriano, J.; Fujimoto, K. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic; 1989 Dec. Plant foods for human nutrition v. 39 (4): p. 299-309; 1989 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seeds; Heat treatment; Nutritional value; Essential amino acids 66 NAL Call. No.: 26 L53 Dry matter partitioning in Amaranthus cruentus (L.) Thell. in response to population density (Leaf vegetable pot herb throughout Tanzania). Reuben, S.O.W.M.; Mnzava, N.A. Leipzig, East Germany, Karl-Marx-Universitat; 1982. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtschaft und Veterinarmedizin (2): p. 131-134; 1982. 9 ref. Language: English; French; German; Russian; Spanish Descriptors: Tanzania 67 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Early responses of sodium-deficient Amaranthus tricolor L. plants to sodium application. Ohta, D.; Matoh, T.; Takahashi, E. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1987 May. Plant physiology v. 84 (1): p. 112-117; 1987 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Seedlings; Sodium; Sodium requirement; Deficiency; Growth rate; Chlorophyll; Photosynthesis; Nitrate reductase; Plant metabolism 68 NAL Call. No.: SB107.K49 1984 Ecodevelopment of arid lands in India with non-agricultural economic plants: A holistic approach. Khoshoo, T.N.; Subrahmanyam, G.V. London : Allen & Unwin; 1985. Plants for arid lands : proceedings, Kew Internatl Conference on Economic Plants for Arid Lands, Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England, 23-27 July 1984 / editors, G.E. Wickens, J.R.. p. 243-265. ill; 1985. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Arid lands; India; Amaranthus; Acacia; Biomass; Commiphora wightii; Azadirachta indica; Gums; Economic resources 69 NAL Call. No.: Q184.R4 The effect of a red leaf pigment on the relationship between red edge and chlorophyll concentration. Curran, P.J.; Dungan, J.L.; Macler, B.A.; Plummer, S.E. New York, N.Y. : Elsevier Science Publishing; 1991 Jan. Remote sensing of environment v. 35 (1): p. 69-76; 1991 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Leaves; Reflectance; Spectral data; Chemical analysis; Chlorophyll; Plant pigments; Laboratory tests 70 NAL Call. No.: QH301.P535 The effect of cold-inhibited phloem translocation on photosynthesis and carbohydrate status of source leaves. Blechschmidt-Schneider, S. New York : Alan R. Liss; 1986. Plant biology v. 1: p. 487-489; 1986. In the series analytic: Phloem Transport / edited by J. Cronshaw, W.J. Lucas and R.T. Giaquinta. Proceedings of an International Conference, August 18-23, 1985, Asilomar, California. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Leaves; Phloem; Carbohydrates; Nutrient transport; Photosynthesis; Sugars; Translocation; Cold stress; Inhibition 71 NAL Call. No.: RJ446.J68 Effect of dietary fiber and starch on fecal composition in preschool children consuming maize, amaranth, or cassava flours. Hamaker, B.R.; Rivera, K.; Morales, E.; Graham, G.G. New York, N.Y. : Raven Press; 1991 Jul. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition v. 13 (1): p. 59-66; 1991 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Maize; Amaranthus; Fiber; Cassava; Balance studies; Feces composition; Flours; Starch; Energy expenditure; Energy intake Abstract: Metabolic balance studies were carried out in young children fed diets based on maize, amaranth, or cassava flours and in corresponding casein controls. Dietary fiber intakes were 22.2, 20.5, and 9.0 g/day for the maize, amaranth, and cassava groups, respectively. Fecal energy losses at least doubled in all test diets when compared with the corresponding controls and could generally be accounted for by recovered fiber in the feces. Fecal starch was also a significant contributor to fecal energy in the cassava group. All cassava fiber was recovered in the feces, whereas only 48.4 and 16.3% were recovered from ingested maize and amaranth. 2,6-Diaminopimelic acid (DAPA), an indicator of bacterial mass, was highest in the cassava group. Expired breath hydrogen was highest for those consuming maize or cassava. Resistant starch may have been responsible for the high DAPA and breath hydrogen values in the cassava group. 72 NAL Call. No.: QL737.L32J6 Effect of feeding amaranthus, sunflower leaves, Kentucky bluegrass and alfalfa to rabbits (Includes feed composition). Harris, D.J.; Cheeke, P.R.; Patton, N.M. Corvallis : OSU Rabbit Research Center; 1981. The Journal of applied rabbit research v. 4 (2): p. 48-50. ill; 1981. Includes references. Language: English 73 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 M41 Effect of fertilizer application on the yield, protein and fat content, and protein quality of raw and cooked grain of three amaranth species. Bressani, R.; Gonzalez, J.M.; Elias, L.G.; Melgar, M. Dordrecht : Martinus Nijhoff/W. Junk Publishers; 1987. Qualitas plantarum; Plant foods for human nutrition v. 37 (1): p. 59-67; 1987. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Protein composition; Fats; Protein quality; Fertilizer application; Yield correlations; Cooking losses 74 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Effect of germination on the chemical composition and nutritive value of amaranth grain. Colmenares de Ruiz, A.S.; Bressani, R. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1990 Nov. Cereal chemistry v. 67 (6): p. 519-522; 1990 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus hypochondriacus; Amaranthus cruentus; Amaranthus caudatus; Seed germination; Grain sprouting; Food grains; Chemical composition; Nutritive value; Protein quality; Protein content; Cereal proteins; Carbohydrates 75 NAL Call. No.: TP368.L4 Effect of germination on the rheological and functional properties of amaranth seeds. Mora-Escobedo, R.; Paredes-Lopez, O.; Gutierrez-Lopez, G.F. London : Academic Press; 1991. Lebensmittel - Wissenschaft + Technologie; Food science + technology v. 24 (3): p. 241-244; 1991. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seed germination; Temperature; Time; Viscosity; Shear; Flow; Water uptake; Absorption; Flours 76 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Effect of heat processing (popping) on protein nutritional quality of grain amaranth. Pant, K.C. Los Altos, Calif. : Geron-X, Inc; 1985 Nov. Nutrition reports international v. 32 (5): p. 1089-1098. charts; 1985 Nov. Includes 11 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Lysine; Protein quality; Protein foods; Food grains; Amino acids; Food composition; Heat processing Abstract: Extract: The effect of heat processing (popping) on the nurtient composition, amino acid content and protein nutritional quality of grain amaranth has been reported. Although popping did not affect the proximate composition of the grain, there was a significant loss in total lysine content of the protein of the popped grain. This loss was more in home-popped grains (36%) (which included some amount of heat damaged grains) than in commercially- popped grains (25%). The net protein ratio (NPR) of home-popped amaranth grain was consistently lower compared to that of commercially-popped grain. The addition of 0.25% lysine monohydrochloride to the home-popped grains did not improve their NPR indicating thereby that despite a significant loss in total lysine it was still not the most limiting amino acid. The NPR of commercially-popped grains however was similar to that of raw grains. The results thus demonstrate that well-popped grains do not suffer any deterioration in protein quality as measured by net protein ratio. (author) 77 NAL Call. No.: S587.T47 Effect of potassium fertiliser on the growth and yield of red amaranthus (Amaranthus hybridus). Kehinde, J.K. London : Association of Applied Biologists; 1988. Tests of agrochemicals and cultivars (9): p. 102-103; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus hybridus; Potassium fertilizers; Growth; Crop yield 78 NAL Call. No.: TX501.F6 The effect of pre-process handling conditions on the ascorbic acid content of green leafy vegetables. Faboya, O.O.P. Essex : Elsevier Applied Science Publishers; 1990. Food chemistry v. 38 (4): p. 297-303; 1990. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Nigeria; Leafy vegetables; Amaranthus hybridus; Corchorus olitorius; Vernonia amygdalina; Celosia argentea; Ascorbic acid; Food handling; Food storage losses; Moisture content; Nutrient content; Food composition tables; Temperature; Solar radiation Abstract: Five green leafy vegetables (Talinum triangulare, Amaranthus hybridus, Celosia argentea, Corchorus olitorius and Vernonia amygdalina) were analysed for their ascorbic acid contents. The intersite variation in the values was rather high when compared with both the intrasite and the between-sample variations. For a particular site, Celosia argentea had the lowest ascorbic acid content (181 mg/100 g dry wt) while Talinum triangulare had the highest (354 mg/100 g dry wt). In direct sunlight, an average of 64.0% of the initial ascorbic acid content was lost in 8 h. An open laboratory did not, however, appreciably reduce the loss. On the other hand, in darkness, only about 16.0% loss occurred within the same period. In a household refrigerator, the decrease in the vitamin was almost arrested, as an average of only 0.5% loss occurred after 8 h. The patterns of ascorbic acid change in both vegetables were similar despite the different initial levels. 79 NAL Call. No.: 307.8 J82 Effect of puffing on oil characteristics of Amaranth (Rajgeera) seeds. Singhal, R.S.; Kulkarni, P.R. Champaign, Ill. : The Society; 1990 Dec. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society v. 67 (12): p. 952-954; 1990 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Amaranthus cruentus; Seed oils; Food grains; Food processing; Squalene; Triacylglycerols; Fatty acids; Chemical composition 80 NAL Call. No.: S587.T47 The effect of seeding rate on the performance of direct-drilled Amaranthus. Olufolaji, A.O.; Tayo, T.O. London : Association of Applied Biologists; 1988. Tests of agrochemicals and cultivars (9): p. 98-99; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Nigeria; Amaranthus hybridus; Sowing rates; Direct sowing; Performance 81 NAL Call. No.: 450 P699 Effect of sodium application on growth of Amaranthus tricolor L. Matoh, T.; Ohta, D.; Takahashi, E. Kyoto : Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists; 1986 Mar. Plant and cell physiology v. 27 (2): p. 187-192; 1986 Mar. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Sodium; Plant nutrition; Nutrient contents of plants 82 NAL Call. No.: QK710.A9 The effect of sodium nutrition on the pool sizes of intermediates of the C4 photosynthetic pathway. Johnston, M.; Grof, C.P.L.; Brownell, P.F. East Melbourne : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization; 1988. Australian journal of plant physiology v. 15 (6): p. 749-760; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Kochia; Amaranthus; Amaranthus tRicolor; Chloris gayana; Atriplex; Lycopersicon esculentum; Photosynthesis; Pyruvate; Plant nutrition; Carboxylation; Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase 83 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Effect of sodium nutrition on the ultrastructure of chloroplasts of C4 plants. Grof, C.P.L.; Johnston, M.; Brownell, P.F. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1989 Feb. Plant physiology v. 89 (2): p. 539-543. ill; 1989 Feb. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Kochia; Chloroplasts; Plant nutrition; Sodium requirement; Plant morphology; Ultrastructure Abstract: Mesophyll chloroplasts from sodium-deficient compared to normal plants of the C4 species Kochia childsii and Amaranthus tricolor were found to have significantly less stacking in their grana. On the other hand, no marked difference of thylakoid arrangement between bundle sheath chloroplasts from sodium- deficient and normal plants of A. tricolor were observed. 84 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Effect of soil salinity and nitrogen fertility on vegetable amaranth. Makus, D.J. Alexandria, Va. : American Society for Horticultural Science; 1989 Oct. HortScience v. 24 (5): p. 757; 1989 Oct. Includes abstract. Language: English Descriptors: Arkansas; Amaranthus; Ammonium nitrate; Sodium chloride; Soil salinity; Nutrient contents of plants; Yield components 85 NAL Call. No.: TX341.E3 Effect of solar dehydration on amino acid pattern and available lysine content in four tropical leafy vegetables. Maeda, E.E. New York, N.Y. : Gordon & Breach; 1985. Ecology of food and nutrition v. 16 (3): p. 273-279. charts; 1985. Includes 26 references. Language: English Descriptors: Lysine; Vegetables; Food processing quality; Nutritional value; Amino acids; Dehydration; Food composition; Solar radiation Abstract: Extract: The amino acid pattern in fresh and solar dried tropical leafy vegetables were evaluated. There were increases in aspartic acid, glutamic acid, valine, leucine and isoleucine content. Decreases were observed in lysine and histidine. These changes indicate that during solar dehydration of vegetables there are complex interactions involving the N-bearing compounds, particularly the amino acids. Despite the variable extent of lysine destruction in the four vegetables, its content in dried Amaranthus leaves was in excess of that in the FAO/WHO reference protein. Dried Amaranthus leaves were also rich in all the other essential amino acids. Dried Amaranthus leaves can therefore, be used for supplementing cereal based diets that are limiting in lysine. Dried cowpea, cassava and sweet potato leaves were also rich in essential amino acids with the exception of the sulfur containing amino acids. (Author) 86 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1J6 Effect of sunflower oil on the absorption of beta- carotene and serum retinol levels in the preschool children. Giri, J.; Nandhini, A. Coimbatore : Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women; 1985 Nov. The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics v. 22 (11): p. 323-329. charts; 1985 Nov. Includes 13 references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Diet; Beta-carotene; Bioavailability; Sunflower oil; Retinol; Preschool children; Blood composition; Vitamin a Abstract: A study determined the extent of beta-carotene (BC) bioavailability from green leafy vegetables after addition of sunflower oil (SF) to the diets of 70 low socioeconomic, urban preschool children (ages 4-6) in India. The results revealed that both SF and peanut oil (PO) increased the uptake of BC from amaranth, with the latter oil producing a slightly greater increase. SF and PO also increased serum retinol by about 2.5-fold. The addition of vitamin A to the diet together with the oils further increased serum retinol; however, its action was independent of the action of the oils in increasing serum retinol.(wz) 87 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Effect of the extraction of a hemagglutinin on the nutritive value of Amaranthus leucocarpus seeds. Calderon de la Barca, A.M.; Ochoa, J.L.; Valencia, M.E. Chicago, Ill. : Institute of Food Technologists; 1985 Nov. Journal of food science v. 50 (6): p. 1700-1702; 1985 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus leucocarpus; Hemagglutinins; Extraction; Nutritive value; Protein quality; Protein efficiency ratio 88 NAL Call. No.: FICHE S-72 Effect of threshing cylinder speeds on amaranth seed germination. Krishnan, P.; Kasturi, P.; Beeson, B.; Berlage, A.G.; Weber, L.E.; Kauffman, C.S. St. Joseph, Mich. : The Society; 1987. American Society of Agricultural Engineers (Microfiche collection) (fiche no. 87-6509): 12 p. ill; 1987. Paper presented at the 1987 Winter Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Available for purchase from: The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Order Dept., 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Telephone the Order Dept. at (616) 429-0300 for information and prices. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Grain; Crops; Mechanical harvesting; Threshing; Drums; Rotational speed; Seed injury; Seed germination 89 NAL Call. No.: 381 J8223 Effect of wilting on the ascorbate content of selected fresh green leafy vegetables consumed in Sri Lanka. Kailasapathy, K.; Koneshan, T. Washington, D.C. : American Chemical Society; 1986 Mar. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry v. 34 (2): p. 259-261; 1986 Mar. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Sri lanka; Vegetables; Ascorbic acid; Wilting; Centella asiatica; Basella alba; Lactuca sativa; Amaranthus gangeticus; Ipomoea aquatica; Moringa oleifera 90 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 AR22 The effects of alkali-cooking of corn and supplementation with amaranth seed on its deficiencies in lysine and tryptophan (Mexico). Tovar, L.R.; ALANB; Carpenter, K.J. Guatemala : Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutricion; Dec 1982. Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion v. 32 (4): p. 961-972; Dec 1982. Includes references. Language: English; Spanish Descriptors: Mexico 91 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 AR22 The effects of alkali-cooking of corn and supplementation with amaranth seed on its deficiencies in lysine and tryptophan (Rats, protein efficiency ratio). Tovar, L.R.; ALANB; Carpenter, K.J. Guatemala : Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutricion; Dec 1982. Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion v. 32 (4): p. 961-972; Dec 1982. Includes references. Language: English; Spanish 92 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Effects of feeding extruded grain amaranth to laying hens. Tillman, P.B.; Waldroup, P.W. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1987 Oct. Poultry science v. 66 (10): p. 1697-1701; 1987 Oct. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Hen feeding; Amaranthus caudatus; Feed intake; Egg production; Egg weight; Egg yolk color 93 NAL Call. No.: 80 J825 Effects of levels of photosynthetically active radiation on the growth of Amaranthus hybridus and Celosia argentea (Tropical leafy vegetables). Fawusi, M.O.A.; Ormrod, D.P.; Eastham, A.M. Ashford : Headley Brothers Ltd; Oct 1983. The Journal of horticultural science v. 58 (4): p. 555-559; Oct 1983. Includes references. Language: English 94 NAL Call. No.: SB998.N4N4 Effects of meloidogyne incognita on growth and nutrient content of Amaranthus viridis and two cultivars of Hibiscus sabdariffa. Heffes, T.A.P.; Coates-Beckford, P.L.; Robotham, H. Auburn, Ala. : Organization of Tropical American Nematologists; 1991 Jun. Nematropica v. 21 (1): p. 7-18; 1991 Jun. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Jamaica; Amaranthus viridis; Hibiscus sabdariffa; Cultivars; Growth; Nutrient content; Pest resistance; Meloidogyne incognita; Oviposition; Pathogenicity 95 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Effects of nitrate application on Amaranthus powellii Wats. I. Changes in photosynthesis, growth rates, and leaf area. Hunt, E.R. Jr; Weber, J.A.; Gates, D.M. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1985 Nov. Plant physiology v. 79 (3): p. 609-613; 1985 Nov. Includes 28 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus powellii; Nitrates; Photosynthesis; Growth rate; Leaf area 96 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Effects of nitrate application on Amaranthus powellii Wats. II. Stomatal response to vapor pressure difference is consistent with optimization of stomatal conductance. Hunt, E.R. Jr; Weber, J.A.; Gates, D.M. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1985 Nov. Plant physiology v. 79 (3): p. 614-618; 1985 Nov. Includes 29 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus powellii; Nitrates; Stomata; Leaf conductance; Vapor pressure 97 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Effects of nitrate application on Amaranthus powellii Wats.. III. Optimal allocation of leaf nitrogen for photosynthesis and stomatal conductance. Hunt, E.R. Jr; Weber, J.A.; Gates, D.M. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1985 Nov. Plant physiology v. 79 (3): p. 619-624; 1985 Nov. Includes 34 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus powellii; Nitrates; Photosynthesis; Stomata; Leaf conductance; Nitrogen 98 NAL Call. No.: QK882.A1P4 Effects of photon fluence rate and intercellular CO2 (carbon dioxide) partial pressure on leaf conductance and CO2 uptake rate in Capsicum and Amaranthus (Capsicum annuum, peppers, Amaranthus hypochondriacus). Ramos, C.; PHSYB; Hall, A.E. Praha : Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences; 1983. Photosynthetica v. 17 (1): p. 34-42; 1983. Includes references. Language: English 99 The efficiency of utilizing the iron in leafy green vegetables for haemoglobin synthesis by anaemic rats. Ifon, E.T.; Bassir, O. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Oct 1978. Nutrition reports international v. 18 (4): p. 481-486. charts; Oct 1978. 15 ref. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Nigeria; Iron; Leafy green vegetables; Hemoglobin; Rats; Demonstrations (Animal); Anemia Abstract: Extract: The iron contents in some leafy green vegetables commonly eaten by peasants in the Cross River State of Nigeria were largely utilized for hemoglobin synthesis by anemic male wistar rats. Between 19.06 and 36.21 percent of the iron in Corchorus olitorius, Ocimum basillicum, Abelmoschus esculents, Cucurbita pepo, Talinum triangulare, Piper guineense, Telfairia occidentalis and Amaranthus hybridus (with values increasing in that order), incorporated into an iron deficient basal diet, were utilized for hemoglobin synthesis by the experimental rats. Only 7.70 percent and 11.52 percent of the iron contents in Vernonia amygdalina and Marsdenia latifolia, respectively, were similarly utilized. The efficiency of utilizing the iron in most of these vegetables compared quite favorably with that of FeSO(sub4) iron (42.67 percent) as observed in these studies. 100 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Electrophoresis as an aid in the identification of various species and cultivars of grain amaranths. Gudu, S.; Gupta, V.K. Wageningen : International Society for Horticultural Science; 1988 Jan. Acta horticulturae (218): p. 231-238; 1988 Jan. In the series analytic: Twelfth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops / edited by K. Waithaka and J.A. Chweya. Paper presented at the Symposium, November 24-30, 1985, Nairobi, Kenya. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus; Identification; Chemotaxonomy; Isoenzymes; Peroxidase; Esterases; Leucine aminopeptidase 101 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Evaluation of amaranth as a potential greens crop in the mid-south. Makus, D.J. Alexandria, Va. : American Society for Horticultural Science; 1984 Dec. HortScience v. 19 (6): p. 881-883; 1984 Dec. Includes 22 references. Language: English Descriptors: South central states of U.S.A.; Amaranthus tRicolor; Non-traditional crops; Evaluation 102 NAL Call. No.: 381 J8223 Evaluation of food potential, some toxicological aspects, and preparation of a protein isolate from the aerial part of Amaranth (pigweed) (Composition analyses). Hill, R.M.; Rawate, P.D. Washington, D.C., American Chemical Society; May/June 1982. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry v. 30 (3): p. 465-469; May/June 1982. Includes 26 ref. Language: English 103 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Evaluation of lime heat treatment on some physicochemical properties of amaranth flour by response surface methodology. Vargas-Lopez, J.M.; Paredes-Lopez, O.; Espitia, E. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1990 Sep. Cereal chemistry v. 67 (5): p. 417-421; 1990 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Flours; Physicochemical properties; Heat treatment; Baking quality; Temperature; Calcium hydroxide; Tortillas; Doughs; Ph; Viscoelasticity; Color; Water uptake 104 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Evaluation of whole amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) flour, its air- classified fractions, and blends of these with wheat and oats as possible components for infant formulas. Sanchez-Marroquin, A.; Del Valle, F.R.; Escobedo, M.; Avitia, R.; Maya, S.; Vega, M. Chicago, Ill. : Institute of Food Technologists; 1986 Sep. Journal of food science v. 51 (5): p. 1231-1234, 1238; 1986 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Seeds; Flours; Food composition; Infant formulas; Protein quality 105 NAL Call. No.: S587.T47 Evaluation of yield components of selected amaranth cultivars. Olufolaji, A.O.; Dinakin, M.J. London : Association of Applied Biologists; 1988. Tests of agrochemicals and cultivars (9): p. 100-101; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Yield components; Agronomic characteristics; Cultivars 106 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 AM3 Evolution and improvement of cultivated amaranths. IX. Cytogenetic relationship between the two basic chromosome numbers (Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus hybridus). Pal, M.; JOHEA; Pandey, R.M.; Khoshoo, T.N. Washington : American Genetic Association; Sept/Oct 1982. The Journal of heredity v. 73 (5): p. 353-356. ill; Sept/Oct 1982. Includes references. Language: English 107 NAL Call. No.: 307.8 J82 Extraction and refining of oil from amaranth seed. Lyon, C.K.; Becker, R. Champaign, Ill. : The Society; 1987 Feb. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society v. 64 (2): p. 233-236; 1987 Feb. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Seed oils; Extraction; Fatty acids; Squalene; Bleaching; Food processing; Hexane 108 NAL Call. No.: S605.5.O74 Famine plants: hope for the future. Rodale, R.; McGrath, M. Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press, Inc; 1991 Nov. Organic gardening v. 38 (8): p. 50-56; 1991 Nov. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Famine 109 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Fiber, nitrate, and protein content of Amaranthus accessions as affected by soil nitrogen application and harvest date. Walters, R.D.; Coffey, D.L.; Sams, C.E. Alexandria, Va. : American Society for Horticultural Science; 1988 Apr. HortScience v. 23 (2): p. 338-341; 1988 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Edible species; Nitrogen fertilizers; Harvest date; Chemical constituents of plants; Fiber content; Nitrates; Protein content 110 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Field evaluation of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus spp.). Campbell, T.A.; Abbott, J.A. Alexandria, Va., American Society for Horticultural Science; June 1982. HortScience v. 17 (3): p. 407-409. ill; June 1982. 7 ref. Language: English 111 NAL Call. No.: QL750.O3 Field fat of Amaranthus patulus seeds subjected to leaf-canopy inhibition of germination. Washitani, I. Berlin, W. Ger. : Springer International; 1985. Oecologia v. 66 (3): p. 338-342; 1985. Includes 32 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus patulus; Seed germination; Inhibition; Canopy; Dormancy 112 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C333 Food uses of grain Amaranth. Breene, W.M. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1991 May. Cereal foods world v. 36 (5): p. 426-430; 1991 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Food composition; Nutritive value; Protein content; Dietary fat; Fiber content; Flours; Cereal products; Extrusion; Plant oils; Starch products Abstract: In this article, we will consider the general composition and the nutritional and antinutritional factors of amaranth, followed by a look at the variety of amaranth products that has emerged in terms of their nutritional and functional contributions as food ingredients. 113 NAL Call. No.: QK710.A9 Free amino acid concentrations in leaves of sodium-deficient C4 plants. Grof, C.P.L.; Johnston, M.; Brownell, P.F. East Melbourne : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization; 1986. Australian journal of plant physiology v. 13 (3): p. 343-346; 1986. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Chloris gayana; Leaves; Amino acids; Sodium; Nutrient deficiencies; Carbon pathways 114 NAL Call. No.: QK495.A48G7 Genetic resources of amaranths a global plan of action. Grubben, G. J. H.; Sloten, D. H. van International Board for Plant Genetic Resources Rome, Italy : IBPGR Secretariat,; 1981. vi, 57 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. AGP:IBPGR/80/2. February 1981. At head of title: International Board for Plant Genetic Resources. Bibliography: p. 51-52. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Genetics; Amaranthus; Germplasm resources; Standards; Amaranthaceae 115 NAL Call. No.: 450 EU6 Genetic structure of landrace populations of the new world grain amaranths. Hauptli, H.; Jain, S.B. Wageningen : Netherlands Study Circle of Plant Breeding; 1984 Nov. Euphytica v. 33 (3): p. 875-884; 1984 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Genetic variation; Breeding aims 116 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Genetic variability of seedling emergence in Amaranthus species and its correlation with other traits. Edema, A.A.O.; Fakorede, M.A.B. The Hague : International Society for Horticultural Science; Dec 1983. Acta horticulturea (123): p. 63-70. ill; Dec 1983. Paper presented at the "Sixth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops," 19-25 July, 1981, Ibadan, Nigeria. Includes references. Language: English 117 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 G282 Genetic variation in outcrossing rate and correlated floral traits in a population of grain amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.). Hauptli, H.; Jain, S. The Hague, Netherlands : W. Junk; 1985 Jan31. Genetica v. 66 (1): p. 21-27; 1985 Jan31. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Genetic variation; Outbreeding; Pollination 118 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 AM3 Genetics of grain amaranths. I. Mendelian analysis of six color characteristics. Kulakow, P.A.; Hauptli, H.; Jain, S.K. Washington, D.C. : American Genetic Association; 1985 Jan. The Journal of heredity v. 76 (1): p. 27-30; 1985 Jan. Includes 12 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Genetic analysis; Color; Plants; Seeds 119 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 AM3 Genetics of grain amaranths. III. Gene-cytoplasmic male sterility. Peters, I.; Jain, S. Washington, D.C. : American Genetic Association; 1987 Jul. The Journal of heredity v. 78 (4): p. 251-256. ill; 1987 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Cytoplasmic male sterility; Hybrids; Inheritance; Genes; Cytology 120 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 AM3 Genetics of grain amaranths. II. The inheritance of determinance, panicle orientation, dwarfism, and embryo color in Amaranthus caudatus. Kulakow, P.A. Washington, D.C. : American Genetic Association; 1987 Sep. The Journal of heredity v. 78 (5): p. 293-297; 1987 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Genes; Inheritance; Panicles; Orientation; Embryos (plant); Color; Pigments; Dwarfism; Growth; Gene expression; Linkage 121 NAL Call. No.: Z5356.A65S4 The genus Amaranthus a comprehensive bibliography. Senft, Joseph P.; Kauffman, Charles S.; Bailey, Nancy Nickum Rodale Press, Organic Gardening and Farming Research Center Kutztown, PA : Organic Gardening and Farming Research Center, Rodale Press,; 1981. vi, 217 p. ; 28 cm. (Rodale research report ; 81-35). Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus 122 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Germination of amaranth seeds: effects on nutrient composition and color. Paredes-Lopez, O.; Mora-Escobedo, R. Chicago, Ill. : The Institute; 1989 May. Journal of food science : an official publication of the Institute of Food Technologists v. 54 (3): p. 761-762; 1989 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seeds; Germination; Food composition; Color Abstract: Amaranth seeds were germinated at a water activity of about 0.92 for up to 72 hr. Crude protein, true protein and crude fiber were found to increase and fat content to decrease. For 48 hr of germination reactive lysine values did not change. At 72 hr, a slight decrease was observed in lysine and in vitro protein digestibility was similar to the control. During germination Hunter color parameters L were lowered and a and b were enhanced. Germinated seeds showed a pinky color which appeared very attractive for various food uses. 123 NAL Call. No.: 450 B52 Gibberellic acid bioassay based on the inhibition of anthocyanin production in tomato seedlings (Lycopersicon esculentum, Amaranthus caudatus). Khan, M.I. Praha, Academia; 1980. Biologia plantarum v. 22 (6): p. 401-403. ill; 1980. 5 ref. 124 NAL Call. No.: SB189.A1C4 Glutinous and non-glutinous starches in perisperm of grain amaranths (Amaranthus, amylose content, iodine absorption and gelatinization). Okuno, K.; Sakaguchi, S. Szeged, Cereal Research Institute; 1981. Cereal research communications v. 9 (4): p. 305-310. ill; 1981. Includes 2 p. ref. Language: English 125 NAL Call. No.: SB160.N38 1988 Grain amaranth. Kauffman, C.S.; Weber, L.E. Portland, Or. Timber Press; 1988. Advances in new crops : proceedings of the First National Symposium NEW CROPS, Research, Development, Economics, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct 23-26, 1988 edited by Jules Janick, J.E. Simon. p. 127-139. ill; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Germplasm; Genetic improvement; Agronomic characteristics; Plant breeding; Seeds; Nutritive value; Improved varieties 126 NAL Call. No.: S604.5.E58 Grain amaranth: a crop with low water requirements and high nutritional value. Kauffman, C.S.; Haas, P.W. New York : Praeger; 1983. Environmentally sound agriculture : selected papers, 4th conference, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Cambridge, Mass., August 18-20, 1982 / edited by William Lockeretz. p. 299-314; 1983. Includes 22 references. Language: English Descriptors: Developing countries; U.S.A.; Amaranthus; Food grains; Varieties; Crop production; Water requirements; Nutritional value; Protein sources 127 NAL Call. No.: S544.3.C2A4 Grain amaranth: a new crop for California. Jain, S.K.; Hauptli, H. CA Berkeley, The Service; Apr 14, 1980. Agronomy progress report.California. University, Berkeley. Cooperative Extension Service (107): 3 p.; Apr 14, 1980. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: California 128 NAL Call. No.: SB191.A4S5 1978 Grain amaranths, buckwheat and chenopods., Rev. (ed.). Singh, Harbhajan,; 1922-; Thomas, T. A. New Delhi Indian Council of Agricultural Research; 1978. vi, 70 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Bibliography: p. (62)-70. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Amaranthaceae; Buckwheat; Chenopodiaceae 129 NAL Call. No.: QK867.J67 Grain sorghum response to plant residue-recycled iron and other iron sources (Postharvest stubble and Amaranthus spp. plants, correction of chlorosis). Matocha, J.E. New York, N.Y. : Marcel Dekker; 1984. Journal of plant nutrition v. 7 (1/5): p. 259-270; 1984. Presented at the "Second International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants," August 2-5, 1983, Utah State University, Logan. Includes references. Language: English 130 NAL Call. No.: SB91.N48 Green biomass of native plants and new, cultivated crops for multiple use: food, fodder, fuel, fibre for industry, phytochemical products and medicine. Carlsson, R. London : Chapman and Hall; 1989. New crops for food and industry / edited by G.E. Wickens, N. Haq, P. Day. p. 101-107; 1989. Paper presented at the "International Symposium on New Crops for Food and Industry". Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Plants; Chenopodiaceae; Amaranthaceae; Fractionation; Biomass; Multiple use 131 NAL Call. No.: 10 EX72 Growth of Amaranthus hybridus (African spinach) under different daylight intensities in the dry season in southern Nigeria. Eze, J.M.O. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press; 1987 Apr. Experimental agriculture v. 23 (2): p. 193-200; 1987 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Nigeria; Amaranthus hybridus; Light intensity; Growth; Leaf area ratio; Dry matter accumulation; Plant physiology; Dry season 132 NAL Call. No.: 450 AN7 Growth rate, photosynthesis and respiration in relation to leaf area index. Bunce, J.A. London : Academic Press; 1989 Apr. Annals of botany v. 63 (4): p. 459-463; 1989 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Glycine max; Amaranthus hybridus; Chenopodium album; Cultivars; Photosynthesis; Respiration; Growth rate; Leaf area index 133 NAL Call. No.: QK358.I53 Heritability and genetic advance in a diallelic of grain amaranth. Pandey, R.M. Aurangabad : D.S. Mukadam, Department of Botany, University of Aurangabad; 1985 Dec. Indian botanical reporter v. 4 (2): p. 193-194; 1985 Dec. Includes 6 references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Amaranthus; Heritability; Genetic gain 134 NAL Call. No.: 1.98 AG84 History of amaranth. Berberich, S. SEA-WO AR-BARC Washington, D.C., The Administration; Oct 1980. Agricultural research - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Science and Education Administration v. 29 (4): p. 14. ill; Oct 1980. Language: ENGLISH 135 NAL Call. No.: 450 P693 Hydrogen-isotope composition of leaf water in C3 and C4 plants: its relationship to the hydrogen-isotope composition of dry matter. Leaney, F.W.; Osmond, C.B.; Allison, G.B.; Ziegler, H. Berlin, W. Ger. : Springer-Verlag; 1985. Planta v. 164 (2): p. 215-220; 1985. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Helianthus annuus; Amaranthus; Triticum aestivum; Panicum maximum; Leaf water content; Hydrogen; Isotopes; Dry matter 136 NAL Call. No.: 450 AM36 In vitro culture of grain and vegetable amaranths (Amaranthus spp.) (Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus tricolor). Flores, H.E.; Thier, A.; Galston, A.W. Columbus, Ohio, Botanical Society of America; Aug 1982. American journal of botany v. 69 (7): p. 1049-1054. ill; Aug 1982. 17 ref. 137 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Increase in protective activity by delignification of cereal dietary fibers against amaranth (Food Red No. 2) toxicity in rats. Ebihara, K.; Kiriyama, S. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; June 1981. Nutrition reports international v. 23 (6): p. 1139-1144; June 1981. 9 ref. 138 NAL Call. No.: 22 M262 Influence of N (nitrogen) and K (potassium) on the edible yield of Co. and Co. 2 Amaranthus (Varieties, India). Subbiah, K.; MAAJA; Ramanathan, K.M. Coimbatore : K.K. Mathan; June 1982. The Madras agricultural journal v. 69 (6): p. 356-358; June 1982. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India 139 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Influence of plant density on edible leaf and seed yields of vegetable amaranth following repeated leaf harvest. Mnzava, N.A.; Ntimbwa, T. Wageningen : International Society for Horticultural Science; 1985 May. Acta horticulturae (158): p. 127-132; 1985 May. Paper presented at the Tenth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 16-21, 1984. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Tanzania; Amaranthus caudatus; Plant density; Leaves; Seeds; Yield correlations 140 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1J6 Insecticide-induced shifts in the nutritive quality of vegetables grown in BHC treated soil. Srimathi, M.S.; Karanth, N.G.K.; Majumder, S.K. Coimbatore : Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College; 1983 Jul. The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics v. 20 (7): p. 216-221. charts; 1983 Jul. Includes 8 references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Hch; Vegetables; Nutritional value; Food composition; Nutrients; Chillies; Coriandrum sativum; Tomatoes; Amaranthus; Carrots; Tuber; Drugs Abstract: A study examined the influence of the most commonly-used insecticide, BHC (hexachlorocyclohexane), on certain element constituents and on protein and carbohydrate shifts in 6 different vegetables. BHC-induced nutrient composition shifts differed for different vegetables and followed no particular pattern, whether the edible portion was fruit, tuber, or greens. The iron content, however, was not decreased, nor the carbohydrate content increased, in any of the vegetables tested. (wz) 141 NAL Call. No.: TP368.L4 Isolation of amaranth proteins. Paredes-Lopez, O.; Mora-Escobedo, R.; Ordorica-Falomir, C. London : Academic Press; 1988. Lebensmittel - Wissenschaft + Technologie; Food science + technology v. 21 (1): p. 59-61; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Proteins; Isolation; Methodology 142 NAL Call. No.: 450 IN23 Leaf anatomy in relation to photosynthetic characters of C3 and C4 (carbon pathways) plants of Amaranthaceae. Ramamurthy Naidu, K.; IPPYA; Das, V.S.R. New Delhi : Indian Society for Plant Physiology; 1981. Indian journal of plant physiology v. 24 (4): p. 335-344. ill; 1981. 25 ref. Language: English 143 NAL Call. No.: 26 L53 Leaf and seed yields of Amaranthus cruentus L. in relation to population pressure. Mnzava, N.A.; BTLTA; Reuben, S.O.W.M. Leipzig, East Ger. : Karl-Marx-Universitat; 1982. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtschaft und Veterinarmedizin v. 20 (3): p. 277-282. ill; 1982. Includes references. Language: English; French; German; Russian; Spanish 144 NAL Call. No.: QK882.A1P4 Leaf photosynthetic CO2 exchange rates in light and CO2 enriched environments. Hesketh, J.D.; Woolley, J.T.; Peters, D.B. Praha : Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences; 1984. Photosynthetica v. 18 (4): p. 536-540; 1984. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Glycine max; Helianthus annuus; Gossypium hirsutum; Abutilon theophrasti; Amaranthus hybridus; Carbon dioxide; Gas exchange; Light; Leaves 145 NAL Call. No.: QK1.I48 Leaf proteinase and nitrate reductase activities in relation to grain protein levels and grain yield in four species of grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus edulis). Ramamurthy Naidu, K.; PISBA; Seethambaram, Y.; Rama Das, V.S. Bangalore : The Academy; Oct 1982. Proceedings : Plant sciences - Indian Academy of Sciences v. 91 (5): p. 433-441; Oct 1982. Includes references. Language: English 146 NAL Call. No.: QH574.A42 Leaf variations in Amaranthus paniculatus by gamma irradiation. Krishna, V.S.; Bhalla, J.K. New Delhi, Hindasia Publishers; 1978 (pub. 1981). Perspectives in cytology and genetics v. 3: p. 553-554. 1 plate; 1978 (pub. 1981). Includes 6 ref. Language: English 147 NAL Call. No.: 410 J272 Leaf-canopy inhibition of germination as a mechanism for the disappearance of Amaranthus patulus Bertol. in the second year of a secondary succession (Annual). Washitani, I.; Saeki, T. Matsumoto : Ecological Society of Japan; Mar 1984. Japanese journal of ecology v. 34 (1): p. 55-61; Mar 1984. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Japan 148 NAL Call. No.: TX341.E3 Legacy of the chameleon: Edible wild plants in the kin[g]dom of Swaziland, southern Africa. Cultural, ecological, nutritional study. Part II-Demographics, species availability and dietary use, analysis by ecological zone. Ogle, Britta Mathilda; Grivetti, Louis Evan New York, N.Y. : Gordon & Breach; 1985. Ecology of food and nutrition v. 17 (1): p. 1-30. ill., charts; 1985. Includes 6 references. Language: English Descriptors: Swaziland; Food habits; Food consumption; Demography; Adults; Children; Diet studies; Amaranthus; Bidens; Corchorus Abstract: Extract: This paper, the second of four, presents demographic characteristics for 211 adults and 140 school children surveyed in four ecological zones in the Kingdom of Swaziland. It identifies edible species recognized and consumed, and concludes with an analysis of edible plant use by ecological zone. Swaziland is culturally homogeneous: 90% of persons interviewed were ethnic Swazi; 46% had no formal education; 60% of adults were born or had lived for more than 13 years at their present homestead in a specific ecological zone. All respondents consumed wild plants; 11% never purchased food. More older respondents occupied the Highveld; more younger Swazi Middleveld and Lowveld. Most land was cultivated at Middleveld sites. Food production varied significantly by ecological zone; most maize was produced in the Highveld. Adults reported a range of edible species (9-90) in each of four ecological zones; adults ate, on average, ten more species than school children. Most prominently consumed edible leaves were from the genera Amaranthus, Bidens and Corchorus. More than 200 edible species are identified taxonomically. Recognition and use of each species by adults and school children is compared. Wild fruits were more commonly associated with school children. Traditional edible species once associated with the Middleveld have declined in numbers due to intensive agricultural development. (author) 149 NAL Call. No.: TX341.P53 Limiting amino acids in raw and processed amaranth grain protein from biological tests. Bressani, R.; Elias, L.G.; Garcia-Soto, A. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic; 1989 Sep. Plant foods for human nutrition v. 39 (3): p. 223-234; 1989 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Protein quality; Limiting amino acids; Food processing; Nutrient retention; Raw foods; Rats 150 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Lipids in amaranths. Lorenz, K.; Hwang, Y.S. Los Altos, Calif. : Geron-X, Inc; 1985 Jan. Nutrition reports international v. 31 (1): p. 83-89. ill; 1985 Jan. Includes 17 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Composition; Lipids 151 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 J825 Mechanisms of adverse effect of amaranth feeding in the rat. Kimura, T.; JNSVA; Hasegawa, K.; Imanura, H.; Yoshida, A. Tokyo : Center for Academic Publications Japan; 1983. Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology v. 29 (2): p. 153-159; 1983. Includes references. Language: English 152 NAL Call. No.: 385 AG8B Methoxy-1,4-benzoquinone and methyl gallate, inhibitory factors of betacyanin synthesis in Amaranthus (caudatus), from (kaki) persimmon fruits. Hayashi, H.; Koshimizu, K. Tokyo, Nippon Nogei Kagaku Kai; Jan 1979. Agricultural and biological chemistry v. 43 (1): p. 113-116. ill; Jan 1979. 23 ref. Language: ENGLISH 153 NAL Call. No.: 100 AR42F A mid-summer crop for fresh greens or canning--vegetable amaranth (Field performance and nutrient content). Makus, D.J.; Davis, D.R. Fayetteville, Ark. : The Station; May/June 1984. Arkansas farm research - Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station v. 33 (3): p. 10; May/June 1984. Language: English 154 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Morphological studies on Amaranthus cruentus (Potential grain crops). Irving, D.W.; Betschart, A.A.; Saunders, R.M. Chicago, Institute of Food Technologists; July 1981. Journal of food science v. 46 (4): p. 1170-1174; July 1981. 11 ref. 155 NAL Call. No.: 26 L53 Multivariate studies of the variability in cultivated amaranths. Fatokun, C.A. Leipzig, East Ger. : Karl-Marx-Universitat; 1985. Beitrage zur tropischen Landwirtschaft und Veterinarmedizin v. 23 (3): p. 267-275; 1985. Includes statistical data. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Nigeria; Amaranthus; Cultivars; Genetic variation; Multivariate analysis; Numerical taxonomy 156 NAL Call. No.: 80 IN23 A new amaranthus for clipping (Green leafy vegetables). Kader Mohideen, M.; INHOA; Shanmugavelu, K.G.; Muthukrishnan, C.R. New Delhi : Indian Council of Agricultural Research; Oct/Dec 1982. Indian horticulture v. 27 (3): p. 17-18. ill; Oct/Dec 1982. Language: English 157 NAL Call. No.: SB160.N38 1988 New crops in the U.S. National Germplasm System. Shands, H.L.; White, G.A. Portland, Or. Timber Press; 1988. Advances in new crops : proceedings of the First National Symposium NEW CROPS, Research, Development, Economics, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct 23-26, 1988 edited by Jules Janick, J.E. Simon. p. 70-75. maps; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: U.S.A.; Amaranthus; Crambe; Parthenium; Limnanthes; Stokesia; Vernonia; Hibiscus; Germplasm releases; Genetic improvement; New products 158 NAL Call. No.: TX392.A1V44 The new old grains. Barrett, M. New York, N.Y. : Vegetarian Life & Times; 1986 Jan. Vegetarian times (101): p. 28-31, 51. ill; 1986 Jan. Language: English Descriptors: Food grains; Amaranthus; Maize; Buckwheat; Rice; Nutrient contents; Consumption patterns Abstract: Grains, historically a worldwide staple, are once again gaining popularity as essential to a healthy diet. Some whole grains, in fact, are becoming quite chic and turning up in trendy gourmet shops. Amaranth, quinoa, blue corn and exotic rices are being prized for their textures, unique flavors and superior nutritional quality in the grain family. Another more familiar grain, buckwheat, is being revived as a versatile breakfast food. In addition to taste and other desirable features, most of the grains can be cultivated in sparse areas; preserving diversity of the vegetable kingdom is necessary for preserving plant proteins to sustain a world without hunger.(jd-b) 159 NAL Call. No.: 389.9 N953 New plants and plant products as food. Guenault, Bernard Cambridge : Cambridge University Press; 1985 Feb. The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society v. 44 (1): p. 31-35; 1985 Feb. Includes 15 references. Language: English Descriptors: Wild plants; Food production; Food supply; Protein quality; Food processing quality; Food technology; Literature reviews Abstract: A literature review examines the potential of new plants and plant production as food. New nutritious plants, plant protein extracts from lucerne, tobacco and soybean, and the development and application of new food technologies are discussed. Plant species considered include triticale (a wheat-rye cereal hybrid, lupins, chick pea, wing bean, evening primrose, Chinese cabbage, Japanese chives, sweet corn, miners' lettuce, tiger-nut, amaranth, and "old- fashioned" crops as unconventional foods (buckwheat, spelt, etc). (wz) 160 Nitrate-nitrite, vitamin C and in-vitro methemoglobin formation from some vegetables. Okiei, Wesley; Adamson, Ishola Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Feb 1979. Nutrition reports international v. 19 (2): p. 241-248. ill., charts; Feb 1979. 20 ref. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Nitrates; Nitrites; Ascorbic acid; Hemoglobin; Vegetables; Baby foods Abstract: Extract: The levels of nitrate were beyond the recommended 300 ppm in six vegetables, namely: Celosia sp, Lactuca sativa, Amaranthus hybridus, Brassica oleracea variety acephala, Talinum sp, Spinacia oleracea. Minute quantities of nitrite were detected in Celosia sp and Daucus carota. With accompanying high concentration of Vitamin C present in Celosia sp, this vegetable may be a potential source of nitrite in foods. Effect of cooking caused less than 25 percent reduction in nitrate-nitrite cont 161 NAL Call. No.: S612.I49 A note on some promising neglected crops in Upper Luni Basin (western Rajasthan). Kolarker, A.S.; Singh, N.; Shankarnarayan, K.A. Jodhpur : The Society; 1987 Jan. Transactions of Indian Society of Desert Technology and University Centre of Desert Studies v. 12 (1): p. 13-21; 1987 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Rajasthan; Amaranthus paniculatus; Hibiscus cannabinus; Plantago ovata; Soil cultivation; Semiarid zones; Plant production; Farm surveys; Plant production 162 NAL Call. No.: TX501.F6 A note on the nutritive value of amaranth seeds (Amaranthus hybrids). Osuntogun, A.B.; Oke, O.L. 1983. v. 12 (4); 1983. Food chemistry v. 12 (4): p. 287-289; 1983. Includes references. Language: English 163 NAL Call. No.: TX501.F6 Nutrient contents and antinutritional factors in conventional and non-conventional leafy vegetables. Gupta, K.; Barat, G.K.; Wagle, D.S.; Chawla, H.K.L. Essex : Elsevier Applied Science Publishers; 1989. Food chemistry v. 31 (2): p. 105-116. charts; 1989. Includes 41 references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Vegetables; Novel foods; Nutrient contents; Proximate analysis; Phytate; Saponins; Oxalates; Phenols; Trypsin inhibitors; Nitrates Abstract: The nutritional value and antinutritional factors of some selected Indian green leafy vegetables were determined. These vegetables were amaranth, colocasia, drumstick, fenugreek, neem and pumpkin. The vegetables were analyzed for protein and mineral content and for several antinutritional factors, including phytate/oxalate, nitrate, phenols, saponins and trypsin inhibitors. 164 NAL Call. No.: 26 T754 Nutrients, carotenoids and mineral compositions of the leaf vegetables Amaranthus viridis L. and Amaranthus caudatus L. Ezeala, D.O. Guildford : Butterworth Scientific; 1985 Apr. Tropical agriculture v. 62 (2): p. 95-96; 1985 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus viridis; Nutrients; Carotenoids; Mineral content 165 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Nutritional and functional characteristics of extrusion-cooked amaranth flour. Mendoza M, C.; Bressani, R. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1987 Jul. Cereal chemistry v. 64 (4): p. 218-222; 1987 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Guatemala; Peru; Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus; Flowers; Instant foods; Nutritional value; Food composition; Extrusion 166 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Nutritional evaluation of grain amaranth for growing chickens. Acar, N.; Vohra, P.; Becker, R.; Hanners, G.D.; Saunders, R.M. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1988 Aug. Poultry science v. 67 (8): p. 1166-1173; 1988 Aug. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Chickens; Amaranthus; Nutritional assessment; Nutritive value; Metabolizable energy; Crop products 167 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1J6 Nutritional evaluation of some green leafy vegetables. Gopala Rao, P.; Mallikarjuna, K.; Gururaja Rao, G. Coimbatore, Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College; Jan 1980. The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics v. 17 (1): p. 9-12. charts; Jan 1980. 10 ref. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: India; Leafy green vegetables; Nutrient content determination; Diet improvement; Nutritional value; Wild foods Abstract: Leafy green vegetables are a cheap source of nutrients which should be far better utilized in the diets of poorer people to combat malnutrition. Some common plants in India which have been ignored through ignorance actually have significant nutrient content. Celosia, Rumex, Amaranthus, Moringa, Trianthema, Coriandrum and Digera arvensis were analyzed for protein content, nitrogen, reducing and non-reducing sugars, starch, and the B vitamins. These results, along with already established values for vitamins A, C, calcium and iron, indicate that such plants as Trianthema portulacastrum, Celosia and Moringa would be highly valuable additions to the Indian diet. 168 NAL Call. No.: 389.9 AM31 Nutritional evaluation with rats of leaf protein concentrates prepared from Amaranthus species and tropical forages. Cheeke, P.R.; Telek, L.; Carlsson, R.; Evans, J. s.l., The Society; 1980. Proceedings of the annual meeting - American Society of Animal Science. Western Section v. 31: p. 106-109; 1980. Language: ENGLISH 169 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Nutritional significance of dietary fiber in counteracting the amaranth-toxicity in rats: a possible explanation of the mechanism (Food Red No. 2). Takeda, H.; Tsujita, J.; Emoto, T.; Ebihara, K.; Kiriyama, S. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Jan 1982. Nutrition reports international v. 25 (1): p. 169-187; Jan 1982. 30 ref. Language: English 170 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 J82 Nutritional value for young children of grain amaranth and maize- amaranth mixtures: effect of processing. Morales, E.; Lembcke, J.; Graham, G.G. Bethesda, Md. : American Institute of Nutrition; 1988 Jan. The Journal of nutrition v. 118 (1): p. 78-85. charts; 1988 Jan. Includes 20 references. Language: English Descriptors: Diet; Amaranthus; Maize; Mixtures; Children; Infant formulas; Food processing; Nutritional value Abstract: A study assessed the nutritional value of amaranth as toasted flour, popped grain, or flakes in maize-amaranth diets fed to 9 male infants and young children. Fecal weight, and energy, fat, and carbohydrate intakes were higher than with a casein control diet, while nitrogen absorption and retention was slightly lower. No significant differences in fecal loss, nitrogen balance, body weight gain, or serum albumin level were found between the types of amaranth, and no signs of intolerance with the diets were noted.(wz) 171 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P The nutritional value of amaranth for feeding chickens. Laovoravit, N.; Kratzer, F.H.; Becker, R. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1986 Jul. Poultry science v. 65 (7): p. 1365-1370; 1986 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Chickens; Amaranthus caudatus; Nutritional value; Autoclaving; Metabolizable energy; Thiamine; Lysine; Feed conversion efficiency 172 NAL Call. No.: 49 J82 Nutritive value of a vegetable amaranth cultivar for growing lambs. Pond, W.G.; Lehmann, J.W. Champaign, Ill. : American Society of Animal Science; 1989 Nov. Journal of animal science v. 67 (11): p. 3036-3039; 1989 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Lambs; Amaranthus caudatus; Nutritive value; Feed intake; Growth rate; Digestibility 173 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 M41 The nutritive value of amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudatus). 1. Protein and minerals of raw and processed grain. Pedersen, B.; Kalinowski, L.S.; Eggum, B.O. Dordrecht : Martinus Nijhoff/W. Junk Publishers; 1987. Qualitas plantarum; Plant foods for human nutrition v. 36 (4): p. 309-324; 1987. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Peru; Rats; Food grains; Non-traditional crops; Protein content; Prepared foods; Raw foods; Nutritive value 174 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 M41 The nutritive value of amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudatus). 2. As a supplement to cereals. Pedersen, B.; Hallgren, L.; Hansen, I.; Eggum, B.O. Dordrecht : Martinus Nijhoff/W. Junk Publishers; 1987. Qualitas plantarum; Plant foods for human nutrition v. 36 (4): p. 325-334; 1987. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Rats; Food grains; Non-traditional crops; Nutritional value; Food supplements; Cooking losses 175 NAL Call. No.: TX341.P53 The nutritive value of amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudatus). 3. Energy and fibre of raw and processed grain. Pedersen, B.; Knudsen, K.E.B.; Eggum, B.O. Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic; 1990 Jan. Plant foods for human nutrition v. 40 (1): p. 61-71; 1990 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Raw foods; Processed products; Nutritional value; Food composition; Food fiber; Caloric value 176 NAL Call. No.: 41.8 C163 Nutritive value of leaf protein concentrates prepared from Amaranthus species (Rat feeding trials). Cheeke, P.R.; Carlsson, R.; Kohler, G.O. Ottawa, Agricultural Institute of Canada; Mar 1981. Canadian journal of animal science v. 61 (1): p. 109-204; Mar 1981. Bibliography p. 203-204. 177 NAL Call. No.: QH84.8.B46 Occurrence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae with Amaranthaceae in soils of the Indian semi-arid region. Neeraj; Shanker, A.; Mathew, J.; Varma, A. Berlin : Springer International; 1991. Biology and fertility of soils v. 11 (2): p. 140-144; 1991. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Achyranthes; Aerva; Alternanthera; Amaranthus; Celosia; Endomycorrhizas; Endogonales; Gigaspora; Glomus; Soil fungi; Symbiosis; Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizas; Fungal morphology; Semiarid soils; Soil ph; Soil water 178 NAL Call. No.: 442.8 AM3 Outcrossing rate in grain amaranths (Amaranthus curentus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus). Jain, S.K.; Hauptli, H.; Vaidya, K.R. Washington, D.C., American Genetic Association; Jan/Feb 1982. The Journal of heredity v. 73 (1): p. 70-72; Jan/Feb 1982. Includes 11 ref. Language: English 179 NAL Call. No.: 382 SO12 Oxalate in vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus). Forms, contents, and their possible implications for human health. Vityakon, P.; Standal, B.R. Essex : Elsevier Science Publishers; 1989. Journal of the science of food and agriculture v. 48 (4): p. 469-474; 1989. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus gangeticus; Chemical constituents of plants; Oxalates; Calcium; Bioavailability Abstract: Forms of oxalate in Amaranthus gangeticus L (a vegetable amaranth) grown in three sites with different soil and climatic factors were identified, and their contents were determined. On average the total oxalate content was 91 g kg-1 on a dry weight basis. This is high when compared with the amounts reported to be a health hazard in other vegetables and forage crops. Two dominant fractions of oxalate in amaranth were isolated: a fraction soluble in boiling water which was predominantly in the form of potassium and magnesium oxalate, and an associated insoluble residue which was predominantly calcium oxalate. Most of the Ca in amaranth is unlikely to be available to the body. A suggestion was made that research on reducing the oxalate content of amaranth should first be directed at soluble oxalates because they can interfere with Ca availability from other food sources. 180 NAL Call. No.: 421 EN835 Parasites of Spodoptera exigua, Spodoptera eridania (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Herpetogramma bipunctalis (Lepidoptera; Pyralidae) collected from Amaranthus hybridus in field corn. Tingle, F.C.; Ashley, T.R. Paris, Organisation internationale de lutte biologique contre les animaux et plantes nuisibles; 1978. Entomophaga v. 23 (4): p. 343-347. ill; 1978. 2 ref. Language: ENGLISH; FRENCH 181 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Performance and yields of broilers fed extruded grain amaranth and grown to market weight. Tillman, P.B.; Waldroup, P.W. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1988 May. Poultry science v. 67 (5): p. 743-749; 1988 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Broilers; Amaranthus; Body weight; Diet studies; Feed composition tables; Feed intake; Liveweight gains; Performance 182 NAL Call. No.: SF95.A55 Performance of calves on diets containing Amaranthus leaf meal. Odwongo, W.O.; Mugerwa, J.S. Amsterdam, Elsevier; Sept 1980. Animal feed science and technology v. 5 (3): p. 193-204. ill; Sept 1980. Language: ENGLISH 183 NAL Call. No.: SB183.F5 Phasic development in field crops. III. The pseudocereals, buckwheat and grain amaranth (Effects of temperature and photoperiod, adaptation to poor growing conditions). Angus, J.F.; Mackenzie, D.H.; Myers, R.J.K.; Foale, M.A. Amsterdam : Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company; Dec 1982. Field crops research v. 5 (4): p. 305-318. ill; Dec 1982. 2 p. ref. Language: English 184 NAL Call. No.: QK882.P58 Photosynthetic characteristics of Amaranthus tricolor, a C4 (carbon pathway) tropical leafy vegetable. Lin, Z.F.; Ehleringer, J. The Hague : Martinus Nijhoff/W. Junk; 1983. Photosynthesis research v. 4 (2): p. 171-178; 1983. Includes references. Language: English 185 NAL Call. No.: 340.8 AG8 Photosynthetic efficiency of Amaranthus hybridus grown in the field. Fasheun, A.; Ibe, M.I. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science Publishers; 1986 Apr. Agricultural and forest meteorology v. 36 (4): p. 335-341; 1986 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus hybridus; Photosynthesis; Solar radiation; Leaf area index 186 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Physical properties and some nutritional characteristics of an extrusion product with defatted amaranth seeds and defatted maize gluten meal (80:20 ratio). Koeppe, S.J.; Harris, P.L.; Hanna, M.A.; Rupnow, J.H.; Walker, C.E.; Cuppett, S.L. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1987 Sep. Cereal chemistry v. 64 (5): p. 332-336. ill; 1987 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Maize gluten meal; Amaranthus; Seeds; Flours; Extruded foods; Physico-chemical properties; Nutritional value 187 NAL Call. No.: S322.S55S55 Plant density and fertiliser studies on some leafy vegetables (Brassica spices, Amaranthus, Ipomea aguatica, Singapore). Lee, S.K. Singapore : Primary Production Department; Jan 1983. Singapore journal of primary industries v. 11 (1): p. 40-45. ill; Jan 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Singapore 188 NAL Call. No.: HD9000.1.A3 F&N Poor people's crops. Vietmeyer, Noel Sept 1978. v. 1 (8); Sept 1978. AgendaUnited States Agency for International Development v. 1 (8): p. 12-17. ill; Sept 1978. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Proteins, plant; Nutrient sources; Developing nations; Technical assistance; Soybeans; Agricultural research; Crop yields Abstract: Some of the Third World's best crops may be waiting in the poor man's garden, ignored by science. The soybean, now probably providing the world with more protein than any other plant species, was considered a poor man's crop 50 years ago. Five underexploited tropical plants--marama bean, winged bean, tarwi, bambara groundnut, and amaranths--are examined. To study, improve and establish such crops should be the responsibility of agricultural research stations in developing countries. 189 NAL Call. No.: SB998.N4N4 Population development and effects of Rotylenchulus reniformis on gorwth of Amaranthus viridis and three culitvars of Hibiscus sabdariffa. Heffes, T.A.P.; Coates-Beckford, P.L.; Hutton, D.G. Auburn, Ala. : Organization of Tropical American Nematologists; 1990 Jun. Nematropica v. 20 (1): p. 95-98; 1990 Jun. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Jamaica; Amaranthus viridis; Hibiscus sabdariffa; Cultivars; Crop damage; Growth; Pest resistance; Rotylenchulus reniformis; Nematode control; Population density 190 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1J68 Post-prandial plasma aminograms in the assessment of protein quality for young children: Maize and grain amaranth, alone and combined. Graham, G.G.; Lembcke, J.; Morales, E. Basingstoke : The Macmillan Press Ltd; 1990 Jan. European journal of clinical nutrition v. 44 (1): p. 35-43. charts; 1990 Jan. Includes 25 references. Language: English Descriptors: Maize; Amaranthus; Free amino acids; Protein quality; Protein digestibility; Protein intake; Food composition; Nitrogen retention; Toasting; Popping quality; Flaking; Amino acids; Children Abstract: Post-prandial (p.p.) changes in plasma free amino acid (AA) concentrations of children consuming a single source of protein at critical levels are determined by its digestibility and total essential AA/total AA ratios; the molar proportion of the limiting EAA (EAA/TEAA), if any, will fall significantly in plasma as it is utilized more completely than others. Grain amaranths (Am), reputedly rich in lysine (Lys) and tryptophan (Trp), but moderately deficient in leucine (Leu), should be ideal complements to Lys and Trp-poor, Leu-rich maize (M). Most animal studies confirm this. In children, 20, 30 and even 50 per cent replacement of M proteins with toasted Am proteins had failed to show any gains over M or Am alone: heat losses of Lys were suspected. Plasma obtained during the above studies, before and 3 h and 4 h after the first meal of the last day of consuming Am alone, three M-toasted Am mixtures, or M alone, were analysed for free AAs. Toasted, popped or flaked Am consumption caused significant p.p. falls in molar proportions of Leu from 99 to 85, 88 to 82, and 92 to 75, and of threonine (Thr) from 118 to 108 (popped) and 109 to 97 flaked) mmol/mol TEAA, suggesting that these were first- and second- limiting EAAs. Post-prandial fall in Lys proportion was questionably significant. The M diet produced highly significant 3- h Leu elevation from 132 to 187, Lys fall from 167 to 135, and Trp fall from 62 to 46 mmol/mol TEAA. With all three M-Am mixtures, Trp fall was completely prevented and Leu elevation was blunted, but significant p.p. falls in Lys occurred, confirming the impression that toasting had significantly compromised the anticipated surplus Lys in the Am available for complementation. 191 NAL Call. No.: 10 OU8 The potential of leaf vegetables in Nigeria. Lucas, E.O. Oxford : Pergamon Press; 1988. Outlook on agriculture v. 17 (4): p. 163-168. ill; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Nigeria; Amaranthaceae; Basellaceae; Compositae; Cucurbitaceae; Cultivars; Classification; Fertilizer requirement determinatio; Plant diseases; Plant pests; Nutritional value; Food processing; Food storage 192 NAL Call. No.: 24 EA74 A preliminary note on the growth of Amaranthus sp. at Morogoro, Tanzania (Dry weights, yields). Tarimo, H.M.; EAFJA; Huxley, P.A. Nairobi : Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; 1979 (pub. 1983). East African agricultural and forestry journal v. 44 (3): p. 183-186; 1979 (pub. 1983). Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Tanzania 193 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Preliminary studies on the effects of storage on processed Amaranthus leaves. Omueti, O.; Saseun, C.O.; Ukhedobah, C.I. The Hague : International Society for Horticultural Science; Dec 1983. Acta horticulturea (123): p. 339-345; Dec 1983. Paper presented at the "Sixth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops," 19-25 July, 1981, Ibadan, Nigeria. Includes references. Language: English 194 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Preliminary studies on the nutritive value of some cereal-like grains. Afolabi, A.O.; Oke, O.L.; Umoh, I.B. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Aug 1981. Nutrition reports international v. 24 (2): p. 389-394. charts; Aug 1981. 6 ref. Descriptors: Nigeria; Plant sources of foods; Grains; Amaranth grain; Novel foods; Nutrient values; Proximate composition; Amino acids; Demonstrations (Animal); Protein efficiency ratio Abstract: Extract: The seeds of Aramanthus, Celosia, and Corchorus were analyzed for their protein nutrient values by proximate analysis and by dietary experimentation on rats. The results indicated that the lysine contents ranged from 4.0-5.5 g/16 gN, which is higher than conventional cereals, with Corchorus having the highest amount. The methionine contents were marginal (1.6-1.9 g/gN) when compared to FAO/WHO patterns. All the seeds were highly digestible. The PER of Celosia (2.1) was comparable to that of casein. However, all the rats on Amaranthus lost weight, giving a negative PER (-2.4), probably due to the high tannin content. (author/cj) 195 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C333 Preparation, composition, and nutritional implications of amaranth seed oil. Becker, R. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1989 Nov. Cereal foods world v. 34 (11): p. 950-953. charts; 1989 Nov. Includes 36 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Seed oils; Food composition; Nutritional value; Essential amino acids; Fatty acids; Nutrient contents Abstract: Amaranth is a dicotyledonous pseudo-cereal which has been identified as a new crop with potential for increased commercial application. Current food application include breakfast cereals, bakery products and extruded foods. This article describes the physical and chemical properties of the amaranth seed, the technology of seed oil preparation, and the nutrient composition of the amaranth grain and oil. The proximate composition, vitamin content, mineral content and the fatty acid composition of the amaranth grain and oil are compared to that for other grains. 196 NAL Call. No.: 389.1 W892 Prevention of vitamin A deficiency. Srikantia, S.G.; WRNDA Symposium on Vitamin and Carrier Functions of Polyprenoids, (1976, Bangalore,. Basel : S. Karger; 1978. World review of nutrition and dietetics v. 31: p. 95-99; 1978. Includes 13 references. Language: English Descriptors: Vitamin deficiencies; Vitamin A; Disease prevention; Preventive nutrition; Preschool children (2-5 years); Protein- calorie malnutrition; Longitudinal studies; Human nutrition research Abstract: The results of several studies concerning techniques for preventing vitamin A (VtA) deficiency in children are discussed. One study involved assessment of the effects of adding a commonly- used green leafy vegetable (amaranth, at 30 g/day) to the diets of rural children suffering from mild to moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, providing about 1 mg beta-carotene above the traditional diet. After 3 weeks, serum VtA levels were higher than in a similar group not receiving amaranth. Fortification of a suitable food with VtA (such as was done using sugar as the carrier in Guatemala) was successful, but may not always work depending on the food selected. Fortification of salt in India was unsuccessful because of the rapid rate added VtA was lost. Another study provided a single oral dose of 90 mg water-miscible VtA to a large group of preschool children, 25% of which developed transient signs of acute VtA toxicity. On the other hand, a 5-year longitudinal study of about 2500 preschoool children receiving 90 mg VtA once a year showed a reduction in ocular signs of VtA deficiency by about 75% with no new cases of keratomalacia. Based on this study, a program has been initiated to provide 60 mg (to reduce toxicity) VtA each 6 months to 4 million Indian children 1-5 years-old. (wz) 197 NAL Call. No.: SB191.A42A42 1977 Proceedings of the First Amaranth Seminar, July 29, 1977. Amaranth Seminar 1977 : New Organic Gardening Experimental Farm); Rodale Press Emmaus, Pa. : The Press, [1977?]; 1977. 130 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. "Held at the New Organic Gardening Experimental Farm in Maxatawny, Pennsyvania"--Cover. Includes bibliographies. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Congresses; Wild plants, Edible; Congresses 198 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P Processing grain amaranth for use in broiler diets. Tillman, P.B.; Waldroup, P.W. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1986 Oct. Poultry science v. 65 (10): p. 1960-1964; 1986 Oct. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Broiler feeding; Amaranthus caudatus; Feed grains; Autoclaving; Extrusion; Diets; Weight gain; Broiler performance 199 NAL Call. No.: 450 F55 Protein and amino acid composition of grain amaranth seeds. Misra, P.S.; Prakash, D.; Pandey, R.M.; Pal, M. Milano : Inverni della Beffa; 1985. Fitoterapia v. 56 (5): p. 318-320; 1985. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Varieties; Seeds; Protein composition; Amino acids 200 NAL Call. No.: QP141.A1N88 Protein value for children of soft-endosperm maize, alone and with toasted amaranth floor. Graham, G.G.; Lembcke, J.; Morales, E. Elmsford, N.Y. : Pergamon Press; 1989 Aug. Nutrition research v. 9 (8): p. 859-866. charts; 1989 Aug. Includes 15 references. Language: English Descriptors: Maize meal; Nutritional value; Protein quality; Complementary proteins; Nutritional assessment; Children Abstract: Six young children consumed a diet in which whole kernel maize meal supplied 81.6% of the energy (E) and 100% of protein (6.4% of E); vegetable oil completed 25% of E as fat. Apparent absorption (abs) of E was 89 +/- 2%, of nitrogen (N) 76 +/- 7% of intake; apparent N retention (ret) was 25 +/- 11% of intake. The same six plus four other children consumed diet M-A: maize supplied 40.8% of E and 50% of protein, toasted amaranth 24.0% of E and 50% of the 6.4% protein E, oil completed 25% fat E. Apparent abs of E was 89 +/- 3%, of N 68 +/- 9% (P less than 0.05); apparent N ret was 26 +/- 10% of intake. Apparent E abs from casein diets preceding maize or M-A was higher (94 +/- 3 and 94 +/- 1%, P less than 0.01), with similar low fecal fat but much lower fecal "carbohydrate" losses (5.2 +/- 2.2 and 6.3 +/- 2.6 g/d vs 17.4 +/- 3.2 and 16.4 +/- 2.7 g/d from maize and M-A). N abs from preceding casein (81 +/-7%) was not significantly higher than from maize, but that from casein (82 +/-4%) preceding M-A was higher (P less than 0.01) than from M-A. N ret from casein (36 +/- 5 and 36 +/- 6%) was higher (P less than 0.05) than from maize or M-A. The seeming lack of protein complementation in M-A may be due to the relatively high N abs and ret from Peruvian white soft-endosperm maize and to amaranth protein damage during toasting. 201 NAL Call. No.: TX341.F662 The proteins of grain amaranth. Bressani, R. New York, N.Y. : Marcel Dekker; 1989. Food reviews international v. 5 (1): p. 13-38; 1989. Literature review. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Protein content; Amino acids; Cultural methods; Protein quality; Food processing; Nutritive value 202 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 F7322 Puffing effects on functional properties of Amaranthus paniculatas (Rajgeera) seed flour. Singhal, R.S.; Kulkarni, P.R. Chicago, Ill. : The Institute; 1991 Jul. Journal of food science : an official publication of the Institute of Food Technologists v. 56 (1): p. 1121-1122; 1991 Jul. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus cruentus; Seeds; Flours; Water holding capacity; Fat absorption; Gelation; Foaming; Viscosity Abstract: Among functional properties studied, water- and fat- holding capacities were higher for puffed grain flour. Gelation was not affected, while foaming was adversely affected by puffing. A decrease in viscosity of flour pastes also resulted due to puffing. 203 NAL Call. No.: 11 AC82 Quantity and quality of leaf protein concentrates from Atriplex hortensis L., Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and Amaranthus caudatus L., grown in southern Sweden. Carlsson, R. Stockholm, Scandinavian Association of Agricultural Scientists; 1980. Acta agriculturae scandinavica v. 30 (4): p. 418-426. ill; 1980. Bibliography p. 425-426. Language: ENGLISH Descriptors: Sweden 204 NAL Call. No.: 80 J825 Rapid determination of leaf area in ovate vegetable leaves by linear measurements. Ajayi, N.O. Ashford : Headley Brothers Ltd; 1990 Jan. The Journal of horticultural science v. 65 (1): p. 1-5; 1990 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Vernonia amygdalina; Amaranthus caudatus; Leaf area; Measurement; Rapid methods 205 NAL Call. No.: 307.8 J82 Rapid transesterification and mass spectrometric approach to seed oil analysis. Avorinde, F.O.; Clifton, J. Jr; Afolabi, O.A.; Shepard, R.L. Champaign, Ill. : The Society; 1988 Jun. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society v. 65 (6): p. 942-947; 1988 Jun. Paper presented at the "Symposium on the Biology, Biochemistry and Technology of Lipases," May 17-21, 1987, New Orleans, LA. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Vernonia; Amaranthus caudatus; Vegetables; Seed oils; Analytical methods; Quantitative techniques; Esterification; Rapid methods; Mass spectrometry; Fatty acids; Chemical composition; Biochemistry 206 NAL Call. No.: S587.T47 Reactions of Amaranthus species to the reniform nematode. Siddiqui, M.A.; Alam, M.M. London : Association of Applied Biologists; 1989 Apr. Tests of agrochemicals and cultivars (10): p. 130-131; 1989 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Amaranthus; Varieties; Rotylenchulus reniformis; Meloidogyne incognita; Crop sensitivity; Pest resistance; Varietal susceptibility 207 NAL Call. No.: 80 AC82 Regeneration potential, leaf and seed yield of vegetable amaranth, (Amaranthus cruentus L.) as a function of initial topping heights. Mnzava, N.A.; Masam, A.M. Wageningen : International Society for Horticultural Science; 1985 Jun. Acta horticulturae (153): p. 151-160; 1985 Jun. Presented at the Ninth African Symposium on Horticultural Crops, Mahe, Seychelles, July 27-29, 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Tanzania; Amaranthus caudatus; Topping; Harvesting frequency; Plant height; Growth; Leaves; Seeds; Crop yield; Regeneration; Tropics 208 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 C883 Registration of 'Amont' grain amaranth. Schulz-Schaeffer, J.; Baldridge, D.E.; Bowman, H.F.; Stallknecht, G.F.; Larson, R.A. Madison, Wis. : Crop Science Society of America; 1991 Mar. Crop science v. 31 (2): p. 482-483; 1991 Mar. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Stenotaphrum secundatum; Cultivars; Registration; Plant breeding; Agronomic characteristics; Lawns and turf 209 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 C883 Registration of Montana-3 grain amaranth germplasm. Schulz-Schaeffer, J.; Stallknecht, G.F.; Baldridge, D.E.; Larson, R.A. Madison, Wis. : Crop Science Society of America; 1989 Jan. Crop science v. 29 (1): p. 244-245; 1989 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Montana; Amaranthus caudatus; Germplasm releases; Registration; Parentage; Agronomic characteristics 210 NAL Call. No.: 64.8 C883 Registration of Montana-5 grain amaranth germplasm. Schulz-Schaeffer, J.; Webb, D.M.; Baldridge, D.E.; Stallknecht, G.F.; Larson, R.A. Madison, Wis. : Crop Science Society of America; 1989 Nov. Crop science v. 29 (6): p. 1581; 1989 Nov. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Montana; Amaranthus caudatus; Germplasm releases; Registration; Performance traits; Grain 211 NAL Call. No.: SB128.M66 The regulation of photosynthetic rate by sink demand. Wardlaw, I.F. Wantage Oxfordshire : The Group; 1985. Monograph - British Plant Growth Regulation Group (12): p. 145-162; 1985. In the series analytic: Regulation of sources and sinks in crop plants / edited by B. Jeffcoat, A.F. Hawkins and A.D. Stead. Proceedings of a Symposium, September 25-26, 1984, University of York, Heslington, York. Literature review. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Triticum aestivum; Oryza sativa; Amaranthus; Simmondsia chinensis; Photosynthesis; Regulation; Leaves; Carbon dioxide; Weight; Photosynthate accumulation; Water stress; Nutrient deficiencies 212 NAL Call. No.: QK882.A1P4 Relationships between leaf conductance, intercellular CO2 (carbon dioxide) partial pressure and CO2 uptake rate in two C3 and C4 (carbon pathways) plant species (Pepper, Capiscum annuum, Helianthus annuus L., maize, Zea mays, Amaranthus hypochondriacus). Ramos, C.; PHSYB; Hall, A.E. Praha : Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences; 1982. Photosynthetica v. 16 (3): p. 343-355; 1982. 34 ref. Language: English 213 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 The replacement value of pressed crop of Amaranthus (Caudatus) or Brewers' dried grains for corn in rabbit diet. A preliminary report. Omole, T.A.; Oke, O.L. Los Altos, Calif., Geron-X; Oct 1979. Nutrition reports international v. 20 (4): p. 587-592. ill; Oct 1979. 6 ref. Christian Aid UK. Language: ENGLISH 214 NAL Call. No.: QK745.P56 Reserving the inhibitory effect of paclobutrazol on seed germination of Amaranthus paniculatus by GA3, ethephon or ACC. Kepczynski, J.; Kepczynska, E. Dordrecht : Kluwer Acadmeic Publishers; 1988 Mar. Plant growth regulation v. 7 (1): p. 47-52; 1988 Mar. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus paniculatus; Seed germination; Ga; Ethephon; Ethylene production; Growth; Growth retardants 215 NAL Call. No.: S587.T47 Response of four Amaranthus cultivars to nitrogen levels and harvesting methods. Olufolaji, A.O. London : Association of Applied Biologists; 1989 Apr. Tests of agrochemicals and cultivars (10): p. 166-167; 1989 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus dubius; Amaranthus tRicolor; Amaranthus caudatus; Cultivars; Urea; Fertilizer application; Cutting; Pulling; Crop yield 216 NAL Call. No.: 49 J82 Response of growing rats to Amaranthus sp grain as the soil source of energy and protein. Pond, W.G.; Clark, R.L.; Lehmann, J.W. Champaign, Ill. : American Society of Animal Science; 1988. Journal of animal science v. 66 (suppl.1): p. 130-131; 1988. Paper presented at the 80th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, held March 21-23, 1988, Des Moines, Iowa. Includes abstract. Language: English Descriptors: Rats; Amaranthus; Growth; Diets; Maize; Energy sources; Protein sources 217 NAL Call. No.: SB123.P535 Response to mass selection for plant height and grain yield in amaranth (Amaranthus spp.). Vaidya, K.R.; Jain, S.K. Berlin, W. Ger. : Paul Parey; 1987 Feb. Plant breeding; Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenzuchtung v. 98 (1): p. 61-64; 1987 Feb. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus; Plant breeding; Breeding aims; Plant height; Grain; Crop yield; Selection methods; Genetic variation 218 NAL Call. No.: QL750.O3 Responses of gas exchange to humidity in populations of three herbs from environments differing in atmospheric water. Bunce, J.A. Berlin, W. Ger. : Springer International; 1986 Dec. Oecologia v. 71 (1): p. 117-120; 1986 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Maryland; California; Abutilon theophrasti; Amaranthus hybridus; Chenopodium album; Photosynthesis; Leaf conductance; Humidity; Water vapor; Temperature; Selection 219 NAL Call. No.: SB998.N4R4 1981 Root-knot nematodes on cowpea and some selected vegetable crops. Ogunfowora, A.O. Ibadan, Nigeria : International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; 1982. Proceedings of the Third Research Planning Conference on Root-Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. : Region IV, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria; Region V, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe : Nov 16-20. p. 72-84; 1982. Includes 18 references. Language: English Descriptors: Meloidogyne incognita; Vigna unguiculata; Amaranthus; Solanum; Rotations 220 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Saccharides of amaranth. Lorenz, K.; Gross, M. Los Altos, Calif. : Geron-X, Inc; 1984 Mar. Nutrition reports international v. 29 (3): p. 721-726. charts; 1984 Mar. Includes 13 references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Sugar; Sucrose; Nutrient contents; Analytical methods Abstract: Extract: The saccharide composition of 8 samples of amaranth was determined. Sucrose was the major sugar in 70% ethanol extracts of amaranth. The extracts also contained raffinose, glucose and fructose. Autolysis at pH 6.5 and 5.0, respectively, changed the saccaride composition. Maltose and maltotriose were detected with autolysis in water. Maltotriose values decreased while maltose values increased with autolysis of the samples in the pH 5.0 acetate buffer. Dark-seeded varieties seem to have lower amylase activity and/or amylase inhibitor and higher invertase activities than light-seeded varieties. (Author) 221 NAL Call. No.: 410 EC7 The seasonal contribution of C3 (3Carbon) and C4 (4Carbon) Plant species to primary production in a mixed prairie (Amaranthaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Poaceae, South Dakota). Ode, D.J.; Tieszen, L.L.; Lerman, J.C. Durham, Ecological Society of America; Dec 1980. Ecology v. 61 (6): p. 1304-1311. ill; Dec 1980. Bibliography p. 1310-1311. Descriptors: South Dakota; Prairies 222 NAL Call. No.: 450 J8224 Seed lipids of the grain amaranths (High protein grains, Celosia argentea, Amaranthus sp., nutritional value). Opute, F.I. Oxford, Clarendon Press; June 1979. Journal of experimental botany v. 30 (116): p. 601-606. ill; June 1979. 16 ref. Language: ENGLISH 223 NAL Call. No.: TX543.F66 Seed structure and composition of potential new crops. Irving, D.W.; Becker, R. AMF O'Hare, Ill. : Scanning Electron Microscopy, Inc; 1985. Food microstructure v. 4 (1): p. 43-53. ill; 1985. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Prosopis (leguminosae); Seeds; Composition; Ultrastructure 224 NAL Call. No.: TX341.N88 Selected risk factors for diabetes in Native Americans. Mohs, M.E.; Leonard, T.K.; Watson, R.R. Elmsford : Pergamon Press; 1985 Sep. Nutrition research v. 5 (9): p. 1035-1045. charts; 1985 Sep. Includes 57 references. Language: English Descriptors: Diabetes; Risks; Alcoholism; Obesity; Genetic factors; Epidemiology; Behavior modification; American indians; Literature reviews Abstract: A literature review focuses on some etiological risk factors for diabetes in native American Indians that are directly related to diet. Several interrelationships of these factors with genetic predisposition to diabetes also are discussed. It is concluded that alcoholism and obesity adversely affect glucose metabolism, and that the Western diet and lifestyle may be associated with an increased risk for observed diabetes and obesity incidence. Treatment and educational programs need to be designed for each tribe's traditional cultural beliefs and practices, and increased native food use (e.g., amaranth, low-fat plants) needs to be encouraged.(wz) 225 NAL Call. No.: QK867.J67 Selection of grain Amaranthus species for tolerance to excess aluminum in an acid soil. Campbell, T.A.; Foy, C.D. New York, N.Y. : Marcel Dekker; 1987 Feb. Journal of plant nutrition v. 10 (3): p. 249-260; 1987 Feb. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Maryland; Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus hybridus; Acid soils; Aluminum; Tolerances; Selection; Populations; Plant breeding; Selection criteria; Agronomic characteristics 226 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Sensory evaluation of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) (Appearance, flavor, texture, overall eating quality). Abbott, J.A.; Campbell, T.A. Alexandria, Va., American Society for Horticultural Science; June 1982. HortScience v. 17 (3): p. 409-410; June 1982. 8 ref. Language: English 227 NAL Call. No.: 389.8 Z33 A simple TLC method for the determination of pro-vitamin A content of fruits and vegetables. Premachandra, B.R. Berne : Hans Huber; 1985. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research v. 55 (2): p. 139-147. ill., charts; 1985. Includes 11 references. Language: English Descriptors: Vitamin a; Vegetables; Fruits; Carotenes; Food composition; Analytical methods; Thin layer chromatography Abstract: A simple, precise, rapid and quantitative thin-layer chromatography method is described for the separation and estimation of carotenoid pigments which is particularly useful for the determination of pro-vitamin A content in breeding programs of fruits and vegetables. The method is applied to the analysis of tomatoes, carrots, and the green vegetable, Amaranthus gangetica.(wz) 228 NAL Call. No.: QK882.A1P4 Sodium deficiency in the C4 species Amaranthus tricolor L. is not completely alleviated by high CO2 concentrations. Johnston, M.; Grof, C.P.L.; Brownell, P.F. Praha : Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences; 1986. Photosynthetica v. 20 (4): p. 476-479; 1986. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Leaves; Sodium; Chlorophyll; Carbon pathways; Carbon dioxide; Nutrient deficiencies; Compensation point 229 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Sodium stimulates growth of Amaranthus tricolor L. plants through enhanced nitrate assimilation. Ohta, D.; Yasuoka, S.; Matoh, T.; Takahashi, E. Rockville, Md. : American Society of Plant Physiologists; 1989 Apr. Plant physiology v. 89 (4): p. 1102-1105; 1989 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus tRicolor; Mineral nutrition; Sodium; Enzyme activity; Nitrate reductase; Nitrogen assimilation; Nitrates; Growth rate 230 NAL Call. No.: S605.5.O74 Staff of life. Leonard, T. Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press, Inc; 1988 Dec. Organic gardening v. 35 (12): p. 46-52. ill; 1988 Dec. Language: English Descriptors: Hordeum vulgare; Fagopyrum esculentum; Amaranthus; Pennisetum Americanum; Avena sativa; Oryza sativa; Secale cereale; Triticum aestivum; Food grains; Gardening 231 NAL Call. No.: 309 ST22 The starch of Amaranthus--physico-chemical properties and functional characteristics (Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus). Stone, L.A.; Lorenz, K. Weinheim, W. Ger. : Verlag Chemie; July 1984. Starch; Starke v. 36 (7): p. 232-237. ill; July 1984. Includes references. Language: English; German 232 NAL Call. No.: 420 K13 Studies of insects feeding on grain amaranth in the midwest. Wilson, R.L. Lawrence, Kan. : The Society; 1989 Oct. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society v. 62 (4): p. 440-448; 1989 Oct. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: U.S.A.; Amaranthus; Amaranthus caudatus; Lygus lineolaris; Spodoptera frugiperda; Trichoplusia ni; Ostrinia nubilalis; Heliothis zea; Aphis craccivora; Insect pests 233 NAL Call. No.: 464.8 P565 Studies on Amaranthus leaf mottle virus (ALMV) in the Mediterranean region. Lovisolo, O.; Lisa, V. Bologna, Unione fitopatologica mediterranea; 1979. Phytopathologia mediterranea v. 18: p. 89-93. ill., map; 1979. 22 ref. Language: ENGLISH; ITALIAN Descriptors: Mediterranean Countries 234 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Studies on the nutritional quality of grain amaranths (Amaranthus paniculatus, India). Pant, K.C. Los Altos, Calif. : Geron-X, Inc; Dec 1983. Nutrition reports international v. 28 (6): p. 1445-1456; Dec 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India 235 NAL Call. No.: 59.8 C33 Study of iron bioavailability in a native Nigerian grain amaranth cereal for young children, using a rat model. Whittaker, P.; Ologunde, M.O. St. Paul, Minn. : American Association of Cereal Chemists; 1990 Sep. Cereal chemistry v. 67 (5): p. 505-508; 1990 Sep. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Breakfast cereals; Iron deficiency anemia; Child nutrition; Iron; Nutrient availability; Bioavailability; Fortification; Ferrous sulfate; Nutritive value; Rats 236 NAL Call. No.: 421 J822 Tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae): effect on seed weight of grain amaranth. Olson, D.L.; Wilson, R.L. Lanham, Md. : Entomological Society of America; 1990 Dec. Journal of economic entomology v. 83 (6): p. 2443-2447; 1990 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus cruentus; Crop damage; Lygus lineolaris; Population density; Seed weight Abstract: Grain amaranth, Amaranthus cruentus L., is a potential, alternative crop for midwestern farmers. The tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), is a potentially serious pest of amaranth, feeding on grain amaranth and causing developing seed to shrivel and discolor. Field tests were conducted during 1987 and 1988, at Ames, Iowa, to determine the effect of L. lineolaris on amaranth seed weight. The treatments included artificially (by hand) infesting heads with selected numbers of tarnished plant bugs and determining the effect of tarnished plant bug density, the effect of a naturally occurring tarnished plant bug population, and the effect of tarnished plant bug feeding duration. In 1987, when 50 tarnished plant bugs were caged on developing heads for 8 wk, seed weight decreased by 82%. When 10 bugs were caged on developing heads, there was no significant decrease in seed weight. In 1988, when 12 bugs were caged on developing heads for 8 wk, seed weight decreased by 80%. In 1987, when tarnished plant bugs were caged on developing heads for 2, 4, 6, or 8 wk, seed weight significantly decreased by 39.5% between the second and fourth week of feeding. In 1988, tarnished plant bugs feeding on the developing heads for 5 wk reduced seed weight by 57.6%. During 1987, naturally occurring tarnished plant bugs feeding continuously on the terminal heads significantly reduced seed weight by 28.2% between the third and fifth week of feeding. 237 NAL Call. No.: 420 K13 Tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) (Hemiptera: Miridae) oviposition site preference on three growth stages of a grain amaranth, Amaranthus cruentus L. Wilson, R.L.; Olson, D.L. Lawrence, Kan. : The Society; 1990 Jan. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society (63): p. 88-91; 1990 Jan. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Lygus lineolaris; Leaves; Oviposition 238 NAL Call. No.: 57.8 OR32 Tastier than spinach, more nutritious than wheat (Amaranthus, culture, nutritive value, cookery). DeCrosta, A. Emmaus, Pa., Rodale Press; Oct 1979. Organic gardening v. 26 (10): p. 82-86. ill; Oct 1979. Language: ENGLISH 239 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Temperature-dependent expression of betacyanin synthesis in Amaranthus (tricolor) seedlings. Elliott, D.C. Bethesda, American Society of Plant Physiologists; Feb 1979. Plant physiology v. 63 (2): p. 277-279. ill; Feb 1979. 6 ref. Australian Research Grants Committee. Language: ENGLISH 240 NAL Call. No.: 450 P692 Temperature-sensitive responses of red light-dependent betacyanin synthesis (in Amaranthus tricolor seedlings). Elliott, D.C. Bethesda, Md., American Society of Plant Physiologists; Oct 1979. Plant physiology v. 64 (4): p. 521-524. ill; Oct 1979. 10 ref. Australian Research Grants Committee. Language: ENGLISH 241 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Trans-cis isomerisation of carotenes and its effect on the vitamin A potency of some common Indonesian foods. Pol, F. van der; Purnomo, S.U.; Rosmalen, H.A. van Stoneham, Mass. : Butterworth Publishers; 1988 Apr. Nutrition reports international v. 37 (4): p. 785-793. ill., charts; 1988 Apr. Includes 6 references. Language: English Descriptors: Indonesia; Food composition; Carotenes; Isomerization; Vitamin a; Cooking; Nutrient retention Abstract: Extract: The presence of cis-isomers of beta-carotene in four green leafy vegetables, waterspinach (Ipomoea aquatica), amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), jointfir (Gnetum gnemon) and cassava leaf (Manihot utilissima) and in sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batates) was examined before and after traditional Indonesian ways of cooking. The vitamin A potency of the beta-carotene fraction was found to be reduced by 2 to 12% as a result of the presence of cis- isomers of beta-carotene in vegetables purchased on the markets in Surabaya. Isomerisation during traditional cooking caused an additional loss of up to 9%. Taking into account some analytical effects, multiplying contents obtained from single total beta- carotene and alpha-carotene determinations by 0.9 will correct in most cases adequately for the presence of cis-isomers.(author) 242 NAL Call. No.: SB123.H32 Underexploited crops. Laidig, G.L.; Knox, E.G.; Buchanan, R.A. New York, N.Y. : Macmillan Publishing Co; 1984. Handbook of plant cell culture v. 3: p. 38-64; 1984. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Parthenium argentatum; Simmondsia chinensis; Hibiscus cannabinus; Asclepias syriaca; Asclepias; Crambe abyssinica; Amaranthus; Production possibilities 243 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Use of grain amaranth in diets of Japanese quail and chickens. Vohra, P.; Bersch, S.; Acar, N.; Becker, R. Stoneham, Mass. : Butterworth; 1989 Jun. Nutrition reports international v. 39 (6): p. 1227-1235; 1989 Jun. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Chickens; Japanese quails; Diet; Raw foods; Grain; Amaranthus caudatus; Body weight; Feed conversion efficiency Abstract: Raw grain amaranth contain heat labile, growth depressing antinutrients for chickens, but Japanese quail are not effected by these antinutrients. Japanese quail digest whole raw grain amaranth very efficiently in presence of 2% sand in the diet, but not chickens. 244 NAL Call. No.: RC620.A1N8 Utilization of four cultivars of grain amaranth growth in rats. Pond, W.G.; Lehmann, J.; Clark, R. Stoneham, Mass. : Butterworth; 1989 May. Nutrition reports international v. 39 (5): p. 1081-1089; 1989 May. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus leucocarpus; Cultivars; Nutritional value; Rats Abstract: Growing Sprague-Dawley male rats were used in two experiments to determine the nutritional adequacy of four cultivars of grain amaranth for growth. The amaranth cultivars (16.8, 16.0, 16.4 and 16.1% protein) were fed as the sole source of protein and energy or diluted with maize to provide 46.1% amaranth in the diet. All cultivars were fed in the ground, unheated form. A diet containing maize as the sole source of protein (10.3%) and energy was used as a control and a 16% protein maize-soybean meal diet was fed as a reference diet. Rats were fed ad libitum for 14 days in individual wire-bottom cages in a light- and temperature-controlled room. In each experiment (5 rats fed each of 10 diets in Exp. 1 and 10 rats fed each of 6 diets in Exp. 2), body weight gain, feed intake and gain to feed ratio were recorded for each rat. Three cultivars (Amaranthus hypochondriacus 1024, A. hypochondriacus 1046 and A. hypochondriacus K188) produced weight gain and feed utilization significantly greater (P<0.01) than maize; two cultivars (A. hypochondriacus 1046 and A. hypochondriacus 1046 and K 188) produced weight gain not significantly different from that obtained with the maize-soy reference diet, although daily feed intake was greater with the reference diet. One cultivar (A. cruentus 1011) allowed normal growth during week 1, followed by steady weight loss and decreased feed intake during week 2. Refeeding for 7 days of half the rats fed 1011 with maize-soy reference diet resulted in rapid weight recovery and absence of gross pathology of liver, kidney, stomach, spleen, adrenal, and testes at slaughter. The nature of the toxic factor present in A. cruentus 1011 is unknown, but ingestion seems not associated with permanent organ damage after 2 weeks of feeding. We conclude that three of the four amaranth cultivars tested promote growth of rats superior to that obtained with maize and comparable to that obtained with a 16% maize-soy diet. 245 NAL Call. No.: 47.8 AM33P The utilization of grain amaranth by broiler chickens. Waldroup, P.W.; Hellwig, H.M.; Longer, D.E.; Endres, C.S. Champaign, Ill. : Poultry Science Association; 1985 Apr. Poultry science v. 64 (4): p. 759-762; 1985 Apr. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Chickens; Broiler feeding; Diets; Feed grains; Amaranthus caudatus 246 NAL Call. No.: SB21.A7A7 Vegetable amaranth, European cucumber and tomato trials at the Family Farms Research Center (in Arkansas). Makus, D.J. Fayetteville, Ark. : Arkansas State Horticultural Society; 1983. Proceedings of the ... annual meeting - Arkansas State Horticultural Society (104th): p. 32-38. ill; 1983. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Arkansas 247 NAL Call. No.: SB1.H6 Vegetable amaranth response to nitrogen fertility under moderately low and very low residual soil phosphorus levels. Makus, D.J. Alexandria, Va. : American Society for Horticultural Science; 1986 Jun. HortScience v. 21 (3): p. 697; 1986 Jun. Includes abstract. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Vegetables; Soil chemistry; Phosphorus; Responses; Nitrogen fertilizers; Yield increases; Chemical constituents of plants 248 NAL Call. No.: SB160.N38 1988 Vegetable amaranths: cultivar selection for summer production in the south. Sealy, R.L.; McWilliams, E.L.; Novak, J.; Fong, F.; Kenerley, C.M. Portland, Or. Timber Press; 1988. Advances in new crops : proceedings of the First National Symposium NEW CROPS, Research, Development, Economics, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct 23-26, 1988 edited by Jules Janick, J.E. Simon. p. 396-398; 1988. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Southern states of U.S.A.; Amaranthus; Cultivars; Variety trials; Selection criteria; Leafy vegetables; Palatability; Disease resistance; Varietal susceptibility; Pythium myriotylum; Food quality; Oxalates; Beta-carotene 249 NAL Call. No.: QK1.A28 Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal associations of some Asteraceae and Amaranthaceae. Vijayalakshmi, M.; Rao, A.S. Meerut, India : Society for Advancement of Botany; 1988 Dec. Acta botanica Indica v. 16 (2): p. 168-174. ill; 1988 Dec. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: India; Compositae; Amaranthaceae; Rhizosphere; Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae; Lateritic soils; Soil fungi; Plant nutrition; Phosphorus uptake 250 NAL Call. No.: S1.N32 Wanted: 300 new amaranth growers. Cramer, C. Emmaus, Pa. : Regenerative Agriculture Association; 1989 Jan. The New farm v. 11 (1): p. 51-52. ill; 1989 Jan. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus; Drought tolerance; Market surveys; Growers; Supply balance 251 NAL Call. No.: S1.N32 The world is discovering amaranth. Cramer, C. Emmaus, Pa. : Regenerative Agriculture Association; 1987 Sep. The New farm v. 9 (6): p. 32-35. ill; 1987 Sep. Language: English Descriptors: U.S.A.; Amaranthus; Crop production; Crop products 252 NAL Call. No.: 382 SO12 Yield, selected chemical composition and nutritive value of 14 selections of amaranth grain representing four species. Bressani, R.; Gonzales, J.M.; Zuniga, J.; Breuner, M.; Elias, L.G. London : Elsevier Applied Science Publishers; 1987. Journal of the science of food and agriculture v. 38 (4): p. 347-356; 1987. Includes references. Language: English Descriptors: Amaranthus caudatus; Amaranthus hybridus; Crop yield; Chemical constituents of plants; Protein quality