Centesimal composition of Major-Gomes [Talinum paniculatum (jacq.) gaertn.] cultivated under organic fertilization

Abstract

The objective of this work was to determine the proximate composition of Major-Gomes [Talinum paniculatum (Jacq.) Gaertn], cultivated under doses of poultry manure. The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Unit of the PANC Group at the Federal University of Acre - UFAC, and the laboratory analyzes were carried out at the Food Technology Unit - UTAL. The design used was completely randomized, with six doses of poultry manure (0 t ha^-1, 10 t ha^-1, 20 t ha^-1, 30 t ha^-1, 45 t ha^-1 and 60 t ha^-1) with 5 repetitions. The variables evaluated were protein, carbohydrates, ether extract, moisture and fixed mineral residue (ash). At doses 0 and 60 t ha^-1 there was no growth and development of Major-Gomes plants. In the other treatments, there was no significant difference in any of the variables analyzed. The doses of organic fertilizer used did not provide an increase in the proximate composition of Major-Gomes. The dose of 60 t ha^-1 of poultry manure caused a phytotoxic effect on Major-Gomes plants, not being recommended for this species in the condition in which the experiment was conducted. This plant has a high mineral content, making it an excellent source of nutrients through its fresh consumption.