Influence of the geographical area and morphological part of the water hyacinth on its chemical composition
Introduction: The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a tropical species that has characteristics with biotechnological potential; however, its chemical composition may vary depending on the geographical area and climatic conditions, which influences its end use.Objective: To evaluate the effec...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2019 |
| País: | México |
| Institución: | Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco |
| Repositorio: | Redalyc-UJAT |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:redalyc.org:688672144003 |
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| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Multidisciplinaria (Ciencias Naturales y Exactas) lignin holocellulose water extractives solvent extractives Eichhornia crassipes |
| Sumario: | Introduction: The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a tropical species that has characteristics with biotechnological potential; however, its chemical composition may vary depending on the geographical area and climatic conditions, which influences its end use.Objective: To evaluate the effect of the collection site (Mexico City, Hidalgo, Jalisco and Tabasco) and morphological part of the Eichhornia crassipes plant on its chemical composition for biotechnological applications.Methodology: The water hyacinth was sectioned into three parts and analyzed to establish a relationship according to the geographical collection area. Results: Heterogeneous behavior was observed; both the geographical area and the plant section have a strong impact on the plant’s chemical composition. The highest ash concentration was observed in the Tabasco samples (25 % in stalks and 16 % in leaves), while the lignin concentration was the highest in the Hidalgo samples (11 % in leaves and 6 % in stalks). On the other hand, solvent-extractable compounds were highest in the stalks of all samples, and water-extractable compounds were highest in the leaves. Holocellulose content was the constituent with the least variability. Study limitations: Samples were collected from only three geographical areas of Mexico, so it is necessary to extend the study to more regions. Originality: This is the first study carried out in Mexico that compares both the effect of the collection area and the section of the water hyacinth on its chemical composition.Conclusions: For the processing of the water hyacinth, it is important to take into account the geographical area and the plant part. |
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