Antioxidant and Gastroprotective Activity of Suaeda fruticosa Forssk. Ex J.F.Gmel

Suaeda fruticosa Forssk. Ex J.F.Gmel is traditionally used for inflammatory and digestive disorders, as a carminative, and for diarrhea. This plant is widely distributed in Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean region. Aqueous methanolic extract of S. fruticosa (Sf.Cr) was prepared and screened for phytoconstituents through qualitative and GC-MS analysis. Quantification of total phenolic and flavonoid contents was performed, while antioxidant capacity was determined by DPPH, CUPRAC, FRAP, and ABTS assays. The gastroprotective activity was assessed in an ethanol-induced ulcer model. Gastric secretory parameters and macroscopic ulcerated lesions were analyzed and scored for ulcer severity. After scoring, histopathology was performed, and gastric mucus contents were determined. Oral pre-treatment of Sf.Cr demonstrated significant gastroprotection. The gastric ulcer severity score and ulcer index were reduced while the %-inhibition of ulcer was increased dose-dependently. The Sf.Cr significantly elevated the pH of gastric juice, while a decrease in total acidity and gastric juice volume was observed. Histopathology demonstrated less oedema and neutrophil infiltration in gastric mucosa of rats pre-treated with the Sf.Cr in comparison to ethanol-intoxicated animals. Furthermore, the gastric mucus contents were increased as determined by alcian blue binding. Sf.Cr showed marked gastroprotective activity, which can be attributed to antioxidant, antisecretory, and cytoprotective effects.     

Elemental characterization of Suaeda mollis L. (Amaranthaceae) from Algerian rangelands using gamma-ray spectrometry

Present study was performed to measure the chemical status of Suaeda mollis L. (Amaranthaceae) that is widely browsed by livestock (sheep and goats) in Algerian arid rangelands. Gamma-ray spectrometry technique was performed to characterize some major and trace elements, e.g., calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, cobalt, europium, antimony, and terbium in this fodder-shrub. Results revealed that S. mollis had good levels of calcium, potassium, and cobalt to meet needs of sheep and goats. However, this species had substantial level of sodium above the recommended concentration for livestock. The potential toxins (europium, antimony and terbium) were within the safety-limits suggested by the National Research Council guidelines. The data obtained in the present study can be useful in the ration formulation for grazing livestock.     

基于现场光谱的翅碱蓬生物量遥感反演方法研究

利用便携式地物光谱仪和植被冠层分析仪测定辽东湾双台河口盐沼植被翅碱蓬的光谱数据和叶面积指数(LAI),建立翅碱蓬光谱反射率曲线;探讨翅碱蓬的植被指数与叶面积指数和生物量的相关关系,得到以下结论:(1)9月底翅碱蓬在630nm红光波长出现明显的反射峰值,反射率达到了12%～15%,在680～700nm,有明显的"红谷"形态,在760nm左右有明显的"红边",反射率达到25%～30%。(2)翅碱蓬植被指数及叶面积指数的回归分析中,SAVI和MSAVI指数与LAI的相关关系较其他指数好,最高的R2值达到0.711。对比不同指数的Linear回归方程发现,SAVI和MSAVI指数与LAI的相关关系R2值达到0.696,0.695;其次为RVI值0.664,NDVI值0.649及PVI值0.466。(3)翅碱蓬生物量(Biomass)与PVI,SAVI和MSAVI的相关系数R2较高,直线回归方程相关系数分别达到0.626,0.698和0.679;对数方程相关系数为0.592,0.706和0.683;二次方程相关系数分别为0.688,0.711和0.683。