Introduction of sorghum seed bran [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] as a protein base for bees

Authors

  • Altevir Paula de Medeiros Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande
  • Osvaldo Soares da Silva Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande
  • Aline Carla de Medeiros Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Thyago Araujo Gurjão Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Rosilene Agra da Silva Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Leonardo Souza do Prado Júnior Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande
  • Ana Clara Roberto Ramalho de Andrade Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Adriano Cipriano de Sousa Junior Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Giliara Carol Diniz Gomes de Luna Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Antônio Fernandes Filho Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Pombal
  • Velcijudith Fernandes Moreira Instituto Nacional do Semiárido, Campina Grande
  • Geovergue Rodrigues de Medeiros Instituto Nacional do Semiárido, Campina Grande
  • Patrício Borges Maracajá Instituto Nacional do Semiárido, Campina Grande

Keywords:

Sorghum bran, Nutrition, Protein, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Abstract

This research sought to verify the possibility of offering sorghum bran in the protein requirement of bees, since they need values between 20% and 23% of crude protein as optimal values for productivity and survival. In this work, when performing the physicochemical analysis of sorghum, a protein average of 14.90% of the “in natura” bran was obtained. For this study, grain sorghum, organic, fruit of family farming in the community of Riacho Grande, municipality of Mossoró-RN, was used. The harvested sorghum was taken to the animal nutrition analysis laboratory of the department of animal sciences (DCA), of the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), where physical-chemical analyzes were carried out for the preliminary determination of dry matter, mineral matter, moisture, ether extract, NDF, ADF, organic matter, water activity, Ph, acidity and protein. The tests were carried out in triplicate and presented the following concentrations: Dry matter (22.49%); humidity (4.74%); mineral ash (1.64%); Organic matter (98.36); Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) (10.25%); Acid detergent fiber (FDA) (1.88%); Water activity (Aw) (0.12); Ethereal extract (0.065g); Crude protein (8.82%); Hydrogen potential (6.1 ± 0.01); Titratable acidity (g acid equivalent/100g) (1.4 ± 0.01). The values show that sorghum needs techniques to increase its protein content, which is observed in the concentrations found, the plant characteristics such as productivity, adaptability and resistance to water stress make this vegetable an excellent option for use as raw material.

Published

2022-09-14

How to Cite

Medeiros, A. P. de, Silva, O. S. da, Medeiros, A. C. de, Gurjão, T. A., Silva, R. A. da, Prado Júnior, L. S. do, Andrade, A. C. R. R. de ., Sousa Junior, A. C. de, Luna, G. C. D. G. de, Fernandes Filho, A., Moreira, V. F., Medeiros, G. R. de, & Maracajá, P. B. (2022). Introduction of sorghum seed bran [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] as a protein base for bees. Caderno Verde De Agroecologia E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 11(1), e9512. Retrieved from https://www.gvaa.com.br/revista/index.php/CVADS/article/view/9512

Issue

Section

V EVENTO TÉCNICO-CIENTÍFICO DO FESTIVAL DO MEL DE SÃO JOSÉ DOS CORDEIROS

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