Publication: Nutritional Composition And Biological Evaluation Of Ficus Hispida Leaves
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2017-08
Authors
Abdul Aziz, Siti Hajar
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This study aims investigate the biological potential of Ficus hispida belonging to
Family of Moraceae. The cross-section of F. hispida leaf under light microscope showed
the presence of xylem, phloem, vascular bundle, collenchyma, unicellular and glandular
trichomes, stomata, mesophyll, intercellular space and epidermal layer. The abaxial and
adaxial surfaces of the leaf observed via scanning electron microscope overviewed on
the polygonal pavement cells, hairy trichome with bulbous base and prickly end,
micropapillae, stomata and the paracytic subsidiary cell. Macronutrients of N (2.96±0.02
%), K. (826±1.63 ppm), Ca (5I3.93±1.33ppm), and Mg (43±0.53 ppm) and
micronutrients Zn (0.67±0.00 ppm), and Fe (2.53±0.00 ppm) were determined via
Kjedahl method and Atomic Absorption Spectrometer.
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Nutritional Composition , Ficus Hispida