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Lathyrus tuberosus
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Lathyrus tuberosus

For producing organic plant fertilizer

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The residues from the decomposition process (frass) by the larvae comprise larval faeces, shed larval exoskeletons and undigested material. Frass is one of the main products from commercial black soldier fly rearing.[1] The chemical profile of the frass varies with the substrate the larvae feed on. However in general it is considered a versatile organic plant fertilizer due to a favorable ratio of three major plant nutrients Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium.[2] The frass is commonly applied by direct mixing with soil and considered a long-term fertilizer with slow nutrient release.[2] However plant trials found also short-term fertilizing effects comparable to fast acting, synthetic fertilizers.[3] [4] Next to its nutrient provision the frass can carry further components that are beneficial for soil fertility and soil health. One of them is the soil improver chitin[5][6] which gets via chitin-rich shed exoskeletons of the larvae into the frass. Moreover the frass from black soldier fly rearing applied as a fertilizer can effectively alter the soil microbial community composition which plays a crucial role for soil fertility.[7][8]

It is an ongoing debate whether the frass from black soldier fly larvae rearing can be used as a fertilizer in a a fresh state or has to undergo further composting before its application. There are assumptions that further composting would lead to the reduction of potential phytotoxic properties.[9] In the European Union insect frass has to be treated for one hour at 70 degrees Celsius before commercialization for safety reasons whereas the same applies to animal manure in general.[10]


Lathyrus tuberosus - MHNT

Lathyrus tuberosus, also known as the tuberous pea, tuberous vetchling,[11] earthnut pea, aardaker or tine-tare, is a small, climbing perennial plant, native in moist temperate parts of Europe and Western Asia. The plant is a trailer or weak climber, supported by tendrils, growing to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, with two leaflets and a branched twining tendril at the apex of the petiole. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. The plants can also spread vegetatively from the root system.

Description

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Lathyrus tuberosus is a perennial plant with edible tubers 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) long attached to its roots. The stem grows to 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in) and is sprawling, wingless and nearly hairless. The leaves are alternate with short stalks and narrow stipules. The leaf blades are pinnate with a single pair of broad lanceolate leaflets with blunt tips, entire margins and a terminal tendril. The inflorescence has a long stem and two to seven pinkish-red flowers, each 12 to 20 mm (0.5 to 0.8 in) long. These have five sepals and five petals and are irregular, with a standard, two wings and a fused keel. There are ten stamens and a single carpel. The fruit is a flat brown pod containing up to six seeds.The tubers were found at 14 cm below the soil surface. The rather unbranched roots can reach 70 cm of depth.[12] This plant flowers in July and August.[13]

Reproduction

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Lathyrus tuberosus can be propagated vegetatively by tuber multiplication or sexually by seeds. The flower is hermaphroditic and pollinated by bees.[14] Mature seed pods of Lathyrus tuberosus may only carry few viable seeds. The mature seeds sometimes are infested by a Bruchus affinis beetle and Hymenopterans.[15] Seed germination rate at 20° C after 50 days is very low, but it is increased heavily by scarification of the seed coat. After germination Lathyrus tuberosus grows very quickly and seed pods and small tubers are formed in the first year.[15]

The tubers of the plant will form stolons and new roots during the development of the plant. The tubers can form new stems and grow as a separate plant. Division of tubers is possible when the plant is dormant in autumn.[14] Vegetative propagation of Lathyrus tuberosus is very successful and sexual reproduction might only take place for genetic diversifications or to colonize different habitats.[15]

The diploid plant has 14 chromosomes.[16] There is a high variation in the percentage of constitutive heterochromatin between different Lathyrus tuberosus plants.[15]

During formation of endosperm and embryo development of Lathyrus tuberosus, protein bodies are formed. All cells of the embryo organs are involved in protein storage accumulation. The ploidy level of nuclei is linked to the total protein body volume in the seed. Breeding could increase seed protein level by increasing ploidy level.[17]  

Distribution and habitat

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The place of origin of Lathyrus tuberosus lies in Westasia and Eastern Europe. It is assumed that it spread simoultaniously with cereal cultivation across middle Europe. It was introduced to North America and can even be found in Northern Africa.[12] Today it ranks among the endangered species in Switzerland and Austria.[18] Its typical habitat is rough grassy places, broad-leaved woodland, forest margins, hedgerows and banks.[13] Lathyrus tuberosus prefers alkaline, calcareous, loamy soils, that are rich in fine contents. However it is also found on stony grounds. It depends on near-surface soil moisture in warmer, dryer regions, due to its root morphology.[12] Lathyrus tuberosus may reach habitats at altitudes up to 1600 m above sea level.[15]

Cultivation and uses

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Tuber of Lathyrus tuberosus

Today in allotments of middle Europe, Lathyrus tuberosus is occasionally grown for its odour, its appearance and its edible tubers.[19] In the 16th century flowers of the plant were distilled to produce perfume. In the 18th century in the Lower Rhine Valley of Germany and in the Netherlands it was grown on a larger scale. After harvesting, tubers were cooked or roasted for human nutrition.[20] At the same time the root legume with the "gentle nutty flavor" was in demand on French markets. The production of fermented beverages or bread were occasional other uses of the tuber, whereas oil was pressed from the seeds.[15] Promising experiments with Lathyrus tuberosus as a forage crop were conducted in the 20th century.[20] Recent studies from Turkey show that aboveground tissue of Lathyrus tuberosus is still consumed as a wild plant by parts of the rural pupulation.[21]

Lathyrus tuberosus succeeds on soils where other crops fail to grow, due to being adapted to a broad range of condtitions. The tuberous crop was found to resist high soil salinity. It was observed that plants with higher salt tolerance had even higher photosynthesis rates. The legume shows a strong negative response to ammonium nitrate nitrogen fertilizer.[15]

Although palatable and nutritious, the crop Lathyrus tuberosus is hampered by low yields, since it needs to be cultivated two to three years to form tubers of a reasonable size.[22] The first attempt to increase yield was done in 1968 with better cultivation techniques and hybridization. This test revealed the high breeding potential of the plant, leading to a six-fold increase in tuber yield .[15]

The plant is attractive and susceptible to slugs. It is considered a noxious weed in Ontario[23]. Commercial herbicides on the European market target Lathyrus Tuberosus.[24]

Nutritional Value

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The delicious taste of the tubers is widely reported.[25][13] The tuber contains 16-20 % starch, 5% sugar and 10-12% protein.[26]Proteins consist of the amino acids glutamine, arginine and asparagine. Furthermore α-amino-8-oxaly-amino-butyric acid and lathyrogenic substances could be found in the plant.[15] vitamin C contents of 161.25 mg/100g in the aboveground biomass were observed.[21] That amount of vitamin C is approximately twice as high as the reference daily intake and three times higher than the vitamin C content of lemons. Calcium amounts are almost twice as high as in cow milk.

Some wild varieties containing oxalyldiaminopropionic acid can be toxic due to consumed in larger amounts for example by animals.[27]

Mineral concentrations in stems and leaves[21]
Minerals mg/100g
Phosphorous 66
Potassium 1544
Magnesium 43
Calcium 228
Natrium 2
Iron 2.5
Zinc 0.6
Manganese 0.78
Copper 0.07

Increasing Diversity in agroecosystems

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Lathyrus tuberosus is a multi-purpose plant. The leaves and the tubers are edible and rich in vitamins. It belongs to the plant family of Leguminosae, plants which do biological fixation of nitrogen. Hence Lathyrus tuberosus increases soil fertility. Moreover its flowers are pollinated by bees.[14] Because of these plant features, Lathyrus tuberosus can be used to increase biodiversity in agroecosystems. Since tuber development takes several years, the plant would be well suitable for permaculture.

References

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