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A Review on Seeds of Carica papaya
Abstract: Carica papaya is a nutritional fruit and belongs to Caricaceae family. It is in green and yellow color and highly content of antioxidants. Fresh seeds are stronger taste than dried seeds. Mainly these seeds contain a variety of micronutrients and good source of fiber. Copper, magnesium and potassium elements are very high. The seeds are improving our digestive health and protects the kidney function. It shows so many pharmacological properties …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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Tribulus Terrestris wsr to Its Clinical and Pharmacological Review
Abstract: Tribulus terrestris is a perennial plant, grown predominantly in India and Africa. In India it is commonly known as Gokharu and other vernacular names are gokhurkata (Assamese), gokhrim (Bengali), michikand (Kashmiri), sarate (Marathi), Cltrops fruit (English). It is having both curative and nutritive values. Gokshura also having high nutritional value also be rich source of calcium. Its leaves contain calcium, carbohydrate, fat, fiber, iron, oxalates, phosphorus, and protein due to …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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A Review on Psidium Guajava
Abstract: Psidium guajava is an evergreen shrub belongs to Myrtaceae family and commonly known as guava. It contains phenolic compounds and acts as anti-oxidant properties as well as immunostimulant. It has a higher number of vitamins and minerals. Every part of this plant contains various phytochemicals like quercetin, rutin, kaempferol, gallic acid, epicatechin, ursolic acid, glucosides, guavanoic acid, guava coumaric acid, saponins, terpenoids are present. It shows various pharmacological activities like …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Flower Morphology of Four Gladiolus Genotypes
Abstract: Angiosperms are plants which have covered fruits as compared to gymnosperms. Today these plants dominate the world in the aquatic, terrestrial as well as in aerial environment. Flora of any area determines types of vegetation over there, in addition, types of the animals in the area which constitute the ecosystem over there. In the community analysis of any area many kinds of the measurement are taken as parameters. In assessment …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude of Traditional Medicine among the Rural Communities of Bilaspur District (C.G.) India
Abstract: The herbs are still widely used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Herbal medicines are natural and intrinsically harmless and have their own anti-disease effects. There are many tribal-dominated communities residing in the state of Chhattisgarh, who are very aware of the usefulness of medicinal plants. Medicinal valuable plant species are used for various diseases and disorders, diagnosis and cure by tribal communities of Bilaspur district and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Vegetables as Functional Ingredients in Cheese and Cheese-like Products
Abstract: Cheese is an excellent dietary source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals such as absorbable dietary calcium. However, it lacks in certain phytonutrients like antioxidants and polyphenols. The enrichment of cheese products with vegetables is an effective way to promote functionality by improving rheological and physicochemical properties of the final product.Vegetables with higher dietary fibres could be used to improve the fiber content of cheese and cheese like products. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Phytoconstituents And Pharmacological Activities Of Indian Medicinal Plant – Semal (Bombax Ceiba)
Abstract: Bombax ceiba is a member of the bombacaceae family which is sometimes referred to as red silk cotton tree and Semal. The plant is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northern Australia,Pakistan, Java, Malaysia and Sumatra.The plant is known by various names in different languages, such as Red cotton tree and Indian kapok tree in English, Shalmali in Sanskrit, Semal in Hindi, Shimul in Bengali, M Mullilavu in Malayalam, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Studies on Physiochemical Properties of Pineapple Powder Produced by Foam Mat Drying
Abstract: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) belonging to the family Bromeliaceae, is a nutritious fruit rich in carotenoids, vitamin A, B and C, potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium, iron and proteins. It is also rich in dietary fiber and antioxidant flavanoids like β-carotene and lutein. It has a pH of 5.1, 25% carbohydrates, 1% total ash and total soluble solids (TSS) ranging from 8 to 12°Brix. Pine apple is highly seasonal and only available …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Management of Cholangiocarcinoma with Ayurveda: A Case Study
Abstract: The blessings of ayurveda and its miracle become more distinct and fruitful for those diseases that are incurable for the modern science and in which the patient loses every hope of his life. One such dreaded disease is the cholangiocarcinoma, that’s prognosis is devastating and the only curative therapy is surgical based. The present paper discusses a case study of a patient suffering from cholangiocarcinoma managed by ayurvedic treatment. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Grape Seed Extract: Potent Chemoprotective Agent: Phytochemical Analysis and GC-MS Study
Abstract: Plant extracts or secondary metabolites have served as antioxidants in phytotherapeutic medicines to protect against various diseases for centuries. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring in the medicinal plants, leaves, vegetables and roots that have defence mechanism and protect from various diseases. Phytochemicals are primary and secondary compounds. Chlorophyll, proteins and common sugars are included in primary constituents and secondary compounds include terpenoids, alkaloids, quinines, flavonoids, sterols, saponins, tannins and phenolic compounds. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Techniques on Assessment of Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Plants Used in Tribal Areas
Abstract: The present paper focuses on the nutritional and medicinal properties of plants from tribal areas of Maharashtra. The diet we consume includes vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains, legumes, nuts, spices, oils etc. and tribal areas are abundant sources of these. The tribes have built up their own particular strategies for pharmacopeia and the nutritious propensities for their customary information about therapeutic and healthful uses; they likewise utilize wild plants for sustenance, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Role of Classical Vegetables of Ayurveda in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review
Abstract: Ayurveda describes Ahara (Diet) as the best preventive medicine and mentioned its role for the prevention and management of many diseases. “Shakavarga”, a category under Aharavarga, enlisted different vegetables with their properties and indications in different disease conditions. These vegetables are advocated as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice for treating diseases including Hridroga. In the present review, plants described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in Hridroga were compiled from …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–28 Read article
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Indigenous Knowledge (IK) of Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) and Impacts of Resettlement in Delanta, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: The present study was conducted in Delanta (Ethiopia) to document the use and management of wild edible plants (WEPs) and to assess the impacts of the 1984/85 resettlement program on these resources and associated indigenous knowledge (IK). Data were collected from 72 informants in six study sites through semi-structured interviews, guided field walk, simulation and group discussion, and analyzed using standard ethnobotanical tools including abundance score, ranking and comparison. In …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–26 Read article
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Standardization and Development of Nutritious Snack Bar for Varied Age Groups
Abstract: Due to the increase in demand for nutritious and convenience food, the need for development of healthy snack bar arises to fulfill the nutrient gap between the meals. Nutritious snack bar are the bars which comprises of nutrients from all five major food groups including cereal, pulse, fruit, nuts and oilseeds. Nutritious snack bar should be rich in both macro and micro nutrients and should fulfill 1/5th to 1/6th of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Exclusion of Seed Sprouts Salmonella Pathogens Through Bacteriophages
Abstract: Foodborne pathogens are contamination in foods; it results in poisoning conditions that reach to the consumers. Food poisoning responsible microbial inhabitants are progressive within a short duration and it is difficult to control their ascendancy. In practice, many chemical-based antimicrobial agents are used to control the foodborne pathogenic bacteria, subsequently with some drawbacks. Hence, we urgently need an attractive alternative to reduce bacterial food contamination. The lytic bacteriophages are the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 73–80 Read article
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Allelopathy Effect of Phytochemicals in Laticiferous Species Sarcostemma brunonianum Wight & Arn and Ficus tsjakela Burm. f on Vegetative Growth of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Abstract: The present experimental work was focused out to determine phytochemicals of two medicinal laticifers Sarcostemma brunonianum and Ficus tsjakela and to check the allelopathy potential on Sorghum bicolor under in vitro conditions. Allelochemicals are phytocompounds excreted during the process of secondary metabolism. Chemical components may occur in leaves, stem, root, latex, rhizomes, flowers, fruits, seeds and even in pollen grains. Plant latex supports defense in milk yielding plant species. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Momordica: A Functional Food in Disease Prevention
Abstract: Momordica is a genus of about 60 species. It is an annual or perennial climber belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a native of tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Australia. As far as the medicinal uses are concerned, Momordica has been used by the American natives for a long time as a treatment of diabetes; to prevent measles, hepatitis; to get rid of worms and parasites and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Food Texture Descriptors: A Compilation of the most Important Terms used in Sensory Analyses
Abstract: The texture is essential in the quality and acceptance of food, being classified into three distinct groups: mechanical, geometrical, and compositional. The so-called “lexicons” are standardized vocabularies with the definitions and references for each attribute which aid the application of descriptive sensory analysis. The objective of this study was to raise typical texture descriptors from different types of food, relating them to the methodologies and technological processes used, besides the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Adsorption of Textile Dye Effluent through Fresh Water Macroalga
Abstract: Abstract Dyes and pigments represent chronic ecological problems as they are toxic and carcinogenic. Purging of dyes from the coloured waste effluents is a crucial problem. Biosorption through algal biomass as a fruitful and cheap process for the purging of dyes from industrial effluents. In the present study, biosorption of red dye textile effluent has been carried out using different doses of the dried biomass of Chara sp. High dose …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Chironji (Buchanania lanzan): Chemistry, Health Benefits and Food Application: A Review
Abstract: The chironji (Buchanania lanzan Spreng.) belonging to the family of Anacardiaceae. It is an important non-wood tree species. It is investigated for their nutritional, phytochemical and antioxidant properties to understand its nutraceutical potential. It is an active source of phenolics, natural antioxidants and minerals. All parts of the plant, roots, rhizome, leaves, fruits, seeds and gum are used for the treatment of various disorders, such as wound healing, antidiarrheal, antiulcer, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–22 Read article