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26 articles for “Citrus”
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Havoc of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) and Its Management Strategies
Abstract: The papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) is a serious problem that affects mulberries, citrus, and papaya among other agricultural and horticultural crops. Originating in Central America, it has spread around the world and caused extensive harm because of its capacity to consume plant sap, which results in reduced crop yields, fruit drop, and chlorosis. In addition, the insect releases honeydew, which encourages the development of sooty mold, further impeding photosynthesis and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Dietary Modification and Adequacy Among Jaundice Patients
Abstract: Jaundice refers to the yellow discolouration of the skin and heavily perfused tissues. Since jaundice is a mere symptom and not a disease, its dietary management is based upon underlying cause. The present study is an attempt to assess the dietary intake of jaundice patients and evaluate it in terms of nutritional adequacy. A sample of 100 patients from both the sexes and in any age group was selected randomly …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Immune Boosting Functional Foods for Strengthening Host Defense Mechanism to Combat in Opposition to Covid-19 and Unani Guidelines of Ayush for Its Prevention
Abstract: The Immune systems protect the host in opposition to infectious and poisonous diseases and guard from contagious agents present in the environment, such as viruses, fungi, bacteria, and parasites. Blood performs an essential position in enhancing immunity because of the arrival of white blood cells or tissues that combat in opposition to infectious diseases. Sometimes they are not able to understand those organisms. Due to this reason, we want to …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition in Khasi Mandarin: Major Developments
Abstract: Khasi mandarin (Mostly seedling origin with extended juvenile period) is one of the commercial citrus cultivars of northeast India, grown predominantly under rainfed and naturally organic environment, with minimum use of synthetic inputs.Under such nutritionally compromised conditions, identifying the correct nutritional disorders and resort to an effective remediation surmount to quite a challenging task.Authors have made efforts to take stock of works done in the past on these overlapping issues …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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Eco-friendly Dyeing of Linen Fabric with Binary Mixture of Natural Dyes
Abstract: The current research study addresses the dyeing of linen fabric using binary mixture of Mangifera indica and Azadirachta indica leaves in combination with biomordants Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica and peel of Citrus cinensis. The effects of combination of all the three types of biomordants on the colour strength of dyed linen fabric were examined. Evaluation of colour strength (K/S), colour data (L*, a*, b*) and colour fastness properties of dyed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effects of Cinnamic Acid and the Active Constituents of Cinnamon on Human Health and Diseases
Abstract: Free radicals can be generated continuously in the physiological process in the form of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). It occurs especially in the mitochondria, cytoplasm and cell membranes and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of several chronic disorders. Antioxidants can scavenge ROS and RNS and protect the cells against oxidative damage. Recently, natural antioxidants are the focus of interest because of their radical …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–15 Read article