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Assessment of Pre and Post Harvest Handling Practices of Mango Fruit in Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Postharvest losses of mango fruits cause huge economic, food and nutritive losses in developing countries. One of the major causes of such losses is poor postharvest handling practices. Observationally study was conducted to assess the awareness of the farmers about the pre and postharvest handling practices causing postharvest loss of mango fruit. From the Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, two administrative Kebeles viz. ‘Chano’ and ‘Lante’ were purposively selected. 80 respondents …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Systematic Assessment of Eating Habits and Health Issues Related to Fruits Vegetables Among Bangladeshi Rural and Urban Population
Abstract: Fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive substances. Fruits and vegetables are essential sources of dietary fiber and micronutrients and are a part of a balanced diet that aids in the prevention of serious diseases. In addition, the FAO stated that "increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is currently a major public health challenge." The declaration was created in response to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Germplasm
Abstract: AbstractThe experiment was conducted with the existing bearing trees of different jackfruit genotypes at Jamalpur region during the year 2014–2015. Twenty-three jackfruit germplasm viz., AHJ-01, AHJ-02, AHJ-03, AHJ-04, AHJ-05, AHJ-06, AHJ-07, AHJ-08, AHJ-09, AHJ-10, AHJ-11, AHJ-12, AHJ-13, AHJ-14, AHJ-15, AHJ-16, AHJ-17, AHJ-18, AHJ-19, AHJ-20, AHJ-21, AHJ-22 and AHJ-23 were selected for the study to identify superior ones. The recorded age of the selected tress ranged from 8 to 29 years. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 38–53 Read article
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Characterization of Cellulose Producing Bacterial Isolates from Rotten Fruits
Abstract: Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer, is predominantly sourced from plant wood but can also be synthesized by certain bacteria in the form of bio-cellulose. The potential applications of bio-cellulose are extensive, particularly in the biomedical field for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and more. The distinct properties and purity of bacterial cellulose, in contrast to plant-derived cellulose, underscore its importance and drive further research in the area. This study focuses …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Segmentation Algorithms for Apple Fruit Grading
Abstract: For supplying high-quality food products within a short time, automated grading of fruits is getting special attention. Fruit grading technique will grade the fruits using their shapes, color and outer look. This emphasizes the necessity of image segmentation which extracts important features from an image. This paper consists of analysis of different segmentation algorithms for detecting damage part of fruit. Marker-based watershed algorithm uses internal and external markers to locate …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Analysis of Heavy Metal Levels in Some Edible Fruits from Selected Markets in Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the concentration of nine heavy metals (Zn, Fe, Cu,Mn, Co, Ni, Cr, Pb and Cd) in selected edible fruits namely: avocado, mango, papaya,pineapple, orange and banana purchased from Awassa and Addis Ababa markets. Dry ashing method was used for the digestion of samples. The heavy metals were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results obtained showed that the concentrations of heavy metals in …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Phytochemical and Nutritional Analysis of Wild Edible Fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, (M.S.), India
Abstract: AbstractWild edible fruits play an important role in human life and are the important constituents of the traditional diet. Due to their easy availability, these fruits are very commonly utilized by the tribal population. The study aimed to understand the utilization of wild fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. The contemporary investigation marked to access the nutritional and phytochemical analysis of full-grown fruits of a widely known medicinal plant of Diospyros …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Study on Contamination, Source and Microbial Quality of Selected Street Fruit Juices and Sherbet in Tangail City
Abstract: Fruit juice and sherbet are popular refreshing drinks with great taste and health benefits. These are available in most of the public places at reasonable prices which are consumed by road side customers of all ages. Lack of good manufacturing practices, nutritionally rich component of juices makes the product good medium for microbial growth. Water used for juice preparation can be a major source of microbial contamination. Argued this point, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Phytoconstituent Analysis from Peels of Citrus Fruits
Abstract: Citrus fruits are known to have several medicinal properties and are rich sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. In fact, they stand out as the most common and rich source of dietary phenolic compounds that are known to have several health benefits, including anticancer activities. These fruits are popular the world over, and a number of studies have been done to explore their medicinal properties. Studies done to analyze the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Fruit Extract on the Mortality of Date Moth Larvae Ephestia Cautella
Abstract: This study was conducted in the postgraduate insect laboratory in the Department of Life Sciences, College of Education for Girls, to evaluate the efficiency of hot and cold extracts of Citrullus colocynthis fruits in killing the first and fifth instar larvae of the date moth Ephestia cautella. The results of the study showed a direct relationship between the concentrations used for the hot and cold extracts and the mortality rates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 51–55 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Cashew Nut Separating Machine from Cashew Fruit
Abstract: Cashew is one of the main potential fruit. Traditional method of cashew seed separation from the cashew apple is time consuming. Cashew seed separator machine was designed and fabricated to easy the work of farmer. At present, these cashew apples are either used as a fertilizer to the cashew plant or thrown away as garbage. This project aims at reducing the human labour and time involved in the traditional way. …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Fruits In Ancient Literature Of Ayurveda - Phala Varga Of Sushrut Samhita: A Comprehensive Review.
Abstract: The Sushruta Samhita, authored by Acharya Sushruta, stands as a treasure trove of ancient wisdom in Ayurveda, encompassing surgical techniques, medicine, and lifestyle guidance. Among its diverse content, the text delineates the importance of ahara, categorizing it into drava varga (liquid food items) and anna varga (solid food items). Acharya Sushruta described ksheer, ghrita, taila, ikshu, madhu etc., under the category of drava varga in chapter number 45 while shali, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Robust Fruit/Vegetable Quality Assessment Using Nondestructive Textural Distortion Analysis
Abstract: A nondestructive approach for fruit quality assessment is outlined in this paper. An x-ray based image analysis for the internal quality assessment is presented. The quality assessment with external inspection is constraint only to the shape ,color and texture, the quality analysis for the internal effects were not possible. The Nondestructive approach using an x-ray image of a testing sample is processed, where the textural spectral variation and pattern distortion …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Salicylic Acid and Packaging Method Effects on Storability of Pear Fruits
Abstract: A factorial experiment with randomized complete block design carried out in Koya city and Erbil governorate during 2015 and 2016 seasons on (Pyrus communis L. cv. Spadona) to investigate tree spraying with (0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) salicylic acid (SA) and dipping fruits after harvesting in 0, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/l SA, followed by packaging in perforated or imperforated polyethylene bags and stored at 1±1°C and 85–90% relative humidity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Evaluation of Yield and Fruit Quality of Thirteen Selected Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Cultivars in Southwest Nigeria
Abstract: Assessing the morphology, fruit yield, proximate composition and phytochemical properties of some grown tomato cultivars from southwest Nigeria is needed to identify quality and promote performance for tomato industry. Thirteen tomato cultivars that are prominently grown by farmers were purposively collected from farmer’s field across the region and evaluated for fruit yield and nutritional quality. Fruit yield and quality were evaluated on field and laboratory of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Nutraceutical Potential and Phytochemical Screening of Buchanania Colchichinensis Fruit: A Species of Enormous Potential
Abstract: AbstractBuchanania conchichinensis commonly known as Char, achar, Chironji belonging to the family Anacardiaceae, is a non-wood tree species found in deciduous forests in major parts of India. It is upto 18 m high and has girth of 1.5 m. The first description of this plant was given by Francis Hamilton in 1798. It is used for environmental conservation and in ‘Agroforestry System’. It is used as a fuel; fodder, its …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Infestation of Fruit Borer, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) between Some Folk and Commercial Varieties of Mango in West Bengal
Abstract: AbstractA survey was conducted in several mango producing areas in Gangetic West Bengal particularly in the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Midnapur during fruiting season from 2011 to 2013 to observe the infestation of fruit borer or Sulipoka, Deanolis albizonalis (Hampson) in eight folk varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L). In recent years the borer has assumed serious status causing damage to the maximum extent of 43% to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Analysis of benzoic acid in fruit juice and some soft drinks in Benghazi market by UV- spectrophotometric method
Abstract: The utilization of preservative substances is extensive in various industries, with particular prominence in the food industry. In this study, we investigated the estimate of benzoic acid as a preservative substance, which is widely used to preserve juices and carbonated beverages. Fifteen samples were collected from some markets in Benghazi . The spectrophotometer was utilized to take measurements at a wavelength of 228nm The pH value was measured using a …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 75–80 Read article
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Identification of Papaya Fruit Ripening Process Using AI
Abstract: Identifying the ripening process of papaya fruit using artificial intelligence involves employing machine learning algorithms to analyze various features such as color changes, texture alterations and chemical compositions. This model is capable of analyzing visual cues to determine the stage of ripeness. The dataset compares images of papaya at various ripening stages, and our AI model demonstrated high accuracy in classifying these stages. Employing machine learning algorithms and image processing …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Oil Extracted from Raphia Sudanica Fruit Sold in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
Abstract: Raphia sudanica, commonly called Raphia hookeri or bamboo palm fruit, is one of the most valuable species among known palm fruits found in Nigeria and is widespread in major parts of West Africa. In this study, oils extracted and analyzed from Raphia sudanica fruits (pulp and seed) revealed the respective physicochemical values; acid value (5.56, 6.10 mgKOH/g), peroxide value (2.44, 5.82 Meq/kg), iodine value (41.30, 68.10 gI₂/100 g), saponification value …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 67–75 Read article