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Micropropagation Protocol for Mass Multiplication of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni: A Natural Sweetener
Abstract: AbstractStevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni is a small perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It’s sweetening power ranges from 100–300 times more than sucrose. The sweet compounds found in Stevia leaves are diterpene glycosides (steviol glycosides), eight diterpene glycosides with sweetening properties have been identified in leaf tissue of stevia. It is reported to be hypoglycemic, hypotensive and effective in curing skin disorders, tooth decay etc. The market opportunity appears great …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Effect of Maturity Days on Yield and Processing Quality of Potato Varieties
Abstract: ABSTRACTQuality attributes of potato tubers particularly size of tubers, dry matter, starch and sugar contents are the areas of major concern of potato growers as well as processors. Three Indian processing cultivars (Kufri Chipsona-1, Kufri Surya and Kufri Frysona) were evaluated for yield and processing quality at three maturity dates (90, 100 and 110 days). Highest French fry grade tubers (25.54 t/ha) and total tubers yield (40.69 t/ha) were recorded …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Detection of Different Adulterant in Different Milk Samples
Abstract: The study is carried out keeping in view the recently emerging concern of adulteration of natural milk with various illegal substances to increase its marketability. This study explains in detail the hygienic status of milk supplied to various cafes, small hotels and other public and educational institutions. A total of 50 samples were collected from different localities in Delhi/NCR, India and tested for determination and extent of adulteration. Qualitative analyses …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Effect of Carbohydrates on Induction of Callus and Changes in Some Biochemical Parameters of Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.)
Abstract: AbstractCarthamus tinctorius L. an oilseed crop is a member of the family Compositae or Asteraceae. Traditionally the crop was grown for its seeds used for colouring and favouring foods, in medicines and making red and yellow dyes especially before cheaper alanine dyes became available. For the last fifty years or so, the plant has been cultivated mainly for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds. This study describes the effect of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Frozen Yoghurt: A Review
Abstract: AbstractFrozen yogurt is a unique dairy product with physical properties related to ice cream, and nutritional and sensory characteristics related to fermented milk products. In the recent past, various research workers have investigated the feasibility of manufacture of various types of frozen yoghurt viz. probiotic frozen yoghurt, frozen bifidobacterium yoghurt, low fat and high protein frozen yoghurt, frozen yoghurt from camel milk, frozen yoghurt from condensed cottage cheese whey, frozen …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Optimization of Red Pigment Yield from Monscus purpureus Solid State Fermentation (Isolation and Characterization of Monscus purpureus and Optimization of its Red Pigment Production)
Abstract: Natural pigments production is one of the important approaches recently for being natural and having therapeutic properties. Monscus purpureus was isolated from imported red yeast rice, characterized and propagated on local rice as solid state culture. Morphological characteristics which include colonies, ascosporous and conidial stage were used to identify the fungi besides its red pigment production. Red pigment was produced using 10% of seed culture of Monescus purpureus, incubated at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Analysis of Proximate Composition, Nutritional Contents and Enzymatic Activities of a Local Variety of Betel Leaf from Bangladesh
Abstract: AbstractBetel leaf is a medicinal herb that is commonly used as chewing food item to almost all classes of people in Bangladesh. In the present study, a local variety of betel leaf, Dudhswar, was investigated for analyzing the levels of proximate compositions, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrate metabolizing enzymatic activities. At mature stage, moisture, ash and fiber contents of the betel leaf were 85.40%, 3.15% and 2.11%, respectively. Moisture content decreased …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Honey Sweet or Sour to Patients: Know the Science
Abstract: Honey is an important drug or vehicle used in the Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. Honey is used both internally & externally for the treatment of various diseases such as eye diseases, cough, thirst, phlegm, leprosy, diabetes, obesity, worm infestation, vomiting, asthma, diarrhea and healing wounds. The recent scientific discoveries have undoubtedly proved that honey is worse than sugar both in terms of caloric value as well as rapid …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Mirabilis Jalapa Flower Extract as Natural Food Dye and Green Cellular Delivery of Nanoparticles
Abstract: Use of artificial colouring agents in sweets and packed food has become a common scenario now a day, which pose serious consequences in consumers especially children. Various studies around the globe reported the serious health hazards of artificial food dyes which include organ damage of liver, kidney and lungs thereby affecting metabolic enzymes, serum creatine and urea levels and brain damage resulting in neurotoxicity and even behavioural deficits in children. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A Review On Alocasia Macrorrhizos
Abstract: Abstract: Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G. Don syn. Alocasia indica(L.) schott. is an important medicinal plant in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and South America. Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G.Don is recommended in the Ayurvedic text for the prevention and treatment of inflammation, diseases of the abdomen and spleen, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, hepatoprotective, hepatorenal, antioxidant and antifungal. Leaf juice is used as a digestive, anthelmintic, laxative, diuretic and astringent. Alocasia macrorrhiza(L.)G.Don …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 45–57 Read article
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In vitro and in vivo Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Diabetic Evaluation of cladodes Crude Extract and Solvent fractions of Opuntia elatior mill (Cactaceae)
Abstract: Objective: Ariel part of Opuntia elatior (Cactaceae) has been used in folklare remedies to treat diabetes in America, Mexico and India. However, the anti-diabetic potential of cladodes of this medicinal plant is not scientifically validated and authenticated. The present study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic potential of methanol extracts and solvent fractions of O. elatior cladodes. Methods: Phytochemical analysis performed according to standard procedure. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 77–88 Read article