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Comaparative Analysis of Elites Maize Hybrid Based on Multiple Traits
Abstract: Field studies were carried out to evaluate the agronomic and yield traits of elite maize hybrids during 2019 and 2020 late cropping seasons with the aim to compare the agronomic and grain yield performance of the hybrids based on multiple traits and to assess the interrelationship among the traits measured. This study included three groups of elite maize hybrids and one open pollinated variety, totalling 126 maize genotypes. Alpha lattice …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 42–54 Read article
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Assessment of Capacity, Success, and Challenges of Farmers Training Center in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: FTCs are established to provide extension including capacity development on use of improved farming technologies, market-oriented information, communication and advisory services. The main aim of this study is to assess capacity, success, and challenges of farmers training center for the better of farmers and the effectiveness of extension service provision in Kaffa and Bench-sheko zones. The study were undertaken in Gimbo and Chena district of Kaffa zone and Semen bench …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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In vitro Responses of Indigofera tinctoria Linn. (Neela Amari)
Abstract: Indigofera tinctoria is an important medicinal plant of South and South-East Asia. These plants showed a low germination rate and scanty rooting of seedlings in conventional propagation. The tender leaves showed callus formation in MS medium with single auxin [Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA); 2, 4 Dichloro phenoxy Acetic acid (2, 4-D)]. Lower concentration of auxin showed better result. The explants showed callusing frequency of 95%. Even though both the auxins …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Anthocyanin: Structure, Synthesis and its Beneficial Role in Health
Abstract: Anthocyanins, are chemically diverse class of secondary metabolites that color most flowers and fruits. They consist of three aromatic rings that can be substituted with hydroxyl, sugar, acyl and methyl groups in a variety of patterns, depending on the plant species. There are basically six types of anthocyanins commonly found in plants. The biosynthesis of anthocyanins start with the pentose-phosphate pathway, continues with shikimate pathway, and follows the pathway of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–55 Read article
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Vrikshayurveda: Sustainable Farming and Herbal Health Care
Abstract: India is an agriculture-based country where population mainly depends upon agricultural practices for their survival. The indiscriminate use of chemicals as fertilizers and controlling agents over last few decades has resulted in multifarious ecological and health problems. Vrikshayurveda, the ancient Indian science which advocates use of plants and their extracts for controlling the infection of soil and plants for obtaining better yield has been ignored with our greed in various …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 64–73 Read article
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In Vitro Propagation of Cassia alata L and Its Secondary Metabolites
Abstract: Cassia alata (L.) is traditionally used to treat various fungal infections, traditionally used as a remedy for poisonous bites. The objectives of the present study were to conservation of Cassia alata through the plant tissue culture and comparative of its secondary metabolite with field cultivated plant as well as in vitro. In micropropagation, multiple shoots were induced by the nodal region of the plant on Murashige and Skoog medium containing …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 82–90 Read article
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Supplementing Wheat Protein to Improve and Complement Its Nutritional Quality
Abstract: Protein concentrates from lobia seeds, soybean, hyacinth beans and milk (casein and whey) were prepared following isoelectric precipitation. The percent moisture/protein content of these concentrates was 5.01±0.03/84.81±2.19; 5.15±0.06/86.60±1.66; 5.11±0.03/83.28±1.42, 8.19±0.15/86.03±0.68 and10.21±0.04/77.5±0.68 respectively. Acidic and alkaline hydrolysis of these concentrates was carried out in steam under pressure conditions (121°C) at different time intervals (60, 120 and 180 min). Hydrolysis treatment in both the conditions for 180 min resulted into improved separation …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–20 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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Liquid Fertilizer from Food Waste
Abstract: Food waste primarily includes a smart potential if it's processed into organic liquid plant food rather throws away. the present analysis study deals with conversion of garbage generated from restaurants, wedding halls and hotels into organic liquid plant food through anaerobic method within the Cherlapally Industrial space for up service level benchmarks as thought-about by the Ministry of atmosphere and Forest. The garbage was processed in a very closed instrumentality …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Ethno-pharmacological Review of Bauhinia variegate : A Potential Herbal Drug
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases, from the dawn of civilization. There exists a plethora of knowledge, information and benefits of herbal drugs in our ancient literature of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine. Bauhinia variegata Linn. (Kanchanar/Rakta kanchan), is a widely used medicinal plant by the tribals throughout India and is popular in various indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Traditional and Ethno Pharmacological Aspects of Apang (Achyranthes aspera L.)
Abstract: AbstractHerbs are vital source of drugs from the ancient time holding the scenario of the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Since time immemorial, Achyranthes aspera Linn. along with other herbs has been used in different systems of medicine. Though almost all of its parts are used in traditional systems of medicines, seeds, roots and shoots are the most important parts which are used extensively. This review reveals that the plant possesses …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Analysis of Genetic Variation in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. among Different Populations of Southern Western Ghats
Abstract: AbstractCelastrus paniculatus Willd. is an important threatened medicinal woody liana native to the Indian subcontinent. It is distributed chiefly in the deciduous forests, up to an altitude of 1800 m. This species is globally distributed from South Asia to Australia. The seed oil of C. paniculatus is used as a brain tonic for enhancing memory. Due to the over exploitation of the plant for its medicinal values, the plant is …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 63–70 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
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Safety evaluation of Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes - A Randomized Placebo Controlled Study
Abstract: Objective: to evaluate the safety of Unani drug Maghz-e-Jamun(Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes. Research design and methods: It was randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled study randomly assigned to 52 prediabetic patients (diagnosed according to ADA classification) in the test and control group. Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambulana) powder 4.5 g was filled in 6 capsules, 3 capsules were administered orally twice a day in the test group for 12 weeks. While placebo prepared with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Indigenous Knowledge on Health Care in Tribes of Jharkhand and Odisha
Abstract: Health is multidimensional and influenced by plethora of factors such as habitat, religious attitude, political ideology, worldview, educational attainment, natural resource, food production, socio-cultural practices, hygiene and sanitation, environmental hazards, population structure, etc. in tribal societies of India. Indigenous people have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Tribal areas in general are marked by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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A review on the effects of Indian medicinal spices on age related molecular and cellular pathways in light of geriatric muscle loss
Abstract: Biological aging is an enigmatic and progressive process, which can be affected by various mechanisms - genetic alteration, deregulated nutrient sensing, proteostasis, cellular degeneration and stem cell dysfunctioning. Indian spices are an underexplored repository of phytoactives with a medicinal potential. Especially spices like cumin (Cuminum-cyminum) and fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) are central to the Indian diet as well as a part of numerous traditional recipes and formulations with medicinal implications. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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ROLE OF NATURAL PROPERTY RESOURCES (NPRs) IN THE LIVES OF RURAL TRIBAL PEOPLE IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH: A CASE STUDY
Abstract: The tribes constitute a small but important element in India’s population. Thesedescendents of some of the earliest inhabitants of this sub-continent have contributed to the variety and richness of cultural forms in the country. Objective: The aim of the study is to explore the food items of the rural tribal people in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Methodology: Data are collected from 12 villages in 3 districts. The respondents were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Phytochemical Investigation, Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Calpurnia aurea (ssps): Commonly Used Traditional Medicinal Plant in Ethiopia: A Compressive Review
Abstract: In Ethiopia, Calpurnia aurea (digita), a traditional medicinal plant is used for the treatment of syphilis, malaria, rabies, diabetes, hypertension, diarrhoea, leishmaniasis, trachoma, elephantiasis, fungal diseases and different other ailment of human and animals. It is important to find a scientific evidence for the traditional use and standardization of the medicinal plant to ensure safety, efficacy and quality through preliminary phytochemical screening, analysis, safety and efficacy studies. Based on this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A Review on Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) and its Medicinal Properties
Abstract: Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) is one of the most important plants mentioned in Ayurveda due to its religious values and enormous medicinal properties. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. Tulsi is an inexpensive, safe and easily available plant commonly found in all the Indian Hindu households. It is a sacred plant in Hindu belief and the offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship. Plant parts like leaves, seeds and roots …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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My Journey in Earth Sciences and Creation of Physics Department in Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Abstract: Before venturing into Earth Sciences (Geochronology, Geochemistry and Geophysics), I tried my luck for a while to enter the domain of radiation biology. For this purpose, I participated in a four weeks Summer School organised in April, 1974 by the doyen of Biophysics, G.N. Ramachandran, who was a hot candidate for Nobel Prize in Physics those days in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. I found Biology and Biochemistry contents of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–46 Read article