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Phytochemical Evaluation of Vitex agnus-castus L Seeds Collected from Different Geographical Regions of the World
Abstract: AbstractVitex agnus-castus L (VAC) is an important medicinal plant. Seeds are used as a popular treatment for the management of female reproductive system disorders. Other uses include the treatment of hangovers, flatulence, fevers, benign prostatic hyperplasia, nervousness, dementia, rheumatic conditions, cold, dyspepsia, spleen disorders, constipation and promoting urination. VAC today is an important herb of commerce cultivated around the world. VAC seeds were collected from different geographical location—USA, EU and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Effect of Soaking Time on the Proximate Composition of Moringa Seeds Flour
Abstract: Effect of soaking on the proximate composition of Moringa seeds was investigated. Moringa seeds were soaked in deionized water for 24, 48 and 72 hours respectively, followed by draining, drying and milling. The unsoaked seeds were milled and serve as control. Results of the proximate composition were compared in the raw and soaked Moringa respectively. The moisture contents in Moringa seeds increased with soaking time (8.00% to 9.90%). Variation in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Impact of Grape Seed Extract on Liver Function against Cadmium Chloride-Induced Toxicity
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant activities of grape seed and to benefit from the impact of grape seed on hepatotoxicity mediated by cadmium chloride (CdCl2). Gas liquid chromatography (GC-MS) was used to assay the chemical profile. A total of 40 male rats (10 rats per group) were divided into four groups: (1) control group, (2) grape seed group: rats treated with grape seed extract (GSE) at …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock
Abstract: Biodiesel, which is a type of biofuel, offers a replacement to the traditional diesel fuel currently available on the market, which is derived from petroleum that is both more sustainable for the environment and more attractive from an economic standpoint. A plethora of environmental benefits can be obtained through the utilization of this technology, including a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, as well as the possibility …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 200–210 Read article
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Adsorption of Congo Red Dye in Aqueous Solution using Moringa oleifera Seed Powder
Abstract: The feasibility of using Moringa oleifera seed for the Congo red adsorption from aqueous solution has been investigated as a low cost and an eco-friendly adsorbent. Adsorption studies were conducted on a batch process, to study the effects of contact time, initial dye concentration and adsorbent dosage. Maximum colour removal was observed at higher adsorbent dosage. The present dye removal decreased from 95% to 81% as the dye concentration has …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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A Review Paper on Pneumatic Drive Base Automatic Cotton Seed Plantation Machine
Abstract: Nowadays due to rapid growth of all sector including agriculture and due to increase food demands farmer have to implement the new mechanism and techniques which will not affect the soil but increase overall crop production. Agriculture play major role on economy of India. In future, labor availability becomes the great concern for farmer and labor cost increases. Generally, Indian farmers are not aware about new mechanism available in market …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Endosulfan-Induced Hepatotoxicity and its Amelioration by Administration of Bamboo (Dendrocalamus Strictus) Seed Extract in Rats
Abstract: Endosulfan is an important hepatotoxic agent that generates free oxygen radicals in liver and the incidence of toxic injury to the liver tissue in relation to its widespread has been reported. Bamboo is rich in phenolic components which possess various bioactivities and bamboo seed extract was found to have antioxidative properties. Hence, the present study has been designed to assess the protective role of bamboo seed extract against endosulfan induced …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Extraction of Thevetia peruviana Seed Oil and Optimization of Biodiesel Production Using Alkali-catalyzed Methanolysis
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Crude Thevetia peruviana seed oil was used as a feedstock for biodiesel production using alkali-catalyzed methanolysis. Effect of various solvents and solvent combinations on the extraction of seed oil showed that chloroform is the best amongst all other solvent studied with 48% w/w oil yield. The optimized process conditions for Thevetia peruviana biodiesel production were an oil-to-methanol ratio of 1:6 w/w, catalyst …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Effect of Synthetic and Botanical Insecticides and Seed Germination, Mitotic Index of Pisum sativum and Zea mays
Abstract: The seed germination trials have relevance in selection plants for their prospective use in phyto remediation. The effect of synthetic pesticide monocrotophos and botanical insecticide azadirachtin on the seed germination of green pea and maize has been investigated in the present study. The germination of seeds was evaluated in the room temperature using petriplates with both the insecticides at the concentrations 100, 200 and 400 ppm, while distilled water is …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 77–86 Read article
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Coriander Seed Extract Enhances the Yield of T2 Bacteriophage in E. coli by Stimulating Adenylate Cyclase
Abstract: Coriander has been shown to have antibacterial activity in vitro. Relatively low concentrations of coriander seed extract added to LB broth have no effect on the growth of Escherichia coli. The addition of coriander seed extract to E. coli cultures growing in LB broth at a concentration of 0.012% enhanced the yield of T2 bacteriophage up to 225% of the control. Varying the length of time the extract was present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Standardization of Seedling Raising Techniques of Medicinal Herb Kalmegh
Abstract: ABSTRACTKalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is an important medicinal herb in India and it is widely used as hepatoprotective, immunomodulator, anti–inflammatory, anti–malarial, anti-diarrhoeal and with beneficial effect on respiratory and cardiovascular systems. In the present study good nursery raising practices were standardised. We did preliminary standardized during 2007 followed by detailed study in the successive two years (2008–2009). Optimum numbers of seedlings for transplanting were produced with 3g seed/m row spaced at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Adaptation Trial of Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica, Asteraceae) Varieties in Siltie Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Niger seed adaptation trial was conducted in two districts of Siltie zone, namely Dalocha and Silti districts during 2013–14 and 2014–15 main cropping seasons to identify adaptable and high yielding niger seed varieties. Five improved varieties and one local variety were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications was used for the experiments. According to the results, location by variety interaction was significant difference observed. In Dalocha district, Ginchi …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Nutrient Composition and Quality Evaluation of Composite Bread with Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Seed Flour
Abstract: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seeds were used to develop composite bread; and nutritional quality and sensory properties of the resulting breads were evaluated. The percentage of jackfruit seed flour (JSF) used in preparing the bread was 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. From the proximate analysis it was found that the whole wheat flour and JSF contained 12.56% and 13.14% of protein, 0.85% and 0.80% of fat, 0.62% and 1.82% of ash, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Antibacterial Activity of Seed Extracts of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) against Selected Pathogens
Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the antibacterial potency of aqueous and ethanoic extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus seeds. Antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanoic extracts of A. esculentus seeds were evaluated against selected foodborne pathogens; Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) using agar well diffusion method by measuring the clear zone of inhibition diameter in (mm). It was observed that the aqueous and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Hair Conditioning Shampoo of Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe Aim to Present Study is to formulate a conditioning shampoo with moringa oleifera seed extract using different ratios with soap nut Shampoos are most widely used products for cleansing and care of hair because of the life style, grooming habits, the hair damage is increasing which results alteration in the hair structure ,In the present study focus on the conditioning effect of moringa oleifera seed extract with different ratios …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 31–44 Read article
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Formulation And Evaluation of Anti-Microbial Cream by Using Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Abstract: This study is focused on the “Formulation and evaluation of anti-microbial cream from Cucurbita pepo seed oil. This combination contained fresh seed oil extract from Cucurbita pepo belonging to family Cucurbitaceae. Pure Cucurbita pepo essential oil was collected in store. This is extracted cold pressed method. This seed oil contains tocopherol, sterols, carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, Zn, Mg, fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Cucurbita pepo seed oil, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 42–57 Read article
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Development of Environmentally Sustainable Epoxy Composites with Sunflower Seed Husk Fillers and Study on Thermal and Moisture Properties
Abstract: This study examines the development and characterization of epoxy composites reinforced with sunflower seed husk (SSH) fillers fabricated using the compression molding technique. SSH fillers were categorized into two distinct particle size distributions, namely, 4–53 µm and 79–463 µm, and were incorporated into the epoxy matrix at varying volume fractions ranging from 5% to 20%. The water absorption behavior of the composites was assessed according to ASTM standards, and thermogravimetric …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Mechanical and Sustainable Enhancement of Epoxy Composites using Tamarind Seed Powder
Abstract: The investigation examines how tamarind seed powder affects epoxy-based materials for the development of waste-based useful products. The research examines the mechanical behavior of epoxy resin composites which contain tamarind seed powder in increasing percentages spanning from 10% to 40%. The team utilized the hand layup method to produce the composites which then fulfilled the ASTM guidelines for specimen fabrication for mechanical tests. The study examined fundamental mechanical parameters by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 797–806 Read article
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Production of Jatropha curcas L. Seed Oil DMC-Js-BioDs by Optimized Dimethyl Carbonate Using Potassium Hydroxide as Catalyst
Abstract: AbstractThe use of Jatropha curcus L. seed oil as the feedstock for biodiesel (DMC-Js-BioDs) production has observed growing interest because it is a non-edible oil. In this study, the production of DMC-Js-BioDs from J. curcas seed oil with dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as the solvent was performed. The reaction was conducted in the presence of KOH as a catalyst to investigate the optimum conditions and study the effects of the variables …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 56–63 Read article
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Evaluation of Effect of Seeds and Downloaders on the Performance of BitTorrent Network using Markov Chain Modeling
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, we are using existing Markov chain model to study the effect of count of seeds and downloaders on transition rates, which is an important parameter in Markov chain modeling. As of now, many analytical modeling techniques are used to evaluate the performance of BitTorrent network and Markov chain model is found to be an effective, accurate and extendible one. Many researchers have studied BitTorrent networks to evaluate …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–37 Read article