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Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Street Vended Panipuri and Fruit Juices: A Case Study of Davangere City
Abstract: Health of public especially that of street food lovers is directly regulated by the street food venders and the hygienic environment they maintain in the stalls. It is vital to seek the bacteriological quality of the street vended foods and juices. Here we assess the panipuri (a prominent delicacy of Indian street food) and fruit juice sold in open streets of Davangere, a student dominated, educational hub city of Karnataka, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening from Different Extracts of Bryonopsis laciniosa Fruits
Abstract: Plants derived bioactive compounds have been the focus of recent research due to their health promoting effects. There is continuous and urgent need to discover new antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer compounds with diverse chemical structures and novel mechanism of action because there has been an alarming increase in the incidence of new and re-emerging diseases. The present investigation was carried out to assess the qualitative phytochemical analysis of Bryonopsis laciniosa …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Anticancer and Antioxidant Property of Bunium bulbocastanum Fruits Various Fractions
Abstract: Bunium bulbocastanum (family Apiaceae) fruits are normally used as a culinary spice for years. Since antioxidant property has a significant role in preventing oxidative stress, which has been demonstrated to be a major cause in the pathogenesis of cancer, the present study was aimed to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic effect of Bunium bulbocastanum fruit extracts. Standard in vitro antioxidant assays such as reducing power, super oxide scavenging, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Wound Healing Effect of Methanolic Extract of Barringtonia acutangula Fruits in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats
Abstract: The present study is undertaken to evaluate wound healing effect of methanolic extract of Barringtonia acutangula fruits (MEBA) in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Diabetes is induced by administration of streptozotocin 45 mg/kg i.p. Both excision and incision models were used in rats. In the excision wound model, the wound area of each animal was measured on days 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 after inflicting the wound. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Steam Activated Carbon Material from the Fruit Shells of Sterculia foetida for Energy and Environmental Applications
Abstract: Steam activation of the biochar from Sterculia foetida forms a green route for the synthesis of activated carbon material with high specific surface area (1017 m2/g). The corresponding value with a chemical activating agent (K2CO3) is much lower (596 m2/g). Structural parameters of the activated carbon materials were deduced from XRD studies. Moreover the thermal stability of the activated carbon materials from steam activation is nearly 100°C higher than that …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Fruits and Vegetables Sanitization Machine
Abstract: This paper presents a Fruits and Vegetable cleanup machine. throughout this pandemic state of affairs, Virus will unfold through any suggests that even through fruits and vegetables. thus to fight such a state of affairs it's necessary to consume sterilized and healthy food. to beat this downside this machine can facilitate to kill the germs, and sanitize while not touching any object. Veggies ought to be place within the machine, …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An Image Processing Algorithm for Varietal Classification of Sapota Fruits
Abstract: In several cases, fruits of different varieties are often mixed into the same bulk and reach the market/processing unit. In such scenarios, variations in product properties due to varietal variations result in inconsistent product end-product quality. This is of important concern in case of sapota; particularly between Cricket ball and P[ala varieties, the most dominant varieties grown in India. Hence, in the present study, a machine vision system consisting of …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content from seeds of Dimocarpus longan fruit
Abstract: Total phenolic compounds are belonging to secondary metabolites and played an antioxidant and anti-cancer activity. In the Soxhlet extraction process, the extraction of total phenolic content concentration was 8.6 µg/ml obtained from seeds of longan fruit at 5 hr. This extract was drawn in to the column chromatography and its concentration was increased to 9.2 µg/ml. The purity of phenolic content was improved by column chromatography at 40 min. Keywords: …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Bark, Flowers and Fruit Extracts of Pongamia pinnata
Abstract: In Indian history, the use of herbal remedies for various diseases has proved its efficacy. Free radicals are the main cause of disease such as diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, etc. The various parts of plant Pongamia pinnata possess good antioxidant activities. The objective of the study was to determine free radical scavenging activity of various plant parts by in vitro free radical scavenging assay such as DPPH assay, ABTS radical decolorization …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Phyto-chemical Screening, In Vitro Anti-arthritic Study, Formulation and Evaluation of Ethanolic Extract of Helicteres Isora Fruits
Abstract: The present investigation was aimed at exploring the anti-arthritic activity of ethanolic extract of Helicteres isora fruits, using Bovine serum albumin (BSA) and Egg albumin denaturation method. The extract was subjected to preliminary phyto-chemical screening in order to find out the major phyto-constituents present in it. Various concentrations of the extract (100, 250, and 1000 μg/ml) were prepared and the percentage inhibition of protein denaturation was determined. Diclofenac sodium (100, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Jackfruit – A Protentional Fruit for Producing Functional Yogurt
Abstract: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), the largest tree-borne fruit, is a rich source of nutrition and medicinal properties. Native to the rainforests of the Western Ghats in India, its diverse varieties are celebrated across Asia for their unique texture, flavor, and nutritional value. The jackfruit is high in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, with its flesh and seeds offering various health benefits, including improved digestion, enhanced bone health, and cardiovascular support. Rich …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes for CA Production: A Comprehensive Review with Emphasis on Aspergillus niger Bioprocessing and Future Prospects
Abstract: Citric Acid (CA) is a multifunctional organic acid with diverse industrial applications, recently gaining prominence in polymer and composite science as a green crosslinker, compatibilizer, and functional additive. Conventionally produced through submerged fermentation of refined sugars by Aspergillus niger, industrial CA production faces sustainability challenges due to reliance on food-grade substrates. This review highlights emerging strategies for CA biosynthesis from vegetable and fruit processing residues—including cucumber peels, broccoli stalks, spinach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 807–822 Read article
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Effect of Temperature on Inhibitory Efficacy of Tamarindus indica fruit extract on acid corrosion of Aluminium
Abstract: An attempt has been made to investigate the anti-corrosive propensity of ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica fruit at elevated temperature between 303 to 343 K, so as to replace the exploitation of toxic chemicals as corrosion inhibitors. Inhibition efficiency has been observed significantly high (84.06%) at room temperature at concentration 0.45 %. The inhibition efficiency is found to increase with increasing concentration of extract and decrease with rise in temperature. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Microclimate Conditions Monitoring using IoT to Maximize Fruits and Vegetables Production
Abstract: AbstractTo save the production cost of the Agro fields and maximizing the economy, production and quality using automation as well as technological advancements. This paper discusses about maximizing the agro-production using control in the microclimate conditions using IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), yield a healthier crop production with maximum profit. The method includes continuous monitoring of the farm, includes monitoring climate conditions with respect to the crop on the field …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Production, Processing, and Value Addition of Selected Fruits and Vegetables in Particular Region of Bangladesh: Status, Challenges, and Opportunities
Abstract: The objective of the study was to explore the status, challenges, and opportunities of production, processing, and value addition of banana, tomato, and jackfruit in the Gazipur and Bogura districts of Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey with purposive sampling (n=200) was conducted by qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. About 97% of respondents age were 20-60 years with under secondary level (63%) education. Most of the family (38% and 29.50%) contain …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Genetic Diversity Studies of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes
Abstract: Twenty-two genotypes of eggplant were evaluated to assess the genetic diversity within the genotypes at Horticulture Research Centre (HRC) field, Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during the winter season of 2013-2014. Genetic diversity among 22 eggplant genotypes was estimated using Mahalanobis’s D2 statistic. Altogether five clusters were formed. Cluster II enclosed the highest number of genotypes (6) and cluster IV contained the lowest …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–57 Read article
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Effect of Kitchen Waste Compost and Vermicompost in Combination with Chemical Fertilizer on the Production of Capsicum
Abstract: A study was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during October 2013 to April 2014 to develop standard production method of capsicum under GAP. BARI Mistimorich-1 was used in the study. Eight treatments were constructed with the fully matured compost for each evaluation, these were, T1=Recommended dose of Chemical fertilizers (RD), T2= …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Clarification of papaya fruit juice by Multienzyme system using response surface methodology (RSM)
Abstract: Papaya is one of the major fruit crop in the world and clarified juice of papaya is always high in demand. The study was carried out with the aim to prepare good quality clarified papaya juice with high yield using multienzymes system. The clarified papaya juice was prepared by treating pulp with various level of amylase (0.25–1.25%) and pectinase (0.15–0.75%) in combination at different temperature (35–55ºC) for treatment period of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Study of Osmotic Dehydration as a Pretreatment for the Conservation of araçá-boi (Eugenia stipitata Mc Vaugh-Myrtaceae), a Regional Amazonian Fruit
Abstract: This work aimed to study the use of osmotic dehydration and drying as a conservation technique for araçá-boi, a regional fruit from the Amazon. In dehydration, solutions of sucrose and glucose syrup were used. The experimental design was based on the factorial planning 22, varying the time (6, 12, and 18 h) and concentration of the solution (50, 60, and 70%). The samples obtained in the best dehydration conditions were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Guava-A wonder Fruit
Abstract: Guava is the most important tropical fruit which originated in Central America. It has been discovered to be a very high source of fiber, vitamin A, iron, phosphorus, and calcium. Guava is a high source of antioxidants due to the presence of substances such as flavonoids, which are helpful in the treatment of malignant cells and the prevention of skin aging. Studies have shown that guava as well as its …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article