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Allelopathic Effect of Amaranthus Viridis.L Fresh Leaves on Chickpea Seeds Under in Vivo Condition
Abstract: Amaranthus viridis.L is a weed and its fresh leaves were collected from Charotar University of Science and technology campus. After cleaning the leaves were separated and taken for study purpose. One gram of fresh leaves was initially crushed to remove carotenoids. Then other one gram of fresh leaves was taken. Both types of fresh leaves along with control were considered for the experiment. Ten Chick pea (Cicer arientinum.L) seeds each …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Study of the response of Fenugreek Seedlings (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) to some Plant Growth Regulators and Their effect on the production of the active Compound (Trigonelline)
Abstract: The experiment was conducted during the 2022–2023 academic year in the laboratories of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, to investigate the effects of varying concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA₃) — specifically 0, 2, and 3 ppm — and salicylic acid (SA) (0, 2.5, 5 ppm) as well as the interaction between them on the germination percentage and some growth traits of fenugreek seedlings …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Performance and Emission Analysis of Four Stroke Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Operated on Cotton Seed Oil Methyl Ester
Abstract: The declining fuel reserves and escalating prices of diesel fuel have put forth challenges for researcher to find significant substitute for diesel. Biodiesel prepared from vegetable oil is one of the options to diesel. In present work biodiesel prepared from cotton seed oil is tested in single cylinder diesel engine. The cotton seed oil production of India is about 1190 MT in the year 2012. This shows that India has …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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Studies on Oil Extraction from Pongamia Seeds using Mechanical Expeller and Microwave Heating Technique
Abstract: The extraction of oil from seeds is carried out traditionally by using mechanical expeller. In this study, four configurations of oil extraction systems, namely, single screw, modified single screw, twin screw and microwave assisted oil extraction have been evaluated for oil yield and production or through put rate. Pongamia pinnata seeds have been used as the reference raw materials for this study, both in whole seed form and in crushed …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Isolation and Partial Characterization of a Lectin from Seeds of Pongamia Glabra
Abstract: Lectins are non-immunogenic proteins that selectively bind carbohydrates without processing them enzymatically.They have wide range of applications in agricultural and biomedical research and it is useful in the antidotal treatment of snake bite. Seed lectins can be attributed to the importance of legume seeds as a rich source of dietary protein. The Pongamia glabra were homogenized by using distilled acetone. The defatted dried seed meal was mixed with 20mm Phosphate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 87–95 Read article
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Optimization of Process Parameters of an Oil Expeller for Pongamia pinnata Seeds
Abstract: The present study examined a new process, in which Pongamia pinnata seeds were pressed in a counter-rotating twin-screw extruder. Series of tests were conducted to determine the best performance (oil extraction yield, and oil quality) by studying the influence of operating conditions, screw speed, flow rate and barrel temperature. The flow rate and screw speed affected oil extraction yield. An increase of oil extraction yield was observed as the screw …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Biofuel from Non-edible Seed Oil
Abstract: There are many medicinal application found in sapodilla fruit, bark leaves and seeds like inhibition of ehrlich ascites carcinoma, in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, free radical scavenging activity and antimicrobial activity. Biodiesel is a more attractive product from sapodilla seed oil to diesel engines, because of seeds are chiefly available and non-edible to all human being. Since most of the biodiesel were derived from edible oils like soybean, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Quantify the Variation of Oil Yield from Castor Seeds Using Soxhlet Apparatus with the Solid/Solvent Ratio & Extraction Time
Abstract: Use of non-edible oils for various commercial purposes is increasing nowadays worldwide. Therefore in search of this, seed having maximum yield while having least cost should be the best alternative. As a result, need is there to study the variation of oil yield from these non-edible oil seeds. Hence this study is focused on using castor seeds available in the area as the feedstock for oil production. The variability of …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Synthesis, physicochemical and FTIR characterization of vegetable oil-based polyol from (Ximenia americana) seed oil.
Abstract: AbstractTo source for alternatives vegetable oil in the production of polyol, oil was extracted from Ximenia americana seed, and the oil yield was recorded to be 51%. Using standard methods, X. americana seed oil (XSO) was analyzed for its refractive index, density, acid value, peroxide value, iodine value and viscosity, and the results obtained were 1.3680, 0.867 g/cm3, 0.2805 mg KOH/g, 31.33 meqO2/kg, 92.46 mgI2/100 g, 225.23 Cp (at 25°C), …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Stability Analysis of Medium Seeded Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties in Siltie And Gurage Districts Of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Field experiment was conducted with eight medium seeded for two consecutive years (2020 - 2021) comprising three environments (Mareko, Sankura and Abeshge). The objective of this study was to identify and select high yielding and best performing medium seeded common bean varieties for wide and specific adaptability. Eight medium seeded common bean varieties were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications was used. Data was analyzed using R software …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Morphological and Biomass Performance of Indigenous Agroforestry Tree Species Seedlings under Different Provenances at Nursery Level, in Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Multipurpose trees are significantly important for climate change resistance in such a way that they contribute to both climate change adaptation and mitigation. In addition, they have important economic and social benefits for the livelihoods of farmers and also have a considerable effect on the GDP of the country. Therefore, to improve species’ adaptation in specific, site genetics fitness is an important factor. Therefore, the objective of the research was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Grape Seed Extract: Potent Chemoprotective Agent: Phytochemical Analysis and GC-MS Study
Abstract: Plant extracts or secondary metabolites have served as antioxidants in phytotherapeutic medicines to protect against various diseases for centuries. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring in the medicinal plants, leaves, vegetables and roots that have defence mechanism and protect from various diseases. Phytochemicals are primary and secondary compounds. Chlorophyll, proteins and common sugars are included in primary constituents and secondary compounds include terpenoids, alkaloids, quinines, flavonoids, sterols, saponins, tannins and phenolic compounds. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens seeds, with a view to elucidating the phytochemical basis for their medicinal uses, and their nutraceutical potentials as soup thickeners. Of the two seeds, M. indica had significantly higher (ρ < 0.05) total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents than M. urens on dry weight basis. Conversely, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Development of Health Mix Enriched with Processed Citrullus lanatus Seed Flour
Abstract: Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is an energy-dense product used for the rehabilitation of malnourished children and facilitates home-based therapy. The availability of the necessary ingredients limits their use in some surroundings and further investigation of alternative regional ingredients is needed to overcome this limitation. In this study, attempts were made on the formulation of a health mix using Citrullus lanatus seed flour with multigrain to serve as a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study of Seed Extract of Vigna radiata from Bhopal District (M.P.)
Abstract: Vigna radiata, the seed of moong bean (a common pulse), is majorly rich in nutrients with biological activities. It has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a number of diseases. The aim of the present study was to perform preliminary pharmacological and phytochemical research of moong bean seeds. Various physicochemical parameters including extractive values and ash values of moong bean seeds were found. The powdered seeds were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Effect of Detoxified Neem Seed Cake on Carcass Characteristics in Growing Bannur Lambs
Abstract: AbstractThe present study was conducted to know the effect of two levels of detoxified neem (Azadirachta indica) seed cake (DNC) on the carcass characteristics of male lambs. Eighteen male lambs were randomly divided in three groups of six each with group I control concentrate containing soyabean meal (SBM) and group II and III fed with concentrate mixtures containing defatted and DNC at two levels DNC25 and DNC50 for five months. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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POTENTIAL BIOPRESERVATIVE EFFECT OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES OF SEEDS OF Vigna unguiculata (Cow Pea) ON Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) Calyces (Zobo) DRINK
Abstract: Natural and efficient food preservatives are in greater demand because of growing concerns about the safety and quality of processed beverages. Antimicrobial peptides have emerged as promising natural substitutes for synthetic preservatives, boasting advantages like wide-ranging activity and reduced toxicity. In this research, we investigate the inhibitory effects of these peptides against common spoilage microorganisms in 'Zobo' drink. Peptides were extracted and purified from germinated Vigna unguiculata) seeds harvested on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–41 Read article
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Development of bio-based foam from Ximenia americana seed oil polyol: Studies on the effect of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) on some properties of the foam
Abstract: Polyurethane foam is a very important and valuable industrial product. In this study, polyol synthesized from Ximenia americana seed oil was used in the production of bio-based polyurethane foam. Different amounts (2mL, 4mL, 6mL, 8mL and 10mL) of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) were used in the formulation of the foams, and the effect of the varied amount of TDI was investigated by studying the foams’ properties such as the density, tensile …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content (TPC) from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus
Abstract: Citrullus lanatus is commonly known as Watermelon and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. The phytochemicals are present in every part of the plant. Fruit is edible part of the plant. Watermelon fruit consists of flesh (68%), seeds (2%) and rind approximately 30% of the total mass of the fruit Phenolic compound content levels are very high and acts as anti-oxidants. the seeds also contain phytochemical elements such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Effects of Oil Extraction Methods on Bio-diesel Production from Wild Grape Seeds: A Case Study of Soxhlet Extraction and Mechanical Press Engine Driven Expeller Methods
Abstract: In this research, two samples of wild grape seeds (Lannea Microcarpa) were used to produce biodiesel. The first sample was washed; dried and powdered, oil was extracted from the sample using soxhlet extraction method with n-hexane as solvent. The second sample was washed and dried, oil was extracted from the sample using mechanical press engine driven expeller. The oil yield from the first method was 33.3% while the oil yield …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 35–40 Read article