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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content from Combination of Seeds and Peel of Cucurbita
Abstract: Phenolic compounds are belonging to secondary metabolites and played an antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. In the Soxhlet extraction process, the extraction of total phenolic content concentration was 28.0µg/ml obtained from combination of seeds and peel of of Cucurbita at 4 hr. This extract was drawn in to the Column chromatography and its concentration was increased to 34.0µg/ml. The purity of phenolic content was improved by column chromatography at 40 min. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Extraction of Essential Oil and Anti-bacterial Activity Determination of Cassia tora Seed on some Selected Microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Trichophyton rubrum and Streptococcus species)
Abstract: Essential oils have been used for extensive applications of variety of wellness throughout documented history. With massive advancement in science, essential oils today have undergone numerous refining methods to give an improved effect. The aim of this study was to extract and investigate the functional properties of Cassia tora seed oil through analytical profiling using gas chromatography. In the gas chromatographic analysis two chromatographic conditions used were the same except …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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A Review on Citrullus lanatus
Abstract: Citrullus lanatus is an herbaceous climbing plant and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. It is commonly known as watermelon. It is grown in a variety of temperatures around the world. Economically it is growing very well in the word. The fruit is high in the antioxidants, lycopene and carotenoids. It helps to neutralise free radicals in our body. Watermelon seeds are high in vitamins B, protein, minerals and phytochemicals, among other …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Determinants of Forage and Forage Seed Production in Silte and Gurage Zones and, Yem Special Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poor feed and nutrition are major constraints of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop residues are becoming the major livestock feed resources in Ethiopia. Crop residues are nutritionally characterized as containing a high proportion of cell wall and deficient in energy, protein and micronutrients. The country has developed several feed production and utilization technologies. However, production of these technologies has so far been under expected. So, identification of the major …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Evaluation of Pharmacopoeial and Quality Control Standards of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe seeds of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Fam: Nymphaeceae) are used against the ailments of poor digestion, enteritis, chronic diarrhea, insomnia and palpitation. In view of its medicinal importance, the present study was conducted to standardize the drug using pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and WHO methods. Microscopical studies show the presence of cotyledonary parenchyma cells filled with starch grains, palisade-like cells and non-lignified thick-walled sclerenchyma cells. TLC of chloroform and alcohol …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Phytochemical Study of Seed Extract of Phaseolus vulgaris
Abstract: Phaseolus vulgaris L. is usually known as kidney beans. It is a green medicinal plant that has a place with the family Fabaceae. Conventional arrangement of medication utilized this for the cure of few sicknesses such as diabetes, malignant growth, kidney issues, and so forth. For the present research work, the powdered plant seeds were dissolved consecutively in various solvents in increasing polarity order. Different phytoconstituents such as saponins, flavonoids, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 11–16 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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Effect of Nano-Prepared N. sativa Seed Extract on Cardiac Tissue Structure in Tartrazine-Treated Male Albino Mice
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of Tartrazine and N. sativa nanoparticles on body weight and cardiac histology in male albino mice. Thirty-six male mice were divided into four groups: a control group receiving physiological saline, a group treated with Tartrazine (20 mg/kg), a group receiving both Tartrazine and N. sativa nanoparticles (100 mg/kg), and a group treated solely with N. sativa nanoparticles (100 mg/kg). The body weights were chronicled before …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 119–124 Read article
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Characterization and Optimization of Neem Leaves and Moringa Seed Husk-based Composite Activated Carbon for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye
Abstract: The research in question was meticulously conducted within the premises of the Nigerian Liquefied Gas (NLG) Engineering laboratory, situated at the esteemed University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. This study focuses on the development and characterization of a composite material derived from neem leaves (NL) and Moringa seed husk (MSH) to adsorb methylene blue (MB) dye effluent. The synthesis process involved pyrolyzing MSH and NL at 400°C to produce MSH and NL …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Methods for Removal of Rotenone from Brebra (Millettia ferruginea) Seed, Oil and Defatted Flour under Different Treatment Conditions
Abstract: The main objective was to develop and determine the rotenone removal methods from different samples of defatted flour and refined oil. To remove rotenone, ethanol, pH gradient treatment, cooking and roasting were used and rotenone was determined by HPLC analysis. Most of the rotenone (0.701%) from non-defatted flour is lost during defatting (0.37%) and refinery process of oil (0.02%). From raw seed, 84.1, 85.1 and 97.3% rotenone was removed by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Study of Seed Germination and Protein Content of Four Varieties of Glycine max L. – A Miracle Crop
Abstract: Glycine max L. (Soybean) is an important source of high-quality proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for both human beings and animals. The study was investigated on the seed germination, purity percentage and protein content of four varieties of Glycine max L. namely, JS335, JS9560, JS9305 and PK1042, collected from the Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi (India). The experimental data showed that variety JS335 exhibited 85% germination, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Effect of NaCl Stress on Seedlings Growth and Biochemical Changes of Soybean (Glysin max) Co-3
Abstract: Present study was investigated the effect of NaCl stress on seed germination, pigments content, protein and proline content of soybean (Glycine max L.). The soybean plant was exposed to increasing concentrations of 0, 50, 100 and 150 mM NaCl salt stress. The 7th day old plant was exposed to salt stress. The results indicated that increasing concentrations of NaCl salt solution showed decrease in the percentage of germination, pigments concentration, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Determination of Engine Performance Parameters of a Stationary Single Cylinder Compression Ignition Engine Run on Biodiesel from Wild Grape Seeds/Diesel Blends
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Biodiesel produced from wild grape seed oil was blended with petro-diesel in different proportions: 5:95, 10:90, 15:85, and 20:80 and pure petro-diesel and designated as B5, B10, B15, B20 and B0 respectively. These blends were used to power a Vikin 16F, two-stroke, single-cylinder stationary diesel engine. The engine Performance test was carried out on each of the blends and it was observed …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Studies on Extraction of Bioflavonoids from Seeds of Cucumis melo
Abstract: Cucumis melo belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. It contains high-content of bioflavonoids (quercetin and rutin) and phenolic compounds. It shows various pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, anti-helminthic. In this research, the optimization of physico-chemical parameters like effects of different solvents, solvent percentages, pH, extraction time and particle mesh size for the extraction of bioflavanoids from seeds of Cucumis melo have been studied. For the extraction of quercetin, the optimum …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Effect of AM Fungi on Biomass Production and Nutrient Uptake of Agroforestry Tree Seedling of Acacia species
Abstract: ABSTRACTIn a controlled pot experiment, agroforestry legume trees Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. and Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. Ex. Del seedlings were inoculated with three different species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), Glomus deserticola, Glomus fasciculatum and Gigaspora margarita which were isolated by extraction from the soil from different localities of western Rajasthan. Inoculation treatments under water deficiency significantly increased biomass production and nutrient uptake in both the species of Acacia …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Cadmium-induced Lipid Peroxidation and DNA Damage in Sorghum Bicolor Seedlings
Abstract: AbstractThe effect of cadmium (Cd) on lipid peroxidation and DNA damage was studied in a variety of SP18008 Sorghum bicolor seedlings which were exposed to different concentrations of Cd (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 μmol/L) heavy metal for two weeks. After two weeks of Cd treatment, Lipid peroxidation was increased in the form of MDA content along with increased concentration of Cd whereas increased DNA damage was also observed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Principal Component Analysis of Black and Brown Seeded Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Genotypes at Jimma and Bonga Southwestern Ethiopia
Abstract: Sixty-four soybean genotypes were evaluated for cluster analysis based on their morphological characters. The field experiment was carried out at Jimma and Bonga in south-western Ethiopia during the main cropping season of 2019. The experimental study was laid with simple lattice design with two replications. Data on 11 quantitative agronomic traits were gathered. For all of the examined variables, analysis of variance revealed substantial to very significant variations among genotypes. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Antioxidant Property and Stability of an Indigenous Traditional Food Daangar pachadi
Abstract: In South India, a traditional food namely Daangar pachadi is prepared from black gram, cumin and yoghurt and consumed occasionally in certain places of Tamil Nadu, India. Even though several health benefits of yoghurt is proven scientifically, the health benefits of incorporation of black gram and cumin seeds in yoghurt is not yet investigated. In addition, effect of removal of seed coat from black gram on the total phenolic content …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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HPTLC Method Development and Validation of Genistein and Daidzein Estimation in Mucuna cochinchinensis Seed Extracts
Abstract: Aim: The current study was designed with the objective to estimate the concentration of Genistein and Daidzein in ethyl acetate extract of Mucuna cochinchinensis by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).Methods: The separation of bioactive compounds was performed using mobile phase, Toluene: n-Butanol: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water (1:4:2:2) and detected at wavelength 254 nm. The method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) by …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Rice Seedling Plantation Machine
Abstract: India is agrarian country. Indian economy based on the agricultural field. It is the most important source of employment for the majority of the workforce in the country. About 70% of Indian workforce is engaged with the agricultural field for their livelihood. Among that India is a world highest percent to produce rice, accounting for 20% of all world Rice production. Rice is a more stable food in country. Develop …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article